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China has announced that it will allow visa-free entry for citizens of five European countries and Malaysia as it tries to encourage more people to visit for business and tourism

Nissan will invest $1.4 billion to update its factory in northeast England to make electric versions of its two best-selling cars

Uttarakhand for thirteen days now, serious questions are arising on the issue of the 'escape passage'. Every document associated with the project — from tenders to geo-technical reports — mentions the project with the 'escape passage'. Case in point, a statement by the Press Information Bureau dated February 20 announcing the approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs for ₹1383 crore project to build a «4.531 km long 2-Lane Bi-Directional Silkyara Bend — Barkot Tunnel with escape passage' on the Yamunotri route.

Prime Video is gearing up with a mix of Christmas content and other options for viewers. While the spotlight is on festive films and shows, there's a variety of entertainment for those seeking something different.

Thanksgiving might guess it was all about worshipping a bird. Turkeys appear to be raised just for this occasion, much as Aztecs (who also valued turkeys) raised children destined for sacrifice. Devotees go to extremes to ensure they get a turkey.

Lenovo on Friday said it is launching PMA-compliant (government of India's Preferential Market Access policy) PCs with its made-in-India motherboard. The company said this underscores its commitment to strengthening and expanding its manufacturing footprint in the country.

DCGI) is considering banning over-the-counter (OTC) sales of pain relievers Tapentadol and Pregabalin, a move aimed at curbing their misuse, a person in the know said. While drug formulations containing Pregabalin are prescribed mainly for the management of neuropathic pain, and to treat fibromyalgia, the Pregabalin capsules and tablets are used along with other medications to treat certain types of seizures. Now, the drug regulator is considering putting Pregabalin and Tapentadol in the category of drugs that cannot be purchased without a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner (RMP). In this regard, the DCGI has constituted a sub-committee, including experts from the regulator's office, clinicians and pharmacologists, who will review the matter. The sub-committee will give its recommendations soon, a person in the know said.

October alone saw a 21% jump from a year ago. Demand is usually lower in these months than in the preceding summer months, but the deviation surprised the sector. August's electricity consumption was 9% higher than in July and 12% higher than in May. The highest-ever peak demand of 240 GW was met on September 1, against the anticipated peak of 229 GW for April. August saw a 16.3% year-on-year increase in electricity consumption, while September recorded a 10.3% increase. Peak demand in October was 221.6 GW, up 18.5% from 187 GW a year ago.

COP21, the UN Climate Change Conference, led to a new international climate agreement, applicable to all countries, aiming to keep global warming at 1.5-2° C, in accordance with the recommendations of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Since then, progress on reducing CO2 emissions has been glacial. The Covid pandemic shifted attention away from climate change for a while. But global economic slowdown also led to a slowdown in global emissions increases.

By Ankika Biswas and Bansari Mayur Kamdar

Investing.com — U.S. stocks traded in a mixed fashion Friday in thin trading, at the start of a shortened trading day.

By Giuseppe Fonte and Sudip Kar-Gupta

Investing.com -- U.S. futures edged mainly into the green ahead of a truncated trading day. American shoppers will be on the hunt for deals this Black Friday as retail companies warn that inflation-squeezed consumers may be more careful about spending big this holiday season. Elsewhere, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) workers and activists in Europe plan protests and strikes aimed at disrupting the e-commerce giant's massive delivery network during its ongoing ten-day sales event.

Kwan was arrested in the country in March after providing falsified documents from Costa Rica while attempting to board a flight to Dubai.

global market as well as India’s trade. Queries sent to the food department and spokesperson of the Mali embassy in New Delhi remained unanswered at press time.

Introduced at the brand’s biggest motorcycling festival, Motoverse 2023, the Himalayan will be available in three variants: Base, Pass and Summit. The latest bike also comes in five colour options. “Embarking on the creation of the new Himalayan, we immersed ourselves in the riding experiences of our community, engaging with globetrotters, explorers, and athletes. Informed by these insights and our own journey in the Himalayas, we retained the crucial elements of its DNA and worked on the areas for evolution in the new and evolved Himalayan which is absolutely purpose-built for the Himalayas," said Royal Enfield CEO, B Govindarajan. The Himalayan, which had its global debut at EICMA 2023 earlier this month, will go on sale in Europe in March 2024. Starting prices for the motorbike will be 5,750 pounds in the UK and 5900 euros in other European countries. The chief also announced a special Himalayan Adventure calendar to encourage and further foster its community of riders to explore more. Himalayan Adventure calendar for 2024- 2025

Brent crude futures were up 42 cents at $81.84 a barrel by 1459 GMT, having settled 0.7% down in the previous session. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude were down 33 cents from Wednesday's close, dropping to $76.77.

Lok Sabha elections are slated for 2024. As these elections are around the corner, here's all you need to know about the process for NRIs to register as voters in India. Yes, non-residents of India (NRI) or an overseas Indian can enroll as a voter in India.

The idea of a Bitcoin supercycle, first introduced by Bitcoin educator Dan Held in 2020, is once again gaining traction in the community as Bitcoin is entering what some believe could be another long-term bullish phase.

hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, the first group of Israeli hostages has been handed over to the staff of the International Committee for Red Cross, The Times of Israel reported. The 13 Israeli hostages in ambulances are heading from southern Gaza's Khan Younis to the Rafah crossing into Israel, The Times of Israel reported citing an Israeli official. The release of 13 hostages, who are mothers and children, is the first of four expected stages.

Most of the stores, restaurants and retailers in the country, which shut their doors for Thanksgiving day, will be open on November 24, with some even opening for extended hours. While in-person shopping has been hit by the arrival of e-commerce, brick-and-mortar stores still see plenty of footfall on Black Friday. Here's a guide on which stores are open on Black Friday, and what their hours are. 1. Walmart: Walmart will operate on regular hours on Black Friday with stores opening from 6am to 11 pm local time. 2. Target: Target stores will also open at 6 am on Friday and will close at their regular time. 3. Best Buy: Best Buy stores will remain open between 6 am and 10 pm today. 4. Apple Store.