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News Delhi, India: In the ET World Leaders Forum address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that a burgeoning neo-middle class increasingly fuels India’s economic growth. Amid global political shifts, Modi highlighted that Indian voters have chosen continuity, political stability, and economic growth over change. At the event, Modi underscored India’s unique success story, attributing the country’s economic performance to a series of impactful reforms. “India today is the biggest land of opportunities in the world. We respect wealth creators,” he said, reaffirming his government’s commitment to fostering innovation, inclusion, and international cooperation. The Prime Minister also called upon investors to…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued an urgent tender to procure mpox vaccines for countries in crisis, working in partnership with the Gavi vaccine alliance, Africa CDC, and the World Health Organisation (WHO). This tender will allow UNICEF to quickly purchase and ship vaccines as soon as financing, demand, readiness, and regulatory requirements are confirmed. UNICEF’s Supply Division Director, Leila Pakkala, highlighted the critical need for a swift response, stating, “Delivering vaccines to communities in need is of paramount importance. We urgently need a universal and transparent allocation mechanism to ensure equitable access to mpox vaccines.” The emergency…

Siegen, Germany – A knife attack on a bus in western Germany has left five people injured, three of whom are in critical condition. The incident occurred on Friday evening in the town of Siegen, where a 32-year-old German woman allegedly stabbed fellow passengers. Police quickly apprehended the suspect after the attack, which took place while the bus was en route to a city festival. At the time of the incident, there were at least 40 passengers on board. Authorities have confirmed that three victims are in life-threatening condition, while another is seriously injured, and a fifth sustained only minor…

Kamala Harris has taken a narrow lead over Donald Trump, with a 48%-43% advantage in a recent USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll. This marks an eight-point shift since late June when Trump led Joe Biden by nearly four points. Harris’s lead, within the poll’s margin of error, reflects significant shifts among key demographic groups vital to Democrats. Notably, Hispanic, Black, and young voters have moved decisively toward Harris. Among those earning less than $20,000 annually, a three-point Trump lead in June has turned into a 23-point advantage for Harris. The poll, conducted after the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, suggests momentum…

Ottawa, Capital of Canada: Canada’s 2023 wildfire season emitted as much carbon into the atmosphere as India’s annual fossil fuel emissions, according to a new study. The fires, which consumed 4% of Canada’s vast forests, highlight the impact of extreme heat and drought on boreal forests near the Arctic, making them more prone to burning. The study, published in Nature by an international team of researchers, emphasizes the challenges in carbon accounting. Canada does not report wildfire-related emissions to the U.N. under the Paris Agreement, despite the significant impact these emissions have on global carbon levels. The 2023 fire season…

New York City: Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has reached an agreement with Kamala Harris for a September 10 debate on ABC News. This will be the first debate between the two since Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race after his CNN debate setback. The agreement follows a prolonged dispute between the Trump and Harris camps over the debate rules. Trump revealed on social media that the debate will follow the same rules as the previous CNN debate. “I have reached an agreement with the Radical Left Democrats for a Debate with Comrade Kamala Harris. It will be…

Jerusalem (Capital of Israel): National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ignited widespread criticism after stating he would build a Jewish synagogue on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem if he could. Ben-Gvir’s comments have heightened concerns about the Muslim holy site’s safety and its significance as a Palestinian national symbol. In an interview with Army Radio, Ben-Gvir, known for defying the Israeli government’s ban on Jewish prayer at the site, suggested he would raise an Israeli flag and construct a synagogue at the compound, which Jews refer to as the Temple Mount. When repeatedly asked if he would build…

Washington: Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has raised $540 million in just over a month, marking a significant fundraising milestone. This surge, largely driven by donations during the Democratic National Convention (DNC), highlights the growing momentum behind Harris’s bid to unseat Donald Trump. Record-Breaking The campaign reported that $82 million was raised during the DNC week, reflecting strong Democratic support. Campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon noted that the campaign experienced its “best fundraising hour since launch day” following Harris’s acceptance speech. “This is the most ever raised by any presidential campaign in this time span,” Dillon stated. The campaign…

Kyiv: Ryan Evans, a former British soldier and Reuterian*, was killed in a suspected Russian missile attack on a hotel in Kramatorsk, Ukraine. The strike occurred at the Hotel Sapphire on Saturday night, where Mr. Evans was staying with five other Reuters employees covering the conflict. Reuters expressed deep sorrow, stating, “We send our deepest condolences and thoughts to Ryan’s family and loved ones. Ryan has helped so many of our journalists cover events worldwide; we will miss him terribly.” Two other Reuters journalists were injured, one seriously. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that a Russian Iskander missile hit the…

Washington: NASA has decided it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s Starliner capsule, delaying their return until next year via SpaceX. What was intended as a weeklong test flight has now extended to over eight months due to issues with the capsule. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been at the International Space Station since early June. Their trip was affected by thruster failures and helium leaks, leading to a prolonged stay while engineers assessed the situation. On Saturday, NASA decided that Wilmore and Williams will return in a SpaceX spacecraft in February. The…