Kia, Tesla and others to recall over 1 lakh cars for faulty parts
Seoul, Aug 21- Kia, Tesla and two other carmakers will voluntarily recall more than 100,000 vehicles due to faulty components, the transport ministry here said on Wednesday. The four companies, including Ford Motor and GM Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters are recalling a combined
Automakers engage in myth-busting campaign surrounding EV charging safety
Seoul, Aug 21 – Automotive companies in South Korea are pushing forward with their new electric vehicle launch schedules despite public concerns over EV safety, with key players actively campaigning to debunk unsubstantiated myths surrounding safe charging practices. The latest fears surrounding EVs
India’s target of $55 trillion economy is ambitious but achievable: IMF official
New Delhi, Aug 21 – India’s economy is projected to grow to $55 trillion by 2047 if the country is able to register an average real growth rate of 8 per cent in the coming years which is an ambitious but achievable target,
India inks pact to export green ammonia to Japan
New Delhi, Aug 21 – India has signed an agreement for the export of green ammonia to Japan marking a significant step forward in the country’s journey to becoming a global leader in green energy in green hydrogen and ammonia production, the Ministry
South Korea: Rains to continue until Thursday after Typhoon Jongdari weakens
Seoul, Aug 21 – Rains will continue in central regions even though Typhoon Jongdari has weakened to a tropical depression, the weather agency said on Wednesday. Jongdari passed by waters 60 kilometres southwest of the west coast city of Seosan at 3 a.m.
Australian politicians to be sanctioned for bad behavior by new standards commission
Canberra, Aug 21 – Australian politicians could be fined up to 5 per cent of their salary or suspended from the Parliament for bad behaviour under new government workplace laws. The governing Labor Party on Wednesday introduced new legislation to establish an Independent
Rajnath Singh to embark on four-day US visit for high-level defence talks
New Delhi, Aug 21 – Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on an official visit to the United States from August 23 to 26, at the invitation of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, to further enhance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic
Covid-19 variant KP.3.1.1 predominant in US as infections continue ticking up
Los Angeles, Aug 21 – The KP.3.1.1 Covid-19 variant, now the predominant SARS-CoV-2 variant circulating in the US, has been causing increasing infections in the country, the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed. KP.3.1.1, of the
South Korea to focus on treating Covid-19 in high-risk patients
Seoul, Aug 21 – Health authorities in South Korea aim to focus on treating Covid-19 in high-risk patients as this year’s summer wave is expected to peak by the end of this month, the chief of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
Obese children more likely to develop immune-related diseases: Study
New Delhi, Aug 21 – Immune-mediated skin disorders (IMSDs) like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata might all be influenced by childhood obesity, according to research on Wednesday. Keeping a healthy weight may help reduce the likelihood of certain skin diseases occurring, said
Sonakshi Sinha expresses love to husband Zaheer Khan in creative way
Mumbai, Aug 21 – Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha had the most unique way of expressing love to her husband Zaheer Khan and it involved ice cream. Sonakshi took to Instagram stories, where she shared a picture of a dessert which had “I love
Pankaj Tripathi: Always believed that an actor’s real success lies in love, respect of audience
Mumbai, Aug 21 – Pankaj Tripathi was recently invited as the Guest of Honour for the annual India Day Parade in New York, where he obliged a sea of fans for pictures as he believes that an actor’s real success lies in the
Sonam Kapoor shares glimpse into Vayu’s adorable car themed birthday cake
Mumbai, Aug 21 – Actress Sonam Kapoor has shared a glimpse of her son Vayu’s vintage car themed cake as he turned two on August 20. Sonam took to Instagram, where she shared a reel of the two-tier toddler friendly, refined sugar free
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer shine at PFA Awards 2024
Manchester, Aug 21 – Phil Foden has been Player of the Year by the members of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) following his outstanding 2023/24 season for Manchester City. Foden’s England teammate Cole Palmer was awarded the PFA Young Player of the Year
Korea denuclearisation would remain goal if Kamala Harris wins: Pentagon
Washington, Aug 21 – The denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula would remain a US policy objective should Vice President Kamala Harris win the White House race in November, said a former Pentagon official, dispelling concerns about the exclusion of the goal in the
8 in 10 Indian developers witness enhanced code quality due to AI tools
Bengaluru, Aug 21 – Nearly eight in 10 (81 per cent) developers in India have experienced a perceived increase in code quality due to AI coding tools, a report showed on Wednesday. About 66 per cent (over six in 10) believe these tools
Arsenal and Manchester City stars share spotlight in PFA PL Team of the Year
Manchester, Aug 21 – The PFA Premier League Team of the Year was announced at the PFA Awards 2024. Arsenal players stole the show on the night with five Gunners having been nominated for the honour. Alongside Arsenal players, four spots were taken
PM Modi congratulates RBI Guv for top global rating 2nd time in a row
New Delhi, Aug 21 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on being rated “A+” for the second time in a row in the ‘Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024’. Responding to a post on X by
Kolkata doctor case: Sandip Ghosh at CBI office, police also summons him
Kolkata, Aug 21 – Former principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata Dr Sandip Ghosh, on Wednesday, reached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office here despite being summoned by the Kolkata Police on the same day. Ghosh, as
PM Modi embarks on three-day visit to Poland, Ukraine
New Delhi, Aug 21 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day visit to Poland and Ukraine to lay the foundation for stronger bilateral ties with the two nations. He will first arrive in Poland on Wednesday, marking the first visit