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Elon Musk predicts a significant economic boom for the US, forecasting double-digit GDP growth within 18 months, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. He believes AI will act as a productivity proxy, potentially leading to triple-digit growth in five years. This optimistic outlook contrasts with concerns about wealth disparity and economic risks. Tesla CEO Elon…

Prashant Sreekumar (Image/X@yegwave) Prashant Sreekumar, a 44-year-old Indian-origin man died after waiting for hours in the emergency room of Edmont Hospital.He began experiencing intense chest pain while at work. A client drove him to Grey Nuns Hospital in southeast Edmonton, where he was registered at triage and asked to wait in the emergency room. His…

Ganesh Uike (left) was gunned down along with three associates in an early-morning encounter. BHUBANESWAR: Maoist central committee (CC) member and Odisha in-charge, Ganesh Uike (69), was among four Naxals killed in an encounter with security forces in Kandhamal district on Thursday. This brings the total number of Maoists killed in the district to six…

When insulin becomes part of life with diabetes, figuring out what to eat can feel confusing. The comforting part is that Indian food, with all its grains, pulses, vegetables and spices, offers plenty of healthy choices. Managing diabetes with insulin doesn’t mean saying goodbye to your favourite dishes. With a bit of balance, proper portions…

A digital billboard carrying the message “Jesus is Palestinian” lit up New York City’s Times Square this week, quickly becoming a flashpoint for debate among tourists, holiday visitors, and social media users. Installed during the Christmas season, the display has prompted sharp reactions, with some calling it provocative and others praising it as a statement…

RAIPUR: A group of stick-wielding right wing outfit members stormed Raipur’s mall during the Chhattisgarh shutdown on Wednesday, vandalising property and targeting Christmas decorations and damaging the Christmas tree and Santa Claus figure set up at the mall. The incident took place even though the mall was officially closed in support of the bandh, the…

Thailand on Thursday defended the demolition of the Vishnu idol, describing it as a “decorative structure” along its border with Cambodia, after criticism from India.Thailand’s prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul also defended the move, telling reporters on Thursday that “a destroyed statue cannot compare to soldiers’ lives or limbs”.The Thai government further said that the structure…

Beijing on Thursday rejected a Pentagon report that accused China of using easing border tensions with India to weaken US-India ties, calling the claims false and aimed at creating discord.“The Pentagon’s report distorts China’s defence policy, sows discord between China and other countries, and aims at finding a pretext for the US to maintain its…

Bangladesh unrest (File photo) Houses of at least seven Hindu families have been burnt down in Bangladesh in the last five days in what seems to be a targeted attack on the minorities as the nation is in turmoil, local media reports said.As per local media reports, the recent arson attack happened on Tuesday while…

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman (AP photo) BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman made a dramatic return to Dhaka on Thursday after 17 years in exile, stepping back into a nation gripped by turmoil and into crowds that surged to welcome him home. The son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia landed to celebrtions scenes and…