Genesis BBQ, a top South Korean quick-service restaurant chain, will partner with Baramati Agro to enter the Indian market. Baramati Agro, known for its poultry and sugar business, will serve as the master franchisee. The first Genesis BBQ restaurant is expected to open in early 2025.
India's government introduces subsidies for two- and three-wheeler EV chargers in a ₹10,900 crore plan under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. The initiative supports 72,300 public charging stations, prioritizes daytime solar charging, and mandates 50% domestic value addition in chargers from December 2024.
Supreme Court's decision validates income-tax notices served between April 1 and June 30, 2021, under the old law, provided procedures of the new law were followed. This impacts over 90,000 taxpayers, ending disputes over tax reassessment notices issued during the Covid pandemic.
GE Aerospace is enhancing engine durability for extreme climates, expecting more South Asian orders. Using insights from GEnx and GE9X engines, GE's engines have proven reliability in hot, dusty conditions. Significant orders include Vistara and Air India, supported by strong maintenance facilities and analytics-based maintenance from GE90 experiences.
Kamala Harris is encountering opposition from two crucial segments of the Democratic base: Latinos and young people. Recent surveys show her losing ground among these groups, particularly in important states such as Wisconsin.
The VP debate between Republican J D Vance and Democrat Tim Walz provided substance and civility, contrasting their presidential counterparts. The discussion covered key issues like abortion, immigration, and foreign policy. Vance slightly edged out in polls, but both candidates showed strengths and vulnerabilities, making voters' choices clearer.
The PM internship scheme targets youths from households earning under ₹8 lakh annually, offering 125,000 internships starting December. Selected candidates will receive a monthly ₹5,000 allowance and training. Companies like Alembic Pharmaceuticals and Mahindra & Mahindra are participating, with government and corporate funds covering costs.
Faster access to HIV drug lenacapavir in India hinges on the waiver of local clinical trials. Six companies, including three from India, have non-exclusive, royalty-free licenses to produce generic versions. They must apply for waivers to supply the drug locally and in 120 low- and middle-income countries. Approval from the drug regulator is crucial.
Will Smith has become the subject of a rather unusual story from the set of the iconic 1997 film Men in Black.
A tanker named Jaguar transported Russian oil to India, switching flags to dodge Western sanctions. Despite efforts to track Russian assets, the ship exploited its ties to Britain and used foreign registries to stay beyond reach. This highlights Moscow's strategy to evade sanctions and continue oil trade with countries like India and China.
Israel has told people to leave Nabatieh, a provincial capital, and other communities north of the Litani River, which formed the northern edge of the border zone established by the UN Security Council after the 2006 war in a resolution that both sides accuse the other of violating.
Investments in AI startups are rising, but so is their power consumption. Data centers could use 4% of global electricity by 2026. Powering AI demand also has significant water usage. Efforts to optimize AI energy consumption include using efficient hardware, cloud services, and advanced cooling techniques. Neuromorphic computing offers a promising energy-efficient alternative.
A Reserve Bank of India paper suggests reforms like increasing private mandis to help farmers get better prices for produce like tomato, onion, and potato. It highlights inefficiencies in the market and the need for leveraging e-NAM and promoting farmer produce organizations for better price discovery and risk management.
High costs are hindering the development of green hydrogen, leading companies to cancel projects and reduce investments. Origin Energy's cancellation in Australia exemplifies broader industry struggles. Production of clean hydrogen is increasing but remains a small fraction of global demand, highlighting economic and technological challenges.
The unsecured business loan market is facing stress in asset quality with rising delinquencies, higher credit costs, and increased write-offs due to competitive lending, overleveraging of borrowers, and cash flow issues in specific segments, India Ratings reports.
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai confirms the sustained ceasefire along the LoC with Pakistan since early 2021. Despite occasional exceptions, the ceasefire holds through communication channels. The Indian Army's counter-infiltration grid is robust, leveraging advanced technology to thwart infiltration attempts, maintaining regional security.
Selena Gomez, one of the most famous stars, has been reportedly dating Benny Blanco and the couple looks very good together. But a recent video has gone viral over social media where Selena Gomez can be seen dancing pretty closely with another man which have attracted a lot of criticisms.
New HIV has been diagnosed among heterosexual men and women in England, which has surged over 30 per cent in the last two years. According to the health experts, more significant action is needed to combat HIV.
By the end of September, the gap between credit and deposit growth in India's banking system has narrowed to 162 basis points from 220 basis points. This change reflects regulatory efforts to increase deposits while de-risking the financial system, as demand for loans continues to rise.
By the end of September, the gap between credit and deposit growth in India's banking system has narrowed to 162 basis points from 220 basis points. This change reflects regulatory efforts to increase deposits while de-risking the financial system, as demand for loans continues to rise.
Netflix's popular series Bridgerton has officially begun production on its fourth season, which promises to offer another impressive chapter in the lives of the Bridgerton family.
Bengaluru suffers an annual loss of Rs 20,000 crore due to traffic congestion, a common issue in urban cities worldwide. The Traffic Quality Index (TQI) launched by MoveInSync aims to decongest traffic using 15 years of data and AI. The index offers insights to help commuters, organizations, and governments improve traffic flow and infrastructure.
