Tamilnadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to organise at least three meetings of the Inter-State Council every year and table the agenda for discussion at the next meeting that strengthen the spirit of co-operative federalism which is the backbone of our Constitutional framework.
Ukraine war: US warns China
The United States expressed concern Wednesday about China’s alignment with Russia, warning that nations which side with President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine will be “on the wrong side of history.”
FDA move Covid shots closer for kids under 5
COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers moved a step closer Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers gave a thumbs-up to vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for the littlest kids.
Monkeypox cases in Britain exceed 500
The number of monkeypox cases in Britain has exceeded 500, according to the latest official figures. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it detected 52 additional
NZ removes pre-departure Covid tests for travelers
ravelers to New Zealand will no longer need a Covid-19 pre-departure test from 11:59 pm, June 20, Covid-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall said on Thursday.
Rich nations hit brakes on climate aid at UN talks
Rich countries including the European Union and the United States have pushed back against efforts to put financial help for poor nations suffering the devastating effects of global warming firmly on the agenda for this year’s U.N.
Contactless payments saw huge growth in India
Contactless payments witnessed a 6 times growth in India in the last three years and the highest adoption was observed in sectors like quick service restaurants, pharmacies, food, grocery,
Yes Bank to raise up to Rs 10,000 cr
Private sector lender Yes Bank said it will seek shareholders’ nod to raise 10,000 crore through an issuance of debt instruments at the 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, 15 July, 2022.
Oil meals exports in May saw 12% hike
At 2,55,453 tonne in May 2022 compared to 2,28,319 tonne in May 2021, the export of oil meals for May 2022 has provisionally reported a hike of 12 per cent
BoB hikes interest rates on term deposits
Bank of Baroda has hiked fixed deposit interest rates on domestic term deposits, including NRO and NRE Term Deposits, of below Rs 2 crore by up to 40 basis points.
