US Homeland Security shuts down partially as Democrats, Republicans fail to agree on funding; ICE remains operational

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered a partial shutdown on Saturday due to a congressional funding dispute centered around Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The controversy intensified after ICE agents killed two US citizens during raids in Minneapolis, leading Democrats to demand major reforms before approving new funding, while thousands of government workers…

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Valentine’s Day boom brings cheers for Q-comm brands: More shopping for jewellery, greeting cards, and plush toys

Valentine’s day is here and people are rushing to shower their loved ones with gifts. February 14 is emerging as a big sales opportunity for quick commerce firms and digital-first brands, as people are shopping for fashion, jewellery, beauty, personal care and sexual wellness products. To tap into the momentum, platforms such as Zepto, Blinkit…

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‘Don 3’ dispute escalates; Producers Guild plans sit-down over Ranveer Singh–Farhan Akhtar casting tussle | Hindi Movie News

A significant dispute has erupted between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s production house over ‘Don 3’. Following Singh’s exit, the filmmakers are reportedly seeking ₹40 crore in compensation for pre-production expenses. The Producers Guild of India is set to mediate an informal meeting, with a potential escalation to CINTAA if a resolution isn’t reached within…

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Think you spotted a snake in your garden that disappeared in seconds? This snake-like creature is not what you think |

Meet the slow worm slithering across the garden like a tiny liquid shadow. A legless lizard, experts say, that somehow manages to fool everyone. Kids scream, gardeners blink, and people step over it thinking it’s a harmless snake. It’s long, smooth, scaly, and might sniff the air with its little tongue. It eats slugs, worms,…

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Watch: PM Modi lands at Dibrugarh Emergency Landing Facility, attends IAF air show | India News

. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday landed at the Emergency Landing Facility on the Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh as part of his day-long visit to Assam.He was received at the Chabua airfield by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and senior state government officials….

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Power up e-commerce to diversify exports: Niti Aayog

NEW DELHI: Supporting e-commerce, particularly electronics-oriented exports, can contribute to export diversification, job creation, and overall economic growth, govt think tank Niti Aayog has said and called for coordinated policy and regulatory reforms to advance cross-border e-commerce.The report released on Friday said that with growing global demand for Indian products, wider adoption of digital platforms,…

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Jaden Smith walks away mid-question when Kanye West’s name gets dropped | English Movie News

During a recent interview, Jaden Smith walked out when the discussion shifted to Kanye West, linked to his work with designer Steven Smith, a former collaborator on Yeezy. This withdrawal comes on the heels of West’s controversial public apology regarding his antisemitic comments, which he attributed to his bipolar disorder. Jaden Smith knows how to…

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