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29 Sep

New Benelli 650 GT Shown In Type Approval Documents.

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Only last week it was revealed that Benelli’s long-running 600cc four-cylinder engine will become a ‘650’ in future – and just days later the firm has filed type-approval documents in China for just such a machine. The new bike, seen here, is very clearly based on the Benelli 600GT, which was first launched in 2013, but it gains a new ‘650’ designation and an actual engine capacity of 628cc according to the technical documents accompanying the application. Compared to the original 600GT, the updated version is transformed into something that’s more akin to a semi-adventure bike. The original sleek luggage…

29 Sep

Google Demands 30% Cut From App Developers in Its Play Store.

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Alphabet Inc's Google on Monday sought to rebut criticism that it selectively enforces its 30% mobile app store tax, demanding that the over 3% apps selling digital items without complying follow the rules within a year. The change follows lawsuits by "Fortnite" video game maker Epic Games last month accusing Google and Apple Inc of anticompetitive conduct. Apps sold on the tech leaders' stores are required to use their payment systems so they can collect a portion of sales, which developers describe as a tax. The companies are defending the allegations. App stores are a fast-growing business as sales of…

28 Sep

Sonia Gandhi Asks Congress-Ruled States To Override Centre’s Farm Laws.

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The Congress on Monday said that its chief Sonia Gandhi has directed party governments in different states to "explore" and pass laws to "override" or negate the newly enacted central farm laws.Congress's Rajya Sabha member KC Venugopal said in a statement: "The Congress President has asked party-ruled states to explore the possibilities to pass laws in their respective states under Article 254(2) of the Constitution, which allows the state legislatures to pass laws to override central laws that then go for President's assent." Article 254(2) refers to a scenario where a law made by a state legislature concerning any matter…

28 Sep

Ducati Multistrada V4 To Get 1,158 cc V4 Engine

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Latest documents filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that the upcoming new model in the Ducati Multistrada, the Multistrada V4, will be powered by a 1,158 cc version of the Ducati Stradale V4 engine. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) documents filed with the US NHTSA reveals how VIN codes for Ducati bikes reveal the engine displacement. The latest engine code used in the documents is "V' which represents the 1,158 cc, liquid-cooled, four-cylinder engine with four valves per cylinder. The "A" is for the Scrambler Sixty's 399 cc, air-cooled v-twin, while the "N" code is apparently for…

28 Sep

UPSC Civil Services exams cannot be postponed due to COVID-19: UPSC tells Supreme Court.

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The Supreme Court has directed UPSC to file their affidavit by tomorrow listing down the logistical reasons for not postponing the civil services examinations 2020. The apex court will now hear the plea on September 30, 2020.The petitioners have sought postponement of the Civil Services Exam for two to three months, so that the flood/ incessant rains go away and COVID-19 curve flattens. The plea has been filed by 20 UPSC aspirants against conducting of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination on October 4. Justice Khanwilkar has asked UPSC to file an affidavit in the court. The matter would now be…

28 Sep

PM Modi to hold virtual bilateral summit with Danish counterpart on Monday.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen will hold a virtual summit on Monday to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs said. “An MoU in the field of intellectual property cooperation between India and Denmark is being signed on the occasion. Another major outcome will be the joining of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) by Denmark,” the MEA said in a statement. India and Denmark share 400 years of historical linkage and about 70 years of diplomatic relations. Denmark has been an important development partner, contributing to India's 'White Revolution'…

28 Sep

Amid fight against Covid, another Flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’ found in China.

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Amid the country’s ongoing fight against Covid-19, scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have discovered another virus called ‘Cat Que Virus’ (CQV) which has the potential to cause disease in the country. Falling under the category of Arthropod-borne viruses and found in pigs and culex mosquitoes, CQV has been largely reported in China and Vietnam. It emerged recently and is carried by pigs, but can infect humans, they say. The researchers are concerned that it could mutate further so that it can spread easily from person to person, and trigger a global outbreak. While it is not…

28 Sep

BSF ORGANIZES FIT INDIA FREEDOM RUN

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Fit India Freedom Run was organized at BSF campus Mawpat and Anjali, Shillong on 28th Sept 2020 to mark the 74th Independence Day of Indiaon 15 August to151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. In the run, BSF personnels including Officers, Sub-ordinate officers and other ranks including their families actively participated in the campaign adhering to all protocol of COVID-19. Shri U K Nayal, DIG/PRO of BSF Meghalaya Frontier said, “Fit India run organized at Mawpat was third such run in the series. Prior this, these event were organized at Umpling and Tura. These run are being organized by BSF not…

28 Sep

Kia Sonet introduced in India

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The first-ever compact SUV of Kia Motors India has been launched in India - the all-new Kia Sonet. Kia Sonet is being offered with the widest variety in its category in terms of powertrains and trims. The Sonet is being offered across 17 variants, including two petrol engines, two diesel engines (WGT & VGT configurations), five transmissions and two trim levels – Tech Line and GT-Line. The Sonet is loaded with a comprehensive list of features as standard as well as offered with the latest in in-car technology via the Kia UVO Connect. The price range of different variants of…

28 Sep

Almonds provide a cardiovascular health benefit

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As part of a recent clinical trial, researchers at King’s College London measured Heart rate variability (HRV) in participants undergoing a mental stress challenge and saw improved measures of HRV in participants who had been replacing typical snacks with almonds over a six-week period. Mental stress is among the psychosocial factors thought to contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The study was funded by the Almond Board of California. This study reveals how almonds can be part of a heart-healthy diet, affecting risk factors including the body’s response to mental stress. Eating almonds in place of typical snacks can diminish…