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Finally Irdai promotes an official as per Telangana High Court order

In line with the Telangana High Court's order but with delay, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has promoted S.N. Jayasimhan as the Chief General Manager (CGM).

Kerala CPI too brings in age restrictions for party office-bearers

The Kerala unit of the CPI has decided to bring in age restrictions for office-bearers in the party.

3rd mass grave in Mariupol's outskirts identified through satellite imagery

Confirming the presence of the third mass grave, Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko alleged that Russian troops "get local residents to help with the burials in exchange for food"

Wheat procurement under MSP likely to be lowest in last 10 years

India was till last week headed to a record production but the heat wave that started in March and continued in April over northwest India is set to affect produce, especially in Punjab and Haryana

Transfer custodial death case to CBI says Panneerselvam to MK Stalin

He also asked Chief Minister M.K.Stalin to pay Rs.50 lakh to the family of Vignesh as compensation and a government job to a family member

Risk of nuclear war is real, shouldn't be underestimated: Russia's Lavrov

In the interview, Lavrov also accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of "pretending" to negotiate, calling him "a good actor", the BBC reported

What lies ahead for CEO Parag Agrawal with Elon Musk as Twitter boss

After Tesla CEO Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion, its Indian-origin CEO Parag Agrawal said on Tuesday that the micro-blogging platform has a purpose and relevance that impacts the world.

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 510.1 mn; US continues to be worst hit nation

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 510.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.22 million and vaccinations to over 11.24 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

European Investment Bank commits $20 mn to combat plastic pollution

Circulate Capital, the Singapore-based investment management firm announced on Tuesday that the European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed up to $20 million for fighting plastic pollution

Allahabad HC dismisses petition seeking UP CM Adityanath's real name

The Allahabad HC has dismissed a PIL seeking direction that Yogi Adityanath may be directed to take the oath of office of the UP CM again in his real name.

Under development global coal power declined by 13%: Report

The global coal plant capacity under development declined in 2021, said Global Energy Monitor's eighth annual survey of the coal plant pipeline

Joe Biden nominates Bridget Brink as US Ambassador to Ukraine

US President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate Bridget Brink for US Ambassador to Ukraine, a vacant post since May 2019.

UN chief, Turkish prez promise to work for peace in Ukraine.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have reaffirmed their commitment to ending the conflict in Ukraine and to creating conditions to end the suffering.

Colombia to lift mandatory use of face masks in closed places from May 1

As of May 1, the use of face masks will be lifted in closed spaces, with the exception of health centers, elderly homes, transportation and closed spaces within educational facilities

US FDA approves first Covid-19 treatment Veklury for young children

Veklury is approved for young children who are hospitalised, or have mild-to-moderate Covid-19 and are at high risk for progression to severe Covid-19, according to the FDA

3 critically endangered Sumatran tigers found dead in snares in Indonesia

A medical team has taken the body parts of the tigers for necropsy, while the police are conducting a field investigation to uncover other factors causing the deaths

Beijing reports 29 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases: Authorities

A total of 70 local infections have been logged since Friday, said Pang Xinghuo, Deputy Head of the Beijing municipal disease prevention and control center

Jignesh Mevani re-arrested in Assam soon after court grants bail

The police from Barpeta district arrested Mevani again, but refused to disclose in which case the Gujarat MLA was re-arrested

UN's Guterres urges stronger cooperation as multilateralism under threat

Multilateral system and the value of diplomacy "are under threat from all directions", Guterres said, citing causes "From the climate crisis to the multiplication of conflicts"

Motorola launches new affordable smartphone 'Moto G52' in India

The smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W turboPower fast-charging support