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April 5, 2024 6:55 PM

NGT issues notice over treated water use in Bengaluru stadium for IPL

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report titled "Bengaluru stadium to get treated water supply for IPL matches amid crisis," and issued notices to various authorities, including the Karnataka State Cricket Ass...

April 5, 2024 6:00 PM

Heatwave conditions unlikely to impact wheat prices, vegetable prices require monitoring: RBI Governor Das

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said that while heatwave predictions for the upcoming months are unlikely to affect wheat prices, the impact on vegetable prices requires close monitoring. Das’s remarks came in response to ...

April 5, 2024 5:51 PM

PM Modi addresses election rally in Rajasthan’s Churu

Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the work done by his government at the Centre over the past decade are like a “trailer,” with more to come in the future. He made these remarks while addressing an election r...

April 5, 2024 5:44 PM

Commercial Bank International leads investment round in generative AI fintech

Commercial Bank International (CBI) has announced its investment in zypl.ai, a fintech startup pioneering the application of generative AI in lending. Commenting on zypl.ai, Ali Sultan Rakkad Al Amri, CEO of CBI, said, "Our partnership with zypl.ai,...

April 5, 2024 5:10 PM

India allows exports of essential goods to Maldives despite strained ties

India has allowed limited exports of essential commodities, including sugar, wheat, rice, and onions, to the Maldives, the government said on Friday, even as ties between Male and New Delhi remained tense amid rising Chinese influence. India, a lead...

April 5, 2024 4:53 PM

Kolkata Port profit jumps 65 % in FY’24, records all-time high cargo handling

The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata has reported a profit of Rs 501.73 crore for FY'24, marking a 65 per cent jump compared to the previous fiscal year. With a total cargo handling of 66.4 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT), the port set an all-time...

April 5, 2024 3:29 PM

Italy arrests 22, seizes millions in alleged EU Covid-19 fraud

Italian financial police announced on Thursday that they have arrested 22 individuals and seized assets valued at over 600 million Euros (USD 650 million) in connection with an alleged post-pandemic recovery fund fraud case tied to European Union and...

April 5, 2024 4:02 PM

UN rights body demands Israel be held accountable for possible war crimes

The United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday adopted a resolution calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, although Israel dismissed it as a "distorted text". Twenty-eight ...

April 5, 2024 3:19 PM

8 out of 10 people worldwide support reducing plastic production, shows survey

More than 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year globally, according to data provided by the UN. Just half of this production is meant for single-use, with only around 10% being recycled. With an estimated 19-23 million tonnes of pl...

April 5, 2024 3:24 PM

Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing into Gaza, use of Ashdod port for aid

Israel said it approved the reopening of the Erez crossing into northern Gaza and the temporary use of Ashdod port in southern Israel, following U.S. demands to increase humanitarian aid supplies into Gaza. During a call with Israeli Prime Minister ...