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The Bank of Canada dropped its policy rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday, bringing the interest rate down to 3.75 per cent, as policymakers try to keep inflation near their target with a fourth consecutive rate cut.

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Reham, who worked with Hania in the 2016 film Janaan, has closely followed the actress's remarkable journey from social media sensation to one of Pakistan's most beloved stars. Reflecting on Hania's early days of creating Dubsmash videos, Reham shared her pride in watching the actress evolve into a top-tier talent in the entertainment world. “Hania is truly a one-of-a-kind talent,” Reham remarked, adding that the actress's success was inevitable due to her dedication and charm.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Boeing is debt-ridden, mistrusted and mistake-prone, but also capable of turning itself around. That is the assessment of Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg, who took over the beleaguered jet maker in August.

EY) has terminated the employment of several employees in the United States for attending multiple online training sessions during the firm's learning week earlier this year. The company stated that this action violated its global code of conduct and ethics. The dismissals occurred last week, and some of the affected employees shared their experiences with The Financial Times.

Ted Lasso Season 4 seems more likely than ever, as Warner Bros. TV Group has provided an encouraging update on the beloved series. Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. TV Group, recently hinted at Jason Sudeikis' interest in returning for another season. Sudeikis, who plays the titular role, has been a central figure in the show’s success, not only as the star but also as a co-creator and head writer. The prospect of a fourth season has always hinged on his enthusiasm to continue the story, and recent remarks suggest that he is more open to the idea than before, as mentioned in a report by Collider.

Ajmal Sultan, is gaining attention on social media for his initiative to address language barriers in his city. Sultan has placed a poster inside his auto with basic Kannada phrases and words translated into English, aiding non-Kannada speakers in communicating better. Titled "Learn Kannada with Auto Kannadiga," the pamphlet includes useful phrases for ride-specific interactions and features a QR code linking to pronunciation videos. Sultan shared a video about his initiative on social media, which drew widespread attention after being shared by an X user named Vatsalya Tandon, who referred to it as “very handy.” The post garnered various reactions. One user appreciated the polite encouragement to learn a new language, stating, «Good way to politely ask people to learn a new language.» Another user, who called the initiative “brilliant,” expressed a newfound interest in learning Kannada before visiting Karnataka.

Narendra Modi on Tuesday, during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, said that India has been in touch with all sides on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and that «India is always ready to help bring peace». In his opening remarks at the meeting with Putin on the eve of the BRICS summit, Modi said, «We have been in touch with all sides in the Russia-Ukraine problem. It has always been our position that all conflicts can be solved with dialogue. We believe there should be peaceful solutions to conflicts. India is always ready to help bring peace.» These remarks must be viewed in the context of Modi's earlier conversation with Putin on the Ukraine conflict and his two meetings with the Ukrainian President since August. Following his visit to Kyiv, Modi telephoned Putin to share his thoughts and later NSA also met Putin and apprised him about the PM's trip. While India has not created a peace formula like Brazil and China, New Delhi has been in touch with all stakeholders to end the conflict through negotiations and pitched for Russia's presence in peace summits for durable peace.

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin, in a veiled reference to the Sanatana dharma 'eradication' remark he made last year, has said that he will not apologise for his comment. Addressing an event in Dindigul, Udhayanidhi said that women did not have the right, once upon a time, to even step out of their homes and also to go to schools. Reformist leader 'Periyar' EV Ramasamy raised his voice against all such discriminatory practices. The Deputy CM said he followed Periyar, Dravidian icon CN Annadurai and late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi and uttered only what such leaders had said in the past. Udhaynidhi presided over the self-respect marriage of Andichami (son of party leader Natham M A Andi Ambalam, a former MLA) with Radha Devi in Dindigul. «Case has been filed against me not only in Tamil Nadu but in several courts in India,» he said without making a direct reference to his Sanatana dharma related comment.

Donald Trump had made it possible for ordinary people like them to connect with a sitting president. Trump wore a black-and-yellow apron over his white shirt and red tie as he served fries and chatted with customers at the McDonald's. When Trump was working at the takeout counter, he was greeted with a cheerful «namaste» by an energised Indian-origin couple. As the presidential hopeful served fries and interacted with customers, Trump showed his signature charm, saying «I like this job. I think I might come back and do it again.» His comments were met with enthusiasm from patrons, including that Indian-origin couple who expressed their admiration from him.

Hezbollah claimed responsibility Tuesday for a drone attack last week targeting the home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and acknowledged that some of its fighters have been take captive by the Israeli army. Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afif made the remarks during a press conference in Beirut's southern suburbs that was cut short following an Israeli evacuation warning for the area. An Israeli strike hit a target hundreds of metres (yards) away from the site of the conference just minutes after journalists left, an AFP video journalist said.

Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Tuesday said the naval force was happy to learn about India and China reaching an agreement on patrolling along the LAC in eastern Ladakh as he underlined that in national security issues, it is «not easy» to come to any kind of a settlement. He said this during a media interaction held at Kota House ahead of the third edition of Navy's flagship seminar Swavlamban. His remarks came a day after India announced that it has reached an agreement with China on patrolling along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is telling world financial leaders that the U.S. economy has grown stronger because the Biden administration rejected isolationism, offering a barely veiled criticism of former President Donald Trump’s policies two weeks...

BRICS Summit, taking place from October 22 to 24, John Kirby, White House National Security Communications Advisor, stated that the United States doesn't view BRICS organisation as a «threat.» The remarks by Kirby came while addressing the reporters during a press conference. On being asked about the BRICS Summit, Kirby said that the summit shouldn't be viewed as a grand entrance for Russian President Vladimir Putin or Russia and asserted that BRICS as an organisation isn't new.

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Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Manipur Police and other security forces have been relentlessly carrying out intelligence based joint operations in both the hill and valley regions in Manipur. The close coordination and synergy amongst the various security forces have resulted in recovery of 12 weapons, ammunition and war like stores in the previous week. On 15 October 2024, Indian Army along with Manipur Police launched a search and recovery operation in general area Leirongthel Pitra, which is located the fringe areas of Thoubal district, Manipur and recovered one AK 56 Rifle, one SLR, one Carbine Machine Gun, one Single Barrel Rifle, one Pistol, Grenades, ammunition and war like stores. Similarly on 16 Oct 24, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched an intelligence-based operation near Cannan Veng village, Churachandpur District, Manipur and recovered one .303 Rifle, five Single Barrel Rifles, one 9mm Pistol, ammunition and war like stores. The recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police.

Dr. S. Jaishankar addressed the evolving dynamics of global relations, particularly focusing on India’s complex relationship with Canada, at an event in New Delhi. While speaking at NDTV World Summit 2024, the minister remarked on the shifting priorities in diplomatic discussions, noting a noticeable change in focus from the U.S. to Canada. Addressing specific concerns regarding Canada, Jaishankar pointed out issues related to diplomatic conduct. He noted that Canada had requested an inquiry into India's High Commissioner, prompting India to withdraw its diplomats. He contrasted this with the actions of Canadian diplomats in India, who he claimed freely gather information about India’s military and police, while imposing restrictions on Indian efforts to ensure the welfare and security of its diplomats in Canada.

Rahul Gandhi apologise for allegedly tarnishing the dignity of Indian women. The PIL stemmed from a claim that Gandhi had falsely accused former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing charges of rape and sexual abuse, of «raping 400 women and filming the act,» describing it as «mass rape» and not a sex scandal. A bench comprising Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice K Aravind dismissed the petition, stating that it was a waste of judicial time. The Court also imposed a Rs 25,000 fine on the petitioner, the All India Dalit Action Committee, for filing the plea. The petitioner's counsel argued that Gandhi's remarks, made during a public speech, were highly irresponsible and offensive, particularly to the women of Hassan. He pleaded the Court to issue a notice to Gandhi, compelling him to respond to the allegations.

Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal challenging an order of the Gujarat High Court refusing to quash summons in a defamation case over his alleged remarks over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational qualification. A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti noted that a separate bench of the apex court had junked the plea filed by AAP leader Sanjay Singh on April 8 in the same case. «We must have a consistent approach,» said the bench. The Gujarat High Court had on February 16 dismissed the pleas of Singh and Kejriwal seeking quashing of the summons issued against them in the case.

Indian Medical Association (IMA), has voiced strong support for the legalisation of prenatal gender determination tests. Dr Asokan said on Sunday that the existing prohibition has not significantly improved India's gender ratio over the past three decades. Since the enactment of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act in 1994, prenatal gender determination and sex-selective abortions have been illegal in India. This legislation was intended to combat female foeticide and enhance the sex ratio in the country.

Donald Trump's references to her father's genitalia “a poor choice of approaches" to honoring his memory, adding that she wasn't upset by the remarks, as per AP report. “There’s nothing much to say. I’m not really upset,” Peg Palmer Wears, 68, told The Associated Press in an interview on Sunday. «I think it was a poor choice of approaches to remembering my father, but what are you going to do?” On Saturday in Latrobe, Pennsylvania — the city where Palmer was born in 1929 and learned to golf from his father — Trump kicked off his rally in the campaign's closing weeks with a detailed, 12-minute story about Palmer that included an anecdote about what Palmer looked like in the showers, AP reported.