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The Commonwealth of Dominica will award PM Modi its highest distinction, the Dominica Award of Honour, for his support during the COVID-19 pandemic and his contributions to healthcare, education, and climate resilience. The award will be presented at the India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana, November 2024, recognizing India’s role in regional cooperation and sustainable development.
Boeing will begin layoffs soon, cutting 10% of its workforce, approximately 17,000 employees, in an effort to improve efficiency after crises, including a major accident and a strike. With Seattle’s low unemployment and a booming space industry, Boeing faces competition from SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Amazon for skilled workers as aerospace talent becomes highly sought […]
BJP MP Ashok Chavan said the slogan “batenge to katenge” is not in good taste and irrelevant and the people will not appreciate it. Chavan also said he doesn’t attach much importance to “vote jihad-dharma yuddha” rhetoric. He added that BJP and Mahayuti’s policy is development of the country and Maharashtra. Notably, UP CM Yogi […]
Priyank Kharge, son of Mallikarjun Kharge, responded to Yogi Adityanath’s remarks about the Razakar attack on his family seven decades ago. He clarified that he did not politicize the incident and emphasized that the actions of the Razakars should not be blamed on the entire Muslim community. Adityanath had earlier urged Mallikarjun Kharge to share […]
In Telangana, a district collector was assaulted by farmers amid rising tensions over land acquisition. The BJP accused the Revanth-led government of forcibly seizing farmland, while the BRS party claimed the land was being acquired to benefit the Chief Minister’s son. The incident has intensified political controversy and debates surrounding the land acquisition process.
The Madurai bench of Madras High Court rejected Kasturi Shankar’s anticipatory bail plea over her derogatory remarks about the Telugu-speaking community in Tamil Nadu. The court noted her comments were unwarranted. Kasturi defended her statements, claiming they were aimed at exposing DMK’s hypocrisy. She apologized, clarifying that she did not intend to demean the community.
Karnataka will be the first state in India to create a dedicated Director General of Police (DGP) role for cybersecurity. This position will lead a specialized vertical focused on cyber, economic, and narcotics crimes, streamlining efforts across the state. The move builds on Karnataka’s history in cybercrime prevention, including establishing India’s first cybercrime police station...
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah challenged the BJP to attempt removing him from office, accusing the party of trying to destabilise his govt. Speaking in Mysuru, he warned that the people of Karnataka would not remain silent if the BJP continued its tactics. He also compared the situation to similar actions against other Opposition leaders, including Jharkhand […]
Naresh Meena, an independent candidate in Rajasthan’s Deoli-Uniara by-poll, was arrested on Thursday after slapping an election official on camera. Following a dramatic standoff, Meena, who had refused to surrender, urged his supporters to surround the police. A large police team, including riot gear officers and vehicles, conducted a strategic operation to detain him, as […]
OpenAI urged the US and allies to form a “North American Compact for AI” to enhance AI infrastructure, streamline talent access, and compete with China. In its policy blueprint, OpenAI suggests creating “AI Economic Zones” for faster permitting and leveraging US Navy reactors to expand nuclear energy capacity, addressing AI’s high energy demands and supporting [&he...
“Kanguva” is a period action drama enriched by Suriya’s powerful performance, impressive action, and a surprising climax, showcasing high technical standards. However, the routine screenplay, slow pacing in some scenes, and an underwhelming love story slightly diminish its impact. Overall, “Kanguva” stands as an entertaining spectacle, particularly appealing to Sur...
Enforcement Directorate raided multiple locations in Maharashtra and Gujarat as part of a money laundering probe against Malegaon-based trader Siraj Ahmed Harun Meman. Meman allegedly misused bank accounts to conduct transactions worth over ₹100 crore. The raids covered 23 premises in Malegaon, Nashik, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Surat, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
BiteSpeed, an AI-driven Customer OS for e-commerce, has raised $3.5M in a Pre-Series A round led by Peak XV’s Surge, with Whiteboard Capital and key angel investors like Kunal Shah (CRED) and Gaurav Munjal. Bringing its total funding to $5.6M, the startup aims to use the funds for global expansion, hiring, and advancing its generative […]
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das shared an optimistic view on India’s economy at CNBC-TV18’s Global Leadership Summit. Despite global challenges like inflation, geopolitical tensions, and pandemic impacts, Das highlighted India’s economic resilience, crediting a robust external sector, strong economic buffers, and proactive measures by the RBI for maintaining stability in these tu...
Over 300 flights were delayed at Delhi Airport on Thursday due to dense smog reducing visibility. According to Flightradar 24, 115 arriving and 226 departing flights were delayed, with average delays of 17 minutes for arrivals and 54 minutes for departures. The airport issued an advisory urging passengers to check with airlines for updated flight […]