Month: May 2024

NTPC becomes the only PSU to receive the award seven times in last eight years

Manish Kumar

NTPC has achieved an impressive milestone by securing the 3rd rank globally at the ATD BEST Awards 2024, this being the highest ranking among all Indian companies. Notably, NTPC is the only PSU to have received this prestigious award seven times in the past eight years. The accolade was accepted by CGM (Strategic HR & Talent Management), NTPC, Ms. Rachana Singh Bhal at a ceremony held in New Orleans, USA, on 21st May, 2024.     The ATD BEST Awards, established by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), USA, is one of…

ICT plays a critical role in national defence: Secretary (East), MEA

Manish Kumar

The Indian Telecom Sector has witnessed significant progress in the recent years. There are several Indian companies which have been designing, manufacturing and exporting telecom equipment. Telecom equipment designed and manufactured in India are now being exported to nearly 70 countries.” This was stated by Ms Madhu Arora, Member (Technology), Digital Communications Commission, Department of Telecom, while addressing the inaugural session of the Defence Sector ICT Conclave in New Delhi today. A total of 21 companies showcased their products in the Defence Sector ICT Conclave. Telecom Equipment and Services Export…

2105 Nomination forms filed for 57 PCs across 08 States/UTs for Phase 7

Manish Kumar

904 candidates from 08 States/UTs to contest elections in Phase 7 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 scheduled for polling on June 1, 2024. A total of 2105 nominations were filed for 57 PCs across 08 States/UTs going for polls in Phase 7 for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The last date for filing nominations for Phase 7 for all 08 States/UTs was May 14, 2024. After the scrutiny of all nominations filed, 954 nominations were found to be valid. In Phase 7, Punjab had a maximum of 598 nomination forms…

Indian Government Imposes Fines on Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and LinkedIn Executives for Regulatory Non-Compliance

Manish Kumar

Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella, along with several top executives of LinkedIn have been fined by the Indian corporate affairs ministry for failing to comply with regulatory requirements. The fines stem from LinkedIn India’s failure to adhere to beneficial ownership disclosure norms outlined in Section 90 of the Companies Act, 2013. According to the Registrar of Companies (RoC)’s detailed 63-page order, they faced penalties totalling ₹27,10,800 for the violation. In response to the regulatory order, LinkedIn issued a statement affirming their commitment to compliance with local laws.   Satya Nadella, in…

Modi’s Third Term: Insights, Projections, and Implications

Manish Kumar

Prashant Kishor’s Projections: A Closer Look Political strategist Prashant Kishor’s recent statements have stirred significant interest in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections of 2024. Kishor’s insights, based on meticulous analysis, offer intriguing predictions regarding the electoral fortunes of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its principal rival, the Indian National Congress. Kishor’s observations suggest a notable surge in BJP’s support across key regions, particularly in South and East India. States like Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal, and Odisha are witnessing a perceptible tilt towards the saffron party, indicating a potential…

Eliminator: ‘Ee Sal Cup Namde’ Remains a Distant Dream as Royal Challengers Bengaluru Knocked Out

Manish Kumar

‘Ee Saala Cup Naamde’ remains an unfulfilled dream for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after Rajasthan Royals (RR) put a break to their 6-match winless streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Chasing 172 at Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday, Sanju Samson & Co registered a 4-wicket in the Eliminator to knock RCB out of the tournament. While Bengaluru head back home, the Royals will fly to Chennai where they face a battered and bruised Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Qualifier 2 on Friday at Chepauk. Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Yashasvi…

Dinesh Karthik Leads RCB Team Out of the Field in Possible Farewell

Manish Kumar

With Royal Challengers Benglauru’s loss to Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024 Eliminator, the Faf du Plessis’ side’s sensational run to the playoff came to an end; and with that possibly the career of one of the most enigmatic players in the league’s history – Dinesh Karthik. While the future of MS Dhoni in IPL remains uncertain, the other former Indian wicketkeeper Karthik had given ample hints that IPL 2024 would possibly be his final IPL season, and after RCB were knocked out of IPL 2024, the signs were there to…

CM Siddaramaiah Inspects Flood Preparedness as Pre-Monsoon Showers Hit City Bengaluru Rains:

Manish Kumar

In an effort to shake off the tag of ‘flood city’ from Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar decided to take the matter into their hands and go on city rounds to assess the city’s flood preparedness. Bengaluru, like the rest of Karnataka, which had been facing severe drought and water scarcity, may have found some relief with the ongoing showers since mid-May, but is now faced with another problem: waterlogging during the monsoons. “Our visit is a precautionary measure, and we have asked all…

Indian Student’s Video Game Project Donates 100% Revenues to UK Charities ‘Gaming for Good’:

Manish Kumar

A new video games project co-founded by an Indian student from a university in northern England is donating 100 per cent of its revenues to UK charities as part of their mission to create gaming for the good of society. Aamir Ali, a computer science student from University of Sheffield, is the co-founder of Project Pixel – which creates 2D games for mobile that will soon be available on Apple’s App Store and Google Play. The project started as an idea from two friends less than a year ago and…

Swati Maliwal Case: AAP Leaders in Huddle at Kejriwal’s Home Before Delhi Cops ‘Interrogate’ CM’s ‘Old

Manish Kumar

As Delhi police gears up to reach chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence and record statement of his parents in Swati Maliwal ‘assault’ case, seniors leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were seen arriving at CM’s house on Thursday, May 23. Gopal Rai, Atishi, Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj were among the first ones to reach. Sources in Delhi police told News18 that they had been seeking time to record the statements of Kejriwal’s parents over the last two days. Confirming this, the Delhi CM wrote on X on Wednesday: “Tomorrow Delhi…