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Trudeau's foreign policy, much ado about nothing: Wrapped up in identity crisis and geopolitical decline

What the above title means by nothing is that a good portion of the world largely thinks nothing much, or little in the larger scheme of geopolitics about many of Canada’s international positions.

ABD to host webinar on food security in SE

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) food systems, and to address these challenges, ASEAN has developed a regional cooperation framework for food security and pursued policy reforms in domestic production and agriculture markets.

WFP seeks $19 mn for quake-hit Afghanistan

On Wednesday, United Nations’ World Food Programme appealed for USD 19 million to provide emergency assistance to tens of thousands of people affected by a series of devastating earthquakes and aftershocks that has rocked western Afghanistan.

FAB announces net profit of AED 12.4B in first 9 mths of 2023

In the first nine months of 2023, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has marked a historic achievement, with a reported net profit of AED 12.4 billion.

RUSSIA SENDS GAZA WITH 27 TONS OF HUMANITARIAN AID

As per the Russian Foreign Ministry, in their recent phone conversation, Putin emphasized Russia’s efforts to halt the violence in the Gaza Strip

Google Pay introduces consumer & merchant lending on UPI

In an effort to strengthen its financial services offerings in India, online payment service provider Google Pay partnered with banks and non-banking financial institutions (NBFCs) to launch a range of credit-focused solutions for customers and merchants on October 19.

Retail sector leasing jumps 46% in Top 8 cities from Jan to Sep 2023

The retail sector leased 4.73 million square feet of space across the top eight Indian cities from January to September 2023, an increase of 46% from 3.23 million sq ft (msf) the previous year.

World Bank debars HTC construction in fraud case

Following regulatory criticism for purported attempts to falsify mobile application registrations, Bank of Baroda (BoB) has taken measures, including suspending staff members accused of manipulating client information.

KFin Tech secures LIC Pension Fund investment deal

KFin Technologies Limited (KFintech) and LIC Pension Fund Limited (LICPFL) signed a multiyear, high-value Investment Management Solution (IMS) deal.

Tata Motors partners with Amazon for Alexa in SUVS

Tata Motors said on October 19 that it has teamed up with Amazon to bring Alexa to its recently released line of cars, which includes the Harrier, the Safari, and the Nexon.ev.

GOOGLE TO PRODUCE PIXEL PHONES IN INDIA BY 2024

The first Pixel smartphones are expected to be released in 2024. At Google, have discussed ideas to manufacture Pixel smartphones domestically in India

Meghalaya Cabinet approves Rs 565 cr NTPC power dues payment

Minister AT Mondal, the Meghalaya Cabinet on October 18 accepted a proposal to pay the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) its outstanding power debt in 20 installments for a total of Rs 565 crore.

Karnataka aims for Rs 15,000 cr EV investment: Industry Minister

Minister of Large and Medium Industries M B Patil, Karnataka has successfully drawn investments of Rs 25,000 crore, spanning the whole value chain, as it is leading the way in promoting the growth of the electric vehicle sector.

Bike taxi drivers request EV transition timeline from Delhi LG

In a letter to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena of Delhi, nearly 1,500 bike taxi drivers requested that they be granted the same timeframe for switching to electric vehicles as their delivery service counterparts.

Airtel gains 4.8 mn 5G customers in 3 States in 1 Year

Bharti Airtel has revealed that it has over 2.1 million unique 5G subscribers on its network in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and 2.7 million unique 5G consumers on its Rajasthan network, all within a year of the introduction of Airtel 5G Plus.

ONION PRICES IN WHOLESALE MKT OF MAHA INCREASE 30%

The government surpassed the initial procurement target of 3.00 lakh metric tonnes and raised the onion buffer to 5.00 lakh metric tonnes for the current year

Airtel sees Rs 8,000 crore market opportunity

Bharti Airtel, a leading telecom operator in India, has introduced a Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platform, claiming it to be the industry’s first omnichannel cloud solution.

Festive car discounts soar, retail real estate leasing up 46%

As the festive season gains momentum in India, car dealerships across the country are offering substantial discounts on various car models, ranging from Rs 25,000 to over Rs 1 lakh.

Middle East conflict could push up natural gas prices

The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns in the international energy market, particularly regarding the supply of natural gas.

GST officers uncover Rs 1.36 lakh crore tax evasion

GST (Goods and Services Tax) evasion in India has become a growing concern, with the finance ministry reporting significant instances of evasion during the current fiscal year.

INDIA'S WHEAT OUTPUT REVISED DOWN TO RECORD 110.55 M TONNES

Unseasonal rains during the harvesting season led to a decrease in wheat production, highlighting agriculture’s susceptibility to environmental factors

Delhi AQI remains 'moderate' at 83, shows marginal improvement from Tue

Amid concerns around stubble burning in neighbouring Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, the overall air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the’moderate’ category on Wednesday.

5-member of family murdered, poison brought from T'gana

Two women have been arrested for allegedly poisoning to death five members of a family in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, police said on Wednesday.

'Mahayuti' to focus on winning 45 LS seats in Maha: CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said constituents of the ‘Mahayuti’ (grand alliance) will now focus on winning 45 out of the total 48 Lok Sabha seats in the state, in the general elections due next year.

K'TAKA GOVT PROMISES QUOTA BENEFIT FOR SPORTSPERSONS IN GOVT JOBS

“Presently, a 3% reservation is provided to sportspersons in the police and forest departments, and the government is poised to positively reconsider this percentage, extending the reservation by 2% in other government sectors,” the chief minister said.

UNMASKING THE TACTICS: HOW SCAMMERS OUTWIT OTPS AND DRAIN BANK ACCOUNTS

In today’s digital age, bank scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, allowing scammers to bypass one of the fundamental security measures: One-Time Passwords (OTPs).

Thoughts on women empowerment this Navratri

Women empowerment and female leadership has been an issue of concern of this century and the last, and lately there is increased sensitization of the matter with tabling of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the parliament.

'Belgium aims to scale up tech collaboration with India'

During a session held in the national capital, the Ambassador of Belgium to India, Didier Vanderhasselt, expressed Belgium’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with India in order to scale up technological capabilities and address global challenges.

Pak: PIA grounds flights due to unsettled fuel dues

In the latest setback for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier has grappled with internal turmoil leading to a halt in its domestic flight operations due to outstanding dues. According to a report by Dawn, the disruption ensued as the carrier’s supply of aviation turbine fuel was completely cut off due to non-payment issues.

Nepal PM Dahal to address the problem facing Arun III hydropower project

In a recent high-level meeting presided over by Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ urgent attention was drawn to resolving issues related to the entry route of the 900 MW Arun III Hydropower Project, Nepal’s largest energy initiative currently under construction by an Indian company.