Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 26 (ANI): Tata Motors said on Monday its consolidated net loss narrowed on sequential and year-on-year basis to Rs 4,451 crore in the quarter ended March as compared to a loss of Rs 8,438 crore year-on-year (Q1 FY21) and Rs 7,605 crore loss in the previous quarter (Q4 FY21).
At the same time, revenue from operations in the June quarter more than doubled to Rs 66,406 crore as against Rs 3

Tata Motors Q1 net loss narrows to Rs 4,451 crore

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 26 (ANI): After BS Yediyurappa resigned from the post of Karnataka Chief Minister on Monday, supporters from his hometown Shikaripura, in the Shivamogga district shut down shops and commercial establishments in disappointment.
The market area in Shikaripura wore a deserted look soon after.
Yediyurappa now holds the position of caretaker Chief Minister till his successor is sworn in.
Tha

K'taka: Yediyurappa's supporters in his hometown shut shops

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 26 (ANI): Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases due to Delta variant, the administration in Gwadar on Friday imposed a complete lockdown in the entire district for next 15 days.
All shops, hotels and restaurants will be completely closed for the next two weeks starting July 25, according to the official notification. However, all essential shops would be allowed to function, reported Gulf 

Pakistan: Gwadar enters complete lockdown for 15 days

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): In a sign of continuing confidence in India's $2 billion ice cream industry, iconic American ice cream brand Cold Stone Creamery has opened its 31st outlet in the country at Chennai's Express Avenue Mall.
With a network of six stores in Chennai alone, Cold Stone Creamery - known for crafting the creamiest ice creams that are 100 percent vegetarian, is betting

Iconic American ice cream brand Cold Stone Creamery opens

Islamabad [Pakistan] July 26 (ANI): Pakistan on Monday crossed another grim milestone as the COVID-19 positivity rate touched 7.51 per cent and the country reported 3,752 new coronavirus cases with only 49,947 tests in the last 24 hours.
The total number of cases in the country has risen to 10,08,446. Another 32 deaths were also reported, the death toll from the virus stands at 23,048. This is the highest number of cases 

Pakistan reports 3,752 COVID cases, positivity rate soars

New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI/ThePRTree): The online doorstep delivery platform for diesel startup, Pepfuels has raised a seed round from ONGC Startup fund.
It is done under the Corporate Venture Capital Scheme for the expansion in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is an Indian government-owned crude oil and natural gas corporation. The largest Public Sector Undertaking

Mobile fuel delivery Startup Pepfuels garners seed round

New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI/SRV Media): Story@Home is a home furnishing and decor brand owned by Elite Decor Private Limited. It was founded in 2012 by Ankit Rungta.
With the onset of the current Covid-19 Pandemic, businesses all across the country have suffered in terms of sale, safety, and security. While people are worried about job security, Story@Home emerged out by increased morale and putting the safety of thei

Story@Home prioritizes employee safety

New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Techmagnate, an award-winning SEO and digital marketing agency, has recently bagged the digital mandate for Pine Labs: the leading merchant platform and provider of POS machines in India.
As part of the digital mandate, Techmagnate will be taking over the SEO and SEM requirements for this leading fintech brand.
Techmagnate Founder and CEO, Sarvesh Bagla, sees this busin

Techmagnate wins digital mandate for Pine Labs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 26 (ANI/PRNewswire): 4i Apps, an award-winning Oracle premium partner organization, solidifies its position as a leader in the Oracle Cloud portfolio by signing three major Oracle cloud public sector deals in UAE, Qatar, and Oman, respectively.
The collaborations will accelerate digital transformation and serve as a benchmark for other public sector organizations in the region. Oracle Fu

4i Apps signs three major public sector Oracle Fusion Cloud

Kannur (Kerala) [India], July 26 (ANI): Three school-going children from Cherupuzha in Kerala's Kannur district turned entrepreneurs amid economic hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. The trio has started to make LED bulbs at their house after trying their hand at repairing bulbs and electronic items.
The youngest of the three Sebastian brothers, Senjo, is in Class 7. The other two brothers, Stephen and Sony are in Cla

3 school kids from Kerala turn entrepreneurs to run family

Panaji (Goa) [India], June 26 (ANI): The Goa government on Sunday extended the statewide curfew to prevent the spread of COVID-19 till 7 am on August 2.
"The State Level Curfew Order will be extended up to 7 am, 2nd August 2021," Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said in a tweet.
The curfew in Goa was first imposed on May 9 in view of the rising COVID-19 cases. It has been extended multiple times since then. However, since

COVID: Goa extends curfew till August 2

By Lee Kah WhyeSingapore, July 26 (ANI): Earlier this month, India's ecommerce giant Flipkart announced a round of funding from various global investors which raised another USD 3.6 billion for the mega-unicorn, taking its value to USD 37.8 billion. This is likely to be the last pre-IPO shareholding opportunity as it is expected to go public later this year.
A Reuters report in March 2021 said that the Bengaluru-based com

Is Flipkart fairly valued?

The most delicious Soviet cake, the favorite Soviet perfume and the best-known Russian export vodka - here are some of the most popular brands of the Soviet era that you still can find on sale in stores.1. Krasnaya Moskva perfume<img src="https://cdni.rbth.com/rbthmedia/images/2021.07/original/60fdcebb15e9f96e933e87cd.jpg" alt="A customer at the counter of a perfume store in Okhotny Ryad chooses perfume

10 brands born in the USSR and popular still

A return to Level 3 lockdown restrictions is a possibility when President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on Sunday evening.Ramaphosa met with premiers on Sunday.This could mean that small gatherings and limited alcohol sales would be allowed.A return to Level 3 lockdown restrictions is on the cards, News24 understands.</

Lockdown: A return to Level 3 on the cards

In the space of just over a week, businesses and facilities in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng were looted, burned and destroyed, during a violent rampage that left more than 300 people dead.The Presidency said the country could lose R50 billion due to lost output, after about 3 000 shops and 200 businesses were hit by rioters.For Association of Bla

Inclusion takes centre stage at township economy revival imbizo

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 25 (ANI): Pakistan on Sunday crossed another grim milestone as the number of COVID-19 deaths in the country exceeded 23,000.
Citing the data provided by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Geo News reported that 45 people lost their lives to the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking Pakistan's nationwide death toll past 23,016.
According to the NCOC, 44,579 coronavirus tes

COVID-19 death toll crosses 23,000 in Pakistan

NEWSA project to use R866 million for skills and infrastructure development, including the construction of a state-of-the-art technical and vocational education and training (TVET) college in one of South Africa's poorest townships, has been derailed by Covid-19 and subsequently canned by Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade 

R866m college dream deferred

Hanoi [Vietnam] July 24 (ANI/FENA): Vietnam has announced a 15-day lockdown of the capital Hanoi as a wave of coronavirus spreads from the southern region of the Mekong River Delta.
The lockdown order prohibits more than two people from gathering in public. Only government offices, hospitals and essential shops can remain open.
Earlier in the week, the city suspended all outdoor activities and ordered the closure of non-e

Vietnam announced 15-day lockdown in capital Hanoi

New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): Amid declining COVID-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi government on Saturday issued orders allowing cinemas/theatres/multiplexes to reopen with 50 per cent capacity from 5 am on July 26.
As a part of unlock-8, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in its guidelines also permitted the Delhi metro to operate at 100 per cent capacity. Even buses plying within the metropol

Delhi govt allows cinemas to reopen with 50 pc capacity

With its entry onto the Olympic podium, skateboarding faces a test of its outlaw roots. Where some see a subculture selling out, others see a sport with much more room to grow. Frontside, backside, ollie, shove-it: from its lingo to its conventions and history, skateboarding is both a sport and a whole subculture.

Tokyo Olympics push skateboard counterculture into the mainstream

WASHINGTON, D.C.: According to an agreement between the United States and Germany, aimed at reducing the "strategic dangers" of the $11 billion Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Berlin pledged to respond to any attempt by Russia to use energy as a weapon against Ukraine and other Central and Eastern European countries. U.S. officials have opposed the pipeline, being built under the Baltic Sea, which would allow Russia

U.S., Germany strike Nord Stream deal to push back Moscow 'aggression'

Germany agrees to protect Europe against Russian energy domination

New Nord Stream agreement seeks to hold back Russian 'aggression'

Agreements worth around 265 billion rubles ($3.59 billion) were signed during Russia's biennial MAKS 2021 international air show, which ended Sunday, exceeding the results of the previous MAKS 2019.Major domestic aviation deals included the sale of Sukhoi Superjet 100 and IL-114-300 aircraft, as well as Mil helicopters. Other agreements included deliveries of unmanned aerial vehicles, engines, a

Russia inks deals worth over $3.5 BILLION during MAKS 2021 Air Show

CARACAS - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that he was aiming to begin a dialogue with the country's political opposition next month in Mexico facilitated by Norway, a process he hoped the United States would embrace.In May the opposition changed strategy and indicated its willingness to return to negotiations to resolve the political crisis in OPEC member Venezuela.Maduro has overseen an economic

Venezuela&#039;s Maduro Aims for Dialogue with Opposition in August

The US oil and gas sector was torn apart during last year's COVID-19 fueled market mayhem, but it appears that America's shale patch is back on track, looking as healthy as ever.The US oil and gas sector is recovering from last year's market slump. But unlike the previous boom-and-bust cycles, the industry has held off on boosting production and has focused on strengthening balance sheets, repay

US Shale Sees Light At The End Of The Tunnel

New Delhi [India] July 26, (ANI): National carrier Etihad Airways on Monday informed that flights from India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will remain suspended till August 2.
The date could be extended, depending on directions by the UAE authorities, Khaleej Times reported citing Etihad Airways Guest Relations.
"We've just received confirmation that flights from India are suspended till the 2nd August, and we are not

COVID-19: UAE extends ban on passenger flights from India

New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI/NewsVoir): Giving a big boost to adventure tourism in India in line with the government's commitment towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in all strata of the economy, Modair, one of India's leading adventure travel companies, has begun offering exciting Sky Adventure Tourism services first time in India.
Modair specializes in multiple flying activities like adventure flying, cockpit flying and sky-d

Modair introduces Sky Adventure Tourism activities

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 26 (ANI/PNN): AZAD Engineering has won a contract from Boeing to manufacture and supply critical aviation components and parts for the global aerospace company's products. The contract will also enable AZAD Engineering to reinforce its efficiency, reliability and deliver greater value to its customers.
"We are proud to work with Boeing. The contract is a testament to our commitment to q

AZAD Engineering wins Boeing contract

Beijing [China], July 26 (ANI): China has reported 76 new COVID-19 cases, including 40 locally transmitted ones, in the last 24 hours, the country's National Health Commission said in a daily report on Monday.
Out of 76, 36 were new imported cases, of which 18 were reported in Yunnan, eight in Guangdong, five in Fujian, two each in Inner Mongolia and Henan, and one in Beijing, Chinese state media China's Daily reported.
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China reports 76 new COVID-19 cases: Report

South African Airways (SAA) subsidiary Mango Airlines will enter into a local form of bankruptcy protection known as business rescue, SAA's interim chief executive Thomas Kgokolo told eNCA television on Monday.SAA, which itself exited business rescue in April, is one of a handful of South African state companies that depended on government bailouts, placing the national budget under huge strain."What we c

Mango Airlines to enter business rescue, says SAA interim CEO

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India]/ Melbourne [Australia], July 26 (ANI/PRNewswire):The new program named 'VYGR' (short for Voyager) will allow airports and airlines to access the latest self-service technology that moves passengers faster and safer, without capital investment.
The aviation industry has a unique opportunity to modernise their infrastructure and make the passenger experience seamless and safe, bringing back conf

Elenium Automation launches VYGR

Taipei [Taiwan], July 26 (ANI): A Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air identification zone (ADIZ) on Sunday afternoon, marking the 12th intrusion by the People's Liberation Army Air Force this month.
A People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane was tracked in the southwestern corner of the ADIZ on Sunday, Taiwan Defence Ministry announced.
In response, Taiwan sent aircraf

Chinese military aircraft enters Taiwan air defence zone

Beijing [China], July 26 (ANI): Typhoon In-Fa stalled traffic in Shanghai, China and forced evacuations of more than 360,000 people from coastal areas, local media reported Sunday.
The typhoon made landfall on the coast of Zhejiang province on Sunday afternoon and is moving northwest at 6.2 miles per hour, Xinhua news agency reported. Shanghai authorities declared second-highest "orange" danger alert.
Strong wind blasts a

Over 360,000 people evacuated in Shanghai

Paris [France], July 25 (ANI/Sputnik): The French Senate adopted a milder version of a draft law on a wider use of the sanitary passes amid countrywide rallies against COVID-19 restrictions.
More than 160,000 people took to the streets across France on Saturday, protesting the draft law. The bill initially suggested that, starting in August, sanitary passes, which show proof of complete vaccination or a recent negative te

French senate amends government bill on COVID-19 curbs

Washington [US], July 25 (ANI): Bollywood diva Malaika Arora got star-struck after seeing American superstar Jennifer Lopez's birthday pictures through which she made her relationship official with actor Ben Affleck, and her latest Instagram post is proof.
JLo's latest pictures from her 52nd birthday celebrations have already set the internet ablaze and fans from all over the world are gushing over her body goals and the 

Malaika Arora fangirls over Jennifer Lopez

New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): Lauding the philanthropic work of several citizens, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said their efforts give the inspiration to do something new in life.
He lauded the efforts of Radhika Shastri of Tamil Nadu who has started the AmbuRx (Amburex) Project. The purpose of this project is to provide easy transport for the treatment of patients in hilly areas.
Addressing the 79th edition

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi hails people for philantrophic work

Scores of wildfires raging across forest and scrubland in the Western United States have belched so much smoke that it is helping an army of firefighters gain ground on the nation's biggest blaze, Oregon's Bootleg Fire, by blocking sunlight, officials said Saturday.Both the National Weather Service and officials with the Oregon Department of Forestry said smoke in the lower atmosphere coming from California wild

Smoke From Nearby Wildfires Helps Crews Gain on Biggest US Blaze

Washington [US], July 24 (ANI): Seems like Alex Rodriguez has ultimately decided to move on from his ex-fiancee actor Jennifer Lopez in an interesting way as the former American baseball player was recently spotted sliding back into single life on a yacht with some bikini-clad women along the French Riviera.
According to TMZ, the A-Rod was soaking up the sun and enjoying the water while vacationing in Saint-Tropez this we

A-Rod enjoys yachting in France

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 24 (ANI): Emirates has extended its suspension of flights from Pakistan and three other South Asian countries to Dubai till July 28 in line with directives from the United Arab Emirates government related to travel conditions in view of COVID-19.
In an official statement, the airline said that passengers who had connected through any of the four countries - Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri La

Emirates extends suspension of flights to UAE from Pak

MOSCOW - Thousands of wildfires engulf broad expanses of Russia each year, destroying forests and shrouding regions in acrid smoke.Northeastern Siberia has had particularly massive fires this summer amid record-setting heat. Many other regions across the vast country also have battled wildfires.Some factors behind Russia's endemic wildfires and their consequences:Record heat

What&#039;s Fueling Russia&#039;s &#039;Unprecedented&#039; Fires

 When David Bakhtiari is healthy, the Packers boast the best left side of an offensive line in all the NFL Wes Hodkiewicz Roger from Lakewood Ranch, FLNext week starts your busy time of the year. What are you most and least looking forward to in the next few weeks?What am I most looking forward to? Spoff coming back. I'm joking...Wait, no. I'm completely serious. Beyond that, it'll be good 

Inbox: It&#039;s almost that time again

Geneva [Switzerland], July 26 (ANI): The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has branded the European Commission's (EC's) decision to set winter slot use threshold at 50 per cent as 'out of touch with reality' and argued that the EC had ignored advice and evidence presented by EU member states and airline industry.
The EC's announcement means that from November to April, airlines operating at slot-regulated air

EC slots decision damages sustainability, industry recovery

TOKYO, July 25 (Xinhua) -- China's 3x3 women's basketball team underlined their status as event favorites, as the reigning FIBA World Cup champions defeated Italy 22-13 and France 20-13 on Day 2 of action on Sunday at Tokyo 2020. China stunned Italy with a 7-2 run in the first three minutes, before Italy fought back and cut the deficit to 11-9. China then dominated the court and smashed Italy with an 11-4 run, s

China&#039;s 3x3 women&#039;s basketball team bags two straight wins at Tokyo 2020

FAIZABAD, Afghanistan, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Eleven militants were confirmed dead as fighting planes struck a Taliban gathering in Argo district of Afghanistan's northern Badakhshan province on Saturday, said an army statement released here Sunday. In the sorties conducted Saturday morning, a large number of arms and ammunition including an anti-aircraft gun were also destroyed, the statement said, adding that no 

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