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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India races towards an electric future, powered by renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs), a looming question casts a shadow on this green ambition: what happens to millions of EV batteries at the end of their life? With gigafactories rising and mining for critical materials like lithium and cobalt taking an environmental toll, the need for a robust battery recycling ecosystem has never been more urgent.

okada, and boda boda. They are transforming mobility in Africa. Behind the rise is a story of supply and demand.

NEW DELHI : India will not grant permission to domestic rice exporters to participate in United Nations World Food Program (WFP) tenders, a senior official told Mint, a move that risks stoking global food security concerns. This is the first time New Delhi has taken such a measure, which is yet to be announced publicly.

elite where the air is thin, and so are the excuses for attending. Of late, a new recreational sport has developed out of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF, not WFH) summit held in the Swiss ski resort: Davos-dissing (DD). This year it's as trendy as a Hermes Togo Birkin 20 black bag.

Rapper Travis Scott has explained why he canceled his Utopia – Circus Maximus Tour to Chicago’s United Center on December 15, 2023. In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, has said that he had spent Friday on the tarmac instead of the stage. He wrote, «I literally spent 24 hrs on a fucking runway. Craziest shit ever. To my people in Chicago, I was so ready to go crazyyyy. Chicago always been one if my favorite places. Togo ham and been waiting for it the whole tour.I will be back the first couple days of January.»

commerce ministry is working to address issues related to non-tariff barriers and market access for domestic products in sub-Saharan African countries like Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana and Gulf nations to boost India's exports, an official said. The official said meetings have been held with Indian missions of the sub-Saharan African countries with which India has significant bilateral trade. The major trading partners of India in that region in 2022-23 were South Africa (total trade USD 18.9 billion, exports USD 8.5 billion); Nigeria (USD 11.85 billion, exports USD 5.15 billion); Togo (USD 6.6 billion, exports USD 6 billion), and Tanzania (USD 6.5 billion, exports USD 3.93 billion). The other countries were Mozambique (USD 5 billion, exports USD 2.5 billion); Angola (USD 4.22 billion, exports USD 621 million); and Kenya (USD 3.4 billion, exports USD 3.2 billion). «A virtual meeting with Indian Mission of top 10 countries (bilateral trade-wise) in sub-Saharan African region was held in September to discuss the overall economic and commercial relations with those countries, export performance and non-tariff barriers which are acting as impediments to bilateral trade and enhance exports,» the official said. A similar meeting was also held with Indian Missions in GCC countries. GCC is a union of six countries in the Gulf region — Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.

The German government has pledged to invest 4 billion euros ($4.37 billion) in African green energy projects until 2030

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted the role of digitalization in enhancing financial inclusion during a recent conference held in Marrakesh, Morocco. While advocating for comprehensive national strategies for financial inclusion, Georgieva also warned about the risks associated with digital financial services. This comes at a time when the IMF is actively involved in exploring cryptographic concepts and has recently presented a crypto-risk assessment matrix.

During her opening speech at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) seminar on financial inclusion in Marrakesh, Morocco, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said digitalization is “the most important way” to scale up financial inclusion. 

India has allowed the export of non-basmati white rice to the tune of 75,000 tonnes to the UAE. Notably, the export of non-basmati white rice was prohibited from July 20 to check the domestic prices and ensure domestic food security. The exports to UAE are permitted through National Cooperative Exports Limited, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in its notification on late Monday evening. While amending the export policy, DGFT maintained that the export will be allowed on the basis of permission granted by the government to other countries to meet their food security needs and based on the request of their government. Last month, India had decided to allow the export of rice to «meet the food security requirements» of Singapore. West African country Benin is one of the major importers of non-basmati rice from India.

₹37-38 a kg and ₹92-93 for basmati rice. Traders said that free-on-board (FoB) parboiled rice price is around $500 a tonne and $1,000 a tonne for basmati varieties.

Drake continued to showcase his extravagant lifestyle, gifting a pink Hermès Birkin bag to a lucky fan. The moment was captured on camera by TikTok personality Designer Ave. Drake, known for his lavish purchases like buying Tupac’s crown ring for $1 million, took the opportunity to display his wealth once again. During the performance, Drake appeared on stage holding a pink Hermès Birkin bag, likely the Birkin 30 model made from Epsom or Togo leather. He proudly declared, «Drake ain't cheap,» as the crowd erupted in cheers. The chosen recipient of the gift was a woman seated in the front row, and Drake made sure to mention, «Make sure she has security on the way out.» This act of generosity aligns with Drake's documented love for Birkin bags. In a 2017 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he revealed his collection was intended for the future woman in his life. He even showcased his assortment of these luxury bags in an Architectural Digest spread, stored in an opulent two-story closet adorned with intricate details. Birkin bags come in various styles, colors, sizes, and textures, with new pieces typically priced between $8,000 and over $30,000. Drake's musical success is no secret either, with 12 No. 1 titles on the Billboard 200 chart, including albums like «Take Care,» «Views,» and «Honestly Nevermind.» His reign continues on the Billboard Hot 100, where he has secured 11 chart-toppers, including hits like «God's Plan,» «Nice For What,» and «In My Feelings.» Collaborating with 21 Savage, Drake also achieved a Billboard 200 No. 1 album with «Her Loss» in 2022 and a Hot 100 No. 1 single with «Jimmy Cooks» in the same year.

rice. This has led to long queues outside Indian grocery stores in the region. The English daily mentioned that several grocery stores in major cities in Texas, Michigan, and New Jersey are crowded with people, especially from the Tamil community.

India has significantly improved its passport ranking by rising 5 spots from last years and is now ranked 80th in the latest Henley Passport Index. Owning to this, Indians can travel to 57 destinations completely visa free or visas on arrival arrangements.  However, it is to be noted here that India has scored poorly in mobility.

“Bitcoin is for billions, not billionaires,” a phrase first coined by investment researcher Lyn Alden, could soon become a reality, according to Fedimint. 

In modern times of rapid globalization and digitization, technological developments have now reached such proportions that the usage of cryptocurrencies is no new phenomenon. The technology behind blockchain opens the internet for financial services by replacing trust, a fundamental component of the financial system for centuries, with transparency integrated into a decentralized network. Thereby, blockchain bears the potential to help achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by empowering the unbanked, predominantly women, reducing transaction fees as well as creating an alternative source of liquidity.