French MPs vote to scrap low-emission zones in blow to Macron

France’s National Assembly has voted to abolish low-emission zones, a key measure introduced during President Emmanuel Macron’s first term to reduce city pollution. So-called ZFEs (zones à faibles émissions) have been criticised for hitting those who cannot afford less-polluting vehicles the hardest. A handful of MPs from Macron’s party joined opposition parties from the right…

WhatsApp on iPad: iOS compatibility requirement, 32-people group call connectivity, other key things fans must know — How to start using it

WhatsApp on iPad: After a long wait of almost 15 years, WhatsApp has finally arrived on the iPad. Now, users can officially download Meta’s instant messaging platform on their iPad via the App Store. The app comes with an interface optimised for large screens, as well as a host of features — like letting you…

SEBI-IEPFA’s initiative to promote financial, investment literacy — here’s how to register

In a bid to promote financial literacy, the government is set to launch an investor outreach programme called Niveshak Shivir, starting Thursday, May 29. This is a pilot project, jointly organised by market regulator SEBI and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), which operates under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, with the first…

IndiGo likely to get lease renewal permission for Turkish aircraft, but only for few months

An IndiGo airlines passenger aircraft taxis on the tarmac at Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport in Mumbai, India, May 29, 2023. REUTERS | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS To safeguard Indian passengers’ interests, the Centre is likely to grant airline major IndiGo permission to renew the damp-lease of Boeing 777 aircraft taken from Turkish Airlines for a…