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Global Passenger Vehicle Infotainment System Sales to Surpass 105 MN Annually
Global passenger vehicle (PV) infotainment system sales grew 3 per cent (on-year) in 2024, according to a new report released on Monday.Global infotainment system sales are projected to grow at a CAGR of 3 per cent from 2025 to 2035, surpassing 105 million units...
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Samsung Tops Domestic Sales for 22 Consecutive Years: Report
Samsung Electronics has held the No. 1 spot in annual sales among South Korean companies for 22 consecutive years from 2002 to 2023, an industry analysis report here showed on Monday.According to the report from the Korea CXO Institute, a corporate data firm, Samsung...
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BOK to Conduct Real Transaction Test of Digital Currency Next Month
South Korea's central bank said on Monday it will conduct a test of using digital tokens converted from bank deposits for payments at both online and offline malls as part of its comprehensive test to introduce a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC).Since 2021,...
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Hyundai, Kia to Surpass 30 MN Cumulative Sales in US This Year
South Korea's largest automotive giant Hyundai Motor Group is set to reach a major milestone of 30 million cumulative vehicle sales in the United States this year, continuing its steady growth in the key overseas market, the company said on Monday.Since their entry into the...
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Centre Seeks Reply from X over Its Chatbot Grok's Controversial Responses
The Central government has reportedly sought an answer from Elon Musk's social media platform X over its AI chatbot Grok using Hindi slang and abuses in responses.Media reports said that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) is currently examining...
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13 TN Fishermen Released from Sri Lankan Custody Arrive in Chennai
Thirteen Tamil Nadu fishermen, including one who sustained gunshot injuries, arrived in Chennai after their release from Sri Lankan custody.The fishermen were released late last night.The fishermen, hailing from Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Karaikal, were apprehended...
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Stranded US Astronauts Return to Earth, after Nine Months in Space
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to planet Earth Tuesday evening ending an unplanned protracted stay on the International Space Station.The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying them and two other astronauts-Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov-splashed...
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Promise Made, Promise Kept: White House Credits Trump for Safe Return of Astronauts
The White House has said that US President Donald Trump has fulfilled his promise to "rescue" NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who had been stuck in space for months.The two astronauts returned to Earth early Wednesday morning, with their spacecraft...
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After Return to Earth, Sunita Williams Undergoes Rehabilitation
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have begun a 45-day rehabilitation program to help them adapt to Earth's gravity after spending nine months in space.The duo returned early Wednesday (Indian time) aboard SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, splashing down off the coast...
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Sunita Williams' Ancestral Village Celebrates Her Safe Return, to Take Out Celebratory Procession
Sunita Williams' safe return to Earth after unplanned and prolonged nine-month stay in the space has brought immense joy to her relatives and villagers in Jhulasan, her ancestral village in Gujarat's Mehsana. As the news surfaced about her safe return, the villagers broke...
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Auto Exports in S. Korea Hit Fresh High in Feb on Hybrid Models
South Korea's car exports jumped 17.8 per cent from a year earlier last month to reach a record high for any February, driven by solid demand for hybrid cars, data showed on Tuesday.The combined value of vehicle shipments came to $6.07 billion last month, surpassing the $6...
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3-day 'Act East Business Show' in Shillong to Boost Trade Relations with BBIN, ASEAN
The Meghalaya government in collaboration with the Indian Chamber of Commerce is set to organise a 3-day 'Act East Business Show' in Shillong to promote stronger economic and trade relations between BBIN and ASEAN nations.A Meghalaya government official said here on Monday...
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US Steel Tariffs: India Takes Key Steps to Safeguard Domestic Manufacturers
The government said it has taken several steps to safeguard the domestic steel manufacturers and to strengthen competitiveness of India's steel industry, as the US announces imposition of 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium products on most favoured nation (MFN) basis...
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South Korea Fines Mobile Carriers $78.5 MN for Alleged Collusion in Number Portability
South Korea's antitrust regulator said on Wednesday it has decided to fine the country's three major mobile carriers a total of 114 billion won (US$78.5 million) for alleged collusion in mobile number portability (MNP).SK Telecom Co., the local industry leader, was slapped...
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National Day Wishes to the People of Mauritius: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished the people of Mauritius on their National Day, saying he was looking forward to being part of the celebrations.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "National Day wishes to the people of Mauritius. Looking forward to today's...
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India Repatriates 266 Nationals Lured by Cybercrime Centres in Southeast Asia
The Government of India has successfully repatriated 266 Indian nationals who were released from cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft facilitated their safe return.Taking to...
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Bangladeshi Convicted by Tripura Court, 29 Nationals of Neighbouring Country Held by BSF
A Tripura court on Tuesday convicted and sentenced to one year of simple imprisonment of 100 days and a fine of Rs 5,000 to a 29-year-old Bangladeshi youth for entering into India illegally last year, officials said.A police official said that the Judicial Magistrate of...
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Cyclone Alfred Exposed Critical Weaknesses in Australia's Infrastructure: Expert
Cyclone Alfred, which caused widespread power outage and flood in Australia's states of Queensland and New South Wales (NSW), has exposed critical weaknesses in the country's infrastructure, an expert has warned."We may not be so lucky next time. Australia must use Cyclone...
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PM Modi Arrives in Mauritius for Two-day Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Port Louis on Tuesday morning for a pivotal two-day visit to Mauritius, which aims to further strengthen the relationship between the two nations.Upon arrival in the East African country, the Prime Minister was given a ceremonial...
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Saudi Arabia to Host Talks between US, Ukraine to Address Conflict with Russia
Saudi Arabia is set to host high-level talks on Tuesday, bringing together the United States and Ukraine to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia.The talks, scheduled to take place in Jeddah, come after a heated exchange during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the...
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Houthi Leader Threatens to Renew Attacks on 'Israeli-linked Vessels' as Gaza Aid Blockade Continues
Yemen's Houthi leader, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, announced that his group is preparing military operations against Israeli-linked vessels if humanitarian aid does not reach Gaza within a four-day deadline he set last week."We stand by our deadline for the entry of aid into the...
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283 Indian Nationals Repatriated from Myanmar after Being Lured into Cybercrime Rackets
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian effort, the Government of India successfully secured the release and repatriation of 283 Indian nationals from Myanmar on Monday.These individuals had been lured to Southeast Asian countries, including...
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PM Modi to Begin Landmark Two-day Visit to Mauritius Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Mauritius for a landmark two-day visit on Tuesday, to further strengthen the ties between the two nations.PM Modi will be attending the country's National Day celebrations as the Chief Guest on March 12, at the invitation of...
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UN Chief Alarmed by Mass Killings in Syria's Coastal Region: Spokesman
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the violent escalation in the coastal areas of Syria, that has seen widespread summary killings, including a UN staffer, a UN spokesman said.The UN chief expresses his condolences to Syrians mourning the loss of loved ones...
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Jordan Condemns Israel's Halting Electricity Supply to Gaza
Jordan's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel's decision to halt the electricity supply to Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages.According to a ministry statement, Israel's decision is a clear continuation of its policy of starvation and blockade against the...