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Ukraine, a handful of startups are developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to help fly a vast fleet of drones, taking warfare into uncharted territory as combatants race to gain a technological edge in battle. Ukraine hopes a rollout of AI-enabled drones across the front line will help it overcome increasing signal jamming by the Russians as well as enable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to work in larger groups.

Having survived an assassination attempt, and shown defiance and fighting spirit while under attack, former US president Donald Trump has improved his chances of beating a frail-looking Joe Biden, who struggles to convince American voters that he retains the mental acuity to continue in office for another term. Should Trump emerge as the 47th President of the US, as is highly likely, global geopolitical and geoeconomic conditions would swiftly change, given his economic policy plan announcements. This will impact India directly and indirectly through the global spillovers.

PI Industries Ltd. traded 0.1 per cent higher in Thursday's session at 12:38PM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 3910.0 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 3910.0 and Rs 3850.85, respectively, during the session so far. The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 4032.0 and a 52-week low of 3060.0. About 2,128 shares changed hands on the counter so far.

Uttar Pradesh (UP) state executive in Lucknow, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath acknowledged the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) overconfidence as a factor in its unexpected reverses in the Lok Sabha (LS) polls. This meeting, attended by BJP president J.P. Nadda, highlighted internal tensions amidst accusations and the need for organizational restructuring, a TOI report stated. UP CM Yogi Adityanath candidly acknowledged the overconfidence that may have impacted BJP’s recent performance, pointing out how the opposition, previously dispirited, now appears rejuvenated after their electoral gains. He addressed the “fake narratives” pushed by the opposition, particularly concerning the controversy over reservations. «When we assume with such confidence that we are winning, naturally we have to pay the price. The opposition, which had lost heart before the election, is now working with a renewed spring in their step,» Adityanath stated in English during the meeting.

Bhopal: The Meteorological Office on Thursday issued a very heavy rainfall alert in some parts of Madhya Pradesh in the next 24 hours. The regional meteorologist has predicted that very heavy rainfall can be recorded from 115mm to 204 mm at six places in the state which include Sehore, Rajgarh, Agar Malwa, Sheopur Kalan and Morena. «A trough line is passing through Kota-Sagar-Pendra region, as a result of which there is a possibility of good rainfall in southern Madhya Pradesh. If we see the rainfall data received in the last 24 hours, it shows that Sehore and Pachmarhi recorded 90 mm rainfall. While if we talk about the next 24 hours then, an alert for very heavy rain has been issued for six places which include Sehore, Rajgarh, Agar Malwa, Sheopur Kalan and Morena where rainfall can be recorded from 115 mm to 204 mm,» B S Yadav, Meteorologist, IMD Bhopal.

NEW DELHI : The full Union Budget 2024-25 is to be presented by the re-elected government on 23 July. The taxpayers’ expectations from the Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman are well known. The overarching expectation is that the government will announce measures to increase personal disposable income.

₹1,108 crore. Interest income, the other revenue stream grew 19% quarter-on-quarter to ₹294 crore, but it's likely that this was mostly led by the equity funds worth ₹1,500 crore that Angel One raised through QIP in the first week of Q1. Assuming a 2% interest for the quarter on fresh equity, the interest income works out to ₹30 crore.

power sector in the country, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has called on the state governments to make improvements in the sector to become self-sufficient. Speaking to reporters, Minister Khattar, said, «There are guidelines that can be given to the state governments. Ultimately, the work of implementation is the responsibility of the state governments, so we will definitely appeal to everyone as the power sector has become so important nowadays… if the sector is not made self-reliant, then its effect directly falls on the public as well as the state governments.» He added, «So if the state governments want to stand on their own two feet and be self-sufficient, then it is very important to bring improvements in the power sector...»

South Korean prosecutors have asked a court to arrest the Hancom CEO Kim Sang-cheol as part of a probe into an alleged crypto “slush fund.”

US military's problem-plagued mission to bring desperately needed aid into Gaza via a temporary pier has ended, with deliveries shifting to an Israeli port, a senior American officer said Wednesday. US President Joe Biden has expressed disappointment in the performance of the pier, which has repeatedly broken free of the shore because of bad weather since its initial installation in mid-May, limiting the time it has been operational. «The maritime surge mission involving the pier is complete, so there's no more need to use the pier,» Vice Admiral Brad Cooper told journalists. «It's now transitioning… to a port in Ashdod, Israel,» which «offers a more sustainable path.»

State Street Corp, which earlier this year acquired HCLTech's stake in their joint venture, said its cost towards compensation and employee benefits fell 2% in the April-June quarter, mainly due to a decrease in contractor spending associated with JV consolidations in India and lower salaries. State Street that completed the transaction on April 1 made the observation in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. HCLTech, meanwhile, posted a fall in revenue at its financial services vertical and has warned about headwinds in the segment in the July-September quarter as well due to State Street insourcing the business operation services provided by the JV.

If new car prices look daunting, don’t worry, there are plenty of affordable models to choose from that won’t break the bank

The parent company of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and other chains says it's buying the Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s as it seeks to expand its dining options

The Ultimate Fighter's 32nd season has finally arrived and will see even more intense action with legendary fighters participating in it. This long-running epic series has seen the likes of legendary fighters like Randy Couture, Ken Shamrock, Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, and many others The show's popularity has been so great that UFC amassed a massive following right after The Ultimate Fighter's seasons struck gold.

Capital One said Wednesday it plans to offer $265 billion in lending, investing and philanthropy projects as part of its $35 billion merger with Discover Financial

Inflation in the U.K. held steady at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% in June

Shawn Levy's «Deadpool & Wolverine» have been released. The film's release is set for some days from now.

armed forces established brief contact with terrorists on Wednesday during the search operation in the Bhata Desa forest area of Doda district, where four Army personnel and a policeman were killed in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. Village defence guards also opened fire on suspicious movement observed outside Melan village of the Desa area. Two explosive shells were recovered from the Sinoo forest area of Gandoh in the same district, where three infiltrators were killed on June 26 and a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including a US-made M4 carbine, were recovered. The exchange of fire took place within a span of a few hours during the search operation. However, no casualty or injuries were reported from either side. «Search operation is going on in the area, but they (terrorists) took advantage of the challenging terrain, thick forest and darkness and managed to flee,» said an official.

Gareth Southgate has left his job as England manager after Euro Cup 2024 finals against Spain. Meanwhile, the hunt for a new manager is still on. It is interesting to note, however, that Southgate was the highest paid manager in the entire Euros, comprising of some of the globally top-ranked participating countries. Southgate left his post even after being tipped for knighthood for services to the country. His stellar record saw England reaching the finals of Euro championships twice, as well as the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinals. Therefore, his inflated salary was quite justified, looking at his enormous responsibility of leading England to such epic international clashes throughout his eight years with the team. Although he could not manage to win a silverware for the team, he still leaves behind a rich legacy and a formation of an elite team that has tasted success at the highest levels. How much did Gareth Southgate earn as England manager?

British Open at Royal Troon is a long one as Rory McIlroy begins his latest bid to end a decade-long major title drought. McIlroy's misery continued in last month's U.S. Open where he agonisingly finished second — one shot behind American Bryson DeChambeau — after bogeying three of his last four holes. The pain of that loss took McIlroy a few days to process but, as he prepares for Thursday's opening round, he is feeling no added pressure in his quest to claim a fifth career major.

IAS officer Puja Khedkar to record her statement regarding allegations of harassment against the Pune district collector, a senior officer said on Wednesday. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar confirmed to PTI that Khedkar has been asked to come to Pune to provide her statement. «I am not aware of any such complaint against me. No one communicated to me about this. So there is no question of giving a reaction. I came to know about this complaint only through media reports,» Pune district collector Suhas Diwase told PTI. Another official said correspondence by Pune Police asking Khedkar to record her statement was served to her at her temporary residence in Washim on Wednesday.