School assembly news headlines for February 21: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day
Raj Kundra received bail in a Bitcoin money laundering case. Kerala increased Dearness Allowance for employees. PM Modi discussed AI's potential in agriculture and education. India and the US are set to finalize an interim trade pact. Brazil and I...
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Morning is the ideal time to catch up on the latest developments across key sectors. Keeping track of important national, international, sports and business news sharpens the mind and helps students grow into informed citizens. Here is your quick bulletin for the school assembly, highlighting the top stories making headlines today.
A special court here on Friday granted bail to businessman Raj Kundra after he appeared before it in a money laundering case linked to an alleged Bitcoin scam.
Kerala hikes 'Dearness Allowance' to 35 percent for employees, pensioners
The Kerala government on Friday announced that the Dearness Allowance for state government and local body employees, teachers, and staff of aided schools, colleges, and polytechnics will be raised from 25 to 35 per cent.
AI Summit: PM Modi discusses potential of harnessing AI in agri, edu with top execs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed the potential of harnessing artificial intelligence technology in various sectors like agriculture, environmental protection, and promoting higher education in mother tongue, among others, with CEOs of AI and deeptech startups.
A three-day meeting between Indian and American officials to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement will begin in the US on February 23, an official said on Friday.
Brazil and India are set to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals and artificial intelligence when President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the two nations position themselves as leading voices for the developing world amid a fragile global order.
US to launch Technology Prosperity Corps at India AI Summit to counter China’s AI push
The Trump administration is planning a new Peace Corps initiative that would send thousands of US science and math graduates abroad to boost foreign countries’ reliance on American technology and reduce global adoption of competing products from China, according to a US official.
Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dies at 53
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
The New Zealand middle-order's ability to mount a strong response when faced with the guile and variety in Pakistan's spin unit will be the deciding factor when the two sides face each other in the opening Super Eight Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup here on Saturday.
ITF Bengaluru Open: Tennis players run for cover as honey bees swarm stadium
The S.M. Krishna tennis stadium was abuzz with more than aces and winners as players and spectators alike had to run for cover as a swarm of honey bees invaded the arena during the ITF Bengaluru Open, Indian media reports said on Thursday.
Johnson & Johnson is preparing a potential sale of its orthopedics unit, in a deal that could top $20 billion, with the company eyeing private equity firms as the most likely buyers, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
Netflix has ample room to increase its offer in battle for Warner Bros, sources say
Netflix has ample cash and could bump up its offer for HBO Max owner Warner Bros Discovery if competing bidder Paramount Skydance increases its own offer, two people with knowledge of the matter said. The two media giants have been locked in a heated rivalry over Warner Bros and its storied catalogue, which includes iconic franchises like "Harry Potter", "Game of Thrones", DC Comics and Superman.
School assembly news headlines for February 21: National news
Raj Kundra appears before court in Bitcoin money laundering case; granted bailA special court here on Friday granted bail to businessman Raj Kundra after he appeared before it in a money laundering case linked to an alleged Bitcoin scam.
Kerala hikes 'Dearness Allowance' to 35 percent for employees, pensioners
The Kerala government on Friday announced that the Dearness Allowance for state government and local body employees, teachers, and staff of aided schools, colleges, and polytechnics will be raised from 25 to 35 per cent.
AI Summit: PM Modi discusses potential of harnessing AI in agri, edu with top execs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed the potential of harnessing artificial intelligence technology in various sectors like agriculture, environmental protection, and promoting higher education in mother tongue, among others, with CEOs of AI and deeptech startups.
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India-US to begin 3 day talks to finalise interim trade pactA three-day meeting between Indian and American officials to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement will begin in the US on February 23, an official said on Friday.
School assembly news headlines for February 21: International news
India and Brazil plan a critical minerals and AI alliance amid a fragile world orderBrazil and India are set to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals and artificial intelligence when President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the two nations position themselves as leading voices for the developing world amid a fragile global order.
US to launch Technology Prosperity Corps at India AI Summit to counter China’s AI push
The Trump administration is planning a new Peace Corps initiative that would send thousands of US science and math graduates abroad to boost foreign countries’ reliance on American technology and reduce global adoption of competing products from China, according to a US official.
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Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dies at 53
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
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School assembly news headlines for February 21: Sports news
T20 World Cup: New Zealand batters aim to tame Pakistan spinners in Super 8s clashThe New Zealand middle-order's ability to mount a strong response when faced with the guile and variety in Pakistan's spin unit will be the deciding factor when the two sides face each other in the opening Super Eight Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup here on Saturday.
ITF Bengaluru Open: Tennis players run for cover as honey bees swarm stadium
The S.M. Krishna tennis stadium was abuzz with more than aces and winners as players and spectators alike had to run for cover as a swarm of honey bees invaded the arena during the ITF Bengaluru Open, Indian media reports said on Thursday.
School assembly news headlines for February 21: Business news
Johnson & Johnson explores $20 billion sale of orthopedics unit, source saysJohnson & Johnson is preparing a potential sale of its orthopedics unit, in a deal that could top $20 billion, with the company eyeing private equity firms as the most likely buyers, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
Netflix has ample room to increase its offer in battle for Warner Bros, sources say
Netflix has ample cash and could bump up its offer for HBO Max owner Warner Bros Discovery if competing bidder Paramount Skydance increases its own offer, two people with knowledge of the matter said. The two media giants have been locked in a heated rivalry over Warner Bros and its storied catalogue, which includes iconic franchises like "Harry Potter", "Game of Thrones", DC Comics and Superman.
School assembly news headlines for February 21: Thought of the Day
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