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RBI's monetary policy has steps for more inclusive, affordable banking, sa
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 9 (ANI): The measures announced in RBI's bi-monthly monetary policy including bringing feature phone users into the mainstream digital payments and enabling small value transactions through wallet are steps towards a more conducive, affordable and inclusive bankin
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UK to turn off 2G, 3G mobile phone networks by 2033: Government
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK] December 8 (ANI/Sputnik): The UK will phase out 2G and 3G mobile networks by 2033 as part of measures to increase the security of telecommunication supply chains and to make room for 5G expansion and faster future networks, the government announced on Wednesday.
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Agriculture sector functioned smoothly during lockdown: Narendra Singh Tom
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, answering a question on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the agricultural households in Lok Sabha, said that the agriculture sector functioned "smoothly" adding that the government took all necessary
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Biden warns Putin of strong measures if Russia escalates in Ukraine
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 8 (ANI): Raising concerns over Russia's military build-up near the Ukraine border, US President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of strong economic measures.
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To ease chaos, Delhi Airport installs 20 more kiosks for international pas
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): A day after the picture of passengers at Delhi Airport queuing up for COVID-19 test upon arrival went viral on social media platforms, the airport authorities have decided to take additional measures to decongest the premises by adding 20 more kiosks.
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Omicron variant: UP steps up preventive measures
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 6 (ANI): In wake of the emergence of a new variant of coronavirus in the country, Uttar Pradesh is gearing up preparation to prevent the spread of the disease.
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Flying squads, inspection teams of CAQM identify over 140 sites violating
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): Flying squads/inspection teams of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas have identified over 140 sites till December 4 this year where violations of anti-air pollution measures issued by the commission are taking plac
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COVID-19: Uttarakhand govt launches random testing, aims to conduct 25,000
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], December 5 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said the state government would be launching random testing against COVID-19 with a target of 25,000 tests daily, in view of precautionary measures taken by the government in the wake o
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J-K LG directs health officials, advises people to be more proactive in vi
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 4 (ANI): In view of Omicron being declared as a 'Variant of Concern' by the World Health Organization (WHO), Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewed the COVID-19 situation in Jammu and Kashmir and discussed preventive measures to be
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Centre's policies under PM Modi helped Indian economy bounce back faster t
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the economic policy measures taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government during the past two years helped India's economy to bounce back faster than other countries after the COVID-19 pandemi
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S. Korea's daily COVID-19 cases hit record high at 5,352
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], December 4 (ANI/Xinhua): South Korea's daily COVID-19 cases hit a new record high on the back of the government's eased anti-virus measures in November, the health authorities said Saturday.
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US stocks down 2nd week in row on Federal Reserve Rate hike, Omicron fears
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], December 4 (ANI/Sputnik): US stocks tumbled for a second week in a row, roiled by fears of an imminent rate hike by the Federal Reserve and the possibility of another round of global economic turmoil from potential measures to address the coronavirus Omicron variant.
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