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ISRO) is all set for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission, a key part of its ambitious human space mission Gaganyaan, at 8 am this Saturday from Sriharikota. The first launch pad holds a small rocket, carrying a replica of the 'crew module' that will eventually transport Indian astronauts into space, possibly in two years' time. The test mission would take place between 7 am and 9 am. As per a TOI report, during the test, known as the 'inflight abort demonstration,' the crew escape system (CES) and the crew module (CM) will separate from the rocket about a minute after launch.

printers and scanners are indispensable devices, making them the perfect addition to your shopping list during this sale. They serve not just as workhorses for your professional needs but also as catalysts for family bonding. With a plethora of technologies available, from laser printing to wireless scanning, it's essential to keep an eye out for the latest models and features.

Tanla Platforms, India's largest CPaaS (communications platform as a service) provider, saw a significant jump in its shares, rising by 9.3% to reach ₹1,120 apiece, in Friday's trading session following the company's impressive Q2 FY24 results. At 11.45 AM, the stock was trading with a gain of 6.70% at ₹1,090. The company on Thursday reported a 19% YoY surge in revenue at ₹1,009 crore and 11% sequentially.

central government employees during the festive season, the Ministry of Finance has declared a Diwali bonus for them. As per the decision made on October 17, 2023, employees will receive an amount equivalent to 30 days' basic salary as a Diwali bonus. The Diwali bonus is an annual non-productivity linked bonus (ad hoc bonus) granted to central government employees.

Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif has arrived in the UAE to meet a select group of people a day ahead of his return to Pakistan without the fear of immediate arrest upon landing, according to a media report on Friday. Sharif, also the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo, landed in Dubai late on Thursday night and is expected to return to Pakistan on a chartered flight, ending a self-imposed four-year exile in London, Geo News reported. In Pakistan, the Islamabad High Court on Thursday provided temporary relief to Sharif as it granted the 73-year-old former prime minister a protective bail in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia corruption cases until October 24.

Electric vehicle maker Omega Seiki Mobility on Friday announced a strategic partnership with Honda Power Pack Energy India (HEID) for implementing battery swap technology in over 10,000 passenger and cargo vehicles in the next two years. Under this collaboration, HEID, the subsidiary company of Japanese automobile giant Honda Motor, will provide OSM (Omega Seiki Mobility) swappable batteries for its EVs and set up a network of quick interchange stations in Tier-I cities pan-India, OSM said in a statement. Honda's battery swap service enables auto rickshaw drivers to swap discharged batteries with fully-charged ones at strategically located battery stations, OSM said, adding that the technology significantly reduces initial EV purchase costs, alleviates concerns about range limitations, and minimizes downtime associated with battery recharging. «The swappable battery technology represents a paradigm shift, offering unparalleled efficiency and environmental advantages. It perfectly aligns with our vision of rapid, clean, and accessible electric transportation,» said Uday Narang, founder and Chairman of Omega Seiki Mobility.

Colorado funeral home, up from an initial estimate of about 115 when the decaying and improperly stored bodies were discovered two weeks ago, officials said Tuesday. The remains were found by authorities responding to a report of an «abhorrent smell» inside a decrepit building at the Return to Nature Funeral Home in the small town of Penrose, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of Denver. All the remains were removed from the site as of Oct.

Google wrote, “Learning a language can open up new opportunities in a person’s life. It can help people connect with those from different cultures, travel the world, and advance their careers… Yet proficiency in a new language is difficult to achieve, and many learners cite a lack of opportunity to practice speaking actively and receiving actionable feedback as a barrier to learning." “We have partnered with linguists, teachers, and ESL/EFL pedagogical experts to create a speaking practice experience that is effective and motivating.

₹4,300-4,400 over more than half a decade. However, according to the Economic Survey 2023, out-of-pocket expenses on healthcare by individuals has fallen sharply from 64.2% of all healthcare expenses in 2012-13 to 48.2% in 2018-19, even as the government’s share of total healthcare spending has risen sharply from 28.6% to 40.6% of the total during the same period.

Hamas’s attack on Israel should be a wake-up call to U.S. intelligence services. That a terrorist attack of this magnitude—with seismic implications for global security—came as a surprise to many in Washington shows that we need to reassess our own operations sharply to ensure that America has a comprehensive threat picture that can provide early warnings and prevent national-security tragedies.

(Reuters) — IHG said on Friday it expected to close out 2023 with «very strong» financials as the Holiday Inn-owner reported a rise in quarterly revenue per room on strong summer travel demand and a recovery in China to pre-pandemic levels.

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, a prominent private general insurance company in India, introduces its enhanced “Health Prime" rider, aimed at complementing and elevating their current health insurance and personal accident policies. This innovative rider revolutionizes the concept of health coverage by presenting a comprehensive range of benefits, providing holistic healthcare solutions to their valued customers.

(Reuters) -China Evergrande Group said on Friday it was revising the terms of a proposed offshore debt restructuring deal to meet the firm's situation and creditors' demand, without providing details.

Vidyanathan K. T, Salem, Tamil Nadu The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the Request for Quote (RFQ) platform in 2020 to provide a transparent and efficient way for investors to trade in corporate bonds. The RFQ platform allows investors to request quotes from multiple dealers for a particular bond, and then choose the best offer.

credit risk. The primary objective of the scheme is to seek to generate returns commensurate with low risk and provide a high level of liquidity, through investments made in debt and money market securities having a maturity of one business day including TREPS (Tri-Party Repo) and Reverse Repo. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the scheme's investment objective will be achieved.

WhatsApp beta for iOS via the TestFlight app. The eligible versions for enabling the 'view once' mode for audio messages include WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.21.15 and 2.23.22.4, while on iOS, WhatsApp beta 23.21.1.73 is reportedly the compatible version for this update. WABetaInfo also provided screenshots of the feature under testing, displaying the recognizable 'view once' icon within the voice message chat interface.

Investing.com-- Asian stocks extended steep losses on Friday as a rout in global bond markets continued to decimate risk appetite, while traders remained on edge over any more escalation in the Israel-Hamas war. 

HSBC is relocating private bankers from Singapore to Australia as Wall Street returns in force to try to bank more of the country’s ultra-high net worth individuals and secretive family offices.

The independent chairman of the new advisory group overseeing ASX’s CHESS replacement, Alan Cameron, said it will not act as a rubber stamp for the market operator’s decisions on the new clearing and settlement system for the equity market.

Siddhartha Khemka, Head-Retail Research, MOFSL, says “in the long term, we would continue to prefer a tier-1 IT players given that a), valuations are comfortable, b), long term growth visibility is there. But at the same time, the near term underperformance could continue and which is where one can prefer looking at the tier-2 players.” Khemka also says: “Our preference in the auto space would be Maruti, followed by Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland. Within the two-wheeler space, we have a neutral rating on Bajaj Auto, while we have a buy rating on Hero Moto because of the cheaper valuations and the improving growth in the rural sector. We prefer Hero Moto over Bajaj Auto.” What is the global screen telling you about the resilience that the Indian markets are showcasing? The Indian economy is relatively better placed compared to global peers and there are headwinds starting with the high US interest rates, bond yields, inflationary concerns, growth concerns and to top it all, the geopolitical concerns, which provides volatility, which the market does not want at this point and where earnings are kind of picking up.

BEIJING (Reuters) -China will require export permits for some graphite products from Dec. 1 to protect national security, the commerce ministry said on Friday, as it faces growing challenges from foreign governments over its manufacturing dominance.