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10.01 / 19:03

markets COST Manufacturing Racing Tesla Chevrolet country For consumers shopping for an EV, new rules mean fewer models qualify for a tax credit

U.S. consumers looking to get a tax credit on an electric vehicle purchase will have fewer models to choose from under new rules that limit the countries where automakers can buy battery parts and minerals

10.01 / 19:03

Citi country travelers prevention Courts Traffic 3-day union strike brings train traffic to a near standstill across Germany

A union representing many of Germany’s train drivers has started a nearly three-day strike in a rancorous dispute with the country’s state-owned main railway operator over working hours and pay

10.01 / 19:03

UPS Election President show country social travelers Modi's beach visit to a remote Indian archipelago rakes up a storm in the Maldives

The relationship between India and the Maldives is facing challenges after officials in the tiny island nation made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s posts that promoted the pristine beaches of India’s Lakshadweep archipelago

10.01 / 18:45

Manufacturing CEO Platform Parke country testing Navy gets its first India-made drones from Adani Defence

Indian Navy on Wednesday received its first locally made medium altitude long endurance drones, which were contracted using emergency financial powers last year, marking the first major weapons delivery by the Adani Group. The drones will enhance surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in the Arabian Sea, said Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar. The drones — Drishti 10 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as Elbit Hermes 900 — have been manufactured at Hyderabad facility of Adani Defence and Aerospace which is being expanded to a manufacturing hub for missiles and UAVs.

10.01 / 18:33

markets awards Food pandemic country reports International Amrut Distilleries to raise production capacity in Bengaluru by 30%

₹480 crore. Nikam said this segment of the business is a higher margin one and the company will look to grow this further in the coming years. The capacity expansion will also help increase the production of its popular entry-level whisky, MaQintosh.

10.01 / 18:33

COST Manufacturing Strategy Mobile country electronic prevention Reduce duty on mobile phone parts: ICEA

NEW DELHI : Mobile phone exports from India can more than triple to $39 billion over the next two years, from $11 billion in FY23, if the government reduces import tariffs on components, and eliminates them in some categories, the Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said on Wednesday. These shipments can even swell to $50 billion, if India rationalises import duties and undertakes reforms to ease doing business, the industry body said.

10.01 / 17:59

Citi Provident Landmark Parke country hospital International park Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Ayodhya

Radisson Hotel Group announced the opening of its new hotel in Ayodhya on Wednesday. The company said the Park Inn by Radisson Ayodhya can be easily accessed by car or taxi from Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, and Ayodhya Cantt Railway Station. «We are pleased to have an early mover's advantage with the opening of our newest hotel in the sacred city of Ayodhya,» said KB Kachru, chairman emeritus and principal advisor, South Asia at Radisson Hotel Group. «With its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks, Ayodhya holds a special place in the heart of our country.

10.01 / 17:02

Bill President country reports Department International Oil, gas lobby group warns against US slowing down LNG approvals

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10.01 / 17:02

Cooper Trade country cover inclusion innovations PM Modi and Czech Republic premier hold bilateral meeting; review ties and discuss various sectors

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit where both leaders reviewed relations between the two countries and held discussions on various sectors. A joint statement after the meeting said India and the Czech Republic are committed to deeper engagement within the Indo-Pacific region based on an open, free, inclusive and rules-based approach with respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

10.01 / 17:02

MET Cooper CEO community country Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds 'insightful deliberations' with UK Foreign Secretary

Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and held «insightful deliberations» with him on boosting bilateral ties and deepening cooperation between both the countries. Singh, who arrived in London on Monday, has held a series of engagements besides bilateral talks with his British counterpart Grant Shapps.

10.01 / 16:01

UPS Target Aviat Airlines country International Working on SAF roadmap for Indian airlines: Scindia

Mint. CORSIA, established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency, is the first global measure to reduce emissions from international flights. In 2016, the ICAO agreed to establish CORSIA framework, to set a carbon-neutral growth target from 2019.

10.01 / 15:36

Manufacturing Tesla country Department Videos Updates Destinations elon Will Elon Musk attend Vibrant Gujarat Summit? Here's what GDIC MD Rahul Gupta said on Tesla investing in state

home to a slew of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, and that the state's industrial landscape and robust infrastructure were among other draws that can entice a company like Tesla. Follow Vibrant Gujarat Summit LIVE Updates here "…So as far as Tesla is concerned, the government of Gujarat will be more than happy to facilitate them in case if they decide to come to the state," Gupta was quoted by PTI as saying.

10.01 / 15:32

UPS country Courts 'Will regret it if they don't go': BJP reacts to Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge rejecting Ram Mandir invitation

Congress of being stuck in its "rhetoric", Union minister and BJP leader Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said the party (Congress) will regret its decision to not attend the consecration ceremony of Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22. The BJP leader was reacting after senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury turned down the invitation saying the BJP and the RSS have made the temple its political project. "They are stuck in their rhetoric...Why take them seriously? They will regret it if they don't go," said Puri.

10.01 / 15:29

markets UPS Provident country Features Updates Ather 450S electric scooter price reduced by Rs 20,000. Check new prices here

The EV maker has announced a Rs 20,000 price cut on its 450S model which will now be available at a starting price of Rs 1.09 lakh in Bengaluru and Rs 97,500 in Delhi. Both prices are ex-showroom. After announcing the new prices, Aether's 450s will remain in country's EV market as the sole competitor with the lowest starting point when compared to 2024 Bajaj Chetak Urbane priced at Rs 1.15 lakh, base TVS iQube priced at Rs 1.23 lakh, and Ola S1 Air which carries a sticker price of Rs 1.20 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.

10.01 / 15:21

Remark country gatherings Investigations Make learning a continuous habit: CBI director to officials

CBI Director Praveen Sood on Wednesday underlined the need for making learning a continuous habit so that officers of the agency stay a notch ahead in their challenging task. Sood made the remarks while addressing a gathering on the occasion of 29th Raising Day of CBI Academy in Ghaziabad.

10.01 / 14:47

Provident security Election President country reports Vaccines play Maldivian President Muizzu is choosing China over India: What is at play?

Mohamed Muizzu is currently on a five-day visit to China, courting investors and trying to deepen bilateral ties. In an address at the Maldives Business Forum in Fujian Province, he termed China as the island nation's «closest» ally.

10.01 / 14:10

Election President Photos show country social travelers Maldives row: India's swift response, former Maldivian minister warns of 'economic suicide'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a series of photos on social media last week showing him snorkeling, strolling on a white-sand beach and lounging in a chair next to turquoise waters in Lakshadweep, an island chain in the Indian Ocean. It was an “exhilarating experience," he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, as he peppered with praise the pristine lesser-known and remote Indian archipelago his government believes has untapped potential for tourism. The images were met with awe by Indians on social media, particularly Modi’s supporters.

10.01 / 13:49

Election country reports Courts peace Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya justifies police firing on 'karsevaks' in 1990

Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya on Wednesday justified the then Mulayam Singh Yadav government's order directing the police to open fire on 'karsevaks' in Ayodhya in 1990, saying that it was done to protect the Constitution. Maurya, who has been inviting controversy through his statements in the recent past, was in Kasganj to participate in a Buddhist conference. «The firing on karsevaks (volunteers) in Ayodhya was carried out by the then government to fulfil its duty to protect the Constitution,» the SP leader told reporters.

10.01 / 13:41

markets Citi Trade President country reports India-Maldives row: President Mohamed Muizzu holds talks with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing

ALSO READ: India-Maldives row: ‘China one of our best allies’, Maldives President Muizzu urges Beijing to send more tourists He reached Beijing last night after staying in the Chinese city of Fujian for two days. In an address to the Maldives Business Forum in Fujian Province on Tuesday, Muizzu appealed to China to "intensify" efforts to send more tourists to his country.

10.01 / 13:29

markets FIVE Manufacturing Research country Courts Investigations Does Vivo have a future in India?

₹71,000 crore to China, the ED alleged. Several arrests have been made and a court room drama is expected soon. We will return to the charges in a bit.

10.01 / 13:26

Provident Dreams WhatsApp Nano country social Features Fireboltt starts sale of wrist-phones, expects 30 pc of wearables revenue from new device

Fireboltt expects its new Android wristphone, a combination of a smartwatch and smartphone, to contribute around 30 per cent of its revenue from wearables. The company launched the sale of the 4G LTE nano SIM-enabled Dream wristphone on Wednesday. The device has the capabilities of a smartphone in a compact smartwatch design, providing all key functions like calling, messaging and social media apps like YouTube and WhatsApp.

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