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SAN FRANCISCO : US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on Wednesday before a summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in San Francisco, seeking to reduce friction in what many see as the world's most dangerous rivalry. The leaders of the world's two largest economies have known each other for over a decade and have shared hours of conversation in six interactions since Biden's January 2021 inauguration.

Forbes. Parkanyi further said, “In a country of over 1.3 billion, it is not easy.

₹1,125 crore in the September quarter (Q2FY24). Page holds the exclusive licence for the manufacture, marketing and distribution of Jockey brand in India and some more countries. It also holds the sole licence for Speedo brand in India.

Yemen have chanted slogans at their mass rallies calling for the destruction of Israel. But they never acted on it until the Israel-Hamas war began on Oct. 7. Since then, the Iran-backed Shiite Muslim force has launched at least six drone and missile attacks toward southern Israel, causing little to no damage.

South China Sea, in addition to violations of established codes of conduct, poses a clear danger to «good order» and «discipline» at sea, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Wednesday, in an oblique reference to China's military assertiveness in the region. There have been growing global concerns over China's sweeping claims of sovereignty over all of the South China Sea, a huge source of hydrocarbons. Several countries in the region including Vietnam, the Philippines and Brunei have counterclaims.

The United States is working on a digital dollar but is unlikely to actually launch one anytime soon, according to Bank of America.

Apple said on Wednesday iPhone 14 users would get free access to its emergency SOS feature for another year. Introduced a year earlier, the feature allows users to share their location through satellite from areas without network by using Apple's FindMy app and send messages to emergency services.

Narendra Modi called Congress leader Rahul Gandhi 'Moorkhon Ke Sardar', the latter on Wednesday hit back at the PM and said that he is unconcerned about the derogatory words the former makes against him. Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a public rally in Baloda Bazar of poll-bound Chhattisgarh, said that the abuses do not make any difference to him as his only aim is to help the poor. «Wherever PM Modi comes he abuses me...it's good, I am unconcerned, I don't care. I have already told you my goal, which is to provide the same amount of money to the poor that PM Modi gives to Adani.

Oil prices dipped on Wednesday due to expectations of an increase in U.S. crude stocks amid record high output in the world's biggest producer and despite positive demand signs from top consumer China. Brent futures were down 69 cents to $81.78 a barrel at 1346 GMT, while U.S.

economic affairs secretary Ajay Seth said on Wednesday. Speaking at a seminar on multilateral institutions for the 21st century, Seth said India’s G20 presidency, which is coming to an end this month, demonstrates the willingness of countries to come together on key global issues despite geo-political differences. It also reflects India's ability to build global consensus in a difficult time.

heat in the coming decades, an international team of experts said Wednesday, warning that without action on climate change the «health of humanity is at grave risk». Lethal heat was just one of the many ways the world's still-increasing use of fossil fuels threatens human health, according to The Lancet Countdown, a major annual assessment carried out by leading researchers and institutions. More common droughts will put millions at risk of starving, mosquitoes spreading farther than ever before will take infectious diseases with them, and health systems will struggle to cope with the burden, the researchers warned. The dire assessment comes during what is expected to be the hottest year in human history — just last week, Europe's climate monitor declared that last month was the warmest October on record. It also comes ahead of the COP28 climate talks in Dubai later this month, which will for the first time host a «health day» on December 3 as experts try to shine a light on global warming's impact on health. Despite growing calls for global action, energy-related carbon emissions hit new highs last year, the Lancet Countdown report said, singling out still-massive government subsidies and private bank investments into planet-heating fossil fuels. Last year people worldwide were exposed to an average of 86 days of life-threatening temperatures, according to the Lancet Countdown study.

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PMGKAY has been extended for the next five years. The opposition Congress Party accused the announcement of being in violation of the election code of conduct.

Elon Musk dismissed a report that stated SpaceX is discussing spinning off Starlink via an initial public offering as soon as 2024.

Amid escalating geopolitical risks in the past few months, attention has turned to defense stocks. While challenges in the defense industry have affected their performance relative to the index since last year, the continued influx of orders these companies are receiving suggests things could be about to change for this sector.

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Apple Inc to explain the abrupt end of political comedian Jon Stewart's television show on its streaming service, according to a letter made public on Wednesday, citing concerns that content related to China was behind the cancellation. The New York Times reported last month that Stewart's show on Apple's streaming service was ending, the result of creative differences. The newspaper said Stewart told members of his staff that potential show topics related to China and artificial intelligence were causing concern to Apple executives.

Actis plans to deploy up to $2.5 billion in India over the next four years as the sustainable infrastructure-focused investor eyes opportunities in energy transition, digital infrastructure and logistics and warehousing sectors, Chairman and Senior Partner Torbjorn Caesar told ET. Actis has emerged as one of the most successful infrastructure investors in India over the last decade having built and sold two large renewable energy platforms. In 2018, Actis sold its Ostro to ReNew Power and in 2022, it sold Sprng Energy to energy major Shell.

Sarbananda Sonowal said that more than 12 crores Adivasi Indians benefitted from the multiple schemes launched by BJP led government. Sonowal joined the ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ celebrations with a visit to a tribal village of Barbakra at Urang Basti near Rani today. The Union Minister paid floral tributes to Birsa Munda, the tribal icon whose birth anniversary is celebrated as the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, at the village.

Madhya Pradesh, where top leaders of contesting parties criss-crossed the state addressing rallies, holding roadshows, trading charges and making a slew of promises to seek votes for their candidates. Electioneering ended in Madhya Pradesh at 6 pm except in Naxalites-hit districts of Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori, where campaigning drew to a close early at 3 pm.