TVS Motor Co Q2 net profit rises 41 per cent to Rs 588.13 crore
Chennai-based TVS Motor Company on Wednesday reported a 41.4 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 588.13 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, 2024 riding on record sales. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 415.93 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, TVS Motor Co said in a […]
Streeting will vote against assisted dying law
Health Secretary Wes Streeting will vote against changing the law on assisted dying, the BBC has confirmed. Backbench Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has put forward a bill proposing that terminally ill adults nearing the end of their lives get the right to choose to shorten their deaths if they wish. But in a meeting of […]
Scientists finally debunk myth about humans' love for carbs with new study
A representational image showing a man eating a burger. — Unsplash Humans have long struggled to resist meals rich in carbohydrates — commonly referred to as carbs — and this craving is believed to stem from our early ancestors. For years, it was assumed that early humans primarily consumed a protein-heavy diet to survive the rigors […]
Chinese "blockade" would be act of war: Taiwan
Taiwan’s defence chief has warned that a Chinese “blockade” would be an act of war and have far-reaching consequences for international trade after Beijing held military exercises to encircle the self-governed island. Taiwanese Defence Minister Wellington Koo made his comments on Wednesday as the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continued exercises near the democratically-ruled island […]
No place for double standards on terrorism: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Brics summit in Kazan where he called upon the countries to unite against terrorism and terror financing. He also stressed upon the need for reforms in global institutions like UN Security Council which has been facing backlash for its failure to stop the Israel-Gaza war.“We […]
You won't believe how far Volvo's new electric semitruck goes on a single charge
In a groundbreaking move, Volvo Trucks is set to revolutionize the long-haul transport industry with its next-generation FH Electric truck. Slated for release in the second half of 2025, this electric behemoth promises to deliver up to a 373-mile range on a single charge. Let’s dive into what this means for the future of trucking. […]
UN chief Guterres in Russia for Putin's BRICS summit
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres takes part in a welcoming ceremony at an airport as he arrives to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, October 23, 2024. — Reuters KAZAN: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in Russia on Wednesday to attend the BRICS summit, his first visit to the country for more than […]