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Biplab Deb ousted to divert people's anger against BJP misrule: CPI-M_66210

Tripura CPI-M state secretary Jitendra Chowdhury said that Biplab Kumar Deb was ousted from the chief minister's post to divert the people's anger against the misrule of the BJP-led government

India committed to strengthen multilateral trade system: Goyal to WTO chief_66211

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and reiterated India's support for strengthening the multilateral trading system

Meghalaya failed to comply with SC, NGT on illegal coal mining: Report_66204

A report submitted by Justice (Retd) BP Katakey revealed the failure of authorities in Meghalaya to comply with directions issued by the Supreme Court and the NGT to check illegal coal mining

Kashmir issue elephant in the room: Pak on S Asia integration, trade boost_66207

Describing the Kashmir issue as "the elephant in the room", Pakistan minister Hina Rabbani Khar said any efforts to integrate South Asia and boost trade would be futile without resolving the conflict

Palestinian teen shot dead in Israeli raid on West Bank; 15 injured_66257

At least 15 Palestinians were wounded by live fire, according to Wafa, during the clashes near Joseph's Tomb, a frequent flashpoint site

Antiviral drugs could reduce monkeypox symptoms, says Lancet study_66255

The research also reported the patient response to the first off-label use of two different antiviral medications -- brincidofovir and tecovirimat -- to treat the disease

Best of BS Opinion: Message from Tokyo, Vyapar Credit Card for MSMEs & more_66239

Here are the top BS Opinion articles of the day

Airbnb ends short-term rentals in China to focus on outbound tourists_65970

Airbnb announced it will stop representing short-term rental properties in China and focus its business in the country on serving Chinese tourists looking for lodgings abroad

WHO chief Tedros reappointed to second five-year term amid no opposition_66173

Tedros, a former govt minister from Ethiopia, has directed WHO throughout its management of the global response to Covid-19 and withstood occasionally withering criticism over its multiple missteps

Samsung to spend $360 billion on microchips, biotech over five years_65929

Samsung promised in a statement to create 80,000 jobs through 2026, mostly in semiconductors and biopharmaceuticals.

ICICI Prudential AMC's S Naren on his investment mantra and more_66246

Soaring inflation, global central bank policies and the Ukraine war have dampened sentiment across global financial markets. What does S Naren, of ICICI Prudential AMC think of the developments?

FDA lifts hold on clinical trials for phase 2,3 for Covaxin: Ocugem_66133

"We're extremely pleased that we can proceed with our clinical trials for Covaxin our whole virus inactivated COVID-19 vaccine candidate," Dr Shankar Musunuri, CEO and Co-Founder, Ocugen Inc said

Imported coal set to increase NTPC's final tariff by 50-70 paise_66242

For the upcoming monsoon season, which is also the time when coal mining activity is reduced, NTPC is shoring up its own reserves

Exports rise 21% to $23.7 billion during May 1 to 21, shows data_66201

The total figure for May is likely to be realised by the commerce ministry in June

Women in lower-middle-income countries facing worst brunt of pandemic: Data_66109

There are 44 million fewer jobs for women across the world compared to pre-pandemic period; 25.5 million fewer jobs were available in lower-middle-income countries

WEF 2022: India on top for trust in domestic companies, says study_66195

On the overall trust index, taking into account trust in NGOs, business, government and media, India is now placed at the second place after China, as against third in January this year

Coal India targets 12% production growth in FY23 amid power crunch_66241

Until May, so far, CIL production is at 26.35 mt, 34.44 per cent more than the production during the same period last year

What is monkeypox?_66240

The threat of another virus is looming large over Europe. Over 170 cases of monkeypox have been reported in Europe and in four other countries outside the union. India too is on the guard

WEF 2022: Goyal pitches India among best investment destination_66023

Goyal reiterated India's position as one of the world's most preferred investment destinations and told them about the massive scope and range of opportunities it presents to investors globally

WEF: ReNew Power signs MoU to invest Rs 50,000 cr in 7 years in Karnataka_66162

ReNew Power intends to set up production units in Renewable Energy, Battery Storage and Green Hydrogen with potential to create employment opportunities for 30,000 people, the CMO said