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Amid competition with China, US lawmakers move proposal to upgrade naval s
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New York [US], May 19 (ANI): In a bid to prepare for a greater power competition with China, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers has proposed a USD 25 billion cash infusion into America's outdated naval shipyards.
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Nick Jonas says he is 'thrilled' to be hosting Bill Board Music Awards, ta
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 19 (ANI): It will be a double lucky break for American singer and songwriter Nick Jonas, as he is all geared up for hosting the upcoming Billboard Music Awards and to woo his fans in his much-awaited musical tour in August.
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China halts two high-speed rail projects citing growing local govt debt
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 19 (ANI): Due to growing local government debt, China has ordered a halt to work on two high-speed rail projects with a total investment of 130 billion yuan (USD 20 billion) in Shandong and Shaanxi provinces.
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Hold the stakes of happiness and fashion with Black Tree India
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI/SRV Media): As it is observed, the Indian textile market has contributed largely to the GDP of the country and is proudly standing at over US$100 billion currently.
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Adani Green Energy to acquire SB Energy's 5 GW India renewable power portf
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 19 (ANI/PRNewswire): Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), today signed share purchase agreements for the acquisition of 100 per cent interest in SB Energy India from SBG (80 per cent) and Bharti Group (20 per cent).
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US House passes anti-Asian hate crimes bill
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US] May 19 (ANI): The US House on Tuesday passed the legislation to counter a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sri Lanka's top court says China-backed Port City Bill 'inconsistent' with
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 18 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on Tuesday determined that some clauses in the China-backed Port City Economic Commission Bill are "inconsistent" with the country's Constitution. However, the top court added that these clauses can be made valid if amended.
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US Senate advances bill to provide funding for technology research to coun
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 18 (ANI): The United States Senate on Monday advanced a bill that would provide billions of dollars in government funding for technology research as part of a legislative measure to counter China amid strained ties and fierce competition between the two countries.
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Bill Gates resigned from Microsoft's Board of Directors in 2020 amid repor
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Washington [US], May 17 (ANI): Resignation of Bill Gates in 2020 from Microsoft's Board of Directors came after the board hired a law firm to investigate a romantic relationship he had with a Microsoft employee that was deemed inappropriate, people familiar with the matter said.
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US to spend billions of dollars in technology for basic research to counte
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 15 (ANI): The United States Senate has cleared an effort by legislators to set up USD 110 billion in technology funding for basic research as a measure to counter China amid strained ties and fierce competition between the two countries.
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New York to send medical supplies to India amid second COVID-19 wave, says
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New York [US], May 15 (ANI): New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday (local time) announced that the city will send essential medical supplies to India as it battles a deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bill Maher tests positive for COVID-19
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): American comedian and TV show host Bill Maher has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and HBO has removed the current week's episode of 'Real Time with Bill Maher' after the comedian contracted the infection.
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