Marco Rubio to face senators at confirmation hearing for secretary of state
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, will face questions from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday morning.
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Conflict, extreme weather and disinformation top global risks in 2025, Davos survey says
Risk specialists identified armed conflict, extreme weather and misinformation among the top global risks for the year ahead, according to a new WEF survey.
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New Cong HQ to be called ‘Indira Bhawan’, library to be named after Manmohan Singh
The Congress party has named its new headquarters in Delhi ‘Indira Bhawan’ and the library after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi for not honoring Singh appropriately. Congress leader Anil Shastri called the demands a conspiracy. The move represents a major relocation for the party after 45 years, featuring modern facilities.
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Manu Bhaker complains against deteriorating Olympics medal
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker and wrestler Aman Sehrawat are expected to have their Paris Olympics bronze medals replaced due to deterioration. The International Olympic Committee and Monnaie de Paris are addressing the issue, ensuring identical replacements with the original engravings for affected athletes. Similarly, Aman’s bronze medal has shown signs of fading, though the wrestler…
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Microsoft freezes hiring in consulting division; memo instructs employees to not …
Microsoft pauses hiring in its US consulting unit, ACIS, as part of cost-cutting measures amid economic uncertainty. Internal travel expenses and marketing budgets are also being reduced. This aligns with broader tech industry trends of cost management to navigate financial challenges.
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‘Page out of Soros’s playbook’: BJP flays Rahul for ‘fighting Indian State’ remark
BJP criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for claiming his party battles the RSS, BJP, and the Indian state, comparing his remarks to George Soros’s agenda. Gandhi also raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra elections and targeted RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, calling his statement on India’s independence ‘treason’ and an insult to the independence…
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‘True for several countries BUT not India’: Meta apologises for Zuckerberg’s remark
Meta has apologised to India for CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that incumbents lost elections globally post-Covid, which was inaccurate for India. Shivnath Thakural of Meta India apologised for this ‘inadvertent error.’ Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Parliamentary Committee head Nishikant Dubey demanded clarification and an apology, emphasizing the positive governance record of Prime Minister Narendra…
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PepsiCo wants stake in Haldiram snacks; US execs in talks with Aggarwal family
PepsiCo is exploring the acquisition of a 10-15% stake in Haldiram Snacks Food. Haldiram’s significant market presence and revenue surpass PepsiCo in India, making it an attractive investment target.
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435/5! India create their biggest ODI total record vs Ireland
India Women set a new ODI record with a total of 435/5 against Ireland, thanks to centuries from Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana. Mandhana’s fast century and their 233-run partnership led India’s dominance. This surpasses both Indian men’s and women’s previous highest scores, highlighting the rise of India’s women in international cricket.
