Greta Thunberg announced a second, larger flotilla mission to deliver aid to Gaza, launching from Spain on August 31st with activists from 44 countries. The "Global Sumud Flotilla" includes multiple ships and aims to break the Israeli blockade, despite previous attempts being intercepted.
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Apple plans more stores in India. Tim Cook confirmed new Apple Stores will open before the year ends. Stores are planned for Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi NCR. This follows successful launches in Mumbai and Delhi. Apple is hiring staff for these new locations. The company is also expanding in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
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After a period of softening, commodity prices are rising again, prompting auto companies to implement minor price hikes. Steel price increases, in particular, are causing concern, with analysts predicting continued hardening of raw material prices in the coming quarters. While the immediate impact on margins is limited, auto bosses are closely monitoring the situation as a potential headwind.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his "vote theft" allegations at a Bengaluru rally, demanding the Election Commission (EC) provide the complete electronic voter list and video records. He claimed some state election websites were taken down after Congress's expose. Gandhi warned EC officials of consequences, accusing them of attacking the constitution.
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