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Locally-built drone is highlight of Belagavi tech summit

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Locally-built drone is highlight of Belagavi tech summit

A locally-built drone was the highlight of the fifth edition of the annual tech summit of Belagavi Technology Companies Association (BeTCA), which was held in Belagavi on September 19. Several companies showcased their products, made pitches for investment and collaboration, and delegates listened to stories of successful entrepreneurs. There were eight product launches, and an…

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Bangladesh raises fuel prices by up to 17% amid global oil price surge

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Bangladesh raises fuel prices by up to 17% amid global oil price surge

Bangladesh has raised fuel prices by up to 17.4%, piling ​fresh pressure on consumers and businesses already struggling with ‌power and gas shortages, as the government ​moved to stem mounting losses from ⁠surging global oil prices and higher shipping costs linked to the West Asia conflict. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh has raised fuel…

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Typhoon approaches eastern Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings

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Typhoon approaches eastern Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings

A powerful typhoon was approaching Japan’s Pacific coast on ​Monday (September 21, 2026), bringing torrential rain, violent winds and ‌a heightened risk of landslides across the ​Kanto region and other ⁠parts of eastern Japan, the weather agency said. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A powerful typhoon was approaching Japan’s Pacific coast on ​Monday (September 21,…

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Minimum salary needed in Bengaluru to afford daily commute by Namma Metro is ₹70,000

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Minimum salary needed in Bengaluru to afford daily commute by Namma Metro is ₹70,000

Bengaluru’s metro system may be touted as one of the fastest-growing urban transit networks in India, but commuting by Namma Metro is costlier compared to similar public transport systems in other cities***.  The reason is not the metro system itself, but the first-mover advantage of the other cities. In Bengaluru, for a 15-km one-way commute plus last-mile connectivity…

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Agentic AI is not a magic wand, says Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO at Salesforce, South Asia

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Agentic AI is not a magic wand, says Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO at Salesforce, South Asia

As she is gathering her papers after a meeting, an attendee sometimes approaches Arundhati Bhattacharya — President and CEO at Salesforce, South Asia — wanting to share a comment. A conversation begins and the person says something significant that wouldn’t have been possible in a virtual conference where everyone quickly logs out. The takeaway: while…

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Behind every treated animal, a veterinarian carrying unseen strain

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Behind every treated animal, a veterinarian carrying unseen strain

Like all healthcare professionals, vets navigate long hours, emergencies, and loss. But they also face distinct challenges. Representative image. | Photo Credit: Mikhail Nilov/Pexels While much of society is preoccupied with animal rights, there is a population facing a significant risk of burnout yet which often goes unacknowledged: veterinarians. Often underestimated as a profession and…

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Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say

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Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the International Criminal Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, March 12, 2025. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo/File Photo | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has ⁠prepared sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court and plans to announce them soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, a move that…

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Mourinho fumes at referee, Simeone urges respect after fiery Madrid derby

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Mourinho fumes at referee, Simeone urges respect after fiery Madrid derby

Real Madrid’s Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate look dejected after the Madrid derby on September 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Jose Mourinho needed only a sheet of paper to deliver his verdict on Sunday’s (September 20, 2026) ​Madrid derby, waving images of two first-half tackles as he accused the officials of losing control in…

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Early returns in Russia’s parliamentary election show main Kremlin party leading

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Early returns in Russia’s parliamentary election show main Kremlin party leading

Members of a local electoral commission empty a ballot box before counting votes as they stand near portraits of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Denis Pushilin, in Donetsk, a Russian-controlled city of Ukraine, on September 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Early results from Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, released by the country’s election commission…

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