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Israel to intensify Lebanon attacks on Hezbollah as over 550 dead
Israel said on Tuesday it was intensifying its bombing campaign in Lebanon as two days of airstrikes targeting the Shiite Hezbollah militia sent the death toll above 550 and forced tens of…
British PM makes unfortunate ‘return of the sausages’ gaffe during serious speech
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer made an unfortunate gaffe during a speech at his party's conference Tuesday when he mistakenly called for the return of "sausages," instead of…
Petro to Skirt Colombian Congress and Issue 2025 Budget by Decree
(Bloomberg) -- Colombia’s government will skirt congress and take the unprecedented step of issuing its 2025 budget by decree. Most Read from Bloomberg The administration of President…
Is Dynafit's New Speed Factory HQ The Coolest Office In the Ski Industry?
Think your office is cool? Try Dynafit's brand-new home base in the Bavarian Alps. The newly-opened facility, nicknamed the Speed Factory, is home to over 100 Dynafit staff, along with a…
Filthy $6,300 first-class cabin on Air India flight exposed by viral video
A viral social media video revealed a passenger’s “nightmare” first-class experience on Air India, after he found ripped furnishings, dirt around his seat and a broken in-flight…
New challenge: Feature phone companies likely to red flag DoT mandate
3 min read Last Updated : Sep 25 2024 | 12:37 AM IST Mobile device makers are raising concerns about a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) notification issued on September 17, mandating…
German defence minister stresses need to quickly rearm Bundeswehr
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stressed the need to better equip the Bundeswehr as quickly as possible on a visit to the military's Attack Helicopter Regiment 36 in the western…
Adani Energy Solutions, Green Energy join Utilities for Net Zero Alliance
Adani (Photo: Shutterstock) 1 min read Last Updated : Sep 25 2024 | 12:15 AM IST Adani Green Energy and Adani Energy Solutions have joined the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance, a joint…
UP restaurants asked to install CCTVs, eateries to display name of owners
4 min read Last Updated : Sep 24 2024 | 11:58 PM IST Taking cognisance of incidents of spitting and mixing of urine in eatables in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday…
Infosys GST demand notices: Relief in sight, 2 options on the table
The Ministry of Finance is considering granting relief to IT major Infosys regarding goods and services tax (GST) demand notices for around Rs 30,000 crore by amending a circular issued on…
US & UAE discuss progress on India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
Representative Image (Photo: Shutterstock) 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 24 2024 | 11:35 PM IST US President Joe Biden and his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin…
Gold prices hit record high over West Asia tensions, US Fed rate cut
2 min read Last Updated : Sep 24 2024 | 11:27 PM IST By Anjana Anil Gold rose 1% and hit a record high on Tuesday, building on its recent rally as West Asia tensions fed its safe-haven…
Glittering returns: Gold outshines equities in a falling-rate environment
3 min read Last Updated : Sep 24 2024 | 11:18 PM IST Gold has been a bigger beneficiary of the reversal in the global interest cycle compared to equities. Gold prices in the international…
TVS Holdings, 2 others get CCI clearance to buy stakes in Home Credit India
TVS | (Photo: Shutterstock) 3 min read Last Updated : Sep 24 2024 | 10:21 PM IST The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved the proposed acquisition of stakes in Home…
Israel: Strike near Beirut kills Hezbollah rocket chief
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it killed Hezbollah's rocket chief in a "targeted" strike on a Beirut suburb. The military said Ibrahim Qubaisi was responsible for rocket attacks on…
Tropical Storm John turns deadly after slamming into Mexico, bringing heavy rain and landslides
Two people have died in a landslide after Hurricane John slammed into Mexico’s southern coast Monday night, bringing heavy rainfall and triggering warnings of life-threatening floods. John…
NCLAT directs Vadilal Enterprises, Vadilal Int'l to keep boards status quo
Vadilal Enterprises | Linked Image 3 min read Last Updated : Sep 24 2024 | 9:10 PM IST The appellate tribunal NCLAT has directed Vadilal Enterprises and Vadilal International to maintain…
Kidnap fears follow deadly South Sudan bus attack
A long-distance bus has come under attack by gunmen in South Sudan on a main road south of the capital, Juba, leaving at least one person dead and several others feared kidnapped, the army…
India, US should aim to enhance agricultural productivity: ITC official
ITC | (Photo: Shutterstock) 3 min read Last Updated : Sep 24 2024 | 8:19 PM IST India and the US should aim to enhance agricultural productivity, improve food distribution system, and…
French lake still riddled with bombs 80 years after World War II
The apparently pristine Gerardmer lake in the Vosges mountains of eastern France conceals a bleak legacy of 20th-century conflict -- dozens of tonnes of unexploded ordnance from the two…
Zomato Live serves legal notice to Viagogo, BookMyShow files complaint
Zomato(Photo: Shutterstock) 4 min read Last Updated : Sep 24 2024 | 7:24 PM IST Fans of the British band Coldplay and Indian Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh were left flustered and…
Advance Denim’s Blueprint for a More Sustainable Denim Industry, From Fabric Design to Manufacturing
For more than 35 years, China-based mill Advance Denim has been on a mission to revolutionize vintage denim styles through innovation. This drive for advancement has led to over 40…
Corteva launches initiative to support 2 million women farmers by 2030
Women Farmer: Representational Image | (Photo: PTI) 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 24 2024 | 6:23 PM IST Global agriculture company Corteva Agriscience on Tuesday unveiled a programme aimed…