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India speeds up arms procurement to hasten military overhaul

India speeds up arms procurement to hasten milit overhaul

April 14, 2025

Ms. Rachel doubles down support for children in Gaza
Popular kids’ content creator Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, addressed the ongoing backlash over her advocacy for Palestinian children, saying in a recent interview that “it should be controversial to not say anything.” Known for her YouTube series “Songs for Littles,” Accurso’s channel — which has 14.7 million subscribers — focuses on…
3 climbers die in fall in Washington state
Three climbers died in Washington state when an anchor apparently failed as they were descending in a steep gulley Sunday, the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office said. A fourth member of the climbing party in the North Early Winters Spire area survived and called authorities after the accident around 11:30 a.m., it said. The group was…
While pushing ‘America First,’ Trump set to accept Qatar’s luxury jet as Air Force One
WASHINGTON — In Donald Trump’s vision, he’s set to usher in an American “golden age” in which the nation makes more of the world’s goods and sells more of its product. But when it comes to the president’s personal travel, he’s ready to ditch the old 747 known as Air Force One in favor of a…
DNC panel recommends redo of vote that elevated David Hogg to vice chair after procedural concerns
A Democratic National Committee subcommittee on Monday recommended that the organization invalidate one of its Febru vice-chair votes over claims that it unfairly disadvantaged female candidates. The move, which won’t be official unless the entire DNC votes to approve it, could open up new races for the positions held by David Hogg, a Florida activist,…
Dallas Mavericks win first pick, chance to take Cooper Flagg
The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft lottery Monday night, giving them the No. 1 pick in June’s draft and the chance to take Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks entered the lottery with only a 1.8% chance of winning the first pick. The San Antonio Spurs will pick second, while the rest…
More than 100 killed in jihadi attack in northern Burkina Faso
BAMAKO, Mali — An attack by a jihadi group in northern Burkina Faso killed more than 100 people, mostly soldiers, an aid worker and local residents said Monday. The attack on several locations, including a milit base and the long besieged strategic town of Djibo, occurred early Sunday, said an aid worker actively involved in…
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest could shake up New Jersey’s Democratic prim for governor
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest last week at a federal immigration detention facility could shake up the New Jersey governor’s race, as Baraka looks to appeal to progressive Democratic voters to win the crowded prim. Baraka is one of six Democrats on the June 10 prim ballot, and he has been campaigning for months…
Trump’s drug pricing move shows his second-term reluctance to try bipartisanship: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur dives into how President Donald Trump has been reluctant to even attempt to reach across the…
Chinese firms in US to hold back investments over inflation, survey shows
WASHINGTON — Chinese companies in the U.S. say geopolitical tensions, inflation and an unstable American economy aggravated by trade restrictions pose the biggest challenges to them, according to a new survey published Monday. The annual survey, conducted by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce USA (CGCC), also found that firms are more cautious of investing…