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Donald Trump celebrating Diwali at the White House with the Indian community when he was the President. (Photo: White House) Former US President Donald Trump has criticized the Muhammad Yunus-led administration in Bangladesh for failing to protect Hindus while pledging to strengthen ties with India and his “good friend,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump’s remarks, part of a Diwali message shared on X, also targeted his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, ahead of the upcoming November 5 elections. In his post, Trump strongly condemned the ongoing violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minority groups in Bangladesh, where mobs have reportedly been…
Photo Credit X.com The White House recently hosted a Diwali celebration, honoring the significant contributions of Indian Americans to the U.S.-India relationship. U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti praised the event, emphasizing Diwali’s meaning and the vital role Indian Americans play in strengthening bilateral ties. In a heartfelt message shared on X, Garcetti stated, “What a beautiful celebration of Diwali at the @WhiteHouse! As we celebrate the journey of light, we also honor the invaluable contributions of Indian Americans who deepen the #USIndia bond.” He added a wish for the light of Diwali to illuminate the world and promote peace…
As per Worldline’s India Digital Payments Report, the country’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded a 52% year-on-year (YoY) increase in transaction volumes, reaching 78.97 billion transactions in the first six months of 2024. UPI continues to dominate India’s payment landscape, with transaction volumes climbing from 8.03 billion in January 2023 to 13.9 billion by June 2024. The overall transaction value also experienced significant growth, rising from US$ 154.60 billion (Rs. 12.98 trillion) to US$ 239.04 billion (Rs. 20.07 trillion) over the same period. Comparing the first half of 2024 with 2023, the total transaction value grew by 40%, from US$…
A new study just released has shed light on how stress can exacerbate colorectal cancer (CRC), adding to the body of evidence showing the profound impact stress can have on health. Researchers from China have demonstrated that chronic stress disrupts the balance of gut microbiota, a factor that accelerates the progression of CRC. A team from West China Hospital, Sichuan University, conducted the study, which reveals that chronic stress, in combination with specific gut bacteria, significantly worsens CRC. By eliminating certain gut bacteria and inducing stress, the researchers identified a bacterial species that could serve as a potential therapeutic target…
