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TCS's petition to file an appeal against the orders passed by the US Court of Appeals in the Epic Systems Corporation matter. It confirmed the punitive damages award of $140 million passed by the District Court of Wisconsin.

Drought-like conditions in Maharashtra could squeeze the supply of key kitchen staples such as onions, pulses, sugar, and fruits and vegetables, pushing up their prices and threatening an inflationary spike. The state is a key producer of these farm items with a substantial share in total output. Reservoir levels in the state are currently 20% lower than they were last year at this time with the rain having been patchy.

BEIJING — U.S. President Joe Biden's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week has set a bottom line in the relationship which reduces uncertainty for businesses, analysts said.

Homeowners fretting about paying more on their mortgages at renewal could soon have more power to shop around for a better rate, thanks to a package of housing affordability measures proposed in the Liberals’ fall economic statement.

Black Mirror created by Charlie Brooker is returning for a seventh season. The series has been renewed by Netflix and will stream on its platform. The sixth season ended in June which had premiered four years after the fifth season of the show. The science fiction series, is mostly set in the near-future dystopias, has gone through several iterations since it was launched on the UK’s Channel 4 in 2011. The show was given a budget boost after Netflix picked it up in 2016. The sixth season had reached the top of Netflix's Streaming Top 10 in 92 countries when the show premiered in June and remained in Netflix's global top 10 English-speaking TV for four weeks. The sixth season which consisted of five episodes had a host of stars including Salma Hayek, Annie Murphy, Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett and Paapa Essiedu. Meanwhile, season 5 just had three parts and the cast members included Andrew Scott, Anthony Mackie, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Topher Grace and Miley Cyrus. The casting for season 7 has not yet been confirmed while the details about the series such as plot, number of episodes are still being kept under the wraps.

Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's biggest beer company, said stable business environment and strong economic growth have helped India move up the ranks in terms of investment priorities but the country needs to lower taxes on beer to spur demand. «There has been a very stable business environment and good investment climate in India and we have seen solid GDP growth numbers. So, of course, it encouraged India to move up the ranks in terms of investment priorities.

Israeli authorities have ordered dozens of cryptocurrency accounts to be closed following the October 7 attack by Hamas on the southern part of the country, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

Ripple, a frontrunner in blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions, has joined forces with Onafriq, a leading payments fintech, to revolutionize digital asset-enabled cross-border payments connecting Africa with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the UK, and Australia.

Monsoon rains have finally passed and floods blocking the lone dirt road have retreated enough for a small truck to climb these Himalayan foothills to a gurgling spring. It spews water so fresh that people here call it nectar.

Getting on the property ladder is so tough these days more young Canadians despair of ever getting to the first rung.

The standard age to retire is 65 in Canada, but if you’re in good health and expecting to live a long life, you may want to consider deferring Canada Pension Plan, says a financial planner.

India and Australia have affirmed their commitment to strengthening both economic and security ties, stressing on a joint dedication to a “free, open, inclusive, and rules-based” Indo-Pacific region. At the end of the India-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted preparations for a forthcoming meeting of the Quad grouping, consisting of Australia, India, Japan, and the US. Both sides during discussions underscored the importance of advancing the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations. The ministers also explored pathways for increased mobility among students and professionals, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering trusted and resilient supply chains in the Indo-Pacific.

The Maharashtra unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) will be thrown open for public use on December 25. However, the government agency executing the project said although it is 97 per cent complete, the remaining work is not likely to be over by that time. The MTHL is touted as India’s longest sea bridge.

Ahead of the India-Nordic Baltic Conclave in New Delhi, Prime Minister Aksel Johannesen of the Faroe Islands engaged in constructive discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The Faroe Islands, functioning as an autonomous territory of Denmark, aligns itself strategically with the Nordic countries. Accompanied by a substantial business delegation, the visiting leader during talks with Jaishankar explored potential collaboration in diverse sectors, including fisheries, information technology, and healthcare. The dialogue between the two leaders extended to encompass discussions on Arctic Policies, underscoring the increasing importance of environmental considerations in their deliberations.

In a move to enhance cross-border payments, Cambodia’s Bakong digital currency system, a component of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese payment provider Alipay, Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Post recently reported.

United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate on ‘Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Promoting Sustaining Peace through Common Development’, PTI reported. The UNSC debate was going on under the presidency of China.

Grammy winner rapper, Nicki Minaj is set to enthrall her fans with her upcoming tour 'Pink Friday Tour 2.' However, even before her tour dates have been revealed, one of Nicki's fans in Nigeria has said she was overwhelmed after the star responded to one of her posts on X (formerly known as Twitter). Taking to the social media platform, Ramat Victory expressed disappointment that Nicki's tour will not be held in her country.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said his decision to do justice to the disadvantaged communities, by accepting the report of the Socio-Economic and Education Survey, popularly known as the "caste census", is unwavering. His statement is seen as significant as the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes chairperson is expected to submit the report to the state government this month.

Right now, the 'world is on fire,' says economist Larry Summers. India's neighbours — Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have all gone to IMF for help. But India is rock solid, with plaudits pouring in.

US-China summit was designed for limited results. Joe Biden met Xi Jinping for four hours outside San Francisco, took a stroll and seemed to make nice. On the other side, China's military continued to tango with war-like provocations against the US and other forces. New Delhi kept an eye on the summitry — as it should have — for any overly accommodative measures.

global education, the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking for 2024 has conducted a thorough evaluation, encompassing 1,904 universities spanning 108 countries and regions. Standing firm at the zenith for an impressive eighth consecutive year is the University of Oxford from the United Kingdom, a testament to its unwavering dedication to academic excellence. Diving into an extensive pool of scholarly work, the rankings considered an astonishing 134 million citations from 16.5 million research publications.