Google brings AI assistant Gemini’s mobile app to India in 9 languages
New Delhi, June 18 - Amid the growing debate over artificial intelligence (AI) models, Google on Tuesday launched its AI assistant Gemini’s mobile app in India.
LG Electronics to pay $65.2 million in dividends to shareholders
Seoul, June 18 - LG Electronics said on Tuesday it will pay out 90 billion won ($65.2 million) in dividends to its shareholders for the first half as part of plans to increase shareholder value.
Apple to shut down ‘Pay Later’ service, launching ‘installment loans’
San Francisco, June 18 - Apple has announced to shut down its buy now, pay later (BNPL) service called ‘Apple Pay Later’ in the US.
New 410 GW offshore wind capacity to be installed over next 10 years globally: Report
New Delhi, June 17 - At least 410 GW of new offshore wind capacity will be installed in the next 10 years globally, bringing offshore wind deployment in line with global targets to install 380 GW by 2030, a new report said on
Hyundai Motor’s envisioned US plant to prioritise EVs: CEO
Seoul, June 17 - A new car manufacturing plant by Hyundai Motor, South Korea's largest automaker, under construction in the US state of Georgia will prioritise producing electric vehicles despite a temporary fluctuation in market demand, the company's CEO said on Monday.
Operating profit margin for India Inc to remain steady at 15-18 pc in Q1 FY25: Report
New Delhi, June 17 -The operating profit margin for India Inc. is expected to remain steady at 15-18 per cent in the first quarter (April-June period) in the ongoing fiscal year (FY25), a report showed on Monday.
Jake Sullivan’s Delhi visit to deepen already strong US-India partnership: John Kirby
New Delhi, June 18 - White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby has said that US NSA Jake Sullivan's visit to New Delhi will further deepen the already strong US-India ties to create a safer and more prosperous Indo-Pacific.
US railway ordered to pay $400 million to indigenous group for oil transport
Washington, June 18 - A Texas-based railway company must pay some $400 million to a Native American community after it transported crude oil through the group's reservation without authorization, a US judge in Seattle ordered on Monday.
Israel’s army defeats half of Hamas forces in Rafah: IDF
Jerusalem, June 18 - Israel's military has said that its troops have defeated about half of the Hamas forces in Gaza's Rafah.
China, Australia ink MoU to restart strategic economic dialogue
Beijing, June 18 - The Chinese and Australian governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to restart strategic economic dialogue with a focus on forward-looking economic issues.
Nikhil Gupta produced in US court, pleads not guilty in ‘murder plot’
New York, June 17 - Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who has been accused of his involvement in an alleged plot to kill a Khalistani leader in the US, appeared in a federal court here on Monday and, through his lawyer, pleaded not guilty.
US sues Adobe for hiding fees, preventing consumers from cancelling subscriptions
San Francisco, June 17 - The US government on Monday sued software giant Adobe for allegedly hiding expensive fees and making it difficult to cancel a subscription.
Foreign experts to help investigate Malawi’s plane crash
Lilongwe, June 17 - Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has said that his government has engaged foreign support to help investigate the plane crash that claimed the life of the country's Vice President Saulos Chilima and other officials.
UN Security Council to debate on N.Korea’s cyber threats
Seoul, June 17 - South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul will preside over a UN Security Council (UNSC) open debate on North Korea's growing cyber threats in New York later this week, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Senior military official, 5 soldiers injured in Houthi attack
Aden (Yemen), June 17 - A senior military official and five soldiers from the Yemeni government forces were injured on Monday in a Houthi attack in the southwestern province of Taiz, a security official told the media.
New Zealand govt allows ‘granny flats’ to reduce housing costs
Wellington, June 17 - The New Zealand government has been working to make it easier to build 'granny flats' to reduce the high housing costs, opening the door to new ways of living by unlocking the space in the backyards of family members.
Israeli arms exports hit record in 2023
Tel Aviv, June 17 - Israel's defence exports reached a new record high last year, according to official figures.
US calls deepening North Korea-Russia ties trend of ‘great concern’ ahead of Putin’s Pyongyang visit
Washington, June 17 - A US State Department spokesperson on Monday described deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia as a trend of "great concern" after North Korea said Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Pyongyang this week.
5 killed, 15 missing after torrential rains in China’s Guangdong
Beijing, June 17 - Five people were killed and 15 went missing due to mountain torrents and landslides triggered by torrential rains in south China's Guangdong province, according to local authorities on Monday.
Philippines accuses China of ‘reckless behaviour’ in South China Sea
Manila, June 17 - Slamming China for its "reckless behaviour" in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines on Monday said that its armed forces will go all out to protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty.