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Russia-Ukraine war “making humanity tired”, says Brazilian president

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New Delhi: The president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has said that the Russia-Ukraine war was making humanity tired. The Brazilian leader, popularly known as Lula, was in the city to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit. In his remarks at a press briefing, Lula lauded the fact that G20 countries were able to release a joint statement, in which Brazil is understood to have played a crucial role. “On the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India worked very closely with Brazil, South Africa and Indonesia. I want to say that it was the emerging markets which played a very key role. There was very tough, very ruthless negotiations for several days non-stop," said India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant during a press briefing. Brazil will officially take over the presidency of the G20 on1 December. Lula expressed the hope that president Xi Jinping of China and president Vladimir Putin of Russia would attend the G20 Summit in Brazil in 2024. The G20 countries were able to agree on a joint declaration...

Best moments from Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty's visit to India for G20 summit

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This was Rishi Sunak's first visit to India since he took over as the Prime Minister in October 2022 and over the course of the weekend, he and his wife Akshata Murty were seen at different locations in Delhi.

Today’s Top News: Ex-Leader of Proud Boys Is Sentenced, and More

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The New York Times Audio app is home to journalism and storytelling, and provides news, depth and serendipity. If you haven’t already, download it here — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. The Headlines brings you the biggest stories of the day from the Times journalists who are covering them, all in about 10 minutes. Hosted by Annie Correal, the new morning show features three top stories from reporters across the newsroom and around the world, so you always have a sense of what’s happening, even if you only have a few minutes to spare. Enrique Tarrio led the Proud Boys during a period when far-right extremists moved from the fringes toward the center of conservative politics.Credit...Noah Berger/Associated Press

Day trading guide for today: Six stocks to buy or sell on Friday — 8th September

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Day trading guide for today: Amid weak global market cues, Dalal Street ended higher on fifth day in a row on Thursday. NSE Nifty finished 116 points higher at 19,727 levels, BSE Sensex ended 385 points north at 66,265 mark whereas Bank Nifty gained 469 points and closed at 44,878 levels. In broad market, small-cap index ended 0.40 per cent higher after climbing to a new peak of 38,169.65 levels. However, mid-cap index outperformed Sensex and Nifty as it ended 0.79 per cent higher after close of Thursday session. "Nifty closed higher for the fifth straight day with gains of 116 points (+0.6%) at 19727 levels. Despite weak global cues, market recovered in the second half on account of short covering on the weekly expiry day. Broader market too ended in green with Midcap100/Smallcap100 up 0.8%/0.5%. Banking and Realty were the major drivers with gains of more than 1%. Niche sectors like Shipping and defence stocks continue to see buying interest on the back of large order wins and ...

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Top news developments in Karnataka on September 5, 2023

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1. Teachers’ Day programmes. A) Department of School Education and Literacy is organising a State-level Teacher’s Day programme and presentation of best teacher awards. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate. Union Ministers Nirmala Sitaraman and Rajeev Chandrahekhar expected to participate. The programme will be held in Banquet Hall, Vidhana Soudha. B) Forum of Former Vice Chancellors of Karnataka: Dr.S. Srinivasan, former Defence secretary, Government of India, founder Vice-Chancellor, North East Hill University, Meghalaya and Sikkim Central University, Sikkim is the chief guest. Former Vice-President of FVCK and former VC of University of Agricultural Sciences-Bengaluru Dr. K. Narayana Gowda, presides over the event, FVCK office premises, No. 1, Law College (Old Building) on Palace Road. C) Bangalore University: Dr. C.N. Manjunath, Director, Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, is the chief guest. The event will be held in H.N. Auditorium, Bangalore...

Indian Railways Introduces AI-based Surveillance To Protect Elephants In Northeast Frontier Zone

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The NFR recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, for installation of Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to avert train-elephant collision and have disaster mitigation measures.

IND Vs PAK Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today`s India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Match No 9 in Colombo, 3PM IST, September 10

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Team India and Pakistan will face off for the 134th time in ODI cricket when the two sides are up against each other in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Out of the 133 times, the two sides have played in the past, Pakistan have won 73 times, India have won 55 and 5 matches ended in no-result – the fifth one coming on September 2 when the Asia Cup 2023 Group A match was washed out in Kandy.

"IFS Lost Ace Diplomat When You...": Shashi Tharoor Praises G20 Sherpa

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India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Saturday spoke to NDTV about a joint communique from G20 leaders on the bloc's stance on Russia's war on Ukraine. New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday praised India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant for "negotiations" with China and Russia to reach consensus on a joint communique from G20 leaders on the bloc's stance on Ukraine war. Taking to his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, the Lok Sabha MP from Kerala said that it is a "proud moment" for India at G20. "Well done Amitabh Kant! Looks lile (sic) the IFS lost an ace diplomat when you opted for the IAS," Mr Tharoor said, and tagged an NDTV article on Mr Kant. Earlier on Saturday, Mr Kant, a 1980-batch IAS officer of Kerala Cadre, spoke to NDTV and said that nearly 200 hours of "nonstop negotiations" were needed to ensure a joint communique from G20 leaders divided over the group's stance on Russia's war on ...

New Delhi G20 Summit Over, India Passes Presidency Baton To Brazil

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The G20 members unanimously adopted the Delhi Declaration, which called on nations to uphold territorial integrity and not use force to grab territory. Marking the ceremonial transfer of the G20 presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today handed over the gavel to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who praised India for giving voice to topics of interests of emerging economies. "Yesterday, we had wide-ranging discussions in the 'One Earth, One Family' sessions. I am satisfied that today the G20 has become a platform for optimistic efforts regarding the vision of One Earth, One Family, One Fut ure," PM Modi said in his closing remarks today. Lula da Silva congratulated PM Modi, and listed social inclusion, the fight against hunger, energy transition and sustainable development as G20 priorities. He said the UN Security Council needs new developing countries as permanent, non-permanent members to regain political strength. "We want greater represe...

POPULAR COUNTRIES AND THEIR MILITARIES STATUS.

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War is a thing that never changes no matter what anyone has to say or do about life itself. Over the years, man has always been in conflict as it seems every little thing triggers their anger. Furthermore, from the way things are looking, it doesn’t seem like war will ever be a thing of the past as it will always continue. However, there are different things one has to consider when it comes to understanding the countries that have the strongest “fight back” tool when it comes to war. On this list, you will get a firsthand view of some of the countries with the strongest military power as it relates to active soldiers and weaponry – tanks, boats, missiles, jets, etc. In addition, the military budget plays a lot in the power a country holds, so let us take a trip… Australia Sure enough, a lot of people don’t seem to have Australia on their minds when it comes to military power but how you are in that. Australia’s military power is a lot stronger than the public is led to believe as th...

Kusha Kapila's response to rumours of dating Arjun Kapoor

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Kusha Kapila, who is currently busy promoting her films 'Sukhee' and 'Thank You For Coming', recently broke her silence on dating rumours with actor Arjun Kapoor. She also spoke about trolls and her separation with her ex-husband, Zorawar Ahluwalia. Kusha Kapila recently made headlines after dating rumours between her and actor Arjun Kapoor Kapoor went viral on social media. The influencer is now all set to feature in the film 'Thank You For Coming' alongside Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill and Dolly Singh in the lead roles. Produced by Rhea Kapoor, the trailer of the highly anticipated chick flick was recently unveiled.

How controversy over protests and security has dogged G20 Summits

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imposing a lockdown-like situation in New Delhi district, history suggests that increased security is a necessity. How controversy over protests and security has dogged G20 Summits

PM Modi, Biden Hold Bilateral On Range of Issues Ahead Of G20 Summit

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The White House is keen to show the US can deliver for the world at this summit, which comes as emerging economies band together - in groups like BRICS - to ensure their concerns are heard. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted United States President Joe Biden for a bilateral meeting at his residence in Delhi late Friday evening, shortly after Mr Biden landed in Delhi ahead of the weekend's G20 Summit. The Prime Minister's Office shared photos of the two leaders holding discussions on "a wide range of issues (that) will further deepen bond between India and the US". A number of issues, including a deal for jet engines, procurement of predator drones, and collaboration on critical technologies like 5G and 6G networks, are likely to be discussed, US officials have said. There is also talk of a major rail deal but US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan would not confirm reports on this. He did, though, flag it as an initiative in which the United States i...

G20 Summit 2023 Delhi LIVE Updates: US President Joe Biden lands in New Delhi, enroute to PM Modi's residence

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G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: The G20 Summit is all set to kick off in the next few hours as leaders have started arriving in Delhi on Friday. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Argentine President Alberto Fernández, and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva are among the top leaders who arrived in the national capital on Friday morning for the G20 summit. US President Joe Bid. .en, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and other delegates will also arrive at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport today. As per the advanced advisories issued by the Delhi Police, traffic measures have come into place from today (8 September) in various areas in Delhi while the New Delhi district will be strictly closed for the general public and tourists for the next three days (8 to 10 September), only emergency services will be allowed. Besides, Delhi is adorned with murals, statutes, fountains, and plants in the street, and a giant statue of Nataraja has been installed in front of the venue of the B...

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise share price

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5030 -3.75 (-0.07%) Updated : Thu 7 Sep, 2023 | 15:29:57 Apollo Hospitals Enterprise share price range Today's Low 4989 Today's High 5042.4 52 Week Low 4078.4 52 Week High 5362 Apollo Hospitals Enterprise share Key Metrics.

Power Grid Corporation Of India share price

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256.95 +2.5 (0.98%) Updated : Thu 7 Sep, 2023 | 15:50:00 Advanced Chart 1D5D1M3M6M1Y5YMAX Power Grid Corporation Of India share price range Today's Low 252.05 Today's High 257.65 52 Week Low 186.35 52 Week High 266.85 Power Grid Corporation Of India share Key Metrics Market Cap ( ₹ Cr.) 177525.30 Beta 0.54 Div. Yield (%) 5.80 P/B 2.14 D/E - Open Price 254.00 TTM P/E 11.70 Peg. Ratio 6.21 Sector P/E 11.82 Prev. Close 254.45 POWERGRID share Key metrics Power Grid Corporation Of India stock Analysis Price Analysis 1 Week 2.99%3 Months 6.40%6 Month 11.60%YTD 19.09%1 Year 13.09% Risk Meter 23% Moderate risk Recos Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy Analysts' Views Ratings Current 1 W Ago 1 M Ago 3 M Ago Strong Buy 5 6 6 9 Buy 5 7 7 8 Hold 4 5 5 4 Sell 3 3 3 0 Strong Sell 0 0 0 0 Total 17 21 21 21

G20 Summit 2023 Delhi LIVE Updates: PM Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron to hold bilateral meeting

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G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: India is all set to host the G20 Summit in New Delhi from September 9-10. The summit will be hosted at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Several powerful world leaders will descend in Delhi on Friday for three days and discuss on range of issues like economy, environment, infrastructure, sustainable development, etc. Meanwhile, authorities have taken several measures to ease the traffic in the city and have ordered the shutting of schools, colleges, and offices for three days in the city. Besides, Delhi is adorned with murals, statutes, fountains, and plants in streets from where the world leaders will pass by. Check all the latest updates on the G20 Summit 2023 at Mint's LIVE blog: G20 summit 2023 LIVE: ‘One Earth One Family One Future’ a perfect theme, says Mauritius PM Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth hailed India’s G20 Presidency and said that there couldn’t have been a better the...

Indian acrobats impress America’s Got Talent judges with performance to Deva Shree Ganesha

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The team of Indian acrobats performed at America’s Got Talent in front of four judges - Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara. A video of a group of acrobats performing to the song Deva Shree Ganesha at America’s Got Talent has gone viral. The video, posted on the show’s official YouTube channel, also captures the reactions of the judges to the performance of this team from India. Also Read: Indian artist’s optical illusion art will make you do a double take The video opens to show the team of acrobats dressed in all-white outfits. Throughout the video, they go on to show their incredible performance with the song Deva Shree Ganesha from Hrithik Roshan’s film Agneepath playing in the background. They performed in front of judges Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara. The video was posted just a day ago. Since being shared, it has accumulated close to 2.2 lakh views and counting. Additionally, the share has received tons of comments from peopl...

'DMK stands for dengue, malaria…': BJP to Stalin, Udhayanidhi on Sanatan Dharma row

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Rahul Gandhi becomes Amar in one state, Akbar in the second state and Anthony in another state, Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai said in his video. After Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin threw his weight behind his son and Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over the Sanatan Dharma row, Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai issued a video and said DMK stands for dengue, malaria and kosu (mosquito) and they need to be eradicated. "We know the DMK drama. In the first year of your power, you oppose the Sanatan Dharma, in the second year, you say abolish Sanatan Dharma. In the third year, you want to root out Sanatan Dharma. But the fourth year, you say you are a Hindu and 90% of your members are Hindu. The fifth year, you say you are also a Hindu. Tamil Nadu has seen this drama for many many decades. When the election comes, you become Amar, Akbar, Anthony which Mr Rahul Gandhi has been doing unsuccessfully for the last 17 years. He becomes Amar in one state, Akbar in another stat...

No agenda for Parl session, discuss nine issues raised by oppn: Sonia Gandhi in letter to PM Modi

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In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi sought a discussion on a range of issues — including the violence in Manipur and Centre-state relations — during the upcoming five-day special session of Parliament. “I must point out that this Special Session was convened without any consultation with other political parties,” the Congress leader wrote. “None of us have any idea of its agenda. All we have been communicated is that all five days have been allocated for Government business. ”Stating that the Congress “most certainly” wants to participate in the upcoming session, Sonia listed out some “matters of public concern and importance” that she hoped would be discussed. The issues listed by Sonia also included inflation, unemployment and the rise in cases of communal tension and border transgressions by China. “I earnestly hope that in a spirit of constructive cooperation, these issues will be taken up in the forthcoming special se...

Krishna Janmashtami 2023: Date, Timings, Puja Vidhi and Significance of Janmashtami festival

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Krishna Janmashtami, a Hindu festival celebrated to commemorate Lord Krishna's birth anniversary, is being observed on September 6, 2023. Lord Krishna is revered as the soul within each human being and is known for his various feats and teachings, such as rescuing Draupadi and guiding Arjuna in the battle of Kurukshetra. The festival holds great significance for devotees, who observe fasts, offer prayers, and decorate temples with lights and flowers. Mathura, Vrindavan, and Gokul, where Lord Krishna spent his childhood, are popular pilgrimage sites during this festival. Krishna Janmashtami: Janamshatmi festival is one of the main festivals in Hindu religion. This festivals holds a great religious significance among Lord Krishna devotees. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. This is the 5250th birth anniversary of Vasudeva Krishna. The festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated across the globe by Lord Krishna devotees. Beloved Lord K...

Weather Today (September 6): Heavy Rains to Drench Odisha, Coastal Andhra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala

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Wednesday (September 6) Very heavy rainfall is expected over parts of Vidarbha. Heavy rains may lash parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, North Interior Karnataka, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Kerala and Mahe. Widespread rains and thunderstorms may pelt Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, East Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep. Fairly widespread rain and thunderstorms may drench Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Jharkhand, East Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, Coastal Karnataka and North Interior Karnataka. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible over Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Gujarat Region and South Interior Karnataka. Isolated rains and thunderstorms have been forecast over Arunachal...

PM Modi to visit Indonesia today: What’s on the agenda for the 24-hour trip?

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant diplomatic visit to Indonesia this Wednesday evening. The visit, a tight 24-hour trip, culminates in his return to New Delhi on September 7 evening. The excursion to Jakarta is at the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo and it comes as a precursor to India's hosting of the G20 Summit on September 9-10. In Jakarta, PM Modi is expected to take part in two high-level summits on September 7 — the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS). In an accommodating gesture, Indonesia, which currently holds the chair of ASEAN, rearranged the summit schedules to allow for PM Modi's early departure. This year's ASEAN Summit theme is "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth", reflecting Indonesia's vision for the bloc as a key hub of economic development. These meetings will also serve as an avenue for India and its Southeast Asian counterparts to review their mutual progress and map ou...

PM Modi speaks at length on G20 Summit: Empowerment, impact, 'People's Presidency' and more

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a recent interview with Moneycontrol, shed light on India's unique approach to its G20 Presidency, terming it the 'People's Presidency'. G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates The PM emphasised the importance of democratising the G20 events by hosting them across the nation, rather than limiting them to a few cities. The motto of the G20 Summit, according to him, is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Earth One Family One Future". Here are the key takeaways from the exclusive interview. A platform for empowerment PM Modi's extensive travels across India, both in political and apolitical roles, have given him a deep understanding of the country's diverse cultures and challenges. He noted that people from all regions and sections of society possess a 'can do' spirit. "All they needed was a platform that empowered them," said Modi. This insight led to the decision to host G20 events across 60 cities in all 28 states and ei...

`India is English invention’: Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu extends support to ‘Bharat’

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Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho Corporation, has extended support to the speculative renaming of India to ‘Bharat’, saying the previous was the invention of the British. Citing examples of Madras, Bombay and Calcutta, Sridhar Vembu said Bharat and Bharatham is the name we use in “our language". In a tweet, Sridhar Vembu said, “The name "India" is an English invention just like the names "Madras", "Calcutta" or "Bombay". Bharat, Bharatham in Tamil, is the name we use in our languages." Attacking the Opposition for objecting to the alleged renaming of India to ‘Bharat’, the Zoho CEo said, “Why do the people who changed Madras to Chennai and Calcutta to Kolkata, changes I fully support, object to Bharat?" The invitations extended by President Droupadi Murmu to heads of state, government, and Chief Ministers of States for an official banquet during the G20 Summit in New Delhi sparked a row as the word “India" was replaced with “Bhar...

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Amit Shah to visit Bihar for sixth time in one year

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Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit to Bihar in Septmberr 16 in Jhanjharpur in the Madhubani district. His visit is scheduled under 'Lok Sabha Pravas' Programme ahead of the Lok Sabha election 2024, reported ANI. During his visit, scheduled under ‘Lok Sabha Pravas Programme’, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address huge public meetings in Jhanjharpur. His address of huge public meetings will be focused on promoting the achievements of PM Narendra Modi-led government in 9 Years. He is also expected to inaugurate inaugurate the Integrated Check Post"Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also chair the meeting of Lok Sabha Core Committee and almost all top leaders of Bihar BJP including state BJP President Samrat Choudhary and MoS Home Nityanand Rai are likely to be present in the meeting including district President of Party," Bihar BJP Sources told ANI. Home Minister Amit Shah will also inaugurate the SSB battalion head...