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Joe Biden back on campaign trail as pressure mounts
US President Joe Biden heads back out on the campaign trail Sunday, desperate to salvage his re-election bid as senior Democrats meet to discuss growing calls that he quit the White House race. The House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, has scheduled a virtual meeting of senior Democrat representatives for Sunday to discuss the best way forward, and Democrat Senator Mark Warner is reportedly working to convene a similar forum in the upper chamber.
Zomato stops ‘Xtreme’ service; Reliance to bring back Shein
Zomato has halted its hyperlocal goods delivery service due to a lack of demand.
PM Modi did not speak a word on Manipur, deliberately 'turning back' on state: Congress
PM Modi faces backlash for ignoring Manipur's ethnic violence, with accusations of deliberate neglect and dire conditions in relief camps, intensifying the criticism against him in Lok Sabha.
US Supreme Court sidesteps dispute on state laws regulating social media
Legal battles over social media control escalate as court decisions differ. The role of content moderation and free speech rights takes center stage in the ongoing debates and legal challenges.
Ahead of debut series, Riyan Parag opens up on breakthrough IPL 2024, trolls, bond with Samson, Sangakkara
Riyan Parag, an all-rounder and Rajasthan Royals star, is set to make his debut for Team India in a T20I series against Zimbabwe starting July 6 at the Harare Sports Club. As the first player from Assam to receive a national call-up, Parag expressed his desire to inspire others from his state to dream big and aim to represent their country.
What to know about the Supreme Court immunity ruling in Trump's 2020 election interference case
The Supreme Court's ruling on Monday ensures that former President Donald Trump won't face trial for the 2020 election interference case before the November election. While the indictment against him wasn't dismissed, the ruling grants Trump substantial immunity for official acts, complicating the prosecution's case. President Biden criticized the decision as undermining the rule of law and emphasized that Americans must judge Trump's actions. The case returns to District Judge Tanya Chutkan for further analysis, likely delaying proceedings until after the election.
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Indonesia data hit by cyberattack not backed up, officials say
Indonesia experienced a significant cyberattack that affected over 230 public agencies, including ministries, causing disruptions to various government services such as immigration and operations at major airports. The attackers demanded an $8 million ransom to retrieve the encrypted data, but the government chose not to pay the ransom and instead focused on restoring services and strengthening cybersecurity measures to prevent future incidents.
1975 Emergency explained: A look back at India's 'dark days of democracy'
1975 Emergency: On June 25, 1975, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of Emergency in India, citing a "deep and widespread conspiracy" against her government. This move followed a Supreme Court stay on a verdict nullifying her election and barring her from parliamentary proceedings. During the 21-month Emergency, civil liberties were suspended, and strict censorship was imposed. Gandhi's government faced criticism and protests, leading to its end in 1977 after general elections were called and political prisoners were released.
Groww offers user refund after allegations of fund deduction without investment emerge
A Groww user alleged that the platform deducted money without making an investment, prompting Groww to issue a refund and clarification. The company acknowledged an error in the user's dashboard and confirmed no transaction took place. They credited the claimed amount back to the user as a goodwill gesture and requested his bank statement for verification. Groww assured users of its commitment to resolving such issues promptly and transparently, emphasizing no money was deducted. An expert advised careful research before using newer investment platforms.
Digital media growth to take Indian ad market size to Rs 1.2 lk cr in 2024
The Indian advertising market is predicted to grow 11.8% in 2024, reaching ₹1,22,155 crore, primarily driven by digital media. Traditional media ad revenue is expected to grow 8.4% to ₹64,398 crore, while digital media is expected to grow faster at almost 16% to reach ₹57,757 crore. India's traditional media market share is twice that of global and APAC size. However, digital's share of total ad spends could reach 50% by 2026.
Paper leak row: Enraged BJP hits back after Shashi Tharoor takes a jibe at Uttar Pradesh
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor faced backlash from the BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh for sharing a meme regarding paper leaks in a national-level examination. The post sparked controversy and criticism from BJP leaders, labeling Tharoor as a 'repeat offender' for his indirect jibe at PM Narendra Modi.
Chinese automakers seek retaliatory tariffs on EU cars, state media reports
Industry insiders say both Europe and China have reasons for wanting to strike a deal in the months ahead to de-escalate tensions and avoid the addition of billions of dollars in new costs for Chinese EV makers, as the EU process allows for review.
This engineer switched her gender to male on social media: What happened next reveals the dark truth of online advertising
Engineer Karen de Sousa Pesse conducted an eye-opening experiment by changing her gender from female to male on social media platforms. This simple alteration led to a significant shift in the advertisements she received, highlighting prevalent gender stereotypes. Her LinkedIn post sparked discussions on the impact of such biases in marketing and received varied responses from users. Pesse's experiment sheds light on the need for more inclusive advertising practices.
India seeks firms make additional disclosures to fast track public offers, document shows
SEBI wants companies seeking to go public to provide 31 additional disclosures, including details on conflicts of interest. The regulator aims to expedite public offers by requiring more information from merchant bankers, as reported by Reuters.
Israeli airstrikes near city of Aleppo kills several people, Syrian state media say
Syria and Israel have been at war since Israel's founding in 1948. Syria's President Bashar Assad has been backed by Iran in his country's yearslong war, and Israeli strikes previously have targeted Iranian positions and equipment. The strikes also come while Israel is fighting Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israel separately has been striking targets in Lebanon as well as Hezbollah continues its cross-border fire into the country.
Indian advertisers in a fix over budget for ICC T20 World Cup
"The IPL is well-established and timed to perfection to Indian summers and the start of the financial year. ICC World Cup is trying to play catch up Post-Covid," said Navin Khemka, chief executive of the media buying group GroupM-backed EssenceMediacom, which represents Google, Adidas, Airtel and Flipkart. He said advertisers' "response could be subdued in June".
Cats on the moon? Google's AI tool is producing misleading responses that have experts worried
Google's AI-powered search engine now provides instant answers, but errors like fake facts and debunked theories are causing concern. Experts warn of bias, misinformation, and potential dangers, especially in emergency situations.
TikTok curbs state-backed media amid foreign influence concerns
TikTok on Thursday said it was putting restrictions on state-backed media to counter acts of foreign influence on the platform during an important election year in multiple countries. TikTok defines state-affiliated media as those "whose editorial output or decision-making process is subject to control or influence by a government."
Ukraine says has 'stopped' Russia in Kharkiv, now pushing back
Ukrainian forces have halted a Russian advance in the Kharkiv region and are now counter-attacking. President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the region's capital to discuss the battle for Vovchansk.
Financial Times report against Adani Group is just for noise: Cantor Fitzgerald
Cantor Fitzgerald dismisses recent Financial Times report on Adani Group as market noise, indicating investors' confidence remains intact. Adani Enterprises' shares surged 8.2% following the allegations, marking a tenth consecutive day of market capitalization gains. Adani Group refuted the accusations, citing contractual obligations and rigorous testing processes, while Cantor highlighted discrepancies in the FT report's sources and noted India's growth trajectory as favorable for Adani Enterprises despite controversies.
An explosion at an apartment building in Harbin, China, kills at least 1 and injures 3
An explosion at an apartment building in Harbin, northeastern China, resulted in one fatality and at least three injuries. The incident, likely caused by a natural gas tank explosion, damaged the building. The Xinhua news agency reported the explosion occurred in the capital of Heilongjiang province.
Uddhav Thackeray, Congress blame ECI for 'slow voting'; BJP hits back
BJP, while admitting that voting was slow, slammed Thackeray for his charges. State electoral officer S Chockalingam in a statement said: "Due to overwhelming response in the morning hours, queues were seen at some polling booths. Special efforts...were taken to expedite the polling process..."
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin condemn U.S., pledge closer ties as Russia advances in Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned aggressive U.S. actions and pledged to deepen their defense ties. Xi emphasized the importance of their partnership, and both leaders opposed Western pressure, particularly regarding Ukraine. A joint statement criticized U.S. military policies and stressed the need for a political resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Putin's visit, his first since re-election, reinforced the strong bilateral relationship, marked by cooperation in defense, energy, and trade, and celebrated 75 years of China-Russia diplomatic ties.
Donald Trump to take on Joe Biden on television. When and where you can watch 2024 US Presidential Debate
Earlier in the day, Biden proposed two televised debates in June and September. Accepting the challenge, the Trump campaign team said that there should be more than just two opportunities for the American people to hear more from the candidates themselves.
Elon Musk may be compelled to testify again in SEC's Twitter takeover probe
Elon Musk faces possible testimony in SEC's Twitter takeover investigation. Lawyers resist SEC's efforts. Probe centers on Musk's Twitter stock purchase. Previous rulings favored SEC. Dispute ongoing since Musk's 2018 tweet.
Russian Foreign Ministry dismisses US allegations of India's role in Pannun case
The Russian Foreign Ministry has rejected US allegations of an Indian plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, stating that Washington has not provided any reliable evidence. The ministry's spokesperson criticized the US for its lack of understanding of India's national mentality and historical context, accusing the US of disrespecting India. The US Justice Department recently unsealed an indictment against an Indian national for his alleged involvement in the plot. India has dismissed these allegations as speculative and irresponsible.
Hezbollah, state media say Israeli drone strike hits east Lebanon
In eastern Lebanon, one person was wounded in an Israeli drone attack following increased cross-border fire between Hezbollah and Israel. The strike targeted a truck carrying fuel for Hezbollah in the village of Duris, southwest of Baalbek. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant mentioned "offensive action" in southern Lebanon. The exchange of fire, intensified since the Gaza war, has raised concerns of a larger conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The area has been a focal point for clashes, with both sides sustaining casualties and causing displacements.
United States had advance warning of Israel attack on Iran: US media
US received advance notice of Israel's strike on Iran but didn't endorse it. Iran activated air defense over Isfahan. Israel warned retaliation after Iran's missile attacks intercepted, following an incident in Damascus.
Iran airports reopen after attack on Israel: state media
Tehran and other Iran airports resumed operations after a brief suspension due to an aerial attack on arch for Israel, escalating regional tensions. Flights were temporarily halted post Iran's retaliation for an airstrike on Tehran's consulate.
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