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Jul292023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Malaysian Hockey Team Arrives in Chennai for Asian Champions Trophy 2023

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Chennai: As one of Asia's prominent hockey powerhouses, the Malaysian hockey team has arrived in Chennai for the much-anticipated Asian Champions Trophy 2023. Throughout the years, Malaysia has consistently demonstrated remarkable skills and unwavering determination on the field, earning a reputation as a formidable force in Asian hockey. They have previously secured third place five times in the history of the tournament and are now setting their sights on clinching their maiden Asian Champions Trophy title.The team's recent performances have showcased great promise, as evidenced by their silver medal win in the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta-Palembang. They also finished as runners-up in the last year's Hero Asia Cup in Jakarta, further bolstering their confidence for this prestigi...

Jul292023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Japan Open 2023: Lakshya Sen loses to Jonatan Christie in semifinal

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In the semifinal match of the Japan Open 2023, Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen, ranked 13th in the world, faced a tough challenge against Jonatan Christie. Ultimately, Lakshya lost the thrilling encounter with a scoreline of 15-21, 21-13, 16-21 at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium, leading to his exit from the BWF Super 750 tournament. Unfortunately, his defeat also marked the end of India's participation in the Japan Open.This defeat was Lakshya Sen's second consecutive semifinal exit, as he had previously experienced a similar outcome at the US Open, where he couldn't progress beyond the top four stage.In the first game, both players engaged in quick and short rallies, with Lakshya holding a two-point advantage going into the first break. However, Christie, the fifth seed from In...

Jul292023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Third Indian-American enters 2024 US presidential race

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Newyork: A third Indian-American candidate has entered the 2024 US presidential race. Meet Singh, aged 38, who identifies as a lifelong Republican. In a video message shared on Twitter, Singh introduced himself as an "America First constitutional carry and pro-life conservative" and highlighted his role in restoring the conservative wing of New Jersey's Republican Party since 2017.This isn't Singh's first attempt at seeking public office. He previously ran for the US Senate in 2020 and has now decided to make his fourth bid for political leadership. Singh believes that Americans are facing significant threats from the corruption of big tech and big pharma. He also expressed concerns about attacks on American family values, parental rights, and open debate.In his video message, Sing...

Jul292023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Tragic chopper crash in Australia; 4 military personnel missing

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Four military personnel are currently reported missing following a tragic chopper crash in Australia. The Australian Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopter was engaged in a night-time training activity as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, a collaborative joint military exercise involving Australia and the US. The incident occurred late Friday night, and the helicopter was declared missing during the operation, as per reports from Xinhua news agency.During the unfortunate event, there were four crew members on board the aircraft, and they are currently unaccounted for. In response to the situation, the Department has mobilized both military and civilian search and rescue aircraft as well as watercraft to conduct search operations at the crash site.The families of the affected military pe...

Jul282023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Japan is currently experiencing a severe heatwave

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Tokyo: Japan is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with intense heat persisting in various regions. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued forecasts of temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius or higher in the Kanto, Tokai, Kansai, and Kyushu regions. Furthermore, the mercury is expected to soar to 39 degrees in the western prefectures of Kyoto and Oita, as reported by the Xinhua news agency.As the day progresses, temperatures are anticipated to rise even further, with daytime highs reaching 39 degrees in Kyoto City and 36 degrees in central Tokyo, according to the JMA.The situation is concerning, with officials warning that the risk of heatstroke is extremely high. To highlight the severity of the heatwave, 40 out of the total 47 prefectures in Japan have been pla...

Jul272023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

8th batch of Google startups accelerator India

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New Delhi: Google has announced that the eighth batch of its Google for Startups Accelerator: India program is now open for applications. The accelerator program is designed for AI-first startups in India that are in the Seed to Series A stage. It is a three-month, equity-free program that provides selected startups with access to Google's resources, including programs, products, experts, and technology, particularly focusing on AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning).Google is seeking Indian AI-first startups from various sectors that are addressing complex problems and tackling industry challenges through their AI-based solutions. The application window for the program is open until August 22.Eligible startups should be based in India and must have AI as a core component...

Jul272023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

US economy exhibited stronger growth than expected in the second quarter

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New York: According to a CNN report, the US economy exhibited stronger growth than expected in the second quarter. The Commerce Department reported that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the broadest measure of economic output, grew at an annualized, seasonally adjusted rate of 2.4% from April to June.This growth rate was faster than the previous three months and surpassed economists' predictions, who had expected a 1.8% rate, according to Refinitiv. The GDP figures are adjusted for inflation, as mentioned in the CNN report.The second-quarter economic expansion was primarily driven by business investment, government purchases, inventory investment, and consumer spending, although the pace of consumer spending was significantly weaker compared to the first quarter.Consumer spend...

Jul242023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Galaxy users can now access digital IDs, docs from Samsung Wallet

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Samsung has introduced a new feature called Samsung Wallet for Galaxy smartphone users, offering convenient and secure access to digital IDs, documents, and vaccination certificates. With this update, users can also enjoy various travel and mobility features, combining the capabilities of Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass.Samsung Wallet enables users to store their Co-WIN vaccination certificates securely on their phones, making it easier to access and present them whenever needed. Additionally, the wallet offers seamless card Tap and Pay, UPI payments, and bill payments experiences, enhancing the overall convenience of using Galaxy smartphones.The new travel features within Samsung Wallet allow users to recharge and check their FASTag accounts, save flight boarding passes for quick acc...

Jul242023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Animal Welfare Board of India advisories that prohibit the use of glue traps in Lakshadweep

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Following an appeal from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, a significant move has been made to protect animals in the union territory of Lakshadweep. A circular has been issued to animal husbandry units across the islands, instructing them to adhere to Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) advisories that prohibit the use of glue traps.The circular cites The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act of 1960, which strictly prohibits causing unnecessary pain and suffering to animals. In light of this, the notification urges the adoption of humane methods for rodent control.It also emphasizes that any individual found using glue traps could face fines and/or imprisonment, in accordance with the AWBI's guidelines. Competent authorities have been directed to rai...

Jul242023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Twitter blue bird logo has been replaced with a new ‘X’ logo on the platform’s web version

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The Twitter blue bird logo has been replaced with a new 'X' logo on the platform's web version.Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, had been hinting at a significant change on the platform through a series of tweets starting on Sunday. He mentioned bidding farewell to the Twitter brand and gradually removing all references to birds.Now, the Twitter blue bird logo has been replaced with a new 'X' logo on the platform's web version. Musk also changed the official account's name on Twitter to 'X' and updated the profile picture accordingly. He even shared an image of Twitter's headquarters with the new logo displayed and captioned it, "Our headquarters tonight."On Sunday, Musk revealed that "X.com" now directs to "twitter.com". He seemed intrigued by the letter 'X' and found subtle cl...