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20 Aug

Telegram rolls out stories feature for all Telegram rolls out stories feature similar to Instagram but adds a much-needed twist

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Telegram has come back with it's stories feature, previously available to only premium users but now it has made it for all on it's 10th anniversary. This time the messaging service app has enabled users to post their stories for a particular time as per their need. They can select the timings from given options which are 6,12,24, and 48 hrs. The stories can be also saved in the highlighted section. This feature on telegram is similar to Instagram and WhatsApp where users can select who can view their stories, same goes with the telegram. It also provides unique feature…

19 Aug

India building world’s highest road, tunnel, fighter jet base in Eastern Ladakh: BRO chief Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry

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The world's highest tunnel, motorable road and fighter aircraft base is being constructed in India's eastern ladakh to provide more strength to the infrastructure for both military and civilian use. Border Roads Organization chief Lt. General Rajeev Chaudhry confirmed that the world's highest bi-lane tunnel known as Sela tunnel will be soon inaugurated by PM Modi, and it will be one of the biggest establishment in the defence sector. The highest motorable road is built at Umling La Pass. The BRO has started a road connecting Likru , Mig-La and Phukche at a height of 19,400 ft. This construction of…

19 Aug

NLC India signs pact with Rajasthan govt for 300 MW solar power supply

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NLC India(formerly, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited) has inked an agreement on 17th of August with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam at Jaipur for the supply of 300 MegaWatt solar power under the CPSU scheme. It will be in continuation for the next 25 years. “The company has secured 510 MW solar project capacity in the CPSU Scheme Phase-II Tranche-III, floated by Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency through competitive bidding," it added. As per the ministry of coal, the project is under process at Barsingsar, Bikaner district, Rajasthan. The project will help generate 750 Million Units(MU) of power per year and the…

18 Aug

India’s first 3D printed post office is now open for business in Bengaluru

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw who holds the Railways, Communications, Electronics and IT portfolios inaugurated India's first 3D printed post office built up in an area of 1,021 square feet at Cambridge layout. The work was completed in 45 days. After the inauguration, Vaishnaw said: "The spirit of development, the spirit of developing our own technology, the spirit of doing something which was considered impossible in the earlier times. That's the defining feature of these times." Welcoming the development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: "Every Indian would be proud to see India's first 3D printed Post Office at Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru.…

18 Aug

BYJU’S fires employees from mentoring, product expert divisions after performance review: Report

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Edtech firm BYJU'S who has been in news for money related cases since a few months has fired its employees belonging to mentoring and product expert division after a performance review. The company said that the decision has affected the jobs of only 100 employees and the salary of August and September will be offered to them as a final settlement within the 90 days of layoffs. "As part of a periodical performance review, 100 individuals who did not meet expectations after a performance improvement plan, were let go with proper procedures. Please note, this measure is firmly rooted in…

17 Aug

Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan welcomes Rajinikanth in Ranchi

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Actor Rajnikanth also known as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad has recently returned from his Himalayas tour and straightaway made his destination to Ranchi to meet Jharkhand governor CP Radhakrishnan. The governor has been also gifted with a spiritual book by the actor. The pictures from their meet is circulating on social media. The governor also took to Twitter to share details about his meeting with Rajinikanth. He wrote, 'On his arrival in Ranchi, delighted and very happy to meet my dear friend, one of India's greatest Actors and great Human Being Superstar Shri. @rajinikanth Ji at Raj Bhavan yesterday on a…

17 Aug

Apple warns iPhone users about sleeping next to their phone while it charges

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The cases of explosion of mobile phones left in a charge overnight is increasing with each passing day. A family in the UK was lucky enough to escape from such an explosion, when a mobile phone caught fire while charging overnight. In the backdrop of such cases, Apple has requested everyone to not leave mobile phones for charging overnight. The company has also issued guidelines regarding this, which states that any individual shouldn't keep their devices under pillow or blanket as it may cause the device to get heated quickly. Neither they should sleep against a mobile phones left in…

17 Aug

Now Tamil Nadu has a petrol pump manned by women prisoners

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On the 10th of August 2023, the first fuel station was launched in India's tamilnadu which is run by the woman convicts(serving jail terms). As of now around 26 ladies have been selected based on their good conduct at Puzhal Jail. As per the sources, the initial salary of the prisoners will be 6,000 which will be increased further. This initiative will help the women convicts to get rid of stigma and can reintegrate with the community after their release. The fuel station was constructed outside the premises of the prison area in Puzhal, Chennai, and it is named as…

17 Aug

Tata BlueScope Steel supplies materials for Guwahati’s largest badminton stadium

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Tata BlueScope Steel contributed to the construction of the BAI National Centre of Excellence for Badminton in Guwahati, inaugurated by Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma. As the proud supplier of 21,000 square meters of LYSAGHT KLIPLOK® 700 double skin roofing, Tata BlueScope Steel played a crucial role in the development of the stadium, one of the largest badminton stadiums in India. LYSAGHT KLIPLOK® 700 profile represents the next generation of concealed roof and wall cladding systems. This innovative roofing solution offers superior uplift performance and wider spans compared to other available profiles in the market. With bold…

16 Aug

The Great Indian Family starring Vicky Kaushal set to release on September 22

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Actor Vicky Kaushal is back with the new movie 'The Great Indian Family' directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Yash Raj Films. The movie is all set to hit the screen on 22nd of September. Besides Vicky Kaushal, the movie also features Alka Amin, Bhuvan Arora, Shrishti Dixit and Ashutosh Ujjwal in crucial roles. The actor took to his Instagram account and shared an update about the movie. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv7HwsRogu-/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==