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Govt released the Operational Guidelines for the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme, aimed at providing drones to women self-help groups under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). With a budget of ₹1,261 crore, the guidelines establish an Implementation and Monitoring Committee, led by the Additional Secretary of Rural Development, to oversee the ...
Kansai International Airport in Japan proudly claims it has never lost a piece of luggage in its 30 years of operation. Supervisor Tsuyoshi Habuta attributes this success to strict adherence to procedures. The team handles over 3,000 bags daily, ensuring fragile items are delivered directly to passengers and luggage arrives at the carousel within 15 […]
Mauritius blocked access to social media on Friday ahead of a general election, following a wire-tapping scandal. Telecom operator EMTEL announced the ban, lasting until November 11, citing “illegal postings” threatening national security. Opposition leaders criticized the move as a sign of govt panic and an attack on citizens’ rights, demanding legal action and intervention [...
Mauritius blocked access to social media on Friday ahead of a general election, following a wire-tapping scandal. Telecom operator EMTEL announced the ban, lasting until November 11, citing “illegal postings” threatening national security. Opposition leaders criticized the move as a sign of govt panic and an attack on citizens’ rights, demanding legal action and intervention [...
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge urged party units for upcoming Assembly elections to avoid announcing guarantees without considering budgets, warning that unplanned promises could lead to financial issues. He criticized Karnataka Congress for not fulfilling commitments and advised Maharashtra leaders to align their promises with financial realities to prevent future hardships.
India and China have resumed patrols in Ladakh, focusing on traditional areas like Depsang and Demchok. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed India’s readiness for high-level discussions to progress beyond disengagement. Ongoing diplomatic and military talks have led to an orderly Chinese withdrawal. Troops from both nations also exchanged sweets at border points during Diwali.
Microsoft has appointed Jay Parikh, a former engineering chief at Meta, to bolster its data center operations amid rising AI demands. Parikh, who most recently led cloud security startup Lacework, will report to CEO Satya Nadella. His extensive experience in infrastructure and data center projects at Facebook, where he played a key role in scaling […]
Indonesia has banned Google smartphones, citing a rule requiring 40% locally sourced components, following a similar block on Apple’s iPhone 16. Industry ministry spokesperson Febri Arief emphasized fairness for investors, while critics warn of negative impacts on investor confidence. Consumers can buy Google devices abroad with taxes applied, though illicitly sold devices may be deactiva...
After Diwali, major cities in India often experience a significant spike in pollution levels. Delhi, for instance, frequently records hazardous air quality due to increased particulate matter from firecrackers and post-festive waste. Other cities like Mumbai and Kolkata face deteriorating air quality. This rise in pollution can lead to health issues, especially among vulnerable populations.
October 2024 has been recorded as the warmest Oct in Safdarjung, New Delhi, since 1951, with average maximum and minimum temperatures of 35.1°C and 21.2°C, respectively, according to the IMD. Concurrently, pollution levels surged post-Diwali, with most areas exceeding an Air Quality Index of 350, raising health concerns among residents, especially after firecracker bans were […]
Renowned economist Bibek Debroy passed away on Friday at the age of 69. He served as the chairman of Prime Minister Modi’s Economic Advisory Council and was the chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics in Pune. Debroy was awarded the Padma Shri and was a member of NITI Aayog until June 2019. […]
4 Thai nationals were killed in northern Israel due to rocket fire from Lebanon, as confirmed by foreign minister, Maris Sangiampongsa. He expressed his deep sadness over the incident near Metula, where another Thai was injured. Approxly 30,000 Thai nationals reside in Israel, with many facing dangers since the onset of the war with Hamas, […]
President Asif Ali Zardari fractured his foot while deboarding an airplane at Dubai International Airport. The incident occurred Wednesday night, confirmed late Thursday. He was treated in a hospital, receiving a cast for four weeks. Zardari, 69, has faced health issues in recent years, including eye surgery in March and a chest infection in 2022. […]
The distribution of old-age and other social security pensions is currently underway across Andhra Pradesh under the NTR Bharosa scheme. Village and Ward Secretariat staff are visiting beneficiaries’ homes to distribute the pensions. There are a total of 64.14 lakh pension beneficiaries in the state, and pensions have been disbursed to 29.83 lakh people so […]
At least seven people were killed in Hezbollah’s rocket attack on agricultural fields near Metula and Haifa in Northern Israel, marking one of the deadliest recent assaults. The IDF confirmed the attack, stating that the victims were agricultural laborers. In retaliation, the IDF targeted Hezbollah’s weapons storage facilities and command centers in Syria, aiming to […]