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Premier He Lifeng's visit to Pakistan last week to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was more of a blitz than substance as the much-hyped corridor is making limited progress on the ground. President Arif Alvi conferred Pakistan’s second-highest civil award, the Hilal-i- Pakistan (Crescent of Pakistan), on the Chinese official but despite the grandeur surrounding He’s visit and the signing of certain bilateral agreements, the outcome ultimately lacked substantial progress, ET has learnt.

Roxanne Tunis, best known for her relationship with Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood, died on Monday at the age of 93. Confirming the death, her daughter Kimber Eastwood said that her father was as sad as she was. She further said, “Our lives are forever changed.”

Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Adani Data Networks are unlikely to be given any extension or exemption from meeting the minimum rollout obligations related to 5G airwaves in the mid band (3300-3600 MHz) and 26 GHz bands and may need to pay financial penalties for the circles that they don't meet the milestones. As per officials, the two firms had sought relaxations for meeting 5G minimum roll out norms.

Kirloskar Brothers is the first company to disclose its promoters' entire 'deed for family settlement' (DFS)- an agreement between the family members regarding the distribution of assets and properties — as per the Securities and Exchange Board of India's new disclosure requirements. In an exchange filing, the company disclosed the DFS dated September 11, 2009, signed by Atul, Rahul, Sanjay, Gautam, and Vikram Kirloskar.

House Piyush Goyal alleged in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that the Opposition is conspiring against India with Chinese media and sought to know the relationship between Rahul Gandhi and the Communist Party of China, leading to 14 parties writing to the Chairman that this is a breach of privilege and action should be taken against him. The New York Times piece on news website allegedly getting funding from China through American businessman Neville Roy Singham was raked up by BJP member Sudhanshu Trivedi in the Rajya Sabha while the Treasury and the Opposition benches were engaged in the now routine tussle of which Rule should be invoked to discuss the Manipur situation. He alleged that there is an anti-India nexus where NewsClick's funding is coming to India via Shanghai-Chicago route.

National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Barnstable County on Cape Cod until 12:30 p.m. It has also issued a warning for South Yarmouth, West Yarmouth, and Yarmouth Port. It is the third tornado warning for the state of Massachusetts for Tuesday.

“Alberta is calling,” read the ads plastered across Toronto’s transit system.“Find things you’d never expect,” they coax, “like an affordable house.”The advertisements, a blunt recruitment initiative from the Alberta government launched last fall, tout ample job opportunities alongside comparisons of housing prices between Toronto and Calgary.For the family of Suzi Hansen and Tyler Brown, Alberta’s advertising campaign seems to have worked.After years of being unable to break into the housing market while renting a townhome in Oakville, Ont., Hansen says she floated the idea of moving to Alberta to her husband. She says Brown was initially hesitant, but the siren song of an “Alberta is calling” radio ad playing on the drive into work as an industrial mechanic pushed him to think twice about the idea.“Their ad campaign really, really sold it for him,” Hansen recalled in an interview with Global News as she packed up their Oakville home.The family, with three kids aged 15, 12 and two, was preparing for a cross-country U-Haul trek to a small Alberta hamlet a couple hours west of Edmonton where they were immediately able to buy a detached house.The decision was familiar territory for Hansen, who originally came to Canada from Los Angeles because of unaffordable housing prices in California.

Silver Rakhis, FlowerAura offers the most extensive and diverse range of Rakhis available in India, ensuring that every sibling can find a Silver Rakhi that perfectly resonates with their unique bond. Shrey Sehgal, the CEO of FlowerAura, expressed enthusiasm about the Collection, stating, “At FlowerAura, we firmly believe that a Rakhi should be more than just a thread; it should be a lifelong keepsake, a symbol of love, and a celebration of the cherished bond between siblings.

PwC Australia gave former partner Peter Collins a one-off “termination payment” and initially approved ongoing retirement payments for him late last year, despite the Tax Practitioners Board finding he had shared secret government information.

Kylie Jenner and the iconic Bratz dolls. This innovative partnership heralds a distinctive collection of dolls that promises to enrapture both ardent Bratz enthusiasts and devoted Kylie admirers. With Kylie Jenner's pioneering venture into the realm of product creation, a fresh and enthralling chapter unfolds in the world of fashion dolls.

Luke Sayers “does not recall” the Australian Tax Office ever asking him to review internal emails relating to the firm’s troubled tax division and said he was acting to “address the ATO’s concerns” during his time as chief executive of PwC Australia.

The chief financial officer of Queensland coal miner Coronado, Gerhard Ziems, says coking coal prices are close to a floor amid “dire” global steel markets deflated by China’s weakening trade pulse.

There are two matches to be held on August 8: Colombia vs Jamaica and France vs Morocco. Let’s have a look at both of them. Colombia entered the Round of 16 with two wins, one against South Korea and the other against the mighty Germany.

Sandra Bullock’s partner Bryan Randall has passed away at the age of 57. According to a report by the PEOPLE, Randall succumbed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS after a three-year battle, on August 5. “Bryan chose early to keep his journey with ALS private and those of us who cared for him did our best to honor his request. We are immensely grateful to the tireless doctors who navigated the landscape of this illness with us and to the astounding nurses who became our roommates, often sacrificing their own families to be with ours,” a family member told PEOPLE. The family also requested the media to provide them privacy, so that they can mourn in peace.

Gurmeet Chadha, Co-founder & CEO, Complete Circle Consultants, says: “We like PB Infotech. It is a marketplace which has the most asset-light model amongst these new-age companies. Their lending marketplace which is PaisaBazaar.com seems to be doing well.

Oil prices rose in early trade on Tuesday as supply concerns arising from production cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia supported the market. Brent crude futures rose 37 cents, or 0.4%, to $85.71 a barrel at 0010 GMT, while U.S.

Houston Astros continued their journey along the East Coast, making a special visit to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The team received an honorable recognition at the White House for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2022 World Series Championship, achieved through their triumph over the Philadelphia Phillies in the title match.

G20 Energy Ministers' Outcome document and Chair's Summary on Energy Transitions' issued last month besides in several other similar G20 documents. ET gathers that China argued that the G20 documents could not use the term 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' in the official text as it is in Sanskrit, which is not one of the six official languages recognised by the United Nations. It is learnt that most participant nations weighed in favour of India on the matter with some even observing that the theme was the prerogative of the Presidency and host nation.

NEW DELHI : Guyana will purchase two Dornier aircraft from India, said Capt. Gerald Gouveia, the South American nation’s National Security Adviser.The Dornier, built by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, suits Guyana’s needs for aircraft to improve connectivity, he said in an interview, adding Guyana is also interested in purchasing patrol vessels, a fleet of armoured vehicles and radar systems. Guyana and India will also step up personnel training to improve military-to-military contacts.

PayPal said on Monday it has launched a U.S. dollar stablecoin, becoming the first major financial technology firm to embrace digital currencies for payments and transfers. While stablecoins — crypto tokens whose monetary value is pegged to a stable asset to protect from wild volatility — have been around for years now, they are yet to successfully make headway into the mainstream consumer payments ecosystem.

Anita Carey, renowned for her role in Coronation Street as well as Doctors, has passed away. She was 75. Her death was confirmed by her agent, Katie Threlfall. The accomplished actor was a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Anita Carey’s date of death has not been declared yet, but The Guardian reports she died on July 19, 2023.