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How Mark Carney's Government Plans To Change Canada's Immigration Policies
The Liberals aim to stabilise Canada's immigration system by adjusting both permanent and temporary resident levels, addressing concerns about the strain on housing and public services.
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Trump Scraps US Office On Climate Diplomacy
President Donald Trump's administration has abolished the office that runs US climate diplomacy, potentially meaning the world's largest economy will be a no-show at November's COP30 summit in Brazil.
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Meta’s Oversight Board Rebukes Company Over Policy Overhaul
Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking. The board, which operates independently but is funded by Meta, urged the world's biggest social media company to assess “potential adverse effects” of the changes, put in place just before US ...
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Google Updates Chrome Extensions Policy to Tighten Rules Governing Affiliate Links
Google Chrome Web Store policies that govern extensions involving affiliate marketing links and codes have been revised. Affiliate links are an important income source for content creators, and the updated policy aims to stop extensions from injecting affiliate links that override those shared by creators. This change follows recent accusations aga...
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Lung Cancer Care In India: The Economic Burden Of Lung Cancer Treatment
The financial burden of lung cancer care is a significant challenge for many families and can drive a large proportion of affected households into poverty.
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Russia-US Officials To Meet In Saudi Arabia To Discuss "Possible" Ukraine Truce
Top US and Russian diplomats will meet in Saudi Arabia Tuesday for talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war -- in a meeting Kyiv was not invited to and as Europe reels from Washington's dramatic change in policy towards Moscow.
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Google's AI Policy Shift: No More Ban On Weapons And Surveillance Tech
In a significant departure from its earlier commitments to not use artificial intelligence in the fields of weapons or surveillance, Google has updated its ethical guidelines on the same.
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India Reviewing Crypto Position Due to Global Changes, Economic Affairs Secretary Says
India is reviewing its stance on cryptocurrencies. The review, which follows crypto-friendly policy announcements by US President Donald Trump, could further delay publication of a discussion paper on cryptocurrencies that was due for release in September 2024.
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After Sex Updated To Male, US Trans Influencer Alleges Violation Of Rights
Zaya Perysian, a transwoman claimed that the gender on her passport has been changed to male "because of Donald Trump."
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At Davos, US Economist Explains What Will Make H-1B "Fantastic" For America
A change in the H-1B visa policy for highly skilled professionals from India under Trump 2.0 would be "fantastic" for the US as it needs them, American economist Kenneth Rogoff told NDTV at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos.
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Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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Starbucks' Major Rule Change: Buy Something To Use Restrooms
Starbucks has introduced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase if they wish to remain on their premises or use restrooms, a major shift from its previous open-door approach.
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Meta Now Lets Users Say Women Are "Household Objects", Trans People Have "Mental Illness"
Facebook's parent company Meta has announced a series of sweeping changes in its content moderation policies, including doing away with professional fact-checking and restrictions on controversial remarks.
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OYO Discount Code: Anupam Mittal's Request To Ritesh Agarwal. He Replies
Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com suggested Oyo Rooms CEO Ritesh Agarwal offer an 'OYO' discount code on Shaadi.com. He couldn't help but agree with the "great suggestion".
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Biden Bans Mass Offshore Drilling Amid Trump's "Drill, Baby, Drill" Call
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Monday banned offshore drilling across an immense area of American coastal waters. This comes weeks before Donald Trump, who has pledged to massively boost domestic energy production, takes office on January 20.
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How Mark Carney's Government Plans To Change Canada's Immigration Policies
The Liberals aim to stabilise Canada's immigration system by adjusting both permanent and temporary resident levels, addressing concerns about the strain on housing and public services.
-
Trump Scraps US Office On Climate Diplomacy
President Donald Trump's administration has abolished the office that runs US climate diplomacy, potentially meaning the world's largest economy will be a no-show at November's COP30 summit in Brazil.
-
Meta’s Oversight Board Rebukes Company Over Policy Overhaul
Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking. The board, which operates independently but is funded by Meta, urged the world's biggest social media company to assess “potential adverse effects” of the changes, put in place just before US ...
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Google Updates Chrome Extensions Policy to Tighten Rules Governing Affiliate Links
Google Chrome Web Store policies that govern extensions involving affiliate marketing links and codes have been revised. Affiliate links are an important income source for content creators, and the updated policy aims to stop extensions from injecting affiliate links that override those shared by creators. This change follows recent accusations aga...
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Lung Cancer Care In India: The Economic Burden Of Lung Cancer Treatment
The financial burden of lung cancer care is a significant challenge for many families and can drive a large proportion of affected households into poverty.
-
Russia-US Officials To Meet In Saudi Arabia To Discuss "Possible" Ukraine Truce
Top US and Russian diplomats will meet in Saudi Arabia Tuesday for talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war -- in a meeting Kyiv was not invited to and as Europe reels from Washington's dramatic change in policy towards Moscow.
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Google's AI Policy Shift: No More Ban On Weapons And Surveillance Tech
In a significant departure from its earlier commitments to not use artificial intelligence in the fields of weapons or surveillance, Google has updated its ethical guidelines on the same.
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India Reviewing Crypto Position Due to Global Changes, Economic Affairs Secretary Says
India is reviewing its stance on cryptocurrencies. The review, which follows crypto-friendly policy announcements by US President Donald Trump, could further delay publication of a discussion paper on cryptocurrencies that was due for release in September 2024.
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After Sex Updated To Male, US Trans Influencer Alleges Violation Of Rights
Zaya Perysian, a transwoman claimed that the gender on her passport has been changed to male "because of Donald Trump."
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At Davos, US Economist Explains What Will Make H-1B "Fantastic" For America
A change in the H-1B visa policy for highly skilled professionals from India under Trump 2.0 would be "fantastic" for the US as it needs them, American economist Kenneth Rogoff told NDTV at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos.
-
Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
-
Starbucks' Major Rule Change: Buy Something To Use Restrooms
Starbucks has introduced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase if they wish to remain on their premises or use restrooms, a major shift from its previous open-door approach.
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Meta Now Lets Users Say Women Are "Household Objects", Trans People Have "Mental Illness"
Facebook's parent company Meta has announced a series of sweeping changes in its content moderation policies, including doing away with professional fact-checking and restrictions on controversial remarks.
-
OYO Discount Code: Anupam Mittal's Request To Ritesh Agarwal. He Replies
Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com suggested Oyo Rooms CEO Ritesh Agarwal offer an 'OYO' discount code on Shaadi.com. He couldn't help but agree with the "great suggestion".
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Biden Bans Mass Offshore Drilling Amid Trump's "Drill, Baby, Drill" Call
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Monday banned offshore drilling across an immense area of American coastal waters. This comes weeks before Donald Trump, who has pledged to massively boost domestic energy production, takes office on January 20.
