Northern Territory Says Canberra Shouldn’t Dictate How Data Centres Are Powered

A general view of NEXTDC Sydney Data Centre in Sydney, New South Wales in Australia on Feb. 26, 2026. AAP Image/Steven Markham Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro is pushing back against federal rules around the development of data centres, which include building more renewable energy sources. “Ultimately, we don’t need the federal government coming … Read more

A look into all of Dolly Parton’s honours over the years: From Grammy nominations to Hall of Fame inductions |

A look into Dolly Parton’s list of achievements over the course of her 70 years in the entertainment industry. (Instagram) The late Dolly Parton dedicated almost 70 years of her life to the entertainment industry. With more than 3000 song credits under her banner, the beloved country legend was one of the biggest and most … Read more

US Universities Had Extensive Ties With Chinese Defense Research Labs, Air Force Study Finds

Thirty U.S. academic institutions have until Aug. 31 to examine specified foreign research ties or risk losing eligibility for future federal research funding. Seven days after the Pentagon ordered the reviews, an Air Force-affiliated institute published a study cataloging 204 interactions involving U.S. institutions and laboratories at the center of China’s defense research system. The … Read more

China’s Formaldehyde-Tainted Cabbage Scandal Triggers Concerns Over Kimchi in South Korea

Formaldehyde contamination in foods has returned to the spotlight in China after a recent video went viral showing heads of Napa cabbage being soaked in formaldehyde solution as a preservative before long transit, causing public concerns that extend to nearby countries including South Korea, which imports tons of Chinese kimchi and cabbage every year. In … Read more

Air India seeks $1.5 billion from owners Tata, Singapore Air

Air India is seeking $1.5 billion in fresh equity from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines after reporting a record $2.33 billion loss NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Air India has returned to its shareholders for $1.5 billion, more than a year after Tata Sons halted fresh equity injections into the airline, as its turnaround proves costlier and slower … Read more

Post-Covid, profits rise faster than investment | India News

Profits pulled sharply ahead of investment in FY24 (Representative image) MUMBAI: Corporate profits have recovered much faster than investment after the pandemic, with aggregate profit before interest and tax (PBIT) growing 21.4% in FY24 against 6.1% growth in gross fixed assets (GFA), an Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister working paper has found.Profitability itself … Read more

‘Khalifa’ box office collections day 6 vs ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ day 5: Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer records 58.8% jump; Nivin Pauly film sees 14.5% growth | Malayalam Movie News

Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s ‘Khalifa’ showed a sharp improvement in its theatrical earnings on Day 6.Meanwhile, Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ continued its strong run during the Onam season.According to Sacnilk, ‘Khalifa’ collected an estimated India net of Rs 1.54 crore on its sixth day. The movie had 1,145 shows and registered an overall … Read more

RBI flags price risks, 2nd time in August

Headline CPI inflation increased marginally in July. MUMBAI: The Indian economy remains resilient despite external headwinds, but below-normal monsoon prospects, higher crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainty pose risks to growth and inflation, according to the State of the Economy article in RBI’s Aug bulletin.The assessment also pointed to firm domestic demand, … Read more

Federal Bank shares fall post merger talks

In its clarification, Federal Bank said it evaluates opportunities for growth and expansion in the ordinary course of business. MUMBAI: Shares of Federal Bank closed 3% lower on Tuesday after reports that the lender was pursuing a merger with Jana Small Finance Bank, while Jana SFB fell 2% as sensex closed flat. Both banks later … Read more

For global scale banks, EAC-PM seeks mergers

Report’s findings show a significant turnaround in banking efficiency from FY15 to FY26. MUMBAI: A report published by the PM Economic Advisory Council has called for further consolidation of banks to create a few large institutions of similar size without compromising competition, as reforms over the past decade have sharply improved banking efficiency and reduced … Read more