A tugboat sank Saturday in Egypt’s Suez Canal after it collided with a Hong Kong-flagged tanker, the waterway’s authorities said. In a statement, the Suez Canal Authority, which oversees the operation of the key water passage, said its teams were working to recover the tugboat after it launched an operation to save the… Continue reading Tugboat sinks in Egypt’s Suez Canal after colliding with tanker: Official
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Amit Shah asks Odisha BJP leaders
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday held closed-door meetings with BJP leaders in Odisha and urged them to “expose corruption and irregularities” in the Naveen Patnaik government in the state, a saffron party functionary said. Shah’s appeal to his party leaders comes hours after he praised Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, hailing him… Continue reading Amit Shah asks Odisha BJP leaders
Pak ex-PM moved to Attock jail after 3-year sentence in corruption case
Imran Khan was shifted to Attock jail in Pakistan’s Punjab province amid tight security on Saturday after a trial court found the former prime minister guilty of corrupt practices in a corruption case and sentenced him to three years in prison. Khan, 70, was arrested from his Zaman Park home in Lahore on… Continue reading Pak ex-PM moved to Attock jail after 3-year sentence in corruption case
Credit extended to Videocon caused loss of Rs 1,000 cr to ICICI Bank
The credit facilities sanctioned by the ICICI Bank to the Videocon group turned into non-performing assets (NPAs) of more than Rs 1,000 crore, the CBI has claimed in the charge sheet filed against the bank’s former CEO Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar and Videocon founder Venugopal Dhoot. The over 10,000 pages-long charge… Continue reading Credit extended to Videocon caused loss of Rs 1,000 cr to ICICI Bank
Pakistan board mulls sending psychologist with team to India for WC 2023
Pakistan will be playing their World Cup 2023 matches in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and Ahmedabad. Ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is exploring the possibility of sending a psychologist with the squad to India to cope with the pressures of the high-profile tournament. However, a final… Continue reading Pakistan board mulls sending psychologist with team to India for WC 2023
Maruti expected to launch 10 new models in next 8 years: Bhargava
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) could have about 28 different models, including six electric vehicles (EVs), in its portfolio by 2030-31 (FY31), its Chairman R C Bhargava said in the company’s annual report. Currently, India’s largest carmaker sells 18 different models. He said that the Indian car industry is expected to grow at a… Continue reading Maruti expected to launch 10 new models in next 8 years: Bhargava
Bears great Steve McMichael admitted to ICU with sepsis and pneumonia
Legendary Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael was in intensive care Thursday night with sepsis and pneumonia, his wife said Friday in an Instagram post. McMichael, a member of the 1985 Super Bowl championship team, has ALS and remained hospitalized on Friday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Defensive lineman Steve McMichael of the Chicago Bears… Continue reading Bears great Steve McMichael admitted to ICU with sepsis and pneumonia
Tech Mahindra trains 8,000 employees in artificial intelligence: Official
IT company Tech Mahindra trained 8,000 employees in artificial intelligence as it readies itself to cater to demand around generative AI and quantum computing, a senior company official said on Saturday. Tech Mahindra global chief people officer and head of marketing Harshvendra Soin said that the company is enhancing focus on BFSI, healthcare,… Continue reading Tech Mahindra trains 8,000 employees in artificial intelligence: Official
Election of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council in Kargil on Sept 10
The election to 26 seats of the 30-member Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil, is scheduled for September 10 and counting of votes will be held four days later, a senior official said on Saturday. While polls are held for 26 seats of the council, four members with voting rights are nominated by… Continue reading Election of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council in Kargil on Sept 10
To add 2 mn units per annum capacity in 9 yrs, says RC Bgargava
Maruti Suzuki India is kicking off ‘Maruti 3.0’ targeting to add another 20 lakh units production capacity in nine years with about 28 different models in the market by FY31, according to the company’s Chairman R C Bhargava. As SUV sales continue to gain momentum in India with no prospects of demand for… Continue reading To add 2 mn units per annum capacity in 9 yrs, says RC Bgargava