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US companies geared up to be part of India
International

US companies geared up to be part of India's vision to become USD30 trillion...

Washington, Aug 28: India is embarked on a journey to restore itself to the top of the global leadership tables in terms of economy and prosperity, the head of an India-centric American business group has said, underlining that US companies are geared up to be part of the country's ambitious vision...
Former imam of Mecca
International

Former imam of Mecca's Grand Mosque jailed for 10 years

Riyadh, Aug 29: A Saudi court has sentenced a prominent former imam of the Grand Mosque in Mecca to 10 years in prison, Middle East Eye reported.The Specialised Criminal Appeals Court in Riyadh sentenced Sheikh Saleh al Talib to prison after overturning a previous acquittal, US-based rights...
National

'Drought in China, low yield in India can fuel domestic edible oil prices'

Rajkot, Aug 26: Gujarat State Edible Oil and Edible Oil Seeds Association (GSEOEOSA) president has expressed fears that drought in China and low cultivation of groundnut in South Indian states can fuel the groundnut oil prices in the coming season. GSEOEOSA president Samir Shah, speaking to local...
Mobile phones in remote areas will connect to Starlink internet next year
International

Mobile phones in remote areas will connect to Starlink internet next year

San Francisco, Aug 26: Mobile phones will connect to SpaceX's new Starlink satellites next year, providing around 2 to 4 Megabits per second connection (total) across a given coverage area, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have announced. To provide this service, the companies will...
India calls for immediate cessation of hostilities, violence in Ukraine
International

India calls for immediate cessation of hostilities, violence in Ukraine

United Nations, Aug 25: Calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and violence in Ukraine, India reaffirmed that it advocates dialogue and diplomacy to end the Russia-Ukraine war and mitigate economic challenges emerging from the conflict, particularly in the developing countries. ...
Worlds first hydrogen-powered trains begin passenger service in Germany
International

World's first hydrogen-powered trains begin passenger service in Germany

Berlin, Aug 25: Almost four years after the start of trial operations, the world's first passenger train network powered by hydrogen was launched in the German federal state of Lower Saxony. The 14 trains with hydrogen fuel cell drive produced by French manufacturer Alstom are to replace diesel...
Ukraine marks Independence Day six months after start of war
International

Ukraine marks Independence Day six months after start of war

Kyiv, Aug 24: Residents of Kyiv woke up to air raid sirens as Ukraine observed its Independence Day on Wednesday, which also marked exactly six months since the start of Russia's military invasion. Authorities in the capital banned large-scale gatherings until Thursday, fearing the national...
Illegal migration rises significantly in Czech Republic
International

Illegal migration rises significantly in Czech Republic

Prague, Aug 24: The number of illegal migrants entering the Czech Republic from Slovakia has increased drastically this year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior. An estimated 3,651 illegal migrants were reported in the Czech Republic this year as of August 21, Xinhua news...
Pak Army to assist Qatar with security in FIFA World Cup
International

Pak Army to assist Qatar with security in FIFA World Cup

Islamabad, Aug 23: The Pakistan Army will assist Qatar with security in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 being held in the Middle Eastern country. The approval was given by the federal cabinet to the Pakistan Army-Qatar agreement on providing assistance during the mega football event from...
NASA gives nod for uncrewed Moon mission launch on Aug 29
Sci - Tech

NASA gives nod for uncrewed Moon mission launch on Aug 29

New York, Aug 23: The US space agency has given a go-ahead for August 29 for the first uncrewed flight of Artemis I on its mission beyond the Moon and return to Earth. The 'Flight Readiness Review' for NASA's Artemis I mission has concluded, and teams are now proceeding toward a two-hour launch...
SL President directed to ensure Gotabaya Rajapaksas return
International

SL President directed to ensure Gotabaya Rajapaksa's return

Colombo, Aug 23: The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) ruled on Tuesday that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country in July amid the unrest triggered by the ongoing economic crisis, should be allowed to return to the country. Writing to President Ranil Wickremesinghe,...
Russia detains IS bomber plotting terror attack in India
International

Russia detains IS bomber plotting terror attack in India

Moscow, Aug 22: Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said that it has detained an Islamic State (IS) suicide bomber who was plotting a terror attack in India, the media reported.In a statement, the FSB said that the IS terrorist was plotting the "attack against a member of India's elite...
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