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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.

Narendra Modi, in a recent interview with Moneycontrol, shed light on India's unique approach to its G20 Presidency, terming it the 'People's Presidency'. The PM emphasised the importance of democratising the G20 events by hosting them across the nation, rather than limiting them to a few cities. The motto of the G20 Summit, according to him, is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Earth One Family One Future".

MUNICH—For decades, German carmakers dominated their industry with brands that were bywords for excellence and consumer appeal. But as the sector transitions toward electric vehicles, they are falling behind. Nearly a decade into their electric-vehicle shift, and despite billions in investments, VW, BMW, Mercedes and others have failed to make a dent in Tesla’s share of the growing market.

Arthur Ashe Stadium, Alexander Zverev, the No. 12 seed from Germany, found himself at the center of a startling incident that led to the ejection of a fan from the US Open.

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it will discontinue a "Facebook News" tab in its social media app in the UK, France and Germany later this year.

By Natalie Grover

Indian stock market has outperformed major markets in the world on a three-year, five-year and 10-year basis. The Nifty large cap index has delivered a 10.9 per cent annualized return over the past 10 years, compared to 6 per cent of the US index and 2.7 per cent of China's market, according to a report by ASK Investment Managers. In the last five years, Indian markets delivered 18.8 per cent annualized return, compared to 6.9 per cent of US, 12.1 per cent of Japan index, and 7.6 per cent of US index.

emerging market story. It grew at an average annual pace of 6.6% in the decade to 2019-20. In 2022-23, with a growth rate of 7.2%, India outperformed most other major economies.

London | A looming Europe-wide ban on petrol and diesel cars could hand a large chunk of the European electric vehicle market to the continent’s Chinese rivals, BMW’s chief executive has warned.

Elvis Presley's former wife Priscilla said the legendary rock star had been the love of her life, despite eventually leaving him, as a film about their turbulent relationship hit the Venice Film Festival. 'Priscilla', directed by Sofia Coppola, is based on her 1985 autobiography, 'Elvis and Me', depicting her roller-coaster life with one of the most famous figures of the 20th century. «It wasn't that I didn't love him. He was the love of my life, but it was the lifestyle that was so difficult for me,» Priscilla told reporters in Venice ahead of the world premiere of the movie, which stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi. Priscilla Beaulieu met Elvis Presley in 1959 when she was just 14 and he was deeply homesick, stationed with the U.S. army in West Germany. «Elvis poured his heart out to me in Germany, his fears and his hopes, the loss of his mother, which he never ever got over,» Priscilla said. «People think it was the sex. Not at all. I never had sex with him. He was very kind, very loving, but he respected the fact that I was only 14 years old.»

Joe Biden tested negative for the viral disease, according to a report published by The Associated Press. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president would continue testing regularly and be monitored for symptoms. Jill Biden will remain at the couple's home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the time being.

Reuters, the uncompromising positions on the conflict have resulted in a lack of consensus, to the extent that not even a single joint statement has been reached in the approximately 20 ministerial meetings held under India's G20 presidency this year. Consequently, it falls upon the leaders to navigate these challenges and attempt to find potential solutions.

G20 Summit, scheduled to commence in India's capital, New Delhi, on September 9. This marks the first occasion that India plays host to this formidable assembly of global leaders.

Priscilla Presley, aged 78, attended the premiere showing of the biographical film «Priscilla» at the Venice International Film Festival on Monday, September 4. The film is based on her 1985 memoir «Elvis and Me,» which she co-wrote with Sandra Harmon. During the festival's press conference for the movie, Priscilla shared her emotional experience and insights, shedding light on her life with Elvis Presley.

G20 Summit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the focus should be on the position taken by countries on key burning issues than on the levels of representations at the conclave. «At the end of the day, countries are represented by whoever they have chosen to represent them.

Chinese stimulus measures aimed at supporting the country’s beleaguered property sector. The pan-European STOXX 600 index ended at 457.96 points after rising as much as 0.9% earlier in the session. China’s financial regulators have lowered down-payment requirements for first and second-time home buyers and cut rates on existing mortgages.

Mercedes Benz’s research & development (R&D) network, contributing to not only software development but also to electronics and hardware, said Markus Schäfer, chief technology officer of the German luxury carmaker. Mercedes Benz’s first operating system, MB.OS, which will be ready for production in 2024, has been conceived mainly at the company’s 9,000-member R&D centre in Bengaluru. The company’s CEO, Ola Kallenius, said that the luxury carmaker will launch its Concept CLA, showcased at the IAA Munich Motor Show, in 2025, the same year as its European debut.

By Jan Schwartz

Max Planck Institute have successfully recreated the evocative scent used more than 3,500 years ago during the mummification process of an esteemed Egyptian woman. This captivating fragrance, known as the "scent of eternity" or "the scent of life," was a vital component in the mummification of Senetnay, an esteemed wet nurse, and bearer of the title «Ornament of the King» in the Egyptian kingdom.

Stocks are higher in Europe and Asia after Wall Street was boosted by a report that signaled the U.S. jobs market, while still healthy, is showing some signs of cooling

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a landmark deal allowing Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea amid the war won’t be restored until the West meets Moscow’s demands on its own agricultural exports