Global semiconductor revenue is projected to decline 3.6 per cent in 2023 — from the previous forecast of $623 billion to reach $596 billion, a new Gartner report showed on Monday.In 2022, the market is on pace to grow 4 per cent and total $618 billion.
GDP may print at 5.8 pc in Q2: SBI Research
Citing a weak manufacturing sector coupled with the steep margin compression, SBI Research has pencilled in the country’s GDP growth for the second quarter at 5.8 per cent, down 30 basis points from average estimates.
10 arrested in Brussels amid unrest after Belgium-Morocco FIFA match
At least ten people were detained in Brussels, where riots erupted after Morocco beat Belgium 2-0 at the World Cup in Qatar, the Belgium-based RTBF broadcaster reports.
Buffalo supermarket gunman plans to plead guilty: Lawyers
A white gunman who targeted a Buffalo supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood plans to plead guilty on Monday to killing 10 people and wounding three others, according to lawyers representing victims’ relatives.
Indonesia relaunches multiple entry visa
Indonesia has relaunched the multiple entry visa which was deactivated amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a top official said on Monday.
WHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racism concerns
The World Health Organisation has renamed monkeypox as mpox, citing concerns the original name of the decades-old animal disease could be construed as discriminatory and racist.
China’s zero-Covid policy not going to work: US
The White House said on Monday that China’s zero-Covid policy is unlikely to work and reaffirmed that everyone around the world has the right to protest peacefully, amidst unprecedented demonstrations in the Communist nation over its stringent policy.
PMK wants TN Guv’s assent to bill banning online gambling
The political arm of the powerful Vanniyar community, the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has demanded that the Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi give assent to the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill.
‘Udayanidhi Stalin likely to join DMK govt as minister soon’
Udayanidhi Stalin, son of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and an MLA is likely to join the DMK government soon.The birthday bash of the younger scion of the first family of Tamil Nadu on Sunday was an indication of the clout he enjoys in the government and the party.
Satyendar Jain withdraws contempt plea against ED
Delhi’s jailed minister Satyender Jain on Monday withdrew the contempt plea moved against Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the leak of his Tihar CCTV footage.
