Month: July 2024

Asia Cup 2024: India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Lauds ‘Fearless Cricket’ After Win Over Pakistan

Manish Kumar

Dambulla: India triumphed over Pakistan in their opening match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 with a commanding seven-wicket victory on Friday, July 19. Chasing a modest target of 109, openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma set the tone with an aggressive start, paving the way for the Women in Blue to secure the win. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur commended her team’s fearless approach, emphasizing the aggressive intent with the bat that led to their success. “Our bowlers and openers made it. The first game is always a pressure game, but…

“Attack On Constitution”: Priyanka Gandhi Hits Out At Kanwar Yatra Order

Manish Kumar

New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly criticized a police order in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, mandating the display of eatery owners’ names along the Kanwar Yatra route. Gandhi condemned the order as unconstitutional and demanded its immediate withdrawal, calling for strict action against the officials responsible. “This order should be withdrawn immediately and strict action should be taken against the officials who issued it,” read Gandhi’s post on X, formerly Twitter. She emphasized that creating societal divisions based on caste and religion is a crime against the Constitution.…

Over 300 Indian Students Return As Quota Row Sparks Violence In Bangladesh

Manish Kumar

Dhaka/Agartala: Over 300 Indian students have returned home amidst escalating violence in Bangladesh triggered by a quota row. Most of these students were pursuing MBBS degrees, and a significant number hail from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Meghalaya, and Jammu and Kashmir. The situation in Bangladesh has deteriorated rapidly over the past few weeks, with widespread protests leading to deadly clashes between students, security forces, and pro-government activists. The reintroduction of reservations in government jobs has been the flashpoint, leading to over 100 deaths and numerous injuries. On Friday alone, more than…

Padma Shri Kamala Pujari Passes Away

Manish Kumar

A Legacy in Organic Farming and Indigenous Crop Conservation Padma Shri Kamala Pujari passed away at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack due to a cardiac arrest. The hospital officials confirmed her death on Saturday, marking the end of an era for a woman whose work significantly impacted organic farming and the conservation of indigenous crop varieties. Health Struggles and Hospitalization Kamala Pujari was admitted to SCB Medical College and Hospital two days prior to her death, battling health-related issues. She had a long history of kidney ailments and…

Trump Undermines GOP’s Image Makeover Effort

Manish Kumar

For four nights at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, speakers attempted to rebrand Donald Trump. They aimed to portray him as a caring family man, changed by a near-assassination attempt at a rally. Trump seemed to embrace this effort as he accepted the party’s nomination. Shift in Tone Trump told the Washington Examiner that he had revised his original speech to focus on national unity. Early in his address, he spoke about being a president for all Americans, including Democrats. He recounted the assassination attempt, saying it deeply affected…

Infosys Plans Major Freshers Recruitment Drive for FY25

Manish Kumar

Infosys to hire 15,000-20,000 freshers in FY25 Workforce reduced by 1,908 in Q1 Infosys hit all-time high post Q1 results Infosys is planning to hire 15,000-20,000 freshers for the fiscal year 2025, according to Chief Financial Officer Jayesh Sanghrajka. During a press briefing announcing the company’s Q1 results, Sanghrajka stated that the hiring plans will depend on the company’s growth outlook. Sanghrajka highlighted Infosys’s shift to an agile hiring base in recent quarters. “We hire freshers from on and off campus,” he said. Despite a net decline of 2,000 employees…

Global Microsoft Outage Causes Disruptions; Government Intervenes

Manish Kumar

A global Microsoft outage is wreaking havoc across multiple sectors, affecting everything from airlines and supermarkets to banking operations. This outage underscores the critical dependency many industries have on Microsoft’s cloud services. If not resolved promptly, the consequences could be severe worldwide. Airlines in India In India, three major airlines — IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air — are facing significant technical issues due to the outage. Essential services such as booking, check-in, and flight updates are disrupted, forcing the airlines to switch to manual check-in processes. IndiGo Acknowledged the disruption…

CM Mohan Majhi to Present Rs 2.65 Lakh Crore Budget on July 25

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Budget Outlines Overall Budget Size: Likely to be over Rs 3 lakh crore, reflecting a robust financial plan. Previous Government’s Projection: Rs 2.5 lakh crore, showing a significant increase under the new administration. Subhadra Yojana Provision: Between Rs 30,000 crore and Rs 40,000 crore, demonstrating a strong commitment to women’s financial empowerment. Increased Paddy MSP: Rs 3,100 per quintal, requiring an additional Rs 8,000 crore to support farmers. Budget Presentation Date: Scheduled for July 25, with expectations of comprehensive coverage of new policies and initiatives. The council of ministers, chaired…

Government to Introduce Six New Bills in Monsoon Session

Manish Kumar

The upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting next week, will see the introduction of six new bills. The list of bills was published in the Parliament bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat on Thursday evening. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget on Tuesday, July 23. This session is crucial as it will shape the legislative agenda for the coming months. New Bills to be Introduced Amendment to the Disaster Management Law: Aimed at enhancing the disaster management framework in the country. The Finance Bill:…

Air India Flight Diverted to Russia: Passengers Stranded Due to Technical Issue

Manish Kumar

Air India’s non-stop flight from Delhi to San Francisco, carrying 225 passengers and 19 crew members, was diverted to Russia’s Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA) on Thursday. The diversion was due to a technical issue detected in the cargo hold area. The airline explained that the cockpit crew of flight AI183 took this precautionary measure after receiving an alert about a potential problem. Safe Disembarkation and Immediate Measures Following the precautionary landing, all passengers and crew were safely disembarked and taken to the terminal building. Air India assured that the health,…