Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka attended MINExpo in Las Vegas, connecting with over 44,000 industry professionals. He met executives from Komatsu, Caterpillar Inc., and BKT tyres, as well as US officials like Arun Venkataraman. Discussions centered on sustainability and potential investments in Telangana, concluding with positive prospects for future collaboration.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu received that the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund has received Rs 400 crore in donations to aid flood victims. He highlighted the enthusiastic response from political parties, film personalities, and social organizations, stating this is the highest amount received for such relief efforts. Donors from the US also contributed by […]
PM Justin Trudeau’s main rival in Canada’s parliament introduced a motion of no confidence in the ruling Liberals. This is the first major test of his unpopular minority government. After a debate in the House of Commons, a vote on the long-shot Conservative motion is scheduled on Wednesday. This comes after the leftist NDP earlier […]
As anticipation builds for the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon shared his strategy for facing Rishabh Pant, emphasizing the need for precision. Lyon aims to keep Pant in his crease, forcing him to defend more. Pant, recently returning to red-ball cricket after a serious accident, boasts a stellar record against Australia, contributing […]
Occupancy levels of flexible office spaces in India have surpassed 80%, driven by demand from IT companies. Major cities like Mumbai (94%), NCR (92%), Bengaluru (86%), and Hyderabad (84%) are leading this trend, with flexible workspace operators leasing 7.17 million square feet in H1 2024. The sector is expanding as firms prioritize employee well-being and […]
A mini lorry transporting live fish overturned in Telangana’s Mahabubabad. This led to chaos as locals rushed to the scene to collect fish. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which flipped over, spilling its load of live fish across the road near Maripeda. After knowing the news, crowds were seen using buckets and containers […]
CLSA reports indicate that petrol and diesel prices may be reduced after October 5, following comments from Pankaj Jain, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum. Prices have remained unchanged since March 2024. With Maharashtra elections approaching, a price cut could be a populist move, although any reduction might be offset by an excise duty hike.
Asked about BJP chief JP Nadda’s remark that BJP has grown from the time it needed RSS and is now “capable” of running its own affairs, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar termed it a “family matter”. “We solve family matters like family matters. We don’t discuss such issues on public platforms,” Ambekar answered […]
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced a new trade promotion office in Sydney to boost India-Australia relations, with bilateral trade exceeding $48 billion. The office will connect investors and businesses, focusing on trade, investment, tourism, and technology. Goyal emphasized the aim to double trade to nearly $100 billion in the next five years.
YouTube is rolling out a new conversational AI feature for Premium subscribers in the US, allowing users to ask video-specific queries. The feature, accessible via an “Ask” button beneath videos, enables users to inquire about objects, song genres. YouTube is also expanding “pause ads.” User interactions will be stored temporarily for improvement purposes and deleted [&h...
It appears that Team India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli is set to play in the upcoming Ranji Trophy. He is included in the probable squad for the Delhi team in the 2024-2025 season. Additionally, Rishabh Pant’s name is also on the list, giving both players a chance to represent Delhi in the tournament. The Ranji […]
BJP MP CP Joshi wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, criticising Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. He also demanded the cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s passport over his Sikh remark in US that drew BJP’s ire and triggered a massive controversy. Joshi accused the Rae Bareli MP of “defaming” the country, and “misusing” his […]
Spam calls and messages are on the rise, prompting leading telecom company Airtel to introduce a spam detection feature soon. Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal announced that this new technology, developed with the help of AI, will alert users to potential spam calls and messages. The feature is set to be available starting September 26, 2024.
As polling for the second phase continues in Jammu and Kashmir, a delegation of 15 foreign diplomats, led by US Deputy Chief of Mission Jorgan Andrews, arrived in Srinagar to observe the voting process and assess law and order. Over two days, they will visit polling stations and engage with the public, expressing satisfaction with […]
EAM Jaishankar expressed confidence that India’s relationship with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh would continue to be “positive and constructive”. “It’s not like India is seeking to control every political move of every neighbour,” he said. He was responding to a question that despite unconditional aid to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, government changes there seemed t...