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Protesters claim to have released maggots at US hotel hosting Israel delegation, ahead of Netanyahu speech

New York [US], July 24 (ANI): Ahead of an address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the US Congress, a pro-Palestinian group on Wednesday claimed to have let loose maggots and other insects at the hotel in Washington, DC, where some of the Israeli delegation are staying, the New York Post reported. The pro-Palestinian group has reportedly made the claim in a purported video that captures the creatures scramb

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Share of health budget has gone down, says IMA President Dr RV Asokan

New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Tuesday, announcing customs duty exemptions on three cancer drugs to make them more affordable for patients. Indian Medical Association (IMA) President Dr RV Asokan said that the budget maintains the status quo for health concerns, highlighting the import duty reductions on X-ray components and cancer drugs. "This bud

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Suryakumar Yadav has the qualities to be captain: Kris Srikkanth

New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): Former cricketer Kris Srikkanth showered praise on star India batter Suryakumar Yadav and said that he has the qualities to lead the Men in Blue. India has named Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of their men's T20I team for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Shubman Gill as the vice-captain of the T20I and ODI sides. Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Srikkanth said that Suryakumar can pro

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Women's Asia Cup: Bangladesh cruise against Malaysia, win by 114 runs

Dambulla [Sri Lanka], July 24 (ANI): Bangladesh dominated Malaysia in the Women's Asia Cup match and clinched a thumping 114-run win at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Wednesday. After winning the toss, Bangladesh decided to bat against Malaysia and their decision did go in their favour as they got an upper hand with some fine batting. Murshida Khatun (80 runs from 59 balls, 10 fours and 1 six) and Dilara Ak

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Higher bad loans due to seasonal stress in agri biz, indicates Axis Bank

Axis Bank witnessed a sequential decline in asset quality metrics for the June quarter due to seasonal effects on agriculture business. Gross non-performing asset ratio rose to 1.54%. Net profit marginally increased to Rs 6,035 crore as provisions doubled compared to the previous year. Credit costs are expected to rise, especially in the unsecured portfolio.

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Trident Q1FY25 results: Textile firm's net profit slips 19.1% to Rs 73.9 cr

Textiles firm Trident Ltd on Wednesday reported a 19.1 per cent decline in its consolidated profit after tax to Rs 73.89 crore for the first quarter of FY25. The company had posted a consolidated profit after tax of Rs 91.34 crore in the April-June quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Trident. However, its revenue from operations increased 16.66 per cent to Rs 1,742.71 crore in the June quarter. It was Rs 1,493.71 crore a year ago. The total expenses in the June quarter rose... Читать дальше...

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Mastercard's AI spies on you, jacks up prices: FTC finally investigates "surveillance pricing"

Mastercard is spying on you. No surprise there. But did you know it uses what it learns to squeeze as much money from you as possible? It's practice of using AI-powered systems that decide you should pay more for cat food because you once Googled "luxury pet spas," is known as surveillance pricing, and the FTC has finally decided to look into the matter. — Read the rest

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Kevin Durant practices with Team USA, could return for Olympics

(Photo credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports) Team USA welcomed Kevin Durant back to practice from a calf injury, raising optimism he will be ready to go for the Olympics pool play opener Sunday against Serbia. Durant did not play in either exhibition in Abu Dhabi or London, and his next test comes Thursday in a full-contact practice, head coach Steve Kerr said. "The plan is for him to get in the scrimmage and see ho

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Rapids F Kevin Cabral recovering from elbow surgery

(Photo credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports) Colorado Rapids forward Kevin Cabral is recovering after surgery on his right elbow, the club announced Wednesday. He sustained a dislocated elbow and a compound fracture to the radial head during a 3-2 loss to the Galaxy on July 17 in Los Angeles. The 25-year-old Frenchman is expected to be sidelined for up to 12 weeks. Cabral has five goals and a career-high four assists in

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Labour ministry leads employment generation talks with 20 ministries

A senior government official told ET that labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair the meeting, which is being held following the announcement of three employment-linked incentive schemes in the budget with emphasis on creating a comprehensive database for employment generation.