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India to work with African nations to promote regional security: Rajnath
Singh was speaking at the first edition of the India-Africa Army Chiefs Conclave organised on the sidelines of the 2nd Africa-India Joint Exercise 'AFINDEX'
 "India to work with African nations to promote regional security: Rajnath")
Study says warming-fuelled killer tornados to hit South of US more often
America will probably get more killer tornado- and hail-spawning supercells as the world warms, according to a new study that also warns the lethal storms will edge eastward to strike
 "Study says warming-fuelled killer tornados to hit South of US more often")
6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Hokkaido island, no casualties so far
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter scale rocked Hokkaido island in Japan on Tuesday, the National Center for Seismology said
 "6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Hokkaido island, no casualties so far")
Over 71% of funders have set criteria to support philanthropy: AIP survey
Over 71 per cent of the funders have a defined grant-making thesis to support their philanthropic work with capacity building as the most popular kind of support provided by them
 "Over 71% of funders have set criteria to support philanthropy: AIP survey")
European Union takes key step toward ending era of combustion-engine cars
The last-minute deal is a concession to high-end sports car brands like Germany's Porsche, but is expected to have little effect on the plans of most major manufacturers.
 "European Union takes key step toward ending era of combustion-engine cars")
Air India's low-cost subsidiaries move to single unified reservation system
The two carriers, Air India Express and AirAsia India, have also adopted a common social media and customer support channel; air operating permits and regulatory posts to be merged later
 "Air India's low-cost subsidiaries move to single unified reservation system")
Experts seek consensus on long Covid definition, bat for treatment protocol
One study found that 65 million patients, or 10% of the 651 million confirmed Covid-19 cases worldwide, have long-Covid. For hospitalised cases, the rate rose to 50-70%
 "Experts seek consensus on long Covid definition, bat for treatment protocol")
AI Express, AirAsia India launch unified reservation system for passengers
Air India Express and AirAsia India have moved to a unified reservation system, whereby passengers can make bookings for both airlines through an integrated website
 "AI Express, AirAsia India launch unified reservation system for passengers")
Adidas, Beyonce end partnership amid slow sales, says WSJ report
Beyonce on Friday introduced a separate collection in a partnership with French fashion house Balmain
 "Adidas, Beyonce end partnership amid slow sales, says WSJ report")
US, Japan reach agreement on vital minerals for electric vehicle batteries
This announcement is proof of President Biden's commitment to building resilient and secure supply chains, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a statement
 "US, Japan reach agreement on vital minerals for electric vehicle batteries")
Telecom industry's financial health needs to improve: Bharti Enterprises
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are the two main players in the sector at present
 "Telecom industry's financial health needs to improve: Bharti Enterprises")
IAF's 'Kargil Courier' airlifted over 3,000 stranded passengers this winter
The Indian Air Force's 'Kargil Courier' service airlifted over 3,000 stranded passengers during the closure of the 434-kilometre-long Srinagar-Leh National Highway this winter
Too early to predict any damage to wheat crop because of heat stress: Govt
The government on Tuesday said it is too early to predict any damage to the wheat crop due to heat stress in February.
 "Too early to predict any damage to wheat crop because of heat stress: Govt")
Competition from Indian carriers will drive innovation globally: Etihad
UAE's Etihad Airways has aggressive growth plans in India, and is not concerned about Indian airlines starting more services to west Asian destinations, a company official said.
 "Competition from Indian carriers will drive innovation globally: Etihad")
Reusing treated wastewater in irrigation could've reduced emissions: Study
Reusing treated wastewater in irrigation in India could have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1.3 million tonnes in 2021, according to the latest study by a think tank
 "Reusing treated wastewater in irrigation could've reduced emissions: Study")
Initial field work for annual survey of services sector begins for 2022-23
However, the survey itself may not come up before the end of 2024
 "Initial field work for annual survey of services sector begins for 2022-23")
Fed official: SVB management itself was responsible for bank's failure
The nation's top financial regulator is asserting that Silicon Valley Bank's own management was largely to blame for the bank's failure earlier this month
 "Fed official: SVB management itself was responsible for bank's failure")
Sensex, Nifty end flat amid tepid trading session; Adani group stocks slide
CLOSING BELL: The S&P BSE Sensex ended 40 points lower, while the Nifty50 was down 34 points. Shares of Adani Group tumbled up to 7 per cent, with Adani Enterprises leading the fall.
 "Sensex, Nifty end flat amid tepid trading session; Adani group stocks slide")
Four in every five early-stage start-ups in India want to hire more in 2023
15.79 per cent of these start-ups want to keep their headcount unchanged: FICCI - Randstad Start-up Hiring Trends Survey
 "Four in every five early-stage start-ups in India want to hire more in 2023")
To assess worldwide view on bail in case of assault, HC turns to ChatGPT
The court sought aid of ChatGPT -- an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot -- while hearing the bail plea of an accused in a murder case
 "To assess worldwide view on bail in case of assault, HC turns to ChatGPT")