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Congolese protesters accuse EU of compli...

Congolese protesters accuse EU of complicity in DRC violence

Congolese protesters accuse EU of complicity in DRC violence ### Demonstrators in Brussels Voice Accusations of EU Complicity in Eastern DRC Conflict **BRUSSELS** – A contingent of Congolese demonstrators converged on the Belgian capital this week, voicing strong accusations against the European... read more »

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Senegal lawmakers elect ousted PM Sonko ...

Senegal lawmakers elect ousted PM Sonko as new parliament speaker

Senegal lawmakers elect ousted PM Sonko as new parliament speaker ### Ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Ascends to Senegal’s Parliament Leadership **Dakar, Senegal –** In a significant political maneuver, Senegal’s National Assembly has elected Ousmane Sonko, the recently ousted... read more »

To Land a Job in AI, Try Reading Kant

To Land a Job in AI, Try Reading Kant

To Land a Job in AI, Try Reading Kant ## Navigating the Labyrinth: Leading AI Labs Recruit Philosophers to Tackle Existential Questions **San Francisco, CA –** In an unprecedented convergence of technology and philosophy, the vanguard of artificial intelligence research is actively seeking minds... read more »

Im a Professional Fact-Checker. AI Is Wr...

Im a Professional Fact-Checker. AI Is Wrong More Often Than You Think

Im a Professional Fact-Checker. AI Is Wrong More Often Than You Think ## The Algorithmic Audit: Examining AI’s Capacity for Fact-Checking The burgeoning integration of artificial intelligence into various professional domains has naturally led to questions about its efficacy in specialized... read more »

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Sensex trades flat in pre-noon session

Nifty breaches 7,000-level on capital inflows

The broader NSE Nifty on Monday crossed the 7,000 level for the first time on a strong rally in oil and gas, PSUs, banking and capital goods sector stocks driven by sustained foreign capital inflows... read more »

Cipla to pick up 14.6 p.c. stake in Chase Pharmace...

Drug firm Cipla Ltd on Monday said it will invest $1.5 million to acquire 14.6 per cent stake in U.S.-based Chase Pharmaceuticals engaged in... read more »

Gold prices down by Rs 100 on weak global cues, silver ...

Gold futures rebound from two-month low, Rs. 28,770 per 10 gram

Gold prices fell by another Rs 100 to Rs 30,240 per 10 grams in the national capital. On the other hand, silver rose by Rs 200 to Rs 41,900 per kg on increased... read more »

Stock markets hits record high in India

Sensex gains 388 points as crude price drops

India’s stock exchange markets, BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) Sensex and Nifty hit a record high on Friday posting their biggest daily gains since... read more »

Syndicate Bank plans to raise $350 m via MTN for UK bra...

Public sector lender Syndicate Bank plans to raise $350 million through medium-term notes (MTN) during the current quarter to meet lending requirements of its... read more »

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Strong India-USA ties will benefit people of the world at large&#...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that strong relations between New Delhi and Washington DC will benefit people of both countries and the world at large, wishing the citizens of United... read more »

Foodies beware! Junk food could make you ‘de...

If you love gorging on fast food, chances are that you might end up being depressed, claims a new study. San Diego State University researchers... read more »

Dr Kotnis’ sister Manorama passes away in Mumbai

Manorama Kotnis, sister of Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis, an Indian surgeon who laid down his life in China while treating Chinese troops fighting the Japanese Army,... read more »

Himachal CM launches e-district portal to mark Digital ...

Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Thursday said the Digital India programme envisages bringing all basic services directly to the public through the... read more »

HC stays St Stephen prof’s arrest till Aug 17

The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the arrest of St Stephen’s college professor Satish Kumar, who has been accused of molesting a PhD student, till... read more »

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USA Boxing accuses Mike Tyson of `luring` potential 2016 Olympics candidates

USA Boxing accuses Mike Tyson of `luring` potential 2016 Olympics...

Edinburgh – Former American boxing star Mike Tyson has reportedly been accused of trying to lure boxers who might be candidates for the US Olympic team in the 2016 Games in Rio. The head of the... read more »

Lance Armstrong finally returns Olympic bronze med...

Washington – Former American cyclist Lance Armstrong’s Olympic medal is back with the International Olympic Committee after the body said... read more »

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Dozens of polling stations ablaze on eve of disputed Bangladesh poll

14 polling stations across T.N. to be in high-rise buildings or g...

14 polling stations across T.N. to be in high-rise buildings or group housing societies **Elevated Polling: Tamil Nadu Prepares for Accessibility in High-Rise and Group Housing Precincts** Tamil Nadu... read more »

How the Iran war is about to hit your wallet

How the Iran war is about to hit your wallet ### Global Economy Braces for Ripple Effects of Escalating Regional Tensions **International markets are... read more »

Why the oil and gas price shock from the Iran war wont ...

Why the oil and gas price shock from the Iran war wont just fade away ### Geopolitical Tensions Trigger Enduring Energy Market Volatility The global energy... read more »

Iran denies any talks with US after Trump claims produc...

Iran denies any talks with US after Trump claims productive discussions **Tehran Rejects Claims of US Dialogue, Accuses Washington of Strategic... read more »

EU calls for clarification after Hungary accused of lea...

EU calls for clarification after Hungary accused of leaking info to Russia **European Union Seeks Answers Amidst Allegations of Hungarian Information Leak to... read more »

Elon Musks Last-Ditch Effort to Control OpenAI: Recruit Sam Altman to Tesla

Elon Musks Last-Ditch Effort to Control OpenAI: Recruit Sam Altman to Tesla Messages between Shivon Zilis and Tesla executives reveal plans in 2017 to start a rival AI lab, potentially led... read more »

Doctors body seeks review of SC ruling on liability of deceased doctors families

Doctors body seeks review of SC ruling on liability of deceased doctors families **Medical Association Advocates for Reconsideration of Supreme Court Precedent on Posthumous Medical... read more »

In a move that is likely to have a spiralling impact on the cost of travel for the common man, public transport and other related areas, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Thursday announced a steep hike of Rs. 4.50 paise per Kg in the price of compressed natural gas (CNG), the second successive hike in three months. In a related move that could hurt the household budgets, IGL also hiked the price of cooking piped gas to kitchens by Rs. 5.15 per Kg with effect from Thursday midnight. Under the new pricing regime, CNG will cost Rs. 50.10 per Kg in Delhi and Rs. 56.70 per Kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, IGL said in a statement in New Delhi. The price of piped natural gas (PNG) to the households in Delhi is being revised from Rs. 27.50 per standard cubic metre to Rs. 29.50 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the applicable rate in Delhi would be Rs. 52 per scm. Due to differential tax structure in Uttar Pradesh, the applicable price of domestic PNG to households in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad would be Rs. 31 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months, which has been increased from existing Rs. 29 per scm. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the rate applicable in these cities would be Rs. 54 per scm. CNG price was last revised in September when it was hiked by a hefty Rs. 3.70 per kg. Price of CNG sold to automobiles in Delhi then increased from Rs. 41.90 to Rs. 45.60 per kg. Also at that time, the price of piped cooking gas, called PNG, for households has been hiked from Rs. 24.50 per scm to Rs. 27.50 per scm. The statement said the increase was primarily due to increase in input cost as a result of reallocation of domestically produced gas quantities by the government for all city gas distribution companies across the country. “There has been a reduction in allocation of APM gas to us, which is forcing us to source more quantity of market priced imported R-LNG, whose prices are currently on an upswing. This has affected our overall input cost by over 13 per cent. There has also been an increase in the operating expenses including increase in minimum wages announced by the government with effect from October 2013,” the statement added. Government reallocated domestic gas allocations to all city gas distribution companies across the country as a fall out of a recent court order. All the earlier gas allocations had been cancelled and the revised allocations now also include PMT gas, which is priced higher than APM gas. “In terms of volume, there has been nearly 5 per cent decrease in the overall quantity of domestic gas allocated to IGL for Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The reduction in allocation as well as increase in demand is forcing IGL to source much higher priced imported R-LNG. The prices of R-LNG have been on the rise recently and therefore, new R-LNG quantities are available in the market at much higher prices than the existing ones,” the company said. However, the company said the increase would not have a major impact on the per km running cost of vehicles. For autos, the increase would be 13 paise per km, for taxi it would be 22 paisa per Km and in case of buses, the increase would be Rs. 1.30 per km, which translates to just over two paisa per passenger-kilometre.

Nearly 50 died on railway tracks between Alappuzha and Thrissur this year

Nearly 50 died on railway tracks between Alappuzha and Thrissur this year ## Alarming Rise in Rail Fatalities Along Kerala’s Coastal Corridor **[City, State] – [Date]** – A... read more »

In just four months of 2026, Tamil Nadu records 2.63 lakh dog bites, 17 deaths

In just four months of 2026, Tamil Nadu records 2.63 lakh dog bites, 17 deaths **Alarming Surge in Dog Bites and Fatalities Reported in Tamil Nadu** **Chennai, India** – Tamil Nadu has... read more »

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One year of Operation Sindhoor | PM Modi says Indian forces gave ...

One year of Operation Sindhoor | PM Modi says Indian forces gave fitting response to terrorism ## India’s Unwavering Stance Against Terror: A Year of Vigilance and Resolve **New Delhi** –... read more »