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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has announced a broad tax plan for an upcoming special legislative session billed to cut property taxes in half

Leaders from across Europe are gathering at an English country mansion for a summit of the European Political Community

In a press conference today (18 July), the central bank's president Christine Lagarde said the decision to hold rates was «unanimous».  Despite the ECB's decision to cut rates in June, Lagarde has repeatedly made the case that the first cut was not a catalyst for frequent further trimming.  At the ECB forum of central banking on 1 July, Lagarde said «it will take time for us to gather sufficient data to be certain that the risks of above-target inflation have passed». Fed postpones rate cut until 'greater confidence' in sustainable inflation levels In today's announcement, the E...

Court officials say closing arguments in the espionage trial of U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich will be held Friday, as the proceedings picked up speed in a case that has seen the reporter held in pre-trial custody for over a year

revival of rural spending has turned out to be a bright spot in the evolution of demand conditions, the Reserve Bank said in its Bulletin on Thursday. Global economic activity appears to be strengthening across advanced economies (AEs) and emerging market economies (EMEs) and global trade in goods and services is gathering momentum, said an article on 'State of Economy' published in the RBI's Bulletin. It further said monetary policy divergence is setting the tone for global economic developments. «In India, the second quarter of 2024-25 has begun with signs of quickening momentum in the economy,» said the article.

BJP workers for their efforts in the Lok Sabha election victory. The Prime Minister will meet around 100-150 workers who worked tirelessly for three months, 24 hours a day, to ensure the party's victory, a BJP source told ANI. At the BJP headquarters this evening, the Prime Minister will inquire about the well-being of these employees and workers and also gather information about the day-to-day activities of the office, a source told ANI.

killed after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 6 pm at the 14-story building, located in a high-tech zone in the city of Zigong, Sichuan province, according to Chinese state media. Dramatic images and videos showed a huge column of black smoke billowing from the building. Several people were also seen gathered on a balcony. The rescue operation was completed on Thursday. Around 75 people who were trapped inside the building were evacuated, the local fire department said.

This is part of a special series of articles by the country's foremost voices, ahead of Union Budget 2024, aiming to draw attention to the critical reforms that can help India in its journey to become a developed nation by 2047. The vision to be ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 can become reality only when we closely monitor progress towards our development targets and can prove at the end that we successfully met them. This rests on the institutional capacity to measure defined indicators and present them in an unbiased manner.

From the moment Anant and Radhika were in Jamnagar, the city enveloped them in a festive atmosphere. The airport was decorated with vibrant floral arrangements and traditional banners that added a touch of grandeur to the occasion.

process outsourcing units (BPO) are increasingly seeking to automate operations and artificial intelligence (AI) is helping companies save thousands of hours in manual work, said Prince Kohli, global chief technology officer of US robotic process automation company Automation Anywhere. “Intelligent automation uses AI and technologies like machine learning and robotic process automation to automate repetitive tasks, gather useful data and support informed decision-making,” Kohli told ET, adding that BPO clients are the company’s biggest supporters.

Gold prices rose on Tuesday as comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell bolstered the case for a September rate cut, while investors awaited more U.S. economic data for further monetary policy cues. Spot gold gained 0.8% to $2,440.29 per ounce by 1207 GMT. The bullion hovers only slightly below the record high of $2,449.89 hit on May 20.

Eras Tour, Taylor Swift had an unexpected moment when she swallowed a bug by mistake while on stage. It happened on Saturday, July 13, in Milan, while she was singing «I Almost Do» and playing the piano. She started coughing shortly after the song began and told the crowd that she needed some time to gather herself, as per the reports of 'The Mirror'. She asked for a moment to cough and said she expected it to happen because there were so many bugs that night. She recovered from the event and continued her act after clearing her throat. She had already dealt with a similar peculiar difficulty while performing live in Chicago and London. This wasn't the first time she faced it.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has achieved a remarkable feat, solidifying its place as the fastest human-made object ever recorded. According to NASA, on June 29, the probe reached a remarkable speed of 635,266 km (394,736 miles) per hour, matching its own previous speed record set in 2018 since its launch.

Venice is wrapping up a pilot program charging day-trippers a 5-euro entrance fee

They exchanged greetings and the Prime Minister was ushered into the venue where celebrities, cricketers, business tycoons, and politicians had already gathered to celebrate Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding celebrations. An elite guest list of political dignitaries Among the other high-profile dignitaries who attended the event were Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal and President of TMC, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Former Chief Minister of Bihar and President of RJD.

While there was no «leak» per se of the online exam, there were inputs received by the health ministry and the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) -that conducts NEET-PG — that indicated a high possibility of the exam getting compromised, ET has reliably learnt. «There was no actual leak but credible complaints and inputs were there of possible impersonation attempts at some centres. There were also intelligence inputs on the same. That is why it was decided to postpone the exam,» a senior official confirmed to ET.

Several other political figures also attended the ceremony, underscoring the significance of the event. Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind graced the occasion with his family.

Jammu and Kashmir and other regional politicians were disallowed to visit the martyrs graveyard in downtown Srinagar on Saturday to commemorate the killing of 22 people on this day in 1931 by the forces of the then Dogra ruler of the erstwhile state of J&K The authorities had also sealed the graveyard in the premises of Naqshband sahib shrine in Srinagar and deployed policemen to scuttle any gathering there. The political parties alleged that the administration had placed their leaders under house arrest and termed it as «despotic» and an attempt to erase collective memory of J&K. Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq was also placed under house arrest. «Another 13th July, Martyr’s Day, another round of locked gates and police excesses to stop people from paying homage to those who sacrificed their lives to establish a just, fair and democratic regime in J&K. Everywhere else in the country these people would have been celebrated but in J&K the administration wants to ignore these sacrifices,» said Omar Abdullah of the National Conference. He hoped that the assembly election would be held soon and this is the last year the administration would be able to do this. «InshaAllah next year we will mark 13th July with the solemnity and respect this day deserves,» he said.

security forces as ethnic tensions continued in the tribal-dominated Ganda Twisa in Tripura's Dhalai District on Saturday. The Internet has been snapped and large gatherings have been banned in the district and four people have been arrested. Officials said the attackers burnt houses, vandalised and looted shops and homes at Ganda Twisa on Friday night when Parameshwar Reang succumbed to his injuries after being assaulted by some miscreants on July 7. The Tripura home department suspended mobile Internet services in Dhalai district till Saturday midnight to prevent circulation of messages, videos and photographs.

ethnic tensions continued at tribal-dominated Ganda Twisa in Tripura’s Dhalai District on Saturday, authorities imposed prohibitory orders and deployed a huge contingent of security forces. The Internet has been snapped and large gatherings have been banned in a district in Tripura. Four people have been arrested. Officials said that attackers burnt houses, vandalised and looted shops and homes at Ganda Twisa on Friday night after Parameshwar Reang succumbed to his injuries after being assaulted by some miscreants on July 7. The Tripura Home Department suspended mobile Internet services in Dhalai District till Saturday midnight to prevent circulation of messages, videos and photographs.

Two years after marijuana was decriminalized in Thailand, nearly a hundred of its advocates marched to the prime minister’s office to protest a possible ban on general use