Beyonce pays $100,000 to extend D.C. Metro train hours for fans. See what happened
Despite rain and train troubles, Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour in Washington, D.C. persisted. Delayed by weather, she paid $100,000 to extend Metro train hours, ensuring fans' safe travel. Key Points
Economic TimesCabinet approves Garib Kalyan food grain programme for another 5 years
The PM Garib Kalyan Yojana was initially started during the start of the Covid pandemic, where ration card holders were entitled to receive an additional five kg grains (wheat or rice of individual's choice). Also, chana was also being provided as part of the additional food distribution programme. Key Points
Economic TimesJapan's Nikkei hits record high after Nvidia beat, rest of Asia muted
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average topped its all-time peak on Thursday, after unexpectedly strong revenue forecasts from U.S. chip designer Nvidia lifted Asian tech Key Points
ThePrintIndia to spend over $141 bln to extend free food grains program
India will spend 11.8 trillion rupees ($141.63 billion) to extend its free food grains program for the next five years, a federal minister said on Wednesday, but the government remains confident of meeting its fiscal deficit target. Key Points
ReutersHMSI launches new bike SP160 at Rs 1.17 lakh
We are delighted to extend the legacy of brand SP a notch higher and introduce the all new SP160. This sporty motorcycle is a representation of cutting-edge engineering and advanced innovation that is sure to fulfill the customer expectations, HMSI Managing Director, President & CEO Tsutsumu Otani said in a statement. Key Points
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Mission Indradhanush 5.0 in U.P.: Immunisation drive to reach 12.74L beneficiaries who missed routine doses
The goal of the drive is to extend the vaccine coverage to 12.74 lakh beneficiaries who have missed any of their routine immunisation doses. Key Points
Hindustan TimesReseller shuts shop after Apple store launch
According to people privy to the information, Apple has about half-dozen authorised resellers in India who offer additional cashback and discounts on product sales to customers. The imagine store in Select CityWalk opened in 2014 and the store owner was told by the mall operator that it will not extend the lease. Key Points
Economic TimesNo plans to extend ALMM for renewable energy player: Official
The government earlier extended the ALMM by one year till March 2024 amid industry raising concerns over raw material availability and supply chain. ALMM was introduced to boost domestic manufacturing. The official further said that the ministry on a regular basis keeps on interacting with industry stakeholders and actively addresses their issues with respect to projects . Key Points
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