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Joe Biden and Republican rival and former US President Donald Trump have agreed to two debates on June 27 and September 10, as per a Reuters report. These debates are poised to be significant moments in the November 2024 race for the White House. Biden affirmed his readiness on social media, saying, “As you said: anywhere, any time, any place." Trump responded by calling Biden “the worst debater" he has faced and confirmed his willingness to debate, posting, “I am Ready and Willing to Debate Crooked Joe at the two proposed times in June and September." Debates are high-risk for both candidates, who face a tight race and low voter enthusiasm.

Online marketplaces such as Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra may soon have to root out fake product reviews, as the government turns the heat on the menace that frequently leads to frustration and financial losses. The marketplaces will also be prohibited from editing user reviews to alter their message, and must ensure that the original content and intent of the reviewer are preserved, a top government official said. Companies will also be disallowed from preventing negative reviews.

fossil fuels in 2020. For weeks, students at campuses across the country have been protesting and setting up encampments at their universities to call on them to be more transparent about their investments and to divest from companies that financially support Israel.

Government data in Argentina says the country’s monthly inflation rate has eased sharply to a single-digit rate in April for the first time in half a year

The stars have aligned for the WNBA with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese joining the ranks of A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi and others

Eight TikTok content creators have sued the U.S. over the new federal law that would could ban the social media platform nationwide

One of the original creators of the artificial intelligence technology behind ChatGPT says he is leaving the company after a nearly decade

Organizers of Spain’s Princess of Asturias Awards have awarded the prize for the social sciences to Canadian historian and writer Michael Ignatieff

Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday said the government significantly increased the outlay for capital expenditure (capex) over the last 10 years to build quality infrastructure in the country, which had a significant multiplier effect on economy and investment, besides improving ease of living. She said the share of capex in overall expenditure went up to over 21% in 2023-24 as against just 12% in 2013-14 during the UPA regime, when infrastructure development remained grossly neglected. «Since 2014, our govt has allocated a total of ₹43.53 lakh crore in Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) capital expenditure, an increase of 3.72 times compared to 2004-14,» she said in a long post on social media platform X.

etween Jagruti Nagar and Ghatkopar stations amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Maximum City. Due to PM Modi's road show, the metro services were shut from 6 pm, which is usually when office-goers start returning home. However, the services were resumed at 7:46 pm.

MUMBAI : Sebi has relaxed the Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for mutual fund (MF) investors, residents, and non-resident Indians (NRIs) following consumer feedback. Mint has seen a copy of a mail sent by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to industry participants. NRIs have been given a breather of one year for completing KYC requirements following representations from them about difficulty in passport validation.

Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates in June and September, but there were no guarantees that they would happen as their camps appeared far apart on key details like the setting and ground rules for the potential face-offs. The quick agreement on the timetable to meet followed the Democrat's announcement that he will not participate in fall presidential debates sponsored by the nonpartisan commission that has organized them for more than three decades. Biden's campaign instead proposed that media outlets directly organize the debates with the presumptive Democratic and Republican nominees, with the first to be held in late June and the second in September before early voting begins. Trump, in a post on his Truth Social site, said he was «Ready and Willing to Debate» Biden at the proposed times.

In the landscape of finance, a radical shift is ongoing, it challenges the traditional investment landscape for financial gains. This transformation is vainly guarded by Social Stock Exchanges (SSEs); it prioritizes investing in social and environmental causes along with monetary returns. As the world is facing numerous challenges, climate change, poverty, social injustice, and inequality, SSEs provide an opportunity for investors to align financial objectives with societal development.

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integrity, a young Indian boy in Dubai has been commended by the city’s police force for his commendable action. Muhammad Ayan Younis, accompanied by his father, stumbled upon a lost watch during a stroll and promptly returned it, earning accolades from the Dubai Tourist Police Department for his honesty and discernment. The Dubai Police Department took to social media platform X to spotlight this exemplary act, affirming, “Dubai Police Honours Child for Honesty After Returning Tourist's Lost Watch.” A snapshot shared alongside the announcement captures Brigadier Khalfan Obeid Al Jallaf, Director of the Tourist Police Department, along with his deputy, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abdul Rahman, and Captain Shahab Al Saadi, Head of the Tourist Happiness Section, presenting young Muhammad Ayan Younis with a certificate of commendation. Additionally, a blog link detailing the incident was included in the post.

Apple has made some of the world’s most iconic advertisements ever. When the brand’s Macintosh computer was launched about four decades ago with its 1984 commercial, whose protagonist was shown throwing a sledgehammer to smash a giant screen depicting ‘Big Brother,’ the world applauded. But when Apple Inc recently released its Crush! commercial for the iPad that showed several things integral to human lives being crushed by a huge industrial compressor, the world shuddered in fear.

Delhi Capitals vs. Lucknow Super Giants match on Tuesday, reports had suggested that Goenka had called KL Rahul to his home and pictures of the duo embracing were widely circulated. The meeting between KL Rahul and Sanjiv Goenka seemed to be different from the one a week ago as the LSG owner was seen with a smile on his face and did not interrogate the captain as he did in the last match.

Viral video shows real-life Bambi-Thumper from Disney; netizens say, ‘Art imitated life’ | Watch Media reports show that the campaign amassed ₹9 crore in three months. Hridyansh received the much-needed injection at the JK Lone Hospital in Jaipur, marking a milestone in his battle against SMA.

paratha using diesel has taken the internet by storm. However, Channi Singh, the owner of the Chandigarh Dhaba where it was shot, clarified that the viral video of 'Diesel paratha' was recorded by a blogger just for fun, clarified Channi Singh, owner of the Chandigarh Dhaba where it was shot. Also Read: London crowd clamours to catch bus: Internet calls 't ‘failed multicultural'sm’ as video goes viral "It is common sense that nobody would consume a paratha prepared in diesel, nor is it cooked like that.

Social media was abuzz when a Singaporean influencer revealed that she had become a grandmother at the age of 34, as her 17-year-old son welcomed a child. Shirli Ling, known for her presence on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, shared the news through videos, detailing her experience and offering advice to her son. In her Instagram posts, Ling candidly discussed the situation, stating that she became a grandmother when her son had a child at 17, much like when she became a parent at a similar age. She mentioned having four other children between the ages of 8 and 17.

“Not very sure how GDP numbers are coming," Syngle said pointing out that that the numbers being talked about “do not seem to correlate to core sectors". He was answering investor questions on May 9. “You are correct that the GDP correlation has really gone for a toss, in the current year.