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Rishi Sunak has given the go-ahead for his officials to finalise a deal allowing Britain to re-join the European Union's Horizon scientific research program, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. Under a trade agreement signed at the end of 2020, Britain had negotiated access to a range of science and innovation programmes, including Horizon — a 95.5 billion euro ($97 billion) programme that offers research grants and projects. But it was locked out of Horizon as a result of a tit-for-tat dispute over how the Brexit agreement was being implemented. London and Brussels settled their dispute over post-Brexit trade rules governing Northern Ireland in February, and the UK has since been negotiating with the EU over rejoining Horizon. The report, which cited unnamed sources familiar with the matter, said a deal could be announced as soon as this week, as only minor details remained to be ironed out. Britain's science ministry was not immediately available for comment.

TikTok says operations have started at the first of its three European data centers, part of the popular Chinese owned app’s project to ease Western fears about privacy risks

₹231 crore. However, Aircastle, Willis Lease Finance and Wilmington are not part of the group of lessors who will receive SpiceJet shares.

TikTok has hired British cybersecurity firm NCC to audit its data controls and protections, and provide independent verification, as part of the social media company's data security regime, nicknamed «Project Clover». Several government bodies have banned TikTok from staff phones due to growing concerns about the company, which is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, and whether China's government could harvest users' data to advance its interests.

Louis van Gaal, the former Netherlands coach, has alleged that FIFA World Cup 2022 may have been manipulated to favour Lionel Messi-led Argentina. Van Gaal was at the helm of the Dutch team during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where Argentina eliminated the Netherlands via a penalty shootout in the quarter-finals, as per reports. During an interview at the Eredivisie Awards 2022/23 gala, Van Gaal expressed his concerns, stating, «When you observe the behavior of Argentina and compare it to ours… some Argentinian players crossed the line and faced no consequences.» He went on to speculate, «That's why I believe there may have been a deliberate plan in place.» When the interviewer pressed him for further elaboration, the former Barcelona manager chose not to delve into specific details, reports stated. Meanwhile, Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman wants to see a tougher mental approach from his players after a disappointing start to his new tenure with the team this year. The Dutch have lost three of four games since Koeman replaced Louis van Gaal, including both matches at the Nations League finals which they hosted in June. They resume their European Championship qualifying campaign on Thursday with a Group B clash against Greece in Eindhoven before a trip to Dublin on Sunday to take on the Republic of Ireland. On the other hand, Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino talked about the approach they are willing to take in their upcoming games in the absence of their captain and ace forward Lionel Messi. The World Cup-winning Argentinian will be a notable absentee in their upcoming fixtures as Messi has been included in Argentina’s latest squad for the World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Ecuador and Bolivia.

UB40 completes 45 years and Ali Campbell has been its lead singer for most of the time, they have joined hands and announced a joint tour, ‘The Hits Tour.’ The tour is scheduled to be held from April 6, 2024, to April 16, 2024, in venues across the UK. The tour will feature performances in Liverpool, Leeds and London. Announcing the tour, they have posted on social media platform X: “UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have announced The Hits Tour for 2024 in arenas across the UK, celebrating the biggest songs from the UK’s most successful Reggae band of all-time. Tickets will go on sale this Friday at 10 am!” Before the main UK tour, the band will perform at many places in the country and will wrap it at the Dreamland in Margate, UK.

Tom Cartwright (pictured) previously worked for Franklin Templeton.

SpiceJet shares jumped nearly 8% to Rs 33 in Tuesday's trade after the low-cost carrier allotted over 4.81 crore equity shares on a preferential basis to nine of its aircraft lessors to clear outstanding dues of Rs 231 crore. «The Allotment Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on September 4, 2023, has considered and approved allotment of 4,81,23,186 equity shares of the face value of Rs 10 each at an issue price of Rs 48 each on preferential basis to aircraft lessors consequent upon conversion of their existing outstanding dues aggregating to Rs 2,30,99,12,928,» the company said in an exchange filing. The nine lessors who have been allotted the shares include SASOF III (A13) Aviation Ireland DAC, SASOF III (A6) Aviation Ireland DAC, SASOF III © Aviation Ireland DAC, SASOF III (E) Aviation Ireland DAC, SASOF III (A19) Aviation Ireland DAC, SASOF II (J) Aviation Ireland DAC Citrine Aircraft Leasing Limited, Fly Aircraft Holdings Seven Limited, Fly Aircraft Holdings One Limited. The company also stated that it has further, on a preferential basis, allotted 3,41,72,000 equity shares and 13.15 crore warrants at an issue price of Rs 29.84 each to Spice Health Care Private Limited (an entity under ‘promoter group’). At 10.51 a.m., the scrip was trading 7% higher at Rs 33.2 on BSE. The stock also surged over 25% in the last three months.

₹231 crore, the company announced through a statement filed with the BSE here today. Reportedly, the shareholders of the company at its meeting passed several resolutions, including a ₹2,500 crore fundraiser and a preferential issue of shares to lessors at an issue price of ₹48 each to clear its outstanding dues.

Jasprit Bumrah and his wife, Sanjana Ganesan, are celebrating the arrival of their baby boy. Bumrah shared the joyous news on Instagram, along with a heartwarming picture. In his Instagram post, Bumrah wrote, «Our little family has grown, and our hearts are fuller than we could ever imagine! This morning we welcomed our little boy, Angad Jasprit Bumrah, into the world.

Also Read| Asia Cup 2023: Jasprit Bumrah off to Mumbai ahead of India vs Nepal match, expected to be back by… LiveMint earlier reported that ahead of India's second match of the Asia Cup, Bumrah had to leave for Mumbai owing to ‘personal reasons’. Bumrah is expected to rejoin the Indian contingent before the start of the Super Four stage of the tournament from September 6.

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has left for Mumbai amid the ongoing Asia Cup due to personal reasons, as per sources. The sources also said that the bowler is expected to be back in time for the Super Stage of the tournament, starting from September 6 onwards. Pace veteran Mohammed Shami, who did not play in the first clash against Pakistan at Kandy, could replace him during the match against Nepal. Bumrah had just made his international cricket return after over 10 months from injury during India's T20I series against Ireland as a captain.

Indonesia has introduced a golden visa scheme. It has taken this step to boost its national economy, a statement from the ministry of law and human rights said. «The golden visa is granting a residence permit for an extended period of five to 10 years,» director general of immigration, Silmy Karim said in the statement. To be eligible for the five-year visa, an individual needs to set up a company worth $2.5 million. If you want a 10-year visa, an investment of $5 million would be required. Corporate investors are required to invest $25 million to get five-year visas for directors and commissioners. They need to invest double, or $50 million, to gain a 10 year visa. If you do not want to invest and still be eligible for the golden visa, you can purchase the Indonesian government bond ranging from $350,000 to $700,000.

After receiving a clearance from the National Cricket Academy, KL Rahul has reportedly been included in India's 15-member provisional squad for the World Cup, which will be announced today. Rahul is recovering from a hamstring operation at the NCA in Bengaluru and is expected to undergo a final fitness drill before joining the rest of the Indian squad in Sri Lanka.

₹100 crore into the airline and to be able to service its insurance and other statutory obligations. Go First, owned by the Wadia Group, filed for insolvency attributing financial troubles to Pratt and Whitney's faulty engines.

James Buckley (pictured) joins from Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland

public health officials in Germany are raising the alarm over an unexpected uptick in cigarette smoking—including among the young—that started in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdowns. The overall smoking rate in Germany was just over 34% in July, according to the most recent findings from Debra, a bimonthly survey funded by the German Health Ministry. In March 2020, the rate was 26.5%.

₹100 crore into the airline and to be able to service its insurance and other statutory obligations. Go First, earlier owned by the Wadia Group, filed for insolvency attributing financial troubles to Pratt and Whitney's faulty engines.

Australia’s largest white goods and home retailer Harvey Norman has posted a double-digit slide in profits and dividends over fiscal 2023, meeting its lower June guidance, and says its on track to deliver it Malaysian expansion plan.

₹100 crore into the airline and to be able to service its insurance and other statutory obligations. Go First, earlier owned by the Wadia Group, filed for insolvency attributing financial troubles to Pratt and Whitney’s faulty engines.

₹100 crore into the airline and to be able to service its insurance and other statutory obligations. Go First, earlier owned by the Wadia Group, filed for insolvency attributing financial troubles to Pratt and Whitney's faulty engines.