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The Secret Service is investigating how a gunman who shot and injured Trump was able to get so close The U.S. Secret Service is investigating the shooting of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, where a gunman armed with an AR-style rifle was able to get close enough to shoot and injure him. The shooter, identified as Thomas Ma...
14 Jul, 2024, 11.34 AM ISTMargin squeeze to dent banks' Q1 profits, loan growth may offer silver lining Banks' Q1 profits face headwinds: Emkay Global predicts a sluggish 4% growth in pre-provisioning operating profits for the June quarter. This slowdown, affecting private lenders most, is attributed to shrinking margins and rising operational costs.
10 Jul, 2024, 07.25 AM ISTPersistent heat wave in the US expected to shatter new records as it bakes West and swelters in East A prolonged heat wave is currently affecting the U.S., setting new records across the nation. Dangerous temperatures soaring into the 100s are expected in the West, while the East will remain hot and humid throughout the week, according to forecaste...
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Assam floods: 17 wild animals drown, 72 rescued in Kaziranga National Park Floods in Assam's Kaziranga National Park resulted in 17 animal deaths and 72 rescues, including 55 Hog Deer, under Sonali Ghosh's supervision. The flood situation impacts 173 forest camps. Assam's floods claimed 46 lives, affecting 16.25 lakh peopl...
04 Jul, 2024, 10.09 AM ISTWaymo robotaxi service opens to all in San Francisco The Google-owned Waymo robotaxi service on Tuesday became available to anyone in San Francisco interested in hailing a driverless ride. Waymo One ride-hailing is now available in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, with plans to "ramp up" in Au...
26 Jun, 2024, 09.36 AM ISTUS braces for dangerous weather conditions, 'extreme heat alert' issued, tens of millions may be hit Is it the impact of climate change? The National Weather Service has issued an "extreme heatwave alert" for tens of millions of people and cities like Chicago are most likely to come under its spell. People have been advised to stay inside and stay ...
18 Jun, 2024, 06.48 PM ISTTens of millions in the US are under dangerous heat warnings Extreme heat alerts have continued for millions of people in the United States, with cities like Chicago breaking records at the start of a week of sweltering weather. The Midwest and Northeast were under heat warnings or watches, with officials ann...
18 Jun, 2024, 06.05 PM ISTAssam CM holds flood preparedness meeting at Kaziranga, 3 new commando battalions deployed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma convened a meeting at Kaziranga to ensure the safety of animals, especially during the flood season. He deployed three new commando battalions to prevent animal accidents and poaching. Additionally, around 60...
16 Jun, 2024, 09.23 AM ISTThree new commando battalions deployed in Kaziranga National Park to protect animals The Chief Minister took stock of the loss of land of the Kaziranga National Park primarily due to swift flow of river water. He said that as a result of this, a sizeable chunk of the forest land of the park has been lost. In view of this, he announc...
16 Jun, 2024, 09.12 AM ISTNCLT directs Byju’s to maintain status quo; ETtech Done Deals NCLT has asked Byju's to maintain status quo in its shareholding, pausing its controversial rights issue, this and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
13 Jun, 2024, 07.56 PM ISTEmbassy REIT raises Rs 1200 crore debt to acquire prime commercial asset in Chennai Embassy REIT secured a Rs 1200 crore debt from a nationalised bank to purchase a 5 mn sq ft commercial asset in Chennai, expanding into a new growth market. The acquisition was funded through debt at 8.05% and internal accruals. The property has a h...
03 Jun, 2024, 04.06 PM ISTHave an emotional connect with Rae Bareli: Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi pledges to enhance Amethi and Rae Bareli with manufacturing and food processing units, emphasizing the continuity of family's development legacy and commitment to serve the constituencies with historical significance.
14 May, 2024, 09.25 PM ISTIndian national pleads guilty to attacking White House with rented truck A 20-year-old Indian national living in the US as a permanent resident pleaded guilty to attacking the White House with a rented truck, intending to replace the democratic government with dictatorship. He planned the attack for weeks before crashing...
14 May, 2024, 10.05 AM ISTForest conservation, management in country saw advancement over last 15 years, India informs UNFF Globally, India ranks third in the net gain in average annual forest area between 2010 and 2020. During the session, India said it gives high priority to biodiversity and wildlife conservation, having expanded the network of protected areas to over ...
12 May, 2024, 04.36 PM ISTHow can BJP pretend to eradicate corruption when its 'washing machine' in full spin, alleges Congress The Congress party has accused the BJP of sheltering corrupt leaders and failing to act against them once they join the ruling party. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the BJP's treatment of democracy in Goa, alleging that the party's washing...
27 Apr, 2024, 09.09 PM ISTRBI eases rules for centre’s mobility card after limited success The National Common Mobility Card can be used by commuters for payments at metros, buses, road toll plazas and fuel stations. Eventually, commuter trains linking suburbs to big cities are also expected to be brought into the fold.
18 Mar, 2024, 11.42 AM ISTBengaluru water crisis: Tech parks rely on sustainable designs, practices to function Bengaluru technology parks sustain operations during water shortage with green initiatives, including rainwater harvesting and reduced electricity consumption. They implement green-building rating systems, reduce carbon footprint, and promote enviro...
08 Mar, 2024, 09.29 AM ISTPM Narendra Modi in Kaziranga: These services to remain closed from March 7-9 Narendra Modi to visit Kaziranga on March 8 and 9. In view o thus, elephant ride and jeep safari will be closed.
04 Mar, 2024, 04.59 PM ISTNew York City breaks 700-day snow drought as climate change alters weather patterns New York City breaks a 700-day snow drought, ending its record absence with measurable snowfall in Central Park. Climate change's impact on weather patterns is evident, with significant snowfall disparities across New York state. Meanwhile, India fa...
17 Jan, 2024, 12.25 PM ISTBrookfield Properties’ Equinox Business Parks refinances Rs 2,100 crore debt The property services company has raised the funds from Punjab National Bank to refinance its earlier debt facility that was extended by Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) in two separate tranches in 2018 and 2020. HDFC was recently merg...
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