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US: Georgia legislature passes resolution condemning Hinduphobia https://ift.tt/AoXT2Pg

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Condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry, the resolution said Hinduism is one of the world's largest and oldest religions with over 1.2 billion adherents in over 100 countries and encompasses an array of diverse traditions and belief systems with values of acceptance, mutual respect and peace.

Live Updates: Section 144 CrPC imposed after violence in West Bengal's Howrah https://ift.tt/azjguBG

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Government to identify 100 districts to develop as export hubs: DGFT https://ift.tt/95RQbkl

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"Our idea is to involve more youngsters at the district level (like collectors) so that they see the initiative to boost export as a core function, and not a peripheral function," Sarangi said. The phase one of the plan will cover 75-100 districts, which could go up in the next leg.

Discussions with Himanta Biswa Sarma fruitful and satisfactory: TIPRA Motha https://ift.tt/SlJ4Oub

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TIPRA Motha lawmaker and Leader of Opposition Animesh Debbarma, who was a member of the delegation, said that during discussions in Guwahati on Wednesday, Sarma, convenor of BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) who is also acting as the Centre's pointsman for the talks, they were assured that the central government will do its best to solve the problems of the state, particularly the indigenous people.

Romanian, Indian families found dead crossing into US from Canada https://ift.tt/vuHykl9

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Their bodies were discovered late Thursday near a capsized boat belonging to a missing man from the Akwesasne Mohawk community, local deputy police chief Lee-Ann O'Brien told a news conference. "The six individuals are believed to be from two families, one of Romanian descent and the other believed to be citizens of India," she said, adding that they include five adults and one child under the age of three.

Trump Live News Updates: Trump criminally charged in New York, a first for a US ex-president https://ift.tt/6PUBbun

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India may lose Russian facet of diamond trade https://ift.tt/roGOKVe

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About a week ago, officials of the US State Department and European Union (EU) alerted leading diamantaires and jewellers in Mumbai that plans were underway for harsher sanctions on diamonds originating from Russia, two persons familiar with discussions told ET.

AICC shields itself after Digvijaya Singh-Kiran Rijiju clash on Germany's Rahul Gandhi remarks https://ift.tt/oWF7P03

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Commenting on Gandhi's case, the German Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, "We have taken note of the verdict of the first instance against the Indian opposition politician Rahul Gandhi as well as the suspension of his parliamentary mandate. To our knowledge, Mr Gandhi is in a position to appeal the verdict. It will then become clear whether this verdict will stand and whether the suspension of his mandate has any basis".

EU chief urges caution in tech trade with China https://ift.tt/t35jMOA

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The commission president's speech comes as the EU reconsiders its frequently testy relations with China, notably in light of Beijing's support for Russia's war on Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, though, that it's important not to cut political, economic or scientific ties with such a "vital trading partner."

UK PM Rishi Sunak 'aware' of security review at Indian mission in London: Downing Street https://ift.tt/e8Mx1h5

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Asked if the issue is likely to impact the ongoing India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, which are now in their eighth round of talks, the spokesperson added: "The two issues are unconnected and the trade talks with India continue. Both sides want to see an enhanced relationship between our two countries. "On security, we expressed our concerns about the scenes we saw outside the High Commission and a review is underway."

Pakistan government's Twitter account withheld in India https://ift.tt/gZ1qGWX

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When anyone tries to access the Twitter account of the Pakistan government, it says, "Account Withheld @GovtofPakistan's account has been withheld in India in response to a legal demand."

Twitter Live News Updates: Twitter blocks Pakistan government's account for viewing in India https://ift.tt/vV5o2ms

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Crisil downgrades Vedanta citing dividend outflows https://ift.tt/Z4LSAe1

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Vedanta on Tuesday announced an interim dividend of ₹20.50 per share - its fifth for the year. With this, the company's total outflow on account of dividends this year will be ₹37,733 crore. Including dividends from subsidiary Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta's dividend payout for the year will be more than ₹40,000 crore.

India to seek consensus on global issues at G20 https://ift.tt/29IHYlM

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A government official said the five-day meeting at Kumarakom in Kerala will work towards building consensus on a range of cross-cutting issues of global concern and will encompass the work being done under the 13 working groups within the Sherpa track.

President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen to visit US https://ift.tt/Lr490bU

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Karnataka elections 2023: Congress Chief DK Shivakumar seen throwing Rs 500 notes during 'Praja Dhwani Yatra' https://ift.tt/ESeOfdm

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Fair play on and off the field: Women athletes score record brand deals https://ift.tt/LTBYWui

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Brands such as Hyundai, Boost, Himalaya Wellness, Puma, Ceat, Lotus Herbals, Dream11, Amul and Tata Group are signing long-term pacts. Among the latest achievements - Indian boxers bagged four golds in the world championships and the first Women's Premier League (WPL), which just got over, was a ratings hit.

Minecraft pulls a 'Dungeons & Dragons' DLC. All you need to know https://ift.tt/0KN45Ju

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Mojang Studios and Wizards of the Coast have partnered to provide a Dungeons & Dragons adventure for Minecraft players.

Government unlikely to budge on NREGS attendance https://ift.tt/JnZVvzM

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Capturing workers' attendance through a mobile application, National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS), was made mandatory since January 1. It triggered protests by a section of NREGS workers and activists, who said workers were being deprived of wage payments due to technical issues with the new attendance system. The protests have been going on since early February.

China's cities are buried in debt, but they keep shoveling it on https://ift.tt/VGBaFI5

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The infrastructure splurge is far from over. On Feb. 23, the Shangqiu Communist Party secretary reiterated the city's vision as a logistics power when celebrating a new partnership with a state-owned investment firm, which could help Shangqiu borrow money for even more projects.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders more production of weapons-grade nuclear materials https://ift.tt/vXkZux4

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Kim made the remarks as he inspected the country's nuclear weapons programme, including new tactical nuclear weapons and technology for mounting warheads on ballistic missiles, and examined nuclear counterattack operation plans, KCNA said.

US Shooting Live News: Nashville school shooter had planned to attack 'multiple' locations, reports AFP quoting Police https://ift.tt/tGDI0ru

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Next Pokémon in Pokémon GO: All you need to know https://ift.tt/jph1JbY

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Pokémon GO is a constantly growing and evolving game, which means that players can always expect new surprises and exciting features to be added over time. This ensures that there is always something fresh and engaging for players to discover and explore within the game.

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Gujarat BJP chief CR Patil seeks 500,000-margin win for candidates in state https://ift.tt/rVPoJmx

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While the BJP has been winning all 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat since 2014, the party won a record 156 seats in the 182-seat assembly in 2022 despite being in power for more than two decades, Covid-19 and economic distress.

Rahul Gandhi will require NDMC's NOC before vacating official bungalow, says official https://ift.tt/Hd6yYN1

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Gandhi was on Monday asked to vacate the government bungalow at 12, Tughlaq Lane by April 22 and follows his disqualification from the Lok Sabha last week. A local court in Gujarat convicted Gandhi in a criminal defamation case on March 23 and sentenced him to two years in jail. The two-year jail term triggered his disqualification as a Lok Sabha member from the date of the verdict.

North Korea News Live Updates: North Korea test-fires 2 more missiles off its east coast, piling even more pressure on US https://ift.tt/tN9zMol

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Congress, BJP plot perception war in poll-bound states https://ift.tt/4BGS0mE

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Congress would seek to win electors' sympathy by playing the victim card and taking a high moral ground, while BJP would try to win over backward classes by terming the Congress leader's comments that led to his disqualification as an insult to OBCs. BJP also would not mind these elections becoming a contest between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi.

Credit Suisse faces possible disciplinary proceedings: Switzerland's banking regulator https://ift.tt/HxWPYOs

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"CS had a cultural problem that translated into a lack of accountability," Finma President Marlene Amstad told the Sunday newspaper. "Often it was not clear who was responsible for what. This favored a negligent handling of risks." Whether to start fresh proceedings remains an "open question," she said, adding, "we're not a law enforcement agency, but we're exploring options."

Valley National, First citizens in race for SVB https://ift.tt/U7lJk9X

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FDIC, which seized the lender and has been seeking to sell it for about two weeks now, is expected to choose a winner in the sales process as early as this weekend, the people said. No final decision has been made and the FDIC could opt to hold on to Silicon Valley Bank or sell it to another suitor, they added.

PM Modi congratulates Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain for winning gold at World Boxing Championships https://ift.tt/JQDLcM7

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India capped off an outstanding campaign by finishing with the highest gold medals (four) at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championship after the nation's illustrious pugilists Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain recorded stellar victories by contrasting margins in the finals at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Sunday.

Honduras ends decades-long diplomatic ties with Taiwan https://ift.tt/blhcLYe

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The ministry said Honduras had notified Taiwan of its decision to break ties, and that it would not return to having any relationship or official contact with Taiwan. The Honduran foreign minister travelled to China this week to open relations after President Xiomara Castro said her government would start ties with Beijing, Honduras being one of only 14 countries to formally recognise Taiwan.

Silicon Valley Bank News Live: Valley National bidding for Silicon Valley Bank https://ift.tt/wJs7IY5

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Daylight Savings Time to continue in the UK despite limited benefits https://ift.tt/4bqiVgl

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Clocks will go forward to 2 am on Sunday, March 26 in the UK, as daylight saving time begins. The change to GMT+1 leads to more daylight in the evenings, but less in the mornings. The practice originated during WWI, in a bid to save fuel, but there is little appetite to end the practice in the UK, despite scant evidence that it contributes to energy saving or economic benefits.

US banking crisis tests traders' nerves, and rewards those doing nothing https://ift.tt/0ACza6K

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Closing your ears to cacophony is standard investment advice that is often borne out. "Panicking never pays," says April LaRusse, head of investment specialists at Insight Investments. "The smartest thing to do when you have a lot of uncertainty is to sit back and gather information and do your analysis and not jump trying to make big changes."

BJP plans big events for Christmas, Easter in Kerala https://ift.tt/qIfS5DQ

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The party plans to reach out to 100,000 Christian families in Kerala, where the politics has revolved around the Congress-led UDF and CPM-led UDF, on the occasion of Easter on April 9. The outreach in the run-up to the 2024 general election assumes more importance in the backdrop of Gandhi being disqualified as Lok Sabha member from Wayanad from after being convicted in a defamation case by a court in Surat.

No more royal treatment for Indian arms of MNCs as govt doubles tax on royalty, fee for technical services https://ift.tt/aIZCFmG

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Apart from hitting companies with parents in jurisdictions that do not have a tax avoidance treaty with India, the move also makes it possible for the government to impose the higher treaty rate of 15% on local arms of companies from the US, UK and other countries with whom India does have a tax treaty.

Grenada vs USMNT at CONCACAF Nations League: Check kick off date, time, how to watch on live stream, TV https://ift.tt/lMhmGCr

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USMNT to play against Grenada in CONCACAF Nations League group stage fixture on Friday, aiming to win and top Group D.

UPA Ordinance was to prevent disqualification on flimsy cases: Kapil Sibal https://ift.tt/8TDKXFw

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Incidentally, the 2013 ordinance, promulgated by the Manmohan Singh Cabinet, was withdrawn after the then Congress VP Rahul Gandhi publicly termed it "complete nonsense" and asserted that "it should be torn up and thrown away".

AIBE XVII (17) 2023: Law aspirants eagerly await exam results https://ift.tt/nmzr3xC

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Law aspirants eagerly await the AIBE XVII (17) Result 2023, which will be released on the official website of the All India Bar Examination - allindiabarexamination.com.

UAPA's main objective to make powers available for dealing with activities against India's integrity, sovereignty: SC https://ift.tt/DFZScbB

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​​A bench of Justice M R Shah, Justice C T Ravikumar and Justice Sanjay Karol said pursuant to the recommendation of the Committee on National Integration and Regionalisation, appointed by the National Integration Council Act on whose recommendation the Constitution (Sixteenth Amendment) Act, 1963 was enacted, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) came into force.

Domino's pulls out of Italy, the country that invented pizza https://ift.tt/I0xfnzh

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The US-based food company closed its last stores in Rome and Milan last year, and, according to media reports on Thursday, the company's Italian franchise partner, ePizza, has begun the process of liquidating the company's Italian assets in the hope of recovering at least part of the initial investments in Italy.

India News Live Updates: Ajay Banga tests positive for COVID19 during routine testing in Delhi https://ift.tt/vEM3eDf

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Celebrities celebrate National Puppy Day by sharing photos of furry friends https://ift.tt/LPuY4wO

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National Puppy Day is celebrated every year on March 23 in the UK, and offers a chance for dog lovers to show appreciation for their four-legged friends by taking them for walks, giving them treats, and other special activities.

Redact promoters' Aadhaar info from docs: Sebi to investment banks https://ift.tt/erFAhon

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Sources said some promoters had reached out to government authorities, expressing concerns over misuse of their Aadhaar details as these offer documents were publicly available on Sebi and exchange's sites.

Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan's new role: To serve as a barista once a month https://ift.tt/pCbQkcE

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Starbucks' new CEO Laxman Narasimhan has spent the last six months immersing himself in Starbucks, earning his barista certification as well as visiting stores, farms and manufacturing centers across the world.

Top 5 Largest Earthquakes in US History https://ift.tt/woieBs5

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​Top 5 Largest Earthquakes in US History​

Air Force slashes procurement budget on Russia supply delays https://ift.tt/BQUXgxj

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"There is a major project... where the deliveries have been stopped because of the war (that is) going on. So, we had a major delivery in this year, which is not going to take place," an air force representative told the parliamentary standing committee on defence recently. "They have given us in writing that they are not able to deliver it. That is why the major part of projection has been reduced."

Manipur govt’s withdrawal from talks with militants await Home Ministry's approval https://ift.tt/8BQl1y4

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Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, and apprised him about the 'ground situation' and 'adverse activities' of three outfits -- the Kuki National Army (KNA), Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) and Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA).

Chip war & censorship hobble Chinese tech giants https://ift.tt/hEt0HJP

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The highly anticipated preview of "Ernie Bot" last week was limited to a pre-recorded demonstration with simple questions to summarise the plot of a sci-fi novel and solving a straightforward algebra equation - to avoid politically and factually incorrect answers.

Fed increases rates by 25 bps but signals hikes are near an end https://ift.tt/9ZrWeIB

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The move set the U.S. central bank's benchmark overnight interest rate in the 4.75%-5.00% range, with updated projections showing 10 of 18 Fed policymakers still expect rates to rise another quarter of a percentage point by the end of this year, the same endpoint seen in the December projections.