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OtherDec 03, 2024 04:26 PM

Bill Gates Labels India 'A Laboratory To Try Things', Sparks Outrage

His statement, intended to highlight India's role in global development initiatives, has been met with backlash from many, especially on social media platforms, where people voiced their concerns about his comments. During the conversation, Gates said, "India is an example of a country where there's plenty of things that are difficult there - the health, nutrition, education is improving and they are stable enough and generating their own government revenue enough that it's very likely that 20 years from now people will be dramatically better off and it's kind of a laboratory to try things that then when you prove them out in India, you can take to other places".

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BusinessPoliticsOtherSportsJun 08, 2025 08:44 PM

World's largest container ship MSC IRINA to make historic debut at Vizhinjam Seaport

Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, is set to dock at the Adani Group's Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday and will be berthed till Tuesday. The monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping. With a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres, the vessel is approximate ...Read More >

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Gurugram Bombing: Goldy Brar & 4 Others Charged - News Directory 3

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed⁢ in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of⁢ the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin⁣ Talian, Ankit, ⁤Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >

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Bengal BJP making preparations for PM Modi's rally to counter Trinamool Congress

Kolkata, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The West Bengal unit of BJP, under the leadership of its new State party President Samik Bhattacharya is making all efforts to ensure a political rally in the state, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing it, before Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' day rally in Kolkata on July 21. An insider from the state committee of BJP said that the week before July 21, the Prime Minister is scheduled to go for an election campaign in Bihar where the Assembly polls are scheduled later this year. "We are trying hard so that the Prime Minister can spare some time ...Read More >

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"India capable of addressing Pakistan's cancer of terrorism": BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >

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PoliticsSportsBusinessJul 10, 2025 01:52 AM

Tourists returning to Kashmir in good numbers: CM

Srinagar, July 09: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu & Kashmir's tourism sector is witnessing a strong revival, with a steady rise in the number of tourists visiting the Union Territory each day.Abdullah, while addressing reporters in West Bengal ahead of the Kolkata Tourism Fair, said, "Tourists are coming back to Kashmir in good numbers. The ongoingAmarnathYatra is proceeding smoothly with heavy footfall on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes, he said."I spoke to several pilgrims, and they are all happy and satisfied with the arrangements. I have come to Kolkata to ta ...Read More >

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OtherPoliticsSportsBusinessJul 19, 2025 06:59 PM

Rajasthan Police bust gang involved in adulteration of imported coal

Jaipur, Jul 19 (PTI) A gang, allegedly involved in the adulteration of coal imported from the US, was busted by the Rajasthan Police, leading to the arrest of an individual, a senior official said on Saturday. The gang was adulterating high-quality coal (petcoke) imported from the US, cheating cement and steel factories out of crores of rupees through this illegal operation, Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Dinesh MN said. A team from the Crime Investigation Branch had been gathering intelligence about the theft of petcoke for some time. They were told by informants about several ...Read More >

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HealthApr 03, 2026 06:11 PM

India's 'Mounjaro Brides': Weight-loss Injections Become Part Of Pre-wedding Preparation

HYDERABAD, India, April 3 (Reuters) - Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New Delhi wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a "Mounjaro bride" package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into "pre-wedding" transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle ⁠makeovers. In a social media video, Klarity offers "guided nutrition, Mounjaro and smart workouts" to prepare brides to walk down the aisle. The clinic did not respond to a reques ...Read More >

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OtherPoliticsBusinessJul 19, 2025 08:52 AM

Milk sales, procurement drive Heritage Foods to highest-ever Q1 revenue

Hyderabad: Heritage Foods Limited, a leading Indian dairy brand, reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of Rs11,368 million for the first quarter of FY26, registering a 10% year-on-year growth despite headwinds from unseasonal rainfall across its key markets. The company, which is celebrating 34 years of operations, attributed its strong performance to steady progress in milk procurement, resilient milk and value-added product (VAP) sales, and its continued focus on quality, innovation, and farmer empowerment. Heritage also unveiled its "Vision 2030" strategy to become India's most admir ...Read More >

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Portion of Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira's house demolished; he terms it attack on democratic dissent

CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the demolition began, Khaira went live on social media, criticising the state government. Anticipating the ...Read More >

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HealthApr 07, 2026 01:30 AM

With Rs 13,000-25,000 Per Dose, Weight-Loss Drugs Are Changing Indian Weddings For Brides

Indian brides are turning to low-cost weight-loss injections ahead of their weddings. Freepik ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Soon-to-be Indian brides and grooms increasingly seek weight-loss drugs before weddings * Mounjaro is preferred over Wegovy and prescribed only for medically eligible patients * Regulators warn against misuse amid cheaper local weight-loss drug versions flooding market Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Soon-to- ...Read More >

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Hadapsar station works to hit train movement in Daund-Pune section from tomorrow to Sunday | Pune News - Times of India

Pune: The ongoing pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking works to develop the Hadapsar railway station would affect trains' movement in the Daund-Pune section this week from Thursday till Sunday. A total of 17 trains, including DEMUs from Pune to Daund and Baramati to Pune, Pune-Harangul Express (01487), Harangul-Pune Express (01488), Solapur-Pune Intercity Superfast Express (12169) and Pune-Solapur Intercity Express (12170), would remain cancelled on Sunday (July 20), a railway official said. Jodhpur-Hadapsar Superfast Express (20495) would be short-terminated at the Pune railway station f ...Read More >

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Revanth Reddy urges Chandrababu Naidu not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects

Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooperation. If our appeals are ignored, we will fight and achieve our goal. I am ready to lead this battl ...Read More >

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HealthApr 03, 2026 08:43 PM

India's 'Mounjaro Brides': Weight-Loss Injections Become Part of Pre-Wedding Preparation

HYDERABAD, India, April 3 (Reuters) - Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day ⁠have ⁠become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New Delhi ⁠wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a "Mounjaro bride" package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into "pre-wedding" transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle makeovers. In a social media video, Klarity offers "guided nutrition, Mounjaro and smart workouts" to prepare brides to walk down the aisle. The clinic did not respond to a requ ...Read More >

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HealthApr 03, 2026 10:30 AM

India's 'Mounjaro brides': Weight-loss injections become part of pre-wedding preparation

HYDERABAD: Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New Delhi wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a "Mounjaro bride" package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into "pre-wedding" transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle makeovers. Also Read: Weight-loss drug boom: Will cheaper Ozempic generics shake up India's fitness and nutrition industry? In a social media video, Klarity offers "guided nutrition, Mounjaro and smart work ...Read More >

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India's Lord's heartbreak brings back memories of 1999 Chennai Test

New Delhi: In cricket, some defeats leave a scar that generations remember. Something like that happened on Monday as India's narrow loss at Lord's in the third Test against England brought back the vivid memories of another heartbreaker. The match took us back to 26 years ago when in Chennai India fell agonisingly short against arch rivals Pakistan despite Sachin Tendulkar's brilliance. Mohammed Siraj's dismissal stirred the deja vu of Chennai. On a tense final day at Lord's, India needed 21 more runs with just one wicket in hand. Ravindra Jadeja was holding the series single-handedly from o ...Read More >

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TechnologySep 30, 2025 08:10 AM

Zomato launches 'Healthy Mode', harnesses AI to rate dishes based on nutrients - The Economic Times

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal took to X to address what he said was a long-standing concern about the platform's impact on healthy eating. He announced the launch of a feature called Healthy Mode on Zomato, to help users make smarter food choices. Taking to X, Goyal posted, "For years, there's been something about Zomato that made me uneasy. We made eating out and ordering in easier than ever, but we never really helped people truly eat better." While users could find options such as salads or ...Read More >

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PoliticsJun 27, 2025 03:38 PM

Kashmir's New Love For Cats Is Healing Hearts, Challenging Norms

Srinagar: On a June afternoon, Mehwish sat anxiously in the waiting area of the Central Veterinary Hospital, clutching her ailing cat. Her pet has been battling a viral infection for days, and the worry on her face was unmistakable. "I've raised cats for five years," she says. "Seeing my cat suffer is unbearable. I just want her to get better." Beside her, Iram waited with similar concern. One of her cats was struggling to give birth, and the young woman's distress was evident. "I have five cats. They've become such a big part of my life that I feel lonely without them. My family were hesitan ...Read More >

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PoliticsJul 15, 2025 01:58 PM

Supreme Court directs FSSAI to implement Front-of-Pack nutrition labels on packaged foods

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court of India has directed Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to execute the Front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged food, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora and chair of Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation, posted on the social media platform X. The Supreme Court has directed @fssaiindia to implement simple front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged food. As Chair of Parliament Subordinate Legislation Committee, Ive recommended studying Singapore clear A-to-D Nutri-Grade system, Milind Deora posted on X. According to ...Read More >

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Starting with Bihar, EC tweaks rules for counting postal ballots | India News - The Times of India

NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances of EVM counting being completed before postal ballot counting. INDIA bloc had, during the 2024 elec ...Read More >

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Clarification issued on tax notices to bakeries and tea shops

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Commercial Tax Department has once again issued a clarification regarding the recent tax notices sent to bakeries, condiments, and tea stalls in Bengaluru. Following earlier backlash, the department had stated that traders with annual turnover below ₹1.5 crore can opt for the Composition Tax Scheme and pay only 1% tax, offering significant relief. Now, in a press release, the department reiterated that traders who have received notices should visit their respective tax offices and submit proper documentation explaining their turnover and eligibility. It clarified that ...Read More >

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International Asteroid Day: Know The History, Importance Of This Day

Hyderabad: International Asteroid Day (IAD) is observed on June 30 every year to raise public awareness of asteroids and the importance of defending Earth against potential threats from the asteroid belts. This day has been sanctioned by the United Nations. Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the sun. Even though these rocky remnants are the leftovers from the formation of our solar system that occurred about 4.6 billion years ago, they still orbit around the sun like planets. There are lots of asteroids in our solar system, and most of them live in the main asteroid belt, which is ...Read More >

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India News | CBI Busts Transnational Cyber Extortion Syndicate, Key Operative Held | LatestLY

New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): In a continuing crackdown under Operation Chakra-V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted coordinated search operations at multiple locations in Ahmedabad and Mumbai on June 25 in connection with a transnational cyber extortion case, the probe agency said on Friday. CBI said that the searches led to the recovery of incriminating evidence. The main suspect behind a transnational cyber extortion syndicate was arrested on June 26 in Mumbai. Also Read | Ludhiana Suicide Case: Elderly Business Couple Dies by Suicide After Alleged Harassment by Bank ...Read More >

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HealthApr 03, 2026 10:38 AM

India's 'Mounjaro brides', weight-loss jabs enter pre-wedding prep

HYDERABAD: Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New Delhi wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a "Mounjaro bride" package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into "pre-wedding" transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle makeovers. In a social media video, Klarity offers "guided nutrition, Mounjaro and smart workouts" to prepare brides to walk down the aisle. The clinic did not respond to a request for comment. Eight doctor ...Read More >