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The organizer of a Malaysian music festival is seeking $2.7 million in losses from British band The 1975 over a breach of contract

Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone of Sant Ravidas Memorial in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, which will be constructed at a cost of '100 cr. He also inaugurated several other development projects.

Taiwan Vice President William Lai left on Saturday for a sensitive trip to the United States, which China has condemned and Taiwanese officials fear could prompt more Chinese military activity around the democratically governed island. Lai, the front-runner to become Taiwan's president in elections in January, is officially making only transit stops in the United States on his way to and from Paraguay for the swearing in of its president. Taipei and Washington say such stopovers are routine and no cause for China to take «provocative» actions, but Beijing has reacted with anger at what it sees as a further sign of U.S. support for Taiwan, which it claims as sovereign Chinese territory. China is likely to launch military drills next week near Taiwan, using Lai's stopovers in the United States as a pretext to intimidate voters ahead of a next year's election and make them «fear war», Taiwanese officials say. Lai, speaking to reporters at Taiwan's main international airport at Taoyuan, made only fleeting mention of the U.S. part of his trip, simply noting he was going to New York first.

Contesting the usefulness of GDP, however, is nothing new. US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy questioned the Gross National Product (GNP) — GDP plus factor incomes earned by foreign residents, minus income earned in the domestic economy by non-residents — during the first campaign speech in 1968. 'It measures neither our wit nor our courage, neither our wisdom nor our learning, neither our compassion nor our devotion to our country, it measures everything in short, except that which makes life worthwhile,' he had said.

Lauren James has been banned for two matches in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after she was sent off for stamping Nigeria’s Michelle Elozie on her back during last-16 match.

Mandaviya on Saturday said the Modi government believes in «politics of development» and not «politics in development» while urging Bihar minister Tejashwi Yadav to provide suitable land for the construction of AIIMS in Darbhanga. The comments come after Yadav, who holds the health portfolio in the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'safed jhooth' (blatant lie) in his address earlier in the day when he spoke of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the north Bihar district of Darbhanga.

Parliament, more known for discussing kissa kursi ka is now embroiled in kissa kiss ka. One thing is for sure, Rahul has brought back that very 1980s phenom: the flying kiss. It was my uncle who first taught me the flying kiss.

TikTok’s surging popularity has led to copycats from YouTube and others, spreading the rapid-fire video format across teens’ smartphones. It also has fueled the attention-robbing problems that come with such clips. YouTube used to be the place where teens and preteens watched lengthy toy unboxings and videogame tutorials.

‘Gadar 2’, the much-anticipated comeback vehicle for Sunny Deol & Ameesha Patel has been setting the box-office on fire. Quite a few celebs from Bollywood have taken to social media to celebrate the movie’s unprecedented success. For example, superstar Salman Khan tweeted, “Dhai kilo ka haath equals chalis cr ki opening.

Harry Kane, having completed his monumental £100 million transfer to Bayern Munich, hasn't slammed the door shut on a potential return to his roots at Tottenham. The England captain's journey led him to Germany, where he underwent a medical examination, and subsequently, Bayern Munich announced his signing with a contract set to extend until June 2027, donning the No 9 shirt. In a message echoing hope rather than finality, Kane conveyed, «It's not a goodbye because you never know how things pan out in the future, but it's a thank you and I'll see you soon,» sharing these words across his social media accounts.

International Youth Day. This annual occasion serves as a dedicated day of awareness and action, recognized by the United Nations (UN), to address pertinent issues affecting the world’s youth population.

Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a temple of 14th century mystic poet and social reformer Sant Ravidas in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district on Saturday. Addressing the gathering of BJP workers and saints gathering there from different parts of the state, the Prime Minister said the temple will be completed in the next one-and-a-half years.

Washington Post, a video was shared widely on social media platforms where the hiker can be seen stepping over the body of Muhammad Hassan. The video was released by other mountaineers and has ignited a debate on social media over the treatment of support staff by the mountaineers sponsored heavily by governments or private companies. Kristin Harila was driven by the hunch to create a new record and become the fastest mountaineer to summit the top 14 peaks of the world.

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generic drugs, failing which they will be penalised and even their license to practice may also be suspended for a period, according to the new regulations issued by the National Medical Commission. The National Medical Commission (NMC) in its 'Regulations relating to Professional Conduct of Registered Medical Practitioners" also asked doctors to avoid prescribing branded generic drugs. Even though doctors are currently required to prescribe generic drugs only, there are no penal provisions mentioned in the regulations issued in 2002 by the Indian Medical Council.

Pere Lachaise cemetery, a final resting place for numerous celebrities, is reopening its gates to visitors following years of pandemic-related restrictions. The cemetery, home to the graves of icons like Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Frederic Chopin, offers a tranquil haven with a touch of nature that offers respite from the summer sun. With the return of sunny Parisian weather, tourists are streaming back to the cemetery, finding joy in wandering among the tombstones and grassy pathways.

Virat Kohli has cleared the air about his social media earnings. The cricketer hit headlines after a report by Hopper HQ, a social media marketing platform reported that Kohli charged a whopping Rs 11.45 crore per Instagram post! The cricketer was also named the third highest-earning sportsperson on the Meta-owned app. The former captain of the Indian cricket team took to Twitter to clarify his Instagram revenues once and for all.

Telangana, V Lee, Foxconn India representative said in a social media post. Taiwan-based contract manufacturer Foxconn is Apple's biggest supplier. "...FIT Singapore's proposal to make a capital injection of US$ 400,000,000 to Chang Yi Interconnect Technology (India) Private Limited, which is held by FIT Singapore as to 99.99 per cent of the capital stock," FIT Hon Teng informed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Friday.

Bigg Boss OTT season 2 is just around the corner, with only three days left to discover the ultimate winner. The past week has been filled with excitement as special guests stepped into the Bigg Boss OTT house for lively conversations and entertaining tasks with the contestants. During the recent «Weekend Ka Vaar» episode, a double elimination left viewers stunned as Jad Hadid and Avinash Sachdev bid farewell to the Bigg Boss house.

Virat Kohli, has set the record straight on his earnings from his official Instagram account, dismissing recent reports as «not true.» With a massive following of around 256 million, Kohli is undoubtedly one of India's and the world's most prominent sports figures in the digital realm. Through captivating pictures and videos, Kohli keeps his fans in the loop about his life and cricket journey, showcasing his dedication on the field, cherished moments with his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, and glimpses into his rigorous fitness routine that inspires many.

Aam Admi Party leader Raghav Chadha has changed his bio on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after being suspended from Rajya Sabha on charges of “gross violation of rules, misconduct, defiant attitude and contemptuous conduct", pending investigation by privileges committee. The new X bio of Raghav Chadha now reads, ‘Suspended Member of Parliament, India’.