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Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian fighters left Mariupol plant, says Russia_64039

The Russian Defence Ministry says that nearly 1,000 Ukrainian troops holed up in their last stronghold in Mariupol have handed themselves over.

EC to lead 'Democracy Cohort on Election Integrity' with 100 nations_63839

The Election Commission said it will lead 'Democracy Cohort on Election Integrity' with 100 democratic countries and share experience and expertise with poll management bodies of various nations.

Cabinet amends biofuels policy, advances ethanol blending target to 2025-26_64026

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved advancing the target of blending 20 per cent ethanol in petrol by 5 years to 2025-26 as well as allowing more feedstocks for the production of biofuels

Will meet monetisation target of Rs 20,000 crore in FY23: NHAI Chairperson_64008

The NHAI is optimistic about meeting the asset monetisation target of Rs 20,000 crore in the current fiscal amid ongoing economic uncertainties and geo-political instability, a top official said.

Record inflation, unemployment under 'failed' governance of Centre: Pilot_64001

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday targeted the BJP-led government at the Centre over the issue of inflation, saying it is "looting" people's income.

Sri Lanka gets $160 mn from World Bank; PM says will use some to buy fuel_64002

Sri Lanka has received $160 Million from the World Bank and is looking at the possibility of using some of it to buy fuel, PM Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament on Wednesday

Europe's push to cut Russian gas imports faces a race against winter_64012

While Europeans bask in the warmth of spring, governments are in a race against winter.

India's leading edtech firms announce formation of self-regulatory body_17875

The India EdTech Consortium (IEC) under the aegis of IAMAI, will ensure that every learner shall have access to quality and affordable education

Aakash+BYJU'S' Chaudhry invests $4 million in HR automation firm HONO_61816

HONO raises $5 mn in Series A round to double size of operations

Adani group firms' gross debt rises to Rs 2.2 trillion, shows data_63424

This makes the Adani group one of the most indebted among India's top business groups

Supreme Court grants bail to Indrani Mukherjee in Sheena Bora murder case_63978

The apex court noted that Indrani Mukherjee has been in custody for over six years and the trial seems unlikely to finish anytime soon in the Sheena Bora murder case.

From storage to transport, hurdles to getting Covid vaccine to N Koreans_64011

North Korea has not responded to offers of aid from South Korea and international vaccine-sharing programmes, but prefers U.S.-made Moderna and Pfizer over China's Sinovac orUK's Astrazeneca shots

Sri Lanka to default on debt, no money for fuel, says power minister_64010

An economic crisis unprecedented in Sri Lanka's history since independence in 1948 has led to a critical shortage of foreign exchange

Jamaica expressed interest in India's plan for new IITs: President Kovind_63982

India is planning to start new Indian Institutes of Technology abroad and Jamaica is the first country that has expressed interest in hosting it, President Ram Nath Kovind has said.

India to produce champions when parents will emphasise on sports: Kapil Dev_63986

Cricket legend Kapil Dev feels the day Indian parents start giving more emphasis on sports, the country will produce more champions across disciplines.

Short-term benefit of extra booster dose of mRNA vax in health workers: WHO_63987

The WHO has said that there is benefit of administering an additional booster dose of the mRNA Covid-19 vaccine for highest risk groups

Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine_64000

Sweden and Finland were both neutral throughout the Cold War, and their decision to join NATO is one of the most significant changes in Europe's security architecture for decades

China plane crash that killed all 132 probably deliberate: Reports_63971

Chinese investigators have led the China plan crash inquiry but US officials are involved as the plane is US-made.

RBI's criticism for 'delayed' rate hike unfair, says ex-Guv D Subbarao_63984

The criticism that the Reserve Bank of India was behind the curve in hiking interest rate to tame rising inflation is unfair, former RBI Governor D Subbarao said on Wednesday

India will rival US in churning out internet tech cos: Rise Capital founder_63969

In a Q&A, Nazar Yasin dwells why he left Tiger Global, and how Rise Capital stood out from the crowd with its focus on emerging markets and Indian regulatory changes