Pradip Karmakar

Fed chair on edge: Who is Jerome Powell, leading the US Federal Reserve since 2018? Why Trump wants to fire him and end his streak

US President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, signalling that he might remove him from the role if re-elected. Trump has long criticised Powell over interest rate hikes and now claims the top central banker is obstructing economic growth. Who is Jerome Powell? Why does Trump want him…

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Watch: Amarnath pilgrims washed downhill as heavy rainfalls cause landslides – yatra suspended | India News

NEW DELHI: Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Thursday after heavy rainfall lashed the valley for 36 hours, triggering a landslide that killed one pilgrim and injured three others, officials said.Video circulating online showed four pilgrims being swept downhill by a landslide at Railpathri along the Baltal route in Ganderbal district to the Amarnath cave on…

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SL vs BAN: Mahedi Hasan breaks Harbhajan Singh’s record from 2012 in Bangladesh’s win | Cricket News

Mahedi Hasan celebrates the wicket of Pathum Nissanka during the third T20 between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo. (AP) Bangladesh’s Mahedi Hasan made history in a decisive T20I match against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday. His incredible bowling figures of 4-1-11-4 helped Bangladesh win both the game and series. He…

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Middle East crisis: Who are Druze? Sect caught in crossfire as Syria-Israel tensions escalates

The Syrian defence ministry building sits heavily damaged after alleged Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Syria (AP image) A new wave of deadly sectarian violence in southern Syria has drawn renewed attention to the Druze minority as well as escalating tensions between Syria and Israel.This week, at least 30 people were killed and dozens injured during…

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Numerology horoscope today, July 17, 2025: What your name’s first letter reveals today

This article provides personalized daily forecasts based on the first letter of your name, covering various aspects of life. It includes career, finance, family, health, and travel. The predictions offer guidance and insights, suggesting potential opportunities and challenges for each group, encouraging readers to focus on their goals and well-being. Number 1 (If the first…

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Cabinet clears budget scheme of Rs 24,000 crore for 100 agricultural districts | India News

NEW DELHI: Aiming to fast-track development of agriculture and allied sectors in 100 under-performing districts in the country, Cabinet Wednesday approved ‘PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ with an annual outlay of Rs 24,000 crore for six years beginning 2025-26. The scheme, announced in the Budget, is expected to benefit about 1.7 crore farmers.The scheme aims to…

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‘Sniper unit fired upon convoy’: 27 Pakistani troops killed in separate attacks by Baloch fighters; IEDs also used

AI-generated image used for representation Over the past two days, Baloch insurgent groups have claimed responsibility for a string of deadly attacks on Pakistani military forces in Balochistan, reportedly killing at least 27 soldiers, according to The Balochistan Post.The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) said its Fateh Squad targeted a military transport bus in Kalat’s Nimargh…

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Prisoner on parole attacked at Patna hospital: Man targeted by rival gang while undergoing treatment; probe under way | India News

NEW DELHI: A prisoner on parole was fired at by a rival gang while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Patna on Thursday morning.The prisoner identified as Chandan Mishra, charged with multiple cases of murder, was admitted to Paras hospital for treatment when unknown assailants fired at him and injured him inside the hospital…

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‘They’re always moaning’: Alastair Cook takes hilarious dig at bowlers after persistent ball change requests in Tests | Cricket News

Umpire Paul Reiffel (R) checks a box of balls before making a change during day three of the Third Test Match between England and India at Lord’s on July 12 in London (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) In the ongoing five-match Test series between India and England, the Dukes ball has emerged as an unexpected…

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MAGA multitaskers: Who are the Trump officials with multiple jobs? Meet the six bigwigs running the show

Several senior officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration are currently holding down more than one top-level role at a time, according to The New York Times.The MAGA supremo’s team says this approach is efficient and cost-saving. However, critics warn it’s a recipe for poor management and conflict of interest. As Trump pushes to shrink…

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