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Joshimath crisis: Activists threaten to block traffic on route to Badrinath
In a letter to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, JBSS convener Atul Sati also demanded that the affected people should get adequate compensation and be rehabilitated properly
 "Joshimath crisis: Activists threaten to block traffic on route to Badrinath")
Scientists explain melting of Antarctic ice sheet dating back 9,000 years
By studying the rocks' cosmic exposure, they were able to determine the duration for which the rocks remained protected under ice, thus, not absorbing any cosmic radiation
 "Scientists explain melting of Antarctic ice sheet dating back 9,000 years")
Refiners' February crude processing stays elevated amid robust demand
India's fuel demand hit its highest level in at least 24 years in February, with industrial activity in Asia's third biggest economy boosted by cheap Russian oil
 "Refiners' February crude processing stays elevated amid robust demand")
Hyundai Motor to introduce all-new sports utility vehicle in Indian market
The sports utility vehicle segment has emerged as the fastest growing segment in the domestic passenger vehicle segment
 "Hyundai Motor to introduce all-new sports utility vehicle in Indian market")
BoM logs 30% loan growth, total business crosses Rs 4 trn in Q4 FY23
Total deposits of the bank increased by 15.7 per cent to Rs 2.34 lakh crore as against Rs 2.02 lakh crore at the end of the fourth quarter of the previous financial year
 "BoM logs 30% loan growth, total business crosses Rs 4 trn in Q4 FY23")
State-run QatarEnergy to acquire 25% stake in major gas project in Iraq
Iraq urgently needs to develop local gas resources to meet electricity demands, especially during the peak summer months. The country is heavily reliant on Iranian gas and electricity imports
 "State-run QatarEnergy to acquire 25% stake in major gas project in Iraq")
GQG Partners sees $2 billion Adani bet delivering returns over 100%
The Adani Group lost as much as $153 billion in market value after a US short-seller accused the conglomerate of stock-price manipulation
 "GQG Partners sees $2 billion Adani bet delivering returns over 100%")
Indian corporates beat American firms in office leasing in Jan-Mar: CBRE
According to the report, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Chennai accounted for 62 per cent of the overall leasing of 12.6 million square feet in January-March this year
 "Indian corporates beat American firms in office leasing in Jan-Mar: CBRE")
Amp Energy to set up 1 GW capacity under PLI scheme for manufacturing
Amp Energy India on Wednesday said it has bagged 1 GW capacity for integrating cell and module manufacturing under the government's performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme
 "Amp Energy to set up 1 GW capacity under PLI scheme for manufacturing")
Gas sector confident of smooth transition as it awaits new pricing rules
Officials said existing APM gas prices have been left broadly unchanged till Sept 31 as a temporary arrangement
 "Gas sector confident of smooth transition as it awaits new pricing rules")
India, Japan agree to diversify defence cooperation in emerging domains
In the talks, the Indian side invited Japanese defence industries to look at investment opportunities in India under the 'Make in India' initiative
 "India, Japan agree to diversify defence cooperation in emerging domains")
KKR & Co Inc closes its largest ever European buyout fund at $8 billion
The fund would focus on investments in Western European developed economies, the company said
 "KKR & Co Inc closes its largest ever European buyout fund at $8 billion")
FedEx combines air, ground, other operations by next year to slash costs
FedEx will combine almost all of its ground, air and other operations by next year as part of a USD 4 billion cost cutting plan
 "FedEx combines air, ground, other operations by next year to slash costs")
Delhi court sends gangster Deepak 'Boxer' to 8-day police custody
The operation to nab the gangster was a major success for Delhi Police, which arrested a criminal outside the country for the first time
 "Delhi court sends gangster Deepak 'Boxer' to 8-day police custody")
Reliance Retail enters beauty segment with Tira, opens 1st store in Mumbai
The country's leading retailer will now compete with the brands like HUL's Lakme, Nykka, Tata and LVMH's Sephora in India's growing beauty and personal care marketplace
 "Reliance Retail enters beauty segment with Tira, opens 1st store in Mumbai")
Authorities issue over 47.3 mn challan for traffic violations in 2022: Govt
While, revenue collected by issuing challans was Rs 2,874.41 crore in 2022, the outstanding amount stood at Rs 4,654.26 crore
 "Authorities issue over 47.3 mn challan for traffic violations in 2022: Govt")
US trade deficit widens for a third month in February to $70.5 Billion
The gap in goods and services trade grew 2.7% to $70.5 billion, the widest in four months, Commerce Department data showed Wednesday
 "US trade deficit widens for a third month in February to $70.5 Billion")
National security used to deny citizens' rights: SC quashes ban on MediaOne
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli stated that the government was using national security as a tool to deny citizens their legal rights
 "National security used to deny citizens' rights: SC quashes ban on MediaOne")
Pak's election commission announces Punjab poll on May 14 as directed by SC
The last date for withdrawal of nomination papers will be April 19 and election symbols will be allotted to the candidates on April 20
 "Pak's election commission announces Punjab poll on May 14 as directed by SC")
MCD hospitals fully prepared, no need to panic: Mayor on Covid cases rise
Delhi recorded 573 Covid cases on August 27 last year with a positivity rate of 3.62 per cent along with five deaths. The city's COVID-19 death toll now stands at 26,533
 "MCD hospitals fully prepared, no need to panic: Mayor on Covid cases rise")