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‘President likes to have a little fun’: JD Vance defends Donald Trump’s AI-generated video of Hakeem Jeffries; calls it a ‘joke’

‘President likes to have a little fun’: JD Vance defends Donald Trump’s AI-generated video of Hakeem Jeffries; calls it a ‘joke’

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JD Vance (AP), Hakeem Jeffries (realDonaldTrump) Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday dismissed criticism over AI-generated videos shared by President Donald Trump that depicted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wearing a sombrero. Vance characterized the videos as a “joke”, rejecting accusations from Democrats that the posts were offensive.“I think it’s funny. The president’s joking and…

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In major reforms, RBI expands credit for companies; limits on loansagainst shares hiked 5x to Rs 1cr

In major reforms, RBI expands credit for companies; limits on loansagainst shares hiked 5x to Rs 1cr

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MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India unveiled on Wednesday its most comprehensive reforms in over a decade, aimed at countering US-driven headwinds and expanding credit to companies, while deepening capital market activity. Banks can now finance mergers and acquisitions, and IPOs more freely, while limits on loans against shares and listed debt securities have been raised.Central…

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Shocking! ILT20 2025 Auction: Ravichandran Ashwin goes unsold | Cricket News

Shocking! ILT20 2025 Auction: Ravichandran Ashwin goes unsold | Cricket News

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Ravichandran Ashwin (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went unsold at the ILT20 2025 auction in Dubai, despite entering the bidding with a base price of USD 120,000. The 38-year-old veteran’s snub took many by surprise, given his stellar career as one of India’s most successful match-winners.Ashwin had registered for the…

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SpaceX Starlink satellite launch from Vandenberg deploys 28 new satellites into orbit | Watch video |

SpaceX Starlink satellite launch from Vandenberg deploys 28 new satellites into orbit | Watch video |

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On Sunday, September 28, 2025, SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California. The Falcon 9 rocket’s ascent lit up the evening sky, creating a striking spectacle for viewers across the region. Spectators captured dazzling images and videos, sharing them widely as the event quickly gained…

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‘Not really pro-life’: Pope Leo opens up on US abortion debate; calls Trump’s immigration policies against Church teachings | World News

‘Not really pro-life’: Pope Leo opens up on US abortion debate; calls Trump’s immigration policies against Church teachings | World News

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Pope Leo opens up on US abortion debate; calls Trump’s immigration policies against Church teachings (Pic credit: AP) Pope Leo on Tuesday strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies, questioning whether they align with the Catholic Church’s “pro-life” teachings. Speaking outside the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, the pontiff said,…

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US job data: Private sector sheds 32,000 jobs in September; ADP report shows slowdown despite wage growth

US job data: Private sector sheds 32,000 jobs in September; ADP report shows slowdown despite wage growth

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The US private sector lost 32,000 jobs in September, according to payroll processor ADP, defying analysts’ expectations of employment growth. The biggest losses came in leisure and hospitality, professional services, and financial activities, AFP reported.Hiring also contracted in trade, transportation and utilities, along with manufacturing, the report showed.“Despite the strong economic growth we saw in…

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Women’s World Cup: Ashleigh Gardner shines as Australia beat New Zealand by 89 runs | Cricket News

Women’s World Cup: Ashleigh Gardner shines as Australia beat New Zealand by 89 runs | Cricket News

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Ashleigh Gardner played a match-winning innings, scoring an unbeaten century, as the defending champions thrashed New Zealand by 89 runs (PTI Photo) Australia’s seasoned all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner played a match-winning innings, scoring an unbeaten century, as the defending champions thrashed New Zealand by 89 runs in their ICC Women’s World Cup opener on Wednesday. Gardner’s…

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Building on patents and test success, Agnikul eyes fully reusable rockets

Building on patents and test success, Agnikul eyes fully reusable rockets

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BENGALURU: Spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos has announced plans to build fully reusable rockets, committing to ensure that no part of its vehicles is expended or left behind. The declaration came at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, which is themed “Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth.”The Chennai-based start-up said its reusability push builds on a…

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Watch: New York high-rise housing tower collapses partially; sparks emergency response | World News

Watch: New York high-rise housing tower collapses partially; sparks emergency response | World News

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New York high-rise housing tower in Bronx collapses partially Panic gripped residents in Bronx on Wednesday morning after part of a 20-storey public housing apartment building at 207 Alexander Avenue collapsed.The New York City Fire Department confirmed that a section of the structure’s corner crumbled into rubble around 8:10 am (local time) but said there…

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US market today: Wall Street drifts on weak ADP jobs data; treasuries gain as yields fall

US market today: Wall Street drifts on weak ADP jobs data; treasuries gain as yields fall

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US stocks drifted on Wednesday as fresh signs of weakness in the job market stoked caution among investors. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% in early trading, though it remained near last week’s record high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 51 points, or 0.1%, while the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.4%, AP reported.Treasury yields fell sharply…

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