Day: September 6, 2023

HCLTech launches cybersecurity awareness program for school teachers

Manish Kumar

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has launched a cybersecurity awareness program for school teachers and educators in India.  Aim to strengthen the online safety of teachers and students in a digitally connected world.  The program on cybersecurity awareness enables school teachers and educators to promote cybersecurity awareness and online safety among students.  “This certification program on cybersecurity awareness for school teachers and educators represents our commitment to nurturing a secure digital ecosystem from the ground up. – said Srimathi Shivashankar, Corporate Vice President and Business Head – EdTech Services,…

PM Modi Reacts to DMK Leader’s “Sanatana” Remark: “Needs Proper Response”

Manish Kumar

Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Chief Minister MK Stalin, has refused to apologize for his comment that Sanatana Dharma is akin to a disease and “should be eradicated”.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first reaction to the Sanatana Dharma controversy, has said the remarks of Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin “needs a proper response”.  “The Opposition needs to read our Constitution.” He said.  The minister, the son of Chief Minister MK Stalin, has refused to apologize for his comment and has repeatedly said he is ready to face any…

CBI Arrests GAIL Director In ₹ 50 Lakh Bribery Case

Manish Kumar

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an executive director (ED) of GAIL (India) Ltd., and four others in an alleged ₹50 lakh bribery case.  It is alleged that kickbacks were offered to favour some contractors in gas pipeline projects.  The executive director along with the chief general manager and director of Vadodara-based Advance Infrastructures, were among those arrested.  GAIL has confirmed the arrests in a regulatory filing.  CBI conducted searches in Delhi, Noida, and Vishakhapatnam at several locations. The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday arrested five persons,…

I.N.D.I.A bloc to participate in Parliament special session, Sonia writes to PM Modi highlighting nine key issues

Manish Kumar

The I.N.D.I.A bloc meeting was held amid the backdrop of the ‘India versus Bharat’ controversy which has triggered a huge political row in the country.  The 24 parties of the I.N.D.I.A bloc have agreed to participate in the special session of the Parliament scheduled to begin on September 18.  Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of these 24 parties raising nine major issues.  Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on…

Ukraine reports frontline success, Russia minister decries Kyiv’s failure

Manish Kumar

Ukraine’s military reported advances and robust defence along the front lines of its 18-month-old war with Russia, with Moscow acknowledging “tension” in the southern sector but dismissing Kyiv’s campaign as unsuccessful. Ukraine launched a counter-offensive in June to reclaim territory seized by Russia but has struggled to break through entrenched Russian lines and has faced growing criticism in Western media for concentrating forces in the wrong places. With Moscow’s stretched military resources and dissent in the ranks, however, both sides have measured recent successes by taking control of tiny villages…

INDIAN AIR FORCE AND DRONE FEDERATION OF INDIA TO CO-HOST BHARAT DRONE SHAKTI 2023

Manish Kumar

Drone technology has revolutionised the civil and defence sectors by increasing efficiency, reducing exposure to risk as also by being a capability enhancer. The usage of drones in India is also seeing an increase – both, in the military, as well as in the civil domain. The IAF uses Remotely Piloted Aircraft extensively for Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance operations. Its faith in the emerging Drone design and development capabilities in India are borne by its initiatives like the Meher Baba Swarm Drone competition that sought to tap this indigenous potential.…

Regional Review meeting on National Ayush Mission inaugurated by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal

Manish Kumar

The Regional Review meeting of National Ayush Mission was ceremonially inaugurated by the Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal along with the Union Minister of State for Ayush & Women and Child Development, Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai; Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Ma Subramanian; Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Karnataka, Dinesh Gundu Rao; Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha among other senior officials from governments of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu, UT…

Cabinet approves additional fund requirement under Industrial Development Scheme, 2017 for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

Manish Kumar

The Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi has approved an amount of Rs. 1164.53 cr. for Industrial Development Scheme (IDS), 2017 for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The government of India announced Industrial Development Scheme, 2017, in 2018 vide Notification No.2(2)/2018-SPS dated 23rd April 2018 for the state of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Under this scheme,the total financial outlay was Rs.131.90 crore. This allocated fund has been exhausted during the financial year 2021-22. Further, the requirement of an additionalfund to meet the committed liabilities up to 2028-2029 is Rs.1164.53 Crore.…

US warns North Korea would ‘pay a price’ for any arms deal with Russia

Manish Kumar

US officials have warned North Korea it will “pay a price” if it strikes any arms deal with Russia, after saying that negotiations were “advancing” between the two nations.  The National Security Council claimed arms negotiations between Russia and North Korea are “actively advancing,” after Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu visited Pyongyang.   Leading media reported the potential meeting between Kim and Putin in Russia is expected to take place this month.  North Korea delivered infantry rockets and missiles into Russia for use by Wagner forces late last year, and the…

G20 Summit 2023: If China wants to play the role of ‘spoiler’, that option is available, says White House

Manish Kumar

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi this week and the delegation will be led by Premier Li Qiang,   China’s foreign ministry announced on Monday as it expressed Beijing’s readiness to work with all parties to make the high-profile meeting a success.  It is for China to decide what role it plays at the G20 Summit 2023 in New Delhi, a top US official has said, asserting that if Beijing wants to come in and be a spoiler, that option is available to…