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The largest provides $61 billion in critically needed funding for Ukraine; a second provides $26 billion for Israel and humanitarian aid for civilians in conflict zones around the world, and a third mandates $8.12 billion to "counter communist China" in the Indo-Pacific. A sweeping foreign aid package was easily passed the US Congress late on Tuesday after months of delay, clearing the way for fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia’s invasion force and Kyiv’s shortages of military supplies. The Senate approved by 79 to 18 four bills passed by the House of Representatives on Saturday, after House Republican leaders abruptly switched course last week and allowed a vote on the $95 billion in mostly military aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and US partners in the Indo-Pacific. The four bills were combined into one package in the Senate. The largest provides $61 billion in critically needed funding for Ukraine; a second provides $26 billion for Israel and humanitarian a...

Karnataka Women's Body Chief said that the evidence in the case has been collected and that justice will be served to the victim soon after the reports of the DNA investigation are out. The victim of the Hubbali incident, a 24-year-old girl who was fatally stabbed by an unidentified individual on a college campus in the district, will soon get justice, said Karnataka Women Commission Chairman Naglakshmi Choudhary, while shedding light on the development in the case. The State Women Commission Chairman said that the evidence in the case has been collected and that justice will be served to the victim soon after the reports of the DNA investigation are out. Speaking to ANI on the Hubbali murder incident, State Women Commission Chairman Naglakshmi Choudhary said, "The police are investigating the case. All the evidence has been collected properly. Now the blood is gone for DNA investigation. Once it comes, within three months Neha will get justice." Naglakshmi Choudhary furt...

Why in recent news? Tamil Nadu has filed a suit at the Supreme Court claiming that the Centre is withholding national disaster relief funds, after Cyclone Michaung and consequent floods rocked the state in Dec-2023. Just last month the Karnataka Government had also filed a plea with the apex court, claiming that the Centre is denying disaster relief funds that are necessary to aid drought-affected areas in the state. Funds for disaster relief are available to states from two sources - the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF). These funds were created with the enactment of the Disaster Management Act 2005 (DMA), following the devastating tsunami of Dec-2004. Currently, both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu arre seeking additional funds from the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF), and are arguing that the Centre's inaction violates the Disaster Management Act 2005 (DMA) and guidelines issued under it. How are funds released to states from National ...

Israel’s military says it is prepared to retaliate against Iran's recent attack, while Iran vows to 'respond within seconds' to any strikes from Israel. Iranians carry a model of a missile during a celebration following the IRGC attack on Israel in Tehran on Apr-15-2024 In Short Israel's military chief says response to Iran's attack will be imminent Army awaits decision from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Iran promises quick retaliation to any Israeli strikes Israel’s military chief stated on Monday (local time) that the country will respond to Iran’s weekend attack and is waiting for a go-ahead message from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid fears of escalation in the Middle East crisis. Meanwhile, Iran said it will "respond in seconds" to any strikes from Israel. The Israeli military chief, Herzi Halevi, stressed that Israel is considering its next steps and that the Apr-13-2024 Iranian strike, “will be met with a response", while Deputy Fore...

Israel's war cabinet has met to discuss its response to Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack. Israel did not make public whether a decision had been reached. Its allies have strongly condemned Iran's actions, but urged Benjamin Netanyahu's government to show restraint. While Iran has signalled it considers the matter closed, the Israeli military's chief of staff said the attack would not go unanswered. "Look, as we look forward, we weigh our steps, and this launch of so many missiles, cruise missiles, UAVs to the territory of the State of Israel will be met with a response," Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said. He did not specify a course of action, or give a timescale. Former CIA head David Petraeus had told BBC Radio 4's World Tonight programme that Washington does not want to risk the wellbeing of the global economy with any Israeli retaliation against Iran. Gen Petraeus, who also commanded the international forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, said the Ir...

RBI Says framework for exchange traded currency derivatives (ETCD) consistent; no change in policy approach. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday deferred the implementation of its new norms for exchange traded currency derivatives (ETCD) market to May-3-2024, from Apr-5-2024. This comes after market participants raised concerns over participation in the ETCD market and the run up to the April 5 deadline saw a sharp rise in volatility in the forex market. “In view of feedback received and recent developments, it has been decided that these directions (on ETCD) will now come into effect from Friday May-3-2024,” the RBI said in a release. It, however, emphasised that the regulatory framework for ETCDs has remained consistent over the years and that there has been no change in the policy approach. In January this year, the RBI released a new framework for hedging of foreign exchange risks, which was to be implemented from Apr-5-2024. The new norm allowed users to take positions (lo...

  Motorola Edge 50 Pro First Impressions - Now-a-days I like Motorola Mobiles because of performance and Android updates as well. The phone starts at Rs. 31,999 in India. Motorola Edge 50 Pro in Luxe Lavender colour option looks super premium Motorola's Edge series of phones has been known to offer flagship-like features at a mid-range price point. The new Motorola Edge 50 Pro is sticking to that formula, but this time, the phone is packed with some features that you won't find on other smartphones. I've unboxed a lot of phones in the past few months, but unboxing the Edge 50 Pro left me really impressed. It's got the looks and feel of a premium flagship but not the price tag. The phone starts at Rs. 31,999, which is great value for money. Here's a quick first look at the latest Edge series phone from Motorola before our full review. I've been using the Motorola Edge 50 Pro for a couple of days and it's been mostly all good. The design is eye-catching, and t...