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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s leadership in the telecommunications sector is set to reach a new height as it prepares to host the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) from 15 October to 24 October in New Delhi. This is the first time that this event, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is being held in the Asia Pacific.

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will conclude its seat-sharing talks in 8 to 10 days for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls and asserted the opposition alliance has to strive to come to power in the state «at any cost». Targeting those who left his party, Pawar claimed not even a handful of them will win the state polls. Elections to the 288-member state assembly are likely to be held in mid-November, the NCP (SP) chief said addressing his party workers in Pune's Baramati town. Winnability will be the only merit for the selection of candidates, the former Union minister said, adding that in a coalition, adjustments and flexible approach are a must.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The outcome of November’s US presidential election will have profound consequences for democracies worldwide and for geo-political flashpoints like Ukraine, the Middle East and Taiwan. But the potential economic fallout could be equally far-reaching.

If roughly 45,000 U.S. longshoremen make good on their threat to strike beginning Tuesday, they could shut down 36 ports from Maine to Texas that handle about half the goods shipped into and out of the United States

Donald Trump was barely defeated by Harris in six crucial swing states. According to recent polls, Vice President Harris is tied with former President Trump in Georgia and is leading him by a tiny margin in six other battleground states. Nevada, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Michigan, North Carolina, and Wisconsin are among the states where the Democratic nominee leads Trump, according to a poll released late on Thursday by Bloomberg News/Morning Consult. In Nevada, Harris leads Trump by seven points (52% to 45%), and in Pennsylvania, Harris leads Trump by five points (51% to 46%). The vice president leads the Republican contender in Arizona and Michigan by three points, 50 percent to 47 percent. In Wisconsin, 51 percent to 48 percent, and North Carolina, 50 percent to 48 percent, her lead is far narrower.

Narendra Modi on Sunday will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate, and dedicate various significant projects in Maharashtra, with a total investment exceeding Rs 11,200 crore, the Prime Minister's office said on Saturday. The event is scheduled to take place around 12:30 PM via video conferencing. Among the highlights of the event is the inauguration of the Pune Metro section, which spans from the District Court to Swargate. This marks a significant milestone as it completes the Pune Metro Rail Project (Phase-1).

Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin and with it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider

Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall

Vaishvik Rojgar Yojana in Uttarakhand have landed jobs in the nursing sector in Germany at a monthly salary of up to Rs 3.5 lakh even before completing their training course. Prashant Rawat, a resident of Kotdwar, is currently working in a private hospital in Dehradun after doing a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course. He is now waiting to complete his B-2 training in the German language here after which he will fly to Germany to start a job there at a monthly salary of Rs 2.5 to 3.5 lakh. Rawat said that he has already got his offer letter. Avantika, a resident of Tyagi Road, Dehradun, who is also among those being trained in the German language under the scheme, said if she had taken the training from outside, it would have cost her up to Rs 4 lakh.

fossil fuels in electricity generation in India will end by the end of the decade said Reserve Bank of India in its latest report. The report also noted that the renewable energy is expected to cross 50 per cent share in electricity generation globally. It added that the energy transition has accelerated in recent years, with the pace of clean technology deployment and capital investment surging to record levels. «The era of fossil fuels' dominance is coming to an end, with renewables expected to cross 50 per cent share of electricity generation globally by the end of this decade» said RBI.

Ottawa’s Han Langenbahn has a daily ritual of checking the weather forecast in Brazil.

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure provided the latest sign that price pressures are easing, a trend that is expected to fuel further Fed interest rate cuts

Lawyers for Boeing and families of some people who died in two crashes of Boeing jetliners will go face to face in court next month

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Two gut instincts have distinguished the macroeconomic policies of Xi Jinping, China’s ruler since 2012. He has disdained consumer handouts, which he thinks breed laziness.

₹35,000. The Pixel 8 series which boasts Google Gemini-backed AI features and Tensor G2 chipset continues to remain one of the best camera phones in the market.Also Read | Google Pixel 8 series, Pixel 7a prices slashed after Pixel 9 launch.

Healthcare costs in India are increasing at an annual rate of 14 per cent, the ACKO India Health Insurance Index 2024 shows. The report reveals how that double-digit inflation is causing the rise in healthcare expenses. The index revealed that 23 per cent of hospital costs are funded through borrowings, adding financial strain on families. With 62 percent of healthcare expenses paid out of pocket, the report emphasised the need for improved health coverage to protect individuals from unexpected health crises. The report identified Delhi as having the highest health insurance claims for kidney disease in India, followed by Kochi. «Delhi is the capital for kidney disease, followed by Kochi. Delhi NCR had the highest share of claims related to kidney health. Kochi, Secunderabad, Bengaluru & Jaipur's share of claims was above the National average,» the index report stated. It noted that the average age of patients with kidney issues is 47, and the largest bill filed for kidney-related problems reached Rs 24,73,894.

Set to be launched on October 1, Canada’s Federal Court has announced the Study Permit Pilot Project, designed to streamline the process of requesting judicial review of rejected study permit applications, as per CIC News report. Under the Pilot, people who apply for leave and judicial review of their study permit refusals may be able to complete the entire procedure in under five months, rather than the current processing time of 14-18 months. An application for leave and judicial review is a process where an individual seeks permission from the Federal Court of Canada to challenge an immigration decision.

money in the F&O segment in FY24. On average, these traders experienced net losses, including transaction costs, of around Rs 1.20 lakh per person in FY24. SEBI’s study highlights several important findings that shed light on emerging trading patterns in India. Some of these observations challenge common misconceptions and provide much-needed reality checks.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: For two decades, Ashok Mehta has been exporting textiles from his Suchi Industries Ltd. in Surat, Gujarat, generating a revenue of about ₹30 crore in FY23.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India's equity markets soar, mutual fund managers are becoming increasingly cautious. Despite a surge in investor inflows, they are opting to hold on to cash, waiting for more opportune moments to invest amid market volatility and overvalued assets.

Prochain Capital President David Tawil talks Disney job cuts, looming port strikes and which commodities and stocks are best to put your money on.