Twitter India created a major blunder after it showed Jammu and Kashmir as part of the Peoples Republic of China in the timelines on Sunday. The matter came to light while National Security Analyst Nitin Gokhale was making a live video on Twitter near Leh airport. Observer Research Foundation (ORF) … Read more
Month: October 2020
PM Modi Suggests Developing Vaccine Delivery System Like Elections
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting on Saturday to review arrangements for the delivery and distribution of a coronavirus vaccine – when one is made available. Pointing to India’s successful conduct of national elections, the Prime Minister suggested that vaccine distribution should involve state and UT governments … Read more
Apple announces free virtual workshops for Indian users on photography and music
Apple has announced a series of free virtual sessions from October 17 to November 29 in the light of the launch of the Apple Store online in India. The event will be ideal for budding photographers, musicians and artists as leading local photographers and acclaimed musicians will speak about their … Read more
Pakistan pacer Umar Gul announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Karachi: Pakistan speedster Umar Gul on Saturday announced he will retire from all forms of cricket after the end of the ongoing National T20 Cup. The 36-year-old Gul, who played his last match for Pakistan — an ODI — in 2016, featured for Balochistan team in the National T20 Cup, … Read more
Gadkari suggests formation of state water grid in Maharashtra to overcome flood crisis
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has requested the Maharashtra government to take initiative for preparation of detailed project report for formation of State Water Grid to overcome the recurring flood crisis in the state, an official statement said on Saturday. This would help the government ensure the availability of the water … Read more
HDFC Bank Q2 net profit rises 16% to Rs 7,703 cr
New Delhi: HDFC Bank on Saturday reported a 16 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit at Rs 7,703 crore for the second quarter ended September 30. The private sector lender had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 6,638 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Total … Read more
White House rejects Putin response to US arms control offer
Washington, The US and Russia on Friday rejected each other’s proposals for potentially salvaging the last remaining legal constraint on their strategic nuclear forces. President Vladimir Putin called for an unconditional extension of the soon-to-expire New START treaty, and the White House called that a non-starter. Adding an edginess to … Read more
Local factors main reason for Delhi’s air pollution woes, what has AAP govt done: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday said local factors are the main reason behind air pollution in Delhi and accused the city government of trying to shift the blame to the Centre with its suggestion that stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is the leading factor. BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma … Read more
Micromax unveils its new brand avatar.
Micromax unveils its new brand avatar- ‘in’ focused on delivering disruptive products for performance seeking gamers and content creators, ‘in’ is set to represent India in the smartphone segment Guwahati: Micromax Informatics Ltd., India’s very own consumer electronics brand, today unveiled a new sub brand- ‘in’, as it makes … Read more
Narendra Modi’s farm reforms could help turn India into food-export powerhouse
In a fractious and unruly session last month, parliament passed three laws that some say could pave the way for India to upend the global food trade, while others fear it will wreck the livelihoods of millions of farmers. Within days, rural groups and opposition leaders launched public protests. The … Read more