‘Need to establish…’: PM Modi and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates discuss India’s digital revolution
In a candid conversation with Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of establishing guidelines for the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
After US and Germany, UN reacts to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest before Lok Sabha Elections: ‘Hope that in India…’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric shared that he is hopeful on Thursday that in India, and in any country holding elections, people’s political and civil rights are fostered, and all citizens can vote in a free and fair atmosphere.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 764
As the war enters its 764th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, March 29, 2024. Fighting At least three people were killed in Russian shelling and aerial attacks. One of the dead was a taxi driver in southern Kherson whose car was hit by a missile. His two passengers Read More
Biden administration OKs $60m in aid for Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster
Maryland Governor Wes Moore warns of ‘very long road ahead’ to recover from deadly bridge collapse. United States President Joe Biden’s administration has unveiled $60m in emergency funds to support cleanup and reconstruction efforts in the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster in Baltimore. The Federal Highway Administration said on Thursday it provided the “quick release” Read More
Life Magazine set for revival by Karlie Kloss and husband’s media company
Magazine known for photography of major 20th century events ceased print publication in 2007. Life magazine, the American magazine known for its iconic photography capturing major events of the 20th century, is set to be revived under a deal struck by fashion model Karlie Kloss’s media company. Bedford Media, which Kloss owns with her venture Read More
Texas appeals court overturns Crystal Mason’s conviction, 5-year sentence for illegal voting
Mason gained national attention after she was convicted for voting while under supervised release for felony tax fraud. She said she didn’t know she was ineligible to vote.
Mukhtar Ansari dies of cardiac arrest: Section 144 imposed in UP, son Umar Ansari claims ‘father was given slow poison’
Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s brother and Ghazipur MP Afzal Ansari had on Tuesday alleged that he was being subjected to ”slow poisoning” in jail, a charge denied by the authorities.
Biden’s star-studded NYC fundraiser to raise more than $25M where photo with him, Clinton, Obama costs $100K
President Biden appeared with his predecessors — former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton — at a star-studded fundraiser in New York City on Thursday night expected to fetch more than $25 million toward his re-election campaign. The one-night event was held at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. More than 5,000 people were expected Read More
Biden highway climate rule struck down by Texas judge: ‘Unauthorized’
A U.S. judge ruled against the Biden administration in a decision about a highway climate rule on Wednesday. The rule was issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in December 2023. It requires states to measure and report the greenhouse gas emissions from any vehicles using the U.S. highway system. The Read More
Youngkin vetoes Virginia bills mandating minimum wage increase, establishing marijuana retail sales
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed two top Democratic legislative priorities on Thursday: bills that would have allowed the recreational retail sales of marijuana to begin next year and measures mandating a minimum wage increase. The development did not come as a surprise. While Youngkin had not explicitly threatened to veto Read More