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India negotiates these treaties with other countries based on the Model BIT text. Photo: Shutterstock3 min read Last Updated : Oct 07 2024 | 2:38 PM IST India has eased certain conditions for UAE in the bilateral investment treaty by including portfolio investments and reduction in the local remedies exhaustion period from five years to three years in the pact, economic think tank GTRI said on Monday. The India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) came into force on August 31 this year. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp The model BIT requires investors to attempt to…

STOCKHOLM — STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Nobel prizes award season begins Monday with the announcement by a panel at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm of the winner of this year’s medicine award.Last year, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine went to Hungarian-American Katalin Karikó and American Drew Weissman for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 that were critical in slowing the pandemic.The medicine prize has been awarded 114 times to a total of 227 laureates — the title given to winners. Only 13 women have won been awarded the prize that carries a cash award…

WASHINGTON — No one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s economic plans.The analysis released Monday by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget suggests a Harris presidency could increase the national debt over 10 years by $3.5 trillion. That’s even though the vice president’s campaign insists her proposed investments in the middle class and housing would be fully offset by higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy. Her campaign policy guide states that Harris is “committed to fiscal responsibility — making investments that…

Authentic Asia announced the launch of an innovative line of single-serve frozen meals highlighting authentic, regional flavors of Asia, restaurant-quality ingredients and at-home convenience.The new Authentic Asia entrees from Bellisio Foods deliver a convenient dining experience through a takeout-style design and a unique two-tray single-serve package. The innovative packaging allows rice and noodles to cook separately from the protein, sauce and vegetables, ensuring each meal maintains authentic taste and texture and provides consumers a takeout-style experience with the ease of the microwave.Authentic Asia’s newest meals feature seven recipes inspired by Thailand, China and Korea, allowing consumers to “Taste the Adventure”…

Shimla: Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Friday announced infrastructure projects worth Rs 178 crore for AIIMS Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh and lauded its state-of-the art renal transplant ICU and facility which recently became operational. During his visit to the premier Centre-run hospital in Bilaspur, Nadda visited the high-end facility, according to an official statement by the health ministry. He interacted with the first renal transplant recipient who had recently undergone a surgery there and the donor and enquired about their health; both are recovering well, the release said. Interacting with reporters in Bilaspur, Nadda said it has been…

La Liga: Atletico Madrid play 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad© AFP Atletico Madrid’s bid to bounce back from a Champions League thrashing was foiled by Luka Sucic’s sensational strike to earn Real Sociedad a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Sunday. Diego Simeone’s side were thrashed 4-0 by Benfica on Wednesday but took an instant lead in San Sebastian through Julian Alvarez. The Rojiblancos fought hard to keep their advantage but Sucic looped a long-range effort over Jan Oblak in the 84th minute to secure the home side a point. Atletico’s point took them third, level with Villarreal,…

In the United States and around the world, democracy is under threat. Anti-democratic attitudes have become more prevalent, partisan polarization is growing, misinformation is omnipresent, and politicians and citizens sometimes question the integrity of elections. With this backdrop, the MIT Department of Political Science is launching an effort to establish a Strengthening Democracy Initiative. In this Q&A, department head David Singer, the Raphael Dorman-Helen Starbuck Professor of Political Science, discusses the goals and scope of the initiative.Q: What is the purpose of the Strengthening Democracy Initiative?A: Well-functioning democracies require accountable representatives, accurate and freely available information, equitable citizen voice and participation,…

Let’s be real—investing is never a “set it and forget it” game. The market’s always shifting, and if you’re serious about making your money work for you, it’s time to pay attention to what’s coming in 2024. The good news? It looks like there’s plenty of opportunity on the horizon, but only if you’re prepared to adjust your strategy. Green Investments Are Taking Over—Is Your Portfolio Ready? Sustainability is becoming one of the most important factors in the investment world, and 2024 is looking like the year green investments hit their stride, so this is definitely one of the most…

This paper has been accepted at the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV 2024) (opens in new tab), the premier gathering on computer vision and machine learning. Biomedical vision models are computational tools that analyze medical images, like X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, and are used to predict medical conditions and outcomes. These models assist medical practitioners in disease diagnosis, treatment planning, disease monitoring, and risk assessment. However, datasets used to train these models can be small and not representative of real-world conditions, which often leads to these models performing worse in actual medical settings. To avoid misdiagnoses and…

Editor’s note: This post is part of the AI Decoded series, which demystifies AI by making the technology more accessible, and showcases new hardware, software, tools and accelerations for GeForce RTX PC and NVIDIA RTX workstation users. From games and content creation apps to software development and productivity tools, AI is increasingly being integrated into applications to enhance user experiences and boost efficiency. Those efficiency boosts extend to everyday tasks, like web browsing. Brave, a privacy-focused web browser, recently launched a smart AI assistant called Leo AI that, in addition to providing search results, helps users summarize articles and videos,…