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Hyundai workers strike over company’s humanoid robot deployment plans

Thousands of Hyundai workers in South Korea have gone on strike after negotiations with the automaker collapsed over its plans to deploy humanoid robots across its factories. The strike is among the first major worker protests centred on the use of humanoid robots in automotive manufacturing. The Hyundai Motor union, representing more than 39,000 workers, […]

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Have All-Rounders Become India’s Selection Blind Spot?

India’s latest batting collapse against England in the second ODI has once again put Gautam Gambhir’s selection philosophy under scrutiny. Across formats, the head coach has consistently backed all-rounder-heavy XIs, believing they provide greater batting depth and more bowling options.  But recent defeats have reignited an important debate: has India sacrificed team balance in its

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India’s first private orbital rocket set to launch tomorrow

Skyroot Aerospace is set to attempt India’s first privately developed orbital launch on July 18 with Mission Aagaman, a milestone that could reshape the country’s commercial space industry. The mission will see the Hyderabad-based space technology startup launch Vikram-1, a four-stage orbital launch vehicle, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. If successful, it

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Doctors warn Sonam Wangchuk faces organ failure as hunger strike enters Day 20

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 20th day of his indefinite hunger strike on Friday, with doctors warning that prolonged fasting has pushed him into a critical phase and could begin affecting his organs if his condition worsens. According to the latest medical bulletin, Wangchuk has lost more than nine kilograms since beginning his fast

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Trump claims China carried out biggest us election data compromise in history

US President Donald Trump has alleged that China carried out the largest compromise of election data in American history by obtaining information linked to approximately 220 million US voter files during the 2020 election cycle. In a televised address from the White House, Trump announced the immediate declassification of intelligence documents that he said reveal

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Reports: BCCI to move on from Rohit Sharma after England ODI series

Rohit Sharma’s future in international cricket has once again come under the spotlight, with reports suggesting Sunday’s third ODI against England at Lord’s could be his final appearance in Indian colours. According to The Indian Express, the BCCI’s senior selection committee has informed Rohit that he does not feature in India’s plans beyond the ongoing

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Uttarakhand highway project sparks protests over felling of 4,000 trees

Residents and environmental activists in Uttarakhand are protesting against the proposed felling of more than 4,000 Sal trees for the widening of the Dehradun-Rishikesh National Highway, with demonstrations drawing comparisons to the state’s historic Chipko Movement. The protests are taking place along the Bhaniyawala-Ranipokhari stretch, a nearly 20-kilometre section of the highway that is being

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Australia to tighten scrutiny of Big Four firms after series of scandals

Australia is set to strengthen oversight of the country’s largest accounting firms following a series of governance failures involving Deloitte, EY, PwC and KPMG. The Australian government has directed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to improve regulation of accounting and auditing firms as part of efforts to enhance accountability, transparency and oversight across

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Dubai plans new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz amid risks

Dubai-owned DP World is planning to develop a new multipurpose port and container terminal in Fujairah on the United Arab Emirates’ eastern coast, creating an alternative route for cargo that avoids the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal comes after months of disruption to commercial shipping caused by regional conflict, highlighting the risks of relying on

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Bombay High Court questions afforestation plan for 847 mangroves linked to bullet train

The Bombay High Court has questioned a proposal to compensate for the felling of 847 mangrove trees in Palghar by carrying out plantation nearly 500 kilometres away, saying such an approach does little to restore the environment where the loss actually occurs. The observations came during the hearing of a petition filed by the Maharashtra

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