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With a 150-year legacy of developing and applying next-generation technologies to meet the world’s growing energy needs, Exxon Mobil has signed actor Hrithik Roshan as the new brand ambassador for its lubrication brand Mobil™. Roshan, who is known for his confidence and unrivalled energy, was an obvious choice for the brand’s face as he echoes the core brand values of building confidence, driving human progress and enabling customers to unlock their true potential.

Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak courted controversy with his comments on the ‘intellectual potential’ of Indians and Chinese. Podolyak's statement, which was published in an article by Sputnik, quoted him saying that India and China exhibits ‘weak intellectual potential’ and ‘fail to analyze the consequences of their actions’. "What's wrong with India, China, and so forth? The problem is that they are not analyzing the consequences of their steps, these countries have weak intellectual potential, unfortunately," Sputnik quoted Podolyak.

ALSO READ: G20 Summit: ‘Proud Hindu’ Rishi Sunak offers prayers at Akshardham temple in Delhi. See pics Sunak, after visiting the temple, had said that he was a "proud Hindu" and proud of his Indian roots and his connection to the country.

New Delhi Declaration adopted at the G20 Summit emphasised the «strengthening» of the fight against illicit trafficking of cultural property at the national, regional or international levels to enable its «return and restitution» to their countries and communities of origin.

electric vehicle subsidies will end, a high-level official was quoted as saying by the ET Auto. «India will be a global giant in all sectors of electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030.

Digital Nomad Visa, several media outlets reported. It was formally introduced in 2021 but its official launching has been confirmed only now. The visa is expected to boost Sri Lankan tourism. To be eligible for the visa, you will need to have at least a $ 2,000 monthly income, which should be channeled through the Sri Lankan baking system. The visa holder will also be eligible to renew it every year once they show minimum bank balance required. Applicants will also have to pay $500 application fee. The fee will cover the visa holder’s spouse and dependents. You will also require a passport which is valid for at least next six months after you enter Sri Lanka. Employee, freelancers, or business owners who have clients abroad are going to benefit the most from this visa. Those who travel to Sri Lanka on Digital Nomad visa will not be allowed to work in the country or engage in economic activities of the country. The launching of the Digital Nomad Visa was proposed by Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles, aiming to attract global talent.

FDI proposal for foreign investment of up to Rs.9589 crore in Suven Pharmaceuticals Limited by private equity firm Advent International through its Cyprus based Berhyanda Ltd. Advent International has entered into a definitive agreement in December last year to acquire a 50.1% stake in Hyderabad-based Suven Pharmaceuticals, a listed contract research and manufacturing services (CRAMS) firm promoted Venkat Jasti and his family members for Rs 6,313 crore paying ₹495 per share.

Kota to prepare for medical entrance exam NEET, a 16-year-old girl from Jharkhand's Ranchi allegedly hanged herself to death in her hostel room, police said. According to official figure, Richa Sinha became the 23rd student who committed suicide in Kota this year, the highest ever for the country's coaching hub.

BJP leader Sanjay Jaiswal on Wednesday asserted that much should not be read into pleasantries exchanged between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the sidelines of the G20 meet in Delhi. Jaiswal, who headed the Bihar unit of the BJP till a few months ago, ruled out the possibility of a thaw in relations with the JD(U) of Kumar, claiming that the chief minister had «become a liability» when the two parties were in alliance. Jaiswal, who is now a member of the BJP national executive, said this in reply to queries from journalists at Jhanjharpur, in north Bihar district of Madhubani, where he was inspecting preparations for the upcoming tour of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Shah, who will be on a day-long visit of Jhanjharpur on September 16, is likely to address a public meeting besides attending a function of the Sashastra Seema Bal. Jaiswal, who was asked about apprehensions of realignment expressed by former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, who recently joined the NDA after being snubbed by Nitish Kumar, said: «What happened in Delhi was just a common courtesy.

By Robert Harvey

(Reuters) — The highest inflation for decades and the fallout from war in Ukraine have forced companies across Europe into layoffs or hiring freezes.

Investing.com — U.S. stock futures slipped lower Wednesday, with investors cautiously awaiting the release of the latest U.S. inflation data for more insights into future Federal Reserve monetary policy.

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday virtually launched ‘Ayushman Bhav’ campaign as well as the Ayushman Bhava Portal, from Raj Bhawan Gandhinagar Gujarat. While addressing the nation, President Murmu said that the multi-ministerial approach adopted by the campaign to achieve the ambitious goal of delivering healthcare services to the last mile of the country.

India has decided to make a change in its plans for the ‘G-77 plus China’ summit. Originally, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar was set to lead the Indian delegation to Cuba for this significant event. However, due to a special parliamentary session scheduled for September 18, all government ministers, including Jaishankar, must be in New Delhi.

KEC International Ltd, a global infrastructure EPC major, on Wednesday announced that it has secured a prestigious turnkey order of Rs 1,145 crore in its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business. The order includes design, supply and installation of 380 kV Overhead Transmission Line in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This has taken the total order intake by the company to more than Rs 7,500 crore.

Foreign studies are becoming increasing popular among Indian students. Parents also lay a lot of emphasis on sending their children to reputed institutions outside country for potentially higher career opportunities. The fact that you have an international exposure often works in your favour. However, studying abroad has a high cost attached. And often, fulfilling the requirement just by using your savings may not be possible. Having said that, overseas education costs, which are much higher than those of domestic institutions, should not be a hindrance for aspirants. There are several ways by which one can fund education in foreign institutions.

Kim Jong Un is in Russia visiting President Vladimir Putin. While several reports had claimed that West fears a purported arms deal between the two nations. Reports have claimed that Kim Jong Un with the help of a translator told President Putin that Russian army and people would triumph against "evil", in what he cast as the West's imperialism in the war in Ukraine.

China on Wednesday refuted media reports about the country ordering government officials to stop using foreign electronic devices. “China hasn’t issued any laws, regulations or policy documents banning purchase or use of foreign phones including Apple’s iPhones," said Mao Ning, spokeswoman at China’s foreign ministry, at a daily briefing.

Saudi Arabia’s decision to extend cuts to crude oil output until the end of the year is likely to lead to a significant supply shortfall for the rest of the year, keeping prices higher at the pump, according to the International Energy Agency. In its monthly report, the IEA said that cuts from Saudi Arabia and other members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries have led to 2.5 million barrels a day being removed from the market since January, though this has mostly been mitigated by record supply coming from the U.S.

Nipah virus (NiV) which has claimed two lives so far this year, prompting the central government to intensify surveillance on bats, and deploy a five-member health ministry team to support state authorities. Four samples are being tested for the virus at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune, and genome sequencing is in progress to identify the strain involved. Mint takes a closer look at the outbreak.