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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says will donate most of his $124 bn fortune in his lifetime

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has announced plans to donate most of his $124 billion fortune during his lifetime, at a time when the e-commerce giant is reportedly set to lay off nearly 10,000 workers.

Nov 15, 2022

UN announces satellite-based system to detect methane emissions

As part of global efforts to slow climate change by tackling methane, the UN on Friday announced a new satellite-based system to detect emissions of the climate warming gas and allow governments and businesses to respond.

Nov 11, 2022

"COP27 will decide life or death"; 11-year-old climate activist Licy hopes to inspire action at COP27

11-year-old Indian climate activist, Licypriya Kangujam will be campaigning at the COP27, urging world leaders to take climate action on "loss and damage".

Nov 8, 2022

Uniform Civil Code to 8 lakh jobs: BJP's 11 poll promises in Himachal Pradesh [details]

The BJP's manifesto comes a day after Congress announced 10 poll "guarantees" and slammed the ruling party over inflation and unemployment.

Nov 6, 2022

Integrated Pensioners' Portal planned for 'Ease of Living'.

SC upholds validity of revised Employees' Pension Scheme upper limit at Rs.15,000 per month

The 2014 amendment had capped the maximum pensionable salary at Rs 15,000 per month from Rs 6,500 earlier

Nov 5, 2022

Terror funding case: ED attaches immovable property of jailed separatist leader Shabir Shah [details]

Presently lodged in Delhi's Tihar jail, Shabir Shah was arrested in 2017 for collecting funds from Pakistan-based terror groups to fuel unrest in Kashmir valley by way of stone pelting, processions, protests, bandhs, hartals, and other subversive activities.

Nov 4, 2022

US Woman Wins $300,000 on Lottery Ticket Brought While Returning Home After Claiming $100,000 Prize

The woman, a resident of Newark, Delaware, won $300,000 on a scratch-off ticket that she bought at a convenience store while heading back home after claiming a $100,000 prize won from another ticket.

Nov 4, 2022

Dubai Investment Fund to Allocate $2.1 Billion for Investments in Indian Realty

The Dubai Investment Fund (DIF) notes that the transition from enterprises managed by family members to those managed by professionals has been the most noticeable transformation that has taken place

Nov 3, 2022

'Our hearts are with India', Biden extended his deepest condolences on Morbi bridge collapse

US President Joe Biden on Monday extended his deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the bridge collapse tragedy in Morbi, Gujarat, on Sunday in which 141 people were killed.

Nov 1, 2022

Experiencing Colorism In India Inspired Sid Jawahar To Start A Beauty Fund At Swiftarc Ventures

The impact colorism had on Sid Jawahar growing up in India inspired him to start a diversity-focused Beauty Fund at Swiftarc Ventures.

Oct 28, 2022

Flipkart to expand India biz; Walmart raising up to $3 billion: Report

Retail giant Walmart is reportedly raising up to $3 billion for its e-commerce giant Flipkart to further expand its operations in the country.

Oct 26, 2022

3 LeT terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter

Terror funding case: SIA conducts raids at 14 places across Kashmir Valley [details]

Pakistan-based terror mentors managing funds for terror groups active in Kashmir Valley through over-ground workers active in J&K.

Oct 23, 2022

Self-reliance, secured borders central to making India powerful nation: Rajnath

Self-reliance and the secured borders are central to making India a powerful nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Saturday.

Oct 15, 2022

"Liar, thief, chor"; PAK FM heckled at US airport; his aide rains profanities & threats [Watch]

This is not the first time that a member of Pakistan's ruling party has been given a hostile reception abroad.

Oct 14, 2022

Economy of every country is slowing; India defies odds [see how]

According to IMF, India is to grow at 6.1% in 2023, making it the world's fastest among major economies. Read to know more.

Oct 12, 2022

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