With paddy harvesting season about to begin in two weeks, Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav held a meeting with officials from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi regarding stubble burning which is considered to be one of the major factors behind the deterioration of air quality in the national capital. Yadav said, “We had a fruitful meeting. We are also […]
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At G20 meeting, China urges lifting economic sanctions on Afghanistan
China has called for the ending of sanctions and restrictions on Afghanistan amid Taliban struggle for wider international recognition. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during a video conference with the foreign ministers of the Group of 20 (G20) on Thursday said Afghanistan’s foreign exchange reserves are national assets and should […]
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Technical textiles sector likely to be the next sunshine industry: Texel Industries
Technical textiles industry is expected to be the next sunshine industry for India Inc post announcement of production linked incentive schemes by the Government. The industry is expected to see a quantum jump and could reach the size of USD 5 billion in the next 3-5 years. The industry is working […]
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Google moves Delhi HC against CCI’s confidential report leaked to media
Tech giant Google filed a writ petition on Thursday in the Delhi High Court alleging a confidential interim fact-finding report submitted by the Director General’s office to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) relating to an ongoing investigation into Google’s Android smartphone agreements was leaked to the media. Senior Advocate […]
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Indian homebuyers rank green spaces as key feature: Knight Frank
An overwhelming majority of home buyers from India (77 percent) rank proximity to large green spaces as an important location feature post-Covid-19 pandemic, according to Knight Frank’s Global Buyer Survey — The Asia Pacific Supplement released on Thursday. At the same time, access to good healthcare was preferred by 64 […]
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CRPF deployed at Vaishno Devi shrine ahead of Navratri
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has deployed one battalion along with other forces for the security of the Vaishno Devi shrine, ahead of the Navratri festival. PS Ranpise, IGP Jammu said, “CRPF is always prepared to stay alert for the safety of people. So, we have deployed one battalion […]
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Assam Rifles recovers areca nuts of over Rs 46,79,000 in Mizoram’s Champhai
Assam Rifles on Wednesday recovered 240 bags of areca nuts worth Rs 46,79,200 in Mizoram’s Champhai district. As per a press release of the Assam Rifles, the operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles and Customs Department of Champhai, based on specific information. “Approximate cost of the recovered Areca Nuts is Rs 46,79,200. As the Customs […]
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IRCTC plans to run 4 more ‘Shri Ramayana Yatra’ special train
In view of the high demand of the devotees, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is giving more people a chance to visit all prominent places associated with the life of Lord Shri Rama and have darshan. In line with this, the company has planned to run four […]
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Ducati launches much-awaited 2021 Ducati Monster in India
Luxury motorcycle brand Ducati today announced the launch of its all-new Monster range in India, with Monster priced at Rs 10.99 Lacs and Monster Plus priced at Rs 11.24 Lacs respectively (Ex-Showroom India). The new Monster represents all the essence of Ducati in the lightest, most compact, and essential form […]
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PM Modi to announce nationwide rollout of Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission on Sept 27
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be announcing the nationwide rollout of Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission (PM-DHM) on September 27, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed on Thursday. Under the mission, a unique digital health ID will be provided to people, which will contain all health records of individuals. “PM […]
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5 killed in multiple attacks in Jalalabad Afghanistan
The eastern province of Nangarhar witnessed multiple attacks in Jalalabad city on Wednesday resulting in the death of five persons, reported Tolo News. Four explosions in different parts of the city took the lives of two people and injured three others, eyewitnesses told Tolo News. Those wounded have been transferred […]
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Microsoft’s 2021 Surface event: the 7 biggest announcements
Microsoft wrapped up its Surface event on Wednesday and announced a lot of new devices, including a new flagship laptop. As per The Verge, the event was packed with news — including the redesigned Surface Pro 8, a camera-equipped Surface Duo 2, and even a new flagship laptop that puts a hinge behind the […]
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Afghan newspapers go online due to financial crisis, lack of information under Taliban
Newspapers in Afghanistan have stopped printing and have gone online due to financial crisis and lack of information under the Taliban. The Afghanistan National Journalists’ Union on Wednesday reported that due to the financial crisis, around 150 print media outlets across Afghanistan have stopped printing newspapers and magazines since the fall […]
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Experts from IITs to develop Indian version of Wikipedia
The Centre is working for creation of an Indian version of Wikipedia with experts from various Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) roped in for creation of the platform. The Department of Science and Technology is working for “creation of Wikipedia in Hindi and other major Indian languages through a two-step […]
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Kartik Aaryan gives glimpse of his dubbing session for ‘Dhamaka’ trailer
Actor Kartik Aaryan’s latest Instagram Story has left fans excited about his film ‘Dhamaka’. Taking to Instagram Story, Kartik posted a short video in which he can be seen dubbing for the trailer of ‘Dhamaka’. “Can’t wait for the trailer,” a social media user commented. “He will create dhamaka with this […]