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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden. As India celebrated 75 years of Independence today, leaders from across the world wished the republic. US President Joe Biden, in a statement, invoked Mahatma Gandhi and said the United States and India were "indispensable partners”. “Our partnership is further strengthened by the deep bonds between our people. The vibrant Indian-American community in the United States has made us a more innovative, inclusive, and stronger Nation,” Biden said in a statement. “I am confident that in the years ahead our two democracies will continue to stand together to defend the rules-based order; foster greater peace, prosperity and security for our people; advance a free and open Indo-Pacific; and together address the challenges we face around the world,” the statement added. French President Emmanuel Macron also wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion. “Dear friend @NarendraModi, dear people of India, … [Read more...] about India @ 75: Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron, world leaders wish India on 75 years of Independence

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 18): Dialog Group Bhd's net profit fell 14.65% to RM118.25 million for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2022 (4QFY22), from RM138.54 million a year earlier, on higher project cost and losses in some of the projects under both its local downstream and international businesses. Earnings per share slipped to 2.1 sen from 2.46 sen previously, the group's Bursa Malaysia filing on Thursday (Aug 18) showed. Quarterly revenue however rose 29.4% to RM675.65 million from RM522.14 million following increased business activities in both local and international operations. For the full FY22, Dialog saw its net profit drop 6.47% to RM508 million from RM543.14 million in the previous financial year, despite revenue rising 44.04% to RM2.32 billion from RM1.61 billion. Dialog said the higher revenue reported by its local operations for 4QFY22 was due to increased activities in the upstream, midstream and downstream activities. The upstream activities … [Read more...] about Dialog’s 4Q net profit falls 15% on higher project cost, losses in some projects

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline TikTok on Wednesday unveiled a strategy for fighting misinformation ahead of the midterm elections, including a ban on paid political content from influencers, after Facebook and Twitter also outlined a series of steps to prepare for the November election after facing a barrage of criticisms for fueling the spread of false information during previous elections. Key Facts TikTok will launch an Elections Center this week to “connect people” with “authoritative information” about voting in more than 45 languages, which the company will link to through labels, TikTok’s Head of Safety Eric Han wrote in a blog post . TikTok is reinforcing its 2019 ban on paid political advertising to include paid content from influencers as well, after challenges arose during the 2020 election educating influences on that rule, Han said. The plans come a day after Facebook’s parent company Meta briefly shared some … [Read more...] about TikTok Blocks Influencers From Creating Paid Political Content Ahead Of Midterms—Here’s How Social Media Platforms Are Preparing

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Madden 23 releases on August 19, but I have had an opportunity to play the full retail version for the past 48 hours. I was also privy to information about the game’s development through multiple virtual meetings with members of the development team. While I’m working on a full, scored review that should be ready on August 19, there are already a few things to share from my notes. Thing of it as a preview of the latest addition to the Madden NFL series. Here are 7 quick things you should know about Madden 23. The Opening Sequence is a Virtual Love Letter to the Icon I admit, I initially started to button through the opening Madden Legacy game experience in Madden 23. I caught myself, listened to the dedicated commentary about the late John Madden, admired the smoothly rendered remodeled versions of him on the AFC and NFC sidelines, and I was glad I took the time to appreciate the presentation. Without … [Read more...] about Madden 23: 7 Quick Things You Should Know About The Latest Edition

Travis Hunter was likely the most talked about recruit in the 2022 class, if not before signing day, certainly after he opted to play at Jackson State. The two-way player from Suwanee, Georgia, became the first five-star recruit to sign with an FCS school since the ratings system was developed, and the first to sign with a program in the Historically Black College and University ranks. Before he has played an official game, he’s already turning heads. Hunter caught two touchdown passes, including an 80-yarder, and had two interceptions during the Tigers’ spring game, suggesting he’s ready to live up to the hype. While Hunter aims to follow in the footsteps of Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, a pretty good two-way player in his day, he’s far from the only blue-chip talent that will draw a lot of attention trying to live up to expectations. Here are just some of the freshmen facing high expectations to watch in 2022: TRAVIS HUNTER, WR/CB, Jackson State Generally … [Read more...] about Six college football freshmen with high expectations to watch in 2022