BSNL plans to reach out to gram panchayats in Dharwad Telecom District
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has come up with an ambitious plan of reaching out to all the gram panchayats in the Dharwad Telecom District and has appealed to the private players to join hands with the corporation to expand its FTTH service network.
Actors formally end strike and usher in protections from use of AI
A ‘golden age’ for the actors and writers guild has been declared by its president on foot of the $1 billion deal.
Polymatech to invest $16.5 mn for chip facility in Bahrain
Polymatech Electronics Ltd invests $16.5 million in Bahrain to establish a semiconductor chip manufacturing facility, driving innovation in various sectors.
NIIF to invest up to ₹675 crore in Bhogapuram airport
NIIF will primarily invest through compulsorily convertible debentures, to be issued by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd, contingent on standard conditions and required approvals
Zimbabwe has $370 million in reserves to back currency
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Stakeholders seek end to gas flaring in Africa 
The call  for an end to the practice was made in a communique issued at the end of the summit.
Google.org announces $15 million in AI training grants for the government workforce
These new grants to the Partnership for Public Service and InnovateUS will help public sector workers develop responsible AI skills.
Penang youth urged to take up modern agriculture
Chief minister says state has prepared two programmes to empower sector.
AP to launch second phase of Jagananna Arogya Suraksha from January 1
CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, approved a proposal to launch the second phase of Jagananna Arogya Suraksha from January 1.
Intel will not halt operations in Penang
There are signs the tech giant could introduce early retirement and voluntary separation schemes to cut workforce.
Premier: Special committee to oversee Sarawak’s involvement with Mubadala, Masdar in O&G, green energy
SELANGAU (Dec 18) The state government has set up a special committee to oversee its involvement with two foreign companies in oil and gas (O&G) as well as green energy, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Sarawak Premier disclosed that the two companies are Mubadala and M
Businessman Tied to Kazakhstan Buys Ex-Prison Real Estate in the Netherlands
Читайте этот материал на русском. Indian billionaire Arvind Tiku, who earned a fortune through his investments in Kazakhstan’s oil projects, bought a former prison in Amsterdam earmarked for a housing development, Dutch investigative outlet Follow the Money reported on September 14. Tiku’s company, AT Capital, is based in Singapore and owns a number of companies in various jurisdictions, including AT Holdings Europe in the Netherlands, which (through its subsidiary AT Capital Europe) bought a 55% stake in the Bijlmerbajes prison, one year after it shut down and was selected as a prospective real estate project of 1,350 new homes.
Justin Sun pledges to create $1b fund to ‘combat FUD’ after facing $280m in losses
TRON's founder Justin Sun appears unfazed by his nearly $300 million losses, having pledged $1 billion to combat FUD
Microsoft plans to accelerate AI in the Nordics, commits $3.2B to Sweden
Microsoft will invest $3.2bn in AI in Sweden, planning to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence in the Nordics.
AfDB set to tackle illicit financial flows, corruption in Africa – Official
Dr. Eric Ogunleye, AfDB’s Acting Director and Division Manager, Policy Management, African Development Institute, said this.
SABIC to develop $6.4bn project in China; Aramco’s unit related party
Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) unveiled plans to build a world-scale Petrochemical complex in southeastern China at an estimated value of $6.40 billion, according to a bourse filing. Located in the Fujian province, …
Elon Musk seeks up to $6-billion in funding for xAI: FT
xAI is in talks to raise up to US$6-billion at a proposed valuation of $20-billion, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
Blairgowrie’s Halfords branch to close next month
It is not known how many staff are affected.
AWS plans to invest $8.4 bn into its European Sovereign Cloud in Germany
Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Wednesday announced its plans to invest 7.8 billion euros ($8.4 billion ) in its European Sovereign Cloud in Germany through 2040, which reflects the company’s...
Unions call for finance minister to resign for ending interislander project
Reports from RNZ Unions are calling on the finance minister to resign after making a “fast and loose” call to deny further funding for the Interislander upgrade project.
Exclusive: Zerodha Fund House in talks to raise up to $100 Mn
Now, Zerodha Fund House is eyeing external investment, said three sources aware of the details of the conversation.
Hikmah to establish special IPT in Sarawak to produce multi-skilled Muslim scholars
KUCHING (June 3): Sarawak aims to produce Muslim scholars who are proficient in the Quran studies and also in the fields of science and technology. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this amalgamation of knowledge would contribute to both religious and sci
Region’s first net-zero mosque to come up in Abu Dhabi
Solar-powered facility in Masdar City for 1,300 worshippers will also optimise water use
A $336 Million Plan to Build Housing, Retail and an Arts Hub in Newark
NJPAC in Newark is building apartments, retail space and a huge community center. It sees the project as key to its mission — and its future.
Heineken-Distell workers head to the CCMA
Unions say merger conditions set by Competition Tribunal have not been met.
Oil alliance OPEC+ zeroes in on group compliance after postponing output hike
The OPEC+ alliance is once more angling in on group compliance with oil output cuts, amid overproduction from heavyweight members Iraq and Kazakhstan.
Senate urges Nigerian govt to commit 10% of budget to agriculture
The Nigerian Senate has urged the executive to ensure the allocation of at least 10 per cent of total annual budget revenue to agricultural production.
Tata Steel shareholders meeting on Jan 25 to consider scheme of amalgamation of Indian Steel
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS): A meeting of the equity shareholders of Tata Steel Limited is scheduled to be held on January 25 to consider and approve the Scheme of Amalgamation amongst Tata Steel Limited and The Indian Steel and Wire Products Limited and their respective shareholders. Tata Steel Limited (transferee compa.....
Commission sees 1,159 cooperatives in S’wak up to 2022
KUCHING (Nov 29): Up to December 31, 2022, a total of 1,159 cooperatives from Sarawak are registered as of December 31, 2022, according to the Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM). SKM Sarawak deputy director Norazlan Anuar said this encompasses a total number of 310,125 cooperative members a
Telecom Bill 2023 empowers government to 'suspend' services over national security: Reports
The bill addresses concerns raised by industry players regarding the power of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) and the regulation of over-the-top players. Government officials assert that these issues were resolved before the bill received Cabinet approval.
3 Stocks to Buy to Embrace a Soft Landing in 2024
It's time to look for soft landing stocks to buy as the improbable soft landing begins to look more probable.
Sofy and Sara Ali Khan unite to redefine confidence in Period Management
Featuring in a creative campaign for the Sofy Anti-Bacteria range, Sara Ali Khan inspires girls to embrace periods fearlessly
One in four Latvians commits to improving their health in 2024
Nearly a quarter, or 24% of the population, pledge to spend more time on their health - nutrition, sleep, rest, and other factors - in the new year, according to research company Kantar's survey condu...
TSMC to promote from within after chairman retires next year
TAIPEI: TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Tuesday (Dec 19) its board had recommended current CEO and Vice Chairman CC Wei succeed Mark Liu who will be retiring next year as chairman, offering continuity to the major Apple supplier. Company veteran Liu became Taiwan Semiconductor Manufac
What Trump’s election means for Europe and the Netherlands – ABN AMRO
The clear victory for president Trump overnight poses significant downside risks to the growth outlook for the eurozone – and especially that of export-orientated Germany and the Netherlands, ABN AMRO’s economists note.
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