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Police books man for using VPN in J&K's Rajouri

Jammu, May 7 (UNI) Police on Tuesday initiated legal proceedings against another man for using banned Virtual Private Network (VPN) on a mobile phone in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

#Police books man for using VPN in J&K's Rajouri

Rupee falls 2 paise against USD
Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday declined 2 paise to close at 83.51 against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.
#Rupee falls 2 paise against USD

Odisha bans use of drone during visits of PM and other VVIPs
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (UNI) The Odisha government has restricted the use of drone during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other VVIPs in the state and declared as “no drone zone and no flying zone” the venue of the function addressed by the VVIPs.
#Odisha bans use of drone during visits of PM and other VVIPs

Waiting for results of Indian probe into plot to kill Pannun: US
Washington/New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The US State Department has said that it takes very seriously allegations of a plot to eliminate Khalistani separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US and that it is waiting “to see the results” of a probe panel set up by India to look into the allegations.
#Waiting for results of Indian probe into plot to kill Pannun: US

Rupee opens flat against USD
Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) The rupee on Tuesday was seen unchanged at 83.49 against USD in the opening session on selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.
#Rupee opens flat against USD

ECI issues directions to political parties for ethical use of social media
New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Taking cognizance of the certain violations of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by political parties and their representatives on social media, the Election Commission on Monday issued directions to them for responsible and ethical use of social media in election campaigning to ensure level playing field among all stakeholders.
#ECI issues directions to political parties for ethical use of social media

Rupee down 5 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) The Rupee on Monday slipped 5 paise to close at 83.49 against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee down 5 paise against USD

Rupee falls 2 paise against USD
Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) The rupee on Monday declined 2 paise to 83.46 against USD in the opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.
#Rupee falls 2 paise against USD

Over 600 rescued from flooded areas in US Texas
Houston, May 4 (UNI) More than 600 people have been rescued from flooded areas around Houston, the fourth largest U.S. city, as a flood watch continues through Sunday afternoon in eastern Texas.
#Over 600 rescued from flooded areas in US Texas

Veteran activists trained US students for months ahead of Pro-Palestinian outcry

Washington, May 4 (UNI) The ongoing pro-Palestinian protests by US students were preceded by months of training with experienced activists, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Saturday.

#Veteran activists trained US students for months ahead of Pro-Palestinian outcry

Qatar ready to accept possible formal US request to oust Hamas leaders

Jerusalem, May 4 (UNI) Qatar is ready to accept the US demand that Doha expel the leaders of the Palestinian movement Hamas from its territory and expects to receive such a request soon if Hamas rejects a newly proposed hostage deal, The Times of Israel reported on Saturday, citing a source familiar with the matter.

#Qatar ready to accept possible formal US request to oust Hamas leaders

Ukraine making stronger push for US to provide MQ-9 reaper drones

Kyiv, May 4 (UNI) Ukraine is doubling down on its push for the United States to supply it with MQ-9 Reaper drones, Politico reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

#Ukraine making stronger push for US to provide MQ-9 reaper drones

Creating New Content with Generative AI: Fair Use or Copyright Infringement?



5.1-magnitude quake hits WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea: USGS

New York, May 4 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 153 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea, at 22:47:40 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.1-magnitude quake hits WNW of Panguna #Papua New Guinea: USGS

LS Election: School and College grounds cannot be used for election rallies: CEO

Chandigarh, May 3 (UNI) Haryana Chief Electoral Officer, Anurag Agarwal said that Political Parties and Candidates contesting elections will not be given permission from the Election Commission to use playgrounds of Schools and Colleges for Election Rallies.

#LS Election: School and College grounds cannot be used for election rallies: CEO

KSUM’s Nasif NM selected as the only Indian participant at IVLP program in US

Kochi, May 3 (UNI) The US Department of State has selected Nasif N.M. of Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) to attend the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in Washington DC starting tomorrow, making him the only Indian representative among the 20 participants at the three-week program that focuses on technology entrepreneurship.

#KSUM’s Nasif NM selected as the only Indian participant at IVLP program in US

Lalu targets PM for using specific "vocabularies"

Patna, May 3 (UNI) Rashtriya Janata Dal National President Lalu Prasad Yadav targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his vocabulary and alleged that Modi has some favourite vocabulary which he is using during the campaign.

#Lalu targets PM for using specific "vocabularies"

KSUM’s Nasif NM selected as the only Indian participant at IVLP program in US

Kochi, May 3 (UNI) The US Department of State has selected Nasif N.M. of Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) to attend the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in Washington DC starting tomorrow, making him the only Indian representative among the 20 participants at the three-week program that focuses on technology entrepreneurship.

#KSUM’s Nasif NM selected as the only Indian participant at IVLP program in US

Georgia says PM rejected US visit invitation due to unacceptable conditions

Tbilisi, May 3 (UNI) Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze rejected an invitation to visit the United States due to the condition put forth by Washington for Tbilisi to temporarily halt the discussion of the controversial bill on foreign agents, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

#Georgia says PM rejected US visit invitation due to unacceptable conditions



Adani Green secures USD 400 million from international banks for 750 MW power project

Ahmedabad, May 2 (UNI) Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), India’s largest and one of the world’s leading renewable energy (RE) companies, on Thursday announced USD 400 million financing for its under-construction 750 MW solar projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat by a consortium of five leading international banks.

#Adani Green secures USD 400 million from international banks for 750 MW power project



No Indian students, or their families have contacted us: MEA on Columbia Univ protests

New Delhi, May 2 (UNI) Following reports of some Indian students likely being detained for participating in the massive pro-Palestine protests that rocked Columbia University, the MEA said on Thursday that no Indian students or their families have contacted the ministry so far for any assistance.

#No Indian students #or their families have contacted us: MEA on Columbia Univ protests



India slams USCIRF as ''biased, with a political agenda''

New Delhi, May 2 (UNI) India on Thursday slammed the USCIRF and its latest report on India, terming it “a biased organisation with a political agenda” that continues to publish its “propaganda on India”.

#India slams USCIRF as ''''biased #with a political agenda''''



Rupee falls 2 paise against USD

Mumbai, May 2 (UNI) The Rupee on Thursday eased 3 paise to close at 83.46 against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee falls 2 paise against USD

Fresh from farm raises USD2 million in Pre Series A

Mumbai, May 2 (UNI) Fresh From Farm, a B2B2C platform for consolidating fresh fruit demand, has successfully raised USD 2 million in a Pre-Series A round with participation from Inflection Point Ventures.

#Fresh from farm raises USD2 million in Pre Series A

Rupee opens flat at 83.42 against USD

Mumbai, May 2 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday remained almost flat at 83.42, rising one paisa against USD in the opening session on the selling of the US dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee opens flat at 83.42 against USD

5.9-magnitude quake hits 101 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -- USGS

Hong Kong, May 2 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 101 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea at 2345 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.9-magnitude quake hits 101 km ESE of Kimbe # Papua New Guinea -- USGS

Police push back May Day rally participants in Paris using batons, injuries reported

Paris, May 1 (UNI) Riots broke out at the May Day demonstration in Paris, with the police beginning to push back the participants using batons, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Wednesday, adding that some people were injured.

#Police push back May Day rally participants in Paris using batons # injuries reported



''Continue to expect accountability'' from India on probe into Pannun plot: US

Washington/New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The United States has said it "continues to expect accountability" from the Government of India regarding the probe into an alleged plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, and is regularly working with India on the issue.

#''''Continue to expect accountability'''' from India on probe into Pannun plot: US



US Senate passes bill banning US imports of Russian uranium

Washington, May 1 (UNI) The US Senate has approved House-passed legislation to ban US imports of Russian uranium.

#US Senate passes bill banning US imports of Russian uranium

Arunachal Guv urges officers to ensure optimum use of existing technologies

Itanagar, April 30 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik called upon the officers and scientists of departments of Science & Technology and Information Technology to ensure optimal use of existing technologies on the ground, emphasizing that the departments’ data and information must be accessible to farmers, construction agencies and other people in need.

#Arunachal Guv urges officers to ensure optimum use of existing technologies

Presidents of Egypt, US reaffirm importance of creating Palestinian state

Cairo, April 30 (UNI) President Abdel Fattah Sisi and US President Joe Biden discussed by phone Egypt''s efforts to end hostilities in the Gaza Strip, reaffirming the importance of implementing the two-state solution, the Egyptian presidential office said.

#Presidents of Egypt # US reaffirm importance of creating Palestinian state

Rupee rises 3 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 30 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday rose marginally by 3 paise to close at 83.44 against the USD on selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee rises 3 paise against USD

Granules receives US FDA approval for Colchicine Capsules, 0.6 mg

Hyderabad, April 30 (UNI) Granules India Limited announced on Tuesday that the US Food & Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), filed by Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (GPI), a wholly owned foreign subsidiary of the Company, for Colchicine Capsules, 0.6 mg.

#Granules receives US FDA approval for Colchicine Capsules # 0.6 mg

About 4.68 lakh Android and 3520 iOS users download Metro ride Kolkata App

Kolkata, Apr 30 (UNI) ‘Metro Ride Kolkata App’ has touched another
milestone as 4.68 lakh Android and 3520 iOS users have downloaded this
App so far,
Kolkata Metro said on Tuesday.

#About 4.68 lakh Android and 3520 iOS users download Metro ride Kolkata App

Rupee declines 3 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 30 (UNI) The Rupee remained weak on Tuesday too, easing 3 paise at 83.50 against USD in opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee declines 3 paise against USD

Iraq signs contract with US to buy 21 multipurpose helicopters - Spokesman

Baghdad, April 30 (UNI) Iraq has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 21 Bell 412 and Bell 407 multipurpose helicopters, with another 20 helicopters to be received as aid, a spokesman for the Iraqi security forces, Maj. Gen. Tahseen al-Khafaji, said.

#Iraq signs contract with US to buy 21 multipurpose helicopters - Spokesman

Houthis say attacked 2 US destroyers, bulk carrier in Red Sea - Reports

Moscow, April 30 (UNI) Yemen''s rebel Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, said that it had attacked two US Navy destroyers and the Cyclades bulk carrier in the Red Sea, Reuters reported, citing the movement''s statement.

#Houthis say attacked 2 US destroyers # bulk carrier in Red Sea - Reports

HC orders CS to not allow use of MCC as an alibi for 'an unofficial pen-down strike'

Shimla, April 29 (UNI) In a landmark order issued today, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh reprimanded both the Himachal Pradesh University and the State of Himachal Pradesh for misusing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections.

#HC orders CS to not allow use of MCC as an alibi for 'an unofficial pen-down strike'

IMF's Georgieva warns US economic growth 'unlikely to last'

Washington, April 29 (UNI) IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned on Monday that US economic growth is “unlikely to last.”



“Our World Economic Outlook shows the global economy converging back to a rather weak trend rate of growth.

#IMF's Georgieva warns US economic growth 'unlikely to last'



Rupee down 12 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 29 (UNI) The rupee on Monday slipped 12 paise to close at 83.47 against the USD on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the foreign exchange said.

#Rupee down 12 paise against USD



Airtel surpasses 6.9 million 5G users milestone in Karnataka

Bengaluru, April 29 (UNI) Bharati Airtel on Monday announced that it has surpassed the 6.9 million mark in terms of 5G users in Karnataka.

#Airtel surpasses 6.9 million 5G users milestone in Karnataka

Kyiv's decision to adopt new mobilisation law made under US pressure

Kyiv, April 27 (UNI) The Ukrainian government has decided to boost its mobilisation efforts and adopt the new mobilisation law under pressure from the administration of US President Joe Biden, which was in parallel trying to convince US lawmakers to pass the new military aid package for Kiev, The New York Times has reported.

#Kyiv's decision to adopt new mobilisation law made under US pressure

SL economy stabilised with currency appreciated against USD

Colombo, April 27 (UNI) Sri Lankan State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said on Saturday the country''s economy has stabilised, with the local currency appreciating from 360 in 2022 to 300 against one U.S. dollar at the moment.

#SL economy stabilised with currency appreciated against USD



Those who used to loot ballots are raising question on EVM: Yogi

Lucknow, April 27 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched a scathing attack on
the opposition and said that Congress and the INDI alliance, who raising questions on the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) are the same people who once used to loot ballots.

#Those who used to loot ballots are raising question on EVM: Yogi



5.9-magnitude quake hits Mid-Indian Ridge: USGS

New York, April 27 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Mid-Indian Ridge at 22:23:37 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.9-magnitude quake hits Mid-Indian Ridge: USGS

Honorary DLitt to Prof Dr Vishwanath Karad from US varsity

Pune, Apr 26 (UNI) Prof Dr Vishwanath D Karad, founder-president of MIT World Peace University, Pune and a renowned educationist of India, was conferred with Honorary D Litt by the Brigham Young University (BYU), Utah, USA for his exemplary lifelong work in the field of education and service to humanity.

#Honorary DLitt to Prof Dr Vishwanath Karad from US varsity

Tirupati: Need to increase digital technologies usage in preserving precious manuscripts: VP

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 26 (UNI) Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday expressed the need for increased usage of digital technologies in the preservation of precious ancient manuscripts.

#Tirupati: Need to increase digital technologies usage in preserving precious manuscripts: VP

Cong accuses MIM and BJP of using communal politics to mask Hyderabad's backwardness

Hyderabad, April 26 (UNI) Waliullah Sameer, Hyderabad DCC President & Congress candidate for the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat, criticized both MIM and BJP for employing communal rhetoric to divert attention from Hyderabad''s developmental challenges.

#Cong accuses MIM and BJP of using communal politics to mask Hyderabad's backwardness

Over 82,500 students engage in NM-AU-GUVI TNcpl using Generative AI in Tamil

Chennai, Apr 26 (UNI) As many as 82,688 students from 400 engineering colleges participated in
the ‘Naan Mudhalvan - Anna University - GUVI Tamil Nadu Coder''s Premier League’ (NM-AU-TNcpl) using Generative AI in Tamil language.

#Over 82 #500 students engage in NM-AU-GUVI TNcpl using Generative AI in Tamil



Rupee falls 2 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 26 (UNI) The Rupee on Friday eased 2 paise to close at 83.35 against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee falls 2 paise against USD



Rupee falls marginally by 1 paisa against USD

Mumbai, April 26 (UNI) The rupee on Friday declined one paisa at 83.33 against USD in opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee falls marginally by 1 paisa against USD

Pakistan rejects US report on human rights practices

Islamabad, April 26 (UNI) Pakistan has "categorically" rejected a report by the U.S. State Department over the alleged human rights violations in the country last year, saying that only a politically motivated report can ignore the alarming situation in Gaza.

#Pakistan rejects US report on human rights practices

Knowledge given by saints must be used to address developmental challenges: Mishra

Lucknow, Apr 25 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra on Thursday said the extensive knowledge imparted by the sages must be used to address contemporary developmental challenges.

#Knowledge given by saints must be used to address developmental challenges: Mishra



India slams US report on Human Rights; Terms it "deeply biased"

New Delhi, Apr 25 (UNI) India on Thursday slammed the US State Department report on Human Rights in Manipur violence and termed it "deeply biased".

#India slams US report on Human Rights; Terms it "deeply biased"

Thirteen identification documents can be used for casting vote

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 25 (UNI) For the Lok Sabha election on April 26, voters can use the Election Commission''s Photo ID card (EPIC) as identification at the polling booth, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said.

#Thirteen identification documents can be used for casting vote

Rupee ends flat at 83.32 against USD

Mumbai, April 25 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday ended steady at 83.32 against the USD on selling US dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at the foreign exchange said.

#Rupee ends flat at 83.32 against USD

Opposition is using my 2 sisters to defeat YSRCP: AP CM

Kadapa, April 25 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy opined that the people will decide the successor of the legendary leader and former Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy but not those who joined hands with the rivals.

#Opposition is using my 2 sisters to defeat YSRCP: AP CM

China against US deploying ballistic missiles in Asia-Pacific region

Beijing, April 25 (UNI) China resolutely opposes the US decision to deploy medium-range ballistic missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, Defence Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Thursday.

#China against US deploying ballistic missiles in Asia-Pacific region

Tokyo regrets Russia's veto of US-Japan UNSC draft resolution on WMDs in space

Tokyo, April 25 (UNI) The Japanese government regrets Russia''s veto of a US- and Japan-drafted UN Security Council resolution prohibiting the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in outer space, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Thursday.

#Tokyo regrets Russia's veto of US-Japan UNSC draft resolution on WMDs in space



Rupee falls 6 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 25 (UNI) The Rupee on Thursday declined 6 paise at 83.38 against USD in opening session on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee falls 6 paise against USD

Sell TikTok or face ban: US Senate tells Chinese owner

Washington, April 24 (UNI) The US Senate gave its nod to a bill that could see TikTok banned in America over national security fears, news reports said Wednesday. The bill will soon be with US President Joe Biden, who has vowed to sign as soon as it reaches his desk.

#Sell TikTok or face ban: US Senate tells Chinese owner

Rupee advances 2 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) The Rupee remained strong on Wednesday as it added two paise gains to close at 83.32 against the USD on selling US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee advances 2 paise against USD

Odisha: OPID court convicts two fraudsters for cheating NBFC using forged documents

Bhubaneswar, April 24 (UNI)The OPID Court, Balasore, has convicted two fraudsters for cheating NBFC (Sundaram Finance) of Rs. 1.64 crore by fraudulently disbursing 13 loans in favour of fictitious loanees by using forged documents.

#Odisha: OPID court convicts two fraudsters for cheating NBFC using forged documents

5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale'ounga, Tonga -- USGS

Beijing, April 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga, Tonga at 0553 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale'ounga # Tonga -- USGS

5.2-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand - USGS

Beijing, April 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at 0527 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.2-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands # New Zealand - USGS



5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga, Tonga - USGS

Beijing, April 24 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga, Tonga at 0553 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.5-magnitude quake hits 161 km NW of Fangale''ounga #Tonga - USGS



Rupee up 6 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 24 (UNI) The rupee remained strong on Wednesday, advancing 6 paise to 83.28 against the opening session on selling of US dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee up 6 paise against USD



Mumbai Police recover arms used in firing outside Salman Khan''s residence

Mumbai, April 23 (UNI) Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch has recovered arms and ammunition used in the firing outside actor Salman Khan’s house from Tapi River in Surat, officials said here on Tuesday.

#Mumbai Police recover arms used in firing outside Salman Khan''s residence



Maha: CEO initiates action against school for use of children in Nitin Gadkari''s campaign

Nagpur, Apr 23 (UNI) The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Maharashtra has initiated action against the management of a privately-run and government-aided school for allegedly allowing use of its students in the poll campaign of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, officials said here on Tuesday.

#Maha: CEO initiates action against school for use of children in Nitin Gadkari''s campaign

Rupee marginally up 3 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 23 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday gained three paise to close at 83.34 against the USD on selling US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee marginally up 3 paise against USD



Rupee rises 3 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 23 (UNI) The rupee continued to rise on Tuesday too, as it advanced 3 paise to 83.34 in the opening session on the selling of US dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee rises 3 paise against USD



Rupee up 11 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 22 (UNI) The Rupee continued to remain strong on Monday as it advanced 11 paise to close strong at 83.37 against the USD on selling US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee up 11 paise against USD



Rupee up 5 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 22 (UNI) The rupee on Monday gained five paise at 83.42 in the opening session on the sale of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee up 5 paise against USD



Independent candidates in US election take away Trump''s edge over Biden

Washington, Apr 22 (UNI) The participation of independent candidates in the upcoming presidential election in the United States benefits incumbent US President Joe Biden more than former US President Donald Trump, a new NBC poll has shown.

#Independent candidates in US election take away Trump''s edge over Biden

Euro up ; USD,Pound,Yen down

Mumbai, Apr 22 (UNI) Following were the indicative currency rates and travellers'' cheques
buying and selling rates.

#Euro up ; USD #Pound #Yen down

ICRISAT celebrates Earth Day, Commits to Reduced Plastic Use

Hyderabad, Apr 21 (UNI) In recognition of Earth Day 2024, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), a pioneering, international scientific research for development organization, specializing in improving dryland farming and agri-food systems, has taken another noteworthy step towards strengthened environmental stewardship by launching a significant waste and plastic pollution reduction initiative at its headquarters in Hyderabad.

#ICRISAT celebrates Earth Day # Commits to Reduced Plastic Use

ADB provides 71 mln USD for climate-resilient water management in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Apr 21 (UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh signed a 71 million U.S. dollar loan agreement to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in rural communities in Gopalganj and Madaripur districts to strengthen their preparedness and resilience to the effects of climate change.

#ADB provides 71 mln USD for climate-resilient water management in Bangladesh

15 injured in theme park tram crash in Los Angeles, US

Los Angeles, Apr 21 (UNI) A total of 15 people were injured Saturday night after a tram crashed at Universal Studios Hollywood, a popular film studio and theme park in Los Angeles County, authorities said.

#15 injured in theme park tram crash in Los Angeles # US

French party leader says US providing assistance to Kiev only leads to new casualties

Paris, April 21 (UNI) Another batch of US military assistance to Kiev worth nearly $61 billion will not change the course of the Ukraine conflict and will only lead to new casualties, The Patriots party leader Florian Philippot said on Sunday.

#French party leader says US providing assistance to Kiev only leads to new casualties



Two children killed as car crashes into building in US

Michigan, April 21 (UNI) A young sister and brother were killed and several other people injured when a car crashed into a boat club in the US state of Michigan on Saturday where a birthday party was being held, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough has said.

#Two children killed as car crashes into building in US



Israeli minister warns US against sanctioning IDF battalion over human rights violations

Tel Aviv, April 21 (UNI) Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, warned the United States on Saturday that potential sanctions against the ultra-orthodox Netzah Yehuda battalion would be a "red line."

#Israeli minister warns US against sanctioning IDF battalion over human rights violations

Indiscriminate use of pesticides in vegetable farming linked to mounting cancer cases: Experts

Hyderabad, Apr 20 (UNI) In light of the alarming increase in cancer cases attributed to the widespread use of fertilisers and pesticides in vegetable cultivation, the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) convened a Workshop on Rooftop Kitchen Gardening on Saturday at its Red Hill premises in the city.

#Indiscriminate use of pesticides in vegetable farming linked to mounting cancer cases: Experts



Rupee up 8 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 19 (UNI) The Rupee on Friday ended positive at 83.47, rising 8 paise against the USD on selling US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee up 8 paise against USD



Rupee opens record low at 83.55 against USD

Mumbai, Apr 19 (UNI) The rupee on Friday opened at a record low of 83.55, declining three paise amid geographical tension between Israel and Iran and rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee opens record low at 83.55 against USD

EC should take cognizance of abusive words used against Chirags' mother :BJP

Patna, Apr 18 (UNI) Exasperated at the use of abusive words against LJP(Ramvilas) President Chirag Paswan''s mother and wife of late Ramvilas Paswan in a recent public meeting of RJD, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said that the Election Commission should take cognizance of it.

#EC should take cognizance of abusive words used against Chirags' mother :BJP



Rupee falls by 1 paisa against USD

Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday eased nominal by one paisa to close at 83.54 against the USD on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the foreign exchange said.

#Rupee falls by 1 paisa against USD



Rupee opens flat at 83.52 against USD

Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The rupee on Thursday was unchanged at 83.52, rising by one paisa in the opening session on selling US dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee opens flat at 83.52 against USD



5.4-magnitude quake hits 272 km W of Houma, Tonga: USGS

New York, Apr 18 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted 272 km W of Houma, Tonga, at 21:31:48 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.4-magnitude quake hits 272 km W of Houma #Tonga: USGS



LS Polls: 30,238 electronic voting machines will be used in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, April 16 (UNI) In the Lok Sabha elections in Kerala, 30,238 electronic voting machines will be used, Chief Electoral Officer, Sanjay Kaul said on Tuesday.

#LS Polls: 30 #238 electronic voting machines will be used in Kerala

J&K Govt issues advisory making lifesaving jackets compulsory for passengers using water transport

Srinagar, Apr 16 (UNI) In the wake of the boat capsizing incident in Srinagar which left at least six people dead, the Jammu and Kashmir government has issued an advisory making lifesaving jackets compulsory for passengers using water transport.

#J&K Govt issues advisory making lifesaving jackets compulsory for passengers using water transport

Gold hits another record high of Rs 75300; Rupee hits record low against USD

New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) Amidst rising geo-political tensions and weakened Indian currency against USD, market witnessed another upward rally in Gold as it touched new record high of Rs 75300 per 10 gram in 24-Carat category with 999 points purity.

#Gold hits another record high of Rs 75300; Rupee hits record low against USD



Rupee declines 8 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 16 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday dropped 8 paise to close at 83.53 against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee declines 8 paise against USD

Fire breaks out at US plant producing shells for Ukraine

Washington, April 16 (UNI) A fire has broken out at a military plant in the US city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, that has been producing munitions, including artillery and mortar shells, for supply to Ukraine, US media reported on Tuesday.

#Fire breaks out at US plant producing shells for Ukraine



Bihar: PM warns opposition for using constitution as "political tool"

Gaya, Apr 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday warned opposition parties for using the constitution as a "political tool", saying no one even Bheem Rao Ambedkar himself can change it, but people were being misled by leaders of INDIA bloc that it would be changed if BJP was voted to power after ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

#Bihar: PM warns opposition for using constitution as "political tool"



5.9-magnitude quake hits 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan: USGS

New, York, Apr 16 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan, at 22:38:57 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#5.9-magnitude quake hits 143 km SE of Koshima #Japan: USGS

Police bust 12-member gang operated by US-based gangster

Kapurthala, April 15 (UNI) Punjab''s Kapurthala district police on Monday busted a 12-member gang of alleged extortionists operated by US-based international gagster and terrorist Lakhbir Singh Landa and his UK based accomplice Harjit Singh Bhandal.

#Police bust 12-member gang operated by US-based gangster



Rupee falls 3 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 15 (UNI) The Rupee on Monday slipped three paise to close at 83.45 against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee falls 3 paise against USD

Merchandise exports at USD 41.68 billion in March, highest monthly exports in FY 2023-24.

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#Merchandise exports at USD 41.68 billion in March # highest monthly exports in FY 2023-24.

Overall exports in 2023-24 estimated at USD 776.68 billion compared to USD 776.40 billion in 2022-23.

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#Overall exports in 2023-24 estimated at USD 776.68 billion compared to USD 776.40 billion in 2022-23.

Overall exports in 2023-24 estimated at USD 776.68 billion compared to USD 776.40 billion in 2022-23.

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#Overall exports in 2023-24 estimated at USD 776.68 billion compared to USD 776.40 billion in 2022-23.



Rupee falls 2 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 15 (UNI) The rupee declined 2 paise to 83.43 in the opening session on rising demand for bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee falls 2 paise against USD



6.5-magnitude quake hits 109 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea: USGS

New York, Apr 15 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted 109 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 20:56:29 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#6.5-magnitude quake hits 109 km ESE of Kimbe #Papua New Guinea: USGS



AP: Granules India’s Unit V facility at Anakapalle completes US FDA Inspection

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 13 (UNI) Granules India Limited, announced on Saturday that the Company’s Unit V facility located at Anakapalle has successfully completed the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection.

#AP: Granules India’s Unit V facility at Anakapalle completes US FDA Inspection

Iran plans to use regional proxies to launch attacks on Israel

Tehran, Apr 12 (UNI) Iran plans to use regional proxies to mount a series of attacks on Israel following a deadly Israeli airstrike on an Iranian consulate in Syria, while signaling a willingness to de-escalate if Tehran''s demands are met, Reuters reported on Friday, citing Iranian sources.

#Iran plans to use regional proxies to launch attacks on Israel

S Korea, US, Japan hold naval drills with US aircraft carrier

Seoul, Apr 12 (UNI) South Korea, the United States, and Japan have conducted joint naval drills involving a US aircraft carrier to improve joint response capabilities amid North Korea''s "rising nuclear and missile" activities, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Friday, citing the country''s navy.

#S Korea # US # Japan hold naval drills with US aircraft carrier



JK :BJP insulted us by downgrading Dogra state: Bhalla

Jammu, Apr 12 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Working President and the Congress candidate for the Jammu Lok Sabha seat Raman Bhalla on Friday said that the BJP government insulted people by downgrading historical Dogra state and asserted that statehood is our right and we shall get it given Supreme Court orders.

#JK :BJP insulted us by downgrading Dogra state: Bhalla



Rupee down 22 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) The Rupee on Friday dropped 22 paise to close at 83.42 against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee down 22 paise against USD



Rupee down 17 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 12 (UNI) The rupee on Friday tumbled down 17 paise to 83.37 in the opening session on rising demand for the US dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee down 17 paise against USD



Australian PM welcomes US prez''s consideration of dropping Assange prosecution

Canberra, Apr 11 (UNI) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed news that U.S. President Joe Biden is considering a request to the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

#Australian PM welcomes US prez''s consideration of dropping Assange prosecution



Rupee up 13 paise against USD

Mumbai, April 10 (UNI) The Rupee on Wednesday rallied paise to close at 83.19, against USD on selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign exchange said.

#Rupee up 13 paise against USD

Philippines, US, Japan to discuss security in South China Sea

Manila, April 10 (UNI) The US, Japanese, and Philippine leaders will discuss the security and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea at their first-ever trilateral summit in Washington, DC, scheduled for April 11, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday.

#Philippines # US # Japan to discuss security in South China Sea



Rupee up 13 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 10 (UNI) The rupee advanced 13 paise to 83.19 in the opening session on the selling of the US dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said on Wednesday.

#Rupee up 13 paise against USD

Voters can use KYC App to know about LS candidates

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (UNI) Voters can use the KYC (Know Your Candidate) App to learn more about the candidates competing in the Lok Sabha election, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said on Tuesday.

#Voters can use KYC App to know about LS candidates

Israel to ban import of many Turkish goods, ask US to impose sanctions on Ankara

Tel Aviv, April 9 (UNI) Israel will prepare a huge lift of Turkish goods banned for import and ask the United States to impose sanctions on Ankara in response to Turkey’s new export restrictions, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

#Israel to ban import of many Turkish goods # ask US to impose sanctions on Ankara

6.6-magnitude quake hits 147 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia -- USGS

Hong Kong, Apr 9 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 jolted 147 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia at 0948 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

#6.6-magnitude quake hits 147 km NW of Tobelo # Indonesia -- USGS

NATO has no plans to become global alliance, add new members in Indo-Pacific: US Envoy

Washington, Apr 8 (UNI) NATO does not plan to become a global alliance or add new members from the Indo-Pacific region, but will work with its partners from the region to resolve a range of security challenges, US Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith said on Monday.

#NATO has no plans to become global alliance # add new members in Indo-Pacific: US Envoy

Gland Pharma receives USFDA approval

Hyderabad, Apr 8 (UNI) Gland Pharma Limited, a generic injectable-focused pharmaceutical company, has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Eribulin Mesylate Injection, 0.5 mg / mL single dose vial (product).

#Gland Pharma receives USFDA approval

Gland Pharma receives USFDA approval for Eribulin Mesylate Injection

Hyderabad, Apr 8 (UNI) Gland Pharma Limited, a generic injectable-focused pharmaceutical company, has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Eribulin Mesylate Injection, 0.5 mg/mL Single Dose Vial (Product).

#Gland Pharma receives USFDA approval for Eribulin Mesylate Injection

Tata Advanced Systems Satellogic announces TSAT-IA satellite launch success in USA

Hyderabad, Apr 8 (UNI) Tata Advanced Systems Limited (“TASL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is a significant player for aerospace and defence solutions in India, and Satellogic Inc. (“Satellogic”), a leader in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation (“EO”) data collection, on Monday announced the successful deployment into space of TASL’s TSAT-1A satellite aboard the Bandwagon-1 mission, which SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, at 23:16 UTC on April 7, 2024.

#Tata Advanced Systems Satellogic announces TSAT-IA satellite launch success in USA



Rupee up 5 paise against USD

Mumbai, Apr 8 (UNI) The rupee advanced five paise to 80.25 in the opening session on the sale of
US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

#Rupee up 5 paise against USD