The Union Home Ministry has extended the ban on the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) for five more years due to its anti-India activities. The ministry cited the SFJ's involvement in activities deemed prejudicial to India's internal security and integrity. It accused SFJ of promoting secessionist actions and supporting separatist movements within India and abroad, aimed at undermining India's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The ban, initially imposed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act... Читать дальше...
Punjab National Bank (PNB) launched 'Safety Ring' within internet and mobile banking to counter cyber frauds. This optional feature allows daily limit settings for term deposits (TDs) to be closed or used for overdrafts, reducing losses from unauthorized access. PNB stated this ensures transactions exceeding set limits are blocked through digital channels, enhancing security.
The Indian Railways announced it will manufacture 10,000 non-AC coaches over the next two fiscal years to enhance facilities for common railway passengers. The overall count of non-AC coaches will be increased by 22% in this period, the Northern Railway confirmed in a statement.
Allahabad High Court grants a month to the Gyanvapi Masjid committee for affidavit challenging refusal of ASI 'wazukhana' survey, excluding 'Shivling'. Hearing is on August 14. Rakhi Singh and lawyers Tiwari and Trivedi advocate necessity. Varanasi court's October 21 prohibited protected areas' survey. ASI's Varanasi complex report was already submitted.
Edtech firm Schoolnet has acquired learning app Genius Teacher for an undisclosed sum. This and more on today’s ETtech Top 5.
The strong hybrid vehicles are equipped with a combustion engine and an electric motor and they can either work together or independently based on driving conditions. During low-speed driving, the electric motor can power the car while the engine comes into picture during high-speed driving.
Infosys collaborates with Sector Alarm to transition their ERP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O in phases across eight European countries. Partially owned by KKR, Sector Alarm aims to streamline finances, enhance customer acquisition, employee experience, and integrate CRM, reducing total costs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russia's highest civilian honour, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, at a ceremony in Moscow's Kremlin in 2019. This prestigious award, established by Tsar Peter the Great in 1698, recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions to civilian or military spheres. Named after Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Russia, it symbolizes PM Modi's pivotal role in enhancing the strategic partnership and fostering friendly ties between India and Russia. Читать дальше...
Redbrick Offices, a coworking and managed space provider, has acquired nearly 90,000 sq ft of commercial properties in the Marol locality of Mumbai's Andheri suburb. The acquisition, totaling over Rs 267 crore, involves office space spread over three floors in the Times Square commercial complex. This purchase was made through Redbrick Offices' subsidiary, Red Fox IT Infra LLP, from Ajmera Group’s NTPL Developers entity.
The deputy CM, who represents the region’s Kanakapura in the assembly, led a delegation of Congress leaders including his brother DK Suresh to CM Siddaramaiah on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum in a public show of his campaign. The move, expectedly, has not gone well with the BJP and JDS as the NDA partners have fiercely opposed any renaming of the district.
Mercury and Venus, being within Earth's orbit around the Sun, typically move in the same direction as the other planets. However, they occasionally create an optical illusion where they seem to travel backward during their orbit to position themselves between Earth and the Sun.
The Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, is set to face Zimbabwe in the third T20I match. After a stunning recovery in the second match, India looks to make lineup adjustments with new players. Catch the action live on Sony Sports and Sony Liv app.
In Bengaluru, residents are using Google Maps to avoid traffic fines by pinpointing locations where police are likely to monitor violations. This grassroots strategy, sparked by social media posts sharing police presence alerts on the app, has gained popularity. Drivers search for keywords like "Police irt" to plan routes that bypass these areas, enhancing their chances of navigating the city without penalties. Despite its widespread use, authorities and Google have yet to officially respond, highlighting... Читать дальше...
Multiple visits by a neurologist and movements disorder specialist to the White house has raised questions pertaining to President Joe Biden’s health. Dr Kevin R Cannard who is also a Parkinson’s disease specialist has made nearly a dozen visits since November 2022. Many have questioned if Biden is suffering from Parkinson’s disease.
Claiming it as an old video, Barrackpore Police Commissionerate said “it has taken note of the old video which is now in circulation on social media involving assault on a girl”. Police said a suo motu criminal case has been started.
Health insurance rule change: The National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) portal is set to simplify, accelerate, standardise the health insurance claim settlement process through the seamless exchange of information and documents between hospitals and insurance companies. For the the health insurance policyholders, the NHCX platform will speed up the claim settlement process so the waiting time to get discharged from the hospital will be reduced. What is going to change for health insurance policyholders?
Khadi and Village Industries' annual turnover surpassed Rs 1.5 lakh crore for the first time in the fiscal year 2023-24, creating over 10 lakh new jobs, Chairman Manoj Kumar announced on Tuesday. The provisional figures for 2023-24 released by KVIC indicate significant growth over the last decade, with a 315 percent increase in production and a 400 percent rise in sales.
Pakistani media has reported that the government has recently decided to block the passports of more than 2,000 beggars for seven years. The government will also block passports of agents who send beggars to foreign countries. The government says it is trying to restrict the overseas begging business because it has brought it disrepute in other countries.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to fill 35,000 government vacancies by April 2025. This includes positions in the police force, grade 3 and grade 4 roles within the state government, and teacher positions. Recruitment processes will be conducted transparently, with grade 3 and grade 4 exams scheduled in stages from September onwards. Police recruitment will begin in October, and notifications for teacher positions will follow soon. Physical tests for over 6,400 Assam Police posts start from October 3... Читать дальше...
Wimbledon 2024 is currently in its second week, with some amazing tennis action having already happened with more to go. There have been heartbreaks, dominating wins, and so much more in the past week at the All England Club. However, the footfall at this prestigious event has taken a hit, with empty seats seen during crucial matches, even after long queues to get tickets.
mCaffeine and GoKwik have partnered to enhance the online shopping experience and drive revenue growth. Leveraging GoKwik's tech solutions, mCaffeine aims to expand its market share and D2C footprint. The collaboration promises better shopper satisfaction and increased revenue for both brands.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut demanded post-2019 Article 370 abrogation casualty figures for Jammu and Kashmir security forces. Addressing Rajya Sabha, he questioned Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Defence Minister after a Kathua terrorist ambush killed five, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, during a patrolling party.
"Whether it is war, conflicts, terror attacks, everyone believing in humanity is deeply affected when there is a loss of lives. But even in that, when innocent children are killed, when we see innocent children dying, then it is heart-wrenching and that pain is very horrible," Modi said.
