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Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) to explore feasibility of harnessing geothermal potentials that the state’s numerous hot springs offer. The intention of this MoU is to provide a facilitating mechanism for the two parties to work together on mutually agreed, progressive and supportive activities; aiming for further development in the field of Geotechnics and Rock Engineering by dealing with complex sub-surface geological and geotechnical issues faced by the state. To begin with, NGI will carry out geological, geochemical and geothermal investigation of few selected geothermal sites in Tawang and West Kameng districts that will include MT Survey to decipher the deeper geoelectrical configuration of geothermal springs (hot-springs) and feasibility to utilize the Geothermal Energy resources for further use. The MoU was signed by Repo Ronya, Secretary, Science and Technology, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, and Dr Rajinder Bhasin, Technical Expert, NGI, Norway, in presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Science and Technology Minister Honchun Ngandam, Chief Secretary Dharmendra and Dr Vivek Kumar, Senior Advisor, Norwegian Embassy, New Delhi. Congratulating NGI and the department of science and technology, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that it’s a right step towards green and clean energy production especially in the light of global warming concerns. “It’s a great coincidence that this MoU is being signed on World Tourism Day as its theme this year is ‘Tourism & Green Investment’ that perfectly goes in tandem with this new initiative,” Khandu pointed. He expressed optimism that the study will lead to development of renewable geothermal sources in Arunachal Pradesh and increase energy supply to meet present and

India's diplomatic relations, noted Pakistani author Ayesha Siddiqa suggests that the ongoing tensions with Canada over the Khalistani issue could be akin to India's «Israel moment.» Siddiqa's insights, shared in an article published on the UK-based website The Middle East Eye, shed light on the current state of affairs between the two nations. India's response to Canada's accusations of New Delhi's involvement in the murder of a Khalistani extremist on Canadian soil appears to be one of relative composure. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations, although serious, have not rattled India to an excessive degree.

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, when the event began 20 years ago the then Central government did not extend any cooperation and attempts were made to degrade the state's image, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. «Those who ran central government earlier used to link Gujarat's development with politics. Ministers of then Central government used to refuse to come to Vibrant Gujarat...they used to threaten foreign investors and tried to stop them (foreign investors) from coming to Gujarat...even after so much of threatening, foreign investors came to Gujarat, » PM Modi said. Addressing a programme marking 20 years of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, in Science City, Ahmedabad, the Prime Minister termed the 20 years of the summit as a «key milestone» in advancing the state's growth. «When Vibrant Gujarat was started, there were no big hotels in Gujarat where foreign guests could stay.

(Reuters) -The United Steelworkers executive board on Tuesday appointed David McCall to lead the 850,000-member union, the largest in North America, a spokesperson said in a statement.

The share of Latinos who give to established charities has dropped sharply since 2008, a new study has found

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Army chiefs and senior officers from 30 countries including the United States met in India Tuesday to discuss threats facing the Asia-Pacific region, in the face of concern at an increasingly assertive China. US Army chief Randy George said the region was «critically important», speaking to reporters alongside his Indian counterpart Manoj Pande, and vowed to boost cooperation to «maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific». Generals from Japan and Australia, which make up the «Quad» defence cooperation forum alongside Washington and New Delhi, also took part, as did Britain and France. As the generals met, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that Beijing would oppose the «wanton expansion of military alliances», the latest in a string of warnings as Washington deepens security ties in the Asia-Pacific. Beijing has long said that any effort to establish a NATO-like military alliance in the Asia-Pacific would provoke conflict. Nations present at the two-day conference in New Delhi included Vietnam and the Philippines, both of which have longstanding pending territorial disputes with China. The conference, which launched in 1999, brings together army chiefs and top officers from 30 countries. India's Pande said the region faced challenges on both land and at sea. «These range from territorial disputes over land masses, or in some cases, even over artificially expanded islands to acquire real estate and establish military bases,» Pande added, in an indirect reference to China. India has also had to balance its traditional alliance with Russia — the provider of most of its arms imports, and now a source of cut-price oil — with growing ties to Washington. «The partnership between India and the US armies is vital for

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New Delhi: The Tata group acquired Air India and its low-fare unit Air India Express in January 2022 under a government-led strategic divestment programme. Later that year, the Tata group announced a merger between Air India and Vistara, and between Air India Express and AirAsia India. The two mergers are currently underway.

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Tata Motors and Mahindra build up inventory. Automakers have raised production by up to 25% to clear the 650,000-unit order book and expected record-breaking festive season sales amid sustained consumer demand. The industry anticipates selling more than a million cars, sedans and sports utility vehicles this festive season, exceeding 934,000 sold in the 2021 season and 892,000 units in 2022. The festive season accounts for 30-35% of retail auto sales. The industry sold a record 359,228 vehicles in August. Maruti Suzuki is fine-tuning production to roll out more of its best-selling models — such as the Fronx, Brezza and Ertiga — to capitalise on the demand. Its South Korean rival, Hyundai Motor, has increased annual production capacity by up to 60,000 units and is working to hasten deliveries of its range of SUVs, with latest offering Exter notching up more than 76,000 bookings. Honda Cars has started running its plant on Saturdays to ensure timely deliveries of recently introduced SUV Elevate.Dussehra-Diwali Deliveries Kia India, in addition to raising production from October, has introduced two more variants of the newly refreshed Seltos that require fewer microchips, to reduce wait times.

casino operator Delta Corp plunged 18% on Monday on news the company and its subsidiaries got tax notices for ₹16,800 crore from the Directorate General of GST (Goods and Services Tax) Intelligence. The development spooked investors as the claims were over four times the company's market value of ₹3,829 crore on Monday. The stock hit a 52-week low of ₹140.20 before closing at ₹143.

(Reuters) — Thomas Conway, international president of the United Steelworkers (USW) union that represents 850,000 North American steel, paper, health, education and oil workers, has died at the age of 71.

But if you include students from other states of India who go to Canada for post-secondary education, the number could be near $20 billion. Such a huge amount of money pouring in every year from India underlines the importance of Canada-India ties. Rising consumer demand in India not only boosts the Indian economy but is now contributing to foreign economies too.How Indians fund Canadian education system College fees constitute a significant part of the total annual expenditure of Indian students in Canada, and the Indian money going into the education sector in Canada has made headlines in recent times. Indian students have even left behind the government in Canada in funding of the public education system. International students from India have outpaced the government of Ontario, a province in Canada, in funding public colleges, a recent report has highlighted. Given that tuition fee for international students is something like three times what it is for domestic students (exact data is difficult to pin down because Statistics Canada chooses not to track tuition fees at the college level), that means that something like 76% of all tuition fees in the sector come from international students, says a recent report published by Higher Education Strategy Associates, a Toronto-based consulting firm that provides research, analysis and strategic advice related to higher education.

India, in Robbinsville, New Jersey, stands the US's largest Hindu temple, the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham. This majestic Mahamandir (grand temple) is dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, a Hindu spiritual leader of the 19th century, and was inspired by his 5th spiritual successor and renowned saint Pramukh Swami Maharaj. His contributions have been hailed by Hindus and dignitaries of other faiths as truly transforming the lives of millions of individuals. He improved societal standards and, most importantly, the innate nature of people, eradicating them from lust, anger, greed, and envy. The construction of this Mahamandir began in 2015 and is set to be inaugurated by Mahant Swami Maharaj, and dignitaries on October 8, 2023.Yagnesh Patel said, «History is being chiseled here.

Piper Sandler Chief Global Economist Nancy Lazar explains why the economy will get worse before it gets better on ‘Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street.’

Also Read: India-Canada row: India's 4 counter attack over alleged involvement in Khalistani terrorist Nijjar's killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar provided Mandeep Singh with arms training along with three other Sikh youths in Mission Hill, B.C., Canada, in December 2015. This training involved the use of AK-47 and sniper rifles, with the intent to carry out terrorist activities in India. Nijjar, in particular, motivated Mandeep Singh to carry out attacks in India and even provided financial support for his mission.

Ottawa, Ontario, after the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in the Vancouver area, but Canada developed the most definitive intelligence that led it to accuse India of orchestrating the plot, according to Western allied officials. In the aftermath of the killing, U.S. intelligence agencies offered their Canadian counterparts context that helped Canada conclude that India had been involved.

However, to capitalise on these superior returns, equity investors must navigate through market corrections, which are generally unwelcome, whether they are minor or substantial. Yet, when approached strategically, these corrections can offer valuable opportunities to enhance long-term investment gains. Analysing data spanning the entire 21st century, which encompasses the past 23 years, we observe that major stock market indices such as the Sensex and Nifty 50 have experienced a minimum 10% correction on an annual basis (with the exception of CY2021), a roughly 15% correction approximately every 3 years, and a more significant correction ranging from 30-40% occurring once every 10 years. Sustained negative returns over two consecutive years are very rare.

Guwahati: Assam's Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) programme is making remarkable strides in realizing the vision of sustainable housing for all. As of September 22, 2023, this visionary initiative has approved an impressive 551 Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), signalling the green light for 1,72,544 dwelling units. Importantly, an impressive 1,64,367 houses have already touched the ground, a testament to unwavering commitment. The financial front is equally inspiring, with a substantial Central Share (CS) of Rs. 1526.52 Crores and a corresponding state share of Rs.

It has been reported that household savings dropped to 50-year low in FY23. However, SBI Research says such a claim is misleading as it does not take into account the sum total of physical and financial savings.

New Delhi: Micron Technology, Inc. will have the groundbreaking of its $2.75 billion assembly, testing and packaging plant (ATMP) in Sanand, Gujarat, on Saturday, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister of state for electronics and IT said today.