Accenture CEO Julie Sweet announced that tightened US federal spending under the Trump administration has impacted the company's revenue, with a significant loss in government contracts. Federal Services business now faces ongoing uncertainty due to changes in government priorities and procurement actions.
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Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led UP government for failing to protect women's dignity during the Maha Kumbh and condemned the online sale of women's photos. He questioned the government's management of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela and highlighted issues of mismanagement, pollution, and the recent stampede incident.
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Environmentalists and policy experts have criticized the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, claiming political motivations behind its approval. They argue that the project's ecological impact, including displacement of families and the destruction of tiger habitats, outweighs its purported benefits. Experts question the project's water distribution and irrigation claims and demand independent study.
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Wayne Gretzky, the legendary hockey player, had his nameplate added to a 20-foot goal lamp celebrating Team Canada during the 2016 World Pond Hockey Championships. The lamp traveled across Canada, honoring the country's passion for hockey, and eventually reached the North Pole.
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Due to heavy fog, non-CAT III compliant flights at Delhi airport are affected. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updated flight information. With temperatures dropping to 9.6°C and AQI at 348 ('very poor'), night shelters accommodate the homeless as winter conditions persist in northern India.
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