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Ram Navami 2024: ‘Surya Tilak’ illuminates Ram Lalla's forehead, PM Modi says ‘emotional moment for me’ | Watch | Mint
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Quick Glance: Historic Event: Fusion of Science and Celebration at Ram Lalla's Surya Tilak
  • The Surya Tilak ceremony for Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir was a remarkable event that signified a significant turn after 500 years. Followers gathered to witness the event on the auspicious day of Ram Navami as the temple doors opened early in the morning. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust extended the darshan period, stressing that no special arrangements were made for the day.

  • During the Surya Abhishek or Surya Tilak ceremony, the sun's rays delicately touched the forehead of Ram Lalla. This remarkable occurrence was enabled by a sophisticated mechanism involving mirrors and lenses, symbolizing deep reverence. Developed by researchers from IIT-Roorkee, the device precisely directed sunlight onto the deity at noon, showcasing precision and devotion.

  • At the Ram Navami festival, followers could engage in darshan from the early hours of the morning, commencing with the Shringaar Aarti of Ram Lalla at 5 a.m. Offerings were presented at the temple exit after the Shayan Aarti. Emphasis was placed on securely storing belongings outside the temple premises to facilitate the darshan process.

  • Ram Janmabhoomi is celebrating a grand event for the second time after the pran pratishtha ceremony. Ram Navami is being celebrated with grandeur at Ram Mandir, featuring offerings of 56 types of bhog, prasad, and panjiri. Chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das affirmed that all arrangements for the celebration are overseen by the Trust, with Ram Navami being joyously commemorated.
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Joe Biden takes his first jab at Donald Trump over hush-money trial: With the slightest of jabs Wednesday, President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged former ...
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Joe Biden takes his first jab at Donald Trump over hush-money trial
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Is China growing tired of Russia’s war in Ukraine?: There are signs that Beijing may be getting cold feet about its deepening entanglement.
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Is China growing tired of Russia’s war in Ukraine?
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India election: A visual guide to voting in the world’s largest democracy: How the world’s most populous country will vote in their election beginning April 19 ...
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India election: A visual guide to voting in the world’s largest democracy
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ASML Q1 bookings miss forecast, but China sales hold up: ASML , the largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers, reported weaker than expected ...
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ASML Q1 bookings miss forecast, but China sales hold up
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Japan’s China Reckoning: Why Tokyo Must Strengthen Its Ties to Democratic Allies: Why Tokyo must strengthen its ties to democratic allies.
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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And Scholz smiles with pain: The Chancellor in China: Three bitter insights: It's good that Chancellor Olaf Scholz traveled to China. Unfortunately there wasn't ...
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And Scholz smiles with pain: The Chancellor in China: Three bitter ...
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
  • Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.

  • China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.

  • Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.

  • Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
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Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Box Office Collection Day 6: Another disaster for Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff; ₹78 cr worldwide | Mint
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Quick Glance: Ajay Devgn vs Akshay Kumar: Box Office Rivalry
  • Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar have once again clashed with their films Maidaan and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. However, this is not the first time they have faced off.

  • In the past, the two superstars have battled at the box office eight times. From Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha vs Angaaray to Thank God vs Ram Setu, they have consistently competed against each other.

  • The outcomes of these clashes have been varied, with victories shifting between Ajay and Akshay. Golmaal 3, Blue, and Dhadkan are just a few of the films that stood out in these encounters.

  • While Akshay Kumar currently holds the upper hand, the question remains which film will ultimately emerge victorious: Maidaan or Bade Miyan Chote Miyan?
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What is dry promotion? | Decoding the new workplace trend: Dry promotion is the practice of promoting employees without increasing their salaries ...
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What is dry promotion? | Decoding the new workplace trend
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YouTuber Angry Rantman, 27, Dies After Multiple Organ Failure; ISL Clubs Pay Tribute | Football News
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China's Q1 GDP growth surpassed expectations, data shows: China's economy grew faster than it was forecast in the first quarter, data released on Tuesday ...
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China's Q1 GDP growth surpassed expectations, data shows
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Tokyo Electron expected to see profit rebound on AI demand: TOKYO -- Japanese manufacturers of chipmaking equipment such as Tokyo Electron are attracting analyst ...
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Tokyo Electron expected to see profit rebound on AI demand
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The Perception Game: How Are China and the US Viewed in Southeast Asia?: The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2024 reveals ASEAN's growing polarization amid ...
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The Perception Game: How Are China and the US Viewed in Southeast Asia?
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IMF Fiscal Monitor: US, China Debt Pose Risks for Global Public Finances: The world’s two great economic rivals, China and the US, will drive much of the ...
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IMF Fiscal Monitor: US, China Debt Pose Risks for Global Public Finances
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House panel says China subsidizes fentanyl production to fuel crisis in the U.S.: A report released Tuesday by a House select committee says China is directly ...
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Quick Glance: China's Subsidization of Fentanyl Production Intensifying Crisis in the U.S.
  • A report from a special House committee states that China is fueling the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. directly by subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by traffickers outside the country to produce the drug.

  • The committee found that the Chinese government provides tax rebates for the production of specific Fentanyl precursors and other synthetic drugs as long as they are sold outside of China.

  • The report highlights that China not only subsidizes the manufacturing of precursor chemicals but also thwarts investigations into illegal manufacturers by warning the targets when formal requests for assistance are made by U.S. law enforcement.

  • Former Attorney General William Barr recommended that the U.S. should leverage its trade and economic power to push for stronger enforcement from Chinese authorities, and victims should take civil actions against companies and individuals involved in distributing the precursors and synthetic drugs.
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China’s GDP grows 5.3% in the first quarter of 2024: China’s economy grew stronger than expected at the start of this year, partly thanks to robust factory ...
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China’s GDP grows 5.3% in the first quarter of 2024
Quick Glance: China's Economy Surprisingly Strong in Q1 2024
  • China's economy experienced stronger growth than anticipated in the first quarter of this year, primarily due to the thriving high-tech manufacturing sector.

  • In the initial quarter, industrial production saw a 6.1% increase compared to the previous year, driven by the flourishing high-tech industry. Notably, the manufacturing of 3D printing devices, electric vehicle charging stations, and electronic components surged by approximately 40% year-over-year.

  • A recent official report highlighted a rise in China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index during the first quarter, marking the first increase in six months. Moreover, the Caixin/S&P Manufacturing PMI, a privately conducted survey, achieved its highest level in over a year as foreign demand grew.

  • China's economy grew by 5.2% in 2023. Despite a significant improvement from the previous year, it still represented one of the country's weakest economic performances in more than thirty years.
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Trump plan to devalue dollar a gift to China: TOKYO — Donald Trump would make currency devaluation great again in a second term. Surrogates for the former US ...
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Trump plan to devalue dollar a gift to China
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Why it’s China’s turn now: In the second half of the 20th century, scholars and macrohistorians like Alvin Toffler, Francis Fukuyama and Paul Kennedy developed ...
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Why it’s China’s turn now
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China’s Xi Jinping might have to revise his five-year plan: China’s latest economic data highlights a glut of excess capacity and a flood of cheap exports ...
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China’s Xi Jinping might have to revise his five-year plan
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Morning brief: Inside Iran's attack on Israel; Myanmar's Suu Kyi moved to house arrest; and more
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Morning brief: Inside Iran's attack on Israel; Myanmar's Suu Kyi ...
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‘Elon Musk will bring new space revolution in India and boost EV industry,' lauds, DG Indian Space Association | Mint
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‘Elon Musk will bring new space revolution in India and boost EV industry ...
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Olaf Scholz has left German medium-sized businesses in the lurch in China: Chancellor Olaf Scholz doesn't dare mention China's anti-market subsidy policy by name ...
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Olaf Scholz has left German medium-sized businesses in the lurch in China
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Internet influencers, celebrities among 2,000 invited to Hong Kong in tourism drive in 2023, sparking questions on cost to taxpayers
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Internet influencers, celebrities among 2,000 invited to Hong Kong in ...
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China’s economic growth hits 5.3% | Africanews: The government announced Tuesday that the world's second-largest economy grew at a rate of 5 ...
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China’s economic growth hits 5.3% | Africanews
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Aditya Srivastava, UPSC civil services topper: Video shows his first reaction. Watch how his friends celebrated
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Quick Glance: Pune students shine in UPSC results
  • UPSC aspirants from Pune have secured high ranks in the most coveted civil services examination conducted by the Union Public Services Commission.

  • Tejas Sudeep Sarda, a doctor, took a break from his career to prepare for UPSC, securing an AIR of 128.

  • Priyanka Mohite from Nashik, who completed her master's in political science at Pune University, secured an AIR of 595.

  • Abhijit Pakhare, a 26-year-old deputy collector in Gadchiroli, did not give up on his dream of clearing the UPSC exam, securing the 720th rank.
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VW to roll out new architecture with Xpeng to cut China EV costs: Volkswagen said on Wednesday it has developed a new architecture for intelligent and electric ...
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VW to roll out new architecture with Xpeng to cut China EV costs
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Biden makes trade play for steel workers : The president will propose hiking tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum today as part of a package of actions aimed at ...
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Biden makes trade play for steel workers
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Six passengers die: Boat carrying school children crashes in current in India: After days of heavy rain, a river in India swells into a raging torrent ...
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15 missing after boat capsizes in Indian Kashmir : Rescuers were scrambling to find around 15 people missing after a boat ferrying them across a swollen river ...
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15 missing after boat capsizes in Indian Kashmir 
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US and China Continue to Spar Over Overcapacity Claims: The US reiterated to China its concerns over what it sees as industrial overcapacity in the world’s ...
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US and China Continue to Spar Over Overcapacity Claims
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Exclusive: US plans to restore tariffs on dominant solar technology, sources say: The Biden administration is expected to grant a request by South Korea’s Hanwha ...
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Microsoft Invests $1.5 Billion in G42 as Top UAE AI Firm Pivots From China: Microsoft Corp. will invest $1.5 billion in the United Arab Emirates’ top artificial ...
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Microsoft Invests $1.5 Billion in G42 as Top UAE AI Firm Pivots From China
Quick Glance: Microsoft to Invest $1.5 Billion in Emirati AI Firm G42 for Minority Stake
  • Microsoft is investing $1.5 billion in the United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm G42 to acquire a minority stake and a board seat.

  • The partnership aims to deepen ties between the USA and the UAE amid the global battle for tech dominance.

  • The deal includes G42 using Microsoft cloud services to run its AI applications.

  • G42 and Microsoft plan to jointly bring advanced AI and digital infrastructure to countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.