Month: October 2024

Google’s Project Jarvis Aims to Simplify Web-Based Tasks for Users

Manish Kumar

Google’s new Project Jarvis is said to take over a web browser by carrying the tasks on users. behalf. The new project, as it is reportedly codenamed, would be carrying tasks out for users, whihc further includes “gathering research, purchasing a product, or booking a flight”. Google is reportedly working on a new AI tool, which has been named ‘Project Jarvis’. The new project has been designed to help users automate everyday tasks on the web. As per the report, the tech giant could showcase this tool by December 2024,…

Digital Arrest Scams Surge in 2024, Costing Indians Rs 120 Crore: Govt Data

Manish Kumar

As digital frauds continue to rise, the Ministry of Home Affairs and I4C are closely monitoring these scams, calling for increased public awareness and enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect citizens. In a shocking revelation, it was stated that India lost almost Rs 120.3 crore in a ‘digital arrest’ scam between January to April 2024. The news surfaced from the government data where it was stated that the rising threat of cybercrime was highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 115th episode of Mann Ki Baat on October 27.  …

PM Modi and Spanish Counterpart Lead Roadshow in Vadodara Before Tata-Airbus Plant Inauguration

Manish Kumar

A total of 56 aircraft are there under the C-295 programme, of which 16 are being delivered directly by Airbus from Spain and the remaining 40 are to be made in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez reached Vadodara, Gujarat to inaugurate the Tata-Airbus aircraft plant on Monday. Ahead of the inauguration, PM Modi and Sanchez held a mega road show in Vadodara.   PM Modi, along with the Spanish Prime Minister, will jointly inaugurate the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft at TATA…

Mubadala-Backed Investcorp Cancels Major India Deal

Manish Kumar

Mubadala-backed Investcorp is an alternative investment management company that specializes in private equity, real estate, credit, and infrastructure investments across various sectors globally.   Founded in Bahrain and headquartered in New York, Investcorp has grown with significant backing from Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund.   This partnership has enabled Investcorp to expand its portfolio, focusing on sectors like technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrials, and to operate in key markets including North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.   The firm is known for its emphasis…

BSNL Gains Ground as Private Telecom Giants Lose Subscribers Amid Tariff Hikes

Manish Kumar

BSNL’s Surprising Subscriber Surge In a notable shift within India’s telecom landscape, the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) saw significant subscriber gains for the second consecutive month, even as private telecom giants Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea experienced declines. According to the latest Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) report, BSNL added 25.3 lakh new subscribers in August, building on a gain of 29.3 lakh in July. Meanwhile, India’s net mobile subscriber base saw a drop of 57.7 lakh users in August, a steeper loss compared to…

Nationwide Crackdown on Bishnoi Gang: 7 Notorious Shooters Arrested

Manish Kumar

Coordinated Arrests in Pan-India Operation In a sweeping crackdown on the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, police across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi have apprehended seven suspected shooters linked to multiple high-profile crimes, including an attack on Bollywood star Salman Khan and the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddiqui. This coordinated operation, conducted over the past 48 hours, has led to the seizure of six semi-automatic weapons and extensive ammunition, according to Delhi Police’s Special Cell. Bishnoi Gang’s Target List Uncovered According to police sources, these shooters were reportedly given…

Punjab Farmers Plan Road Blockade, Demand Swift Action on Paddy Procurement Issues

Manish Kumar

Punjab farmers led by Bhartiya Kisan Union (Krantikari) will stage a road blockade on October 26, protesting delays in paddy procurement. Blockades are set for Sangrur, Moga, Phagwara, and Batala, with plans to continue until demands are met. Farmers in Punjab, led by the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Krantikari), are planning a one-day protest on October 26 to press for the early purchase of paddy and other demands. The roadblocks will be held at four places, including Sangrur, Moga, Phagwara, and Batala, and are scheduled to continue indefinitely if the demands…

Delhi’s Air Quality Sees Improvement Ahead of Diwali, AQI Moves to ‘Poor’ Category

Manish Kumar

After four days of remaining “very poor”, Delhi’s air quality improved on Friday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading 270 due to favourable wind speed, putting it in the “poor” category.   However, experts cautioned that the relief may be short-lived, as pollution levels are expected to rise again in three days due to changing weather conditions. The 24-hour average AQI recorded till 4 pm on Friday was 270 as against 306 on Thursday, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.   The AQI levels in Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri,…

100 Israeli Jets Deployed, Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear, Oil Sites Avoided

Manish Kumar

Israel’s three waves of “precise strikes” on Iran on Saturday involved over 100 planes, including the cutting-edge F-35, which made a 2,000 km journey to specifically attack military targets, avoiding nuclear and oil facilities to prevent wider conflict escalation.   According to media reports, the Israeli army focused strictly on military targets, steering clear of nuclear and oil facilities to prevent wider conflict escalation. However, high alert remains as Israel anticipates a potential retaliation and not just from Iran. According to a report on The Jerusalem Post, this large-scale assault…

Unable to Perform Ritual at Lord Shiva Temple in Raisen Fort, Uma Bharti Goes on Food Strike

Manish Kumar

uma Bharti reached the temple, located around 50 km away from Bhopal, this morning to perform the ritual but had to offer prayers from outside the temple as the Archaeological Society of India (ASI) did not give permission to open this temple till Monday. Unable to pay obeisance at the Someshwar Mahadev temple located in Raisen fort in Madhya Pradesh for the want of ASI permission, senior BJP leader Uma Bharti on Monday decided to give up food “for peace of mind” till she is allowed to perform a ‘Jalabhihek’…