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Rescheduling and cancellation charges on flights affected by accident should be waived off: Govt

Train accident: Govt asks airlines to keep fares on Odisha flights in check

Business Standard

Nandan Nilekani

Unplanned project ramp-downs and delays in decision-making from clients pulled down the Q4 FY23 performance of Infosys

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Odisha triple train crash

In a matter of a few minutes, an express train entered a wrong track, hit a stationary goods train, its coaches got scattered all around including on an adjoining track, and another train coming at a high speed rammed into them and derailed.
Many wagons of the two passenger trains, together carrying nearly 2,000 on board, turned turtle.
According to a preliminary probe and eyewitness accounts, this is an estimated timeline for one of the deadliest train accidents in the country that left at least 288 dead and more than 800 injured:
Friday
* 6:50 pm - Passengers on board Coromandel Express heard a loud bang when the train rammed into a goods train parked in the loop line
* 6:55 pm - Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express crashes into stray coaches of Coromandel Express
* 7:10 pm - Local people arrive at the scene and help in rescuing passengers
* 7:30 pm - Local authorities, police and emergency services turn up at the accident site
* 8:00-9:00 pm - A large number of doctors, nurses

In a matter of a few minutes, an express train entered a wrong track, hit a stationary goods train, its coaches got scattered all around including on an adjoining track, and another train coming at a high speed rammed into them and derailed.

All in a few minutes: Coaches turn turtle, heap of mangled steel rises

Press Trust of India

Odisha train crash

Envoys and missions of several countries condoled the loss of lives in the tragic train accident in Odisha and expressed solidarity with India.
The accident involving three trains in Odisha's Balasore district killed at least 288 people and injured 803, in one of the worst railway tragedies in the country.
In a tweet, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said, "On behalf of the US Mission in India, I extend our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic train accident in Balasore."
"We stand with India and the people of Odisha in this time of grief," he said.
Russian envoy to India Denis Alipov also expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the tragic train derailment and wished speedy recovery to the injured.
Japanese envoy to India Hiroshi Suzuki said he was deeply saddened by the tragic losses caused by the railway accident in Odisha.
"I express my deepest condolences to those who lost their loved ones and extend my sympathy t

Envoys and missions of several countries condoled the loss of lives in the tragic train accident in Odisha and expressed solidarity with India.

Odisha train tragedy: Envoys of several countries offer condolences

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for joint action by all parties for Sri Lanka to emerge from the unprecedented economic crisis.
Wickremesinghe, who made the remarks while addressing a legal conference held at the Central Resort of Nuwara Eliya on Friday, said that none of the political parties in Parliament currently possess a 50 per cent voter base.
The economic challenges faced by the country ten months ago as an "unprecedented situation in history," Wickremesinghe, also the debt-ridden island nation's finance minister said.
It has been 10-11 months since our country faced a state of failure. However, we have managed to establish law and order, political stability, and economic stability in our nation. Yet, we are aware that this stability is only temporary, and we still have a long road ahead to overcome the challenges we face, the president stressed.
Therefore the need is for unity among the parties, not solely for the purpose of elections, but to steer the country ..

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for joint action by all parties for Sri Lanka to emerge from the unprecedented economic crisis.

Sri Lanka President urges party unity to handle economic crisis

A massive flood in Dhauliganga seen near Reni village, where some water body flooded and destroyed many river bankside houses due to cloudburst or breaching of the reservoir.

Uttarakhand flood, flash flood, Chamoli flood

A Bailey bridge has been built by the Border Roads Organisation over river Girthiganga in place of the old bridge which collapsed in April, cutting off nearly half a dozen villages of Niti valley and the border outposts of Niti pass.
The portable bridge was operationalised on Friday, restoring direct road connectivity to the villages and the BOPs.
It was completed in less than two months.
Construction of the bridge connecting Kurkuti-Gamshali-Niti road and Niti pass was important from the social, economic and strategic point of view, Colonel Ankur Mahajan, Commander of the BRO task force told PTI.
It was also necessary for the widening and strengthening of the Mana-Mana pass and Joshimath-Malari roads which are to be taken up under the Bharatmala project, he added.

A Bailey bridge has been built by the Border Roads Organisation over river Girthiganga in place of the old bridge which collapsed in April, cutting off nearly half a dozen villages of Niti valley and the border outposts of Niti pass.

Bailey bridge to reconnect Niti valley border areas in U'khand commissioned

Joe Biden, US President

Democrats are deeply conflicted about the food aid requirements that President Joe Biden negotiated as part of the debt ceiling deal, fearing damage has been done to safety net programmes that will be difficult to unravel in the years ahead as Republicans demand further cuts.
Bargaining over toughening work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programme, commonly known as food stamps, became the focal point for the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., up until the end.
Negotiators from both sides made clear, publicly and privately, that it was the biggest area of disagreement and almost led to the talks breaking down several times.
In the end, Democrats warily accepted new requirements for some able-bodied recipients in exchange for food aid.
Republicans agreed to drop some work requirements for veterans, homeless people and others.
The result of the tense back-and-forth was a deal that played to both sides, but one that many Democrats agonised

Democrats are deeply conflicted about the food aid requirements that President Joe Biden negotiated as part of the debt ceiling deal, fearing damage has been done to safety net programmes that will be difficult to unravel in the years ahead as Republicans demand further cuts.

Debt deal imposes new work requirements for food aid, frustrates Democrats

Jaishankar, EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday called on South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa along with other ministers of the BRICS bloc and conveyed the personal greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The five-nation grouping BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) brings together five of the largest developing countries in the world.
Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to South Africa to participate in a conclave of the five-nation grouping BRICS in Cape Town.
Delighted to call on President @cyrilramaphosa of South Africa along with other BRICS ministers. Conveyed personal greetings of Prime Minister @narendramodi. Value his guidance and thoughts on taking BRICS forward, Jaishankar tweeted.
Speaking after a meeting of the foreign ministers of BRICS nations here on Thursday evening, Jaishankar said the leaders of the countries had asked them last year to formulate the guiding principles, standards, criteria and procedures for such admissions.
This is still a wo

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday called on South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa along with other ministers of the BRICS bloc and conveyed the personal greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

EAM meets South African President Ramaphosa; conveys PM Modi's greetings

2nd Inter FoodTech Expo to be held From 7 - 9 June 2023 at Mumbai India concurrently with \'Snack  &amp;  BakeTec\' and \'Pac MechEx\'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Having established itself as a path-breaking trade event in the Food  &amp;  Beverages technology sectors, the second edition of Inter FoodTech - concurrently with Snack  &amp;  BakeTec and Pac MechEx trade fairs - shall be held from 7 to 9 June 2023 at Hall 1, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai showcasing internationally acclaimed advanced solutions and the latest innovations in the industry. The inaugural event held last year saw a humongous response from food industry leaders and visitors alike. Taking last year's success further, the 2nd edition of Inter FoodTech, Snack  &amp;  BakeTec, and Pac MechEx will be held in 15000 sq. mt. of exhibition area with a 53% increase in the number of exhibitors compared to the previous inaugural edition in 2022. 

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Having established itself as a path-breaking trade event in the Food  &  Beverages technology sectors, the second edition of Inter FoodTech - concurrently with Snack  &  BakeTec and Pac MechEx trade fairs - shall be held from 7 to 9 June 2023 at Hall 1, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai showcasing internationally acclaimed advanced solutions and the latest innovations in the industry. The inaugural event held last year saw a humongous response from food industry leaders and visitors alike. Taking last year's success further, the 2nd edition of Inter FoodTech, Snack  &  BakeTec, and Pac MechEx will be held in 15000 sq. mt. of exhibition area with a 53% increase in the number of exhibitors compared to the previous inaugural edition in 2022. 

2nd Inter FoodTech Expo to be held From 7 - 9 June 2023 at Mumbai India concurrently with 'Snack  &  BakeTec' and 'Pac MechEx'

ANI Press Release

Sony LIV with Siddhartha Basu Presents \'Quizzer of The Year\' - A Quizzing Extravaganza for Students

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Quizzing in India is set to get its biggest impetus as Sony LIV announces, "Quizzer of The Year" (QOTY), a nationwide quiz challenge. Aimed at students from grades IX to XII (9th to 12th) for the academic year 2023-24, QOTY seeks to engage young minds with passion and curiosity for learning and quizzing. QOTY is helmed by India's grand quizmaster, Siddhartha Basu, co-designed  &amp;  created together with Anita Kaul Basu and the team at Tree of Knowledge Digital (Digitok).

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Quizzing in India is set to get its biggest impetus as Sony LIV announces, "Quizzer of The Year" (QOTY), a nationwide quiz challenge. Aimed at students from grades IX to XII (9th to 12th) for the academic year 2023-24, QOTY seeks to engage young minds with passion and curiosity for learning and quizzing. QOTY is helmed by India's grand quizmaster, Siddhartha Basu, co-designed  &  created together with Anita Kaul Basu and the team at Tree of Knowledge Digital (Digitok).

Sony LIV with Siddhartha Basu Presents 'Quizzer of The Year' - A Quizzing Extravaganza for Students

Zimbabwe is now considered the most miserable country according to Steve Hanke's Annual Misery Index. But where does India stand? Watch this video to know

Take a look at the world's 'most miserable' countries

Sebi has come out with a consultation paper on the expense ratios of mutual funds. As the industry grows, Sebi wants fund houses to share economies of scale with customers.

'Sebi is keen that AMCs share the benefits of larger AUM with customers'

From PAN-Aadhaar linking to Higher EPS pension deadlines, the month of June will see a number of changes that would affect the common man. 

Let's take you through some of the changes

9 Game-Changing June Updates That Will Shake Your Wallet

Apple's new stores in Delhi & Mumbai have grossed monthly sales of more than Rs 22-25 crore each. Industry experts have said that the figure is around twice the sale of an electronics store in India

Record-breaking sales: Apple's India stores reach Rs 25 cr monthly revenue mark

When you buy any item, you may pay for it using an appropriate currency note. But have you ever wondered what the cost of printing that currency note is? Watch the video to find out

Explained: How much does it cost to print rupees?

On 21st May, 2023, Bhanu Rekha, a young employee at Infosys, lost her life in a distressing incident caused by heavy rainfall. India's bustling tech capital, where infra deficiencies are rampant

Explained: How infra stress, bad roads are killing Brand Bengaluru

Maruti Suzuki (MS) is all set to bring its much-awaited, five-door off-roader Jimny into the market on June 7. Here's all you need to know about the new Gypsy.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2023 | All you need to know about the new Gypsy

In a recent run-off election, Recep Tayyip Erdogan emerged victorious securing another five-year term as the president of Turkey. 
Watch the video to know more about his challenges.

Turkey election 2023: Erdogan wins another term as president but challenges remain

Employees Provident Fund or EPF is a mandatory savings and retirement scheme for employees of an eligible organisation, which can be used as a corpus post-retirement.

How To Withdraw PF Advance Online? Here's A Step-By-Step Guide

From US to Australia, investors from 21 nations get angeltax exemption. Watch the video to dive into the details and explore what exactly this angel tax is all about.

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