Tesla’s Musk to unveil robotaxis amid fanfare and scepticism
TESLA is set to unveil its long-promised robotaxi in Hollywood late on Thursday (Oct 10) and update investors on artificial intelligence (AI) projects, efforts CEO Elon Musk has bet will…
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Tesla CEO Musk unveils two-door robotaxi, seen as key to long-term growth
TESLA CEO Elon Musk showcased a long-promised robotaxi with two gull-wing doors and without a steering wheel or pedals at a much-hyped event on Thursday (Oct 10), paving the path for what…
Stocks to watch: Top Glove, FLCT
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Oct 11): Top Glove: The glove manufacturer on Thursday reported significantly narrower…
Stripe says stablecoins payments made in more than 70 countries after relaunch
STRIPE said individuals from more than 70 countries have used stablecoins for online transactions during the first 24 hours after allowing merchants using its platform to accept crypto…
How South Korea's 'real-life mermaids' made Malala want to learn to swim
What if someone told you mermaids were real? Forget the fish tails, we mean women capable of holding their breath for minutes on end as they dive under the sea several hundred times a day.…
AMD sees next AI chip in mass production later this year
ADVANCED Micro Devices (AMD) said on Thursday (Oct 10) it plans to start mass production of a new version of its artificial intelligence (AI) chip called the MI325X in the fourth quarter…
A new mayor takes office in southern Mexico after his predecessor was beheaded
CHILPANCINGO, Mexico (AP) — A new mayor was sworn in Thursday in a city in southern Mexico where his predecessor was killed and beheaded less than a week after taking office. The new…
Oil prices jump 4% on US storm and Israel-Iran fears
OIL prices jumped about 4 per cent on Thursday (Oct 10) on a spike in US fuel use before Hurricane Milton barrelled across Florida, Middle East supply risks and signs that demand for…
US: Stocks edge lower on mixed inflation report
WALL Street stocks dipped on Thursday (Oct 10), retreating from records following mixed economic data that clouds expectations about upcoming US monetary policy decisions. US consumer…
Meet the Climber Set to Become the First Afghan Woman to Climb Mount Everest
Kriangkrai Thitimakorn/Getty In spring 2025, Freshta Ibrahimi aims to make history—by becoming the first Afghan woman to summit the highest peak in the world. Yet while climbing Mount…
How boards can tackle emerging risks
THE board plays a critical role in overseeing an organisation’s risk strategy. Among these, cyber and ESG (environmental, social and governance) risks represent two of the most prevalent…
France's new government launches austerity budget
France's new centre-right government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, has introduced an austerity budget aimed at addressing the high national debt. According to an explanation…
Rare satellite image shows China's only two operational aircraft carriers together at a base in the South China Sea
A satellite image shows China's two operational aircraft carriers docked together. Liaoning and Shandong were pier-side at Sanya Naval Base on Hainan Island in the South China Sea. Both…
Film on haenyeo, Korea's 'mermaids,' shows women who fight to preserve sea and sisterhood
South Korea’s “haenyeo,” or women divers, say that they’ve become inseparable from their deep blue environment. In Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai’s first executive-produced…
Good Glamm Group acquires Sirona Hygiene for Rs 450 cr in all-cash deal
Darpan Sanghvi (Left) & Deep Bajaj (Right) 3 min read Last Updated : Oct 11 2024 | 12:49 AM IST Beauty and personal care conglomerate Good Glamm Group has completed the acquisition of…
Tata group listed stocks a mixed bag: Here are the top gainers on Thursday
1 min read Last Updated : Oct 11 2024 | 12:16 AM IST Tata group listed stocks were in focus on Thursday even though Ratan Tata—who served as chairman of Tata Sons and led various companies…
Ratan Tata leaves an unfulfilled dream behind: The Nano electric vehicle
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 11 2024 | 12:13 AM IST From Tetley Tea to Jaguar Land Rover and Air India, Ratan Tata has checked off almost every item on his bucket list. However, one that…
Centre considers seed funding to establish a shipping insurance entity
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 11 2024 | 12:06 AM IST With little progress in establishing a protection and indemnity (P&I) entity to insure cargo vessels, the Centre is considering…
Hamas Leader Khaled Mashaal Blames Iran for Assassination of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran
Khaled Mashaal, a senior figure within Hamas, has made serious claims, alleging Iran's involvement in the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Haniyeh, 62, was killed in Tehran on July 31…
Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia cement 'axis against Ethiopia'
The leaders of Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea – countries which all have strained relations with Ethiopia – have been meeting in the Eritrean capital, Asmara. An Eritrean statement wrapping up…
Cong holds review meet on Haryana poll defeat, to set up fact-finding team
AICC in-charge of Haryana Deepak Babaria joined the meeting online. | File Photo: PTI 4 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 11:32 PM IST The Congress top brass on Thursday held a review…
Citigroup, Mastercard team up on cross-border debit card payments
2 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 11:28 PM IST By Paige Smith Mastercard Inc. and Citigroup Inc. are collaborating to facilitate around-the-clock, cross-border payments with debit…
Clients prioritise cost efficiency; discretionary deal demand low: TCS CEO
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 11:19 PM IST In an analyst call on Thursday, Tata Consultancy Services Chief Executive Officer K Krithivasan elaborated that cost optimisation,…
Realty projects worth Rs 7,200 crore get Uttar Pradesh govt approval
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 11:13 PM IST Uttar Pradesh has approved real estate projects worth Rs 7,200 crore to boost supply of residential and commercial spaces in the state.…