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Visakhapatnam, The sea phase of MILAN — 2024, a biennale multi-national naval exercise hosted by the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy kicked off in a display of cooperation among the vessels and aircraft of friendly foreign nations, an official release on Sunday said. The sea phase, which is a high intensity segment of the event which encompasses air, surface and undersea domains commenced yesterday, showcased naval prowess. «Day two of the sea phase witnessed a harmonious blend of mutual understanding and interoperability as participating ships operated collaboratively in the Bay of Bengal,» said the ENC in the press release.

loans to electric vehicle (EV) technology manufacturing ventures, although the Biden administration still has $221.8 billion in loan capacity to fund clean-energy projects. Jigar Shah, director of the energy department's loan program office, told Reuters in Detroit that applications for $80 billion in financing have come to his office within the past two months from «very sophisticated players.»

Hindalco Industries saw their sharpest fall in nearly four years as a significantly higher spend on capex and with lower expected returns for a facility to be set up in the US is seen hurting the company’s earnings over the long-term. Down more than 13% on the NSE, shares of Hindalco slipped to their lowest level in three months.

Intellectual Conclave titled “North East India, Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal region in the Indo-Pacific: The Way Forward,” was organized by think tank Asian Confluence in collaboration with the Minister of External Affairs, India (MEA), Embassy of Japan in India, and North Eastern Council in the picturesque city of Shillong on Monday. Ambassador of Japan to India, Hiroshi Suzuki highlighted the necessity to identify the actionable projects for new investments in the region. Focusing on connectivity between India and Bangladesh, High commissioner of Bangladesh to India, Mustafizur Rehman said that connectivity projects must be mutually beneficial. P Kumaran, Special Secretary, Economic Relations & Development Partnership Administration, MEA, emphasized on the projects that are taken up in the Northeast India and explained how robust connectivity between India and Bangladesh could become a game changer for the Bay of Bengal region.

Markets opened the week on a cautious note as investors readied for central bank updates on the outlook for interest rates and braced for a deluge of earnings. Oil prices rose amid escalated Middle East tensions. 

Layoffs are hitting the world of retail especially hard this week

A California court has dismissed a lawsuit from a group of fishermen against a conservation group that added New England lobster to its list of seafood to avoid

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Saturday said the IAF has indigenised more than 60,000 components in the last two to three years. He also said the Air Force cannot rely on foreign OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) for repair and overhaul maintenance activities and that it has to be done in-house. The IAF chief was speaking with reporters on the sidelines of a programme held in the Bhonsala Military School in Nagpur.

WELLINGTON: After almost five years of engagement and a postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern married longtime partner Clarke Gayford in a private ceremony Saturday. Details of the event were closely held by the pair, but the ceremony is reported to have been staged at a luxury vineyard in the scenic Hawke's Bay region, 325 kilometers (200 miles) from New Zealand's capital, Wellington.

NFL playoffs are starting this weekend as the football teams are vying for the ultimate glory in Super Bowl in February. Wild card weekend will witness the match up between Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans on Saturday. Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans' NFL match will start at 4.30 pm (ET) and the match will be live telecast on NBC on January 13. Miami Dolphins will play Kansas City Chiefs at 8 pm (ET) on Peacock on the same day.

oil production from state-owned ONGC's flagship deep-sea project in Krishna Godavari basin, saying this is a remarkable step in India's energy journey and boosts the mission for an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. In a post on X, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, «As India powers ahead as the fastest growing economy under leadership of PM @NarendraModi Ji, our energy production is also set to rise from the deepest frontiers of #KrishnaGodavari.» "'First Oil' production commences from the complex & difficult deepwater KG-DWN-98/2 Block, situated off the coast of Bay of Bengal.

China is pushing to expedite construction of its stalled Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in western Myanmar's Rakhine state aimed at ensuring smoother access to the Bay of Bengal. The initiative could potentially cast a shadow over India's strategic interests in the region where it has been a traditional net security provider even as a belligerent Beijing has been seeking a foothold. Myanmar's military junta and Chinese state-owned company CITIC recently signed an addendum to the concession agreement for the Kyaukphyu SEZ and deep sea port.

NFL week 18 games will decide four division titles which are NFC South, AFC East, AFC South, and NFC East. In the NFC South, Saints, Buccaneers, and Falcons still have the chances. For AFC South, Texans, Colts and Jaguars are fighting. NFC East can be won by Dallas Cowboys. AFC East division can be decided in Miami Dolphins versus Bills.

incumbent Prime Minister and New Delhi's close ally, Sheikh Hasina, looks to return to power for the fourth straight term amid boycott by the Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party. A total of 1,896 candidates are in the fray for the 300 seats. This time, 5.1% of the total candidates are women — the highest such share ever. Counting will begin after polls end on Sunday afternoon.

Birthdays are when we take stock, replenish, and make a tentative plan to move forward. I say tentative because the future, we know, is always uncertain. We inhabit the same planet, and yet each country is mired in its own gook, whether it's the news cycle, the arts, festivals, religion, politics, or sport.

The Hong Kong-based digital asset exchange, HKbitEX, partners with Shanghai Technology Exchange to develop asset tokenization (RWA) solutions for tech companies, supported by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology and Shanghai municipal government.

A 23-year-old woman was shot and killed by her 14-year-old brother during a “domestic altercation” over Christmas presents, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.

Great Nicobar Island as an international container terminal and transshipment port through green energy and gas-based power. India plans to develop the proposed port at Galathea Bay in Great Nicobar Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands as an international terminal and port. For this, the island is likely to be connected with green power and gas-based electricity. «The possibility of solar energy is being explored.

Mike Williams' death has been shrouded in mystery. The official details regarding the cause of his demise were released late Thursday. While providing an official cause, officials have also acknowledged the potential influence of other factors. Williams died due to a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems, as per reports. Initially reported on September 5, it was suggested that the ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneers player had died after an accidental blow to the head at a construction site. However, subsequent revelations indicated that Williams was «fighting for his life.» Tragically, he passed away on September 12 at the age of 36.

The NHL and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 11 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season

By Clark Mindock