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President Murmu to confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 2025 on 27 people

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 2025 on 27 people in Bhubaneswar on Friday, an official release said. Ms. Murmu will address the valedictory session of the three-day 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebration. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the convention on Thursday …

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Rams WR Demarcus Robinson charged with DUI after arrest in November

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson has been charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol stemming from his arrest in November. Robinson is scheduled to be arraigned in February at a courthouse in Van Nuys, according to Los Angeles County Superior Court’s online records. Robinson was arrested after California Highway Patrol officers …

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Wildfires force Rams, Vikings to head to Arizona for their intriguing wild-card playoff matchup

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Sean McVay got calls from Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips during the past week, but they had nothing to do with their teams’ upcoming wild-card playoff game. I know is going to be played, and we’ll just be going to play the football game regardless of where our plane lands.” Both teams …

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1 day, 10 hours ago

Stocks to watch today: TCS, Tata Elxsi, IREDA, Adani Wilmar, L&T, Mazagon Dock

India Today

Stock markets remained under pressure and extended their downward trend with the S&P BSE Sensex falling by 528.28 points to close at 77,620.21, while the NSE Nifty50 lost 162.45 points to end at 23,526.50. In today’s trade, several stocks such as TCS, IREDA, Adani Wilmar, Adani Total Gas are expected to be in focus due to corporate developments, quarterly results, …

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Can popping supplements help you manage your PCOS?

India Today

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects millions of women worldwide, but its exact cause remains a mystery. Experts suggest taking tests like fasting insulin levels, lipid profiles, and hormone tests to help determine the best course of action, ensuring the supplements are tailored to individual needs, instead of taking supplements after just researching online. Experts agree that supplements can help manage some …

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1 day, 10 hours ago

Why Are Votes of No Confidence So Common in the Pacific?

The Diplomat

As the eyes of the world were on France following the no-confidence vote that toppled the short-lived government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier on December 4, votes of no-confidence were also causing havoc in Pacific parliaments. In late 2021, then-Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare faced a vote of no confidence following the deadly November riots in Honiara. Section 145 …

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China Is Learning to Be a Better Aid Partner in the Pacific. The West Can Too.

The Diplomat

While changes to China’s foreign aid patterns in the Pacific are likely to benefit its influence enterprise, they also offer opportunities to the West. The Lowy Institute’s updated Pacific aid map shows three emerging trends in Chinese foreign aid patterns in the Pacific Islands: a shift from predominantly loans to grants, concentrated political focus, and more attention to Pacific development …

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Corporate U-turn: Donald Trump's inauguration to be costliest in US history

India Today

Corporate America has taken a stark shift vis-a-vis Donald Trump compared to years ago when several companies turned their backs on the President-elect after the January 6 Capitol riots. The shift in stance comes at a time when Corporate America is rushing to be in the good books of Donald Trump, who is pledging to make MAGA a central focus …

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Despite decline in political clout, Jats still a significant force in Delhi

India Today

The Jat community, once a dominant political force in Delhi, has seen its influence wane over time due to urbanisation, demographic shifts, and changing political dynamics. While Jats still hold sway in pockets like Najafgarh, Vikaspuri, and Matiala in West Delhi, the growing influence of migrants from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana has reshaped these areas. The BJP has fielded …

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Israel rallies global support to win release of a woman believed kidnapped in Iraq

Associated Press

JERUSALEM — A senior Israeli official says the government is working with allies in a renewed push to win the freedom of an Israeli-Russian researcher who is believed to have been kidnapped in Iraq nearly two years ago. He said the envoys met the family of Elizabeth Tsurkov and that Israel asked the representatives – from the U.S., U.K., Germany, …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Former French President Sarkozy denounces ‘plot’ at trial over alleged campaign funding by Libya

Associated Press

PARIS — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy vigorously denounced a “plot” he said was staged by “liars and crooks” on Thursday at a Paris trial over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the Libyan government led by former leader Moammar Gadhafi. In his first remarks since the trial started on Monday, Sarkozy, 69, said “You will …

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1 day, 20 hours ago

Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump’s return

Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East. The “axis” had already been hollowed out by Israel’s punishing offensives last year against two militant groups backed by Iran – Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. “I’m not answering questions on military strategy.” …

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Donald Trump’s Offer to ‘Purchase’ Greenland Reignites Race for Supremacy in Arctic Geopolitics

The Hindu

Published : Jan 09, 2025 17:43 IST - 6 MINS READ On a frigid morning in Nuuk, the capital of mesmerising Greenland, an Inuit fisherman gazes across the icy expanse that has been his home for generations. US President-elect Donald Trump’s recent suggestion, just before his inauguration on January 20, that he could purchase Greenland has ignited debate about the …

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When is World Hindi Day 2025? Know the date, theme, significance and more

India TV News

Hindi is the official language of India and is spoken by millions of people across the world. World Hindi Day celebrates the global influence of Hindi and how it promotes cultural and linguistic unity. World Hindi Day serves as an opportunity to recognize Hindi as one of the most widely spoken languages globally and to promote its use in international …

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2 days, 10 hours ago

Microsoft plans job cuts in 2025, targets low-performing employees

India Today

Microsoft is planning to cut jobs in 2025, focusing on employees who are not meeting performance expectations across several divisions, including its security unit. According to a report by Business Insider, this decision aligns with the company’s efforts to strengthen its performance management approach, similar to strategies adopted by other tech giants. In 2024, Microsoft dismissed nearly 2,000 employees in …

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Elon Musk attacks George Soros for funding pro-Hamas NGOs: Hatred of humanity

India Today

Tesla CEO Elon Musk launched a sharp attack on American investor and billionaire philanthropist George Soros, accusing him of harbouring "hatred" for Israel. Musk said, "George Soros’s hatred of humanity includes Israel". Musk's remarks referenced a statement by Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, who accused Soros of funnelling over $15 million into a network of non-governmental organisations allegedly supporting …

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Letters to the Editor: No one should be rich enough to influence politics globally

LA Times

To the editor: Does anybody else consider it outrageous that one man seems to have the ability not only to control politics in his own country, but also to influence countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany? We need either democratic oversight of social media platforms — similar to the Federal Communications Commission’s old Fairness Doctrine — or else …

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Mahakumbh 2025: Saints from North-Eastern states to become part of ‘Shahi Snan’ for 1st time | Details

India TV News

Mahakumbh 2025: This time Mahakumbh is showcasing the cultural influence of the North-Eastern states, with a special focus on the tradition of 'Satradhikars' in Assam, where rituals will be conducted based on the Assamese Namghar culture. The Yogi Adityanath led-Uttar Pradesh government has extended a special invitation to the saints from the northeastern region, granting them the status of ‘State …

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‘American Primeval’ is a bloody western meditating on survival in a brutal world

LA Times

“American Primeval,” a new limited series premiering Thursday on Netflix, lays its cards right on the table: “Utah Territory, 1857. Betty Gilpin plays Sara Rowell, whom we meet with her son, Devin, at the place where the railroad runs out, “somewhere in Missouri.” “Sure doesn’t look like Philadelphia,” says Devin. Dressed in black, with a Jo March bonnet and a …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

China’s long game in Africa

The Hindu

In 2022, when China established its first political training school in Tanzania, the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Leadership School, its motivation was unambiguous. This is also an example of China’s broader strategy to shape Africa’s political landscape by promoting its governance model based on the centrality of the ruling party and its control over the state. China’s growing influence in Africa …

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Spain’s prime minister joins foreign leaders concerned with Musk’s interest in European politics

Associated Press

MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized Elon Musk on Wednesday as he joined European leaders who are are voicing concerns that the immensely wealthy backer of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is trying to influence politics across the Atlantic. He also said the movement was backing a far-right party in Germany that he described as “inheritors of Nazism.” Via …

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2 days, 17 hours ago

Will Lebanon finally elect a president after a 2-year vacuum?

Associated Press

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s parliament is set to convene Thursday to attempt to elect a head of state for the 13th time during a more than 2-year-long presidential vacuum. Michael Young, a senior editor at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, said that the current election “has taken a long time simply because parliament, reflecting the reality …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

Elon Musk slammed George Soros’ Presidential Medal of Freedom. Ironic!

Slate

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. To some, the medal was due recognition for Soros’ decades of philanthropic efforts through his Open Society Foundations to promote more democratic, humane, and just societies around the world. And to people who have long railed against Soros’ political …

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3 days, 3 hours ago

Ryan Reynolds accused of mocking Justin Baldoni in Deadpool & Wolverine with inside joke

Daily Mail

Ryan Reynolds 'seemingly' used his power and influence to create a Deadpool & Wolverine character parodying Justin Baldoni, amid Baldoni's hostility with Blake Lively, Baldoni's lawyer said Tuesday. Ryan Reynolds, 48, 'seemingly' used his power and influence to create a Deadpool & Wolverine character parodying Justin Baldoni, 40, amid hostility with his wife Blake Lively, 37, Baldoni's lawyer said Tuesday …

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President Murmu to confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 2025 on 27 people

Rams WR Demarcus Robinson charged with DUI after arrest in November

Wildfires force Rams, Vikings to head to Arizona for their intriguing wild-card playoff matchup

Stocks to watch today: TCS, Tata Elxsi, IREDA, Adani Wilmar, L&T, Mazagon Dock

Can popping supplements help you manage your PCOS?

Why Are Votes of No Confidence So Common in the Pacific?

China Is Learning to Be a Better Aid Partner in the Pacific. The West Can Too.

Corporate U-turn: Donald Trump's inauguration to be costliest in US history

Despite decline in political clout, Jats still a significant force in Delhi

Israel rallies global support to win release of a woman believed kidnapped in Iraq

Former French President Sarkozy denounces ‘plot’ at trial over alleged campaign funding by Libya

Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump’s return

Donald Trump’s Offer to ‘Purchase’ Greenland Reignites Race for Supremacy in Arctic Geopolitics

When is World Hindi Day 2025? Know the date, theme, significance and more

Microsoft plans job cuts in 2025, targets low-performing employees

Elon Musk attacks George Soros for funding pro-Hamas NGOs: Hatred of humanity

Letters to the Editor: No one should be rich enough to influence politics globally

Mahakumbh 2025: Saints from North-Eastern states to become part of ‘Shahi Snan’ for 1st time | Details

‘American Primeval’ is a bloody western meditating on survival in a brutal world

China’s long game in Africa

Spain’s prime minister joins foreign leaders concerned with Musk’s interest in European politics

Will Lebanon finally elect a president after a 2-year vacuum?

Elon Musk slammed George Soros’ Presidential Medal of Freedom. Ironic!

Ryan Reynolds accused of mocking Justin Baldoni in Deadpool & Wolverine with inside joke