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Mark Zuckerberg loses almost $30 billion in net worth in one day, Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani now richer than Facebook founder

OpIndia Staff - 4 February, 2022

The biggest ever single-day market value wipeout has pulled down founder and Chief Executive Officer Zuckerberg's net worth to $85 billion.

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‘We stand with friends’: US govt supports India’s decision, condemns China’s attempts to politicise 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

OpIndia Staff - 4 February, 2022

"We've previously voiced our concerns on Beijing’s pattern of ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbours," remarked US State Department spokesperson.

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Pakistan President plays Wordle while Army personnel are killed by Baloch fighters, netizens outrage

OpIndia Staff - 4 February, 2022

The ill-timed tweet posted by Pakistan President evoked strong reactions from the public, who criticised Arif Alvi for his insensitivity.

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Baloch Liberation Army claims to have killed over 100 Pakistani soldiers in Balochistan, refutes Pakistan’s claim that the attack was repulsed

OpIndia Staff - 3 February, 2022

Balochistan Liberation Army says it attacked two Pakistani military camps in Panjgur and Naushki & killed over 100 soldiers

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‘They kept slipping and being rushed downstream’: New report on Galwan clash says 38 PLA soldiers had drowned in river

OpIndia Staff - 3 February, 2022

Reportedly, 38 personnel from the PLA had drowned in the Galwan river, with Chinese Col. Fabao being hit by Indian soldiers with 'sticks' on his head.

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Biden administration refuses to endorse Rahul Gandhi’s ‘BJP govt brought China-Pak together’ tirade

OpIndia Staff - 3 February, 2022

In response to Rahul Gandhi's remarks, the Joe Biden administration said that the United States would not endorse such comments.

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CNN President Jeff Zucker resigns over an ‘undisclosed consensual relationship’ with a colleague

OpIndia Staff - 3 February, 2022

According to reports, it is being alleged that Zucker had a secret relationship with Allison Gollust, the network's executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

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