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By Purvi Agarwal and Fergal Smith

The United States economy is powering ahead while the economies of Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia are slowing from softer consumer demand caused by higher interest rates, the head of Canada’s biggest bank said Tuesday.

Google over the company's Gemini AI chatbot's response to a question on whether it is valid to misgender Caitlyn Jenner to prevent a nuclear apocalypse. While taking a swipe at Google, Musk said that Gemini AI's insanity was staggering and explained that AI reflects the mistakes of its creators. Also Read | Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, 3 other employees are suing Elon Musk for $128 million.

In the consumption theme, Siddhant Chhabria, Fund Manager at Mirae Asset Investment Manager, says he is overweight consumer discretionary, new-age and building materials. “We are also bullish on real estate upcycle and believe building materials is the best proxy to play the upcycle. New age businesses provide a longer runway for growth and most of these companies are now pivoting towards profitability,” he says. Edited excerpts from a chat: What are your key observations from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey, especially given there has been a slowdown in the sector? Siddhant Chhabria: As per the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2012-23, there are 3 key takeaways:

ISRO Chief S Somnath dropped a bombshell recently. In an interview, the aerospace engineer revealed that he had undergone a huge health crisis during the launch of Aditya-L1. In an interview with Tarmak Media House, the aerospace engineer revealed he was diagnosed with stomach cancer on the day of launch. He later underwent an operation and chemotherapy. Somnath admitted that he had been experiencing persistent health issues since the launch of the Chandrayaan 3 mission. However, still, the diagnosis was a complete shock. “There were some health issues during the Chandrayaan-3 mission launch. However, it was not clear to me at the time, I did not have a clear understanding of it," he told the Malayalam publication.

The deals market is ripe for a rebound after a protracted slump, according to the head of Macquarie Asset Management.

AI) and large language models (LLMs) must seek «explicit permission of the government» before being deployed for users on the Indian internet, has sent shock waves among companies developing LLMs, especially startups who feel it is «anti-innovation and not forward-looking». Several companies building LLMs, venture capitalists as well as experts told ET such directions can kill startups trying to build in this «hyper-active» space in which India is already late to the party. It will only allow big corporations who can afford additional resources for testing, and government approval, they argued.

Also Read: Ghaziabad likely to be renamed soon amid demands by Hindu outfits; here's all you need to know The incident came to light after the neighbours began experiencing a foul smell coming out of the rented flat. Later, the main accused in the case, Bharat Singh, started loudly confessing his crime after sitting in front of his house, reported NDTV. Also Read: Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor: PM Modi inaugurates India's first Regional Rapid Transit System | Watch After finding out about the crime, neighbours immediately informed the police about the incident.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the U.S. and the global economy experienced a “China shock," a boom in imports of cheap Chinese-made goods that helped keep inflation low but at the cost of local manufacturing jobs. A sequel might be in the making as Beijing doubles down on exports to revive the country’s growth.

Netflix has chosen to cancel The Brothers Sun despite its initial success and positive reception from both critics and audiences. The decision comes as a disappointment to fans who were eagerly anticipating a second season of the Triads drama series, especially given its promising narrative and the inclusion of acclaimed actress Michelle Yeoh.

Nitin Gadkari has taken legal action against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretary Jairam Ramesh for allegedly spreading misleading and defamatory information about him. Gadkari's lawyer, Balendu Shekhar, expressed shock over the contents and posts shared by the official Congress handle on a microblogging site. The legal notices were issued in response to a 19-second video clip of an interview Gadkari gave to "The Lallantop" web portal. According to Shekhar, the Congress intentionally shared the video clip out of context to create confusion and damage Gadkari's reputation.

Young Sheldon Season 7, Episode 4', «Ants on a Log and a Cheating Winker,» where the young boy catches his father cheating. The dark side of the 'The Big Bang Theory' is thus revealed, though there are no signs of infidelity from George. As Sheldon catches his father, the odd three-knock rule in The Big Bang Theory is explained. It also comes out with arguably the darkest story from his childhood. The trailer also teases the much-anticipated reunion of Sheldon's parents and his return to college, with a potential dark twist.

Tyler Perry's thrilling legal drama, "Mea Culpa," captivates audiences with a tale of love, betrayal, and a labyrinth of mysteries. As defense attorney Mea Harper, portrayed by Kelly Rowland, delves into the enigmatic case of painter Zyair Malloy (Trevante Rhodes), questions of guilt and innocence intertwine with personal struggles, creating a gripping narrative.

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Noida experienced an unexpected and harrowing ordeal during what was supposed to be a routine cab ride. Boarding the cab near Delhi's Anand Vihar railway station, the young man found himself in the hands of a seemingly friendly and educated driver who turned out to be the mastermind of a drug-and-rob gang from Ghaziabad's Khoda colony. The incident, which occurred on February 17, came to light when the victim filed a complaint on February 20. According to the victim's account, he had initially planned to take a train to Kanpur but, unable to secure a reserved ticket, decided to return home to Ghaziabad. Seeking a taxi outside the station, the victim was approached by the articulate and amicable cab driver who offered a ride at a considerably lower fare than the app-based cabs. During the journey, the passenger, feeling thirsty, accepted a water bottle from the driver as a goodwill gesture. However, after consuming the water, he fell into a deep sleep, only to wake up 12 hours later on the roadside. To his dismay, he discovered that his iPhone, wallet, cash amounting to Rs 16,000, and valuable items like gold and rings were missing.

NEW DELHI : The government does not have an immediate plan to resume talks with protesting farmers, but it will find a solution soon, Union agriculture and farmers' welfare minister Arjun Munda said on Wednesday. He is in a group of ministers engaging with farmers on their current protests. The fourth round of talks which took place over a week ago in Chandigarh was inconclusive, driving farmers to resume their ‘Delhi chalo’ protest.

Vikramaditya Singh from the council of ministers in Himachal Pradesh has deepened the crisis for Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in the hill state. The development comes a day after at least six Congress MLAs cross-voted in Rajya Sabha elections, leading to the shocking defeat of Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi to Bharatiya Janata Party's Harsh Mahajan.

‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket’, once said a wise man.In the dynamic landscape of financial markets, constructing a robust investment portfolio is crucial for achieving long-term financial goals. One strategy that is gaining prominence is the adoption of a multi-asset portfolio. This approach involves diversifying investments across various asset classes, offering a range of benefits that contribute to reduced volatility, enhanced risk-adjusted returns, downside protection during turbulent times, and access to different market opportunities.

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

IMF and the first person from an emerging market economy. Keeping Georgieva on for a second term would answer longstanding concerns raised by emerging market and developing countries over the US-European duopoly at the two global financial institutions, the IMF and World Bank.

The government of Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has condemned a threat by the governor of the oil-rich province of Chubut to cut off energy supplies to the rest of the country amid a dispute over funding reductions