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At least 16 villages across five districts in Gujarat have been officially designated as smart villages. This transformative step, undertaken as part of the Smart Village Incentive Scheme, underscores the government’s commitment to harnessing technology and innovation to uplift rural communities. Under the purview of this scheme, six villages in Rajkot district, five in Junagadh, […]
With Ahmedabad developers eagerly anticipating the launch of new schemes in both residential and commercial sectors in the city, a substantial growth in the realty sector in coming quarters is expected. A burgeoning realty boom is on the horizon of Ahmedabad, especailly following the unchanged repo rate by the RBI. Frank-NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index […]
Visa rejection rates in Australia have spiked as some institutions withdraw admission offers under new migration settings. According to news reports, some universities have rescinded offers of enrolment while some others have narrowed down source countries. As many as 1 in 5 international students had their visa applications rejected in the last two quarters […]
A study has revealed that only 3 per cent of US green card applicants are expected to obtain permanent residence in the fiscal year 2024. The Cato Institute research adds that the low approval rate is exacerbated by a strong surge in pending applications at the start of this fiscal, which stood at approximately 34.7 […]
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal skipped the sixth summons of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday. The AAP convenor is being sought for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy. Terming the agency’s sixth summons to its national convener as “illegal”, the party said that the ED should wait for […]
Western Railway is gearing up to complete the necessary works to enable Vande Bharat and Shatabdi class trains to run at 160kmph between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, reducing the travel time by 30 minutes. This is part of the Mission Raftar initiative, which aims to increase the average speed of freight trains and superfast, mail, and […]
Turning points have come but rarely in the ten years of the Narendra Modi government, given its astounding success in maintaining an iron-clad, surveillance-driven grip on every institution in the country. The Supreme Court verdict of February 15 that outlawed electoral bonds is emphatically one of them, and needs to be recognised as another chance […]
Google has launched the Android 15 Developer Preview, giving you a chance to optimize your apps for the upcoming Android version. Download the Preview SDK and tools now to get started. While many users patiently await Android 14, Google is already prepping for its successor. This Developer Preview allows developers to test their apps and […]
In response to persistent supervisory concerns, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted an extension to Paytm Payments Bank, allowing it more time to wind down its operations. Initially instructed in a January order to cease accepting fresh deposits in its accounts or popular wallets by February 29, the bank’s deadline has now been […]
India’s merchandise exports rose by 3.12% to $36.92 billion in January, overcoming global challenges and registering positive growth for the second month in a row. The government data released on Thursday also showed that the overall exports – both goods and services – increased by 9.27% to $69.72 billion in the month. Commerce secretary Sunil […]
On Friday, February 16, various farmers’ unions, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), announced a Gramin Bharat Bandh, a countrywide strike, to voice their demands to the Centre. The SKM appealed to all the like-minded farmers’ organisations to join the Bharat Bandh, which is supported by the central trade unions. The Bharat bandh comes in […]
India’s leading Test batsman KL Rahul has been ruled out for the third Test match against England in Rajkot starting Februaty 15. On Saturday, while announcing the team, the BCCI statement had said that “the participation of Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical team”. While Rahul wasn’t […]
Jalandhar/Chandigarh: In the wake of the scheduled ‘Delhi Chalo’ farmers’ protest on February 13, the Haryana government on Saturday evening announced the suspension of mobile internet services from February 11 to February 13 in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa including Dabwali districts. Farmers from Punjab and Haryana under the banner of the newly […]
Telugu and Hindi cinema actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is ready to reclaim the spotlight after taking a break to focus on her health. The actress shared exciting news with fans on Instagram, announcing her return to acting alongside a unique new project: a health-oriented podcast launching next week. In a heartfelt video, Samantha expressed her […]
In a move applauded by legal experts and community leaders alike, President Biden has nominated Judge Sanket J. Bulsara for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Bulsara, currently serving as a United States Magistrate Judge for the same district, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in securities, […]
Iran’s naval forces will participate in combined drills with their Russian and Chinese counterparts by the end of March 20 during a period of increased regional tensions owing to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have targeted commercial vessels in the Red Sea, deploying missiles, drones, and helicopters. They claim the ships targeted are […]
The average lifespan in India is reduced by more than five years—11.9 years for those staying in the National Capital Region—because more than 85% of the country’s population lives in regions with air pollution levels above the WHO standard. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), introduced by the Indian government in 2019, sought to lower […]
The romantic film “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya” starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon has made an impressive start at the box office, earning ₹6.7 crore on its opening day in India. The report comes from sources, projecting promising prospects for the film, especially during Valentine’s Week 2024. According to Sacnilk.com, “Teri Baaton Mein […]
In a significant advancement for India’s digital infrastructure, the number of Gram Panchayats connected under the BharatNet Program has seen a remarkable increase from 58 in May 2014 to 2.10 lakh as of December 2023. This update was shared by the Minister of State for Communications, Devusinh Chauhan, in the Rajya Sabha on February 9, […]
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which was passed by the Indian Parliament in December 2019, is set to be officially notified and implemented before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that the CAA is an essential step to grant citizenship rather than revoke it. Speaking at the ET Now-Global Business Summit in Delhi, […]
