Ontario Premier Doug Ford has paused an anti-tariff advertisement campaign. This move follows US President Donald Trump's decision to end trade negotiations with Canada. The campaign aimed to highlight the impact of tariffs on American workers and businesses. Ford stated the intention was to start a conversation about the economy.
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A Belgian court has cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi to India in the Rs 13,000-crore PNB fraud case. The court upheld the validity of his arrest, marking a significant step for India's efforts to bring him to justice. India has assured humane conditions for Choksi if extradited.
The widely cited 1 doctor per 1,000 population ratio is a myth, the WHO has clarified. This figure, often used by governments to justify expanding medical colleges, lacks WHO backing. Experts emphasize that health workforce planning must consider unique national needs, not a universal benchmark. The actual WHO threshold for essential health services is higher and more nuanced.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings and phone call, highlighting India and the US as "great democracies" united against terrorism. Trump also extended Diwali wishes, mentioning discussions on trade and the situation with Pakistan, despite recent US tariffs on Indian oil imports.
Argentina's national football team, including star Lionel Messi, will not visit Kerala in November for a planned friendly match. The Argentina Football Association cited the state's lack of readiness and logistical delays for the cancellation. Organisers are proposing a reschedule to March 2026, but this faces potential conflicts with local elections.
An Indian nurse at Singapore's Raffles Hospital received a jail sentence of 14 months and two strokes of the cane for molesting a male visitor in a hospital toilet. The 34-year-old nurse, Elipe Siva Nagu, claimed he intended to 'disinfect' the victim. The incident, which occurred in June, caused the victim significant emotional distress.
Prominent Indian-origin scholar Ashley Tellis, a former Bush administration official, has been arrested by the FBI on charges of retaining classified documents and meeting with Chinese officials. His lawyers vehemently deny the allegations, stating Tellis is a respected advisor and will contest any claims of acting for a foreign adversary.
In Bihar's 2020 elections, the Left parties, particularly CPI(ML), showed a strong performance, nearly matching the BJP's strike rate. Five years later, they are pushing for a larger seat share in the Mahagathbandhan, citing their past success and widespread presence, though negotiations remain uncertain.
Canada's immigration system is experiencing an unprecedented surge in visa and permit refusals, leading to widespread concerns about automated decision-making replacing human assessment. This crisis is fueling a significant rise in judicial reviews as applicants challenge decisions deemed generic and unreasonable, with numbers of new temporary residents, particularly students, declining sharply.
LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman has defended AI firm Anthropic and tech giants like Google and OpenAI against accusations of regulatory capture. He praised these companies for deploying AI responsibly, contrasting them with others he claims disregard safety. The debate intensified with responses from White House AI czar David Sacks and Elon Musk, while Anthropic's CEO also issued a rebuttal.
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'red zone' on Diwali night as fireworks celebrations extended beyond permitted hours. Most monitoring stations reported 'very poor' to 'severe' pollution levels. Despite Supreme Court-sanctioned green cracker timings, the city's AQI reached 344, with expectations of further deterioration.
