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The Centre has extended PMGKAY - which provides free ration to the poor - by three months, raising concerns about the grain stocks. As on date, FCI has approximately 232 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and 209 LMT of rice in the central pool, the ministry said. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/7L3H4io via IFTTT

Legendary singer Solange Piaget Knowles, best known for the single "Cranes in the Sky", celebrated the premiere of her original score for the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/giy0ERc via IFTTT

On Friday, RBI announced another 50 basis points increase in its benchmark repo rate, which is likely to be passed on by banks to individual borrowers just like it has been over the last five months. As a result, home, car and loans for personal consumption are set to get costlier. One basis point is 0.01 percentage point. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/BZevHyL via IFTTT

The US Treasury Department said the company "purchased millions of dollars worth" of petrochemical products from Iran for "onward shipment to China". It claimed that Tibalaji bought "petrochemical products, including methanol and base oil, for onward shipment to China" through deals brokered by Triliance Petrochemical Co Ltd Network, which had been sanctioned earlier. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/J7A6gtX via IFTTT

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday filed his nomination for the Congress president election with the apparent approval of the Gandhi-led high command, even as the AICC reitertated the leadership's 'neutral' stand. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/dTRi5jm via IFTTT

On Friday, a major Latino rights voting group will launch a major ad campaign focusing on Governor Greg Abbott, as the Latino group felt he abandoned them in time of need. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/e8YymSs via IFTTT

The famous American sitcom Community is officially getting a revival through its movie on Peacock. The movie first found its mention in the show's second season, which started as a joke, and later, it led to a hashtag campaign by fans. Six central stars of Community will return for the movie. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/dkhzSH3 via IFTTT

As per the 'Global State of the Consumer Tracker' by Deloitte, Indian consumers are willing to spend on both travel and hotel stays, and also have the intention to buy either a new or used vehicle within the next six months. In a statement, Deloitte said the findings indicate that consumers plan to increase their discretionary spend by 30 per cent on items such as recreation and entertainment, restaurants, and leisure travel in August 2022, compared with April 2022. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/tfTKS5Q via IFTTT

During his lunch discussions organised by USIBC on Tuesday, Jaishankar shared with the CEOs and executives his views on India's prospects for economic growth, and as a hub for direct investment in manufacturing, digital economy, services, energy, and other key sectors. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/xVkdZoO via IFTTT

Russia's plan to annex more of Ukraine on Friday is an escalation of the seven-month war and is expected to isolate the Kremlin further, draw more international punishment and bring Ukraine extra military, political and economic support. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/mWRoXZM via IFTTT

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Leading frontline workforce management platform Betterplace has seen demand for facility management personnel go up 12-14% in FY23 compared with a year ago. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/yJYM2FU via IFTTT

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China, which has territorial disputes with many countries in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, has been opposing the US' proactive policy specifically in the disputed South China Sea. "We continue to strive for a relationship with China, but one that is built on mutual sensitivity, mutual respect and mutual interest," Jaishankar told reporters. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/JznvsWH via IFTTT

A coastal sheriff's office reported that it was getting many calls from people trapped in homes. The hurricane's center struck near Cayo Costa, a protected barrier island just west of heavily populated Fort Myers. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/wOqtBTd via IFTTT

Brookfield's affiliate company Chronos Properties has emerged as the successful bidder to acquire the marquee property for over ₹1,080 crore. IL&FS has already received 10% of the total consideration and the deal is expected to be concluded in FY23. The deal is part of resolutions that the government-appointed board has filed with the NCLT. This deal was announced by the then chairman of the board Uday Kotak prior to his tenure ending on April 2. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/RxJZuvt via IFTTT

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James O'Brien, in testimony prepared for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he expects that the Biden administration's pace of announcing sanctions on Russia on average every six weeks will continue, as Washington continues to focus on choke points in the Russian economy and its military supply chains. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/mWhg8HB via IFTTT

- Closely watched region - Bubbling up in international waters off the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea, between southern Sweden and Poland, the leaks arose in what has long been one of the world's most closely watched stretches of water. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/itbZLe7 via IFTTT

On being asked about the toxic polarisation in Pakistan politics spearheaded by former Pak PM Imran Khan, Bilawal said the politics in the country is destructive. "Domestic politics is incredibly destructive, and democracy only works if you all want it to work. So, it's not so pretty but democracy is not pretty anywhere," he said. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/NpuBwlq via IFTTT

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In 2023, We Fest will headline with country singers, Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown and Brad Paisley. The 40th year will be marked by the music fest next year. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/kZ58EMl via IFTTT

The Bombay High Court has appointed a receiver for an Ahmedabad mall owned by an associate company of Kishore Biyani's Future Corporate Resources following applications by IDBI Trusteeship Services and Edelweiss Special Opportunities Fund. The applications were filed with regards to recovery of dues worth ₹401 crore. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/OQTSB3W via IFTTT

​​​ Several PFI activists and leaders were arrested or detained in similar raids carried out in Assam, Maharashtra, and Karnataka on Tuesday. Last week, the National Investigation Agency and Enforcement Directorate rounded up 106 top leaders of the PFI and booked them on charges of money laundering and terror financing. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/e6gxLN7 via IFTTT

Consumer-goods makers are reporting robust demand for items priced nearly $2,000 in a nation where per-capita income is just a tad above that level, while industry data on sales of budget phones priced below $100 and motorcycles, an indicator of rural demand, are showing a weaker trend. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/fixO25N via IFTTT

As two-year US treasury yields climbed past 4.1% to trigger algorithmic trades that wiped out ₹11 lakh crore of investor wealth in two days, the Reserve Bank tapped multiple platforms - the spot, futures and overseas derivative markets - to minimise the pace of depreciation in the local unit, dealers said. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/BEXd6pm via IFTTT

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The final and third season of the series "Dead to Me" is returning to Netflix on November 17 this year. The second season of the Liz Feldman-created series premiered in May 2020, and the last season is back after two and a half years. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/byk8dZn via IFTTT

Rajasthan BJP president Satish Poonia on Monday morning called BJP national president JP Nadda and BJP general secretary in-charge of Rajasthan Arun Singh over phone to apprise them of the political situation in the state. The party leaders are in a wait and watch mode as the crisis unfolds and will take further action accordingly. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3j8M1dn via IFTTT

Canadian engineer Frank Scremin used to manage a small airport in Ontario when he was hired as operational readiness and transition (ORAT) director of Terminal B. People told him how much they hated where he worked. So, he decided to change it and get people to say "I love it" instead of "I hate it." from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/gkuUm9E via IFTTT

At the time of going to press, these MLAs, with one of them putting their number at around 90, had reached assembly Speaker CP Joshi's residence "to put in their resignation" in support of their demand. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/RadIes6 via IFTTT

Daniel Sams (2/33) claimed two wickets, while Josh Hazlewood (1/40) and Pat Cummins (1/40) accounted for one wicket each. For India, Axar Patel (3/33) scalped three wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/39), Yuzvendra Chahal (1/22) and Harshal Patel (1/18) also claimed one wicket each. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/gBLltkX via IFTTT

Turnout was around 19% by 1000 GMT, according to the interior ministry, in line with the last elections in 2018, as large queues formed outside voting stations. "I'm playing to win, not just to take part," Matteo Salvini, head of the far-right League, told reporters as he went to cast his ballot. "I can't wait to come back from tomorrow as part of the government of this extraordinary country," he added. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/iAFoL1Q via IFTTT

Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague are looking to have a baby together. A sweet video where Molly-Mae's baby bump can be seen was also posted. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/s2F5ohZ via IFTTT

The Labour leader said the move to cut the top rate of tax was unfair because it handed someone earning £1 million a £55,000 tax cut. "I would reverse the decision they made," Labour leader Starmer told the BBC. Labour will use this week's conference to set out dividing lines on key policy issues after the government announced large tax cuts, huge increases in borrowing and the scrapping of caps on bankers' bonuses. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Yg46yNM via IFTTT

The high court has given the go ahead to the Central Bureau of Investigation to start arguments on framing of charges against the accused in the trial court. However, in its order earlier this month, the high court clarified that the lower court's order on the framing of charges would be subject to the outcome of a petition filed by a co-accused in the case and pending before it. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Ff3htX4 via IFTTT

Noru, the strongest to hit the Philippines this year, made landfall in Burdeos municipality on the Polillo islands, part of Quezon province, at 5:30 pm (0930 GMT). "We ask residents living in danger zones to adhere to calls for evacuation whenever necessary," Philippine National Police chief General Rodolfo Azurin said. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/mXNCukJ via IFTTT

"We discussed a number of issues. Some part of my meeting was focused on our bilateral cooperation because Russia is a major partner in many domains," Jaishankar said. He was responding to a question by PTI on his meeting with Lavrov as he spoke to a group of Indian reporters Saturday after wrapping up the New York leg of his visit to the US with his address to the UN General Assembly high-level session. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/YlFqyTM via IFTTT

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff on Sunday did not immediately say what type of missile it was or how far it flew. The launch came a day after South Korean officials said they detected signs that North Korea was preparing to test a missile designed to be fired from submarines. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Btm18Sd via IFTTT

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Jeffrey Dahmer was a gay serial killer born in Wisconsin to a scientist father and a mentally deranged mother. Read to know what Netflix's Dahmer story talks about. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/izkuwFW via IFTTT

In his message to a special 'India@75' event on 'Showcasing the India-UN Partnership in Action', the UN chief underlined that as home to the largest youth generation in history, India will be decisive in the success of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/CubpGDX via IFTTT

The Pakistan-made ammunition that reached Ukraine is now reportedly being used on the battlefield. Close UK-Pakistan military ties have been a sore point in bilateral ties between New Delhi and London. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/0pVtjuN via IFTTT

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The group has initiated the process to consolidate its seven subsidiaries including four listed companies Tata Metaliks, Tata Steel Long Products, TRF Ltd and Tinplate Company of India Ltd into Tata Steel Ltd. The other three companies are Indian Steel & Wire Products Ltd, Tata Steel Mining Ltd and S&T Mining Company Ltd. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/4lHB0ty via IFTTT

A packed schedule awaits guests at the Mar-a-Lago resort owned by former US President Donald Trump. The FBI was given custody of 11,000 documents and assigned a special master to evaluate those data, intending to complete the evaluation of all records by the end of October 2023. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/RpLKNqA via IFTTT

Goswami will retire after the third ODI against England at the iconic Lord's on Saturday. An emotional Goswami said she is grateful to the game for giving her name and fame but not having a World Cup trophy in her cabinet will remain an un-ticked box. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/45DuKpQ via IFTTT

More than 100 PFI members were arrested during the multi-agency operation that also involved various state police forces and their anti-terrorist units. The ED, which is probing PFI, its office-bearers and members since 2018, has also filed a fresh complaint taking cognisance of a National Investigation Agency (NIA) FIR filed in April against the PFI. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/EXZvCrF via IFTTT

Dussehra and Diwali have historically been an occasion for selling full-priced merchandise and most brands refrain from offering discounts on newer collections and products. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/CTLROqz via IFTTT

While the problems in currency markets right now are in many ways reminiscent of the 1980s, the solutions are unlikely to be. Back then, the world’s economic superpowers agreed to tackle in unison the problem of persistent dollar strength, coming to an agreement in 1985 with the Plaza Accord. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/4MPxwXJ via IFTTT

With the success of the first season of Netflix's top thriller series, fans are hoping for a second season of Narco-Saints. The series revolves around the government trying to track a drug lord in Suriname. The show has taken inspiration from the actual life events of a Korean who ran a drug racket in Suriname. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/U6Bq2tW via IFTTT

Dhankhar added that in the ‘race for one-upmanship and under the constant glare of the public eye, debates – televised or on social media – are turning into cacophonous fighting arenas’. He called upon the media to take the initiative, introspect, “pass on the mike and let unique, original and marginalized voices come to the mainstream”. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Qr2Mmi5 via IFTTT