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BA.2.75: Boston Doctors on Whether We Should Worry About Competing Omicron Subvariant
As the U.S. battles the rapidly spreading BA.5 omicron subvariant, a new mutant that could compete with the highly contagious strain is on the horizon. Scientists say the variant – called BA.2.75 – may be able to evade immunity from vaccines and prior infection. The latest mutant has been spotted in several distant states in India and appears to be…
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Bus Falls Into Deep Gorge in Northern India, Killing at Least 12, Including Schoolchildren
Deadly road accidents are common in India due to reckless driving, poorly maintained roads and aging vehicles.
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Biden Wraps Asia Trip With ‘Quad' Summit, Urges Leaders to Do More to Contain Putin
President Joe Biden has warned fellow leaders of the informal Indo-Pacific security coalition known as the Quad that they are “navigating through a dark hour in our shared history.” His warning comes as Russia continues a brutal war on Ukraine. Biden called for greater Indo-Pacific leadership in the effort to stop Russian aggression at the start of a summit Tuesday...
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India Bans Exports of Wheat, Citing Threat to Food Security
India has banned exports of wheat effective immediately, citing a risk to its food security, partly due to the war in Ukraine.
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Indian Couple Longing for a Grandchild Sues Son and His Wife Demanding Baby
“The main issue is that at this age we need a grandchild, but these people (my son and daughter-in-law) have an attitude that they don’t think about us,’’ the would-be grandfather said.
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Biden Urges India's Modi Not to Step Up Country's Use of Russian Oil
Meeting by video call, Biden told the Indian president that the U.S. could help India diversify its sources of energy.
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Russia and the West Are Battling to Get China and India to Take Their Sides in the Ukraine War
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to the biggest clash in decades between Moscow and the West. Both are competing to persuade China and India to take a side.
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An Indian Rupee-Ruble Trade Arrangement With Russia May Be Ready in a Week
India is expected to announce a payment arrangement that would allow trade with Russia to continue, the president of an Indian exporters’ association told CNBC.
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If You Want the World's Cleanest Air, Try Moving to the U.S. Virgin Islands Or New Caledonia
IQAir, which sells air purifiers and quality monitors, analyzed PM2.5 air pollution from more than 6,000 monitors around the world. Here are its results.
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Boeing 737 Passenger Jet Crashes in China With 132 People on Board
The Boeing 737-800 plane had 132 people on board, including 123 passengers and nine crew members.
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Indian Beauty Company Nykaa Looks to Physical Retail Expansion to Meet Consumer Demand for Offline Sales
“A lot of beauty is sold offline and Nykaa has become such a big brand that we cannot ignore our offline channel as well as offline consumers,” she said.
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This Mom Turned a Family Tradition Into an Oprah-Approved Company That Brings in Almost $200,000 Per Month
Monica Sunny, a former “human performance” consultant, turned her family’s tea tradition into a chai business endorsed by Oprah Winfrey. Here’s how.
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Hijab Bans Deepen Hindu-Muslim Fault Lines in Indian State
Muslim students in a southern Indian state have found themselves at the center of a debate over hijab bans in schools
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India Is ‘Caught in a Trap' Given Its Deep Ties With Russia, Political Analyst Says
India probably recognizes that having close ties with Moscow will not be beneficial if Russia becomes a pariah state, says political analyst James Crabtree.
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TV News Segment About Ukraine Goes Chaotic When Host Gets ‘Confused' About Guests
A TV interview in India turned into a shouting match as the program’s host apparently mixed up his Ukrainian and American guests.
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Sri Lanka's Economic Crisis Deepens as the Country Is Snowed Under Its Crushing Debt
Sri Lanka is facing the double whammy of rising prices and high debt, and its people are bearing the brunt of it as the situation turns increasingly grim.
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Olympics Say Goodbye to Asia After a Star-Crossed Run. When Could They Return?
The IOC no longer runs a wide-open bidding process, instead selecting cities in which it has interest — and vice versa.
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‘Air Rage' Is Complicating Travel in North America and Europe – But Not So Much in Asia
While “air rage” may seem to be another inevitability of living through a pandemic, some places aren’t seeing many frustrations unleashed in the skies.
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Power Giants to Scope Offshore Wind Projects in India's Untapped Market
According to India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the country is home to roughly 7,600 kilometers of coastline.
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India and UAE Sign Major Investment Pact, Over $100 Billion in Bilateral Trade
New deal between UAE and India could grow bilateral trade in goods to over $100 billion and trade in services over $15 billion in the next five years. New economic partnership agreement includes reduced tariffs and enhanced market access for businesses on both sides. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates and India have signed a wide ranging…