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India's trajectory exemplifies that DPI facilitates equal chances: UNGA
Francis noted that in just seven years, India's DPI model has achieved over 80 per cent financial inclusion for its citizens
 "India's trajectory exemplifies that DPI facilitates equal chances: UNGA")
NDMC to set up control rooms to check waterlogging during monsoon: Official
Last year, 300 complaints were received in the control room in connection with waterlogging
 "NDMC to set up control rooms to check waterlogging during monsoon: Official")
Within 6 yrs, India achieved 80% financial inclusion: Ruchira Kamboj
'Within six years, India has achieved an 80% financial inclusion rate, a feat that would have taken decades without such digital infrastructure,' she said
 "Within 6 yrs, India achieved 80% financial inclusion: Ruchira Kamboj")
World Bank, IT ministry to come up with state-level DPI adoption index
'The state-level DPI index will help analyse gaps to strengthen the digital economy, support financial inclusion and increase public-private innovation'
 "World Bank, IT ministry to come up with state-level DPI adoption index")
Tipping point: Climate disasters have cost India over $120 bn since 2000
About 2 per cent of the total deaths in 2022 were due to forces of nature, NCRB data shows. Over 8,000 people lost their lives due to such events that year compared to 6,800 in 2018
 "Tipping point: Climate disasters have cost India over $120 bn since 2000")
India slams US human rights report, says 'reflects poor understanding'
The '2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: India', released by the US State Department, highlighted an ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur
 "India slams US human rights report, says 'reflects poor understanding'")
AAP major beneficiary of proceeds generated in excise scam: ED tells SC
Justifying his arrest, the ED said Kejriwal had been arrested bona fide and not for any mala fide or extraneous reasons
 "AAP major beneficiary of proceeds generated in excise scam: ED tells SC")
India's public grievance redress system recognised as best in Commonwealth
The meeting was themed as Institutionalisation of Smart Government to enhance public service delivery under which the government of India's administrative department made a presentation
 "India's public grievance redress system recognised as best in Commonwealth")
Highlights of the day: IndiGo places order for 30 Airbus widebody aircraft
Latest news updates: Catch all the news updates from around the world here
 "Highlights of the day: IndiGo places order for 30 Airbus widebody aircraft")
NIA arrests key accused in attack on Indian High Commission in London
The attacks in London in March 2023 were found to be in retaliation to the action taken by the Punjab Police against pro-Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh on March 18, 2023
 "NIA arrests key accused in attack on Indian High Commission in London")
Nepal aims to export 10,000 MW hydroelectricity to India: President Paudel
The Nepal government has accorded top priority to the development of the hydropower sector and aims to export 10,000 MW of hydropower to India in the next decade
 "Nepal aims to export 10,000 MW hydroelectricity to India: President Paudel")
What is Bha: The new shoe sizing system proposed specifically for Indians
'Bha', short for Bharat, stems from a study which found that Indians tend to have broader feet than Europeans, making the current shoe sizing system ill-fitted for the Indian population
 "What is Bha: The new shoe sizing system proposed specifically for Indians")
Jobs listed on govt's NCS portal surge threefold to 10.9 million in FY24
In FY24, the number of job seekers selected via the portal surged by 53 per cent to reach 8.72 million, compared to 5.72 million in FY23
 "Jobs listed on govt's NCS portal surge threefold to 10.9 million in FY24")
10 Indians working as support staff with Russian Army return home: MEA
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi has been pressing Russia to ensure the return of all other citizens serving in similar positions in the Russian military
 "10 Indians working as support staff with Russian Army return home: MEA")
IP office granted over 100,000 patents in FY24 assuring 'no delay'
The commerce and industry ministry had earlier said every 6 minutes one technology is seeking IP protection in India
 "IP office granted over 100,000 patents in FY24 assuring 'no delay'")
Spices Board examining ban on few MDH, Everest products over quality issues
The CFS collected the samples from three retail outlets in Tsim Sha Tsui, respectively for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme
 "Spices Board examining ban on few MDH, Everest products over quality issues")
Everest Fish Curry Masala recalled in Singapore for pesticide concerns
Following a Hong Kong alert, Singapore has recalled Everest's fish curry masala due to high levels of ethylene oxide, a pesticide linked to cancer
 "Everest Fish Curry Masala recalled in Singapore for pesticide concerns")
FSSAI commissions nationwide quality check on MDH, Everest products
This move comes after Hong Kong and Singapore food departments recalled some variants of spice mixes from both companies
 "FSSAI commissions nationwide quality check on MDH, Everest products")
Beer smuggling surge in Delhi this poll season, recovery of bottles doubles
Delhi police data indicated that by March of this year, 5,965 beer bottles were seized, up from the 2,117 bottles recovered last year
 "Beer smuggling surge in Delhi this poll season, recovery of bottles doubles")
Tesla CEO Elon Musk postpones India trip; to visit later this year
Elon Musk's trip to India has been postponed over reports claiming that he has a scheduled call with investors and analysts regarding Tesla's earnings on April 23
 "Tesla CEO Elon Musk postpones India trip; to visit later this year")