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Todd Blanche confirms scrapping of $1.8bn ‘slush fund’ ahead of confirmation vote

Acting US attorney-general U-turns on ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ after two Republicans threaten to torpedo nomination

Todd Blanche confirms scrapping of $1.8bn ‘slush fund’ ahead of confirmation vote

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How monsoon ready is Chennai?

As Chennai begins the countdown to the Northeast monsoon, the city confronts the twin challenges of a weak Southwest monsoon, followed by prospects of intense rainfall during the ensuing monsoon. An additional factor this year, El Nino, adds to the uncertainty.

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