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In an apparent move to stem Chinese hegemony in the electronics sector, the Centre has ‘restricted’ imports of personal computers, laptops, palmtops, automatic data processing machines, microcomputer/ processors and large/ mainframe computers with immediate effect. In a notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said imports of computers and other items under the seven […]
It is said that the foundation of the future is laid in the present. This can’t be any truer than in the case of fitness objectives we all need to set today for a healthier life tomorrow. The crux to having a fitter life in our old age is how we regulate our fitness regime […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a funky catchword pepping up the digital micro space. It has become a powerful tool for innovation. Young people across the world are using it to create solutions for real-world problems. From healthcare to education, AI is being used to improve lives. An AI-powered chatbot created by a […]
Acting on a tip-off last month about an illegal trading operation Dabba or box trading in Mumbai’s Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali West, the crime branch arrested a 50-year-old from Surat. Bhupen Babubhai Kheni allegedly had been involved in the betting racket and took 3% of the profits from the operations, police officials told a media house. […]
Brand Narendra Modi may have been further amplified, following the Indian Prime Minister’s recent visit to the US. On the final day of his Washington trip, India’s PM met with eminent US and Indian technology executives, including Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, Google’s Sunder Pichai, and Apple’s Tim Cook Google’s Sunder Pichai among others to keep the […]
Have you got any message in recent times on your whatsapp that says, “New Pink WhatsApp Officially Launched with Extra Features – A Must-Try” or may be “New Pink Look WhatsApp with extra features.” If your answer is yes, then you may be a potential victim of cyber fraud. A network of scammers is sending such messages to […]
In northwestern China, at least 31 people were killed and seven others injured when a massive cooking gas explosion ripped through a barbecue restaurant. The incident occurred at approximately 8:40 pm on Wednesday in Yinchuan’s bustling Xingqing District. According to official reports from the state-run Xinhua news agency, the explosion was caused by leakage of […]
In a grand gesture of diplomacy and cultural appreciation, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are preparing to greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House with vibrant peacocks and elegant lotus blooms. However, despite the occasion, the anticipated vegetarian dinner will not feature any delicacies from Modi’s home state of Gujarat. […]
Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur has said that even the government wants justice for the wrestlers who have accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, of sexual harassment. Thakur said that action will be in accordance with the law. What this means is that the court will […]
These are times when the BJP is minimising the impact of the setback in the Karnataka elections. As it sounds the poll bugle for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the least the ruling party needs is a catalogue of scandals. The wrestlers’ protest — the authorities are accused of inaction against the federation’s president Brij […]
Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Vinesh Phogat have announced their decision to symbolically “immerse” their medals in the Ganga river at Haridwar in Uttarakhand in response to allegations of sexual harassment involving several women wrestlers, including a minor. They have been protesting against BJP MP and wrestling federation head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. They […]
The Supreme Court-appointed expert committee stated that Sebi’s investigation into suspected irregularities in money flows from offshore organizations into the conglomerate has “drawn a blank” and that it cannot draw any regulatory conclusions regarding the stock price increases of Adani Group. The six-member panel, however, asserted that there was evidence of a build-up in short […]
The Indian government is set to roll out a tracking system this week, allowing people to block and track their lost or stolen mobile phones across the country. According to a senior government official, the Centre for Department of Telematics (CDoT) has already conducted a pilot of the CEIR system in several telecom circles, including […]
Olympic medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik on Wednesday has challenged WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to undergo a lie detector Narco Test if he is confident of his innocence after seven grapplers levelled sexual harassment allegations against him. The protesting wrestlers added that if Singh is associated with their organisation, they will oppose the holding […]
Heart-related ailments among young Indians recently have become a concern for health experts. The issue is being debated why there has been a surge in heart attack cases in relatively younger age groups in India. From celebrities to common youngsters, most of them fit, heart ailments are claiming young lives. Recently, an 18-year-old engineering student […]
Farmers on May 8 broke through police barricades to join the wrestlers at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar as top wrestlers continue their protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh. Olympic medalists Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Vinesh Phogat are among the Indian wrestlers who have been protesting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused […]
Nexus Select Trust is planning to enter the capital markets on 9 May with a Rs 3,200 crore REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) IPO at a price band of Rs 95 to 100 per unit. The IPO consists of a fresh issuance of units aggregating up to Rs 1,400 crore and an offer for sale […]
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat expressed shock and distress at the disrespectful behaviour of Delhi Police towards protesting wrestlers on Thursday night. The protesters have been demonstrating since April 23, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is accused of sexually harassing seven female grapplers, one of whom […]
Despite massive employee layoffs, Google did not reduce the pay of Sundar Pichai, its CEO. Pichai’s extravagant salary package also included stock awards worth nearly $218 million, according to the most recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Notably, Google recently let rid of close to 12,000 employees as a cost-cutting strategy. […]
The Central government and the Gujarat Government, on Tuesday, expressed their wish to file a review of the Apex Court’s March 27 order seeking “submission of original files related to the remission of 11 convicts.” During the last hearing, the SC questioned both governments for not showing the files of the remission. The court observed […]
