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Sudha Murty, the 73-year-old philanthropist and former Chairperson of Infosys Foundation, has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India. «I am delighted that the President of India has nominated Sudha Murty ji to the Rajya Sabha. Sudha Ji's contributions to diverse fields including social work, philanthropy and education have been immense and inspiring. Her presence in the Rajya Sabha is a powerful testament to our 'Nari Shakti', exemplifying the strength and potential of women in shaping our nation's destiny. Wishing her a fruitful Parliamentary tenure,» said PM Modi on X, formerly known as Twitter.

UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch has said. The minister in charge of signing off on the free trade agreement (FTA), now in its 14th round of negotiations, pointed to India's «protectionist economy» in comparison with the UK's liberalised regime as one of the factors behind the long-drawn discussions. Badenoch, who was speaking during a Global Trade conference at the think tank Chatham House on Thursday, stressed that she wanted to ensure a “commercially meaningful” pact as opposed to just a pre-election picture opportunity.

Murty Trust Chairperson Sudha Murty has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Indian President Droupadi Murmu. «I am delighted that the President of India has nominated Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha. Sudha Ji's contributions to diverse fields including social work, philanthropy and education have been immense and inspiring,» Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on social media platform X. «Her presence in the Rajya Sabha is a powerful testament to our 'Nari Shakti', exemplifying the strength and potential of women in shaping our nation's destiny. Wishing her a fruitful Parliamentary tenure,» he added.

Vignesh Shivan. The conjecture ignited when keen-eyed fans noticed Nayanthara had unfollowed Vignesh on Instagram, although she swiftly rectified this by refollowing him. However, the buzz persisted, particularly when Nayanthara posted a cryptic message hinting at feeling lost. Amid concerns expressed by fans, Nayanthara relieved them by posting a picture with Vignesh and their children.

Donald Trump surrounded by groups of Black people smiling and laughing seem nothing out of the ordinary, but a look closer is telling. Odd lighting and too-perfect details provide clues to the fact they were all generated using artificial intelligence. The photos, which have not been linked to the Trump campaign, emerged as Trump seeks to win over Black voters who polls show remain loyal to President Joe Biden. The fabricated images, highlighted in a recent BBC investigation, provide further evidence to support warnings that the use of AI-generated imagery will only increase as the November general election approaches. Experts said they highlight the danger that any group — Latinos, women, older male voters — could be targeted with lifelike images meant to mislead and confuse as well as demonstrate the need for regulation around the technology.

J.K. Rowling's views on gender took a legal turn when British police received a complaint from transgender broadcaster India Willoughby against the renowned 'Harry Potter' author over comments made on social media.

More than 96 crore Indians are registered to vote at over one million polling stations across the country in a mammoth electoral exercise with 2,400 political parties that may contest, and during which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bid for a rare third term. The Election Commission could announce in weeks the dates for general elections that Modi is widely expected to comfortably win.

International Women’s Day serves as a global tribute to the remarkable achievements of women across various spheres — social, cultural, economic, and political. It stands as a reminder of the persistent struggle against gender inequality, hindering women from reaching their full potential. Crafted by California-based artist Sophie Diao, this year’s Doodle is a testament to the significance of sharing wisdom across generations. Diao's artwork features a quilt embroidered with «symbols of progress made over the years,» symbolising the invaluable contributions of women to academia, arts, social justice, and beyond.

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated globally today, it's important to recognize and honour the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day serves as a reminder to appreciate the contributions of women in all aspects of life. If you find yourself in need of a last-minute gift for the women in your life, there are plenty of thoughtful options to consider.

Electric truck maker Rivian says it's pausing construction of a $5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia

In the 1990s, South Korea faced a pivotal moment in its economic development. At the time, the country was rapidly industrializing and seeking ways to sustain its economic growth. Recognizing the untapped potential of half its population, South Korea embarked on a series of reforms aimed at increasing women’s participation in the workforce and promoting gender equality.

Access to the internet is an essential human right," declared the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2016. Yet, globally, about 2.6 billion people remain deprived of it and 57% of them are women, with a global digital gender gap of 8%. Only 19% of women in least developed countries used such a facility in 2020, as against 86% in the developed world.

Also Read: Merry Christmas: Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif-starrer teaches us 2 simple but important money lessons Announcing the OTT release of Merry Christmas, Netflix India wrote on the social media platform Instagram, “This year, Christmas has come early, and it's time to unwrap the best gift ever!! Merry Christmas is coming tomorrow, only on Netflix!" A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) The movie will be available for watching on OTT from March 8. The thriller movie, Merry Christmas, beautifully carries on with its vast range of elements including romance, crime, and suspense in a multilingual format. Raghavan's movie injects a distinctive suspense touch into the neo-noir narrative with finesse.

Come Women’s Day, many companies jump onto the bandwagon of diversity and inclusion, often through well-crafted but clichéd advertisements that feature women overcoming regressive situations. A case in point is the new advertisement of a service company that advocates dignity of labour for women professionals who work in salons. The ad features a young salon professional wearing company colours who drives home in a car and has to face an angry younger brother, smarting from the ridicule he has been subjected to by “bade bhaiyyas" in their building.

Netflix has released the final trailer of «3 Body Problem», an expected adaption of Chinese science fiction writer's bestselling novel The Three Body Problem. Netflix launched the final trailer in its social media handles with the caption, «You aren't prepared for what is coming.» The release date of March 21 has been announced in the same caption.

The Miami Seaquarium, which was home to the beloved orca Lolita, is being evicted from it's waterfront location in Miami

The future of online gambling will be more social, more engaged with players and more targeted to their individual interests

A staggering $12 million in cryptocurrency was scammed away from Surrey residents last year.

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Congress' Rahul Gandhi on Thursday announced five «guarantees», as part of its pre-poll promises ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. These guarantees focussed on job creation for the unemployed youth, and included a vow to immediately fill up 30 lakh vacancies for permanent jobs in the central government if Congress is voted to power. «We have counted that there are 30 lakh government vacancies. Modiji and BJP won't fill these up.

regional political parties in Kashmir alleged that a major section of the audience for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Srinagar on Thursday consisted of government employees directed to attend the meeting by the administration. The leaders accused the administration in J&K of acting as ‘BJP pracharaks’ and mobilising people for the PM’s rally. Former chief minister of J&K Mehbooba Mufti while sharing a video on social media wrote that the government employees were ‘herded’ at 5 am in sub zero temperatures into vehicles at Budgam bus stand and ferried to PM’s rally. “Disheartening to see employees being forcibly mobilised to paint a pretty picture that all is well post 2019 and that people here are celebrating their own collective disempowerment and humiliation,” she wrote. The PDP leader said that this stands contrary to earlier visits by previous PMs like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Dr Manmohan Singh at the peak of insurgency, when common people thronged to the venues with great enthusiasm and returned with hope in their hearts.

NEW YORK (Reuters) — The International Monetary Fund said it is important to secure additional social assistance for Argentines amid a government push for economic reforms, and preserve the value of pensions.