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VinFast delays Thai dealerships amid global EV sales slowdown

BangkokPost.com 

HANOI - Vietnamese electric-vehicle (EV) maker VinFast Auto Ltd is postponing the opening of its Thailand dealership network amid a broad slowdown in passenger car sales in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.

Environmentalists Sue UK for Oil and Gas Licenses

Oilprice.com 

An ocean conservation entity is suing the UK state for 31 oil and gas exploration licenses issued by the previous government earlier this year. Oceana UK claims the issuing authorities had failed to consider the effects of exploration on marine life, Reuters reported. The entity is part of a group called the Ocean Alliance Against Offshore Drilling, which wrote to the current Energy Secretary Ed Miliband asking him to concede the lawsuit. “By conceding the case, the government can make good on promises... Читать дальше...

First meet of Parliament joint committee panel on Waqf Bill underway

Business Standard 

Parliament's Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill met here for the first time on Thursday where officials from the minority affairs and law ministries are briefing them about the various amendments proposed in the draft law. The 31-member committee, headed by BJP member Jagdambika Pal, has been tasked by the Lok Sabha to scrutinise the contentious bill, which has drawn protests from the opposition parties and Muslim organisations. The representatives from the minority affairs ministry were... Читать дальше...

Taylor Swift Breaks Silence On Cancelled Eras Tour Shows And Foiled Terror Plot

Huffingtonpost.co.uk 

Taylor Swift performing in London back in June

Taylor Swift has spoken publicly for the first time about having to cancel a string of Eras Tour shows due to a thwarted terror threat.

Earlier this month, the 14-time Grammy winner was due to perform three shows at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna.

However, these scheduled concerts were cancelled after authorities discovered plans for an Islamist attack at the venue, leading to the arrest of three suspects aged 17, 18 and 19 years old. Читать дальше...

Tim Walz is America’s new feeling

Raw Story 

CHICAGO — Anyone who watched Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz speak at the Democratic National Convention last night came away feeling good. Anyone who watches his teenager roll her eyes at him during his “Don’t text and drive” public service announcement comes away feeling good. And anyone who sees Walz’s genuine admiration for Kamala Harris when she speaks comes away feeling good.

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Explosion at Indian pharmaceutical factory kills 16, injures 30

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Local officials in India have reported that an explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Andhra Pradesh has resulted in at least 16 deaths and 30 injuries. According to Reuters, M. Deepika, the head of Andhra Pradesh police, stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday, August 21, at the “Scientia Advanced Science” factory in the Amakappali […]

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'Brilliant across all three formats': Tim Southee lauds Jasprit Bumrah

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Tim Southee, captain of the New Zealand men's Test team, lauded India's Jasprit Bumrah for his exceptional comeback from a back injury, hailing him as a top bowler in all formats. Southee emphasized Bumrah's adaptability and effectiveness. Southee also discussed New Zealand’s upcoming Test matches and the workload management for their players in the subcontinent and back home.

Jeevan Pramaan Patra: How central govt pensioners can submit digital life certificate through Face Authentication using Aadhaar

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Jeevan Pramaan Patra: The Digital Life Certificate, also known as DLC, can be filled out via the facial recognition feature on an Android smartphone. The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare is currently carrying out Campaign 3.0 nationwide, encompassing 800 cities and towns across all districts from November 1 to November 30, 2024.