Ecuador’s president, who unexpectedly surged in the polls to secure a shortened term in 2023, was declared the victor of the presidential election with a decisive lead on Sunday in a race that showed voters’ faith in his vows to tackle the security crisis with an iron fist. Daniel Noboa, 37, defeated Luisa González, 47,
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Mehul Choksi was taken into custody on Saturday at the request of India’s CBI and remains in jail. Mehul Choksi, a fugitive diamond dealer and one of the main suspects in the $2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has been taken into custody by Belgian police. According to the Economic Times, the 65-year-old was
On 18 December 2023 — about four months before the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections — Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a real-time artificial intelligence-based tool—‘Bhashini’—during his address at Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi – his parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Modi referred to the technology a ‘new beginning’ in simplifying his communication with the public.
Donald Trump’s tariffs war: United States President Donald Trump told reporters on April 13 that the exemption of tariffs on China for the US import of electronics is “temporary” and that he is taking a look at semiconductors, for which an announcement will come soon, multiple reports said. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One
An interview with Bhavik Gopal Kumar, Partner at R Kumar Opticians—a multi-award-winning luxury eyewear brand with a 60-year legacy In our interview with Bhavik Gopal Kumar, Partner at R. Kumar Opticians, we explore the rich 60-year legacy of this multi-award-winning luxury eyewear brand. Kumar shares his insights on the evolution of eyewear fashion, the importance
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Tortilla Chips is one of the easy and crunchy snack you can make at home. Crispy, golden tortilla chips are super crispy and flavorful. I have shared 2 methods of making tortilla chips fried and baked. Enjoy it with a dip of your choice either salsa, or guacamole. Follow the step by step instructions and
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Russian missiles struck the heart of the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy as people were gathering to celebrate Palm Sunday. At least 34 people were killed in the second large-scale attack in Ukraine to claim civilian lives in just over a week. Officials said two ballistic missiles hit around 10:15 a.m. local time. Images from
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India is unlikely to offer a ‘zero-for-zero’ tariff deal to the US as part of the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) the two are negotiating, officials said, adding that such an arrangement can only be made between developed countries. The BTA is likely to be a package deal comprising issues such as goods, digital trade, movement
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Back in 2021, during the peak of the second wave of COVID-19 in Bengaluru, two transgender women, Anandi and Aisha Kousar, had to sell their gold earrings to make a living. The two transwomen eventually bought a pushcart, stove, gas and basic cooking equipment to sell tea and snacks to workers at Hudson Circle, with the
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Since Donald Trump regained the U.S. presidency, he has coveted Greenland. Trump has insisted that the U.S. will control the island, currently an autonomous territory of Denmark, and if his overtures are rejected, perhaps seize Greenland by force. During a recent congressional hearing, senators and expert witnesses focused on Greenland’s strategic value and its natural
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