Combine Both Merchandise and Services Trade in Analyzing India’s External Sector Trends
India’s external trade data for the first month, April, of the 2024-25 financial year has been recently released (Table 1). Table 1 India’s External Trade for April 20241Data in Table 1 suggest that while merchandise trade increased marginally over the corresponding period last year, the services exports exhibited a healthy growth of 14.7 percent. Moreover, while merchandise trade exhibited a deficit of USD 19.6 billion, services trade exhibited a surplus of USD 12.6 billion. Even then, the total external trade exhibited a deficit of USD 6.52 billion, larger than USD 2.62 billion last year. The Main MessageThe above analysis makes it abundantly clear that India’s monthly (and Annual) external trade data should not be analysed only from the merchandise trade perspective.
Source:Economic Times
May 18, 2024 15:46 UTC
This film will have biggest war sequence in Indian cinema, will surpass Baahubali; not Devara, Kalki 2898 AD
This film will have biggest war sequence in Indian cinema, will surpass Baahubali; not Devara, Kalki 2898 ADSuriya's Kanguva will have the biggest war sequence with more than 10,000 people, action, stunts, and visualisation under international expertise. This upcoming pan-Indian film promises to take the Indian film industry to new heights. Another major highlight of this film is a war sequence never been seen before. The pan-India film that will feature the biggest war sequence is...Suriya Sivakumar's upcoming pan-India actioner Kanguva will have the biggest war sequence, featuring more than 10,000 people, and the action, stunts, and visualisation of the entire war episodes are done under international expertise. The film has the biggest war sequence, featuring Suriya, Bobby Deol, and more than 10,000 people.
Source:dna
May 18, 2024 14:29 UTC
Delhi Records Highest Temperature Of Season, May Breach 45 Degree Soon
Weather News and AnalysisSkymet Weather TeamDay temperature has been on the rise for the national capital. The maximum temperature remained in 40's for the last five days and has risen from 40.2 degree on 13May to 43.6 degree yesterday. This is the highest temperature of this season and surpassed the earlier high of 42.5 degree, recorded a day earlier. However, in 2022, mercury breached 45 degree mark to settle at 45.6 degree on 16 May. An all time high of 47.2 degree for Delhi was recorded on 29 May 1944.
Source:Dainik Jagran
May 18, 2024 14:28 UTC
Missed Northern Lights magic? Here's when you may see next Aurora Borealis
Missed Northern Lights magic? Here's when you may see next Aurora BorealisThe Northern Lights happen when charged particles from the sun travel through space and collide with Earth’s atmosphere, creating beautiful light displaysLast week, parts of the world witnessed the stunning aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. The Northern Lights happen when charged particles from the sun travel through space and collide with Earth’s atmosphere, creating beautiful light displays. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that last weekend’s Northern Lights were caused by a big solar storm. It was triggered by at least five coronal mass ejections (CMEs), which are giant bursts of charged particles from the Sun.
Source:dna
May 18, 2024 14:26 UTC
Sarkari Yojana: गेंदा फूल की खेती पर मिलेगी 70% सब्सिडी, लाभ उठाने के लिए यहां करें रजिस्ट्रेशन
बिहार सरकार राज्य के किसानों की आर्थिक रूप से मदद करने के लिए गेंदा के फूल की खेती करने वाले किसानों को करीब 70 प्रतिशत तक सब्सिडी की सुविधा उपलब्ध करवाई जा रही है. बता दें कि किसानों की यह सुविधा गेंदा फूल की खेती करने वाले किसानों को दी जा रही है. ताकि उत्तर बिहार के किसान गेंदा फूल की खेती कर अपने आप को आत्मनिर्भर बना सके. मिली जानकारी के मुताबिक, बिहार में गेंदा फूल की खेती के लिए वर्ष 2023-24 तक 6 हेक्टेयर का लक्ष्य रखा है. उत्तर बिहार के किसानों को गेंदा फूल की खेती/Marigold Flower Cultivation पर 70 प्रतिशत सब्सिडी का लाभ पाने के लिए कुछ महत्वपूर्ण बातों का ध्यान रखना होगा.
Source:Dainik Jagran
May 18, 2024 13:34 UTC
Blackout leader: Editorial on India leading the world when it comes to Internet shutdowns
India is the world’s leader when it comes to internet shutdowns — for the sixth year in a row — according to a report by Access Now, a global digital rights non-profit organisation. In all, more than half of all global internet shutdowns were attributed to India since 2017, according to the report. The implications of internet shutdowns — maintaining security and law and order is often the fig leaf used for such mischief — can be wide-ranging. The government argues that internet shutdowns help it stop the spread of misinformation and prevent troublemakers from organising violence. The Supreme Court has in the past made it clear that it is uneasy about internet shutdowns and the opacity in the decision-making behind restrictions to access the internet.
Source:The Telegraph
May 18, 2024 13:33 UTC
Ed Sheeran shares the stage with Kapil Sharma on Netflix
watchEd Sheeran shares the stage with Kapil Sharma on NetflixThe English singer-songwriter is the latest guest on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’Image courtesy: @teddysphotos/InstagramKapil Sharma has upped his game ever since he arrived on Netflix with The Great Indian Kapil Show. After guests like Rohit Sharma, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh, his latest couch buddy is none other than international sensation Ed Sheeran! The English singer-songwriter, who was in Mumbai in March for his concert at Mahalakshmi Race Course, dropped by the Netflix sets to shoot an episode with Kapil. The hilarious episode promo gives a glimpse of Ed performing Shape of You with a bhangra theme, acing a Shah Rukh Khan dialogue, and acting in a quintessential Kapil Sharma sketch! Mail us at trythistoday@tt-mykolkata.comAlso read: Ed Sheeran in Kolkata for his 2025-26 India tour?
Source:The Telegraph
May 18, 2024 11:47 UTC
Inside the ‘Liberation Zone’ at George Washington University
There in the University Yard (U-Yard), the protesters had pitched dozens of tents, declaring it a ‘Liberation Zone’. What stood out was a statue of the man after whom the university and the American capital are named — George Washington, the first President of the U.S. Controversial speech“Not another nickel, not another dime... Free, free, free Palestine,” the crowds chanted, calling on the U.S. government to stop funding Israel. “We will not stop, we will not rest… Disclose, Divest,” they shouted, demanding that the university give up Israeli investments and financial dealings. The tents were removed, the yard was locked, and the Washington statue covered in a grey cloth until it could be cleaned and restored.
Source:The Hindu
May 18, 2024 11:27 UTC
The trailer for ‘Panchayat’ S3 draws you back into the world of Phulera
watchThe trailer for ‘Panchayat’ S3 draws you back into the world of PhuleraJitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta and Raghubir Yadav reunite for the feel-good dramedy seriesImage courtesy: @Prime Video India/YouTubeAfter tantalising fans by hiding its release date behind a lauki, Panchayat has finally given viewers a glimpse of its upcoming third season. Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta and Raghubir Yadav reprise their roles in this slice-of-life dramedy, set in Phulera, a village in Uttar Pradesh. The trailer teased far bigger stakes this time around, with Banrakas scheming with the local MLA to usurp Pradhan ji’s post, Abhishek’s impending transfer from Phulera and his blossoming love story with Rinki. Given the cliffhanger that S2 ended on, we can’t wait till May 28, to find out the fate of Phulera! — Vedant KariaWant to get featured in the Try This Today section of My Kolkata?
Source:The Telegraph
May 18, 2024 10:42 UTC
Indian delegation holds talks with key entities in UAE on IME Economic Corridor
Indian delegation holds talks with key entities in UAE on IME Economic CorridorVartha Bharati | 18-05-2024 | 13:42:00 ISTThe India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) (Courtesy: frontline.thehindu.com)Dubai (PTI): An inter-ministerial Indian delegation on the framework agreement on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) has visited the UAE for the first time to hold discussions with the key entities there on cooperation for the empowerment and operation of the strategically vital project. "India Middle East Europe Corridor (IMEEC) takes shape with the 1st visit of an Indian Inter-Ministerial Delegation to the UAE for the India-UAE Intergovernmental Framework Agreement on IMEEC. Amb @sunjaysudhir led the discussions with key UAE entities like @DPWorldUAE, @ADPortsGroup @CUSTOMSUAE," the Indian mission posted on X. The Indian delegation comprised senior officials from the Ministry of Shipping, Ports & Waterways, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Central Board of Excise and Customs and Deendayal Upadhyay Port, Kandla. India Middle East Europe Corridor (IMEEC) takes shape with the 1st visit of 🇮🇳n Inter-Ministerial Delegation to 🇦🇪 for 🇮🇳 🇦🇪 Intergovernmental Framework Agreement on IMEEC.
Source:The Hindu
May 18, 2024 09:18 UTC
Six, including four Indians, indicted for staging robberies to apply for immigration status
WASHINGTON: Six individuals, including four Indian nationals, were on Friday indicted by a federal court for staging armed robberies in Chicago and the suburbs so that the victims could apply for immigration visas reserved for certain crime victims in the United States. U-Visa is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in an investigation or prosecution. The indictment alleges that the four individuals paid Nayi thousands of dollars to participate in the scam. During the staged robberies, individuals acting as robbers brandished what appeared to be firearms, approached the purported victims and demanded money and property, the indictment states. Afterwards, some of the purported victims submitted forms to local law enforcement to obtain certification that they were victims of a qualifying crime and had been or would be helpful in the investigation, the indictment states.
Source:Indian Express
May 18, 2024 09:05 UTC
Manipur govt criticises ‘The Hindu’ editorial on state conflict
Imphal: The Manipur government has strongly criticized an editorial published by ‘The Hindu‘ on May 15, 2024, titled “Lame excuses: On Manipur and the ethnic conflict.” The state government claims that the editorial unfairly defames the measures taken by both the Central and State governments to resolve the unrest in Manipur, characterizing them as “oversimplifications and biased” views of the conflict. According to the Manipur government, ‘The Hindu’ lacks a clear understanding of the deeper issues in the region. The influx of illegal immigrants has been an ongoing issue, exacerbated by the military coup in Myanmar. During initial field visits, 2,187 illegal immigrants were found at 41 locations across Manipur. This identification drive caused panic among the illegal immigrants, contributing to the outbreak of violence.
Source:The Hindu
May 18, 2024 07:45 UTC
Wegovy should be treating more than just obesity
Or for that matter, metabolic drugs ? As data rolls out, kidney care could also make it on the list, and perhaps down the road, brain health Much more research is needed, of course. A recent KFF poll found that 12% of adults in the US have tried a GLP-1 treatment, a number that rises to 25% among people diagnosed with heart disease. "Diabetes, kidney disease and cardiovascular disease is so intertwined with obesity," says Diana Thiara, medical director of the Weight Management Program at the University of California of San Francisco . Rather than have siloed approaches of treating each disease, it's better to acknowledge those connections.
Source:Economic Times
May 18, 2024 07:33 UTC
White House praises India's 'vibrant democracy', clarifies US President Biden's 'xenophobia' remarks
White House praises India's 'vibrant democracy', clarifies US President Biden's 'xenophobia' remarksResponding to another question, Kirby said the India-US relationship has strengthened under PM Modi in particular during the last three years of the Biden administration. Applauding the people of India for exercising their right to vote, the White House on Friday said there are not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India. And we wish them well throughout the process, of course," White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby told reporters at a news conference here. And then, just the people-to-people exchanges, and the military that we share with India," Kirby said. We are grateful for Prime Minister Modi's leadership," said the White House official.
Source:dna
May 18, 2024 06:52 UTC
9 killed, 24 injured as bus catches fire in Haryana's Nuh
9 killed, 24 injured as bus catches fire in Haryana's NuhThe incident occurred around 2 am on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway. At least nine people were burnt alive and more than 24 were injured when a moving bus caught fire near Tauru in Haryana's Nuh district in the early hours of Saturday, police said. The incident occurred around 2 am on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway. The bus was carrying around 60 people, all of whom were residents of Punjab and Chandigarh and were returning from Mathura-Vrindavan, police said. 9 people were killed and more than 20 were injured in the fire.
Source:dna
May 18, 2024 06:01 UTC