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Monsoon forecast bodes well, may ease inflation concerns, India economic report says
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) last week said the country is likely to receive above average monsoon rainfall in 2024, in a potential boost for its farm output which heavily depends on summer rains. "Further easing of food prices is on the anvil as IMD has predicted above-normal rainfall during the monsoon season, which is likely to lead to higher production." This "bodes well for a good harvest, easing inflation concerns," said the report released on Thursday.
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'How Embarrassing': Trump Mocked For 'Pretending To Be President' In Strange Ceremony
The former president gave a truly bizarre "White House" gift to a visitor.
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Trump Attorney Alina Habba Makes Blunt Admission About Trial, But It’s No Surprise
The former president's lawyer made a gloomy prediction.
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Venice launches five-euro entry fee
Venice launched a new scheme Thursday to charge day-trippers for entering the historic Italian city, a world first intended to ease the pressure of mass tourism -- but many residents are opposed.Venturini hopes the initiative will persuade Italians living in the region not to come on busy days such as Thursday, when Italy marks its World War II Liberation Day.
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Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse
The blades of the windmill on top of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, collapsed during the night, firefighters said Thursday, just months before the French capital hosts the Olympics."I hope they repair it soon," he added. - 600,000 visitors annually - The Moulin Rouge cabaret, with its distinctive red windmill blades, is located in northern Paris and is one of the most visited landmarks in the city.
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Indian food delivery firm Swiggy gets shareholder nod for $1.25 billion listing, filings show
Indian food and grocery delivery startup Swiggy has received approval from its shareholders for a $1.25 billion initial public offering, as per regulatory filings with India's ministry of corporate affairs. The company said it plans to raise up to 37.50 billion rupees ($450.01 million) through a fresh issue of shares, while some existing shareholders will sell shares worth 66.64 billion rupees ($799.67 million). Swiggy appointed co-founders Sriharsha Majety and Nandan Reddy as executive direct
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India plans curbs on suspect bank accounts to fight cyber fraud, sources say
India's central bank plans to soon change guidelines to permit banks to temporarily freeze accounts suspected of being used to commit cyber crimes, as it battles a rising wave of online crime, three sources told Reuters. The plans come as internal government data shows individuals have lost funds of nearly $1.26 billion in financial institutions to cyber fraud since 2021, with one of the sources saying about 4,000 fraudulent accounts are opened every day. Tens of thousands of Indians receive d
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