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China is testing more driverless cars than any other country

Across China, 16 or more cities have allowed companies to test driverless vehicles on public roads, and at least 19 Chinese automakers and their suppliers are competing to establish global leadership in the field. No other country is moving as aggressively.

Home decor firm Trampoline raises $5 million led by Matrix Partners, WaterBridge

B2B home decor firm Trampoline raises $5M led by Matrix Partners India and WaterBridge Ventures, with an additional $2M in venture debt from Alteria Capital. Founded in 2023, Trampoline disrupts supply chains, enabling retailers to access exclusive products from India.

Critical Baltimore shipping channel reopens 11 weeks after bridge collapse

The main shipping channel into the Port of Baltimore, blocked by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, has reopened after 11 weeks of extensive cleanup.

Mizoram-Myanmar cross-border trade stopped after bridge destroyed by Myanmar Army

Border trade between Mizoram and Myanmar's Sagaing division is halted due to the destruction of a bridge over the Run River in the Teddim township area by the Myanmar Army personnel. The bridge connected Mizoram to Tahan town in Myanmar's Sagaing division.

From savings to wealth: A guide to strategic methods for sustainable wealth creation in India

India is facing a retirement crisis with 80% concerned about savings sufficiency. The India Retirement Index at 44 highlights the gap. Jefferies' findings reveal investment habits, and StockGro addresses financial literacy and investment education needs.

Post-COVID, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals

Chinese overseas investment, with a focus on minerals extraction in Africa, is rebounding post-pandemic. However, the relationship remains extractive, not fully aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative's goals outlined by President Xi Jinping.

WIPO treaty a big win for India & global south: Commerce ministry

India and the Global South celebrate a significant win with the WIPO treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge. The treaty introduces a new disclosure requirement for patent applicants based on genetic resources, providing added protection to Indian resources and knowledge in countries without disclosure obligations.

'Old Man: Season 2': Release date, star cast, storyline, all you may like to know

'Old Man' Season 2 will focus on the search for Angela. It will lead to searches in Hong Kong, Afghanistan and other places.

Xurbian India, bridging the gaps

According to projections for rural and urban productivity, by 2030, urban India will account for 70% of GDP. India targets to become a developed nation with a $26 tn economy by 2047. Rural productivity must grow from 50% of urban productivity today to at least 75%. Also, quality of life across urban and rural India must also transform.

Pamban bridge: India's first vertical lift bridge over sea in Rameswaram faces 'curve' test

The Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), which is constructing this 2.08-km-long bridge, is facing a huge challenge in moving a lift span, which is 72.5-m-long, 16-m-wide and weighs 550 tonne, from the Rameshwaram end to 450 m in the sea to fix it to the bridge.

Who will pay for the Baltimore bridge collapse?

After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, President Biden pledged the federal government's full funding for rebuilding. Liability is capped at $43.7 million, with claims due by Sept. 24 in court.

Sri Lanka unaware of ship carrying toxic wastes from the US: Officials

The Dali vessel collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, carrying hazardous materials bound for Colombo, Sri Lanka. The ship's manifest is being analyzed to determine the contents of the containers.

Immigrants killed in Baltimore bridge collapse died doing job 'others do not want to do'

Six immigrants died in the Patapsco River after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Hispanic workers face high job risks. U.S. election focuses on immigration. Community leaders support victims' families in Baltimore.

Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost at least $400 million, experts say

"The lead time on air conditioning equipment right now for a home renovation is like 16 months, right?" Schafer said. He continued: "So it's like you're telling me they're going to build a whole bridge in two years? I want it to be true, but I think empirically it doesn't feel right to me."

At collapsed Baltimore bridge, focus shifts to the weighty job of removing the massive structure

Teams work to clear Francis Scott Key Bridge debris, reopening Port of Baltimore. Salvage operation led by Coast Guard and state officials. Workers from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador involved. President Joe Biden and Synergy Marine Group mentioned in aid efforts.

Cranes arriving to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the crane, which was arriving by barge and can lift up to 1,000 tons, will be one of at least two used to clear the channel of the twisted metal and concrete remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and the cargo ship that hit it this week.

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Catastrophic consequences threaten to impact cars to coal

A catastrophic bridge collapse in Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge leaves six presumed dead, disrupts 2.5 million tons of coal and car shipments, and highlights vulnerabilities in global supply chains. President Biden vows to rebuild as Baltimore faces weeks of reconstruction, impacting port operations and causing traffic diversions with potential economic repercussions.

Baltimore bridge collapse has 'huge economic impact' for entire country, says Maryland Governor

Port of Baltimore bridge collapse rattles supply chains already rocked by troubles in Panama and the Red Sea

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has halted maritime traffic at the Port of Baltimore, leading to an estimated daily cost of $9 million and potential supply chain disruptions. While the port remains open to trucks, the incident is expected to impact workers and cause delays in package processing. In the long term, it adds pressure to already stressed supply chains, potentially shifting more freight to West Coast ports. Unlike other recent supply chain shocks, the fallout from this collapse is expected to be temporary.

'Heroes' scrambled to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge collapsed; construction crew feared dead

In the dead of night, chaos ensued as a cargo ship lost control, colliding with a bridge and causing a catastrophic collapse into the river. Eight individuals entered the water, with two managing to survive. Unfortunately, the remaining six, all identified as members of a construction crew responsible for repairing potholes on the bridge, are currently missing.

Indian Embassy in US condoles "unfortunate accident" at Baltimore bridge; President Biden takes note of prompt action by ship's crew

The Indian Embassy in the US expressed condolences for the Baltimore bridge accident involving a cargo ship with an Indian crew. The ship's distress call saved lives before colliding with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, leading to fatalities and halting port operations. Authorities suspended search efforts for missing workers. President Biden pledged support for recovery efforts.

'This is no ordinary bridge...path to normalcy will not be easy': US Transportation Secy on Baltimore bridge collapse

The Singapore-flagged vessel collided with one of the pillars of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, leading to its collapse on Tuesday. Following the collapse, the US Secretary of Transportation said that bringing everything back to normal would not be quick and inexpensive.

Strong alliances do not enhance India's global standing, loose associations favourable, says Jaishankar in S. Korea

"I don't agree that strong alliances enhance global standing and lose alliances detract. At the beginning of our presidency of the G20, people were worried whether we would be able to get an agreement at the end of it and we had two problems -- the Ukraine conflict and the issue of development. A lot of Global South had concerns. We have different ties to one group, I think it would have been difficult to get the G20 to come around had it not been such a case," the minister said.