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Nearly 70 countries still contaminated by mines, people being killed: UN
Landmines, which can be produced for as little as USD 1, do not distinguish between combatants and civilians. Their use violates international human rights and humanitarian laws
 "Nearly 70 countries still contaminated by mines, people being killed: UN")
Work in progress
Foreign trade policy must engage with realities of world trade
 "Work in progress")
Delhi consumer grievances redressal: Upload pics of products, bills via app
In relevant cases, the complainant may upload photographs of the product related to the complaint and the bill, a senior official added
 "Delhi consumer grievances redressal: Upload pics of products, bills via app")
Getting out of fossils
Unless finances are proportionate to the need, the transition to clean energy is a tough proposition, especially in countries where energy affordability is critical
 "Getting out of fossils")
Adani share block deal aids FPI investment in equities turn positive in Mar
After pulling out funds in the past two months, Foreign investors have invested Rs 7,936 cr in the Indian equities in March mainly driven by bulk investment in the Adani Group companies
 "Adani share block deal aids FPI investment in equities turn positive in Mar")
PM lauds Isro as India achieves autonomous landing of space vehicle
In a first in the world, a winged body has been carried to an altitude of 4.5 km by a helicopter and released for carrying out an autonomous landing on a runway
 "PM lauds Isro as India achieves autonomous landing of space vehicle")
Biz can apply for revocation of GST registration cancellation by Jun 30
The government has allowed businesses, whose GST registrations were cancelled for non-filing of returns, to apply for revocation of the cancellation by June 30, after paying due taxes, interest
 "Biz can apply for revocation of GST registration cancellation by Jun 30")
Govt extends export curbs on gasoline, diesel to ensure availability
India has extended restrictions on the export of diesel and gasoline, the government said in a notification, as New Delhi tries to ensure the availability of refined fuels for the domestic market
 "Govt extends export curbs on gasoline, diesel to ensure availability")
Eight states form committees to supervise direct selling activities
Governments from Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, West Bengal, Goa and Punjab have finalised and notified monitoring committees in their respective states
 "Eight states form committees to supervise direct selling activities")
Petrol, diesel sales rise as agriculture season picks up: Industry data
India's recovery has continued to gain momentum in recent months but has been accompanied by elevated inflation
India is firm, won't accept its national flag being pulled down: Jaishankar
Following the incident in London, India registered its strong protest with the British government over the safety of its diplomatic mission & questioned the lack of sufficient security on the premises
 "India is firm, won't accept its national flag being pulled down: Jaishankar")
The dynamism of services exports
Funding research in a set of autonomous or private knowledge organisations will help
 "The dynamism of services exports")
Govt may consider 0.3% fee to maintain UPI payment system: Report
This will keep all UPI-based payments received by merchants unpolluted and unburdened of merchant discount rate (MDR)
 "Govt may consider 0.3% fee to maintain UPI payment system: Report")
BJP will dislodge Mahagathbandhan from power in Bihar in next polls: Shah
The Home Minister also accused the former coalition partner of being in the same league as staunch opponents like RJD, Congress and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress
 "BJP will dislodge Mahagathbandhan from power in Bihar in next polls: Shah")
We can raise money in our new venture firms in future, says Lupin MD
In a digital health venture, I would love to go into areas where we have equity with doctors. Respiratory is one area where I am very interested in, says Nilesh Gupta, MD, Lupin
 "We can raise money in our new venture firms in future, says Lupin MD")
Gold delivers positive returns eight years on the trot; at 16.1% in FY23
Analysts hope the recovery in the metal's prices will continue, but the movement of the dollar-rupee rate could limit the gains for Indian investors
 "Gold delivers positive returns eight years on the trot; at 16.1% in FY23")
UPI processes 8.7 bln transactions in March, highest ever since inception
UPI transactions in March 2023 were over 60 per cent and 46 per cent higher in volume and value terms from the year-ago period, according to NPCI
 "UPI processes 8.7 bln transactions in March, highest ever since inception")
GST mop up at all-time high of Rs 18 trillion in FY23, shows data
The data shows collections in the pandemic year FY21 declined, but bounced back in subsequent years, indicating resilience in the economy amid external headwinds
 "GST mop up at all-time high of Rs 18 trillion in FY23, shows data")
Nearly 80% of new wheat arrivals in mandis so far of inferior quality
With the weather likely to improve in the days to come, the moisture content in wheat is expected to go down, helping the crop fetch a better price
 "Nearly 80% of new wheat arrivals in mandis so far of inferior quality")
Lock, stock, and over a barrel for firms with April lock-in expiry date
Newly listed stocks in focus
 "Lock, stock, and over a barrel for firms with April lock-in expiry date")