India raids offices of sellers using Amazon, Flipkart platforms, sources say
The raids are the latest setback for Amazon and Flipkart, which count India as a key growth market where e-commerce sales are rapidly risingSmartphone with Flipkart logo is seen in front of displayed Amazon logo in this illustration taken, July 30, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationSmartphone with Flipkart logo is seen in front of displayed Amazon logo in this illustration taken, July 30, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationIndia's financial crime agency has raided offices of some sellers operating Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart in an investigation into alleged violations of foreign investment rules, three government sources said on Thursday. The raids are the latest setback for Amazon and Flipkart, which count India as a key growth market where e-commerce sales are rapidly rising. "The raids on sellers of Amazon and Flipkart is a part of ED’s probe ... for alleged violations of foreign exchange laws," said the first government source with direct knowledge.
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November 07, 2024 16:46 UTC
PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Thursday, November 7, 2024
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November 07, 2024 16:40 UTC
Pediatricians urge trust in vaccines for child health
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November 07, 2024 16:35 UTC
Science in Defense of Life: How the Admistration is Politicizing Scientists - The Cornell Daily Sun
My name is Sriram Parasurama and I am a second year PhD student in the graduate field of Horticulture, in the School of Integrative Plant Science. The College of Agriculture and Life Science has long been a cornerstone of this University’s popularity and profits, with the plant breeding and veterinary science programs being among the top in the nation. I often find beautiful parallels between the systems I study, the symbiosis of fungi and trees, and the depth of community and genuine relational nature in which the graduate student community works together. We are all waking up to the ultimate responsibility of the scientist — undeterred defense of life and truth. Sriram Parasurama is a second-year PhD student in the graduate field of Horticulture, School of Integrative Plant Sciences.
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November 07, 2024 14:30 UTC
Now is the time to act against river, canal encroachers, says Rizwana
Now is the right time to take exemplary action against encroachers of rivers and canals, says Environment Adviser Rizwana Hasan. The adviser explained that the Jamuna River, with its constant cycle of erosion and rebuilding, presents unique challenges. Therefore, resources allocated to this ministry will be equitably distributed across prioritised districts to ensure no area feels neglected,” she said. Rizwana highlighted the need for sustainable solutions, including resettling landless people in newly emerged river areas and promoting afforestation projects. She said allowing industrial development in these newly formed river areas could lead to increased pollution in the river.
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November 07, 2024 14:01 UTC
Germany's Scholz under pressure to hold quick confidence vote
REUTERSGermany's opposition conservatives urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to allow a vote of confidence immediately and hold elections in January, the day after his rocky three-way coalition collapsed and plunged the country into political turmoil. The chancellor said he would hold a confidence vote in January, which he would likely lose, triggering new elections by the end of March - six months ahead of elections originally scheduled for September. Joerg Kukies, a top official in the German chancellery and close SPD ally of Scholz, will be named finance minister, a government spokesperson said on Thursday. German industry, reeling from high costs and fierce Asian competition, also urged Berlin on Thursday to hold snap elections as soon as possible. Merz said he would urge Scholz to speed up the confidence vote in his meeting with him scheduled for midday.
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November 07, 2024 13:43 UTC
AP PHOTOS: Harris supporters show range of emotions as she gives concession speech
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November 07, 2024 13:27 UTC
New Zealand expect England to stick to attacking ways
The Black Caps’ 3-0 sweep of India has revived their hopes of reaching the World Test Championship finalNew Zealand expect England to stick to their attacking brand of cricket when they face the Black Caps in the upcoming home Test series despite Ben Stokes's team crashing to defeat in Pakistan. New Zealand, rejuvenated after a 3-0 whitewash of India, face England in three tests starting on Nov 28 in Christchurch. England lost 2-1 in Pakistan, putting their aggressive Test batting approach, which has been dubbed 'Bazball', under the microscope. The Black Caps lie fourth in the race behind Australia, India and Sri Lanka. Latham said it was a "big carrot" for New Zealand to perform against England but they were not focusing on the future implications.
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November 07, 2024 13:04 UTC
Govt scraps land lease for Rezwana Choudhury Bannya music institution ‘Surer Dhara’
The plot of land is about 0.5120 acres, according to a notice signed by the land ministry’s Deputy Secretary Md Aminur Rahman on Thursday. The lease of the land at Ramchandrapur Mouza in Mohammadpur has been scrapped since the land is categorised as a ‘canal’ in RS record, the notice read. Bannya established the Rabindra Sangeet education institute Surer Dhara in 1992. Bangladesh previously recognised Bannya’s contributions to music and her promotion of Tagore’s music with an Independence Award in 2016. She was the first Rabindra Sangeet singer to receive the honour.
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November 07, 2024 11:44 UTC
Election 2024 - The Cornell Daily Sun
(Ming DeMers/Sun Photography Editor)Leaderboard 2SHAPIRO | On Oct. 28, Ben Shapiro spoke to a sold-out Bailey Hall. (Ming DeMers/Sun Photography Editor)VOTE SIGNS | College Democrats for New York planted signs all over campus, including the Arts Quad. (Ming DeMers/Sun Photography Editor)JUST VOTE | Other posters and signs to vote were placed inside buildings, including Temple of Zeus in Klarman Hall. (Ming DeMers/Sun Photography Editor)I VOTED | “I voted” stickers were handed out to voters as they left the voting room. (Ming DeMers/Sun Photography Editor)STICKERS | Outside RPCC, Cornell Votes set up a table where students could draw their own stickers and take photos at a photo booth.
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November 07, 2024 11:24 UTC
Daily Horoscope for November 07, 2024
General Daily Insight for November 07, 2024 An emotionally intense day could test our patience. Although you’re probably tempted to angrily confront the other person, you might need to look at whether your unspoken expectations are in line with whatever was openly agreed upon. Cancer June 21 – July 22 You may presently feel like someone else is pushing you around. Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Sticking to the rules could seem like a reasonable way to resolve a present disagreement over money issues. Even so, you have every right to be honest about your own pain, so you might as well start there.
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November 07, 2024 11:17 UTC
Gender’s role in U.S. election – Brandon Sun
Concerns about women’s reproductive rights and Trump’s casual dismissal of sexualized violence seemingly gave women, young and old, a cause to embrace. Trump’s appeal to young men increased as their apparent fears of being overtaken by women’s gains in equality were exploited. Exit polls suggested white women without college educations overwhelmingly voted for Trump, while white college-educated women cast their ballots for Harris. Barack Obama’s plea to Black men certainly seems to suggest a problem with sexism within that cohort of voters. After the 2016 election, the American Psychological Association coined the anxiety around the election results as election stress disorder.
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November 07, 2024 09:54 UTC
Why Trump tariffs pose a bigger threat to China’s economy this time
REUTERSA threat by Donald Trump, who has been elected as the next US president, to impose 60% tariffs on U.S. imports of Chinese goods poses major growth risks for the world's second-largest economy. This is what is different:PROPERTY MARKET CRISISIn 2018, the property market was strong, driving about a quarter of China's economic activity. The chart shows the projected size of China's unsold inventory by the end of 2024 with comparison to London and Manhattan. The chart shows the projected size of China's unsold inventory by the end of 2024 with comparison to London and Manhattan. Deflation, which hurts consumption, businesses and growth, could get much worse if tariffs shrink external demand, exacerbating industrial overcapacity.
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November 07, 2024 08:46 UTC
China pledges support for Myanmar's political transition
REUTERS/Soe Zeya/File PhotoFILE PHOTO: Myanmar's army chief General Min Aung Hlaing inspects troops during a parade to mark the 67th anniversary of Armed Forces Day in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw Mar 27, 2012. REUTERS/Soe Zeya/File PhotoChina's Premier Li Qiang expressed support for Myanmar's political reconciliation and 2025 election plans in a meeting with Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing on Wednesday, according to state media outlets. According to Myanmar's state media on Thursday, Li pledged China's support for Myanmar's election and voiced appreciation for the military government's efforts to seek dialogue to end armed conflicts via political means. It quoted Min Aung Hlaing saying that for Myanmar's rebel alliances to participate in dialogue, they need to present clear and specific actions for peace. Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government (NUG) this week expressed concern that China's invitation to the junta chief could create misunderstandings between the people of Myanmar and China.
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November 07, 2024 07:01 UTC
Bangladesh, India army chiefs discuss 'mutual interests' in virtual meeting
Bangladesh's army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has held a virtual meeting with Indian army chief General Upendra Dwivedi. The two military chiefs spoke on a video call, according to reports from Indian media on Wednesday. A post regarding the meeting was shared on the Indian Army’s official X handle around 11:45am on the same day. However, army officers remained tight-lipped about the context of the meeting, and no further details were shared regarding the situation that led to the video call, it said. The Indian Express also covered the story, highlighting that this was the first conversation between the two army chiefs within three months of the political upheaval in Bangladesh.
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November 06, 2024 21:53 UTC