New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): As the Union Budget 2025-26 nears, the Ministry of Finance has highlighted the significant Union Budget announcements, particularly focusing on the development of the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
In a social media post the ministry stated that "The Scheme for 'Programme for development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem' aims to provide attr

Finance Ministry highlights Rs 1.52 lakh cr investment, 85,000 jobs under Semicon India Programme

The Baltic cable ruptures were likely maritime accidents, the newspaper reported, citing intelligence officials from three countriesThe recent damage to underwater power and communications cables in the Baltic Sea was likely the result of "maritime accidents" rather than Russian sabotage, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing several US and European intelligence officials.A conse

Western spies backtrack on Russian sabotage claims WaPo

The Baltic cable ruptures were likely maritime accidents, the newspaper reported, citing officials from three Western countriesThe recent damage to underwater power and communications cables in the Baltic Sea was likely the result of "maritime accidents" rather than Russian sabotage, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing several US and European intelligence officials.A consensus 

Western intel backtracks on Russian sabotage claims WaPo

Andreas Michaelis allegedly thinks the incoming US president will crack down on democratic institutions and the mediaThe German ambassador to the US, Andreas Michaelis, has warned Berlin that incoming President Donald Trump will likely try to undermine key principles underpinning American democracy, Reuters has claimed, citing a confidential document.The Republican firebrand has repeatedl

German envoy believes Trump plans to destroy America Reuters

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Just one day after announcing an anticipated comeback, Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale said he will have to delay his return due to a health issue unrelated to the cancer that has kept him out of the booth since 2023.

In a statement posted by ESPN, Vitale said he suffered an accident at his home in Florida "that has created some new health challenges and near-term phy

Dick Vitale's return to broadcasting on hold after accident

New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the 'SVAMITVA Scheme' to property owners in over 50000 villages in more than 230 districts across 10 States and two Union territories through video conferencing.
Addressing the occasion, he remarked that today was a historic day for the villages and the rural areas of India and greeted all the benefi

PM Modi distributes over 65 lakh property cards under SVAMITVA scheme across 10 states, two Union Territories

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Dick Vitale received his first broadcasting assignment from ESPN this season, marking his return to the air for the first time since 2023. Vitale battled four types of cancer for more than three years and is only months removed from a 2024 surgery to address a lymph node in his neck diagnosed as cancer.

ESPN announced Friday that the Hall of Fame broad

Dick Vitale to make broadcasting return Jan. 25

ABU DHABI, 17th January, 2025 (WAM)-- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Zoran Milanovi, President of the Republic of Croatia, on the occasion of his re-election for a new presidential term.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Presid

UAE President, VPs congratulate Milanovic on re-election as President of Croatia

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): In a landmark move to enhance telecom accessibility, security, and empowerment across India, Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched a suite of citizen-focused initiatives.
Key highlights of the event included the launch of the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App,National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 and the inauguration of the Intra Circle Roaming facility at DB

'Sanchar Saathi' app launched to fortify telecom security for citizens

&copy; Provided by Xinhua An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Huajiang grand canyon bridge in southwest China's Guizhou, Jan. 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)</figcap

Update: China completes main structure of world&#039;s tallest bridge

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 16 (ANI): Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Thursday revealed its third quarter results in which the conglomerate recorded a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 21,930 crore for the quarter ended December 31, as per the financial statement.
The robust performance in RIL's financials for the third quarter was attributed to the growth in the company's digit

Reliance Industries net profit soars 12% driven by digital, retail segment growth

The Foreign Ministry has accused the EU and NATO of pearl-clutching over Baltic cable incidentsThe West is spinning incidents in the Baltic Sea as purported evidence of a Russian threat, while putting a smoke screen on real attacks that undermine European energy security, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. The EU and NATO have alleged that Moscow was behind mu

Moscow slams West for fantastic hypocrisy

ABU DHABI, 6th January, 2025 (WAM)-- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to King Abdullah II of Jordan, over the passing of Princess Majda Ra'ad.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Pr

UAE Leaders condole with King of Jordan on passing of Princess Majda Ra'ad

ABU DHABI, 25th December, 2024 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a cable of condolences to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, expressing his sympathies over victims of the air crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in Kazakhstan, which resulted in several deaths and injuries. President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed conveyed his wishes for a swift recovery to the injured.H

UAE Leaders condole with President of Azerbaijan over victims of air crash

ABU DHABI, 10th December, 2024 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a cable of congratulations to President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the Republic of Namibia on the occasion of winning the presidential elections of her country.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zay

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Namibia on winning presidential elections

Submarine cables, which form the backbone of global communications and data exchange, are essential to the modern world. An incident reported by Chunghwa Telecom - a company located in China's Taiwan - in early January has garnered attention due to accusations of sabotage directed at the Chinese mainland.
Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, dismissed the accusations as

Experts: The unpredictable nature of submarine cable damage


                            The Baltic cable ruptures were likely maritime accidents, the newspaper reported, citing intelligence officials from three countries
            
                        
            The recent damage to underwater power and communications cables in the Baltic Sea was likely the result of "maritime accidents" rather than Russian sabotage, the Washington Post

Western spies backtrack on 'Russian sabotage' claims - WaPo


                            The ruptures were likely maritime accidents, the newspaper reported, citing officials from three Western countries
            
                        
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Western intelligence believes Baltic cable damage was not Russian sabotage - WaPo


                            The Baltic cable ruptures were likely maritime accidents, the newspaper reported, citing officials from three Western countries
            
                        
            The recent damage to underwater power and communications cables in the Baltic Sea was likely the result of "maritime accidents" rather than Russian sabotage, the Washington Post repo

Western intel backtracks on 'Russian sabotage' claims - WaPo


                            The Foreign Ministry has accused the EU and NATO of pearl-clutching over Baltic cable incidents
            
                        
            
The West is spinning incidents in the Baltic Sea as purported evidence of a Russian threat, while putting a smoke screen on real attacks that undermine European energy security, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman 

Moscow slams West for 'fantastic hypocrisy'

NEW YORK CITY: A judge has dismissed New York City's lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, BP, Shell, and the American Petroleum Institute, which accused them of misleading the public about their products and commitment to renewable energy and climate change efforts. State Supreme Court Justice Anar Patel ruled that the city could not claim its residents were aware of the link between fossil fuels and climate change whil

New York City lawsuit against oil majors over climate change dismissed

NYC reviewing legal options after losing lawsuit against oil companies

NYC loses lawsuit against oil majors, 'greenwashing' claims rejected

DUBLIN, Ireland: Global oil prices are surging once again, pushing up the cost of petrol and diesel at the pump for consumers.  The latest figures reveal a steady increase in fuel prices this month, reflecting trends in international energy markets. According to an AA survey, the average price of petrol in Ireland has climbed by 2 cents per liter, reaching 1.76 euros, while diesel prices rose by 3 cents t

Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise as oil costs jump in Ireland

Global oil prices rise pushes up costs of petrol and diesel in Ireland

As Ireland's oil costs rise, petrol and diesel prices continue to rise

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Donald Trump's nominee for the Interior Department, Doug Burgum, has said that he would work hard to achieve the president-elect's goals of increasing energy production from public lands and waters, which he believes is vital for national security.During his Senate hearing, Burgum signaled a significant shift in policy compared to President Biden's efforts to limit oil and gas drilling. Biden h

Boosting energy key to security, says Trump's Interior Department pick

Hiking energy production is key, says Trump's Interior Department pick

Trump's Interior Department nominee to maximize energy production

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Energy Department, emphasized the importance of expanding domestic energy production, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear power, during his Senate confirmation hearing this week.Wright, formerly CEO of Liberty Energy, described fossil fuels as a cornerstone for combating global poverty, which he called a more press

Trump's energy department pick calls for more LNG and nuclear power

Trump's energy chief wants to increase LNG and nuclear power

Must increase LNG, nuclear power, says Trump's energy department pick

New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate has seized various luxury vehicles, cash amounting to Rs three lakh, incriminating documents, records and digital devices in multi-state raids conducted in Haryana, Punjab and Mumbai in connection with money laundering investigation against Vuenow Marketing Services Ltd, the agency said on Monday.
ED's Jalandhar Zonal Office seized these assets during search

ED seizes various luxury vehicles, cash Rs 3 lakh in case involving Vuenow Marketing Services Ltd

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A Russian woman, Svetlana Dali, 57, has been charged with stowing away on a flight from New York to Paris.  A federal grand jury in Brooklyn indicted her this week, and she faces up to five years in prison if convicted. Dali was caught aboard a Delta Air Lines flight on November 26, traveling from JFK Airport in New York to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris without a ticket. She 

Woman who stowed away on flight from New York to Paris indicted

Russian who tried to stow away on flight from NYC to Paris indicted

Russian female stowaway indicted in Brooklyn court

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has resolved its legal challenge to a regulatory cap on airline levies, ending a contentious case just before it was due to go to trial. The semi-state operator and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which regulates aviation in Ireland, reached a confidential settlement ahead of a scheduled three-week hearing in the High Court's commercial division. The agreem

Dublin Airport operator settles challenge to airline passenger cap

Airline levy cap legal challenge resolved by Dublin Airport operator

Legal challenge to airline levy cap settled by Dublin Airport operator

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 20 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K Annamalai on Monday spoke on the issue of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President and actor Vijay supporting the Parandur airport expansion plan and said that the selection of land was a state subject and had to be understood keeping in mind that Chennai's airport was a major one in the country.
Speaking to ANI, Annamalai 

"Land selection a state subject": BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai on protest over new Airport

New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): Customs authorities at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Airport here have charged a 26-year-old Indian male passenger from Uttar Pradesh with smuggling foreign cash.
The individual planned to fly from Terminal-2, IGI Airport, to Hyderabad on Saturday with flight 6E-2768 and then to Ras Al Khaimah with flight 6E-1495 the same day. He was charged on Sunday.
Customs officers inte

Man smuggles foreign cash worth Rs1.35 crore, held at Delhi airport

The president-elect's private Palm Beach club has turned into ?a new center of power,? the report saysThe world's top moguls have been flocking to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida in the weeks before his inauguration, with many confirming meetings with the US president-elect, Bloomberg reported on Saturday.According to JetSpy aviation data cited by the agency, six of 

Super rich flock to Trump&#039;s estate Bloomberg

Superrich flock to Trump&#039;s estate Bloomberg

Washington [US], January 18 (ANI): The upcoming 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' film has just added two new actors to its growing cast.
David Krumholtz, who recently appeared in Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer', and British actress Emily Beecham are the newest stars to join the space-faring adventure, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn also confirmed the news on his social media handle.
Directed b

David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham join 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' cast

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Taiwan's military has announced new recruitment and retention measures to help sustain troop levels, as the island faces continued threats from China amid a shrinking number of volunteer soldiers.According to Taiwan's Central News Agency, the Ministry of National Defense unveiled measures Wednesday that call for pay raises for volunteer enlistees among other incentives.According to data f

Taiwan faces decline in troop numbers, report reveals

WASHINGTON - South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, is facing senators Friday at a confirmation hearing that is her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security.Noem, a two-term governor and former U.S. congresswoman, was chosen by the president-elect to lead the department re

Trump&#039;s homeland security pick faces scrutiny on immigration plans

WASHINGTON - Hours after Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin nailed its first-ever orbital mission, SpaceX seized back the spotlight on Thursday as its latest test of Starship, its gargantuan next-generation mega rocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic.In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint, underscoring its technical prowess by catching the first stage 

SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodes

Texas [US], January 17 (ANI): SpaceX's Starship launch system lifted off on its seventh uncrewed test flight on Thursday, with an upgraded version of the megarocket embarking on the program's most ambitious flight to date, CNN reported.
SpaceX was able to duplicate its prior feat of catching a booster that returned to Earth. But 8.5 minutes into flight, the Starship spacecraft itself was lost, as per CNN.
"Starship experi

Musk's Starship rocket 'lost' after 8.5 minutes into flight

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 17 (ANI): In a Passing Out Parade held at INS Garuda, Kochi, trainees of 100th Naval Air Operations Course (Centennial Course) passed out donning the coveted golden wings on Friday.
Vice Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, Director General Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters was the Chief Guest for the event and congratulated all personnel on parade for their impeccable turnout, smart drill and sharp

Passing Out Parade of 100th Naval Air Operations Course held at INS Garuda, Kochi

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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Jal Shakti Department swiftly launched an investigation into suspected wastewater discharge from a hotel near a village water source on Thursday.
Assistant Engineer Koti inspected the site, requested a Pollution Control Board inspection, and collected water samples, which tested normal.
The department assured the public after water samples showed no i

Himachal's Jal Shakti Dept launches investigation into suspected wastewater discharge

"Red flag" fire danger warnings expired for much of the Los Angeles area Thursday as wind conditions eased, enabling firefighters to gain greater control of two of Southern California's largest wildfires.In its latest report, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says the Palisades Fire, which broke out more than a week ago on the western edge of Los Angeles, is now 22% contained. The second 

Red flag fire warnings expire for Los Angeles as winds ease

(250116) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2025 shows a Boeing B787-9 aircraft of Mongolian Airlines parking at the one-stop aircraft maintenance base of Hainan Free Trade Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. This aircraft is to receive examination and maintenance services here, which marks the maiden orde

(EconomyInFocus)CHINA-HAINAN-FREE TRADE PORT-MONGOLIA-AVIATION MAINTENANCE (CN)

New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to one Padam Chand Jain, proprietor of Shree Shyam Tubewell Company, who was arrested by the ED over alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme in Rajasthan.
Jain was arrested in June last year following the ED's probe into the matter after a first information report (FIR) was registered by the Anti-Cor

SC grants bail to one accused in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities case

Warsaw is trying to outdo its allies by making false accusations against Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has saidThe Kremlin has dismissed allegations by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that Russian security agencies are plotting "acts of air terror," describing the claims as baseless.Poland is "well-known for making such unsubstantiated accusations" and "often tries to maintain

Kremlin hits back at Poland over air terror plot claims

Shanghai emerges as hotspot for international travelers

Southern California firefighters made some progress in containing two major wildfires, while forecasters said weather conditions in the coming days could bring welcome relief from the days of dry air and high winds that have plagued the region.The relief will give firefighters a key window to battle the Palisades Fire on the west edge of Los Angeles and the Eaton Fire in the foothills east of the city before ano

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