Assam’s flood crisis becomes worse and there are now 88 people dead
by With the addition of seven additional fatalities on Tuesday, the death toll from the flooding in Assam rose to 88, with an estimated 55.42 lakh …
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Floods in Bangladesh kill 42 people and leave millions trapped
Over the weekend, at least 25 people were killed in Bangladesh by lightning or landslides, leaving millions stranded or homeless in the country’s low-lying northeast, …
India has recorded 12,847 new cases, totaling over 65,000 infections in 7 days
India reported a 4,848 rise in active coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 63,063. The country ranks twenty-eighth among the countries with the most active …
The US has announced a $122 million fund for India to prevent epidemics that could have been avoided
The US has announced a USD 122 million grant to the top three Indian medical research institutes to prevent preventable epidemics, detect disease risks early, …
As the anchor investor lock-in period expires, the LIC falls 4%, or 28%, from its issue price
In intra-day trade on Monday, shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) fell 4% to Rs 681.70 on the BSE, with the lock-in period …
MoS Finance estimates that the Indian fintech business would be worth $150 billion by 2025
According to Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, the rise of Indian fintech firms has been exponential, and the sector is predicted to reach …
From Mumbai offshore wells, HOEC begins oil production and gas sales
On June 8, Hindustan Oil Exploration Company (HOEC) announced that oil production and gas sales from Mumbai offshore wells D-1 and D-2 had begun. The …
IMD declares ‘orange alert’ for Delhi and surrounding areas due to a severe heatwave
According to the India Meteorological Department, an ‘orange alert has been issued for Delhi and other neighboring locations due to a severe heatwave with temperatures …
After India’s export ban and the conflict in Ukraine, global wheat prices have risen
Wheat prices have risen on international markets following India’s announcement of a restriction on exports of the basic commodity, as well as lower production prospects …
Sri Lanka receives 3.3 tonnes of critical medical supplies from India
In keeping with its “neighborhood first” policy, India’s High Commissioner to Colombo, Gopal Baglay, handed out 3.3 tonnes of crucial medical supplies to the 1990 …