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As Europe faces an identity crisis, what it can learn from India

India is an attractive partner to a Europe that is trying to find its feet after realising that it cannot integrate and fall behind all agendas pushed by the United States blindly and that it also needs to counterbalance dependence on China that has grown out in the past decades As more and more European leaders who push for peace, …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Review of Al Pacino’s Sonny Boy: And justice for Al

The Hindu

Al Pacino’s autobiography, Sonny Boy, is not a well-crafted book. There’s nothing like actors,” or labelling himself “as dumb as a donut.” Most of the book feels raw and untethered — like some of Pacino’s early masterpieces — and I came away from Sonny Boy feeling like I had been on a bender with the great performer. I could do …

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US chips 'highly unsafe, easy to hack', say Chinese industry bodies to tech companies, advises to buy local

Firstpost

In a rare coordinated response to escalating US restrictions on China’s semiconductor sector, four of China’s top trade associations claimed American chips are “no longer safe or reliable.” Beijing has also responded to US’ recent actions by banning the export of several critical minerals The call to reduce reliance on American chips could affect major US firms like Nvidia, AMD, …

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1 month ago

The future of ethics and compliance: regulatory challenge and technology-enabled opportunity

The Independent

Navex is a Business Reporter client Ethics and compliance faces a counterbalance between regulatory challenge and business opportunity. On the regulatory front, rules such as the European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Germany’s Supply Chain Act and Japan’s whistleblowing program requirements are just some examples of the increasing obligations for compliance. Most industry professionals surveyed in the NAVEX 2024 State …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's win was "an epic failure of every major institution" — especially the media

Salon

Donald Trump and his MAGA movement steamrolled Kamala Harris and the Democrats. Today’s Democratic Party, the mainstream news media and other defenders of political “normalcy” have few answers for the cultural force and energy of Trump's brand of right-wing populism. In an attempt to make sense of Trump’s victory, our collective emotions in this time of trouble and dread, what …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump picks India backer, China hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

India Today

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen US Senator Marco Rubio as his nominee for Secretary of State, according to sources. Trump’s decision to tap Rubio, a former rival for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, signals a potential shift in his foreign policy direction, blending traditional Republican views with his own reform-oriented positions. Known for his support of key alliances and critical …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Balancing Regulation and Credit Flow: Crucial for Financial Stability

Live Mint

The article discusses the impact of stricter provisioning norms for shadow banks and tighter regulatory curbs on loan disbursement by certain microfinance institutions (MFIs). It highlights the importance of striking a balance between regulation and credit flow to avoid negative long-term impacts on financial inclusion. The article also addresses concerns about the rising share of personal loans as a percentage …

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2 months ago

Putin Sets Stage for BRICS Expansion, Seeking Counterbalance to West's Influence

Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over a closing session of the BRICS summit, highlighting the bloc's role as a counterbalance to the West. The summit focused on deepening financial cooperation, exploring alternatives to Western-dominated payment systems, and settling regional conflicts. Russia emphasized its commitment to enhancing financial cooperation within BRICS and voiced concern about the disruptive effect of unlawful unilateral …

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2 months ago

Miyagi-Do Dominates the Sekai Taikai: A Fierce Showdown in Barcelona

The Hindu

The second part of Cobra Kai's final season takes the fight for karate supremacy to Barcelona, where the Miyagi-Do team faces the toughest competition yet. The season introduces new characters, including Lewis Tan, Patrick Luwis, and Rayna Vallandingham, and features returning stars Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove, and Xolo Maridueña.

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PM Modi and Xi Jinping Meet: A Historic Moment for India-China Relations

Firstpost

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the Brics summit in Kazan, Russia, signaling a potential thaw in ties between the two nations. The meeting comes after five years of strained relations due to the ongoing standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both leaders agreed to work towards a peaceful and …

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2 months ago

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance Western clout

The Independent

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2 months ago

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance Western clout

LA Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin, front, walks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on Tuesday. Kremlin foreign affairs advisor Yuri Ushakov touted the summit as “the largest foreign policy event ever held” by Russia, with 36 countries attending and more than 20 of them represented by heads of state. Welcoming Xi, …

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2 months ago

Putin's Summit in Kazan: Balancing Acts and Showing Global Unity

Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be hosting a summit in Kazan, Russia, to showcase the country's growing global influence. The summit will bring together multiple world leaders, including China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian. The summit is a show of Russia's determination to counterbalance the Western-led world order and demonstrate its economic …

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2 months ago

Iran's Diplomatic Push: A Strategic Gambit to Counter Israel's Influence in the Region

India Today

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is on a regional tour to strengthen alliances and counter regional tensions, particularly following recent escalations involving Israel. His mission includes visits to key countries like Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, marking a historic diplomatic campaign for Iran in a short span.

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2 months ago

Putin hosts a summit in a bid to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stage

NPR

Putin hosts a summit in a bid to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stage toggle caption Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP In the coming days, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be shaking hands with multiple world leaders, including China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian. "While Putin will want the China-Russia …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

The woman whose name you may not know who changed London for the better

The Independent

Nicky Gavron, who has died aged 82, was a London Labour leader who generated many of the ideas that made the capital a better place to live – but because she always worked with others, including those from other parties, she did not always get the credit she deserved. open image in gallery Gavron signs the 1999 Greater London Authority …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkey seeks to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, a Kremlin official says

Associated Press

MOSCOW — NATO member Turkey has applied for membership in the BRICS bloc of developing economies, a senior Kremlin official said Wednesday, as Russia and China seek to counter the West’s global influence. Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin’s foreign affairs aide, told reporters that Turkey has submitted an application “for full membership” in the bloc that Russia this year chairs, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkey seeks to join BRICS bloc of emerging economies, Russia says

LA Times

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, pictured in April, has stated several times that his country aspires to become a member of the BRICS alliance, a spokesman said. NATO member Turkey has applied for membership in the BRICS bloc of developing economies, a senior Kremlin official said Wednesday, as Russia and China seek to counter the West’s global influence. Turkish President …

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5 months ago

Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House run

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on four potential candidates as she races to choose a running mate for her fledgling campaign, fast-tracking a process that usually takes months but must be finalized in only a few weeks. California Sen. Laphonza Butler, a longtime Harris ally, said the vice president views the choice as an “urgent but …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why a current account deficit is good for India

Live Mint

India’s current account recorded a rare net surplus of $5.7 billion in the first quarter of 2024. One metric evaluates the current account through the difference between domestic savings and investments:If a country saves more than it invests, it runs a surplus; the opposite means a deficit. Given that rating company Crisil recently pegged investments at 33.7% of GDP in …

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7 months ago

European labs led by imec to receive $2.7 billion in Chips Act funding

The Hindu

Leading European research labs will receive 2.5 billion euros in funding under the European Chips Act to set up a pilot line to develop and test future generations of advanced computer chips, Belgium's imec said on Wednesday. The European Union's 43 billion euro Chips Act was announced in 2023 to support domestic European chipmaking, a counterbalance to plans by China, …

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7 months, 1 week ago

US warns of 'potential risk' of sanctions after India-Iran sign Chabahar port deal

Op India

Right after India signed a 10-year contract with Iran to manage operations at the Chabahar Port on the 13th of May, the United States has ‘warned’ that any country considering any business deal with Iran is exposing itself to the “potential risks of sanctions”. During a daily press briefing on Monday, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said: “We are …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Strengthening of Sino-French friendship will also be a boon for rest of the world

China Daily

The warm welcome President Xi Jinping received upon his arrival in Paris on Sunday, which marked the beginning of the first leg of his six-day back-to-back visits to France, Serbia and Hungary, is a telling sign that despite the great changes the world has seen since his last trip to Europe nearly five years ago, Sino-French relations retain their strong …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Just to be clear...': Elon Musk says he won't donate money to US presidential candidates

India TV News

Washington: Tesla CEO and owner of X Elon Musk on Wednesday asserted that he had no plans to donate money to either of the presidential candidates for the November elections. This came after he met former US President Donald Trump in Florida ahead of the Super Tuesday presidential primaries in 15 states. "Just to be super clear, I am not …

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As Europe faces an identity crisis, what it can learn from India

Review of Al Pacino’s Sonny Boy: And justice for Al

US chips 'highly unsafe, easy to hack', say Chinese industry bodies to tech companies, advises to buy local

The future of ethics and compliance: regulatory challenge and technology-enabled opportunity

Trump's win was "an epic failure of every major institution" — especially the media

Trump picks India backer, China hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Balancing Regulation and Credit Flow: Crucial for Financial Stability

Putin Sets Stage for BRICS Expansion, Seeking Counterbalance to West's Influence

Miyagi-Do Dominates the Sekai Taikai: A Fierce Showdown in Barcelona

PM Modi and Xi Jinping Meet: A Historic Moment for India-China Relations

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance Western clout

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance Western clout

Putin's Summit in Kazan: Balancing Acts and Showing Global Unity

Iran's Diplomatic Push: A Strategic Gambit to Counter Israel's Influence in the Region

Putin hosts a summit in a bid to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stage

The woman whose name you may not know who changed London for the better

Turkey seeks to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, a Kremlin official says

Turkey seeks to join BRICS bloc of emerging economies, Russia says

Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House run

Why a current account deficit is good for India

European labs led by imec to receive $2.7 billion in Chips Act funding

US warns of 'potential risk' of sanctions after India-Iran sign Chabahar port deal

Strengthening of Sino-French friendship will also be a boon for rest of the world

'Just to be clear...': Elon Musk says he won't donate money to US presidential candidates