Day: August 15, 2024
Economy
World
India Remains Second Largest Importer of Russian Oil After China
In July, India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer and importer, purchased $2.8 billion worth of crude oil from Russia. This places India as the second-largest importer of Russian oil, trailing only China, according to a new report. After European countries reduced their purchases of Russian oil following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia […]
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Business
Cisco to Lay Off 6,000 Employees as It Shifts Focus to AI
Cisco is set to cut about 7% of its global workforce, amounting to around 6,000 jobs, according to a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This marks the second round of layoffs for Cisco this year; the company had previously let go of nearly 4,000 employees in February. The company explained […]
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Entertainment
When Does Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 2 Come Out?
Netflix has just dropped the first half of Emily in Paris Season 4, and fans are already buzzing about the next part! The second half of the season is set to premiere on September 12 at midnight Pacific Time. International fans will need to check local time zones for availability. Season 4 Part 1 has […]
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Health
Sweden Reports First Case of Deadly Mpox Variant Outside Africa
Sweden has reported its first case of mpox, just a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus a global public health emergency. Notably, this is the first instance of the clade I variant of the mpox virus being identified outside of Africa. The patient, who sought medical care in Stockholm, is infected […]
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Top Stories
World
India’s Independence Day Highlights: PM Modi Announces Major Changes and Future Plans
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 11th consecutive Independence Day at the Red Fort today. In his speech, he honored the countless individuals who sacrificed for India’s freedom and outlined ambitious goals for the future. The theme for this year’s Independence Day is “Viksit Bharat@2047,” focusing on transforming India into a developed nation by the […]
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Top Stories
PM Modi Advocates for ‘One Nation, One Election’ in Independence Day Speech
In a passionate Independence Day speech on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi championed the idea of ‘One Nation, One Election,’ urging political parties to come together to make it a reality. He argued that the frequent cycle of elections is slowing down the country’s progress. Speaking from the Red Fort on India’s 78th Independence Day, […]
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World
Bangladesh: Awami League Event Blocked; Interim Government to Consider Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition
On Thursday, the Awami League’s event to honor the assassination of former president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dhaka was disrupted. Armed men blocked roads and intersections leading to the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum, which had been damaged and set on fire after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left for India on August 5. […]
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Business
Elon Musk’s Free Speech Philosophy Faces Global Backlash
Elon Musk’s staunch support for free speech is clashing with governments worldwide as they crack down on hate speech and misinformation on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). In the UK, officials are considering stricter regulations for platforms like X after a surge in online disinformation contributed to riots. India has ordered X to […]
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Nurse Raped and Killed in Uttarakhand; Suspect Arrested
A tragic incident occurred in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar district where a nurse was raped and murdered on her way home from work. The alleged attacker, a daily wage laborer named Dharmendra Kumar from Bareilly, was apprehended on August 14. The nurse, who worked at a private hospital in Nainital, was last seen on July […]
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