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One example is 27-year-old PhD student Jane Xue, who decided to send her two-year-old Samoyed, OK, to work at a dog cafe in Fuzhou. For Xue, it’s a win-win situation. “It’s just like sending a child to school,” she told CNN. «OK gets to play with other dogs and won’t feel lonely, and we save on the cost of running the air conditioning all day.» Xue and her partner, who are often out on weekends, found the cafe job a perfect way for OK to socialize.

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Khalistani terrorists. After the Royal Canadian Mounted Police claimed a few days ago that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang active in Canada was linked to Indian government agents, India's Ministry of External Affairs pointed out the Canadian government had ignored India's request in the past to deport members of Bishnoi gang operating from Canada. Also Read: US charges ex-Indian intelligence official in foiled Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot

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India is considering cuts to tariffs on imports of machinery needed to manufacture green hydrogen, as the nation pushes to become a major hub for the cleaner fuel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is discussing a plan to exempt some equipment from import levies and to reduce goods and services tax on the fuel, which is currently set at 12%, according to people familiar with the details, who requested anonymity to discuss private deliberations. The changes would cover both green hydrogen and green ammonia, though would only apply to production of fuel which is then exported rather than sold domestically, the people said. Green hydrogen is produced by using renewable energy to split the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Khalistani separatist and Indian-origin citizen of the US and Canada, is in the spotlight after US this week named Vikash Yadav, a former Indian intelligence officer once associated with the Research and Analysis Wing, or R&AW — as the central figure in a failed plot to kill him. According to a wanted poster by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Vikas Yadav is the second Indian to be named in this controversy. The US Justice Department has charged Vikash Yadav with murder-for-hire and money laundering. According to reports, the plot allegedly began in May 2023, when Vikash Yadav then reportedly an employee of the Indian government, allegedly collaborating with individuals in India and overseas to execute the assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

data is often referred to as the new oil—a valuable resource that fuels innovation and drives economic growth. With the explosion of information generated daily, businesses have a golden opportunity to harness this raw data and transform it into groundbreaking products that disrupt markets and redefine consumer experiences. Raw data cannot alone tell a story. The synthesis of data is where innovation occurs. A successful product visionary merges statistics with human intuition to identify patterns and connections that might otherwise be overlooked. The ability to transform complex data into practical solutions can change markets and improve user experiences. But how do we turn this vast sea of information into actionable insights? Here’s a look at the process that companies can adopt to innovate and lead in their respective industries. The Data Goldmine

VVDN is in advanced stages of designing mobile phones with 5G support for an American brand, a top official told ET, adding that the company plans to invest $100 million in the next 3-5 years to expand capacity. VVDN is aiming to take advantage of the shift of global companies away from China and be the first Indian manufacturer to have design capabilities in-house, without support from a technology partner. “We are investing in designing phones. We have already taken that initiative, and we are building a 5G phone as we speak for the North American market. We already have a customer, and the designs are in advanced stages,” Vivek Bansal, president, VVDN, told ET.

foul play in a fire that broke out Wednesday in a flat at Andheri's Lokhandwala Complex, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, reported TOI. Among the deceased were a visually impaired senior citizen, his elderly wife, and their domestic help. During the initial inspection, authorities discovered bloodstains in the living room, raising immediate concerns. Notably, while the couple's bed was charred, nearby curtains remained untouched, according to the TOI report. Police also noted a «distinct smell of kerosene» in the apartment. Initial reports indicated that the fire may have originated from the flat's air conditioning unit, noted TOI… However, neighbours reported that the couple rarely used the AC, casting doubt on the possibility of a short circuit. Additionally, other household items were found intact, raising further questions about the fire's cause and why only the bed was destroyed.

Wipro GE Healthcare to procure medical technology and services of upto Rs 700 crore. The MoU will cover new products, replacements, and services for all 12 KIMS hospitals and 4 upcoming hospitals over the next 3 years. The MoU covers a full suite of medical technology products designed, developed and manufactured by Wipro GE Healthcare including PET CTs, SPEC CTs, Cath labs, MRIs, CT Scanners, ultrasounds, and critical care equipment, among others.

Supriya Chatterjee to Managing Director, North India. In her new mandate, Supriya will lead the firm’s Delhi-NCR office, driving growth and enhancing client relationships throughout the northern region, including Jaipur. She will focus on capitalizing on emerging market opportunities in one of India’s largest and most dynamic real estate markets. She has been leading Cushman & Wakefield’s office brokerage business for North India.

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), one of the largest securities depositories globally, announced on Friday, October 18, that it has reached a significant milestone of Rs 500 lakh crore (US $6 trillion) in assets held in custody. This achievement marks a rapid increase in NSDL’s asset base. It took 18 years to reach Rs 100 lakh crore in June 2014, six years to cross Rs 200 lakh crore in November 2020, and just four more years to hit the Rs 500 lakh crore mark in September 2024.

food poisoning. The students had consumed the midday meal served at the school before they started complaining of nausea and abdominal pain. The affected individuals were admitted to Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial (CSMM) Hospital in Kalwa for treatment.

Ashneer Grover, cofounder and former managing director of BharatPe, withdrew his plea from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), in which he had alleged oppressive conduct and mismanagement by the board of the fintech firm. The withdrawal of the plea from the NCLT's Delhi bench came after Grover reached a settlement with the company on September 30, 2024. A copy of the settlement agreement was also placed before the NCLT by the counsel appearing for Grover, who had filed an application for withdrawal of the petition. "… during the pendency of the said petition, parties have arrived with settlement and also executed the settlement agreement dated September 30, 2024, a copy of which is placed on record and in view of the settlement applicant (who is petitioner in the main company petition) has sought liberty to withdraw the company petition," the NCLT order dated October 14, 2024, noted.

After November 11, 2024, Air India will take over the operations of all Vistara aircraft. After this date, all remaining Vistara flight bookings will be exclusively handled by Air India. Below are important frequently asked questions (FAQs) about booking flights, accessing lounges, getting refunds and cancellations, and other relevant information as per the Vistara-Air India merger on the airlines' websites.

Pony AI, backed by automaker Toyota, filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. on Thursday, in another sign of growing investor interest in new listings and easing regulatory pressures. Activity in the IPO market has picked up pace in recent weeks, buoyed by the U.S. Federal Reserve kicking off its highly anticipated policy-easing cycle and benchmark indexes trading near record high levels. Pony AI, in which Japan's Toyota owns a 13.4% stake, revealed that its revenue nearly doubled to $24.7 million in the first half of 2024. Net loss attributable to the company was $51.3 million in the same period, compared with $69.4 million last year.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has expressed confidence that the ruling Mahayuti coalition will win the upcoming assembly elections with a «thumping» majority, citing the BJP's impressive performance in Haryana. Shinde was speaking to reporters late on Thursday night at the Pune airport after returning from Chandigarh, where he attended the swearing-in ceremony of Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and the NDA Chief Ministers' Council Meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shinde said the chief ministers of the NDA-governed states focussed on development and welfare schemes. «There was a general consensus that such meetings should be held twice a year,» he said. «The Haryana election results defied all survey predictions as people acknowledged the work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,» said Shinde, calling Saini a down-to-earth leader.

Meta employees from blatantly misusing company-provided meal credits for personal purchases. According to a report by Financial Times, these employees had been using their $25 meal credits to buy non-food items such as toothpaste, acne pads, and wine glasses. Like other large tech companies, Meta provides extensive food options for its in-office staff. Employees working at major offices, such as the Silicon Valley headquarters, receive free meals on-site, while those in smaller offices are given credits for Uber Eats or Grubhub, intended for meals delivered to the office. Smaller Meta offices typically provide daily allowances of $20 for breakfast, $25 for lunch, and $25 for dinner, issued in $25 increments. However, the company fired two dozen employees after discovering they had used these meal credits to purchase household items.

intercontinental ballistic missiles in a region northwest of Moscow, news agencies quoted the defence ministry as saying on Friday. The Yars, which can be deployed in silos or mounted on mobile launchers, has a range of up to 11,000 km (6,835 miles) and is capable of delivering multiple nuclear warheads. Russia has carried out a series of nuclear drills this year in what security analysts say are signals intended to deter the West from intervening more deeply in the war in Ukraine.