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Microsoft gambles big on Hollywood-esque ‘Starfield’ video game

September 6, 2023 admin

Microsoft is currently trying to get a $75-billion purchase of Activision Blizzard. (File) | Photo Credit: REUTERS “Starfield”, one of the most-anticipated video games in years, launches worldwide on Wednesday with the hype — and production standards — of a Hollywood blockbuster. And Microsoft has billions riding on its success. The ever-evolving game is the…

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Security Tightened In Delhi Ahead Of G20 Summit

September 6, 2023 admin

They patrolled the train coaches and checked the bags as a security measure. New Delhi: In view of the G20 Summit scheduled to be held in the national capital on September 9 and 10, the Delhi Police Railway unit along with the Railway Police Force (RPF) patrolled the New Delhi Railway Station on Tuesday. They…

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Elon Musk borrowed $1 billion from SpaceX in same month of Twitter buyout: WSJ

September 6, 2023 admin

File photo of Twitter and SpaceX owner Elon Musk | Photo Credit: Reuters SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tapped the rocket maker for a $1 billion loan around the time he was acquiring social media company Twitter, now known as X, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. SpaceX approved the loan, which was backed by…

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Hottest September Since 1938 Awaits G20 Leaders in Delhi

September 6, 2023 admin

There is a hint of immediate respite for Delhi New Delhi: Global leaders including US President Joe Biden are set to be greeted by stifling heat when they meet in New Delhi this week for the Group of 20 Summit, where climate change is set to be among key issues on the agenda. Prime Minister…

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Deforestation In Amazon Rainforest Fell By Over 66% Last Month: Brazil

September 6, 2023 admin

Amazon’s carbon-absorbing trees are a vital buffer against global warming. Brasilia, Brazil: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 66 percent in August versus the same month last year, the government said Tuesday, while also announcing the demarcation of two new Indigenous reserves. “In August, we had a reduction of 66.11 percent in deforestation” in…

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Ex-Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years for role in U.S. Capitol attack

September 6, 2023 admin

File picture of Proud Boys former chief Enrique Tarrio | Photo Credit: AP A former leader of the right-wing Proud Boys group was sentenced on Tuesday to 22 years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump trying to overturn his election…

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Morning Digest | ‘India’ and ‘Bharat’ can be used in invitation, say legal experts; Indo-Pacific, China map on agenda as PM Modi leaves for Jakarta, and more

September 6, 2023 admin

‘India’ and ‘Bharat’ interchangeable, can be used in official invitation, say legal experts An official invitation from President Droupadi Murmu to G-20 guests in which she is described as the “President of Bharat” has triggered speculation that the Narendra Modi government could officially change the name of “India” to “Bharat” during the five-day-long Special Session of Parliament that starts on September…

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Iran Arrests Mahsa Amini Uncle Ahead Of Death Anniversary: Reports

September 6, 2023 admin

Iran saw months of protests after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody in September 2022. Paris: Iranian authorities on Tuesday arrested an uncle of Mahsa Amini, the young Iranian Kurdish woman who died in custody sparking months of protests, just ahead of the first anniversary of her death, reports said on Tuesday. Safa Aeli,…

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Section 144 Imposed, Religious Activities Banned At Public Places In Noida

September 5, 2023 admin

No person would be allowed to take out any kind of procession without the prior permission of police. Noida: To “maintain peace and harmony” during upcoming festivals and important public meetings here, the district police Tuesday said it has enforced CrPCsection144 restricting unlawful assembly fromSeptember 6 to 15 across Noida and Greater Noida. Religious activities…

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Punjab To Provide Free Treatment To Road Accident Victims In 48 Hours

September 5, 2023 admin

Punjab government launched ‘Farishtey’ scheme for road rage victims. Chandigarh: The Punjab government will provide free of cost treatment to all road accident victims within 48 hours of the mishap as part of its ‘Farishtey’ scheme, Health Minister Balbir Singh said on Tuesday. “The ‘Golden Hour’ is the first crucial hour after a road accident….

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