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The Biggest Green Flag on a First Date According to Relationship ExpertsUnder the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana funds worth Rs 20,050 crore were allocated towards the holistic development of the fisher community in India, according to a reply by the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh in response to a question in Rajya Sabha. New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with an outlay of Rs. 20,050 crore aims to undertake the holistic development of India’s fisheries sector, said the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha. PMMSY also entails the fisher community’s welfare, according to an official statement by the Fisheries department, under the Ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying. PMMSY was implemented in FY21. The scheme also provisions for the welfare of small-scale traditional fishermen by protecting their interests through social, physical and economic security. These communities are empowered to carry out traditional fishing. They are also encouraged to continue carrying out fisheries related allied activities, according to an official statement. The PMMSY scheme enables these activities through asset creation in the form of acquiring nets and boats. Fishermen are also ecnnocuraged to acquire devices to enable communication and tracking. PMMSY also provides for the supply of sea-safety kits. Fishers are also insured under this scheme apart from receiving support in the acquisition of deep-sea fishing vessels. PMMSY encourages activities such as seaweed culture, and bivalve culture. Ornamental fisheries as well as open sea cage culture are also patronised under this scheme. Fishers can also access new fish culture technologies under this scheme. These technologies include: The fisher community is also entitled to support during lean fishing months or fishing bans under PMMSY. Programmes for the development of small fishing communities as well as traditional fishers apart from other stakeholders received from the department of fisheries for projects to the tune of Rs 4,969.62 crore, with a central component of Rs 1,823.58 crore during FY21 to FY24. Climate relience The department of fisheries has also undertaken activities to promote climate resilience in aquaculture, in the form of sea ranching and other sallied practices, apart from the promotion of integrated fish farming with a minimum environmental footprint. Around 480 deep sea vessels worth Rs 769.64 crore were sanctioned. The Department of Fisheries also approved the setting up 2,195 FFPOs worth Rs.544.85 crore under PMMSY. The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) facility was extended to fishers from 2018-19 to finance working capital requirements. Nearly 2.54 lakh KCCs and funds worth Rs.2,121.29 crore have been issued so far. Click for more latest Biz news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. The writer is a business and opinion journalist with over 8 years' experience in print and digital journalism. He is focused on simplifying business concepts for readers and offering news that you can use. He also covers auto sector news for this publication. Latest News

Police in Serbia are using mobile device hacking tools to break into the phones of activists and journalists and then installing spyware to track them, in a report. The organization says the state uses tools built by Israeli company Cellebrite, which are intended to help law enforcement unlock devices for forensic purposes. Amnesty International calls for the Serbian government to end these surveillance practices: Amnesty International gathered various accounts of Serbian authorities processing the phones of civil society members, who were detained under various premises, with additional procedures (such as drug testing and psych evaluations) that added extra time to the length of detention, and therefore the total amount of time the authorities had access to their phones. During this time, police would plant “Novispy” — a spyware program that is likely state-developed — on their phones. Some devices were broken into using a (since-patched) Qualcomm vulnerability, Amnesty International explains in the document. One case reported by mentions Serbian news outlet FAR’s deputy editor, Slaviša Milanov, and the editor-in-chief were driving together when they were stopped by Serbian authorities, who detained them and confiscated their phones. When the phones were returned, they noticed changes, like data and Wi-Fi being toggled off and apps using a lot of energy. Milanov says his Android device, a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S, was running extra software when he got it back and that the police had extracted 1.6GB of data even though he had not given up his password. Cellebrite senior director Victor Cooper responded to questions from Amnesty International, saying the company’s products “are licensed strictly for lawful use” that requires a warrant or a legally-sanctioned investigation per the end user agreement. Cooper also told 404 Media that Cellebrite is investigating the “alleged misuse” of their technology and is “prepared to impose appropriate sanctions” with any relevant agencies. /Deal on Elgin Marbles ‘still some distance’ away, says George Osborne

Voting closed Saturday evening in most polling centers throughout Ghana, bringing to an end the presidential and legislative elections poised to be a litmus test for democracy in a region shaken by extremist violence and coups. The capital, Accra, was almost a ghost town for much of the day. Even vibrant Oxford Street, one of the city's commercial hubs, saw little activity on the day that Ghanaians went to the polls to elect a new president and 276 legislators. Some 18.7 million people are registered to vote in the West African country hit by one of the worst economic crises in a generation. However, the two main candidates offer little hope for change for the nation. Early results were expected late on Saturday. The first official results will be released by Tuesday. Ghana used to be a poster child for democracy in the region. At a time when coups threatened democracy in West Africa, Ghana has emerged as a beacon of democratic stability with a history of peaceful elections. It had also been an economic powerhouse, priding itself on its economic development. But in recent years, it has struggled with a profound economic crisis, including surging inflation and a lack of jobs. According to an opinion poll released earlier this year by Afrobarometer, a research group, 82 per cent of Ghanaians feel their country is headed in the wrong direction Although 12 candidates are running to become Ghana’s next president, Saturday’s election — like previous ones since the return of multiparty politics in 1992 — has emerged as a two-horse race. Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia is the candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party, or NPP, which has struggled to resolve the economic crisis. He faces off against former President John Dramani Mahama, the leader of the main opposition party National Democratic Congress, or NDC. He was voted out in 2016 after failing to deliver on promises for the economy. Election officials count the ballots after polls closed in the general elections in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 (AP Photo/Jerome Delay) Opinion polls point at a potential comeback for Mahama. A local research company, Global InfoAnalytics says he is projected to get 52.2 per cent of the vote, followed by Bawumia, with 41.4 per cent. After voting in the town of Bole in northern Ghana, Mahama praised the smooth election process and expressed confidence in his own victory. “In other elections, it had not been clear," he told reporters. “But (during) this election everyone sees where it is heading.” The NDC prides itself as a social democratic party, while the ruling NPP tags itself as leaning to the right. But in fact, analysts and voters said, the programs of their presidential candidates do not differ in a significant way. Members of parliament will also be elected Saturday. The ruling NPP party and the main opposition NDC each have 137 members in the 275-member legislature, with one independent member who has been voting mostly along with the ruling party. One more constituency will be added in this election, bringing the number of deputies to 276. In their final campaign rallies Thursday, both candidates made a last push to pitch their political parties as the answer to Ghana’s economic woes. Bawumia, 61, an Oxford-educated economist and former deputy governor of the country’s central bank, promised to build on the outgoing administration’s efforts and stabilize the economy. Mahama, 65, on the other hand, restated his promise to “reset” the country on various fronts. “We need to reset our democracy, governance, economy, finances, agriculture, infrastructure, environment, health sector, and all that we hold dear as a people,” the former president said. Election officials count the ballots after polls closed in the general elections in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 (AP Photo/Jerome Delay) Across the the capital, Accra, the mood for the election has been upbeat in posters and billboards with bikers displaying stunts, political rallies on the streets, election jingles and songs blasting from public speakers. But the concern for many is also palpable for the key thing at stake: The country’s ailing economy, which has been challenged on various fronts in recent years. The country defaulted on most of its foreign debt last year as it faced a worsening economic crisis that spiked the price of fuel, food and other essential items. The inflation rate had hit 54 per cent by the end of last year and though it’s been coming down since then, not many Ghanaians can still tell the difference when they go to the market. Ebenezer Kotey Dsane, a 69-year-old driver said he voted for Mahama because “he is a good man” who “set up much infrastructure when he was in office.” “The current regime hasn't done much,” he said, pointing to the La General Hospital in Accra, one of the capital's main medical facilities, pulled down in July 2020 by the current government with a pledge to reconstruct it. “Until today, nothing has happened.” Some chose not to vote at all. Ruth Mensah, 42, an unemployed resident of Nima, a working-class suburb in Accra, said she decided not to cast a ballot. “I don’t see how voting will bring about a change to my life,” she said. Patricia Seyram Hagbevor, 20, a first-time voter and student at Accra Technical University said she wished for a change. She didn't disclose whom she voted for, but said she “hoped for a change for the better that will help develop our future.” The chronic challenge of illegal gold mining — known locally as galamsey — has also been a major issue in the campaign and a source of concern for voters, triggering protests and criticism against the outgoing government. Ghana is Africa’s top gold producer and the world’s sixth largest, but the commodity has been increasingly mined illegally as people become more desperate to find jobs in an economy that has been crumbling. The mining has polluted rivers and other parts of the environment despite government actions to clamp down on the practice. __ Pronczuk reported from Dakar, Senegal.

Pep Guardiola heaps praise on Kevin De Bruyne after his man-of-the-match display against Nottingham Forest finally ended Man City's winless run - but reveals fresh double injury blow Kevin De Bruyne returned to the starting line-up following recent injury setbacks He looked sharp from the off, but City did pick up two new injuries on Wednesday LISTEN NOW: Manchester City correspondent Jack Gaughan joins It's All Kicking Off! to explain whether Pep Guardiola will have money to spend in January By AADAM PATEL Published: 22:51 GMT, 4 December 2024 | Updated: 22:51 GMT, 4 December 2024 e-mail View comments Pep Guardiola hailed Kevin De Bruyne after the Belgian delivered a man-of-the-match display as Manchester City got back to winning ways but fears that their victory came at a cost, with both Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji forced off with injuries on the night. De Bruyne scored and assisted as City beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 for their first win in 39 days. ‘I’m so happy for him,’ Guardiola said. ‘When he’s fit, he’s so important for us. We needed it (the win). The club needed it. The players needed it. Everyone needed to win but it is just one win.’ The City manager insisted that his team's performance was not too dissimilar to some of their other games in recent weeks. It was City’s first win since beating Southampton in October, ending a run of four consecutive league defeats. ‘It was better than the Liverpool and Bournemouth games but similar to the other games we didn’t win,’ said Guardiola. Asked whether the difference was other players scoring instead of Erling Haaland , Guardiola refused to say so, instead saying: ‘The difference tonight was that we won.’ Pep Guardiola was delighted with Kevin De Bruyne as he delivered a vintage display against Nottingham Forest But Nathan Ake went off with what appeared to be a hamstring problem and is set for a spell on the sidelines Manuel Akanji was also forced off the the break and City face a nervous wait over his fitness Guardiola revealed that Ake faces a long spell on the sidelines, with what appears to be a hamstring issue. Ake had five weeks out with a hamstring injury earlier in the season, while Akanji was forced off at half-time for Kyle Walker. ‘The problems continued with Manuel (Akanji) and Nathan (Ake). Nathan doesn’t look good. We will see tomorrow. I’m sad for Nathan, I think he will be out long,‘ the City boss said. 'He could not continue. Manu maybe in Turin. Nathan will be longer.' Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo insisted that there was no doubt about the quality of City, despite them having a seven-game winless run going into the clash. ‘It was very difficult for us because of their quality. It’s not only Kevin De Bruyne. It’s very difficult to individually control these players. No one doubts the quality of the City players and their manager,’ said Nuno. ‘Honestly, my players went for it. We lost but we challenged ourselves.’ Pep Guardiola Manchester City Kevin De Bruyne Share or comment on this article: Pep Guardiola heaps praise on Kevin De Bruyne after his man-of-the-match display against Nottingham Forest finally ended Man City's winless run - but reveals fresh double injury blow e-mail Add comment

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday announced changes in the leadership of its memory and foundry chip divisions, as the company faces intense competition in the semiconductor space. Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are The South Korean tech giant appointed Jun Young-hyun as co-CEO and head of the memory chip arm, while Han Jin-man will become the president and head of the company's foundry business. The company also appointed Nam Seok Woo, previously head of chip factory engineering and operations, as the chief technology officer of the foundry business in a newly established position. Samsung shares fell 3%. The company's stock has been on a steady decline amid investors worries that Samsung was falling behind competitors such as SK Hynix in building advanced chips. Samsung Electronics was once the leading force in the memory chip sector, and appeared well-positioned to take advantage of the boom in artificial intelligence. However, the company has been left behind by SK Hynix in developing next-generation chips, which have become integral components for AI silicon leader Nvidia . Last month, Jun, who has been overseeing the semiconductor division since May, issued a rare apology after the company posted disappointing third-quarter profit guidance. Samsung's chip business posted a sharply lower third-quarter profit compared to the previous quarter. "Samsung appears to be pursuing an operational change while maintaining stability as it has made no significant change in top management, in our view," Citi analysts wrote in a note following the reshuffle. "Samsung aims to strengthen its memory business division under the direct control of the head of the Device Solutions (DS) division, appointing the head of DS division as a CEO," Citi analysts said, adding the the firm could "overcome business uncertainty" through Jun's leadership.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has been ruled out for the second half of Saturday's SEC Championship Game against Texas after being injured on the final play of the first half. Texas' Trey Moore forced a fumble on Beck's pass attempt, appearing to injure the Georgia quarterback's throwing arm. Beck remained motionless on the field for a short time before joining the team in the locker room. Coach Kirby Smart told ESPN at halftime that Beck was done for the day. During the third quarter, Beck was seen with ice on his right elbow. Beck completed 7 of 13 passes for 56 yards and was sacked once before exiting. Georgia backup Gunner Stockton entered and led Georgia on a 10-play, 75-yard opening second-half drive, giving the Bulldogs their first lead at 10-6. Bulldogs punter Brett Thorson injured his left knee in the third quarter and was ruled out of the contest. He was taken off on a cart. --Field Level Media( MENAFN - PR Newswire) NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultima Markets, a leading CFD trading services provider, is proud to announce that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative, becoming the first CFD broker to participate in this drive. UN Global Compact is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, allowing companies to align their strategies and operations with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ultima Markets is honoured to be part of the Compact initiative. This initiative reinforces the broker's commitment to sustainability by aligning its business practices with the ten principles of the UN Global Compact. It aims to promote environmental responsibility, social equity, and strong governance across the financial services sector. A Global Alliance Participation in the Compact initiative marks a significant milestone in Ultima Markets' dedication towards building a more inclusive and sustainable global economy. As part of a network of 25,000+ organisations across 167 countries, the company will work with international leaders to combat climate change, promote equality, and encourage economic prosperity. Jean Philippe, Ultima Markets' Board Advisor for Corporate Governance and Sustainability, says, "By joining the Compact initiative, we are advancing ethical financial services and contributing to a sustainable future. Sustainability is embedded in our core mission." "As an essential player in the finance and technology industry, we focus on aligning our operations and business practices with the Global Goals." Aligning with the Global Goals The fintech company aims to promote financial literacy and learning to empower employees and communities, fostering a culture of education that supports SDG 4: Quality Education. Its emphasis on SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure reflects its commitment to harness innovative technologies that improve access to financial services. The multi-asset trading platform pledges to adopt eco-friendly office practices to reduce its environmental impact for SDG 13: Climate Action. The company will continue supporting the Compact and other global partners for SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Ultima Markets seeks to deliver long-term value to its clients through education, innovation, climate action, and global collaborations while contributing to the broader sustainability movement. About Ultima Markets Ultima Markets is a licensed broker offering access to 250+ financial instruments. With a team of 2,000+ professionals across 15 global offices, we serve clients in 172+ countries. Visit us on Facebook , X , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube . SOURCE Ultima Markets Ltd MENAFN16122024003732001241ID1108999982 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.