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immunity waiver' for its diplomats posted in the United Kingdom in connection with the investigation into the attack on Indian mission by pro-Khalistan supporters in March. The 'in principle' waiver will apply once the probe reaches the trial stage. The London Police, probing the case of attack on Indian consulate, approached the Indian government for the 'diplomatic immunity waiver' of witnesses and complainants posted at the Indian mission, added officials.

Meghan Markle may mark her return to acting in a film once rejected by her husband Prince Harry’s late mother. Markle is rumored to be considered for The Bodyguard 2, a sequel to the hit 1992 film The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. Fans eager for her return amid challenges in the industry. Since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have stepped back from their royal duties and now live in America, Meghan Markle is considering a comeback in Hollywood. Kevin Costner, the star of the original The Bodyguard, has some details. Kevin Costner recalls a discussion with Princess Diana over The Bodyguard 2 role Kevin Costner recently spoke about how when The Bodyguard 2 was first thought about, he envisioned Princess Diana as the perfect leading lady. Costner went on to reveal that Princess Diana had called him and inquired about the possibility of a kissing scene in the film, with which she wouldn’t be comfortable. The actor recalled how he had reassured her, saying, «Yeah, there's going to be a little bit of kissing, but we can make that work, too.» But The Bodyguard 2 never took off, with or without Princess Diana. Now, Meghan Markle’s fans are hoping she gets a chance in the film.

free trade agreements (FTAs), steel secretary Nagendra Nath Sinha told ET. This provision ensures that any steel which benefits from tariff concessions under FTAs is manufactured only in the countries that have an arrangement with India. It helps curtail attempts to use FTA countries as transit points to dump steel, from non-FTA ones, such as China, into India.

Rick and Morty panel addressed the ongoing recasting process after Justin Roiland's exit from the show. Roiland, who co-created the animated series with Dan Harmon and provided the voices for Rick Sanchez and Morty since its debut in 2013, left due to domestic abuse allegations that have since been dropped. Executive producer Steve Levy shared insights into the recasting procedure, stating, «We are nearing the conclusion of our process for the recast. It's going to be fantastic.» While he acknowledged the ongoing discussions surrounding the recasting, Levy emphasized the dedication of the team to maintain the show's excellence, including the preparations for the upcoming seventh season, whose premiere date is yet to be determined.

₹2.5- ₹3.6 lakh annual salary in Indian IT companies after getting their B.Tech degrees (see graphic). The payoff is much higher for IT jobs abroad. According to the US department of labor, a software developer’s median annual earnings in the US is $121,001, or nearly ₹1 crore at current exchange rates.

British government officials describe the Tata Group’s decision to build an electric-car battery factory in the UK as a “major vote of confidence" and a huge boost for the country’s auto industry, saying it will create thousands of jobs and help drive economic growth. For once, the hype may be partly justified. The significance of the £4 billion ($5.2 billion) project by the Indian conglomerate that owns Tata Motors should not be underestimated, though it is more of a lifeline for domestic carmakers in the UK rather than their crowning glory.

Tour de France reaches its thrilling conclusion with stage 21, fans worldwide are eager to witness the riders' final journey into Paris. There are numerous options available for free live streams, complete with commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, and French. Stage 21, today's procession race event, starts from Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, covering a relatively short 115 km route to Paris, culminating at the iconic Champs-Élysées finish line. Due to the shorter distance, the race is scheduled for a much later start at 4:30 p.m. local time, with an estimated arrival in Paris three hours later. Jonas Vingegaard leads the pack, firmly holding the yellow jersey after an impressive performance in the previous stage, securing a dominant overall lead of nearly seven and a half minutes.

Tourists have been forced to evacuate as wildfires burn through forests on the Greek island of Rhodes. Officials have so far rescued some 19,000 people as wildfires continued to burn for a sixth day on three fronts. Several travel agencies and airlines have halted passenger flights even as thousands of tourists and residents were forced to shelter in schools and indoor stadiums over the weekend.

Harley-Davidson and British rival Triumph have revved up India's premium motorcycle market with aggressively priced models that analysts said could dent the over half-century dominance of local champion Royal Enfield. The duo surprised the industry this month by unveiling their cheapest models globally in the largest motorbike market by sales, where their expensive imports have long struggled for market share. This time, they are making the bikes in India with domestic partners to bring prices below Rs 2,33,000.

Blockchain-based digital payment network Ripple has applied for a crypto license in the UK and Ireland after its partial win against the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Viewers watching a game of rugby or their favourite NRL team stand a good chance of seeing an advertisement promoting US Powerball.

inflation readings in the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK came in short of forecast, which has given rise to a possibility of key central banks soon hitting a pause button in their rate hike mission aimed at reining in inflation. Apart from inflation, the somewhat weaker-than-expected US nonfarm payroll report for June has also played a key role in reinforcing peak rate possibility. The narrative of the peak rate pushed the US yields sharply lower.

rice. This has led to long queues outside Indian grocery stores in the region. The English daily mentioned that several grocery stores in major cities in Texas, Michigan, and New Jersey are crowded with people, especially from the Tamil community.

As talks about Meghan Markle relaunching her movie career get stronger, reports suggest that she might play a role that was once offered to Lady Diana.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step back from the British monarchy has opened up new opportunities for Meghan Markle in her professional career. According to German magazine Gala, she has received an enticing proposal to return to Hollywood and potentially star alongside Kevin Costner in the film 'The Bodyguard 2'. The sequel to the popular 1990s movie has long been considered by the film studio.

Eat your heart out Virgin – it’s Molycop’s turn to strut its stuff.

Amidst the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin's recent performance has been under scrutiny. 

Americans, and Britishers who always travelled visa free to the European regions, will soon need to produce travel authorisation. This comes after the European Union announced that it is set to implement the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) that will require all travelers from visa-free countries, including the USA and the US, to obtain such document before their departure. First, ETIAS is not traditional visa but a travel authorisation document.  How to apply: Unlike a traditional visa, ETIAS will introduce an online application process, where travelers will need to fill out a form with biographical information, travel plans, travel history, and security-related questions.

Indian students. Mishra has been charged with fur IRPA sections, according to CIC News. The charges stem from the discovery that 700 students from India had been issued false letters of admission from Canadian educational institutions.

The event which was conducted from July 21 to July 22, 2023, around 35 foreign delegates and 65 Indian delegates from reputed institutes around the world gathered to discuss the themes of Clean Energy for a Greener Future, Universal Holistic Health, and Connecting Science to Society & Culture. The delegates included experts from The Royal Society, United Kingdom; National Academy of Sciences, USA; International Science Council, France; CERN, Switzerland; Indian National Science Academy amongst others.

TPG Telecom is signing up more resources companies to private mobile networks, edging into industries dominated by Telstra after handing over a new network to coal miner Yancoal in NSW’s Hunter Valley.

Garena Free Fire Max, introduced in 2021 as an upgraded version of Garena Free Fire, gained popularity following the ban of the previous version by the Indian government.  The game developers frequently update these redeem codes on a daily basis. Players can visit a dedicated microsite to redeem the available codes. By using these codes, players can unlock enticing rewards, including the Rebel Academy Weapon Loot Crate, Revolt Weapon Loot Crate, Diamonds Voucher, and Fire Head Hunting Parachute.