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India abstains from vote on extending investigation into Ukraine war
When India abstained in February, India's Permanent Representative to the UN said that India remains committed to multilateralism while reiterating calls for dialogue and diplomacy
 "India abstains from vote on extending investigation into Ukraine war")
Apple farmers from hill states unite to protest Centre's farming policies
The protesting farmers submitted a 9-point memorandum with demands including the withdrawal of eviction orders issued to farmers in Jammu and Kashmir
 "Apple farmers from hill states unite to protest Centre's farming policies")
Iron Pillar raises $129 mn to invest in global cloud firms from India
The venture capital firm said this is the first-ever Series B / C stage fund focused on investing in global cloud software companies from India
 "Iron Pillar raises $129 mn to invest in global cloud firms from India")
Stocks to Watch: Bajaj Finance, RIL, ONGC, HDFC Bank, IndusInd, HCL Tech
Stocks to Watch: ONGC, Oil India, Reliance will be in focus as the Centre has slashed windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to nil from Rs 3,500 a tonne, effective from April 4
 "Stocks to Watch: Bajaj Finance, RIL, ONGC, HDFC Bank, IndusInd, HCL Tech")
'Sell-on-rise' strategy suitable for Nifty Private Bank index: Ravi Nathani
The technical analyst recommends to employ 'sell-on-rise' strategy for Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Consumption indices in the near-term
 "'Sell-on-rise' strategy suitable for Nifty Private Bank index: Ravi Nathani")
Finland unlikely to get NATO battle group given its defence capabilities
NATO has established 8 multinational battle groups in Poland and the Baltic nations, and more recently in Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania, to serve as a "tripwire" in case of Russian attack
 "Finland unlikely to get NATO battle group given its defence capabilities")
Twitter's contract workers sue company over Elon Musk's mass layoffs
The suit was brought on behalf of an unspecified number of workers hired by Twitter through employee staffing company TEKsystems Inc
 "Twitter's contract workers sue company over Elon Musk's mass layoffs")
Elon Musk's month pushing Twitter blue failed to win many subscribers
Musk decided to give some verified users more time to decide whether to pay him
 "Elon Musk's month pushing Twitter blue failed to win many subscribers")
Apple sales executive Doug Beck leaves for role at US Defence Department
Beck is one of fewer than 20 executives to report directly to Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook
 "Apple sales executive Doug Beck leaves for role at US Defence Department")
Mumbai Airport to temporarily close runways for pre-monsoon maintenance
"The temporary closure will be from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has been issued in this regard. All operations will resume as usual from May 2, 2023, post 5:00 pm"
 "Mumbai Airport to temporarily close runways for pre-monsoon maintenance")
It's a lie, chapters on Mughals not dropped, clarifies NCERT chief
The NCERT chief said that expert committees examined the books from standards 6-12 during Covid and recommended that if this chapter is dropped, it won't affect the knowledge of the children
 "It's a lie, chapters on Mughals not dropped, clarifies NCERT chief")
India muscles in on $447 bn space economy amid China, Russia's isolation
By 2025, the so-called space economy is projected to grow to $600 billion from $447 billion in 2020, according to Ernst & Young estimates
 "India muscles in on $447 bn space economy amid China, Russia's isolation")
Trump pleads not guilty to 34 criminal charges in hush-money case
Shortly after Trump was put under arrest, his campaign released a mugshot picture of him on a t-shirt saying not guilty
 "Trump pleads not guilty to 34 criminal charges in hush-money case")
Taliban bans Afghan female employees of UN from work in eastern province
Despite initial promises of a more moderate rule than during its previous stint in power, the Taliban have imposed harsh measures since seizing power in 2021
 "Taliban bans Afghan female employees of UN from work in eastern province")
President Biden says tech companies must ensure AI products are safe
"Could be," said Biden when asked if AI is dangerous, adding that it remains to be seen
 "President Biden says tech companies must ensure AI products are safe")
McKinsey shutting down restructuring business, reports Wall Street Journal
Some partners in the restructuring unit, called McKinsey RTS, were laid off and others are being absorbed into other practices, the report added
 "McKinsey shutting down restructuring business, reports Wall Street Journal")
TMS Ep404: Opec+ output cut, Alibaba, gas stocks, mixed reality headset
How will OPEC+ oil output cut affect you? What is happening at Alibaba? How will the unified pipeline tariff impact gas stocks? What is Apple's mixed reality headset? All answers here
 "TMS Ep404: Opec+ output cut, Alibaba, gas stocks, mixed reality headset")
Amazon.com Inc lays off about 100 employees in its gaming divisions
Amazon has struggled to capitalize on its resources in gaming, including through its Crown channel, an entertainment show on the Twitch streaming service
 "Amazon.com Inc lays off about 100 employees in its gaming divisions")
After lithium reserve in J&K, 15 rare earth elements discovered in Andhra
These elements are also used in clean energy, aerospace, defence, and in manufacturing permanent magnets- a key component in modern electronics- wind turbines, jet aircraft, and several other products
 "After lithium reserve in J&K, 15 rare earth elements discovered in Andhra")
Thomas Cook to set up forex outlets at Manohar International Airport
Goa's Thomas Cook Airport counters will enable foreigners from G20 countries and NRIs to make UPI eligible Indian Rupee transactions upon arrival
 "Thomas Cook to set up forex outlets at Manohar International Airport")