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Britain and its former partners in the European Union have struck a deal to cooperate more on tackling illegal migration

Congress on Saturday claimed that the progress achieved under Manmohan Singh's prime ministership in this direction has been reversed by the Narendra Modi government. The current dispensation's "mismanagement" has set the economic transformation back by 20 years, the party alleged. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the number of agricultural workers in India declined by 6.7 crore between 2004-05 and 2017-18 as workers left low-wage agriculture to instead pursue higher-wage occupations in manufacturing and services. This was a historic achievement, a key landmark in India's transition to a middle-income country, he said in a post on X.

China tightens grip on stocks with net sale ban at open, close The first pair of pandas — a male and a female — could arrive in San Diego by late summer, officials at the zoo told the Associated Press. China is also discussing renewing its cooperation with Washington, D.C.’s National Zoo and Austria’s Schönbrunn Zoo, according to the embassy.

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Striking workers have again closed down the Eiffel Tower

Futuristic London landmark the BT Tower is to become a hotel

Myntra has appointed Venu Nair as its new chief of strategic partnerships and omnichannel. Nair joins Myntra from offline shopping chain Shoppers Stop, where he was the managing director and chief executive officer for about three years. At Myntra, he will be responsible for the international brands portfolio, and for “building strategic partnerships with leading global brands,” the firm said in a statement. Nair will also be managing omnichannel strategy for brands at Myntra.

Also Read | Who is Fali Sam Nariman? ‘Bhishma Pitamah’ of lawyer community represented these landmark cases Today, February 21 marks a sombre day for the Indian legal fraternity as eminent jurist and senior advocate, Fali Sam Nariman, breathed his last at the age of 95. Nariman, a distinguished figure who etched his name in Indian legal history, leaves behind a rich legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Also Read |Eminent jurist and Senior Supreme Court Lawyer Fali Nariman passes away at 95 “Very sad news.

passed away at the age of 95. He stood out as a distinguished figure in Indian legal history. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1991 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2007.

Radisson Hotel Group said on Monday it has signed a 150-room Radisson Blu Hotel in Ayodhya. A greenfield project, the hotel is being developed by Jeewani Hospitality in partnership with EaseMyTrip and is expected to open in 2027. This is Radisson Hotel Group’s second hotel in Ayodhya. Previously, it announced the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Ayodhya in January 2024.

high blood pressure and sugar levels, a young man from Uttar Pradesh who was preparing for medical entrance exams here in Kota passed away under treatment, officials said on Sunday. Shivam Raghav (age 21) is a NEET candidate from the Aligarh region of Uttar Pradesh. He has spent the previous three years studying in Kota for the entrance exam and is residing in a dormitory room in Landmark City, which is under the Kunhari police station. The kid was sent to MBS Hospital on Friday as his condition worsened, according to Sub Inspector Rajaram of Kunhari police station. The boy had high blood pressure and sugar levels for the previous six months. He stated that Raghav's condition worsened while he was still in the hospital, forcing an ICU transfer, where he passed away early on Sunday morning. After the post-mortem, the police gave his family members, who had traveled to Kota following his hospitalization, the body.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday here said the poll panel will act in accordance with the directives of the Supreme Court regarding the electoral bonds scheme. Speaking to reporters, Kumar said the commission always works on the basis of transparency in information flow and involvement. «In its affidavit to the top court, the commission said it is in favour of transparency and when the order is issued, it will take action as directed by the SC,» Kumar said. To a question related to a case pending in the SC on conducting elections without EVMs, the chief election commissioner said, «Let the decision come...if required, changes will be made as per the court's direction.»

A man who succeeded in using a New York City housing law to live rent-free in an iconic hotel has been charged with fraud after he claimed to own it

ChatGPT can now remember your conversation: Here's how it works "Sora is able to generate complex scenes with multiple characters, specific types of motion, and accurate details of the subject and background," the statement said, adding that it can create multiple shots within a single video. Apart from generating videos from text prompts, Sora can animate a still image, the company said in a blogpost.

Finra has imposed a $1.6 million fine on Morgan Stanley for significant lapses in handling municipal securities transactions.

Reality Metaverse recently released a collection of 2000 NFTs linked to properties and buildings in Landlord Go: Trade Real Estate, enabling holders to receive 30% of revenue from the game.

health guarantee of everyone, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha launched the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana (CM-JAY) on Thursday, a health insurance scheme that will provide coverage of Rs 5 lakh to 4.15 lakh families in the state. The launch took place at Netaji Subhas Vidyaniketan, Agartala, where Saha expressed that this initiative is a gift from the double-engine Government for the people of Tripura. “People who have not been covered under Ayushman Bharat or any other government insurance scheme will benefit from the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana. Healthcare is now accessible and affordable to all. CM-JAY is a landmark step towards ensuring the health guarantee for everyone, enabling beneficiaries to receive medical benefits of up to Rs. 5 lakh," stated Saha.

Electoral bond: In a landmark judgment delivered on February 15, the Supreme Court unanimously struck down the electoral bonds scheme, holding these bonds «unconstitutional». The State Bank of India, the authorised seller of these poll bonds, was directed by the apex court to provide details of donations made through these bonds, as well as all relevant info on whoever the money went to. Holding political donations by companies as purely for «quid pro quo purposes», the top court ordered that the information of all corporate contributors be made public.

London Fashion Week is set to kick off on Friday, marking its 40th anniversary this year. The event will showcase the autumn/winter lines of both new and established designers, while fashion enthusiasts join in the celebrations. The British Fashion Council (BFC) will open the London Stock Exchange on Thursday, and iconic landmarks like Covent Garden and the London Eye will be illuminated in green to honor the creative industry's contribution to the British economy. According to the BFC, UK womenswear and menswear sales reached a staggering £47.5 billion ($59.6 billion) last year, highlighting the significance of the fashion industry. The BFC, established in 1983, hosted its first London Fashion Week a year later. London Fashion Week is renowned as one of the premier fashion events worldwide, alongside New York, Milan, and Paris. It is particularly recognized for its platform for emerging talent and avant-garde trends, which have launched the careers of notable designers like Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney.

OpenAI has achieved annualized revenues exceeding $2 billion, setting a record pace of growth reminiscent of the fastest-expanding tech firms in history, the Financial Times reported on Friday.

Congress in August 2022 approved the landmark Chips and Science Act. The law provides $52.7 billion, including $39 billion in subsidies for semiconductor production and $11 billion research and development. It also creates a 25% investment tax credit for building chip plants, estimated to be worth $24 billion.