In Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, a woman, Sunita Chauhan, married two brothers, Pradeep and Kapil Negi, in a public ceremony, celebrating the Hatti tribe's polyandry tradition. The wedding, a rare open display of the custom, saw the trio sharing the stage and receiving blessings.
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Amazon is closing its artificial intelligence lab in Shanghai. This decision is due to increasing tensions between the United States and China. Other US tech companies like IBM and Microsoft have also reduced research efforts in China. The Amazon lab's team developed a neural network framework. This framework generated significant sales for Amazon.
In July 1999, as Pakistani troops retreated during the Kargil War, PM Vajpayee arranged a DGMO-level meeting at Attari. Lt Gen Bhandari recalls his surprise at seeing Pak DGMO Lt Gen Zia arrive alone, lamenting he was sent to 'take the blows' by PM Nawaz Sharif.
Rajya Sabha will hold a 16-hour discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor next Tuesday. This follows two days of disruptions due to Opposition protests. Opposition MPs demanded an immediate debate, leading to multiple adjournments. The House faced repeated disruptions as members insisted on addressing the SIR issue first. Several notices for discussions were rejected, adding to the tension.
The EU's upcoming ban on Russian-derived fuels, effective January 21, presents a temporary reprieve but poses challenges for Indian exporters due to its narrow classification. The EU requires proof of crude oil origin, potentially impacting fuel exports from India, a major importer of Russian oil.
Ahead of the crucial fourth Test, Captain Shubman Gill backs Karun Nair. Gill emphasises Nair's importance to the team. He believes Nair needs time to regain his form. The team management trusts Nair's experience. Old Trafford's surface may suit Nair's technique. All eyes are on Nair to deliver a strong performance. The team is working to ensure strong starts.
Stuart MacGill, in his first interview since being convicted for facilitating a cocaine deal, opened up about his struggles with anxiety and the impact on his children. The former cricketer expressed concerns about their exposure to social media and the challenges he faces in finding employment.
Canada's wildfires have burned more than 13.6 million acres (5.5 million hectares) this year, an area roughly the size of Croatia, officials said Friday as the country endures one of its most destructive fire seasons. According to figures dating back to 1983, Canada's second most destructive fire season was 1995, when 17.5 million acres burned, a mark that may be passed this year.
India and the UK have formalized a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement after three years of negotiations, aiming to more than double bilateral trade to $56 billion by 2030. The agreement slashes duties on various goods, benefiting consumers with cheaper British products like cars and Scotch. In return, the UK will allow zero-duty import on 99% of Indian product lines.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's plea against a Karnataka High Court order, which had quashed proceedings against B.M. Parvathi, wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a land allotment case. The court questioned the ED's involvement, suggesting political battles should be resolved by voters.