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September 14, 2024 1:46 PM

Mammography finding in arteries could indicate heart disease

Calcium buildup in breast arteries detected by mammography usually is not a sign of cancer, but it might indicate a higher risk for heart disease, two research teams reported at the Menopause Society annual meeting in Chicago. Following nearly 400 w...

September 14, 2024 1:41 PM

US locks in steep China tariff hikes, some industries warn of disruptions

The Biden administration on Friday locked in steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles, to boost protections for strategic industries from China's state-driven industrial practices. The U.S. Trade Representati...

September 14, 2024 12:34 PM

PM Modi set to visit Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on an extensive three-day tour across Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Odisha from September 15-17, 2024, focusing on infrastructure development, renewable energy, and housing initiatives. The tour kicks off on S...

September 14, 2024 12:22 PM

PM Modi and leaders extend greetings on Hindi Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders extended greetings on Hindi Diwas, celebrated on September 14 to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as an official language of India. "Many best wishes to all the countrymen on Hindi Diwas," PM...

September 14, 2024 10:56 AM

North Korea’s Kim meets Russia’s Shoigu, vows more cooperation, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu and discussed deepening strategic dialogue between the two countries, state media KCNA said on Saturday. They had a "wide exchange of views on regional and internat...

September 14, 2024 10:50 AM

Hong Kong press group says dozens of journalists harassed

Dozens of Hong Kong journalists and their families have been harassed and intimidated online and in person over the last three months starting from June, the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) said on Friday. HKJA chairperson Selina Cheng said...

September 14, 2024 10:45 AM

OpenAI’s stunning $150 billion valuation hinges on upending corporate structure, sources say

OpenAI's new financing round is expected to come in the form of convertible notes, according to sources with direct knowledge of the matter, who said its $150 billion valuation will be contingent on whether the ChatGPT-maker can upend its corporate s...

September 14, 2024 10:45 AM

Kamala Harris says she will cut degree requirements for certain federal jobs

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday she will cut college degree requirements for certain federal jobs if elected president as the Democratic presidential candidate and her Republican rival have been making economic pledges to woo voters....

September 14, 2024 10:10 AM

J-K: Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Baramulla district

An encounter between security forces and terrorists is currently underway in the Chak Taper Kreeri Pattan area of Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported on Saturday. The firefight began in the early hours of September 14, followin...

September 14, 2024 10:00 AM

Home Minister Amit Shah extends heartfelt wishes on Hindi Diwas, announces new language initiative

Union Home Minister Amit Shah marked Hindi Diwas on Saturday with a message emphasizing the importance of all Indian languages and announcing a new initiative to promote their use alongside Hindi. In a post on X, Shah commemorated Hindi's 75th year ...