Under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s chairmanship, the Defence Acquisition Council has sanctioned 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1,44,716 crore. These include Future Ready Combat Vehicles for the Indian Army and advanced equipment for the Indian Coast Guard. Notably, almost all investments will be sourced from indigenous manufacturers. The proposals also included enhancements to...
Read MoreApple has reportedly succeeded in blocking a Louisiana bill that would allow alternative payment methods for App Store apps. Allegedly, Apple threatened to halt production of a film in the state if the bill passed, potentially harming the local economy.
Read MoreThe BJP has launched an attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee following the introduction of the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill 2024, alleging it limits press freedom. BJP spokesperson Amit Malviya claims the law diverts attention from a recent rape case. The bill aims to expedite justice and impose stricter punishments for rape.
Read MoreTwo Indian Coast Guard jawans’ bodies were recovered from the Arabian Sea after their Advanced Light Helicopter made an emergency landing while en route to evacuate an injured crew member from a motor tanker near Porbandar. One crew member had been rescued earlier, and one remains missing as search operations continue.
Read MoreIndian students in Canada are facing difficulties due to new policy changes impacting work permits, cost-of-living requirements, and post-graduate work opportunities. Restrictions on open work permits for spouses and caps on international student intake add to the challenges, potentially affecting their residency and career goals in Canada.
Read MoreCognizant is planning to sell its 15-acre Indian headquarters in Chennai, which features 400,000 square feet of office space, located on the IT Corridor in Okkiyam Thoraipakkam. The property could fetch up to Rs 800 crore.
Read MoreTeachers’ Day in India is celebrated on September 5th to honor educators for their invaluable contributions. It marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a respected scholar and India’s second President. The day is filled with heartfelt messages, quotes, and gestures of gratitude from students to teachers, acknowledging their dedication and impact on...
Read MoreFollowing the loss incurred by Crowdstrike’s faulty update in July, which resulted in significant financial damage to shareholders and lawsuits from customers, Delta Airlines, one of the affected companies, is planning to file a class-action lawsuit against the cybersecurity firm. The airlines seeks compensation of up to $500 million from both Crowdstrike and Microsoft,...
Read MoreIndia’s medal hopes will rest on the track and field athletes and the para powerlifters on the seventh day at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday. Archer Harvinder Singh, along with shooters Nihal Singh and Rudransh Khandelwal, will also be competing.
Read MoreFive men in Indore have been charged with raping a woman and forcing her to dance naked after the Madhya Pradesh high court ordered police action within 90 days. The woman alleges she was taken to a godown, subjected to sexual assault, beaten with a belt, and forced to dance naked. Investigations continue with...
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