Elon Musk awarded US$29 billion pay package from Tesla

New York, Aug 5 (UNI) In a significant development, the board of American automaker Tesla has agreed to give its CEO Elon Musk another huge pay package worth about US$29 billion. The company’s latest pay package comes several months after a Delaware court rejected for a second time Musk’s 2018 performance award following a shareholder… Continue reading Elon Musk awarded US$29 billion pay package from Tesla

Beyoncé features in new Levi’s jeans ad

Los Angeles, Aug 5 Following the success of her song “Levii’s Jeans” that celebrates and pays homage to the iconic denim brand Levi Strauss & Co and its place in fashion and culture, American singer Beyoncé will now feature in new Levi’s commercial, formalising her connection to that particular brand of clothing. Parkwood Entertainment, the… Continue reading Beyoncé features in new Levi’s jeans ad

England panicked, they just needed one partnership: Vaughan

LONDON: (Aug 5) Former captain Michael Vaughan feels England panicked on the final day of the fifth Test against India in the absence of inspirational skipper Ben Stokes, with only 35 runs needed to win and four wickets in hand. England eventually lost the match by six runs as India made a stunning comeback to… Continue reading England panicked, they just needed one partnership: Vaughan

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Teenage girl arrested after fatal stabbing north of Sydney

Sydney, Aug 5 A teenage girl has been arrested after another teenager was fatally stabbed north of Sydney. Police in the state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Tuesday that emergency services were called to reports of a stabbing in Edgeworth, a suburb of the city of Newcastle 110 km north of Sydney, at… Continue reading Teenage girl arrested after fatal stabbing north of Sydney

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PM Modi to address NDA parliamentary party meeting today amid Parliament deadlock over SIR

New Delhi, Aug 5 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address a crucial meeting of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party today, as the Monsoon Session of Parliament continues to be paralysed by Opposition protests over the Election Commission’s special electoral roll revision in Bihar. This is the first full NDA parliamentary… Continue reading PM Modi to address NDA parliamentary party meeting today amid Parliament deadlock over SIR

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Nifty, Sensex open with marginal gains amid oversold conditions, no relief in near term due to global uncertainty

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 4: Indian stock markets opened with marginal gains on Monday as the indices rebounded from oversold levels despite ongoing foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and weak global cues. The NIFTY 50 index opened at 24,596.05, showing a slight increase of 30.70 points or 0.12 per cent. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex began… Continue reading Nifty, Sensex open with marginal gains amid oversold conditions, no relief in near term due to global uncertainty

T-Series welcomes Aditya Rikhari onboard for upcoming projects

NEW DELHI: (Aug 4) Singer-songwriter Aditya Rikhari, known for his songs such as “Sahiba”, “Samjho Na” and “Raatein Guzaari”, is collaborating with T-Series. The “Sahiba” singer will now work with the label on the upcoming film and non film projects. His musical approach is connecting deeply with listeners and resonating widely across generations. The new… Continue reading T-Series welcomes Aditya Rikhari onboard for upcoming projects

Harry Brook not Ollie Pope should be Stokes’ successor in Tests: Vaughan

LONDON: (Aug 4) Harry Brook’s on-field presence gives off the vibe of a great leader and he should be the ready replacement for skipper Ben Stokes when the time comes, feels one of England’s finest Test captain Michael Vaughan. Brook, a maverick batter, reignited England’s hopes in the ongoing Test with an attacking 111 off… Continue reading Harry Brook not Ollie Pope should be Stokes’ successor in Tests: Vaughan

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China restricts supplies of critical minerals to Western defense firms

Beijing, August 4 China is tightening restrictions on exports of critical minerals vital to Western defense industries, delaying production timelines and forcing companies to seek alternative sources, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing company sources. One US drone manufacturer supplying the military reportedly had to postpone deliveries by up to two months after losing access… Continue reading China restricts supplies of critical minerals to Western defense firms

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Hundreds throng Puri burn victim’s village to pay last respects

BHUBANESWAR: (Aug 4) Hundreds of people thronged Bayabar village in Odisha’s Puri district on Monday to pay last respects to the mortal remains of a 15-year-old girl who died of burn injuries. The girl, who was allegedly set on fire by three miscreants after pouring inflammable substance on her body near her house in Balanga… Continue reading Hundreds throng Puri burn victim’s village to pay last respects

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