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NEW DELHI : Spanish transport firms are interested in building high-speed railway networks in India, said the country’s ambassador Jose Maria Ridao Dominguez in an interview with Mint. Spain, which has the second largest network of high-speed trains in the world after China according to Dominguez, is interested in exploring the sector for its private sector companies. He mentioned Talgo, a Spanish manufacturer of high speed passenger trains, as an interested party in the high-speed rail sector. Besides this, defence is a key focus for Spain, Dominguez said.

Colombian pop sensation Shakira found herself at the center of a legal battle involving tax fraud allegations that spanned nearly five years, culminating in a dramatic turn of events on the opening day of her trial in Barcelona. Maintaining her innocence until the last moment, Shakira unexpectedly struck a deal with Spanish prosecutors to avert the looming threat of imprisonment.

Santander Private Banking International is now allowing its high-net-worth clients with bank accounts in Switzerland to trade and hold Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH).

The international arm of Spanish lender Banco Santander has reportedly rolled out a new service, allowing clients with Swiss accounts to invest in and trade Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH).

olive oil are now being sold for as much as 14.5 euros ($15.77) in some supermarkets. This has led retailers to place security tags on olive oil bottles, alongside items like spirits, cosmetics, and appliances to prevent shop-lilting and thefts, according to a Reuters report. The price of olive oil has risen by 150% over the past two years, mainly due to a scorching drought in south Europe, which is a major producer.

Xabi Alonso has always done things at his own speed. As a player, it was his coolness, his control, his capacity to wait until precisely the right moment that made him one of the finest midfielders of his generation. As he contemplated the idea of becoming a coach, he saw no reason to change.

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Kalyan Jewellers on Sunday introduced its latest collection, Senhor, a distinctive line of men's jewellery. The launch campaign features the brand's ambassador, Amitabh Bachchan, showcasing the jewellery pieces. According to the company statement, drawing inspiration from the Spanish term for 'sir' or 'gentleman,' the Senhor collection is designed to meet the modern man's preference for distinctive and meaningful accessories. «Recognising the growing preference for men's jewellery pieces as gifts for grooms, Kalyan Jewellers sees an opportunity to strengthen its market share during the ongoing wedding season,» the statement further reads. Mr.

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, is expected to attend the upcoming Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS), a state government official told PTI. The event will also see the attendance of prominent figures from companies such as ITC, Ambuja Neotia, and the Hiranandani Group, it added. Meanwhile, the attendance of Gautam Adani, the chairperson of Adani Group, remains uncertain, representatives from the group are slated to be in attendance.

A line of people stretched outside the Multi-Educational Centre at Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, once known as the Spanish River Indian Reserve, on the north shore of Lake Huron between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., on June 29.

Shakira set the stage on fire as she performed “Acróstico” at the star-studded 2023 Latin Grammys, which was held at Seville, Spain on Thursday. Donning a gorgeous Dolce & Gabbana golden dress, the singer performed the song — an heartfelt open letter to her children, Milan and Sasha — which was also nominated as song of the year at awards show. The performance of the Colombian sensation commenced on an intimate stage adorned with mirrors and ethereal lighting. Progressing towards a piano-accompanied stage, a heartfelt video featuring her two sons singing lyrics from the song was played.

Iowa teen has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years for beating his high school Spanish teacher to death with the help of a fellow classmate.Jeremy Goodale, 18, was sentenced Wednesday for his part in killing Nohema Graber, a 66-year-old teacher at Fairfield High School. He carried out the murder with his friend Willard Miller when both students were just 16 years old.

The European Union has been actively preparing for what it envisions as the future of money. In the past year, it finalized its landmark comprehensive crypto legislation, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which is due to take effect in 2024 after closing its second consultation in October. 

A new report has identified nearly 500 industrial fishing vessels where workers face hazardous, forced conditions sometimes akin to slavery

Dozens of tiny grocery stores have sprung up around Cuba in recent months

Japan, Australia and the Middle East and the home market, among others, will largely help alter the geographic mix. To be sure, average contract values in these geographies will still be relative stragglers in comparison with those finalised by Anglophone clients either side of the Atlantic.

Trinidad and Tobago, a contest that holds the key to their qualification for the 2024 Copa América on home turf. This significant objective kicks off on Thursday evening with the USMNT hosting Trinidad & Tobago at Austin FC's Q2 Stadium in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal series. The first leg is scheduled for Thursday in Frisco, Texas, taking place at FC Dallas's home ground, followed by the second leg on November 20 at Hasely Crawford Stadium in the Port of Spain. Both matches will be available for streaming on Peacock en Espanol. USMNT vs Trinidad and Tobago first Leg will kickoff at 9 pm (ET) on Thursday, November 16. The live telecast will be done on TNT, MAX and Peacock. Midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the United States’ matches with Trinidad and Tobago that will determine a berth in next year’s Copa América and the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. Cardoso has an injured right ankle and did not travel to Austin, Texas, from Brazil, where he plays for Internacional. The 22-year-old from Denville, New Jersey, has made nine international appearances. He will not be replaced on the roster, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Monday. The U.S. already was missing wingers Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah, and captain Tyler Adams because of injuries.

The first US clinics of failed cancer service provider GenesisCare have been sold in its long-running Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.

Flagship EU legislation that's meant to force European companies to screen out climate harms from their business operations faces being dramatically watered down

Uniswap Labs has publicly released an Andriod mobile wallet app with built-in swap capability on the Google Play store.

Vodafone said Tuesday that it sank into a first-half loss and revenue dipped after one-off gains from asset sales were not repeated as it undergoes a vast overhaul. Net losses totalled 346 million euros ($370 million) in the six months to the end of September, Vodafone said in a results statement. That compared with profit after tax of 945 million euros in the same period a year earlier. Revenues fell 4.3 percent to 21.9 billion euros, hit by adverse foreign exchange rate moves as well as the sale of Vantage Towers, Vodafone Hungary and Vodafone Ghana last time around. But services revenue grew 4.2 percent to 18.6 billion euros. Vodafone added that its transformation plan was «progressing», two weeks after it announced the sale of its Spanish division to investment fund Zegona for up to 5.0 billion euros. In a further streamlining, Vodafone in June agreed to merge British operations with Three UK, owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, to create Britain's biggest operator with 27 million customers, as it targets an acceleration in faster 5G connectivity. «During the first half of the year, we have delivered improved revenue growth in nearly all of our markets and have returned to growth in Germany in the second quarter,» said chief executive Margherita Della Valle. «Vodafone's transformation is progressing.