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Mount Fuji, Japan's iconic volcano, has become a bustling and ecologically challenged site, drawing millions of visitors annually. The surge in hikers ascending this renowned volcano, both day and night, has raised alarms among authorities. The governor of the local region expressed his concerns, stating, «Mount Fuji is screaming.» Recognized for its religious significance and inspiration to artists, Mount Fuji earned a spot on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2013, securing its status as an internationally acclaimed symbol of Japan.

Rahul Gandhi said. This is Rahul Gandhi's first foreign trip after the restoration of his Lok Sabha membership following the Supreme Court's stay on his conviction in the ‘Modi-surname’ remark. The Europe trip comes at a time when New Delhi is hosting the G20 Summit and heads of all major states are arriving in India's capital for the G20 summit on 9 and 10 September.

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RBI) has been making informal inquiries with select bond market participants about the impact of allowing settlement of domestic sovereign debt on the Euroclear platform, a move that experts believe would help expand the overseas investor base for local debt and eventually lower borrowing costs through inclusion of these bonds in globally tracked indices. «They (the RBI) are not averse to the process of settlement of Indian bonds on the Euroclear platform and have been taking feedback from the market,» a source aware of the development said. «Such discussions happened earlier too — there were some concerns over a parallel yield curve developing, although the market has developed more now and is much deeper.» In most cases, bonds listed on an international index are settled on global platforms such as those offered by the Belgium-based Euroclear. Although Euroclear settlements are not mandatory for inclusion of Indian sovereign debt on global bond indices such as those offered by JP Morgan and Bloomberg Barclays, the presence of a settlement mechanism on a global platform is seen to help push the cause for inclusion.'Tax Relief Unlikely' A Reuters report, citing Bank of America Securities, said last month that index inclusion could lead to inflows of $6 to $12 billion over a period of time into India, thereby helping lower yields on sovereign debt.

security members is gearing up to protect crucial venues. They've got members named Karan, Google, and Zorro, and their gear includes night vision shades they call «doggles» and walkie-talkies.

London | The need to build huge amounts of extra electricity transmission capacity worldwide is threatening to become a serious bottleneck in many countries’ push towards renewable energy, consultancy firm BCG has warned.

The European Union’s Commission is reshuffling more of its top management because antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager of Denmark is seeking to become the president of the European Investment Bank

Orora will pay $2.16 billion to acquire French glass bottles maker Saverglass from US private equity giant The Carlyle Group as it tilts its business further towards the premium spirits and wine segment.

Mint takes a closer look at the issue, the challenges it throws up, its merits and demerits. Ever since Narendra Modi led the BJP to victory in 2014, the government has been talking about the need for simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and all the state assemblies. A strong pushback from the opposition kept the issue in abeyance.

Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The CNC machine manufacturer plans to raise ₹1,000 crore through its initial public offering (IPO). The company's maiden public issue is entirely a fresh issue of equity shares with no offer for sale (OFS) component, according to the preliminary papers filed by the company.

Blink 182 canceled their program in Glasgow. They pulled out of the OVO Hydro program scheduled for Friday. A second performance at the Hydro on Saturday, as well as upcoming shows in Belfast and Dublin, have been canceled. In an Instagram post, the band said, “The Glasgow, Belfast, and Dublin shows are being postponed. Due to an urgent family matter, Travis has had to return home to the States.”

private equity firms holding stake in Indian IT services companies has doubled between 2019 and 2022 to more than 50 now, data by Avendus Capital show. Institutional shareholding in IT services companies listed in India has also increased — by 9% for large-cap players, and 16-18% for mid-cap and small-cap firms over the last 12 months. There has also been a spate of acquisitions led by PE firms such as ChrysCapital and Carlyle. With Indian IT services becoming an increasingly attractive investment area for a spectrum of investors including PE firms, many more M&A deals are in the works, said experts. This even as the startup ecosystem in the country has somewhat soured.

Venice Film Festival commenced on Wednesday with the screening of "Comandante," an Italian WWII drama directed by Edoardo De Angelis, highlighting political themes. Despite the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike in Hollywood, anticipation for this year's festival remained high. In the inaugural press conference, jury president Damien Chazelle and juror Martin McDonagh expressed their support for the ongoing writers' and actors' strikes in Hollywood. They wore shirts and pins displaying «Writers Guild on Strike.» Alberto Barbera, Venice chief, acknowledged the strike's promotional challenges but assured the presence of notable U.S. actors like Adam Driver for «Ferrari,» Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi for Sofia Coppola's «Priscilla,» Caleb Landry Jones for Luc Besson's «Dogman,» and Jessica Chastain for Michel Franco's «Memory.» However, Hollywood stars were absent on the Lido red carpet, where fan excitement centered on jurors Damien Chazelle and Jane Campion. The highlight of the event, led by Italian actor Caterina Murino, was when Charlotte Rampling presented Liliana Cavani with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. Cavani, famed for the 1974 film «The Night Porter,» received the award for her impactful career. Cavani, now 90, also presented her latest film «The Order of Time,» based on Italian physicist Carlo Rovelli's book, in an out-of-competition screening. Italian A-lister Pierfrancesco Favino took the spotlight in «Comandante,» portraying naval commander Salvatore Todaro. The film depicted Todaro's heroic actions during WWII, sinking a Belgian merchant ship and rescuing its crew against orders. The Venice Film Festival will continue until September 9.

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Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Europe next month to meet European Commission lawmakers in Belgium besides addressing students at a university in Paris, according to a report published by the news agency PTI. Sources said that the Congress leader is also likely to address the Indian diaspora at an event in Oslo in early September. Rahul Gandhi is likely to leave for Paris in the first week of September for a five-day tour to Europe.

The Indian Express, this specialized K9 team comprises 34 explosive detection dogs that were obtained as puppies from a kennel in Hyderabad specifically for the Summit. Following their training at the ITBP camp in Bhanu, Chandigarh, they were deployed to the city. Additionally, the team includes 13 trained dogs that were acquired from the Indian Army's RVC (Remount and Veterinary Corps) unit.

After an order from the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), crypto exchange Binance announced its Poland entity would be providing services to residents of Belgium.

BUCHAREST (Reuters) -One person died and 57 were injured after two explosions at a liquefied petroleum gas station in the Romanian town of Crevedia near the capital Bucharest on Saturday.

Neeraj Chopra is set to vie for his second consecutive medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, following his impressive qualification throw of 88.77m during Friday's qualification round. The 25-year-old athlete, who clinched a silver medal at the 2022 championships held in Eugene, United States, not only topped the qualification round but also secured a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Chopra will face stiff competition in the final, which includes 11 other athletes, including two fellow Indians, Manu DP and Kishore Jena. Here's what you need to know about watching the final and the participants:Where to watch the World Athletics Championships 2023 javelin throw final in India? Viewers can catch the final live and for free on the JioCinema website and the JioCinema app.

Sky News quoted a study conducted by Belgian researchers, who claim paper straws contain potentially toxic chemicals that could pose a risk to people, wildlife, and the environment. According to the study, poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were discovered in the majority of paper and bamboo straws they tested. They say that PFAS have been long-lasting and potentially destructive to human health over time.