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Putin has signed into law measures that allow defendants in criminal cases to avoid prosecution if they join the military. The measures, whose enacted versions appeared on a government website Wednesday, come as Russia's need for military manpower remains high in the more than 2 1/2-year-old conflict in Ukraine. The measures amend a section of the Russian criminal code that stated convicts could be released if they enlisted in the military, and that suspects whose cases are under investigation but not yet in court can be eligible to have their cases suspended. The new measures extend the suspension offer to those whose cases are in the trial stage.

Google invited attendees to join the event, scheduled for 11:30 AM, promising to showcase "AI and technologies designed for India-scale impact."Attendees can expect updates on various Google products, including Android, AI tools, and Google Assistant. Several key speakers will be present, including Roma Datta Chobey, Managing Director of Google India, Snigdha Bhardwaj, Director of Search and Generative AI Trust Strategy, and Bikram Bedi, Vice President and Country Manager of Google Cloud India.

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Time is a thief, and 62-year-old Naveen Fernandes feels its grip tightening. With stage IV cancer gradually consuming his body, he is not interested in a futile fight against the clock but in leaving a lasting legacy. As life inches towards its final chapter, the Bengaluru resident refuses to let cancer extinguish his dreams – rooted in hope, love and social commitments – as he crafts a financial road map to secure his family's future.

Babar Azam on late Tuesday announced the decision to resign from the captaincy post of Pakistan men's cricket team, saying he wanted to focus on his playing role in future matches. «I am sharing some news with you today. I have decided to resign as captain of the Pakistan men's cricket team, effective as of my notification to the PCB and Team Management last month. It's been an honour to lead this team, but it's time for me to step down and focus on my playing role,» said Azam in a post on X. The skipper said, «Captaincy has been a rewarding experience.» «But it's added a significant workload. I want to prioritize my performance, enjoy my batting, and spend quality time with my family, which brings me joy. By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving forward and focus more energy on my game and personal growth. I'm grateful for your unwavering support and belief in me. Your enthusiasm has meant the world to me. I'm proud of what we've achieved together and excited to continue contributing to the team as a player. Thank you for your love and support,» said Azam.

artificial intelligence (AI) and technological advancements, American economist Lawrence H Summers said while cautioning against leaving technology unchecked. Speaking at the diamond jubilee event of the Delhi School of Economics, Summers highlighted how technological changes are poised to dominate economic history in the coming decades. «There's a chance we may be headed for another kind of transformative change with the spread of artificial general intelligence,» Summers said, describing AI as «the first technology that is, in a profound sense, self-improving». Unlike previous innovations like electricity or fire, which required human input for improvements, AI has potential to enhance itself and lead to exponential advancements, he observed.

While countless crypto projects are launched every year, hoping to reach unprecedented heights, not all succeed. One major success story that stands out from the crowd was Polygon (POL).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: The financial woes of the Shapoorji Pallonji group seem to be worsening with CARE Ratings further downgrading the credit rating of its group company Goswami Infratech Pvt Ltd in a span of 4 months. Rating on these non-convertible debentures (NCDs), issued last year, has been downgraded to Care BB- with negative outlook from Care BB, the rating agency said on 28 September.

Election Commission of India said.First Election in a DecadeJammu and Kashmir is holding its first assembly elections in ten years. This is also the first assembly election in the UT after the abrogation of special status under Article 370 in August 2019.The first phase of voting was held on September 18 and the second phase on September 25.

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Swachh Bharat Mission launch by participating in the Swachh Bharat Diwas programme on October 2, during which he will launch and lay foundation stones for several projects related to sanitation and cleanliness worth more than Rs 9,600 crore. The Swachh Bharat Diwas programme will showcase India's decade-long sanitation achievements and those in the recently-concluded «Swachhata Hi Seva» campaign. «Marking the completion of 10 years of the launch of one of the most significant mass movements for cleanliness — the Swachh Bharat Mission — Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024 programme on the occasion of 155th Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October at around 10 AM in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi,» a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. The projects to be launched include those worth more than Rs 6,800 crore aimed at enhancing urban water and sewage systems under AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0, 10 projects worth over Rs 1,550 crore focused on improving water quality and waste management in Ganga basin areas under the National Mission for Clean Ganga and 15 compressed biogas (CBG) plant projects worth more than Rs 1,332 crore under the GOBARdhan scheme.

Gyeongseong Creature lands on Netflix, viewers are left buzzing with excitement, especially after the intriguing post-credits scene in the season finale. While the series, set against the backdrop of historical Korea, has transitioned to the present day, it is evident that the narrative is far from over. The finale not only concluded several ongoing storylines but also left numerous questions unanswered, setting the stage for a potential Gyeongseong Creature Season 3, as per a report by Screenrant.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bankruptcy resolution professionals who shepherd broke companies to their new homes are increasingly under fire from lenders, at a time of shifting landscape in India's insolvency resolution. Over the last two years, a number of RPs have found themselves in the dock, on charges varying from wrongful classification of creditors and collusion with previous managements, to mismanagement of daily affairs.

Freshworks and Zoho «mafia» that led to several employees of these companies branching out to start their own firms — some of which have become extremely successful. Chennai's success in SaaS is known but there's a silent movement happening across the smaller cities across the country that can be dubbed the early makings of a 'tier II mafia,' industry watchers said. SaaS startups like Responsive in Coimbatore, Supersourcing in Indore, Appointy in Bhopal, DreamCast in Jaipur, Dhiwise in Surat or CallHippo in Ahmedabad — these are all examples of companies that are slowly scaling and becoming the anchor companies in these regions. «There are SaaS startups that are maturing and reaching a certain scale and size in a number of emerging cities,» Avinash Raghava, CEO of the industry collective SaaSBoomi told ET. «This is happening across the board where there are anchor companies emerging that are having their employees leave to start their own SaaS firms. It is still in the nascent stage but we are seeing it happen increasingly now wherein I believe the next Freshworks or Zoho will not come from Chennai or Bangalore but will be from one of these emerging cities.”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In his latest book, The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World, William Dalrymple argues that India influenced the world immensely, even more than what some Indians in search of cultural pride have been saying all along. But what exactly was this influence? It was chiefly science and Buddhism, though Dalrymple’s enjoyable book cites other contributions too.

When JD Vance and Tim Walz take the stage for next week's vice presidential debate, CBS News says it will be up to the candidates, not the moderators, to fact-check each other

Donald Trump meandered Saturday through a list of grievances against Vice President Kamala Harris and other issues during an event intended to link his Democratic opponent to illegal border crossings. A day after Harris discussed immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, Trump spoke to a crowd in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, about immigration. He blamed Harris for migrants committing crimes after entering the U.S. illegally, alleging she was responsible for «erasing our border.» «I will liberate Wisconsin from the mass migrant invasion,» he said. «We're going to liberate the country.»

SpaceX Crew-9 mission successfully lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Saturday. This mission is significant as it marks the first human spaceflight to launch from Space Launch Complex-40. The Crew-9 team consists of NASA astronaut Nick Hague, Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, and a «furry friend» named Aurora, who serves as a Zero-G indicator.

Best water purifiers in India: Top 8 RO and UV options for safe and pure drinking waterThe Livpure Allura Premia Water Purifier features 10-stage advanced purification technology, ensuring the highest water quality for your family. With a 7L storage tank, it includes an Alkaliser that enhances pH levels for optimal hydration.