Month: September 2023

Assam Cabinet Approves Amendment For Electronic Voting Machines In Panchayat Polls

September 9, 2023 admin

Assam cabinet approved amendment of provisions of Assam Panchayat Act to allow EVMs Guwahati: The Assam cabinet has approved the amendment of certain provisions of Assam Panchayat Act to introduce electronic voting machines (EVMs) in panchayat elections and disqualify elected representatives for violating legal age of marriage, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The amended…

Nation

Biden and PM Modi to announce rail and shipping project to link India to Middle East and Europe

September 9, 2023 admin

President Joe Biden and his allies on September 9 were to outline plans for a rail and shipping corridor that would connect India with the Middle East and ultimately Europe — a possible game changer for global trade to be announced at the Group of 20 summit. Also read | G-20 Summit 2023 in New…

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At President’s G20 Dinner, Ancient Musical Instruments To Delight Guests

September 9, 2023 admin

The ceremonial G20 dinner will be held at Bharat Mandapam tonight. New Delhi: The special dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for G20 leaders on Saturday evening will witness a musical performance showcasing ancient classical instruments such ‘Ravanahatha’ and ‘Rudra Veena’ among others. The ceremonial dinner to be held tonight at the Bharat Mandapam venue…

World

Delhi Man Beaten To Death With Bricks While Trying To Save Son

September 9, 2023 admin

The police have registered a case and are on the lookout to track down the accused. New Delhi: A 38-year-old man was beaten to death with bricks on Friday when he tried to save his son from a group of boys in Delhi, police said. The incident took place in the Sanjay Colony area, Okhla…

Nation

Black hole is observed snacking on sun-like star, bite by bite

September 9, 2023 admin

The interaction between a supermassive black hole in a galaxy named 2MASX J02301709+2836050 and a star orbiting it is seen in this image captured by the Pan-STARRS telescope, in Hawaii, U.S., in an undated handout image provided by NASA. | Photo Credit: Reuters Black holes, celestial objects known for their gluttony, usually eat stars unlucky…

Science

The Competition Commission’s proposed regulations on merger thresholds | Explained

September 9, 2023 admin

Image for representational purposes The story so far: Striving to further consolidate regulations pertaining to mergers, particularly those relating to the digital ecosystem, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on September 5 floated a consultation paper proposing the CCI (Combinations) Regulations, 2023. The proposed code would replace the existing regulations, initially formulated in 2011. It…

Business

“Beautiful Ladies…”: After Seeing Jawan Trailer, KKR Star Andre Russell Has A Message For Shah Rukh Khan

September 9, 2023 admin

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s latest release ‘Jawan‘ has become the new talk of the town. Directed by Atlee, the action-flick was released on Friday and has left everyone spell-bound. Both critics and fans have provided the movie with rave reviews. Be it grand celebrations or larger-than-life tributes, “SRKians” are leaving no stone unturned to make…

Sports

India vs Pakistan – “We Dominate Everyone…”: Babar Azam’s Big Warning Ahead Of India vs Pakistan Clash

September 9, 2023 admin

Ahead of his side’s Asia Cup clash against arch-rivals India, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam expressed his belief in his pace attack and said fast bowlers win big matches. India will take on Pakistan in their first Super Four Asia Cup clash in Colombo on Sunday. Pakistan had won their first Super Four match against Bangladesh….

Sports

Maldivian voters start early on polling day to choose next President

September 9, 2023 admin

Voters seen at a polling station in Maldivian capital Male Saturday morning, on the day of the Presidential elections of the Indian Ocean Archipelago. | Photo Credit: Meera Srinivasan Maldivian voters, known for their high, near-90% turnout in past elections, began lining up at polling stations in capital Male early on Saturday, to choose their…

World

Legislation In US House Seeks Removal Of Barriers On Tech Export To India

September 9, 2023 admin

The bill says Congress feels greater technological cooperation with India is critical Washington: As President Joe Biden visited New Delhi, two powerful lawmakers have introduced legislation in the US House of Representatives to remove high-tech export barriers to India to give a big boost to the unrestricted export of sensitive technologies to the country and…

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