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Saudi Arabia is spending billions to become a global gaming hub. Some fans don't want to play
Saudi Arabia aims to become the “ultimate global hub” of the $180 billion-a-year video game industry
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A Fed still wary of inflation is set to raise rates to a 22-year peak. Will it be the last hike?
Even after inflation has steadily eased this year, the Federal Reserve’s policymakers still think prices are rising too fast and are almost certain to lift their key interest rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday
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UK Young Professionals Scheme visa: Ballot open till Thursday; here's how to apply
The UK Government has announced the opening of the second ballot for the Young Professional Scheme, inviting Indian citizens aged 18-30 to apply. The deadline for applications is July 27, 1:30 pm (IST), as stated by the British High Commission in India.
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Over 900 mentally-ill patients still in Bengal hospitals post-recovery: NHRC
mental healthat Vigyan Bhawan here, the NHRC chief said that a hospital is not a place where cured patients should be allowed to stay even for a single extra day. Union Minister of State for Health Bharti Pravin Pawar and other dignitaries were also present at the conference in the national capital. He referred to a report prepared by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) which is based on visits made by teams of the Commission and its special rapporteurs from July 2022 to January 2023 of various mental healthcare institutions in the country.
26.07 / 09:09
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National coal index records steep fall, hints at sufficient fuel stock
New Delhi: The National Coal Index (NCI) fell a significant 33.8% year-on-year to 157.7 points in May, in an indication that supplies in the country remain sufficient. “The National Coal Index (NCI) has shown a significant decline of 33.8% in May 2023 at 157.7 points compared to May 2022, where it was at 238.3 points, which indicates a strong supply of coal in the market, with sufficient availability to meet the growing demands," the coal ministry said in a statement. Similarly, NCI for non-coking coal declined 34.3% on year to 147.5 points in May.
26.07 / 08:31
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Qld battery to be upsized as storage investments soar
French renewables and storage developer Neoen has decided to increase the size of its large battery under construction in Queensland by 35 per cent in a further sign of the surge of investment in capacity that supports the push to weather-dependent wind and solar.
26.07 / 08:21
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‘BRICS can work on listing terrorist outfits under UN counter-terrorism sanctions regime,’ says NSA Ajit Doval
BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) should collaborate in the effort to list terrorists and their proxies under the UN counter-terrorism sanctions regime. However, NSA emphasized the importance of conducting this process without any involvement of politics or biased standards. In essence, he urged for a fair and impartial approach to counter-terrorism measures within the BRICS nations.
26.07 / 08:21
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Manipur Violence: ‘Shocked and terrified’, US reacts to viral video incident
Manipur and supported the Indian Government's efforts to seek justice for them. A senior Biden administration official said that the US is ‘shocked and horrified’ by the visuals of the attack.
26.07 / 08:21
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India's pharma export surges despite cough syrup deaths: Report
Gambia and Uzbekistan due to Made in India cough syrup dented country's image as the "pharmacy of the world" providing affordable drugs globally. Indian regulators are also inspecting the faulty drugmakers. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has flagged contamination with unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which are toxic to humans when consumed and can prove fatal, in samples taken from a batch of cough syrup made by QP Pharmachem Ltd, based in Punjab.
26.07 / 08:21
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Noise launches Luna smart ring with heart rate, body temperature and SpO2 tracking: Details
smart ring. Called Luna Ring, the smart wearable is capable of tracking over 70 metrics. Luna Ring can be pre-booked via Gonoise.com through an exclusive Priority Access pass, unlocking exciting discounts, benefits, and offers for the users.
26.07 / 08:05
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Pakistan slips to 26.1 in Global Hunger Index score; ranks 99th among 121 countries
Pakistan score's on Global Hunger Index (GHI) has dropped from 38.1 in 2006 to 26.1 in 2022, revealing the extent of the crisis that the gripped the country and its people, Dawn reported. The Pakistan chapter of the Global Hunger Index (GHI) released the data on Tuesday. The GHI ranked Pakistan at 99th position out of 121 countries surveyed.
26.07 / 08:05
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Two North Eastern states – Manipur and Mizoram – have divergent views on Myanmar refugees
Manipur and Mizoram –– have a completely divergent view on Myanmar refugees who have been entering their respective states. While the Manipur government has preferred to stick with the Union government’s diktat that state governments have no powers to grant refugee status to any foreigners, Mizoram has not stopped their influx into their state.
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Income Tax Return Filing: 10 benefits of filing ITR even when not compulsory
Filing of the return of income is mandatory for people in India if their income exceeds the basic exemption limit in a financial year, which under the old tax regime is Rs 250,000 in case of individuals who are not senior citizens, Rs 300,000 in case of senior citizens and Rs 500,000 in case of super senior citizens. Under the new tax regime, the basic exemption limit is Rs 250,000 for FY 2022-23, irrespective of the age of individual taxpayers.
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Study Abroad: New student travel health insurance plan covers all conditions mandated by universities
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited has launched a new Student Travel Plan under TravelAssure product. In a statement, the insurer said this comprehensive health insurance program is specifically designed to cater to the needs of students who are embarking on higher studies abroad.
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Will Uniform Civil Code impact tax benefits of Hindu Undivided Families? Finance Ministry responds
While the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is in the news these days, the Government has not done any assessment of how UCC is going to impact the tax benefits provided to Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs). More so, because there is no such Code at present.
26.07 / 06:27
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Chinese telco ZTE is on the hunt for new routes into India
ZTE is in talks for transfer of technology and designs and formation of a joint venture with Indian companies, TOI reported. The move comes as the company is looking to freeze on the business amid Indian government’s constant concerns towards security. Apart from ZTE, Huawei is also facing the heat from the Indian government amid border tensions between the two Asian nations.
26.07 / 06:07
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Global rice market set for government deals as India's ban curbs supplies
India's ban on shipments of a key variety is squeezing supplies and igniting concerns over food security. Buyers from Africa to Asia are likely to scramble for rice shipments as supplies tighten in coming months following India's decision last week to ban non-basmati white rice exports.
26.07 / 06:05
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Asian stocks dip before the Fed, Australia rallies on soft inflation
Investing.com — Most Asian stocks moved in a flat-to-low range on Wednesday before a widely expected interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve due later in the day, while Australian shares rallied on weaker-than-expected inflation data.
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