Month: October 2024

PM Modi Addresses Digital Arrest In Mann Ki Baat, Urges People To Be Vigilant

October 27, 2024 admin

The Prime Minister emphasised that those involved in the crime are enemies of society. (File) New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the issue of “digital arrest” in the 115th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, labelling it as a fraudulent activity. He urged people to remain vigilant and safe. The Prime Minister emphasised…

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Sanjay Raut On Team Thackeray Losing Party Name

October 27, 2024 admin

Sanjay Raut denied any dispute among the Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents New Delhi: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut said the party will “rise from the ashes like a phoenix” despite the now Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led split robbing the Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena name and symbol and…

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Drunk Man Starts Fire At Petrol Pump On “Dare”

October 27, 2024 admin

Both the accused, who hail from Bihar, will be presented in court, the police said. Hyderabad: A man, said to be in an inebriated condition, was arrested after he ignited a lighter and started a fire at a petrol pump in Hyderabad on Saturday evening, officials said. The incident took place around 7 pm when…

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What Ratan Tata Thought Of Half-Brother Noel Tata Succeeding Him One Day

October 27, 2024 admin

Noel Tata has recently been appointed as the Chairman of Tata Trusts after the death of Ratan Tata.(File) New Delhi: Ratan Tata, the late Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, felt that his half-brother Noel Tata needed greater exposure and experience in handling difficult assignments to succeed him as the head of the principal investment holding…

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India advancing in gender equality; social norms, safety issues remain barriers: UN Women officials

October 27, 2024 admin

India’s progress towards gender equality has accelerated in recent years, with increased investments and focus on women’s leadership at the grassroots but social norms, limited workforce participation and gaps in safety measures hinder full gender parity, UN Women officials said. In an interview, Daniel Seymour, UN Women’s Director of Strategic Partnerships and Susan Jane Ferguson,…

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Russia says shot down 51 Ukrainian drones

October 27, 2024 admin

Ukrainian servicemen prepare for a test fly of a grenade-attached drone. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia shot down 51 Ukrainian drones from above several regions, including near the border, Moscow’s Defence Ministry said on Sunday (October 27, 2024). Eighteen were intercepted in the Tambov region, about 400 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, and 16…

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MS Dhoni’s IPL Decision Confirmed As CSK Make Surprise No. 1 Retention Choice: Report

October 27, 2024 admin

File photo of MS Dhoni© BCCI/Sportzpics The legendary MS Dhoni all but confirmed his attention to continue playing cricket in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he dropped a subtle hint over his participation in the T20 league. When Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were approached for a reaction, the franchise’s CEO Kasi Viswanathan…

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Bridging The Rhine And The Ganges: Germany’s Renewed ‘Focus India’

October 27, 2024 admin

Following nuclear testing in 1998, the Singh-Talbott talks provided the framework for shifting the Indo-US relationship from “estranged democracies” to “engaged democracies.” A comparable transition is already ongoing between Germany and India, as seen by Germany’s “Focus on India” policy. This move is underscored before Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s October 2024 visit to New Delhi, indicating…

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Maduro vows Venezuela won’t be silenced after BRICS bid blocked

October 27, 2024 admin

Venezuela reacted furiously to Brazil’s veto at a summit in the Russian city of Kazan earlier this week, calling the decision “hostile” and “immoral” act. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro vowed on Saturday (October 26, 2024) that his country would not be silenced after Brazil vetoed its bid to join the…

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‘Spoke In Urdu To Deceive English Bowlers’: Pakistan Spinner Sajid Khan’s Huge Revelation

October 27, 2024 admin

Sajid Khan with Saud Shakeel© AFP Pakistan’s experienced off-spinner Sajid Khan found a unique way to play all sorts of tricks on England players during the ongoing third Test in Rawalpindi. From twirling his moustache to thumping his thigh, Sajid found another way to get under the skin of England bowlers by using…

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