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artificial intelligence and deepfake technology to influence the electorate and mislead the public. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a recent conversation with Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, highlighted the dangers of deepfake videos, saying important measures should be taken while using AI in the tech era.

Congress leader K C Venugopal on Monday said some leaders quit the party the moment they receive notices from Central investigating agencies and 'fall at the feet of BJP and Union government.' Venugopal, who is AICC general secretary (Organisation), however, hailed leaders like Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and said according to him, he defeated the alleged pressure exerted by BJP through various agencies. Citing the example of Shivakumar, he further said the Karnataka Deputy CM was a leader who had shown the courage to continue in the party despite being jailed for no reason by Central agencies. While many other leaders quit Congress when they received notices from Central investigating agencies and surrendered (before the BJP-led Union government), Shivakumar declared the Indian National Congress is his mother and he won't leave the party.

oil jumped above $90 a barrel just days ago, military tensions between Israel and Iran were the immediate trigger. But the rally’s foundations went deeper — to global supply shocks that are intensifying fears of a commodity-driven inflation resurgence. A recent move by Mexico to slash its crude exports is compounding a global squeeze, prompting refiners in the US — the world’s biggest oil producer — to consume more domestic barrels. American sanctions have stranded Russian cargoes at sea, with Venezuelan supply a potential next target. Houthi rebel attacks on tankers in the Red Sea have delayed crude shipments. And despite the turmoil, OPEC and its allies are sticking with their production cuts. It all adds up to a magnitude of supply disruption that has taken traders by surprise. The crunch is turbocharging an oil rally ahead of the US summer driving season, threatening to push Brent crude, the global benchmark, to $100 for the first time in almost two years. That’s amplifying the inflation concerns that are clouding US President Joe Biden’s reelection chances and complicating central banks’ rate-cut deliberations.

The smell comes from a concoction of cow urine, an unrefined sugar known as jaggery, and other organic materials that act as fertilisers, pesticides and bad weather barriers for his corn, rice, leafy greens and other vegetables on his farm in Guntur in India's southern Andhra Pradesh state. The region is frequently hit by cyclones and extreme heat, and farmers say that so-called natural farming protects their crops because the soil can hold more water, and their more robust roots help the plants withstand strong winds. Andhra Pradesh has become a positive example of the benefits of natural farming, and advocates say active government support is the primary driver for the state’s success. Experts say these methods should be expanded across India's vast agricultural lands as climate change and decreasing profits have led to multiple farmers' protests this year. But fledgling government support across the country for these methods means most farmers still use chemical pesticides and fertilisers, making them more vulnerable when extreme weather hits. Many farmers are calling for greater federal and state investment to help farms switch to more climate change-proof practices.

₹915.00. In the past 1 day, the Mentha oil rate on MCX has decline 0.6% from ₹925.70 to ₹915.00.Mentha oil is an essential oil obtained from a mint plant and India is one of the leading producers and exporters of mentha oil. Mentha oil is used in food, pharma, soaps, and other skincare/personal care products.

cancer cases skyrocketing across the country, as per a PTI report. The 4th edition of Apollo Hospitals’ Health of Nation Report, released on World Health Day 2024, dubbed India the "cancer capital of the world". According to the report, one in three Indians is pre-diabetic, two in three are pre-hypertensive, and one in 10 suffers from depression.

Yogi Adityanath accused the grand old party of being compassionate with the terror suspects and called it the “biggest problem" for the country. The chief minister was addressing a public rally in Rajasthan's Sikar seat as a part of Lok Sabha election campaign for BJP candidate Sumedhanand Saraswati. Rajasthan will go to the polls in two phases, April 19 and April 26.

Godrej Properties (GPL) on Monday announced that it has sold over 1050 homes worth over Rs 3,000 crores in three days of the Godrej Zenith project launch in Gurugram, Haryana. This is the second time in Gurugram, and the fourth time pan India, that GPL has recorded sales of over Rs 2,000 crore during launch in FY24. With the hope of strengthening its presence in Gurugram, the real estate arm of Godrej Group is expected to launch new projects in Sector 103, Sector 43, and Sector 54 soon. “We are delighted with the response to our project, Godrej Zenith. Gurugram is an extremely important market for Godrej Properties, and we will look to further strengthen our presence in Gurugram in the years ahead," said Gaurav Pandey, MD ane CEO, Godrej Properties.

China's electric vehicle companies do not rely on subsidies to gain a competitive advantage and accusations by the U.S. and Europe of «overcapacity» are groundless, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Sunday in Paris. Wang made the remarks at a roundtable meeting of Chinese firms in Paris, where he is set to discuss China's exports of EVs into the European market among other things.

Elon Musk on Sunday called for the resignation or removal of a Brazilian Supreme Court justice whom the billionaire entrepreneur accused of censorship for blocking accounts suspected of spreading disinformation. «This judge has brazenly and repeatedly betrayed the constitution and people of Brazil. He should resign or be impeached,» Tesla and SpaceX boss Musk said of Alexandre de Moraes.

total solar eclipse.Monday’s event will play out across dozens of communities, with cities in the path of totality expected to see a large influx of eclipse watchers.However, for those who live elsewhere in the country and aren’t able to be in those communities on Monday, how can they watch the total solar eclipse?Here is what you need to know.Globalnews.ca will be live streaming the total solar eclipse as it moves across North America on Monday afternoon.Global News live online coverage will include NASA footage of the event, featuring cities in the eclipse’s path including Dallas, Texas, Cleveland, Ohio and Mazatlán, Mexico.Once the eclipse hits Niagara Falls, Ont., Global News will be live on location where a state of emergency has already been declared. The border town is expecting close to a million visitors on Monday for the once-in-a-lifetime event.Coverage begins on Globalnews.ca and the Global News YouTube channel at 1 p.m.

Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs weighs in on Secretary Yellen’s controversial trip to China during an appearance on ‘Varney & Co.’

The White House described the recent phone call between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “tense and challenging." And what else could it have been? For the first time since Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October and Israel began retaliating massively against the whole Gaza Strip, Biden demanded an immediate ceasefire. He apparently added an or-else: “If there are no changes in their policy," said a spokesperson, “there will have to be changes in ours." That still seems too little too late to lots of people, even and especially in Biden’s own government.

Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The Congress released its Lok Sabha manifesto on April 5. The manifesto, called 'Nyay Patra', focused on 'Paanch Nyay' or five pillars of justice, including 'Yuva Nyay', 'Naari Nyay', 'Kisaan Nyay', 'Shramik Nyay' and 'Hissedari Nyay'.

total Solar Eclipse is scheduled to take place on April 8, 2024. This rare astronomical event occurs when the moon moves between the Earth and the sun, causing a shadow to fall on certain parts of our planet. During such occurrences, there are various cultural beliefs and customs surrounding eclipses, including dietary practices during Surya Grahan. Although this upcoming Solar Eclipse won't be visible in India, it will be observable in countries like Canada, the US, UK, Russia, Norway, Ireland, Greenland, Spain, and nearby regions. According to Indian Standard Time (IST), the Solar Eclipse is expected to begin at 9:12 pm on April 8, 2024, and end at 2:22 am on April 9, 2024. In Indian traditions, it is advised to be cautious during Surya Grahan, especially for pregnant women, as this period is believed to be potentially harmful for them. Fasting during solar eclipses is a common practice across many cultures, seen as a way to purify oneself spiritually. Fasting is believed to cleanse the body and mind, allowing individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, and introspection during this sacred time. Those who choose to fast may opt for simple, easily digestible foods such as fruits and nuts or consume only water.

Israel's defence minister said on Sunday that the country was ready to handle any scenario after Iran threatened to retaliate for the killing of Iranian generals on April 1. An Iranian official said on Sunday that Israeli embassies were not safe, and a semi-official news agency published a graphic showing weapons that it said would be capable of striking Israel. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant's office made the statement about preparedness after he held an «operational situation assessment» with senior military officers.

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya finally received some reprieve from the unending booing he had been subjected to in the last few days, during Sunday's IPL clash against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Pandya had faced hostility from crowds in previous matches at different stadiums, including Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The 29-year-old had been under scrutiny both in person and on social media after his return to Mumbai Indians as captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. During Mumbai Indians' previous home game against Rajasthan Royals, Pandya faced continuous booing, prompting former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar to appeal to fans for restraint.

₹40,000 crore in annual defence exports by 2026, he said. “We cannot get qualified for more naval defence exports until we get more contracts from the Indian government that can act as a reference for us to export," he said. Similarly, the company’s facilities for making 100 units of 52-calibre self-propelled gun systems has been under-utilised after executing the order it received in 2018, Naik said.

TMC attacks them...it's a party that crushes the law and the Constitution of the country...you saw what happened in Sandeshkhali. Everyone in the country knows it," PM Modi said at a rally in Jalpaiguri. NIA officials were allegedly heckled in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district on Saturday as they continued their investigation in the Bengal 2022 blast case.

ALSO READ: Total Solar eclipse 2024: From skydiving to wine tasting, here's how New York prepared for April 8 celestial marvel This year, the tentative date of the end of Ramadan may coincide with the total solar eclipse set to be witnessed in some parts of the country on April 8. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. "The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk," the National Aeronautics and Space Administration explained.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday alleged that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lied when she said that the drought relief fund was not released because the Model Code of Conduct is in force. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Sitharaman sought to defend the Centre saying procedures to release funds had taken time by which time the MCC came into effect. She said that after the Karnataka government submitted a memorandum in October and the inter-ministerial central team conducted a spot assessment, the release of drought relief had to go through a few procedures and that it had taken time. According to the finance minister, the central authorities had written to the Election Commission on March 28 to get prior approval to convene a high-level committee, given that the Model Code of Conduct in force — and the EC's approval is awaited with regard to the grant of drought relief.