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«Polarization means division, but it's a very specific kind of division,» said Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster's editor at large, in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press ahead of Monday's announcement. «Polarization means that we are tending toward the extremes rather than toward the center.» The election was so divisive, many American voters went to the polls with a feeling that the opposing candidate was an existential threat to the nation. According to VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters, about 8 in 10 Kamala Harris voters were very or somewhat concerned that Donald Trump's views — but not Harris' — were too extreme, while about 7 in 10 Trump voters felt the same way about Harris — but not Trump.

A ‘Non-Resident Indian’ (NRI) is a citizen of India who resides outside India. An NRI account can be opened jointly with a resident Indian on a former or survivor basis. There are different types of NRI accounts, including Non-Resident External (NRE), Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO), and Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) accounts. For NRIs looking to invest and retain their foreign currency while simultaneously earning high returns, FCNR (B) accounts can be a great choice. Most banks book FCNR deposits in the US Dollars, Pounds Sterling, Euro, Japanese Yen, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars.

The Ministry of National Defence (MND) issued a statement confirming the manoeuvres, noting that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) had designated seven areas east of Zhejiang and Fujian provinces as temporary airspace reservations until Wednesday. These areas are typically designated for exclusive use during specific periods. In response to the PLA's activities, the MND initiated war-preparedness drills at strategic locations across the island and is closely coordinating with the Coast Guard Administration to implement appropriate countermeasures.

Sanjay Malhotra as the new governor of Reserve Bank of India. Malhotra is set to replace Shaktikanta Das whose tenure ends of December 10.

The report highlights the dynamic nature of India's job market, where artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation are becoming integral. «While global trust in governments to support upskilling remains low at 20 per cent, Indian respondents (31 per cent) and those in Saudi Arabia (35 per cent) demonstrated significantly higher confidence in their governments.

Human Rights Day every year on December 10 to raise awareness of the basic liberties and rights that every person is entitled to. Each individual has human rights that must be respected irrespectiveive of gender, nationality, ethnicity, race or religion. The day gives an opportunity to recognise the work that has been done and what has to be done to protect everyone's rights. It is a reminder for a call to action, imploring governments, institutions and people everywhere to strive for equality, justice and the defence of human dignity.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the US, a multibillion-dollar industry thrives on an invisible commodity: personal data. This sector, dominated by data brokers, collects, processes and sells vast amounts of information on individuals, often without their knowledge.

Bitcoin traded near its all-time high of $100,000 ahead of a critical week featuring central bank meetings and US inflation data, which could pave the way for lower borrowing costs and further policy easing. However, BTC slipped 1% in early trading, with Altcoins also declining. As of 11:30 am IST, Bitcoin was down 0.8%, trading at $99,043, while Ethereum fell 1.6% to $3,915. During the session, BTC reached a high of $101,399 and a low of $98,579.

Jack Depp, the 22-year-old son of actor Johnny Depp and French singer Vanessa Paradis, has been quietly carving his path away from the limelight. Unlike his sister Lily-Rose Melody Depp, who is currently making waves in Hollywood with her role in Robert Eggers' Nosferatu, Jack has embraced a more low-profile existence. Despite his star-studded lineage, Jack has spent time working at a popular Lebanese restaurant, L’Area, in Paris's Bastille district. The trendy eatery, known for its exposed roof rafters, mosaic floors, and eclectic clientele of music, fashion, and film industry elites, including actors like Matt Damon and Matt Dillon, has become a local hotspot. According to Radar Online, Jack worked at the restaurant for two years, showcasing a strong work ethic both behind the bar and in the kitchen, before taking a break earlier this year. L’Area’s owner, Edouard Chueke, has managed the restaurant for over 15 years and revealed that Jack’s family, including his mother Vanessa Paradis and sister Lily-Rose, are frequent visitors. Jack’s mother has long been vocal about protecting her children from the pressures of fame. She has consistently emphasized their right to choose their own paths, away from the spotlight that often comes with having celebrity parents. Jack, who is bilingual and splits his time between

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As US president, Joe Biden charted a new economic path for the Democrats by siding unabashedly with the working class and introducing a wide range of industrial policies to reinvigorate US manufacturing, reshore supply chains and promote the green transition. Most of these new policies made economic sense, and like many other progressives, I thought they made political sense as well.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Last month, news agency ANI filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, alleging unauthorized use of its content to train the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. This marks the first such case in India, but the lack of clear policies on AI's use of public data has sparked similar conflicts globally.

Taylor Swift fans are pouring into BC Place stadium in Vancouver for the final show of the pop superstar’s blockbuster Eras Tour.Swift’s motorcade of black SUVs and police outriders has made its way to the arena, with social media video showing fans screaming in delight as it passed by.The tour’s 149th show is the culmination of glittery global cultural phenomenon that has included five continents, grossing an estimated US$2 billion in revenue over more than 20 months.Along the way, Swift became the first entertainer named Time’s person of the year.Among the tens of thousands of fans waiting for Swift to take the stage around 8 p.m. are Jean Batac and Meme Bautista, who say being a Swiftie means belonging to a community.

Donald Trump said he can’t guarantee that his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won’t raise prices for American consumers and he suggested once more that some political rivals and federal officials who pursued legal cases against him should be imprisoned.The president-elect, in a wide-ranging interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday, also touched on monetary policy, immigration, abortion and health care, and U.S.

Donald Trump’s election back into the office has begun with his loud announcements on heightened tariffs which has sparked concerns around the world. He recently targeted Mexico, Canada, and China, stating that if they fail to address the issue of illegal migration and drug smuggling into the US, he will impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico; and “an additional 10% tariff, above any additional tariffs” on goods from China. While Trump has left India out of his initial tariff plans, he has made an announcement that if the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) countries create their own currency or back an existing currency to replace the United States dollar, the US will impose a 100% import tariff on these countries. As the world navigates through a realm of likely scenarios, when it comes to how the US exercises tariffs, there is China and then the rest of the world!

According to a TOI report, agents, who claim to navigate the system’s quirks, charge Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 for faster access to visa slots. For applicants with urgent needs, the costs can soar even higher. Shwetang Parikh (name changed), whose appointment was pushed to August 2025, said he paid Rs 75,000 to secure an earlier slot. «It’s frustrating. Despite trying everything, I had no choice but to pay as I needed to travel for work,» he told TOI. Visa consultants reveal that these agents exploit last-minute cancellations and newly opened slots. «Some agents constantly monitor the system to grab earlier appointments, charging hefty fees for the service,» explained a consultant. Social media platforms are rife with advertisements for such expedited services, fueling the trend.

The Onion's bid to buy conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars is scheduled to return to a Texas courtroom

People with substance use disorder are not getting a direct say on how most opioid settlement money is used

Trump started his first campaign for the presidency, two Trump-branded buildings were going up in India, one in the financial capital of Mumbai and the other nearby in Pune. Before he won in 2016, the Trump Organization expanded its business in India, signing deals in two more big cities. The day after Trump's victory in November, a developer in India told local media about half a dozen new deals. Like the others, Indian companies buy the land, build the high-rises, sell the units and pay a fee to use the Trump name. These deals are putting India even more squarely in the Trump Organization's sights. And with Trump on his way back to the White House, the country is emerging as center stage for potential conflicts of interest.

ICJ) on Thursday, saying they exploited the global carbon budget, failed to honour climate-finance promises and are now demanding that developing countries restrict their resource use. The court is examining what legal obligations countries have to address climate change and the consequences if they fail. India also urged the ICJ to avoid creating new obligations that go beyond the existing climate-change framework. «The court may exercise due caution to avoid devising new or additional obligations beyond what is already agreed under the existing climate-change regime, which take into consideration historic emissions, climate justice and the principal principle of equity and CBDR-RC, as well as the equitable access to the global carbon budget,» the country said.

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose new tariffs on China. Many countries, including the United States, already levy extra tariffs on China's electric vehicles. But with all of the advantages China wields in automaking, this pushback is unlikely to undercut China's dominance. China's home market for car sales is the world's largest — almost as big as the U.S. and European markets combined.