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France's Le Pen denies wrongdoing as she and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds 

Voice of America 

Paris — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen denied violating any rules as she and her National Rally party and two dozen others went on trial on Monday, accused of embezzling European Parliament funds, in a case that has the potential to derail her political ambitions. Arriving at the court in Paris, Le Pen said she remained confident as "we have not violated any political and regulatory rules of the European Parliament" and vowed to present the judges with "extremely serious and extremely solid... Читать дальше...

Leela Chess Zero wins TCEC Swiss 7

Chessdom 

Leela Chess Zero is the winner of the TCEC Swiss 7, the first event of the Top Chess Engine Championship season. Leela Chess Zero entered as defending Swiss champion finished a point ahead of Stockfish 17 and two points ahead of bronze medalist Ceres in the event dubbed as the strongest in computer chess history. […]

Atletico equalizes late vs Real Madrid in interrupted derby

Sports.inquirer.net 

MADRID — Ángel Correa scored in stoppage time and Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 with Real Madrid in a tense Spanish league derby that was interrupted for more than 15 minutes in the second half after Atletico fans threw objects onto the field. Correa equalized for Atletico in a breakaway five minutes into added time with

Azorte to open two new stores in Bengaluru

FashionNetwork.com (in) 

Reliance Retail’s men’s and women’s apparel and accessories retail chain Azorte will open two new brick-and-mortar stores in the Bengaluru metro area.

Deranged Lunatic Calls For Violence At Rally, No Big Deal!

Crooks and Liars  

It can't be expressed enough how bonkers Donald's rally was in Erie, Pennsylvania, but imagine if President Biden or Kamala Harris called for "one really violent day" to reduce crime like the convicted felon did last night at his Erie, Pennsylvania rally. And, of course, the former President's crowd applauded.

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COAI raises concerns over Trai's recommendations for service authorisations framework

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

COAI is worried about Trai's new service authorisation framework, urging retention of the contractual nature of licences to ensure regulatory certainty and protect long-term investors. COAI also points out that excluding OTT communications services creates unfair competition with telecom providers and calls for necessary financial reforms to ease industry burdens.

Large-scale infrastructure concessions needed to drive logistics competitiveness

Engineeringnews.co.za 

State-owned logistics agency Transnet has taken tentative steps towards limited engagement with the private sector, but there should be large-scale concessions of port and rail capacity to drive competition between ports and rail corridors, says business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso. The shift in focus towards export competitiveness, which can contribute to putting South Africa on a high-growth and job-creating trajectory, is one of the positive signals from trade and industrial policy changes.

Taxation of 40% on carbonated beverages hampering innovation: Indian Beverage Association’s JP Meena

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India's beverage industry, facing a 40% GST on carbonated drinks, advocates for tax rationalization to spur innovation, job creation, and investment. The industry is hindered by steep taxes, unlike sweets and chocolates, which are taxed at lower rates. Stakeholders highlight the $18.25 billion market's potential growth if tax rates align with sugar content differentiation practiced in other markets.

Russian prime minister, Iranian president hold talks in Tehran

Tass.com 

Mikhail Mishustin and Masoud Pezeshkian are expected to discuss Russian-Iranian cooperation in trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian areas, as well as joint projects in transportation, industry, energy, and education

Former PM Imran Khan wife Bushra Bibi face complications in Toshakhana-II case

BigNewsNetwork.com 

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 30 (ANI): An accountability court in Islamabad set October 2 as the date for the indictment of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the new Toshakhana case. According to Ary News, Special Judge Central- Shah Rukh Arjumand heard the case at Adiala Jail with both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were present for the hearing. The judge rejected the post-arrest bail

2nd Test: India push for result as Bangladesh scamper for survival (Day 4, Stumps)

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 30 (ANI): Ravichandran Ashwin weaved his magic and raised hopes of a result with his two wickets at the end of an action-packed Day 4 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh in Green Park. Monday turned out to be an entertaining affair for cricket fans all over the world. Despite losing more than two days of play due to rain and a wet outfield, India showed intent and trie