Putin
wins record landslide in Russian election, early results show.- President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide
in Russia's election on Sunday, cementing his grip on power though thousands of
opponents staged a noon protest at polling stations and the United States said
the vote was neither free nor fair. For Putin, a former KGB lieutenant colonel
who first rose to power in 1999, the result is intended to underscore to the
West that its leaders will have to reckon with an emboldened Russia, whether in
war or in peace, for many more years to come.
European
Union announces $8 billion package of aid for Egypt.- The European Union on March 17 announced a $8 billion aid
package for cash-strapped Egypt amid concerns that economic pressure and
conflicts and chaos in neighbouring countries could drive more migrants to European
shores.The deal is scheduled to be signed during a visit by European Commission
president Ursula von der Leyen and the leaders of Belgium, Italy, Austria,
Cyprus and Greece, according to Egyptian officials.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/european-union-announces-8-billion-package-of-aid-for-egypt/article67961222.ece
Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra concludes with show of strength in Mumbai.-Top leaders of the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) gathered at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Sunday to mark the conclusion of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which began in Manipur in January. The show of strength came a day after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-s-bharat-jodo-nyay-yatra-concludes-with-show-of-strength-in-mumbai-101710732764575.html
Electoral
bonds: Election commission releases data. Which party received how much? 10
points.-The Election Commission of India on Sunday
released data received from political parties on electoral bonds, which it had
given to the Supreme Court in sealed covers, following a directive from the
apex court to make it available to the public. These details are believed to be
pertaining to the period before April 12, 2019.
IHCL to expand skilling centers by 2025;
to impart training to 100K by 2030.-Tata Group hospitality firm Indian Hotels
Company Ltd (IHCL) is planning to increase the number of skill training centres
to 50 across India by next year, apart from accelerating online training in
partnership with group firm TCS to meet its target of skilling 100,000 people
by 2030, a senior company official said.The company, which has identified
skilling as one of the areas of focus under its environmental, social, and
corporate governance initiative Paathya, is focussing on rural areas for the
skill training programme and is confide
SATS powers the
ready-to-eat food era in India.- India’s ready-to-eat
(RTE) food industry has
grown significantly in recent years, owing to changing lifestyles,
urbanisation, and rising disposable income. Convenience and time-saving
benefits have made RTE meals increasingly popular among busy urban consumers,
students, and working professionals. Based on SATS’ research, value sales of ready-to-eat
meals in India will grow at a rate of 45% between 2021 and 2026, with a
projected total of US$64 billion. RTE meals include all convenience food
products that are pre-cooked and packaged in ready-to-eat formats.
https://www.hotelierindia.com/fb/sats-powers-the-ready-to-eat-food-era-in-india
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