US resumes deportation flights to Venezuela after twin earthquakes; death toll crosses 6000

Caracas [Venezuela], August 4: The United States has resumed its deportation flights to Venezuela for the first time since twin earthquakes devastated the South American country in late June, sending back more than 100 individuals on Monday. According to CNN, in the hours immediately preceding the disaster, a prior flight delivered 146 deportees to Venezuela.… Continue reading US resumes deportation flights to Venezuela after twin earthquakes; death toll crosses 6000

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Pakistan name former South African first-class cricketer as men’s team batting coach

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 4: Former South Africa first-class cricketer and coach Michael Smith has been appointed batting coach of the Pakistan men’s team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed in a statement. Smith will work with the team across both red-ball and white-ball formats. The 46-year-old has featured in 89 first-class matches, 72 List-A matches… Continue reading Pakistan name former South African first-class cricketer as men’s team batting coach

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Sticky inflation, resilient growth to favour equities globally; investors may require diversified approach for fixed income

New Delhi [India], August 4: Sticky inflation and resilient growth would likely favour equities; meanwhile, fixed income may require a more selective and diversified approach, according to a report by Morgan Stanley. The report noted that equities could benefit from stronger nominal growth, with fiscal policy, tax incentives and deregulation providing additional support. Morgan Stanley… Continue reading Sticky inflation, resilient growth to favour equities globally; investors may require diversified approach for fixed income

Nabi’s ability to get batters out while defending is his biggest asset: Pathan

NEW DELHI: (Aug 4) Auqib Nabi’s knack for forcing top batters into errors while they are defending, rather than relying on raw pace, could be his biggest strength as the Jammu and Kashmir pacer prepares for international cricket, feels former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Nabi’s long-awaited India call-up came on Monday when the selectors named… Continue reading Nabi’s ability to get batters out while defending is his biggest asset: Pathan

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Mrunal Thakur warns of legal action over AI deepfakes

NEW DELHI: (Aug 4) Actor Mrunal Thakur said she will take legal action if she finds any deepfake content of herself online and called the dissemination of such material “illegal and unacceptable”. Thakur shared a story on her Instagram on Tuesday and said her statement is the “formal notice” for the users generating content using… Continue reading Mrunal Thakur warns of legal action over AI deepfakes

Promoter entity Adani Infra buys 1.03 pc stake in Adani Green Energy for Rs 2,380 cr

NEW DELHI: (Aug 4) Adani Infra (India) Ltd, a promoter group entity of Adani Green Energy Ltd, has bought 1.03 per cent stake in the company for Rs 2,380 crore, according to block deal data on the NSE. Adani Infra (India) Ltd purchased 1.7 crore shares, representing a 1.03 per cent stake in Adani Green… Continue reading Promoter entity Adani Infra buys 1.03 pc stake in Adani Green Energy for Rs 2,380 cr

With its new leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, does Iran want – or need – a nuclear weapon?

SYDNEY: (Aug 4) As the US war against Iran drags on with no end in sight, an important question has faded into the background. Does Iran want a nuclear weapon, and if so, can it still build one? With the Strait of Hormuz now the main sticking point between the two sides, it seems puzzling… Continue reading With its new leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, does Iran want – or need – a nuclear weapon?

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Experimental AI systems have been going on hacking sprees

SYDNEY: (Aug 4) In the past ten days, two of the companies leading the artificial intelligence (AI) boom discovered their own powerful, semi-autonomous models had hacked into real-world systems during testing in four distinct incidents. These weren’t just lab mishaps. In several cases, the models recognised signs suggesting they’d broken into real systems — and… Continue reading Experimental AI systems have been going on hacking sprees

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Achievements in sport, increased job opportunities discussed at NDA’s ‘Mangal Milan’

NEW DELHI: (Aug 4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers and leaders of NDA constituents on Tuesday attended the ruling coalition’s weekly meeting of MPs, where presentations highlighted India’s achievements in international sports and the growing employment opportunities for the country’s youth. BJP president Nitin Nabin was seen sitting next to Prime Minister Modi at… Continue reading Achievements in sport, increased job opportunities discussed at NDA’s ‘Mangal Milan’

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Two ISI-backed cross border terror modules busted, 4 minors among 9 held: Punjab Police

CHANDIGARH: (Aug 4) Punjab Police have busted two ISI-backed cross border terror modules and apprehended nine accused, including four juveniles. Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, in a post on X on Tuesday, said, “In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busts two ISI-backed cross border terror modules, apprehends nine accused, including four juveniles, and… Continue reading Two ISI-backed cross border terror modules busted, 4 minors among 9 held: Punjab Police

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