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India’s Military Expenditure, 3rd Highest In World

India’s Military Expenditure, 3rd Highest In World

Global military spending will reach an all-time high of US$2.1 trillion in 2021, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said on Monday, adding that the top three biggest spenders were the US, China and India. “In 2021 the total expenditure of world navies multiplied by 0.7 percent, achieving USD 2113 billion. The 5 biggest spenders in 2021 are the US, China, India, the UK and Russia, together accounting for 62 percent of spending,” the Stockholm-based statement said. “Even amid the monetary fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, world military spending hit report levels,” said Dr Diego Lopes da Silva, Senior…
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Sabyasachi & Anirban come together for the first time ever

Sabyasachi & Anirban come together for the first time ever

For the very first time, Bengali cinema’s most loved detectives, Sabyasachi Chakraborty and Anirban Bhattacharya are scheduled to appear together on screen. It is surprising to see the two prominent faces together - Sabyasachi and Anirban. Viewers are wondering what Golmaal they are up to perform. A spectacle awaits the audiences with Anirban Chatterjee set to share the screen with veteran actor, Sabyasachi Chakraborty to unravel a fun, new mystery, together! It is still unknown what kind of mystery could they possibly be working on. Each actor with their distinctive character will be ensuring an exciting Golmaal unfolds. Viewers are…
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Flipkart Marks Debut in the Healthcare Sector

Flipkart Marks Debut in the Healthcare Sector

The digital healthcare marketplace platform of India’s homegrown Flipkart Group Flipkart Health+ announced the launch of a tech-platform Flipkart Health+ app which enables easy and convenient access to genuine medicines and healthcare products and services for millions of customers across the country. It aims to strengthen India’s healthcare ecosystem by enabling affordable access to a wide range of medicines and healthcare products and services while partnering with the healthcare ecosystem in terms of long-term sustainable well-being and social development. The platform will have around 500+ independent Sellers who have a network of registered pharmacists for validation of medical prescriptions and…
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India’s position is clear on Russia-Ukraine crisis: Jaishankar

India’s position is clear on Russia-Ukraine crisis: Jaishankar

India has a clear position on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday, stressing that New Delhi “urges a cessation of hostilities, return to dialogue and national sovereignty”. During an interaction at the Raisina Dialogue, Jaishankar said the conflict in Ukraine is one of the most dominating issues at present “not only because of interests or values concerned, but also because of the consequences worldwide”. On India’s role in the Western Indo-Pacific, the Minister said: “We need to reclaim our history. Our ties and trade were disrupted in colonial times, but in a more globalised…
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H&M India launches its Menswear Linen Campaign

H&M India launches its Menswear Linen Campaign

H&M India launches its linen collection which features fresh classics and captures the essence of comfort and effortless ease. The campaign featured singer and songwriter Armaan Malik. The aim of the campaign is to motivate us to become the flow instead of going with the flow. The key garments are the linen long sleeve shirts, the linen tees, relaxed fit resort shirts, along with pull-on trousers and shorts both in relaxed fits. The silhouettes and colours give the collection a fresh and light feel through neutral shades along with playful prints. The campaign film shows Armaan Malik lounging around the…
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53rd edition of IHGF Delhi Fair in the National Capital Region

53rd edition of IHGF Delhi Fair in the National Capital Region

Two recent skilling initiatives by MSDE have started bearing fruits as skilled craftsmen from Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland showcase their rich heritage and traditional handicraft in the 53rd edition of IHGF Delhi Fair in the National Capital Region. It was observed that the heritage and traditional skill clusters required skilled artisans from villages to meet the demand for traditional crafts in Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir. The Handicrafts Sector provides employment to a vast segment of population settled in rural and semi-urban areas, generating substantial foreign exchange for the country while preserving its cultural heritage. The handicraft and handloom…
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Jodii – a vernacular matrimony app in Bengali

Jodii – a vernacular matrimony app in Bengali

India’s leading online matrimony company Matrimony.com announced the launch of Jodii – an exclusive vernacular matchmaking app. The company rolled out the new service based on its successful history of helping lakhs of Indians to find a life partner. Jodii app addresses the needs of those who have studied Diploma, Polytechnic, 12th, 10th standard or below and in terms of profession, the service will appeal to blue-collar workers and self-employed people. The Key highlights of Jodie app are: (a) It is simple to use and available in 10 languages including Bengali. It seeks basic information for creating a profile. (b)…
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PM Modi receives first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in Mumbai

PM Modi receives first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in Mumbai on Sunday. The award has been instituted in memory and honour of the legendary singer who passed away at the age of 92 years in Mumbai earlier this year. PM Modi received the award in presence of Usha Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Maharashtra Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis, among others. “Music can give a feeling of motherhood and love. Music can take you to the pinnacle of patriotism and duty. We all are fortunate that we have seen this power of music, this…
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PM Narendra Modi to visit J&K today, launch projects worth Rs 20,000 crore; security tightened

PM Narendra Modi to visit J&K today, launch projects worth Rs 20,000 crore; security tightened

Security has been beefed up across the union territory ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Multiple levels of security arrangements have been made to prevent any untoward incident. Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh said, “Security has been beefed up at the border. Counter drones have been deployed.” In Palli panchayat of Samba district of Jammu division, from where Prime Minister Modi will address gram Sabhas across us on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, entry and exit points have been sealed and roads barricaded. All preparations are underway for Prime Minister…
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India starting at power outage in multiple states

India starting at power outage in multiple states

The coal stock position at the Central Election Authority (CEA) supervised 173 power plants stood at 21.93 million tonnes (MT), Media reports have suggested that coal inventories had dipped to the lowest since 2014 at the beginning of the financial year to nine days as against the Centre’s mandated 24 days’ worth of stocks. While on one hand, the CEA daily coal report said that coal stock at 81 out of the 150 government owned power plants is critical, on the other is the increased power demand — from 106.6 billion units (BU) in 2019, it increased to 124.2 BU…
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