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A report released by apex business chamber CII on Thursday based on data from international agencies states that the impact of India’s illicit financial flows works out to around 5 per cent of the country’s GDP.“Trade-based money laundering in India soared to a whopping $674.9 billion for the 10-year period from 2009 to 2018 which reflects the magnitude of illicit trade that has emerged as a major threat to the country’s economy and security,” according to a report released by apex business chamber CII on Thursday.Based on UNODC estimates, when the Indian economy surpassed the $3 trillion mark in 2021,…

Apple Watch Series 9, and previous models too, check for unusually high or low heart rates in the background, which could be signs of a serious underlying condition. This could help users identify situations that may warrant further evaluation.If a user’s heart rate is above 120 bpm or below 40 bpm while they appear to have been inactive for 10 minutes, they will receive a notification.Users can adjust the threshold bpm or turn these notifications on or off. All heart rate notifications — along with date, time, and heart rate — can be viewed in the Health app on iPhone.The…

The actress started off as a content creator capitalising on the 4G revolution in India and carved a niche for herself as she became one of the top content creators of India in no time.She recently attended the YouTube Fanfest in Mumbai’s Goregaon area and shared her thoughts on the fest which returned after four years owing to the lull induced by the pandemic.Talking about the same, Prajakta said: “It’s been four years since YouTube Fanfest happened on the ground, and we are all overjoyed to have this platform back with us. It offers a sizable platform for networking, collaborating…

The Indian squad will participate in a 14-day national training camp starting from October 1 at the National Centre of Excellence in, Guwahati.“This is a new bunch of young shuttlers who have been consistently doing well in the junior circuit. These players have shown consistent performances across various domestic events and selection tournaments and it is our responsibility at the Badminton Association of India to give them the necessary break at this career stage.I am sure they will play to their potential and give their best to make the nation proud,” said Sanjay Mishra, General Secretary, of the Badminton Association…

Lata Mangeshkar is one of the most celebrated singers, and her contribution to the Indian music industry in a career spanning eight decades gained her titles like ‘Queen of Melody’, and ‘Voice of the Millennium’. She has recorded songs in over 36 Indian languages.Taking to Instagram, Saira shared a candid picture with Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, wherein the trio can be seen sharing a hearty laugh. She captioned the post as: “Remembering the Nightingale Of Indian Music Industry on her Birth Anniversary. I always treasure the moments Dilip Sahib and I have spent with her. Her art will be…

Bacteria in raw seafood can make people sick and seafood can also spread bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.”Bacteria in sushi, sashimi and cold-smoked fish products can pose a risk to people who eat such foods frequently, especially people with weak immune systems, children and the elderly,” said Hyejeong Lee, a doctoral student at Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway.In her thesis, she investigated different varieties of Aeromonas bacteria in seafood products that do not undergo extensive processing.Without heat treatment or the use of other antibacterial methods, the risk of bacteria levels becoming high increases sharply.Listeria monocytogenes is…

Some affected areas had already endured the consequences of the recent storm “Daniel” just three weeks ago, which resulted in 17 casualties and significant damage to infrastructure, residential areas, and agriculture, reports Xinhua news agency.Residents in the port city of Volos were requested to stay indoors on Wednesday afternoon due to floods from heavy rainfall, Greek national news agency AMNA reported.Meanwhile, residents of three villages near the cities of Larissa, Karditsa and Lamia were alerted by authorities to prepare for possible evacuations given rising river waters.On the island of Evia, streets in three towns turned into raging torrents, with homes…

The group’s very first EP, XG had stated earlier, that in ‘New DNA’ they were seeking to break conventions and experiment.The EP constitutes over six tracks which comes with artwork showcasing cell division. This is symbolic of the group’s own desire to evolve and turn into something else. This is further indicated by the very name of the EP aka ‘New DNA’ as they seek to ingest a new DNA into themselves, both sonically and visually.The CD Box is available in two versions: ‘X Ver.’ and ‘G Ver.’ The first has a mysterious purple box whose opening reveals a shimmering…

“The widening of CAD on a quarter-on-quarter basis was primarily on account of a higher trade deficit coupled with a lower surplus in net services and decline in private transfer receipts,” the RBI said.”Net services receipts decreased sequentially, primarily due to a decline in exports of computer, travel and business services.”Merchandise trade deficit widened to $56.6 billion in the quarter, from $52.6 billion in the preceding quarter, but was less than the year-ago deficit of $63.1 billion.Private transfer receipts, which are mainly remittances by Indians employed overseas, moderated to $27.1 billion from $28.6 billion.CAD for April-June quarter of 2023-24 works…

“Kerala has always been proud of Swaminathan as he was a towering personality in his field, and all who came after him in his area saw him as their guiding force to go forward,” said Vijayan.”Empowering the economy through good agricultural practice was his motto and through it, he touched human lives in a big way,” added Vijayan.The parents of Swaminathan hailed from Mankombu in Alappuzha and in his name M stands for that, and the Rs 2,139 crores Kuttanadu package announced by the Centre in 2008 was formulated by Swaminathan to revive the area in and around Alappuzha district.”It’s…