Venezuelans Protest and Clash with Police Over Disputed Election Results
Protests Erupt in Caracas
Security forces in Venezuela have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters in Caracas following a disputed election result. Thousands gathered in the city center on Monday evening, many walking long distances from surrounding slums to protest President Nicolás...
US President Biden unveils plan to invest $555 bn on green energy
President Joe Biden announced a framework to invest $555 billion in funding on clean energy programs he thinks can win approval from Congress, with investments in renewable power, electric vehicles, and resilience.
If Congressional Democrats go along, the plan, part of a $1.75-trillion tax and spending blueprint,...
A difficult candidate test, broken job promises and refund dispute: Unacademy’s Relevel comes under fire
With the growth engine sputtering, funding slowing down and the spectre of regulation looming large, there are many curveballs that Unacademy and its peers will have to grapple with in the coming months. At a time like this, Gaurav Munjal has been extremely bullish...
Iran attack on Israel.
The recent series of strikes launched by Iran towards Israel has drawn attention to the escalating tensions in the Middle East. This unprecedented wave of attacks, lasting approximately five hours, has thrust the region into uncharted territory, further exacerbating an already volatile situation.Iran has...
“Pakistan’s Historic Lunar Mission: iCube-Q Aboard China’s Chang’e 6 Probe”
Pakistan is set to embark on a momentous lunar mission with the launch of iCube-Q aboard China's Chang'e 6 lunar probe. Developed by the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in collaboration with Shanghai University SJTU and Pakistan's national space agency Suparco, iCube-Q marks a...
Dr. Martens Plunges After Fresh Profit Warning
Dr. Martens (LON:DOCS) stock plunged at the open on Thursday to a new all-time low, after the bootmaker was forced to cut its forecasts once again in response to problems in North America. Dr. Martens said a variety of operational problems had created a...
Coke and Pepsi Face Backlash in Muslim-Majority Countries
Consumer Boycotts Target U.S. Brands Amid Gaza Conflict
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, having heavily invested in markets across Egypt and Pakistan, are now facing a significant backlash due to consumer boycotts. These boycotts are largely driven by opposition to U.S. support for Israel amidst the ongoing...
Maharashtra Govt Will Plan Film City Between Mumbai And Thane: CM Eknaath Shinde
Speaking at an event on Sunday where noted Marathi theatre actor Prashant Damle was felicitated for the 12,500th show of his play ‘Eka Lagnachi Gosht’, Shinde said the state government will support Marathi theatre and cinema The Maharashtra government will work on planning a...
BoJ Holds Ultra-Low Interest Rates, Raises 2022 Inflation Forecast
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) held interest rates at record lows as expected on Friday, and said inflation is likely to rise more in the near-term as the Japanese economy struggles with elevated raw material costs and supply chain issues The central bank held...
Oil Falls on Weak Chinese Data, Hawkish Fed Also Weighs
Oil prices retreated from a three-week high on Thursday after weak economic data from China pointed to more trouble in the world's largest crude importer, while the outlook for demand was also dimmed by the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates A private survey...