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ROME, May 31 (Reuters) - Larger Italian banks are falling behind their European counterparts in technology investments, the Bank of Italy stated on Friday, urging lenders to increase their spending to foster innovation in financial services. Current State of Investments Since 2017, Italian banks have quadrupled their investments in innovative technology. However, these investments are still considered limited, according to Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta, who spoke during the presentation of the central bank's annual report. “They need to grow: it would be a serious mistake to continue to fall behind in this area,” Panetta emphasized. He noted that banks with a stronger digital presence are better positioned to diversify revenues and expand their market share in lending. Investment Plans by Major Banks Intesa Sanpaolo (ISP.MI) : Italy’s largest bank plans to spend 5 billion euros ($5.4 billion) on technology between 2022 and 2025. This includes transitioning to a cloud-based ...

  Delhi Weather Update: Potential Relief with Forecasted Rain and Dust Storm Amid scorching temperatures, residents of Delhi can look forward to potential relief as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light rain and a dust storm later today. Record-Breaking Heat - On Thursday, May 30, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 30.4 degrees Celsius. - On Wednesday, Delhi’s primary weather station, Safdarjung Observatory, registered a maximum temperature of 46.8 degrees Celsius, the highest in 79 years, surpassing the previous record of 46.7 degrees Celsius set on June 17, 1945. - Mungeshpur area in Delhi experienced an unprecedented temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius, raising skepticism from Union Minister Kiren Rijiju about the accuracy of these readings. Current Weather Conditions - RWFC Delhi reports a partly cloudy sky with heatwave conditions in certain areas. - There is a chance of thunderstorms or dust storms with very light rain or drizzle and gusty winds ...

  Israeli Forces Push Deeper into Rafah Amid Controversy and U.S. Response As Israeli forces advanced deeper into Rafah, following an airstrike that caused a major fire and resulted in numerous Palestinian casualties, the White House affirmed that Israel had not breached the Biden administration’s “red line.” Israeli Military Operations On Tuesday, Israeli tanks were seen entering central Rafah for the first time. This development came as international condemnation grew over the deaths in a densely populated tent camp for displaced civilians. Concurrently, U.S. aid deliveries to Gaza by sea were suspended after damage to its temporary pier. U.S. Position National Security Council spokesman John Kirby emphasized that the United States is closely monitoring Israel’s actions in Rafah. He stated that the Biden administration does not view Israel’s actions as constituting a “major ground operation” that would violate President Joe Biden’s warnings and potentially lead to a halt in weapo...