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airstrike on a crowded town square in Ethiopia's restive Amhara region killed at least 26 people and wounded more than 55 others, a senior health official said Monday, days after authorities asserted that calm had been restored in the area. Local militia members have been clashing with Ethiopia's military over efforts to disband them, and last week the military retook key Amhara towns by force. The airstrike hit the center of the Finote Selam community on Sunday, said the health official, who like other people spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation.

drones to individual protective equipment, sources said. Sources in the military establishment also said the present global scenario «necessitates a flexible and adaptive approach» to tackle defence and national security challenges. Sixty-eight schemes worth Rs 6,600 crore were signed in the first three tranches of emergency procurements (EPs). «As part of the fourth tranche, 49 schemes worth Rs 7,600 crore have been contracted catering for capabilities ranging from mobility solutions to communication systems, energy solutions, individual protective equipment, armament and simulators, drones and counter-drones,» a source in the defence establishment said. The army is observing 2023 as the 'Year of Transformation', and is working on several projects to reshape and remodel the functional processes to bring in a «quantum jump in its capabilities». It is spearheading the realisation of the vision of 'Atmanirbharta' with the intent of boosting manufacturing in India and creating a vibrant defence ecosystem, the sources said.

(Reuters) — Hawaiian Electric Industries' (NYSE:HE) shares plunged nearly 40% in early trading on Monday amid growing scrutiny over whether the utility company's equipment played any role in the deadly wildfires that burnt through the coastal Maui town of Lahaina.

Chriss, currently EVP and general manager of Intuit's small business and self-employed group, takes on the PayPal job in September, when he will also join the board. His appointment comes after a months-long search for a successor to Schulman, who announced his plan to retire in February after an eight year stint that began as the firm split from eBay.

primary education: The ‘quantity’ aspect of school enrolment has largely been accomplished by the Right to Education. The Indian school system is among the world’s largest already, with 1.5 million schools, 9.5 million teachers and 265 million enrolled students. There is nearly 100% enrolment now in primary and upper primary levels compared to the eligible population.

poverty line is crossed. That is, poverty has traditionally been measured against a defined standard/level. However, the intensity of poverty can vary even within that standard, which itself is a subject of much debate.

The Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) price target was raised to $180 from $170 at BofA on Monday, with analysts maintaining a Buy rating on the stock ahead of its earnings release on August 22.

Investing.com — Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) has named Carlos Abrams-Rivera as its new chief executive officer, the packaged food maker said in a statement on Monday.

By Michael S. Derby

OTTAWA — Forecasters anticipate this week’s consumer price index report to show inflation rose last month, signalling a reversal in progress after a year of steady declines in inflation.

LKP Securities has picked out its top public-sector undertaking (PSU) stocks which are likely to give good returns to shareholders in the short-term. According to the domestic brokerage house, the PSU stocks have generated positive returns over the past two years and have potential for ‘immense value creation’ in the next 3-6 months. The brokerage sees upside in the range of 15 per cent-40 per cent on these top 10 stocks in short-term.

Monday, August 14, 2023 – The XRP price might be declining, but XRP20 coin buyers have staked 22.7% of its presale-allocated supply as the project hurtles toward sell-out after raising $2.74 million, with only $949,000 to go.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would condemn the demolition drive in Haryana's Nuh and the alleged targetted violence, during his Independence Day speech in the national capital on August 15. Addressing reporters here, Owaisi said on one hand bulldozers were being used against Muslims and on the other his house in Delhi has come under attack. «The Prime Minister should condemn demolition in Nuh.

Thuingaleng Muivah said that on the issue of integration of all Naga areas the Government of India has officially acknowledged that it is the legitimate right of the Nagas and therefore, it shall be finalized accordingly. Greater Nagalim has been one of NSCN-IM’s core demands. Greater Nagalim stipulates the integration of Naga inhabited areas of Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar.

Congress leader Pawan Khera said here on Monday that the present political fight in the country is going on between «demons and humans», referring to party colleague Randeep Singh Surjewala's remarks calling those voting for the ruling party as having «demonic tendencies». He also said the country needs a responsible prime minister, not a «publicity minister». To a question on Surjewala's comment at a recent rally in Haryana, Khera said, «The prime minister spoke for 2 hours and 13 minutes in Parliament.

Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism has reduced government fees applied to hotel rooms and restaurant in the emirate. The revised fee structure will come into effect from 1 September 2023 . «This revision of fees seeks to further grow the emirate as a tourism and cultural destination while bolstering support for its thriving hospitality sector,» the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said in a statement.

By Granth Vanaik

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It’s been called the cradle of liberty, throws great parties (tea) and is the state with the nation’s third highest median income (if you include D.C.).

Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) gained over 4% in pre-open trading Monday after analysts at Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock, saying the risk/reward is now favorable with subscription revenue likely to trough in the 2nd-half.