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Quick Glance: North Korea accuses US of politicizing rights concerns
- North Korea accuses the United States of politically instrumentalizing human rights in the East Asian country, condemning it as political provocation and conspiracy.
- Pyongyang criticized Washington for using human rights as a means for invasions and hostile behavior towards North Korea, threatening decisive actions to safeguard its sovereignty and safety.
- An annual report by the US State Department this week highlighted 'significant human rights issues' in North Korea, including arbitrary killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and other cruel treatments by government authorities.
- Additionally, North Korea criticized the US for urging them to cease missile launches and emphasized the continuation of their space reconnaissance mission to enhance the country's security.
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Xi meets Blinken as China warns US against crossing 'red lines' - BBC News
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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
Indian heart beats inside Pakistani woman: 19-year-old from Karachi undergoes heart transplant in Chennai - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Transcending Borders: Successful Heart Transplant
- A 19-year-old patient from Karachi, Pakistan, Ayesha Rashid, underwent a successful heart transplant in Chennai, India.
- Dr. KR Balakrishnan, Chairman of the Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support, highlighted the financial challenges Ayesha faced.
- On January 31, 2024, a heart was transported from Delhi to Chennai to enable Ayesha's life-saving transplant surgery.
- Ayesha Rashid, who aspires to be a fashion designer in the future, expressed her gratitude to the Indian government and her doctors, stating her desire to return to India in the future.
Lok Sabha polls: Second phase records estimated turnout of over 63%: While the final numbers are not yet out, polling figures for the first two phases are likely ...
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Arvind Kejriwal's wife to lead AAP's national election campaign, seek votes: Loksabha election campaign delhi: Sunita Kejriwal will begin her campaign with a ...
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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.
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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'Negative' factors building in U.S.-China ties, foreign minister Wang tells Blinken
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India's HCLTech revenue tad lower than view, CEO signals persistent macro overhang
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US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns over Gaza policy: Hala Rharrit is the third State Department official to step down over Washington's support ...
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Water shortages, traffic aggravate India's Bengaluru as it votes: Dire water shortages, flooding, gridlocked roads and poor civic facilities have become major ...
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CM Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, worked with AAP leaders: ED to SC: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is the "kingpin and key conspirator" of the excise ...
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India receives oil cargo in Russian SCF tanker after brief halt, sources say: A ship controlled by U.S.-sanctioned Russian shipping giant Sovcomflot (SCF) ...
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Man nabbed for posing as Singapore Airlines pilot at Delhi airport: Sangeet Singh, 24, was spotted by security officials at the airport clad in a navy pilot's ...
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World Cup 2026: Concerns over fans’ U.S. visa wait times – ‘Your window might already be closed’
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Sanjay Manjrekar drops Virat Kohli, picks Krunal Pandya for India's T20 World Cup squad
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First nonbinary state lawmaker in the U.S. reflects on a hard time in the Okla. House
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Countries are reinstating funds for UNRWA — but not the United States: The United States has prohibited funding for the humanitarian organization for a year.
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State Department reviewing plans to sanction IDF unit: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been under extensive pressure from the Israeli government ...
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World Intellectual Property Day: Patent filings surge as Indian inventors prove mettle — top six patenting trends | Mint
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Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Congress will continue with campaign on greater use of VVPATs: Jairam Ramesh
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UN Warns of 'Catastrophic' Imminent Escalation in Sudan: Warring factions in North Darfur state must "avoid locating military installations within or near ...
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Lok Sabha election 2024: India votes in phase 2 as PM Modi pushes BJP's pro-Hindu line
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India dismisses US human rights report as 'deeply biased': New Delhi said on Thursday it does not attach any value to a U.S. State Department report critical of ...
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India's IndiGo places first-ever widebody order for 30 Airbus A350 jets: IndiGo, India's top airline by market share, placed an order with Airbus for 30 A350-900 ...
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Election campaign in India: With hate speech and mangos: In India, the tone is heating up in the second phase of the world's largest democratic elections ...
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Joya Chatterji’s ‘Shadows at Noon’ wins best history book at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Awards
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India aims new Crystal Maze missile at Pakistan’s nukes: India has just tested an Israeli air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM), reflecting a move away from ...
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At least 20 injured in India: Hotel burns down after gas explosion - several deaths
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U.S. presses Israel for information on 'disturbing' reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals
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1994 Jewish centre bombing: Iran rejects Argentina's request to arrest minister Ahmad Vahidi
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Arvind Kejriwal destroyed evidence of money-laundering in liquor policy case: ED to Supreme Court
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2024 LS polls pegged as costliest ever, expenditure may touch Rs 1.35 lakh crore: Expert
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Aam Aadmi Party releases rap song Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se; internet reminisces when Vishal Dadlani composed for AAP
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Blinken urges fair treatment of American businesses during trip to China: A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. Secretary of State raised concerns about ...
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In an election overshadowed by the Modi image, Opposition’s situation isn’t hopeless
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A Completely New Approach to Crops Could Boost Nutrition across Africa: Cary Fowler, the U.S. State Department’s leading figure on global hunger ...
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AAP major beneficiary of proceeds of crime generated in excise scam: ED tells SC: New Delhi:The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is the "major beneficiary" of the proceeds ...
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Blinken reiterates importance of cross-strait peace in meeting with Xi - Focus Taiwan
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Suppression, violence marred 2023 elections – US report: U.S. Department of State has shed light on various irregularities and challenges faced during the ...
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Alum ashamed of Ohio State now. Where was his outrage for Israel Oct. 7?: Letters to the editor: Where was the outrage over Oct. 7 Hamas attack? Eat like the ...
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As pressure mounts, US delays plan to withhold aid from Israeli military unit: The State Department's plan to block a notoriously violent Israeli military unit ...
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“A difficult question”: US State Department answers whether it will help Ukraine return men from abroad - Euromaidan Press
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"Poor Understanding": India Rejects US Report On Alleged Rights Abuse: The document, by the US state department, also said there were multiple reports ...
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Ryan Walters says he's fired 130 people, but public documents say otherwise: State schools Superintendent Ryan Walters falsely claimed on Thursday he has fired ...
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US refuses to comment on Netanyahu's remarks about pro-Palestine protestors, saying he did not call for crackdown
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‘Absolutely not’, says State Dept official when asked if there is rift in US-Pakistan ties
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US Department of State says Ukraine requested not to announce ATACMS delivery back in March
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Pakistan terms US human rights report 'inaccurate, politically biased': Pakistan has rubbished the 2023 Country Report on Human Rights Practices issued by the ...
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Charles: Does Government fear US over Palestine? - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: NAPARIMA MP Rodney Charles has asked if the Government was afraid to upset the US ...
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Ryan Walters tells school superintendents to ignore new Title IX guidelines on gender orientation
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US pullout from Niger driven by discord over democratic transition, official says
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Delhi mayoral polls postponed, LG cites CM Arvind Kejriwal being in jail: ‘Not appropriate to…’ | Mint
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Portugal’s Carnation Revolution: On this day in 1974 a mutiny in the Portuguese army put an end to the country's dictatorship. The revolution which followed ...
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Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
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Dommaraju Gukesh Wins The Candidates’ Tournament: Dommaraju Gukesh, a 17-year-old grandmaster from India, is the youngest player ever to win the Candidates ...
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US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine : The US State Department said Wednesday that America sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for use ...
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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.
Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
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US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine : The US State Department said Wednesday that America sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for use ...
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
US pullout from Niger driven by discord over democratic transition, official says
reuters.com/world/africa/us-withdrawal-niger-driven-partly-by-discord-over-democratic-transition-us-2024-04-24/
Ambani's JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India's streaming war heats up: JioCinema, the streaming platform run by India's Reliance Industries ...
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Arvind Kejriwal: Here’s what you need to know about the Indian election candidate
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US Dodges Growing Calls for Probe of Mass Graves at Gaza Hospitals | Common Dreams
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Here's what happened when India banned TikTok: The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing ...
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Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
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Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S. Arms Keep Flowing
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Made in India: DRDO develops lightest bulletproof jacket against highest threat level
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/blinken-second-china-visit-expectations/
What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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Pennsylvania redesigned its mail-in ballot envelopes amid litigation. Some voters still tripped up
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Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second ...
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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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Goldman Sachs taps BofA bankers for India dealmaking roles, sources say: Goldman Sachs has hired two senior bankers in India to cash in on growing dealmaking and ...
reuters.com/business/finance/goldman-sachs-taps-bofa-bankers-india-dealmaking-roles-sources-say-2024-04-24/
"Need Little Bit More Of That In US": JP Morgan CEO Praises PM Modi: Jamie Dimon praised the economic reforms implemented by the Narendra Modi ...
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Quick Glance: JPMorgan CEO Dimon Praises US Economy
- Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York.
- Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy with strong employment and healthy consumer finances.
- However, he warned about the potential economic effects of rising national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.
- Dimon also discussed the need for a more harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators, as well as praised U.S. leadership and economic power.
Blinken begins China visit as tensions rise over new U.S. bill forcing TikTok sale
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Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
- USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.
- Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.
- Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.
- Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
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