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24 June, 2023

Apple set to launch its credit card in India: Report

London/Hong Kong (TIP)- Technology giant Apple is gearing up to launch its own credit card in India. The iPhone maker's…

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24 June, 2023

US economy seen skirting recession but with sticky inflation

WASHINGTON (TIP)- The US economy is now expected to narrowly dodge a recession this year but underlying inflation will be…

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24 June, 2023

Amazon to collect expiring Rs 2,000 notes from customers

Amazon said on Wednesday it will collect soon-to-be-withdrawn Rs 2,000 notes from customers and credit them to online wallets to…

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24 June, 2023

Fitch ups India’s growth forecast to 6.3% on mfg, infra spending

The Indian economy is expected to clock a higher growth of 6.3% — one of the highest in the world…

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24 June, 2023

Humans could be replaced by AI, finds study

Researchers have found that AI, particularly large language models (LLMs) may alter the nature of their work. The study was…

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24 June, 2023

Signaling potential life, phosphorous detected in Saturn’s moon’s ocean

Phosphate, a key building block of life, has been detected in one of Saturn’s moon’s, Enceladus’s, ocean, and in what…

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24 June, 2023

WhatsApp users can now silence incoming calls from unknown contacts

Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new privacy feature 'Silence Unknown Callers' to provide users more control…

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24 June, 2023

Scientists develop synthetic embryos using stem cells

In a major breakthrough in the world of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and human reproduction, a team of scientists in…

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24 June, 2023

Cyprus rescues 45 Syrian migrants from boats in distress; two placed in custody

NICOSIA (CYPRUS) (TIP): Cypriot emergency services rescued 45 Syrian migrants from two boats after receiving information that they were in…

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24 June, 2023

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is writing a book on leadership

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (TIP): Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on June 23 she is writing a book,…

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24 June, 2023

South African authorities say 31 illegal miners killed in explosion in May; found only now

JOHANNESBURG (TIP): At least 31 people were believed to have died in a gas explosion in a disused mine shaft…

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24 June, 2023

Chinese human rights lawyer chased out of 13 homes in 2 months as pressure rises on legal advocates

TAIPEI, Taiwan (TIP): A disbarred Chinese human rights lawyer has been forced to move 13 times in two months as…

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24 June, 2023

Beijing records hottest June day as extreme heat sears northern China

Beijing (TIP): Beijing logged its hottest June day since records began on June 22, the national weather service said, as…

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24 June, 2023

Suspected Russian diplomat seen squatting in vetoed embassy site in Australia

CANBERRA (AUSTRALIA) (TIP): A suspected lone Russian diplomat was seen squatting on the site of Moscow's proposed embassy after the…

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24 June, 2023

Tunisia to free opposition figure after 4 months in jail

TUNIS (TIP): A Tunisian judge on June 23 ordered the release of opposition figure Chaima Issa four months after her…

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24 June, 2023

Warm welcome: On Narendra Modi U.S. state visit and bilateral ties

Narendra Modi’s visit further strengthened ties between India and the United States Rolling out the red carpet for Prime Minister…

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24 June, 2023

Readers Comment

George Abrham As far as the State visit of Prime Minister Modi is concerned, I may be one of those…

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24 June, 2023

Chip deal: Micron entry a boost for India’s plans

American chipmaker Micron Technology investing up to $825 million in a new assembly and test facility in Gujarat fits well…

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24 June, 2023

PM Modi, President Biden hail decision to manufacture of GE F-414 engines in India

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The decision taken by General Electric to manufacture jet engines in India through transfer of technology is…

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24 June, 2023

US set to introduce in-country renewable for H-1B visa: official

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US is set to introduce in-country renewable H-1B visas, a significant decision that would help thousands…

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24 June, 2023

India is ready to contribute in any way to restore peace in Ukraine: PM Modi

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India is ready to contribute in any way it can to restore peace in Ukraine, Prime Minister…

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24 June, 2023

US intends to open consulates in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and India in Seattle: White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US will open two new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad while India will establish a mission…

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24 June, 2023

Democracy is in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: PM Modi

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Asserting that democracy is “in our spirit…and flows in our veins”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday,…

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24 June, 2023

India US cooperation will serve the global good, says joint statement

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Affirming a vision of the US and India as among the closest partners, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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24 June, 2023

“Shaping Lives, Dreams, Destinies”: PM Concludes Power-Packed US Visit

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi doubled down on the "Make in India" push in the last leg of…

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24 June, 2023

PM Modi applauds role of Indian Americans, says they strengthened India-US relationship

WASHINGTOIN, D.C. (TIP): Indian Americans have played a significant role in the all-round development of the nation they live in…

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24 June, 2023

India is the only G20 country that fulfilled all the promises on climate change, says PM Modi

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): India is the only G20 country that has fulfilled all the promises it made in Paris on…

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24 June, 2023

Heavy drinking linked to lower muscle mass

Heavy drinking has long been associated with various health problems, including cirrhosis of the liver, cancer and heart disease. But…

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24 June, 2023

Researchers get new insights into human gut-brain connection

A study led by Laureate Institute for Brain Research researchers has made significant progress in understanding the mysterious gut-brain connection,…

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24 June, 2023

30 min daytime nap may boost brain health, delay ageing by 7 years: Study

People who take about 30 minutes of nap during daytime may have improved brain health that can significantly lower risk…

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