Chinese President Xi Jinping was on a three-day visit to Russia from March 20 to 23. Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov disproved claims by media experts that this visit will harm Indo-Russian strategic ties. Xi met with President Putin, a state visit that highlighted their nations’ close ties amid the war in Ukraine which was closely watched by Kyiv and its Western allies. Ukraine and the United Kingdom had called on the Chinese leader to use his influence and press Moscow to end the war. “Ukraine is following the…
Month: March 2023
Hindenburg Research’s latest report hammered Jack Dorsey by losses of $526 Million!
Hindenburg released a report Thursday claiming Block had inflated user metrics. Block Inc. co-founder Jack Dorsey’s net worth was hammered after Hindenburg Research’s latest report. Dorsey’s fortune plunged by $526 million, his worst single-day decline since May. He’s now worth $4.4 billion after the 11% drop. It’s not the first time that Hindenburg, run by Nathan Anderson, has singled out billionaires and sent their fortunes falling. Hindenburg’s report on Gautam Adani and his empire earlier this year, caused his companies’ stocks to plummet and erased tens of billions of dollars…
Lok Sabha passes Rs 45 lakh crore Budget without debate in just 12 minutes!
Amongst continued adjournments and without any debate, the Lok Sabha approved the Union Budget envisaging an expenditure of around Rs 45 lakh crore for financial year 2023-24. The entire exercise was over in 12 minutes completing two-third of the parliamentary approval. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present during the passage of the Budget. Opposition MPs entered the Well of the House shouting slogans, and the House could not even discuss the demands for grants of the identified ministries. The passed Bills will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha for…
UIDAI and SETS join hands to conduct R&D in deep-tech including Quantum Computing, IoT Security and Cyber Security
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS), part of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, on Thursday agreed to collaborate and do joint R&D leading to development of tools and products in deep tech domains. As part of the memorandum of understanding (MoU), both the organisations will carry out joint research in deep tech and emerging tech areas like Cyber Security, IoT Security, Mobile Device Security, Financial Network Slice Security and Hardware Security, etc. The move…
The projects to enhance surveillance, detection, tracking & Electronic Warfare capabilities of Indian Air Force
Ministry of Defence, on March 23, 2023, signed two separate contracts with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), at a total cost of over Rs 3,700 crore, to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force. The first contract, worth over Rs 2,800 crore, pertains to the supply of Medium Power Radars (MPR) ‘Arudhra’ for the Indian Air Force. The second contract, at an overall cost of approx. Rs 950 crore, relates to 129 DR-118 Radar Warning Receivers (RWR). Both projects are under Buy {Indian – IDMM (Indigenously Designed Developed and…
APEDA participates in International Food & Drink Exhibition, London
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India participated in the International Food & Drink Exhibition (IFE) held in London. The three day Exhibition that concluded on March 22, 2023 was aimed at promoting the export of agricultural products in the international market of London. APEDA has facilitated the participation of Indian exporters, who showcased their varied range of food products in all categories at the IFE event. Large number of visitors showed keen interest in around 50 millet (Shree Anna)…
QCI & UP Govt. launch Uttar Pradesh Gunvatta Sankalp in Lucknow
The Government of Uttar Pradesh and Quality Council of India, in collaboration with industry associations – ASSOCHAM, FICCI, IIA and PHDCCI – launched the Uttar Pradesh Gunvatta Sankalp (Uttar Pradesh Quality Mission) at Lucknow today. The Sankalp was inaugurated by Deputy CM of UP, Shri Brajesh Pathak and launched by the Minister of Cooperation (IC) Shri J. P. S. Rathore in the august presence of Shri Awanish Awasthi, Shri G. N. Singh and Prof. D. P. Singh, Advisors to the Chief Minister of UP, Shri Anil Agrawal, DGP (Training and…
PM to inaugurate Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Krishnarajapura Metro Line of Bangalore Metro
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on 25th March, 2023. At around 10:45 AM, Prime Minister will inaugurate Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research at Chikkaballapur. At around 1 PM, Prime Minister will inaugurate Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Krishnarajapura Metro Line of Bangalore Metro and also undertake a ride in the metro. PM at Chikkaballapur In an initiative that will help students to avail new opportunities and provide accessible and affordable healthcare in this region, Prime Minister will inaugurate Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences…
“Their legacy would ever be inspirational and motivational for all,” – Vice President
The Hon’ble Vice President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar paid tribute to Sardar Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on the occasion of Shaheed Diwas, during his address in the Rajya Sabha today. Recognising them as ‘legendary heroes of our freedom struggle’, Shri Dhankhar noted that their martyrdom was a milestone in India’s struggle for Independence. Their supreme sacrifice for the nation, he said, helped pave the way for citizens to cherish their democratic values in a free India. Shri Dhankhar called upon all countrymen to uphold the values…
PM meets International Telecommunication Union Secretary General, Doreen Bogdan- Martin
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met International Telecommunication Union Secretary General, Doreen Bogdan- Martin. Both the dignitaries had extensive discussions on leveraging digital technology for a better and sustainable planet. Responding to the tweet by Ms Doreen Bogdan- Martin, the Prime Minister tweeted; “Glad to have met @ITUSecGen Doreen Bogdan-Martin. We had extensive discussions on leveraging digital technology for a better and sustainable planet.”