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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot Wednesday doing something countless other American executives routinely do: Walking unaccompanied to an investor event held by his company.

More than one million pairs of oven gloves are being recalled due to a burn hazard, after dozens of injury reports

The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows

Diverging performances once again dominated the quarterly earnings of Canada’s top banks, with just three of the six lenders beating analysts’ expectations.

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defence technologies. Additionally, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has established 15 Industry Academia Centres of Excellence (DIA-CoEs) across the country, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth informed in a written reply to Ananta Nayak in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The Technology Development Fund Scheme is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) executed by DRDO under the 'Make in India' initiative. The Union Government has approved the scheme to encourage industries, especially MSMEs and startups, to develop various defence technologies. The scheme aligns with the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' by integrating new industries into the design and manufacturing of defence technology. Funding of up to Rs 50 crore per project is provided to the industry as a grant-in-aid, the minister stated. DRDO has set up DIA-CoEs at institutions such as IISc Bangalore, various IITs, and Central/State Universities to promote focused research in developing new technologies for defence and security. These Centres of Excellence are equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, research facilities, and infrastructure to attract researchers and scholars. Through these centres, DRDO aims to establish effective collaborations with startups and industries to further product development.

One UI 7 introduces a range of AI-driven enhancements aimed at improving productivity. Among the updates are advanced writing assist tools embedded into the AI-powered operating system.

missiles and drones to Syria and increase the number of its military advisers there to support President Bashar al-Assad in his battle against rebels, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday. «It is likely that Tehran will need to send military equipment, missiles and drones to Syria… Tehran has taken all necessary steps to increase number of its military advisers in Syria and deploy forces,» the official said on condition of anonymity. «Now, Tehran is providing intelligence and satellite support to Syria.» For Iran, Assad is a crucial ally, part of its «Axis of Resistance» to Israel and U.S. influence in the Middle East.

Best alternatives to Philips air fryers: Explore the top 10 options with affordable price tags and advanced featuresAn air fryer is a must-have for healthier cooking, offering a quick way to prepare crispy dishes using minimal oil. Perfect for snacks or full meals, it supports healthy eating habits without compromising taste. Its versatile functionality makes it ideal for frying, baking, or roasting, providing ease in managing daily cooking tasks.A cooker is a foundational kitchen appliance that ensures fast and efficient preparation of staple foods like rice, pulses, and steamed vegetables.

You won't believe how low MacBook Air M1 laptop price is right now on Amazon: Experience top-tier performance todayThe Dell Vostro delivers impressive performance with its 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U processor, handling multitasking with ease. Its 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD ensure smooth computing and ample storage for everyday tasks.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. TOKYO—The multibillion takeover battle for the Japanese owner of 7-Eleven is unfolding against a backdrop of heightened deal activity involving foreign bidders, fanned by a weak yen, undervaluation, and a profitability gap at many big Japanese firms compared with their international peers. Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard has made a $47 billion offer for Seven & i, triggering a promised refocus on profitability by Seven & i management.

Indian equity market, often a beacon of growth and resilience, has recently experienced a correction of ~11% in the Nifty 50 Index from its all-time highs. Such movements invariably spark two competing sentiments: excitement about potential buying opportunities and apprehension over further declines. For investors, it’s critical to analyze whether this correction signals an attractive entry point or warrants a more cautious stance.

HomePod Software 18.2. These release candidates mark the final iteration of the beta software and are expected to be the versions made available to the public unless significant bugs are discovered.According to the report, with iOS 18.2 and its sister updates, Apple is advancing its vision of "Apple Intelligence", unveiling several new features for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

Also read: Nothing launches iconic Snake game widget: Download, play, and challenge your high score nowThe iPhone 17 Air is expected to be the slimmest iPhone model which will fall between 5 and 6mm in thickness. For reference, it will be slimmer than the iPhone 6 which retained a 6.9mm thickness. The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.6-inch OLED display with a narrower Dynamic Island.

A Montreal entrepreneur was allegedly told to repay a drug debt or see a hit ordered on his mom by Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, according to a recent indictment filed by the U.S. prosecutors.

Markets regulator Sebi issued a circular on instant redemption in liquid funds in 2017, allowing investors to withdraw up to ₹50,000 or 90% of the money parked in a liquid fund per day, whichever is lower. Many fund houses such as PPFAS, Nippon, Shriram, Bajaj, ICICI, HDFC and SBI offer this facility. 

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Kaynes Technology India Ltd shares hit a new 52-week high of ₹6,485 apiece on Tuesday ahead of the company’s announcement that it acquired a 54% stake in Sensonic GmbH, an Austrian provider of distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) solutions. By integrating Sensonic’s fiber optic sensing technology with its manufacturing capabilities, Kaynes aims to deliver improved railway infrastructure solutions focused on safety, operational optimization and efficiency.

In an era when online anger and social tensions are increasingly directed at the businesses consumers count on, Meta last year spent $24.4 million to surround CEO Mark Zuckerberg with security

Democrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the new legislative session next year

The Australian transaction reports and analysis centre (AUSTRAC) said its findings showed cryptocurrency was increasingly being exploited for money laundering, scams and money mule activities. AUSTRAC's taskforce will ensure digital currency exchanges that provide crypto ATM services have robust practices in place to minimise the risk of their machines being used to move money associated with scams or fraud, the government agency said.

Aircraft Act, 1934 and provides for manufacture and maintenance in the aviation sector, remove redundancies and for ease of doing business. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, was passed after a reply to discussion by Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu. Lok Sabha has already passed the bill. The minister answered queries of members on a range of issues including to rise in air ticket prices.