Poisoning indicated in deaths of 4 children, women in Mechanicville; the grandmother is suspected
Police say they found a handwritten note and numerous medications that indicate the grandmother may be responsible. Source link
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Carney will speak to reporters after the spring session
The Liberal government outlined several pieces of legislation before the House of Commons adjourned last Thursday. Among them were Bill C-22, the government’s police search power legislation, and Bill C-9, the Liberals’ anti-hate bill, both of which have been the…
India’s future security will be shaped by AI, quantum technology: Jitendra Singh
NEW DELHI: Technology-driven warfare is redefining national security and India must stay ahead of the technology curve to secure its strategic interests, Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. Addressing senior officers at the…
Ban combustibles on building exteriors, says expert
A fire expert has said that combustible materials should not be used on the exterior walls of the apartment complex during construction work to prevent a repeat of last November’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court. Wang Fuk Court in…
NRIs rush for high-yielding FCNR dollar deposits as RBI revives 2013 playbook to boost forex reserves and support Rupee
FCNR(B), which stands for Non-Resident (Bank) Foreign Currency Deposit, allows eligible NRIs to place deposits with Indian banks holding both principal and interest in foreign currency. Unlike traditional rupee deposits, investors are not exposed to the risk of rupee depreciation…
Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164 and injure 971, says acting president – National
At least 164 people have died and 971 have been injured after a pair of powerful earthquakes VenezuelaActing President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday, adding that rescue teams are rushing to the worst-hit areas to free people trapped under the rubble.…
RED THREAD: The EU summit that China wanted
Welcome to Red thread, Euractiv‘s weekly newsletter on EU relations with China and the wider Asia-Pacific. I am Christina Zhao in Oceania, he joined Anupriya Dutta in Europe. This week, we look at why Beijing thinks Brussels won’t escalate trade…
Seoul shares rise on Asian tech boom after Micron breakout forecast
South Korea’s Kospi rose more than five percent in a tech-led rally across Asia on Thursday, as a report on earnings forecasts from US chip titan Micron helped traders shake off recent worries about a boom in AI investment. The…
‘I’m sorry, mom’: Last words of Maharashtra NEET aspirant who died by suicide
An 18-year-old student from Maharashtra’s Hingoli District, which recently appeared for NEET-UG retestallegedly died by suicide after recording a video message to his mother on his cell phone, officials said Thursday. The deceased, identified as Sushil Dhage, was preparing for…
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) – A series of powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Venezuela Wednesday evening, toppling buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets. Magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes rocked the region, with buildings evacuated in cities as…
