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Nvidia says growth will continue as AI hits 'tipping point'
The Silicon Valley chipmaker has been on an extraordinary rise over the past 18 months, driven by demand for its specialised and costly semiconductors, which are used for training popular AI services like OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot.
India stun China 3-2 in BATC women's competition with Sindhu making winning return
India defeated China 3-2 in the women's Badminton Asia Team Championships, with two-time Olympic-medallist P V Sindhu leading the way. Sindhu, who was absent due to a knee injury, beat Han Yue 21-17 21-15 in 40 minutes, giving India a 1-0 lead in the tie. India trailed 1-2 after three matches, but Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat the Chinese duo in one hour and nine minutes. Anmol Kharb won the deciding match, securing India's win
This year's Biden-Xi summit has better foundation but South China Sea and Taiwan risks won't go away
The U.S. and Chinese leaders meet Wednesday while attending the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. They go into the meeting on the back of five months of government-to-government talks that have accelerated in recent weeks and expanded to cultural and business exchanges. In contrast, the November 2022 meeting in Bali, Indonesia, took place after China had suspended talks to express anger over a visit by then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.
Senior Chinese leaders greet California Gov. Gavin Newsom with warm words in a rare cordial display
California Governor Gavin Newsom's visit comes after years of tensions between the US and China, and his trip is seen as a positive step towards renewing friendship and engaging on foundational issues. Governors of California have a history of climate collaboration with China, with a focus on reducing air pollution and emissions.
Assam government to establish four Automated Testing Stations
The Assam State Transport Corporation/Transport Department in the presence of the Transport Minister Parimal Suklabaidya, formalized the signing of the Agreement for the establishment of four Automated Testing Stations.
Future of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's business empire is cloudy after rebellion
The economic ventures of Yevgeny Prigozhin, a former hot dog seller turned Wagner group warlord who staged a brief mutiny against Russia's military last month, stretch far beyond the thousands of mercenaries he deployed in Ukraine, Africa and the Middle East. Through a vast network of shell companies and intermediaries, Prigozhin's activities have included catering, producing action movies, making beer and vodka, cutting timber, mining diamonds and hiring people to sow disinformation in elections abroad, including the 2016 U.S. election.world news
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World appreciates PM Modi's 'governance model', says JP Nadda
"The world appreciates your governance model. US President Joe Biden asked for your autograph, this shows how the world is seeing India under your leadership," said Nadda.
Divestments? Why there’s no point being myopic this Budget
A key positive would be a much-needed increase in FDI limits for PSU banks from the current 20%, which will help set the stage for potentially mobilising a large divestment pool, while also being aligned with intended reforms in the sector.
Nobel Prize 2022: Winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics
Nobel Prize in Physics for 2022 is shared by three scientists. Here are the details.
Myanmar beauty queen Han Lay flees to Canada following threats from the military junta. Read details here
Han Lay, the winner of Miss Grand Myanmar who took refuge in Thailand after reproaching her home country's ruling military junta, has departed Bangkok for Canada, where she is expected to seek asylum, Thai immigration officials said.
From Windsors to Ambanis, 5 rules for family businesses to thrive
Given the tangle of emotional problems that family companies can often entail, their survival might seem to be remarkable. Yet they are not only surviving but thriving.
How China’s deal with the U.S. helped avert COP26’s collapse
Places like the Maldives, whose president, Ibrahim Solih, was among the many representatives of small and island states who traveled thousands of miles to appeal for help to avert an existential threat.
China rebranding BRI to rival Biden's B3W with focus on green finance, inclusive development
When B3W was unveiled by Biden during the G-7 summit in June, with the goal of creating "a values-driven, high-standard and transparent infrastructure partnership" to help finance projects in developing countries, China played down any competition, saying that BRI is open for international cooperation.
Global condemnation after bloodiest day since Myanmar coup
By sunset, AAPP said at least 90 people had been killed. Local media, however, put the death toll higher at 114. "Junta forces shot machine guns into residential areas, resulting in many civilians, including six children between ten and sixteen years old, killed," AAPP said.
LIC IPO to happen after October: DIPAM Secy
Targeting to raise Rs 1.75 lakh crore from the asset sale to finance projects aimed at reviving the pandemic battered economy, the government is also looking to sell Shipping Corp of India (SCI), IDBI Bank Ltd and two other public sector lenders in the fiscal year beginning April 1.
View: China’s arrogant rejection of new map of Ladakh an affront
China’s presence in Ladakh has been ab initio that of an aggressive interloper. With no historical claim on Ladakh, it has manufactured one by occupying Tibet and then poaching into Indian territory. Its claim on Ladakh has no basis in customary law as Han China has never set foot in this area.
Belarus welcomes Telegram revolution: Protests get a digital spin
Some of Telegram's channels helped scattered rallies to mature into well-coordinated action.
Hans van den Berg to take over tasks of Theo Henrar at Tata Steel Netherlands on June 1
"Hans van den Berg, in his current role as vice-chairman of the Board of Management of Tata Steel Netherlands, will take over tasks from Theo Henrar as of 1 June," a spokesperson for Tata Steel Europe told ET. "There is no decision yet who will be the new chairman of this Board of Management," the official added.
Government may cut stake in state-run companies to 49%
The firms in which govt is likely to pare its stake include NTPC, Steel Authority of India among others.
100 Unicorns by 2025? TiE Delhi-NCR’s India Internet Day to lay the roadmap
From 2016, Internet users have tripled to 460M, data prices have reduced by about 98%, and data consumption has increased 11-fold.
Niti Aayog to draw up list of non-core assets of CPSEs for possible monetisation
The process would take about six months' time, the official added.
Cabinet clears procedure, mechanism to monetise enemy properties, CPSE's non-core assets
Enemy property refers to the assets which were left behind by people who migrated to Pakistan or China and are no longer citizens of India.
Workers at Tata Steel's Dutch arm oppose Thyssenkrupp merger
In September the two companies announced plans to merge their European steelmaking operations. The JV would have 42,000 employees, with 10,000 in the Netherlands.
Real Madrid salvage draw in 3-3 thriller at Legia Warsaw
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-WAR-MAD:Real Madrid salvage draw in 3-3 thriller at Legia Warsaw
Ericsson ousts CEO and President Hans Vestberg
Ericsson, whose performance has suffered in the past few quarters, said, "The time is right for a new leader to drive the next phase in Ericsson's development."
A German hero but Mario Gotze finds no fans in Dortmund
Mario Gotze had none other than Lionel Messi looking in daze with his moment of brilliance for Germany in the 2014 World Cup final but, the mid-fielder is abhorred by fans of Borussia Dortmund.
Infrastructure sector in India is now at an inflection point: Hans-Martin Aerts, APG
The new govt is committed to introducing key reforms, which will enable further growth and help to bridge the infra gap in India, says Aerts.
Sonia Gandhi inaugurates railway plant, AIIMS in parliamentary constituency
Nobody in the country can acquire land from farmers without their consent following the passage of the Land Acquisition Act, which promises adequate compensation to land losers, Sonia said.
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