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New Delhi: In 2019, India was among the top five economically developing countries in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from aviation, a new research has found. Calculating «nearly real-time» aviation emissions using global flight data, researchers found that overall, the US, China and Great Britain were the topmost contributors, with 22 per cent, 14 per cent and roughly four per cent share. However, among the economically developing countries, India was found to be the third biggest contributor with close to three per cent share in global CO2 emissions from aviation, following China at 14 per cent and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at more than three per cent. The research team at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology also found that India's share in global CO2 emissions from domestic aviation was the third highest at 1.5 per cent.

VALR, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Africa, is set to offer its crypto asset services in Poland and is actively exploring opportunities in other jurisdictions worldwide. 

American Express has opened its largest campus globally in India, spanning around one million square feet, demonstrating its commitment to the country. “American Express in India continues to develop in-country capabilities by leveraging our global expertise and local talent, fostering new opportunities and innovation for customers worldwide. The new office building provides a modern, energy-efficient workspace, enabling our teams to continue driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to our customers worldwide,” said Sanjay Khanna, CEO and Country Manager of American Express, India. According to the company, employees will begin moving to the new facility, located in sector 74A Gurugram, in phases, starting at the end of May 2024. The facility has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Core and Shell Development,” the company said.

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Kolkata port as they eye a new Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) that will allow US warships to access repair services at the port, according to persons aware of the matter. This is part of attempts by New Delhi and Washington to make India a major hub for maintenance and repair of US Navy ships in the Indo-Pacific. Ehe US navy signed MSRA deals with Larsen and Toubro as well as Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd last year.

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Uniswap has integrated Robinhood Connect to enable crypto purchasing on mobile app.

Chirp Network has partnered with peaq to provide connectivity solutions for decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs).

Class 10th Result 2024 on May 1. The fake notification, circulating widely, stated a specific time frame for the result announcement, but CBSE PRO Rama Sharma clarified the misinformation through the board's official WhatsApp group. Anticipated Announcement: Class 10th Result Expected in May According to CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta, the results for both Class 10th and 12th for the year 2024 are slated for release in May. The evaluation process nears its conclusion, hinting at an imminent announcement. Students can expect to find their results available on the official websites: cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in.

Violent clashes erupted on Wednesday on the campus of the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) between pro-Palestinian protesters and a group of counter-demonstrators, according to live video coverage provided by a U.S. broadcaster. The UCLA student newspaper Daily Bruin said supporters of Israel had tried to tear down a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the campus Police were responding to UCLA Chancellor Gene Block's request for support, Zach Seidl, Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Communications, said on X.

At present, the deadline for all current individual unit holders who own mutual fund units, either alone or jointly, nominate or opt out of nomination is June 30, 2024; otherwise, the folios will be blocked for debits. Mutual fund unit holders must provide nomination details in a specified format and opt out of nomination through a prescribed declaration form. If a holder does not nominate or opt out of nomination by 30 June 2024, folios/demat account will be frozen.

Retirement planning is vital for securing your financial future. It ensures that you can maintain your lifestyle and meet expenses during your golden years. As the years go by, retirement becomes an increasingly pressing reality for every working individual. The prospect of retirement brings forth a multitude of uncertainties, but with proper planning, one can ensure a financially secure and comfortable future. In today’s dynamic financial landscape, two essential tools stand out for retirement planning: Mutual Funds (MF) and Insurance. Mutual Funds, with their diverse investment options, offer a robust platform for building a retirement corpus. Through systematic investment plans (SIPs), individuals can invest small amounts regularly, benefitting from the power of compounding over time. Equity Mutual Funds, known for their potential for high returns over the long term, can be a cornerstone of retirement planning, albeit with a higher risk. For those seeking stability, Debt Mutual Funds provide a safer avenue with moderate returns. Furthermore, retirement-oriented Mutual Fund schemes like Retirement Funds or Pension Funds are specifically designed to align with long-term retirement goals. These funds often dynamically adjust asset allocation over time, gradually shifting from high-risk to low-risk investments as retirement approaches, ensuring capital preservation.

Indegene IPO: The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Indegene Limited is going to hit the Indian primary market on 6th May 2024 i.e. on Monday next week. The company, which provides digital services to the life science industry, recently declared the Indegene IPO price band at ₹430 to ₹452 per equity share.

Mumbai, Seclore, the leading provider of data-centric security solutions, announced it is the recipient of the official certification as a Great Place To Work® for the fifth year in a row. The Great Place To Work® Certification recognises Seclore’s commitment to the fundamental company values called “SPICE", which stands for spreading positivity, passion for people, integrity, customer focus, and entrepreneurial spirit.

released the final voter turnout figures for the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections on April 30. The announcement came 11 days after the first phase polling on April 19, and four days after the second phase on April 26. According to the poll panel’s data, the voter turnout for the first phase of polling was 66.14 per cent, marking a drop of about 4 percentage points compared to the first phase in the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections.

₹10,000 from ₹1 lakh at present, which is believed to enhance the participation of retail investors in the debt market. “Companies can now issue bonds with face value of ₹10,000. This is a great move that can help attract retail participation in the bonds.

Recently, central government employees received a 4% raise in their Dearness Allowance (DA) to 50%. Dearness relief (DR) for retirees of the central government has been increased by 4% to 50% to counteract price hikes. This will result in a large increase in salaries of central government employees and pensions of retirees. Certain allowances, such as the Children's Education Allowance (CEA) and the Hostel Subsidy, automatically received revisions of up to 25% following the dearness allowance (DA) hike to 50% for its employees and retirees early this year.

Paramount Global’s sale of its 13.01% stake in Viacom18 to Reliance Industries (RIL) has provided the company with an opportunity to exit the Indian joint venture (JV) with an attractive return on investment, a top company executive said. Paramount fully exited Viacom18 last month after selling its remaining 13.01% stake to RIL for ₹4,286 crore ($517 million). The company will continue to licence its content to Viacom18. Its Paramount+ streaming service is available on Viacom18’s JioCinema as a content block under the premium subscription tier. Viacom18 will continue to operate TV channels under Paramount-owned brands like MTV, Vh1 and Nickelodeon.

As per a Times of India news report, “The need to reclassify KYCs under various categories arose after it was found that KYCs of many investors were still not updated with PAN and Aadhar, and the linkages were missing. Several of these KYCs were done using documents like utility bills (electricity, telephone), bank account statements etc., which are no longer accepted as valid documents for KYC compliance by Sebi.” The report further said, “Of nearly 11 crore investors, about 7.9 crore or 73% have valid KYC. KYCs of about 1.6 crore investors are under the registered category, who now have limited access to investing, while 12% of the total can’t operate their demat accounts and MF folios.”