South Korea’s average export price of cars hits record high
Seoul, July 14 - The average price of South Korean automobiles shipped overseas hit a new record high in the first half of 2024, data showed on Sunday, following the growing demand for premium models.
India can do to AI what China did to manufacturing: Bhavish Aggarwal
New Delhi, July 14 - Ola Founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Sunday said that with the kind of talent India has, it will become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) the way China became in manufacturing.
27 establishments add 30,000 employees, over Rs 1,688 cr to EPFO fund in 2 years
New Delhi, July 14 - The Centre on Sunday said that 27 establishments have surrendered their exemption in the last two years, adding about 30,000 employees and an amount of Rs 1688.82 crore to the Fund under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
Centre likely to amend rules for packaged commodities to bring uniformity
New Delhi, July 14 - In a bid to establish uniformity for packaged commodities, the Department of Consumer Affairs on Sunday proposed to amend rules for packaged commodities meant for retail sale.
India needs stronger policy & infra to enable healthier food choices: Expert
New Delhi, July 14 - India is ahead of neighbouring countries in the implementation of food environment policies, but needs stronger policies and infrastructure to enable healthier food choices to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases, according to an
Stock markets open on positive note, HCLTech gains
Mumbai, July 15 - The Indian benchmark indices opened on a positive note on Monday amid IT quarterly results and foreign institutional investors’ (FII) buying.
Australian PM to welcome King Charles, Queen Camilla for official visit
Canberra, July 15 - Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Australia in October, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed.
Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Israeli ship, city
Sanaa, July 15 - Yemen's armed Houthi group has claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks against an Israeli ship in the Gulf of Aden and the Israeli city of Eilat.
Turkish Foreign Minister expresses hope for Syria to embrace Turkey’s call for normalization
Istanbul, July 15 - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that Turkey has issued a high-level call for normalisation with Syria, highlighting its utmost importance, and expressed hope for a positive response from Syria.
US-British coalition launches 2 airstrikes on Yemeni airport
Sanaa, July 15 - The US-British naval coalition has waged two airstrikes on the Hodeidah airport in the Yemeni Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, the media reported.
Hezbollah targets Israeli military division in response to attacks in Lebanon
Beirut, July 15 - Hezbollah attacked a new Israeli division with assault drones in Illit in response to Israel's attacks on Lebanon's southern villages.
Israel confirms killing high-ranking Hamas commander in Gaza
Jerusalem, July 15 - Israeli security forces have confirmed that they killed Rafa'a Salameh, the commander of Hamas's Khan Younis Brigade, in airstrikes in the Gaza Strip late last week.
12 Palestinians killed in Israeli air raid on school in Gaza: Sources
Gaza, July 15 - At least 12 Palestinians were killed and dozens of others wounded in an Israeli air raid on a school housing displaced people in the central Gaza Strip, said Palestinian security and medical sources.
Philippine Airlines plane overshoots runway in Philippines
Manila, July 15 - A Philippine Airlines (PAL) propeller plane overshot the runway at an airport in Palawan province, the airline company said.
7 missing following water barrier breaching in Myanmar
Yangon, July 15 - Seven construction workers were missing following a water barrier breaching at a construction site near the bank of Ayeyarwady River in central Myanmar's Mandalay region, said an official from the Myanmar Rescue Organisation.
Hamas claims killing Israeli soldiers in Rafah
Gaza, July 15 - Hamas has claimed that its fighters killed and wounded some Israeli soldiers, who were trying to infiltrate Rafah City in the southern Gaza Strip.
Campaigns end as Rwanda readies for presidential, legislative elections
Kigali, July 14 - Campaigning has ended in Rwanda ahead of presidential and legislative elections.
Hamas denies freezing ceasefire negotiations following attack on Khan Younis
Gaza, July 14 - Hamas on Sunday denied freezing indirect ceasefire negotiations with Israel following a massive bloody attack on Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
Rwanda wants to keep strong bilateral relations with China: President Kagame
Kigali, July 14 - Rwandan President Paul Kagame said that his country has a strong relationship with China and wants to maintain it.
Syria warns of consequences following Israeli missile attacks on Damascus
Damascus, July 14 - The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates cautioned on Sunday that Israeli attacks on Syrian soil could lead to uncontrollable consequences and serious repercussions.