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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. SINGAPORE—China suggested it was willing to work with Donald Trump to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Monday that companies can make their own decisions on operations and acquisitions, a reversal of the government’s previous position that it would block any forced sale of TikTok.

Indian government is fighting back against phone fraud, which has significantly impacted the country. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and telecom companies implemented the «International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System.» This system initially blocked 70% of spoofed calls, reducing the volume from 1.5 crore (15 million) calls daily to around 5 lakh (500,000).

Geological Survey of India study has indicated the presence of lithium — a widely used metal in the production of glass, aluminum products and batteries — in some districts of Odisha, a senior GSI official said on Sunday. Lithium reserves have earlier been found in parts of Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir, he said.

A rare wave of U.S.-China camaraderie broke out online in recent days as “refugees” from the popular short video platform TikTok poured onto a Chinese social media platform to protest a now-delayed ban on the service

sanctions on Russian oil, OPEC+ production curbs, and increased heating demand due to extremely cold winter in Western countries have aided the surge in prices. Last week, the US imposed fresh sanctions against Russia’s energy industry, including blocks on two major Russian oil producers and insurance companies, along with sanctions on an unprecedented number of oil-carrying vessels. This move has threatened to crimp global oil markets supplies, which were already tightened due to OPEC+ production cuts.

«On the other side, the consumer facing businesses both the Jio platform as well as retail, Jio platform in particular I think because of the better mix as far as the customers are concerned and at the same time higher ARPU that they have been blocking have produced good numbers,» says Deven Choksey, MD, DRChoksey FinServ Pvt. Ltd. What were you pleasantly surprised by, the refining business or the strength in the retail business? Deven Choksey: Well, I guess, the refining business, we were very clear that the O2C business would probably have relatively better quarter compared to the second quarter.

Axis Bank shares fell over 3% to a low 1,014.65 on the NSE on Wednesday amid a block deal where 33.2 lakh shares are reported to have changed hands. ETNow reported about the block deal. Details of the buyers and sellers were not known immediately.

IRFC) shares will remain in focus on Wednesday, January 15, after the firm emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) to finance Rs 3,167 crore for the development of the Banhardih coal block in Latehar District, Jharkhand. The project is being undertaken by Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (PVUNL), a joint venture between NTPC Ltd (holding a 74% equity stake) and Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (26% equity stake).

Nippon Steel to buy US Steel may have a new lease on life after the Biden Administration extended a deadline for the Japanese steelmaker to abandon plans to acquire the storied Pittsburgh company after President Joe Biden blocked the deal. The new deadline, now in mid-June, was viewed by US Steel — and investors — as an opportunity for the companies to complete the acquisition, even though President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office in a week, also opposes the deal.

Investing in foreign countries for global residencies has been gaining traction in recent years. Several countries have hiked the costs of their residencies, seeing this high demand. But there are still some low-cost alternatives available, with lower living costs and lower eligibility criteria.

Amit Shah on Sunday said veteran politician Sharad Pawar played politics of betrayal and treachery in Maharashtra from 1978, which was ended by BJP's massive victory in the assembly polls with its resolve to establish a stable government. Addressing a state BJP convention in Shirdi, Shah said the people of Maharashtra showed Pawar, who heads NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray their place by rejecting the politics of dynasty and betrayal in last year's elections. Citing differences between Congress and allies in Delhi, West Bengal, Bihar, and Maharashtra, Shah said the decline of the opposition INDI block has begun. «Sharad Pawar started politics of 'daga-phatka' (betrayal and treachery) in Maharashtra in 1978, which was rejected by people in 2024 (elections). Similarly, the politics of the dynasty and the betrayal of Uddhav Thackeray was also rejected. People showed Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray their place in 2024 polls,» Shah said.

Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Pune on Saturday. The minister also said C-DAC plays a major role in this regard. The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is the premier organisation of the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for carrying our research and development in IT, electronics and associated areas. Vaishnaw launched one VEGA-based SoC ASIC and two DIR V VEGA processor based development boards designed and developed by C-DAC.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court refused to block President-elect Donald Trump’s criminal sentencing for covering up hush money paid to adult-film star Stormy Daniels, clearing the way for an unprecedented court proceeding Friday in New York.

Major wildfires continue to devastate parts of southern California, raging through neighbourhoods in and around Los Angeles as firefighters struggle to put out the blazes.

Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, where they can block people from mortgages, car loans or small business loans

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. There has been movement on the 2008 India-US nuclear deal after prolonged dormancy.

Malaysia and Singapore leaders have signed an agreement to create a special economic zone to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and people

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have announced they are filing joint lawsuits against the U.S. government and others following President Biden's move to block the deal. FOX Business' Lydia Hu with more.

Global Capability Centres (GCC) leasing.

Joe Biden was gearing up to stop Japanese steel-maker Nippon Steel from acquiring Pittsburgh-based US Steel, top Japanese officials repeatedly warned that quashing the merger would hinder economic ties between the allies.