Year: 2024

PM Modi Invites Ideas, Suggestions for ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Address on July 28

Manish Kumar

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon citizens to share their ideas and suggestions for the upcoming ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast on July 28. This will mark the 112th episode of the monthly radio programme, which airs on the last Sunday of every month at 11:00 am. The programme serves as a platform for the Prime Minister to discuss matters of national significance with the public. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi expressed his enthusiasm about the inputs he has already received for this month’s episode. “I’ve…

Microsoft Services Down Globally: Indigo, SpiceJet Airlines Face Technical Issues

Manish Kumar

  New Delhi: A global outage of Microsoft services has disrupted airline operations worldwide, including those of major Indian carriers such as Indigo and SpiceJet. The disruption has caused significant delays, with critical services like booking, check-in, and access to boarding passes being severely impacted. The technical issues began on Friday, when Microsoft Windows users around the globe reported encountering the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors. Users took to social media to share their frustrations, describing how their computers were stuck in restart loops due to the errors.…

Paris Olympics 2024: List of Indian Athletes to Qualify for Summer Games in Boxing, Nikhat, Lovlina in Focus

Manish Kumar

New Delhi: As the Paris Olympics 2024 approach, the Indian boxing team, led by world champions Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain, is gearing up to make a mark. With a contingent of 257 members, including 117 athletes and 140 support staff, India is set for a formidable challenge at the Summer Games. Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain, both reigning world champions in their respective weight categories, will spearhead the six-member Indian boxing squad. Zareen, competing in the 52kg category, is in exceptional form, having lost only two bouts since 2022.…

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

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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

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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

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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

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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…