Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a ceremony marking 90 years of the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai today (Monday), the central bank said. The event will also be attended by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. “Join us for the commemoration of the 90th year of Reserve Bank of […]
Oil marketing companies reduced the prices of 19 kg commercial cylinders and 5 kg FTL (Free Trade LPG) cylinders, said sources. The price has been reduced by Rs 30.50 for a 19-kg commercial cylinder. From April 1, the price in Delhi has been fixed at 1764.50, said sources. The price of the 5kg FTL cylinder […]
Over 272,000 premature deaths occur in Bangladesh per year due to air pollution, unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene, and lead exposure, said a new report of the World Bank. Bangladesh faces alarming levels of pollution and environmental health risks that disproportionately harm the most vulnerable people – the poor, children under 5, the elderly, […]
In a significant blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, the main opposition party secured substantial victories in Sunday’s local elections, maintaining control over crucial cities and making substantial gains elsewhere, according to preliminary results, The Washington Post reported. The results showcased the Republican People’s Party (CHP) retaining its grip on key urban areas, […]
A Delhi court on Monday sent Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody until April 15 in the excise policy case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had arrested Kejriwal in connection with corruption allegations related to the city’s liquor policy and he had been remanded to the agency’s custody until April […]
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued new guidelines, allowing passengers to exit from an aircraft through an airport departure gate, in case there is a long delay in operating the flight after boarding. This latest directive from the BCAS comes in response to the increasing incidents of congestion and flight delays, leading […]
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday highlighted India’s role during its presidency of the G-20 summit last year, describing the event as “an example of political and economic rebalancing”. Speaking at a heritage programme hosted by the Sabhyata Foundation in the national capital, Jaishankar said, “The entire country celebrated our presidency of the G20. […]
In a bid to reduce food waste and adopt a sustainable approach during this year’s month of Ramadan, the UAE launched a campaign to donate leftover food to those in need. Launched in 2017, the UAE Food Bank – a non-profit organisation vows to reduce food waste by 30% by 2027 and to double local […]
Malaysia’s government has said it would consider extending a $10 billion China-led rail project to its border with Thailand to boost economic ties between the Southeast Asian neighbours. Part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the 665-kilometre, 50.27 billion ringgit ($10.63 billion) railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular […]
World No. 4 Daniil Medvedev brushed off a back a late charge by Chilean Nicolas Jarry en route to a 6-2, 7-6(7) win at the ongoing Miami Open. Medvedv has set an Australian Open final rematch with Jannik Sinner in Friday’s semi-finals, hoping to reach his third final in four appearances. “The first set I […]
