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PM Modi addresses ET World Leader Forum NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi said the country has moved from “production-linked punishment” (PLP), where companies were penalised for producing more by the “licence raj govts”, to a regime where higher production is incentivised through schemes such as PLI (I for incentive), and vowed to pursue reforms with...

Stephen Curry’s foundation receives $200K.(Image via Getty Images) Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ star player, and his wife, Ayesha Curry, have always used their wealth and fame to help underprivileged children and families back in their hometown in Oakland. As the four time NBA champion remains in recovery after his brutal injuries in the...

US Ambassador Sergio Gor concludes J&K, Ladakh visit; meets Omar Abdullah, visits Thiksey Monastery. SRINAGAR: US ambassador to India Sergio Gor Friday concluded his visit to Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, with his much-speculated meeting with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama not taking place. Gor did not meet any political leader in Ladakh.“Ambassador Sergio...

An aggressive campaign to eradicate 5,036 feral pigs from Santa Cruz Island triggered the fastest successful recovery of an endangered mammal in the history of the United States Endangered Species Act. According to official press releases from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and historical records from the National Park Service, the eradication program began...

NIA court denies bail to Pulwama case accused Insha Jan, cites ongoing trial and witness examination; jail authorities directed to provide medical care. JAMMU: An NIA court here has rejected the bail application of Insha Jan alias Insha Tariq, an accused facing trial in the Pulwama terror attack conspiracy case, stating that the trial was...

Girl’s death triggers protests JAMMU: A 14-year-old schoolgirl from J&K’s Kishtwar died after an alleged forced abortion attempt, triggering protests Friday that led to the arrest of a teacher and his brother on sexual assault and other charges.Authorities placed teacher Khalid Hussain under suspension after his arrest under Pocso and other sections from Kishtwar’s Chatroo,...

Omar Abdullah defends Rahul Gandhi’s protests, says opposition must hold govt accountable SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah Friday backed Rahul Gandhi, saying it is the job of the leader of the opposition (LoP) to question the govt and hold it accountable. He said, “If the opposition leader does not question the opposition, then...

Illustration of cyber fraud showing a hooded hacker targeting a laptop user amid digital code and security warnings, highlighting online scams, identity theft, and data breaches. Nasdaq-listed Cognizant has notified affected individuals of a data security breach that occurred around April 21 this year.In a notification letter, Cognizant’s US entity informed individuals about a breach...

The Helix nebula, imaged here, lies 650 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius. (Image credit: Nasa) An unfinished, custom-built observatory in Chile has unexpectedly solved one of puzzles astrophysics struggled with by directly capturing dense clouds of gas expelled by a dying star blending back into the Milky Way galaxy. As detailed in a study...

The Miz and Maryse Ouellet(via Getty) Mike “The Miz” Mizanin and Maryse Ouellet have turned their WWE careers into a successful entertainment empire. The couple has earned money through professional wrestling, reality television, acting, hosting, brand partnerships and business ventures. Their careers have also expanded into luxury real estate and other investments.The Miz began his...