The coffee giant Starbucks on Thursday (local time) named Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Narasimhan will join Starbucks on October 1, replacing Howard Schultz, who will continue as interim chief until April 2023. The 55-years-old, Indian man has served as chief executive of the maker of Lysol and Enfamil baby […]
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India contributed 3000 police personnel in 24 missions across globe
India has contributed 3000 police personnel in 24 missions across the world, the Director of Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka said during a high-level event on Thursday (local time). Speaking at the United Nations Security Council briefing on the Third United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit, the Director of Intelligence Bureau […]
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Adani Group responds to NDTV letter that said IT authorities’ nod needed for transfer of shares
Adani group’s flagship company Adani Enterprises through a stock filing on Thursday said NDTV group firm RRPR Holding’s letter which said its stakeholding in NDTV has been “provisionally attached” by the Income Tax authorities and it would require the tax agency’s approval for them to be transferred holds “no merit or basis either in law or […]
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J-K: 36 Congress leaders, NSUI leaders resign in solidarity with Ghulam Nabi Azad
Over 36 Congress leaders including leaders of the National Students’ Union of India, the youth wing of the Congress party, from various universities in Jammu have submitted their resignations in solidarity with Ghulam Nabi Azad’s who recently announced his exit from the grand old party. Among those who resigned include […]
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BJP leader Sushil Modi comments over the resignation of Kartik Kumar
Taking a jibe at Kartik Kumar’s resignation BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Thursday said that “This was the first wicket, many such will fall in the coming time.’ Sushil Modi allegedly said that Kartik Kumar had an arrest warrant and still he took oath as Law minister under Lalu […]
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NIA announces cash reward of Rs 25 Lakh on Dawood Ibrahim, Rs 20 Lakh on Chhota Shakeel
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday declared a cash reward of Rs 25,00,000/- against the fugitive ‘Global Terrorist’ Dawood Ibrahim and his close associates. A press note that was released by NIA on August 18, 2022, said Dawood Ibrahim who has been designated as a “Global Terrorist” by the […]
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UP: AAI to develop civil enclave worth Rs 143 cr at Kanpur Airport
Airport Authority of India has undertaken development work of the Civil enclave at Kanpur Airport with enhanced facilities for passengers at a project cost of Rs 143.6 crores, which will improve the connectivity to the city. The development project includes the construction of a new terminal building, and an apron suitable […]
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KCR, Nitish Kumar should focus first on retaining their CM seats, BJP’s Sushil Modi on Opposition’s Unity Meet
Former deputy chief minister of Bihar and Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Modi on Thursday hit out at Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao saying that KCR should concentrate on consolidating his position in his home state. Sushil Modi alleged that both KCR and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar had shared a stage and […]
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CCS clears indigenous LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft project
In a major boost to indigenous fighter aircraft development initiatives, the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday cleared the development of LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft which would be a replacement for the Mirage 2000, Jaguar and MiG-29 combat aircraft in the Indian Air Force. “LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft development project has been cleared […]
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Delhi Police files FIRs under UAPA against gangsters of Delhi, Punjab including Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldie Brar
Delhi Police has filed two FIRs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against numerous infamous gangsters of Delhi and Punjab including Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar. Bishnoi and Brar are accused in the Sidhu Moose Wala murder case. According to the police, the action has been taken on the orders of the Union […]
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Asia Cup 2022: Ravindra Jadeja becomes India’s most successful bowler in tournament history
Ravindra Jadeja on Wednesday became India’s highest wicket-taker in the history of the Asia Cup tournament. The all-rounder accomplished this feat during his side’s Group A tie against Hong Kong in Dubai in the ongoing 2022 edition of the tournament. In the match, Jadeja bowled brilliantly. He took the wicket of […]
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Asian Development Bank grants USD 3 million to support Pakistan’s flood response
Amid widespread floods across, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved a USD 3 million grant to support Pakistan’s emergency relief efforts. The grant, financed from the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF), will help fund the immediate purchase of food supplies, tents, and other relief goods to support […]
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Saudi Arabian court sentences woman to 45 years in prison for social media posts
A Saudi Arabian court on Wednesday sentenced a woman to 45 years in prison for allegedly harming the country through her social media activity, the second such case this month. Nourah bint Saeed al-Qahtani, who hails from one of the biggest tribes in Saudi Arabia and has no apparent history of activism, […]
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PM Modi extends greetings on Nuakhai Juhar, calls it an occasion to express gratitude to farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings on Nuakhai Juhar and called it an occasion to express “gratitude to our hardworking farmers” for their “exemplary work in feeding our nation”. The Prime Minister also wished for the health of the citizens. “Nuakhai Juhar! Best wishes to everyone on this […]
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PM modi condoles demise of former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed condolences over the demise of former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and recalled his contribution to strengthening relations with India. “I extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of H.E. Mr. Mikhail Gorbachev, one of the leading statesmen of the 20th century […]