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PoliticsAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh who will retire on October 31. Dixit is known for promoting indigenous aircraft projects like the LCA Tejas and is expected to advance the government's Aatmanirbharta initiative in defense.
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BusinessBNP Paribas cautions Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent against eliminating the 20-year Treasury bond, warning it could raise borrowing costs. The bank's strategists, led by Guneet Dhingra, argue that cutting this bond, which has higher yields than shorter maturities, may backfire by increasing yields and reducing liquidity. They see such a move as a sign of panic and recommend shorting 30-year Treasuries, expecting yields to rise to 5.8%.
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SportsFraser Stewart, Laws Manager and Head of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), emphasized the close relationship between MCC and the International Cricket Council (ICC) in framing cricket laws. Speaking in Bengaluru during the launch of a Kannada edition cricket laws app, Stewart noted joint efforts to address challenges in the game. MCC includes ICC members on its Law Subcommittee, ensuring broad representation from all cricket levels.
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TechnologyApple CEO John Ternus explained that the company applies the same high standards to its lowest-priced Macs as to its most expensive devices. He shared a story about Steve Jobs admiring the craftsmanship on the hidden back of a chest of drawers, symbolizing Apple's commitment to quality inside and out. This principle has guided Apple since the first Macintosh.
NDTV Business·
WorldRecent incidents, including the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, have renewed scrutiny on onboard security and pilot screening. Past events like 9/11 and the 2015 Germanwings crash prompted significant changes in airline safety protocols, highlighting how major aviation incidents have continuously influenced security measures worldwide.
NDTV World·
WorldTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce have received approval for a privacy fence around their $5.35 million mansion in Ohio. Despite neighbors' concerns about Lake Erie views, landscaping, and a shared sewer line, the 1,190-foot fence will be built two feet inside the boundary of their 3.5-acre lakefront property. It will include two gates for sewer manhole access.
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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh who will retire on October 31. Dixit is known for promoting indigenous aircraft projects like the LCA Tejas and is expected to advance the government's Aatmanirbharta initiative in defense.
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