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Tesla profits dip in Q2 due to China lockdowns, supply chain disruptions

Amid supply chain disruptions and extended Covid-19 lockdowns in China, Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle company Tesla has reported $16.9 billion in revenue for the second quarter (Q2)

Spain rejects EU's proposal to cut gas consumption by 15% amid concerns

The Spanish govt rejects the plan announced by the European Commission to cut gas consumption by 15 per cent in the coming months in view of the possibility that Russia will cut gas supplies to Europe

Heavy security deployed around ED office ahead of Sonia Gandhi's appearance

Security has been beefed up outside the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office here ahead of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's questioning in the National Herald case

US CDC recommends Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine for adults, says report

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed recommendation that Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine be used as another primary series option for adults aged 18 years and older

4,703 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amaranth, 219,000 perform yatra in 21 days

Over 219,000 have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 21 days after it started on June 30 while another batch of 4,703 pilgrims left Jammu for the Valley on Thursday

Parliamentary panel to meet tech firms representatives today amid concerns

Amid concern over anti-competition, the Parliamentary Panel on Finance will meet tech firm representatives on Thursday

Only decentralised renewable energy can help achieve 2030 targets: Experts

According to the Ministry officials, India's RE installed capacity increased 286 per cent in the last 7.5 years but it had a share of just 26.53 per cent in the total installed generation capacity

BA.5 Omicron subvariant accounts for nearly 80% new infections in US

The BA.5 Omicron subvariant, now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, made up nearly 80 per cent of new Covid-19 infections in the country, according to latest data

Farmers, apple growers hold demonstrations in Himachal seeking GST rate cut

Farmer's organisations and apple growers, under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Manch (SKM), demonstrated at multiple locations in Himachal Pradesh and sought GST rate cut on boxes used for apple

36,000 people evacuated as two massive wildfires rage in Southwest France

Two massive wildfires raging in southwestern France over the past week have evacuated at least 36,000 people from home and burned 20,600 hectares of land, French media reported

Sonia Gandhi set to appear before ED; Cong says not afraid of 'puppets'

The party leaders, general secretaries, and the MPs gathered at Mallikarjun Kharge's residence on Wednesday to decide the future course of action

Five killed, 17 injured in Turkish bombardment in Iraq, says report

At least five people were killed and some 17 wounded in a Turkish bombardment on a resort in Iraq's northern province of Duhok, a medical source said

Oppn parties question Assam CM's campaign to hoist 8 mn national flags

Assams two main opposition parties, the Congress and the AIUDF, questioned Himanta Biswa Sarmas campaign to hoist 8 mn national flags at houses, offices and commercial establishments across the state

Canada confirms 604 cases of monkeypox, 320 reported from Quebec: Official

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed a total of 604 cases of monkeypox in the country as of Wednesday

Delhi reports 686 new Covid cases in a day; positivity rate at 4.74%

Delhi on Wednesday reported rise in new Covid cases in last 24 hours, at 686 against 585 infection reported on previous day, but there was no fresh death, as per the government health bulletin.

SC junks Maha govt plea to review order for CBI probe on Param Bir Singh

The Supreme Court junked a plea by Maharashtra government seeking a review of its order, which transferred to the CBI the investigation in the FIRs against former Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh.

Over Rs 980 crore spent on Aadhaar enrolments, updates since 2019-20: Govt

Over Rs 980 crore has been spent by the UIDAI in the last three years on Aadhaar enrolments and updates, while nearly 5.99 lakh Aadhaars have been cancelled for being duplicate

Railways placed purchase order of 39K wheels with Chinese manufacturer

A purchase order for 39,000 wheels for LHB coaches has been placed by Indian Railways with Chinese manufacturer Taiyuan.

SC paves way for OBC reservation in Maharashtra local bodies poll

Accepting reservations for OBCs, the top court said it wants election to be conducted and these cannot be deferred indefinitely

Pakistan's win over Lanka in Galle Test causes reshuffle in WTC standings

Pakistan's remarkable victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle on Wednesday caused a major reshuffle within the top five on the World Test Championship standings.