China can now conduct national security reviews of overseas investments or transfers that could affect the country’s interests China has introduced sweeping new regulations to tighten scrutiny of overseas investments, with the framework coming into effect on Wednesday amid growing technological competition with the United States.The new rules, announced by China’s State Council on June…
UAE expands Nafis till 2040, adds monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance / Image: file In a significant move to strengthen Emirati employment in the private sector, the United Arab Emirates announced a major expansion of its flagship Nafis programme, extending benefits until 2040. The announcement was made under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed…
NEW DELHI: India is set to host a major global athletics event, as the state of Odisha will stage the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028. The announcement was made by World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, marking a big moment for the country as it continues to grow its presence in international sports. This will…
MUMBAI: The Fifa World Cup is here and Indian brands are all set to tap into the global soccer showpiece to gain a share of consumers’ mindspace.The tournament’s viewership tends to extend beyond hardcore football enthusiasts, and so for companies, the opportunity is not just limited to advertising and sponsorships.Marketers said there is a lot…
Triumph Motorcycles has increased the prices of its 350cc motorcycle range in India for the second time since the updated models were launched earlier this year. The latest revision affects the entire lineup, with the Speed T4 witnessing the biggest increase.Following the latest price hike, the Triumph Speed T4 is now priced at Rs 2,08,971…
Ola Electric has announced a sharp price cut for its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh, making it significantly more accessible to buyers. The model is now priced at Rs 1,29,999, down from Rs 1,89,999, marking a reduction of Rs 60,000.The price drop comes as the company scales up production of its indigenously…
Udupi: Nagesh M, ARSI with the District Armed Reserve (DAR), Udupi, who had been suffering from health issues, passed away on Thursday. He was 52. He had been battling cancer for the past year.A native of Padmanooru in Kinnigoli near Mangaluru, Nagesh was residing in Udupi. He joined the DAR in Mangaluru on Oct 10,…
Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan’s son Hridaan Roshan turned 18 on May 1. The milestone marked a special moment for the family. Both parents took to social media to celebrate the occasion with heartfelt messages. They shared rare and memorable glimpses of Hridaan and Hrithik Roshan’s birthday note for his son received much attention and…
Mangaluru: The health department’s efforts to fill vacancies at rural health centres through walk-in interviews have received a poor response, with only nine MBBS graduates applying over the past week.Following directives from health minister U T Khader, the department had issued advertisements on various platforms to recruit MBBS graduates on a temporary basis to address…
Bengaluru: A city vaastu expert was booked for allegedly sexually harassing and assaulting a woman who had approached him for professional consultation. However, the guru later filed a counter-complaint, accusing her and her two male associates of trying to blackmail him.The cases are registered at Govindarajanagar police station in west Bengaluru. According to the woman,…
