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Louisiana’s GOP-dominated House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed individual and corporate tax cuts, along with a constitutional amendment

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Zomato's founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal while appearing on Netflix's Kapil Sharma Show shared an intriguing story behind his company's iconic name. The food delivery giant, which began its journey as a restaurant discovery platform, wasn't initially meant to be called Zomato at all. During the show, the host Kapial had asked meaning of Zomato and the tricky pronounication of the giant to Deepinder

bulldozer justice' has generated strong reactions from political leaders across the country, with some welcoming the decision and others expressing their concerns. Maharashtra's Leader of Opposition in the Assembly and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar welcomed the judgment. Speaking to he said, «This verdict is a slap on those who talk about 'Batenge to Katenge'. This politics was started in Uttar Pradesh. The actions were taken against a particular community and the poor...We welcome the decision of the Supreme Court.» Meanwhile, in Madhya Pradesh, BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla reacted cautiously to the verdict. He said, "...Any direction of the Supreme Court is a kind of an order. If a comment has been made on any specific action, then it would be appropriate to speak about it only after knowing."

India, the world's second-biggest crude steel producer, had turned a net importer during 2023/24 and the trend has continued during April-October, the data showed. During April-September, China was the lead exporter of finished steel to India and this is widely expected to be the case during April-October. Details will be known later in the month.

Rahul Gandhi took a break from campaigning for the Wayanad by-election on Tuesday to explore the region and promote its tourism potential. The LoP in the Lok Sabha posted a video of himself trying out Kerala’s longest zipline in Wayanad’s scenic hill district, donning an “I love Wayanad” T-shirt. During the visit, he also jokingly challenged his sister, Priyanka Gandhi, to join him on the zipline in her saree. The region, which has suffered from a decline in tourism following devastating landslides in July, has been struggling with economic hardships, particularly for locals in the tourism and hospitality sectors. However, Gandhi praised the resilience of the people, noting that despite the challenges, they’ve worked hard to create new attractions, such as South India’s largest giant swing and a thrilling drop tower.

Zomato chief executive officer Deepinder Goyal took to social media to congratulate rival food delivery platform Swiggy on its stock market debut on Wednesday. The Sriharsha Majety-led company listed on the bourses with an 8% premium over its IPO price. «Congratulations @swiggy! Couldn't have asked for a better company to serve India with,» his post on X read. This came after the official handle of Zomato posted an illustration of the BSE, showcasing the listing of Swiggy.

Speaking to ANI, Sule said «Joint Parliamentary Committee is a huge thing. Are they going to end that too? This is a democracy and the country runs on a Constitution, not on any invisible force.» Shah had said that Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is against the changes, but the bill to amend the law regarding the Waqf board will soon be passed in the Parliament.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In August, a small team of Volkswagen executives and engineers flew from Germany to Palo Alto, Calif., to take a top-secret vehicle for a spin. Originally built as an electric Audi, the vehicle had been shipped to the U.S.

Border Gavaskar Trophy. So far this year, both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny following India's recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand. Rohit has accumulated 588 runs from 11 matches this year, averaging 29.40 with two centuries and two fifties. Meanwhile, Kohli has managed just 250 runs from six matches (12 innings), averaging 22.72 with just one half-century.

Donald Trump has started to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign. Trump announced Tuesday Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” in his second administration. “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies,” Trump said in a statement. Trump had proposed the creation of a government efficiency commission as part of a slate of new economic plans that he unveiled in early September. At the time, he said Musk had agreed to lead it if he were to secure a return to the White House.

«Ashok Sahu died due to a bullet injury. He was an honest person and never engaged in corrupt practices. Police knows everything about the real incident,» Sahu's brother said. Ashok Sahu, a former Trinamool Ward President, was sitting at a tea shop where he was attacked and received serious injury. The Trinamool worker was injured as bullets were showered and bombs hurled in Jagatdal and Sahu was subsequently hospitalised.

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PM Internship Scheme offers a chance to learn and improve skills while working with top firms in India. Internships provide valuable knowledge, practical experience, and professional networks, but do not guarantee employment.

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department has issued a crucial advisory to Indian nationals applying for UK visas, urging them to stay vigilant against potential fraud. Scammers often impersonate officials, claim expedited visa processing, or request payments through unauthorized channels. UKVI emphasized that it will never reach out through social media, request payments by email or personal bank accounts, or guarantee visa approvals in exchange for third-party payments. All payments for UK visa services should be made exclusively via GOV.UK or its verified partners. Indian nationals emerged as the largest recipients of UK visas across Visit, Study, and Work categories for the year ending June 2024.

Meta Platforms plans to offer Instagram and Facebook users in Europe the option to receive «less personalised ads,» the tech giant announced on Tuesday, in an effort to allay regulators' mounting concerns. The Menlo Park, California-based company said it is implementing these changes in response to demands from EU regulators. Over the coming weeks, people in the EU who use the company's social media platforms for free with ads, will be able to choose to see ads based on what Meta calls «context»- content that a user sees during a particular session on the platforms.

Donald Trump has announced that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will head the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump revealed the appointment on Tuesday, saying, “I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).” Ramaswamy will make history as the first Indian-American to join Trump’s administration, starting January 20 next year. In his statement, Trump explained that Musk and Ramaswamy would help his administration tackle government bureaucracy by cutting unnecessary regulations, reducing wasteful spending, and restructuring federal agencies. This, Trump said, is crucial for the «Save America» movement.

New Delhi: S.P. Oswal’s ordeal began on the afternoon of 27 August, with an innocuous phone call. It was a pre-recorded message from someone claiming to be from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). Just out of hospital after battling an illness, the unsuspecting 82-year-old Oswal, chairperson of the Ludhiana-based Vardhman Group, pressed 9 when prompted. That keypress was a standard screening procedure by scamsters to ascertain the gullibility of their victims—Oswal, a Padma Bhushan awardee, instantly became a target.

SoftBank Group Corp. will be the first Nvidia Corp. customer to build a supercomputer based on the chipmaker’s new Blackwell design, a move to meet growing demand in a country eager to catch up in artificial intelligence. SoftBank’s telecom unit plans to build Japan’s most powerful AI supercomputer to support a wide range of local services, the two companies said Wednesday. That computer will be based on Nvidia’s DGX B200 product, which combines computer processors with so-called AI accelerator chips. A follow-up effort will feature Grace Blackwell, a more advanced version. Nvidia’s chips have become a prized commodity for the world’s biggest tech companies, which use the components to develop and run AI models. The process requires software to be bombarded with data — something accelerator chips are especially adept at handling.

Delhi's air quality has stayed in the 'very poor' range for 15 consecutive days, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Wednesday. As per CPCB data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas of Delhi continues to be critical. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, ITO was at 374, and Jahangirpuri measured 384, all falling within the 'very poor' category as of 7:30 AM.

Otis India aims to support this need and urbanisation of India in a way that is smart, sustainable and scalable, says Sebi Joseph, President of Otis India, in an interaction with ET Digital. He adds that Otis also understands the challenges associated with respect to tier-2 and tier-3 cities and creates tailored solutions at scale to meet customer expectations. Edited excerpts: The Economic Times (ET): How is India placed in terms of manufacturing, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators? How have things changed over the years? Sebi Joseph (SJ): It is an exciting time for the elevator and escalator industry in India.