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export prices from India extended declines this week to their lowest level since June 2023 due to weak demand and abundant supplies, while Vietnam rice saw increased demand. India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $409-$415 per tonne, down from last week's $413-$420. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $390-$400 per ton this week. Vietnam has been aggressively selling rice in the world market, which has put pressure on prices in other countries, said a New Delhi-based dealer with a global trade house.

Pawan Khera slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on Donald Trump's statement on India agreeing to 'reduce' tariffs and questioned whether the reported deal was signed «under pressure.» Noting Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to US, Pawan Khera questioned the «secrecy» behind the reported deal and asked why the Indians are getting to know about it through the US President. «140 crore Indians are getting to know our own government's Trade Policy through the US President — Trump. Has the GOI taken a decision to cut Tariffs under pressure by PM Modi's close friend — Mr. Donald Trump? Has Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who is in the United States to apparently negotiate a Trade Deal, buckled under pressure and signed on the dotted line dictated by 'Howdy Modi's close compatriot Namaste Trump'?» Khera said in the statement.

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 will premiere in July 2025, marking the long-awaited return of the beloved coming-of-age drama, as mentioned in a report by TV Insider. The announcement confirms that the upcoming installment will serve as the final season of the series, bringing Jenny Han’s literary trilogy to its ultimate conclusion. The show, which has captivated audiences since its debut, has followed a predictable release pattern until now. Season 1 premiered in June 2022, while Season 2 arrived in July 2023.

King Charles is unlikely to deprive Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles. According to royal experts, the monarch wishes to maintain a positive relationship with his son, even as Meghan embraces her role in her new Netflix series.

Hailey Bieber is already making headlines lately due to her split rumors with Justin Bieber. However, this time she is facing intense criticism from fans for allegedly liking a TikTok video that targeted Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. Hailey Bieber is facing backlash after fans accused her of liking a TikTok video mocking Selena Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco. The alleged interaction has sparked heated debates online, with many criticizing Hailey's supposed obsession with Selena. Meanwhile, reports suggest Selena purposefully avoided an awkward encounter with Hailey at the Vanity Fair Oscars party.

Marco Rubio and billionaire Elon Musk exchanged sharp words over recent staffing cuts in the federal government during a recent cabinet meeting at the White House, as per reports.

While the meeting marked a significant shift from the stringent oversight seen during President Joe Biden’s tenure, many in the industry expressed disappointment over the lack of concrete commitments from the administration, as per a report by NBC News.

The slow-motion crisis could destroy the state's reputation as a retirement destination with affordable beach living. As they race to sell their properties and receive only a mediocre response from buyers, owners of the state's older condominiums are preparing for steep special assessments.

Emma Raducanu says she «couldn't see the ball through tears» and struggled to breathe after spotting a man who was «fixated» on her during a match. The British tennis player and 2021 U.S. Open winner was left distressed during a match at last month's Dubai Championships by the presence of the man in the stand. The man, who had already approached Raducanu earlier in the tournament, was ejected from the arena after she spoke to the chair umpire during a second-round match against Karolina Muchova. He was later detained by Dubai police and signed a document pledging to «maintain distance» from Raducanu. The WTA said he had «exhibited fixated behavior.» «I was obviously very distraught,» Raducanu told British reporters at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, her first tournament since the incident.

US economy gets warning signals of an economic slowdown, veteran strategist Peter Berezin of BCA Research is ringing the alarm bell as he claimed that there is a 75% probability of a recession within the next three months, as per a report.

Virat Kohli was reportedly injured during a practice session ahead of the Champions Trophy final match, Geo News reported on March 8. The title match of the Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled for Sunday, March 9, in Dubai. The injury happened during the nets, while Kohli was batting against a fast bowler. According to the Geo News report, Kohli took a hit near his knee, which caused him to stop training.

Donald Trump has firmly denied reports of a heated exchange between billionaire Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a recent closed-door Cabinet meeting. Speaking to reporters, Trump claimed that the meeting was «completely harmonious» and dismissed any allegations of a confrontation. However, sources indicate that Musk and Rubio had a tense discussion regarding the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which Musk leads.

I have nothing against people wearing suits and ties. I have nothing against people engaged in self-flagellation either. In fact, in both cases, I admire the effort and skill involved in pulling off something that gives the subject self-worth. But being ticked off for not wearing a 'suit-tie,' and then attributed some fiendish attempt to disrespect a gathering of suits is something I find utterly churlish. At the weekend Oscars, host Conan O' Brien (in a navy-blue shawl lapel tux) and Adam Sandler in a blue hoodie and basketball shorts mocked White House Armanipulation. The point isn't that Sandler was wearing a $175 neon blue Aviator Nation hoodie over a Hawaiian shirt in a sea of tuxedos and looking like 'a guy playing video poker at 2 am'. It was that O'Brien — who later revealed that the two of them had prepped for the Sandler-conceived gag — was ribbing the 'other ambush' that happened in the White House a few days before.

James Bond franchise included a shocking twist. Apparently, Jeff Bezos wanted longtime producer Barbara Broccoli out. The Hollywood Reporter claims that Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, was adamant on firing 007 producer Barbara Broccoli and even told his employees that he wanted her gone, regardless of the cost.

Donald Trump took office, the country is already grappling with increasing challenges, as per a report.

Connections has rapidly gained popularity since its debut in June 2023, ranking just behind Wordle as one of the publication’s most-played puzzles. This engaging challenge requires players to identify common themes among a set of words, testing both vocabulary and lateral thinking skills. If you’re working on today’s puzzle, Connections #636, here is a detailed guide with hints and answers to assist you while avoiding spoilers, as mentioned in a report by Newsweek.

Have you ever reached for your phone after hearing a notification, only to realize there wasn’t one? Or felt an odd sense of anxiety when your phone was out of reach? If so, you might be more conditioned than you think. A recent study suggests that our addiction to smartphones mirrors Ivan Pavlov’s famous experiment on dogs—where a simple bell trained them to salivate, much like our brains now respond to the ping of a notification.

Cognizant Technology Solutions’ activist investor Mantle Ridge’s stake in the company has risen to worth more than $1 billion in the company, the Wall Street Journal reported. The activist firm, which says that its shares are undervalued, has been privately engaging with Cognizant about its progress on boosting the share price, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. Cognizant’s shares rose over 5% on Friday to close at $83.23 apiece. In the last one year, the share price has risen around 7.4% with its market capitalization now at more than $41 billion.

Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, keeps secret blacklists of ex-staff who are ruled out for rehiring, even if they had impeccable performance records at the company, a new report revealed. The workers, who were fired or let go, may be permanently shut out from being able to come back to Meta, usually for reasons that have nothing to do with their work performance, according to Business Insider.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has sharply reacted to the manner in which her mother and former Bihar CM Rabri Devi was addressed by Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar a day ago. During a heated debate with women members of the RJD inside the legislative council, the chief minister had pointed towards Rabri Devi, the leader of the opposition, and said in Hindi «her husband installed her when he hit a rough patch». Rabri Devi first became the chief minister in 1997 when her husband Lalu Prasad, the RJD president, had to give up the post following a CBI charge sheet in a fodder scam. Kumar's use of the expression «iske husband» was deemed as insulting and while members of her party opposed the same inside the House, Tejashwi Yadav later told reporters, «It shows the pitiable state of mind of the chief minister who is evidently not fit to run the state».