2022
Poverty in India declines to 8.5% from 21.2% in 2011-12: NCAER paper
Poverty in India declined from 21.2% in 2011-12 to 8.5% in 2022-24, despite pandemic challenges, according to NCAER's report "Rethinking Social Safety Nets in a Changing Society." Using data from the India Human Development Survey, the study highlights the need for adaptable social protection systems to match rapid economic and social transformations.
Mirae Asset Large Cap mutual fund has underperformed peers, benchmark since 2022; what should investors do?
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Nearly 50% adults in India insufficiently physically active in 2022: Lancet Study
The 2022 Lancet study revealed that nearly 50% of Indian adults lacked adequate physical activity, leading to a rise in non-communicable diseases. In 2021, India had 101 million diabetics, 315 million with hypertension, 254 million obese individuals, and 185 million with high LDL cholesterol levels.
ED gets 7-day remand of 'kingpin' in 2022 JKSSB SI paper leak case
Yatin Yadav, the alleged kingpin in the 2022 JKSSB sub-inspector recruitment exam paper leak case, was remanded to seven-day Enforcement Directorate custody by a special court in Jammu. The case involves the cancellation of a selected list of candidates due to paper leak and malpractice. The ED is now investigating Yadav's alleged involvement in a scheme to access leaked papers for payments ranging from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh.
SC rejects plea against NEET-PG 2022
The Supreme Court rejected a plea alleging discrepancies in the NEET-PG examination for post-graduate courses in medical sciences, seeking disclosure of answer keys and answer sheets. The vacation bench dismissed the plea, stating that the petitions were rendered infructuous due to time. The National Board of Examination (NBE) conducts the NEET-PG examination for admissions in various PG courses after completing equivalent courses.
Kangana Ranaut slapgate: Actress faces backlash over past comments on Will Smith's Oscars slap after airport incident
Amidst the controversy surrounding Kangana Ranaut's alleged assault by a CISF constable at Chandigarh airport, an old social media post where she defended Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars has resurfaced. In her past post, Ranaut supported Smith's actions, stating she would have done the same if someone insulted her family. The constable involved in the recent incident has been suspended pending investigation.
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Total foodgrain products in 2023-24 lower than 2022-23: Third Advance Estimate
The total foodgrain production in India is estimated at 3,288.52 lakh tonne in 2023-24, which is lower than 3,296.87 lakh tonnes of foodgrain production of 2022-23, according to the third advance estimates of production released by agriculture ministry on Tuesday.
This city tops list with most number of deadliest car accidents in US: Report
Memphis, a city in the state of Tennessee, has recorded the greatest number of car crashes in the US for the year 2022. In the list of top 10 cities with the most number of car accidents, 3 cities belong to the state of Florida.
Pakistan court acquits Imran Khan in two vandalism cases during a protest march in 2022
A Pakistani court on Monday acquitted jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and other top leaders of his party in two cases related to vandalism during a protest march in 2022 following his arrest in an alleged corruption case. The 71-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founder has been in jail since August last year after being convicted in some of the nearly 200 cases slapped on him since his ouster in April 2022.
Developed countries fulfilled USD 100 billion climate finance promise in 2022: OECD report
Developed countries met their long-standing promise of mobilizing USD 100 billion a year to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change in 2022, according to the latest data published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Wednesday.
Euro weakness drives pound to highest since August 2022
The euro dropped to as low as 84.48 pence, down 0.3%, at its lowest since August 2022, also trading lower against the dollar.
Lady Gaga's 'Chromatica Ball' Concert Film: Streaming Details unveiled
Fans eagerly anticipate Lady Gaga's highly anticipated concert film, which promises to capture the essence of her Chromatica Ball Tour and dazzle audiences from the comfort of their homes.
He boosted me when I struggled in IPL 2022: Kohli talks about special bond with DK
The 38-year-old, who joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru from Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022 for his second stint after 2015, played his last IPL match on Wednesday when RCB were eliminated by Rajasthan Royals in the playoffs.
Attrition for MBA campus talent highest across degrees; employee turnover among campus hires drops in 2023 vs 2022, survey shows
A survey by Deloitte has revealed that the attrition rate among MBA graduates hired directly from campus was the highest across disciplines in 2023, with the highest one-year (40%) and two-year (38%) attrition rates. Infant attrition was the highest among Graduate in Management (BBA / BCom /others) degree holders, with 33% of fresh hires leaving organisations in less than a year of joining. However, the survey showed a reduction in attrition rates from 2022, with MBA hires from Top-10 and Tier-1 colleges attriting at 24% (infant), 40% (one-year), and 38% (two-year) in 2023.
'AAP got Rs 7 crore foreign funds from 2014 to 2022': ED to MHA in August
Enforcement Directorate informed Union Home Ministry that Aam Aadmi Party received Rs 7.08 crore foreign funds from 2014 to 2022, violating Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, Representation of People Act, and Indian Penal Code. Funds came from multiple donors in US, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, and others, with concealed identities to bypass restrictions on foreign donations.
Most states out with draft rules under new labour codes, about 3 cr job opportunities in 2022-23: Labour secretary
Labour secretary Sumita Dawra said the labor reforms have been put in place with an eye on ease of doing business, simplification, and reduction in compliance burden, decriminalization and seamless dispute resolution, promotion of labor market flexibility at the same time in harnessing female participation, leveraging technologies, and meeting the scale needs of the economy, whether at the national or international level.
More than 50 lakh large farmland trees vanished between 2018 and 2022 in India: Study
A concerning trend in India shows over 50 lakh large farmland trees vanished from 2018 to 2022 due to altered cultivation practices, impacting agroforestry systems and promoting paddy rice fields. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, identified this worrying development in Nature Sustainability, confirmed by villagers in Telangana, Haryana, and Maharashtra.
SRH qualifies for IPL playoff after rain washes out match against GT
Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a spot in the IPL playoffs after their match against Gujarat Titans was washed out due to rain. With this, they join Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in the playoffs. Sunrisers received one point, bringing their tally to 15 points with one match left. Gujarat Titans, last year's runners-up, were eliminated from the playoff race, finishing with 12 points. The toss didn't happen due to rain, and despite efforts, the match had to be abandoned.
Why warehousing is a booming asset class for discerning investors in India
The demand for modern warehousing facilities is touching a new high as e-commerce and retail sales are seeing a surge with each passing day in India.
India breaks record with over $111 billion in remittances in 2022
India leads 2022 remittances with over USD 111 billion, facing challenges like rights violations in Gulf States and COVID-19 impact on migration patterns, highlighting migrant workers' struggles worldwide.
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Umar Ansari in model code violation case
The Allahabad High Court had on December 19 last year rejected Ansari's anticipatory bail application and said looking at the facts and circumstances of the case, an offence was made out against him.
US consumer confidence at lowest level since 2022: survey
The latest survey by The Conference Board revealed a decline in US consumer confidence, reaching its lowest level since July 2022. The consumer confidence index fell to 97.0 in April, below analysts' expectations of 104.0. Concerns about future financial conditions and the job market contributed to the decline, despite positive views on the current situation. Consumers expressed worries about elevated prices, especially for food and gas, while politics and global conflicts were secondary concerns.
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Tech stocks’ biggest weekly rout since 2022 roils markets
The S&P 500 index closed down 0.9%, dropping for the sixth straight session and the third straight week, leaving it more than 5% below its March 28 closing high. The Nasdaq 100 declined 2.1%, and recorded the deepest weekly drop since November 2022.
US Defence Secretary holds talks with Chinese counterpart, first since 2022
It is the first time since November 2022 that Austin has held talks with his Chinese counterpart when he spoke with the then defence minister of China Wei Fenghe in Cambodia. Dong was appointed China's Defence minister in December. China then named General Li Shangfu as its defence minister.
Rupee-rouble settlement volume up seven times from 2022: Sberbank
India’s oil purchases from Russia jumped after the war as New Delhi purchased discounted crude. The share of Russian oil in India’s total imports rose to 35% in 2023-24 from 23% in the previous year, according to energy cargo tracker Vortexa.
India uses peace clause fifth time, for rice subsidies given in 2022
India invoked the peace clause for exceeding the 10% support ceiling for rice farmers, breaching WTO subsidy ceilings with $52.8B rice production and $6.39B subsidies, surpassing the 10% de minimis limit.
Japan's Nikkei slumps in worst week since Dec 2022 as tech tumbles
The Nikkei dropped 1.96%, or 781 points, to 38,992.08, bringing its loss for the week to 3.41%.
Will become approver against Arvind Kejriwal: Sukesh Chandrashekhar
Following Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's recent arrest in a Delhi liquor policy case, alleged fraudster Sukesh Chandrashekhar threatened to expose him, suggesting he would turn approver against Kejriwal and his associates. Chandrashekhar asserted his willingness to reveal evidence, expressing his readiness to confront Kejriwal's actions. Presently detained in Tihar Jail for an alleged Rs 200-crore money laundering case, Chandrashekhar's statements emerge amidst ongoing legal proceedings against Kejriwal.
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