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Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for the upcoming NFL season by making strategic moves to strengthen their roster. One significant addition is the signing of former Pro Bowl linebacker, Kwon Alexander, to a one-year contract. Alexander, 28, was originally drafted in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft and spent his first four seasons showcasing his talent in Tampa Bay. In 2017, his remarkable performance earned him a spot in the prestigious Pro Bowl, boasting a league-high 108 solo tackles. Later, he joined the San Francisco 49ers and played a key role in helping the team reach the Super Bowl in 2019. However, a trade midway through the 2021 season sent him to the New Orleans Saints, followed by a stint with the New York Jets in 2022. While Alexander has proved himself as a solid player, injuries have hindered his progress. Various setbacks, including knee and chest injuries, limited his appearances during the 2018-19 season, and a torn Achilles ended his 2021 campaign prematurely. Alexander's signing marks the second player from the 2022 Jets roster to join the Steelers during this offseason, with the team also having acquired former New York guard Nate Herbig in free agency and his brother, outside linebacker Nick Herbig, in the draft. With a wealth of experience under his belt, having played in 95 games, starting 86 of them, and amassing impressive stats such as 12.5 sacks, eight interceptions, 11 forced fumbles, and five fumble recoveries, Alexander's presence on the Steelers' defense is expected to bring valuable depth and skill. To make room for Alexander on the roster, the Steelers had to part ways with offensive tackle Jarrid Williams.

New Zealand and Switzerland played out an underwhelming 0-0 stalemate in the Women's World Cup on Sunday, sending the co-hosts out of the tournament on goal difference and the Europeans through to the last 16 as Group A winners. Norway's 6-0 thrashing of the Philippines in the other group game in Auckland put them level on four points with New Zealand but second on goal difference.

India will launch TechEquity — a digital inclusion platform that seeks to bridge the gender digital divide — on Tuesday, the first day of two-day G20 EMPOWER summit in Gandhinagar. «The platform will impact two to three million women across the globe over the next year,» Sangita Reddy, joint managing director of the Apollo Hospitals Group and the chair of G20 EMPOWER, told ET.

nuclear weapon on Ukraine if Kyiv's ongoing counter-offensive was a success. “Imagine if the.. offensive, which is backed by NATO, was a success and they tore off a part of our land then we would be forced to use a nuclear weapon according to the rules of a decree from the president of Russia," Medvedev said.

₹30,000 crore of support to state-run oil retailers and keeping all things constant, the government will be left with ₹9,000 crore to 10,000 crore after the rights issues of IOC and BPCL. The amount is expected to be used for HPCL which has a current market capitalization of ₹39,650 crore. The officials said that it will translate into a significant stake depending on the prices of the shares.

Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra's Pune on August 1 during which he will lay the foundation stone of various development projects, a release from the Prime Minister's Office said on Sunday. As per the statement, later, the Prime Minister will be conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award. The Award was constituted by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust in 1983, to honour the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak. The award is given to people who have worked for the progress and development of the nation and whose contribution can only be looked upon as remarkable and extraordinary. It is presented every year on August 1 — Lokmanya Tilak's death anniversary. «At around 11 AM, Prime Minister will perform Darshan and Pooja at Dagdusheth Mandir. At 11:45 am, he will be conferred Lokmanya Tilak National Award. Thereafter, at 12:45 pm, Prime Minister will flag off metro trains and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects,» the statement informed. Prime Minister will become the 41st recipient of the award. It has previously been presented to luminaries such as Shankar Dayal Sharma, Pranab Mukherjee, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Indira Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, N R Narayana Murthy, E Sreedharan among others.

amendment bill of the Centre that proposes the President will be Visitor to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) with powers to audit their functioning, order probes and appoint as well as remove directors, has triggered an «autonomy» debate for the prestigious B-schools. The bill to amend the IIM Act of 2017 was introduced in the Lok Sabha last Friday amid disruptions by opposition members over the Manipur violence issue. While the Congress has alleged that PMO wants to maintain the tightest possible control and ensure «ideological purity», the IIMs are concerned about the amendment possibly taking away their autonomy rather than just fixing accountability.

per capita income is likely to grow by nearly 70 per cent to USD 4,000 by FY 2030 from USD 2,450 in fiscal 2023, helping it become a middle-income economy with USD 6-trillion GDP, stated a report. According to the report, the major growth driver will be external trade which may nearly double to USD 2.1 trillion by 2030 from USD 1.2 trillion in fiscal 2023 when the GDP printed in at USD 3.5 trillion. Furthermore, household consumption will also play a key role.

Bigg Boss OTT has taken the Indian reality show scene by storm, captivating audiences with its gripping format, intense conflicts, and engaging tasks. The show's drama reached new heights during the sixth Weekend Ka Vaar episode when host Salman Khan confronted Elvish Yadav over his offensive language towards Bebika Dhurve. During the episode, viewers witnessed a whirlwind of emotions, with heated exchanges and emotional moments unfolding among the contestants.

Himachali Rasoi restaurant, located in Middle Bazaar adjacent to the fire brigade office, was such that it shattered windowpanes of several shops in the vicinity. The report put to rest speculations of sabotage as no remains of explosive material were found.

Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says that Sri Lanka's strategic location in the Indian Ocean makes it a key partner in realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific

Market Volatility and Exogenous Factors:Market volatility primarily stemmed from exogenous factors. Global monetary and fiscal tightening measures were implemented across countries (with few exceptions) to manage persistent inflation. The shocks caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and China's Covid restrictions also contributed to volatility.

LeBron James, known for his incredible talent on the basketball court and being considered one of the greatest players of all time, expressed his joy and gratitude for his son's recovery in an emotional video posted on Instagram. He described Bronny as a «man of many talents» and assured him of unwavering support every step of the way.

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coal ministry is developing a logistics policy for the sector and a national coal evacuation plan with a view to reducing logistics costs, an official statement said on Saturday. An inter-ministerial meeting on logistics was held to review the progress of implementation of the national logistics policy, the statement said adding that it was convened by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). During the meeting measures taken by different ministries to improve logistics efficiency in the country were also showcased, the commerce and industry ministry said. «A draft coal logistic policy and national coal evacuation plan has been developed by the ministry of coal. In addition, standardization of physical assets (heavy earth moving machines for coal handling) and setting up benchmarks for quality management, is under progress,» the statement said. Speaking at the meeting DPIIT Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh talked about the critical role played by ports in making India a globally competitive export destination and suggested greater adoption of initiatives like the Logistics Data Bank to draw learnings for improving logistics performance across various metrics. In the meeting, it was highlighted that for making India's domestically manufactured goods globally competitive and for achieving the USD 2.5 trillion EXIM (export-import) target by 2030, it is imperative to have an efficient logistics ecosystem.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said a robust and enlightened civil society is essential for a functioning democracy. Addressing a C20 meeting here, he said civil society organisations (CSOs) can act as force multipliers for governments. Referring to various C20 groups working in various domains like health, education and digital transformation, gender equality, technology and security, the defence minister emphasised that these groups have the potential to impact official policies and programmes. «A robust and enlightened civil society is essential for a functioning democracy as it enables the citizens to engage in deliberative dialogues and cooperative efforts outside the adversarial arena of electoral politics and towards achieving the national objectives,» he said. The C20, launched in 2013 as an official G20 engagement group, provides a platform for the CSOs to bring forth non-governmental perspectives on the issues being taken up by the official G20. The C20 (or Civil 20) is being held here over three days from July 29 to July 31 with over 700 delegates expected to participate in it.

JRD Tata was not only known for his exceptional business acumen but also for his progressive and inclusive approach towards management. He fostered a work culture that prioritized employee welfare, setting an example for compassionate leadership.

New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday highlighted the significance of early detection in controlling type 2 diabetes mellitus and various lifestyle disorders, along with the potential to cure several cancers, including breast cancer. Speaking at a media event titled ‘Expanding Breast Cancer Care for Indian Women,’ the minister said, with early diagnosis, and easy access to breakthrough treatments available in the country, India can conquer breast cancer in its early stages itself.

summer of 2023 unfolds, fans of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" eagerly await news about the show's potential third season on Amazon Prime Video. However, as of now, there has been no official announcement regarding the renewal of «The Summer I Turned Pretty» for season 3. While this might leave fans anxious, there are several compelling reasons to believe that a season 3 is likely in the cards.

Australia on Saturday agreed to further cooperate with India, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and Korea to ensure the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific at the 33rd Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN). Officials from the two countries on Saturday met in Brisbane.

Narendra Modi highlighted the unfortunate perception of several prosperous Indian languages at the inaugural event of the All India Education Convention at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on July 29. It marked the third anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He said that Indian languages were presented as unprogressive which is false, reported Hindustan Times.