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RBI to pay Rs 30,307 crore dividend to govt for FY22
RBI to pay Rs 30,307 crore dividend to govt for FY22

The board also discussed the working of RBI during the year April 2021 March 2022 and approved the annual report and accounts for the accounting year 2021-22, the statement said.

Covid booster needed for broad protection against Omicron variants, studies show
Covid booster needed for broad protection against Omicron variants, studies show

Based on the neutralisation pattern, the researchers said, one booster shot can protect against BA.2 and Deltacron, and they do not suspect that BA.3 will become predominant because it is sensitive to neutralisation by even two doses.

Monkeypox spreads to more European countries, Australia, Canada
Monkeypox spreads to more European countries, Australia, Canada

Health officials in Australia have confirmed a case in Victoria and another likely case in New South Wales (NSW).

Rocketry
Madhavan's 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' receives standing ovation at Cannes

The screening of the film was greeted with a thunderous applause as it received a standing ovation from the full-house for 10 minutes.

Union Health Min Mansukh Mandaviya
Over 60% India's teenagers fully vaccinated against Covid

India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 191.96 crore as of Friday morning. This has been achieved through 2,41,17,166 sessions.

Kangana Ranaut
#BoycottDhaakad trends on Twitter, netizens upset with Kangana Ranaut

One of the main reasons is Kangana's changing attitude towards Bollywood and the A-listers prior to her movie's release.

Know prices of petrol, diesel and LPG in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack today
Know prices of petrol, diesel and LPG in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack today

Customers are reportedly paying Rs 112.68 per litre of petrol in the Capital city of Bhubaneswar today while diesel is available at Rs 102.35 a litre

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
'Bollywood is Finished'- High hopes from BB2 Spark Twitter War

Bollywood trade analysts believe that Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 will end the string of failures that Hindi cinema is currently facing.

PM Modi
PM Modi's success mantra to BJP: Work hard to meet expectations of 130 cr Indians

He also warned the people to stay away from the parties which are based on family politics and said they have damaged the country and lost valuable time.

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history

Sri Lanka is seeking to restructure debts of more than $50bn it owes to foreign creditors to make it more manageable to repay.

Boomba Ride, Niraye Thathakalulla Maram, Dhuin
Cannes 2022: 6 Indian movies to be screened at the Film Festival

6 Indian movies are going to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2022. Here are the details related to the same.

Acharya, Jersey, RRR
Top 5 movies to watch on Amazon Prime, Netflix, ZEE5, Disney Hotstar this weekend

Some of the top movies are all set to hit the OTT platforms on the 20th of May which include some biggest blockbusters and direct OTT releases.

Navjot Singh Sidhu
After being sentenced to prison for a year, Navjot Singh Sidhu seeks more time to surrender

In 2018, Sidhu was let off with a meagre fine of Rs 1,000. The review plea was filed by the family members of 65-year-old Gurnam Singh, who had died in the road rage incident involving Sidhu.

IOCL recruitment 2022: Apply for several vacancies, earn up to Rs 2.4 lakh
IOCL recruitment 2022: Apply for several vacancies, earn up to Rs 2.4 lakh

The selection process will comprise personal interview only. Candidates will have the option to speak in either English or Hindi language during their personal interviews. 

Communication Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tests India's first 5G call

The telecom minister, after making a video call on indigenously developed 5G technology gears, said that it is the realisation of the Prime Minister’s vision.

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