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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Xi Jinping had just finished a lunch of herbed-ricotta ravioli at a secluded estate outside San Francisco in 2023 when his security agents sprang into action.Their mission: ensuring no trace of the Chinese leader’s DNA fell into foreign hands. The agents—measuring about 6-foot-3, dressed in identical dark suits—were observed grabbing Xi’s utensils and plate and spraying them with an unidentified liquid.Welcome to the unseen theater of great-power diplomacy, where a meeting of the two most powerful leaders on earth can hinge on the slightest missed protocol, an unexpected miscue or even a bit of saliva left on a fork.

Rashmika Mandanna, the film is directed by A R Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala's under his production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It released on March 30. Production banner shared the box office collection on the X handle. «Eid was special, only because of your love! We're truly grateful! Watch #Sikandar in your nearest cinemas TODAY! Book your tickets NOW,» read the caption.

Canada's Liberal Party revoked Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya's bid to run for the party leadership and his nomination in his own Ottawa Nepean constituency over his alleged ties to the Indian government, a media report said on Wednesday. Citing a source with top-secret clearance, the Globe and Mail daily reported that Arya, who visited India last August and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had not informed the government of that trip even though bilateral relations are in a deep freeze. The Liberals have never revealed why they barred the three-term Liberal MP from the party's recent leadership race or from running again in Nepean constituency, the paper said. Citing the source, the daily reported that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service had briefed the government about Arya's «alleged close ties to the government of India, including its High Commission in Ottawa». Liberal Party officials who have security clearances and had received a general CSIS briefing on foreign interference also had concerns about Arya, a Liberal source said. The decisions to remove Arya as a candidate for the leadership and Nepean nomination were solely made by the Liberal Party and were not on the advice of CSIS, sources said.

Tagore Baal Niketan rejoiced alongside millions as Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams returned to Earth after 286 days in space. The school is also renowned for nurturing Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-origin woman in space. The first Indian to achieve this feat was Rakesh Sharma, who journeyed aboard the Russian spacecraft Soyuz T-11 in 1984. Born in Karnal in 1962, Kalpana Chawla tragically lost her life on February 1, 2003, when the Columbia spacecraft disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana, killing all seven astronauts on board. Chawla completed her schooling at Tagore Baal Niketan and earned a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, in 1982. She moved to the United States later that year. The school, with a history spanning over six decades, has honored her legacy by dedicating an auditorium in her memory. Its principal, Dr Rajan Lamba said, «Everyone was happy and relieved at the safe return of Sunita William and fellow astronauts… Due to ongoing school Board exams, we could not hold celebrations in the school, but everyone was happy including students, teachers.» He reminisced about the Columbia Space Shuttle, recalling vivid memories and a series of letters exchanged between the school's founder and Chawla before her mission.

Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that House of David will return for a second season. The decision comes before the Season 1 finale on April 3. The series attracted 22 million viewers in its first 17 days. The series tells the story of David, played by Michael Iskander. David is an outcast teenager who is chosen as the new king by the prophet Samuel, portrayed by Stephen Lang. The current king, Saul, played by Ali Suliman, struggles with his pride and begins to lose control. Also Read: Mistletoe Murders Season 2: What we know about renewal

Joe Rogan has waded into the escalating diplomatic friction between the U.S. and Canada, calling for cooler heads to prevail amid heated rhetoric from politicians and sports fans alike. The controversy, fueled by former President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs and jokes about annexing Canada as the “51st state,” reached a boiling point recently as viral videos showed American athletes being met with boos during the national anthem at NHL and NBA games in Canadian cities.

West Bengal government has banned Holi celebrations at the popular Sonajhuri Haat in Birbhum district's Santiniketan this year, citing possible damage to the greeneries in the forest belt, an official said on Wednesday. The Sonajhuri Haat is located near Visva Bharati's Santiniketan campus, a UNESCO heritage site. Bolpur Divisional Forest Officer Rahul Kumar said several banners have been put up in the area, requesting people — a large number of whom could be foreigners and domestic tourists — neither to park vehicles nor celebrate the festival of colours there. Visitors were also requested not to videograph Holi festivities, he said. «The department will seek support of police and administration to enforce the ban but will also leave it to people for the better sense to prevail,» Kumar told PTI. A spokesperson of Visva Bharati, a central university, said the varsity authorities cannot open the campus area for lakhs of people on Holi, keeping in mind the UNESCO heritage status.

Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday asserted that the NDA will contest the assembly polls in Bihar due later this year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Speaking to reporters here on the sidelines of a 'Dalit Samagam' held under the banner of his Hindustani Awam Morcha, Manjhi also said he would «welcome» entry into politics of the chief minister's son Nishant, whom he called «young» and «capable». «The NDA will win 225 plus seats of the 243-strong Bihar Assembly under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar,» asserted Manjhi, while dismissing the opposition's charge that the BJP was planning to «devour» the JD(U) in the run-up to elections. «They are defeated people and losers tend to speak this type of language,» replied Manjhi, a former chief minister himself, when his response was sought on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's claim that the BJP would be worried if Nishant entered politics as it would scuttle the saffron party's plans to devour the party headed by Nitish Kumar.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. To turn the camera on yourself to tell the story is an act of defiance—the storyteller is the story, both birther and birthed. It is also indulgent, and its indulgence is often forgiven.

In a surprising move, Microsoft is reportedly testing a free version of its Office suite for Windows users, allowing access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without requiring a Microsoft 365 subscription. However, there’s a catch—this free version will come with ads.

Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9 in New Orleans, fans will see “Super Bowl LIX” emblazoned across banners, tickets, and broadcasts. But why does the NFL insist on using Roman numerals instead of simply calling it "Super Bowl 59"? The answer lies in a decades-old tradition that gives the championship game a timeless, almost regal feel—except for one rare exception.

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Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States on January 20. Trump, 78, succeeds Joe Biden, 82, on Tuesday as the new occupant of the White House. A coalition of nonprofit bodies, including Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, under the banner of People's March, held the demonstration here to protest against the policies of Trump.

JPMorgan’s net income soared 50% to more than $14 billion in the fourth quarter as the bank’s profit and revenue easily beat Wall Street forecasts, and other major banks reported banner earnings for the year

BlackRock's assets hit a record high $11.6 trillion in the fourth quarter of last year as the world's largest money manager posted a 21% profit jump, with fee income buoyed by stronger equity markets.

Canada’s retail industry is starting the year with several brands seeking creditor protection and closing stores.

Wall Street lost ground on Tuesday as investors closed the book on a remarkable year for equities, during which the U.S. stock market was powered to record highs by the twin engines of the artificial-intelligence boom and the U.S. Federal Reserve's first interest rate cuts in three-and-a-half years. The three major U.S. stock indexes closed in negative territory, ending a languid, low-volume session that contrasted with the tumultuous year that preceded it.

Punjab Bandh LIVE updates: Farmers have announced a Punjab Bandh on Monday, 30 December, 2024 leading to the expected closure of all shops across the state and disruptions in road and rail services. However, emergency services will continue to operate.There will also be no supply of milk, fruits, and vegetables until the protest ends on Monday evening as several trade organisations lent their support to the bandh.“Farmer union leaders will enforce a chakka jam on roads and rail lines from 7 am to 4 pm.