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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said that the state has secured MOUs (memorandum of understanding), worth Rs 850 crores with US-based companies Lincoln Electric, Vishay Precision, and Visteon. In a post on the social media platform «X», the Tamil Nadu CM said, «In the land of opportunities, every new dawn ignites fresh hopes. We've secured MoUs worth Rs850 crores with Lincoln Electric, Vishay Precision, and Visteon, bringing us one step closer to realising our vision. Through relentless effort and determination, we continue to turn our dreams into reality.» On Thursday, Tamil Nadu secured a Rs 2000 crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trilliant to establish a manufacturing unit as well as create their Development and Global Support Centre in the state.

social media platforms such as Threads or Bluesky, where Portuguese has become the most spoken language in the few days since Elon Musk's X was shut down in the country. «Is anyone there?» asked numerous Brazilian netizens as they made their first tentative forays onto Bluesky, which said it had added more than two million new users since South America's largest nation banned X. Access to the social network formerly known as Twitter was blocked on Saturday amid a standoff between Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, who has made it his mission to crack down on disinformation.

Boss Packaging Solutions, which was ridiculed on social media for having a dilapidated-looking office, debuted on the NSE SME platform on Friday at a premium of 25%. The stock debuted at Rs 82.5 as against an issue price of Rs 66. Ahead of the listing, the company's shares traded with a GMP of 8% to the issue price.

Uttarakhand government has said that participation of state employees in morning and evening meetings and other cultural and social activities of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will not be considered a violation of Uttarakhand State Employees Conduct Rules-2002. In this regard, Additional Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan has issued orders that state employees can participate in RSS programs provided this work does not cause any hindrance in their official duties and responsibilities. In a letter dated September 5 Additional Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan said, «After due deliberation by the Government, it has been decided that participation of any Government employee in Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) branch (morning/evening meeting) and other cultural/social activities will not be considered as a violation of Uttarakhand State Employees Conduct Rules, 2002 (as amended from time to time).»

As billionaire Elon Musk’s clash with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice came to a head last week, there were legal twists, insults, ultimatums, defiance and then, finally, capitulation

Teen vaping in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in a decade

US Presidential Debate 2024, that saw the former US President steamroll his Democrat opponent Joe Biden. However, things have not taken a slight turn after Kamala Harris became the Presidential candidate for the Democrats, and Joe Biden stepped down.

The Democratic vice presidential nominee, Charles Herbster, grew up in Nebraska and is a former Republican candidate for governor. Herbster shared the photo with a family friend and posted it on X. Herbster posted on X that Tim Walz's family back in Nebraska wants everyone to know something. Trump also posted it on his Truth Social profile. The individuals in the picture are related to Walz through his great-uncle, who is the brother of his grandfather, a representative for Herbster told Newsweek. Herbster was allegedly permitted by the family to post it online. Also Read: Fed fears U.S recession? Central Bank to slash rates by 2%, steepest drop outside of an economic downturn since the 1980s

YouTube elaborated on the specific types of content that will no longer be shown to teen users in its video suggestions. These include videos that promote comparisons between physical traits, glorify specific body types or fitness standards, and content that promotes social aggression, such as bullying or intimidation.

Bengaluru has alleged that she was harassed and physically assaulted by an auto driver after she canceled a ride booked through Ola. The incident occurred on Wednesday when she and her friend booked two autos. Ola has responded to her complaint on social media, promising an investigation. The Additional Director General of Police Traffic and Road Safety, Alok Kumar, also assured that appropriate action would be taken. According to the woman, the incident began when she canceled her friend's auto ride. She arrived first, and her friend canceled her booking. The other auto driver then followed them, visibly angry. Despite her attempts to explain the situation, the driver started shouting and hurling abuse. «Yesterday in Bangalore (Bengaluru), my friend & I booked two autos on Ola due to peak hours. I arrived first, so she canceled hers. The other auto driver followed us, furious. Despite explaining the situation, he started shouting and hurling abuse,» she said.

French liquor company Pernod Ricard, best known in France for the anise-flavored aperitif pastis, has scrapped a sponsorship deal with Paris Saint-Germain after protests from Marseille

A resturant in United States' North Carolina is in the news. Reason, it's dress code which has now gone viral on the internet. Kim's Kafe in Greensboro posted its rules regarding clothing on its Facebook page on September 1, drawing widespread reactions.

Renukaswamy which has emerged on social media, the victim's parents called the jailed Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his accomplices 'demons' for allegedly torturing their son to death. The photograph shows a shirtless Renukaswamy pleading for mercy before he was allegedly murdered. There were also several injury marks all over his body. Renukaswamy's father Kashinath S Shivanagoudru claimed that the developments have had adverse effect on their pregnant daughter-in-law these days. «After seeing the photograph which has gone viral, we are confused. We don't know what to say and how to react. We can now imagine how much he would have suffered and screamed and pleaded to them. He was tortured beyond tolerance,» Shivanagoudru said. He said he is unable to console his daughter-in-law.

responsible investment practices that seek to help institutional investors and service providers. The ICSI Guiding Principles on Stewardship (IGPS) is a framework of ethical stewardship practices to empower institutional investors and service providers, it said in a release. The framework outlines best practices for responsible investment, encompassing environmental, social, and governance factors. It aligns with the global trend and offers much needed guidance towards sustainable and responsible investing, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) said in the release.

business leaders in Singapore and appraised them about various reforms that are currently underway in India to attract investment and innovation. Modi is here on a two-day visit at the invitation of his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong. «Interacted with top business leaders and CEOs in Singapore. We talked about ways to deepen economic linkages. I highlighted the reforms underway in India, which will encourage investment and innovation,» the Indian Prime Minister said in a post on social media platform 'X'. Over the past 10 years, India-Singapore trade has more than doubled.

A lot has happened since Pavel Durov, the billionaire Russian-born Emirati businessman who founded the popular social media and messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France last week. Durov, who has four passports, including one from France, received support from voices across the ideological spectrum, from the far right to the progressive left. Russian media predictably labelled the arrest a Western conspiracy.

NBFCs), BlackSoil Capital, an alternative credit provider, and Caspian Impact Investments (Debt), an impact investment lender, on Thursday announced that they have received unanimous approval from their respective Boards of Directors to merge through a share swap. This decision paves the way for creating a combined entity uniquely positioned to deliver value to various stakeholders such as clients, shareholders, lenders, investors and employees and boost operational efficiencies. After the merger is complete and regulatory approvals are received, Caspian Debt will be fully integrated into BlackSoil. This strategic amalgamation will position BlackSoil, the combined entity, as one of the largest players in the alternative credit segment it operates in.

Donald Trump is promising to make America the “crypto capital of the planet” if he returns to the White House

Thalapathy Vijay's highly anticipated film "GOAT" or «Greatest of All Time» hit the theatres today, drawing a mix of reactions from fans and critics alike. The film's opening moments captured attention with an engaging start, packed with a variety of characters and surprising scenes. Many found the first half to be interesting, with enough twists to keep the audience entertained, according to the reviews shared on social media. However, as the movie progressed into the second half, it began to lose momentum, said some reviews. Viewers expressed that the pacing slowed down significantly, making the latter portion feel drawn-out and predictable. The storyline, while initially intriguing, became more formulaic as it advanced, causing the film to fall short of the excitement built in the opening act, said another viewer on social media.

Canada’s dismal economic productivity is a crisis, and the Trudeau government’s “solution” of creating a new federal working group to investigate its cause, announced recently by Treasury Board President Anita Anand, is a joke. That is the view, not just of Conservative MPs and libertarian columnists, but also of an iPolitics article Anand herself posted on social media to share the news she was creating this working group.