Teachers’ Day: Which Countries Celebrate This Day Apart from India

Students and educators celebrate the birth anniversary of the second President of India, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was also a scholar, a philosopher, and an exemplary teacher, on September 5 every year as Teachers’ Day.


Countries that celebrate Teachers’ Day:


National Teacher Day in the US is observed on the Tuesday of the first full week of May. The whole week is celebrated as Teacher Appreciation Week when students show gratitude and appreciation for teachers.

In China, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 10 every year. The date was chosen as it is the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Teachers’ Association.

Teachers’ Day is celebrated in Russia on October 5, which also coincides with World Teachers’ Day established by UNESCO in 1994.

In Singapore, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 1, and on this day, students participate in festive events, performances, and activities to honour and entertain their teachers.

May 2 is celebrated as Teachers’ Day in Iran to commemorate the assassination of Iranian professor Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari in 1980.

<p>The Biden administration said on Wednesday that it will announce a series of sanctions targeting Russian government-sponsored attempts to manipulate US public opinion ahead of the upcoming US presidential elections in November, two senior officials told NBC News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some of the alleged manipulation has been through a Russian-backed media network Russia Today, the sources confirmed.</p>

<p>The administration's move will include Treasury sanctions and a law enforcement action by the Department of Justice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, Attorney General Merrick Garland is likely to speak publicly on Wednesday afternoon about the announcement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Treasury Department said that executives at RT, a Russian-backed media network, went&nbsp;beyond using tools like AI deep fakes and disinformation and "began an even more nefarious effort to covertly recruit unwitting American influencers in support of their malign influence campaign."</p>

<p>"RT used a front company to disguise its own involvement or&nbsp;the involvement of the Russian government in content meant to influence U.S. audiences," the Treasury Department said.</p>

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<p>Earlier, the US intelligence agencies evaluated that Moscow wanted to interfere in the 2024 US elections and flagged RT as a source of Russian propaganda and disinformation and required it to register as a foreign agent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An ODNI report released publicly in 2017, following Russia's efforts in the 2016 election, stated, that RT's editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan “has close ties to top Russian Government officials” and has stated publicly that “the Russian Government sets rating and viewership requirements for RT and, 'since RT receives budget from the state, it must complete tasks given by the state."&nbsp;</p>

<p>After multiple US investigations, Russia was found to have intervened in the 2016 presidential elections. According to the probes, the efforts were intended to help Donald Trump win the election over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Trade challenges for Moscow from sanctions</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Biden administration had concerns about possible Russian interference</strong></h2>

<p>In February, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the Biden administration had "concerns" about possible Russian interference in the 2024 US elections.</p>

<p>“This is not about politics,” Sullivan said. “This is about national security. It is about a foreign country, a foreign adversary, seeking to manipulate the politics and democracy of the United States of America.”</p>

<p>In July, the Director of National Intelligence's office said that Russia is seeking influence over the US elections to undermine support for the Democratic presidential nominee and American public support for arming Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Biden administration said on Wednesday that it will announce a series of sanctions targeting Russian government-sponsored attempts to manipulate US public opinion ahead of the upcoming US presidential elections in November, two senior officials told NBC News.

The Biden administration said on Wednesday that it will announce a series of sanctions targeting Russian government-sponsored attempts to manipulate US public opinion ahead of the upcoming US presidential elections in November, two senior officials told NBC News. Some of the alleged manipulation has been through a Russian-backed media network Russia Today, the sources confirmed. The administration's move will include Treasury sanctions and a law enforcement action by the Department of Justice. Moreover, Attorney General Merrick Garland is likely to speak publicly on Wednesday afternoon about the announcement. The Treasury Department said that executives at RT, a Russian-backed media network, went beyond using tools like AI deep fakes and disinformation and "began an even more nefarious effort to covertly recruit unwitting American influencers in support of their malign influence campaign." "RT used a front company to disguise its own involvement or the involvement of the Russian government in content meant to influence U.S. audiences," the Treasury Department said. Also read: 'Melania Trump wants Kamala Harris to win': Ex-Donald Trump aide makes surprising claim Earlier, the US intelligence agencies evaluated that Moscow wanted to interfere in the 2024 US elections and flagged RT as a source of Russian propaganda and disinformation and required it to register as a foreign agent. An ODNI report released publicly in 2017, following Russia's efforts in the 2016 election, stated, that RT's editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan “has close ties to top Russian Government officials” and has stated publicly that “the Russian Government sets rating and viewership requirements for RT and, 'since RT receives budget from the state, it must complete tasks given by the state." After multiple US investigations, Russia was found to have intervened in the 2016 presidential elections. According to the probes, the efforts were intended to help Donald Trump win the election over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Trade challenges for Moscow from sanctions × Biden administration had concerns about possible Russian interference In February, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the Biden administration had "concerns" about possible Russian interference in the 2024 US elections. “This is not about politics,” Sullivan said. “This is about national security. It is about a foreign country, a foreign adversary, seeking to manipulate the politics and democracy of the United States of America.” In July, the Director of National Intelligence's office said that Russia is seeking influence over the US elections to undermine support for the Democratic presidential nominee and American public support for arming Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden govt to impose sanctions on Russia over manipulating US public opinion ahead of election

<p>Chinese police have detained five current and former employees of AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical giant, in a probe for possible breaches in data privacy and for importing unlicensed medications.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company.</p>

<p>The police detained these individuals earlier this summer and targeted Chinese citizens who marketed cancer drugs for the oncology division of AstraZeneca, Bloomberg reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chinese police are probing whether the pharmaceutical company's employees were involved in importing a drug, meant to treat liver cancer, which had not been approved for distribution across mainland China.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazeneca-withdraws-its-covid-vaccine-citing-commercial-reasons-719140"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;AstraZeneca withdraws its Covid vaccine citing commercial reasons</strong></a></p>

<p>The police in the Shenzhen region are leading the investigation and are assessing the way the company gathered patient data, and whether that may have broken China's privacy laws.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are aware a small number of our employees in China are under investigation and we have no further information to share at this point," AstraZeneca said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have no further information to share at this point," the statement added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccines | Brazil floods leave 150,000 homeless</strong></p>

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<p>China, is a key market for AstraZeneca, which is the developer of a Covid vaccine widely administered globally during the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pharmaceutical company has about 16,000 employees in China, which makes up about 13 per cent of the company's revenues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, the firm targeted Chinese biotech firms for acquisitions and discussed strategies for growth in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Chinese police have detained five current and former employees of AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical giant, in a probe for possible breaches in data privacy and for importing unlicensed medications.

Chinese police have detained five current and former employees of AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical giant, in a probe for possible breaches in data privacy and for importing unlicensed medications. AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. The police detained these individuals earlier this summer and targeted Chinese citizens who marketed cancer drugs for the oncology division of AstraZeneca, Bloomberg reported. The Chinese police are probing whether the pharmaceutical company's employees were involved in importing a drug, meant to treat liver cancer, which had not been approved for distribution across mainland China. Also read: AstraZeneca withdraws its Covid vaccine citing commercial reasons The police in the Shenzhen region are leading the investigation and are assessing the way the company gathered patient data, and whether that may have broken China's privacy laws. "We are aware a small number of our employees in China are under investigation and we have no further information to share at this point," AstraZeneca said in a statement. "We have no further information to share at this point," the statement added. Watch | AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccines | Brazil floods leave 150,000 homeless × China, is a key market for AstraZeneca, which is the developer of a Covid vaccine widely administered globally during the pandemic. The pharmaceutical company has about 16,000 employees in China, which makes up about 13 per cent of the company's revenues. Earlier, the firm targeted Chinese biotech firms for acquisitions and discussed strategies for growth in the country. (With inputs from agencies)

China detains five AstraZeneca staff for breaching 'data privacy', importing unlicensed drugs

<p>A woman was allegedly molested inside an ambulance in the Indian state of&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh while she was taking her husband to a hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the woman resisted the assault, the ambulance workers threw her and her husband out of the ambulance after removing&nbsp;his oxygen support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident occurred on August 30 in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police have arrested the attendant of the ambulance in connection with the case, alleging an attempt to rape and robbery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lucknow ACP Anindya Vikram Singh said that with the help of surveillance, the police arrested the ambulance helper, Rishabh Singh, a resident of Kunhargan in Ayodhya, on Thursday (Sep 5).&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/search-intensifies-for-man-eater-wolves-as-numbers-of-injured-rises-to-34-in-ups-bahraich-755741"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Search intensifies for man-eater wolves as number of injured rises to 34 in UP's Bahraich</strong></a></p>

<p>The ACP added that the ambulance was also recovered at the same location.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ambulance driver forced the woman to sit in the front seat with him and along with the other person, he sexually assaulted her. As she shouted to save herself and her husband, they removed her husband's oxygen support and threw them out of the ambulance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her husband was severely injured in the incident and his health further worsened after the ambulance helper removed his oxygen supply.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman's husband later died during treatment at Gorakhpur Medical College.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Wolves terrorise residents, killing 8 people in Uttar Pradesh</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Police find ambulance</strong></h2>

<p>Moreover, the police have recovered the ambulance that was involved in the incident. They have also identified the driver and are conducting raids at different places to locate him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lucknow ACP highlighted that during interrogation, the accused helper identified the ambulance driver as Suraj Tiwari, a resident of Purwa in Unnao. However, he has not been located even after multiple police raids.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accused claimed that the driver allegedly&nbsp;misbehaved with the woman in a drunken&nbsp;state. Tiwari and the helper snatched Rs 10,000 ($119.07), a mangalsutra, anklets, and other documents from the woman before fleeing from the scene.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A woman was allegedly molested inside an ambulance in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh while she was taking her husband to a hospital. When the woman resisted the assault, the ambulance workers threw her and her husband out of the ambulance after removing his oxygen support.

A woman was allegedly molested inside an ambulance in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh while she was taking her husband to a hospital. When the woman resisted the assault, the ambulance workers threw her and her husband out of the ambulance after removing his oxygen support. The incident occurred on August 30 in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district. The police have arrested the attendant of the ambulance in connection with the case, alleging an attempt to rape and robbery. Lucknow ACP Anindya Vikram Singh said that with the help of surveillance, the police arrested the ambulance helper, Rishabh Singh, a resident of Kunhargan in Ayodhya, on Thursday (Sep 5). Also read: Search intensifies for man-eater wolves as number of injured rises to 34 in UP's Bahraich The ACP added that the ambulance was also recovered at the same location. The ambulance driver forced the woman to sit in the front seat with him and along with the other person, he sexually assaulted her. As she shouted to save herself and her husband, they removed her husband's oxygen support and threw them out of the ambulance. Her husband was severely injured in the incident and his health further worsened after the ambulance helper removed his oxygen supply. The woman's husband later died during treatment at Gorakhpur Medical College. Watch | Wolves terrorise residents, killing 8 people in Uttar Pradesh × Police find ambulance Moreover, the police have recovered the ambulance that was involved in the incident. They have also identified the driver and are conducting raids at different places to locate him. Lucknow ACP highlighted that during interrogation, the accused helper identified the ambulance driver as Suraj Tiwari, a resident of Purwa in Unnao. However, he has not been located even after multiple police raids. The accused claimed that the driver allegedly misbehaved with the woman in a drunken state. Tiwari and the helper snatched Rs 10,000 ($119.07), a mangalsutra, anklets, and other documents from the woman before fleeing from the scene. (With inputs from agencies)

UP: Woman harassed by ambulance driver, sick husband thrown out without oxygen dies

<p>The Ukrainian parliament has appointed Andrii Sybiha as new foreign minister on Thursday, replacing Dmytro Kuleba, amid cabinet's biggest reshuffle&nbsp;since&nbsp;Russia's 2022 invasion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked the parliament on Thursday (Sep 5) to confirm first deputy foreign minister Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine's new foreign minister at a critical juncture in the war against Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sybiha's nomination was approved by the parliament later on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sybiha, a 49-year-old career diplomat, has worked for several years in Zelensky's office, overseeing foreign policy and strategic partnerships.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This marks the largest reshuffle in the Ukrainian&nbsp;government since Russia began what it calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unicameral parliament of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will be holding a meeting on Thursday to dismiss several ministers who have resigned and will be approving nine candidates put forward by Zelensky's ruling Servant of the People Party, as per several party members.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Ukraine: Several Ukraine Ministers resign amid Cabinet reshuffle</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Parliament accepted Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba's resignation</strong></h2>

<p>The Ukrainian parliament has already accepted Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba's resignation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, it has also approved the resignations of two deputy prime ministers and several ministers in the last two days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Along with Kuleba, Oleksandr Kamyshin, the strategic industries minister; Denys Malyuska, the justice minister; Iryna Vereshchuk, the deputy prime minister in charge of occupied territories; and Vitaliy Koval, the head of the state property fund, were among those who resigned.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-top-ministers-officials-resign-as-zelensky-lays-out-his-victory-plan-755667"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Ukraine war: Top ministers, officials resign as Zelensky lays out his ‘victory plan’</strong></a></p>

<p>According to analysts, no change is expected in Ukraine's foreign policy. During its war with Russia, the foreign minister often played second fiddle to the president's office on many key matters of foreign policy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, the Ukrainian parliament is also expected to appoint eight other new ministers on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the beginning of the Russian&nbsp;invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian government has gone through numerous personnel changes, including the replacement of the defence minister, the commander in chief of the armed forces, and the leaders of foreign and domestic intelligence services and the national security office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reshuffling comes amid ongoing violent attacks by Russia on Ukraine.</p>

<p>Earlier on Wednesday, Russian strikes in Ukraine's Lviv killed seven people, including three children.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Ukrainian parliament has appointed Andrii Sybiha as new foreign minister on Thursday, replacing Dmytro Kuleba, amid cabinet's biggest reshuffle since Russia's 2022 invasion.

The Ukrainian parliament has appointed Andrii Sybiha as new foreign minister on Thursday, replacing Dmytro Kuleba, amid cabinet's biggest reshuffle since Russia's 2022 invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked the parliament on Thursday (Sep 5) to confirm first deputy foreign minister Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine's new foreign minister at a critical juncture in the war against Russia. Sybiha's nomination was approved by the parliament later on Thursday. Sybiha, a 49-year-old career diplomat, has worked for several years in Zelensky's office, overseeing foreign policy and strategic partnerships. This marks the largest reshuffle in the Ukrainian government since Russia began what it calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine. The unicameral parliament of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will be holding a meeting on Thursday to dismiss several ministers who have resigned and will be approving nine candidates put forward by Zelensky's ruling Servant of the People Party, as per several party members. Watch | Ukraine: Several Ukraine Ministers resign amid Cabinet reshuffle × Parliament accepted Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba's resignation The Ukrainian parliament has already accepted Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba's resignation. Moreover, it has also approved the resignations of two deputy prime ministers and several ministers in the last two days. Along with Kuleba, Oleksandr Kamyshin, the strategic industries minister; Denys Malyuska, the justice minister; Iryna Vereshchuk, the deputy prime minister in charge of occupied territories; and Vitaliy Koval, the head of the state property fund, were among those who resigned. Also read: Ukraine war: Top ministers, officials resign as Zelensky lays out his ‘victory plan’ According to analysts, no change is expected in Ukraine's foreign policy. During its war with Russia, the foreign minister often played second fiddle to the president's office on many key matters of foreign policy. Additionally, the Ukrainian parliament is also expected to appoint eight other new ministers on Thursday. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian government has gone through numerous personnel changes, including the replacement of the defence minister, the commander in chief of the armed forces, and the leaders of foreign and domestic intelligence services and the national security office. The reshuffling comes amid ongoing violent attacks by Russia on Ukraine. Earlier on Wednesday, Russian strikes in Ukraine's Lviv killed seven people, including three children. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine appoints new foreign minister Andrii Sybiha amid major cabinet reshuffle

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister on Thursday, in a bid to put an end to political paralysis following an inconclusive snap election.</p>

<p>The discreet, conservative politician will quickly face a baptism of fire as time is running out to prepare France's 2025 budget, which could trigger a vote of no confidence if parties in the bitterly divided parliament are not satisfied.</p>

<p>The leftwing alliance that won June's election accused Macron of ignoring the result by picking a conservative. It called for demonstrations against Barnier's selection but did not have enough seats to block the choice on its own.</p>

<p>The far-right National Rally (RN), parliament's biggest single party, indicated it would not block Barnier for now, but could do so later if a range of demands were not met.</p>

<p>At 73, Barnier is the oldest prime minister in France's modern political history, taking over from Gabriel Attal, who was the youngest.</p>

<p>"The election has been stolen," hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon said. Another hard-left lawmaker, Mathilde Panot, called it an "unacceptable democratic coup".</p>

<p>Macron had ruled out asking the left to form a government after other parties said they would immediately vote it down.</p>

<p>RN leader Jordan Bardella said the party acknowledged Macron's choice and would judge Barnier's "general policy speech, his budgetary decisions, and his actions on their own merit".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pavel-durov-was-too-free-in-his-approach-to-running-telegram-says-russia-755228"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Pavel Durov was 'too free' in his approach to running Telegram, says Russia</strong></a></p>

<p>"We will plead for the major emergencies of the French, the cost of living, security, immigration - to finally be addressed, and we reserve all political means of action if this is not the case in the coming weeks."</p>

<p>Barnier is a staunch pro-European and moderate career politician, but he toughened his discourse considerably during his failed 2021 bid to get his conservative party's ticket for the presidential election, saying immigration was out of control.</p>

<p>Macron had considered a string of potential prime ministers in recent weeks, none of whom mustered enough support to guarantee a stable government, which was his main goal.</p>

<h2><strong>'Out of Mothballs'</strong></h2>

<p>French bank shares edged up after Barnier was appointed. Government borrowing costs fell slightly after the announcement, while the euro nudged higher, in positive signs from financial markets.</p>

<p>Barnier's political views are overall close to Macron's, and it was crucial for the French president that his new prime minister not try to undo reforms pushed through over the past years, in particular pension changes that angered the left.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Nine weeks after the elections, Michel Barnier becomes France's Prime Minister</strong></p>

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<p>It remains unclear if Barnier will fully try to implement Macron's political agenda or bring in new proposals. He will need in any case to negotiate with other parties to get legislation adopted in parliament.</p>

<p>As Macron's hunt for a prime minister dragged on, public finances deteriorated and outgoing Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has said that tens of billions of euros in budget cuts are needed to plug the hole.</p>

<p>Macron's gamble to call the snap parliamentary election in June backfired, with his centrist coalition losing dozens of seats and no party winning an absolute majority. Voters did, however, rally to deny the RN a victory.</p>

<p>RN lawmaker Laurent Jacobelli said a condition for not voting Barnier down would be that parliament be dissolved as soon as possible - which would be early July next year. Barnier should also signal support for a change to proportional representation to replace France's system of two-round voting for single constituencies, he said.</p>

<p>He made clear the RN was not particularly enthusiastic about Barnier.</p>

<p>"They are taking out of mothballs those who have governed France for 40 years," Jacobelli told TF1.</p>

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French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister on Thursday, in a bid to put an end to political paralysis following an inconclusive snap election.

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister on Thursday, in a bid to put an end to political paralysis following an inconclusive snap election. The discreet, conservative politician will quickly face a baptism of fire as time is running out to prepare France's 2025 budget, which could trigger a vote of no confidence if parties in the bitterly divided parliament are not satisfied. The leftwing alliance that won June's election accused Macron of ignoring the result by picking a conservative. It called for demonstrations against Barnier's selection but did not have enough seats to block the choice on its own. The far-right National Rally (RN), parliament's biggest single party, indicated it would not block Barnier for now, but could do so later if a range of demands were not met. At 73, Barnier is the oldest prime minister in France's modern political history, taking over from Gabriel Attal, who was the youngest. "The election has been stolen," hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon said. Another hard-left lawmaker, Mathilde Panot, called it an "unacceptable democratic coup". Macron had ruled out asking the left to form a government after other parties said they would immediately vote it down. RN leader Jordan Bardella said the party acknowledged Macron's choice and would judge Barnier's "general policy speech, his budgetary decisions, and his actions on their own merit". Also read: Pavel Durov was 'too free' in his approach to running Telegram, says Russia "We will plead for the major emergencies of the French, the cost of living, security, immigration - to finally be addressed, and we reserve all political means of action if this is not the case in the coming weeks." Barnier is a staunch pro-European and moderate career politician, but he toughened his discourse considerably during his failed 2021 bid to get his conservative party's ticket for the presidential election, saying immigration was out of control. Macron had considered a string of potential prime ministers in recent weeks, none of whom mustered enough support to guarantee a stable government, which was his main goal. 'Out of Mothballs' French bank shares edged up after Barnier was appointed. Government borrowing costs fell slightly after the announcement, while the euro nudged higher, in positive signs from financial markets. Barnier's political views are overall close to Macron's, and it was crucial for the French president that his new prime minister not try to undo reforms pushed through over the past years, in particular pension changes that angered the left. Watch | Nine weeks after the elections, Michel Barnier becomes France's Prime Minister × It remains unclear if Barnier will fully try to implement Macron's political agenda or bring in new proposals. He will need in any case to negotiate with other parties to get legislation adopted in parliament. As Macron's hunt for a prime minister dragged on, public finances deteriorated and outgoing Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has said that tens of billions of euros in budget cuts are needed to plug the hole. Macron's gamble to call the snap parliamentary election in June backfired, with his centrist coalition losing dozens of seats and no party winning an absolute majority. Voters did, however, rally to deny the RN a victory. RN lawmaker Laurent Jacobelli said a condition for not voting Barnier down would be that parliament be dissolved as soon as possible - which would be early July next year. Barnier should also signal support for a change to proportional representation to replace France's system of two-round voting for single constituencies, he said. He made clear the RN was not particularly enthusiastic about Barnier. "They are taking out of mothballs those who have governed France for 40 years," Jacobelli told TF1. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

French President Macron appoints Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new prime minister

<p>China has reportedly recruited Taiwanese YouTubers to travel and shoot videos in Xinjiang to deal with the negative portrayal&nbsp;of Chinese people in&nbsp;Taiwan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China has been making moves against Taiwan, as it considers&nbsp;the self-ruled island&nbsp;as part of its own territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in June, Taiwanese YouTuber Potter King highlighted that Beijing&nbsp;has invited influencers to travel and film videos in Xinjiang, Radio Free Asia reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>King further said that YouTubers with tens of thousands of subscribers were targeted for recruitment. They were recorded saying positive things about China, including, "The people in Xinjiang are friendly" and "It is safe to come here".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Second group of YouTubers set to travel</strong></h2>

<p>Moreover, a second group of&nbsp;celebrities are reportedly scheduled to travel to China's Xinjiang to laud its local environment and public security.</p>

<p>Taiwan's Cabinet Deputy Spokesperson Hsieh Tzu-han said on Thursday (September 5) that information was being gathered about China's activities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She added that Taiwanese people should be aware of the risks involved in travelling to China, as their actions may not only have personal repercussions but also affect Taiwan's reputation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/foreign-minister-calls-on-un-to-include-taiwan-in-global-body-to-ensure-peace-in-indo-pacific-755852"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Foreign minister calls on UN to include Taiwan in global body to ensure peace in Indo-Pacific</strong></a></p>

<p>However, one of the Taiwanese YouTubers, Ariel, who has been making travel videos and has 1.1 million subscribers, denied being invited by China. She said her trip was planned six months ago as a casual vacation with friends, and that she did not earn money off the videos she posted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, people on the social media app 'Threads', slammed the influencers, saying that China's hospitality for these celebrities was an attempt to manipulate facts about its repression of minority groups in Xinjiang.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Pacific Island forum split between support to China and Taiwan</strong></p>

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<p>Taiwan Professors Association President Chen Li-fi stressed that China's way of spreading such messages through influencers' endorsements is their new way of publicity.&nbsp;</p>

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China has reportedly recruited Taiwanese YouTubers to travel and shoot videos in Xinjiang to deal with the negative portrayal of Chinese people in Taiwan. China has been making moves against Taiwan, as it considers the self-ruled island as part of its own territory.

China has reportedly recruited Taiwanese YouTubers to travel and shoot videos in Xinjiang to deal with the negative portrayal of Chinese people in Taiwan. China has been making moves against Taiwan, as it considers the self-ruled island as part of its own territory. Earlier in June, Taiwanese YouTuber Potter King highlighted that Beijing has invited influencers to travel and film videos in Xinjiang, Radio Free Asia reported. King further said that YouTubers with tens of thousands of subscribers were targeted for recruitment. They were recorded saying positive things about China, including, "The people in Xinjiang are friendly" and "It is safe to come here". Second group of YouTubers set to travel Moreover, a second group of celebrities are reportedly scheduled to travel to China's Xinjiang to laud its local environment and public security. Taiwan's Cabinet Deputy Spokesperson Hsieh Tzu-han said on Thursday (September 5) that information was being gathered about China's activities. She added that Taiwanese people should be aware of the risks involved in travelling to China, as their actions may not only have personal repercussions but also affect Taiwan's reputation. Also read: Foreign minister calls on UN to include Taiwan in global body to ensure peace in Indo-Pacific However, one of the Taiwanese YouTubers, Ariel, who has been making travel videos and has 1.1 million subscribers, denied being invited by China. She said her trip was planned six months ago as a casual vacation with friends, and that she did not earn money off the videos she posted. Meanwhile, people on the social media app 'Threads', slammed the influencers, saying that China's hospitality for these celebrities was an attempt to manipulate facts about its repression of minority groups in Xinjiang. Watch | Pacific Island forum split between support to China and Taiwan × Taiwan Professors Association President Chen Li-fi stressed that China's way of spreading such messages through influencers' endorsements is their new way of publicity. (With inputs from agencies)

China pays Taiwan influencers to shoot videos in Xinjiang, help refute negative narratives

<p>As the United States announced sanctions against Russian state-funded media RT for trying to influence the American&nbsp;people ahead of presidential&nbsp;elections in November, the Russian foreign affairs ministry said that they would take retaliatory measures, warning that they would make "everyone shudder".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday (Sep 5) stated that Washington's actions against state broadcaster RT's editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan and her deputy Elizaveta Brodskaia were "an information campaign" ahead of the US presidential elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia's ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said, "When the authorities resort to such primitive ways of influencing their voters, this is the decline of liberal democracies."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There will be a response," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>US indicts two RT employees&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Earlier on Wednesday, two other RT employees Kostiantyn Kalashnikov and Elena Afanasyeva were indicted by the US for trying to influence the 2024 elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two employees were accused of channelling $10 million to a Tennessee-based company that used social media influence to "create and distribute content to US audiences with hidden Russian government messaging”.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-impose-sanctions-on-russia-over-manipulating-us-public-opinion-ahead-of-elections-755947"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Biden govt to impose sanctions on Russia over manipulating US public opinion ahead of election</strong></a></p>

<p>Zakharova earlier told state news agency Ria Novosti, "It is an obvious operation, an information campaign…that was long prepared and that is needed ahead of the last stage of the electoral cycle", adding that the response will be harsh and will make "everyone shudder".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We warn that attempts to expel Russian journalists from the territory of the United States, create unacceptable conditions for their work or any other forms of obstruction of their activities, including with the use of visa tools, will become the basis for taking symmetrical and/or asymmetric retaliatory measures against the American media,” she said.</p>

<h2><strong>US announces cash reward for providing information</strong></h2>

<p>The US State Department announced that it was taking action against several employees of Russian state-owned media agencies and designated them as "foreign missions".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Justice Department sanctions top editors of Russia's RT news</strong></p>

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<p>It stressed that they were adding media company Rossiya Segodnya and its subsidiaries RIA Novosti, RT, TV-Novosti, Ruptly, and Sputnik to its list of foreign missions.</p>

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As the United States announced sanctions against Russian state-funded media RT for trying to influence the American people ahead of presidential elections in November, the Russian foreign affairs ministry said that they would take retaliatory measures, warning that they would make "everyone shudder".

As the United States announced sanctions against Russian state-funded media RT for trying to influence the American people ahead of presidential elections in November, the Russian foreign affairs ministry said that they would take retaliatory measures, warning that they would make "everyone shudder". Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday (Sep 5) stated that Washington's actions against state broadcaster RT's editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan and her deputy Elizaveta Brodskaia were "an information campaign" ahead of the US presidential elections. Russia's ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said, "When the authorities resort to such primitive ways of influencing their voters, this is the decline of liberal democracies." "There will be a response," she added. US indicts two RT employees Earlier on Wednesday, two other RT employees Kostiantyn Kalashnikov and Elena Afanasyeva were indicted by the US for trying to influence the 2024 elections. The two employees were accused of channelling $10 million to a Tennessee-based company that used social media influence to "create and distribute content to US audiences with hidden Russian government messaging”. Also read: Biden govt to impose sanctions on Russia over manipulating US public opinion ahead of election Zakharova earlier told state news agency Ria Novosti, "It is an obvious operation, an information campaign…that was long prepared and that is needed ahead of the last stage of the electoral cycle", adding that the response will be harsh and will make "everyone shudder". “We warn that attempts to expel Russian journalists from the territory of the United States, create unacceptable conditions for their work or any other forms of obstruction of their activities, including with the use of visa tools, will become the basis for taking symmetrical and/or asymmetric retaliatory measures against the American media,” she said. US announces cash reward for providing information The US State Department announced that it was taking action against several employees of Russian state-owned media agencies and designated them as "foreign missions". Watch | US Justice Department sanctions top editors of Russia's RT news × The US also announced a cash reward for those providing information to the American government about foreign election interference. It stressed that they were adding media company Rossiya Segodnya and its subsidiaries RIA Novosti, RT, TV-Novosti, Ruptly, and Sputnik to its list of foreign missions. (With inputs from agencies)

'Will make everyone shudder': Russia warns US for imposing sanctions on state-funded RT News

Different Cultural Celebrations Across The World

La Tomatina is a Spanish festival, celebrated in Spain’s Bunol, where people throw tomatoes at each other. It is also known as the biggest food fight in the world.

As Thailand celebrates the Thai New Year in mid-April, the country features the most epic water fights one can ever see. People in the country shower each other with buckets of water and have fun.

Holi is a significant Hindu festival, celebrated as the festival of colours in India. People throw coloured powder at each other to celebrate the festival. Not just India, Boston, Houston, Chicago, and several other cities also celebrate Holi.

Carnival, a Brazilian festival is celebrated every year for a week or four days leading up to Ash Wednesday. During the festival, the street lights up with parades, music, and dance.

It is the world’s largest Volksfest, featuring a beer festival and travelling carnival, held in Munich. Oktoberfest is held in mid or late September to the first Sunday in October.

Punishment For Rape In Different Countries. What Rapists Face In India...See

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Imprisonment/Capital punishment/Monetary compensation

The punishment for rape in the UAE can be imprisonment for a significant time but can get as severe as capital punishment.

Counting Cars focused on Count Customs, a car modification shop run by Danny, a.k.a. the Count and his A-Team. The team bought cars and flipped them for profits but not before restoring and revamping them. 


In China, the sentence for rape is death, or castration. However, in several cases, people were punished without proper trial and later found innocent.

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Life imprisonment to death sentence 

Punishment for rape in India can be life imprisonment (which is actually 14 years), imprisonment for entire life, and even the death sentence in rare cases.

In Saudi Arabia, the punishment for rape is a public beheading after administering the rapist with a sedative.

<p>Rahul Gandhi is more intellectual and more of a strategist as compared with his father Rajiv Gandhi, said long-time Gandhi family confidant Sam Pitroda, while describing both leaders as "custodians of the idea of India". In an interview with PTI, Pitroda also asserted that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has all the qualities of a future prime minister.</p>

<p>Pitroda, the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, dismissed as "bogus" the BJP's attack on Rahul Gandhi in the past over his remarks critical of the government during his visits abroad.</p>

<h2><strong>Rahul Gandhi's upcoming US visit</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking about Gandhi's upcoming visit to the US next week, Pitroda said he is not coming to the US in his official capacity but will have a chance to interact with a variety of people on Capitol Hill at an "individual level".</p>

<p>"He (Gandhi) will definitely have interactions with the press at the national press club, he will meet with the think tank people,&nbsp;and will also have interaction at Georgetown University, which is equally important in Washington DC," the Indian Overseas Congress chief said of Gandhi's first visit to the US since assuming the mantle of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/smriti-irani-points-at-rahul-gandhis-attempt-at-soft-hindutva-praises-him-for-changed-politics-754389"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Smriti Irani says Rahul Gandhi changed strategy after ‘soft Hindutva’ failure, making ‘calculated moves’</strong></a></p>

<p>Gandhi will visit the US from September 8 to 10 during which he will hold numerous interactions in Washington DC&nbsp;and Dallas, including at the University of Georgetown and the University of Texas.</p>

<h2><strong>'Rahul is more intellectual than Rajiv Gandhi'</strong></h2>

<p>Asked about similarities and divergences between former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Pitroda said he had worked with a number of prime ministers closely, such as Rajiv Gandhi, PV Narasimha Rao, Manmohan Singh, VP Singh, Chandra Sekhar, and HD Deve Gowda.</p>

<p>"I had an opportunity to see many prime ministers from very close quarters but the difference between Rahul and Rajiv maybe is that Rahul is much more intellectual, and thinker, Rajiv was a little more doer. They have the same DNA, they have the same concerns and feelings for the people, they genuinely believe in building a better India for everybody, and they are genuinely simple people. They don't have big personal needs," the Congress leader told PTI from Chicago.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India: Rahul Gandhi slams Modi government's education system</strong></p>

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<p>"Rahul is a strategist more so than Rajiv was. They are products of different times, different tools, and different experiences. Poor Rahul has gone through two big shocks in life, (death of) his grandmother and his father. So they have had different paths to travel," he said.</p>

<p>Their fundamentals are clear, both are "custodians of the idea of India" that the Congress party had laid out and every leader of the party believed in, he said.</p>

<p>On whether he sees Rahul Gandhi as a future PM, Pitroda said that is for the people to decide.</p>

<p>"From my personal experience and I may be biased, I think he is very capable. He is a decent human being, he is well educated, he has the right DNA and I see him as the custodian of the idea of democracy that the Congress has always promoted," he said.</p>

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Rahul Gandhi is more intellectual and more of a strategist as compared with his father Rajiv Gandhi, said long-time Gandhi family confidant Sam Pitroda, while describing both leaders as "custodians of the idea of India".

Rahul Gandhi is more intellectual and more of a strategist as compared with his father Rajiv Gandhi, said long-time Gandhi family confidant Sam Pitroda, while describing both leaders as "custodians of the idea of India". In an interview with PTI, Pitroda also asserted that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has all the qualities of a future prime minister. Pitroda, the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, dismissed as "bogus" the BJP's attack on Rahul Gandhi in the past over his remarks critical of the government during his visits abroad. Rahul Gandhi's upcoming US visit Speaking about Gandhi's upcoming visit to the US next week, Pitroda said he is not coming to the US in his official capacity but will have a chance to interact with a variety of people on Capitol Hill at an "individual level". "He (Gandhi) will definitely have interactions with the press at the national press club, he will meet with the think tank people, and will also have interaction at Georgetown University, which is equally important in Washington DC," the Indian Overseas Congress chief said of Gandhi's first visit to the US since assuming the mantle of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Also read: Smriti Irani says Rahul Gandhi changed strategy after ‘soft Hindutva’ failure, making ‘calculated moves’ Gandhi will visit the US from September 8 to 10 during which he will hold numerous interactions in Washington DC and Dallas, including at the University of Georgetown and the University of Texas. 'Rahul is more intellectual than Rajiv Gandhi' Asked about similarities and divergences between former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Pitroda said he had worked with a number of prime ministers closely, such as Rajiv Gandhi, PV Narasimha Rao, Manmohan Singh, VP Singh, Chandra Sekhar, and HD Deve Gowda. "I had an opportunity to see many prime ministers from very close quarters but the difference between Rahul and Rajiv maybe is that Rahul is much more intellectual, and thinker, Rajiv was a little more doer. They have the same DNA, they have the same concerns and feelings for the people, they genuinely believe in building a better India for everybody, and they are genuinely simple people. They don't have big personal needs," the Congress leader told PTI from Chicago. Watch | India: Rahul Gandhi slams Modi government's education system × "Rahul is a strategist more so than Rajiv was. They are products of different times, different tools, and different experiences. Poor Rahul has gone through two big shocks in life, (death of) his grandmother and his father. So they have had different paths to travel," he said. Their fundamentals are clear, both are "custodians of the idea of India" that the Congress party had laid out and every leader of the party believed in, he said. On whether he sees Rahul Gandhi as a future PM, Pitroda said that is for the people to decide. "From my personal experience and I may be biased, I think he is very capable. He is a decent human being, he is well educated, he has the right DNA and I see him as the custodian of the idea of democracy that the Congress has always promoted," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Rahul more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv Gandhi, says Sam Pitroda

<p>In a series of attacks, Russia on Tuesday overnight attacked Ukraine's Lviv with air strikes, killing seven people, including three children and injuring at least 40 others.&nbsp;The attack further damaged schools, medical facilities, and buildings in the city centre, following which the authorities advised people to take shelter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In other news,&nbsp;as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to face pressure for a ceasefire deal, Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid said that Netanyahu wants a 'forever war' as the PM refused to shift from his position to reach an agreement on a hostage-truce deal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, a Russian strike on Ukraine's western city of Lviv on Tuesday (Sep 3) night, killed seven people, including three children, the Ukrainian officials said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid has claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants a 'forever war' as the prime minister refused to budge on his position to reach a compromise on the hostage-truce deal with Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Germany's military put the first Iris-T air-defence system into service on its own soil Wednesday (Sep 4) having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine to intercept Russian rockets, drones and missiles.</p>

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<p>"Ram is not conflict but resolution," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya earlier this year. This sentiment is echoed in External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's book,&nbsp;<em>'Why Bharat Matters'</em>, which was released just weeks before the Ayodhya event.&nbsp;Jaishankar, in his book, further explores how the Hindu epic Ramayana offers fundamental insights for India's foreign policy.</p>

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<p>Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Sujay made a port call at Incheon, South Korea on Wednesday, (September 4) as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to East Asia.&nbsp;</p>


In a series of attacks, Russia on Tuesday overnight attacked Ukraine's Lviv with air strikes, killing seven people, including three children and injuring at least 40 others.

In a series of attacks, Russia on Tuesday overnight attacked Ukraine's Lviv with air strikes, killing seven people, including three children and injuring at least 40 others. The attack further damaged schools, medical facilities, and buildings in the city centre, following which the authorities advised people to take shelter. In other news, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to face pressure for a ceasefire deal, Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid said that Netanyahu wants a 'forever war' as the PM refused to shift from his position to reach an agreement on a hostage-truce deal. Click on the headlines to read more Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Lviv kills 7, injures 40 others As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, a Russian strike on Ukraine's western city of Lviv on Tuesday (Sep 3) night, killed seven people, including three children, the Ukrainian officials said. Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu wants a ‘forever war’, alleges Opposition leader Lapid Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid has claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants a 'forever war' as the prime minister refused to budge on his position to reach a compromise on the hostage-truce deal with Hamas. Sandip Ghosh moves SC against Calcutta HC order transferring graft probe against him to CBI Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday (Sep 3), challenged the Calcutta High Court order transferring the corruption case against him to the CBI. War imminent? Germany activates air-defence system owing to Russian threat Germany's military put the first Iris-T air-defence system into service on its own soil Wednesday (Sep 4) having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine to intercept Russian rockets, drones and missiles. Jaishankar’s Ramayana doctrine: Five-point guide for India's global leadership ambition "Ram is not conflict but resolution," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya earlier this year. This sentiment is echoed in External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's book, 'Why Bharat Matters', which was released just weeks before the Ayodhya event. Jaishankar, in his book, further explores how the Hindu epic Ramayana offers fundamental insights for India's foreign policy. IPL 2025: Rahul Dravid set to be back at Rajasthan Royals as head coach Former India coach Rahul Dravid is all set to be back with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals as head coach. The developments were reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo on Wednesday (Sep 4). One improvisation by Rajkummar Rao cost Stree 2 makers Rs 25 lakh Stree 2 is still doing phenomenal business at the box office. Elated at the success of his latest film, Abhishek Banerjee who plays Rajkummar Rao’s friend, Jana in the film, spoke about a particular scene that cost the makers Rs 25 lakh. Your phone is listening to your conversations, firm working for FB, Google confirms A major marketing company whose clients include Facebook, Amazon and Google has admitted that it listens to users' smartphone conversations and uses artificial intelligence (AI) to articulate data and later place advertisements. Nightmare fuel! Ukraine using flame thrower drones to burn Russian positions - Video The Ukrainian armed forces are using 'flamethrower' drones to destroy Russian positions in the ongoing war, a new viral video has shown. While drone warfare has been an effective part of modern wars, especially since the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict where Azerbaijan showed its effective utilisation -- Ukraine has taken it a notch above. Indian Coast Guard vessel Sujay makes port call in South Korea Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Sujay made a port call at Incheon, South Korea on Wednesday, (September 4) as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to East Asia.

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