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Northeast Trade and Investment Roadshow to be held in Mumbailetters@hindustantimes.com Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday said India can’t move forward without empowering women comprising 50% of the population. “How will India move forward if half the population remains indoors,” Patel asked, speaking to media persons at Raj Bhavan here. This was the governor’s first interaction with the media after completion of her five years as the governor of Uttar Pradesh. She was sworn in as the state’s governor at Raj Bhavan here on July 29, 2019. Replying to questions about playing the role of a pro-active governor, Patel said she was going for inspections of the projects being implemented under centrally sponsored schemes and the ones being jointly implemented by the Centre and the state government. She said she was not examining the state government’s projects. She also said she visited the collectorate as the implementation of various development projects in a district was monitored at this level. Before entering politics, she worked as a teacher and therefore was strict in enforcing discipline, she said. Asked about Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh models of governance, the governor said there should not be any comparison between the working of the two states. She said Uttar Pradesh has transformed itself a lot in various spheres that include tourism, education, agriculture and women empowerment. Patel also said Uttar Pradesh Raj Bhavan has taken a major initiative to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve of making India tuberculosis free by 2025. Officers and employees of Raj Bhavan (Nikshaya Mitras) have adopted 278 tuberculosis patients, she added. With the state government’s active support the tuberculosis elimination programme is being implemented in all the 75 districts, she said, adding that the state’s Nikshaya Mitras are assisting Uttar Pradesh’s 3,96,242 patients. She said a programme for awareness about cervical cancer has been launched and a drive for free vaccination for protection of girls and women against cervical cancer has been launched. Patel also said ₹ 15.25 lakh has been provided for free vaccination from the governor’s discretionary fund. Anganwadi Kendras are being revamped and Anganwadi kits valued at over ₹ 45.50 lakh have been provided, the governor further said. She also said the doors of Raj Bhavan have been opened for the people and about 1.50 lakh visitors come to Raj Bhavan every year. She also gave details about improvement in the rankings of Uttar Pradesh universities at the national and international level.
Best Bets, Odds for the Bengals vs. Titans Game – Week 15Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson will take over as head coach at Delaware State, Victory Formation Media and ESPN reported Thursday. If confirmed, it would be the latest data point in a growing trend of FCS football teams hiring well-known former players -- with little to no prior coaching experience -- in an effort to stand out. Jackson, 38, has no connection to Delaware State but according to ESPN, "it has always been a dream" of his to coach at an HBCU (historically black colleges and universities). Earlier this month, Norfolk State hired Michael Vick to take over the Spartans' program. Vick, who also reportedly heard from Sacramento State, hails from the Norfolk, Va., area. Norfolk State is one of Delaware State's rivals in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Colorado coach Deion Sanders spent three seasons (2020-22) as the head coach of Jackson State before moving up to the FBS level. His only prior coaching experience came at the high school level, including at his own short-lived charter school in Texas, "Prime Prep Academy." Jackson last played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2022. He is best known for two stints with the Philadelphia Eagles (2008-13, 2019-20) and played for a total of six teams in a 15-year NFL career. Jackson caught 641 passes for 11,263 yards and 58 touchdowns, adding four rushing touchdowns and four punt return touchdowns in 183 career games. Delaware State went 1-11 in 2024 (0-5 MEAC) and fired coach Lee Hull after the season. The Hornets have not had a winning season since going 6-5 in 2012. --Field Level Media
letters@hindustantimes.com Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday said India can’t move forward without empowering women comprising 50% of the population. “How will India move forward if half the population remains indoors,” Patel asked, speaking to media persons at Raj Bhavan here. This was the governor’s first interaction with the media after completion of her five years as the governor of Uttar Pradesh. She was sworn in as the state’s governor at Raj Bhavan here on July 29, 2019. Replying to questions about playing the role of a pro-active governor, Patel said she was going for inspections of the projects being implemented under centrally sponsored schemes and the ones being jointly implemented by the Centre and the state government. She said she was not examining the state government’s projects. She also said she visited the collectorate as the implementation of various development projects in a district was monitored at this level. Before entering politics, she worked as a teacher and therefore was strict in enforcing discipline, she said. Asked about Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh models of governance, the governor said there should not be any comparison between the working of the two states. She said Uttar Pradesh has transformed itself a lot in various spheres that include tourism, education, agriculture and women empowerment. Patel also said Uttar Pradesh Raj Bhavan has taken a major initiative to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve of making India tuberculosis free by 2025. Officers and employees of Raj Bhavan (Nikshaya Mitras) have adopted 278 tuberculosis patients, she added. With the state government’s active support the tuberculosis elimination programme is being implemented in all the 75 districts, she said, adding that the state’s Nikshaya Mitras are assisting Uttar Pradesh’s 3,96,242 patients. She said a programme for awareness about cervical cancer has been launched and a drive for free vaccination for protection of girls and women against cervical cancer has been launched. Patel also said ₹ 15.25 lakh has been provided for free vaccination from the governor’s discretionary fund. Anganwadi Kendras are being revamped and Anganwadi kits valued at over ₹ 45.50 lakh have been provided, the governor further said. She also said the doors of Raj Bhavan have been opened for the people and about 1.50 lakh visitors come to Raj Bhavan every year. She also gave details about improvement in the rankings of Uttar Pradesh universities at the national and international level.'Education being used as Trojan horse...': Schools targeted with AI apps despite grave doubtsLENS, France (AP) — Pierre-Emile Højbjerg scored after VAR came to the rescue for Marseille to beat Lens 3-1 in the French league on Saturday. The Denmark midfielder struck in the 89th minute with a free kick awarded when Rémy Labeau-Lascary had what would have been a late equalizer ruled out for a foul by Angelo Fulgini in the buildup. The decision prompted a chorus of whistles from the home fans, who were further riled to see former Lens player Elye Wahi go on for the visitors. Valentin Rongier fired Marseille ahead early in the second half, set up by Neal Maupay, who had been played into the danger area by a good ball from Mason Greenwood. Brazilian forward Luis Henrique made it 2-0 on a counterattack in the 57th. Fulgini pulled one back from close range in the 80th after M’Bala Nzola had two efforts blocked on the line, and Labeau-Lascary thought he’d equalized in the 86th, only for Fulgini’s shove to prove decisive at the other end. The win helped Marseille consolidate third place after its third successive win away from home. Roberto De Zerbi’s team has failed to win any of its last three home games. Following a serious illness, former Lens president Gervais Martel kicked the ball in a symbolic gesture ahead of the actual kickoff. The 70-year-old was visibly moved by the reception he received from fans who displayed a giant banner thanking him for his leadership, and from players who lined up with his name on their jerseys. Fifth-place Lyon was held 1-1 at Reims in the late game. Rayan Cherki headed Lyon in front before the break, but Reims improved after it and Ivory Coast forward Oumar Diakité slid in to equalize in the 55th, keeping Reims a point behind the visitors. Benjamin Bouchouari’s strike from distance after a botched clearance was enough for Saint-Etienne to beat last-place Montpellier 1-0 at home. It was the visitors’ ninth defeat from 12 games, and sixth consecutive on the road. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy pulled off his grey 49ers sweatshirt Friday and, as he headed for the locker room showers, his sore right shoulder was exposed. There was no noticeable swelling or lump, aside from minor marks via treatment he received since last Sunday’s once-subtle injury. His muscular 24-year-old build appeared stout as ever. Looks can be deceiving. So can words, in any NFL team’s injury descriptions, any Instagram doctors’ prognosis, or any reporters’ déjà vu feelings. “I don’t want to say there’s long-term concern,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday, referring to Purdy’s MRI exam and indicating the quarterback will miss Sunday’s game at Green Bay. Brandon Allen will make the spot start. For how long, though? Exercising caution is wise to protect a bona fide franchise quarterback who threw for a 49ers-record 4,280 yards last season on a surgically repaired elbow and is due for a 49ers-record contract extension at this season’s likely bitter end. Shanahan and general manager John Lynch indicated that Purdy’s MRI on Monday did not reveal a dire, franchise-altering ailment. “We thought he just needed some rest and really weren’t concerned about him not being good this week,” Shanahan said. “But when he started up Thursday, (his shoulder) just surprised him, surprised us, how it felt.” It’s no surprise, however, how a shoulder injury can grow into a bigger firestorm. For now, public proclamations are minimizing any long-range ramifications. Purdy was not made available to reporters, but as he walked through the locker room Friday, he tried to exude a positive outlook, saying: “We’re all good.” His demeanor remained as upbeat and polite as ever in an ensuing conversation with a staff member. Neither of Purdy’s understudies, Allen and Josh Dobbs, has a history of shoulder injuries, so they were hesitant to speak about how fear-inducing those must be for a quarterback. “I’m not too worried about it, I don’t think any of our guys are,” Allen said. “He’ll rehab and get back as fast as he can. And as far as shoulders, it happens. I don’t think it’ll be anything lingering or long-term for him.” Three seasons ago, when the 49ers last visited Lambeau Field, Jimmy Garoppolo was a week removed from hurting his shoulder – a torn capsule, the 49ers said – in a wild-card playoff win at Dallas. Garoppolo played through the injury, the 49ers won without scoring an offensive touchdown. Two months after losing in the NFC Championship Game, Garoppolo surprised the 49ers by electing to have surgery on his shoulder, complicating a potential trade or release and keeping him on the roster. That made for an awkward but necessary comeback in 2022 as he served as a helpful bridge between Trey Lance’s two-start cameo and Purdy’s late-season emergence for another playoff run. Go back nine years and there is another 49ers quarterback quandary. Colin Kaepernick was listed as probable to play at Seattle, but a day before kickoff, the 49ers surprisingly put him on injured reserve. He headed for surgery to repair a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder. Benched three weeks before that IR move, Kaepernick spent the ensuing offseason rehabilitating for what would be one final season with the 49ers and the NFL. An even messier shoulder story unfolded with Kaepernick’s predecessor, Alex Smith. A 2007 feud ensued between Smith and third-year coach Mike Nolan, who publicly dismissed Smith’s shoulder pain that traced back to a Sept. 30 separation. Smith played hurt a few games, then confessed to the nagging pain in his shoulder, after the 49ers had listed him out of practice with a forearm strain. Smith rallied and rebuilt his career, albeit under other coaches. Now it’s Purdy stepping aside for an unknown length of time. Allen relayed their Friday conversation: “He believes in me, says ‘You’re here for a reason. Go in, step up, play well.’ He’ll be back. So I’m not worried about it.” “He’s doing well. He’s in good spirits,” Dobbs added. “Obviously, I don’t want to speak for him, but he wants to be out there. So he will work his butt off to get back out there, and we’ll hold it down for him until he gets back.”
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Western Union Announces New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program and $0.235 Quarterly DividendMajor stock indexes on Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish Friday, capping a rare bumpy week for the market. The S&P 500 ended essentially flat, down less than 0.1%, after wavering between tiny gains and losses most of the day. The benchmark index posted a loss for the week, its first after three straight weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1%, ending just below the record high it set on Wednesday. There were more than twice as many decliners than gainers on the New York Stock Exchange. Gains in technology stocks helped temper losses in communication services, financials and other sectors of the market. Broadcom surged 24.4% for the biggest gain in the S&P 500 after the semiconductor company beat Wall Street’s profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. The company also raised its dividend. The company’s big gain helped cushion the market’s broader fall. Pricey stock values for technology companies like Broadcom give the sector more weight in pushing the market higher or lower. Artificial intelligence technology has been a focal point for the technology sector and the overall stock market over the last year. Tech companies, and Wall Street, expect demand for AI to continue driving growth for semiconductor and other technology companies. Some tech stocks were a drag on the market. Nvidia fell 2.2%, Meta Platforms dropped 1.7% and Google parent Alphabet slid 1.1%. Among the market’s other decliners were Airbnb, which fell 4.7% for the biggest loss in the S&P 500, and Charles Schwab, which closed 4% lower. Furniture and housewares company RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, surged 17% after raising its forecast for revenue growth for the year. All told, the S&P 500 lost 0.16 points to close at 6,051.09. The Dow dropped 86.06 points to 43,828.06. The Nasdaq rose 23.88 points to 19,926.72. Wall Street’s rally stalled this week amid mixed economic reports and ahead of the Federal Reserve’s last meeting of the year. The central bank will meet next week and is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third time since September. Expectations of a series of rate cuts has driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year . The Fed has been lowering its benchmark interest rate following an aggressive rate hiking policy that was meant to tame inflation. It raised rates from near-zero in early 2022 to a two-decade high by the middle of 2023. Inflation eased under pressure from higher interest rates, nearly to the central bank’s 2% target. The economy, including consumer spending and employment, held strong despite the squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. A slowing job market, though, has helped push a long-awaited reversal of the Fed’s policy. Inflation rates have been warming up slightly over the last few months. A report on consumer prices this week showed an increase to 2.7% in November from 2.6% in October. The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, the personal consumption expenditures index, will be released next week. Wall Street expects it to show a 2.5% rise in November, up from 2.3% in October. The economy, though, remains solid heading into 2025 as consumers continue spending and employment remains healthy, said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY. “Still, the outlook is clouded by unusually high uncertainty surrounding regulatory, immigration, trade and tax policy,” he said. Treasury yields edged higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.40% from 4.34% late Thursday. European markets slipped. Britain’s FTSE 100 fell 0.1%. Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% month-on-month in October, following a 0.1% decline in September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. Asian markets closed mostly lower.
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