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As India-China Ties Thaw, S Jaishankar Flags 3 Key Principles For The Ages
India-China ties - "abnormal" since April 2020, when the two militaries clashed in parts of eastern Ladakh, leading to fatalities on both sides for the first time in 45 years - have improved recently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.
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Meta Pushes Back Against FTC Effort to Toughen Privacy Order
A Meta lawyer told the FTC’s five commissioners at a hearing Tuesday that the consumer protection agency doesn’t have authority to modify the agreement without the company’s consent.
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Trump, Still Facing 2020 Capitol Riots Cases, Returns In 2024
Millions of Americans on Wednesday celebrated Donald Trump's remarkable return to the White House - the 78-year-old defied pre-poll predictions to become the first Republican in 20 years to win the popular vote en route to the presidency.
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Covid-19 Infections From 1st Wave Linked To Elevated Risks Of Heart Attack, Study Finds
As per the research, unvaccinated individuals infected with the virus in 2019 and 2020 are at a notably higher risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke, with this risk lasting for up to three years after infection.
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PayPal Launches Crypto Buying, Selling, and Holding for US Business Accounts Owing to User Demand
US-based merchants with PayPal business accounts can now buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrency directly through PayPal. This new service allows merchants to facilitate cross-chain crypto transfers and provides the option to withdraw their crypto assets.
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"Until We Can Restore Peace On Border...": S Jaishankar On India-China Ties
The 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley overshadowed the relations between the two countries and New Delhi's focus for the last four years has been disengagement on the border, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said
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Ex CIA Officer Who Drugged, Sexually Abused Women Jailed For 30 Years
The investigation into Brian Jeffrey Raymond began in 2020 when a naked woman was seen screaming for help from the balcony of his residence in Mexico City.
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Chang’e 5 Probe Reveals Volcanic Activity on the Moon Occurred Much Earlier Than Previously Believed
China's Chang'e 5 mission has brought new insight into the Moon's volcanic history, suggesting that the volcanic activity might have taken place much sooner than previously believed. Samples of lunar soil, returned to Earth in 2020, contain glass beads formed by volcanic eruptions just 120 million years ago. This is a significant discovery, as it c...
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Explained: Where Donald Trump's Criminal Trials Stand Ahead Of US Polls
The year 2024 was set to be a judicial minefield for Donald Trump, with some thinking the former president could be behind bars before the November 5 presidential election.
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Around 10,145 Vacancies In BSF Till July 1, 2024: MoS Nityanand Rai In Rajya Sabha
The MoS said a total of 7,372 new posts were created by the BSF in the last five years between 2020 and 2024.
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iPhone SE 4 Pricing, Launch Timeline Leaked; Tipped to Get A18 SoC, 6.06-Inch OLED Screen, More
Apple doesn't follow a systematic launch timeline for the iPhone SE. The second iPhone SE was released in April 2020, while the newest third-generation model popped up in March 2022. Now, the iPhone SE 4 could be in the works for a release in the first half of next year if a recent leak is to be believed. The leak coming out of China also gives us ...
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Four Years After George Floyd Killing, Police Reform Slow To Follow
Stevante Clark felt a glimmer of hope when racial justice protests swept the globe in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd.
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'Lord of the Rings' Owner Embracer Group Announces Plan to Split Into 3 Standalone Companies: Details
Embracer Group, the embattled gaming conglomerate that owns the rights to the ‘Lord of the Rings’ franchise, has announced that it is splitting into three different companies. The group, which went through significant restructuring this year and sold off major game studios like Saber Interactive and Gearbox to reduce debt, will separate into As...
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"Gangsters Killed Entire Family": Suresh Raina On Sudden IPL 2020 Season Withdrawal
After missing the 2020 season, Suresh Raina returned to CSK the next year and helped them win the title.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Set to Receive Extended Security Updates
Samsung Galaxy S20 series is confirmed to receive security updates for a few more months. During its February 2020 launch, the models were promised to get three major Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates. But Samsung has confirmed that the phones will continue to receive security updates quarterly.
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As India-China Ties Thaw, S Jaishankar Flags 3 Key Principles For The Ages
India-China ties - "abnormal" since April 2020, when the two militaries clashed in parts of eastern Ladakh, leading to fatalities on both sides for the first time in 45 years - have improved recently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.
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Meta Pushes Back Against FTC Effort to Toughen Privacy Order
A Meta lawyer told the FTC’s five commissioners at a hearing Tuesday that the consumer protection agency doesn’t have authority to modify the agreement without the company’s consent.
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Trump, Still Facing 2020 Capitol Riots Cases, Returns In 2024
Millions of Americans on Wednesday celebrated Donald Trump's remarkable return to the White House - the 78-year-old defied pre-poll predictions to become the first Republican in 20 years to win the popular vote en route to the presidency.
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Covid-19 Infections From 1st Wave Linked To Elevated Risks Of Heart Attack, Study Finds
As per the research, unvaccinated individuals infected with the virus in 2019 and 2020 are at a notably higher risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke, with this risk lasting for up to three years after infection.
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PayPal Launches Crypto Buying, Selling, and Holding for US Business Accounts Owing to User Demand
US-based merchants with PayPal business accounts can now buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrency directly through PayPal. This new service allows merchants to facilitate cross-chain crypto transfers and provides the option to withdraw their crypto assets.
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"Until We Can Restore Peace On Border...": S Jaishankar On India-China Ties
The 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley overshadowed the relations between the two countries and New Delhi's focus for the last four years has been disengagement on the border, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said
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Ex CIA Officer Who Drugged, Sexually Abused Women Jailed For 30 Years
The investigation into Brian Jeffrey Raymond began in 2020 when a naked woman was seen screaming for help from the balcony of his residence in Mexico City.
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Chang’e 5 Probe Reveals Volcanic Activity on the Moon Occurred Much Earlier Than Previously Believed
China's Chang'e 5 mission has brought new insight into the Moon's volcanic history, suggesting that the volcanic activity might have taken place much sooner than previously believed. Samples of lunar soil, returned to Earth in 2020, contain glass beads formed by volcanic eruptions just 120 million years ago. This is a significant discovery, as it c...
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Explained: Where Donald Trump's Criminal Trials Stand Ahead Of US Polls
The year 2024 was set to be a judicial minefield for Donald Trump, with some thinking the former president could be behind bars before the November 5 presidential election.
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Around 10,145 Vacancies In BSF Till July 1, 2024: MoS Nityanand Rai In Rajya Sabha
The MoS said a total of 7,372 new posts were created by the BSF in the last five years between 2020 and 2024.
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iPhone SE 4 Pricing, Launch Timeline Leaked; Tipped to Get A18 SoC, 6.06-Inch OLED Screen, More
Apple doesn't follow a systematic launch timeline for the iPhone SE. The second iPhone SE was released in April 2020, while the newest third-generation model popped up in March 2022. Now, the iPhone SE 4 could be in the works for a release in the first half of next year if a recent leak is to be believed. The leak coming out of China also gives us ...
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Four Years After George Floyd Killing, Police Reform Slow To Follow
Stevante Clark felt a glimmer of hope when racial justice protests swept the globe in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd.
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'Lord of the Rings' Owner Embracer Group Announces Plan to Split Into 3 Standalone Companies: Details
Embracer Group, the embattled gaming conglomerate that owns the rights to the ‘Lord of the Rings’ franchise, has announced that it is splitting into three different companies. The group, which went through significant restructuring this year and sold off major game studios like Saber Interactive and Gearbox to reduce debt, will separate into As...
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"Gangsters Killed Entire Family": Suresh Raina On Sudden IPL 2020 Season Withdrawal
After missing the 2020 season, Suresh Raina returned to CSK the next year and helped them win the title.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Set to Receive Extended Security Updates
Samsung Galaxy S20 series is confirmed to receive security updates for a few more months. During its February 2020 launch, the models were promised to get three major Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates. But Samsung has confirmed that the phones will continue to receive security updates quarterly.
