fishing minecraft Dr Manmohan Singh was one of those rare people who achieved greatness by dint of hard work and merit, and then found grander greatness thrust upon him. He became the Prime Minister, because the then Congress president, Sonia Gandhi , needed someone trustworthy and capable to occupy the position that was rightfully hers as leader of the majority group after the 2004 general elections but she deemed politic to renounce, for assorted reasons. He thus did not have direct authority from the people, but enjoyed delegated authority, granted by the political party that had won the largest number of seats. ET Year-end Special Reads Corporate Kalesh: Top family disputes of India Inc in 2024 The world of business lost these eminent people in 2024 Fast, faster, fastest: How 2024 put more speed into your shopping Also Read: Manmohan Singh passes away at 92; PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and others mourn former PM's demise Also Read: Remembering Dr. Manmohan Singh: A legacy of economic reforms and leadership It is commonplace for people to describe Manmohan Singh as the author of India's economic reforms . This is naive. Narasimha Rao brought in Singh as his finance minister, true. But reform is a political task, not a technocratic one. Rao might have had some margin for shifting blame to a finance minister, in case reform turned politically too hot to handle, but there was no way he could have escaped responsibility for whatever policies his government pursued. 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This he did by doggedly pursuing the nuclear deal with the US. President George W Bush had clarity that India was the only power in Asia that could possibly countervail a rising China, and wanted to free India from the technology denial regime into which post-nuclear test sanctions had caged India. Within the political class, few understood the significance of the nuclear deal beyond its potential to ease supplies of uranium for nuclear power plants. Singh had clarity that India needed the deal to end technology denial and be free to acquire the strategic capability it needed to emerge a significant power. Within the political class, only the Congress supported the deal. The BJP vehemently opposed the deal. When the Left withdrew support, and the continuance of the government came into question, most Congressmen, too, were willing to abandon the deal. Only Singh defended the deal stoutly. To her credit, Sonia Gandhi chose to back him. Then, the Congress machinery got to work and got the numbers to sail through the vote of no confidence. India became a quasi-member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group. It joined the Missile Technology Control Regime, the Wassenaar Arrangement on dual technologies and the Australia Group on chemical weapons and precursor chemicals. Large US companies like Boeing felt confident to invest in India and accept Indian companies as partners. Strategic cooperation with the US began, in the wake of the nuclear deal. By having clarity on what was at stake, and choosing to exercise his delegated authority to the hilt, Singh got the nuclear deal through, and opened the door to India's rise as a major power centre. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )

Trump touts $100 bn SoftBank investment, vowing 100,000 jobsDaily Post Nigeria EPL: Martin Keown picks player to replace Saka in Arsenal squad Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport EPL: Martin Keown picks player to replace Saka in Arsenal squad Published on December 26, 2024 By Don Silas Former Arsenal star Martin Keown believes Ethan Nwaneri is ready to step up and fill the void left by Bukayo Saka in the Gunners’ squad. Saka is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and is expected to be out of action for several weeks. “I don’t know of a player who has created more chances for his teammates in the Premier League this season, so he’s obviously going to be a really big miss,” Keown told talkSPORT when asked about Saka’s absence. “It’s up to someone to step up, maybe [Ethan] Nwaneri, who has been playing in the [Martin] Odegaard role. Perhaps he could come into the front line and give us something different. “He’s a left-footed player, so why not push him into the top line? There are options for the manager.” Related Topics: arsenal EPL Martin Keown Saka Don't Miss EPL: Danny Murphy urges Liverpool to sign Chelsea star as Alexander-Arnold’s replacement You may like EPL: Danny Murphy urges Liverpool to sign Chelsea star as Alexander-Arnold’s replacement EPL: Chelsea’s title hope takes hit after 2-1 defeat to Fulham EPL: Guardiola reacts to Man City’s 1-1 draw with Everton EPL: Haaland misses penalty as Man City fail to beat Everton EPL: Silva lauds Iwobi for selfless Christmas gesture EPL: Man United legend slams Rashford for saying he’s ready to leave Old Trafford Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd

Trump names son-in-law Jared Kushner’s father Charles as next ambassador to FrancePreliminary findings of an investigation into the crash of an Azerbaijan plane have indicated the disaster was the work of Russian air defences. At least 38 people died when Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243 crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, local time, in fiery scenes near the city of Aktau. The flight, which was travelling from Baku, Azerbaijan to Grozny, Russia had diverted away from an area of southern Russia where Moscow has repeatedly used air defence systems to protect against Ukrainian drone strikes. It is understood as many as 29 of the 67 passengers and crew on board survived and had to be rushed to hospital. One of the Azerbaijani sources familiar with Azerbaijan's investigation into the crash told Reuters preliminary results showed the plane was struck by a Russian Pantsir-S air defence system. Its communications were paralysed by electronic warfare systems on the approach into Grozny, the source said. "No one claims that it was done on purpose. However, taking into account the established facts, Baku expects the Russian side to confess to the shooting down of the Azerbaijani aircraft," the source said. Three other sources said the Azeri investigation came to the same preliminary conclusion that Russia was responsible. After the incident occurred and before the findings were released, the Kremlin said an investigation was ongoing but would not yet comment on any theories over how it happened. "It is wrong to build hypotheses before the conclusions of the investigation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. NATO has also called for an investigation into the plane crash, as spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah wished those injured a "speedy recovery" and sent his "thoughts and prayers" to the families of victims and those who were killed. Azerbaijan held a day of mourning on Thursday, while the United States offered its own assessment of the incident. An official told CNN if it was shot down by Russia, it was likely attacked by poorly trained units who fired as they were wary of the use of Ukrainian drones. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev rushed back home after the tragedy, ordering a "prompt investigation" into the cause. "I extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the crash ... and wish a speedy recovery to the injured," Mr Aliyev said on social media. Russian President Vladimir Putin also expressed his condolences to his Azerbaijani counterpart. “We deeply sympathise with those who lost their relatives and friends in this plane crash and wish a speedy recovery to all those who managed to survive," he said. With ReutersBauchi gov to FG: Your tax reform will bring economic setbacks

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Trump touts $100 bn SoftBank investment, vowing 100,000 jobsDec. 26—Most of Western Pennsylvania spent a good chunk of their Christmas Day watching the Pittsburgh Steelers get throttled at home by the Kansas City Chiefs, 29-10. Personally, I think those fine folks deserve a forum to vent. So here is my belated stocking stuffer for all of you. It's a holiday edition of "U mad, bro?" ------ Let's begin with Matt C. on social media. He has somehow figured out a way to ... still ... make the Steelers' recent three-game losing streak all about Kenny Pickett. But I'll play along since, clearly, this is his Christmas wish. First of all, I'm stunned to learn, judging by his avatar, that Matt is a Pitt fan. Never saw that coming. Secondly, no one ever said it was "all Kenny's fault." Kenny being a bust and it "all being his fault" is not the same thing. Fans with a functioning brain should probably be capable of figuring out that subtle, nuanced difference. If you can't, I hope this helps. Most football fans enjoy building snowmen this time of year. But you have fun building your strawman instead. ------ Here is an email from a guy named Mark in the wake of the loss to Kansas City. "Anxiously waiting for your Tomlin bashing." You say that as if I need to stop with him. You saw the play calling from the offensive coordinator and the pass blocking from the offensive line, right? ------ This Steelers fan is obviously fed up. Don't feel obligated. In the words of the head coach himself: "We want volunteers, not hostages." ------ I complained about the roughing-the-passer penalty on Patrick Mahomes during the game. This guy did not appreciate my opinion. Are you too dumb to know the difference between a person disagreeing with one call/rule and a person suggesting that there was overall officiating bias? Forget it. I'll answer that question for you. You are. ------ David poses an esoteric question about the Steelers. "Are they really fading? Or never that good — but playing good teams vs poor teams? Just showing how mediocre they always were. Just like our MLB team the same year after year ... not good and not trying to get any better." The Steelers beat five teams currently in the playoff bracket early in the season. They have lost to three consecutive teams who fit that description since then. So, they are fading — plummeting, actually. The attrition and deterioration surrounding the defense is the big reason why. Now, regarding the Pirates, all I asked for this Christmas was to avoid talking about them until late March. Please, let me stay in the holiday spirit just a little longer. ------ More sports —Airing of Grievances: Poor pass protection, rotten start, shoddy defense doom Steelers on Christmas Day —Steelers defense questioning its 'want-to' after 3rd straight subpar effort in loss to Chiefs —Steelers notes: Return of George Pickens doesn't boost sputtering offense ------ Rich is ticked off. But he makes some good points. "Move the Eagles game to the opener, swap the Chiefs with the Giants, and you have a team that's 3-3, 6-5, and now 10-6, just where they should be. A good, solid team that beats the teams they should beat (other than the annual bad loss, Brownies this year), and loses to the great teams. Folks were living a fantasy, paying attention to the 10-3 record ... believing 'Stillerz goin' to the Super Bowl.' They are what they are — maybe the best team since Ben was good, five or so years ago — but still a borderline division winner/wildcard that likely loses in the first round but may get lucky until the second round." Rich, that's all well said. The back-loaded schedule and the somewhat streaky nature of the season have warped the reaction to who his team really is. Win three in a row early. Drop two in a row. Win eight of nine. Drop three straight. If you space it out more evenly, this is roughly the team we were predicting coming out of training camp, with pretty much the same record we saw at this point last year. The only point I'll quibble with is this: It wasn't just one bad annual loss to Cleveland. If they had beaten Dallas and Indianapolis as they should have, they'd be 12-4 right now. In a way, that might make them even more fraudulent, but they'd at least be frauds with a one-game lead in the division. ------ We end with Sean. He's a big fan of the "Madden Monday"podcast. "You're normally a step above the regular Yinzer asking for a sample of Miller Lite at Giant Eagle on a Tuesday afternoon, but your buddy Madden — he's the (jerk) asking for a 2nd." What a minute. You have the nerve to send me this message and ... not even tell me which Giant Eagle hands out free Miller Lite on Tuesday afternoons? There is a Giant Eagle that gives out free beer on Tuesdays? Which one? Where? Tim Benz is a Tribune-Review staff writer. 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Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, flights delayedNew AI cameras installed with cutting-edge technology could catch out one type of driver on UK roads in a major safety crackdown . Drink or drug drivers could be detected by new state-of-the-art Heads Up machines with trials taking place this December. The tool, developed by Australian company Acusensues , can detect behaviour associated with motorists impaired by drink or drugs. The tool could be vital in the run-up to Christmas and New Year where alcohol consumption tends to increase. Experts believe the new technology could be vital in reducing accidents on the roads and saving lives. Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting a trial of the technology this month meaning motorists in the region could be impacted. Supt Simon Jenkinson said: “Our officers cannot be everywhere. "As members of the Vision Zero South West, external road safety partnership, we're committed to doing everything we can to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads. "Embracing emerging technology such as these cameras is vital in that quest." The temporary nature of the AI cameras means they can be moved quickly to any location across the county without warning. Drivers may be unaware they have been picked up by the cameras until they are stopped by officers later in their journey. This will allow drink and drug driving tests to take place before the effects wear off. Geoff Collins, UK general manager of Acusensus, said: "We are delighted to be conducting the world's first trials of this technology right here in Devon and Cornwall." The latest development comes just months after Acusensus developed technology designed to look inside cabins. The AI tools can detect whether individuals are using their mobile phones behind the wheel and even whether they are not wearing seatbelts. However, there was some opposition to the new technology with specialists at AutoExpress concerned the tool was an “excuse” to not police roads effectively. AutoExpress editor Paul Baker said: “Any new measures in the battle against drink or drugged drivers are to be welcomed, but while opportunities presented by AI cameras are intriguing, Auto Express believes it’s vital this doesn’t become yet another excuse for reducing the headcount and visibility of trained traffic officers on UK roads - already at inexcusably low levels.”Biochar Market to Exhibit a Remarkable CAGR of 12.63% by 2031, Size, Share, Trends, Key Drivers, Demand, Opportunity Analysis and Competitive Outlook

(Bloomberg) -- Arm Holdings Plc’s legal dispute with Qualcomm Inc. is being argued before a federal jury in Delaware this week, pitting two of the world’s most influential chipmakers against each other in an intellectual property case that threatens to roil the technology industry. Qualcomm is one of Arm’s biggest customers and a longtime partner, but they’ve grown increasingly at odds. At the heart of this legal fight is Qualcomm’s 2021 acquisition of chip startup Nuvia and a licensing agreement to use Arm’s technology. Arm claims the agreement it had with Nuvia had to be renegotiated after Qualcomm bought the company, and it demanded Qualcomm destroy the chip designs gained from the acquisition. Qualcomm, which is counting on Nuvia products to push into the market for computer processors, argued it already had a separate licensing contract for Arm technology that covers its work. The dispute has riveted the chip industry. Many of the world’s biggest tech companies rely on technology licensed from Arm and Qualcomm to make products, so the trial could have far-reaching implications. “They wanted to take the code, but they didn’t want to pay for it,” Arm lawyer Daralyn Durie told jurors during opening arguments Monday. The trial is expected to last a week. Qualcomm lawyer Karen Dunn said the company had its own license to use Arm technology, and that it had always made it a practice to “respect contracts.” Internal files at Arm showed executives there acknowledged Qualcomm’s licensing contract was “bombproof,” she said. UK-based Arm, which is majority-owned by Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp., sells chip designs and licenses a so-called instruction set — code used by software to communicate with processors. Arm says it negotiates contract terms for use of its technology with companies on an individual basis. Startups like Nuvia typically get less burdensome financial terms than established businesses such as Qualcomm, which argues that its own license is broad enough to cover the intellectual property in question. Arm moved to cancel Qualcomm’s license this year, saying the US company never renegotiated terms after the Nuvia acquisition. Qualcomm countered that it hasn’t done anything wrong and that Arm is trying to unfairly bully it into paying more. Both companies declined to comment before the trial. Besides the dispute over the license – worth an estimated $1.5 billion – the case highlights the growing rivalry between two companies that previously had been tightly aligned. Qualcomm is the biggest chip supplier to the mobile-phone market. Arm’s technology is incorporated into most of those chips. CEOs to Testify Arm — under Chief Executive Officer Rene Haas — wants to become more of a chip supplier and less of a technology provider. But that makes it more of a rival to Qualcomm, which wants to differentiate its technology and cut reliance on Arm’s designs. Qualcomm, based in San Diego, acquired Nuvia to buttress its technology and offer more powerful chips tailored to high-end applications. It’s part of Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon’s plan to expand beyond the smartphone industry and grab a share of the laptop-chip market. Amon and Haas are slated to testify in the trial. This isn’t the first time Qualcomm has tussled with Arm. In 2020, Nvidia Corp. threw the companies into conflict when it announced plans for a $40 billion takeover of Arm. The deal sparked backlash from a variety of semiconductor firms and was ultimately abandoned in the face of regulatory opposition in the US, China and Europe. Among the opponents was Qualcomm, which complained to regulators around the world that Nvidia would prioritize its own use of Arm’s technology, or even cut off access to its competitors entirely. While Nvidia said such concerns were baseless and promised to maintain open access to Arm designs, those arguments ultimately won the day with regulators. Flex Its Power Arm’s move to cut off Qualcomm’s existing license is seen by the San Diego chipmaker as a way for the British company to flex its power over chip designs that are critical for much of the industry. Bloomberg Intelligence’s Tamlin Bason and Kunjan Sobhani have predicted the companies will settle the case before the jury reaches a verdict, with Qualcomm paying a higher licensing fee to access Arm’s technology. Yet when it comes to court fights, Qualcomm has a strong track record in computer-chip patent litigation. In 2019, it managed to secure a favorable settlement in a two-year licensing fight with Apple Inc. The Arm case is being heard in Delaware because Qualcomm is incorporated in the state — home to almost 70% of Fortune 500 companies. Delaware’s federal court also is a US hub of patent-infringement and licensing litigation. In 2021, that court was the country’s second-busiest patent forum, behind a federal court in west Texas. The case is Arm v. Qualcomm, 22-cv-01146, US District Court, District of Delaware (Wilmington). More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com ©2024 Bloomberg L.P.Trump aims to appoint son-in-law’s father as US ambassador to France

( MENAFN - GetNews) San Diego, CA - December 16, 2024 - VUUDL media Group, a leading provider of ecommerce automation services for Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok marketplaces, announces that Brian Annen, co-founder and CEO, is stepping away from his day-to-day leadership role to focus on his new venture, Mooka. Annen will continue to support VUUDL as a member of its board of advisors, ensuring a seamless transition and the continued success of the company's operations. Annen's decision to embark on this new journey stems from his passion for innovation and his vision to redefine the ecommerce automation space. As the Founder and CEO of Mooka, Annen aims to deliver an elevated automation experience specifically tailored to the eBay marketplace. By leveraging advanced technology and software, Mooka will focus on minimizing human error while enhancing human interaction. The company's mission is to create a data-driven approach that fosters efficiency, scalability, and superior results for its clients. “My time at VUUDL has been an incredible journey, and I am immensely proud of what we've built together,” said Annen.“As I look ahead to the opportunities with Mooka, I'm excited to bring a new level of innovation to the eBay marketplace. Our goal is to combine the precision of technology with the personal touch of human interaction to transform how ecommerce automation is experienced.” Under Annen's leadership, VUUDL Media Group has achieved remarkable milestones, including helping over 300 clients build successful online businesses and expanding services to include multiple platforms. VUUDL will continue its commitment to client success under the guidance of its experienced leadership team, ensuring uninterrupted service and growth. Mooka's launch represents a strategic evolution in Annen's career and the ecommerce automation industry. By focusing exclusively on the eBay marketplace, Mooka is positioned to harness the untapped potential of this platform, used by over 130 million active users, while delivering tailored solutions to its clients. “We fully support Brian's vision and are excited to see Mooka flourish,” said Rickie Saythong, COO of VUUDL Media Group.“His innovative mindset and dedication to excellence have set the foundation for both VUUDL and Mooka's success.” For More Information, visit mooka About Mooka: Mooka is an ecommerce automation company focused on the eBay marketplace, utilizing advanced technology and data-driven strategies to deliver unparalleled efficiency and results. MENAFN16122024003238003268ID1108999882 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Microsoft and OpenAI have a very specific, internal definition of artificial general intelligence (AGI) based on the startup’s profits, according to a new report from The Information . And by this definition, OpenAI is many years away from reaching it. The two companies reportedly signed an agreement last year stating OpenAI has only achieved AGI when it develops AI systems that can generate at least $100 billion in profits. That’s far from the rigorous technical and philosophical definition of AGI many expect. This year, OpenAI is reportedly set to lose billions of dollars, and the startup tells investors it won’t turn a profit until 2029 . This is an important detail because Microsoft loses access to OpenAI’s technology when the startup reaches AGI, a nebulous term that means different things to everyone . Some have speculated OpenAI will declare AGI sooner rather than later to box out Microsoft, but this agreement means Microsoft could have access to OpenAI’s models for a decade or more. Last week, some debated whether OpenAI’s o3 model was a meaningful step toward AGI. While o3 may perform better than other AI models, it also comes with significant compute costs , which bodes ill for OpenAI and Microsoft’s profit-centric definition of AGI.