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Russia-North Korea pact could dent China's influence, but Beijing still holds sway over both
China appears concerned as Russia and North Korea strengthen ties through a new defence pact, potentially challenging China's influence over North Korea. Experts suggest China is struggling to respond due to conflicting goals of maintaining peace in Korea while countering the US. China's weak public response may indicate uncertainty on how to proceed. Concerns include Russia aiding North Korea's weapons program and the potential for a new Cold War alliance.
Total solar eclipse: North Americans celebrate with cheers, music and matrimony
North American skywatchers celebrated a total solar eclipse, with festive events in various locations. The eclipse brought awe and joy, with the potential to positively impact social divisions through shared experiences, as suggested by Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak.
Auto industry to invest $7 bn in 5 years to deepen parts localisation
The Indian auto industry is set to invest up to $7 billion by FY28 to deepen localisation of advanced components, including electric motors and automatic transmissions, to reduce imports and capitalize on multinationals' 'China Plus One' sourcing strategy. The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) reports that automakers and suppliers are likely to make this investment between FY24 and FY28.
IIM Kozhikode hikes fellowship for Ph.D. scholars by 20-25% to incentivize research
The institute announced a 20-25% increase in stipends for the scholars enrolled in IIMK’s Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM), which leads to the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) as per the latest proposal approved by the institute’s Board of Governors.
US-India strategic partnership forum explores investments in North Bengal and North East
The United States-India Strategic Partnership Forum delegation are in Kurseong and Darjeeling and are exploring investment opportunities in the region that is renowned for its potential in the tea industry, tourism, and various other sectors.
Eclipse Alert: Rare 'ring of fire' to grace the skies today; Here's everything explained
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon transits between Earth and the sun, obscuring the sun's view along a specific path on Earth. The one expected on October 14 is an 'annular solar eclipse,' a type where the moon is positioned at or near its farthest point from Earth, causing it to partially obscure the sun's face. In contrast to a total solar eclipse, the moon does not entirely conceal the sun.
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The ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse: When and where to witness this celestial spectacle
This Saturday, a remarkable celestial occurrence will illuminate the skies across North, Central, and South America as an annular solar eclipse creates a captivating "ring of fire." Such a significant annular solar eclipse is a seldom-seen spectacle, with NASA confirming that the next occurrence in this region won't take place until 2046.
Vital to give priority to developing nations in face of Global North’s supremacy: Jaishankar at B20 summit
The international system continues to be influenced by the Global North, according to the Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar.
How India Inc's trade gains in Latin America are paving the way for government to say 'hola'
Strengthening bilateral relationship with South America would give New Delhi a boost in leading the Global South, getting access to rare earth minerals and tapping a growing market that has already shown an appetite for Indian goods and services.
Perseid Meteor Shower this weekend: What is the best time to watch & when will it be at its peak? Check all the details about upcoming celestial display
Named after the constellation Perseus, the Perseids meteor shower originates from the debris field of the comet Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the sun every 133 years.
Civil society, trade experts urge India not to ratify WTO's agreement on fisheries subsidies
The signatories of the letter include the National Fishworkers Forum, National Platform for Small Scale Fish Workers, All India Fishers and Fisheries Workers' Federation, All India Union of Forest Working People, Biswajit Dhar, Distinguished Professor, Council for Social Development, Delhi; Bharat Patel, General Secretary, Machimar Adhikar Sangharsh Samiti (MASS), Gujarat; and Kamala Menon from Delhi Science Forum.
Healthy growth in the Indian commercial vehicle market to continue: Apollo Tyres chief
Sales of passenger vehicles in the domestic market increased 29.5% to 3.46 million units in the first 11 months of FY23. Commercial vehicle sales, meanwhile, grew 46% to over 683,000 units in the first nine months of the fiscal year, as per the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers.
NDDB, Amul, NAFED to be among promoters of national cooperative society for organic products
NDDB, co-operative NAFED, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets milk products under the Amul brand, National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Ltd (NCCF) have come forward to become promoters of this new society and they will contribute Rs 20 crore each for initial paid-up share capital, sources said.
Domestic automobile industry scaling up efforts to enhance localisation of electric components
With growth in consumption of electric vehicles, auto industry is witnessing fast transformation of auto components sector to be an integral part of the electric vehicle manufacturing supply chain.
Netflix announces plans to build $900M production facility at former Army base in New Jersey
Netflix announces their plans to build a $900M production facility at former Fort Monmouth Army Base in the state of New Jersey.
Pain relievers may worsen arthritis inflammation, study finds
"To date, no curative therapy has been approved to cure or reduce the progression of knee osteoarthritis," said the study's lead author, Johanna Luitjens, postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, San Francisco, US.
International Men’s Day 2022: Aim, objectives and all you need to know
International Men’s Day is celebrated to help create awareness about men’s physical and mental health and celebrate their contribution to families and communities.
Sikh student arrested for carrying kirpan at US university. This is what happened
Social media users were outraged after a Sikh student was arrested in the US for carrying a kirpan. The video of the incident has gone viral.
Dangerous hybridisation of hate against Hindus globally, says US-based research organisation
"We've seen that there's been a growth of over 1,000 per cent and anti-Hindu slurs are stoking fears of replacement mixing with anti-semitic memes, with other forms of narratives, and hatred shared by white supremacists, by Islamists, and others, and creating a toxic atmosphere of hostility," said Joel Finkelstein, chief science officer and co-founder of the Network Contagion Research Institute.
'Don’t you want to feel part of something?' Malcolm Gladwell, author of 'Blink', says work-from-home is hurting society
The author said that recession will likely drive those sitting snugly in their homes back to offices.
View: In Red v Blue America, guns are shown more mercy than women
A day before sending women back in time, the same conservative majority struck down a 108-year-old New York state law restricting who can carry a 'concealed' gun in public. Again, the people in the state supported the restriction. But no matter. What's another mass shooting among friends? Already at a staggering 246 mass shootings with six months to go, 2022 is set to surpass 2021 with 692 mass shootings.
No 5iG leaf, it's arrived
For the next five years, 5G's contribution to economic growth will be fairly modest, as telecom companies focus on infrastructure construction and rollout. But starting in 2025, we project these investments will have an increasingly energising effect on the global economy, as 5G-enabled applications become more widespread.
Harley-Davidson regains leadership in the high-end motorcycle segment in India
Despite a challenging market environment on account of Covid-19 induced disruptions, Harley-Davidson emerged as the top seller in the 1,000cc and above segment, taking its market share in the category to 37% in the previous financial year (FY22), compared to 27% in FY21.
Street in New York named Ganesh Temple Street after prominent Hindu temple
The Hindu Temple is situated in Flushing, Queens County. The street outside the temple is named Bowne Street, after leading American pioneer of religious freedom and anti-slavery movement John Bowne. In a special ceremony Saturday, the street was co-named the 'Ganesh Temple Street' in honour of the iconic Ganesh temple.
Novelis to invest $365 million to build highly advanced recycling centre for automotive in North America
The new recycling center will be equipped with industry-leading processes and capabilities, including advanced shredding and sorting technology, as well as energy-efficient innovations to support the company’s sustainability goal to reduce energy intensity by 10 percent by 2026.
Corona crisis: OYO offers free stay to doctors & nurses in US; Ivanka Trump, Paytm boss bowled over by gesture
Trump described OYO's gesture as 'impactful acts of benevolence'.
Why astronauts become visually impaired on longer missions
New York, Nov 28 (IANS) The visual problems that affect astronauts on long space missions is related to volume changes in the clear fluid which is found around the brain and spinal cord, say researchers.
Record hot year 2015 may become new normal by 2040: Study
Sydney, Nov 7 (IANS) The year 2015, which is on record the hottest year globally, could become the new normal by 2040 if carbon emissions continue to rise at their current rate, researchers have warned.
3.3 million sq. kms of pristine wilderness lost in two decades
Over 3.3 million square kilometers of wilderness has been lost since 1990 reports a new study published in the journal Current Biology.
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