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The Economist decided to follow those shoes. The story starts with a wish. The shoes Fatimah wants are white and camel, open-toe sandals.

Gaza, where nearly 2m Palestinians have been forced out of their homes. Even larger numbers have been displaced in Congo, Sudan, Syria and Ukraine. Most people feel compassion when they see fellow humans fleeing from bombs, bullets or machetes.

Strong GDP growth and a weak monsoon drove up India's energy-related carbon emissions by around 190 million tonnes in 2023, though the country's per capita emissions remain far below the global average, the International Energy Agency said. Global energy-related carbon emissions grew by 1.1 per cent in 2023, increasing 410 million tonnes (Mt) to reach a new record high of 37.4 gigatonnes (Gt) in 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday. It said emissions in China grew around 565 Mt in 2023, the largest increase globally and a continuation of its emissions-intensive economic growth in the post-pandemic period. Per capita emissions in China are now 15 per cent higher than in advanced economies. However, China continued to dominate global clean energy additions.

Covid vaccine is not responsible for heart attacks, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said today citing a study done by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). While speaking at ANI Dialogues 2024-Navigating India's Health Sector, Mandaviya said, «If someone has a stroke today, they think it is because of the Covid vaccine. ICMR has done a detailed study that the (Covid) vaccine is not responsible for heart attacks.» He added, «There are multiple reasons for heart attacks, like our lifestyle, tobacco and liquor consumption… Sometimes, misinformation goes among the people and a perception is formed for some time… But whatever decision we make, it should be data-based and scientific research-based.»

electric two-wheeler (E2W) market in India saw a significant surge in registrations during February 2024, indicating a robust 24% year-on-year growth in high-speed scooters. According to data sourced from Vahan, this surge reflects the growing traction of electric vehicles in the country, with key players making strides in this evolving sector. In February, registrations of high-speed E2Ws reached a total of 81,963 units, maintaining a steady month-on-month status. It's worth noting that the presence of an additional day in February contributed to this growth. The year-to-date average monthly run rate stood at 73,190 units, showing a remarkable 21% increase compared to the previous fiscal year's average of 60,500 units. The electric two-wheeler penetration rate for February 2024 reached 5.7%, a slight increase from January's 5.6%, highlighting the sustained momentum of E2Ws in the market.

Amrit Bharat trains in the coming years and the work to make trains that can run at a speed of 250 kmph was on, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. In an exclusive interview to PTI Videos, Vaishnaw also said the Railways has already started working on the export of Vande Bharat trains and the country should see the first export in the coming five years. While speaking on the transformational initiatives taken by the Railways in the last 10 years of the Narendra Modi government, he said the world's highest railway bridge — Chenab bridge — and the first under-river water tunnel for Kolkata metro are some of the significant technological advancements that happened in the rail sector. «The railways has a huge social obligation. We carry about 700 crore people every year. Two and a half crore practically every day. The fare structure is such that if the cost of carrying a person is Rs 100, we charge Rs 45. So we give 55 per cent discount to every person who travels by railways on an average,» Vaishnaw said.

Amit Shah on Saturday launched the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) and asked the umbrella body to set up one urban cooperative bank in each town. He also said urban cooperative banks should upgrade themselves to provide ATM facility, credit/debit cards, clearing system, maintain SLR (statutory liquidity ratio) limit and refinancing. NUCFDC has received the RBI approval to function as a non-banking finance company and a self-regulatory organisation for the urban cooperative banking sector. After launching NUCFDC, Shah said, «After 20 years, NUCFDC has been established. This is the need of the hour. I am happy the RBI has given approval for this.»

Women hold only 13% of senior roles in Indian media and entertainment industry: report Recognized as a pivotal date each year, International Women's Day serves as a cornerstone for celebrating women's accomplishments, amplifying discussions on gender equality, advocating for swifter progress towards parity, and mobilizing resources for women-centric initiatives. Since the early 1900s, International Women's Day has been observed, originating during a period of significant societal upheaval marked by rapid industrialization and the emergence of radical ideologies.

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) jetty at Vadinar in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district as a step towards augmenting infrastructure development in the ICG's strategically important North-West region. While inaugurating the jetty on Friday, the Union minister lauded the role played by the ICG in safeguarding national maritime interests in its areas of responsibility, an official release said. «The development of the jetty was undertaken by the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) as a deposit work at a cost of Rs 74 crore,» the ICG said in the statement. On average, the headquarters deploys 10 to 12 ships and two to three aircraft daily for security, surveillance, and to keep constant vigil at sea, it said.

PTI citing officials, the 270-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was blocked at over half a dozen places between Nashri and Banihal. “The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have mobilised men and machines to clear the highway for one-way traffic," officials said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Krishnagar, West Bengal, to launch multiple and lay foundation stone for multiple projects, said despite being the doorways to the east, “Bengal remained left behind" "...From the infrastructure point of view, railways is a part of the glorious history of West Bengal, but the historical progress that Bengal had achieved could not be utilized properly after independence. That is why despite all the possibilities, Bengal remained left behind." “In the last 10 years, we have laid a lot of emphasis on the rail infrastructure here to bridge that gap, today our government is spending more than twice as much as before for the rail infrastructure of Bengal..." PM Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth ₹15,000 crore in Krishnanagar city in West Bengal's Nadia District on Saturday.

New financial changes are lined up to come into effect across the country from March 1, 2024. From Paytm Payments Bank to GST regulations, these changes will significantly impact tax implications and financial decisions for nearly all banking customers.

Garena Free Fire Max, an enhanced version of the popular Free Fire battle royale game, has captured the attention of players across the country with its vibrant visuals and engaging gameplay. The inclusion of daily redemption codes has notably increased its appeal and popularity among gaming enthusiasts in India.

India is expected to see 50% growth in ultra-high networth individuals (UHNIs) in next five years, said a new report on Wednesday.

Bill Gates has arrived in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to attend the three-day pre-wedding festivities of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant Ambani, and the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, Radhika Merchant. In a conversation with the Times of India, the co-founder of Microsoft expressed that India's plentiful talent pool is evidence that the educational investments made in previous years are “really paying off". Gates said that it was his first Indian wedding.“I’m starting at the top (laughs).

Ramadan started on March 24 and finished on April 21. In countries like United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UK, US, Turkey, Maldives, Ramadan is likely to start on 11 March. In India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Egypt, Ramadan is likely to start from 12 March, a report by Hindustan Times has states.

₹3.20 per kg of wheat or rice as subsidy The permanent peace will remain in force until a permanent solution is agreed upon. India, along with other G-33 members, successfully opposed linking public stockholding of grains to broader agricultural trade reforms, preserving their right to support their agricultural sectors without facing legal challenges in the WTO's dispute system.

Citizenship and residency status: Both have a direct impact on international investment options and tax liability in respective countries. Risk profile: Your risk-taking appetite will decide if at all you should venture to invest internationally and how much exposure you would be comfortable with. Retirement goals: What is the lifestyle you would like after you retire? Once you are clear about this, you can determine the monthly savings you will need to support that lifestyle.

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Fitch, a credit rating agency, expects the US government deficit to improve slightly in 2024, narrowing to 8 per cent of GDP from 8.8 per cent in 2023. This forecast is based on anticipated factors including rising government revenue, reduced spending compared to 2023, and the absence of a repeat of the large one-off spending on deposit insurance seen in 2023. "The interest burden, however, will continue to grow given the higher debt burden and impact of higher rates," Fitch added.