Month: June 2024

Sensex Breaks 79,000 Mark, Nifty Reaches New Record High

Manish Kumar

On Thursday, Indian benchmark indices made a strong comeback after an initial dip, with the Sensex surpassing the 79,000 marks for the first time and the Nifty setting a new record high. The surge was driven by robust buying in blue-chip stocks such as Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, leading to significant gains. The 30-share BSE Sensex surged by 339.51 points, reaching an unprecedented peak of 79,013.76. This historic milestone was achieved despite early losses, thanks to strong performance in key blue-chip stocks. Similarly, the Nifty index rebounded, climbing 97.6…

Julian Assange Welcomed Home in Australia After Admitting Guilt in US Espionage Case

Manish Kumar

Julian Assange received a jubilant welcome in Australia on Wednesday after admitting guilt for violating US espionage laws, marking the end of a 14-year legal saga. Upon landing at the city’s airport, he passionately kissed his wife, Stella. Earlier, Assange raised his fist in the air to applause and cheers of “welcome home” from supporters, who also shouted expressions of gratitude and love towards him. Cries of “Thank you, Julian” and “We love you, Julian” echoed through the terminal. Later, Assange embraced his father, John Shipton, before heading to a…

Kangana Ranaut and Chirag Paswan Share a Heartwarming Moment at Parliament

Manish Kumar

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, and Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, shared a delightful and light-hearted moment at the Parliament in Delhi on June 26. The incident was captured on video, showing the two leaders greeting each other with a playful ‘low five’ on Wednesday morning. The clip quickly went viral on social media. As Kangana greeted Chirag at the entrance of the Parliament, she gave him a cheerful clap on the hand, creating a charming and spontaneous moment that captured the…

India Faces England in High-Stakes T20 World Cup Semifinal

Manish Kumar

Cricket fans around the world are gearing up for a thrilling showdown as India takes on England in the second semifinal of the 2024 T20 World Cup at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday. The match promises high drama and intense competition, with both teams vying for a spot in the final. In the lead-up to the clash, former England opener Paul Collingwood has heaped praise on Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, lauding him as the best cricketer in the world. Collingwood emphasized Bumrah’s exceptional skills, highlighting his pace, deception,…

South Africa Storms into T20 World Cup Final After Crushing Afghanistan

Manish Kumar

South Africa’s cricket renaissance has propelled them into the final of an ICC men’s event for the first time since 1998. The Proteas ended Afghanistan’s fairy-tale run with a resounding victory in the first semifinal of the 2024 T20 World Cup in Trinidad. Breaking a long-standing jinx, South Africa clinched their first men’s World Cup (T20, ODI) semifinal win in eight attempts and now await the winner of the heavyweight clash between India and England in Guyana. On a fresh, spicy pitch, South Africa’s pacers spearheaded the team’s charge, skittling…

DRDO Unveils Advanced Microwave Chaff Technology for Indian Navy New Era in Naval Defence

Manish Kumar

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) introduced a cutting-edge defensive asset to the Indian Navy—the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR). This advanced technology, developed by DRDO’s Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur, creates a microwave shield that significantly reduces radar detection, enhancing the stealth capabilities of naval platforms. Microwave Shielding for Enhanced Stealth The MR-MOCR is designed to obscure radar signals by deploying specialized fibers, a few microns in diameter, that possess unique microwave obscuration properties. When launched, the rocket disperses these fibers into space, forming a persistent microwave obscurant…

India’s Telecom Landscape Transformed: Key Provisions of the Telecom Act 2023

Manish Kumar

Modernizing India’s Telecom Laws India’s new Telecommunications Act 2023 marks a pivotal shift from outdated legislation to a framework that aligns with contemporary technological advancements and national security imperatives. Effective from June 26, this legislation replaces the archaic Indian Telegraph Act of 1885 and the Indian Wireless Telegraph Act of 1933. Enhanced Government Oversight for National Security Underpinning the Telecommunications Act 2023 is a robust emphasis on national security. The government now possesses the authority to assume control over any telecommunication network in times of national security threats or during…

“China No Longer a Trustworthy Trading Partner” Warns Former NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya

Manish Kumar

Former NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya has shifted his stance on India’s trade relations with China. In a recent interview, Panagariya, a prominent economist, revealed that the Galwan clash in June 2020 made him reconsider China’s reliability as a trading partner. Panagariya had previously advocated for India’s participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a free trade agreement involving 15 Asian nations, including China. However, the violent Galwan Valley incident, which resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers, changed his perspective. Economic and Political Considerations Panagariya explained that…

Over 3 million Deaths Annually Linked to Alcohol and Drug Use; High Mortality Among Men

Manish Kumar

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that over 3 million deaths per year are attributable to alcohol and drug use. Alcohol consumption alone accounts for 2.6 million deaths annually, representing 4.7% of all global deaths, while psychoactive drug use is responsible for 0.6 million deaths. Men are disproportionately affected, with 2 million of the alcohol-related deaths and 0.4 million drug-related deaths occurring among them. Global Status Report on Substance Use The WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders provides…

Modi and Rahul Unite to Welcome Re-Elected Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Manish Kumar

In a momentous day for Indian politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, set to be the new Leader of Opposition, came together in the Lok Sabha. They shook hands as they welcomed Om Birla, who was re-elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, signifying a fresh chapter in the 18th Lok Sabha. Rahul Gandhi Continues the Gandhi Legacy Rahul Gandhi is the third member of his family to serve as the Leader of the Opposition. Following in the footsteps of his father, Rajiv Gandhi, who…