Bank of Maharashtra begins registration for recruitment of scale 2, 3 Officers
Eligible and interested candidates can submit their forms through the link given on bankofmaharashtra.in. Key Points
Hindustan TimesCentral Bank of India to close applications for 192 Officer posts today
Interested candidates can submit their forms on the bank's website, centralbankofindia.co.in/en/recruitments. Key Points
Hindustan TimesKhloe breaks silence on being obsessed with weight amid split from Lamar Odom
In the aftermath of her split from Lamar Odom, Khloe Kardashian sought solace in the gym as she struggled to cope. She admitted to becoming fixated on her weight as she grappled with the emotional fallout of their divorce. Check out what all she said in a recent interview. Key Points
Hindustan TimesEarthquake today: 3.4 scale quake hits Ladakh, 5.8 quake hits Bangladesh
Earthquake today: Ladakh in India (3.4 intensity) and Bangladesh (5.8 intensity) both were hit by earthquakes today on December 2 Key Points
mintTwo earthquakes hit Nepal within 2 hours, no casualties reported
Two earthquakes measuring 4.8 and 5.9 on the Richter scale hit Nepal’s Bajura in the wee hours of Thursday. Key Points
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Aquaconnect raises $4 million in pre-Series B
India Business News: Aquaconnect, a full-stack aquaculture platform with embedded fintech capabilities, has raised $4 million in pre-Series B funding round led by S2G Ventures. The company plans to use the capital to scale its operations and expand its coverage in major aquaculture production states in India. Aquaconnect leverages satellite remote sensing and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency in the fish and shrimp farming industry. The funding will also help Aquaconnect double its 'Aqua Partners' network and enhance its product portfolio with farmer-focused innovations and formal credit services. Key Points
Times Of IndiaPakistan: 4.4 magnitude of earthquake shakes Islamabad, Rawalpindi
An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale shook Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas in Pakistan. No casualties or property damage reported Key Points
mintMint Healthcare Summit: Accessibility, affordability remain biggest hurdles for sector's growth
India has around 2.8 million hospital beds or around 1.7 beds per 1,000 people. Of these, less than 1% are accredited and less than 25% are of high quality, Aryaman Tandon of Praxis Global Alliance said. Key Points
mintEarthquake of magnitude 5.8 in Hindu Kush, tremors felt in Delhi
Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter scale originated in Afghanistan on Saturday. The tremors were felt in Delhi as well. Key Points
Economic TimesEarthquake of 6.1 magnitude hits Japan
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck Japan's Hokkaido on Tuesday. This is the second earthquake of the same magnitude to have occurred in the region in over a month. Key Points
India Today
Rice fortification pilots in India show drop in anaemia
Four large-scale pilots in different parts of the country were done - three in the school lunch and one in the Integrated Child Development Scheme. These pilots effectively demonstrated that rice fortification could be rolled out through existing social assistance distribution systems and costs could be lowered through economies of scale, according to the UN. Key Points
Economic TimesNo consensus on fish subsidies at WTO talks
At the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, no consensus was reached on fisheries subsidies. India seeks special treatment and complete exemption for its small scale and artisanal fishermen. The negotiations are deadlocked and a meaningful agreement is needed. Key Points
Economic TimesWEF says India's agri sector can scale new highs with AI, other emerging technologies
The agriculture sector in India can be transformed by promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, according to a new World Economic Forum report. Releasing the phase-1 report of the 'Saagu Baagu' ('agriculture advancement' in the Telugu language) being implemented by the Telangana government in collaboration with it, the WEF said its AI for Agriculture Innovation (AI4AI) initiative has helped more than 7,000 chilli farmers get access to agritech services in the first phase. Key Points
Economic TimesGodawari Power and Ispat gets approval to scale up sponge iron production capacity in Chhattisgarh
New Delhi, Jan 20 (PTI) Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd (GPIL) on Saturday said it has obtained the Chhattisgarh government’s approval to scale up capacity of its sponge iron production by around 1 lakh tonne. Production at its site at Siltara Industrial Area in Raipur will be increased to 5.94 lakh tonne per annum on […] Key Points
ThePrintEarthquake of 3.0 magnitude hits Haryana's Sonipat
An earthquake of Magnitude 3.0 shook Sonipat, Haryana at 4 am, reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). No casualties or damage were reported. Earlier, on November 20, a 3.5 magnitude quake hit Hingoli, Maharashtra, at a depth of 5 km. Further details for both incidents are awaited. Key Points
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Blubirch raises $6 million in funding from Cornerstone Ventures, Capital2B
India Business News: Bengaluru-based startup Blubirch has raised $6.37m in a Series A funding round led by Cornerstone Ventures and Capital2B. The company's software-as-a- Key Points
Times Of IndiaHP puts its money on AI PC to drive growth in India
HP on Thursday announced a new software platform, HP AI Studio which is designed to help data scientists and AI practitioners accelerate and scale AI model development and will be available next year. The company also introduced a new AI workstation solution that simplifies building and customizing private AI models and applications. Key Points
Economic TimesTwin earthquakes hit Nepal, tremors felt in Delhi NCR
Strong tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR, soon after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale hit Nepal at 2:51 pm today, the National Centre for Seismology said. Earlier, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter scale hit Nepal at 2:25 pm. Tremors were felt across Delhi, Punjab and nearby regions. Key Points
Economic TimesGreen Innovation Has a Glamour Problem
The US climate movement is often beguiled by glitzy, high-tech solutions. But these can be a costly distraction. Key Points
WIREDOpenAI, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet among AI companies urged by US Senator to prioritize security and combat bias
US Senator took action by sending letters to the CEOs of several AI companies, including OpenAI, scale AI, Meta Platforms, Midjourney, Anthropic, Percipient.ai, and others to give priority to security measures, address bias concerns, and ensure responsible deployment of new technologies. Key Points
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4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Nicobar Island
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Ritcher scale occurred at a depth of 32 km, at Campbell Bay, Nicobar Island in the early hours of April 10, 2023, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), following two earthquakes the previous day. Key Points
The HinduWe are looking to get an NBFC licence to test some new-to-credit models: PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam
'The interchange on those applied by UPI is 1.1%, to be paid by the acquirer to the issuer.' Key Points
Financialexpress6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Tajikistan
An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck eastern Tajikistan. Key Points
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