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US Presidential Election nears, Kamala Harris delivered a speech Tuesday night that highlighted her stance on reproductive rights and immigration. During her campaign rally on the Ellipse in Washington, DC, Harris said that next week's election presents a stark choice for voters: «It is a choice about whether we will have a country rooted in freedom for every America or ruled by chaos and division.» «One week from today, you will have the chance to make a decision that directly impacts your life, the life of your family, and the future of this country we love. And it will probably be the most important vote you ever cast. And this election is more than just a choice between two parties and two different candidates,» she added.

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A Japanese nuclear reactor which survived a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that badly damaged the nearby Fukushima nuclear power plant has been restarted after a safety upgrade, as the government pursues a renewed expansion of nuclear energy to pr...

The Biden administration is awarding nearly $3 billion to boost climate-friendly equipment and infrastructure at ports across the country, including in Baltimore, where a deadly bridge collapse killed six construction workers and disrupted commercial s...

A French delegation visiting Morocco with President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled investment plans in the disputed Western Sahara as part of a broader suite of agreements and partnerships between the two countries

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China as she gestured excitedly while an assistant filmed her on a smartphone. The 29-year-old is one of many second-generation factory owners fighting to elevate the country's manufacturing sector, pitting digital native skillsets against the rising costs and geopolitical tensions pushing clients abroad. Qiu said she grew up with «the noise of machines running day and night», but working in manufacturing was not always her first choice.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Union government is reportedly planning to conduct India’s much-delayed decadal census exercise in 2025 and complete it the year after.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla's decision to buy a 50% stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment for ₹1,000 crore could prompt more non-film conglomerates to invest in movie production houses at a time when they are struggling with dwindling revenues from theatrical, satellite and digital sales, industry experts said.

Chinese economy looks like it is taking a major hit from certain provinces, that is making their possibilities of finishing on a high, even more difficult. The economic slowdown in China is slowly becoming a harsh reality, with the Asian country seeing five provinces going through a sharp downswing effect in recent days, with Tibet and Jilin taking centerstage in this doomsday scenario, according to a Bloomberg report.

Biden administration finalised restrictions on investments by US individuals and companies into advanced technology in China, including semiconductors, quantum computing and artificial intelligence. The rules, which come after more than a year of deliberation, ban some investments into those industries and require the US government to be notified about others. The goal is to prevent American capital and know-how from helping China develop critical technologies that could lend Beijing a military edge. «US investments, including the intangible benefits like managerial assistance and access to investment and talent networks that often accompany such capital flows, must not be used to help countries of concern develop their military, intelligence, and cyber capabilities,» Paul Rosen, assistant Treasury secretary for investment security, said in a press release.

A second term for Donald Trump as president of the United States could potentially impact Canada’s banking sector more than a win by Kamala Harris due to his proposed tax cuts for corporations and his aggressive focus on re-shoring, some analysts say.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday accused the BJP of investing vast resources on a campaign targeting her brother, Rahul Gandhi, to malign his image, but Wayanad ignored it and threw its weight behind him. Rahul, who is also the leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, did not back down even under such intense campaign over the past 10 years, Vadra said, addressing campaign rallies in Thiruvambady in Kozhikode district and at Ernad, Wandoor and Nilambur in Malappuram district. The four constituencies are part of Wayanad LS constituency she is contesting from for the November 13 polls as the UDF candidate. She thanked the Wayanad voters for standing by her brother and voting him twice, demonstrating a bond of love and trust towards him. “You recognised this man and his fight much before others saw it...people of Wayanad made a bond of love with him and he is grateful for that..." The people of Wayanad always held a special place in his heart and he was sad when he had to give up the LS membership of the constituency, she said.

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Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd in Tamil Nadu has reached a milestone of producing over 45 lakh powertrain units since commencing operation in 2010, the company said. The 600 acre facility at Oragadam near here, caters to domestic and overseas market requirements for Renault and Nissan. Since the start of production, the factory produces Renault and Nissan brand of cars with over 2.75 million cars being produced till date, while the plant has produced seven different type of engines and three varieties of gearboxes. The milestone of producing over 4.5 million powertrain units at the factory includes 2.83 million engines and 1.67 million gearboxes, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

As the government considers imposing additional duties to curb the influx of cheaper steel imports, which are impacting domestic producers, the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India) as well as steel producer Jindal Steel have voiced their concerns about the potential effects of these protectionist measures. EEPC India, the organisation advocating for engineering goods exporters, is against limiting steel imports from cost-effective markets. According to the council, curbing steel imports from China will severely impact the engineering goods sector, especially MSMEs, which depend on competitively priced steel to sustain operations. “It is imperative to keep domestic steel prices competitive. The price differential between Chinese steel and Indian-produced steel is significant. This price advantage enables downstream industries, especially MSMEs, to remain competitive in domestic and global markets,” says Arun Kumar Garodia, Chairman of EEPC India.

Chirag Paswan on Tuesday witnessed the awarding of appointment letters to newly-appointed youth during the Rozgar Mela event in Thiruvananthapuram and congratulated all the youth who received the appointment letters. «As my Prime Minister calls it the 'Amrit Kal', they (recruits) will be a part of the government when we become developed nation on 2047. This comes with a huge responsibility for them to prove themselves. I congratulate each one of them,» Chirag Paswan said. Earlier today, PM Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth under Rozgar Mela through video conferencing.

Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the world's largest residential palace during the latter's bilateral visit to the country. PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to travel to the Southeast Asian nation on a bilateral visit. The two-day visit aimed to strengthen India's ties with Brunei and commemorated 40 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The two leaders took stock of bilateral relations including in areas of defence, trade & investment, energy, space technology, health and pharmaceuticals, capacity building, culture and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. ALSO READ: World's richest monarch is wealthier than King Charles. Check his net worth, source of income