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Thales in advanced talks to acquire RTX’s stake in joint venture TRS AMDC2
July 16, 2025
To move towards full ownership, defence and aerospace company Thales has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire RTX’s share in Thales Raytheon Systems Air and Missile Defence Command and Control SAS (TRS AMDC2), a joint venture in France equally held by aff...
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Maratha Military landscape added to UNESCO World Heritage Site List
July 13, 2025
The ‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India,’ a network of twelve imposing forts, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in an acknowledgement of India’s rich legacy. The addition was made during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. The ne...
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DSCC urges EU to maintain fishing ban in 87 deep-sea zones
July 10, 2025
International environmental organisation Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC), which represents over 130 non-governmental organisations, fishers’ associations, and law and policy institutes, has urged European Commissioner for Oceans and Fisheries, Costas Kadis, to maintain p...
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UNEP warns of climate-linked health risks and cryosphere loss
July 10, 2025
As part of its ‘Foresight Trajectory’ initiative, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the seventh edition of its report on the state of global environment, warning of increasing health and environmental threats posed by rising global temperatures. In ...
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Masdar hosts forum to boost Iberian clean energy growth
July 10, 2025
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, a global leader in clean energy, convened a high-profile business forum in Madrid this week, signalling its commitment to accelerating renewable energy growth across the Iberian Peninsula. In a press statement, Masdar says that the exclusi...
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Little-known Little Indias around the world
July 7, 2025
Across the globe, vibrant neighbourhoods have blossomed where the sights, sounds, and flavours of India come alive, offering a sense of home to the diaspora and a fascinating experience for visitors. While London’s Southall and New York’s Jackson Heights are perhaps the most ...
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Thales to supply two additional GM400α radars to Malaysia
July 7, 2025
To strengthen the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s air surveillance capabilities, the Malaysian government has placed an order for supply of two additional Ground Master 400 alpha (GM400α) radars to Malaysia. The order was placed to a French defence company Thales and the announcem...
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Indian films inspired by real-life serial killers
July 5, 2025
True crime has always fascinated audiences, and Bollywood has not shied away from exploring some of the country’s darkest real-life crimes. These films, while dramatised for the screen, offer a disturbing look into the minds of some of India’s most terrifying criminals. They ...
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Hemis Festival: Ladakh’s vibrant celebration of faith and culture
July 4, 2025
Hemis Festival, also known as Hemis Tsechu, is one of the most famous and colourful Buddhist festivals in Ladakh, a region in northern India known for its stunning Himalayan landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Held annually at the Hemis Monastery, this festival draws visitors ...
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21 pc growth in e-commerce sales in Tier III cities in summer 2025: Unicommerce
July 3, 2025
Unicommerce, an e-commerce and retail enablement SaaS platforms, has released the summer online sales trends (May and June) for 2025 which reveal that Tier III cities registered 21 pc growth year-on-year during the 2025 summer sales, contributing significantly to the overall 8 pc...
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From boom to bust: 5 Indian giants that exist no more
July 3, 2025
Doing business is like navigating the stock market, one moment, a company is at the top, outpacing rivals and earning the confidence of investors, the next, it is drowning in debt and scrambling for survival. Take Kingfisher Airlines, for example. Founded by the flamboyant indust...
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India’s political arena: A playground for the rich
July 2, 2025
India is often described as the world’s largest democracy, where people from all backgrounds have the right to vote and run for office. With a population of over 1.5 billion, the Indian democratic system is vast and highly diverse. However, there is growing concern about the in...
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