Pakistan inflation hits 48-year high as supplies jammed at ports

The current situation in Pakistan is the most difficult faced by the country in the last two decades, reports. Adding that the country, facing an economic crisis, political chaos, and terror attacks

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Pakistan's security forces gunned down seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including three under-trial prisoners, in the country's restive Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province after the terrorists opened fire at a security squad, police said on Tuesday.
The terrorists attacked a Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) team which was shifting detained militants affiliated with the outlawed group to the Bannu district of the province on Monday, a CTD official said
The attack, aimed at freeing the detained prisoners, led to a gun battle in which seven terrorists, including the three prisoners, were killed while others escaped.
The official said those killed were involved in previous attacks on the security forces. They were wanted for an attack on the Bannu Cantonment police and the targeted killing of a constable.
A heavy contingent of police was deployed in the area, and a massive combing operation was launched to catch the escaped terrorists.
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The official said that the arrest was aimed at dismantling the illegal arms support infrastructure, apart from the hideouts of absconders of Bambiha-led terror-criminal syndicate

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In a report filed before a Kerala court, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) claimed that the outlawed Popular Front of India (PFI) has links with the Al Qaeda

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Two Sikh businessmen were shot dead by terrorists in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, the latest targeted attack against the minority community members in the restive province bordering Afghanistan.

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India has briefed a high-level UN team about its concerns over terrorism in the South Asian region, especially the possible threats from misuse of new and emerging technologies and unmanned aerial systems.
India's concerns were conveyed to the team of experts from the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring team during its visit to the country from March 8 to 10, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The UN experts visited India following an invitation from New Delhi and it was in continuation of regular consultations between the team with key member-states relevant to their mandate, it said.
"A team of experts from the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and the Taliban supporting the Security Council's 1267 & 1988 Sanction Committees visited India from March 8 to 10," the MEA said.
It said the team held meetings with senior officials in the relevant ministries and was briefed on India's counter-terrorism ...

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'Terrorism is becoming a new form of warfare', says Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat

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The stock of the public sector bank (PSB) touched Rs 51, its highest level since March 2015, on improved operating performance

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A corporate presentation notes the "consistent shareholder returns" from more than $11 billion in dividends over the past decade

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Stocks to Watch on Wednesday, October 4, 2023: Bajaj Finserv's insurance arm, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has received a show cause notice alleging a tax demand of Rs 1,010.05 crore

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The US and Europe are offering 8 to 10 times more subsidies amounting to a massive $650 billion, around 18 per cent of India's gross domestic product

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Closing Bell on October 4, 2023: Nestle India, HDFC Bank, HUL, Infosys, and TCS rallied between 0.6 per cent and 3 per cent. Axis Bank was the biggest laggard, down 5 per cent

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The industry is taking the lead in using the devices and a wider business use is expected soon

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Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (SMP), formerly known as Kolkata Port Trust, and NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, will form a joint working group to set up a green hydrogen and ammonia hub at the port, an official said on Sunday.
The MoU between the two public sector entities was signed last week, aiming to explore opportunities for the production, storage, handling, and bunkering of green hydrogen, green ammonia, and its derivatives with the support of the port, the official said.
As part of the National Hydrogen Mission, shipping and port operations will play a critical role in driving trade in green energy. Ports are therefore being developed to support the export requirements of green energy.
Speaking to PTI, SMP deputy chairman Samrat Rahi said that the scope of the MoU includes forming a joint working group to conduct a feasibility study, identify land for the project, and deliberate on financial models of partnership for the clean energy project here.
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Odisha's GST collections increased by 12.85 per cent to Rs 4,249.12 crore in September, officials said on Sunday.
The state had collected a gross GST revenue of Rs 3,765.17 crore in the same month last year, they said.
The collection to be retained by the state (OGST+IGST settlement) was Rs 1,651.58 crore, against 1,157.08 crore in September 2022, a growth of 42.74 percent, they added.
The state generated 20.66 lakh waybills in September, as compared to 17.66 lakh waybills during the corresponding period of last year.
Helped by improved compliance, overall GST collections in the country increased by 10 per cent to over Rs 1.62 lakh crore in September, crossing the Rs 1.6 lakh crore mark for the fourth time during the current financial year.

Fountain, a provider of hiring automation software for frontline workforces, considers India as one of the "big hubs" in this space, a top company official said.
The company is present in the US, Western Europe - UK, France, Germany as well as in South Africa, India, New Zealand and a few other countries. "The big hubs are India, UK and France," Founder and CEO of the company Sean Behr told PTI.
"Fountain focuses exclusively on the blue collar and gray collar workforce. A vast majority of people ... don't ...do PowerPoint or Excel, they do things on the frontlines of our economy," Behr said, adding that hiring and retaining workers in the blue and grey collar economy has never been more difficult.
India is the "most natural place" to invest, and to expand as there is a huge opportunity and growth rate in the blue/grey collar market, Behr noted.
"China has some similar dynamics, but obviously there's geopolitical challenges, while in India you have a bigger population and a very goo

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The government's new project announcements, which typically include roads and other public infrastructure, are down 72.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 0.4 trillion in September 2023

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What the data suggests, however, is that India's numbers are unsustainable. They're driven by debt-fueled household consumption and government investment

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Indri whisky is the first Indian whisky to win this renowned award

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Half of India's population between the age of 30-55 years believes 59 years should be the age of retirement and thirty-two years is when one should ideally start retirement planning,

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The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) wrote to Amitabh Bachchan stating that his recent ad for Flipkart spreads misinformation and hurts local businesses

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Even if generative artificial intelligence has been overhyped, it's safe to assume that ChatGPT-type bots will only get better at routine tasks like writing computer software

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Honda's MotoGP team and former world champion Marc Mrquez will be ending their 11-year partnership at the end of the season, the Japanese engine maker said Wednesday.
Driving a Honda, Mrquez won six world championships, won 59 races, and secured 64 pole positions in the MotoGP class.
His last world championship came in 2019. The 30-year-old Spaniard has struggled with injury since he broke his right arm in the 2020 opener. He is currently 15th in the points standings.
The agreement will cut short Mrquez's current contract by a year.
Both parties agreed it was in their best interests to each pursue other avenues in the future to best achieve their respective goals and targets, Honda said in a statement.

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Cauvery dispute highlights poor water management policies

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Beverages major Coca-Cola on Wednesday said it has introduced 100 per cent recycled PET bottles for its carbonated beverage supporting the circular economy.
The company has introduced recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles in pack sizes of 250 ml and 750 ml across several markets in India, said a statement from Coca-Cola India.
These rPET bottles are being manufactured by Coca-Cola bottling partners - Moon Beverages and SLMG Beverages Ltd, it added.
"The bottles made from 100 per cent food-grade rPET (excluding caps and labels) have an on-pack call to action "Recycle Me Again" message and will also drive consumer awareness with "100% recycled PET bottle" displayed on the pack," it said.
These rPET bottles are crafted from food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate. The plastic is recycled as per the technologies approved by the USFDA and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for food-grade recycled material and repurposed into new PET bottles, reducing the need for .

Inflation leaves Coca-Cola's bottling arm HCCB thirsty in Indi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the "spectacular victory" of India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra at the Asian Games and said it is the result of his dedication and years of training

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This recent venture marks KKR's second establishment in India, reflecting the pivotal role the Asia Pacific assumes in its overarching strategy

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