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Naveen Jindal: An Industrialist with a vision to make India self sufficient

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Naveen Jindal is not only one of the nation’s major steel and power producers but also a 2-time MP from Haryana. He has also represented the country in the South Asian Federation Games. Jindal’s petition was responsible for securing the Supreme Court decision that allowed citizens to hoist the national flag at any time and place during the year. Naveen Jindal Personal Details Name: Naveen Jindal Occupation: Industrialist Designations: Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited and Chancellor of O. P. Jindal Global University. Date of Birth: 9-Mar-70 Age: 51 Place of Birth: Hisar, Haryana, India Marital Status: Married Spouse’s Name: Shallu Jindal Children: 2, Venkatesh Jindal and Yashaswini Jindal Zodiac Sign: Pisces Spoken Languages: English, Hindi Hobbies: Playing Polo, Yoga, Reading Travelling Naveen Jindal Educational Qualifications Jindal completed his schooling at Delhi Public School, Mathura Road He graduated in Commerce from Hans Raj College, Delhi University in 1990 He the...

Japan To Curb Donation Rules To Religious Groups After Shinzo Abe's Murder

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 PM Kishida has been battling criticism over links between the sect and politicians since former premier Abe was shot dead in July Tokyo: The Japanese government will propose a new law to prevent harmfully large donations to religious groups, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday, after Shinzo Abe’s assassination heightened scrutiny of the Unification Church. Kishida has been battling criticism over links between the sect and politicians since former premier Abe was shot dead in July. The man accused of Abe’s murder reportedly resented the Unification Church over massive donations his mother made that bankrupted the family. Kishida said he had met people who had suffered because of large financial contributions to the church, which denies wrongdoing and has pledged to prevent “excessive” donations. “It was heartbreaking to hear their stories,” the prime minister told reporters as he outlined plans to curb “malicious donations” in which members of religious groups are pressured ...

Russia, US discuss first nuclear talks since Ukraine conflict: Report

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 Talks between the two sides on strategic stability have been frozen since Russia began its military campaign in Ukraine on Feb. 24, even as the New START treaty on nuclear arms reduction stays in effect. Russia and the United States are discussing holding talks on strategic nuclear weapons for the first time since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine, Russian newspaper Kommersant said on Tuesday, citing four sources familiar with the discussions. Talks between the two sides on strategic stability have been frozen since Russia began its military campaign in Ukraine on Feb. 24, even as the New START treaty on nuclear arms reduction stays in effect. The talks may take place in the Middle East, the paper said, adding that Moscow no longer saw Switzerland, the traditional venue, as sufficiently neutral after it imposed sanctions on Russia over Ukraine.

With Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover, Climate Experts Fear Rise In Misinformation

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The Tesla billionaire and self-declared free-speech absolutist has fired thousands of staff — with sustainability executives Sean Boyle and Casey Junod among those signing off from the platform last week. Paris: Climate deniers looking to block action and “greenwashing” companies could have free rein on Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover, analysts warned as leaders pursued anti-warming efforts at the COP27 summit. The Tesla billionaire and self-declared free-speech absolutist has fired thousands of staff — with sustainability executives Sean Boyle and Casey Junod among those signing off from the platform last week. Mr Musk has promised to reduce Twitter’s content restrictions and after the takeover announced plans to create a “content moderation council” to review policies. “It’s not clear what Mr Musk really plans to do. However… if he removes all attempts at content moderation, we can expect a surge of disinformation, as well as increases in misleading and greenwashing advertisements...