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Get the appGetPresident Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner marked by ceremonial pomp that masked underlying tensions. The event included notable guests like Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Sam Altman. Discussions touched on trade, Taiwan, and artificial intelligence, with Xi making key remarks during his meeting with Trump. The atmosphere balanced diplomacy with unresolved issues.
thehindu.com·5h ago
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charge on UPI transactions is not a government issue. She explained that the MDR fee collected from merchants does not cover the entire cost of UPI, which is estimated at Rs 21,000 crore. Government sources stated that 96% of UPI transactions will remain unaffected and dismissed fears of a shift back to cash due to the merchant fee as misplaced.
The Times of India·3h ago
European health experts have called for reforms in liver cancer surveillance to improve early detection and patient outcomes. The current surveillance methods are considered inadequate, prompting recommendations for updated guidelines and enhanced screening protocols across Europe. These changes aim to reduce liver cancer mortality by enabling timely diagnosis and treatment.
EMJ·20m ago
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah described the recent devastating flash floods as a warning to the world about climate change. Speaking at the UN, he criticized global leaders for inaction and proposed a Himalayan climate resilience mechanism involving Nepal, India, and China to better address such disasters in the future.
Al Jazeera·3h ago
Deendayal Hospital in Aligarh has started offering free H1N1 testing. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) personally visited the hospital today and underwent the test. He emphasized that every patient showing symptoms should get tested to prevent the spread of the virus and ensure timely treatment.
Dainik Bhaskar·6h ago·Aligarh
In the past four days, silver prices have fallen by ₹7,000 and gold prices have dropped by nearly ₹2,500. This marks a continuous decline in gold prices for three consecutive days. The price changes affect various karat gold rates, with market watchers closely monitoring if this downward trend will continue.
livehindustan.com·9h ago
thehindu.com·5h ago
President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner marked by ceremonial pomp that masked underlying tensions. The event included notable guests like Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Sam Altman. Discussions touched on trade, Taiwan, and artificial intelligence, with Xi making key remarks during his meeting with Trump. The atmosphere balanced diplomacy with unresolved issues.
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