The Daily Populous

Sunday August 31st, 2025 night edition

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He reportedly suggested that Pakistan would nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize and implied India should do the same.

The report claims Modi rejected this assertion, making clear that the ceasefire had been arranged directly between India and Pakistan, without U.S. involvement.

Despite his pushback, Trump repeated his claims publicly, further aggravating New Delhi.

The New York Times report comes days after Bloomberg reported similar information from the 35-minute phone call between the two leaders.

“India does not and will never accept mediation,” Modi was quoted as saying in the report.

Also Read: Tariffs and opportunity in disguise – How Modi is battling tariff pain.

Amid the tensions, Modi has landed in China to meet President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin, signalling a possible shift in India’s diplomatic shift towards the east. »

Company behind Jack Daniel's says Canadian boycott is 'significant' as sales drop 62%

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During a conference call with investors Thursday, officials with Brown-Forman — the parent company of brands such as Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve — noted other pressures, but said the boycott is causing a "significant impact.".

"This had a significant impact on our first quarter of fiscal 2026, which will impact our full fiscal year results.".

It's unclear how much the 62 per cent drop in sales translates to in dollars, but the company's total sales were down three per cent for the quarter. »

A golden success: Dog's terminal cancer diagnosis dropped after UC Davis clinical trial

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Lola, the golden retriever, was given a terminal cancer diagnosis with just a couple of months to live.

Dr. Rebhun has been working through multiple rounds of clinical trials for several years to understand canine cancer better and help find reliable treatments.

The studies impact not only animals, but are also in collaboration with the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center for human health, too. »

Trump 'no longer has plans' to visit India for Quad Summit: NYT report

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US President Donald Trump has “no longer plans” to visit India for the Quad Summit later this year, The New York Times reported Saturday, outlining how relations between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have deteriorated in recent month.

The Quad Summit, scheduled for November in New Delhi, will see leaders from India, Australia, Japan, and the US come together to discuss key geopolitical issues.

The Trump administration hosted the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in January this year, a day after Trump took the oath of office as President for a second term in the White House. »

Bungie’s Marathon Is Getting Its Longest Playtest Yet: 30 Days, $500 “Thank You” Reward

Authored by thegamepost.com

Now, it looks like Bungie is getting ready for its longest round of playtesting for Marathon yet: 30 days of consecutive playtest sessions with daily check-ins and a cash-equivalent “thank you” at the end for those who complete it.

The invite outlines a fully remote playtest that runs for 30 consecutive days, from Monday, September 8, through Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (weekends included).

“This user research study is a playtest that will run for 30 consecutive days from Monday 9/8 to Tuesday 10/7, including weekends. »