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The Gates Foundation confirmed on Thursday that its chairman, Bill Gates, will not attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where he had been scheduled to deliver a keynote address. “After careful consideration, and to ensure the focus…
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Members of the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday urged that the Gaza ceasefire be made permanent and sharply criticized Israel’s moves to expand control in the West Bank, warning they could undermine prospects for a two-state…
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Barbers in Afghanistan say they risk detention if they trim men’s beards shorter than permitted under Taliban rules, as authorities intensify enforcement of their interpretation of Islamic law. Last month, the Ministry for the Propagation…
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A bipartisan group of US senators returned Wednesday from a visit to Ukraine, aiming to revive momentum in Congress for a new wave of sanctions designed to squeeze Moscow’s economy and push President Vladimir Putin toward concessions in…
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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday appealed to Hindu families to consider having at least three children, stating that while there is “no threat,” society must remain mindful of long-term demographic trends.…
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Authorities on Wednesday reportedly asked Galgotias University in Greater Noida to vacate its space at the AI Impact Summit Expo, citing a “national embarrassment” after a robotic dog showcased at the event was alleged to be a product of…
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In Istanbul on 12 February, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell and Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum addressed national and international media to…
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New Zealand’s revamped Active Investor Plus visa is attracting a wave of applications from wealthy Americans, drawn by the country’s natural beauty, entrepreneurial opportunities, and a desire to distance themselves from the political…
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Last night, Mumbai played host to the Vogue Values: Women of Excellence event, presented by Tira Beauty, where a host of celebrities turned out to celebrate women’s achievements in style. Stars including Isha Ambani, Samantha Ruth Prabhu,…
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Indian stocks turned lower after opening flat on Wednesday, stalling their two-day gaining streak.   The BSE Sensex index was at 83,362 levels, falling 89 points or 0.11 per cent at 11:00 AM, while the Nifty50 was at 25,703, down 22…
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