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Bescom Managing Director N Shivashankara said the formal proposal will soon be submitted to the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries. Riding the momentum of its successful electric two- and three-wheeler adoption, Karnataka is now gearing up to electrify heavy vehicles such as buses and trucks. The state government is preparing to submit a detailed proposal under the Centre’s PM E-Drive scheme to establish 1,500 high-capacity EV charging stations across Karnataka, each capable of fast charging in the 60kW to 240kW range – sufficient to power heavy-duty vehicles for long-distance operations. As per Times of India, with over 6,000 public charging…

This article was written byFollowThe author has an honours degree in economics and politics with a focus on economic development. With 36 years of experience in executive management he has extensive knowledge of insurance/reinsurance, Global and Asia Pacific markets, climate change and ESG. He invests in his personal capacity.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha).…

This article was written byFollowArbitrage Trader, aka Denislav Iliev has been day trading for 15+ years and leads a team of 40 analysts. They identify mispriced investments in fixed-income and closed-end funds based on simple-to-understand financial logic. Denislav leads the investing group Trade With Beta, features of the service include: frequent picks for mispriced preferred stocks and baby bonds, weekly reviews of 1200+ equities, IPO previews, hedging strategies, an actively managed portfolio, and chat for discussion. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such…

TIANJIN — As a futuristic economic model gradually integrates into daily life, China”s low-altitude economy is rapidly expanding, unlocking potential across sectors including emergency rescue, drone delivery, power line inspection and aerial tourism. This momentum was highlighted at the 2025 China Helicopter Development Forum, a key event during the 7th China (Tianjin) International Helicopter Expo, hosted by the Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) in Tianjin in North China. At a photovoltaic project site in Northwest China’s Gansu province, drones have been employed for image collection — identifying defects like panel damage or heat spots with over 95-percent accuracy. Such…

Currently, China Platinum is the only entity allowed to import the metal without paying a 13% VAT[NEW DELHI/LONDON] China will phase out a long-standing platinum tax rebate for a state-owned giant, potentially opening up the market to new entrants. The government will from Nov 1 start collecting value-added tax (VAT) on sales of domestically produced and imported platinum, as well imports of platinum jewellery, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement on Friday (Oct 17). Currently, China Platinum is the only entity allowed to import the metal without paying a 13 per cent VAT, making it effectively the only…

As long as the Nifty 50 sustains above 25,700, a rally towards the 25,950–26,000 zone can’t be ruled out before potential consolidation sets in. The crucial support remains at 25,500, experts said. Source link

Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine is splitting a $2.8bn contract for 14 mega-sized LNG dual-fuel container ships between China and South Korea. China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) and South Korea’s … Source link

U.S. Bank (NYSE: USB) has created a new Digital Assets and Money Movement organization to accelerate development of and grow revenue from emerging digital products and services such as stablecoin issuance, cryptocurrency custody, asset tokenization and digital money movement. Jamie Walker, a veteran in the payments industry and at U.S. Bank, will lead the Digital Assets and Money Movement organization. Walker has been with U.S. Bank for more than 20 years, the past eight of which he has led Merchant Payment Services (MPS) at U.S. Bank and as CEO of Elavon, the bank’s global merchant payment acquiring business. He will…

A landlord has sparked a heated dispute with a tenant after threatening to change the locks when she refused to vacate the property so his sister could move in.Demi was shocked to receive a string of brutal text messages from the property owner, whom she considered a ‘mate’ – until he tried to evict her with little notice.’You need to leave,’ the landlord’s angry text read. Confused, Demi replied: ‘What? Leave where?’The landlord bluntly responded: ‘The house. By the end of the month. My sister is moving back from abroad. She needs somewhere and this is it.’The renter couldn’t wrap her head…

Former Chief Talent Officer who founded Voyage Consulting Group to help leaders treat their company culture like the strategic asset it is.Guess what doesn’t define your company culture?Free pizza. Pickleball tournaments. Posters with inspirational slogans.None of those things will build the kind of culture that truly bonds your company and your people. And they won’t earn you a spot on Forbes’ new Best Employers for Company Culture list, either.When 600 organizations are recognized as America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2025, the data reveals what actually works—and which industries are leading the way.8 Insights From The Best Employers ListToo often,…