Pakistan to seek larger IMF bailout package of over $8 billion

Cash-strapped Pakistan is set to formally request a bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) through the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Reports suggest Islamabad may seek over 8 billion US dollars during the upcoming IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, DC, from April 15 to 20. It is expected that Pakistan may request for enhanced quota like it did in 2008.

March 18, 2024 at 12:17AM

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Former EC Arun Goel quit due to personal reasons, says CEC

March 16, 2024 at 11:59PM

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Paytm turns to AI for growth and cost management objectives

Paytm integrates AI to enhance efficiency. “This involves transforming our operations with AI-powered automation to drive efficiency. Adapting specific roles and tasks is essential to align with our growth and cost management objectives more effectively,” the spokesperson further added. Reports of layoffs refuted, emphasising employee well-being and performance evaluations in the company's operations.

March 15, 2024 at 03:50PM

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EV makers will have to give 3-year warranty on batteries

March 15, 2024 at 01:13AM

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RAF carrying minister faced signal jamming near Russia: UK

A British government spokesman on Thursday confirmed that the Royal Air Force plane transporting the UK Defence Minister had its signal jammed near Russian territory this week.The incident occurred on Wednesday evening while Grant Shapps was returning from Poland, where he had attended a NATO exercise, aboard an RAF jet, according to several reports.

March 15, 2024 at 12:14AM

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In 2-1 ruling, Bombay HC quashes petitions to restrain govt from notifying FCU

March 14, 2024 at 01:17AM

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Adil Khan: My first wedding with Rakhi Sawant stands null and void

Adil Khan and Somi Khan had a low-key nikah ceremony. Adil criticized Rakhi Sawant for spreading negativity and emphasized his desire to leave behind his past with her. He mentioned a court case, his right to marry again, and their reception. Reacting to his past with Rakhi Sawant, Adil Khan stated that Rakhi can never keep anyone happy.

March 13, 2024 at 11:42PM

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2-week ban on public visits to Imran Khan at Adiala Jail

Pakistani authorities imposed on Tuesday a two-week ban on all public visits, meetings and interviews at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, where Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief and former prime minister Imran Khan has been incarcerated, citing “security” threats.

March 12, 2024 at 11:37PM

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Chilli prices drop in Karnataka, farmers on rampage

Farmers protest 10% slump in chilli prices in Byadagi market, Haveri district. They vandalize vehicles, torch two, attack officials, leaving 30 injured. Chilli now costs 39,000, down from 43,000 per 100kg. Anguished farmers, expecting about 4,000 per quintal, lost their patience when offered less and started arguing with traders, who claimed the price was closely tied to the quality of produce.

March 12, 2024 at 01:10AM

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PM hands out drones to over 1000 women from SHGs

The PM had announced last year on Independence Day that a scheme would be launched to provide agri-drones to thousands of women-led self-help groups and they will be trained to fly as well as repair the UAVs. The SHGs can then offer them on rent to farmers for agriculture purposes like crop monitoring, spraying fertilisers and seed sowing boosting income opportunities for women.

March 12, 2024 at 12:29AM

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