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Leila Shahid, Palestinian diplomat, dies...

Leila Shahid, Palestinian diplomat, dies in France aged 76

Leila Shahid, Palestinian diplomat, dies in France aged 76 **Renowned Palestinian Diplomat Leila Shahid Passes Away at 76** Paris, France – The Palestinian diplomatic community and international human rights advocates are mourning the loss of Leila Shahid, a distinguished diplomat and former... read more »

Mark Zuckerberg appears to be served new...

Mark Zuckerberg appears to be served new lawsuit upon arrival at court

Mark Zuckerberg appears to be served new lawsuit upon arrival at court ## Zuckerberg Faces New Legal Challenge Amidst Court Appearance **San Francisco, CA** – Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, encountered a new legal development this week as he was reportedly served with... read more »

The Rise of RentAHuman, the Marketplace ...

The Rise of RentAHuman, the Marketplace Where Bots Put People to Work

The Rise of RentAHuman, the Marketplace Where Bots Put People to Work ## AI Orchestrates Workforce for Real-World Tasks Through Novel Platform **A new digital marketplace is emerging, leveraging artificial intelligence to connect human labor with a diverse range of real-world tasks. This innovative... read more »

In a move that is likely to have a spiralling impact on the cost of travel for the common man, public transport and other related areas, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Thursday announced a steep hike of Rs. 4.50 paise per Kg in the price of compressed natural gas (CNG), the second successive hike in three months. In a related move that could hurt the household budgets, IGL also hiked the price of cooking piped gas to kitchens by Rs. 5.15 per Kg with effect from Thursday midnight. Under the new pricing regime, CNG will cost Rs. 50.10 per Kg in Delhi and Rs. 56.70 per Kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, IGL said in a statement in New Delhi. The price of piped natural gas (PNG) to the households in Delhi is being revised from Rs. 27.50 per standard cubic metre to Rs. 29.50 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the applicable rate in Delhi would be Rs. 52 per scm. Due to differential tax structure in Uttar Pradesh, the applicable price of domestic PNG to households in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad would be Rs. 31 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months, which has been increased from existing Rs. 29 per scm. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the rate applicable in these cities would be Rs. 54 per scm. CNG price was last revised in September when it was hiked by a hefty Rs. 3.70 per kg. Price of CNG sold to automobiles in Delhi then increased from Rs. 41.90 to Rs. 45.60 per kg. Also at that time, the price of piped cooking gas, called PNG, for households has been hiked from Rs. 24.50 per scm to Rs. 27.50 per scm. The statement said the increase was primarily due to increase in input cost as a result of reallocation of domestically produced gas quantities by the government for all city gas distribution companies across the country. “There has been a reduction in allocation of APM gas to us, which is forcing us to source more quantity of market priced imported R-LNG, whose prices are currently on an upswing. This has affected our overall input cost by over 13 per cent. There has also been an increase in the operating expenses including increase in minimum wages announced by the government with effect from October 2013,” the statement added. Government reallocated domestic gas allocations to all city gas distribution companies across the country as a fall out of a recent court order. All the earlier gas allocations had been cancelled and the revised allocations now also include PMT gas, which is priced higher than APM gas. “In terms of volume, there has been nearly 5 per cent decrease in the overall quantity of domestic gas allocated to IGL for Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The reduction in allocation as well as increase in demand is forcing IGL to source much higher priced imported R-LNG. The prices of R-LNG have been on the rise recently and therefore, new R-LNG quantities are available in the market at much higher prices than the existing ones,” the company said. However, the company said the increase would not have a major impact on the per km running cost of vehicles. For autos, the increase would be 13 paise per km, for taxi it would be 22 paisa per Km and in case of buses, the increase would be Rs. 1.30 per km, which translates to just over two paisa per passenger-kilometre.
Nearly 2,000 security personnel launch a...

Nearly 2,000 security personnel launch anti-Maoist operation along Chhattis...

Nearly 2,000 security personnel launch anti-Maoist operation along Chhattisgarh-Telangana border **Massive Security Offensive Launched on Chhattisgarh-Telangana Border to Neutralize Maoist Insurgency** **New Delhi:** In a significant escalation of its counter-insurgency efforts, a formidable... read more »

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Talcher plant to be revived by 2019

BHUBANESWAR: The Talcher Fertilizer Plant, which has been closed since 2002, will be revived by 2019 with an investment of Rs 9,000 crore. Union... read more »

Sun Pharma gains on report Form 483 may not lead to imp...

Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Friday increased 4.3% after a report by brokerage firm Credit Suisse said the company receiving a Form 483 from the... read more »

Activist Investor Buys Stake in Yahoo, Urges AOL Merger

San Francisco –  Activist investor Starboard Value LP has said it has acquired a “significant” stake in Yahoo Inc and urged the internet... read more »

Why the World Doesn’t Make in India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s maiden Independence Day speech was laced with inspiring rhetoric. But of the many things he said, the one slogan that... read more »

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Sonakshi Sinha's super Sunday!

Sonakshi Sinha’s super Sunday!

Mumbai – Actress Sonakshi Sinha has spoken about a Sunday, finally, without doing anything. “Finally, a Sunday all to myself! So many things could have been accomplished but ah, the joys... read more »

I had a bad experience working with Salman, says Aamir Khan

I had a bad experience working with Salman, says A...

New Delhi – Karan Johar’s ‘Koffee with Karan’ has recently revealed many surprising facts about stars personal lives. In its ongoing... read more »

Bipasha emphasises on importance of women for fit socie...

I'll have a Bengali wedding: Actress Bipasha Basu

Actress Bipasha Basu says healthy women contribute to a fit society. “A healt! hy and fit woman, be it a mother, wife, sister or daughter matters for a... read more »

Sonu Sood’s gym advice

Sonu Sood's gym advice

New Delhi – The six-pack abs actor Sonu Sood says going to the gym should be an impromptu decision. “People who plan to go to the gym from next... read more »

Kapil Sharma to perform for distressed women, children

Kapil Sharma to perform for distressed women, children

By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – Comedian Kapil Sharma will perform at a charity concert ! in Delhi in aid of distressed women and children. The c! oncert, to... read more »

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Supreme Court to Hear Arvind Kejriwal’s Pleas on September ...

New Delhi, August 23, 2024: The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a crucial hearing on September 6, 2024, concerning Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s legal challenges related to his... read more »

Rising Trend of Indians Renouncing Citizenship for...

In recent years, a significant number of Indians have been renouncing their citizenship to acquire foreign nationalities. This trend, which has seen... read more »

Sudha Murty Faces Backlash Over Raksha Bandhan Comments...

Bengaluru, India – August 20, 2024 — Renowned author and philanthropist Sudha Murty found herself at the center of controversy after a recent... read more »

President Droupadi Murmu’s Address to the Nation:...

On the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu delivered a powerful address to the nation, emphasizing the strides India has made... read more »

Chaos Unfolds at Delhi Airport T3 Amid Tightened Securi...

On August 14, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi faced severe disruptions, particularly at Terminal 3 (T3), as heightened security... read more »

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IPL scam: BCCI opposes probe by Mudgal panel

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on constituting probe panel to investigate allegations against N. Srinivasan and 12 cricketers in the IPL betting and spot-fixing scandal. The apex... read more »

McCullum enjoying batting with ‘intelligent&...

Chennai Super Kings went into the IPL season with a fresh opening pair in Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith. So far, the two have responded with... read more »

Akram sees KKR in final four in IPL-7

Encouraged by the presence of many “team players”, Kolkata Knight Riders bowling coach Wasim Akram has expressed confidence that his side will make it to... read more »

Hockey India congratulates Poonam Rani and Chanchan Dev...

Hockey India on Monday congratulated Poonam Rani and Chanchan Devi (right) for earning 100 international caps for India. While Poonam Rani completed her 100th... read more »

Sri Lanka appoint Marvan Atapattu as interim coach

Former captain Marvan Atapattu was appointed as the Sri Lankan cricket team’s interim head coach on Friday, following the resignation of Paul Farbrace... read more »

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on Monday blocked government buildings in Kiev after the biggest demonstrations in the Ukrainian capital since 2004-05 Orange Revolution.

European nations weigh retaliation after Trumps Greenland threats

European nations weigh retaliation after Trumps Greenland threats **Title: Proposed Tariffs Over Greenland Acquisition Spark Transatlantic Tensions** The United States’ pursuit of acquiring... read more »

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Trump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent sea...

Trump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent seat on Board of Peace **Former President’s Initiative Sparks Debate Over Global Peacemaking... read more »

At least 39 killed in Spain when high-speed trains coll...

Woman suicide bomber kills at least 13 at Russian station

At least 39 killed in Spain when high-speed trains collide after derailment **High-Speed Rail Collision in Spain Leaves Dozens Dead** Córdoba, Spain – A... read more »

UN rights chief bears witness to trauma and resilience ...

UN rights chief bears witness to trauma and resilience in Sudan **Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis Demands Rights-Based Resolution, Warns UN** Nairobi – The... read more »

European leaders slam Trumps tariff threats over Greenl...

on Monday blocked government buildings in Kiev after the biggest demonstrations in the Ukrainian capital since 2004-05 Orange Revolution.

European leaders slam Trumps tariff threats over Greenland **European Union Responds Firmly to US Tariff Threats, Citing Sovereignty** Brussels – In a... read more »

Thailands Bhumjaithai set for coalition talks after surprise election win

Thailands Bhumjaithai set for coalition talks after surprise election win **Bhumjaithai Poised for Coalition Leadership Following Thai Election Upset** Bangkok, Thailand –... read more »

N. Sitharaman is the first female finance minister after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

Japans firebrand prime minister pulls off victory in snap election

Japans firebrand prime minister pulls off victory in snap election **Takaichi Secures Decisive Mandate in snap Election, Signaling Shift in Japanese Politics** Tokyo, Japan – In a... read more »

Hong Kong democracy champion Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison

Hong Kong democracy champion Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison ### Hong Kong Media Mogul Receives Lengthy Prison Term Amidst Crackdown on Dissent **Hong Kong, [Date]** – Jimmy... read more »

Prince Harry`s South Pole trek nearing completion

Prince William, Princess Catherine deeply concerned by Epstein revelations

Prince William, Princess Catherine deeply concerned by Epstein revelations **Royal Family Under Renewed Scrutiny Amidst Epstein Document Release** The recent unsealing of further documents... read more »

Japan's Nikkei 225 crosses 57,000 for the first time as Taka...

Japan's Nikkei 225 crosses 57,000 for the first time as Takaichi secures historic mandate ## Japanese Equities Surge to Record Highs Amidst Political Stability **Tokyo, Japan – [Date]** –... read more »

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