4,46,642 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. The average daily tests (on a rolling week on week basis) have increased from 2.4 lakh in the first week of July to more than 4.68 lakh in the last week of July. The testing lab network in the country is continuously strengthened with 1321 labs … Read more
Nominations of Individuals and Institutions can be uploaded at “www.dmawards.ndma.gov.in” up to 31stAug 2020. These awards are announced on the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on 23rd January every year. The Government of India has instituted Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskaar to recognise the excellent work done by the individuals and institutions in the field … Read more
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Union Health Minister launches Compendium on CSIR Technologies for COVID-19 Mitigation
“My team and I have decided that we won’t be travelling to the U.S. for the Western and Southern Open and the U.S. Open this year,” the Australian said in a statement issued by her manager on Thursday. “I love both events so it was a difficult decision but there are still significant risks involved … Read more
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said the country is effectively dealing with the Covid-19 situation and progressive increase in recovery rate and reduction in mortality rate is an example of this success. While launching the Compendium on ‘CSIR Technologies for COVID-19 Mitigation, the Minister said, the country has been successfully … Read more
The Speaker said in a tweet that if the government closes its borders once again, it could lead to the citizens going bankrupt and in turn, trigger worse damages and losses. Nasheed noted that closure of borders will not prove to be the most beneficial to the citizens. His statement comes a day after Maldives … Read more
PM Modi said, “Only a few months back, we had jointly inaugurated the landmark Metro project and a new state-of-the-art hospital. I am happy to know that both these projects are proving useful for the people of Mauritius.” PM added, “Today we celebrate yet another landmark in the special friendship between India and Mauritius. The … Read more
Asim Warsi, Senior Vice President, Samsung India, presenting the all new Samsung Galaxy M31s Samsung, India’s most trusted smartphone brand, announced the launch of Galaxy M31s for tech-savvy millennials. The Galaxy M series stands for powerful performance, which comes through industry-leading 6000 mAh battery, the sAMOLED display and the powerful Quad camera experience. Galaxy M31s not … Read more
The northern and central areas of Bangladesh are facing the major brunt of floods. Thousands of people have taken shelter at flood relief centres and other safe places. The official death toll due to floods has gone up to 41. Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Gaibandha, Nilphamari, Sylhet, Rajbari, Dhaka, Faridpur and Netrakona are among the 31 districts … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic triggered stockpiling of gold in Europe and North America as insurance against inflation and market turmoil, driving prices up almost 30% this year to more than $1,950 an ounce. However, high prices and lockdowns strangled sales of jewellery, bars and coins in Asia. Investors amassed a record 1,131 tonnes of gold, worth … Read more
Separately, the US Treasury Department announced it had imposed sanctions on prominent Syrian businessman Wassim al-Qattan and nine entities for enriching the Syrian regime through construction of luxury real estate. The Treasury sanctions are the result of legislation known as the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, named after the pseudonym of a Syrian policeman who … Read more
The U.S. space agency’s $2.4 billion mission is scheduled for launch at 7:50 a.m. ET (1150 GMT) and is expected to reach Mars next February. The car-sized six-wheeled robotic rover, which will launch atop an Atlas 5 rocket from the Boeing-Lockheed joint venture United Launch Alliance, also is scheduled to deploy a mini helicopter on … Read more
HDFC Life Insurance Company has raised Rs 600 crore through Unsecured, Rated, Listed, Subordinated, Redeemable, Fully Paid-up Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) and allotted 6,000 NCDs having a face value of Rs 10,00,000 for cash, at par, in dematerialized form, on private placement basis to the identified parties. The Board of Directors at its meeting held on … Read more
Colgate Palmolive has reported results for first quarter ended June 30, 2020. The company has reported 17.19% rise in its net profit of Rs 198.18 crore for the quarter under review as against Rs 169.11 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. However, total income of the company decreased 4.83% at Rs 1046.90 … Read more
The huge rise in online betting due to increased connectivity and improved technology has also given rise to unethical activities in the name of it. Scammers can easily hide behind the shadow of anonymity on the internet and take advantage of inexperienced bettors in this huge and lucrative industry. It is therefore a good idea to … Read more
The advent of modernisation has made the idea of learning less abstract and more accessible by means of online resources, such as, of course, the internet. Learning a new skill or developing on pre-existing ones have never been easier—learning curves have never been smoother. In this regard, for the ardent bookmaker, learning and mastering blackjack … Read more
With this, the recovery rate improved to 64.43 per cent. The mortality rate due to Corona virus has further declined to 2.20 per cent in the country. The Health Ministry on Sunday said, maximum number of 52 thousand 123 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country in one day taking the total number … Read more
In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of Coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. The Ministry also noted an additional 297 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 53,202. No new death in … Read more
Marking the beginning of a five-day pilgrimage, Hajj pilgrims converged at Mina on Wednesday. After offering pre-dawn prayers, they will proceed to the plains of Arafat on Thursday for the main ritual of Hajj -reciting prayers. They will spend the day there praying and asking for God’s forgiveness. The pilgrims will listen to the Khutba-e-Hajj or … Read more
During the interaction, the crucial role of the financial and banking system of supporting growth was discussed. It was noted that the small entrepreneurs, Self- Help Groups, farmers should be motivated to use institutional credit to meet their credit needs and grow. Each bank needs to introspect and take a re-look at its practices to … Read more
The Prime Minister said, NEP 2020 is based on the pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability and Accountability. He said, in this era of knowledge, where learning, research and innovation are important, the National Education Policy will transform India into a vibrant knowledge hub. The Prime Minister added, NEP 2020 gives utmost importance towards ensuring … Read more
Bhanu Pratap Yadav, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), along with several other dignitaries joined Wong Kim Yin, Group President and CEO, Sembcorp Industries from Singapore and Vipul Tuli, Managing Director, Sembcorp Energy India Limited virtually, to commemorate this milestone. Sembcorp Energy India Limited (SEIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, on … Read more
AL AIN : The Al Ain Zoo participates in a number of global programs that aim to protect threatened species, including the Bengal tiger, which is endangered under the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s classification system. Currently, only about 3,800 of these tigers remain in the wild. The Al Ain Zoo received its first … Read more
Udaipur : Officials at the Mohanlal Sukhdia University are gearing up for the online examinations likely to be held for final year graduation and post graduation students. Though the state government has asked the universities not to hold examinations for any classes, however, the UGC has been recommending universities to conduct online examinations for the final year … Read more
‘Chittorgarh model to be replicated everywhere’ Udaipur : The Chittorgarh model of ‘One theme- one design’ for ration shops to check leakage, under the public distribution system (PDS) has been approved by the state government which would now be replicated in all the other districts. All fair price shops across Rajasthan will have now have the … Read more
Udaipur : Ashok Leyland, the flagship Company of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, have delivered more than 1350 vehicles from its latest range of Modular Trucks, AVTR, with i-Gen6 BS-VI technology, across the country. Today, we are launching AVTR in Udaipur and are delivering vehicles to customers. Mr. Anuj Kathuria, COO, Ashok … Read more
India’s leading music streaming platform Wynk Music from Airtel has launched an innovative campaign #ExpresswithHellotune, to enable customers to share their current moods and feeling with friends and loved ones through music, with a song of their choice. With most of India confined to their homes to practice social distancing, #ExpressWithHellotune aims at giving … Read more
SBI Card and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) today launched the IRCTC SBI Card on RuPayplatform.Designed to reward frequent railway travellers, the card offers travellers on Indian railways maximum savings proposition on their travel, together with superior benefits on retail, dining and entertainment, besides transaction fee waivers. Cardholdersof IRCTC SBI Card on … Read more
Briefing media in New Delhi Wednesday evening, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said, the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given approval to a new education policy for the 21st century. He said, it is important, as for 34 years there were no changes in the education policy. Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal … Read more
The new guidelines are based on feedback received from States and UTs, and extensive consultations held with related Central Ministries and Departments. Restrictions on movement of individuals during night have been removed. Yoga institutes and gymnasiums will be allowed to open from 5th of August. In this regard, Standard Operating Procedure will be issued … Read more
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 6 cents, or 0.2%, to $41.21 a barrel at 0130 GMT, while Brent crude futures lost 7 cents, also 0.2%, to $43.68 a barrel. Both benchmark contracts hovered around unchanged levels after having jumped on Wednesday after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a sharp, unexpected 10.6 … Read more
A total of nine lakh 88 thousand 29 people have recovered in the country so far and 35 thousand 286 recoveries were reported during the last 24 hours. With this, the recovery rate improved to 64.51 per cent in the country. The case fatality rate has declined to 2.23 per cent. The Health Ministry said, … Read more
Salient features of the new guidelines – Restrictions on movement of individuals during night (Night curfew) have been removed. – Yoga institutes and gymnasiums will be allowed to open from August 5, 2020. In this regard, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) for ensuring social … Read more
The crucial role of the financial and banking system of supporting growth was discussed. It was noted that the small entrepreneurs, SHGs, farmers should be motivated to use institutional credit to meet their credit needs and grow. Each bank needs to introspect and take a relook at its practices to ensure stable credit growth. Banks … Read more
Nalanda Uccho Bidyalaya is a school run by Chhayanaut which is one of the most prominent cultural organisations of Bangladesh devoted to the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of Bangladesh. Speaking on the occasion, the High Commissioner said that Chhayanaut has kept Bangladesh’s bengali heritage alive over the last several decades through its … Read more
Judge AT Wankhede said, “the allegations made against the accused are of serious nature. It is alleged that the accused is having connections with banned outfit CPI Maoist.” Special public prosecutor Prakash Shetty representing NIA said Babu has to be confronted with various facts established or revealed during investigation from the other arrested accused for … Read more
School Education Ensuring Universal Access at all levels of school education NEP 2020 emphasizes on ensuring universal access to school education at all levels- pre school to secondary. Infrastructure support, innovative education centres to bring back dropouts into the mainstream, tracking of students and their learning levels, facilitating multiple pathways to learning involving both formal and … Read more
Samsung, India’s biggest consumer electronics and smartphones brand, is launching three new innovative programs on its Online Store – Samsung.com, with exciting offers that will enhance shopping experience for consumers who buy their favourite Samsung devices online. The three innovative platforms: Samsung Referral Program, Samsung Student Program and Samsung Shop 20K Advantage, will reward Samsung … Read more
The fleet, comprising three single seater and two twin seater aircraft, will be inducted into the Indian Air Force at the Ambala airbase in Haryana. The fighter jets, built by French aviation firm Dassault, took off from the Merignac airbase in southern France’s Bordeaux on Monday. The five aircraft are part of 36 planes … Read more
TVs these days come in all different shapes and sizes. With so many unique designs out there, how do you find the TV that is just right for you? The TV you own should always be closely related with your lifestyle and aesthetic choices, because everyone enjoys their TV experiences more when their device’s … Read more
Innovative, stylish and absolute stunners! That’s how Samsung’s televisions can be described best. Over the years, Samsung TVs have continuously pushed the boundaries of innovation and have catered to the different needs of consumers. From being the ultimate source of entertainment in the 1970s to introducing technologies that elevated viewing experience, they have delivered … Read more
The explosion took place at the Pallabi police station in Dhaka where police had kept firearms and a ‘weighing machine’ recovered during a raid last night. The bomb kept inside a ‘weighing machine’ like contraption exploded before the bomb disposal squad could arrive. The police have ruled out involvement of any terrorist group in the … Read more
The inauguration is scheduled to take place through video-conference in presence of senior members of Judiciary from Mauritius and other dignitaries from both the countries. The building has been constructed with Indian grant assistance and will be the first India assisted infrastructure project within the capital city of Port Louis after Covid. The new Supreme … Read more
Under the new policy, 2 and 3 ply surgical masks and medical goggles can be exported now with certain limitations. For 2 and 3 ply surgical masks a monthly export quota of 4 crore has been fixed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Medical Goggles can be exported with a monthly cap of … Read more
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar released All India Tiger Estimation Report-2018 on Tuesday. He also released a poster on small wild cats of India. Environment Minister said, India is home to nearly 70 per cent of the global tiger population and it leads the world in showing effective conservation of the wild species. He said, … Read more
“Tiger is an incredible part of the nature and the increased number of the big cats in India reflects equilibrium in the nature.”, said the Union Environment Minister, Shri Prakash Javadekar at the release of the detailed report of Tiger Census on the eve of Global Tiger Day in New Delhi today. Shri Javadekar said, … Read more
Novel methods to supplement the early detection of disease and risk assessment of infected population to prioritise the conventional testing queue through mass screening is a crucial challenge the COVID 19 pandemic has thrown up. Combating the crisis needs technological solutions that can carry this out rapidly while minimizing risk for healthcare professionals. The Centre … Read more
In yet another initiative towards pursuance of the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister of ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’, ‘Digital India’ and ‘Make In India’ and towards fulfillment of the mission of Hon’ble Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in achieving greater self reliance for ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’ and engaging with the world … Read more
On the occasion of “World Hepatitis Day”, 2nd Empathy e-Conclave was organised with Sh. Om Birla, Speaker of Lok Sabha as the Chief Guest and Sh. Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister of Law and Justice (who participated digitally) along with Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare as the guests of honour. … Read more
The fleet, comprising three single seater and two twin seater aircraft, will be inducted into the Indian Air Force at the Ambala airbase in Haryana. The fighter jets, built by French aviation firm Dassault, took off from the Merignac airbase in southern France’s Bordeaux on Monday. The five aircraft are part of 36 planes … Read more