Auto

BIK tax hikes for hybrid company cars and double-cab pick-ups

The Autumn Budget has extended tax incentives for electric company cars until at least April 2030 but put significant rises on the horizon for plug-in hybrids and double-cab pick-up trucks. Company car tax has incentivised low-CO2 vehicles since 2002. The benefit of having a car for personal use has what’s called a taxable value – a percentage

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Business

Bank lending rates dip sequentially, while deposit rates rise

Bank lending rates dipped sequentially, while deposit rates rose, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data published separately also showed. The weighted average lending rate on fresh rupee loans of commercial banks was 9.37 per cent in September 2024 , down marginally from 9.41 per cent in August 2024. The WALR on outstanding rupee loans was

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Finance

Centrum to sell stakes in housing finance arm by March

Kolkata: The Centrum Group is likely to finalise the sale of its housing finance subsidiary by the end of this fiscal, with the odds evenly distributed between the possibility of a 100% sale and part monetisation. The group is in talks with five-six investors and the discussions have now boiled down to the valuation of

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Lifestyle Fashion

Have visited Kaveri’s new store in Delhi’s Khan Market?

Bound for Mumbai from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, when Chennai-based fashion designer Kaveri Lalchand speaks about her eponymous label’s new store at Khan Market, she is reminded of her numerous trips to the Capital over one-and-a-half years. Kaveri’s new store in Khan Market | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The shopping complex’s proximity to

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Medicine

Ardena expands bioanalytical services in Europe

Key Highlights: Ardena announced a expansion of its bioanalytical services in the Netherlands, including a new bioanalytical lab at Ardena’s Pivot Park facility in Oss and new GLP capabilities in Assen. The addition of the new Oss lab will complement Ardena’s current bioanalytical operations in Assen, providing greater flexibility in project timelines and faster turnaround times to meet

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Auto

Renault Embleme due in 2028 as first of radical new EV family

Ampere has worked with Renault’s EV platform developers to design a new cell-to-pack battery arrangement to compensate for the inherent reduced efficiency of LFP compared with NMC, so the cost reduction won’t be accompanied by any drop in energy output. The company will boost that cost reduction to 50% (compared with today) by 2028, with

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Cryptocurrency

Samsung Electronics Q3 2024 earnings

Customers shop at a Samsung mobile store inside a shopping mall in New Delhi. Reuters | Anindito Mukherjee Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported third-quarter sales and operating profit slightly above its own expectations, but its chip business posted a sharply lower profit from the previous quarter. The semiconductor unit reported third-quarter operating profit of 3.86

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Medicine

PLG acquires Callisto to strengthen regulatory services in the UK and EU

Key Highlights: ProductLife Group (PLG) announced the acquisition of Callisto, a UK-based consultancy specialising in Regulatory Affairs (RA), Pharmacovigilance (PV) and GMDP services within multiple regulated sectors. Callisto has a strategic geographical presence in both the UK and Ireland and serves more than a hundred clients, with over 85% repeat business, demonstrating their commitment

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Technology

IAM best practices for cloud environments to combat cyber attacks

Organisations are constantly looking to identify different use cases to integrate AI into their business processes and accelerate the adoption of generative AI technologies. Companies are also finding ways to build innovative AI solutions to meet this demand. As a result, the usage of cloud infrastructure and, thereby, the global cloud computing footprint continues

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Auto

Nissan primes Renault Twingo twin for Europe

Nissan is in the early stages of developing an electric city car for Europe, twinned with the upcoming Renault Twingo EV. The Japanese firm has begun talks with Alliance partner Renault’s Ampere EV division about the development of an ‘A-segment’ EV based on the Ampr Small platform that underpins the forthcoming Twingo (as well as the larger

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Business

NCLAT to decide on continuity of moratorium if stay order obtained

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has taken up a substantial legal issue regarding the continuity of moratorium on payment of dues if a stay has been obtained on an insolvency admission order. Uncertainty surrounding continuity of moratorium in instances where a stay order has been passed by a superior court needs deeper examination,

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Cryptocurrency

Microsoft (MSFT) Q1 earnings report 2025

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella takes part in the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Event during the G7 Summit at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Savelletri, Italy, on June 13, 2024. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Microsoft will report results for its fiscal first quarter after the close of regular trading on Wednesday.

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Lifestyle Fashion

How Pacho is recasting Jaipur

Sawai Padmanabh Singh is not an easy man to catch. Yes, the 26-year-old titular maharaja of Jaipur (Pacho to his close friends and half a million followers on Instagram) has been generous in opening his home, the City Palace Jaipur, to creatives from across the country for evenings curated around fashion and culture in recent

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Medicine

Logical Biological expands at Discovery Park after trade growth

Key Highlights: Logical Biological has settled into larger, upgraded laboratory space at Discovery Park, marking its third move within the science and innovation campus. This expansion reflects the company’s remarkable growth, which has seen a 170% increase in international trade over the past three years. The continued success of Logical Biological has been recognised

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Arts Entertainments

‘Pay Rs 2 crore or get killed’ – India TV

Image Source : INSTAGRAM On the work front, Salman Khan was last seen in Tiger 3. Bollywood star Salman Khan has received another death threat call, demanding ransom. The unknown caller demanded Rs 2 crore this time from the actor. Soon after the news broke, the Mumbai Police came into action instantly and registered a

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Auto

Ian Callum reinvents Jaguar C-X75 with new tech and plush interior

Ian Callum’s self-named design and engineering consultancy has built a second road-legal Jaguar C-X75, described as the “satisfying conclusion” for “the one that got away”. The C-X75, designed by Callum, was unveiled at the 2010 Paris motor show and signed off for production in May 2011. However, it was axed the following year, owing to the global economic

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Cryptocurrency

Alphabet’s growth pillars stand tall in Q3. But we’re not ready to act

Alphabet shares surged during Tuesday’s after-hours trading following the Google parent’s better-than-expected quarterly revenue and earnings on cloud and advertising strength. Total revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30 climbed 15%, or 16% on a constant-currency basis, to $88.27 billion, better than estimates of $86.3 billion, according to LSEG. Adjusted earnings-per-share (EPS) surged 37%

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Legal Law

TSA silent on CrowdStrike’s claim Delta skipped required security update

“Microsoft continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the CrowdStrike incident to understand why other airlines were able to fully restore business operations so much faster than Delta, including American Airlines and United Airlines,” Cheffo wrote. “Our preliminary review suggests that Delta, unlike its competitors, apparently has not modernized its IT infrastructure, either for the benefit of

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Medicine

Terumo automates manufacturing to expand cell & gene therapies

Key Highlights: Terumo advances adoption of automated manufacturing to bring novel cell and gene therapies to more Latin American patients.   The company is starting in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico, seeking to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the manufacturing process for companies in the region.  Affordability and the ability to scale these treatments in the

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Relationship

Supporting Each Other Through Crisis and Loss

In the episode 18 of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, hosts Kim and Kyle explore supporting others in crisis. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a serious illness, or the loss of a loved one, these unexpected crisis leaves us feeling overwhelmed. However, this episode shines a light on the vital role that human connection,

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Technology

Tata Consultancy Services to deliver Irish pension scheme

Ireland’s Department of Social Protection has contracted Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to provide the IT and business services that underpin its new retirement pension scheme. The 15-year contract will see Ireland’s My Future Fund use TCS’s BaNCS digital platform to automatically enrol 800,000 people in Ireland to the retirement savings scheme. It comes after

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Auto

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is 1527bhp super-saloon with Prodrive engineering

Chinese car maker Xiaomi has revealed the SU7 Ultra, a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT rival with with Prodrive engineering and 1527bhp on tap. Utilising a tri-motor powertrain, the four-wheel-drive super-EV can hit 62mph in 1.98sec and go all the way to 207mph. It has already become the fastest production four-door saloon to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Initially

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Business

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors eye record festive sales

New Delhi: Led by robust demand in the festive period, Maruti Suzuki India and Tata Motors are looking to have record retail sales in October. The companies are also eyeing bumper deliveries to customers on Dhanteras. The country’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, said it has delivered about 30,000 units to customers on Tuesday. “We are

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Cryptocurrency

Pfizer (PFE) earnings Q3 2024

The PAXLOVID antiviral medications nirmatrelvir co-packaged with ritonavir were developed by Pfizer to treat the virus. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images Pfizer on Tuesday reported third-quarter revenue and adjusted profit that blew past expectations as the company’s Covid vaccine and antiviral pill Paxlovid helped boost sales. The pharmaceutical giant also hiked its

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Finance

From planes to chips to laptops, India is building manufacturing ecosystem

India wants to boost domestic manufacturing of IT hardware products like laptops, tablets and servers. The government is likely to offer some concessions in import quotas to electronic hardware manufacturing companies that can step up domestic production under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for information technology (IT) hardware, people with knowledge of the matter have

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Medicine

CluePoints appoints Richard Young as chief strategy officer

Key Highlights: CluePoints announced that Richard Young has been appointed as its new chief strategy officer. Young possess 30 years of experience in clinical data management with his most recent role being vice president, Strategy, Clinical Data, at Veeva Systems. Young will ensure CluePoints’ continued growth and development as a provider of integrated data review software.

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Business

How do I prepare my vehicle for Roseville Auto Window Tint Shop?

prepare my vehicle for Roseville Auto Window Tint Shop The Roseville area is a sun-drenched oasis where sunny days invite visitors to soak in the warm California rays. While this sunshine is a blessing, prolonged exposure to UV rays poses several hazards that can damage furniture, flooring, and cherished belongings. Window tint offers a protective

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Auto

AC Ace goes electric with 300bhp and 1134kg kerb weight

AC Cars has unveiled an electric version of its Ace roadster that tips the scales at less than 1134kg, making it one of the lightest open-top EVs on sale. The single-motor MG Cyberster weighs 1885kg and the Wiesmann Project Thunderball is said to be just above 1700kg. The combustion-engined Ace, meanwhile, is 1100kg. The Ace Classic Electric uses gearbox maker

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Business

Gold glitter continues this Diwali even as shoppers get cautious

Gold continues to shine despite the record-high prices. The yellow metal prices saw an increase of 24 per cent this year but buying interest is still high amid volatile markets and geopolitical challenges, according to a report by Religare. Buyers however are cautious given the economic backdrop. Gold has long held a special place in

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Cryptocurrency

HSBC Q3 2024 earnings

HSBC Holdings Plc building at Canada Square in Canary Wharf financial district on 15th August 2023 in London, United Kingdom.   Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images Europe’s largest lender HSBC on Tuesday announced it will repurchase up to $3 billion in shares as it issued a third-quarter earnings report that beat analyst estimates,

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Business

What areas do Moving Company Slough cover?

Moving Company Slough cover Unless you live very minimally and can fit all your belongings into a single car, it is likely that you will require professional assistance when Moving Company Slough. The good news is that there are plenty of local removal companies in Slough to choose from, so finding a trusted service that

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Finance

Budget home threshold may be hiked to Rs 55 lakh

New Delhi: The group of ministers (GoM) tasked by the Goods and Services Tax Council to look into application of GST for real estate is of the view that the definition of affordable housing be extended to Rs 55 lakh from the current Rs 45 lakh, people in the know of the matter said. If

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Legal Law

Don’t fall for AI scams cloning cops’ voices, police warn

AI is giving scammers a more convincing way to impersonate police, reports show. Just last week, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) warned of an email scam using AI to convincingly clone the voice of Police Chief Mike Brown. A citizen tipped off cops after receiving a suspicious email that included a video showing

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Medicine

AstraZeneca drug approved in the EU for rare immune disease

Key Highlights: AstraZeneca’s drug Fasenra has been approved in the EU as an additional treatment for adults with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare immune condition that can cause organ damage. Results from the MANDARA Phase III trial showed that nearly 60% of patients treated with Fasenra reached remission and 41% of Fasenra-treated patients fully tapered

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Real Estate

12% more homes for sale than in 2023

Why Great Presentation and Competitive Pricing Matter More Than Ever Lancaster’s housing market is enjoying an interesting shift, offering a balanced landscape for both buyers and sellers. With both Rightmove and Zoopla reporting that the number of available homes per estate agent reaching its highest level since 2014—a 12% year-on-year increase—buyers now have a wealth

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Relationship

Navigating Shame and Guilt in Relationships: Dr. Dana McNeil

In modern relationships, two emotions—shame and guilt—often have a profound impact on how partners connect and communicate. While these feelings can be natural, if left unchecked, they can erode trust, foster resentment, and create barriers to intimacy. In an insightful interview with Dr. Dana McNeil, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Certified Gottman Method

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Technology

UK launches cyber guidance package for tech startups

The UK has launched a shared security guidance package – dubbed Secure Innovation – to support emerging technology companies and startups when it comes to protecting themselves from cyber threats, including targeted intrusions from hostile nation states. The campaign continues a joint initiative targeting the tech sector as a whole, which was set up

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Auto

Autocar Drivers of Change: Entries close on Friday 1 November

There are just a few days left to get your nominations in for the 2025 Drivers of Change awards, a new initiative held in association with Ennis & Co and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to champion diverse talent in the automotive industry. A returning name with a completely new format and approach, Drivers of

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Business

Air India’s Delhi-Colombo flight gets hoax bomb threat

An Air India plane coming from Delhi made an emergency landing at the international airport here on Monday following a bomb threat, that later turned out to be a hoax, according to officials. The aircraft, operating the flight AI 281, had 108 passengers and eight crew members. The officials said the plane made an emergency

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Cryptocurrency

Ford Motor (F) earnings Q3 2024

A Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck is displayed for sale at a Ford dealership on August 21, 2024 in Glendale, California.  Mario Tama | Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor is set to report its third-quarter earnings after the bell Monday. Here is what Wall Street is expecting, according to average estimates compiled by

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Medicine

Ten businesses embark on Discovery Spark programme

Key Highlights: Ten entrepreneurial life science and technology businesses have begun the immersive Discovery Spark programme, with a prize package worth over £50,000 up for grabs. The Discovery Spark programme equips early stage life science and technology businesses with the skills and tools to lay healthy foundations in their business, refine their commercial strategy

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Auto

Aston Martin Vanquish Review 2024, Price & Specs

The V12 is roused only moderately loudly, the car defaulting to its buttoned-down GT running mode to begin with, but it doesn’t remain a moderate for long. Spin the car’s drive mode collar selector around to Sport, and then Sport+, and the car’s presence is widely and unapologetically announced. Aston’s aim was to make this

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Finance

Indian economy: RBI’s rosy growth forecast baffles economists

The Reserve Bank of India’s upbeat growth estimates for the world’s fastest-growing major economy is causing both confusion and concern among economists. The central bank has stuck to its forecast that India’s economy will expand 7.2% in the year ending March 2025 despite recent evidence showing activity is starting to taper off. The RBI’s outlook

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Medicine

Bioptimus and Proscia to accelerate AI innovation in drug development

Key Highlights: Bioptimus announced that its H-optimus-0 foundation model is now integrated into Proscia’s Concentriq Embeddings, enabling data scientists and researchers in pathology and life sciences to achieve breakthroughs in AI development. H-optimus-0 is an AI foundation model tailored specifically for pathology, delivering high performance in critical tasks advancing model development for AI-driven research, drug development,

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Real Estate

Lancaster Property Market | October 2024 Update for Buyers and Sellers

Whether you’re a Lancaster homeowner considering selling, a first-time buyer, or an investor weighing your options, understanding the current property market dynamics is crucial for informed decision-making. What Defines Lancaster’s Property Market? One of the best ways to gauge the Lancaster property market is by examining the percentage of properties marked as “Sold STC” (Sold

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Sports

Mohammad Rizwan has been named as the white-ball skipper for Pakistan while Fakhar Zaman faces the heat of PCB on the annulment of the annual contract

To the interest of cricket fans, Pakistan remained quiet in the hunt for a white-ball skipper after Babar Azam stepped down as the white-ball skipper of Pakistan. Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has been named as the white-ball skipper for the upcoming tour to Zimbabwe and Australia. This was Babar’s second term as the Pakistan skipper,

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Auto

Inside the tin shed responsible for thousands of race wins

I feel compelled to write a few more words on the Jack French garage at the Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum, which deserves more than the two paragraphs I could spare in a recent feature, because it feels like such a significant part of British motorsport history. French was one of the founder members of the 750

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Cryptocurrency

Busiest week of the season includes Apple and Amazon

The busiest week of the corporate earnings season has arrived. More than 150 S & P 500 companies are slated to report. Among them are Apple , Amazon and Ford Motor . Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is also on deck. So far, this third quarter reporting period has been mixed. While there have been some high-profile

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Finance

Gold helps hold up forex reserves

Since the beginning of the fiscal year, the Reserve Bank has increased its gold stock by 31.6 tonnes, raising its total to 853.6 metric tonnes by September 2024. This addition, along with a 25 percent rise in gold prices, has significantly bolstered reserves despite portfolio outflows post the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

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Medicine

Thermal fluid expert launches high flash point cleaning fluid

Key Highlights: Global Heat Transfer, has launched a new cleaning and flushing fluid — Globaltherm C1 HF. Globaltherm C1 HF helps to rid heat transfer systems of potentially harmful contaminants and effectively displaces and flushes out waste. C1 HF can also be used in commissioning brand new systems too, by removing any harmful debris left from

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Auto

Special Rolls-Royce Phantom marks 60 years of Bond Goldfinger

Rolls-Royce has brought James Bond nemesis Goldfinger’s Phantom III into the modern era with a special one-off to celebrate 60 years since the iconic film hit cinemas. Created for a UK-based client – and avid Bond fan – as part of a three-and-a-half-year project, the one-of-one and fully driveable Phantom Goldfinger gives today’s Phantom VIII

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Cryptocurrency

Southwest Airlines (LUV) 3Q 2024 earnings

Southwest Airlines‘ third-quarter profit fell from a year ago but topped Wall Street estimates as the carrier worked to drum up revenue and fend off activist investor Elliott Investment Management. Elliott and Southwest struck a deal, announced Thursday, that averts a proxy fight and adds six of the activist’s candidates to the board. CEO Bob

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Finance

FM: Rating agencies need to upgrade methodology

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rooted for “improvements in methodology” of global credit rating agencies to ensure they capture the fundamentals that reflect the ability and alacrity of nations to repay debt. Sovereign ratings, the minister said in Washington DC, must reflect macro fundamentals of emerging market and developing economies, their cost of capital and

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Legal Law

Are Boeing’s problems beyond fixable?

As Boeing’s latest chief executive, Kelly Ortberg’s job was never going to be easy. On Wednesday, it got harder still. That morning, Ortberg had faced investors for the first time, telling them that ending a debilitating strike by Boeing’s largest union was the first step to stabilizing the plane maker’s business. But as the day

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Medicine

FDA expands Pfizer RSV vaccine to all high-risk adults

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded approval for Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Abrysvo, to include adults aged 18–59 years who are at higher risk of lower respiratory tract disease from the virus due to chronic conditions.  This adds to the existing approvals for adults over 60 and pregnant women between

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Tours Travel

What 22 Dodger fans wore for the World Series

The last time the Dodgers were in the World Series, it was in the thick of the pandemic. So all the games were played at a neutral site in Arlington, Texas, and the capacity was capped at 25% of capacity. The big ‘fit that year was face masks. Which is to say, Dodger fans weren’t

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Auto

Heaven in the city of angels: what the Petersen Museum reveals

A pair of Eagle IMSA GTP sports racers sit wing to wing, surrounded by Formula 1 machinery, while on the other side Saddam Hussein’s Mercedes-Benz 600 ‘Grosser’ nudges up to the De Tomaso Pantera that Elvis Presley shot in a rage about its unreliability. I spend what feels like five minutes but in reality is

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Business

Bomb threat crisis deepens, over 30 flights targeted on Saturday

As many as 33 flights received bomb threats on Saturday, according to sources. In 13 days, more than 300 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received hoax bomb threats. Most of the threats were issued through social media. Amid the threats, the IT Ministry has asked social media platforms to observe due diligence obligations

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Cryptocurrency

Barclays (BARC) Q3 2024 earnings

LONDON — British bank Barclays on Thursday reported £1.6 billion ($2 billion) net profit attributable to shareholders for the third quarter, beating expectations. The result compared with the £1.17 billion net profit forecast in an LSEG poll of analysts and was 23% higher than the same period in 2023. Revenue for the period came in at £6.5 billion,

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Legal Law

US Copyright Office “frees the McFlurry,” allowing repair of ice cream machines

Manufacturers opposed the exemption, but it received support from the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, the Federal Trade Commission, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. “The Register recommends adopting a new exemption covering diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of retail-level commercial food preparation equipment because proponents sufficiently showed, by a preponderance of the evidence, adverse

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Medicine

ApiJect receives grant to develop low-cost injection device for LMICs

Key Highlights: ApiJect announced it has been awarded an initial grant of $425,000 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop low-cost blow-fill-seal prefilled injection devices. The grant will fund the design and development of an affordable, multi-month contraceptive delivery device to enhance access in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Blow-fill-seal will be

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Sports

Full Indian Squad, New Faces, and Complete Test Schedule

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 18-member Indian team for the Border Gavaskar Trophy (India vs Australia in Australia), the biggest series from the point of view of the Indian team and their fans for the World Test Championship 2023-25 ​​cycle. In this article you will get to see the

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Technology

What is cloud sprawl? | Definition from TechTarget

Cloud sprawl is the uncontrolled proliferation of an organization’s cloud instances, services or providers. It typically occurs when an organization lacks visibility into or control over its cloud computing resources. Cloud sprawl affects all types of cloud services but is especially common in software-as-a-service (SaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) models. In SaaS, easy access to deployment

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Auto

AWD Jeep Avenger 4xe launched in UK from £30,999

The new Jeep Avenger 4xe, the model line’s new range-topper, has gone on sale in the UK priced from £30,999. At launch, the 4×4 is available in two trims: base Upland and a special The North Face Edition. The latter is priced at £34,999 and limited to 4806 examples. Over the standard car, it gets Summit

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Business

Congress govt committed to full-fledged cooperation with real estate sector: Telangana Minister Uttam Reddy

Telangana Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies Uttam Kumar Reddy reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting Hyderabad’s real estate and construction sector, aiming to transform the city into a globally competitive destination. Speaking at the 14th Edition of the Property Show at Hitex Exhibition Centre on Friday, Uttam Kumar Reddy assured real estate developers that

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Finance

Nirmala Sitharaman highlights Global South’s contributions to foundations of multilateral development banks

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the contributions of the Global South to the foundations of multilateral development banks at the 1944 Bretton Woods conference and emphasized on embedding diverse voices in decision-making to ensure a truly inclusive and global development framework. She was speaking at the Development Committee Plenary session on ‘A Future-Ready World

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Lifestyle Fashion

Anavila Misra’s collection Payanam previewed in Chennai

A fashion showcase by Anavila Misra at the Chettinad Heritage Festival. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In early October, famed fashion designer Anavila Misra launched her latest collection Payanam, inspired by the fabrics of Chettinad, at the Chettinad Heritage Festival. This week, the collection was previewed at The Folly, Amethyst along with jewellery by Sheetal Zaveri.

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Medicine

Coronado Research appoints new CSO to expand service offerings

Key Highlights: Coronado Research announced that Professor Jennifer Visser-Rogers has been appointed as chief scientific officer, bringing with her a broad portfolio of scientific achievement across academia and industry. Jennifer is the incoming president of the International Biometrics Society, British and Irish Region, and was named one of the Twenty Women in Data and Tech for 2024

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Sports

Pakistani Cricketer Mohammad Rizwan makes history by becoming the fastest wicketkeeper to accomplish this remarkable-feat

Mohammad Rizwan: On the second day of the third Test-Match between Pakistan and England at the Cricket Stadium of Rawalpindi, wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan achieved a remarkable achievement, becoming the quickest Pakistani wicketkeeper to score 2000 runs in Test Cricket. The 32-year-old achieved this milestone in just 57 innings, breaking the previous record of 59 innings

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Tours Travel

A definitive yet unserious guide to L.A. for Yankees fans

You’re a Yankees fan headed to Los Angeles for the first time. Of course you have questions. After all, you’ve come west from an old, dense, stinky, shrinking, corruption-plagued city while we wait here in a young, sprawling city that’s — well, OK, also stinky, shrinking and plagued by corruption. But we have In-N-Out. And

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Auto

Nissan Ariya Review 2024, Price & Specs

Electric family cars in this £40,000-£60,000 price range have been blurring the lines between more traditional bodystyles and SUVs for a while now. Even those for which a sleeker, lower profile might have been preferred have had to accommodate an underfloor drive battery that displaces the cabin – and consequently, the car’s whole body profile

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Finance

India’s forex reserves fall by $2 billion to $688 billion

India’s foreign exchange reserves have experienced a decline for the third consecutive week, dipping by $2 billion to stand at $688 billion as of October 18, according to data shared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. The RBI keeps a close watch on the foreign exchange markets and steps in when needed

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Home Kitchen

Asda chef issues advice to any one that cooks steak

A professional chef has shared her top tips for ensuring that your steaks are perfect every time. According to Chef Kate Austen, winner of this year’s Great British Menu and host of Asda’s Culinary Concierge service, there’s one thing that people do with their steak that’s ruining it. If you’ve ever chucked a nice rib

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Medicine

Avantor and NIBRT extend partnership to address biopharma challenges

Key Highlights: Avantor and NIBRT have formed a new partnership to supply advanced Masterflex equipment, essential products and expert training to foster innovations in biopharma manufacturing. The new collaboration will focus on addressing urgent bottlenecks in biopharma manufacturing, particularly in downstream optimisation for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), by providing equipment and specialised training. By equipping NIBRT

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Auto

International Harvester Scout revived as electric SUV and pick-up

Short overhangs, reinforced bumpers, skidplates and body-on-frame construction are said to make the pair “multiuse tools” and “helpful companions”. Scout design chief Chris Benjamin said the brand’s cars “should always enable the customer to do the things they want to do and make their experience easier, better, faster”.  Inside, the two cars are said to be  “reminiscent of the

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Business

Blow for cash-strapped telco: PFC-REC cuts Vodafone Idea’s borrowing call, wants extra cover

MUMBAI: A consortium of Power Finance Corp (PFC) and its listed subsidiary, Rural Electrification Corp (REC), has declined Vodafone Idea’s request for a long-term loan, citing a mismatch with internal underwriting guidelines and what industry sources described as discomfort with the securities offered as collateral by the cash-starved telco. Both infra-focused government lenders, which specialise

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Cryptocurrency

Dexcom (DXCM) Q3 2024 earnings report

Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Shares of Dexcom fell 9% in extended trading on Thursday after the company released third-quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations but showed a decline in U.S. revenue year over year. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of

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Legal Law

Please ban data caps, Internet users tell FCC

It’s been just a week since US telecom regulators announced a formal inquiry into broadband data caps, and the docket is filling up with comments from users who say they shouldn’t have to pay overage charges for using their Internet service. The docket has about 190 comments so far, nearly all from individual broadband customers.

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Lifestyle Fashion

Chennai | Anavila Misra’s collection Payanam previewd in the city

A fashion showcase by Anavila Misra at the Chettinad Heritage Festiva | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In early October, famed fashion designer Anavila Misra launched her latest collection Payanam, inspired by the fabrics of Chettinad, at the Chettinad Heritage Festival. This week, the collection was previewed at The Folly, Amethyst along with jewellery by Sheetal Zaveri.

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Medicine

BirchBioMed clinical program reaches final stage to minimise burn scars

Key Highlights: BirchBioMed announced the authorisation from Health Canada to conduct its Phase II/III randomised clinical trial of a naturally based compound, FS2, at multiple centres of expertise throughout Canada.  FS2, a kynurenic acid product to be used as a topical cream, was first identified by investigators at the University of British Columbia as

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Real Estate

What Will Next Week’s Budget Mean for Lancaster Landlords?

After months of fevered speculation, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her autumn Budget next week (Wednesday 30 October). As the announcement could have important implications for landlords, let’s consider what might be included in it. But first, a caveat Leaks and rumours accompany the lead-up to any major fiscal event, and this Budget – Labour’s

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Tours Travel

Workers turn to van life amid Eastern Sierra housing crunch

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif.  —  Emily Markstein, a sinewy rock climber and skier who has spent seven years living and working in the Sierra resort town of Mammoth Lakes, opens a large sliding door and welcomes a stranger into her home. One of the gleaming multimillion-dollar mansions nestled among towering pine trees and granite peaks in

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Cryptocurrency

American Airlines (AAL) 3Q 2024 earnings

American Airlines posted a third-quarter loss but raised its profit forecast for the year as CEO Robert Isom said the company’s sales strategy shift earlier this year is paying off. The carrier said it expects to earn between 25 cents and 50 cents a share on an adjusted basis for the fourth quarter, above the

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Finance

3 European export credit agencies reach out to Indian companies, banks

The Export Credit Agencies (ECA) of Germany (Euler Hermes), Austria (OeKB) and Switzerland (Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV), together with the Swiss Business Hub India and Switzerland Global Enterprise, on Thursday reached out to Indian companies, banks and government institutions for opportunities for investment and cooperation. “The state export credit agencies Euler Hermes, OeKB and

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Auto

Volvo considering EX30 sales ramp-up outside of EU as tariffs hit

Close 2 mins read 23 October 2024 Incoming European Union import tariff rises mean Volvo is considering shifting supply of its Chinese-built EX30 to non-EU markets, such as the UK, while it readies its Belgium factory to take over local market production early next year. The crossover is currently the third best-selling electric car in Europe

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Business

gmr group: GMR bags Rs 6,300 crore from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, to free up pledged shares

GMR Infra Enterprises has secured Rs 6,300 crore (about $750 million) in funding commitments from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), reinforcing the attractiveness of India’s burgeoning aviation industry. This gives promoters muchneeded leeway to free up some of the pledged shares at the conglomerate’s listed arm, GMR Airports, the company said on Wednesday, after ADIA’s

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Cryptocurrency

Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2024 earnings report

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks during an unveiling event for Tesla products in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 10, 2024 Source: Tesla | Youtube Tesla reported third-quarter earnings Wednesday that topped analysts’ estimates even as revenue came in just shy of expectations. The stock popped 12% in extended trading. Here’s what the

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Medicine

Cold Chain acquires Tower to expand global service network

Key Highlights: Cold Chain Technologies has acquired Tower Cold Chain, to expand its product portfolio and global service network. From its United Kingdom headquarters and network of more than 20 service hubs across five continents, Tower supports its blue-chip pharmaceutical and life sciences customers around the world. This is CCT’s fourth acquisition since partnering with

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Tours Travel

Surfer dies after being pierced by a needlefish in Indonesia

An Italian surfer died last week after being impaled by a needlefish in the waters off Masokut Island in Indonesia. Antara, a local news agency, reported that 36-year-old Giulia Manfrini had been surfing at around 9:30 a.m. when the freak accident occurred. For the record: 9:31 p.m. Oct. 22, 2024An earlier version of this article

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Arts Entertainments

Netflix gives sneak peek into Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia and Jimmy Shergill ‘Sikandar Ka Muqaddar’ – India TV

Image Source : VIDEO SNAPSHOT Netflix gives sneak peek into ‘Sikandar Ka Muqaddar’ Netflix and Bollywood filmmaker Neeraj Pandey are teaming up again to deliver to audiences the high-octane criminal drama titled ‘Sikandar Ka Muqaddar’. In anticipation of the film’s debut, Netflix has released an intense behind-the-scenes look at its production. The film, produced by

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Auto

Morgan Plus Six bows out with £97k special edition

Morgan will end production of its Plus Six, the higher-powered, six-cylinder version of its two-tier ‘Plus’ range, early next year and replace it with a new flagship that ushers in a fresh design language for the British brand. The Plus Six’s departure will be marked by the Plus Six Pinnacle, which will be limited to

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Cryptocurrency

Coca-Cola (KO) Q3 2024 earnings

Vintage Coca-Cola bottles are seen in a shop window in Manhattan, New York City, on July 15, 2024. Beata Zawrzel | Nurphoto | Getty Images Coca-Cola on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations. Shares of the company rose less than 1% in premarket trading. Here’s what the company reported compared with

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Finance

AI will both create and destroy jobs: EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal

Member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Sanjeev Sanyal on Wednesday said that artificial intelligence (AI) will both create and destroy jobs and a lot depends on how it is adopted. Speaking at the Bharat Chamber of Commerce at an interactive session, Sanyal claimed AI will impact highly skilled people and functions

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Medicine

Bormioli partners with Chiesi to supply Carbon Capture PET packaging

Key Highlights: Bormioli announced a partnership with Chiesi, an international, research-focused biopharmaceutical company (Chiesi Group), to supply Carbon Capture PET bottles. These will be used to package a medication indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, as well as vasomotor rhinitis.  Carbon Capture PET is produced by capturing carbon

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Sports

Pakistan’s Predicted Squad for the upcoming Tour of Australia

Pakistan: After suffering an embarrassing group-stage exit from this year’s T20 International World Cup, Pakistan will be looking to make a strong comeback when they travel to Australia to take part in six white-ball contests. Keeping in mind the National Team’s recent abysmal form, the nation’s Cricket Governing Body, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is

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Technology

Former Post Office IT boss alleged to have misrepresented alternative to in-house build

The Post Office is investigating allegations that staff working on the New Branch IT (NBIT) project, including the transformation chief, misrepresented alternatives to building Horizon’s in-house replacement. The current in-house NBIT software development project now looks set to be dumped and replaced by an off-the-shelf alternative. An internal Post Office Ad Hoc board report, made public

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Tours Travel

A guide to the Santa Ynez Valley, L.A.’s nearest wine country

When Alexander Payne’s wine-drenched dramedy “Sideways” first came out, Santa Ynez Valley didn’t have the luster of Napa or the breadth of the Russian River Valley. It still doesn’t match the touristic draw of either, but the spunky kid sister of the California wine countries has grown up since 2004, when Paul Giamatti and Thomas

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Auto

Mercedes-AMG SL 63 E Performance review

Like other SLs, and unlike several of its generational forebears, the SL 63 S E Performance comes with a folding cloth roof that can be lowered or raised at lower speeds. Similarly, while older SLs spent decades as strict two-seaters, this one has sprouted occasional back seats, although they’re very small. They’d work as a

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Cryptocurrency

General Motors (GM) earnings Q3 2024

The General Motors headquarters inside the Renaissance Center in Detroit on April 15, 2024. Jeff Kowalsky | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — General Motors is set to report its third-quarter earnings before the bell Tuesday. Here is what Wall Street is expecting, according to average estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: $2.43 adjusted

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Digital Marketing

A Complete Guide for 2024

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right on Instagram, but your posts don’t seem to get the virality they deserve? After creating thousands of posts and generating 170K followers on Instagram, I understood that virality isn’t about luck or hopping on the latest trends; it is about understanding how the Instagram algorithm works,

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Business

How can I incorporate puns into my funny Halloween costume?

incorporate puns into my funny Halloween costume When it comes to Halloween costumes, puns are always a good idea. They’re a great way to show off your humor and get others laughing. They also help to break up all the spooky vampires, zombies, and witches that usually populate this holiday. This year, make your Halloween

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