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Microsoft launches digital sustainability guidelines to advance Singapore’s position as a leading innovation hub in Southeast Asia

Supported by IMDA, the guidelines offer sustainable software design and hardware management principles, sustainable measurements, and developer tools and recommendations for creators of sustainable applications by design SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 October 2023 – Today, Microsoft and Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced digital sustainability guidelines to accelerate education and awareness among businesses and developers, as they build sustainable applications by design. Created with […]

EquitiesFirst Podcast Series II, Episode 2: India’s time to shine? Opportunity and risk in indispensable India

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 October 2023 – EquitiesFirst, in alliance with The Economist Impact, is excited to present the second episode of Series II in our distinguished podcast series, seeking to dissect India’s constantly evolving investment landscape. In the last six years, India has manoeuvred itself into a more favourable position in the business environment rankings assessed by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), […]

Supreme Court raps ED for vindictive action

Cancelling two arrests in a money-laundering case, the Supreme Court, in a sharp rebuke for the Enforcement Directorate, said the probe agency could not be vindictive and must be seen to act with the highest degree of fairness. The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the arrest of Basant Bansal and Pankaj Bansal, directors of […]

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Maktoum bin Mohammed launches Dubai Family Business Management Programme

DUBAI, 3rd October, 2023 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Fi

Supreme Court’s Waiting Game On Electoral Bonds Hearing Is Hurting Indian Democracy

By Nitya Chakraborty Once again, the Government has approved the sale of 28th tranche of electoral bonds with effect from October4 lasting ten days and as usual, it is slotted few weeks before the assembly elections to the five states. As usual, the BJP will be getting another big bounty in their election campaign kitty […]

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BJP Wooing Smaller Parties After Rupture With AIADMK In Tamil Nadu

By Kalyani Shankar Can the split between the AIADMK and BJP be permanent? If so, this could hurt the BJP’s chances of winning in Tamil Nadu since the AIADMK had supported them since J. Jayalalithaa’s passing away in 2016. The decision to end its partnership with the NDA on a national and state level may […]

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Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi’s Caste Census Pitch Rattles BJP And RSS

By Dr. Gyan Pathak The release of Bihar Caste Census Report has two immediate consequences: First, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has further raised his pitch for conduction of caste census at national level; and secondly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the opposition of “trying to divide the country in the name of caste”. Both were […]

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Prime Minister’s Cup Of Woes Is Full As India Starts Campaign For National Caste Census

By Sushil Kutty Overnight a couple of planks for the 2024 General Elections has been laid – with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar releasing the Bihar Caste Census and Prime Minister Narendra Modi raking up the Kanhaiyalal ‘sar tan se juda’ in pollbound Rajasthan, both the politicians ready to do whatever is needed to get […]

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AAP alliance death warrant for Cong, says Punjab leader

An alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be like signing the “death warrant” for the Congress in the state. “And we do not want to demolish the Congress,” the Leader of the Opposition in Punjab and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa told News18 in […]

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TMC showdown Jantar Mantar protest today

The showdown is set between Bengal and Delhi, with TMC MP, MLA’s, and job card holders, led by Abhishek Banerjee, staging a dharna at Jantar Mantar at 10:30am, demanding Bengal’s “rightful” funds. Simultaneously, the BJP will be holding protests across various areas in Bengal, alleging the presence of fraudulent job cards and calling for a […]

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UOB pioneers trial of Microsoft 365 Copilot Generative AI tool across multiple business functions to enhance productivity and collaboration

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 October 2023 – UOB is the first Singapore bank to trial Microsoft 365 Copilot, a Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI)-powered productivity tool. As part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access Program (EAP), UOB will begin use of Microsoft 365 Copilot in October 2023. 300 employees across multiple frontline and back-end business functions in the Bank will progressively gain access to […]

Prudence Foundation, IFRC and Cartoon Network collaborate on launch of animated series on climate change

‘SAFE STEPS Kids Climate Change’ promotes climate change awareness to children via Cartoon Network’s beloved characters HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 October 2023 – Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc, has launched SAFE STEPS Kids Climate Change, the latest thematic series of the SAFE STEPS Kids programme. Using well-loved cartoon characters such as We Bare Bears and Gumball, the new series […]

Nitish calls all-party meet on caste survey results

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has called for an all-party meeting a day after the controversial caste-based survey of the state was released. During the meeting, Kumar will present the censor report’s findings and accordingly decide on the next course of action. The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar on Monday released findings of its much-awaited […]

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Sanatan Dharma only religion, rest all ways of worship: Yogi

Emphasising the importance of Sanatan Dharma, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said it is the only religion, and the rest are all sects or methods of worship. He asserted that any attack on Sanatan Dharma could put entire humanity in danger. The UP Chief Minister’s comment came against the backdrop of DMK […]

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Delhi Police raids houses of news portal journalists

The homes of several journalists associated with NewsClick were searched today in connection with a case under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case. According to sources, Delhi Police had registered the case under the anti-terror law on August 17, days after a New York Times investigation alleged that the news portal had received […]

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Lever Style Keeps Up the Momentum with Sixth Acquisition Since IPO and Continued Outperformance in the Apparel Supply Chain Sector

Elegant Team Development Augments Group’s Outdoor Apparel Technical Capabilities, and Adds Bangladesh Production Base HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 October 2023 – Lever Style Corporation (HKEX: 1346, “Lever Style”), has acquired the Elegant Team Development (“Elegant”) apparel business through an asset purchase. Lever Style is one of the world’s fastest growing apparel production platforms with industry-leading 51% growth in 2022 and 64% growth in […]

Biden promises continued support to Ukraine

US President Joe Biden has promised to continue supporting Ukraine despite the latest budget agreement in which aid was severed. Britain may send soldiers to Ukraine to help train its troops. Norway has banned Russian-registered passenger cars from entering the country. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called the U.S. an “empire of lies” and …

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Tens of thousands attend Swiss capitol climate protest

Tens of thousands of people marched in the Swiss capitol to demand action on climate change. More than a hundred dolphins have died as Amazon temperatures spike to 102º. Japanese scientists have confirmed microplastics are present in clouds. Six young people are suing 32 countries over climate change. The earth’s average temperature is set to …

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UAE Digital Economy Council follows on the implementation of strategic initiatives

Hamdan bin Mohammed lays out the blueprint for future space missions

DUBAI, 2nd October, 2023 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Princ

Rajasthan tribal party challenges Cong, BJP

A new political outfit — formed by tribal leaders following a split in the Bharatiya Tribal Party — has thrown the gauntlet to the BJP and the Congress in Rajasthan’s tribal belt, forcing senior leaders of the two national parties to make frequent visits in their attempts to shore up support ahead of the assembly […]

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12.3% jump in Abu Dhabi GDP for quarter II

The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has announced the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates for the second quarter of 2023, revealing a whopping 12.3% growth of non-oil economy, and a 3.5% increase in the total GDP compared to the same period in 2022. It pointed out that this was a testament to Abu Dhabi economy’s competitiveness and resilience, enabling it to navigate global economic headwinds. Abu […]

British troops may help train Ukrainian soldiers

Britain may send soldiers to Ukraine to help train its troops. Norway has banned Russian-registered passenger cars from entering the country. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called the U.S. an “empire of lies” and accused it of being directly at war with Moscow. The United States is giving Ukraine a $1.25 billion grant. Ukraine …

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‘Complete distance’ from both fronts: Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday reiterated her stand to maintain complete distance from the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc for next year’s Lok Sabha elections and said that the party has to move forward by working on its own strengths. In a statement issued here on Sunday, the UP unit of the BSP […]

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