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27.01 / 11:33
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International
Cash-strapped Pakistan seeks $2 billion loan from China
Pakistan has sought financial assistance of USD 2 billion from its close ally China for a year, according to a media report on Saturday. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, in a letter, has requested his Chinese Premier Li Qiang to roll over the debt as soon as the deposit time for the loan from China is completed on March 23. In his letter, Kakar expressed gratitude to China for its financial assistance to Pakistan during its economic crisis as the cash-strapped country has secured a safe deposit of a total of USD 4 billion in loans from China, reducing the country's mounting pressure on external debt payments and stabilising its foreign exchange reserves, The Express Tribune newspaper reported.
27.01 / 11:29
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The U.N.’s War on Israel
What a day for the United Nations. Its International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a preliminary ruling Friday in South Africa’s case against Israel that managed to be both outrageous and meaningless. At the same time, its special forever-refugee agency for the Palestinians, Unrwa, had to fire staff accused of involvement in Hamas’s Oct.
27.01 / 11:29
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International
The difference between a “ceasefire” and a “humanitarian pause”
Arab League and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference in Saudi Arabia on November 11th, for instance, called for the former. Two days later the 27 member states of the European Union reiterated their support for the latter. America will also only support pauses, as will the G7 group of rich countries.
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International
Student visa cap will ‘take a bit of pressure off’ rent prices: BoC’s Macklem
As the debate rages on about how to tackle rapidly rising housing costs, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the newly announced cap on international student enrolments should help ease rent price inflation.
27.01 / 05:17
Provident
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International
What Budget 2024 can do to strengthen the cybersecurity sector in India
cybersecurity. The technology industry's expectations in the run-up to the budget underscore the indispensable role of digital infrastructure, identity, and security in India’s ambitious journey towards becoming a global technology hub. A key element of this journey is the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, a kickstart to ethical AI adoption. The industry recognises the DPDP Act as a foundational step toward enforcing responsible data practices, ensuring a balance between fostering innovation, and regulating data usage.
27.01 / 04:31
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FIVE
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Top 5 bank credit cards offering major travel benefits such as lounge access. Full details here
airport lounges, eating out and spas, among others, thus leaving a hole in the pocket. One of the convenient ways, however, to get seamless access to lounges and club memberships is through a credit card that offers these services free of charge. Here, we present an indicative, not exhaustive, list of five top credit cards which offer travel-related features.
27.01 / 04:15
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Other passengers support man who opened emergency exit and walked on plane's wing in Mexico airport
At first it sounds like a typical case of bad behavior aboard airplanes
27.01 / 01:27
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International
Red Sea: PM Modi, French President Macron express 'grave concerns' over expansion of conflict
Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron expressed «grave concerns» at the possibility of further expansion of the conflict in the Middle-East, including in the Red Sea. A joint statement issued late on Friday night said the two leaders called for upholding the freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and underlined the need for respecting the international law of the sea. Modi and Macron held wide-ranging talks at a luxury palace on Thursday.
26.01 / 22:55
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‘Griselda’: Will crime drama return for Season 2? See details
Netflix's latest Latin American crime drama, «Griselda,» won't be returning for a second season, dashing hopes of fans eager for more. The series, centered around the notorious drug queen Griselda Blanco, played by Sofía Vergara, was always intended as a limited series.
26.01 / 18:57
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For hybrid car makers who wanted tax cuts, hopes are fading
₹12,000 crore, the people cited above said on the condition of anonymity. FAME-II, which expires on 31 March 2024, doles out demand-side cash subsidies on the sale and purchase of hybrid and electric four-wheelers for commercial use if they meet certain price and performance criteria.
26.01 / 18:19
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International
Baby, you can drive my EV
Dubai COP28 last month, 'Whether you like it or not, fossil fuel phase-out is inevitable.' In this context, questions like whether high-end Indian consumers really care for environmental impact, whether they are willing to pay a premium for sustainable products, and whether companies focus on ESG just because it's a mandate from shareholders and board are gaining traction. The real motivation for both companies and consumers is to save our planet for our children, and ensure we hand over a cleaner and greener environment for them to grow in. Today's challenges related to climate change, resource depletion and carbon footprint are very real.
26.01 / 18:19
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International
Govt to upskill skilling plan for new-age needs
India matches the international standards, they said. «The long-term plans are comprehensive and strategically aligned to national priorities, including initiatives such as Make in India, green hydrogen, drones, semiconductors, smart mobility, electronics, defence and space,» a senior government official told ET. «Besides, the government is putting in place a robust quality assurance mechanism to ensure that skill development initiatives meet international benchmarks.»
26.01 / 18:19
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International
Vive la langue! Speak French, go places
Emmanuel Macron as chief guest on Friday at the Republic Day celebrations, talks of deepening the 25-year-long strategic partnership is de rigueur. Along with defence, cutting-edge technology and clean energy mitigation exchanges, the French language itself became a strategic tool at the granular, citizenry level. In this context, Macron's announcement of plans to encourage Indians to pursue higher studies in France and to learn French is tres bonne. For Indians, French provides yet another passport to growing opportunities in the world — and a conduit for taking bits of India across the world adding to a growing Maha Akhand Bharat.
26.01 / 15:48
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International
Israel committed to international law, but will defend itself: Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was committed to international law after the World Court ordered it to take action to prevent acts of genocide in its war in Gaza, but he reiterated that it had a right to defend itself. Responding to a case brought by South Africa, Netanhayu said the charge of genocide was «outrageous».
26.01 / 15:46
Waters
Opinion
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International
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah appoints 34 Congress legislators as heads of state-run boards and corproations
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday appointed 34 ruling Congress legislators as heads of various state-run boards and corporations. The postings with cabinet ranking will be for a tenure of two years or until further orders, an official notification said.
26.01 / 13:11
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American Airlines rises on analyst upgrades after earnings
Shares of American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) advanced 1.2% in premarket trading Friday after the US carrier received two upgrades from Seaport and TD Cowen analysts.
26.01 / 12:19
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Bond market thaw offers hope to emerging market borrowers
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26.01 / 12:09
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These Gyms Survived the Pandemic. They’re Still Sweating.
It’s almost February, which means that 43% of people reading this have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions. You might feel bad about that, but the leading beneficiaries of those broken promises, fitness clubs, usually don’t. Budget gyms, which get crowded in early January and sign up most of their new members early each year, operate on the principle of selling people a service most won’t use too often.
26.01 / 11:27
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International
TURBO
Porsche Macan Turbo EV debuts in India at ₹1.65 crore, can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in just 3.3 seconds!
₹1.65 crore ex-showroom. The luxury automaker has initiated bookings for the Macan Turbo, with deliveries scheduled to commence in the second half of the year. Under the hood, the Macan 4 boasts a maximum power output of 402 bhp and a peak torque of 650 Nm.
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