Nokia new logo displayed on mobile, with Nokia logo on screen. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Nokia announced today its plan to slash up to 14,000 jobs in response to a significant decline in third-quarter earnings. This move by the Finnish telecommunications giant aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs in light of …
Looking to boost domestic manufacturing, the Central Government is reportedly considering offering import duty reductions to companies like Tesla on fully built units during the initial stages, as per a report released on Wednesday. According to sources, the government may establish a policy framework targeting technologically advanced vehicle manufacturers that involves local sourcing. As outlined …
The Battle for Influence in the Global South: Xi Jinping vs. Narendra Modi The Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted the Belt and Road forum in Beijing today, welcoming delegations from developing countries around the world. This gathering aims to showcase China’s influence in the global South and counter Washington’s isolation and pressure tactics against Beijing. …
In a disappointing ruling for LGBTQ+ rights campaigners in India, the country’s top court refused to legalize same-sex marriages on Tuesday. The responsibility to decide on same-sex marriage has now been passed back to Parliament. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, however, urged the government to protect the rights of the queer community and end discrimination against …
India’s Supreme Court has declined to legalize same-sex marriages, redirecting the issue back to Parliament. LGBTQ+ rights activists in India, the world’s most populous country, were disappointed by the ruling. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud called on the government to protect the rights of the queer community and put an end to discrimination against them. Earlier …
Pedestrians walk towards the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus train station at dusk in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The International Monetary Fund has raised its growth forecast for India, stating that the country’s growth will remain strong in 2023 and 2024. However, analysts warn that there will be …
These hair-raising heat maps unveil the countries that could potentially become uninhabitable if global temperatures rise by just 1.5°C (2.7°F). According to researchers, around 2.2 billion individuals in the Indus River Valley of Pakistan and India, 1 billion in eastern China, and 800 million in sub-Saharan Africa would face heat levels that surpass human tolerance. …
MG Motor India is planning a revamp of its dealership network, which involves the closure of underperforming dealerships and the opening of new ones in different locations. This move comes ahead of a potential partnership between its Chinese parent company and a private firm owned by JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal, according to sources familiar …
GANGTOK, India (AP) — Rescuers made a grisly discovery overnight as they sifted through slushy debris and icy water in search of survivors after a glacial lake breached a dam in India’s northeastern Himalayan region. The catastrophic event resulted in the destruction of houses and bridges, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. According …
Maruti Suzuki, one of India’s leading automobile companies, has received a draft assessment order from the Income Tax department for the fiscal year 2019-20. The order amounts to Rs 2,159 crore. According to the manufacturer, there are proposed additions and disallowances of Rs 21,597 million related to the returned income, which is the income disclosed …