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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.

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stated that Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" will not be held in Thailand due to a contractual agreement with Singapore, preventing her from performing elsewhere in the ASEAN region. As reported by Thai Enquirer reported that Thai PM Thavisin had conversed with the concert organizer, who disclosed the existence of the agreement preventing Taylor Swift from performing in Thailand as part of “The Eras Tour".

Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole early Sunday from a Bangkok hospital where he spent six months serving time for corruption-related offenses. Thaksin was seen wearing a neck support inside one of the cars in a convoy leaving the Police General Hospital just before sunrise, and he arrived at his residence in western Bangkok less than an hour later. A homemade banner with the words «Welcome home» and «We've been waiting for this day for so so long» was seen hanging at the front gate of his house.

By Napat Wesshasartar and Panarat Thepgumpanat

Jailed former Thai Premier Thaksin Shinawatra will be released from hospital detention on Sunday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said. Billionaire political heavyweight Thaksin, 74, who was Thailand's prime minister from 2001-2006, has been in detention since August, after making a dramatic homecoming from 15 years in self-exile overseas to avoid prison for a conflict of interest.

Sajid Nadiadwala recently met Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to discuss film production collaborations, cultural exchange, and government support for Indian creators and shooting in Thailand. The conversation focused on developing a bridge between the two countries' film industry. Nadiadwala, who is known for 'Baaghi', 'Baaghi 2', 'Housefull 2', among others, expressed his desire to bring more Indian film projects to Thai shores. Recognizing the reciprocal benefits, Prime Minister Thavisin warmly welcomed Indian filmmakers. The meeting was also an opportunity for cultural exchange, with Nadiadwala giving Prime Minister Thavisin a pashmina shawl and a peacock brooch, both symbols of India's rich cultural tapestry.

Thailand in August, but within days had his sentence cut to one year by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Speaking to reporters on Saturday before boarding a flight, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said Thaksin's release would be "on the 18th" and handled "according to the rule of law". It comes after Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong said earlier this week that Thaksin, 74, would be among 930 prisoners granted early release.

Community star Alison Brie's new thriller Apple Never Fall's latest trailer has been released. Apples Never Fall which is based on the best-selling novel by Liane Moriarty with the same name, is following the story of Joy and Stan Delaney, a married couple who are about to be enjoying the best years of their life after the adult children of theirs leaving home and they sell their successful tennis academy.

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.

labour-strained Taipei seeks to expand its foreign workforce beyond its traditional source countries of Southeast Asia, Reuters reported. Meanwhile, local media reports said Taiwan seeks to hire more Indian workers to address labour shortages in the manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and fishery industries. Taiwan is a major semiconductor producer but with an ageing society.

Manipur University of Culture (MUC), Imphal and Phranakhon Rajabhat University (PRU), Thailand with the key objective to boost relations between the two varsities. The historic deal was inked at the Samantanet Conference Hall of PRU in Bangkok, sources said. Among other points, the two varsities, in the MoU, agreed to co-create duel degrees or joint degrees or another programme, exchange academic staff and students, knowledge and education technology and cultural programmes .

₹73 to ₹77 apiece. Thaai Casting IPO lot size consists of 1,600 shares.

Two years after Thailand made pot legal, the country appears set to crack down on its freewheeling drug market with a ban on “recreational” use

The White Lotus" Season 3 will have South Korean girl group 'Blackpink' singer and rapper Lisa in a prominent role, as per a Variety report. In the upcoming third season of the popular HBO series, Lisa will be credited under her birth name, Lalisa Manobal. Like all castings for this season, details about her role are being kept confidential for now.

Thai Airways plane.“Global Affairs Canada is aware of the arrest of a Canadian citizen in Thailand.

sanctions, trade restrictions are proposed to be imposed on the listed companies. Besides this, the EU has recommended sanctions on over 110 individuals and entities, forming part of a broader package commemorating two years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Also Read | European Union looking to sanction Indian and Chinese firms over Russia dealings, says report The listed companies are primarily engaged in technology and electronics, as per the report.

Dividend stocks: Shares of Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd, Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd, Orient Electric Ltd, SMC Global Securities Ltd, Indo Thai Securities Ltd, K.P.R. Mill Limited, Steelcast Ltd, Tube Investments of India Ltd, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd, and Orbit Exports Ltd will be in focus when the stock market opens on Tuesday, February 13. The Board of Directors of these companies have declared interim dividend and shares buyback for their eligible shareholders.

Kant suggested focusing on developing five key states as tourism hubs and leveraging private sector expertise to unlock the country's potential in this multi-billion dollar market, particularly in the MICE (meeting, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) segment where India currently has a minimal share."There is a need for a dynamic and digital version of the 'Incredible India' campaign which should penetrate every single market. This is critical because foreign tourists are critical for India. About eleven states have given tourism an industry status, but many have not extended the benefits.

These worms, known as nematodes, have the potential to manage crop pests in warm, humid environments where other beneficial nematodes do not currently thrive. The study was published in the Journal of Parasitology.

Indian Express reported on Sunday. “Tower is looking to manufacture 65 nanometre and 40 nanometre chips in India which may be used in a number of sectors, including automotive and wearable electronics," said the report. In October 2023, minister of state for electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar had met with Tower Semiconductor’s chief executive officer (CEO) Russel C Ellwanger to discuss its partnership with India in the chip manufacturing space.

₹73 to ₹77 per share. Also read: Indian Emulsifiers files draft papers with NSE to raise funds via IPO Investors can bid for a minimum of 1600 shares and in multiples thereof. The minimum amount of investment required by retail investors is ₹123,200.