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Hope it doesn't take a second pandemic to build right tools: Bill Gates, cofounder of Microsoft https://ift.tt/bukLfj8

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This pandemic largely affected older people. And so, you know, the countries that have lots of old people... by far the highest burden, asserted Bill Gates.

'Destiny 2' Lightfall Cat code error: See how to fix on Steam, Epic Games, PS5, PS4 and Xbox https://ift.tt/StHN0YO

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The Cat code error while playing Destiny 2 Lightfall is likely due to issues with game files.

Holi Special Trains 2023: Railways to operate these trains to accommodate heavy demand in coming days https://ift.tt/zVWn6xa

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The Indian Railways has decided to run Holi Special trains between various destinations in order to accommodate the extra traffic during the upcoming festive season.

EC orders repoll in four polling stations in Nagaland on Wednesday https://ift.tt/ghA94xV

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The poll panel said the polling held on February 27 at the four polling stations -- New Colony S/W in Zunheboto constituency, Pangti V in Sanis, Jaboka Village in Tizit, and Pathso East Wing in Thonoknyu -- is declared void. The repolling will be held between 7 am and 4 pm, the EC order said.

Nikki Haley bashes Pakistan; reiterates US won't be world's "ATM" if she voted to power https://ift.tt/9Wk1ehj

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"I will cut every cent in foreign aid for countries that hate us. A strong America doesn't pay off the bad guys. A proud America doesn't waste our people's hard-earned money. And the only leaders who deserve our trust are those who stand up to our enemies and stand beside our friends," the 51-year-old two-term Governor of South Carolina, who earlier this month formally launched her 2024 presidential bid, wrote in an op-ed in the New York Post.

India GDP Q3 Growth LIVE Updates: Which sectors are driving India's growth? https://ift.tt/w0WHcv8

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Pokémon Day 2023: Here's a look at everything announced during live stream https://ift.tt/EInyuwB

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On Pokémon Day, the Pokémon Presents livestream shared a range of exciting announcements for the fans of the franchise.

Wu-Tang Clan and Nas to perform in Columbus. See details https://ift.tt/06iGNWp

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The tour will kick off in New Zealand in May, and Columbus will be one of the many stops for the tour before wrapping up in California in October. Fans of both Wu-Tang Clan and Nas in Columbus are eagerly anticipating this event, where they will get a chance to witness these legends perform live on stage.

UN Climate Boss: Global stocktake a course correction opportunity https://ift.tt/DuNe2SF

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The former minister for climate resilience and environment of Grenada has a plan for making the global stocktake count. In an interview with the ET, Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), gave a glimpse of his plan.

Corporate India skilling staff on war footing to stay ahead https://ift.tt/zQg1dH8

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​​ In-house platforms/institutes, facilitated trainings, gamification, group and individual coaching, self-paced learning offerings, tie-ups with skilling platforms and leading engineering colleges and B-schools are among the many options on offer to upskill and reskill employees in areas spanning everything from digital and sustainability to people management, and leadership.

NASA to name first woman as agency's science chief, sources say https://ift.tt/EhDH6ce

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Nicola Fox, former top scientist on the Parker Solar Probe mission studying the sun, will be named this week as NASA's associate administrator for the agency's Science Mission Directorate, said the two sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of the official announcement.

Beijing probes illegal mining activities in Chinese lithium hub https://ift.tt/WbEvJmk

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Yicai, citing sources, said the probe comes amid a "shutdown and rectification" of lithium producers in Yichun, a small city in southern Jiangxi province known by some as Asia's lithium capital.

Manish Sisodia News LIVE Updates: Kejriwal, Mann meet Sisodia's family after his arrest https://ift.tt/GwVfJ08

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Meghalaya & Nagaland Election 2023 Polling LIVE: Meghalaya, Nagaland to vote today https://ift.tt/IaxosZ1

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Nokia changes iconic logo to signal strategy shift https://ift.tt/kaZWpy6

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The new logo comprises five different shapes forming the word NOKIA. The iconic blue color of the old logo has been dropped for a range of colours depending on the use.

CBIC may consider e-filing of pleas as GSTAT not ready yet https://ift.tt/bNdoc7I

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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is considering allowing e-filling of petitions from aggrieved taxpayers as the setting up of GST Appellate Tribunals (GSTAT) may take another 10 months despite a green signal by the GST Council.

Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab CM Mann meet Manish Sisodia's family post his arrest, says he is innocent https://ift.tt/HsJPwmE

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Earthquake News Live Updates: 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea https://ift.tt/uGTRrs9

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Tottenham vs Chelsea: Check kick-off time, date, where to watch, TV channel, live stream and more https://ift.tt/Tlw6xnH

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Tottenham and Chelsea will compete in a London derby on Sunday.

'Nowhere to hide' as Australia aim to spoil South Africa's World Cup party https://ift.tt/Xfhbncz

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​​The Aussies also had a tight semi-final when they edged past India by just five runs but they are loaded with experience which their captain Meg Lanning believes will help them in the pressure moments. "Having been in pressure situations before helps a lot," said Lanning on Saturday. "We're not going to be the team that everyone's cheering for.

Big poll issue: All parties promise to fight illegal coal mining in Meghalaya https://ift.tt/sAOG1z2

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Though the BJP is part of a six-party coalition ruling the state, it has criticised chief minister Conrad Sangma on the coal mining issue.

G20 nations agree on the language to deal with debt vulnerabilities https://ift.tt/lWndM4m

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Under the G20 Presidency, India has been pressing for ways to tackle the aggravated debt vulnerabilities facing developing nations mainly on account of the continuing geopolitical tensions and the pandemic.

Ukraine-Russia War News Live Updates: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds phone talks with Putin, Zelensky https://ift.tt/tnTDCZc

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US weather forecast: Los Angeles gets first blizzard warning in 34 years, 1000 flights cancelled, massive snowfall predicted https://ift.tt/LK3vIAQ

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Known for its warm climate, Southern California’s winter storms expected to intensify on Friday and has brought the first blizzard warning to Southern California since 1989.

Top court seeks CBI reply on Piramal Capital and Housing Finance plea in DHFL case https://ift.tt/5Ns8zEa

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PCHF has raised a substantial question of law as to whether Section 32A of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016, forbids the subsistence of an FIR and continuation of the resultant criminal proceeding against the resolved corporate debtor (the new management) after successful completion of the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) for offences allegedly committed by the previous management prior to the initiation of the insolvency proceedings.'

India and China abstain on Ukraine resolution https://ift.tt/UTWyYZx

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The 193-member UNGA adopted the draft resolution, 'principles of the charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine', moved by Ukraine and its supporters, 141-7. Thirty other countries too abstained.

Roald Dahl’s original works to be preserved in print alongside ‘new edition’; Details here https://ift.tt/t53K0Ma

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In response to the controversy surrounding the alteration of Roald Dahl's books, Puffin has revealed plans to publish two classic editions of the writer's works.

India slams Pakistan after it rakes up J&K during UN General Assembly session on Ukraine https://ift.tt/1O0AEHY

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Mathur exercised India's Right of Reply on Thursday after Pakistan's envoy at the UN Munir Akram referred to Jammu and Kashmir while delivering the explanation of vote on the UN General Assembly resolution on Ukraine during the Emergency Special Session.

US Treasury Secretary Yellen seeks more financial support for Ukraine https://ift.tt/4gtAkjX

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She noted that though there were significant headwinds, the global economy was in a better place now than many had predicted just a few months ago, and the outlook had improved. She also stressed the need for countries to work together to ease the debt overhang that was holding back too many of them.

Endnight Games launches 'Sons of the Forest' early access, available exclusively on PC via Steam; Details here https://ift.tt/V1rlPQs

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The player embarks on a search for a missing billionaire on a forested island inhabited by cannibals and mutated creatures.

Inflation, CAD worries to ease in FY24: Finmin report https://ift.tt/CmW6w3G

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Despite elevated inflation, high-frequency indicators over the past two months suggest the economy is on track to achieve 7% growth in FY23, the finance ministry's Monthly Economic Review for January said.

Pawan Khera arrest row: Arresting someone for making joke on PM is outrageous act by Assam Police, says Shashi Tharoor https://ift.tt/IcO3Fty

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Morning Brief Podcast: India's quest for white gold: Can the latest find of lithium in J&K break China' monopoly? https://ift.tt/F45qn0Y

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China Earthquake Live News Updates: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Tajikistan, near border with China https://ift.tt/MwsAv0k

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India can grow at 8%; the time is right to draw investment, says World Bank President https://ift.tt/We1mdrD

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This is the right time for India to attract investment amid a global diversification of supply chains and manufacturing, he told ET in an interview, calling for a focus on making the country competitive. Malpass is in India to attend a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors. He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday.

G20 can help find global solutions: Anurag Thakur https://ift.tt/t3Rblw4

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"The G20 can make a significant contribution to find pragmatic global solutions to these challenges through focused dialogue and deliberations and the Indian presidency (of G20) seeks to actively facilitate this," Thakur, who is the union minister for information and broadcasting, and youth affairs & sports, said at the inaugural session of the G20 Second Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD) meeting in Bengaluru.

'The Consultant': When and where can you watch Christoph Waltz’s series? Check here https://ift.tt/J3pTyeU

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There will be eight episodes of “The Consultant,” all of which will presently air on the same day as the debut.

Russia-Ukraine War Live Updates: Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia, says Biden in Poland https://ift.tt/QiTkDsn

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Congress panel pitches for SC-ST quota in judiciary, private sector https://ift.tt/NjpWgYJ

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A state version of the urban job scheme has already been introduced by the Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan, and the AICC panel members want to replicate it in other Congress-ruled states besides promising its national version. They justified the demands by citing post-Covid loss of jobs among urban poor amid accelerating inflation and other economic woes.

Bulk defections destroying polity: Uddhav Thackeray faction in SC https://ift.tt/lgUYd4q

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The argument was made by senior advocate Kapil Sibal during the resumed hearing of pleas pertaining to a split in Shiv Sena. Sibal, who is representing the Thackeray faction, argued that "if such an act is upheld by judicial process...such future defections will have a far-reaching impact on the polity of the country".

Olympics: IOC stands firm against banning Russia despite risk of boycott https://ift.tt/aGNpE9k

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and several of the most powerful national Olympic committees hate the idea of a boycott of the biggest money-spinner in world sport.

We will defeat BJP in 2024 polls: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge https://ift.tt/Xfol3Bv

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Exuding confidence that his party will put up a good show in the February 27 Nagaland assembly polls, kharge in a election rally in Dimapur said: "You are in a democracy, you should remember that... you are not an autocrat, you are not a dictator. You are elected by the people, and the people will teach you a lesson in 2024 (general elections).

China and India to contribute more than half of global growth this year: IMF https://ift.tt/B9XbovR

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The International Monetary Fund on Monday said that India and China are expected to contribute more than half of global growth this year, with the rest of Asia contributing an additional quarter. The Indian economy has also shown positive signs, with its growth being amongst the highest in the world over the last two years.

Plymouth Shooting: Jurors rule five victims were 'unlawfully' killed https://ift.tt/zJqo3dK

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After a lengthy inquest held at Exeter Racecourse on Monday afternoon, jurors delivered their verdicts, ruling that all of the victims were killed unlawfully.

Government, RBI to ensure inflation stays in check: Nirmala Sitharaman https://ift.tt/250bjlD

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"It (RBI) is not necessarily synchronising (with western central banks) but at the same time, also watching the global movement of capital. I think the RBI is looking at the Indian economy a lot more for our purpose," Sitharaman said in a post-budget interaction in Jaipur.

Bankruptcy cases rise 25 per cent in Q3; recovery lowest at 23.45 per cent: Care Ratings https://ift.tt/HTXizYv

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While the number of insolvency petitions increased by a steep 25 per cent, the overall recovery rate till the third quarter of FY23 was just 30.4 per cent, implying a haircut of 69.6 per cent. The cumulative recovery rate has been on a downtrend, decreasing from 43 per cent in Q1FY20 and 32.9 per cent in Q4FY22, according to an analysis of the latest numbers of insolvency board IBBI carried out by Care Ratings.

Vladimir Putin's Ukraine gamble seen as biggest threat to his rule https://ift.tt/ew9O7ko

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That lesson, cited in the most recent biography of the Russian president, seems to be guiding him as his invasion of Ukraine suffers setbacks and stalemates. The Kremlin strongman, who started the war on Feb. 24, 2022, and could end it in a minute, appears to be determined to prevail, ruthlessly and at all costs.

Five injured, vehicles damaged in pre-poll violence in Nagaland: Police https://ift.tt/xGqoatV

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Four people sustained minor injuries as the supporters of both parties engaged in heavy stone-pelting. The situation was brought under control following the deployment of state police, Indian Reserve Battalion and Border Security Force (BSF), a police officer said.

ET GBS: Infrastructure push has been depoliticised, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi https://ift.tt/DIAo8PF

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“We reimagined how the government should reform welfare delivery to empower the poor. We reimagined how the government could create infrastructure in a more efficient manner. We reimagined what kind of relationship the government should have with the citizens of the country,” he said.

AICC session to assert Congress's pivotal role in anti-BJP Opposition alliance https://ift.tt/9Jg1fnF

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This is meant as messaging of not only Congress' readiness to anchor and lead an anti-BJP alliance but also to underscore that any Opposition mobilisation by regional parties against BJP by sidestepping Congress will be devoid of political heft, they said.