The Microsoft global outage has become one of the biggest IT issues across the world in decades now, surpassing even the Y2K-era fears. This major issue has now started begging the question about the extensive usage and dependency on Microsoft around important public works like banking, airlines, business institutions and more, that has given the tech giant massive power for years.
Godfrey Phillips director Bina Modi has withdrew her contempt petition against her sons, Lalit and Samir Modi, in the Supreme Court. The court ruled that Bina is not pressuring contempt against her son's allegations of assaulting him during a board meeting. Bina alleged that her sons repeatedly published contemptuous posts and interviews, containing patent falsities, in relation to a family dispute.
US Vice-President Kamala Harris is expected to receive the presidential nomination after Joe Biden quit the race. She will need to pick her running mate and this decision will have to be well considered. The political considerations will play a large role in this decision.
Former President Trump was shot at a Pennsylvania rally by Thomas Matthew Crooks using an AR-style rifle from a building with crude explosives. Secret Service Director Cheatle accepted responsibility in a hearing. Despite Mayorkas and Biden's support, Crooks' phone linked to major depressive disorder. Earlier campaign security requests were denied. This incident echoes Reagan's shooting.
Former Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) chairman Rakesh Kumar Paul and 31 others were found guilty by a special court on Monday in a cash-for-jobs case involving the appointment of agricultural development officers (ADO) in Assam.
The logistics firm also got a new senior vice president of operations, process excellence and alternate channels in Abhinav Imandi, who was earlier COO at grocery delivery firm Milkbasket. The firm reported a 20% increase in revenue in FY23 to Rs 2,548 crore, even as its losses widened fourfold. The company has yet to file its financials for FY24.
The box office premiere of Lee Isaac Chung's Twisters has surpassed expectations with a stunning performance. Despite uneven reviews in some areas, the movie has a solid cast and is doing well across the globe.
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warns that increasing Chinese FDI in India could potentially undermine its long-term economic security and strategic autonomy. The GTRI suggests that Chinese firms' dependence on India for manufacturing capabilities could lead to supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical risks.
Nokia's 5G trial in India with Bharti Airtel achieved 1.2 Gbps using 3.5 GHz and 2100 MHz. NSA Cloud RAN enabled data calls with commercial devices. Tommi Uitto underscored scalable networks and RAN evolution, while Randeep Sekhon emphasized network automation, efficient technology integration, and the significance of eliminating physical network elements.
Bengaluru Police registers FIR against two ED officials probing tribal funds embezzlement based on a complaint from a social welfare department director. Congress MLA and former minister B Nagendra sent to judicial custody.
WazirX, one of India’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, recently faced a significant security breach, resulting in a loss of over $230 million. This incident, the largest of its kind in India to date, has prompted a thorough examination of security measures and investor protections within the burgeoning crypto ecosystem.
A Mumbai court, led by Judge B D Shelke, found prima facie evidence against six accused for the April 14 shooting at Salman Khan's residence. The chargesheet cited sections 307, 34, 120B, MCOC Act, and Arms Act. Thapan committed suicide in custody. Two motorcycle-borne men fired five rounds.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her 7th consecutive Budget, aiming to lay a roadmap for Viksit Bharat (developed India) by 2047. The budget is expected to provide better-than-earlier projections due to tax buoyancy. The government's planned capital expenditure is at Rs 11.1 lakh crore, higher than Rs 9.5 lakh crore in the last fiscal year.
Aizawl, Mizoram's capital, will connect by rail by July 2025 via the Rs 8,213.72 crore Bairabi-Sairang project, involving tunnels, bridges, and four new stations. Started in 2008-2009, it tackles difficult terrain and monsoons. NFR's efforts aim to reduce costs, boost tourism, and support local industries. Chief Engineer Vinod Kumar and PR Officer Sabyasachi De updated Governor Hari Babu.
Reacher Season 3 has been confirmed by Ritchson, although Prime Video has yet to make an official announcement. The new season aims to continue the high standards established by its predecessors and build on their success.
The Delhi High Court has restrained three local firms, Adidas Weaving Mills, Adidas Textile Industries, and Adidas Merchandise, and their directors from manufacturing, trading, selling, or dealing in textile goods under the "ADIDAS" mark or any other marks deceptively similar to Adidas AG's trademark. Adidas AG sought damages of Rs 20 lakh, but Justice Sanjeev Narula rejected the claim, stating it was entitled to nominal damages of Rs 3 lakh.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) chairman S Somanath had also recently said that the satellite launch vehicle market is grim and that there are rockets available but are waiting for demand. Pawan Goenka, chairman of Indian private Space sector regulator IN-SPACe told ET, "There is limited demand right now outside the government and that is where IN-SPACe is focussing. Increasing demand is a part of the decadal vision that we have laid out."
ISRO's second test flight of air breathing propulsion on the RH-560 rocket at Satish Dhawan Space Centre monitored 110 parameters. Ground tests at multiple centres preceded the launch. The ignited, symmetrically mounted, two-stage, solid motor rocket aids technology development.
Posterity will certainly remember the US Presidential Election 2024 as a landmark event when the incumbent president pulled out of the race for the White House after running a campaign for months and collecting hundreds of millions of dollars from the donors who reposed faith in him. What went wrong?
Indian Navy warship INS Brahmaputra was damaged in a fire at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard. The ship experienced severe listing and is currently resting on one side. One sailor is missing, and an inquiry has been initiated by the Indian Navy.
"Deadpool & Wolverine" or Deadpool 3 release date is nearing and the fans are now excited about the true identity of Lady Deadpool.
President Biden endorsed Kamala Harris after Obama's allies asked him to drop out of the 2024 race because of worries about his performance and age. Obama secretly backed this action.
Himavant Srikrishna Kurnala has also been made a senior vice president (SVP), was previously the chief product officer for Reliance Retail’s JioMart, and has also worked at Amazon and Microsoft. Among other changes, Mayank Rajvaidya has been appointed vice president (VP) of fruits & vegetables.
Due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, there are reports of threats against Israeli athletes set to participate at the Paris Olympics 2024. Israel's government has therefore taken a call to deploy its elite special forces for guarding the nation's athletes during the Olympics. Here's some details around the same.
Espire Hospitality Group plans to launch a new hotel in Ayodhya in Q4 2024, featuring 150 keys, with 50 keys offering luxury boutique resort experience and 100 keys offering mid-segment Country Inn Hotels and Resorts experience. The hotel will offer easy access to landmarks like Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi Temple, and Kanak Bhawan.
