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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday wondered why the country's borders were shrinking and how free was its press. Yadav attended the special prayers at Aishbagh Eidgah here on Eid-ul-Fitr and greeted people on the occasion. «People are noticing that our country that was once developing, what is the state of law and order here now, what is our unemployment level, how free our press is, where are we standing on the parameters of health and poverty index? Why are our borders shrinking?» Yadav said without taking any names. «People are going to vote on these issues and they have decided to bring a change,» the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said after initially declining to make any political comments «at the time of festivities».

Newsweek and opened up on the relations with China, Congress veteran Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said that PM Modi's reaction to the China issue is an 'insult to the martyrs. Taking to X, Ramesh wrote, "The Prime Minister's reaction on the China issue is not only shameful but also an insult to our martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting our borders," he wrote.

Netflix has become a topic of curiosity for the subscribers of OTT streaming giant. Netflix's sci-fi drama series, «3 Body Problem», emerges as a captivating addition to the streaming giant's original content lineup, helmed by the visionary trio of creators: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo. The show is adapted from the acclaimed novel penned by Chinese author Liu Cixin, as per a report in WhatsOnNetflix. Creators of the long-running hit series «Game of Thrones», David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, return to television with another ambitious project; science-fiction show «3 Body Problem».

Adani Group plans to set up a think tank that will aid policy thinking in three critical areas — energy transition and climate change, economics and trade, and geopolitics and strategic affairs, according to people familiar with the development, who said the unit might be kicked off as early as May. The think tank will be called Chintan Research Foundation and will be incubated with an initial funding of ₹100 crore. This move pitches the infrastructure conglomerate in direct competition with RIL-backed Observer Research Foundation or ORF, a think tank that took shape in 1990. ORF, based in New Delhi, has emerged in recent years as one of India's most high-profile thinktanks.

China need to be urgently addressed «so that the abnormality in our bilateral interactions can be put behind us.» In an interview with the digital magazine Newsweek, Modi noted that for India, the relationship with China is important and significant. «It is my belief that we need to urgently address the prolonged situation on our borders so that the abnormality in our bilateral interactions can be put behind us.» «Stable and peaceful relations between India and China are important for not just our two countries but the entire region and world. I hope and believe that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, we will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquility in our borders.»

natural gas in the energy mix to 15% by 2030, said GAIL chairman Sandeep Kumar Gupta. In an interview to ET's Sanjeev Choudhary, the former finance chief of Indian Oil Corporation, who took over as the chief of India's largest gas marketer and transporter in 2022, said the government should mandate the use of natural gas in refineries and steel making, and make emissions a factor in the merit order for electricity despatch to help gas-based power compete with coal-based supply. He also said natural gas should come under the goods and services tax (GST) regime, production-linked incentive (PLI) should be extended to LNG-powered vehicles and GST on CNG-powered vehicles should be slashed to 5% from 28%, on a par with electric vehicles (EVs). Edited excerpts: How does the global gas market look? The global gas market is well supplied and there is no concern about LNG prices. The OPEC+'s arbitrary production cuts, however, have an impact on LNG prices that are linked to crude oil. The situation can correct if the producer group reviewed its decision and took responsible action.

Bacardi India managing director Vinay Golikeri said, citing Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report 2024. «Premiumisation has endured, and we are into the golden age of spirits as the cocktail culture revolution is flourishing in India,» Golikeri said in an interview. The maker of Bacardi rum, Bombay Sapphire gin, Grey Goose vodka and Dewar's Scotch is accelerating premiumisation across its portfolio in sync with demand trends, he added. Golikeri termed India as a «standout» market for the multinational alcobev maker. He declined to comment on how much the Indian arm contributes to Bacardi's global sales. Bacardi India reported revenue of more than ₹500 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2023, according to the latest available data from business intelligence platform Tofler.

Rihanna is due for her ninth album as fans have been waiting since 2016 when the R&B singer last released her record 'Anti'. Talking with Interview magazine, Rihanna has not categorically said when her new album will be out in the market. She gave vague answer about creation of music. Despite her enduring popularity and the eagerness of fans for new music, Rihanna's latest statements during the interview obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, suggest that the wait for her ninth album may be prolonged.

PM Narendra Modi referred to himself as a ‘god-gifted’ leader who is not ‘distracted by phone calls, messages’ but someone who is fully committed to his work. While speaking to Newsweek in an exclusive interview, PM said, “Listening is an important quality for leadership. I am god-gifted with this quality, and I have also cultivated it.

Dayanidhi Maran had recently dismissed Annamalai as a "joker" and a "lame duck" who was being “overestimating" for his role in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024. In an interview with India Today, Maran dismissed the challenge posed by Annamalai in the Lok Sabha polls by saying "Who's that? Oh, the Joker, you are talking about the Joker. Are you overestimating, he is a lame duck." He was asked about the "fear of Annamalai" in the political arena and if the BJP Tamil Nadu chief was the rising star of the saffron party.

India and China are important for the entire region and the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed hope that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, the two countries will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquillity at their borders. In an interview with Newsweek magazine of the US, Modi said for India, the relationship with China is important and significant. «It is my belief that we need to urgently address the prolonged situation on our borders so that the abnormality in our bilateral interactions can be put behind us. Stable and peaceful relations between India and China are important for not just our two countries but the entire region and world,» he said. «I hope and believe that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, we will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquillity in our borders,» Modi said.

India and China are important for the entire region and the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed hope that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, the two countries will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquillity at their borders. The prime minister made these remarks in an interview with Newsweek magazine, which described India's rise as «unstoppable». The New York-based magazine said India's «rapid upward economic trajectory and increasing diplomatic, scientific and military weight make it an emerging superpower of ever-growing importance to the United States and the world». During the wide-ranging interview carried by the magazine under the headline «Narendra Modi and the Unstoppable Rise of India», the prime minister talked about a host of issues including the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, ties with Pakistan, Quad, Ram temple and democracy, among others.

US economy is on track for a soft landing, but there are plenty of risks that could change the trajectory. “We like taking profits on technology and moving toward other sectors," the official told Bloomberg in an interview. In the tech industry, “the risk-reward profile is skewed to the downside," she added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to become the first prime minister of India to feature on the cover of Newsweek after Indira Gandhi. Former prime minister Indira Gandhi featured on the cover of Newsweek's April 1966 issue. The New York-based magazine has interviewed PM Modi who addressed Newsweek's written questions and followed up with a 90-minute conversation.

AAP leader Atishi on Wednesday alleged that the BJP was «openly» violating the model code of conduct and the Election Commission was not acting against it, affecting the level-playing field in the Lok Sabha polls. In an interview to PTI, she said the AAP was hopeful of opening its account in Assam where the party has fielded candidates in two seats — Dibrugarh and Sonitpur, which are going to the polls in the first phase on April 19. «Yesterday AAP had a rally in Tinsukia. We applied for permission before the BJP. But as Amit Shah was coming for a roadshow, AAP's permission was denied. We were made to change our routes and our timing. Our party workers and volunteers were not allowed to reach the location,» she claimed. «Openly and brazenly the model code of conduct was violated by the BJP, and yet there was no action from the EC,» Atishi added.

Crowds across Canada flocked to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse on Monday in a highly anticipated celestial event — one that could have left some people who didn’t take precautions feeling concerned about their eye health.

The New York Stock Exchange is actively engaged with a pipeline of Japanese companies, some of which may consider a US listing over the next 18 months, according to the bourse’s vice chairman.

Elon Musk and Jamie Dimon say artificial intelligence will be smarter than humans and transform society. The question now is whether the prognostications of one of the world’s richest people and the head of the nation’s largest bank will come to fruition, or turn out to be overstated. In remarks this week, both Musk and Dimon joined a chorus of business executives making bold predictions about AI’s potential for dramatic change.

Taapsee Pannu has finally confirmed her marriage to Danish badminton player Mathias Boe. In an interview with the Hindustan Times, the ‘Haseen Dilruba’ actress admitted that she tied the knot with Boe in Udaipur, but also maintained that she did not share pictures as she wanted the wedding to be a private affair. The ‘Dunki’ actress was asked if she planning to share candid pictures and behind-the-scenes of the event, to which she replied that she was not ready to expose her personal life and the people associated with it, to public scrutiny. “I just am not very sure if I want to let my personal life and the people involved in it, to go through the kind of scrutiny that happens when a public figure gets married. It’s me who has signed up for this, not my partner, not the people who were involved in the wedding. I am not sure about how I feel about it being out there, that’s why I’ve kept it to myself,” she told HT. “I have no plans for a release of any kind. In the future, if I get comfortable sharing about it (wedding details), we will figure out how, what, and when I want to release something if at all..” she added. The actress also clarified that she never intended to keep the wedding a secret. “The people who are genuinely close to me were a part of the celebration and always knew about my relationship and my intentions about when and how I want to get married,” she said.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore plans to meet this week with members of Congress to discuss support for rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge

Dilip Ghosh believes that under the TMC regime, West Bengal is sitting on a ticking time bomb and security and central agencies need to conduct «surgical strikes» to curb anti-national activities in the bordering state. In an interview with PTI, Ghosh expressed concern over a deep-rooted nexus of financial scams and terror modules in the state and predicted heightened activities by central agencies after the elections are over. «West Bengal, a bordering state, has witnessed not only a deteriorating law and order situation but also incidents detrimental to national security. Uncovering of bomb-making factories and terror modules indicate that Bengal has become a haven for infiltrators and anti-national elements,» he said. Asserting that a significant demographic shift in border areas due to TMC's alleged politics of appeasement, Ghosh claimed that national security is at stake under the Trinamool regime, since the ruling party lacks control over the state's affairs.