Sun Nov 24 16:28:23 UTC 2024: ## Srisailam Traffic Jam, IPL Auction Updates, and More: Top News Headlines

**Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh:** A massive traffic jam stretching five kilometers has snarled the ghat road leading to the Srisailam temple, due to the large influx of devotees during Karthika Masam. Authorities are working to alleviate the congestion.

**IPL 2025 Mega Auction:** The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction saw several high-profile signings. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) acquired Noor Ahmad for ₹10 crore and Rahul Tripathi for ₹3.4 crore, and also secured Devon Conway for ₹6.25 crore. Punjab Kings purchased Nehal Wadhera for ₹4.2 crore, while Lucknow Super Giants also bid for Wadhera before withdrawing. Other notable acquisitions include Wanindu Hasaranga (Rajasthan Royals, ₹5.25 crore), Atharva Taide (Sunrisers Hyderabad, ₹30 lakh), and Adam Zampa (Sunrisers Hyderabad, ₹2.40 crore). Rishabh Pant’s record-breaking ₹27 crore deal with Lucknow Super Giants also made headlines.

**Other News:**

* **Ola Electric Layoffs:** Ola Electric reportedly laid off 500 employees.
* **New Toyota Camry:** Toyota is set to launch an updated version of the Camry in 2025.
* **Covid-Cancer Link:** Research suggests that COVID-19 may stimulate the production of monocytes, which fight cancer cells.
* **New XEC Covid Variant:** A new Covid variant, XEC, is causing concern in 27 countries.
* **Cyber Fraud:** Authorities arrested members of a cyber gang who impersonated the Chief Justice of India and defrauded the Vardhaman Group chairman of ₹7 crore; ₹5 crore has been recovered.
* **Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infra:** Reliance Infrastructure’s share price saw a significant jump, reaching ₹27 lakh per share, and the company also reduced its debt significantly.
* **One Nation One Election:** The central cabinet has approved the “One Nation One Election” bill, which will be presented to parliament in the upcoming winter session.
* **Andhra Pradesh Liquor Policy:** The Andhra Pradesh government announced a 10% reservation for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the allocation of liquor shops.

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