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UP Cabinet Portfolio Allocation Out: Bhupendra Chaudhary Gets MSME Charge, Manoj Pandey Assigned Food & Logistics
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has finalised the allocation of portfolios for its newly sworn-in ministers, with assignments made on the basis of experience and political alignment. The official list, released after receiving the Governor's…
New £100m industrial development in Crewe set for 'completion in summer
A new £100m industrial development near the M6 is set for completion this summer. Hillwood Park Crewe, on Basford Brook Way, will provide three large units and has been described as 'one of the largest speculative industrial development…
U.S. Air Force 'Game Of Drones' Invites Industry To Spar In War Games
A U.S. soldier playing the role of an adversary pilots an ADM4 surveillance drone in a war game in Germany in April 2026. The U.S. Air Force's Game of Drones initiative allows private industry to test their technology in war games with military…
Fujimori, Sanchez officially declared Peru's runoff candidates
Peruvian electoral authorities officially confirmed conservative Keiko Fujimori and left-wing lawmaker Roberto Sanchez as candidates for a presidential runoff election on June 7, more than a month after the first round was held. With all ballots…
Rail-led industrial corridors
Consider a freight train travelling nearly 1,500 km from Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Navi Mumbai, at speeds approaching 100 kmph and carrying significantly heavier cargo loads without the delays historically…
Industry watches Flipkart move as West Bengal tax body says no to GST exemption on delivery charges
Walmart-owned e commerce company Flipkart is ‘very likely' to move the High Court against a ruling by West Bengal's Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (WAAAR) on the issue of GST on delivery charges, say experts. Analysts believe the…
America has a plan to win the AI export race. Industry must deliver
Established through executive order in 2025 and now ramping up, the AI Export Program is one of the more structurally coherent technology policy initiatives in years. It treats AI as a complete capability requiring full-stack deployment: hardware…
Church network mobilizes prayer actions ahead of Duterte impeachment trial
The Catholic Church's social action network is mobilizing communities nationwide to press for accountability as the Senate convenes Monday as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Caritas Philippines and its nationwide…
Sri Lanka airport lease near China-controlled Hambantota port opens door for India
India is strategically evaluating Sri Lanka's offer to foreign investors for the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport near Hambantota port, presenting a key opportunity for Indian firms to expand their influence in the Indian Ocean region. Sri…
Watchdog slaps $2 mil. in fines on 5 parcel delivery firms for unfair contracts
Korea's antitrust watchdog on Monday imposed a combined 3 billion won ($2 million) in fines on five parcel delivery companies for violating the subcontracting law by taking advantage of their dominant position in the market. The Fair Trade…
WHO declares latest Ebola outbreak a global health emergency. A rare variant of the disease with no approved treatments is to blame
The World Health Organization declared Sunday the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Africa's top public health body first confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province on…
Catholic schools press gov't on delayed voucher funds
Catholic education authorities are calling for the immediate release of delayed government voucher funds, saying many private schools are still awaiting subsidy disbursements even after the school year ended in early April. The Catholic Educational…
JLR and General Motors eye £900m contract to build new range of military trucks
Jaguar Land Rover and General Motors are considering an expansion into UK defence via a £900m military contract, as carmakers seek to exploit a spending boom by Nato countries racing to rearm. The manufacturers are among a group of automotive…
Iran is threatening undersea cables. The world's 'digital chokepoints' have never been more vulnerable
Early this week, Iranian state-linked media floated a plan to charge the operators of undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz for access to what they say is Iran's offshore territory. The suggestion comes after Iranian warnings that…
Back-to-school deals: P1 supplies, gadget promos, student rewards
With the back-to-school shopping season in full swing, retailers have unveiled promotions for budget-conscious families, offering everything from P1 school supplies and discounted stationery bundles to laptop raffles and transport vouchers. Here's…
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