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RBI To Allow Opening Of Rupee Account Outside India

Press Trust of India | Friday May 31, 2024, Mumbai

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday allowed the opening of rupee accounts outside India as part of its strategic action plan to internationalise the domestic currency.

10 People Die Of Suspected Heatstroke In Odisha

Press Trust of India | Friday May 31, 2024, Rourkela

Ten people died of suspected heatstroke in Odisha's Rourkela city on Thursday, as the mercury shot up in most parts of the eastern state, officials said.

Prajwal Revanna Arrested, Here's What Happens Next

NDTV News Desk | Friday May 31, 2024, Bengaluru

Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, has been arrested after his flight from Germany's Munich landed at the Bengaluru airport in the early hours of Friday.

Pune Court Orders Rahul Gandhi To Appear In Savarkar Defamation Case

Press Trust of India | Friday May 31, 2024, Pune

A court here on Thursday issued an order directing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear before it in a complaint filed by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's grandnephew accusing him of defaming the Hindutva ideologue, the petitioner's lawyer claimed.

India Supporting 65 Community Projects Worth $23 Million In Maldives: Report

Press Trust of India | Friday May 31, 2024, Male

India is supporting 65 community development projects worth USD 23 million in the Maldives and steady progress has been achieved in implementing them, the Indian mission said here on Thursday.

Air India Flight 8 Hours Late, People Fainted With No AC, Say Passengers

NDTV News Desk | Friday May 31, 2024, New Delhi

A passenger of an Air India flight alleged some people fainted inside the aircraft, which had no air-conditioning, after a delay of over eight hours.

4 Officials Arrested In Rajkot Gaming Zone Tragedy, Fire Chief Questioned

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 30, 2024, Rajkot

The Rajkot police on Thursday arrested four government officials, including a town planning officer (TPO), in connection with the devastating fire at TRP game zone on May 25 that claimed 27 lives.

Mercedes That Killed 2 Returned To Owner, Victim's Family Slams Nagpur Cops

Edited by Sumana Nandy | Thursday May 30, 2024, New Delhi

A speeding Mercedes C200 that killed two men on a two-wheeler in Nagpur on February 25 has been returned to the owner even as the investigation into the case is still open.

Major Radhika Sen Honoured With UN's Military Gender Advocate Award

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 30, 2024, United Nations

Major Radhika Sen, an Indian woman peacekeeper who served with the UN mission in Congo, was Thursday honoured with a prestigious military gender advocate award.

16 Die Of Heat-Related Causes In 2 Hours In Bihar Hospital

Reported by Prabhakar Kumar | Thursday May 30, 2024, Patna

As many as 15 people died due to heat-related causes in just two hours in the district hospital in Bihar's Aurangabad on Thursday. At 48.2 degrees, it was the hottest place in Bihar on Wednesday, setting a record for the state.

Share Of Rs 500 Note Jumps To 86.5% After Rs 2,000 Note Withdrawn: RBI

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 30, 2024, Mumbai

The share of Rs 500 denomination currency notes in overall currency has jumped to 86.5 per cent at the end of March 2024, as against 77.1 per cent in the year-ago period, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Thursday.

"Japan Willing To Work With Adani Group": Envoy After Meeting Gautam Adani

Asian News International | Thursday May 30, 2024, New Delhi

Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan to India and Bhutan, indicated that Japan is looking forward to working with Adani Group after meeting Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group on May 29.

Mines Explode During Forest Fire Along Line of Control In J&K

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 30, 2024, Jammu

Several mines exploded due to a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Thursday and blaze also erupted in the forest areas of Samba and Jammu districts, causing significant damage, officials said.

Eight Die In Bihar Amid Scorching Temperatures, Heatstroke Suspected

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 30, 2024, Patna

Intense heatwave conditions prevailed across Bihar on Thursday where the mercury soared past the 44 degrees Celsius mark in many places while eight persons lost their lives in the state suspected to have been caused by the scorching weather.

Soldiers, Teens, Officers - All Hands On Deck In Manipur Flood Rescue

NDTV News Desk | Thursday May 30, 2024, Imphal

Heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Remal has caused flooding across multiple districts in Manipur, prompting the state government to carry out rescue and relief operations, an official said.