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President Joe Biden is heading to Las Vegas to showcase $8.2 billion in funding for 10 major passenger rail projects across the country

Narendra Modi while inaugurating the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit on Thursday said that the country must focus now on Vocal for local and Local for Global. Speaking at the event, PM Modi said "India's special development has happened in the last few years. There was a population of the country that was deprived of everything. Now, due to the government's schemes, more than 13 crore people have come out of poverty in just 5 years.

Government suspends 70 lakh mobile numbers. Here's what you should know The lawyer said Patel used 99% of the Jaguars' funds were used for betting on the FanDuel and DraftKings sites.

Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, announced a substantial increase in the financial criteria for international students applying for study permits, emphasising the government's commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the education system, CBC reported. Miller also issued a stern warning, threatening to «significantly limit visas» if provinces and educational institutions fail to take appropriate actions before the upcoming fall term. Do you meet the immigration criteria? Check here The decision also extends the temporary lift on the 20-hour work limit for international students, now extended until April 30, 2024. Miller outlined the government's concerns about potential abuse in the system, targeting both questionable employers and institutions that may not be providing a genuine educational experience, according to Canadian public broadcaster CBC. During a news conference, Miller expressed concerns about certain educational institutions operating as «puppy mills» and emphasised the need to address fraud and abuse within the system. He said, «There are, in provinces, the diploma equivalent of puppy mills that are just churning out diplomas, and this is not a legitimate student experience.» The increased financial requirement for prospective students will be raised to USD 20,635, doubling the longstanding USD 10,000 threshold.

Congress government has taken oath in Telangana, the immediate focus will be on the allocation of portfolios to ministers and announcement on the launch of «Congress guarantees» about social welfare schemes. But equally important will be the behind-the-scenes moves to shore up numbers in the assembly and thus reinforce political stability of the new Revanth Reddy government that now enjoys a majority of just five in the 119-member state assembly. There are indications that some MLAs of the defeated BRS are now feeling edgy and they are reportedly open to doing business with Congress, people familiar with the moves said.

(Reuters) -JetBlue Airways on Thursday narrowed its annual adjusted loss forecast, riding on strong demand for travel during the holiday period and sending its shares 12% higher in morning trading.

Giles Gherson had 20 minutes to get from his office on the Toronto waterfront to a restaurant at Yonge and Dundas for a lunch meeting. Ample time, in other words, or so the chief executive of the Toronto Region Board of Trade assumed as he settled into the back of an Uber for the short trip.

Dredges are still working 24/7 to maintain water levels for supply transport.

Gen Z shoppers are the least likely to splurge this holiday season, but many say the economy is to blame.

Most of Wall Street thinks inflation has been conquered. There is a lot at stake if they are wrong. Encouraging inflation data recently propelled a big rally across markets, with a traditional portfolio of stocks and bonds last month delivering one of its best returns of the past 30 years.

KYIV, Ukraine—This summer, two seaborne drones called Sea Babies left Ukrainian territory and sped across the Black Sea before striking a Russian-built bridge and exploding. The attack was heralded not just for the damage done but because the so-called sea drones were designed and built in Ukraine. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor in 2022, the U.S.

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Singapore’s regulatory body the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)  plans to begin piloting the digital currency “E-CNY” – also known as the digital yuan, in collaboration with China to encourage tourism spending.

PTI reported. The Congress, in its poll manifesto for the Telangana Assembly Election 2023, had promised six guarantees which would "help realise the dream of Bangaru Telangana", party chief Mallikarjun Kharge had said in a post on X. These six guarantees were categorised as "Mahalakshmi", "Rythu Bharosa", "Gruha Jyothi", "Indiramma Indlu", "Yuva Vikasam" and "Cheyutha".

UPI will continue to grow at about 60% in terms of volume above 2023 UPI transactions; P2M will continue to trend higher than that of P2P transactions; P2M will be about 60% of the total UPI volume," said Mehul Mistry, Global Head-Strategy, Digital Financial Services & Partnerships, Wibmo, A PayU Company. “The forecast for 2024 envisions UPI as a pivotal player in promoting financial inclusivity, offering a convenient and interoperable solution for users nationwide.

gaming consoles that not only cater to budget constraints but also offer a diverse array of games to choose from. These consoles, often overlooked in the shadow of their high-end counterparts, pack a punch when it comes to delivering engaging and entertaining gaming experiences. From retro classics to modern indie gems, these consoles bring a plethora of gaming options within reach.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said the number of air passengers has gone up from six crore in 2014 to 14.5 crore at present and added that airfares are competitive with the railway AC first class fares. The minister was asked about rising airfares during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha. Scindia said that the civil aviation sector is a deregulated sector and despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising jet fuel cost, airfares have not increased in the same proportion.

One of Washington’s biggest China critics traveled to New York in mid-September to meet with some of Wall Street’s best-known financiers. His mission was to persuade them to stop investing in China. Wisconsin Republican Mike Gallagher, who chairs a House committee on China, was surprised to find they didn’t need much coaxing.

The EV trend in the US at the end of 2023 is a little tough to tease out

Revanth Reddy, who is set to take oath as chief minister of the state on Thursday, faces significant challenges as he takes over the state's leadership. As he takes charge, he must not only tackle the implementation of the «six guarantees» but also navigate opposition from within his own party and from the opposition. The state's financial constraints and debt burden further add to the challenges ahead.

TPCC Chief A Revanth Reddy as the Chief Minister of Telangana. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday afternoon at LB Stadium. Traffic restrictions will be enforced in the vicinity of LB Stadium from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the advisory said. Traffic will face either stoppage or diversion at the specified locations/routes