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New Zealand’s incoming conservative government has scrapped a world-leading smoking ban, citing fears of a flourishing black market. The ban, which was unveiled under former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, aimed to prohibit the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2008. It was praised by public health experts and anti-smoking advocates, and a suite of […]
The tragedy in India is that an external threat to security has seen the state weaponise all forms of governance systems against its own citizens. India is rapidly digitising. There are good things and bad, speed-bumps on the way and caveats to be mindful of. The weekly column Terminal focuses on all that is connected and is […]
E-commerce giant Amazon is facing protests in over 30 countries worldwide. Company’s warehouse employees and activists are uniting in observing Black Friday, a day of protests, strikes, and actions known as MakeAmazonPay coordinated by the Make Amazon Pay campaign. Their demands include respect workers’ right to unionise, adhere to tax laws, and commit to higher […]
A Qatar court has accepted the appeal filed by the Indian government against the death sentence of eight former Indian navy personnel, who were arrested on alleged charges of spying, and agreed to hear their plea soon without giving a specific timeline. The eight former Indian Navy personnel were given the death sentence by Qatar’s […]
In what can be blown up as an embarrassing diplomatic issue, it has now been revealed that the Indian Government was involved in plotting a conspiracy to assassinate Sikh separatists on American soil. This international scoop unveiled by Financial Times says US authorities thwarted a conspiracy to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American and Canadian […]
Recently, “Fame by Sheeraz,” his one-of-a-kind marketing management company, earned massive “Fame” with the Media & Communications Company of the Year Award at Virtuzone Entrepreneurship Awards 2023. Isn’t it incredible to learn about all those professionals and business owners who carve their unique niche in their respective sectors instead of following the paths already trodden […]
India has resumed e-visa services for Canadian nationals after a suspension lasting close to two months, on Wednesday. The interruption, initiated on September 21, ensued amidst a diplomatic dispute over Canada’s assertions implicating “agents of the Indian government” in the June killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, within its borders. The […]
OpenAI announced today an agreement for Sam Altman’s return as CEO alongside a new board. “We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo,” the company stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Confirming […]
Cornered by backlash over his ‘antisemitism’, Elon Musk has criticised what he termed as “bogus media stories” for the accusation that came after his tacit endorsement of a controversial tweet about Jews last week. Many prominent companies have withdrawn their advertisements from X, citing concerns over antisemitic content they believe Musk has allowed to proliferate […]
Elon Musk was charged by the White House with spreading wrong antisemitic claims on his social networking platform X. In reaction to a post by Musk, White House spokesman Andrew Bates said, “It is unacceptable to repeat the hideous lie behind the most fatal act of Antisemitism in American history at any time, let alone […]
The company overseeing ChatGPT, led by OpenAI’s board, terminated CEO Sam Altman on November 17, marking a significant change in the tech landscape. Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer, steps in as interim CEO while the company initiates a search for a permanent replacement. The sudden management shift blindsided employees, with the announcement coming through […]
Producer Kevin Turen, known for his work on acclaimed shows like “Euphoria” and “The Idol,” has passed away at the age of 44. Turen’s sudden death occurred over the weekend, leaving behind unanswered questions about the cause. Survived by his wife, Evelina, and their two sons, Jack and James, Turen’s unexpected departure from the industry […]
A Qatar court has rejected an appeal filed by the Indian government concerning the case of eight former Indian Navy officials sentenced to death by the country’s government. The Indian nationals, employed by Qatari firm Al Dahra company, were apprehended in August last year under suspicion of espionage for Israel. This private firm they worked […]
India has asked Canada to allow its diplomats to perform their duties as per diplomatic protocols that ensure their safety and security. Stressing the obligation of Canada to respect and abide by the Vienna Convention of international diplomacy, India said, “We reiterate the need for nations to respect the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations so […]
The Nepal government, in a recent development, decided on Monday to prohibit the use of the Chinese-owned social network platform TikTok, citing its adverse impact on social harmony. Government spokesperson and Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, conveyed that the decision would be executed through the Ministry of Communication and IT. As reported […]
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted a special event at his official residence10 Downing Street on the occasion of the widely celebrated Hindu festival of Diwali in the UK. His wife Akshata Murty also joined Sunak and members of the Hindu community for the celebration. In a post on X, the PM’s office wrote, “Tonight […]
A foreign university has revealed its plans to establish a full-fledged campus in India. The ‘University of Wollongong’ is set to inaugurate its international campus at Savvy Pragya-2, located within GIFT City, which stands as India’s sole operational smart city. The momentous occasion of unveiling the ‘University of Wollongong India Campus Vision’ took place at […]
Hinduphobia is reportedly on the rise in London, accounting for 3% of total hate crimes recorded by the police in the British capital. The London Assembly has unanimously passed a motion by a British Indian assembly member that calls on the Metropolitan police to work with local Hindus by encouraging them to report hate crimes […]
A 20-year-old Indian-origin soldier was one of 17 Israeli soldiers killed in combat in Gaza, as confirmed by the mayor of the town in southern Israel where the soldier resided. Mayor Benny Bitton used Facebook to express his condolences on the death of Staff-Sgt. Halel Solomon, who had Indian origins. In his post, Mayor Bitton […]
The long waiting period in the employment-based 2 and 3 categories is a worrying development for the scores of Indians who are awaiting permanent resident status in the US. The bulk of the 1.1 million Indians waiting for green cards in the queue fall into the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. In the FAQs section of […]
