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Melinda French Gates calls Jeffrey Epstein ‘evil’ after Bill Gates’ closed-door Congress hearing

Melinda French Gates calls Jeffrey Epstein ‘evil’ after Bill Gates’ closed-door Congress hearing

Philanthropist Melinda French Gates described Jeffrey Epstein as “evil” in a new interview published days after her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, testified before Congress about his past connections to the convicted sex offender. Melinda Gates poses for photographers as she arrives for a meeting after a meeting on the sideline of the gender equality conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, July 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) Speaking to The Guardian in an interview, Melinda reflected on meeting Epstein once and said the experience unsettled her. According to CNN and The Independent, she revealed she later had nightmares after the encounter and struggled emotionally while discussing him during the interview. “Have you ever in your life been around somebody that you just know is evil?” Melinda told The Guardian. She added, “We need to listen to our feelings about people.” At another point in the conversation, she described Epstein as “an abhorrent human being, a horrid man,” while expressing sympathy for his victims. “My heart goes out to the young girls,” she said, according …

Jeffrey Epstein shadow: MEA told Commerce it didn’t recommend ‘ministerial meeting’ with Bill Gates | India News

Jeffrey Epstein shadow: MEA told Commerce it didn’t recommend ‘ministerial meeting’ with Bill Gates | India News

The Ministry of External Affairs advised the Commerce Ministry against a “ministerial meeting” with Microsoft cofounder and philanthropist Bill Gates during his visit to India last month amid renewed global scrutiny over Gates’s associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, The Indian Express has learnt. The Commerce Ministry is learnt to have sought the MEA’s opinion regarding an event organised by industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry to mark its centenary year, “Curtain Raiser of FICCI @100.” This event was scheduled for February 19, the same day the global AI summit began in the Capital. “MEA does not recommend a ministerial meeting of HCIM (Hon’ble Commerce and Industry Minister) with Mr Gates, or their joint participation at an event, from the political angle at this stage,” an official at the MEA’s AMS (Americas) division conveyed to the Commerce Ministry. The AMS division handles bilateral relations with countries in North, Central, and South America, including the USA and Canada. It is learnt that the MEA’s advice to the Commerce Ministry was issued …

Exclusive | Anurag Kashyap finally breaks silence on being named in the Epstein files: Never been to Beijing in my life

Exclusive | Anurag Kashyap finally breaks silence on being named in the Epstein files: Never been to Beijing in my life

The Epstein Files have created quite a flutter across the world. Multiple high-profile names have been found in the files consisting of documents, pictures and videos detailing the criminal activities of convicted sex offender, late Jeffrey Epstein. In fact, tech tycoon Bill Gates, after his name surfaced, has had to clarify in a new interview that he ‘regrets’ all contact he had with him. Anurag Kashyap One more name allegedly doing the rounds (in unverified documents), is that of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. The mail refers to him as the ‘Bollywood guy’ and ‘a Famous Bollywood director’, who had come on board for an event connected to Epstein, set to be held in Beijing in 2017. Also read: Anurag Kashyap calls Dhurandhar ‘courageous mainstream film’, says calling it propaganda ‘is itself form of propaganda’ However, when we reach out to Anurag, he denies any connection at all. He tells HT City exclusively, “I’ve no clue about this. I get invitations as a speaker, about 15 a month. I rarely respond. Also, I have never been to …

‘India A Bulwark Against Authoritarianism’: American Leaders Congratulate India On 77th Republic Day | World News

‘India A Bulwark Against Authoritarianism’: American Leaders Congratulate India On 77th Republic Day | World News

Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 22:57 IST Bill Gates said India’s 77th Republic Day marks a time to reflect on the 1950 promise to build a nation where opportunity grows, knowledge empowers, and progress benefits all. Flag hoisting at Indian Embassy in New York on Republic Day. (Photo: X) Top American political leaders and business executives congratulated India on its 77th Republic Day on Monday. They described India as a “critical bulwark” against global authoritarianism and an “indispensable” partner to the United States. Bill Gates on India’s innovation and promise In a special video message released by the Indian Consulate in Seattle, Bill Gates said the 77th Republic Day is a moment to reflect on the extraordinary promise India made to itself in 1950 to build a nation where opportunity expands, knowledge empowers and progress uplifts everyone. He said that every visit to India reminds him how this promise continues to shape the country’s ambition. He noted that Indian innovation is serving people at scale, not only in India but across the Global South, in areas …

Why the US won’t send top officials to COP30 climate summit in Brazil | World News

Why the US won’t send top officials to COP30 climate summit in Brazil | World News

Brazil is set to host a leaders’ summit next week, followed by two weeks of UN climate negotiations in the Amazonian city of Belém. (File Photo) The United States will not send any senior officials to the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Brazil, a White House official told Reuters on Friday. The official said the move should ease concerns among some world leaders that Washington might try to disrupt the talks. Brazil is set to host a leaders’ summit next week, followed by two weeks of UN climate negotiations in the Amazonian city of Belém.

Bill Gates is Gifting Everyone With the Company’s Original Source Code

Bill Gates is Gifting Everyone With the Company’s Original Source Code

Image: Bill Gates/YouTube Fifty years ago, Bill Gates and his childhood friend Paul Allen founded a company called “Micro-Soft” in a strip mall in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Half a century later, the company has cemented its place among tech giants and ranks as the world’s second-largest company. Currently, the only company with a higher market cap is Apple, maker of the ubiquitous iPhone. While Microsoft is reflecting on its past successes in honor of its 50-year anniversary this April, including Gates sharing the company’s original source code, the tech giant is also hustling to secure its place among the leaders of the artificial intelligence revolution. After largely missing the boat on smartphones and the shift to mobile devices, Microsoft is hoping to avoid a repeat of this mistake and instead dominate the fields of cloud computing and generative AI. Microsoft still dominates office software and operating systems Microsoft’s Windows operating system — originally called MS-DOS — runs the majority of the world’s computers. The company also made a name for itself by dominating the office …

Bill Gates enjoys snack break with ‘God of cricket’ in viral video; eats this iconic dish | Trending News

Bill Gates enjoys snack break with ‘God of cricket’ in viral video; eats this iconic dish | Trending News

Bill Gates is back in India for the third time in three years, this time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Gates Foundation. During his visit, the Microsoft co-founder has been meeting with influential figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. But amid his packed schedule, Gates took a break to enjoy a beloved Indian street food—vada pav. In a video shared on Instagram, Gates is seen sitting on a bench with none other than cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, both dressed casually and relishing the iconic snack. “A snack break before we get to work,” he captioned the post. A “serving soon” text also pops up in the clip. The video quickly went viral, drawing plenty of attention and engagement online. Watch the video: Reflecting on his time in India, Gates wrote in a blog post, “I came away with new ideas because India is full of smart, ambitious people tackling some of the world’s hardest problems in creative ways.” This isn’t the first time the billionaire and the cricketing legend have crossed paths. Last …

Bill Gates Meets PM Modi; Says Impressed By India’s Innovation Powering Development

Bill Gates Meets PM Modi; Says Impressed By India’s Innovation Powering Development

Last Updated:March 20, 2025, 00:01 IST Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates on Wednesday said he is impressed by how innovation in India is driving “progress locally and globally”, as he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed a host of subjects including technology, innovation and sustainability. Bill Gates meets PM Modi in New Delhi. (X) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday said he is impressed by how innovation in India is driving “progress locally — and globally”, as he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed a host of subjects including technology, innovation and sustainability. Gates also met Union Health Minister J P Nadda when the collaboration between the government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the healthcare sector was reviewed. The philanthropist also met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who said they had a thoughtful conversation on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue. “Discussed development challenges, the promise of innovation and the relevance of India,” Jaishankar posted on X. Gates also had a meeting with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and …

PHOTOS: 4 Celebrity Spottings Of The Day; Priyanka Chopra happily poses for paps at private airport; Janhvi Kapoor, Ajay Devgn visit temple and more

PHOTOS: 4 Celebrity Spottings Of The Day; Priyanka Chopra happily poses for paps at private airport; Janhvi Kapoor, Ajay Devgn visit temple and more

After wrapping up work in the southern part of India, Priyanka Chopra happily posed for the media upon landing in Mumbai. Bollywood diva Janhvi Kapoor was spotted starting her day with a temple visit. She was joined by Ajay Devgn. Take a look at some big celebrity spotting of the day. 1. Priyanka Chopra lands in Mumbai Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been busy with her work commitment in the South Indian film industry. But after wrapping up work, she took some time off and visited Mumbai. On March 19, 2025, she landed at Mumbai’s private airport. Upon seeing the shutterbugs excitedly waiting to click her at Kalina airport, the desi girl happily posed for them. For comfortable travel, the global sensation wore a blue printed co-ord set with a black crop top underneath. With white sneakers and black shades, she completed her look. 2. Janhvi Kapoor looks like a vision in white during temple visit Janhvi Kapoor is known to be very spiritual. Hence, on March 19, 2025, she decided to start the day by …

‘Global Model For The Future’: Bill Gates Lauds India’s Leadership In Innovation, Health, And Sustainability

‘Global Model For The Future’: Bill Gates Lauds India’s Leadership In Innovation, Health, And Sustainability

Last Updated:March 19, 2025, 21:40 IST Looking ahead, Bill Gates reaffirmed the Gates Foundation’s commitment to working alongside Indian innovators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to scale breakthroughs in AI, healthcare, and sustainable development globally The platform brought together global industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to accelerate India’s role in driving scalable, sustainable, and technology-driven solutions for global challenges. Image/News18 Future Forward, a high-impact global forum hosted by the CII in collaboration with the Gates Foundation and the Women’s Collective Forum, convened on Wednesday at PM Sangrahalaya, Teen Murti, New Delhi. The platform brought together global industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to accelerate India’s role in driving scalable, sustainable, and technology-driven solutions for global challenges. The forum featured a keynote address by Bill Gates, Chair and Board Member, Gates Foundation, who highlighted that India is building the future with its pioneering role in affordable healthcare, AI-powered diagnostics, and digital public infrastructure. He reinforced the importance of scaling India’s innovative solutions globally to address pressing challenges in emerging economies. “India is not just building for itself; it is …