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Indian women beat Thailand 3-2 in a thrilling final to clinch their maiden gold medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships here on Sunday. The young and sprightly group of Indian women's team, led by PV Sindhu, defied all expectations as it rose to the occasion to come up trumps against two-time bronze medallists Thailand. It, however, needs to be mentioned that like most of the teams in the competition, Thailand were not at full strength. They were without their top two singles players — world No. 13 Ratchanok Intanon and world No. 16 Pornpawee Chochuwong. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, who is returning to action after a four-month injury-forced break, was back to her aggressive best as rode on her power and placement to outclass world no 17 Supanida Katethong 21-12 21-12 in the first singles and hand India a 1-0 lead.

Japan has unveiled plans to issue six-month visas catering to digital nomads with an annual income of ¥10 million ($68,300) or more. The initiative is slated to commence by the end of March. According to a Japan Times report, digital nomads, individuals who work remotely while moving between locations for short or medium-term stays, from 49 countries and territories, will be eligible for the «specified activities» visa category. This extends to self-employed applicants as well. Countries and territories eligible for this program have existing tax treaties and agreements that eliminate the need for short-term visas with Japan, including the U.S., Australia, and Singapore.

recession at the end of last year, marked by two consecutive quarters of contracting activity. While the euro area is expected to avoid a downturn, the European Commission still sees the bloc growing slower than initially forecast this year. And in Australia, the unemployment rate climbed to the highest level in two years, consistent with expectations for its economy to soften. Meantime, US consumer prices jumped at the start of the year, though economists maintain that inflation is still broadly on a downward trend.

The vast expanse of the maritime domain has long served as a conduit for global interaction, linking nations across continents. As such, navies worldwide have played a pivotal role as ambassadors, representing their countries’ diplomatic endeavors on the international stage. Situated strategically, the Indian subcontinent has historically been a hub for trade and international relations, facilitating the exchange of cultures, resources, assets, and ideas. In this context, the Indian Navy has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s efforts to maintain diplomatic relations with other nations, both militarily and diplomatically.

Baba Vanga, often likened to the famed Nostradamus, has left behind a legacy of foreseeing significant global events like the 9/11 attack, Chernobyl disaster and Princess Diana's death among others. As we delve into 2024, some of her prophecies appear to be unfolding, leaving many in awe of her foresight.

Anmol Kharb is a fearless and intelligent player and her emergence is refreshing for Indian badminton, gushed chief National coach Pullela Gopichand after the teenager's impressive show at the Asia Team Championships. The 17-year-old from Faridabad humbled world number 29 Natsuki Nidaira in the deciding fifth match against Japan, a win that carried India into first-ever final in the prestigious tournament. Anmol, who won the senior national champion in December 2023, had also notched up a thrilling three-game win over China's Wu Luo Yu on Wednesday in their group match. This is her first major international assignment.

harness groundbreaking technologies to address challenges, leading to improvements across the world. But every wave of innovation has its own set of challenges. This cycle guarantees a continuous stream of problems to be solved and fuels the fire for endless innovation.

tech stocks now and previous bubbles suggest the Magnificent Seven is nearing — but not yet at — levels that may lead it to pop, according to Bank of America Corp. strategists. They cite a handful of indicators, such as bond yields, valuations and price action, that suggest there are further gains ahead of the group that includes Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc.

India on a long-term basis has great growth potential. It's a very appealing market. Therefore, we will try to seek various opportunities and if we can find another opportunity that would replace this type of plan," said Totoki.

Gold rate today: On account of the higher-than-expected US CPI data, gold price in the international market touched a two-month low of around $1,992 per ounce level. However, the yellow metal witnessed some value buying in the international market, which enabled the precious bullion metal to regain some of its lost ground in the last two weeks. However, this relief rally was not enough to pare the entire losses, and gold future contract on the multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) for April 2024 expiry ended lower for the second week in a row.

Solo Leveling Episode 7 is set to continue the thrilling saga of Sung Jin-Woo as he faces new challenges and missions. With the release date approaching, fans are eager to delve deeper into the world of Solo Leveling.

Black Butler: Public School Arc has finally revealed its release date along with an exciting new trailer. Fans of the dark fantasy series, written and illustrated by Yana Toboso, can look forward to the continuation of Ciel Phantomhive's story in Victorian-era London.

rare earth minerals, electronics and pharmaceuticals as critical sectors to secure them against any future supply chain disruption. The move comes ahead of the Supply Chain Resilience Agreement of the 14-member Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) entering into force next week. As per the agreement, the member countries have to identify critical sectors and key goods for cooperation upto 120 days after the date of the entry into force. The agreement will enter into force on February 24, 2024.

Indian economy a ‘bright spot’ while Japan, UK fall into technical recession: What this means for the global market? The Nifty-50 index remained relatively unchanged, while the Nifty Next-50 showcased robust performance, outpacing blue chips with a gain of 3.7%. Midcap 150 stocks surged by 4.7%, and Smallcap 250 stocks soared by an impressive 7.3%, according to insights report by Geojit. However, the Microcap 250 segment saw the most significant increase, with gains of 9.9%, indicating a broad-based rally across various market segments.

economic growth in India was projected to remain strong at 6.5 per cent in both 2024 and 2025. Also Read: IMF projects strong India growth in 2024, says global 'soft landing' in sight But what happened in Japan and the UK – both of which have long dominated as front-runners in the global economic landscape? And how could it affect the global market footprint in the near-term? Let's take a closer look: A recession is commonly defined a period of two consecutive quarters of contraction. Recessions may last as little as a few months, but the economy may not recover to its former peak for years.

While reigning as one of Japan’s most famous and respected actors, Hiroyuki Sanada worked an unofficial job—making sure the Hollywood productions he starred in also got their depictions of his country’s culture right. When preparing for his role in “The Last Samurai," Sanada helped instruct co-star Tom Cruise in wearing a kimono and wielding a sword. While playing an android samurai on HBO’s “Westworld" he weighed in on the look of robot geishas.

Japan's economy is now the world’s fourth-largest after it contracted in the last quarter of 2023 and fell behind Germany

Both Japan and the United Kingdom said Thursday their economies weakened during the final three months of 2023

Shares in Asia are higher, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index approaching a record high

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has his attention fixed on Chinese competitors as the automaker’s launch of its electric vehicle strategy begins in earnest

LeBron James is particular about his facial hygiene. He favors a Neutrogena pink-grapefruit wash. “I love it, I love it, I love it," the NBA superstar says.