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Despite Chinese President Xi Jinping’s prior pledge not to do so, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated, concluding his three-day visit to China, that the US had evidence of Chinese attempts to “influence and arguably interfere” with the forthcoming US elections, CNN reported.In an interview with CNN on Friday, Blinken made the remarks as he was wrapping up his trip to China. During his time there, the top US diplomat met with Xi and other top Chinese officials for hours on end as the two nations worked through a number of divisive issues, such as Beijing’s backing of Moscow...

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, who co-produced a Broadway musical with former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, faced criticism in her home Pakistan on Thursday. As a result, she denounced Israel and reiterated her support for the Palestinians in Gaza.Some have criticized Yousafzai, the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner, for her alliance with Clinton, an open backer of Israel’s conflict with Hamas. The musical “Suffs,” which opened last week in New York, portrays the American women’s suffrage movement for the right to vote in the 20th century. Yousafzai posted on X, the previous Twitter, saying, “I want there to be...

Sourav Ganguly, the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals, recently shared a chat he had with Rahul during the T20 World Cup 2022 and offered some advise. “In T20 cricket, for India, the most crucial thing is to play fearlessly. I told Rahul as much during the Australian T20 World Cup. Simply move and strike. The batting is lengthy. During a DC-organized media event, Ganguly stated, “Just go and hit. You can always control if you lose wickets.”

As summer reaches its peak with temperatures soaring above 37 degrees Celsius, many birds face a dire threat to their survival due to dehydration. To mitigate this risk and offer crucial support, place water pots in accessible locations such as terraces, compound walls, and balconies. These simple acts of kindness can provide much-needed hydration to thirsty birds, reducing the likelihood of fatalities during the scorching summer months. By taking proactive steps to ensure birds have access to water, we can play a vital role in safeguarding their well-being and contributing to their survival in this challenging season. A humble request...

The first song that springs to mind when you hear Usha Uthup’s name is Koi Yahaan, Ahaa Nache Nache. One of the most famous pop singers in India is Usha Uthup. What draws in the crowd is her distinct voice. The singer, who received the esteemed Padma Bhushan award lately, expressed her utter joy. Usha Uthup, a seasoned vocalist, was ecstatic to receive the esteemed Padma Bhushan honour.

Today, yoga master Ramdev and his assistant Balkrishna apologised in public in newspapers for disobeying the Supreme Court’s orders in the deceptive advertisement case against Patanjali Ayurved Limited. Yesterday, Patanjali also released an apology, but the court questioned if it was as extensive as the deceptive advertisements for its medications.The advertisement, which ran this morning, is headlined “Unconditional Public Apology” and takes up one-fourth of a newspaper page.

The party has planned to host a grand event on April 23 at Jagdishpur in Bhojpur to commemorate the birth anniversary of the 1857 uprising hero and freedom fighter Veer Kunwar Singh. This is part of the Center’s Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav programme to celebrate 75 years of Independence, amid ongoing rumours in political circles that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will soon be replaced by a BJP leader. Along with his junior minister Nitya Nand Rai, who is rumoured to be a serious candidate to succeed chief minister Nitish Kumar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is slated to attend...

Farah Khan, a director and choreographer, recently spoke about the growing demands of Bollywood artists for vanity vehicles. Farah Khan talked about how demanding movie stars can be, saying that they need as many as four vanity vehicles to start their workday, in a YouTube video with TV starlet Dipika Kakkar and her husband Shoaib Ibrahim. “They don’t act until the vans don’t come,” she revealed. These days, the average actor has four vehicles. Just one individual. They have one for their workers, one for their gym, one for them, and one is… then, a separate food truck arrives.