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28 Jun

India Successfully Test Fires Agni Prime – New Missile In Agni Series

editor0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyIndian government, TECHNOLOGY

India on Monday successfully test-fired the new generation Agni-Prime missile off the coast of Odisha. It can hit targets up to a range of 2000 km and is very short and light in comparison with other missiles in this class. The new nuclear-capable missile is fully made up of composite material, according to news agency ANI. A lot of new technologies have been incorporated in the new missile, the DRDO officials said. "Various telemetry and radar stations positioned along the eastern coast tracked and monitored the missile. The missile has followed textbook trajectory, meeting all mission objectives with high level…

28 Jun

Arvind Kejriwal announces 200 units of free electricity for all in Punjab if AAP wins

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Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that free electricity will be provided to all in Punjab if the party wins the 2022 election and forms the government in the state. Assembly election in Punjab are scheduled to be held in February or March next year. The Delhi CM, however, said that he would share additional details during his visit to Chandigarh on Tuesday. Kejriwal also claimed that women in Punjab are very unhappy with inflation. "…In Delhi we provide 200 units of free electricity to every family. The women are very happy. Women in Punjab…

28 Jun

Army opens fire on two drones in Jammu’s Ratnuchak-Kaluchak military area

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Alert Army troops fired at two drones found hovering over the Ratnuchak-Kaluchak military areas, a defence spokesperson said on Monday, a day after two drones dropped bombs at an IAF station. One drone was spotted at 11.45 pm on Sunday and the other at 2.40 am on Monday, the officials said. Both drones "flew away" after alert sentries fired at them. He said a high alert was sounded immediately and Quick Reaction Teams engaged the drones with firing, Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand said in a statement here. "Both drones flew away. A major threat was thwarted by…

28 Jun

West Bengal extends Covid-19 restrictions till July 15

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West Bengal government on Monday announced the extension of Covid-related restrictions in the state till July 15 with some relaxations. The state government had earlier extended the restrictions till July 1. Here's what opens and what not in West Bengal - Saloon, gymnaisum and beauty parlour allowed with 50 percent staff and seating capacity - Private and government offices allowed between 10 am and 4 pm with 50 per cent capacity - Bank and financial institutions are allowed to operate between 10 am to 2 pm - Private and public buses with 50 per cent capacity allowed. All drivers and…

28 Jun

Twitter has once again shown a distorted map of India on its website

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Micro-blogging platform Twitter has once again shown a distorted map of India on its website. The map shows Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh detached from the country. The distorted map appears on the ‘Tweep Life’ section and shows Jammu & Kashmir as a separate county and Ladakh as a part of China. This is not the first time that when Twitter has shown the wrong map of India. Earlier in October 2020, Twitter had labelled the Indian territory of Leh in Ladakh as part of the People’s Republic of China. Twitter, which is already under pressure to comply with the…

28 Jun

High alert sounded: after two drones seen near the military station in Jammu

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastjammu kashmir

Two drones were spotted hovering near a military camp twice in Jammu on Sunday night hours after two explosives-laden drones crashed into the high-security Indian Air Force station at Jammu airport. The incidents took place on Sunday night and again on Monday morning. An army sentry at Army Garrison at Kalu Chack had spotted an object hovering over brigade headquarter between 11 pm and 11:30 pm on Sunday. The quick reaction teams opened fire on noticing the suspected drone. The drone was again seen by the sentry around 3 am and quick reaction teams swiftly opened fire to bring it…

28 Jun

Kriti Sanon has 40 million Instagram followers

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Actress Kriti Sanon took to Instagram to share a video about how she wants to use her social media platform for good. Kriti Sanon, a Famous Bollywood actress, celebrated her 40 millionth Instagram follower on Sunday and thanked her fans for their support through the highs and lows of her career. The 30-year-old posted a video to Instagram, explaining how she intends to use her social media platform for good. "Thank you for believing in me and showering me with love in both good and bad times." When I saw the number 40 million today, I realised how much power…

28 Jun

The beta release of FAU-Team G’s DeathMatch mode has been announced by Akshay Kumar

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On Sunday, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar took to social media to announce the beta release of FAU-Team G's DeathMatch mode in the mobile action game FAU-G. Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar took to social media to announce the beta release of FAU-Team G's DeathMatch mode in the mobile action game FAU-G. "When #FAUG takes on their dushman in a fierce team battle, bullets will fly! FAUG's Team DeathMatch mode is now available in testing. There are just a few spots available! @vishygo @ncore games official, #BharatKeVeer "In an Instagram post, Akshay Kumar revealed. On the occasion of India's 72nd Republic Day…

28 Jun

Dhaka blast: Police rule out foul play and suspect leak gas

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The boom was so powerful that it shattered the windows of nearly a dozen nearby buildings. According to Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Shafiqul Islam, the blast damaged seven surrounding buildings and two passenger buses, killing seven people and injuring 400 others, 50 of whom were gravely injured. The severly injured were taken to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital and the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka.The Dhaka Community Hospital treated around 300 patients, according to AZM Rahmatullah Shabuj, the hospital's outdoor in charge, who added that the victims had largely cuts on their bodies or…

28 Jun

Delhi Schools Can Charge Fee For Now, Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere into this matter

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, IndiaCOVID 19, Delhi, SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court has refused to stay a Delhi High Court order cancelling that schools in delhi could not collect annual charges or development fees until they physically re-open. The High Court quashed Directorate of Education (DoE) orders issued in April and August 2020. The High Court's order was challenged by the Delhi government and others govts, including students and parents, as well as being challenged in the top court. The Supreme Court today said that the High Court was examining the original order - issued by a single-judge bench .The single judge verdict had quashed two office orders of April…