At the first India Climate Summit of the Times Network on Friday, Bhupender Yadav, the minister for environment, forest and climate change, pointed out carbon emission-intensive anthropocentric development, unsustainable consumption patterns, and desertification as three pressing issues that confront the world today.
Iranians voted for a new president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, choosing from a tightly controlled group of four candidates loyal to the supreme leader. The election coincides with escalating regional tension due to war between Israel and Iran's allies Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as well as increased Western pressure on Iran over its fast-advancing nuclear programme.
As the ITC chairman, I oversee a team of executive directors whose remuneration has significantly increased in FY24. The increments are linked to our financial performance and market competitiveness, with specific focus on performance bonuses, long-term incentives, and commissions.
Core infrastructure industries maintained growth above 6% for the fourth consecutive month in May, with notable increases in power generation and coal output. However, sectors like fertiliser and cement production witnessed contractions. Overall, the growth trajectory in the first two months of the fiscal year remains positive.
A body language expert noted that US President appeared to be frail and not fully cognizant of what was happening around him during the first US presidential debate. His opponent was aggressive and led the charge against the incumbent president.
"This year, La Nina will develop in July. It is expected in a La Nina year to get more rainfall in the second half of the monsoon season," said M Rajeevan, former secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences. "The rainfall in the month of September is good during La Nina and it usually gets extended for a few weeks in October."
Both teams are unbeaten, showcasing fearless and strategic cricket. Rohit Sharma's leadership has encouraged India to play bravely, with a strong batting lineup and versatile bowling led by Jasprit Bumrah. South Africa has shed their "chokers" tag by performing well under pressure. As both teams vie for victory, fans hope for fair conditions, with India seeking their first ICC title since 2011 and South Africa aiming for their maiden win.
European Union leaders have nominated Ursula von der Leyen for a second five-year term as president of the European Commission. The bloc's 27 national leaders also selected former Portuguese premier Antonio Costa as future European Council chair and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as the next EU foreign policy chief.
The tariff hikes by major telcos for 5G services are set to significantly increase consumer spending, boost average revenue per user, and drive higher spends despite potential risks. The industry is witnessing a shift towards higher-priced plans with increased data allowances, signaling a positive trend in monetization and user behavior.
Star Sports is the official TV broadcast partner of the tournament. Prior to the tournament, the broadcaster had quoted spot buy rates of ₹13-26 lakh per 10-second slots for India and knockout games. The average ad rate for all 55 matches of the tournament works out at ₹6.5-7 lakh due to lower than expected demand from advertisers.
The James Webb Telescope (JWST) has helped astronomers observe some rather unusual activity in the Jupiter's atmosphere above the infamous 'Great Red Spot'. According to reports, these unusual features may be an after-effect of powerful gravity waves.
Recent tariff hikes by telcos aim to boost ARPU, improve financial performance, and support tower installations for 5G rollouts. The industry seeks increased cash flows through regular tariff revisions to justify investments in new technologies like 5G.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the building of "bridges" in the global economy as Beijing grapples with economic, trade, and territorial disputes with neighbours and trading partners. He emphasized that the world's second-largest economy will never leave the road of peaceful development and will not become a "strong" state seeking to dominate others.
They are among the notable, far-ranging Indian dining spots around town, many at the higher tiers of the price spectrum. Collectively, Indian restaurants are becoming something of a power dining scene, drawing customers from the upwardly mobile population of New Yorkers with roots in the subcontinent. To this already impressive list, you can now add Kanyakumari, which dishes out delicacies from India's 4,700-mile coastline at the more easily accessible Union Square.
My Old Ass features a teenager meeting her future self. The film stars Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza. Directed by Megan Park, it releases on September 13.
The funds procured from KfW and MMRDA's resources will be primarily allocated towards various sustainable development projects within and around the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. These initiatives include the development of green corridors, solid waste management systems, recycling and reuse facilities, and the promotion of renewable energy solutions to address environmental concerns and enhancing the quality of life for residents in the bustling metropolitan area.
The RBI intervenes in the market periodically via liquidity management, including through the selling of dollars, to prevent a steep fluctuation in the local currency, though it has fallen to record highs intermittently.
COCOMI organised a 5-km rally in the heart of Imphal, which was attended by a couple of legislators. The participants held banners which read "Save Indigenous and Rightful Citizens of India", "No Separate Administration", "Save Territorial Integrity of Manipur" among others.
German companies have cited bureaucratic hurdles in India as a major drawback to operating in the country this year, according to a survey from the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce. The survey found that 64% of German businesses listed protectionist measures and procurement rules as the biggest drawback to operating in India, up from 53% last year.
The US State Department's 'Religious Freedom Report 2023' released by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Wednesday noted violent attacks on minority groups, especially Muslims and Christians, including killings, assaults and vandalism of houses of worship.
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Following a tragic event in Hednesford, Staffordshire, Lauren Evans and paramedic Daniel Duffield were found dead. Responses highlighted grief and tributes to Daniel's memory.
Fans of "The Bear" are eagerly anticipating news about a potential fourth season following the dramatic conclusion of Season 3. Premiering on June 26, the third season left viewers with a huge cliffhanger.
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay is seeking Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar's intervention to resolve the stand-off over the oath-taking ceremony of two newly-elected Trinamool MLAs. Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has criticized CM Mamata Banerjee for generating erroneous impressions and causing fear among women.
From the highest decision-making office in the country -PMO to External Affairs Minister's office and ambassadorial posting in Beijing, Misri has handled India's most challenging foreign relations in the past. A 1989-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Misri, who has served in Washington DC in the past, is often known as someone who takes a "360-degree view of things". Being in Beijing during the Galwan crisis and thereafter, he has handled the toughest period in the Sino-Indian ties in recent times.