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Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitendra Patwari on Sunday dismissed the reports of former chief minister Kamal Nath switching to BJP. «Once again, it was shown how BJP misuses the media to question the faith of anyone. I have talked to Kamal Nath, and he told me that all these speculations are just conspiracies, and he is, was, and will be a Congress leader,” he said.

economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate over 14,000 projects valued at more than Rs 10 lakh crore during the Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC@IV) on Monday at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow. This initiative is poised to create about 34 lakh job opportunities across the state, marking a significant leap towards economic growth and prosperity. Prime Minister Modi, accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will also tour the exhibition showcasing these transformative projects. Following this, he will address the citizens of Uttar Pradesh from the main GBC hangar, offering his heartfelt wishes for the successful commencement of these endeavours.

violence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday alleged that the BJP is trying to disrupt peace in the area and has not taken any action against its leaders. Addressing a public gathering here today, CM Mamata said that her government always takes action in case of any wrong. «We always take action in case of any wrong. First the ED, then the BJP, and then the media. They are trying to disrupt peace there [Sandeshkhali]. If there are any allegations, we will take action, and whatever was taken forcibly will be returned. I have asked the police to take suo motu cognizance. Our block president has been arrested. In Bhangar, Arabul Islam has also been arrested. But what action has the BJP taken against their leaders? Remember, the BJP is anti-Bengali, anti-women, anti-farmer, and anti-dalit,» she said.

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Canada implemented changes to the post-graduation work permit program (PGWP). Students who have completed a master’s degree program, even under two years, will now qualify for a 3-year PGWP, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria. However, starting September 1, 2024, students enrolled in curriculum licensing agreement programs will no longer be eligible for a PGWP. In addition, the special measures for distance learning and PGWP validity have been extended until August 31, 2024. Are you immigration ready? Find out A post-graduation work permit is an open work permit granted to foreign students upon completion of their studies in Canada. PGWP holders are free to work anywhere in Canada for any employer for as many hours as they like.

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Civil aviation security regulator Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has asked airlines to deploy adequate manpower in 10 days so that passengers don’t have to wait at airports for their luggage. The regulator on Friday wrote to airlines saying that the first bag should arrive at the baggage belt in 10 minutes of the aircraft shutting down the engine whereas the last bag within 30 minutes. In January, BCAS monitored baggage arrival time of all airlines at six metro airports- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Chennai on a weekly basis and found that they were not according to the standard set in Operation, Management and Delivery Agreement (OMDA).

Justin Trudeau has relied on immigration to drive economic growth and plug labor gaps, but now he is hitting the brakes after a seismic shift in public opinion that could undermine his chances to win the next election. It was Trudeau's father, Pierre, who championed immigration as prime minister in the early 1970s, promoting «multiculturalism» as government policy. Over time, Canadians have come to see the country's diversity as part of its identity, like the maple leaf and hockey. Think you check all the immigration boxes? Find out But when international students led a surge in immigration in the wake of the pandemic, the public mood soured as rental costs soared and services like healthcare came under strain.

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₹11.11 lakh crore (3.4% of GDP). Numerous pivotal announcements were made across diverse sectors. Furthermore, the connection between India’s infrastructure development and the facilitation of foreign investment via Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) is anticipated to enhance India’s economic strategy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin personally sent congratulatory messages to his troops An ‘artificial deficit’ of arms for Ukraine risks giving Russia breathing space, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on withdrawing troops from Avdiivka. He further highlighted the need for artillery and long-range weapons.

₹30,000 per day on Atal Setu Bridge, and 4 per cent of the vehicles go without paying the toll naka, which remains a matter of concern for the authorities," he said. He further said that the journey from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai through this bridge has taken just 20 minutes.

Antony Blinken and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Jaishankar emphasized India's commitment to maintaining relationships with both the United States and Russia amid ongoing geopolitical challenges. In response to inquiries about India's foreign policy objectives, particularly amidst perceptions of a transition from “non-alignment to multi-alignment," Jaishankar said, “Is that a problem, why should that be a problem? If I am smart enough to have multiple options, you should be admiring me.

Trinamool leader Shibu Hazra,accused by villagers for torturing people and assauling women in Sandeshkhali, was arrested by police on Saturday. This is second major arrest after arrest of Uttam Sardar another close aide of absconding Trinamool leader Sheikh Shajahan. DGP Rajeev Kumar said, «We will be reviewing all the 19 areas where Section 144 is imposed. In a day or two we will remove it in some areas to ensure people continue to lead a normal life..» «Some questions were raised about imposing Section 144 when there was no loss of life. It was because some people were trying to give a communal colour or spread lawlessness around the incident, which is why we imposed it to maintain law and order,.» Kumar added

Google searches are getting worse. And the rise of generative AI chatbots is giving people new and different ways to look up information. While Google has been the one-stop shop for decades — after all, we commonly call searches «googling» — its longtime dominance has attracted a flood of sponsored or spammy links and junk content fueled by «search engine optimization» techniques. That pushes down genuinely useful results.

Garena Free Fire Max is a revamped version of Garena Free Fire, which was banned by the Indian government in February 2022. Since then, Free Fire Max has found a unique place among the country's gaming enthusiasts thanks to its vibrant graphics and intense gameplay. Moreover, the release of daily redeem codes by the game's developers, 111 Dot Studios, only adds to the excitement surrounding this battle royale game.

OTT) video consumption and online gaming are on the rise, as a re A I-based applications, all of which are fuelled and maximised by the rollout of 5G across the country. However, all this enhanced internet usage has necessitated data centre players to fast-track their expansion plans. Computing infrastructure in tier2 and tier-3 cities is undergoing a significant upgrade. Technology giant Microsoft expects the AI revolution to have a significant impact on the architecture underpinning data processing. In an interview with ET last week, CEO Satya Nadella said that the company is focused on leading research work on what the next model architecture will be, so that it can stay ahead of the curve in anticipating the next generation of the data centre system.

Taipur village, drives to Khanauri to offer langar to thousands of farmers settled on the Punjab-Haryana border. He doesn't count how many meals he and his fellow villagers cook. «We start langar at around 10 am and go on till midnight.

(Corrects to remove erroneous reference to Italy about to approve new aid package for Ukraine)