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24 Jan

Son meets Mukhtar Ansari, lodged in Banda jail, fears threat to his father’s life

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Gangster who turned politician Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar has threat to the life of his father at the Banda jail where he was brought by the police in April 2021 from Rupnagar jail in Punjab. After meeting Mukhtar at Banda jail, Umar told that a conspiracy is being hatched to kill his father. According to Umar's claim, the district administration and the local police are hand-in-glove with criminals lodged at the jail. "They are hatching a conspiracy to kill my father. I will approach the court," he said. Ansari in September told a court that the Uttar Pradesh government may…

23 Jan

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti: PM Modi to install hologram statue at India Gate today

editor0 CommentsIndiaPM Modi, Subhas Chandra Bose

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will install a hologram statue of legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Bose at India Gate on Sunday (January 23, 2022) on the leader's 125th birth anniversary. The unveiling will mark the beginning of Republic Day celebrations. PM Modi will unveil the hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate in Delhi at 6 pm. The prime minister had on Friday announced that an iconic statue of the freedom fighter will be installed at India Gate "as a symbol of India's indebtedness to him." He tweeted that the grand statue will be installed to honour…

23 Jan

DSP Investment Managers launches first ever SIP-focused NFO

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaDSP

DSP Investment Managers announced the launch of India’s first SIP focused NFO for DSP Global Innovation Fund of Fund (DSP GIF). DSP GIF is a Fund of Funds which will invest in a healthy mix of active & passive funds run by experts in their respective spaces. DSP GIF looks for companies that fall within the three categories: leading Dominators, young Disruptors and connecting Enablers. The underlying funds for DSP GIF include iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF, BGF World Tech fund D2 USD, iShares NASDAQ 100 UCITS ETF, Nikko AM ARK Disruptive Innovation Fund, Morgan Stanley US Insight Fund and Bluebox…

23 Jan

SANY India delivers India’s largest Crawler Crane for Wind Mill Application

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaSANY India, Wind Mill

SANY India has added one more feather to their cap with the key handover of the country’s first 800 tons lifting capacity crawler crane to Dwarkesh Transport Corporation, SANY India’s esteemed patron based in Anand, Gujarat. SANYSCC8000A is India's largest Crawler Crane with distinct design and safety features, which make it one of its kinds in the industry. This leviathan crane, will be used by Dwarkesh Transport for wind turbine installation. SANY SCC8000A is an 800-tonne capacity crawler crane. It can be configured for boom length up to 168+12 meters for wind energy applications, capable of handling all wind turbine…

23 Jan

KL Deemed-to-be University announces Engineering Entrance Examination Dates

editor0 CommentsEducation, IndiaKL Deemed, University

KL Deemed-to-be University, has announced its Engineering Entrance Examination (KLEEE) dates. The University’s Vijayawada and Hyderabad campuses will conduct the nationwide test on 27th, 28th and 29th January in a remote proctored format. To encourage genius from across the county and nurture talent from financially weaker backgrounds, KL Deemed-to-be University has also announced a bounteous allocation of INR 100 crore for merit scholarships 2021. Furthermore, the University has also launched new educational courses with additional specializations. The examination intends to assist meritorious students in their independent higher education journey via an exemption in tuition through scholarships. Dr.G.Pardha Saradhi Varma, Vice…

22 Jan

Indian Navy and Earth Ministry joins hand to design and develop an Deep Water vehicle

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The Indian Navy and the Ministry of Earth Science have joined hands to design and develop a ‘Deep Water Vehicle’ that would go as deep as 6000 meters to explore India’s sea resources under the “Deep Water Mission” project. “Deep Ocean Mission” is specially designed to explore India’s deep ocean resources and develop deep-sea technologies for sustainable use of ocean resources. It will have an important bearing on India’s future economy,” the Ministry of Earth Science stated. The Deep Ocean Mission is a mission mode project launched by the Modi Government to support India’s Blue Economy initiatives that have the…

22 Jan

Kashmiri handicrafts to be exported to Germany

editor0 CommentsIndiaGermany, Kashmiri handicrafts

Modalities are being worked on promoting the export of Kashmiri handicrafts in Germany which is the largest buyer of carpets from the valley. The Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir, Mahmood Ahmad Shah on Friday held an extensive web meeting with Dr. Suyash Chavan, Consulate General of India (CGI), Germany to discuss the issue. Germany is the largest consumer of Kashmir carpets and in addition imports chain stitch, paper machine, and walnut furniture from Kashmir. As the weather of Germany is characterized by cold winters, this makes it a perfect destination for the use of Kashmiri shawls, rugs, and carpets. The…

21 Jan

Centre releases Rs 95,082-cr tax devolution to States

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The government on Thursday released a total of Rs 95,082 crore to states with an advance installment of tax devolution amounting to Rs 47,541 crore. This is almost double their respective entitlement during the month of January. Poll bound states of UP will receive Rs 17,056.66 crore, Uttarakhand Rs 1,063.02 crore, Punjab will receive Rs 1,718.16 crore and Goa is going to get Rs 367.02 crore along with all other states. The Government of India released the first advance installment of tax devolution amounting to Rs 47,541 crore to states on November 22, 2021. With the release of the second…

21 Jan

Delhi pollution: Despite light rain, air quality remains very poor

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The air quality in Delhi on Friday remained 'very poor' according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). The overall Air Quality Index is at 353. Yesterday, it was 318 which is very poor. AQI today indicates 'very poor'. Tomorrow AQI is expected to remain in 'very poor' as temperature and wind speed are likely to remain almost the same. It is likely to rain on January 22 and 23 with gusty wind leading to wet deposition and strong dispersion resulting in significant improvement of AQI to 'Poor'." The India Meteorological Department said that the capital…

20 Jan

Maharashtra: Pregnant woman forest guard beaten up by couple in Satara, Aaditya Thackeray promises strict action

editor0 CommentsIndiaINDIA, maharashtra, satara

A former sarpanch and his wife thrashed a 3 months pregnant woman forest guard, along with her husband at a village in Satara district of Maharashtra, for which the couple has been arrested, on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday at Palsawade village in the western Maharashtra district, located around 120 kms from here, they said. According to the police officials, the accused man, who is a member of the local forest management committee, was angry with the woman forest guard for taking the contractual forest labourers along with her without his permission. A video of the assault incident has…