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Modi govt has neither direction nor strategy, just empty rhetoric: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Modi government of lacking both direction and strategy necessary to manage the current economic situation facing the nation. Gandhi also expressed concern that the government will raise the prices of petrol, diesel and LPG following the elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and the UT of Puducherry scheduled…
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Dolores Huerta’s civil rights legacy was inextricably linked with Cesar Chavez. Then she accused him of abuse
Days before The New York Times published bombshell allegations of sexual abuse that would upend the legacy of famed labor rights leader Cesar Chavez, Delia Garcia answered a phone call from her longtime friend, Dolores Huerta. “She said, ‘Let’s have a conversation, and I need you to be sitting down,’” Garcia told CNN. Then Huerta – who cofounded the famed…
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Modi speaks to Iran President, condemns attacks on critical infrastructure
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, and condemned the attacks on critical infrastructure in Middle East, while stressing the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring shipping lanes remain open and secure. In his telephonic conversation with the Iranian leader, Prime Minister Modi conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings, expressing…
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Michigan health officials urge vaccinations after measles outbreak hits Washtenaw County
WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – Lead Michigan health officials confirmed three measles cases in Washtenaw County and urged residents to check their vaccination status as the state sees more cases linked to a nationwide rise. Public health experts say the 2025 surge in measles cases has continued into 2026, and that the virus’s high transmissibility makes widespread spread likely without strong…
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‘It’s not sustainable’: US farmers reeling as Iran war pushes fertilizer costs up | US news
Rodney Bushmeyer has been farming as long as he can remember. Bushmeyer’s father was a farmer, as was his grandfather. The family-run Bushmeyer Farms in Illinois dates back more than 100 years, when his ancestors came to the US from Germany. They acquired the first 80 acres cost-free as homesteaders, cleared the land, and worked it. Now Bushmeyer, 69, gets…
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Money Problems Plague Indie Distributor Row K
Less than eight months after it launched, Row K Entertainment, a new Hollywood distribution label, is being beset with unpaid bills and concerns about its finances. Eight sources from outside the company and within told Variety that cash flow has been an increasingly urgent issue at Row K since its inception last summer. Vendors and consultants haven’t been paid for…
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Vanessa Motta and Jason Giles guilty
After nearly three weeks of bombshell testimony in a wide-ranging staged wrecks trial, a jury has convicted two prominent New Orleans attorneys. The jury found attorneys Vanessa Motta and Jason Giles guilty on all charges. Motta was convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, three counts of obstruction of justice, and four counts of witness…
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On 20th day of war, Netanyahu says Iran can no longer enrich uranium, build missiles
Iran can no longer enrich uranium or manufacture ballistic missiles, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. “After 20 days, I can tell you — Iran today has no ability to enrich uranium, and no ability to produce ballistic missiles,” said Netanyahu in Jerusalem, speaking at his first in-person press conference since the launch of the US-Israel campaign against Iran…
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700,000 additional deaths by 2050 from rising temperatures
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: As global temperatures climb, a silent shift toward inactivity could accelerate deaths and economic losses, especially in the world’s most vulnerable regions. Study: Effects of climate change on physical inactivity: a panel data study across 156…
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How a 5,000-year-old Ayurvedic system is being modernized for today’s wellness and healthcare market
Patanjali Ayurved has emerged as one of the most influential forces in reshaping how traditional Indian knowledge systems are understood in the modern world. Rooted in the philosophy of Ayurveda and guided by the vision of Baba Ramdev, the organization has attempted something both ambitious and culturally significant. It has taken a 5000 year old system of healing and repositioned…
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