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India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for the fourth straight week to hit an all-time high of USD 642.49 billion in the week ending on March 15, as per the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). During the week, the foreign exchange kitty rose by USD 6.396 billion. Before March 8 week, the reserves rose by USD 10.470 billion to USD 636.095 billion. During the latest week, India’s foreign currency assets (FCA), the biggest component of the forex reserves, rose by USD 6.034 billion to USD 568.386 billion, the central bank’s weekly statistical data showed. Gold reserves…

Dell Offers Complete NVIDIA-Powered AI Factory Solutions to Help Global Enterprises Accelerate AI Adoption New Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA is the industry’s first end-to-end AI solution for enterprises spanning workstations, data centers and cloud to supercharge era of generative AI Dubai, UAE – March 20, 2024 News summary Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA is industry’s first comprehensive AI solution to help enterprises quickly capitalize on AI investments Expanded Dell Generative AI Solutions portfolio helps improve results accuracy and model training, simplifies data access and optimizes the efficiency of processing and storage Dell PowerEdge to support new NVIDIA GPU configurations…

After two nonstop days of basketball games, 32 teams remain in the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. March Madness has lived up to its name as multiple double-digit seeds advanced to the Second Round. The most noteworthy upset came Thursday night when No. 14 Oakland shocked the world and defeated No. 3 Kentucky to advance to the next round.  While Kentucky faltered, many top seeds took care of business, including all four No. 1 seeds. The defending champion No. 1 UConn Huskies remain the favorite to win the title. It will be tough to beat the Huskies at…

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a concert hall in a mall in Russia’s capital, Moscow, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries to innocent people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of international law. The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Russia, and to the families of the victims of this heinous crime.…

The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, but the United States warned the measure could hurt negotiations to halt Israeli-Hamas hostilities. The resolution, put forward by the 10 elected council members, is backed by Russia and China, who vetoed a US-sponsored resolution Friday that supported “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The 22-nation Arab Group at the U.N. issued a statement Friday night appealing to all 15 council members “to act with unity and urgency” and vote for…

Of Harmony and Healing: Allen Ling’s Asia Tour and the Global Embrace of ‘Closer’ Chart-topping artist Allen Ling takes ‘Closer’ on an Asian tour, blending deep musical narratives with vibrant cultural exchanges, starting with an anticipated performance in Dubai. 21st March 2024, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Allen Ling, the multifaceted singer- songwriter who has captivated the global music scene, is set to enchant hearts across Asia with his distinctive voice and profound lyrical messages. Over the last year, Ling’s remarkable journey from a respected physical therapist to a chart-topping musician has captivated fans and critics alike.   His collaborations, notably with Dave Lopez from Flipsyde,…

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…

India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely – a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets. Imposed by India – the world’s biggest exporter of the vegetable – in December, the ban was due to expire on March 31. Traders had anticipated it would be lifted as local prices have more than halved since the export restrictions were implemented and this season’s crop is yielding fresh supplies. However, the government issued an order late on Friday that the ban will remain in place until further…

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…

Residents in parts of UAE woke up to cloudy skies and heavy rainfall, in what seems like the starting of rainy days after an alert was issued by the met department for unstable weather conditions across the UAE. Motorists who hit Al Khail Road in Dubai early in the morning faced heavy rains on their way to work. The NCM issued an alert for light rains in Barsha and light to moderate rains over Expo in Dubai. In a video, rains are seen lashing over Dubai’s Al Quoz area at 6.45am in the morning. Lightning also hit parts of the…