WASHINGTON D.C.: In the latest indication that its interest rate hikes are slowing the US economy, the Federal Reserve's main inflation indicator eased further in December, while consumer spending fell.According to a report from the Commerce Department released this week, prices rose 5 percent last month from one year earlier, down from a 5.5 percent year-over-year increase in November, being the third consecut

US consumer spending fell in December, inflation slowed

US inflation, consumer spending slow in December

Report says US consumer spending fell in December wh

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India Energy Week (IEW) in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Monday, officials said on Saturday.
According to officials, IEW, which is scheduled to be held from Feb 6 to 8, is aimed to showcase India's rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse.
The event will bring together leaders from the traditional and non-traditional energy industry,

PM Modi to inaugurate India Energy week in Bengaluru on Monday

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in Bengaluru on February 6.
Held between February 6-8, IEW is aimed to showcase India's rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse.
According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the event will bring together leaders from the traditional and non-traditional energy industry, governments, and academia to discus

PM Modi to inaugurate India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): The Indian government launched Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in 2016 to address the issue of farmers' inability to get crop insurance due to lack of money, high premium rates, and capping. The scheme has completed six years of its implementation.
The PMFBY is aimed at giving farmers a simple and affordable crop insurance option to ensure comprehensive risk coverage for crops

Govt focuses on empowering farmers

NEW DELHI - Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani is in the eye of a storm after a dramatic crash in the stocks of his companies.Adani's businesses have lost more than $100 billion after a U.S. investment firm, Hindenburg Research, alleged that the companies engaged in stock market manipulation and fraud. The Adani Group has called the allegations "nothing but a lie."The rout faced by the Adani conglomerate

Indian Tycoon Hit by Allegations of Fraud Faces Huge Losses

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): From the snow-capped mountains to the majestic oceans, India has lots to offer to the wanderlusts. Looking at that potential the Indian government has allocated a whopping Rs 2,400 crore for the tourism sector in its latest budget.
With a total area of 3,287,263 sq km extending from the snow-covered Himalayan heights to the tropical rain forests of the south, India has a rich cultural 

India's tourism sector gets shot in the arm; major investments in pipeline

Warangal (Telangana) [India], February 3 (ANI): Several shops were gutted after a fire broke out at wood and furniture godown in AJ Mills Colony area of Waragal on Friday early morning, the Police said.
According to police, no casualties reported in the incident. The fire started from godown, and later spread to a few other shops located adjacent to it, officials said.
Locals noticed the fire and raised an alarm. The fire

Telangana: Fire breaks out in furniture godown in Warangal, no casualties reported

New Delhi [India] February 3 (ANI): The Tibetan Refugee Handlooms Association Market Tibetans in Gurugram continues to be a one-stop destination for winter wears for over three decades where Tibetans living across the country converge to make good business.
The report mentions that since 2005 the sweater market has been expanding rapidly although the trade had started in the 1980s. Currently, there are 91 shops owned by T

This market in Gurugram continues to be lifeline for Tibetan over 3 decades

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Mother Dairy on Friday expressed concern over low milk procurement and said the prevailing situation of fodder shortage and other factors have forced raw milk prices to remain high.
"The current milk availability scenario, fodder shortage and other factors have led to lower milk procurement during the ongoing flush season, forcing the raw milk prices to remain high, which has also been

After Amul hikes milk prices, Mother Dairy says "keeping close watch" on the situation

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Mother Dairy on Friday said that milk price was hiked taking into account mainly the availability of milk and fodder shortage.
"The current milk availability scenario, fodder shortage and other factors have led to lower milk procurement during the ongoing flush season, forcing the raw milk prices to remain high, which has also been widely reported in the media," a Mother Dairy spokespe

Low procurement, fodder shortage forced to hike milk prices: Mother Dairy

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Highlighting his government's commitment to holistic development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the country is giving priority to the development of Northeast by boosting tourism, adding that the proposed Budget 2023 also lay emphasis in developing 50 tourism destinations across the country.
Prime Minister participated in the Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for World Pe

Govt emphasizing on tourism, focus on 50 destinations across India: PM Modi

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Food Corporation of India offered 22.0 lakh tonne of wheat out of 25 lakh tonne earmarked in the first e-auction through the open market sale that took place during Wednesday-Thursday.
Of which, a quantity of 9.2 lakh tonne was sold across the country, according to a government release on Friday. In the e-auction, more than 1,150 bidders came forward to participate.
Further sales of wh

FCI sells 9.2 lakh tonne wheat in first auction to contain prices

After struggling through much of 2022 under heavy international sanctions, the Russian economy has rebounded in recent months, as importers found new avenues of trade to bring consumer goods and other products into the country.An International Monetary Fund report issued this week said the Russian economy would likely grow by 0.3% in 2023, rather than shrinking by 2.3% as it had previously projected.The U

Russian Imports Rebound as Economy Looks Set for Growth

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution of the central government reviewed the progress of Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) on Thursday. He particularly reviewed the progress of supply of Atta (wheat flour) at Rs. 29.50 per kg through various outlets in the country for sale to consumers with a view to check inflationary trends in the food economy said 

Central government reviews supply of Atta at Rs 29.50 through Open Market sale Scheme

Arizona [US], February 3 (ANI): A recent study conducted by scientists at the Universities of Arizona and Kansas suggests that working at a busy coffee shop may be healthier than doing so in a quiet office.
The study finds -- perhaps unsurprisingly -- that loud noises at the office have a negative impact on employee well-being. But the study also suggests that complete silence is not conducive to a healthy workplace.
The 

Key to healthier employees might be quieter or louder office space: Study

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): The fiscal prudence highlighted in the Budget document for 2023-24 along with consistently moderating inflation are indications that the Reserve Bank of India may opt for a final repo rate hike in its February monetary policy meet, said Morgan Stanley in a report.
India's fiscal deficit has been steadily declining from 7.3 per cent in 2020-21 to 5.9 per cent budgeted for 2023-24. In 20

We expect RBI to implement final rate hike in February and change stance to neutral: Morgan Stanley

Jammu and Kashmir [India], February 2 (ANI): In a major achievement, Jammu and Kashmir has become the first region in the country to issue Quick Response (QR) labels for its 13 different GI and non-GI registered handicrafts.
The QR code labels are a step towards providing global recognition of the traditional arts and crafts of the Himalayan region.
The government has been aiming to make J-K products popular across the gl

J-K: After GI tags, J-K handicrafts get QR labels, sell like hotcakes in global markets

Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): According to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023, adults ages 50 and older who lived near dense fast food and unhealthy food environments known as "food swamps" had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who lived in areas with fewer retail and fast food options. The meeting, which will be held in person and el

Living near a "food swamp" may increase stroke risk among adults 50 and older

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): A Rouse Avenue Court here on Thursday took cognizance of the chargesheet recently filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Delhi's Excise police case naming several businessmen including Aam Aadmi Party's former communication head Vijay Nair.
Special Judge MK Nagpal on Thursday said this supplementary complaint has also been carefully gone through by the court.
"This court is of th

Delhi excise policy case: Court takes cognizance of ED's supplementary chargesheet, says sufficient grounds to proceed

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that the Enforcement Directorate is used to poach MLAs and make and break governments after the ED filed a supplementary charge sheet in the scrapped excise policy case.
"ED must have filed 5,000 chargesheets in this government's tenure. How many of them were punished? ED's cases are fake. They don't file cases to end corruption.

Delhi excise policy: ED files supplementary chargesheet, Kejriwal attacks ED

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that limits the ability of US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve without drafting plans to increase the area of public land available for oil and gas exploration.Representatives backed the bill 221 to 205, with only one Democrat supporting it.However, the bill, known as the Strategic Production Resp

US House passes bill to limit use of strategic oil reserves

US House passes bill limiting tapping of strategic oil reserve

After Biden tapped US oil reserves, House passes bill to end such uses

DALLAS, Texas: Oil and gas pipeline operators are preparing to stockpile equipment following severe weather forecasts for the next few days. The Railroad Commission of Texas, which oversees the state's oil and gas industries, issued the notice after the National Weather Service forecast wintry precipitation and ice accumulations across several parts of the state.The operators were advised to secure all p

Texas prepares electric lines, gas supplies prior to winter storm

Prior to winter storm, Texas tell energy companies to prepare for ice

Texas advises energy companies to prepare for winter ice storm

TRIPOLI, Libya: Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni held talks on energy and migration in Libya this weekend, which are major concerns for Italy and the European Union.During the visit, oil companies from the two countries signed an $8 billion gas deal, the largest single investment in the Libyan energy sector in more than two decades.Amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Meloni aims to secure new suppli

Italy hopeful about energy, signs $8 billion gas deal with Libya

Italy, Libya sign gas deal worth $8 billion during Meloni visit

Italy's Meloni in Libya, signs $8 billion gas deal

The major gas project is expected to handle supplies previously directed through the Nord Steam 1 pipelineA major natural gas hub in T&uuml;rkiye, proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and backed by his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is expected to start operating as soon as this year, according Ankara's energy minister.Fatih Donmez also said the issue had been discussed

T&#2013266172;rkiye gives timeline for Russian-proposed gas hub

DUBLIN, Ireland: Dublin Airport was briefly shut down on Friday after a drone was discovered flying within its airspace.Officials diverted a number of incoming flights to Shannon Airport.Officials report that air traffic controllers were notified of a drone sighting within Dublin Airport's airspace around 6:45pm.Following protocols, both incoming and outgoing flights were suspended.During th

Drone sighting temporarily closes Ireland's Dublin Airport

Flights diverted to Shannon after drone sighting at Dublin Airport

Ireland's Dublin Airport closed for 25 minutes because of drone

WASHINGTON D.C.: In a letter to lawmakers last week, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it had put in place new measures to prevent a repeat of a computer system issue on 11th January that disrupted more than 11,000 flights in the US.In the letter, seen by Reuters, Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen said that the agency has made a change in the system to prevent corrupt files from damaging a ba

FAA installs safeguards after computer disrupts 11,000 US flights

FAA seeks to update its computers after 11,000 US flights delayed

After 11,000 US flights disrupted, FAA updates its computers

NEW DELHI, India: Marking a year since the Tata Group took control of Air India, the former state-run carrier has purchased half of an order for some 495 jets with Boeing and engine suppliers General Electric and CFM International. After months of closely guarded, tough negotiations, Air India is set to place an order for 190 Boeing 737 MAX narrowbody planes, as well as some 20 Boeing 787s and 10 Boeing 777X.</p

Air India moves forward with purchase of half of 495 new aircraft

Tata's Air India to purchase half of jumbo plane order - sources

Air India begins update with purchase of nearly 250 aircraft

NEW YORK CITY, New York: After reporting record revenues in the fourth-quarter of 2022, US airlines expect strong travel demand to continue into 2023, despite economic uncertainty and rising labor and operations costs.American Airlines, JetBlue Airways Corp and Alaska Air Group forecast better-than-expected full-year earnings this week.As consumers began purchasing flight tickets after the end of COVID-

Post-Covid US airlines expect strong demand in 2023

US airlines forecast strong 2023 travel demand

Surge in air travel demand continues, may lessen, says observers

South Korea's top nuclear envoy said an agreement with the United States to jointly bolster "extended deterrence" against North Korea gives the Yoon administration needed confidence that the alliance will be able to effectively defend against aggression from Pyongyang.The U.S. commitment, laid out in a joint statement by the two countries in mid-September, includes an affirmation that a North Korean nuclear test

Nuclear Envoys of US, South Korea Downplay Seoul&#039;s Nuclear Intent

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): In yet another step towards 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Karnataka, will dedicate a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)'s helicopter factory to the nation at Tumakuru on February 6 (Monday).
The facility of which the foundation stone was laid by PM Modi in 2016, is a dedicated new greenfield helicopter factory and it which will enhance 

PM Modi to inaugurate HAL's helicopter factory in Karnataka on Feb 6

Munitions with 150-kilometer range are part of the newest weapons gift packageIt is up to the government in Kiev to decide how to use new rockets being delivered for the US-supplied HIMARS launchers, the Pentagon said on Friday. The statement is a confirmation that the latest batch of munitions the American taxpayers are funding will include Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB).Th

Pentagon will allow Ukraine fire long-range missiles at will

The U.S. Defense Department said Friday another Chinese surveillance balloon is sailing over Latin America, two days after a similar high-altitude balloon was discovered traveling over the United States.Pentagon press secretary Air Force Brigadier General Pat Ryder said in a statement to media outlets "we are seeing reports of a balloon transitioning Latin America.""We now assess it is another Chinese sur

Pentagon: Another Chinese Balloon Spotted Over Latin America

Santiago [Chile], February 4 (ANI): At least 13 persons were killed on Friday, authorities said and 14,000 hectares of land were torched as dozens of wildfires raged in Chile amid the summer heatwave in the country, reported CBC News.
Eleven people, including a firefighter, had died in the town of Santa Juana in Biobio, a region some 310 miles (500 km) south of the capital Santiago, local authorities said.
The minister of

13 killed as wildfires rip through south-central Chile

U.S. state department - Despite China's insistence it is designed for meteorological research, the United States Defense Department said Friday a high-altitude Chinese balloon sailing over the U.S. is there for surveillance - in violation of U.S. airspace and international law.At a Pentagon news briefing, Defense Department press secretary Air Force Brigadier General Pat Ryder told reporters he could not go into

Pentagon Says Chinese Balloon Over US Solely to Spy

Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): Thanks to nanoscale drills activated by visible light, the stubborn athlete's foot infection that an estimated 70% of people experience at some point in their lives may become much easier to treat.
Proven effective against antibiotic-resistant infectious bacteria and cancer cells, the molecular machines developed by Rice University chemist James Tour and collaborators are just as good at

Molecular machines might treat fungal infections: Study

Visiting Russia as a tourist in 2023 is possible, but may pose some challenges worth considering beforehand.Yes, traveling to Russia as a tourist in 2023 is possible. Here's what to look out for if you're preparing for your dream trip.Visa requirementsFirst things first, it is worth checking if you need a visa to cross the Russian border. In 2023, citizens of some <a href="https://www.rbth

Is it possible to visit Russia as a tourist in 2023

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): Hours after flames were detected in a Calicut-bound Air India Express flight from Abu Dhabi, the airlines issued a statement on Friday and said that one of the engines of the flight caught fire following a technical snag.
"Air India Express flight IX 348, on the Abu Dhabi-Kozhikode route, returned to Abu Dhabi airport following a technical snag in one of the engines. The technical snag

"Technical snag..." Air India after flames detected in its Calicut-bound flight

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) [India], February 3 (ANI): A pot filled with ancient coins and jewellery was found during excavation work going on under Nal Jal Yojna in Bargaon Charbhatha village, Dongargaon tehsil in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district, a police official said on Friday.
As soon as the labourers found the pot, a large number of nearby people thronged to the spot to take a glimpse of that ancient coin and othe

Chhattisgarh: Ancient coins, jewellery found inside pot in Rajnandgaon

Nairobi - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other government officials held their first meeting Friday with Tigrayan leaders since a November peace deal, officials and state media said.The two sides evaluated 'actions carried out on the implementation of the Pretoria and Nairobi peace agreements so far' and discussed issues that 'need further attention,' the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation said.T

Ethiopia PM Holds First Meeting with Tigray Leaders Since Peace Deal

state department - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday postponed a trip to China just hours before he was set to depart after a high-altitude Chinese surveillance balloon was discovered flying over U.S. airspace.U.S. officials told reporters on background that Blinken did not want the incident to dominate discussions. The scheduled visit was the first for Blinken as secretary of state.The new

US Postpones Blinken&#039;s China Trip After Spy Balloon Discovery

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 3 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said that the present State government has released Rs 900 crore for the smooth implementation of the SAHARA and HIMCARE schemes.
Sukhu was speaking while presiding over the MLA priority meeting attended by the legislators of Chamba, Shimla and Lahaul-Spiti districts in the final session of the meeting on 

'Vayastha Parivartan' is our first priority: Himachal CM on releasing Rs 900 cr for Health Schemes

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday postponed a trip to China just hours before he was set to depart after a high-altitude Chinese surveillance balloon was discovered flying over U.S. airspace.U.S. officials told reporters on background that Blinken did not want the incident to dominate discussions. The scheduled visit was the first for Blinken as secretary of state.The news came shortly afte

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