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Our business philosophy is clear - grow to sell or sell to grow, says SN Subrahmanyan, chairman & MD, Larsen & Toubro
The Economic Times
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August 17, 2025
Larsen & Toubro is undergoing a bold transformation—exiting legacy businesses, entering new ones, and betting on sectors like semiconductors, green hydrogen, and data centres—even as its core EPC business continues to drive megaprojects at home...
Airbus A320 Series Poised To Overtake Boeing 737 Family As Most-Delivered Commercial Airliner
Simple Flying
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August 17, 2025
The Airbus A320 narrowbody series is on the verge of surpassing Boeing’s best-selling 737 family to become the most-delivered commercial airliner in the world, according to data from the aviation analytics company Cirium, first reported by...
Dollar gains before Ukraine peace talks
Business Recorder
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August 19, 2025
NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Monday as US President Donald Trump prepared to host talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, and traders pared bets on a September rate cut before a speech on Friday by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Trump...
Flash Info: Indian Air Force requests 114 additional Rafale French fighter jets with domestic production
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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According to information published by The Times of India on August 11, 2025, the Indian Air Force has strongly advocated for a government-to-government deal with France to secure 114 Rafale multi-role fighter aircraft under the long-delayed MRFA...
Business : B. Grimm Urges Faster ASEAN Energy Integration To Harness Laos' Hydro And Malaysia's Solar Capacities
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) – The groundwork for ASEAN energy integration has long been laid, but sharper focus and faster action are needed to propel renewable energy to the next level by harnessing each member’s...
Netanyahu from West Bank: ‘We thwarted Palestinian statehood’
Al Mayadeen
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August 17, 2025
Netanyahu boasts about blocking a Palestinian state as “Israel” pushes illegal E1 settlement plan in the West Bank, defying global condemnation and international law. Israeli occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a visit to the...
Sa’ar pushes to shut French consulate over Palestine statehood plan
Al Mayadeen
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August 17, 2025
Gideon Sa’ar urges closing France’s al-Quds consulate after Macron vows to recognize Palestinian state at the UN, sparking backlash from "Israel". Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is advocating for the closure of France’s consulate in...
France Discussing ‘Unjustified’ Arrest Of Citizen In Mali
Channels TV
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August 16, 2025
France’s foreign ministry said Saturday that it was in talks with Mali over the arrest of a Frenchman accused of working with intelligence services to “destabilise” the country, calling the claims “unjustified”. “Discussions are underway to clear...
Adult-only hotels that ban children ‘like dogs’ could be made illegal in France
Metro
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August 17, 2025
More and more hotels are offering ‘adult-only’ packages (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Children cannonballing into pools, running through the lobby and spaghetti on the floor in the restaurant. This is the kind of youthful chaos that a...
France calls on 'Israel' to halt its settlement expansion plan
Al Mayadeen
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August 16, 2025
France has condemned "Israel's" plan to construct over 3,000 new housing units in the occupied West Bank, calling it a serious breach of international law. France's foreign ministry called on "Israel" to abandon its plan to build thousands of new...
Former Intel employee sentenced, fined over $34,000 for stealing company secrets
The Federal
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August 17, 2025
Varun Gupta, a former employee at Intel, was sentenced this week to two years of probation and ordered to pay a fine of $34,472 for stealing the company’s confidential documents and sharing them with his next employer, Microsoft, Oregon Live...
Trump sets stage for Putin–Zelenskyy face-to-face talks on ending Ukraine war
The Hindu Business Line
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August 19, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gestures next to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting at the Oval Office of the White House, amid negotiations to end the Russian war in Ukraine, in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 18, 2025. | Photo...
Sussex roofer trains to run from Paris to Haywards Heath for mental health and addiction charities
Sussex World
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August 17, 2025
A Haywards Heath roofer is getting ready to run 300km from Paris to Mid Sussex this summer. Jordan Stokeley, 32, is flying to France with his two running companions on August 31 to they can start the challenge on September 1. The trio’s adventure...
This 560-mile French Bike Trail Has Châteaus, Charming Houseboats, Surreal Gardens, and Limestone Wine Caves
AOL
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Joe Baur/Travel + Leisure A bike stopped along the bank of the Loire River.Exploring France’s Loire Valley is a surreal affair, with its blend of ancient Gaelic history, resplendent Renaissance châteaus, and vineyards with roots in an era that...
Trump made direct financial demands during call with Swiss president
Swissinfo
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August 17, 2025
Trump and Keller-Sutter had a telephone call on the eve of the US announcement of fresh tariffs of 39% on Swiss imports. Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English...
Open letter to French ambassador to Israel
Israel Hayom
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August 17, 2025
I congratulate you on publishing in Haaretz an article explaining why President Emmanuel Macron took the initiative to recognize the "State of Palestine." We are delighted that the voice of France is being heard here in the language of the Bible....
Illegal Israeli settlers establish new settlement outpost in occupied West Bank
Middle East Monitor
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August 17, 2025
Illegal Israeli settlers established a new settlement outpost in the northern West Bank amid attacks on Palestinians in the occupied territory, local sources said on Saturday. The new outpost was set up near the Shakara Bedouin community east of...
France condemns israel’s west bank settlement plan as serious breach of international law
Modern Ghana
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France has condemned Israel's plan to build 3,400 new homes in the occupied West Bank, calling the project a “serious violation of international law” that risks destroying any chance of a contiguous Palestinian state. The French foreign ministry...
Hugo Lucchino takes over the management of France's Villa Noailles, which oversees the Hyères Festival
FashionNetwork India
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August 17, 2025
Hugo Lucchino is the new General Manager of France's Villa Noailles, which oversees, among other things, the renowned Hyères Festival and its fashion competition for young designers. The establishment has been in turmoil since its management was...
EU and US struggle to finalize a trade deal over digital rules
Cryptopolitan
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August 17, 2025
The EU is working to prevent the US from challenging its landmark digital rules as the two sides negotiate the final details of a delayed joint statement formalizing the trade deal agreed last month. EU officials said disagreements over wording...