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Russian Ministry of Interior, saying, "Andy Mark Stone is wanted under an article of the Russian Criminal Code." "The database does not indicate the specific article for the search. It follows from the file in the Ministry of Interior’s database, Stone was repeatedly placed on the wanted list," the report added. In March 2022 the Russian investigative committee said it had opened a criminal investigation against the "illegal actions of Meta's employees".

Pfizer India Ltd, a subsidiary of the American pharmaceutical major, is set to expand its operations despite the massive cost-cutting initiative by its parent, Meenakshi Nevatia, country president and managing director of Pfizer India said in an interview. “India is a priority market. And Pfizer will only expand in India.

flats worth a total of Rs 1.18 lakh crore are in Uttar Pradesh's Noida and Greater Noida, according to a white paper released on Sunday. Besides, there are at least one lakh individuals who are still waiting to register their flats while nearly 60,000 others are yet to be handed flats long after their possession date, stated the white paper, issued by citizens' platform Noida Dialogue and private body Namo Seva Kendra.

Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra on Sunday said that the final draft of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA is expected to be ready by March 30 next year. The BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh, while addressing a gathering of the Matua community at Thakurnagar in North 24 Parganas district, asserted that nobody can snatch citizenship rights from Matuas, who had fled religious persecution in Bangladesh. «The process to roll out CAA has gained momentum in the last couple of years… some issues are being sorted out.

India is resilient, has weathered even the worst challenges, including those posed by time, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said on Sunday. Mehta said any Constitution framed for a nation is always a vehicle for governance and the country decides for itself how its future governance would take shape.

Pradhan on Sunday said that the Centre has advised IITs and IIMs to become multi-disciplinary to venture beyond their respective areas of specialisation. Pradhan, while speaking at the inauguration of Odisha Research Centre, said priority has been given to imparting multi-disciplinary education through the National Education Policy, 2020 and IITs and IIMs will also move in this direction.

By Hyonhee Shin

Investing.com — With investors on tenterhooks over when global interest rates might start to fall, upcoming inflation data this week will be in focus. OPEC+ meets to discuss oil output cuts and data from China will give fresh insights on the economic outlook for the world’s number-two economy. Here’s what you need to know to start your week.

National Investigation Agency (NIA) Sunday conducted simultaneous raids in four states in connection with a probe into a Pakistan-backed Ghazwa-e-Hind terror module case in Bihar, PTI reported. The raids were conducted at the premises of suspects in Dewas in Madhya Pradesh, Gir Somnath in Gujarat, Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh and Kozhikode in Kerala.

NEW DELHI : Halloumi, the globally renowned, distinctive variety of cheese produced in Cyprus, had the country’s government saying there’s no moving their cheese. Cyprus successfully restrained an Indian entity from getting Halloumi registered as a trademark in India. The government of Cyprus objected to Ahmedabad-based Flavi Dairy Solutions’ application to register a figurative trademark containing the expression ‘Halloumi’.

Narendra Modi has continued to bolster this stance more resolutely. Following the loss of 18 soldiers in Uri, the Indian government executed a surgical strike, and after the sacrifice of 40 Central Reserve Police Force soldiers in Pulwama, an air strike on Balakot sent a clear message that talks would be replaced by decisive action.

World Health Organization (WHO) raised concerns over the country reporting "clusters of pneumonia in children". If not a new virus, then what is causing respiratory infections in northern China? China's National Health Commission spokesperson said on Sunday that acute respiratory diseases continue to rise in the country and that it is being caused by the flu and other known pathogen.

Narendra Modi will attend the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai on December 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Sunday. The prime minister will reach the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on November 30, at the invitation of H.H.

New Delhi: India plans to showcase the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) at the upcoming UN Climate Conference (COP28) in the UAE, one of the world’s leading oil-producing nations. As part of the advocacy, the government also plans to light up the iconic Burj Khalifa with ‘GBA’, said two people aware of the development. The marquee alliance with India, the US and Brazil as its founding members was launched at the G20 summit hosted by New Delhi in September, and has grown rapidly, with a total of 22 countries having agreed to join the GBA.

Narendra Modi urged Indians living in the country to stop relying on cash for transactions and instead pay digitally, a habit the government has been seeking to inculcate in citizens as part of its digital economy efforts. In the 107th edition of his public outreach programme ‘Maan ki Baat’, Modi urged citizens to make payments only through the digital mode for at least a month. “Decide for yourself that for one month you will make payments only through UPI (Unified Payments Interface) or any digital medium, and not through cash," he said.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced the "Ambedkar Fellowship for Political Change" on Sunday to involve youngsters in the country's decision-making processes. The selected fellows will be engaged in field campaigns, media and communications, and research and data analysis. The fellowship will be for 11 months and the location will be on a hybrid basis, according to an official statement.

egg and meat has significantly increased in 2022-23 over the past five years, though wool output during the same period has witnessed a negative growth, says a report released by Union minister Parshottam Rupala here on Sunday. The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023 report, which was released by the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying during National Milk Day event here, is based on the Animal Integrated Sample Survey (March 2022 to February 2023).

milk production rose by 4 per cent to 230.58 million tonnes in 2022-23 while egg output increased by 7 per cent to 138.38 billion, the government said on Sunday. Meat production rose by 5 per cent to 9.77 million tonnes during 2022-23 over the previous year. Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Minister Parshottam Rupala released the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023 (milk, egg, meat and wool production 2022-23) at the National Milk Day event in Guwahati.

Fortune Park Hotels, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC Ltd has strengthened its presence in Tamil Nadu with the launch of Fortune Park Tiruppur in the state. With the setting up of its new property in Tiruppur widely known as the textile and knitwear hub of the country, the hotel marks a significant step towards the expansion of Fortune Hotels in south India, a press release said here on Sunday.

Aden, Yemen, on Sunday, authorities said. While no group immediately claimed responsibility, it comes as at least two other maritime attacks in recent days have been linked to the Israel-Hamas war. The attackers seized the Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime, in the Gulf of Aden, the company and private intelligence firm Ambrey said.

Malaysia will scrap entry visa requirements for Indian citizens visiting the nation beginning December 1, Bloomberg reported, citing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Indian nationals may stay for up to 30 days visa-free, Anwar said in a speech at his People’s Justice Party’s annual congress in Putrajaya on Sunday. However, Indian nationals would be subject to security screening, he added. Along with Indian citizens, Chinese nationals will also be allowed visa-free entry from December 1, the prime minister said. Malaysia is counting on extra tourist arrivals — and their spending — to support economic growth. Anwar last month announced plans to improve visa facilities next year to encourage the entry of tourists and investors, “especially from India and China.” Malaysia will scrap entry visa requirements for citizens of China and India visiting the nation beginning Dec. 1, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Chinese and Indian nationals may stay for up to 30 days visa-free, Anwar said in a speech at his People’s Justice Party’s annual congress in Putrajaya on Sunday. This would be subject to security screening, he added.