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‘Aap thoda badal gaye ho’: Modi-Kharge banter at Supriya Sule’s daughter’s reception
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders interacted at a wedding reception. Modi exchanged pleasantries with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Mallikarjun Kharge joined the conversation, noting the Prime Minister had changed. The leaders shared a brief, light-hearted moment during the event. Several prominent political figures attended the high-profile gathering.
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‘India not banana republic’: Rijiju says FCRA important to keep eyes on foreign fundings
Union minister Kiren Rijiju said India was not a “banana republic” and that there should be rules and regulations to spend foreign funds. The proposed legislation, aimed to manage the gap in the regulation of foregin fundings to NGOs and curb the proselytisation, was fiercely criticised the opposition that termed the bill “anti minority”. Union
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Dog parents were right: Dogs can tell when you’re sad, scared or angry
New research confirms dogs can differentiate human emotions through facial expressions. Their brains process happy faces in a unique reward region, showing emotional significance. Dogs also distinguish between fear, anger, and sadness with distinct brain activity patterns. This ability developed through domestication, aiding their social understanding of humans. Understanding these emotions does not mean dogs
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In Photos: Landslide Strikes Mumbai’s Kurla – outlookindia.com
In Photos: Landslide Strikes Mumbai’s Kurla outlookindia.com
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Himalaya sets new Guinness World Records Title With 66,928 healthcare practitioners
66,928 Healthcare Practitioners Help Himalaya Set New GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for The Largest Online Photo Album of People Holding a Sign to Create Awareness on Sustainability.
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From trainee to Tata chairman: The remarkable rise of Ratan Tata’s pick N Chandrasekaran
Popularly known as Chandra in corporate circles, he became the first non-Parsi chairman in the Tata Group’s 150-year history and was personally chosen for the role by the late Ratan Tata. The Tata Group expanded significantly under his leadership. According to company figures, aggregate revenue increased from Rs 7.89 lakh crore in FY20 to Rs
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How Meta won Utah locals as Kevin O’Leary’s nearby data center faces backlash
Meta secured local support for its Utah data center, unlike Kevin O’Leary’s Project Stratos. O’Leary’s project faced backlash after its approval due to limited outreach. Meta invested in local schools and conservation efforts in Eagle Mountain. O’Leary acknowledged communication failures and plans to share project details soon. This highlights contrasting approaches to community relations for
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India has 819 anti-human trafficking units; Centre pushes inter-state coordination – ThePrint
India has 819 anti-human trafficking units; Centre pushes inter-state coordination ThePrint