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12.08 / 10:01

FIVE BLOCK Extreme Highways Uttarakhand rains: IMD issues red alert for 13-14 August, warns of very heavy to extremely heavy rains. Details here

Disaster Management Department, due to the disaster caused by heavy monsoon rains in Uttarakhand, the state has suffered a loss of about ₹650 crore so far, which may increase in the coming days. 52 people have been killed, 37 injured and 19 missing in different accidents due to rain-related disaster.

12.08 / 08:53

FIVE BLOCK Extreme Highways IMD issues red alert for Uttarakhand as heavy rainfall predicted for August 13-14

Indian Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a red alert for Uttarakhand for August 13 and August 14. As per IMD, heavy rainfall is also likely over Uttarakhand on August 13 and 14.

12.08 / 08:53

Citi BLOCK Driverless taxis gain ground in San Francisco

San Francisco, giving the green light for operators Waymo and Cruise to compete with ride-share services and cabs. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) heard six hours of public comment before voting three-to-one to let Waymo, a unit of Google-parent Alphabet, and General Motors-owned Cruise essentially run 24-hour robotaxi services in San Francisco. «Today is the first of many steps in bringing AV (autonomous vehicle) transportation services to Californians and setting a successful and transparent model for other states to follow,» said CPUC commissioner John Reynolds, who voted in favor of approval.

12.08 / 07:11

BTC BLOCK Digital ETF SEC Strategy Bitcoin Time 2024 Bitcoin Price Prediction as Halving Event in 2024 Sparks Bullish Sentiments – Time to Buy?

The BTC/USD is currently witnessing a decline of nearly 0.50%, with its value standing at $29,400.

12.08 / 07:01

Citi BLOCK Action cover reports Time Bihar to get real-time AQM reports from all 534 blocks from next month

Bihar government is all set to get real-time air quality monitoring (AQM) reports from all 534 blocks in the state from next month. The Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) in association with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has already installed indigenously developed sensor-based AQMs in 432 blocks, covering 33 districts, in the state. «Work is on to install AQMs in the remaining 102 blocks in the state by the end of this month.

12.08 / 06:17

Facebook UPS Provident BLOCK Highways Hawaiian show Maui wildfire death toll hits 67 as questions raised over warnings

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12.08 / 05:51

UPS Citi BLOCK Mobile social Chinese engine is sputtering: What China's stalling economy means for the world

China has been synonymous with relentless development and upward mobility. As its 1.4 billion people gained an appetite for the wares of the world — Hollywood movies, South Korean electronics, iron ore mined in Australia — the global economy was propelled by a seemingly inexhaustible engine. Now that engine is sputtering, posing alarming risks for Chinese households and economies around the planet.

12.08 / 05:03

UPS FIVE BLOCK Platform track Mumbai Mumbai local train update: Jumbo block between Santacruz and Goregaon station on 13 August. Check details here

Indian Railways' Western Railway Mumbai Division will operate Jumbo block on the UP and DOWN Slow lines between Santacruz and Goregaon station on 13 August. This comes in order to carry out maintenance work of tracks, signalling and overhead equipment. As per Railways, these maintenance are essential for infrastructure upkeep and safety.

12.08 / 05:03

FIVE BLOCK Assurant Highways Orange Uttarakhand: Landslide kills 5 pilgrims in Rudraprayag district, blocks Kedarnath Highway

Also read: IMD warns of landslides in THESE states for the next 3 days, several highways blocked Rescue efforts led to the discovery of the buried vehicle on Friday, from which the remains of five individuals were recovered, including the Gujarat resident. The Rudraprayag police are currently pursuing further investigations into the incident.

12.08 / 04:33

FIVE BLOCK Highways Orange Five pilgrims killed as landslide debris falls on car in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag

According to officials, the victims, including one from Gujarat, were on their way to Kedarnath when the incident took place on Thursday evening. «A 60-meter portion of the Kedarnathgya highway collapsed due to heavy debris falling from the hill with boulders in Tarsali.

11.08 / 19:23

UPS Ethereum Provident BLOCK Pool Bitcoin PUMP Bitcoin Alternative BTC20 Price Ready to Pump as Buybacks Kick in and 54% of Supply Staked

Launched on Uniswap decentralized exchange yesterday, 'Bitcoin on Ethereum' coin BTC20 is proving an excellent advert for staking, with 54% of tokens now deposited into the smart contract.

11.08 / 17:33

BLOCK Digital Platform Action Racing Parliament clears 28% GST on online gaming, casinos

GST) Council’s proposal to levy a 28% tax on the full value of deposits made by individuals to online gaming platforms, casinos, and horse racing clubs. According to a notification issued on Friday, the legislation will be effective from 1 October. Both Houses of Parliament have endorsed the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

11.08 / 17:11

BLOCK stage Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe

Merrick Garland announced Friday he has appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 election. Garland said he was naming David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware who has been probing the financial and business dealings of the president's son, as the special counsel.

11.08 / 16:25

BLOCK Waters Action country International India calls for adherence to international law in South China Sea

India on Friday reiterated its call for adherence to international law and peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea amid fresh tensions between the Philippines and China following a recent confrontation in the hotly-contested region. The Philippines has accused the Chinese Coast Guard of firing water cannons at its vessels and blocking their movement in the South China Sea.

11.08 / 12:40

Provident BLOCK Mobile Software Discover Over 600 SIMs on one Aadhaar: Here is how to find amount of mobile numbers linked to your Aadhaar

Aadhaar card to multiple SIM cards continues unabated. A startling case came to light when the cybercrime wing of Tamil Nadu Police discovered that a single individual managed to obtain 100-150 mobile connections using a single Aadhaar number. Subsequently, the wing contacted the relevant mobile service providers to cancel these suspect connections.

11.08 / 12:39

Provident BLOCK Digital Platform Action Racing cover Parliament clears 28% GST on online gaming, casinos, horse racing clubs

New Delhi: Parliament on Friday approved legislative changes required to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council's decision to ensure that 28% tax is paid on the full value of deposits made by players to online gaming platforms, horse racing clubs and to casinos from 1 October. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha approved the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Amendment Bill, 2023, which will be brought into effect from October.

11.08 / 11:03

BLOCK DOW UBS CHF country PPI ahead, News Corp's AI plans - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- Investors attempt to parse out the implications of softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, with the July producer price index set to be released later on Friday. Elsewhere, News Corp sounds off on its generative artificial intelligence plans, while the Supreme Court places a temporary block on OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's $6 billion bankruptcy settlement.

11.08 / 08:44

UPS BLOCK SPY Huawei reports us sanctions Chinese tech giant Huawei reports sales, profit up despite US sanctions

Chinese tech giant Huawei says its revenue rose 3% over a year earlier and its profit margin widened in the first half of 2023 despite sanctions that limit its access to U.S. processor chips

11.08 / 08:43

FIVE BLOCK Citizens country A global law firm separates from its Chinese partner, citing cybersecurity and data rules

One of the world’s biggest law firms says it is separating from the Chinese firm that was part of its global network for eight years, citing changes in cybersecurity and other rules that have rattled foreign companies

11.08 / 08:43

UPS Citi BLOCK Waters Metro country Rising flood risks threaten many water and sewage treatment plants across the US

Across the U.S., municipal water systems and sewage treatment plants are at increasing risk of damage from floods and sea-level rise brought on in part or even wholly by climate change

11.08 / 08:43

UPS BLOCK Action Fighting country Deal Supreme Court blocks, for now, OxyContin maker bankruptcy deal that would shield Sacklers

The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids

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