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Chevron Announces Rs 8,300 Crore Investment In Karnataka, To Hire 600 Engineers

August 23, 2024 admin

The centre will create significant employment opportunities for local professionals (Representational) Bengaluru: Global energy solutions leader Chevron on Friday announced to invest Rs 8,300 crore to set up its engineering and innovation centre of excellence (ENGINE) in Bengaluru. The centre will hire 600 engineers by 2025 in engineering and digital services to accelerate energy system…

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Not necessarily thinking: Marcus Trescothick on taking coaching role for England white-ball team

August 23, 2024 admin

England batting coach Marcus Trescothick during a nets session at Trent Bridge. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Former England batter Marcus Trescothick, who will be serving as Three Lions’ interim head coach for the white-ball series against Australia at home next month, said that he has not decided if he wants to be considered…

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‘Space sector contributed ₹20,000 crore to India’s GDP over the last decade’

August 23, 2024 admin

President Droupadi Murmu visits the space exhibition with Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh and ISRO Chairman S Somanath during the first National Space Day celebrations to commemorate the successful landing of the ‘Vikram’ Lander on the surface of the Moon, in New Delhi on August 23, 2024. | Photo Credit:…

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Minor’s Rapist, Now Survivor’s Husband, Sentenced To 20-Year Jail

August 23, 2024 admin

The man kidnapped and raped the 17-year-old girl in 2022 (Representational) Bundi, Rajasthan: A POCSO court in Bundi on Friday convicted a man for raping a minor although he married her when she attained adulthood. The couple now has a one-year-old child. The court also slapped a fine of Rs 80,000 and ordered the convict…

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Sri Lanka-New Zealand opening Test at Galle to have a rest day

August 23, 2024 admin

Sri Lanka’s opening Test against New Zealand at Galle next month will be a six-day affair with the provision of a rest day owing to the Presidential election in the island nation. File | Photo Credit: AP Sri Lanka’s opening Test against New Zealand at Galle next month will be a six-day affair with the…

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Xi Jinping talks AI cooperation in call with Britain’s Starmer

August 23, 2024 admin

China’s President Xi Jinping said that “China is ready to engage the United Kingdom in dialogue on an equal footing, on the basis of mutual respect… (to) enhance understanding and mutual trust”. | Photo Credit: Reuters “China’s President Xi Jinping discussed stepping up cooperation with Britain in finance, the green economy and artificial intelligence in a…

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No immediate need to collaborate with China on space, says ISRO

August 23, 2024 admin

ISRO Chairman S Somanath. | Photo Credit: PTI India will collaborate with China on space research if it sees the need to do so, but at present, there is no need for such engagement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S. Somanath told The Hindu on Friday (August 23, 2024), seconded by Jitendra Singh,…

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16-Year-Old’s Shocking Sprint, Misses Usain Bolt’s 100m World Record By A Whisker. Watch

August 23, 2024 admin

Gout Gout, a 16-year-old sprinter, left spectators stunned after running 100 metres in just 10.2 seconds at this year’s Queensland Athletics Championships in Australia. Gout, born in Australia to Sudanese parents, spent the first 40 metres in line with his fellow sprinters. However, he finished the race around 10 yards in front of…

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Child Among 7 Killed As Israel Strikes Lebanon Amid High Tensions: Report

August 23, 2024 admin

Israel said it had targeted two other Hezbollah fighters across the south (Representational) Beirut, Lebanon: Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least six fighters and one child, according to security sources, as armed group Hezbollah responded with artillery rounds and rockets across the border. The Israeli military has been trading fire with…

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Mikel Arteta To Hold Contract Talks With Arsenal After Transfer Window

August 23, 2024 admin

Mikel Arteta will hold talks with Arsenal over extending his contract once the transfer window closes next week. Arteta’s current deal with the Gunners expires at the end of this season and the Spaniard is keen to extend his stay in north London. Ahead of Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa in the Premier…

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