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The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding

The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding

By Adam Jourdan LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - The AI revolution is here and the boos are getting louder.
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US Justice Department Moves to Drop Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani

US Justice Department Moves to Drop Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani

US Justice Department Moves to Drop Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani
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Rubio to visit Sweden for NATO meeting, then India

Rubio to visit Sweden for NATO meeting, then India

By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Sweden for a meeting of NATO foreign ministers this week where he will discuss the need for "greater burden sharing" by the alliance, and then visit India, the State Department said on Tuesday.
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IHG Hotels Resorts Plans New InterContinental Jaipur Achrol Resort Opening in 2030

IHG Hotels Resorts Plans New InterContinental Jaipur Achrol Resort Opening in 2030

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a management agreement with Makson India Hospitality Pvt Ltd for the development of the InterContinental Jaipur Achrol Resort. This luxury resort, scheduled to open in early 2030, will be located on a 16-acre site along the Delhi–Jaipur Road in Achrol, India. The resort will feature 225 keys, including 36 villas and 189 guest rooms. It will offer a variety of amenities such as four dining options, event facilities including a ballroom, a club lounge, spa, fitness center, swimming pool, retail outlets, and parking. This will be the fourth IHG-branded hotel in Jaipur and the second InterContinental hotel in the market. IHG currently operates 52 hotels across six brands in India and has a pipeline of 98 hotels in development.
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US Justice Department Moves to Drop Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani Amid Settlement

US Justice Department Moves to Drop Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani Amid Settlement

The US Justice Department has taken steps to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. This development marks a significant turn in a prolonged legal saga that posed a threat to the future of Adani's conglomerate. The charges were related to allegations of sanctions violations involving the purchase of liquefied petroleum gas from Iran. In conjunction with this, Adani Enterprises Ltd., the flagship company of the Adani Group, has agreed to pay $275 million to settle a probe by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. This settlement addresses the allegations of Iran sanctions violations, which have been a point of contention for the company.
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Indian court tells Apple to 'cooperate' in antitrust case

Indian court tells Apple to 'cooperate' in antitrust case

NEW DELHI, May 18 (Reuters) - An Indian court has told Apple to "fully cooperate" with investigators in an antitrust case related to the iPhone ​apps market, not agreeing with the U.S. company's request to put the case on hold while it challenges the law governing antitrust penalties.
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How India's cooking fuel shortage is driving up California's gas prices

How India's cooking fuel shortage is driving up California's gas prices

By Shariq Khan, Mohi Narayan and Trixie Yap NEW YORK, May 18 (Reuters) - In India, there is a shortage of cooking gas. In California, motorists are paying $6 a gallon for gasoline. They are both symptoms of the worst-ever energy supply disruption.
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Soccer-FIFA media rights officials visit India where no World Cup broadcast deal is yet signed, sources say

Soccer-FIFA media rights officials visit India where no World Cup broadcast deal is yet signed, sources say

By Aditya Kalra and Munsif Vengattil DELHI, May 18 (Reuters) - FIFA media rights officials are visiting India this week, three sources said, ahead of next month's World Cup for which soccer's ruling body has not struck a broadcast deal with India due to differences over pricing.
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U.S. Considers Establishing Secure AI Base in Israel to Counter Chinese Influence

U.S. Considers Establishing Secure AI Base in Israel to Counter Chinese Influence

The United States is exploring the possibility of setting up a secure artificial intelligence base in Israel's Negev Desert. This initiative, known as Project Spire, aims to protect advanced technology from Chinese espionage and strengthen American dominance in the AI sector. The proposed facility would integrate the security standards of a U.S. military installation with the research and engineering culture of a major technology hub. Israel has been identified as a strong candidate for this project due to its expertise in cyber, intelligence, military technology, and applied AI. The base would host research and development, major server infrastructure, and potentially advanced semiconductor production. The strategic goal is to create protected zones where trusted allies can collaborate on AI without risking exposure to technology theft.
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Golf-Hard work pays off for humble Englishman Rai at PGA Championship

Golf-Hard work pays off for humble Englishman Rai at PGA Championship

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania, May 17 (Reuters) - With one sizzling round of 65 at Aronimink Golf Club on Sunday, Englishman Aaron Rai emerged from relative obscurity to fulfil his dream of landing a major title with a shock triumph at the PGA Championship.
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Global centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work, ANSR CEO says

Global centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work, ANSR CEO says

By Haripriya Suresh and Shivansh Tiwary BENGALURU, May 18 (Reuters) - Global capability centres in India are being measured while hiring as companies are wary about the impact of geopolitical uncertainties and growing AI adoption, the CEO of ANSR, which helps firms build and run global centres, said
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PHOTO ESSAY: A symbolic marriage ritual and beauty pageant brings India’s trans community together

PHOTO ESSAY: A symbolic marriage ritual and beauty pageant brings India’s trans community together