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IT industry welcomes govts decision on work from home at SEZs
Here's your daily dose of key developments in the technology world of India. NASSCOM welcomes govts decision of WFH at SEZs The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) has welcomed the decision of the government to allow the complete work from home (WFH) option to empl
India poised to lead AI innovation globally, says IBM India head
The large community of developers and a vibrant startup ecosystem gives India the edge to become a leading destination for AI driven solutions, according to IBM India MD India can become the leading destination globally for innovation in artificial intelligence going by the number of patents th
(Weekly funding roundup Dec 5-9) Year-end period keeps venture capital inflow down
Venture capital funding into Indian startups continue to dip every week as slow period of December makes an impact The year will come to end in a span of just three weeks where this is the period when most of the activity slows down and trend is very visible in the amount of venture capital fundi
Who is Vanshika? Why are Vanshika memes trending online?
It all began when Vanshika called her friend to rant about how she broke up with her boyfriend. Her conversation was recorded and shared online and since then, she has become something of a viral sensation.
Harry & Meghan on Netflix Review: Bland docuseries is no Keeping Up With The Royals
FIFA WC Quarter-final LIVE: Brazil 1-0 Croatia in extra-time
FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarter-finals Live Updates: A brilliant play from Neymar has earned Brazil a lead very very late in the day. Brazil need to hold on for 15 more mins to win the game.
At Agenda Aajtak 2022, Ayushmann Khurrana opened up about watching Shah Rukh Khan's Dil Toh Pagal Hai. The actor purchased the ticket in 'black'.
The Election Commission of Indias data reveals that out of the 4.91 crore eligible voters, only 3.16 voters cast their vote. Of these, 66.74 per cent were men, 61.75 per cent were females, and 445 belonged to the third gender category.
With population control law in place, I would have had fewer children: Ravi Kishan
BJP MP Ravi Kishan said that he would have had fewer children had the Congress government introduced a law earlier.
Pandemic Brought His Startup To Halt, Know How He Upskilled & Reskilled To Emerge Stronger
The year-long COVID-19 pandemic affected almost every business in the country, and the event management business was no exception. Turning the challenge into an opportunity, the CEO and Founder of the Brand Avatar, Hemachandran Logan, emerged stronger.
The Year of Magical Thinking: Farewell, mon amour
The university aims at promoting the traditional weaving profession as the Habaspuri fabric is now on the verge of going extinct owing to low profits and lack of administrative and market support.
Show of strength by supporters of Himachal CM hopefuls in Shimla
Pratibha Singh, the widow of former Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu are lobbying for the chief ministerial post in the hill state.
Only 1 Woman In 68-Member Himachal Assembly; Raises Concerns Over Women's Representation In Politics
While the BJP fielded six female candidates, the AAP and the Congress fielded five and three women candidates, respectively. In comparison to the 2022 assembly elections, in 2017, four women candidates won seats in the elections.
Border row: Amit Shah to meet Maharashtra, Karnataka CMs on Dec 14
After Union Home Minister Amit Shah met opposition MPs of Maharashtra, the NCP said that Shah would meet chief ministers of Maharashtra and Karnataka on December 14 to soothe tempers on the border dispute.
Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus launching in India very soon: expected specs and price
Redmi hasnt revealed anything related to the price of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus in India but it is believed to compete with the newly launched Realme 10 Pro Plus.
Elon Musk is now planning to remove almost 1.5 billion accounts from Twitter permananetly.
Team India Players Injury: '', ?
BJP attacks Uddhav Thackeray after Shraddha's father blames Maharashtra Police for inaction
After Shraddha's father blamed Maharashtra Police for inaction, the BJP attacked Uddhav Thackeray for laxity in the probe. BJP asked why didn't Uddhav Thackeray govt act when complaints were filed initially.
Sensex surrenders early gains as IT stocks crack; HCL Tech plunges nearly 7 pc
The 30-share BSE Sensex opened strong but came under severe selling pressure to close 389.01 points or 0.62 per cent lower at 62,181.67.
'Democracy...in shambles': Abhishek Banerjee slams Gujarat Police for arresting Saket Gokhale
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee accused the Gujarat Police for arresting the party's national spokesperson Saket Gokhale twice in a span of three days.
Days after MCD polls, 2 Congress councillors join AAP, party's tally falls to 7
Days after MCD polls, 2 Congress councillors join AAP, party's tally falls to 7
At Agenda Aajtak 2022, actor-politician Ravi Kishan revealed how Bhojpuri cinema is looked down upon by people. Here's what he said.
Private member's Bill on Uniform Civil Code tabled, Opposition protests
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kirodi Lal Meena introduced the Bill on Uniform Civil Code in Rajya Sabha on iday. Fr
Who is Amit Lodha, the Bihar IPS officer suspended for Khakee deal with Netflix?
Several news media outlets, such as NDTV, News18, ABP Live, Outlook, and Firstpost, showed a video of public flogging of women claiming it to be a recent event in Afghanistan. The video dates back to at least 2018, when two women were flogged for travelling without male companions.
Guess what topped Googles list of most searched terms in 2022? You will get 5 tries
Google has released the yearender list featuring the top searches in 2022. The list includes all the topics that went viral and grabbed headlines globally and also in the respective countries throughout the year.
Several Aam Aadmi Party leaders shared an image of a smart classroom portraying it as a change in the education sector in Punjab after AAP came into power.The Logical Indian Fact-Check team verifies the claim.
Why will South Koreans turn a year or two younger next summer?
Himachal Pradesh hasn't supported an incumbent government for the past 37 years, causing a constant tussle between Congress and the BJP to keep switching power every five years.
Q&A with Paresh Maity | In the best light
Q&A with Paresh Maity | In the best light
Athletes across Madhya Pradesh are lodged in a government hostel in Bhopal for a training camp to participate in the upcoming All-India Sports Competition. The athletes have complained about not getting the nutritious food necessary for their training.
Google, Impact Assets invest in agritech startup Cropin
The Gates Foundation-backed agritech startup closed its pre-series D round of $14 million from Google, Singapore-based Impact Assets, and existing investors.
Shraddha Walkar's father Vikas speaks out: Aftab should be hanged for murdering my daughter
Modi may be a juggernaut but poll results have shown he is not invincible
The BJP may have won two of the six assembly seats spread across UP, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Odisha, but humiliation in Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat of UP as well as in Khatauli assembly seat showed the party is not invinsible.
OYO records 83 pc annual growth in business travel
According to the report published by OYO, Delhi emerged as the most booked business city, closely followed by Hyderabad. The other top cities are Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Chennai.
Air Quality In India's Financial Hub 'Mumbai' Worse Than Smog-Filled Delhi, Reveals Data
The air quality in India's financial hub, Mumbai, on Thursday was recorded to be worse than smog-filled Delhi. It has raised concerns about long-term health risks to people in the city.
When Roger Federer was denied entry to Wimbledon
In this photo essay series from IAF 2022, we showcase outstanding artworks on display at this four-day creative extravaganza. Read, enjoy, share!
Watch: Eco-Friendly Polling Booth Set Up In Gujarat's Chhota Udepur District
An eco-friendly polling booth was set up by @CEOGujarat in Gujarat's Kevdi in the Chhota Udepur district to attract the voters. Chhota Udepur is a tribal belt of Gujarat having all seats reserved for Tribals. The legislative Assembly election was held in Gujarat from 1 to 5 December 2022 in two phases to elect 182 members of 15th Gujarat Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted, and the results will be declared on 8 December 2022.
Kolkata: Witness The Football Gully Capturing FIFA World Cup Atmosphere
In a video shared initially by photographer Sattam Bandyopadhyay (@nomadev01), this street of Kolkata can be seen filled with the colours of popular flags from the teams. Named 'Football Gully', it is full of graffiti, energy and enthusiasm, perfectly capturing the real vibe of the football world cup. The FIFA World Cup kicked off on November 20, and the final will occur on December 18 at the Lusail Stadium.
Join the kind community @efgorg We thank @wemakeitpossible2019 for always ensuring their wellness by providing comfort and love. See how these stray kids are happy around them. Sending a heartfelt appreciation their way. Much love!
Join the kind community @efgorg Look how happy they all are to get the love and care they deserve. Thanks to @kartavyasociety for always working towards helping others. Our kids in frame - chintiya ( pears babies ) , noddy , Abby , hope, reads the caption. Just like their names, they all are fun-loving and cheerful. Thank you for doing what you do!!
Share Love To Get More In Return!
Join the kind community @efgorg @gurpreetkgujriwal, who works towards making this world a better place for stray animals to live in, shared a heartfelt video on her Instagram account. The video beautifully depicts the idea of love and kindness. Thank you for doing what you do!!
Kindness & Generosity Is Essential!
Join the kind community @efgorg This video is about Elsa, who got rescued by @gurpreetkgujriwal. Thanks for being so kind and generous to the needy. This video made our day. Do visit their profile to read more about this and extend your support.
Patna HC Judge Faces Criticism For His Remark On Reservation
In a video of a Livestream of the Patna High Court from November 23, judge Justice Sandeep Kumar can be seen hearing a case relating to a district land acquisition officer of the Bihar government named Arvind Kumar Bharti. The judge later asks if he got the job through the reservation, which has now started a controversy and the video is now getting widely shared by people. Bharti was asked to appear in court to explain how he released land acquisition to a party while a partition suit was pending.
Vehicles Attacked, Defaced Over Karnataka-Maharashtra Border Dispute
Pro-Kannada organizations on December 6 protested in Belagavi, the town at the center of the Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute, against a proposed visit of a ministerial delegation from Maharashtra. Amid the raging border issue, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike members staged a protest at National Highway 48 (NH-48) near the city and vandalized several Maharashtra registered trucks. Last week, several buses from Karnataka were vandalized in Maharashtra over the border issue. In protest, NCP workers wrote Jai Maharashtra on Karnataka buses.
Act On Climate! Parking Lot Upgraded With Solar Panels In A Medical Facility In Indiana
A Twitter video shared by Mike Hudema on December 7 shows a medical facilitys parking lot in Indiana upgraded with solar panels. It is the first carbon neutral medical facility in the state.
Rajasthan: Farmer Unable To Water Crops Due To Pending Electricity Bill Amounting Rs 70,000
A farmer in Rajasthan informed CM Gehlot that his electrical connection had been cut off and that he was no longer able to water his crops as a result of not being able to pay a 70,000 electricity bill. Gehlot established the connection after asking the DM to obtain money from the CM fund.
Tree Tag is an initiative by a few climate-conscious persons from Kerala to increase tree planting transparency and assure tree survival. At the Kerala Startup Mission's (KSUM) Climathon competition, the concept won 5 lakh cash grand prize.
Who will be Himachal CM? Congress to decide in key party meet today
After winning 40 seats in Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, the Congress has now called for a Legislature Party meeting today in Shimla to decide on the Himachal Pradesh Chief Ministers name.
By Sananda Bhattacharya Health insurance penetration in India is still low, but its slowly picking up pace. In a fireside chat at TechSparks 2022, Ravi Ranjan of Pazcare explains the challenges and his game plan to navigate the road bumps. The pandemic brought healthtech and insurance into the
What happened at Women In Entertainment Gala 2022
Schools shut, heavy rain warning as Cyclone Mandous set to make landfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its latest weather bulletin said that cyclone Mandous lay over the southwest Bay of Bengal about 270km ESE of Karaikal. It will move west northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and the adjoining south AP coast between Puducherry and Sriharikota with a windspeed of 65-75 kmph around midnight of December 9 to early hours of 10 Dec. An orange alert has been issued for the north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts. NDRF teams have been put on alert. Education minister A Namassivayam has ordered closing of schools and colleges on Friday in Puducherry and Karaikal in view of cyclone Mandous. Stay tuned with India Today for all the latest updates.
VMwares grant to IIT Bombay for deep tech research
Here's your daily dose of key developments in the technology world of India. VMware provides $240,000 grant to IIT Bombay for research activity VMware, a leading cloud technology company announced that it would support the Indian Institute of Technology Bombays Computing Systems Education and R
Hindustan Unilever enters health and wellness with two D2C investments
HUL to support further scale-up of OZiva and Wellbeing Nutrition through R&D, market development, and distribution capabilities.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan intends to make Kerala a 100% renewable energy-based state by 2040 and a net carbon-neutral state by 2050. The State Administration and French Development Agency inked a contract for a performance-based loan of 100 million euros.
Online gaming industry okay with 28% GST on gross gaming revenue and not on entry amount
There are reports that upcoming GST Council may consider imposing a 28% Goods and Services Tax on the total amount rather than the current practice of 18% on GGR.
Iran Conducts First Known Execution Over Ongoing Protests, Says More To Follow
Shekari was detained on several counts, including brandishing a weapon to kill and cause panic, endangering the safety and freedom of others, and was charged with hostility against God under Iranian Sharia Law.
Vidyut, Amikus AI, Onsite, Mabel raise early-stage funds
YourStory presents daily funding roundups from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, December 8, 2022.
Whether one is filled with optimism or terror as one watches the war for Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky galvanized the world in a way we haven't seen in decades, Time editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal stated.
'Golden Life Lessons': 92-Year-Old Man Shares His Story; Inspires Netizens
The first and most important principle he has lived by is - be honest, do honest work, the internet user said in his post. Mr Keki advises people not to carry any worries to live a long life.
Iran: Shops Of Isfahan Bazaar Joins Nationwide Strike
Nationwide unrest continues in Iran following the death of Iranian Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini on September 16 in police custody, posing one of the most vital challenges to the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution. Iranian shops shut their doors in several cities on December 5 while joining hands for a three-day nationwide strike, calling for the end to clerical rule in the country. The same video was shared by Iranian Journalist @AlinejadMasih on her Twitter account.
Join the kind community @efgorg Cheers to @clothesboxfoundation for being so kind. In the video, we can see them repurposing waste garments to promote sustainability, empower women, create jobs and help school kids. We call it the The Green bag project. Making sure we don't let any waste textile end up in the landfills, reads the caption. So much love to them!! Do visit their profile to extend your support to them.
Humans Survivability Limit To be Reduced Due To Heatwaves In India; Says World Bank Report
The Human Survivability Limit refers to the rule of thumb which states humans can survive three minutes without air, three days without water, and three weeks without food, but there are always extraordinary cases, some have gone up to nine days without water.
Uniqus launches business operations; raises $12.5M Series A funding
The funding would primarily be used for investments in technology and scaling the business operations and teams in the US, India, and the Middle East, the company said in a statement.
Startup funding drops 35% from 2021: Report
Indian startups have raised a total of $24.7 billion so far this year, a 35% fall from the corresponding previous period
Ironically, while rivers such as Ganga, Ram Ganga, Bahubal, Khannaut, and Gaara border the district of Shahjahanpur, its residents suffered for years due to a lack of access to clean water.
Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women is a list collated by assessing the contributions and reach of women from around the world. The list featured six Indian women this year, including the Finance Minister of the country.
9-Month-Old Video From West Bengal Municipal Election Passed As EVM Rigging In Gujarat Elections
A video of alleged vote rigging at a polling booth has gone viral on social media, where a man can be seen casting votes continuously on the EVM machine in front of the officials. The Logical Indian Fact-Check team verifies the claim.
Director of Medical Education, Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Vinod Kumar, denied these claims. A dress code for aprons and ID Cards is under deliberation at the moment, he has stated.
The updated app, Supreme Court Mobile App 2.0, will digitize the judicial system and allow all law officers and government officials to track court cases and watch court proceedings.
Apple tax: Twitter Blue to cost $11 for iPhone app users
Micro-blogging platform Twitter would charge users $7 per month if they pay for the Blue subscription service through the web.
HUL, other FMCGs in acquisition talks with Oziva: Report
Dabur and Tata Consumer are also in talks with D2C plant-based nutrition brand Oziva for a possible acquisition.
