Day: April 6, 2024

“Kolkata Port’s Profit Surges 65% to Rs 501 Crore in FY’24, Achieves All-Time High Cargo Handling”

Manish Kumar

The 154-year-old Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port or Kolkata Port records Rs 501.73 crore profit in FY’24, a 65 per cent jump compared to that in the previous fiscal. The port said its net surplus in 2022-23 was Rs 304.07 crore. It also recorded an all-time high of 66.4 million tonnes of cargo handling in 2023-24. The port which has Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) under its command recorded a combined growth was 1.11 per cent owing to trade disruptions in sea freight due to geopolitical reasons.…

“RBI MPC Allows Depositing Money via UPI in Cash Deposit Machines”

Manish Kumar

RBI has announced in its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting that it will authorize the use of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for depositing money in cash deposit machines (CDMs). “Deposit of cash through Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) is primarily being done through the use of debit cards. Given the experience gained from card-less cash withdrawal using UPI at the ATMs, it is now proposed to also facilitate deposit of cash in CDMs using UPI,” RBI governor, Shaktikanta Das said on Friday. The apex bank kept the repo rate…

“NetApp Celebrates Graduation of Five Start-ups from 12th Cohort of NetApp Excellerator”

Manish Kumar

Intelligent data infrastructure company, NetApp announced the graduation of five start-ups from the 12th cohort of its flagship accelerator programme, NetApp Excellerator at the demo day. Five data-driven deep tech start-ups: NEMA AI, Zeron, Chaos Genius, Kensu, and Blockfenders, pitched to investors, industry leaders, mentors, and NetApp leaders. Cohort 12 start-ups focused on developing cutting-edge solutions in data management, neuroscience, and AI-based consumer insights. Through the cohorts we have seen an increase in the number of start-ups that are leveraging deep tech to offer data-centric and unique business solutions. The entrepreneurs…

“IPL 2024: Ashutosh Sharma — From ‘Heartbreaking’ MP Exit to Back on Track with Railways”

Manish Kumar

Even with Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh going all guns blazing on one end, a victory for his team looked unlikely against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Thursday in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Full Coverage) The Kings needed 50 off 27 balls when the Madhya Pradesh born Ashutosh Sharma walked in at 8 as the Impact Player. When Sharma left on the first ball of the final over, the equation read 7 runs off 5 balls. In the 43-run stand that he…

“Deepika Padukone to Skip MET Gala 2024 Due to Pregnancy and Commitments to ‘Singham 3’, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’

Manish Kumar

For three consecutive years, Deepika Padukone made heads turn at the prestigious MET Gala red carpet, and has left everyone impressed with her impeccable style and sartorial picks. Known for her work in Indian and Hollywood films, the actress has been making her presence felt at major global events. In 2017, Deepika made her MET Gala debut and looked lovely in a sleek slip gown by Tommy Hilfiger, as she kicked off her journey as India’s global ambassador at the renowned fashion fundraiser gala. In the following years, her fans…

“‘Remember Who Won That Election…’: Rahul Gandhi Recalls BJP’s 2004 ‘India Shining’ Campaign”

Manish Kumar

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, following the release of the party manifesto, took a dig at the BJP, stating that the 2024 election is a much tighter contest than being portrayed. “Remember Vajpayee’s India Shining Campaign and who won that election,” Gandhi noted. ‘India Shining’ was a key slogan of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government in the run-up to the 2004 general elections, but it failed to resonate with the public and Vajpayee lost the polls. With the Lok Sabha elections just weeks away, the Congress party released its manifesto today,…

“India Will Enter Pakistan to Eliminate Terrorists Who Flee There: Rajnath Singh Responds to Guardian Report”

Manish Kumar

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the government won’t spare terrorists attempting to disrupt the country’s peace and that they would be eliminated even if they run back to Pakistan. Singh’s remarks, delivered in an interview in Hindi, followed a recent report by British newspaper The Guardian. The report alleged that Indian intelligence agencies had conducted targeted killings in Pakistan, claiming the lives of approximately 20 people since 2020. “If any terrorist tries to disturb the country’s peace, we will give a befitting reply. If they (terrorists) run back to…

“Elections 2024: Congress Unveils 40-Star Campaigners for Uttarakhand; BJD Releases 3rd Candidates List for Odisha Assembly Polls”

Manish Kumar

The schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 was announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16. The poll body announced that voting for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will take place in seven phases, starting April 19, while the counting of votes will take place on June 4. While voting for Phase 1 will take place on April 19, polling for Phase 2 to Phase 7 will take place on: April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. The Congress party…

“Delhi Court Extends AAP Leader Manish Sisodia’s Judicial Custody Till April 18 in Excise Policy Case”

Manish Kumar

The judicial custody of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia and other arrested accused persons has been extended by Rose Avenue Court till April 18th. The decision to extend the judicial custody of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia, along with other arrested accused persons, until April 18th indicates ongoing legal proceedings related to their case. Here’s an analysis: Legal Process: Extending the judicial custody suggests that the court finds it necessary to continue holding Sisodia and the other accused persons in…

Amid India-Maldives Row, Centre Allows Limited Exports of Essential Goods Amid Diplomatic Tensions”

Manish Kumar

Amid the ongoing diplomatic tension between the two nations over increased Chinese influence in the island country, the Centre on Friday allowed limited exports of crucial goods including sugar, wheat, rice, and onions to the Maldives. Earlier, India imposed restrictions on the export of these food items. The development came right ahead of the Lok Sabha elections to maintain stability in local prices. he Centre has approved exports of 124,218 metric tons of rice, 109,162 tons of wheat flour, 64,494 tons of sugar, 21,513 metric tons of potatoes, 35,749 tons…