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ED begins probe into Rs 100 crore medicine, equipment supply scam in UP
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ED begins probe into Rs 100 crore medicine, equipment supply scam in UP

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a ₹100 crore scam in medicine procurement. Former Congress MLA Mukesh Srivastava is the principal accused in this alleged scam. The investigation covers government hospitals in four districts of Uttar Pradesh. ED s…

The News Flicker·September 16, 2026

India remains key driver for global growth: IMF Deputy MD Nigel Clarke
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India remains key driver for global growth: IMF Deputy MD Nigel Clarke

India remains a key driver of global growth as the world's fastest-growing major economy, supported by strong fundamentals and sound policy frameworks, International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke has said. Clarke visited India last week …

The News Flicker·September 16, 2026

Explainer-India's UPI fee shake-up: What changes and why it matters
India1 min

Explainer-India's UPI fee shake-up: What changes and why it matters

MUMBAI, Sept 16 : Using mobile phones to scan a QR code for payments has become near ubiquitous behaviour in India over the last decade, thanks to a widely used homegrown network, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).But after six years of free use, regardles…

The News Flicker·September 16, 2026

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RBI absorbs ₹3.93 trillion from banking system through VRRR auction
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RBI absorbs ₹3.93 trillion from banking system through VRRR auction

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday absorbed Rs 3,93,352 crore through variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction amid huge surplus liquidity in the banking system. The central bank received bids worth Rs 3,93,352 crore, for a notified amount of Rs 5 la…

The News Flicker·September 15, 2026

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West Bengal Medical Council faces probe demands over fake degrees
Health1 min

West Bengal Medical Council faces probe demands over fake degrees

The West Bengal Medical Council is facing serious accusations from private hospital associations, who claim that it has granted licenses based on fake degrees. This has stirred concern among doctor organizations, who are calling for an exhaustive investigatio…

The News Flicker·September 13, 2026

Fading fragrance of Marayoor
Health1 min

Fading fragrance of Marayoor

The sandalwood trees of Marayoor face significant threats from a debilitating disease and changing climate conditions, severely affecting their health and oil yield. Additionally, natural predators and illicit actions pose further risks to this precious resou…

The News Flicker·September 12, 2026

Air India expands Salesforce's AI use to streamline customer services
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Air India expands Salesforce's AI use to streamline customer services

Air India is expanding use of Salesforce's Agentforce artificial intelligence platform to streamline customer service processes, including automated email resolution, name change processing and an AI-powered knowledge assistant for customer service teams, Sal…

The News Flicker·September 15, 2026

Gates Foundation puts $1B to reduce social inequity in AI
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Gates Foundation puts $1B to reduce social inequity in AI

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities. His foundation is also pledging $1 billion intended to improve AI access. The appeal comes as part of the Gates Fo…

The News Flicker·September 15, 2026

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IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock

IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock

The International Energy Agency has called for immediate lifestyle and policy changes, including work-from-home, reduced highway speeds and curbs on air travel to cushion consumers from a historic global oil supply shock.

The News Flicker·March 20, 2026

The Soundscape of Eid
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The Soundscape of Eid

An editorial exploring the sounds that define Eid in Kashmir — from the pre-dawn calls for prayer to the joyful exchanges of greetings and the silence that marks the absence of those who can no longer celebrate.

The News Flicker·March 20, 2026