Maharashtra’s directorate of vocational education and training (DVET) has imported LCD interactive panels worth several crores made by BenQ, a company from China, a country that is not promoted on the government e-marketplace (GEM). What has raised eyebrows is the fact that the department in its tender had mandated the requirement of certain certification,...
Read MoreAmitabh Bachchan has signed a partnership with the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), the country’s first T10 cricket tournament, as the owner of the Mumbai team. The inaugural edition, scheduled from March 2 to 9, will feature 19 high-intensity matches and six teams from Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Srinagar. The ISPL aims...
Read MoreOn Monday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla assured opposition leaders of a thorough investigation by a high-level committee into the breach of Parliament. However, the House faced disruptions and protests from the opposition, demanding a statement from Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the security lapse. Eventually, the proceedings were...
Read MoreNafees Biryani, a close aide and financier of late gangster Atiq Ahmad, has passed away while undergoing treatment at Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital. He was being held at Naini Central Jail under judicial custody but was admitted to the hospital due to deteriorating health. Preliminary findings suggest he suffered a heart attack. Nafees Biryani...
Read MoreBSE Sensex, Nifty50 rally: The recent bullish trend in Indian equities, with seven consecutive weeks of gains, has market watchers speculating on a possible reversal. However, the influx of foreign portfolio flows may deter traders from betting against the benchmark indices.
Read MoreItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed concerns about the compatibility problem between Islamic culture and European values during an event hosted by her right-wing, ultra-conservative party. She highlighted the financial backing of Islamic cultural centers in Italy and criticized Saudi Arabia for its strict Sharia-based laws. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak supported Meloni’s approach...
Read MoreThe Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways in India, Nitin Gadkari, opposes the idea of driverless cars in the country due to potential job losses. He welcomes Tesla to set up manufacturing in India but not import from China. India is focusing on cleaner, safer, and technologically advanced vehicles. The automotive industry has...
Read MoreBanaras-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express: PM Narendra Modi is all set to flag off a second Vande Bharat Express between the cities of Varanasi and New Delhi today.
Read MoreVery heavy rain under the influence of a cyclonic circulation lashed the four southern districts of Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Tuticorin and Kanyakumari on Saturday and Sunday. The red alert is effective till 1 pm on Monday. Several areas of Tirunelveli including the district collector’s office are flooded. Madurai railway division deploys additional staff at Kovilpatti...
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