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Japan is planning an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka to make up for a shortage of truck drivers

France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain shared the second place, granting their citizens visa-free access to 192 countries, as per the latest rankings. The United States ranked 8th, giving its citizens visa-free entry to 186 countries.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Grasper Global Pvt. Ltd, the parent of new-age educational toy and games maker Skillmatics, will look to list in India over the next 2-3 years, said co-founder and chief executive Dhvanil Seth in an interview with Mint. The Peak XV-backed company is also exploring newer categories such as gaming for adults and home and nursery, Seth added.

Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia as China's leaders begin a major meeting expected to bring fresh pledges of help for the world's second-largest economy

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Pollsters expect the US presidential election of 5 November to be unpredictable, almost tied, a reading that is well within the polling margin of error, both nationwide and in the country’s seven crucial swing states. However, what does a tied race really mean? Interestingly, Donald Trump addressed a rally in New York City’s Madison Square Garden around a week prior to the election.

Badenoch is the first black leader of a major UK party and the fourth woman to lead Conservatives. UK gilt yields hit 2024 high as investors mull over Budget borrowing The new leader took just over 56% of the 95,000 votes, in a poll that had a 73% turnout of eligible members, the narrowest win of the four previous leadership races of the party since it changed the rules to give members the final say. In her victory speech, Badenoch said «our party is critical to the success of our country, but to be heard, we have to be honest». «Honest about the fact that we made mistakes, hone...

Non-resident Indians (NRIs) now have a faster, more convenient option than traditional wire transfers to send money to family or make payments in India. The National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI) has extended UPI access to NRIs who hold non-resident external (NRE) or non-resident ordinary (NRO) accounts. This expansion allows NRIs to conduct instant transactions from their smartphones using UPI linked to their international mobile numbers, simplifying financial connections with India.

British passport if you have British nationality. But there are some circumstances where your application can be refused or your existing passport can be retained. When you can get or hold a British passport You must have British nationality to apply for or hold a British passport.

Thousands of people have marched in London to demand a cleanup of Britain’s sewage-clogged waterways

Paddington in Peru, the latest installment of the Paddington film series. The movie’s trailer dropped following the UK release over the summer.

Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent and chief economist at the America First Policy Institute Michael Faulkender discuss former President Trump's agenda on 'Kudlow.'

Environmental activist and singer Feargal Sharkey and adventurer Bear Grylls were among those planning to join The March for Clean Water, which was backed by groups including Greenpeace, the Wildlife Trusts and British Rowing. Protesters are demanding reviews of water regulator Ofwat and the Environment Agency along with stricter enforcement for water companies who break existing pollution rules.

To make this special day even more memorable, you can share heartfelt wishes, messages, and quotes. Whether you need a touching message, a perfect caption, or a wish for social media, we’ve curated some beautiful lines for you to celebrate Bhai Dooj with your beloved brothers and sisters. Share these sentiments and embrace the warmth of this cherished festival!

Prince Harry but the reconciliation looks really complicated, reported Fox News. According to the Royal expert Robert Hardman, King Charles who is currently battling with an undisclosed form of cancer is pretty hesitant to engage with Prince Harry while he continues to air grievances in public forums. According to Fox News, Robert Hardman suggested that a normalized relationship would eventually require Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle to visit UK a bit more frequently which will allow for gradual rebuilding of the father son bond. Also Read: US election 2024 result: Donald Trump is winning six battleground states, exit poll shows

«We assess that Indian state-sponsored cyber threat actors likely conduct cyber threat activity against Government of Canada networks for the purpose of espionage,» the report said. The development comes as the bilateral relationship has gone south since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a year ago that Canada had credible evidence that agents of the Indian government were involved in the murder of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia in June 2023, a charge dismissed as absurd by India.

Kemi Badenoch on Saturday became the first Black woman to lead Britain's Conservative Party as she succeeded Rishi Sunak in the House of Commons as the Leader of Opposition. The 44-year-old Nigerian-heritage parliamentarian defeated former Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick after a three-month-long leadership election following Sunak's resignation after the Tories suffered a bruising general election defeat on July 4. The shadow secretary of state for Housing, Communities and Local Government began by thanking her predecessor – who was the first British Indian leader of the party. «I want to thank Rishi, no one could have worked harder in such difficult times. Rishi, thank you for everything you did. We all wish you and your wonderful family the very best for the future,» said Badenoch in her acceptance speech.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that Sikh pilgrims from the US, UK and Canada will receive free online visas within 30 minutes upon arrival in the country to pay respect to their religious sites. Naqvi's remarks came as he met with a 44-member foreign delegation of Sikh pilgrims in Lahore on Thursday. The minister warmly welcomed the Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan. He acknowledged that the Sikh pilgrims faced difficulties while visiting Pakistan in the past, according to a statement by the Ministry of Interior. Naqvi announced that the government has made the visa process easier for Sikhs by making it online. He added that holders of American, Canadian, and UK passports can apply online and receive their visas within 30 minutes without any fees.

Pakistan spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan formed a brilliant partnership to destroy England to help Pakistan register a dominant nine-wicket win against England in the third Test, resulting in Pakistan clinching the series 2-1 last week. Pakistan took control early, gaining a crucial 77-run first-innings lead on a pitch that offered spin for Day 1. Ali (6-42) and Khan (4-69) spun a web around English batters and bowled them out for just 112 in the second innings, leaving Pakistan just 36 runs to chase for the series win.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Adam Smith would be baffled by microelectronics. When the great economist died in 1790 James Watt’s two-cylinder steam engine passed for the height of technological sophistication.

NSE) celebrated its legacy of innovation with the launch of a multi-language website and mobile apps, enhancing accessibility for investors across India. During the Muhurat Trading session, a tradition held on Diwali, NSE managing director Ashish Kumar Chauhan extended warm wishes for the new year, Vikram Samvat 2081, and highlighted NSE's commitment to providing accurate and reliable information to the trading community. Chauhan said, «Some people leave their decisions to trade and invest on software, just like driver-less cars. This and many more dangerous uses of AI are being made. With persistent use of AI, the line between truth and lies will become blurred.»