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The U.S. Is Still Beating China in Human Capital—For Now
Washington could lose its unique talent advantages unless it pushes reform. ...
China’s Generation of Only Children Wants the Same for Their Kids
The one-child policy left a permanent impression on family life and depresses fertility rates even today. ...
Markets For Clean Energy Technology Innovation Get Global Boost With COP26 ‘Breakthrough Agenda’
Over 40 world leaders have backed and signed up to the Breakthrough Agenda which, it is hoped, will accelerate investment into clean energy technologies and stimulate collaboration between the public and private sectors. ...
Box Office: ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Passes $400 Million Worldwide
Sony won by making (and marketing) a lighter, funnier sequel and selling it as a pure grindhouse cinematic good time. ...
Emily In Paris Parent Company ViacomCBS Launches Show-Inspired Shoppable Content
The hugely-popular and fashion-filled Netflix show will now offer styles either worn by or inspired by a cast members' look. ...
The Best Gifts For Homebodies To Cozy Up With Over The (Long) Winter
We've rounded up the best gift ideas for every type of homebody, whether they love to cook, detox or kick back on the couch with a glass of wine and a cozy blanket. ...
Kirk Douglas Sexually Assaulted Natalie Wood, Her Sister Claims
The assault allegedly happened in 1955, when Douglas was twice Woods’ age. ...
Texas Realtor Who Said She Was ‘Definitely Not Going To Jail’ After Capitol Riot Sentenced ...
Jenna Ryan posted photos of herself on social media taking part in the Jan. 6 riot. ...
Territorial claims with India: China taking ‘incremental and tactical actions’, says Pentagon
Washington: China has been taking “incremental and tactical actions” to press its claims at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India and has unsuccessfully sought to prevent New Delhi from deepening its relationship with the US during and
US says China expanding nuclear arsenal faster than anticipated
WASHINGTON: China is expanding its nuclear arsenal much more quickly than anticipated, the United States has said, but Beijing on Thursday slammed the Pentagon report as overhyping the threat. The United States has declared China its principal security concern
China Has Debated Attacking Taiwan-Controlled Islands, Top Taiwan Official Says
Beijing has mulled invading Taiwan’s Pratas Islands but will not mount an attack before the island’s president Tsai Ing-wen finishes her term in
India Should Rethink its Taiwan Policy and Be More Proactive: Experts
NEW DELHI—In the new emerging global world order, both India and Taiwan, two key countries in the Indo-Pacific, face Chinese aggression and
Rogue Burmese Military Attacks on Christians Facilitated by China and Russia
Commentary Burma’s rogue military, the Tatmadaw, is attacking Christian villages. Sanctions should be swifter and stronger. Having largely
South Korean Economy Appears to Revitalize as COVID Restrictions Ease
On Nov. 1, South Korea began its “coexist with COVID” pandemic prevention model in phases aimed to restore everyday life and order. That night,
The Rest Of 2021 Is Going To Be Massive For Monsta X
In just two months, Monsta X has two albums and a movie coming. ...
Sofar Ocean Plans $39 Million Expansion Of Its Worldwide Network Of Sensors
Sofar has already developed and launched a global Spotter sensor network of thousands of solar-powered buoys across all five oceans. ...
IRS Announces Higher 2022 Retirement Account Contribution Limits For 401(k)s, Not IRAs
Inflation means you can — and probably should — contribute more to your workplace retirement account in 2022. ...
Starbucks Workers File Complaint Allege Company Illegally Responded To Union Drive
Last week, the National Labor Relations Board approved union elections at three Starbucks locations in Buffalo, New York, to be held from November 10 to December 8. ...
29 Thoughtful Gifts For Every Type Of Friend In Your Life
From ultra cozy slippers to diamond jewelry to cookbooks, the best gifts for friends are the ones that cater to their taste and lifestyle—and spark a little joy. ...
Surgical strike showed Army’s capabilities: PM
SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the 2016 surgical strike on terror launchpads across the LoC displayed the Army’s capabilities and that he himself monitored the operation till the last soldier’s return. “I was constantly on the phone at
Need to step up defence in tune with change in world, says PM Modi
India must enhance its military capabilities in tune with changes in the world and the modes of war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday, addressing soldiers on Diwali at the Nowshera sector in the border district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir. This
China taking incremental, tactical actions to press claims at LAC: US
Noting that negotiations between Beijing and New Delhi are progressing “slowly” to resolve the 18-month military standoff along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, the Biden administration has said China has been taking “incremental and tactical
Temporary bridge built for construction of Mumbai harbour link to be retained as bird-watching platform
The Maharashtra government plans to retain a temporary bridge, built to facilitate the construction of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), as a deck for viewing migratory flamingos that visit Mumbai. The 5.6-km-long temporary access bridge had been
In step with the times, IITs accept stocks as alumni donations
IN WHAT marks a new trend in India’s premier engineering colleges, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, has donated USD 1 million to his alma mater in the form of company stock. IIT Bombay and IIT Madras have also received stock transfers from
Draft Shakti Bill debated by review committee, several reservations raised
The amendments proposed by the draft ‘Shakti Bill’ — likely to be tabled in the winter session of the state legislature — were debated by the review committee comprising senior officers of the Maharashtra police last month. The proposal
Over 8 lakh due for second dose of Covishield in Pune
Over 8.04 lakh beneficiaries are due for the second dose of Covishield vaccine and 98,365 need the second dose of Covaxin in Pune district. Across the state, at least 58.88 lakh beneficiaries are due for the second shot of Covishield vaccine and 15.1 lakh are
Breakthrough infections form chunk of Kerala Covid cases, symptoms mild
Breakthrough infections, or cases among those fully vaccinated, constituted a sizable chunk of the daily Covid count in Kerala over the past two weeks, according to state government data. But only a tiny fraction of the cases required oxygen beds or ICU
2013 Dhule riots case: Court acquits 21, says nothing to show role
NEARLY NINE years after 21 people were booked in connection with a communal riot in Maharashtra’s Dhule district, a Mumbai sessions court in a recent order acquitted all of them citing lack of evidence. On January 6, 2013, an argument had taken place at
Mumbai: Accused says committed murders in rage after passengers forced him to get off train
Days after the arrest of a 40-year-old man who was caught by the JJ Marg police for allegedly killing two pavement dwellers in south Mumbai within the span of 15 minutes, Suresh Shankar Gauda told police that he committed the offence in rage, as he was forced
The 1918 influenza tore through Māori communities. Anti-vaxxers risk this again
Some of New Zealand’s anti-vaxxers say that the Covid vaccine is a form of 21st-century colonialism – it’s not One thing that characterises the typical anti-vaxxer, other than being wrong, is their short attention span. In the space of a single conversation
India trying to portray false sense of normalcy, development in IIOJK: FO
ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Nov, 2021 ) :Pakistan on Thursday said that despite deploying 900,000 troops and paramilitary deployment in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), India was trying to portray false sense of
Paytm, top Indian payment firm set to go crypto
TL;DR Breakdown Paytm, Indian payment firm considering offering crypto service.Payment firm is being held back by crypto regulatory uncertainty in India.More payment platforms continue to target Bitcoin. Paytm, India’s largest digital payment platform, said on
Four injured as car topples on Santhome High Road
Four youth, including two women who were returning home from a resto bar, were injured when the car in which they were travelling toppled on Santhome ...
Tobacco hidden in dress material seized
Five persons were arrested for allegedly carrying banned tobacco products, concealed in consignments of dress materials, in a goods carrier in Periame ...
Restrictions on Women Impair Afghan Aid Delivery, Rights Group Says
Taliban-imposed limits on women working as aid workers are holding up the delivery of badly needed assistance in much of Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch says. In the majority of the country’s provinces, women aid workers are only able to work if they are
Incoming NYC Mayor Eric Adams: Pay Me In Bitcoin
Adams also wants the city to create its own cryptocurrency. ...
Verizon And AT&T Agree To Delay 5G Rollout Over FAA Concerns On Airplane Interference
AT&T; said it is working with the FAA & FCC to ‘understand’ the FAA’s concerns. ...
A Look Inside The Spectacular Private Residences At The New Peninsula London Hotel
The Peninsula Residences London, currently under construction in Belgravia, will set a new standard for luxury living in the United Kingdom. ...
Trump Organization Reportedly Facing Another Grand Jury Probe From Manhattan DA
An earlier grand jury indicted the company and former CEO Allen Allen Weisselberg on tax evasion charges. ...
The Best Deals To Shop Right Now: KitchenAid Mixers, Samsung Earbuds, Dyson Vacuums And More
We've assembled the top deals for the weekend so you can score major savings on some of the internet's most popular products. ...
National Retail Federation Says Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Is ‘Burdensome’ On Retailers
The National Retail Federation does a great job for retailers. But on the vaccine, it needs to take a stronger leadership position. ...
U.S. calls on China to not limit journalists' freedom at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday urged China not to restrict access and movement for journalists
France leaves door open for IAEA action on Iran
PARIS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - France said on Thursday it could still act with its partners against Iran at an upcoming meeting of the U.N. nuclear watchdog's board after Tehran said it would return to nuclear talks with world powers at the end of November.
Analysis: Unreliable boyfriends? BoE and other central banks rankle investors
Summary Markets had priced in Thursday rate riseSterling fell after BoE kept policy on holdMarkets struggling to interpret central banks' signals LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Investors assailed the Bank of England on Thursday for not delivering an interest
Australia's Great Barrier Reef will survive if warming kept to 1.5 degrees
SYDNEY, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A study released on Friday by an Australian university looking at multiple catastrophes hitting the Great Barrier Reef has found for the first time that only 2% of its area has escaped bleaching since 1998, then the world's
India’s Payment Giant Paytm May Add Bitcoin If Government Legalizes Crypto
The largest digital payments company in India, Paytm, would consider adding Bitcoin trading to its offerings if the government clears regulatory confusion regarding crypto. Paytm Will Consider Offering Bitcoin Trading If The Indian Government Legalizes Crypto
EXPLAINER: Expert: Overseas conviction no bar to US charges
The filing of U.S. charges against a Chicago woman convicted of killing her wealthy mother during a luxury vacation in Bali has raised questions about how someone who has spent time in an overseas prison can be hauled into an American court on similar charges.
2022 World Cup Qualifying Glance
All Times EDT NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN FINAL ROUND Top three teams qualify Fourth-place team advances to intercontinental playoff GP W D L GF GA Pts Mexico 6 4 2 0 10 3 14 United States 6 3 2 1 9 4 11 Canada 6 2 4 0 10 4 10 Panama 6 2 2 2 6 6 8
Bihar: 17 people die after consuming hooch in two districts
At least 17 people died after allegedly consuming hooch in two districts of dry Bihar on Diwali while around 20 more are said to be critical. The toll pushed the deaths due to suspected consumption of spurious liquor in the state close to 70 this year, casting
US: China continues 'tactical actions' to press territorial claims with India
China has been taking “incremental and tactical actions” to press its claims at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India and has unsuccessfully sought to prevent New Delhi from deepening its relationship with the US during and subsequent to the standoff,
Gandhi gains currency in UK
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a new £5 commemorative coin celebrating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi on Diwali. Available in a range of standards, including gold and silver, the special collectors’ coin is designed by Heena Glover and features an
Uttarakhand: Tricky slope of climate change
Towards late October, several trekkers, including at least 10 people from Bengal, lost their lives and many required rescue after adverse weather dumped rain and snow in Uttarakhand. The bulk of the dead were found at the Lamkhaga Pass (17,330 feet) connecting
Credit Karma And Rapper IDK Team Up To Help Gen Z Manage Money
Personal financial management company Credit Karma and rapper IDK are teaming up to launch a contest and YouTube show to normalize conversations about money and let Gen Z know they’re not alone in their financial journeys. ...
The Big, Unexpected Cybersecurity Threat Coming For Our Colleges
There’s even talk that student financial aid records – any data or system that touches or flows from federal funds – will be put under CMMC or similar, highly increased security. ...
UK Approval Of Molnupiravir May Create New And More Dangerous Covid-19 Variants
The potential mutagenic effects of molnupiravir on the SARS-CoV-2 virus itself are a danger to population health, and a glaring blindspot for the review committees involved. ...
Latest Fed Move Signals A Return To Normal
Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan unpacks the latest move by the Fed, including why it may signal good news about the economy. ...
How A New Hedge Fund Is Breaking Industry Barriers By Going Cloud Native
For years, top quantitative hedge funds have invested millions of start-up capital to gain a technical edge. Now cloud is leveling the playing field so that the best ideas win. ...
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No misconduct in mistaken Afghan airstrike, Pentagon review says
The US drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children in the final days of the Afghanistan war
Cane growers in a fix over I-T dept’s action on Jarandeshwar mill
THE INCOME Tax (I-T) Department’s decision to attach the Jarandeshwar Sugar Mill in Koregaon taluka of Satara district, has put a question mark over the fate of more than 50,000 sugarcane growers in the area. There is uncertainty about whether the mill will
Pune: Robber with a record of 200 vehicle thefts arrested again, 51 bikes recovered
The Crime Branch of Pimpri- Chinchwad Police have arrested two history-sheeters, including a vehicle thief, and recovered as many as 51 two-wheelers from the latter in Pimpri Chinchwad. Police have identified the two accused persons as Santosh Ghare (40) of
Husband, with help from 2 others, murdered man for having affair with wife: Cops
THE INQUIRY into the disappearance of a 27-year-old man from Bavdhan has revealed that he was allegedly murdered by the husband of the woman he was having an affair with and his body was later burnt to ashes on a furnace at a hooch den. The Pimpri Chinchwad
Ensure gold jewellery has ‘BIS Hallmark’: Goldmart Jewellers
GOLDMART JEWELLERS is offering 100% discount on the making charges of diamond jewellery and 25% discount on the making charges of gold jewellery. Gold Mart is also offering a ‘chopper ride’ to a couple who is going to purchase their entire wedding
Closure of Hyatt Regency hotel illegal: Court
A labour court has ruled that the decision of Hotel Hyatt Regency to halt its operations in Mumbai is “illegal” under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices (MRTU and PULP) Act, 1971. “It is held
Watch 20 Minutes Of Glorious ‘Elden Ring’ Gameplay Footage
All this and more are on full display in today’s Elden Ring gameplay footage. ...
Impossible Foods’ CEO Says Going Public Is ‘Inevitable.’ So Why Have Most Of 2021’s Food ...
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Gensler: SEC Will Pursue Misconduct Everywhere Including Matters That Don’t Make Headlines
Speaking to the Securities Enforcement Forum Gensler told the corporate executives in the audience: “If you’re asking a lawyer, accountant, or adviser if something is over the line, maybe it’s time to step back from the line.” ...
Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Airbnb Today
Airbnb Inc. is scheduled to report earnings after today’s close. Here's a closer look. ...
3 Things Parents Who Instill Healthy Financial Habits In Their Children Do Right
There’s no one right way to parent—particularly when it comes to instilling healthy habits in children. But here's what parents of financially stable kids do well. ...
Truck Driver Ousts N.J. State Senate Leader After Spending Just $1,813 On Flyers And Donuts
Republican Edward Durr, who hauls furniture for Raymour & Flanigan, didn’t think he had a chance to beat longtime Democratic power broker Steve Sweeney. ...
New Data Suggests mRNA Vaccines Work Best As A Three-Dose Regimen
A new large-scale study from Israel demonstrates a third Pfizer dose reduced Covid-related hospitalization by 93 percent, Covid-related death by 81 percent, and severe Covid-19 illness by 92 percent, compared with receiving just two doses. ...
Stalin visits Narikurava village after woman from community raised voice against discrimination
Mr. Stalin also visited the house of Ashwini, whose video airing grievances and discrimination against her community went viral in social media. ...
China’s Winsing Animation Debuts at AFM With ‘GG Bond’ Film in Tow (EXCLUSIVE)
Chinese Animation firm Winsing is participating in the
COP26: Indonesia criticises 'unfair' deal to end deforestation
The country's environment minister says the country "can't promise what we can't do". ...
Taiwan: China State-run Media Libels Taipei’s Diplomatic Actions
Taiwan’s Foreign Affairs Ministry accused China’s state-run tabloid of defaming its minister’s diplomatic European visits by categorizing them as "monetary
It’s time BJP stopped misleading people of Assam: Congress
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES It’s time BJP stopped misleading people of Assam: Congress Mizoram reports India's fifth highest Covid cases From classic reds to modern pastel hues, get ready for your big day with #DulhanWaliFeeling Fake tweet in CM
Mumbai witnesses moderate AQI on Diwali
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES Mumbai witnesses moderate air quality index on Diwali Don't terminate striking MSRTC employees, Raj Thackeray tells Maharashtra CM From classic reds to modern pastel hues, get ready for your big day with
85% biz recovery in NE in October with regular flights
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge ARTICLES 85% biz recovery in NE in October with regular flights It’s time BJP stopped misleading people of Assam: Congress From classic reds to modern pastel hues, get ready for your big day with #DulhanWaliFeeling NRC rider in
68% Of Adults — A Record High — Support Legalizing Marijuana
For the second year in a row, support for legalization remains extremely popular. ...
‘Squid Game’ And ‘Black Widow’ Lord Over Seinfeld And Chapelle In Nielsen’s SVOD Ratings
'Black Widow' became “free” to Disney subscribers and thus surged to the top of the SVOD movies chart. ...
(CIIE) China fully fulfills WTO entry commitments: Xi
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- China has fully fulfilled the
China tells US to back down after explosive Taiwan comment
The Chinese foreign ministry has hit back at the US, demanding Washington refrain from interfering in Taiwan, after American General Mark Milley said his forces were capable of defending the island nation against Beijing. Speaking on Thursday during a daily
(CIIE) Record number of U.S. companies attend China's import expo
© Provided by Xinhua SHANGHAI, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- About 200 U.S. companies are attending the fourth China International Import Expo (CIIE) that kicked off Thursday night in Shanghai, hitting a new high, the CIIE Bureau told Xinhua. From 2018 to 2020, the
China recently unveiled plans to further consolidate CCP's control over media
Washington , November 4 (ANI): The Chinese government has recently unveiled a series of plans that are seen to further consolidate the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) control over the media. China's National Development and Reform Commission in early October
China aims to displace US alliances in Indo-Pacific, surpass American global influence by 2049: Pentagon
Washington , November 4 (ANI): China through its national strategy aims to achieve "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" by 2049 to match or surpass US global influence and power, displace US alliances and security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific
China's import expo brings world towards brighter future
© Provided by Xinhua From pursuing creative ways to grow foreign trade, to improving its business environment and seeking deeper bilateral, multilateral and regional cooperation, China has walked the talk in sharing its development opportunities and
(CIIE) China to open more import promotion demo zones: Xi
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(CIIE) Xi Focus: China fully fulfills WTO entry commitments
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- China has fully fulfilled the commitments it made when entering the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday. He made the remarks while addressing the opening
China may try to use aspects of Russia's S-400 SAM systems to develop missiles: Pentagon
Washington , November 4 (ANI): China may try to use aspects of the S-400 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system it began receiving from Russia in 2018 to reverse-engineer capabilities it lacks, the Pentagon said in a recent report on Wednesday. China in 2020
China hits back at reports of widespread food shortages
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has insisted that vegetable and grain supplies are at normal levels amid reports of panic buying after people were told to ensure they had adequate food stocks at home. Speaking on Thursday, Tang Ke,
China says recent Pentagon report is full of prejudice
Beijing , November 4 (ANI): China has said that the recent report released by the Pentagon is full of prejudice and disregarded facts that claimed Beijing is rapidly expanding the number of its nuclear delivery platforms. A new
(CIIE) China to unswervingly share market opportunities with world: Xi
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China seeks to surpass US global influence, power and displace alliances in Indo-Pacific
New Delhi: China’s strategy aims to achieve “the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation” by 2049 to match or surpass US global influence and power, displace .S alliances and security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, and revise the
Heartfulness meditation helps in reducing stress, reveals study
Hyderabad, Nov 4 (IANS) Heartfulness meditation, a simple heart-based meditation practice aimed at attaining a balanced state of mind, helps in reducing stress and improving the quality of sleep, revealed a study. The mixed-method study was conducted by US
North Indian community in Tamil Nadu celebrates Diwali with fervour
Chennai, Nov 4 (IANS) Even as rains have hampered extensive Diwali celebrations in Tamil Nadu, the North Indian community in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, and other major cities of the state celebrated the festival of lights with pomp and grandeur. The
MP bypoll results likely to delay change of guard in state
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh bypoll results came as a breather for Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan amid strong speculation of a change of guard in the state. Many senior BJP leaders believe that Madhya Pradesh bypoll results are now likely to
Keeping Cong strong in Rae Bareli, Amethi bigger challenge for Priyanka
Lucknow, Nov 4 (IANS) Even as Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra works overtime to put the Congress on the political centre stage for the upcoming Assembly elections, early next year, the bigger challenge she faces is to save party bastion Rae
