Month: October 2024

India Needs Improved Renewables Transmission Capacity, Says Power Secretary

October 14, 2024 admin

There are constraints in India’s renewable energy transmission capacity. (Representational) New Delhi: India needs to explore the need for a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to improve its renewable energy transmission capacity, power secretary Pankaj Agarwal said at an event on Monday. “We need to think about how we should localise supply chain for transmission equipment,”…

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Cab Driver’s 6 Rules For Passengers Spark Debate Online

October 14, 2024 admin

Cab driver’s list of rules A cab driver’s set of six rules for all his potential passengers has taken the internet by storm. The man, who printed and displayed the rules in his vehicle, demands politeness, respect and no “attitude” from customers. His cab protocol prohibits passengers from addressing him as “bhaiya” (brother) or asking him…

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Haryana Should Force Congress To Acknowledge Its Mistakes, For Once

October 14, 2024 admin

The euphoria of June 4 has waned. Narendra Modi is no longer seen as ‘vulnerable’. Rahul Gandhi’s seemingly impeccable “strategy” is being questioned, albeit in murmurs. Though no one in Congress can dare to seek his downgrading, when you hear talk of the need for Sonia Gandhi to be active again, it signals disappointment with…

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India’s Full Statement Slamming Canada

October 14, 2024 admin

India has strongly rejected Canada’s allegations linking top Indian diplomats to an investigation in their country, calling it a “political agenda of the Trudeau government”. India-Canada ties have been strained since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed last year that “Indian agents” were involved in terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing. India has rejected the claim multiple…

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Babar Azam Gets Comforted By Coach Jason Gillespie, Skipper Shan Masood After Being Dropped. Watch

October 14, 2024 admin

Babar Azam in a chat with Jason Gillespie© X (Twitter) Pakistan stalwart Babar Azam finally paid the price of his poor form, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee deciding to drop form the squad for the second Test against England. Babar, who has been in the line of fire over inconsistent…

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Congress’ Haryana In-Charge Deepak Babaria Offers To Quit Over Disastrous Poll Performance

October 14, 2024 admin

The BJP managed to defy anti-incumbency, securing a third consecutive term in Haryana. New Delhi: After the resounding defeat in the recent Haryana Assembly elections, Congress’ General Secretary and Haryana in-charge, Deepak Babaria, has offered to resign, taking moral responsibility for the party’s dismal showing. The offer comes amid internal party deliberations on the reasons…

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After Baba Siddique’s Murder, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Makes A Promise

October 14, 2024 admin

Baba Siddique’s murder shocked the state and triggered widespread concerns about public safety. Mumbai: After former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead outside his son’s office on Saturday, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured that those responsible for Siddique’s brutal murder will not escape justice. “Our responsibility is to maintain law and…

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Gautam Gambhir’s Message, 3 Weeks Before Series, That Cleared Sanju Samson’s Perspective

October 14, 2024 admin

Sanju Samson made the world stand up and take notice as he registered the second fastest T20I ton for an Indian, in the third and final match of the series against Bangladesh on Saturday. Samson, who is yet to be considered a regular in the Indian team, produced mind-boggling hitting at Hyderabad’s Uppal…

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Columbus holiday in Latin America revives centuries-old historical debate

October 14, 2024 admin

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei posted on social media on Saturday (October 12, 2024) that the Italian explorer’s arrival introduced enlightenment to the region. | Photo Credit: Reuters An Argentine claim that European contact brought civilization to the Americas has provoked rebukes from across Latin America, where heated debates often flare up over the era’s…

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Wholesale price inflation rises to 1.84% in September against 1.31% in August

October 14, 2024 admin

Potato and Onion prices were up 78.1% and 78.8%, respectively, in September, accelerating from the previous month, while fruits and pulses inflation eased marginally from the previous month at 12.2% and 13%, respectively. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Inflation in India’s wholesale prices increased to 1.84% in September from 1.31% in August, with food…

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