Month: July 2024

Another Batch of 5,696 Amarnath Pilgrims Depart for Kashmir Valley Amid Tight Security

Manish Kumar

Jammu: This morning, another batch of 5,696 Amarnath pilgrims left the Yatri Niwas base camp in Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, for the Kashmir Valley. The pilgrimage convoy, comprising 219 vehicles, departed amid tight security arrangements. The pilgrims were divided into two groups based on their destination base camps: Baltal Base Camp: Total Pilgrims: 2,028 Breakdown: 1,591 males 360 females 5 children 64 sadhus 8 sadhvies Pahalgam Base Camp: Total Pilgrims: 3,668 Breakdown: 2,896 males 651 females 5 children 103 sadhus 13 sadhvies From these two base camps in the valley, the…

Rahul Gandhi stated that the family of the martyred Agniveer had not received any financial assistance.

Manish Kumar

The Indian Army has rebutted claims made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding the compensation provided to the family of a deceased Agniveer, Ajay Kumar. Gandhi had shared a video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), in which Kumar’s father alleged that the family had not received the compensation promised by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations: Rahul Gandhi stated that the family of the martyred Agniveer had not received any financial assistance. He claimed that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had lied in Parliament about the compensation being…

Team India T20 World Cup Celebration Live Updates:

Manish Kumar

  The Indian cricket team arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, early Thursday morning after a 16-hour non-stop flight from Barbados. They flew on a specially arranged charter flight named AIC24WC — Air India Champions 24 World Cup. The team was greeted by hundreds of enthusiastic supporters at the airport, holding placards and waving the national flag. Meeting with PM Narendra Modi: The team will be hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for breakfast and a reception at his residence. The team is expected to head to the…

Kamala Harris: The Forefront Choice to Replace Biden in 2024 Presidential Race

Manish Kumar

A Shift in Leadership? Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the top candidate to succeed U.S. President Joe Biden should he decide to withdraw from the 2024 election race. This development comes amidst growing concerns within the Democratic Party about Biden’s viability as a candidate following a lackluster debate performance. Sources close to the Biden campaign, the White House, and the Democratic National Committee have indicated that Harris is considered the most viable alternative, given her prominent role and extensive experience. Biden’s Debate Performance: Catalyst for Change The discussion…

Koo Shuts Down After Failed Acquisition Talks: A Sad Farewell to India’s Twitter Alternative

Santosh

Koo, the Indian microblogging platform that aimed to rival Twitter, is shutting down after failing to secure acquisition deals. The startup, which launched in March 2020, experienced rapid growth and became a significant player in the social media space. Despite initial success and expansion efforts, Koo could not sustain its operations due to financial challenges and a tough market environment. Rise of Koo: A Promising Start Koo was established by Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka in 2019 and launched in March 2020. It quickly gained prominence, especially during the 2021…

PM Modi to Visit Austria Marks a New Chapter: Strengthening Ties After 41 Years

Santosh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Austria on July 9 and 10, making him the first Indian leader to travel to the country in 41 years. This visit signifies a historic moment in India-Austria relations, revitalizing a connection that has been dormant since Indira Gandhi’s visit in 1983. Prior to that, the last Indian prime minister to set foot in Austria was Jawaharlal Nehru in 1955. Pioneers in Diplomacy The diplomatic relationship between India and Austria began in 1949. Nehru’s visit in 1955 was pivotal, as it marked…

Sensex Breaks 80,000 marks, Nifty Sets New Record High

Santosh

On the morning of July 3, the Indian equity markets experienced a historic surge. The Sensex, a 30-share index on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), soared by 597.77 points to break through the unprecedented 80,000 mark, reaching a new lifetime high of 80,039.22. Simultaneously, the Nifty index, encompassing 50 major companies, climbed 168.3 points, setting a fresh record at 24,292.15. The surge was driven by heavy buying in banking stocks and a positive trend in global markets. Major Contributors to the Rally Key players in the rally included HDFC Bank,…

Adobe names Keith Eadie to lead its APAC business

Santosh

An Overwhelming Gathering Turns Deadly A satsang event in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district, intended to be a spiritual congregation, transformed into a horrific scene as a stampede led to the tragic deaths of 121 individuals, including many women and children. The event was presided over by the self-styled godman, Suraj Pal, also known as Narayan Saakar Hari or Bhole Baba. Initially, the organizers had anticipated a crowd of approximately 80,000 attendees. However, more than 2.5 lakh devotees thronged to the venue, far exceeding the expected numbers and creating a volatile…

Deepfake Pornography: A Threat to British Women MPs Ahead of UK Elections

Santosh

Rise of Deepfake Technology and Its Impact Deepfake technology, which digitally manipulates images and videos, has paved the way for a disturbing trend: the creation and proliferation of non-consensual explicit content. This alarming issue has recently targeted high-profile British women politicians, leading to severe emotional and psychological impacts. The Scope of the Problem An investigation by Channel 4 News uncovered that over 400 digitally altered images of more than 30 prominent UK politicians have appeared on explicit websites. Victims include Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, Conservative…

Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Vijay Mallya in Rs 180-Crore Loan Default Case

Santosh

Fugitive Businessman Faces New Legal Troubles A special court in Mumbai has issued a non-bailable warrant against fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya in connection with a Rs 180-crore loan default case involving Indian Overseas Bank (IOB). The order, issued by special CBI court judge SP Naik Nimbalkar on June 29, was made public on Monday. The court underscored Mallya’s status as a “fugitive” and cited previous non-bailable warrants against him based on submissions from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The judge stated, “This is a fit case to issue an…