News Headlines-
1.The Russian Vladimir Putin president said on Tuesday that the US and its allies have ignored Russia’s top security demands, but added that Moscow remains open to more talks with the West on easing soaring tensions over Ukraine.-theindianexpress.com
2.New Zealand’s government on Thursday said it will end its quarantine requirements for incoming travellers and reopen its borders, a change welcomed by thousands of citizens abroad who have endured long waits to return home.-theindianexpress.com
3.The emerging BA.2 form of the Omicron coronavirus variant does not seem to be any more severe than the original BA.1 form, an official of the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday.The WHO on Tuesday cautioned countries eager to lift coronavirus precautions, saying Omicron hasn’t yet peaked in many countries.-indiatoday.in
4.Import duty changes in Budget 2022, and its significance.-Signalling a move to protect domestic industries which are not necessarily capital, technology or labour intensive, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday introduced a slew of higher custom duties on items of daily use such as umbrellas, headphones, earphones, loudspeakers, smart meters, and imitation jewelry.-theindianexpress.com
5.More than 6,000 URLs, accounts or websites were blocked in 2021, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Blocking directions are issued following the due process as prescribed in the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.-dnaindia.com
6.State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda (BoB) and ICICI Bank have announced changes in their banking system effective this month, 1 February 2022.-livemint.com
7.The Ministry of Tourism has been allocated Rs 2,400 crore in the Union Budget which is 18.42 per cent higher than the allocation for the financial year 2021-22, bringing some relief to a sector ravaged by the Covid pandemic.-timesnow.com
8.JW Marriott Bengaluru launches its brewery JW Brew at its premier lounge Merak.Offering freshly brewed beers, the menu has been curated by brewmaster Kartik Singh. Bringing some exotic flavors, the variety includes their signature Belgian Witbier which is light and comes with a fruity orange and a hint of coriander with low bitterness, refreshing with a sweet and spice finish.-hospitalitybizindia.com
9.Ahmedabad-based Sasan Gir Villa LLP, a hotel and development company based, announces the signing of a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for a newly built 225 key hotel in Sasan Gir under the Ramada by Wyndham brand.-hotelierindia.com
10.Indian Hotels Ltd (IHCL; CMP: Rs 218; Market Cap: Rs 28,859 crore) has seen a strong recovery in the December 2021 quarter, with both domestic revenues and overall margins reaching close to the pre-COVID levels. Infections during the third wave of COVID-19 have more than halved in the past two days and various state governments have started easing restrictions on hotels and restaurants.-moneycontrol.com
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