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Mexico's taking control of its oil from U.S. and British companies is taught in schools and celebrated every year

Britain’s Telegraph newspaper group is back up for sale after a United Arab Emirates-backed consortium pulled out of a takeover bid

McDonald’s plans to step up deals and value messaging to combat slowing sales

Mexico took control of its most precious natural resource by seizing the oil sector from U.S. companies in a move that’s taught to schoolchildren and celebrated as a great patriotic victory

Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations have committed to phase out coal power by 2035

IndiGo makes long-haul foray, orders 30 wide-body aircraft "There is a linear decline in market share of Indian carriers in international markets beyond 5-6 hours. Indian carriers are signifiantly under-represented in wide-body, long-haul market. We should be able to compete with global aviation hubs," Elbers said in a conference call with analysts and journalists.

Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said the Centre should work to urgently address the alleged side-effects of the Covidshield vaccine as millions of people in India were administered the shit during the Covid pandemic. Bharadwaj expressed concern over the alleged link between the vaccine's side-effects and a series of sudden deaths in India, claiming that Covidshield was banned in several European countries, including Germany, France, Spain, Finland, Norway and Denmark, at the beginning of 2021 due to apprehensions about its safety. UK-headquartered pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has admitted that in «very rare cases», its COVID-19 vaccine can cause a blood clot-related side-effect but the causal link is unknown, according to court papers being quoted in the UK media. The Daily Telegraph reported that in a legal document submitted to the High Court in London in February for a group action brought by 51 claimants, AstraZeneca admitted that the vaccine developed with the University of Oxford to protect against COVID-19 may cause Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) in «very rare cases».

Dinosaurs were «more like smart giant crocodiles» but not as intelligent as monkeys as an earlier study had found, according to new research. In a study published in January 2023, neuroscientist and author Suzana Herculano-Houzel of Vanderbilt University, US, had said that brains of theropod dinosaurs, a species of which is T. rex, had neurons comparable to those in the brains of monkeys and baboons. Dinosaurs like T. rex, or Tyrannosaurus rex, had an exceptionally high number of neurons, «which would make these animals not only giant but also long-lived and endowed with flexible cognition, and thus even more magnificent predators than previously thought,» the author wrote in the study published in the Journal of Comparative Neurology. In the latest research, an international team of palaeontologists, behavioural scientists and neurologists re-examined the brains of dinosaurs, including T. rex, and found them to behave more like reptiles.

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Canada and Argentina branches, ANI reported.HSBC’s Hong Kong-listed shares rose nearly 1.5 per cent in afternoon trade Tuesday, while its London-listed stock increased by 2.5 per cent in early trading, Financial Times reported.The search for Quinn’s successor is underway, with the bank considering both internal and external candidates. Quinn, 62, who also steered the banks shift in focus to Asia, will remain in his role to oversee the transition until a new CEO is appointed.

The New York Post, Al Gilberti is paying $ 400 a week i.e. over ₹33,000 for the billboard advertisement to find his ideal match.

Annual shop price inflation slowed to 0.8%, down from 1.3% in March, according to data from the British Retail Consortium and NielsenIQ. This was below three-month average rate of 1.4%. Non-food items entered into deflation with a 0.6% contraction, compared to 0.2% price growth in March. Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill: Interest rate cuts remain 'some way off' Inflation on food also decelerated to 3.4% from 3.7%, making April the twelfth consecutive month of inflation slowdown for food prices. This was driven by overall falls in the cost of fresh produce, such as butter...

London, United Kingdom – April 30, 2024 – Amidst the rising popularity and increasing value of Bitcoin, Simpleminers has launched a cloud mining service designed to simplify and optimize the Bitcoin investment process. As the cryptocurrency market continues to demonstrate significant growth, with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $73,454 last month and expected to rise further due to the imminent Bitcoin halving, Simpleminers offers a timely solution for investors.

Puma India has announced actor, Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi, as its newest ambassador and said with a legendary legacy in both the realms of sports and cinema, he is the perfect addition to the brand's family. Under this association, he will front the brand’s sports-inspired premium and limited-edition footwear and apparel products. In doing so, Puma will further connect with its young consumers and drive the brand's sports heritage story forward with Ibrahim’s innate style and passion for sports. “Given my love for sports such as football, motorsport and cricket, I am extremely excited to collaborate with Puma. I have always looked up to Puma athletes such as English footballer Jack Grealish and cricketer Virat Kohli and look forward to the opportunities to engage with them through the brand. I will be working closely with the Puma team on interesting campaigns and truly hope to carry forward the brand’s rich legacy," Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi said.

₹841 crore in the fourth quarter of FY24 as against a net profit of ₹692 crore in the same period a year ago. Tata Chemicals said during Q4FY24 it recognised a non-cash write-down of assets with respect to UK (Lostock Plant), aggregating to ₹963 crore which has been disclosed as an exceptional loss. The Tata Group company’s revenue in the quarter ended March 2024 declined 21.1% to Rs 3,475 crore from ₹4,407 crore, YoY.

UltraTech Cement: The company announced on Monday that its consolidated profit after tax for Q4FY24 surged by 36% YoY to ₹2,258 crore. This exceeded expectations, driven by a reduction in fuel costs and a double-digit increase in volume. In Q4FY23, the company had posted a net profit of ₹1,666 crore.

Older Americans are fueling a sustained boost to the U.S. economy

A suspected missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the Red Sea, the latest assault in their campaign against international shipping in the crucial maritime route

Netflix announces the highly anticipated third season and accompanying world tour. Set against the backdrop of the Regency Era, this unique event promises to transport viewers into the extravagant world of the Ton, unfolding glamour, romance, and drama across ten countries. Exclusive Experience

The chief executive officer of Ola Cabs, Hemant Bakshi, is reported to have resigned after barely spending four months in the position. The company is also set for restructuring, which may lead to a 10% staff reduction. As top management exits often are, the back-story of his exit is shrouded in mystery.

Pharmacy chain London Drugs Ltd. shut dozens of stores in western Canada on Sunday following a cyber incident.