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Digital Ethiopia 2025 Strategy Boosts Internet Users Number in Country to Over 42 Million: MinistryNew Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS): Collaboration between Centre and state, innovation, and public-private partnerships are key to achieving the 2047 goals of a Viksit Bharat, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Sunday. He said this while chairing the monthly Joint Ministerial Meeting of the Secretaries of all the Science Ministries and Departments of the Government in the national capital. Singh called for aligning all the government departments as well as the Centre and State efforts with a "whole of Government" and "whole of Science" approach to transform India into "Viksit Bharat" by 2047. He called for cooperative federalism in science and stressed the need to integrate all the stakeholders to create a sustainable and progressive ecosystem. The meeting served as a key platform for evaluating ongoing programmes and discussing future strategies to strengthen India’s scientific ecosystem. Singh also emphasised the vital role of State Scientific Councils in fostering innovation, advancing regional development, and contributing to national goals. “State Scientific Councils must rise to the occasion and play their part in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat. By working together, we can harness the full potential of our scientific resources to transform India into a developed nation by 2047,” the minister added. He urged states to act as catalysts for cultivating a scientific temperament, promoting grassroots innovation, and leveraging local expertise to address unique challenges. The Union Minister also highlighted the importance of market capitalisation for innovations emerging from India’s scientific agencies. “Scientific innovation must not remain confined to laboratories. It should translate into impactful, market-ready solutions that empower industries and improve lives,” he stated. “By effectively marketing technologies, India could establish itself as a global leader in innovation and technology-led solutions,” Singh added. He also advocated for frameworks that enable public-private collaboration to fast-track the commercialisation of lab-scale breakthroughs. The Union minister stressed that such partnerships are essential for bridging the gap between research and real-world applications, ensuring that innovations are accessible, scalable, and impactful.
Listen, we know holidays can be stressful. It's time to treat yourself: So kick back and relax with a little retail therapy. Well, "little" might be inaccurate, considering how good these are. This is a prime time to take care of that lingering holiday gift list, which shouldn't be too difficult; we're seeing sales on fan-favorite brands like Adidas, Keurig, Lululemon and Lego, with many prices marked down to under $50. (With that in mind, be sure to snag a few goodies for yourself while you're at it.) Now, as people who are constantly referencing price trackers and monitoring sales daily, we'll be honest with you: Not all markdowns are created equal. Original prices are often boosted to make it seem like you're saving more than you really are, and unless you're as familiar with these products as we are, it can be difficult to decipher which deals are the real, well, deals. But we're here to guide you every step of the way, with regular price updates and comparisons across retailers to ensure we're sharing only the best of the best discounts. So, ready to see what you can score for a steal? Keep scrolling and start saving! 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This is one of the best prices we've ever seen for this pack at just over 30 cents per pair — enter our exclusive code at checkout for the full discount.William Murphy is director, Advocacy & Public Policy, Epilepsy Foundation New England. As New Hampshire families plan for the holidays, many are making careful calculations – not about gifts or celebrations but how to afford their prescription medications. As a patient advocate working with Granite State residents, I hear from people every day who are struggling with prescription drug costs, not because of doctor’s fees or drug prices, but because of the abusive business practices of middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). These prescription drug middlemen have been under Congressional scrutiny all year, and for good reason. The Senate Finance Committee has crafted a comprehensive, bipartisan framework for reform that would transform how PBMs operate. Their package includes critical policies to delink PBM compensation from drug list prices and ensure negotiated savings are passed directly to patients at the pharmacy counter. These proven solutions would help make medications more affordable for American families. The problem is clear: three large PBMs control 80% of prescription drug benefits, operating with limited transparency while collecting profits at multiple steps. In our rural state, their policies have impacted local pharmacies and often require patients to use mail-order services or travel longer distances to “approved” pharmacies. On behalf of the more than 13,100 people living with epilepsy in New Hampshire, and thousands of others living with chronic health conditions, Epilepsy Foundation New England encourages Congress to pass meaningful Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) reform. This is the opportunity to replace corporate greed with compassion and provide needed access and affordability to the lifesaving medicines that the epilepsy community relies on. The Senate Finance Committee’s framework offers a clear path forward to addressing these concerns. Their comprehensive package would: ■End practices that incentivize PBMs to choose expensive drugs over affordable ones Article continues after... Cross|Word Flipart Typeshift SpellTower Really Bad Chess ■Require PBMs to pass negotiated savings directly to patients at the pharmacy counter ■Increase transparency in PBM pricing and practices ■Protect independent pharmacies from unfair fees and practices to keep them in our local communities Some alternative PBMs already operate transparently, demonstrating these reforms are practical and effective. They provide employers with clear cost breakdowns, pass-through rebates, and allow patients to use their preferred local pharmacies. Their success proves that transparency and fair pricing are achievable. The traditional PBMs’ arguments against operating transparently don’t align with market reality. While they’ve maintained profitable operations, families across New Hampshire continue struggling to afford necessary medications. This isn’t a partisan issue. It’s about implementing practical reforms to improve medication affordability. The bipartisan Senate Finance package is ready. All we need for Christmas is for Congress to include these critical policies in an end-of-year package. To our Congressional delegation: New Hampshire families need PBM reform in their stockings this year, not promises of action next session. The Senate Finance Committee has done the hard work of crafting bipartisan solutions. Now it’s time to deliver the gift of affordable medications by passing these reforms before heading home for the holidays.
Syrians poured into streets in celebration on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule . Russian state news agencies were reporting that President Bashar Assad and his family had arrived in Moscow and were given asylum. Russia said Assad left the country after negotiations with rebel groups and that he had given instructions to transfer power peacefully. Joyful crowds gathered in central squares in Damascus, waving the Syrian revolutionary flag. Others ransacked the presidential palace and residence. Abu Mohammed al-Golani , a former al-Qaida commander who cut ties with the group years ago leads the biggest rebel faction in Syria and is poised to chart the country’s future. He made his first public appearance since fighters entered the Damascus suburbs Saturday, at the capital’s sprawling Umayyad Mosque, and called himself by his given name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. He said Assad’s fall was “a victory to the Islamic nation.” The rapidly developing events have shaken the region. Lebanon said it was closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for one that links Beirut with Damascus. Jordan closed a border crossing with Syria, too. Israel has issued warnings to villages in southern Syria and its forces seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights. Here's the Latest: The Israeli military said on Sunday it was reinforcing a barrier along its border with Syria as part of its “enhanced preparedness” in the area following the fall of the Assad regime. Israel released images of the construction, which showed bulldozers digging what appeared to be a trench. The army said in a statement that the barrier was named “New East.” Satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press show that as early as September, Israel began building what could be a new road right along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria . The United Nations confirmed that Israeli troops entered the demilitarized zone during the work. Over the weekend, the Israeli military sent additional troops to the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights to bolster Israel’s presence along the border with Syria. Russian state news agencies reported that ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in Moscow with his family and been given asylum. The agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source. The Associated Press was not immediately able to verify the reports but had contacted the Kremlin for comment. CAIRO — The Arab League on Sunday condemned Israel for taking advantage of Syrian President Bashar Assad's downfall by moving into more Syrian territory. Hours after Assad’s overthrow, Israel announced it had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights that was established by a cease-fire agreement with Syria in 1974. In a statement, the Arab League said Israel illegally sought to occupy more territories. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the 50-year-old agreement regarding Syrian territory had collapsed and that Syrian troops had abandoned their positions, necessitating Israel taking over as a “temporary defensive position.” UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations secretary-general is marking the “fall of the dictatorial regime” in Syria and says the future of the country is “is a matter for the Syrians to determine.” A statement by Antonio Guterres also called for calm and the protection of the rights of all Syrians as well as of diplomatic and consular facilities in Syria. He said there is much work ahead to ensure an “orderly political transition to renewed institutions,” and he called on the international community to ensure that “any political transition is inclusive and comprehensive and that it meets the legitimate aspirations of the people of Syria, in all their diversity.” KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine’s top diplomat on Sunday responded to Assad’s ouster by describing him as a “dictator” who relied on Russia to prop up his rule - a reference to the military campaign Moscow has waged in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. "Assad has fallen. This has always been and will be the case with all dictators who bet on Putin. He always betrays those who rely on him,” foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said in a post on X. In a separate update on the social network, Sybiha said Kyiv was ready to take steps towards restoring relations with Syria, severed months into Russia’s full-scale invasion of the neighboring state. Kyiv broke off diplomatic ties after Damascus in June 2022 recognized Kremlin-occupied parts of eastern Ukraine as independent territories, in a move welcomed by Moscow and decried by the West as a clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty. JERUSALEM — The Israeli military has issued a warning to residents of five villages and towns in southern Syria to stay inside their homes for their safety. “The fighting in your area is forcing the IDF to act,” the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman said on X. The military didn’t respond to questions. Earlier, Israel said its troops had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established in 1974, saying it was to protect Israeli residents after Syrian troops abandoned their positions. Defense Minister Israel Katz said on X that the IDF has been instructed to “seize the buffer zone and control points to ensure the protection of all Israeli communities in the Golan Heights – Jewish and Druze – so that they are not exposed to threats from the other side.” Israel captured the Golan in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied. BEIRUT - The leader of the largest insurgent group in Syria visited the Syrian capital’s sprawling Umayyad Mosque and declared that the victory against President Bashar Assad “is a victory to the Islamic nation.” Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, made his first public appearance and remarks since fighters entered Damascus. He told hundreds of people at the historic mosque that Assad had made Syria “a farm for Iran’s greed.” He added that Assad made Syria a base for the illegal amphetamine Captagon that brought cash to Assad’s circles. Al-Sharaa, the leader of the jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, said Sunday that the victory was achieved because of “God and the blood of martyrs.” He said that he left Syria 20 years ago and since then his heart has longed for this movement. AMMAN, Jordan — The vast majority of the Jordanian people are welcoming the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the success of the Syrian revolution. “There is no doubt that I felt overwhelming joy at the fall of the Assad regime," said Badi Al-Rafaia, Engineer, union activist and member of the Islamic Action Front. "There is no doubt that we are happy with what happened in Syria, happy with the success of the revolution, happy with the Syrian people getting rid of an oppressor and criminal who treated the Syrian people and made the Syrian state a failed state.” Al-Rafaia said that Jordan is benefiting from what happened in Syria, and "we hope that Jordan will help the revolution succeed and not work against it.” Amman resident Muhab al-Majali said the fall of the Assad regime is “The end of every unjust and tyrannical rule, and more than that, it mortgaged the country and its people to the Iranians, who abandoned it in minutes... I believe that the future is beautiful and prosperous for the Syrians.” BERLIN — The International Committee of the Red Cross is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians in Syria after the fall of Bashir Assad’s government. “Our teams in Syria, including in Damascus, have been closely monitoring the fast-evolving security and humanitarian situation in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent,” the ICRC’s head of delegation in Syria, Stephan Sakalian, said in a written statement Sunday. The ICRC is “responding wherever possible, with further efforts underway, as hundreds of thousands of people need care and humanitarian assistance,” he said. Sakalian called “on all parties to urgently enable safe and unhindered access for medical and humanitarian workers to reach those in need, to protect civilians, and to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law.” BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government said in a statement Sunday that it “supports all international and regional efforts seeking to open a dialogue” for Syria “leading to the adoption of a pluralistic constitution that preserves the human and civil rights of Syrians, and supports cultural, ethnic and religious diversity.” The statement from government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi, said that Iraq understands “the necessity of respecting the free will of all Syrians, and stresses that the security of Syria, the unity of its territories, and the preservation of its independence are of utmost importance, not only for Iraq but also for its connection to the security and stability of the region.” It cautioned against “interfering in Syria’s internal affairs, or supporting one party for the benefit of another.” Iraq, which has a close relationship with Iran - once a strong ally of former Syrian President Bashar Assad - has taken in some 2,000 Syrian army soldiers who fled the country amid the advance of armed opposition groups. CAIRO — The head of Yemen’s internationally recognized government welcomed the fall of the government of President Bashar Assad of Syria. “It’s a historic moment,” Rashad al-Alimi, who chairs the ruling presidential council, wrote on X platform of Assad’s downfall. “It’s time for the Iranian regime to stop meddling in Yemen, respect its sovereignty and identity.” Al-Alimi, who is backed by Saudi Arabia, was referring to Iran’s support of Houthi rebels who are at war with Yemen’s internationally recognized government for a decade. DAMASCUS — Families wandered through the high-ceilinged halls of the presidential palace in Damascus on Sunday, along with some armed men. Some paused to take family portraits or selfies on the few remaining couches against the backdrop of mosaiced walls, while others walked out with chairs and other items under their arms. On the massive parking lot out front, cars drove in circles honking ecstatically. In central Damascus’ Umayyad Square, drivers passing by also honked jubilantly, while young men piled onto a tank abandoned in the square. But for some the celebration was bittersweet. “I am very happy, but this happiness will not be completed until I can see my son out of the prison and know where is he is,” said Damascus resident Bassam Masr. “I have been searching for him for two hours - he has been detained for 13 years.” TEL AVIV, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established by a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria. He spoke from an overlook near the border between Syria and the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, after Syrian rebels tore through the country and dramatically ended Assad’s rule on Sunday morning. Netanyahu said the 50-year-old agreement had collapsed and that Syrian troops had abandoned their positions, necessitating the Israeli takeover as a “temporary defensive position.” Israel captured the Golan Heights in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied Syrian territory. Satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press show that as early as September, Israel began construction of what could possibly be a new road right along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria . The United Nations confirmed that Israeli troops entered the demilitarized zone during the work. The United Nations maintains a peacekeeping force in the demilitarized zone called the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, or UNDOF, with around 1,100 peacekeepers from Fiji, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, and Uruguay. After the 1973 Mideast war, the U.N. Secretary Council voted to create UNDOF to patrol a roughly 400 square kilometer (155 square mile) demilitarized zone and maintain the peace there. DAMASCUS, Syria — An Associated Press journalist in Damascus reported airstrikes in the area of the Mezzeh military airport, southwest of the capital Sunday. The airport has previously been targeted in Israeli airstrikes, but it was not immediately clear who launched Sunday's strike. The Israeli military refused to comment on the airport strike. Israel often does not publicly claim responsibility for attacks in Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based war monitor, reported that Israeli warplanes also targeted warehouses belonging to the Syrian army’s Fourth Division and another former military site outside of Damascus Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday, the Israeli military sent additional troops to the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights to bolster Israel’s presence along the border between Israel and Syria. 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Here are the billionaires stocking Trump’s next administrationCrowdStrike ( NASDAQ:CRWD – Free Report ) had its price target cut by Royal Bank of Canada from $370.00 to $365.00 in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the stock. Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Evercore ISI raised their price objective on shares of CrowdStrike from $325.00 to $400.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, November 25th. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on shares of CrowdStrike from $350.00 to $370.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 21st. Wedbush set a $330.00 price target on CrowdStrike in a report on Thursday, October 17th. Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on CrowdStrike from $375.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $330.00 target price on shares of CrowdStrike in a research report on Monday, September 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating, thirty have given a buy rating and three have given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $355.80. Check Out Our Latest Analysis on CrowdStrike CrowdStrike Stock Down 0.5 % CrowdStrike ( NASDAQ:CRWD – Get Free Report ) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 28th. The company reported $1.04 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.97 by $0.07. CrowdStrike had a return on equity of 7.11% and a net margin of 3.39%. The company had revenue of $963.87 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $958.27 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.06 earnings per share. CrowdStrike’s quarterly revenue was up 31.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts anticipate that CrowdStrike will post 0.49 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Insider Buying and Selling at CrowdStrike In related news, CEO George Kurtz sold 55,325 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $296.62, for a total value of $16,410,501.50. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 1,109,746 shares in the company, valued at approximately $329,172,858.52. This trade represents a 4.75 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, insider Shawn Henry sold 4,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $260.73, for a total transaction of $1,173,285.00. Following the sale, the insider now owns 174,591 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $45,521,111.43. This represents a 2.51 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold a total of 108,248 shares of company stock worth $32,465,110 in the last quarter. 4.34% of the stock is owned by insiders. Hedge Funds Weigh In On CrowdStrike Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in CrowdStrike in the second quarter valued at about $25,000. Family Firm Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of CrowdStrike during the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. acquired a new position in CrowdStrike during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Unique Wealth Strategies LLC acquired a new position in CrowdStrike during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $36,000. Finally, Hobbs Group Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in CrowdStrike in the second quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.16% of the company’s stock. About CrowdStrike ( Get Free Report ) CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc provides cybersecurity solutions in the United States and internationally. Its unified platform offers cloud-delivered protection of endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data. The company offers corporate endpoint and cloud workload security, managed security, security and vulnerability management, IT operations management, identity protection, SIEM and log management, threat intelligence, data protection, security orchestration, automation and response and AI powered workflow automation, and securing generative AI workload services. 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Malam Ahmed Bamalli, Emir of Zazzau, has said that the decision to demolish 188-year-old Malam Abdulkarim Central Mosque Zaria was a painful decision that weighed heavily upon the Emirate Council. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the royal father disclosed this during the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the mosque in Zaria on Sunday. Bamalli said the decision was not made lightly but the emirate had no option than to take the decision as the safety of lives remained the top priority of the council. “Your well-being and security have always been at the forefront of our thoughts and actions”, the emir said. Bamalli commended the Kaduna State Government for supporting the victims of the 2023 Mosque collapse, paying compensation of houses affected by expansion of the Mosque project among other initiatives. He also lauded the highest donation of N2 billion by Alhaji Abdussamad Isyaka-Rabi’u through the ASR Africa and BUA Group. He noted that the historic Mosque, built in the 1830s had served as a beacon of faith, community engagement and resilience. Earlier, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen said the collapsed Mosque was one of the biggest and largest historical heritage of building technology in Nigeria. The speaker, who is also the member representing Zaria Federal Constituency and a traditional title holder of “Iyan Zazzau”, said the rebuilding of the central Mosque has about 18 months completion period. He, however, said the resources available would only be able to reach 50 per cent completion, urging philanthropists to donate generously for timely completion of the gigantic project. The speaker restated the commitment of the National Assembly towards supporting the timely completion of the project. In his remarks, Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna, reiterated the state government’s continued commitment to supporting the project to ensure prompt completion. He added that the state government was in touch with key stakeholders towards generating more funds for the project. NAN recalls that on Aug. 11, 2023, the 188-year old Mosque collapsed while hundreds of worshippers were observing afternoon prayers, killing seven worshippers and injuring many others.Fantasy Sports Market , 37% of Growth to Originate from North America, TechnavioSocial Media and Elections: Lessons from Hyogo / Competition to Rack Up Views Distorts Election Campaigns in Japan; Attracting Attention for Profit Often Higher Priority Than Accuracy
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