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Dick Vitale received his first broadcasting assignment from ESPN this season, marking his return to the air for the first time since 2023. Vitale battled four types of cancer for more than three years and is only months removed from a 2024 surgery to address a lymph node in his neck diagnosed as cancer.

ESPN announced Friday that the Hall of Fame broad

Dick Vitale to make broadcasting return Jan. 25

Establishment media outlets have often resorted to dumbing down societies by reducing global events to shallow soundbites or clickbait that reinforces convenient stereotypesThe moment has come to question the wisdom of continuing to battle a wounded but still formidable behemoth: Western corporate media. For decades, it has held an almost unassailable grip on the global narrative, buoyed by weal

The Western media is dying. What will take its place

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Wireless technology solutions provider Qualcomm Technologies and digital maps firm MapmyIndia on Friday announced a technology collaboration, aimed at developing telematics solutions tailored to the needs of Indian automakers.
As part of the arrangement, MapmyIndia will utilize Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Auto Connectivity Platform to develop telematics solutions tailored to the 

Qualcomm collaborates with MapmyIndia to develop telematics solutions for vehicles

New Delhi [India] 17 January (ANI): Maruti Suzuki unveiled its very first electric vehicle (EV) all new e-Vitara on the first day of Bharat Mobility Global expo at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on Friday.
Toshihiro Suzuki, representative director and president, Maruti Suzuki Motor Corporation said, "India Japan and Europe, we aim to make the EV attractive through our 3 step strategy. First making BEVs attractive to customers

Maruti unveils its first electric vehicle e-Vitara at Bharat Mobility Global expo

Baltimore [US], January 17 (ANI): As US, under the incoming administration led by President-elect Donald Trump, and India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term look to navigate a transformative era, the potential for collaboration between two nations has never been greater, Shashi Shekhar Vempati, former CEO of Prasar Bharati wrote in his opinion column in The Baltimore Sun.
Shashi Shekhar Vempati, who is a memb

"Potential for collaboration between India and US unprecedented as Trump set to begin term": Former Prasar Bharti CEO writes in Baltimore Sun

Localizing production is expected to allow Chinese EV makers to avoid EU import tariffsChinese officials and car manufacturers are interested in buying up Volkswagen factories in Germany that have been slated for closure, according to a source with knowledge of Beijing's assessment of the situation, as quoted by Reuters.Beijing believes launching local production in Germany will help it b

Chinese car giants eyeing troubled German factories Reuters

New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): With the objective of strengthening the Indian sports ecosystem in order to host the 2036 Olympic Games, Union Minister of Youth AffairsSports Mansukh Mandaviya urged corporates to adopt one sport during the first-ever corporate round-table conference in the National Capital on Thursday.
Mandaviya emphasized a vision to position India among the top five global sports performers by 2047

Sports Minister meets corporate bigwigs, urges them to contribute towards taking India to top 10 in 2036 Olympics

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 16 (ANI): Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Thursday revealed its third quarter results in which the conglomerate recorded a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 21,930 crore for the quarter ended December 31, as per the financial statement.
The robust performance in RIL's financials for the third quarter was attributed to the growth in the company's digit

Reliance Industries net profit soars 12% driven by digital, retail segment growth

BUKAVU, CONGO - Three Chinese nationals have been sentenced to seven years in prison in the Congo's east after being arrested in possession of gold bars and large sums of cash.The court sentenced the men late Tuesday for the illegal purchase and illegal possession of minerals in Bukavu, the capital of the gold-rich South Kivu province.The three men, who presented themselves during the trial as simple trad

Chinese men jailed in east Congo over gold bars

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 15 (ANI): After Police cracked down on the case of a series of hoax bomb threats sent to Delhi schools, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that it is the work of depraved minds to destabilise social harmony and the progress of the nation.
"It is (the work of) depraved minds to do this kind of efforts (attempts) to destabilise social harmony and the progress of the nation...We have to be

Depraved minds to make such efforts...: Piyush Goyal on bomb threats received in Delhi schools

New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Delhi Police have cracked down on a series of hoax bomb threats sent to over 400 schools across the national capital, arresting a juvenile responsible for the menacing emails, officials said.
The accused, a public school student, was identified and apprehended after a thorough technical investigation by the Cyber Cell of the South District police.
This successful detection brings relie

Delhi Police cracks down on school bomb threats, detains a juvenile

Belgrade, Serbia - Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in Belgrade on Sunday switched on the lights on their mobile phones and stood in silence for 15 minutes to commemorate victims of a railway station roof collapse for which they blame authorities.The protest was organized and led by students from Belgrade state university who are demanding that those responsible for the roof collapse are brought t

Tens of thousands protest in Belgrade

Protests by retirees of the Telecommunication Company of Iran continued on Monday across several provinces, mirroring similar demonstrations in previous weeks.The weekly protests of the telecom retirees have been going on continuously on Mondays for months.Click here for the full story in Per

VOA Persian: Telecommunications retirees protest for livelihood

- The Biden administration announced Monday new restrictions on the export of the most advanced artificial intelligence chips and proprietary parameters used to govern the interactions of users with AI systems.The rule, which will undergo a 120-day period for public comments, comes in response to what administration officials described as a need to protect national security while also clarifying the rules under 

Biden administration unveils new rules for AI chip, model exports

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 14 (ANI): Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has joined hands with Tata Communications to elevate the connected car experience for customers worldwide.
By leveraging the Tata Communications MOVEtrade;platform, JLR's next-generation vehicles will provide seamless connectivity, smarter driving features, and real-time services in 120 countries, even in the remotest locations.
This collaboration str

JLR partnered with Tata Communications to revolutionise connected cars

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): In a step towards developing Indigenous state-of-the-art next-generation telecommunications technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu), for the development of "Wideband Spectrum-Sensor ASIC-Chip for Enhancing the Spe

C-DOT and IIT Mandi sign agreement for "Developing Semiconductor Chip of Wideband Spectrum Sensor for Dynamic Spectrum Access"

SHARJAH, 11th January, 2025 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Communication Technologies Authority, received Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, Chief Executive Officer, e&amp; UAE, and his accompanying delegation at his office.Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed welcomed the delegation, praising the efforts made by the organisation in providing innovative tech

Sultan bin Ahmed receives 'e&' delegation

ABU DHABI, 28th December, 2024 (WAM) - Abu Dhabi Police have developed a comprehensive security plan to ensure the safety and security of New Year's Eve celebrations across the emirate, in collaboration with strategic partners. The plan aims to facilitate smooth traffic flow and minimise congestion.Major General Ahmed Saif Bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Director of Central Operations Sector at Abu Dhabi Police General 

Abu Dhabi Police enforce comprehensive security plan for New Year's Eve celebrations

DUBAI,10th December, 2024 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award 2024.The event was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Moham

Mohammed bin Rashid honours winners of Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award

ABU DHABI, 26th November, 2024 (WAM) -- Salem Ali Al Ghaithi, Director of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, announced that the authority is taking part in the Global Media Congress in Abu Dhabi under the auspices of the Sharjah Media Council.This event features a pavilion that showcases its significant achievements and rich media legacy, which has evolved through various pivotal stages in its ongoing developme

Sharjah Broadcasting Authority reviews its most prominent achievements at GMC 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Energy Department, emphasized the importance of expanding domestic energy production, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear power, during his Senate confirmation hearing this week.Wright, formerly CEO of Liberty Energy, described fossil fuels as a cornerstone for combating global poverty, which he called a more press

Trump's energy department pick calls for more LNG and nuclear power

Trump's energy chief wants to increase LNG and nuclear power

Must increase LNG, nuclear power, says Trump's energy department pick

COPANCA, Moldova: When the electricity is cut off in his village in southern Moldova, a former Soviet state in eastern Europe, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici spends his time solving crosswords and puzzles under the light of a small gas lamp."It's a bit hard without electricity," said the former deputy school director. He has stored up firewood to keep his wood-burning stove running and warm the room he shares

Moldova grapples with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

As Russia stops gas supply to Moldova plant, citizens struggle in cold

Energy crisis grips Moldova, citizens struggle with outages

The Russian leader was invited to visit the South Asian nation by his counterpart Narendra Modi last yearIndia and Russia are working on finalizing a timeline for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the Russian leader to visit his country for their next bil

India and Russia planning timeline for Putin&#039;s visit New Delhi

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the removal of three Indian entities from the US Entity List, and said this will lead to greater collaboration between New Delhi and Washington in the fields of nuclear energy, clean energy, and critical minerals.
This comes after the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed three entities--Indian Rare Earths, I

"Welcome step": MEA welcomes US removing three Indian entities from restrictive list

Moscow is not expecting a major change in bilateral relations after the US president-elect takes office, spokesman Dmitry Peskov saysThe Russian government has no expectations of a radical change in relations with the US under Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Trump, who is set to be inaugurated on Monday, campaigned on a promise to change many of the policies of his 

Trump unlikely to adopt new Russia policy Kremlin

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has resolved its legal challenge to a regulatory cap on airline levies, ending a contentious case just before it was due to go to trial. The semi-state operator and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which regulates aviation in Ireland, reached a confidential settlement ahead of a scheduled three-week hearing in the High Court's commercial division. The agreem

Dublin Airport operator settles challenge to airline passenger cap

Airline levy cap legal challenge resolved by Dublin Airport operator

Legal challenge to airline levy cap settled by Dublin Airport operator

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair is once again urging the introduction of a two-drink limit for passengers at airport bars, citing the need for improved safety for both travelers and crew members. The airline emphasized that such a measure would help create "a safer travel experience for passengers and crews," as it continues its crackdown on disruptive behavior. Last week, Ryanair initiated legal action to recov

Ireland's Ryanair calls again for two-drink limit at airport bars

Limit drinks at airport bars to two, reaffirms Ireland's Ryanair

Ireland's Ryanair reiterates limit of two drinks at airport bars

PERTH, Western Australia - A 34-year-old Perth woman faced Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, accused of assaulting Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers at Perth Airport following an alleged incident on a flight from Sydney.The AFP says it was called to meet the plane at Perth Airport on Monday night after receiving a request for assistance when a passenger became disruptive and refused to follow crew instr

WA woman attacks federal police officers after unruly flight

Woman Charged Over Alleged Assault of AFP Officers at Perth Airport

Woman disrupts Sydney-Perth Jetstar flight, assaults arresting police

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Taiwan's military has announced new recruitment and retention measures to help sustain troop levels, as the island faces continued threats from China amid a shrinking number of volunteer soldiers.According to Taiwan's Central News Agency, the Ministry of National Defense unveiled measures Wednesday that call for pay raises for volunteer enlistees among other incentives.According to data f

Taiwan faces decline in troop numbers, report reveals

WASHINGTON - South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, is facing senators Friday at a confirmation hearing that is her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security.Noem, a two-term governor and former U.S. congresswoman, was chosen by the president-elect to lead the department re

Trump&#039;s homeland security pick faces scrutiny on immigration plans

WASHINGTON - Hours after Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin nailed its first-ever orbital mission, SpaceX seized back the spotlight on Thursday as its latest test of Starship, its gargantuan next-generation mega rocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic.In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint, underscoring its technical prowess by catching the first stage 

SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodes

Texas [US], January 17 (ANI): SpaceX's Starship launch system lifted off on its seventh uncrewed test flight on Thursday, with an upgraded version of the megarocket embarking on the program's most ambitious flight to date, CNN reported.
SpaceX was able to duplicate its prior feat of catching a booster that returned to Earth. But 8.5 minutes into flight, the Starship spacecraft itself was lost, as per CNN.
"Starship experi

Musk's Starship rocket 'lost' after 8.5 minutes into flight

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 17 (ANI): In a Passing Out Parade held at INS Garuda, Kochi, trainees of 100th Naval Air Operations Course (Centennial Course) passed out donning the coveted golden wings on Friday.
Vice Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, Director General Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters was the Chief Guest for the event and congratulated all personnel on parade for their impeccable turnout, smart drill and sharp

Passing Out Parade of 100th Naval Air Operations Course held at INS Garuda, Kochi

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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Jal Shakti Department swiftly launched an investigation into suspected wastewater discharge from a hotel near a village water source on Thursday.
Assistant Engineer Koti inspected the site, requested a Pollution Control Board inspection, and collected water samples, which tested normal.
The department assured the public after water samples showed no i

Himachal's Jal Shakti Dept launches investigation into suspected wastewater discharge

"Red flag" fire danger warnings expired for much of the Los Angeles area Thursday as wind conditions eased, enabling firefighters to gain greater control of two of Southern California's largest wildfires.In its latest report, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says the Palisades Fire, which broke out more than a week ago on the western edge of Los Angeles, is now 22% contained. The second 

Red flag fire warnings expire for Los Angeles as winds ease

(250116) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2025 shows a Boeing B787-9 aircraft of Mongolian Airlines parking at the one-stop aircraft maintenance base of Hainan Free Trade Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. This aircraft is to receive examination and maintenance services here, which marks the maiden orde

(EconomyInFocus)CHINA-HAINAN-FREE TRADE PORT-MONGOLIA-AVIATION MAINTENANCE (CN)

New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to one Padam Chand Jain, proprietor of Shree Shyam Tubewell Company, who was arrested by the ED over alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme in Rajasthan.
Jain was arrested in June last year following the ED's probe into the matter after a first information report (FIR) was registered by the Anti-Cor

SC grants bail to one accused in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities case

Warsaw is trying to outdo its allies by making false accusations against Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has saidThe Kremlin has dismissed allegations by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that Russian security agencies are plotting "acts of air terror," describing the claims as baseless.Poland is "well-known for making such unsubstantiated accusations" and "often tries to maintain

Kremlin hits back at Poland over air terror plot claims

Shanghai emerges as hotspot for international travelers

Southern California firefighters made some progress in containing two major wildfires, while forecasters said weather conditions in the coming days could bring welcome relief from the days of dry air and high winds that have plagued the region.The relief will give firefighters a key window to battle the Palisades Fire on the west edge of Los Angeles and the Eaton Fire in the foothills east of the city before ano

Dry, windy weather to ease as firefighters battle LA wildfires

&copy; Provided by Xinhua A firefighter observes the wildfire on top of a hill in Mandeville Canyon in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Qi

Explainer: When will the raging LA wildfires end?

Xinhua Photo Daily | Jan. 16, 2025

Gandhinagar (Gujrat) [India], January 16 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, launched a series of significant development projects worth Rs 241 crore in Mansa, Gandhinagar district.
The centerpiece of the event was the Bhoomi Poojan for a Rs 234 crore barrage on the Sabarmati River at Mahakali Dham - Mini Pavagadh Ambod, a historic pilgrimage site in

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs241 Crore development projects in Mansa, Gujarat

Hundreds of thousands in Southern California faced new threats of fire-spreading high winds on Wednesday as firefighters continued to fight wildfires that have killed at least 25 people and left nearly 30 missing.A day after firefighters got a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 56 kilometers per hour on the Pacific coast and 88 kilometers per hour in the mountains before dawn, Na

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