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China has slowed down but the odds are against a US recession in 2022 — sustainability is achievable: Jeffrey A. Frankel
The immediate cause is that one of the leading producers — there are only four major baby formula producers in the US — had to recall their product due to the discovery of bacteria in one factory, said the professor while replying to a question.
Karnataka polls barely a year away, Congress’ MLC wins rattle BJP
The Opposition party won two out of the four seats that went to the polls on June 13. On the other hand, the JD (S), the regional party led by the father-son duo of HD Deve Gowda-HD Kumaraswamy, lost both seats in its stronghold of the Mandya-Mysuru belt.
BJP focuses on JDU, BJD & YSRCP to get backing for presidential face
Although the deputed leaders have already started their talks with other parties, their focus is on three leaders -- Nitish Kumar, Navin Patnaik and Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Congress workers, cops clash during protest at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata
Meanwhile, former Union minister and senior Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury on Thursday was seen grabbing the collar of a police officer during protests in Hyderabad over the same issue.
Pause or scrap Agnipath, say opposition parties
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said the scheme 'subverted the long-standing traditions and ethos of the armed forces'.
No large-scale terrorism now: Rajnath Singh in J&K
Singh was addressing personnel from the army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and J&K Police in the cantonment area of Baramulla district in northern Kashmir, on the first day of his two-day visit to Kashmir.
Long Covid: Over 144 million people suffered globally
"The study suggests that a high proportion of persons, including young adults (20-29 years), suffer from a cluster of symptoms for a longer duration. Specialist rehabilitative services are required to address mental as well as disease-specific physical symptoms," said Giridhara Babu, senior epidemiologist.
Rahul Gandhi asks ED to push questioning to Monday
Rahul Gandhi was questioned for over 30 hours from Monday to Wednesday. He was given a break on Thursday as he had requested to be with his mother Sonia Gandhi, who is admitted in Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. Both Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are with their mother in hospital, according to party insiders
UP Police hold talks, deploy extra cops and drones for Friday prayers
ADG Prashant Kumar said 132 companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary and 10 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and Rapid Action Force have been deployed across the state. Some officers have been sent to sensitive areas in some districts to supervise arrangements.
Agnipath Scheme: Jobs, skillset, courses for Agniveers at entry, in-service and exit levels
In the first round of discussions, aviation, shipping and automotive-related skilling courses have been identified as key areas. It is indicated by the armed forces that a significant proportion of Agniveers will acquire technical skills in the above areas in their four years of service.