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Sri Lanka's efforts for recovery from the worst economic crisis. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Construction, Power and Energy Expo 2023 in Colombo on Friday, India's Deputy High Commissioner Vinod K Jacob said that recent developments in India-Sri Lanka ties have strengthened the friendship and all-around cooperation between the two countries. «We were the first creditor nation in January this year to convey the financing assurances needed to kick start the IMF process. India will continue to play a constructive role as a Co-Chair of the Creditors Committee along with Japan and the Paris Club,» he said. India in January this year became the first country to hand over its letter of support for financing and debt restructuring of Sri Lanka to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In May this year, 17 countries that have extended loans to Sri Lanka formed an official creditor committee' co-chaired by India, Japan, and France, to discuss Sri Lanka's request for debt treatment. Paris Club is a group of officials from major creditor countries whose role is to find coordinated and sustainable solutions to the payment difficulties experienced by debtor countries.

celestial event, the holy month of Sawan commenced on July 4, with the much-anticipated first Sawan Somwar (Monday) slated to occur on July 10. This year, after a gap of 19 years, Sawan will be an extended affair, spanning two months until August 31, according to the Hindu calendar. Devotees of Lord Shiva hold this period in high regard, as it is believed that observing fasts and worshiping the deity during Sawan Somwar can bestow upon them blessings of prosperity, health, wealth, and happiness.

Manipur government has instructed banks to extend by up to 12 months a moratorium given on retail loan payment in the state, as normal life continues to be affected due to ethnic violence that started more than two months ago. The state government had last month invoked provisions under the Reserve Bank of India’s (Relief Measures by Banks in Areas Affected by Natural Calamities) Directions, 2018, and asked banks to provide a moratorium on EMP payments on retail loans such as personal, vehicle and housing loans. A follow up meeting between banks and state authorities on July 1 decided that banks would provide relief measures also by way of rescheduling of existing loans and sanctioning of fresh loans, including to the agriculture and MSME sectors. A statement from the state finance department said borrowers, whose repayment capacity has been severely affected due to disruption of economic activities and loss/damage of economic assets, including agriculture and allied activities, may contact the concerned banks for availing of the moratorium and other rehabilitation and restructuring measures. This facility, though, will not be available for accounts that had been classified as non-performing assets on or before May 3 this year.

Manipur have asked the farmers intending to start the cropping season to venture in the field only with police protection. “As the cropping window is very short we have decided to provide the farmers with adequate security to start the farming and agriculture activity,” said the police. The police, “We have reduced security from various places including VIPs. We have assigned 822 personnel for Imphal West, 219 personnel for Imphal East, 236 for Bishnupur, 147 for Thoubal, 204 for Kakching, 300 personnel for Churachandpur and Kangpokpi has 200 personnel.” The police stated, “The force will be deployed by the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of police in consultation with the agriculture department and local population. We want to appeal to the farmers not to venture in the field by themselves without informing the Superintendent of police for this may be risky and hazardous.” The unified command meeting recently decided the government will provide more security personnel in five districts and its adjoining areas.

«Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of isolated places of Delhi,» the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a tweet on Sunday morning. Places, where the rainfall has been predicted, include Narela, Alipur, Rohini, Badili, Pitampura, Paschim Vihar, Punjabi Bagh, Kashmiri Gate, Seelampur, Rajauri Garden, Red Fort, Rajeev Chauk, ITO, Jafarpur. The IMD has issued a forecast of high-intensity rain for 2-3 days in Delhi.

Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested four people, whom the officials termed as «wanted terrorists» in the Torawari Mountains Hangu, ARY News reported on Saturday. The terrorists were involved in receiving the ransom from the local people and suspects used to make calls from Afghanistan numbers and threaten people.

first state budget on 7 July, since Congress took charge of the state government this year. However, Belagavi which is also known as the second capital of Karnataka received no allocation except for establishing a human body organ transplantation unit at a government-funded multi-specialty hospital in the city.  The city residents feel disheartened as the state budget focused on the capital Bengaluru under the brand ‘Brand Bengaluru’.

Uzbekistan is holding a snap presidential election Sunday, a vote that follows a constitutional referendum that extended the incumbent's term from five to seven years. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was elected in 2021 to a second five-year term, the limit allowed by the constitution. But the amendments approved in April's plebiscite allowed him to begin the count of terms anew and run for two more, raising the possibility that he could stay in office until 2037.

artificial intelligence sure is swell, but it could never capture the essence of Mickey Mouse, according to the man who voices Disney's mascot. As part of Disney's upcoming 100th anniversary celebration, AFP spoke with animators, archivists and Mickey voice actor Bret Iwan about the company's past and future, including the potential for AI — a topic currently roiling Hollywood.

Gautam Budh Nagar police arrested Haider on 4 July for illegally entering India without a visa via Nepal with her four children -- all aged below seven years. Besides, her Indian husband Sachin and father-in-law were arrested for sheltering the illegal immigrant. However, on Saturday, the Uttar Pradesh court granted bail to the couple who were behind bars for five days at Luksar jail.

Sudan, making it one of the bloodiest attacks to date in the weeks-long conflict between the Sudanese army and a rebel paramilitary organization, Al Jazeera reported. According to a statement from the health ministry, the assault took place on Saturday in a residential area of Omdurman, the city next to the capital Khartoum. Unknown numbers of individuals were injured in the attack.

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Leslie Van Houten, the infamous killer and follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is likely to be freed from prison after five decades. California governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he won’t ask the state Supreme Court to block parole for Leslie Van Houten, as per reports. This paves the way for her release after serving 53 years in prison for two infamous murders. In a brief statement, the governor’s office said it was unlikely that the state's high court would consider an appeal of a lower court ruling that Van Houten should be released. Gov. Gavin Newsom is disappointed, the statement said. «More than 50 years after the Manson cult committed these brutal killings, the victims’ families still feel the impact,» the statement said.

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cost-conscious market. The share of the Rs 7.5-25 lakh price segment is currently the largest at 67%. Within this, the Rs 7.5-12.5 lakh price band, at 42%, is the biggest, according to Jato Dynamics data.

Mark Cavendish, former world champion Mads Pedersen showcased his prowess by securing a second-stage victory at the Tour de France. With an impressive surge of power, Pedersen emerged victorious in a mass sprint during the 201-kilometre (125-mile) eighth stage from Libourne to Limoges in central France. Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard retained the coveted yellow jersey. Pedersen demonstrated exceptional strength along the lengthy final stretch, fending off a late charge from Jasper Philipsen, who had previously claimed victory in all three sprints earlier in the race. The 2023 Tour de France's eighth stage covered a challenging 200.7km route from Libourne to Limoges. Starting in the renowned wine region of Bordeaux, the stage meandered through the hilly landscapes of the Dordogne and Limousin regions. The course presented four categorized climbs, including the Côte de Champs-Romain (303m), the Côte de la Crouzille (323m), the Côte de Saint-Sylvestre (302m), and the Côte de la Bussière (353m). The final ascent, the Côte de la Croix-de-Perche (289m), spanned 4.8km with an average gradient of 5.5%.

Reliance Industries Ltd, the company said on 8 July. Earlier, Reliance announced its plans to demerge its financial services undertaking into Reliance Strategic Investments Limited (RSIL) and rename and list it as Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL).

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Taparia Tools, Aptech, Anmol India, Abhishek Intergrations, Leading Leasing Finance and Investment, NDR Auto Components according to the BSE website. Here’s a list of stocks and dates you may mark on your calendar Taparia Tools: The company has announced that July 11, 2023, will be the "Record Date" to determine the eligibility of shareholders for receiving Bonus Equity Shares. The bonus shares will be issued in a ratio of 4:1, meaning shareholders will receive 4 fully paid-up equity shares for every 1 equity share held.

K. Beichhua leader of Mizo National Front (MNF) will soon join BJP in Mizoram.