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Business Standard 

Building materials business expected to log significant growth: Birla

Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla on Tuesday said the conglomerate's building materials business is expected to see significant growth over the next several years with cement and decorative paints poised to be a key segment on the back of housing and infrastructure boom in India. Moreover, the outlook of the Indian economy remains "positive" supported by strengthening of macroeconomic fundamentals, a robust financial and corporate sector, and a resilient external sector. The government's... Читать дальше...

TheDiplomat.com 

Understanding the KMT’s Evolving Foreign Policy

“Close relations with the U.S., friendly relations with Japan, and peaceful relations with China” is a mantra crafted and adapted to align with public opinion in Taiwan.

Engineeringnews.co.za 

Mergence provides R160m funding to Solarise Africa for C&I energy solutions

Mergence Investment Managers has entered into a strategic funding partnership with solar energy company Solarise Africa, providing R160-million in investment to be used to advance the deployment of commercial- and industrial- (C&I) scale renewable energy solutions across South Africa. The funding will primarily be used to finance the installation and expansion of solar energy systems for C&I clients, helping to reduce energy costs and carbon footprints while promoting sustainable practices, the companies say.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Top legal brains to helm 3-day Bengaluru ADR event from August 24

Bengaluru hosted a three-day event on alternative dispute resolution from August 24. Organized by key legal institutions, the event featured discussions and training sessions led by Supreme Court and High Court judges. Aimed at promoting mediation and arbitration, it engaged legal professionals, students, and researchers to enhance understanding and practice of ADR in Karnataka and beyond.

Small Heath Alliance 

Stansfield

Turned down dream move apparently.

[uk.movies.yahoo.com]

Voice of America 

Activist falsely blames US for Sudanese absence at peace talks

There is no evidence the United States set any conditions for Sudanese participation. According to the United Nations, Sudan does not have a government, and the United Arab Emirates and Egypt are key to a successful cease-fire.

Nasa.gov 

Entrepreneurs Challenge Prize Winner Uses Artificial Intelligence to Identify Methane Emissions

The NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) instituted the Entrepreneurs Challenge to identify innovative ideas and technologies from small business start-ups with the potential to advance the agency’s science goals. Geolabe—a prize winner in the latest Entrepreneurs Challenge—has developed a way to use artificial intelligence to identify global methane emissions. Methane is a greenhouse gas that […]

Democracy Now! 

"Stop Arming Israel": Meet the DNC Delegates Who Unfurled Banner During Biden Speech

During President Biden’s speech on the first night of the DNC, protesters briefly unfurled a banner that read “Stop Arming Israel,” before it was wrested away by convention staff. We speak to three members of the group Delegates Against Genocide who organized and carried out the action: Esam Boraey, a human rights activist and delegate from Connecticut; Florida DNC member Nadia Ahmad; and progressive Jewish activist Liano Sharon, an elected delegate from Michigan. “We were there specifically to confront President Joe Biden,” says Ahmad... Читать дальше...

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

What is known about the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily and those aboard

Specialist cave divers working in 12-minute underwater shifts are searching for six missing passengers and crew, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, believed to be in the submerged wreck of a luxury yacht that was slammed by a powerful storm and swiftly sank off Sicily. The sleek Bayesian yacht was carrying a crew of 10 people and 12 passengers when it suddenly sank near the Mediterranean island that is part of Italy at about 4 a.m. on Monday. One body has been recovered and 15 people survived. Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Woman IPS officer to probe Badlapur incident: Devendra Fadnavis

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed that an inquiry led by a high-ranking woman IPS officer has been ordered into the alleged abuse of two school girls in Thane. Fadnavis accused opposition leaders of politicizing the issue and affirmed the government's commitment to swift justice.