Month: June 2023

A new generation ballistic missile, Agni Prime, was successfully flight-tested

Manish Kumar

The first pre-induction night launch of a new generation ballistic missile, Agni Prime, was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, a DRDO statement said. As per the official statement, during the flight test, all objectives were successfully demonstrated. This was the first pre-induction night launch conducted after three successful developmental trials of the missile, validating the accuracy and reliability of the system. Range instrumentation like Radar, Telemetry, and Electro-Optical Tracking Systems was deployed at different locations,…

Modi and Biden to discuss Indo-Pacific, enhance strategic technology partnership: White House

Manish Kumar

PM Modi is scheduled to visit the US on 22 June following an invitation from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.  White House said that PM Modi and President Biden’s discussions will be centered around strengthening their commitment to a free, open, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific region.  PM Modi, is the first Indian Prime Minister who will address the Joint Meeting of the US Congress for the second time during his upcoming official state visit to the United States.  US and India have a strategic alliance. In their…

About 600 sq. km of Ukraine’s Kherson region under water after the dam destroyed

Manish Kumar

Dam attack will have ‘same long-term effect’ as Chernobyl, warns NGO.  Three killed in flooding in Kherson after dam collapse.  Ukraine holds initiative along multiple sectors of war frontline, says UK MoD.  Dam collapse situation ‘absolutely catastrophic’, says Zelensky.  Warning over floating landmines.  Russian soldiers swept away in flood waters, says a Ukrainian officer.  Extensive flooding as Nova Kakhovka dam largely destroyed, satellite images show.  About 600 square kilometers, or 230 square miles, of the Kherson region in southern Ukraine, was underwater on Thursday following the destruction of the Kakhovka…

50% Of ₹ 2,000 Notes in Circulation Have Come Back, Says RBI

Manish Kumar

The banks in India have witnessed a sharp pace in collecting ₹2,000 notes. According to a report and RBI, around 50% of ₹2,000 currency notes have been deposited or exchanged so far. Notably, there were 1.81 billion pieces of ₹2,000 banknotes were in circulation as of 31 March, comprising 1.3% of total circulation in volume terms. And, the total value of ₹2,000 notes in the system is ₹3.62 lakh crore. “Around ₹1.8 lakh crore worth ₹2,000 notes back to banking system:” says RBI Governor. On May 19, the RBI announced the…

Live-in partner kills woman; chops boils, grinds body parts before disposing of; arrested

Manish Kumar

In yet another shocking incident that unfolded in Mumbai, a woman was murdered brutally in the city’s Mira road. According to the police, the 56-year-old accused, the live-in partner of the victim, has been detained who allegedly killed the woman and chopped her body into pieces. The victim, identified as 32-year-old Saraswati Vaidya, was found in her apartment on the seventh floor of a residential building in Geeta Nagar, Mira Road, late Wednesday, according to a senior official at the Naya Nagar police station. The suspect, identified as Manoj Sahani,…

The cardiologist who performed over 16,000 surgeries, dies of a heart attack at 41; the city is in shock and grief

Manish Kumar

Well-known cardiologist Dr. Gaurav Gandhi has died of a heart attack, reports suggest. He was a renowned doctor in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, who reportedly performed over 16,000 heart surgeries. Gandhi was 41 years old. Police said Gandhi died in his sleep after having a normal day media reported. Like every other day, Gandhi wrapped up his hospital schedule on Monday night and returned to his residence on Palace Road. His family said that they noticed no discomfort in his behaviour. The doctor had normal food and went to sleep after a…

Cabinet approves revival package of Rs 89,047 crores for BSNL

Manish Kumar

BSNL, struggling with poor infrastructure, has been battered by intense competition from Jio, the wireless arm of Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea which have rolled out 4G services at low prices on voice calls and data. In a significant move, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the third revival package for BSNL with a total outlay of Rs. 89,047 crores. The government approved the first revival package for BSNL/MTNL in 2019. It amounted to Rs. 69,000 Crore and brought stability to BSNL/MTNL. The authorized…

Egypt economic outlook faces turbulence amid currency devaluations, inflation pressure

Manish Kumar

Egypt’s economic prospects are expected to be negatively impacted by import controls, inflation resulting from a substantial weakening of the Egyptian pound, and the implementation of aggressive monetary policy tightening measures. These factors are likely to weigh on the domestic demand and investment, thus hampering the overall economic prospects of the country. Against this backdrop, the country’s economy is set to slow down from 6.6% in 2022 to 4% in 2023, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, “Macroeconomic Outlook Report: Egypt,” reveals that the Egyptian…

Western Digital Sets New Corporate Sustainability Targets and Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2032

Manish Kumar

 Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced ambitious new corporate sustainability targets that extend the company’s core commitment to positively impacting its global environmental footprint. The new targets focus on powering the company’s operations with 100% renewable energy, achieving net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions across the company’s operations, as well as water and waste reduction targets. Sustainability strategies are core to Western Digital’s business. Through thoughtful planning and execution, the company has already set and achieved goals such as running certain facilities on renewable energy and reducing…

Sam Pitroda kicked off a controversy by delivering disapproving remarks against Lord Ram

Manish Kumar

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘mentor’ Sam Pitroda kicked off a controversy during an event in the United States when he delivered disparaging remarks against Lord Ram, the Ram Temple being built in Ayodhya, and other Hindu deities. Speaking at a Rahul Gandhi event, Sam Pitroda accused the PM Narendra Modi-led Indian government of focussing on religious matters while neglecting issues related to development and the economy. “We have a problem with unemployment, inflation, education, and health. No one talks about these things. But everyone talks about Ram, Hanuman, mandir,” Sam Pitroda said…