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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that China has the potential to pressure Russia to end the war, following US calls for Beijing to halt its oil purchases from Moscow.“China is also represented here, a powerful nation on which Russia now depends completely,” Zelensky told the council, noting China’s status…
MUMBAI: Hikal shareholders have approved the reappointment of Bharat Forge vice-chairman and joint MD Amit Kalyani to the board of the chemicals company, with almost all votes cast supporting his continuation. Interestingly, his aunt Sugandha Hiremath and her family, who own about 35% of Hikal, also voted in his favour. Her action comes amid an…
NEW DELHI: The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Tuesday lifted India’s economic growth forecast by 40 basis points for 2025-26, citing monetary and fiscal policy easing and reforms linked to the Goods and Services Tax (GST).“In India, higher tariff rates will weigh on the export sector, but overall activity is anticipated to…
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in a high-stakes Super 4 clash at the Asia Cup on Tuesday, keeping their tournament hopes alive. (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan survived a fiery spell from Wanindu Hasaranga to edge past Sri Lanka by five wickets in a high-stakes Super 4 clash at the Asia Cup on…
Haris Rauf gestures towards Indian fans while fielding on the boundary during the Asia Cup. (Pic credit: AFP) The controversy surrounding Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 campaign refuses to die down, with fresh visuals now dragging another player into the storm. Just days after Haris Rauf’s provocative “6-0” gesture towards Indian fans sparked outrage during Sunday’s…
Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above. We keep hearing about Google Maps fiasco from across the globe where it directed people…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reclaimed a spot in the list of the world’s 10 most valuable companies, riding the optimism of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom in the tech industry that pushed its stock to record levels.According to a report by Bloomberg, TSMC’s stock rallied 14% last week, elevating the chipmaker’s market capitalisation…
Volvo Car India has launched the EX30, its most affordable electric SUV yet, with prices starting at Rs 41 lakh, ex-showroom. As part of festive season cheer, the company is offering a special pre-reserve price of Rs 39.99 lakh for bookings made before October 19, 2025. Deliveries are set to begin in the first week…
Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive today launched the new Ultraviolette X47 Crossover electric motorcycle in the Indian market. The company has introduced the bike at an introductory price of Rs 2.49 lakh (ex-showroom). This limited-time pricing will later move up to Rs 2.74 lakh (ex-showroom). The prices are for the 7.1kWh variant, while prices for the higher-capacity…
Representative Image (AI-generated) A research team in California has used artificial intelligence to design viral genomes, which were later built and tested in a laboratory. Some of these AI-created viruses successfully infected bacteria, demonstrating that generative AI models can produce functional genetic material.Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute in Palo Alto described the…
