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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started functioning in 1949.
Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started functioning in 1949.
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Who is Dr Arati Prabhakar, US Prez Joe Biden's science advisor nominee?
Prabhakar was three when her family immigrated to the United States from Delhi
 "Who is Dr Arati Prabhakar, US Prez Joe Biden's science advisor nominee?")
UK inflation rate hits new 40-year high of 9.1% in May, likely to rise more
The Bank of England says inflation could hit 11% in October when a cap on domestic energy bills is lifted
 "UK inflation rate hits new 40-year high of 9.1% in May, likely to rise more")
Biden to call for 3-month suspension of federal gas tax as prices skyrocket
The Democratic president will also call on states to suspend their own gas taxes or provide similar relief, the White House said
 "Biden to call for 3-month suspension of federal gas tax as prices skyrocket")
Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades
A powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistani border early Wednesday, killing at least 920 people and injuring 600 others, authorities said
 "Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades")
Sri Lanka's economy 'has collapsed,' unable to buy oil: PM Wickremesinghe
Sri Lanka has been muddling through mainly supported by $4 billion in credit lines from neighbouring India.
 "Sri Lanka's economy 'has collapsed,' unable to buy oil: PM Wickremesinghe")
Rupee falls by 27 paise to new low of 78.40 against dollar as FIIs exit
Foreign institutional investors remained net sellers in the capital market on Monday as they offloaded shares worth Rs 2,701.21 crore
 "Rupee falls by 27 paise to new low of 78.40 against dollar as FIIs exit")
South China floods force tens of thousands to evacuate, more rain expected
Major flooding has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in southern China, with more rain expected
 "South China floods force tens of thousands to evacuate, more rain expected")
Kellogg to split into three; to focus on snacks, cereals and plant foods
Kellogg will focus on its other verticals on priority after the split is officiated. The name of the independent verticals have not been decided yet
 "Kellogg to split into three; to focus on snacks, cereals and plant foods")
Elon Musk's $44 bn deal gets unanimous endorsement from Twitter board
Shares rose about 3% to $38.98 before the opening bell Tuesday, far short of the $54.20 per-share that Musk has offered for each share
 "Elon Musk's $44 bn deal gets unanimous endorsement from Twitter board")
RBI postpones implementation of certain norms related to cards by 3 months
Banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) were to implement the Master Direction on 'Credit Card and Debit Card - Issuance and Conduct Directions, 2022' from July 1.
 "RBI postpones implementation of certain norms related to cards by 3 months")
No nuclear weapons? Ukraine-Russian war will shape world's arsenals
Around the world, the US military is reassuring strategic partners who are facing nuclear-backed rivals
 "No nuclear weapons? Ukraine-Russian war will shape world's arsenals")
US Senate elections: Trump endorsement flip scrambles Alabama race
Republican Senate candidate Mo Brooks was hailed by organisers of the Jan 6, 2021, rally in Washington for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and keep Donald Trump in power
 "US Senate elections: Trump endorsement flip scrambles Alabama race")
Change culture to keep sport in Olympic: Investigator to boxing officials
Fighting to keep their sport in the Olympics, boxing officials were warned to change its historical culture of breaking the rules
 "Change culture to keep sport in Olympic: Investigator to boxing officials")
Nasa fuels moon rocket for in countdown rehearsal despite issue during test
NASA fueled its huge moon rocket for the first time and went ahead with a critical countdown test despite a fuel line leak
 "Nasa fuels moon rocket for in countdown rehearsal despite issue during test")
1 dead, 8 wounded in shooting incident at New York gathering: Report
Officers responded about 12:40 am to reports of a shooting on a footpath along the FDR Drive and found five people shot, police said
 "1 dead, 8 wounded in shooting incident at New York gathering: Report")
Apple employees vote to unionise at Maryland store, says report
The Apple retail workers in Towson, Maryland, voted 65-33 to seek entry into the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
 "Apple employees vote to unionise at Maryland store, says report")
There cannot be 'double standards' on religiophobia, says India at UN
India's representative to the UN Ambassador Tirumurti said that India is the greatest victim of terrorism. "It is underlying strength that has withstood radicalisation over time'', he said
 "There cannot be 'double standards' on religiophobia, says India at UN")
Biden says recession isn't inevitable, US in position to overcome inflation
The president's statement appeared to be about inflation rising worldwide, not necessarily whether countries had higher rates than the US
 "Biden says recession isn't inevitable, US in position to overcome inflation")
Net direct tax mop-up rises 45% to over Rs 3.39 trillion till mid-Jun
According to the IT Dept, reports, net direct tax was reported to have crossed 45% till mid-Jun. The CBDT has claimed that this is signficant increase compared to the preceding year.
 "Net direct tax mop-up rises 45% to over Rs 3.39 trillion till mid-Jun")
McDonald's to pay France $1.3 billion in tax fraud case: Report
A Paris court approved the settlement Thursday, the French national financial prosecutor's office said
 "McDonald's to pay France $1.3 billion in tax fraud case: Report")