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'Not a bluff': Vladimir Putin calls up 300,000 reservists to take on West

US and allies say part mobilisation of 300,000 reservists, threats show Russia is losing war

ICC notifies slew of changes to cricket rules, bans saliva use permanently

Extending the ban on using saliva to shine the ball, the ICC said that it was now prohibited permanently. The practice was originally banned keeping in mind the Covid-19 pandemic

Russia to flood Asia with fuels as Europe ramps up sanctions: Report

Moscow plans to raise taxes on energy sector to the tune of $50 bn in 2023-25

NTA declares CUET UG 2022 results; how to check scores, download result

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday released the result of Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2022.

Google cuts jobs and funding at new 'idea incubator', says report

Some teams at Area 120 were notified this week that their projects had been reorganised or cancelled

Delhi traffic police starts drive to mandate rear seat belts, 17 fined

After Cyrus Mistry's death, road minister Nitin Gadkari told Business Standard that the ministry will soon tighten the noose around the travellers who do not wear a rear seat belt

Rice prices soften in domestic markets after ban; exports may shrink by 25%

India, which commands 40% share in the global rice trade, exported 21.23 mt of rice in 2021-22, against 17.78 mt in the previous year

India's retail inflation rises to 7% in August; July IIP tumbles to 2.4%

India's retail inflation has been above RBI's upper tolerance limit of 6% for eight consecutive months

India's first portal for narco files lists over 500,000 offenders in 1 mnth

Developed by the Narcotics Control Burea, Nidaan is first-of-its kind database of arrested narcotics offenders from states and union territories

Global food supply faces turmoil with rice set to climb: Reports

The restrictions are threatening to ignite inflation for yet another key commodity, and may deprive some of the globe's poorest nations of a crucial element of their diet.

World mourns the end of an Elizabethan era; Charles is King at 73

At 73, Charles oldest to accede to the throne, to be proclaimed king today

Federal Reserve likely to go for another 75-bps rate hike this month

The US labor market has remained strong this year, with employers adding 315,000 jobs in August, a robust gain

We will cap Russia gas price despite Putin's warning: European Union

Putin has warned that contracts could be discarded in the event of price caps

UK PM Truss walks the talk, caps power bills at £2,500 a year for two years

PM says average household will save average of £1,000 a year; Labour leader criticises decision not to tax unexpected profits of energy giants

EY plans to spin off audit, consulting units to ease regulatory concerns

London-based EY, which in June had denied reports on its restructuring plans, said it would provide its 13,000 partners with more information before voting on the split starts on a country-by-country

PM Modi to inaugurate World Dairy Summit on September 12 in Noida

The technical sessions will be presided over by union cabinet ministers

Amit Shah's security breached in Mumbai; accused arrested, sent to custody

The security breach for Home Minister in Maharashtra was witnessed during his first visit as the police verified later that the accused name was not mentioned in Shah's list of security

Volkswagen to list Porsche in one of biggest IPOs in years: Report

The offering could value Porsche at between 60 billion euros and €85 billion, equivalent to between $59.8 and $84.6 billion, according to analyst estimates

Liz Truss allots $150 billion to keep energy bills below $2,300

Truss is also finalising plans for a £40 billion ($46 billion) support package to lower energy bills for businesses.

Amazon's 'Rings of Power' draws 25 million views on first day

Amazon.com said its Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series drew more than 25 million viewers worldwide on its first day.