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BEIJING — U.S. business leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, the latest of Beijing's efforts to bolster foreign investment in China amid tensions with the U.S.

As the Federal Reserve struggles to completely snuff out inflation, a new study from Allianz Life sheds fresh light on how higher costs are forcing shifts in American households’ financial behaviors and attitudes.

The Delhi HC will hear Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his Enforcement Directorate arrest today. Since Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested, AAP leaders have been staging protests in the national capital accusing ED’s action to be politically motivated. In a press statement, Arvind Kejriwal’s wife, Sunita Kejriwal raised questions about the whereabouts of the money from the “so-called" liquor policy scam.Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21, in connection with the now-scrapped Delhi Liquor Policy case.

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday apologised for his remarks on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that triggered a massive controversy. The apology came hours after the BJP sought an explanation from Ghosh, who was heard mocking the family background of Banerjee in a purported video clip. Maintaining that his party and other people have reservations about his choice of words, Ghosh said, «If it is so, I am sorry for that.» The TMC filed a complaint with the Election Commission against him over his comments, alleging that it violated the model code of conduct (MCC).

Hotels are putting lots of thought and money into helping travelers do the simple thing they most want: get a plate of hot pad thai or chicken parm to eat in their rooms. Call it do-it-yourself room service. Food delivery, a pandemic necessity when other food options were limited, has become one of those travel habits that didn’t fade.

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: United States President Joe Biden has commended the alertness of the 22 Indian-origin personnel aboard 'Dali', the ship which collided with a Baltimore bridge, for preventing more casualties with their mayday call. A container ship, Dali collided with a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore (Maryland) around 1:30 am local time on March 26. The collision caused significant damage, leading to the bridge collapsing into the Patapsco River.

THE VIDEO footage of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was shocking. At around 1.30am on March 26th, when a container ship rammed into it, the central section of the 1.6-mile (2.6km) structure collapsed into the Patapsco river below, sending people and vehicles into the water. Workers repairing potholes were on the bridge at the time.

There were no aides and no note-takers in the Oval Office—just President Biden and his German guest. Chancellor Olaf Scholz came on such short notice that the only plane he could book, a small Airbus 321, had to refuel in Iceland. Russia’s war in Ukraine and the fighting in Gaza dominated the 90-minute meeting.

The Nifty monthly series PCR is currently at 1.05. Meaningful call writing is witnessed across 22,000-22,100 strikes, while put writing was witnessed in 22,000-21,900 strikes.

Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Swami Smaranananda Maharaj, died at 95 due to age-related ailments, according to Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the death of the President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. «Srimat Swami Smaranananda ji Maharaj, the revered President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, dedicated his life to spirituality and service. He left an indelible mark on countless hearts and minds. His compassion and wisdom will continue to inspire generations. I had a very close relationship with him over the years.» PM Modi posted on X.

Lok Sabha elections, the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) Party has organized a meeting of the Central Parliamentary Executive Committee which will be held on Wednesday. Sharad Chandra Pawar's Chief spokesperson, Mahesh Tapase has said that the Lok Sabha candidates will be discussed in this meeting. The meeting will be held in the presence of Sharad Pawar. Members of the Central Parliamentary Board of the party will be present in this meeting as well as the party's Maharashtra president MLA Jayant Patil, MP Supriya Sule, PC Chacko, Anil Deshmukh, and Jitendra Awhad.

Gold prices held firm on Wednesday, supported by lower U.S. Treasury yields, although bullion traded in a narrow range as investors stayed on the sidelines awaiting more cues on the Federal Reserve policy. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was steady at $2,178.31 per ounce, as of 0125 GMT, following two session on gains. * U.S. gold futures edged 0.1% lower to $2,173.70 per ounce.

BJP President JP Nadda issued a notice seeking clarification from the party leader Dilip Ghosh regarding his remarks on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The BJP party has written a letter stating that your (Dilip Ghosh) comment today is indecent, unparliamentary and against the tradition of our party. The party strongly condemns such comments. The BJP has also sought an explanation from Dilip Ghosh on this issue. Earlier, the Trinamool Congress filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip Ghosh for allegedly making controversial remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

AP, Roland L Butler Jr, superintendent for Maryland State Police, said in the evening that the search and rescue mission was transitioning to one of search and recovery. He said, “Divers would return to the site at 6 am the following day when challenging overnight conditions are expected to improve." Also Read: 22 Indians on board ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse 2. Early Tuesday, a cargo ship experienced a power failure and collided with a significant bridge in Baltimore, resulting in the rapid destruction of the structure and its collapse into the river.

Baltimore has been suspended until further notice and we'll need to clear that channel before the ship traffic can resume," he told reporters at White House. "It's my intention that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge...The people of Baltimore can count on us." The US President also said that the federal agencies are assisting with search and rescue efforts around the Francis Scott Key Bridge. "Officials at the scene estimate eight people were unaccounted for.

Raymond James is boosting its presence in Central Florida as its employee advisor arm welcomes a seasoned advisor from Charles Schwab as Raymond James & Associates brings on board Lynette Ancona in Winter Park.

Adobe is collaborating with other companies, especially those working with generative artificial intelligence to develop broad industry standards, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen said Tuesday at the launch of its genAI-enabled application called GenStudio for marketers. “Responsible innovation cannot be an afterthought. We are working to combat misinformation by advocating for content credentials as an industry standard to establish trust in digit content,” Narayen, who is also chairman and president of the company, noted.

DK Shivakumar on Tuesday made a temple run in BJP-dominated coastal Karnataka, visiting the Sringeri Sharada Math in Chikkamagaluru district, the Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple, and Kukke Subrahmanya Temple in Dakshina Kannada a month before the state entered the first phase of Lok Sabha polls. Shivakumar said he sought divine blessings before the “dharma yudh,” ironically echoing the words of BJP veteran BS Yediyurappa's son BY Raghavendra from three days ago. “I am now in the presence of Manjunath, in a place where dharma was followed. In a similar way, we have fulfilled all the five guarantees promised to the people. The Congress has acted as per the promise made during the assembly elections…Women are travelling in free buses and there by visiting pilgrimage centres. We are confident that people will remember us while casting their vote,” the deputy CM said. On Saturday, Raghavendra, who was at the Bhovi Gurpeeth in Chitradurga, had described the upcoming general election as a “dharma yudh” between pro-nationals and anti-nationals. Election officials had held him in violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), for “misusing” the religious place for political purposes.

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. says it is laying off 17 per cent of its global corporate workforce.

Former President Donald Trump is urging Republican leaders in Michigan to target Black voters in the swing state

Gov. Andy Beshear says an aluminum company has singled out northeastern Kentucky as its preferred site for a new aluminum smelter