politics

02 Sep

BJP seeks re-investigation into Soujanya rape-murder case

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BJP seeks re-investigation into Soujanya rape-murder case State BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra urged the State government to reopen the Soujanya murder case of 2012 to provide justice to the family of the rape-and-murder victim . Karnataka High Court upheld the acquittal of the sole accused by observing that the trial court had “properly discussed the evidence” to conclude that “no circumstance is proved by the prosecution” against the accused . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

A historic change in how Americans buy groceries is underway as SNAP benefit cuts begin

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A historic change in how Americans buy groceries is underway as SNAP benefit cuts begin On Monday, under new policy included in President Trump's tax law, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that have provided low-income Americans with more purchasing power in the grocery store begin to go into effect. According to one estimate, it is "the largest cut to SNAP in history," a federal program which in one form or another dates back to the New Deal era and currently provides basic food assistance to more than 40 million people. Grocers large and small are bracing for the impact…
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02 Sep

Here are the 2 big things we’re watching in the stock market in this week

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Here are the 2 big things we're watching in the stock market in this week The sun has set on Nvidia earnings week. Time to close up shop and return in three months when it reports again because nothing else matters, right? Not quite. Grabbing the spotlight from Nvidia in the week ahead is the U.S. jobs market — plus, there are a few noteworthy earnings reports within the broader artificial intelligence complex, including rival AI chipmaker and fellow Club holding Broadcom . We'd be remiss not to mention that Friday's appeals court ruling striking down most of President Donald…
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02 Sep

U.S.-run ‘Gaza Riviera’: Post-war redevelopment plan sees ‘voluntary relocation’ of millions

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U.S.-run 'Gaza Riviera’: Post-war redevelopment plan sees 'voluntary relocation' of millions A 38-page document detailing plans for post-war Gaza aims to make President Donald Trump's "Gaza Riviera" vision a reality . It involves mass displacement, artificial intelligence, and at least a decade of U.S. trusteeship over the war-ravaged enclave . The plan was developed by some of the same Israelis behind the controversial U.N.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Trump tells drugmakers to ‘justify the success’ of Covid meds after FDA limits vaccine approval

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Trump tells drugmakers to 'justify the success' of Covid meds after FDA limits vaccine approval President Donald Trump calls on pharmaceutical companies to "justify" success of Covid drugs . FDA approved latest round of vaccines Wednesday for people at higher risk of severe illness . FDA set new limits on who can receive vaccines for the virus . Trump fired CDC director Susan Monarez after she refused to resign . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Behind the smiles with Putin, Modi and Xi at China summit

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Behind the smiles with Putin, Modi and Xi at China summit A widely shared clip of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin laughing together in Tianjin has already gone viral . Analysts say the photo-op reflects a delicate mix of competing rivalries and shifting power dynamics . The timing of the meeting is also notable, with U.S. President Donald Trump raising tariffs and unsettling global markets . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

At least 800 people killed as earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

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At least 800 people killed as earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan Magnitude 6 tremor hits the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, and a government spokesman warns the toll could rise. One of Afghanistan’s worst earthquakes has killed more than 800 people and injured at least 2,800, authorities say as they warn that the death toll could rise. Helicopters ferried the wounded to hospital on Monday in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar as officials combed the rubble for survivors after a magnitude 6 tremor hit just before midnight on Sunday. At least 812 people have died, government spokesman Zabihullah…
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02 Sep

Guyana votes in elections amid oil boom debate and Venezuela tensions

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Guyana votes in elections amid oil boom debate and Venezuela tensions Over 750,000 registered voters will have until 6pm (22:00 GMT) on Monday to cast ballots . Six parties are participating in the election to fight for the presidency and seats in parliament . It is effectively a three-way race between President Irfaan Ali of PPP, Aubrey Norton of PNCR, and billionaire Azruddin Mohamed . Read full story: Source
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