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extended-range artillery and infantry vehicles to meet its operational requirements along its border with China and address its «coercion and harassment», a top Pentagon official said on Thursday. The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an over-three-year confrontation in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh.

According to the 'National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023' released by the Niti Aayog earlier this week, the rural areas of the state witnessed a remarkable decline in poverty from 36.14 per cent to 21.41 per cent and in the urban area it declined from 9.94 per cent to 6.88 per cent. According to data shared by the Chief Minister's Office, the Hailakandi district has registered a decline in multi-dimensional poverty from 51.07 per cent to 36.22 per cent, Karimganj district witnessed a decline from 46.02 per cent to 32.93 per cent, from 42.29 per cent to 30.58 per cent in Cachar district, from 51.06 per cent to 26.02 per cent in Dhubri district, from 38.22 per cent to 23.65 per cent in Darrang district, from 36.75 per cent to 22.46 per cent in Morigaon district, from 30.51 per cent to 20.84 per cent in Nagaon district, from 29.46 per cent to 19.16 per cent in Udalguri district, from 25.32 per cent to 19.94 per cent in Sonitpur district.

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Netflix shares tumbled 7% in premarket trading on Thursday after its quarterly revenue and forecast fell short of estimates, with analysts saying it would take time for the company's new money-making ventures to bring in returns. The video-streaming pioneer, which has been looking for new revenue streams, launched its ad-supported tier last year and cracked down on password sharing globally as it copes with intensifying competition.

Haldwani on July 15 initially appeared to be a tragic case of death due to asphyxiation. However, as the investigation progressed, it revealed a chilling and well-planned murder plot, leaving any Bollywood potboiler in the shadows. The body of Chauhan, a resident of Rambagh Colony, Rampur Road in Uttarakhand, was found on the backseat of his car.

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Narendra Modi, and former Congress Presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi condoled the demise of the Chandy and remembered his contribution to public service. "In the passing away of Shri Oommen Chandy Ji, we have lost a humble and dedicated leader who devoted his life to public service and worked towards the progress of Kerala.

The recent momentous decision by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to revise the Enhanced Surveillance Measure (ESM) framework, in partnership with NSE and BSE, signifies a progressive stride towards ensuring market liquidity and nurturing growth opportunities for micro-small companies.Unlocking Opportunities for InvestorsWith the revised ESM framework, investors are set to benefit from increased trading opportunities. Previously, stocks under ESM Stage-II were restricted to trading once a week, posing challenges for investors seeking continuous engagement.

Chandy's mortal remains reached his hometown in Kottayam district of the state, the stronghold of the Congress stalwart, on Thursday morning. The body was, thereafter, kept at the Thirunakkara Ground in Kottayam where a massive crowd, including senior political leaders from various parties, had been waiting since the previous day to pay tribute to the Congress veteran who died in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) stated that “the Government of India instead of taking action against the war criminals is shooting at the messenger i.e. Twitter where egregious videos were shared.

«This is a big step from the entire group of Reliance Industries, having been successful on the retail and the telecom piece, they have really got on the retail side of the country's demand significantly,» says Sunil Shah, Veteran Fund Manager.Have you looked at the scheme of arrangement at Reliance Industries just for the sake of understanding the business model, their foray in Jio Financial and the way the stock has been? Jio Financial, of course, value will be decided but will you look at it later?This is a big step from the entire group of Reliance Industries, having been successful on the retail and the telecom piece, they have really got on the retail side of the country's demand significantly. And as a country, as we progress from about $2800 per capita to about $5000 over the next six-year journey, I think finance itself is going to be a big part of Indian consumer spend.Leverage and borrowing is no longer a bad word.

Netflix disappointed Wall Street on Wednesday with second-quarter revenue that fell short of analyst estimates, sending shares tumbling more than 5% in after-hours trading. The revenue figure, along with a weaker-than-expected forecast for revenue in the third quarter, overshadowed the addition of 5.9 million new streaming customers from April through June and earnings that easily topped predictions. Shares of Netflix were down 5.6% after the results at $451 apiece.

By Marisa Taylor

India Campaign/Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, launched in 2015, reports and anecdotal evidence abound to show that navigating India remains a nightmare for PwDs. In this context, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India's (CAG) reported decision to order a pan-India audit of disability features in government buildings constructed or retrofitted between April 2022 and March 2023 is very welcome. According to Census 2011, there are 26.8 million PwDs in the country.

India is gaining valuable experience in shepherding opinion on the top policy challenges confronting the global economy. The third meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors under India's rotating presidency held in Bengaluru this week saw progress in negotiations for a common debt framework, reform of multilateral lending institutions, a new approach to international taxation and synchronised regulation of cryptocurrencies. Marshalling a consensual approach to these issues demonstrates a mature handling of conflicting interests of member countries that wield bigger clout in world affairs.

One or two more? It’s a question traders across markets have been vexing over as the Federal Reserve enters the final week to its July 26 rate decision. The debate, of course, is whether next week’s highly anticipated quarter-point hike will be the last in the central bank’s current tightening cycle. If so, then celebrations galore for most risk assets. If not, the head-scratching on direction continues for traders, especially in gold.

A few years ago, this small town on the border with China was a few dusty lanes surrounded by tropical forests. Now, a nearly $6 billion Chinese-built railroad cuts through it—and a city is rising. Dozens of half-constructed office towers and warehouses rise into the skyline.

The Federal Trade Commission’s investigation into the ChatGPT app points to an emerging conflict over how Washington should regulate artificial intelligence, one that could pit some of America’s biggest businesses against labor unions and progressive advocacy groups. Businesses want to use systems like ChatGPT, which can instantly generate media and imitate human conversation, to cut the number of employees needed to write documents or answer calls. AI-driven bots could also open up new markets by creating individually customized ads or even pitching customers in live conversation.

A recent Wall Street Journal editorial suggested Canada should sit at the kiddies table in the NATO alliance instead of with the adults. This is because as a share of GDP our defence spending is seventh lowest among NATO’s 31 member nations. It’s also lowest among the G7, which prompted the Journal to question whether we are still willing to accept our responsibilities as a member of the G7. It concluded that if this country “doesn’t want to play that role, then the G-7 should consider a replacement.”

CNN. Limjaroenrat is the winner of May’s nationwide elections. This development comes as a major blow to Limjaroenrat's progressive opposition party after nearly a decade of military-backed rule.

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