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The crisis surrounding Indian tycoon Gautam Adani’s embattled empire is continuing to deepen, with market losses topping $100bn after a US short seller ... Show more
Adani speaking of being 'morally correct' like his 'Prime Mentor' preaching humility: Congress
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Adanis morality similar to his Prime Mentors humility: Congress: The Congress Thursday took a dig at Adani Enterprises over its decision to withdraw its Rs ...
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Credit Suisse & Citi Group Halt Loans To Adani Group Companies As Market Value Loss Swells To $100 Billion
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Adani speaking of being 'morally correct' like his 'Prime Mentor' preaching humility: Congress
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Adanis morality similar to his Prime Mentors humility: Congress: The Congress Thursday took a dig at Adani Enterprises over its decision to withdraw its Rs ...
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Billionaire investor Mark Mobius said his firm was 'scared' by Adani's debt: The debt load at Indian conglomerate Adani Group 'sort of scared us away ...
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No Nigerians! This 42-Year-Old Lagos School Admits Indians Only: The Indian school in Ilupeju only admits Indians. You need an Indian passport or proof of having ...
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Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
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How the Cultures of Trinidad Transformed an Islamic Festival: Indentured Indian workers brought the Shiite ritual of Muharram from overseas ...
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Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
AI could kill call centres, says Tata Consultancy Services head: Chatbots will soon take over much of the work of human agents, forecasts chief of Indian IT ...
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Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
- The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.
- TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.
- Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.
- Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Metals and financials lift Indian shares higher: Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday, aided by gains in heavyweight financials and metal stocks ...
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Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
Arvind Kejriwal: Here’s what you need to know about the Indian election candidate
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US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC
- The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.
- Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.
- There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
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A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Bengaluru: Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city: Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.
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Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Donald Trump: How he becomes the star of a political thriller: A criminal trial that would make screenwriters green with envy begins in New York ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
IndiGo Moves Into Longhaul Game With Airbus A350 Order: IndiGo plans to buy as many as 100 Airbus SE A350 widebody airliners, instantly transforming the Indian ...
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The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill ...
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Chess-Indian teenager Gukesh wins Candidates, sets up Ding showdown: Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest player to win the men's Candidates chess tournament ...
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
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The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders ...
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House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
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Watch: Indian vendor who served tea to Bill Gates sips coffee at Dubai's Burj Khalifa - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Dolly Chaiwalla sips coffee atop Burj Khalifa; internet reacts to viral footage
- The new video of Dolly Chaiwalla, known for his unique way of making tea, comes after his viral video with Microsoft's Bill Gates earlier this year.
- Sunil Patil, also known as 'Dolly Chaiwalla' from Nagpur, has once again captured the internet's attention with his latest video. He is seen sipping coffee at the peak of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in the video, sparking a frenzy on social media with users expressing a mix of awe and amusement.
- Some users joked about setting up a tea stall on top of the skyscraper, while others marveled at Patil's remarkable journey from a humble tea seller to a global sensation.
- Patil's transition from selling tea on the streets of Nagpur to interacting with tech moguls and enjoying coffee at the peak of architectural wonders highlights the endless possibilities in today's interconnected world. Dolly Chaiwalla continues to surprise his audience, keeping them eagerly anticipating his next adventure.
America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
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Indian passport 'second cheapest' in the world; Check cost per year of validity, other details | Mint
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties | DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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India's Airtel in talks to buy Vodafone UK's stake in Indus Towers, ET reports: Bharti Airtel is in talks to buy UK-based Vodafone Group's 21.05% stake in Indus ...
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Australian Journalist Says She Was Pushed Out of India: Avani Dias said that she had been denied a visa renewal for weeks because of her reporting on the Sikh ...
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After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
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Sudhir Kakar, Indian psychoanalyst and writer, passes away: In 2012, Kakar was conferred the Order of Merit by Germany, the country’s highest civilian honour.
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India to test MDH, Everest spices for cancer-causing pesticide, source says: India's food safety regulator will conduct quality checks on products of popular ...
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Quick Glance: FSSAI Testing Spice Samples After Hong Kong, Singapore Product Recalls
- Following the discovery of ethylene oxide in products from Everest and MDH in Hong Kong and Singapore, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has initiated the collection of samples of powdered spices from all brands across the country to assess their quality.
- An unidentified official mentioned that India's food safety regulator has commenced sampling spices from all brands, including MDH and Everest, to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- The official also highlighted that India's Food Safety and Standards Authority, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, does not monitor the quality of spices exported from the country.
- According to Maharashtra Food Assistant Commissioner Ulhas Ingwale, the authority received reports of pesticide residue in specific flavors of MDH and Everest, prompting considerations for sampling and pesticide testing.
Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
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Priyanka Gandhi: Here’s what you need to know about the Indian politician: As millions of Indians head to the polls in this historic election year ...
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
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Indian court extends pre-trial detention of opposition leader Kejriwal: A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the pre-trial detention of Indian opposition leader ...
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Indian regulator finds Adani offshore investors in disclosure rules violation, sources say
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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Indian food regulator begins enquiry into Nestle over alleged sugar use in baby foods, ET reports
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Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
Nimisha Priya: Family of Indian nurse on death row in Yemen to seek pardon: Indian nurse Nimisha Priya will be executed unless the victim's family accepts "blood ...
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Indian manufacturer Everest Food Products said its spices were safe for consumption after Singapore authorities asked an importer to recall a product for ...
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About 50 million cases are pending in Indian courts. Leading litigator? The govt. Eg: It is responsible for 73% of all admitted cases in #SupremeCourt ... Show more @Lubhyathi_r
More Courtrooms, Judges & Tech Won’t Reduce India's Pending Cases When The Biggest Litigator Is The Govt
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KKR Said to Consider $1 Billion Acquisition of Healthium Medtech: KKR & Co. is considering an acquisition of Indian medical-device maker Healthium Medtech Ltd. ...
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Kotak Mahindra Bank, consumer stocks drag Indian shares lower: India's benchmark indexes fell on Thursday as financials weighed, dragged down by Kotak Mahindra ...
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Quick Glance: RBI restricts Kotak Bank from online customer onboarding, issuing new credit cards
- The RBI directed Kotak Mahindra Bank to halt onboarding new customers through online and mobile banking channels and suspend issuing new credit cards immediately.
- Significant deficiencies and non-compliances in the bank's IT risk management and information security governance for 2022 and 2023 were highlighted by the RBI.
- The bank was found to be materially deficient in operational resilience and was instructed to enhance its IT systems to protect customers and the financial ecosystem.
- Historically, the RBI has enforced similar measures on other banks to ensure regulatory compliance, such as suspending customer onboarding and new credit card issuance.
Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead by unknown gunmen in Pak: Amir Sarfaraz Tamba, an accused in the murder of Indian death row prisoner in ...
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'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sentencing: Watch live: A movie weapons supervisor has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal shooting of a ...
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Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting
- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
NCAA women's title game: Early figures make it most-watched hoops game in 5 years
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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Japan is giving Washington 250 new cherry trees to replace those to be lost in construction work
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Quick Glance: Japan to Gift Washington 250 New Cherry Trees
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will gift the United States 250 new cherry trees to replace the ones being removed.
- In 1912, the first lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda planted the original cherry trees, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries.
- The cherry tree gift signifies the strong alliance between the U.S. and Japan as they discuss Pacific security matters.
- The Tidal Basin, a reservoir in Washington with a high concentration of cherry blossom trees, is undergoing renovations, prompting Japan to offer new saplings.
Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
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JP Lee from VanEck believes that there are 'lots of positive macro tailwinds' to suggest that there are more returns to come when it comes to Indian stocks
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Will allow Indian authorities to meet crew members of seized vessel: Iran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Tehran will allow ...
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BJP may bring back electoral bonds after 2024 elections: FM Sitharaman: Electoral bond issue: Finance Minister Sitharaman said electoral bonds could be ...
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Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’: Fan footage has shown the carefree moment Travis Kelce lifts Taylor Swift over his head during a Dom Dolla set at ...
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Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
- Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'
- Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.
- She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.
- Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
Modi on fire after 'Islamophobic' remarks: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been accused of Islamophobic remarks by the opposition after claiming that his ...
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YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar: ‘We do not expect instant results but integrity and fairness.’
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Muslims as an electoral potential in the USA: Islam has been part of the nation since the USA was founded, and more and more immigrants from the Middle East and ...
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India not reaping benefits of its democratic dividend: Raghuram Rajan: India is not reaping the benefits of democratic dividends, former RBI governor Raghuram ...
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Indian couple from Gujarat gives up billion-dollar lifestyle to become monks : A Gujarat businessman and his wife have gained attention by giving away their ...
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Jane Street’s $1 Billion Trade Puts Spotlight on Indian Options: The courtroom drama over an Indian options strategy that allegedly made $1 billion for Jane ...
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'Golden Bachelor' couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announce they are divorcing
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India's Modi under fire for election 'hate speech' against Muslims: NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is under fire for campaign-trail ...
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
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Watch: Italy’s Mount Etna Blows Rare ‘Vortex Rings’ Into Sky: The “volcanic vortex rings” are a rare phenomenon generated by the combination of rapid gas release ...
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Dalai Lama emphasises on Indian link to Tibetan Buddhism : The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, reaffirmed his deep-rooted connection to ...
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Modi’s 100-Day Agenda Includes $1.2 Billion New Cities Plan: Indian government officials are discussing proposals to subsidize interest on home loans ...
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O.J. Simpson: 1947 - 2024: O.J. Simpson, the American football star and actor who was acquitted in a sensational 1995 trial of murdering his former wife but was ...
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Candidates champion D Gukesh comes home to rousing welcome in Chennai: Chennai, Apr 24 (PTI) History-making teen Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh was swamped by fans ...
deccanherald.com/sports/candidates-champion-d-gukesh-comes-home-to-rousing-welcome-in-chennai-2993560
JNU India's highest-ranked university: QS World University Rankings: India's research output surges by 54 per cent from 2017 to 2022; country set to overtake UK ...
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Quick Glance: India's Research Output Surges by 54%: QS World University Rankings
- India's research output surged by 54 percent from 2017 to 2022; the country is set to overtake the United Kingdom in research productivity.
- As many as 69 Indian universities have made it to the latest 'QS World University Rankings' with a total of 424 entries across 55 subjects, a 19.4 percent jump from the previous year's 355.
- JNU, recognized for its excellence in development studies, achieved 20th place in the QS World University Rankings. The university excelled in Geography, History, Modern Languages, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, English Language & Literature, and Linguistics.
- According to QS, India stands as one of the world's most rapidly expanding research centers. From 2017 to 2022, its research output surged by an impressive 54 percent, based on data from Scopus/Elsevier, QS' bibliometric and research affiliate.
Child sexual abuse content growing online with AI-made images, report says: More children and families extorted with AI-made photos and videos ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/16/child-sexual-abuse-content-online-ai
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