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Samsung launches AI-powered washing machine, aims to lead premium segment

The company, which currently holds around 20 per cent of the washing machine market, has "an objective of becoming a consumer leader" by gaining market share

Police use force as BJP protests against students' arrest during rally

The rally was called for demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the wake of the recent rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor

Officials expediting efforts to bring next batch of cheetahs by year-end

The 'Action Plan for Reintroduction of Cheetah in India' talks about bringing around 12-14 cheetahs each year from South Africa, Namibia, and other African countries

Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman, to assume office on Dec 1

The 35-year-old will succeed incumbent chairman Greg Barclay, who decided against running for the post for a third consecutive term of two years

Himachal Assembly passes Bill raising marriage age for women from 18 to 21

The state assembly passed the prohibition of child marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment Bill 2024) seeking to raise the marriageable age of women by voice vote

From district to global level, Jay Shah does the hard yards in cricket

The 35-year-old was elected unopposed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the youngest ever to reach this position

Coal production increases by 7% to 370.67 mn tonne in April-August

The overall coal dispatch was 397.06 MT as on August 25, 2024, in the current financial year, registering year-on-year growth of 5.48 per cent

Money generated in excise scam used as per wishes of Kejriwal: CBI to court

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) made the submission before Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, who extended the judicial custody of Kejriwal in the case of alleged corruption till September 3

Rahul accuses govt of tax terrorism, burdening middle class for corporates

'Modiji is breaking the back of the middle class of India to save and increase the wealth of his friends,' he alleged

Over 100 Indian athletes to join Paris Paralympics opening ceremony

The Indian contingent at the parade of nations will have 106 members with 52 athletes and 54 officials

EPFO officials meet EPS-95 NAC members to discuss pension, other demands

The EPS-95 NAC members have been protesting to press for their demand of Rs 7,500 as monthly pension instead of an average monthly pension of only Rs 1,450 at present, he said

Paddy sowing increases 4.29% so far in 2024-25 kharif season: Report

In the year-ago period, the area under paddy was 37.8 million hectare

Delhi health minister highlights doctors shortage, slams L-G for inaction

He said excuses such as the unavailability of the chief minister and the lack of an NCCSA meeting, are being cited by the LG's office to delay appointment for these positions

Kolkata medic rape-murder: CBI seeks polygraph test of city police ASI

The central probe agency is trying to find out if Roy told Dutta about the crime and received any help

ReNew signs clean power sale agreement worth 437.6 MW with Microsoft

The contract is expected to generate over one million units of green electricity attributes annually, contributing to Microsoft's aim to become carbon negative by 2030

EKA Mobility enters into strategic pact with IKEA for EV vans supply

Under the partnership, Eka has already delivered 10 such vehicles to IKEA, with plans to expand the fleet across multiple regions in the country, EKA Mobility said

Five more murder cases filed against ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

The number of cases filed against Hasina has risen to 71

GST Council meet to discuss rate rationalisation on Sep 9, says FM

She also said that compensation cess on luxury and sin goods are also going to be discussed and can come up in the September 9 meeting or later

Wipro, Dell Tech expand partnership to integrate AI enterprise solutions

The collaboration will allow enhanced cost control and risk mitigation while providing enterprises with access to the best-in-class technology

CDSL, Citibank N A settle alleged regulatory violation cases with Sebi

CDSL and Citibank N.A (DDP) paid Rs 1.3 crore and Rs 40.2 lakh, respectively, towards settlement charges, according to separate orders passed by Sebi