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Ajay Banga confirmed as next World Bank president
04 May

Ajay Banga confirmed as next World Bank president

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India,
Ajay Banga, who on Wednesday became the next President of the World Bank, becoming the first Indian-American to head a global financial institution, said he looks forward to working with him when developing countries are facing tracking the most difficult development challenges. "The Executive Directors of the World Bank today elected Ajay Banga as the President of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023," the bank said in a press statement. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the United States would nominate 63-year-old Banga to lead the World Bank because he is "well-equipped" to lead…
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Commercial gas cylinders have become cheaper, so check the new rate in your city
04 May

Commercial gas cylinders have become cheaper, so check the new rate in your city

editor0 CommentsIndia
The prices of commercial LPG cylinders have been reduced, while domestic cooking gas prices have not changed. Commercial LPG cylinders in Delhi have become Rs 1856.50, Kolkata Rs 1960.50, Mumbai Rs 1808.50, and Chennai Rs 2021.50. New rates have been updated by the  Oil companies. Reduced gas prices Government oil marketing companies revise the price of gas on one date of each month. On April 1, 2023, the price of commercial LPG cylinders was cut by Rs 92, while in March, the price was increased by more than Rs 350. The new rate is determined by the city The price…
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Purvanchal districts seats full demand to increase seats
04 May

Purvanchal districts seats full demand to increase seats

editor0 CommentsEducation, India
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) twice every year to determine eligibility for teaching in primary and upper primary (junior high school) classes. The application process started on 27 April and the allotment of cities to candidates for appearing in the examination is done on the basis of 'first come first serve'. The number of seats allotted for the districts of Purvanchal of Uttar Pradesh has been filled within 3 days. Demand to increase seats in Purvanchal districts of CTET 2023 Candidates of 21 districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal) are worried…
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Heavy rainfall and hailstorms across India are predicted by IMD
03 May

Heavy rainfall and hailstorms across India are predicted by IMD

editor0 CommentsClimate & Environment, India, weather
North India is experiencing a cooler summer with rains and cloudy conditions. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts light to moderate rainfall, snowfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over parts of northwest India in the next 24 hours.Heavy rainfall and dust storms are expected in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and west Rajasthan on May 2. East Madhya Pradesh will see a hailstorm on May 2, while the rest of central India will initially witness scattered rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in the next 2 days. Hailstorms will prevail in West Bengal on May 2 and 3, followed by…
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The Kerala Story trailer has been tweaked
03 May

The Kerala Story trailer has been tweaked

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, India,
The trailer for The Kerala Story changes from the earlier depiction of 32,000 women from the state joining the Islamic State.The trailer on YouTube now tells the story of three young women from different parts of Kerala.Earlier, Congress MP from Kerala Shashi Tharoor had criticized the filmmakers for gross exaggeration and distortion of reality in Kerala. The film has been embroiled in a controversy over the number quoted by the producer. Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan and other opposition leaders have called for the film to be banned for promoting communal discrimination. A petition was filed in court to ban…
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Supreme Court Refuses To Stop Movie “The Kerala Story” 
02 May

Supreme Court Refuses To Stop Movie “The Kerala Story” 

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, India, ,
The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea seeking a stay on the release of the film "The Kerala Story" saying it was "hate speech of the worst kind" and an "audio-visual propaganda".A bench of Justices K M Joseph and BV Nagarthana was told by senior advocate Kapil Sibal and advocate Nizam Pasha that the trailer of the film released on Friday has garnered 16 million views.Mr. Pasha claimed, "This movie is hate speech of the worst kind. It is pure audio-visual propaganda". The bench said, "There are different types of hate speech. This film has received certification and…
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Laneige names Athiya Shetty as brand ambassador for India
02 May

Laneige names Athiya Shetty as brand ambassador for India

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India,
Popular Korean skincare brand Laneige has announced Bollywood's millennial style icon, Athiya Shetty as its first brand face in India. She is mainly known for her stunning looks and impeccable fashion sense, she embodies the essence of Laneige's philosophy that makes her a natural fit for the brand. Athiya Shetty beautifully represents the Laneige values ​​of natural and sustainable beauty, bringing to life the brand's belief that everyone should shine with a unique inner and outer glow that is as distinct as their personality. As part of the association, Athiya will represent its lineage of skincare products including its popular…
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Swiggy starts charging customers ‘platform fee’ on food orders
29 Apr

Swiggy starts charging customers ‘platform fee’ on food orders

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, India
Process-backed food tech giant Swiggy has started charging all users a Rs 2 "platform fee" per order, regardless of cart value, as the company seeks to control its costs. The additional charge, initially introduced for users in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, is currently being levied only on food orders and is yet to be introduced on quick-trade or Instamart orders. According to research, Swiggy is yet to introduce these charges in major cities like Delhi and Mumbai. The platform fee is for food delivery only. Whether they are Swiggy One customers or not, this is different from the handling…
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Indefinite Shutdown Called In Shirdi From May 1 Over CISF Security Deployment
27 Apr

Indefinite Shutdown Called In Shirdi From May 1 Over CISF Security Deployment

Business Correspondent0 CommentsIndia, Economy
Shirdi, a major pilgrimage site in Maharashtra also known as the home of revered spiritual leader Sai Baba, will remain shut from 1st of May over CISF deployment at the Sai Baba temple, there is no fix date of it's opening until the matter is resolved. The shutdown of the temple has been decided by the administration of the respective temple. There has been protest against the government decision of deploying CISF to maintain the security of the temple. As per the reports of DNA, the temple authority claims that the CISF are not trained for the security of the…
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Actor Chrisann Pereira released from Sharjah jail after being arrested in drug smuggling case
27 Apr

Actor Chrisann Pereira released from Sharjah jail after being arrested in drug smuggling case

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, India,
According to a new study by market research group Kantar, Netflix's password-sharing crackdown cost Spain a million users in the first quarter of 2023. This translates to a decrease of about 15% of its total users.The streaming platform introduced the new system in Spain in early February, asking users for a €5.99 monthly fee to share their passwords with other households. According to Kantar, this is directly linked to the decline in the number of users in the country. Two-thirds of the one million users who log out of Netflix benefit from password sharing. One-third were actually paying for the…
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