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The Clinton Global Initiative added gender equity as a pillar of the nonprofit’s work to sound the alarm about the increasing challenges women and girls currently face, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton told The Associated Press in an inter...

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FMCG), automotive and e-commerce sectors are expected to significantly increase their spending during the festive season, with an estimated growth of 12-14% over last year. Notably, some flagship programmes such as Kaun Banega Crorepati, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Khatron Ki Khiladi are already on the air, and once shows such as The Kapil Sharma Show and MasterChef India commence, they are expected to generate even more excitement. “This year’s sentiments are more positive compared to last year, when in the aftermath of the pandemic advertising revenues were severely impacted.

NEW DELHI : Monsoon rains that arrived late but then lingered for an extended period, coupled with land acquisition delays, have slowed down road-building in the country. Signs of slowdown in road construction became pronounced with the government scaling down capital expenditure for the sector in calendar year 2023. It built just about 23% of highways in the first five months of FY24 against a record target of 13,800 km.

The United Auto Workers union has made CEO pay a central part of their argument for a big worker wage increase

From picket lines in Hollywood to walkouts against Detroit automakers, it's already been a big year for labor organizing — and behind several major showdowns with enormous companies are some of America's largest unions

Russia's top diplomat at the United Nations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested Monday that the world body needs to answer for allowing his country's invader a seat at the tables of power. «For us, it's very important that all our words, all our messages, will be heard by our partners. And if in the United Nations still — it's a pity, but still — there is a place for Russian terrorists, the question is not to me.

Academy of Country Music Honors is set to air tonight, September 18, 2023, on Fox at 8 p.m. ET. If you can't catch it on TV, you can stream it on Hulu starting Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Originally held live at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on August 23, it's now ready for your viewing pleasure.

₹80-85 trillion in capital expenditure will be made in this sector between 2022-23 and 2026-27. Debt, typically contributing about 70% of the project funding requirement, is expected to play a key role. Given the scale of the funds required, embracing risk-based pricing can help mobilize finance at an optimum cost.

Young and the Restless" star Billy Miller at the age of 43 has left the entertainment world and fans in mourning. Reports indicate that Miller, known for his soap opera roles, battled manic depression and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). This article delves into PSP, its symptoms, and what sets it apart from other neurological disorders, shedding light on a condition that has gained attention due to Miller's tragic death.

migrant workers. In 2008 candid reports about a devastating earthquake in the south-western province of Sichuan laid bare the failings of local officials. Some of this spirit lives on in commercially run publications such as Caixin, a magazine that focuses on business and economics (less politically sensitive topics).

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“The Drew Barrymore Show” will begin airing fresh episodes on Monday but a lot of off-air controversy will be clinging to its typically bubbly host

R K Singh on Sunday criticised the West Bengal government for «not implementing» the PM Kusum scheme, which could have helped farmers by way of lower power costs. The scheme envisages installation of solar panels for running irrigation pumps, which are usually operated with diesel. Singh, the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, said under the scheme, the Centre provides 30-per cent assistance as viability gap funding. «With this viability gap funding, solar power generation costs would come down and farmers can benefit from lower electricity tariff… But the Bengal government has not implemented it,» Singh said here. The electricity distribution company of the state government would only have to invite bids from private agencies, which set up solar panels, and then buy power from them, he said. The agency with the lowest bid would be awarded the contract.

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma-led India lifted the Asia Cup 2023 trophy by crushing Sri Lanka by 10 wickets and 263 balls left. India's Mohammed Siraj bowled a magical spell of 7 overs during which he clinched 6 wickets and became the first Indian bowler to take 4 wickets in 1 over. Hardik Pandya ensured that the lower rung of Sri Lankan batters didn't stretch much and the whole team was back to the pavilion at a score of 50 runs.

Russell Brand, a comedian, and actor recently accused of rape and sexual assault by four women — allegations he vehemently denies on his various social media platforms — has left a mark on pop culture, spanning comedy, Hollywood, and even political activism. Here's a glimpse into the multifaceted career of this enigmatic figure.

“The Drew Barrymore Show” will begin airing fresh episodes on Monday but a lot of off-air controversy will be clinging to its typically bubbly host

CBI has arrested the Executive Secretary to the CMD of the PSU Bridge and Roof Company (India) Ltd and six others in connection with alleged bribery of Rs 20 lakh to favour a Gujarat-based company to get the tender for Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in Odisha, officials said Sunday. Chairman and Managing Director's Executive Secretary Asish Razdan, Proprietor of a Rajkot-based private company Hetal Kumar Pravinchandra Rajyaguru, and five private persons — Shashank Kumar Jain, Somesh Chandra, Veer Thakkar, Rajiv Ranjan, and Tarang Agarwal- are the six people arrested in the matter, they said. «It was alleged that a conspiracy was laid amongst the said accused for getting the tender of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Odisha, awarded to the private company (HP Rajyaguru) in lieu of illegal gratification to an unknown public servant of Bridge and Roof Company(India) Ltd, Kolkata,» the CBI Spokesperson said. The CBI has alleged that Jain was demanding a bribe on behalf of unidentified officers of Bridge & Roof Company (India) Ltd, Kolkata, from Rajyaguru directly, as well as through another private person for the awarding of the tender to the private company. Rajyaguru had allegedly assured Jain he would send him Rs 20 lakh (approx), through hawala channels, meant for an unidentified public servant of Bridge & Roof Company(India) Ltd. The agency laid a trap when the transaction was to take place in Kolkata and arrested two private persons in connection with the case and recovered the bribe amount of Rs 19.96 Lakh. «During the investigation, it was found that the said bribe was allegedly meant for the Executive Secretary to CMD, Bridge and Roof Company (India) Ltd (a Public Servant).

₹1 lakh, besides a ‘Tamrapatra’ and ‘Angavastram’. Sandhya Purecha, chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi, said that the Akademi is awarding those artistes who have given a lifetime to preserve and protect Indian arts and culture.

Elon Musk is now reported to have been the ‘extra’ in marital affair, more than one. The Tesla chief is said to have been the cause of divorce between Google's co-founder Sergey Brin and his former wife Nicole Shanahan. The Google co-founder Sergey Brin and his California based lawyer wife Nicole Shanahan received confirmation of their divorce proceedings on 26 May, 2023.

Pakistani court on Saturday raised an objection on a plea to reopen the case of Independence war hero Bhagat Singh's sentencing in 1931 and to set it aside by exercising the principles of review and honour him with posthumous state awards. Singh was hanged by the British rulers on March 23, 1931, along with his comrades Rajguru and Sukhdev after being tried under charges of hatching a conspiracy against the British regime. Singh was initially jailed for life but was later sentenced to death in another «fabricated case». On Saturday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) raised an objection to reopening the decade-old case and constitution of a larger bench to listen to the petition that pleads to set aside the sentence of Singh by exercising principles of review and order the government to honour him with posthumous state awards. «The Lahore High Court on Saturday raised an objection to reopen the Bhagat Singh case and constitution of a larger bench for its early hearing.