Republicans (GOP) candidates are preparing for the New Hampshire primary and working to get voters on their side. Many of the candidates are engaging with voters in the traditional town hall setting, but former President Donald Trump has also continued his large campaign rallies.

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Political and business leaders have gathered at Davos, Switzerland, for the annual World Economic Forum. Here, they will discuss the global economy's myriad challenges, such as poverty and climate change, but a recent report by Oxfam exposes the hypocrisy of the global elite. It exposes how while workers worldwide face wage cuts, the rich profited from their pain.

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The global elite gather at davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) against the most complex backdrop so far. This year, they will deliberate on issues like a challenging global economic picture amid wars in West Asia and Ukraine. But is the summit losing relevance as the world turns more & more uncertain? Look at this report to find out…

Global elite gather at Davos against the most complex backdrop

Weather conditions to deter campaigning. Flights disrupted, clearing of streets underway in Iowa. Temperatures to hit minus 3 on January 15, says weather department. Streets blanketed with thick snow in capital Des Moines. Watch to know more!

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Is the worst over for the Indian Tech sector? Indian Tech majors report numbers in-line. HCL technologies reports revenue growth. Wipro's profit declines 12% year-on-year. Watch to get more insights!

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2023 has been a year of extreme weather conditions. Climate change & El Nino led to soaring temperatures in 2024. Earth's temperature crossed critical threshold in 2023. With wildfires in Canada, Horn of Africa & Middle East to summer heat waves in US & China. Watch to know more!

Scientists warn 2024 could rank among five hottest years

In the backdrop of South Africa's genocide case being heard at the Israeli government advertising agency in collaboration with Dutch billboard companies prepared an awareness campaign on the hostage situation in Gaza. But the Israeli government's message was unable to get through just before the Billboards were supposed to go up the Dutch companies backed off refusing to put them up.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar. Foreign companies including Google, Nasdaq & Microsoft are expected at the summit. The theme of the summit is "Gateway to the future" to celebrate "20 years of Vibrant Gujarat as the summit of success". Watch to know more!

Gujarat Summit 2024: PM Modi inaugurates event, focus on Start-Up's, Blue & Green Economy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar. The theme of the summit is "Gateway to the future" to celebrate "20 years of Vibrant Gujarat as the summit of success". Watch to know more!

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Several women pregnant in India have requested doctors to undergo cesarean section deliveries on January 22, when the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is scheduled to be held. Watch to know more!

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The political consultancy business in India has experienced significant growth, both in size and influence, within the internal workings of political parties across states. The functions of political consultancy encompass various aspects, including strategic planning with party leaders, conducting precise surveys using technology, managing communication through targeted media campaigns, digitizing internal party management, handling logistics, and utilizing call centres for mobilizing party cadres.

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NASA ha put an end to concerns about a lost 54-million-tonne asteroid hitting Earth in 2024. In response to a November report by a news outlet stating that 2007 FT3, the asteroid, had a slight possibility of striking Earth in 2024, the space agency has issued a statement saying that there are no known asteroid crash dangers to Earth at any time in the century.

NASA ha put an end to concerns about a lost 54-million-tonne asteroid hitting Earth in 2024. In response to a November report by a news outlet stating that 2007 FT3, the asteroid, had a slight possibility of striking Earth in 2024, the space agency has issued a statement saying that there are no known asteroid crash dangers to Earth at any time in the century. In 2007, scientists first spotted the 984-foot-long asteroid. However, eventually, they lost track of it and categorised it as a "lost asteroid." According to the report by the news outlet, the chances of the asteroid slamming into Earth were around 1 in 10 million on 3 March 2030 and 1 in 11.5 million on 5 October 2024. NASA told The Standard, "There are no known asteroid impact threats to Earth at any time in the next century. NASA and its partners diligently watch the skies to find, track, and categorise asteroids and near-Earth objects (NEOs), including those who come close to Earth." ALSO READ | In shocking first, shark’s fin regenerates less than a year after being ‘torn by humans’ Before scientists lost track of the 2007 FT3, they were able to gather information about the asteroid. They observed 14 points in its arc over the two days it remained in NASA's view. The researchers have also calculated its orbit and looked into its possible collisions with Earth. The asteroid has made it to NASA's Sentry Risk Table of objects that could impact our planet. NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies has also identified 89 potential impacts that 2007 FT3 can have on Earth, one of which is on 5 October 2024. However, the space agency clarified that it was nothing to worry about, as one potential point of impact when the asteroid was closest to the Earth had already passed in 2019. "An important note here is planetary scientists define asteroid approaches that come within 30 million miles of Earth's orbit as close approaches. The larger an asteroid is, the easier it is for our planetary defence experts to find, meaning that their orbits around the sun are usually very well-known and understood for years or even decades," NASA said. NASA and other space agencies keep watching the near-Earth objects that could cause devastation if they cross paths with Earth. Astronomers can predict the orbits of these space bodies up to about a hundred years in the future. (With inputs from agencies)

Will a lost asteroid hit Earth this year? This is what NASA has to say

As the US Presidential race heats up, Trump ramps up attacks against Nikki Haley & Ron De Santis. DeSantis calls Haley 'Puppet of Donors.' Watch to get more insights!

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In the fast-paced world of investing, safe havens often take a backseat for their perceived modest gains. However, if there's one asset that consistently outshines the rest, it's undoubtedly gold. Our next report delves into why gold remains an invaluable asset poised for continued growth in 2024.

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Bangladesh police, garment workers clash during protest over low wages. Garment workers sacked after wage protests. The garment industry slowdown is key risk for Bangladesh. Watch the video to know more!

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A united nations report is predicting a marked slowdown in growth for 2024. After a surprisingly strong 2023, the international outlook is shifting, with headwinds from rising debt, slowing trade, and geopolitical tensions posing significant challenges.

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Will 2024 be the year of crypto? Just 3 days into 2024, crypto currencies are beginning to soar. Bitcoin has surpassed $45,000 for the first time in 2 years. Molly Gambhir reports.

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Is time travel possible? Not yet! But a United Airlines flight offered to fly customers across time zones to let them enjoy the New Year celebrations twice within hours. “Time travel is real,” United Airlines wrote in a post on Instagram. “You only live once, but you can celebrate New Year’s Eve twice,” the airline had tweeted earlier in the week.

The concept behind the ‘time travel’ was simple. Flight UA200 was supposed to take off from Guam at 7:35 am on January 1 (Post New Year celebrations) and land in Honolulu, Hawaii at 6:50 pm on December 31, 2023, thus giving those on board the plane a chance to celebrate New Year's Eve festivities twice.

The concept is not new, and several airlines offer such ‘time travel flights’ on New Year’s Day every year. However, this year didn’t turn up so well for Flight UA200.

<h2>The New Year disappointment</h2>

Time is key for such ‘time travel’ flights as even a slight delay can spoil all those equations people strive to live through. This is exactly what happened with the Flight UA200.

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The flight got delayed by over six hours and eventually left Guam at 1:49 pm on January 1. By the time it arrived in Honolulu, the clock had already struck 12 midnight. The flight landed at 12:34 am on January 1, turning the excitement of celebrating New Year twice into 2024’s first major disappointment.

<h2>Complaints followed</h2>

Passengers took to X to raise complaints.

“Great idea, too bad it got delayed! I was supposed to be on this flight. Double new year isn’t happening anymore,” one person wrote under the original United Airlines tweet.

Watch:&nbsp;Scientists create 'identical twin' universe

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“I booked this flight specifically so I could do this,” read another comment. “I got a delay notification and we aren’t scheduled to get in until 1/1."

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Is time travel possible? Not yet! But a United Airlines flight offered to fly customers across time zones to let them enjoy the New Year celebrations twice within hours.

Is time travel possible? Not yet! But a United Airlines flight offered to fly customers across time zones to let them enjoy the New Year celebrations twice within hours. “Time travel is real,” United Airlines wrote in a post on Instagram. “You only live once, but you can celebrate New Year’s Eve twice,” the airline had tweeted earlier in the week. The concept behind the ‘time travel’ was simple. Flight UA200 was supposed to take off from Guam at 7:35 am on January 1 (Post New Year celebrations) and land in Honolulu, Hawaii at 6:50 pm on December 31, 2023, thus giving those on board the plane a chance to celebrate New Year's Eve festivities twice. The concept is not new, and several airlines offer such ‘time travel flights’ on New Year’s Day every year. However, this year didn’t turn up so well for Flight UA200. The New Year disappointment Time is key for such ‘time travel’ flights as even a slight delay can spoil all those equations people strive to live through. This is exactly what happened with the Flight UA200. Also read: UK: House of Lords guzzled champagne worth $113,000 in 2023 The flight got delayed by over six hours and eventually left Guam at 1:49 pm on January 1. By the time it arrived in Honolulu, the clock had already struck 12 midnight. The flight landed at 12:34 am on January 1, turning the excitement of celebrating New Year twice into 2024’s first major disappointment. Complaints followed Passengers took to X to raise complaints. “Great idea, too bad it got delayed! I was supposed to be on this flight. Double new year isn’t happening anymore,” one person wrote under the original United Airlines tweet. Watch: Scientists create 'identical twin' universe × “I booked this flight specifically so I could do this,” read another comment. “I got a delay notification and we aren’t scheduled to get in until 1/1." (With inputs from agencies)

They hoped to usher in the new year twice on this 'time travelling' flight. But it got delayed

The New Year has arrived and so have wacky predictions from the most popular cartoon family in the world - The Simpsons! Here are eight of the craziest predictions from the sitcom for the year 2024.

The New Year has arrived and so have wacky predictions from the most popular cartoon family in the world - The Simpsons! Here are eight of the craziest predictions from the sitcom for the year 2024. AI taking over jobs: In Episode 17 of Series 23, there is a scene showing Homer losing his job due to his employer employing Artificial Intelligence. That’s a trend that we can see growing stronger over the year 2024. Trump 2024: In a 2015 episode, Homer Simpson is shown flying past a sign reading ‘Trump 2024’. That’s amazing given Trump has already announced his candidacy for the next US presidential elections. First female president: In the ‘Back to the Future' episode, Lisa plays the first female president of the US. Some believe VP Kamala Harris’s dramatic rise in US politics has already confirmed this prediction. Taking over Mars: In one episode, Lisa discloses that the government is seeking people to sign up for migration to Mars. Well, that’s a plan Earthians have already working on for years. Black Hole: India celebrated the New Year by launching a probe into space to study black holes. A 2013 episode of The Simpsons actually offered a hilarious take on the power of black holes. World War 3: In a 1987 episode, Homer actually played a prank on his family telling them that World War 3 was happening. In 2024, the world seems closer than ever to such a tragedy. Zombie Apocalypse: In a Simpsons episode, Krusty the Clown's fast-food sandwich transforms news anchor Kent Brockman into an enraged zombie. Just 28 days later, the entire town of Springfield is overrun by ravenous cannibal zombies. Hologram Technology: The latest method for revisiting the past is Hologram Technology, which has seen significant advancements in recent years. In a specific episode of The Simpsons, Bart receives a hologram message inviting his band to perform at a club. (With inputs from agencies)

Black US president to taking over Mars: Simpsons’ eight predictions for 2024

Israel-Hamas War with unrelenting Israeli bombardment rocked Gaza on Monday and this comes in the backdrop of the Israeli Army spokesperson saying that the war on Hamas leaders in Gaza would continue well into 2024 too. Keep watching for more updates.

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The Pakistan election body rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan's nomination to run in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Khan's Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has accused authorities of stopping its candidates from participating in the February elections. Pakistan's rights body has said there is little chance of fair polls.

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2024 is a leap year. It means this year will have 366 days instead of 365, and the second month, February, will have 29 days instead of 28. Generally, a leap year comes every four years.

2024 is a leap year. It means this year will have 366 days instead of 365, and the second month, February, will have 29 days instead of 28. Generally, a leap year comes every four years. The last leap year was 2020, while the next leap year will be 2028. However, many are unaware a leap year does not come every four years, making a few years an exception. Here's everything you need to know about a leap year, its calculation, its origin, and the exceptions to this 'every four-year' rule. Leap Year: Why do we need it? A year in the solar calendar depicts one revolution the Earth makes around the Sun. The Earth takes 365 days, five hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds to complete one revolution around the Sun. Thus, scholars, engaged by Roman General Julius Caesar in 46 BC, rounded the year to 365 days. They multiplied the remaining six hours by four to make it 24 hours (one day) and added it to every fourth year. This way, they made up for the extra time and introduced the concept of the leap year to account for variations in crop cycles and seasons that occurred at different times of the year, which confused people. ALSO READ | Child onboard 'donkey flight' not missing, reports are false: Gujarat top cop Not Every Fourth Year Is A Leap Year There's an exception to the leap year rule. Since, the six hours used for calculation differed from the actual 5 hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds, adding an extra year did not solve the entire problem. It made the solar year slightly shorter than the calendar year. In the 16th century, Pope Gregory XIII ordered the cancellation of ten days from the calendar on October 4 to compensate for the accumulated ten extra days. After the declaration, October 15 came the very next day. However, his one-time drastic action did not solve the accuracy issue. Later, scholars decided that about one leap year, every century would not have 366 days to manage the extra day. They chose years ending with 00 for this. However, this threw the calculations out of whack. Later, it was decided that the years ending with 00, which were divisible by 400, would be called leap years. Thus, 1900 and 2100 will not count as leap years, but 2000 will. (With inputs from agencies)

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People across the world might be celebrating the arrival of the new year but ‘The Living Nostradamus’ has already made some dreadful predictions for 2024. Athos Salome, who hails from Brazil, has reportedly made some significant predictions in the past, including the Covid pandemic, the FIFA World Cup final, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the death of The Queen.

<h2>2024: Looks like an eventful year</h2>

Salome predicts that 2024 would be an "utterly transformative" year, which would witness drastic progress in the AI sector. He claims that AI will become ‘awakened’ and self-aware, which might even lead to a machine-led rebellion.

The self-proclaimed psychic further claims that humans would be finally able to contact aliens in the year 2024 but it won’t be a terrifying invasion. He says humans and aliens will develop communication through “encrypted signals intercepted by a network of telescopes”.

Watch:&nbsp;Happy New Year 2024: Firework displays and New Year's Eve events from around the world

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The 37-year-old also predicts that an “asteroid abundant with rich materials” is hurtling for Earth and will land safely next year, sparking the new space race as countries fight to get their hands on it.

<h2>‘Russia and China to fight war’</h2>

“The living Nostradamus” also claimed that a World War 3-like situation could also emerge by events in the South China Sea or a major cyber attack. He also predicted a fight between Russia and China erupting into a full-blown war.

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Salome has also warned of a global catastrophe, such as natural disasters that could sweep the globe. Speaking of the US, the man claims that the country will be battling with water and fire throughout the year, with wildfires wreaking havoc in California, Oregon and Washington and deadly floods inundating parts near the Gulf of Mexico.

<h2>‘No need to panic’</h2>

Athos Salome clarified that he doesn’t intend to cause panic among the masses through his predictions. He said none of his predictions are set in stone and there was always this opportunity to offer solutions to change them.

(With inputs from agencies)

People across the world might be celebrating the arrival of the new year but ‘The Living Nostradamus’ has already made some dreadful predictions for 2024. Athos Salome, who hails from Brazil, has reportedly made some significant predictions in the past, including the Covid pandemic, the FIFA World Cup final, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the death of The Queen.

People across the world might be celebrating the arrival of the new year but ‘The Living Nostradamus’ has already made some dreadful predictions for 2024. Athos Salome, who hails from Brazil, has reportedly made some significant predictions in the past, including the Covid pandemic, the FIFA World Cup final, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the death of The Queen. 2024: Looks like an eventful year Salome predicts that 2024 would be an "utterly transformative" year, which would witness drastic progress in the AI sector. He claims that AI will become ‘awakened’ and self-aware, which might even lead to a machine-led rebellion. The self-proclaimed psychic further claims that humans would be finally able to contact aliens in the year 2024 but it won’t be a terrifying invasion. He says humans and aliens will develop communication through “encrypted signals intercepted by a network of telescopes”. Watch: Happy New Year 2024: Firework displays and New Year's Eve events from around the world × The 37-year-old also predicts that an “asteroid abundant with rich materials” is hurtling for Earth and will land safely next year, sparking the new space race as countries fight to get their hands on it. ‘Russia and China to fight war’ “The living Nostradamus” also claimed that a World War 3-like situation could also emerge by events in the South China Sea or a major cyber attack. He also predicted a fight between Russia and China erupting into a full-blown war. Also read: Nostradamus predictions 2024: A naval confrontation with China, royal tumult, new young Pope and more Salome has also warned of a global catastrophe, such as natural disasters that could sweep the globe. Speaking of the US, the man claims that the country will be battling with water and fire throughout the year, with wildfires wreaking havoc in California, Oregon and Washington and deadly floods inundating parts near the Gulf of Mexico. ‘No need to panic’ Athos Salome clarified that he doesn’t intend to cause panic among the masses through his predictions. He said none of his predictions are set in stone and there was always this opportunity to offer solutions to change them. (With inputs from agencies)

Rebellion by robots, aliens and Russia-China war: Brazil’s ‘Nostradamus’ makes predictions for 2024

Navigating the modern business landscape is an ever-shifting challenge, with trends evolving rapidly, consumer preferences in constant flux, and fortunes hanging in the balance. As business dive head-first to stay ahead of the curve in 2024, here are some trends that promise to shape the business terrain.

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