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SpaceX to restart launching its stalwart Falcon 9 rocket, as a probe continues into a rare mishap this week during a first-stage booster landing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday after a first-stage booster tipped over and exploded while attempting to land on a droneship off the Florida coast. The early morning launch was otherwise successful, delivering the latest batch of 21 Starlink internet satellites into orbit.

Mastercard Inc. is expanding its efforts to eliminate the use of credit card numbers when customers make purchases online in a bid to fight fraud. A decade after it first unveiled a technology that replaces consumers’ card numbers with so-called tokens, the company is now processing 1 billion such transactions every week, Chief Executive Officer Michael Miebach said in an interview. That’s after it took the payments behemoth three years to process the first billion of such transactions. Now, Mastercard is planning to expand the use of the technology to replace security measures like passwords with biometric data such as fingerprints or face scans, Miebach said. It’s the latest step that the financial industry is taking to combat the rising issue of online payment fraud, which is expected to exceed $91 billion by 2028.

Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh):: Five workers, including three women, were admitted to a hospital on Saturday after a chemical powder bag broke while it was being loaded from a container to the godown in Sravan Shipping Services Pvt Ltd. Vishakhapatnam Police Commissioner Shanka Brata Bagchi stated, «Four out of the five workers are now in stable conditions and one worker has been admitted to the ICU in Simhagiri Hospital, Gajuwaka.» Earlier, on Tuesday, five people died in a road accident after a container truck collided with a car travelling from Kadapa to Guvvalacheruvu, officials said on Tuesday.

Health Canada issued the recall on Thursday for several models of Samsung’s electric slide-in ranges because the front-mounted knobs can “accidently activate” through contact by people and pets and pose a fire hazard.Approximately 326,250 units of the affected ranges were sold from 2013 to August 2024 across the country.Samsung Electronic Canada said it is providing customers with a set of free knob locks or covers, depending on their model, to prevent “accidental activations.”Customers can continue using their recalled stoves while they wait to receive the free set compatible with their model, but should take some safety precautions, the company said.Health Canada is advising customers who are using the recalled ranges without knob locks or covers to make sure that children and pets are kept away from the knobs, to not leave objects on the range when not in use and to turn the knobs off after cooking before leaving home or going to sleep.Those who have Wi-Fi enabled ranges can turn on the “Cooktop On” notification on the Samsung SmartThings app to receive alerts when a cooktop burner is turned on, the agency said.As of Wednesday, 57 incidents and seven injuries have been reported to Samsung related to the affected products.Customers who have the recalled stoves can go to Samsung Canada’s website to request a free knob kit.

cyber security firms have shown interest in the government’s Rs 10,000 crore graphics processing units (GPUs) procurement tender, central to India’s Artificial Intelligence Mission. Nvidia, Intel, Advanced Micro Devices, Qualcomm, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks were among the scores of companies that attended a pre-bid meeting on Thursday. The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) termed the participation “exceptional” and said it will extend the last date for bids by two weeks from the date of publication of clarifications to the tender. It got around 500 suggestions on the tender from those who attended the meeting, said MeitY additional secretary Abhishek Singh. Also present at the meeting were representatives from Yotta, L&T, E2E, Tata Communications and Vigyanlabs, among others.

India as road accidents. Despite a decline in road crashes globally, India's numbers are on the rise — it accounts for 6% globally, with a 10% increase over 2019. Which is why road transport minister Nitin Gadkari's concern over these numbers are more than understandable.

fiscal deficit in the first four months of this financial year hit 17.2% of the annual target, against 33.9% a year before, as revenue mop-up soared while expenditure contracted. The performance keeps the government firmly on course to meet its renewed target of containing fiscal deficit at 4.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024-25, said experts. The Centre aims to reduce the gap further to less than 4.5% of GDP in 2025-26.

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Vadhvan Port in the Palghar district of Maharashtra will generate 12 lakh jobs for the local youth and women besides creating multiple facilities for the people of the area once it becomes operational, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday. Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the port project at CIDCO ground in Palghar, Sonowal also said that India has earned a name as a maritime nation in the world under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has taken a slew of initiatives for the maritime sector in the last 10 years. Modi laid the foundation stone for the mega project in the presence of Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan, state chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. The prime minister during his visit to the state also inaugurated, laid foundation stoned for 218 fisheries projects worth Rs 1,560-crore in Palghar besides addressing the 2024 edition of three-day Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, which culminated here on Friday.

A nearly century-old Oklahoma company that supplies stock for rodeos had as many as 70 horses die a week ago after receiving what an owner believes is tainted feed

employment opportunities are a critical concern, ecommerce has emerged as a powerful engine of job creation. On average, ecommerce vendors employ 54% more people than their offline counterparts. This isn't just a quantitative increase but a qualitative shift in employment.

In this detailed article, we highlight the standout features of each model, including their strengths and weaknesses, to help you choose the best geyser for your home. From efficient heating and robust safety mechanisms to stylish designs and long-lasting construction, these geysers provide excellent value. Explore this curated list to find the ideal option that balances cost, performance, and reliability, ensuring a dependable hot water supply for your household.

In today's tech-savvy world, these smartwatches have become popular for their ability to combine functionality with fun. They come with user-friendly interfaces that cater to kids, offering interactive games, educational apps, and even fitness challenges that encourage physical activity. Moreover, with durable and stylish designs, these smartwatches are built to withstand the rigors of a child's active lifestyle, making them a practical and enjoyable accessory for any young user.

Fintech startups are reshaping how large banks conduct business, prompting traditional financial institutions to adapt their offerings to the evolving fintech landscape, according to C S Setty, the newly appointed chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI). “The good thing about fintechs is that they are reshaping the way we do business. An extreme customer convenience-focused approach is something which made the conventional players reimagine the customer journey. Yono itself is an example. I keep saying that we are the largest fintech company and we align our business looking at the fintech environment,” Setty said on Friday at the Global Fintech Fest held in Mumbai. Setty added that SBI is actively seeking deeper integrations with fintech companies.

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nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) within six months, further strengthening its sea-based nuclear deterrent. This comes after the formal induction of the second SSBN, INS Arighaat, into the Strategic Forces Command at Visakhapatnam on Thursday. The upcoming third SSBN, currently undergoing trials and expected to be commissioned as INS Aridhaman early next year, is larger than its predecessors, INS Arihant and INS Arighaat, allowing it to carry more long-range nuclear-tipped missiles. INS Arighaat can also deploy K-4 missiles with a range exceeding 3,000 km, unlike INS Arihant, which is equipped with 750-km range K-15 missiles. This capability is vital for maintaining a credible strategic deterrent amid ongoing military tensions with China. SSBNs, capable of remaining submerged for extended periods, provide a secure and stealthy platform for second-strike capabilities, deterring potential first strikes.

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has long served as a gateway to U.S. permanent residency for global investors, offering a unique blend of opportunity and security. In response to evolving economic and regulatory needs, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced significant reforms aimed at modernizing the program. These updates represent a strategic overhaul designed to enhance transparency, streamline processing, and ensure the program's sustainability. For investors, these changes signal a renewed commitment to efficiency and reliability, reinforcing the EB-5 program's standing as a premier option for securing U.S. residency. Reauthorization of the Regional Center Program One of the most pivotal recent changes in the EB-5 landscape is the reauthorization of the Regional Center Program, reinstated under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) of 2022. After lapsing in 2021, this program, which allows investors to pool their resources into large-scale projects managed by designated regional centers, has returned with reinforced measures. The reauthorization underscores the program's critical role in providing structured, potentially lower-risk opportunities in the U.S. real estate and infrastructure sectors.

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Many of today’s middle-class workers are hoping to work past age 65 or never retire – plans that for over half of them are unlikely to pan out.

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