FATF recognises India’s efforts in combating terror funding, money laundering

FATF recognises India’s efforts in combating terror funding, money laundering

New Delhi, June 28 - India has achieved a commendable level of technical compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requirements, and its efforts in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering Terrorist Financing (CFT), and Countering the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (CPF) have

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Byju Raveendran failed because he didn’t listen to anyone: Unacademy CEO

Byju Raveendran failed because he didn’t listen to anyone: Unacademy CEO

New Delhi, June 28 - Byju Raveendran, Founder and Group CEO of embattled edtech firm Byju's, faced setbacks as he put himself on a pedestal and stopped listening to anyone, said Gaurav Munjal, Co-founder and CEO of Unacademy on Friday.

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Bengal MLAs’ oath: Speaker dials Guv Bose’s predecessor VP Dhankhar for solution

Bengal MLAs’ oath: Speaker dials Guv Bose’s predecessor VP Dhankhar for solution

Kolkata, June 28 - The Speaker of West Bengal Assembly, Biman Bandopadhyay, on Friday spoke over phone to Vice President and former state Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar over the issue surrounding the swearing-in of two new MLAs and sought his intervention in breaking the

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MPs & ministers have assured to fight unitedly for K’taka: Siddaramaiah

MPs & ministers have assured to fight unitedly for K’taka: Siddaramaiah

New Delhi, June 28 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that all MPs and Union Ministers from the state have assured him to fight unitedly for the good of the state.

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Sonu Nigam washes Asha Bhosle’s feet with rose water, petals at book launch event

Sonu Nigam washes Asha Bhosle’s feet with rose water, petals at book launch event

Mumbai, June 28 - Playback singer Sonu Nigam, who attended the launch of 'Svarsvamini Asha', washed the feet of Padma Vibhushan awardee and veteran singer Asha Bhosle on Friday.

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Another BRS MLA joins Congress, sixth in four months

Another BRS MLA joins Congress, sixth in four months

Hyderabad, June 28 - In yet another jolt to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), its MLA Kale Yadaiah joined the ruling Congress on Friday.

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‘Ousted’ youth CPI-M leader gets police protection in Kerala

‘Ousted’ youth CPI-M leader gets police protection in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, June 28 - A day after a former youth CPI-M leader in Kannur slammed veteran party leader P. Jayarajan, the Kerala Police on Friday announced to give protection to his house and business establishments.

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Nothing to launch CMF Phone 1 with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip

Nothing to launch CMF Phone 1 with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip

New Delhi, June 28 - London-based consumer tech brand Nothing on Friday announced that CMF Phone 1 will be powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G processor.

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RBI is using AI for real-time data analysis: Shaktikanta Das

RBI is using AI for real-time data analysis: Shaktikanta Das

Mumbai, June 28 - The Reserve Bank has ventured into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) analytics in multiple areas in order to develop cutting-edge systems for high frequency and real-time data monitoring and analysis, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday.

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Bangladeshi citizen with expired visa runs biz in Kolkata, HC orders ED probe

Bangladeshi citizen with expired visa runs biz in Kolkata, HC orders ED probe

Kolkata, June 28 - A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Friday, directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to investigate a case involving a Bangladeshi resident with an expired Indian visa running his business from here.

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Singapore police block over 110 suspicious bank accounts for scam

Singapore police block over 110 suspicious bank accounts for scam

Singapore, June 28 - Officers from Singapore's Anti-Scam Center blocked over 110 suspicious bank accounts and seized more than 400,000 Singapore dollars ($290,000) from June 17 to 24, according to the latest statement from the police.

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With latest coup fizzling out, Bolivia indicates clear break from its turbulent past

With latest coup fizzling out, Bolivia indicates clear break from its turbulent past

New Delhi, June 28 - Proudly bearing the name of South America's liberator Simon Bolivar, it will celebrate the bicentenary of its freedom in 2025, but Bolivia's 200 years have been eventful, with at least 190 revolutions or coups, mostly led by the

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T20 World Cup: India and South Africa battle it out in clash of unbeaten forces for trophy

T20 World Cup: India and South Africa battle it out in clash of unbeaten forces for trophy

Bridgetown (Barbados), June 28 - The 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup is all set for an engrossing conclusion to a tournament full of twists, and thrills as unbeaten forces India and South Africa face-off in the title clash at the Kensington Oval on

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Indian healthcare sector faced 6,935 cyberattacks per week in last 6 months: Report

Indian healthcare sector faced 6,935 cyberattacks per week in last 6 months: Report

New Delhi, June 28 - The Indian healthcare sector has become a major target for cybercriminals, experiencing an average of 6,935 cyberattacks per week over the last six months, compared to 1,821 attacks per organisation globally, a new report revealed on Friday.

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South Korea, Japan reaffirm close coordination to deter North Korea threats after Kim-Putin talks

South Korea, Japan reaffirm close coordination to deter North Korea threats after Kim-Putin talks

Seoul, June 28 - Senior diplomats of South Korea and Japan on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to closely working together to deter North Korean threats amid the growing military cooperation between Russia and the North, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

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SC allows withdrawal of plea filed by NRI accused in imported coal scam case

SC allows withdrawal of plea filed by NRI accused in imported coal scam case

New Delhi, June 28 - The Supreme Court on Friday allowed withdrawal of a plea filed by an NRI accused in a money laundering case linked to an alleged imported coal scam.

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Genes, environment & lifestyle fueling breast cancers even among healthy: Doctors

Genes, environment & lifestyle fueling breast cancers even among healthy: Doctors

New Delhi, June 28 - Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors are driving breast cancers even among women who seem healthy, said oncologists on Friday, even as television actress Hina Khan announced her diagnosis with stage three breast cancer.

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ITC scaling up ‘Food Safe Spices’ and other value-added agri products to accelerate growth

ITC scaling up ‘Food Safe Spices’ and other value-added agri products to accelerate growth

New Delhi, June 28 - The scope and scale of operations of ITC’s Agri Business have grown manifold over the years and currently encompasses nearly 3 million tonnes of annual volume in 22 states and over 20 agri-value chains, according to the ITC

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Mobile tariff hike may result in Rs 20,000 cr additional operating profits for telcos: Experts

Mobile tariff hike may result in Rs 20,000 cr additional operating profits for telcos: Experts

New Delhi, June 28 - The latest round of 15-20 per cent mobile tariff hikes for prepaid and postpaid plans by telecom service providers (TSPs) can result in additional operating profits of around Rs 20,000 crore for the industry once these hikes are

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Centre unveils new draft rules for breath analysers used by cops, workplace testers

Centre unveils new draft rules for breath analysers used by cops, workplace testers

New Delhi, June 28 - The Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs, has unveiled new draft rules for Evidential Breath Analysers which aim to ensure the accuracy and reliability of breath analysers used by law enforcement agencies and workplaces so

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