Day: March 11, 2024

Byju’s Shifts to Remote Work, Shuts Down Offices Amid Financial Struggles

Manish Kumar

Byju’s has made a strategic decision to give up almost all its office spaces across India as part of a significant cost-cutting initiative. This move comes amidst an ongoing dispute with investors and a need to address a looming liquidity crisis. Byju’s has mandated all employees, except those working at its tuition centers, to work remotely indefinitely. The company has been facing financial strain, evident from its delay in disbursing salaries to a significant portion of its workforce. The delay in salary payments has affected about 75% of the company’s…

India’s Achieved Self-Sufficiency in Mobile Phone Production Saves Rs 14.3 Lakh Crore

Manish Kumar

India has made significant strides in the mobile phone manufacturing sector, emerging as the fifth-largest exporter globally for this commodity. Recent data from the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) reveals the remarkable progress made in achieving self-sufficiency in mobile phone production over the past decade. According to ICEA data, since 2014, India’s cumulative exports of mobile phones have amounted to approximately Rs 3,22,048 crore. The exponential growth in mobile phone production and exports can be attributed to a conducive policy environment and a collaborative approach between industry stakeholders and…

UP: BJP candidates file nominations for Legislative Council election in presence of CM Yogi Adityanath

Manish Kumar

The BJP has nominated four new faces including state vice president Santosh Singh, president of the western region of the party Mohit Beniwal, former mayor of Jhansi Ram Tirath Singhal and co-media incharge of Uttar Pradesh Dharmendra Singh. All seven candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday filed their nominations for the upcoming biennial elections to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. In addition, three candidates from BJP’s allies also filed their nominations. The nominations were filed in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Among those who filed…

Foundation stone laid for NTPC REL’s 630 MW Barethi Solar Power Project in Madhya Pradesh

Manish Kumar

Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh and Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar together laid the foundation stone for Barethi Solar Power Project of NTPC REL in Madhya Pradesh today, 10th March, 2024. Joining the event through video conferencing, the Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister said that no development is possible without electricity. The Minister said that the work done in the power sector by the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been…

Collaboration on styling of DD News / DD India anchors launched by Chairman KVIC

Manish Kumar

Chairman, Khadi& Village Industries Commission (KVIC)Shri Manoj Kumar  launched thecollaboration on styling of DD News / DD India anchors in the  presence of Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO PrasarBharati and team of Doordarshanon  9th March 2024 , DoordarshanBhavan , MandiHouse,New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion Chairman KVIC said  Naye Bharat kiNayiKhadi  is ready to be attire of all the anchors of DD anchors. This is an accomplishment of Hon’ble Prime Minister’s   Modi kiGurantee on popularising Khadi in every home at National level. He said the mantra of Prime Minister is ‘Khadi for Nation,…

It is our firm belief that empowering women will empower the Nation: Shri Shekhawat

Manish Kumar

The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the fifth edition of “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” campaign on 9th March, 2024, at the NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi. The campaign, themed “Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti,” emphasises the integral role of women in water conservation and management. The campaign comes under the National Water Mission, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation in collaboration with Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation. The Union Minister also virtually launched two books namely “Jal Shakti…

NLC India Limited signs MOU with Rajasthan Govt. for Formation of Joint Venture to set up 125 MW Lignite Based Power Plant and 1000 MW Solar Power Plant

Manish Kumar

NLC India Limited signed MOU with the Government of Rajasthan today for Formation of Joint Venture to set up 125 MW Lignite Based Power Plant and 1000 MW Solar Power Plant. The MoU was ceremoniously exchanged between NLC India Limited and RVUNL in the presence of Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, NLC India Ltd, and Shri Devender Singhvi, RVUNL.  Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines (through VC) Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister, Rajasthan, Shri RK Singh, Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable…

PM participates in Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat programme

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today participated in Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat programme and witnessed agricultural drone demonstrations conducted by Namo Drone Didis at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi. Namo Drone Didis from 10 different locations nationwide also participated in the drone demonstration simultaneously. During the programme, the Prime Minister also handed over drones to 1,000 Namo Drone Didis. The Prime Minister also disbursed around Rs 8,000 crore Bank loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) at subsidised interest rate through Bank Linkage Camps set up by …

Supreme Court Orders Immediate Disclosure of Electoral Bond Details: Upholding Transparency in Electoral Funding

Manish Kumar

The SC has taken a firm stance by dismissing the State Bank of India’s (SBI) plea for an extension until June 30 to submit details of electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India. The decision not only serves as a significant development in Indian jurisprudence but also reaffirms the judiciary’s commitment to upholding democratic principles. The five-judge Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, emphasized the necessity of prompt disclosure regarding electoral bonds encashed by political entities. Meanwhile, NGOs expressed concern over the SBI’s alleged deliberate delay…