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CONCORD, N.H. — A federal judge on Tuesday declined to grant an immediate order sought by some New Hampshire parents to allow them to wear pink wristbands with “XX” on them at girls high school soccer games to protest transgender girls playing.But the judge did rule that one father who had been banned by the school district for the rest of the season after a protest and altercation be allowed to watch his daughter’s games and pick her up from soccer practice so long as he didn’t engage in any protest activity.Judge Steven McAuliffe said the notion of whether parents…

New Delhi: Biotechnology is set to lead India’s next industrial revolution, stated Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology, as he emphasized India’s rise as a global hub for affordable healthcare and medical tourism, which has become a major revenue generator. He added, “Biotechnology will be the core driver of India’s next industrial revolution,” stressing the importance of stronger public-private collaboration and a robust research ecosystem to sustain this momentum. Highlighting the government’s commitment to biotechnology while addressing the CII 6th Pharma and Life Sciences Summit 2024 in New Delhi, Dr Singh pointed out…

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo: PTI)3 min read Last Updated : Oct 09 2024 | 5:23 PM IST Unilateral and arbitrary measures like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) tax will hurt Indian industry and pose a challenge for India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday. The finance minister also highlighted that the proposed Deforestation Act by the European Union would cause major disruption in the supply chain and not assist countries like India, which are incurring significant transition costs. Speaking at an event hosted by the United Kingdom’s Financial Times, Sitharaman said, “As a country…

India captain Rohit Sharma made a young girl’s day, wishing her happy birthday while sitting inside his luxurious Lamborghini Urus. Rohit is enjoying his break away from cricket, having attended an NBA (basketball) game in the UAE last week. He is currently gearing up for a three-match Test series against New Zealand, with the first game scheduled to start on October 18. In a viral video, Rohit was spotted on the streets of Mumbai, driving his car amid heavy traffic However, the Indian team skipper took out some time to greet his fans, including wishing a girl happy…

On Friday, billionaire Elon Musk took to his social media platform, X, to share an unsubstantiated claim with his 200 million followers, alleging that FEMA was deliberately obstructing relief efforts for Hurricane Helene.In the post, which quickly garnered over 40 million views, Musk claimed that FEMA was “actively blocking citizens who try to help” by “blocking shipments and seizing goods” intended for delivery to those in need. FEMA and local officials have denied these allegations, labeling them as false.Less than an hour after Musk made his post, former President Donald Trump, whom Musk has endorsed and campaigned for, amplified those…

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines during the height of the pandemic, Bob Woodward reported in his new book, “War.”The revelations were made in the famed Watergate reporter’s latest book, which also details President Joe Biden’s frustrations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ‘s assortment of burner phones. The Associated Press obtained an early copy of the book, which is due out next week.Trump denied the reporting in…

Meal MakersConagra Brands Inc., Chicago, used Natural Products Expo West to launch a range of new items including meals and entrées.Four new Blake’s comfort meal entries include Homestyle Meatloaf, Country Fried Chicken, Roasted Chicken and BBQ Seasoned Pork. Debuting under the evol brand were Hot Honey Chicken, Garlic Herb Steak, Chicken Adobo, and Meatballs and Orzo. Conagra also extended evol’s bowl entrée line with a new Garlic Shrimp Cavatappi. Joining the Frontera Mexican cuisine line were new Chicken Enchiladas with Chile Verde Sauce, and Cheese Enchiladas with Red Enchilada Sauce.Joining the Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Bowls line was a new Chick’n…

In order to train more powerful large language models, researchers use vast dataset collections that blend diverse data from thousands of web sources.But as these datasets are combined and recombined into multiple collections, important information about their origins and restrictions on how they can be used are often lost or confounded in the shuffle.Not only does this raise legal and ethical concerns, it can also damage a model’s performance. For instance, if a dataset is miscategorized, someone training a machine-learning model for a certain task may end up unwittingly using data that are not designed for that task.In addition, data…

File image of Dipa Karmakar© AFP Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday wrote to Dipa Karmakar conveying his surprise at her decision to retire, a couple of days after the trailblazing Indian gymnast called time on her career. The 31-year-old Karmakar, who became the first Indian woman gymnast to represent the country at the Games in the 2016 Rio Olympics and finished fourth, announced her retirement on Monday. “I got to know about your retirement from gymnastics. While your decision surprised me, I have full faith that you have taken this decision keeping in mind your priorities in…

Hyundai, which entered the Indian market 28 years ago, has gained popularity for its affordable cars. | Photo: Shutterstock2 min read Last Updated : Oct 09 2024 | 4:02 PM IST Hyundai Motor said on Wednesday it plans to use proceeds from a record $3 billion IPO of its Indian unit to enhance its research efforts and develop new cars, aspiring to transform the South Asian country into a manufacturing hub for emerging markets. The IPO, which will be India’s biggest ever, opens to investors next week and will involve the South Korean parent company selling up to…