Biden to sign executive order boosting US contraception access
U. S. President Joe Biden will sign an executive order aimed at strengthening access to contraception, the White House said, a year after the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion. Key Points
The HinduPakistan House passes Bill to meet IMF demands
Pakistan’s National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a money bill aimed at raising tax revenues to fulfil the demands set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for seeking a USD 1.1 billion loan facility to avoid an economic meltdown. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaA central intelligence agency for manufacturing, made in India
The proposed intelligence unit would study the impact of schemes launched by the government aimed at lifting the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25% by 2047 from about 17% currently. In addition to Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes worth ₹1.97 lakh crore, the government started the Make in India initiative and the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) to boost local production and encourage export substitution. Key Points
Economic TimesRailway Budget 2024: Railways get a boost as Sitharaman announces more Vande Bharat trains, three 'major'
Railway Budget 2024: Railways is one of the key drivers of the PM GatiShakti scheme and the National Logistics Policy. The PM GatiShakti – the National Master plan for multi-modal connectivity – has a size of Rs 100 lakh crore, which aims to achieve decongestion of railway infrastructure by 51% by 2024-25. The substantial fund allocation was aimed at the ambitious project of laying new railway lines, aimed at easing congestion within the Indian Railways network and ensuring its preparedness for the future. Key Points
Economic TimesFrench parties rush to build anti-far right front
France’s political parties sought to build a united front aimed at blocking the path to government of Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally... Key Points
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More playtime outside, limiting online gaming help China fight kids’ sedentary behaviour
Findings are based on surveillance data gathered from more than 7,000 primary and secondary school students. In a world-first, China’s recent laws... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNetwork Planning Group evaluates key infrastructure projects including Multi Modal Logistics Park in Mahar
The 67th NPG meeting assessed projects from MoRTH and MoR, including a Multi Modal Logistics Park in Maharashtra and a Broad Gauge line connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The meeting aimed to promote comprehensive regional socio-economic advancement in alignment with PM GatiShakti principles. Key Points
Economic TimesChina central bank cuts benchmark lending rate to boost economy
The one-year rate was last lowered in August, while the five-year LPR had previously been reduced in June. Closely followed by markets, both rates are at historic lows. Tuesday's moves are aimed at encouraging commercial banks to grant more credit and at more advantageous rates. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi tells G20 leaders to prevent Israel-Hamas conflict from escalating
The summit, hosted by India, aimed to assess progress on policy suggestions and goals outlined during the annual G20 summit in New Delhi last September. Wednesday's summit was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Japan's Fumio Kishida, Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan, Canada's Justin Trudeau, Australia's Anthony Albanese and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, among others. Key Points
Economic TimesApple, Samsung stop India laptop imports after sudden curbs: Report
Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. and HP Inc. are among the biggest names freezing new imports of laptops and tablets to India after the country abruptly banned inbound shipments without a license. Laptop makers had been bracing for some government measures aimed at reducing reliance on imports and boosting local production, but the sudden licensing imposition caught the industry off-guard Key Points
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Navy Chief on Oman visit to strengthen defence ties
New Delhi: Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Monday commenced a three-day official visit to Oman. The visit is aimed at consolidating bilateral defence relations. Coinciding with the visit, the Navy’s indigenously designed and constructed guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam arrived at Key Points
The Tribune IndiaFactbox: Chipmakers' plans for factories in Europe, US and Asia
Chipmakers across the globe are pouring billions of dollars in investment to set up new plants, encouraged by the rising use of semiconductors in everyday devices and generous subsidies from the U.S. and European Union aimed at keeping the West ahead of China in the race for cutting-edge technology. Key Points
ReutersPentagon chief makes unannounced trip to Iraq as 20th invasion anniversary nears
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced trip to Iraq on Tuesday, in a visit that an official said was aimed at showing that Washington was committed to keeping its military presence there nearly 20 years after the U.S.-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein. | World News Key Points
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