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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

PM 'failed' India's daughters: Congress jabs PM Modi ahead of UP rallies

Congress's Jairam Ramesh criticizes PM Modi for giving Lok Sabha ticket to son of MP facing sexual harassment charges. Questions safety of women in 'Modi's India'. Highlights delays in Jaunpur medical college completion by Akhilesh Yadav, Yogi's role, and criticism of the 'Double-Engine' government.

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Some Photos Northern Lights, Part 4/4

The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, glow on the horizon over waters of Lake Ellesmere on the outskirts of Christchurch on May 11, 2024. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama/AFP Photo)

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Israel Descends Into Barbarism

The Reality Unless you are the victim of a moral narrow-mindedness (and there seems to be an epidemic of this defect nowadays), it should be obvious to you that Israel has descended into barbarism. Why barbarism? Because in Israel, cruel, murderous, and otherwise criminal behavior has become state policy. Let’s review the signs of this More

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Debt Relief Still Feels Out of Reach for Many Students

College is expensive — and for most Americans, higher education is still largely unaffordable. The cost of college continues to rise at rates that salaries and income aren’t keeping up with. This is especially true for low-income and working-class students who must depend on alternative ways to fund their education like grants, scholarships, and — More

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The Zionist Politics of Joe Biden

When I voted for Joe Biden in the last election, I had yet to discover our American president’s uniquely potent commitment to the state of Israel nor his fanatical adherence to Zionism.   I’ve seen him in a film clip smiling enthusiastically and saying. “If I were Jewish, I’d be a Zionist.” I watched a short More

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History Repeating Itself

That great American wit (and anti-imperialist), Mark Twain, reputedly once remarked that history does not repeat itself — but it rhymes. Be that as it may, history right now does in fact seem to be repeating itself — once again in my own lifetime – and in a terrible and appalling kind of way. This More

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Vodafone Idea, GMR, IEX among 10 stocks bought by SBI Mutual Fund in April

SBI Mutual Fund purchased Vodafone Idea, GMR Airports, NMDC, JSPL, Sundaram Fasteners, Ashoka Buildcon, VIP Industries, IEX, Kajaria Ceramics, and Indian Bank stocks in April. Top stocks bought across AMCs were Nirlon, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, and ITC.

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

KKR secure top spot for first time; RCB, CSK, SRH still in hunt for two remaining IPL playoff spots

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched the top position on the points table in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, making it the first time in the tournament's history that the Kolkata-based franchise has achieved this feat. Two teams have already qualified for the IPL 2024 playoffs: KKR leads the standings, while RR is on a four-match losing run heading into the tournament's knockout roun

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The Beginning of the End of Cannabis Prohibition

For the first time in its history, the Justice Department is calling for a change in the federal legal status of cannabis — which is currently classified as one of America’s most dangerous drugs. The Attorney General’s office recently confirmed that it’s circulating a proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the More

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Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

'What has happened, RR guys?': Ex-cricketer on the losing streak

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed concern over Rajasthan Royals' recent losses in the Indian Premier League, despite their playoff qualification based on favorable results from other matches. Chopra's comments came after the Royals' fourth consecutive defeat against Punjab Kings in Guwahati, despite already securing a spot in the top four.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

ONGC, NTPC Green mull joint bid for NIIF-owned Ayana Renewable Power

ONGC is reportedly in discussions with NTPC Green Energy to jointly bid for Ayana Renewable Power, owned by NIIF. Several potential buyers have submitted non-binding offers for Ayana. ONGC previously announced ONGC Green for renewable projects, while NTPC Green plans an IPO. Ayana focuses on solar and wind energy projects.