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Global electric vehicle sales up 29 percent in March, researchers find

LONDON, UK: Electric vehicle sales surged globally in March, with strong growth in China and Europe offsetting slower momentum in North America, as geopolitical tensions and trade policies added new layers of uncertainty for automakers.

According to research firm Rho Motion, sales of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 29 percent year-on-year last month, continuing the same pace of growth seen in t

Company whose chopper crashed, killing 6, ceasing operations

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The helicopter tour company involved in a recent crash that killed a pilot and a visiting family from Spain is shutting down immediately, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said this weekend.

In a message posted online, the FAA also said it would quickly review the company's license and safety history.

This decision came shortly after U.S. Senator Chuck S

EU, China to look into setting minimum prices on electric vehicles, EU says

BERLIN, Germany: Talks between the EU and China could pave the way for a shift from tariffs to minimum price agreements on Chinese electric vehicles, as both sides explore a possible resolution to their trade dispute.

The European Commission confirmed on Thursday that discussions are underway about setting minimum prices for Chinese-made EVs instead of continuing with tariffs imposed by Brussels last year.

Paulo Dybala announced Laures ambassador ahead of 25th World Sports Award anniversary

Madrid [Spain], April 19 (ANI): Paulo Dybala, the Argentine World Cup winner, has today been announced as a Laureus Ambassador. The 31-year-old initiated his new role with a visit to a Laureus Sport for Good programme in Rome and will be in attendance at the 25th anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday. Dybala won five Serie A titles with Juventus and the World Cup with Argentina in 2022. The Argent

Spain Ambassador meets former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, discusses state's development across key sectors

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], April 19 (ANI): Spain's Ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol, met former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneshwar on Friday.

The two discussed the state's achievements in key sectors, including tourism, sports, Health, education, and infrastructure development.

Taking to social media platform X, Patnaik expressed gratitude for the

IMF issues global economy warning

Uncertainty is costly, organization chief Kristalina Georgieva has said, citing stalled investment, slower growth, and rising inflation amid trade wars

The global economy is expected to grow more slowly this year and face higher inflation, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said, citing global trade disruptions and rising "protectionism."

Sweeping tariffs imposed by US President Dona

BJP's Babulal Marandi slams CM Hemant Soren over foreign trip, questions role of his wife in the delegation

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], April 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi launched a sharp attack on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday, criticising the Chief Minister's upcoming official tour to Sweden and Spain amid a deepening power crisis and deteriorating law and order in the state.

In a post on X, Marandi questioned the timing and purpose

Carlo Ancelotti expected to leave Real Madrid following Champions League QF exit

Madrid [Spain], April 17 (ANI): Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave the club after the Copa del Rey final on April 26, according to a report by Sky Sports on Thursday.

Ancelotti, who returned to coach Real Madrid in 2021, hinted at doubts over his future after the team was knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Arsenal. Real lost 2-1 at home and 5-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinals,

Trump administration targets China's trade tactics, accuses Beijing of tariff evasion

Washington DC [US], April 17 (ANI): The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing to urge countries to reduce trade with China as part of negotiations over US tariffs, according to a report from The Japan Times.

The US plans to request that they take measures to limit China's manufacturing capabilities, to prevent Beijing from finding ways to circumvent Trump's tariffs. Trump's chief economic advis

Hollywood's fading charm in China -- and why U.S. tariffs are making it worse

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a woman walking past a poster of the U.S. movie "Civil War" at a cinema in Beijing, capital of China, June 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Shen Anni)by Xinhua writer Zhang YunlongBEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Once the king of China's silver screen, Hollywood now finds itself sidelined, as local blockbusters surge and Washington's tariffs against the rest of the world add fuel to shifting aud

(SP)SPAIN-MADRID-FOOTBALL-UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-REAL MADRID VS ARSENAL

(250417) -- MADRID, April 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois celebrates after blocking a penalty by Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal 2nd leg match between Real Madrid and Arsenal in Madrid, Spain, on April 16, 2025. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

In pics: Riteish Deshmukh enjoys 'Bliss' moment surrounded by nature

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 16 (ANI): Actor Riteish Deshmukh has treated his fans with a glimpse of his 'Bliss' moment surrounded by nature.

On Wednesday, the 'Grand Masti' actor posted candid pictures of himself with a dog and wrote,

He also shared a landscape click of a temple and a priest.

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Chennai's Rivaan Dev Preetham excels in Academy karting series in Spain

Valencia [Spain], April 16 (ANI): Talented Rivaan Dev Preetham, the only Indian to have won a race in the history of FIA Motorsport Games, once again showcased his skill and talent dishing out promising results in the second round of the prestigious Champions of the Future Academy Programme here, according to a release from FIA.

The reigning Micro Max National champion logged a poor qualifying time due to a strat

(SP)SPAIN-BARCELONA-TENNIS-BARCELONA OPEN

(250416) -- BARCELONA, April 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Carlos Alcaraz hits a return during the first round of Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Ethan Quinn of the United States, in Barcelona, Spain, April 15, 2025. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)

Chennai Lions go big for Chinese Paddler Fan Siqi, Dabang Delhi make Diya Chitale top Indian pick at UTT Season 6 Auction

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 15 (ANI): Season 3 champions Chennai Lions made Chinese paddler Fan Siqi the highest-valued player at the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) auction on Tuesday, splurging 19.7 lakh tokens to secure her services for Season 6. With players going under the hammer for the first time, India's top-ranked national player Diya Chitale also emerged as the highest-valued Indian paddler, returning to