Volkswagen aims to bring under-$35,000 EV to US in 3-4 years-VW executive
Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) aims to bring an under $35,000 electric vehicle to the U.S. market in 3-4 years, while Chinese automaker Nio said it is still "debating" a 2025 entry into North America, senior executives said on Thursday at a Reuters conference. Key Points
ReutersAIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami inaugurates party's Madurai conference
This is EPS' 1st major show of strength after being elected AIADMK general secretary. Conference, coinciding with party's golden jubilee anniversary, comes months ahead of the 2024 LS polls. Key Points
ThePrintUN recruits robots in strive to meet global development goals
Dozens of robots, including several humanoid ones, will take centre stage at a conference organised by the U.N. technology agency in Switzerland this week to showcase their potential to help it reach a series of increasingly improbable global goals. Key Points
Reuters2023 College Baseball conference Tournaments: Here’s all you need to know
The bracket for the NCAA baseball field of 64 will be revealed on May 29th, and the journey to the Men's College World Series will officially begin. Let's take a closer look at the schedules, brackets, and automatic bids for the 2023 college baseball conference tournaments. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi reviews military preparedness at Combined Commanders' conference 2023
PM Modi attended the Combined Commanders’ conference session 2023 in Bhopal on Saturday. He reviewed the security situation and operational readiness of the Armed Forces. Key Points
India TodayMen Overran a Job Fair for Women in Tech
The Grace Hopper Celebration is meant to unite women in tech. This year droves of men came looking for jobs. Key Points
WIREDSome political parties defend members who violate House decorum and face action, says PM Modi
PM was addressing All India Presiding Officers conference virtually. Remarks come in backdrop of record 146 Oppn MPs being suspended from Parliament during winter session last month. Key Points
ThePrintU.S. leading indicators point to recession starting soon
The conference Board on Thursday said its Leading Economic Index, a measure that anticipates future economic activity, declined by 0.7% in June to 106. Key Points
Business TodayApple set to host WWDC 2023 on June 5. Here’s what to expect
As is customary, the technology company typically unveils its latest versions of iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS at its annual conference, and this year is anticipated to be no exception. Speculations suggest that Apple will unveil iOS 17, which will include a plethora of enhancements and new features. Key Points
mintKejriwal, Akhilesh to hold joint press conference today
Kejriwal’s visit come as the INDIA bloc intensifies its campaign against the ruling NDA. AAP UP convener Sanjay Singh will also be present with Kejriwal. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBRICS antitrust regulators focus on fostering fair trade rules and consumer welfare
The eighth edition of the BRICS International Competition Conference, a biannual event, was held from October 11 to 13, with India playing the host after a gap of 10 years. The BRICS grouping comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The next conference of the BRICS competition authorities will be hosted by South Africa in 2025. Key Points
Economic TimesCiti's 2023 revenue expected to be at lower end of forecast, CFO says
Citigroup's (C.N) full-year revenue is expected to be towards the lower end of its previous forecast, at around $78 billion, Chief Financial Officer Mark Mason said at a conference on Wednesday. Key Points
ReutersLalu Yadav recalls being ‘lured’ by PM's ‘ ₹15 lakh offer', slams BJP govt
The RJD supreme was speaking at the press conference held in Mumbai after the two-day I.N.D.I.A. bloc meeting ended. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesJune 8, 1983, Forty Years Ago: NC In Kashmir
The ruling National conference has made a clean sweep in Kashmir Valley by winning 22 of the 24 seats. In all, it has bagged 25 of the 43 seats in the state. In Jammu, where Congress (I) won 20 seats, National conference has got three. Key Points
The Indian ExpressGovernment, industry to discuss trade regime of sensitive goods, tech on January 30
Industry leaders, government officials, and international experts will discuss India's export control systems for sensitive goods and technologies at the National conference on Strategic Trade Controls (NCSTC) on January 30. The conference will focus on India's trade control for dual-use goods, software, and technologies known as Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies (SCOMET). Key Points
Economic TimesIn 1st poll after Article 370 was scrapped, Congress-NC's big win in Ladakh
The existing council is headed by the NC's Feroz Ahmad Khan. BJP so far won two seats. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia to host maiden Global Buddhist meet next week
The theme of the April 20-21 conference is 'Response to Contemporary Challenges from Philosophy to Praxis'. It will cover subjects such as Buddhism and peace, environmental crisis, health and sustainability, and the preservation of the Nalanda Buddhist tradition, as well as Buddhist pilgrimage, living heritage and Buddha relics, officials informed. Key Points
Economic TimesEuropean Union to spend 3.5 billion euros to protect the ocean, says environment chief conference mobilises more than 2,160 commitments worth approximately $130 billion
Conference mobilises more than 2,160 commitments worth approximately $130 billion. The European Union (EU) will spend 3.5 billion euros ($3.71 billion) to... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaVideo: S Jaishankar, Chinese Foreign Minister meet after 6 months at Munich event
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met on the sidelines of the Munich Security conference amid the border tensions. Both leaders had a brief chat. This was the first meeting in over six months. Key Points
India TodayBattle of Plassey anniv should be declared ‘Savdhan Diwas’: Former Jhansi DM
Former divisional commissioner of Jhansi, Ajay Shankar Pandey proposed at a history conference held in Bundelkhand University that June 23 be declared 'Savdhan Diwas' to commemorate the Battle of Plassey and remind Indian youth of the errors of the past. The conference also discussed the importance of studying history from an Indian point of view. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMK Stalin brings together Opposition ahead of 2024 election
The social justice conference, spearheaded by the DMK on Monday, was attended by several Opposition leaders. The Congress and the RJD demanded a caste-based census at the meeting. Key Points
India TodayIndia attends Taliban-hosted conference in Kabul on mutual regional interests in Afghanistan
Conference attended by 11 countries, reportedly including China, Russia and Pakistan. Afghanistan urged neighbours 'to help remove Western sanctions & promote economic development'. Key Points
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