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Hindus in US form group to rally support for Kamala Harris in race to WH
The group is urging Hindus to vote in the elections, display signs of support near their house, and make donations in support of the Harris campaign
 "Hindus in US form group to rally support for Kamala Harris in race to WH")
Robert Kennedy Jr likely to end campaign, may endorse Trump: Report
Discussions between Trump allies, advisors and Kennedy's team began in lead-up to Republican National Convention in July, prior to leaked phone call between former president and Kennedy that month
 "Robert Kennedy Jr likely to end campaign, may endorse Trump: Report")
V-P Harris all set to make acceptance speech at Democratic convention
Taking the stage to accept her nomination as Democratic nominee, Harris, in her address, will share her personal story and her professional record with American people, and pitch an optimistic vision
 "V-P Harris all set to make acceptance speech at Democratic convention")
US sending $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, say officials
US officials said the latest package of aid includes air defense missiles, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), Javelins
 "US sending $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, say officials")
PM Modi leaves for trip to Ukraine after concluding two-day Poland visit
Modi, who is visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has said that he will share with the Ukrainian leader perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict
 "PM Modi leaves for trip to Ukraine after concluding two-day Poland visit")
As US economy, Fed approach crossroads, all eyes on Powell, Jackson Hole
On Friday, Powell will again deliver his most important policy speech of the year from that closely watched stage
 "As US economy, Fed approach crossroads, all eyes on Powell, Jackson Hole")
Nestle replaces CEO Mark Schneider with company veteran Laurent Freixe
Shares at the maker of KitKat chocolate bars and Nescafe instant coffee have fallen 8% in 2024, underperforming rivals like Unilever which has gained 29%
 "Nestle replaces CEO Mark Schneider with company veteran Laurent Freixe")
Poorly trained recruits leading to loss of territory: Ukraine's commanders
While Ukraine presses on with its incursion into Russia's Kursk region, its troops are still losing precious ground along the country's eastern front
 "Poorly trained recruits leading to loss of territory: Ukraine's commanders")
China lodges strong protest as top American official meets Dalai Lama
China had opposed the "Resolve Tibet Act" passed by the House of Representatives last February
 "China lodges strong protest as top American official meets Dalai Lama")
Man opens plane's door, walks on wing at Australian airport, police arrest
Jetstar Flight JQ507 had arrived at Melbourne Airport from Sydney and had parked at a terminal gate when the man left the plane by the right-side exit
 "Man opens plane's door, walks on wing at Australian airport, police arrest")
US auto safety regulator gives clean chit to GM in Cruise robotaxis case
Cruise filed a recall for its software earlier this month affecting all its vehicles equipped with automated driving systems in the United States
 "US auto safety regulator gives clean chit to GM in Cruise robotaxis case")
Insurer Aegon books $400 mn hit in H1 of 2024 from higher US mortality
Analysts at Barclays and J.P.Morgan called the results mixed, after operating profit also fell 8% to 750 million euros
 "Insurer Aegon books $400 mn hit in H1 of 2024 from higher US mortality")
Walmart joins hands with Burger King to offer discounted deals to members
Walmart's members can avail discounts at Burger King, including 25 per cent off on any digital order every day, the company said
 "Walmart joins hands with Burger King to offer discounted deals to members")
India can play constructive role in resolving Russia-Ukraine war: Poland PM
As the second day of Prime Minister Modi's Warsaw visit begins, he has numerous engagements lined up, which also include talks with President Andrzej Duda, followed by a lunch hosted by Tusk
 "India can play constructive role in resolving Russia-Ukraine war: Poland PM")
Chandrayaan-3 data confirms Moon's surface was once an ocean of magma
Latest Chandrayaan-3 data, as reported by Isro, has confirmed the theory that states that the lunar surface was once covered by an ocean of magma
 "Chandrayaan-3 data confirms Moon's surface was once an ocean of magma")
Decoded: Buna-Raast connectivity project between Pakistan-Arab world
Raast is Pakistan's first instant payment system, which operates similarly to India's flagship project: Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
 "Decoded: Buna-Raast connectivity project between Pakistan-Arab world")
Meta shares flying high as Mark Zuckerberg drives forward with AI vision
The difference for Meta is that Zuckerberg did a better job of convincing investors that AI is helping to improve results in its core business - digital advertising
 "Meta shares flying high as Mark Zuckerberg drives forward with AI vision")
Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strikes kill 10 in Gaza, say Palestine officials
Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes have killed at least 10 people in the Gaza Strip.
 "Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strikes kill 10 in Gaza, say Palestine officials")
Nokia joins hands with Axiom space for Nasa's human mission to moon
The Artemis-III mission is likely to be launched in 2026 and Nokia plans to build the first cellular network on the moon, which would be in-built in the space suits used by astronauts
 "Nokia joins hands with Axiom space for Nasa's human mission to moon")
United Nations' nuclear watchdog sees Chernobyl-style risk at Kursk reactor
The Kursk Nuclear Power Plant has been thrust onto the front line of the war between Russia and Ukraine after an incursion by Kyiv's forces placed them within artillery range
 "United Nations' nuclear watchdog sees Chernobyl-style risk at Kursk reactor")