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Key Takeaways According to reports, the Chinese government will be able to purchase Tesla cars for the first time.State-run media outlet The Paper reported that Beijing could buy Tesla Model Y SUVs.Tesla shares rose this week, approaching their 2023 closing price for the first time since early January. The Chinese government has reportedly become a buyer of Tesla (TSLA) vehicles. Reuters reports Chinese state media outlet The Paper reported that Tesla will be the first carmaker to be targeted for government procurement in the country, and that the starting price of the Model Y will be below the country’s SUV…
09:26:34 PM IST, 05 Jul 2024Dhoni attends Anant Ambani’s Sangeet in Mumbai09:16:36 PM IST, 05 Jul 2024Bengaluru reports highest number of dengue cases in Karnataka09:09:22 PM IST, 05 Jul 2024Over 20,000 pilgrims visit Amarnath cave shrineMore than 20,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave shrine on Friday, taking the number of devotees who have had ‘darshan’ of the naturally formed ice lingam so far to over 1.50 lakh, officials here said. The Amarnath Yatra began on June 29 from the twin tracks — the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag and the 14-km shorter but steeper Baltal route in…
Keir Starmer’s Labour Party won a landslide victory on Friday, beating Rishi’s Conservative Party. However, a significant number of Indian candidates ran in the general election, and some from both parties performed remarkably.Here is a list of Indian origin leaders who ranked highly in UK opinion polls:Rishi Sunak (Conservative Party)Rishi Sunak, the outgoing British Chancellor.Despite the Conservatives’ dismal performance, Rishi Sunak won in Northallerton and Richmond in Yorkshire, where Labour’s Tom Wilson was defeated by Sunak by around 13,000 votes.Following the result, Mr Sunak thanked “the many Conservative candidates, the countless volunteers and the millions of voters – thank you…
As Head of IT and CTO at the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Amin Manji has a host of responsibilities channelled into the bank’s core, overarching objective – to ensure its technology strategy, vision and roadmap actively propel business objectives with speed and agility. “I am an executive first and a technologist second,” says Amin, who juggles Team Leadership & Growth, IT Strategy & Strategic Oversight, Cybersecurity & Governance, Transformation & Innovation, and Operational Management on his mission to enable the success of his fellow team members. “I believe that technology is primarily about people,” he continues, “followed by planning…
UAE team certifies aviation security at Islamabad and Karachi airports as meeting “international standards” ISLAMABAD: Aviation security at airports in Islamabad and Karachi in Pakistan’s north and south-east meets international standards, a team from the United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority (UAE-GCAA) said in an official statement on Friday after completing an inspection aimed at improving security protocols in the country. Pakistan’s aviation regulations faced intense scrutiny in 2020 following a scandal in which some 262 of 860 active pilots were alleged to have held fake licenses, leading to the grounding of around 150 pilots from Pakistan International Airlines…
It’s been a slow week for the NFL, but the lack of buzz is no justification for creating something out of nothing.The Twitter bot came across a video of Nicole Tepper, wife of Panthers owner David Tepper and the Panthers’ chief administrative officer, making draft room remarks earlier this year.The clip itself doesn’t reveal much, and that’sIt was the first time I saw the owner’s wife helping him choose picks.And yet sites like Athlon Sports continue to push embarrassing clickbait headlines like, “Fans Can’t Believe Video of NFL Owner’s Wife Helping Draft Picks.””Many people have doubts “It’s traditionally the role…
Gov. Maura Healey (left) was quoted as saying the political situation for President Joe Biden is “irretrievable,” The New York Times reported. (Evan Vucci/Associated Press) Gov. Maura Healey said earlier this week that President Joe Biden’s political situation is “irreparable” after his unpopular debate performance last month rattled Democrats across the country, The New York Times reported Thursday. Healey shared her assessment of Biden’s position with White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, who then shared it with other governors in a conference call on Monday, The New York Times reported. The harsh assessment of the president stands out from…
The philosophy of chronoworking is similar to other modern productivity tips: Instead of working eight hours straight with just one lunch break, you work in tune with your body’s rhythms. If you’re someone who feels most focused and energized in the early hours of the morning, try to structure your workday around the crack of dawn. Miranda Rabbi, editor of Strong Women and a big proponent of chronoworking, told Stylist: “I’m a quintessential morning person. I wake up just before 5:30 a.m. every day, and then I work until I’m ready to go.” [energized] “It only lasts until about 3pm,…
According to an industry overview released by research firm and financial data provider PitchBook’s Institutional Research Group, the carbon and emissions technology sector is expected to demonstrate remarkable resilience and growth, garnering $17.7 billion in venture capital (VC) investments in 2024.of Carbon and Emissions Technology Overview 2024The July 1 issue of Carbon and Emissions Technology Landscape highlights the latest trends, technology advancements and market developments shaping the carbon and emissions technology landscape.Lithium battery recycling startups attracted the most funding as they try to navigate the various regulations and standards surrounding battery use, development and disposal.These companies, like their peers, are…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan said on Friday his party would take part in official talks on a new operation against militants following a surge in insurgent attacks on security forces in recent months. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced last month the launch of “Operation Azm-e-Istekam” to stem the rise of militancy in the country. However, the idea of a new military offensive received a cool response from some political parties, including Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In order to defuse criticism of the new operation and gain wider support, the government has decided to seek confidence from…