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At the recent G7 Leaders’ Summit, the UK solidified its role as a global leader by announcing the expansion of its AI for Development programme into Asia. This initiative, initially launched to support safe and responsible AI projects in Africa, will now extend its reach to Asia, marking a significant step in global technological and sustainable development efforts.

Russia sending its fleet including nuclear powered submarine has achieved desired results as far as it has been able to create panic in US media as well as the population at large. The Russian fleet docked at Havana port is around 350 kms from the popular Miami Beach (Florida). So much so that US Southern Command has to rush its submarine USS Helena to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to inspire confidence in the US public.

IUML) has launched a scathing attack against the ruling CPI (M) alleging that its "anti-Muslim campaigns" during the Lok Sabha polls had also helped the BJP to open its account in Kerala by winning the Thrissur seat. A key partner in the opposition Congress-led UDF, the IUML termed as a «mere joke» the Marxist party's campaign that if there was no Left, the Muslims would become second class citizens in the country. The CPI (M) often chose «double-edged tactics» for their marketing and the «BJP reaps what the Left party sows», claimed IUML supremo Sadique Ali Shihab Thangal in an interview that appeared on party mouthpiece «Chandrika» on Saturday. He urged everyone, including the Left party to introspect the reasons that contributed to the victory of the saffron party and its increasing vote share in Thrissur.

Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on June 18 for the first time after assuming office for a third consecutive term, during which he will release the 17th installment of PM-KISAN scheme amounting to over Rs 20,000 crore for 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers across the country. Modi will also confer certificates to more than 30,000 members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) who have been trained as 'Krishi Sakhis' to work as para-extension workers, supporting fellow farmers with agricultural practices. Briefing the media, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted the government's commitment to the agriculture sector. «Agriculture has always been a priority for the PM in his last two tenures. He took several key decisions in the interest of farmers. After taking oath as PM, Modi ji first signed a file related to the release of the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme,» Chouhan said.

Pakistan, the government has slashed the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 10.20 and Rs 2.33 per litre respectively ahead of the Eid ul Adha festival. The price cut, effective from Saturday, will bring the price of petrol to Rs 258.16 per litre while the price of HSD will be Rs 267.89 per litre, The Express Tribune newspaper quoted a statement from the Prime Minister's Office on Friday. The Finance Division, which usually reviews the fuel prices every 15 days, issued an official notification for the latest price cuts and said the new prices would be applicable for the next fortnight.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the State Bank of India (SBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to enhance digital payment services for users of the eMigrate portal. The agreement was signed by Joint Secretary OE and PGE (Overseas Employment and Protector General of Emigrants) Bramha Kumar, on behalf of the Ministry, and Neelesh Dwivedi, General Manager (NW-I) from SBI, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in Delhi. This MoU will become operational following the successful integration of SBI's payment gateway, SBIePay, with the eMigrate portal.

BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday formed a four-member committee to look into the alleged political violence in West Bengal, as the party accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of remaining a mute spectator. The committee includes Biplab Kumar Deb, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Brij Lal and Kavita Patidar, all BJP MPs, with Deb as its convener. A party statement said, «Mamata Banerjee remains a mute spectator, while criminals of her party, attack and intimidate opposition workers and voters with impunity. Even the Calcutta High Court has taken note of these excesses and extended deployment of CAPF till June 21 and has listed the matter for hearing on June 18.»

Greece is grappling with the repercussions of an unprecedented early heatwave that has claimed the lives of several tourists and left many missing amid record-breaking temperatures. The heatwave, defined by temperatures exceeding 38°C for at least three days, has prompted urgent warnings to travelers. The heatwave has hit Greece earlier than ever before, with tourist hotspots in Athens and beyond forced to close. The Acropolis, Greece's most visited tourist attraction, shut its doors on Wednesday and Thursday as temperatures soared, causing visitors to faint while waiting in line. Greek authorities issued a level three heat alert, urging people to work from home and avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Chania, a city on the northwest coast of Crete, recorded the highest temperature, reaching 44.5°C on Thursday. The area also experienced a 3.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday morning. Central Athens saw temperatures climb to 42°C, prompting health warnings and school closures.

Narendra Modi on Saturday shared highlights from his participation in the G7 Summit at Italy and said that he presented India's perspective on the world stage. A video shared by PM Modi shows glimpses of the highlights of his visit to Italy including his arrival in Italy to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's welcome at the venue of the G7 Summit in Apulia city in Italy. Meloni greeted PM Modi with a 'namaste' and the two leaders then posed for a picture for the cameras.

gold in the last one week has been 1.15% .whereas in the last month it has been 2.7%.The cost of silver is Rs.88010.0 per kg down by Rs.100.0 per kg.Gold Price in Delhi - Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹73735.0/10 grams. Yesterday’s Gold Price on 14-06-2024 was ₹73155.0/10 grams. and last week’s gold price on 09-06-2024 was ₹73998.0/10 grams.Silver Price in Delhi - Silver Price Today in Delhi is ₹88010.0/Kg.

immigrant doctors in the United States and the second-largest source of registered nurses, according to a recent report by Remitly. However, when considering the total number of immigrant healthcare professionals, including home health aides and nursing assistants, India ranks third, after the Philippines and Mexico. Of the 9.87 lakh doctors in the US, nearly 26.5% or 2.62 lakh are immigrants. Indian doctors form the largest group, with more Indians moving to the US to work as physicians than any other nationality. New Jersey, Florida, and New York are the top destination states for these professionals. The «Immigrant Healthcare Index» by Remitly, based on data from the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, reveals that 16% of the 34.17 lakh registered nurses in the US are immigrants. Filipinos lead this category with 1.41 lakh registered nurses, representing 26% of the immigrant nurse population. Indian nurses follow with 32,000 (6%), and Nigerians with 24,000 (5%). California, Nevada, and New Jersey are the top states for immigrant nurses.

Agriculture, Consumer Durables, Insurance and Services,” says Kush Gupta, Director at SKG Investment & Advisory. In an interview with ETMarkets, Gupta said: “The new government would enhance capital expenditure, above normal monsoon are expected to support agriculture, Crude oil prices have come down which should support inflation,” Edited excerpts:

Donald Trump used his 78th birthday party on Friday to promise deeper tax cuts if he wins the Nov. 5 U.S. election and to make vague predictions of future attacks on U.S. soil after the arrest of Tajik nationals with suspected ISIS ties. Speaking to thousands of supporters at a convention center in West Palm Beach, Florida, the Republican candidate vowed to further cut the corporate tax rate he lowered while president, while also providing tax relief to the middle class.

IPO) of Bengaluru-based Stanley Lifestyles will open for subscription on June 21. The company has set a price band of ₹351-369 apiece for the share sale, which closes on June 25. Investors can subscribe for a minimum of 40 equity shares and multiples thereafter. The offer consists of a fresh issue of ₹200 crore and an offer for sale of up to 9,130,000 shares worth ₹337 crore by existing shareholders. Sunil Suresh and Shubha Sunil, promoters of Stanley, will sell 1.18 million shares each in the OFS portion of the IPO. Investor Oman India Joint Investment Fund II will also divest 5,545,000 shares in the IPO.

HDFC Bank is making market enquiries about the issuance of infrastructure bonds worth around ₹10,000-15,000 crore as India's largest lender by market value looks to garner long-term capital and meet the reserve requirements arising out of its last-year merger with erstwhile parent HDFC. «Bond markets are relatively stable now after the election-related volatility and for HDFC Bank, infrastructure bonds are a desirable option because these instruments bring leeway on maintenance of statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) and cash reserve ratio (CRR),» said a source aware of the developments.

G7 Summit in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the leaders of Turkey, the UAE, Brazil and Jordan and struck a pose for the camera along with them on Friday. PM Modi had a «delightful conversation» with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as the President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. All the four leaders also posed for the camera and got a picture clicked at the Summit as well, which PM Modi shared on X, saying, «The interactions in Italy continue...Delightful conversation with President @LulaOficial, President @RTErdogan and His Highness Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed»

Narendra Modi met United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in Italy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit here on Friday night. In a post on X, PM Modi said, «Pleased to meet the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, in Italy.» Earlier, PM Modi met also US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.

anti-dumping probe into pork imports from the European Union, the state-backed Global Times reported, escalating tensions after the bloc imposed anti-subsidy duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). The move opens a new front in bilateral strains in one of the world's key trading relationships after Brussels slapped tariffs of up to 38.1% on EVs made in China to shield its auto industry from competition. China imported $6 billion of pork in 2023, including offal, with the EU accounting for over half, customs data showed.

This year, nearly two-thirds of consumers (65%) plan to celebrate, with gift-giving being a popular choice among families, according to a survey by research firm Numerator.

Thousands of Americans across the country were taken in by con artists running sophisticated investment scams last year, leading to more than a billion dollars in losses, according to a report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.