The United States imposed sanctions on the Cuban police force and two of its leaders on Friday in response to the Havana government’s crackdown on protesters, and President Joe Biden promised Cuban-American leaders more actions were coming.
Thousands displaced as floods hit Rohingya camps
Heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides and flash floods in refugees camps displacing thousands of Rohingya Muslims in southeastern Bangladesh this week, U.N. and other officials said on Friday, with further heavy rainfall expected.
4th virus wave possible if steps not taken: Canada
Canada’s chief public health officer said Friday that the country could face a fourth wave of COVID-19, driven by the delta variant, by the end of summer if restrictions are eased too quickly and before enough people have been vaccinated.
Tata Steel deploys EVs for transportation of steel
As part of its sustainability initiative, Tata Steel has tied up with an Indian startup to pursue the deployment of Electric Vehicles (EVs) for the transportation of its steel.
Chai Waale raises Rs 5 cr via angel investors
Chai Waale, a native beverage brand that has been taking the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) industry by storm, has secured another round of funding worth Rs 5 cr from marquee angel investors.
‘22.6% increase in lightning in India’
Earth Networks, an operator of nationwide lightning detection network in India, has released its 2020 India Lightning Report recently.
Tech Mahindra shares hit 52-week high
Tech Mahindra on Thursday reported 42.91 per cent growth in June quarter consolidated net profit at Rs 1,365.7 crore on higher revenue and an expansion in profit margins. Profit in the year-ago period stood at Rs 955.6 crore.
Microsoft set to invest in IPO-poised Oyo
Satya Nadella-run Microsoft is in advanced talks to invest in Airbnb-backed Indian budget hotel chain Oyo at a valuation of $9 billion, as the hospitality chain is planning a potential initial public offering (IPO) soon, sources said on Friday.
‘MSMEs need most policy attention’
The MSME sector needs most policy attention, and the government will continue to do whatever is required to promote the sector, Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Friday.
Court refuses to gag media, tells Shilpa ‘you chose public life’
The line between freedom of press and the right to privacy will have to be balanced, the Bombay High Court said, refusing to pass a blanket media gag order on a defamation petition by actress Shilpa Shetty, whose husband Raj Kundra is in judicial custody in a case related to alleged production and streaming of pornographic content on online apps.