BMC constitutes 7-member committee to control Mumbai’s air pollution

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12 (ANI): In a bid to control dust in the air, the main factor contributing to air pollution, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner on Sunday constituted a seven-member committee and di ...

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Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Burning Eyes, Dead Fish; Red Tide Flares Up on Florida Coast

SARASOTA, Fla. — Residents are complaining about burning eyes and breathing problems. Dead fish have washed up on beaches. A beachside festival has been canceled, even though it wasn’t scheduled for another month. Florida’s southwest c ...

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Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Russia Agrees to Extension of Grain Export Deal for Shortened Term

Russia said Monday it is ready to allow an extension to a Ukraine grain export deal that has helped bring down global food prices, but only for 60 days. A Russian delegation at talks with senior U.N. officials described the conversatio ...

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Tuesday, 14 March 2023
62% vote against Oklahoma initiative to legalize marijuana

According to state election returns, an Oklahoma referendum on legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults and establishing an excise tax on cannabis sales was defeated at the polls this week. Compared with nearly 38 percent who su ...

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Sunday, 12 March 2023
Australian PM arrives in India with 25 business leaders

Canberra [Australia], March 8 (ANI): In a joyful interview with Nova 937 radio, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that as many as 25 business heads would accompany him to India as the country is a massive market. 25 leadi ...

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Wednesday, 08 March 2023
Iran poised to ditch dollar in trade with Africa

The Islamic Republic says settlements in local currencies will pave way for a broader cooperation with African nations Iran has suggested the establishment of a joint bank with African states to help develop cooperation and to promote ...

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Wednesday, 08 March 2023
Indian stock indices largely steady in early trade Wednesday

New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Indian stocks opened largely steady on Wednesday, but volatility seems to have remained. At the time of writing this report, the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were about 0.1 per cent lower each. M ...

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Wednesday, 08 March 2023
Automakers, universities in race to improve EV ranges in cold climates

ANCHORAGE, Alaska: As cold temperatures limit the traveling range of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and the acceptance of electric cars, trucks and buses, automakers and scientists at universities are racing to perfect new battery chemi ...

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Wednesday, 08 March 2023
Thiruvananthapuram: Attukal Pongala to be celebrated following green protocol

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 5 (ANI): Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran on Sunday said Attukal Pongala festival will be celebrated following green protocol and the preparations are in the final stage. Thiruvananthap ...

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Wednesday, 08 March 2023
Russia-Ukraine Fighting Devolves Into Hand-to-Hand Combat

Much of Russia’s yearlong invasion in Ukraine has devolved into infantry fighting in the eastern regions of the country, in part because Moscow’s forces are short on artillery munitions, the British Ministry of Defense said Sunday. In ...

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Wednesday, 08 March 2023
Migrant workers leaving Tamil Nadu for Holi, not due to problems, says Tiruppur district administration

Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 5 (ANI): Migrant labourers are leaving Tamil Nadu because of the Holi festival and also the rumours of attacks on migrant labourers, said S Vineeth, Trippur District Collector on Sunday. The police ...

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Wednesday, 08 March 2023
Karnataka Health Minister distances himself from state BJP chief’s remarks against Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Monday distanced himself from the BJP chief Nalinkumar Kateel’s remarks against Rahul Gandhi over the COVID19 vaccine. Kateel made a personal attack on Congress ...

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Wednesday, 08 March 2023