Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson of Biocon Group, has been conferred with the Jamsetji Tata Award. She received this award for pioneering the biosciences movement in India. The award will be presented to her at the ISK Annual Conference 2024, to be held in Bangalore. Kiran expressed her happiness upon receiving the announcement of this honor.
The Indian women’s team will play the first T20 against the West Indies today in Mumbai at 7 PM. India will play three T20Is against the West Indies. Team India, which has won all seven T20s played against the West Indies since 2019. However, India will be without key players like Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, […]
The popular ‘Dial Your TTD EO’ program will be held on December 28 from 9 AM to 10 AM at the Tirumala Annamayya Building, Tirupati, AP. Devotees can send their doubts and suggestions to TTD EO J. Shyamala Rao at the phone number 0877-2263261. Devotees are advised to take note of this and utilize this […]
The central govt stated that UPI transactions worth ₹15,547 crore were completed in the last 11 months, with a total value of ₹223 lakh crore. It is mentioned that UPI services are already available in countries such as the UAE, Singapore, France, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Notably, transactions worth ₹23.49 crore were held in […]
The TSPSC Group-2 exams will be conducted across Telangana on Sunday, December 15. A total of 1,368 exam centers have been set up for the exams. Officials have announced that the gates will close half an hour before the exam begins. Women are permitted to wear mangalsutras and bangles. Candidates must carry a government-issued identity […]
The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India is offering scholarships to eligible students. Applicants must have completed their 10th grade, intermediate, or diploma between 2021 and 2024 with a minimum of 60% marks. Interested students can apply online at licindia.in. The registration process for these scholarships will close on December 22, 2024.
Donald Trump, named Time’s 2024 “Person of the Year,” vowed to penalize countries refusing to take back migrants, threatening tariffs and business cuts. The President-elect emphasized deporting illegal immigrants, even using military force if needed. Stressing legal immigration, Trump criticized nations like Venezuela for releasing criminals into the U.S. He pledged to deport ...
Noida Police busted a fake call centre in Sector 63, arresting 76 individuals, including four directors and 72 employees. The operation, running for six weeks, targeted US citizens with fraudulent loan schemes via malware. Police seized 70 laptops, phones, and specialized software used in the scam. The investigation is ongoing, with cooperation from US authorities […]
Vivek Oberoi, known for films like Saathiya and Krrish 3, also runs a ₹3,400 crore student loan business. At an event, he shared how his non-collateralised financing startup succeeded with innovations like zero-interest payment plans. Despite his wealth, Vivek flies economy for business trips, valuing fiscal discipline. Balancing acting and entrepreneurship, he credits his personal […]
A fierce exchange of fire between Manipur Police Commandos and a militant group in Thoubal District on Saturday resulted in the death of an armed militant and the capture of six others. In a separate incident, two laborers were shot dead by unknown assailants in Kakching District. The incidents have raised concerns about escalating violence […]
Technical issues have stranded thousands of passengers on IndiGo flights between Istanbul and India. Two flights, Istanbul-Delhi and Istanbul-Mumbai, were canceled, leaving passengers without alternative flights or accommodation. IndiGo will deploy a relief aircraft in about 20 hours. Affected passengers were provided with hotel accommodations based on their visa status, while some were rerouted.
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to end Daylight Saving Time (DST), calling it an inconvenient and costly practice for the United States. He criticized the tradition of moving clocks forward each spring, emphasizing the financial burden it imposes. Trump pledged that the Republican Party would work to end DST, despite its small but vocal supporters.
French economist Thomas Piketty said that India should increase taxes on the super-rich, citing severe inequality. At a Delhi event, he proposed a 2% wealth tax on assets over ₹100 million and a 33% inheritance tax, estimating revenue at 2.73% of GDP. Piketty noted India’s top 1% holds more national income than counterparts in the […]
Alzheimer’s disease progresses slowly but varies by individual. Early signs include memory lapses, misplaced items, repetitive questioning, poor judgment, and difficulty adapting. Mood changes like anxiety or confusion may also appear. Predominantly affecting those over 65, recognizing these subtle symptoms early can help address potential cognitive decline before significant progression.
In the latest “Unstoppable with NBK” episode, Balakrishna revealed he’d love to play a hero in Rajamouli’s film and a villain in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s project. Guests Naveen Polishetty and Sreeleela joined in lively banter, with Balakrishna and Sreeleela dancing to Pushpa 2’s Kissik song. Fans are excited about the possibility of Balakrishna collaborating wit...