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10th Annual Meeting of Sajja Heart Foundation

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 16: The Sajja Heart Foundation celebrated its 10th Annual Meeting with a grand event at Green Park Hotel, Begumpet, Hyderabad, attended by a distinguished gathering of Cardiac surgeons, Cardiologists, Nephrologists, Physicians , Surgeons , Research Scholars and Scientists, Practitioners and Residents from various specialties. The event highlighted the Foundation's accomplishments and offered insights into the future of cardiovascular research and care in In

16 Oct 2024 6:10 pm
RBI's central board passes condolence resolution in memory of Ratan Tata

The Reserve Bank's Central Board of Directors on Wednesday passed a condolence resolution in memory of industrialist Ratan Tata. Ratan Naval Tata died at a Mumbai hospital on October 9 at the age of 86 years. The Board passed a condolence resolution in memory of Shri Ratan N Tata, a former Director of the Central Board, the RBI said in a statement after the 611th meeting of its Central Board of Directors in Bhubaneswar. The central bank further said the Board reviewed the current economic and fi

16 Oct 2024 5:50 pm
Israeli strike on Iran 'now a matter of time' as IDF locks in targets

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly agreed to limit his country's response to Iran's October 1 missile attacks on Israel

16 Oct 2024 5:49 pm
MF license aspirant list swells amid bullish industry growth projections

The new applications are seen as a measure to diversify business and expand capital market presence

16 Oct 2024 5:37 pm
Sebi decides to make sales proceeds available to FPIs on settlement day

To boost operational efficiency and respond to concerns raised by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), Sebi on Wednesday said it has introduced measures to speed up the availability of sale proceeds for such investors, bringing them on par with domestic institutional investors. It is broadly estimated that efficiency gains on account of this measure would be around Rs 2,000 crore per annum. FPIs previously reported delays in their access to sale proceeds beyond the standard 'T+1' (trading plus on

16 Oct 2024 5:37 pm
Vir Das to team up with streaming platform Netflix for fifth comedy special

Vir Das will also become the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards scheduled to take place in New York City on November 25 this year

16 Oct 2024 5:36 pm
EQT-backed Indium acquires majority stake in engineering firm Experion

This acquisition will expand Indium's geographic footprint and increase its headcount to approximately 5,000 employees

16 Oct 2024 5:32 pm
Indian-origin candidates among 39 in race for Oxford University Chancellor

The University of Oxford on Wednesday announced the 38 finalists in the race to be elected the new Chancellor of the University of Oxford, which includes Indian-origin candidates but excludes former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan. Ankur Shiv Bhandari, the first Indian-origin Mayor of Bracknell Forest in Berkshire; Nirpal Singh Paul Bhangal, a Professor of International Entrepreneurship; and Pratik Tarvadi, a medical professional, will go head-to-head with academics, politicians, philanthrop

16 Oct 2024 5:31 pm
Fake cop demands Rs 50,000 from Mumbai woman for using vape, video viral

A woman from Mumbai described an alleged fraud in which a policeman attempted to punish her for using her vape. Additionally, he threatened to sue her unless she gave him Rs 50,000

16 Oct 2024 5:26 pm
YouTube introduces new features across web, mobile, TVs, and YouTube Music

The new features include an improved miniplayer for multitasking, a sleep timer, badges, upgraded YouTube experience on TV, and more

16 Oct 2024 5:21 pm
MUDA chairman Marigowda resigns amid row over allotment irregularities

The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) chairman K Marigowda quit on Wednesday, amid a row over irregularities in allotment of sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi B M. He submitted his resignation from the post to the Urban Development Department Secretary. I have resigned following directions from the CM. Also, as I had health issues, I have resigned...there was no pressure on me, as I had health issues I have resigned, Marigowda, who is considered close to Siddaramaiah,

16 Oct 2024 5:11 pm
India reiterates opposition to China's Belt and Road Initiative at SCO meet

India has been severely critical of the OBOR, previously known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as the project includes the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that passes through POK

16 Oct 2024 4:57 pm
Govt to withdraw NSG commandos from VVIP protection; all you need to know

The NSG, internationally recognised for its expertise in counter-terrorism, is undergoing a rationalisation process overseen by the Ministry of Home Affairs

16 Oct 2024 4:57 pm
Murine Typhus in Kerala: Everything about this rare bacterial disease

A Kerala man has been diagnosed with a rare bacterial disease Murine Typhus. According to a report, the man recently travelled to Vietnam and Cambodia. So what is this new rare disease

16 Oct 2024 4:56 pm
Indian manufacturing should aim export led growth: Jamshyd Godrej

Godrej also discussed the slowdown in consumption within the Indian economy, attributing it to an excessive focus on building self-sufficiency

16 Oct 2024 4:54 pm
DA hike to MSP: Here's a list of key announcements by the Union Cabinet

The MSP increase is aimed at providing a safety net for farmers, amidst a moderation in inflation, while the DA hike is expected to benefit around 4.91 million employees and 6.48 million pensioners

16 Oct 2024 4:47 pm
Empowering 50,000+ Farmers - Nkosh Revolutionizes Agri-Business Value Chain in India - To Help Rural Farmers Sell at The Best Price & Connect Better

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 16: As Indian agriculture faces daunting challenges like climate change, market access, and declining soil health, Nutrikosh India Pvt Ltd (Nkosh), brainchild of agripreneurs, introduces its groundbreaking initiative.

16 Oct 2024 4:45 pm
HFCL expects 70% revenue in fibre optic, 50% in telecom gear from exports

Domestic telecom gear maker HFCL expects 70 per cent of its revenue in fibre optic segment and half of network equipment business will start flowing into the company from exports in the next three years, a top company official said on Wednesday. HFCL Managing Director Mahendra Nahata told PTI that the company is now seeing a surge in demand for 5G gears after telecom operators have installed 5G mobile towers across the country. Apart from optic fibre cable, HFCL provides peripheral telecom equip

16 Oct 2024 4:42 pm
Cabinet approves 3% hike in Dearness Allowance; now stands at 53%

The combined impact on the exchequer due to the DA and DR increases would be Rs 9,448.35 crore per annum, according to the press statement

16 Oct 2024 4:35 pm
Advantageous to build new AI applications on top of LLMs: Accel's Kirani

In 2023, the world's early AI applications and large language models (LLMs) emerged primarily from the Bay Area, driven by highly specialised PhDs in deep learning. India then lagged in terms of access to these expert resources. A year later, the India story has changed dramatically. The year 2024 will go down as a turning point with engineers in India beginning to develop innovative AI applications across various verticals, without needing deep learning PhDs. The number of AI startups building

16 Oct 2024 4:32 pm
New portal for filing I-T returns aims to simplify work for taxpayers

Before launching the new portal, the Income Tax Department is seeking feedback from the public and stakeholders

16 Oct 2024 4:28 pm
Siddaramaiah deeply involved in MUDA 'scam', should resign immediately: BJP

After the MUDA chairman stepped down from his post on Wednesday, the BJP demanded that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also resign immediately as he is deeply embroiled in the land scam. Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) chairman K Marigowda resigned from his post amid the row over alleged irregularities in allotment of sites to Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi B M. MUDA chairman has tendered his resignation... I call upon Siddaramaiah that if you have the slightest morality left in yo

16 Oct 2024 4:28 pm
'Crown of thorns': Farooq Abdullah after son Omar takes oath as J&K CM

It is a crown of thorns and may Allah help him fulfil the hopes of people, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday after his son Omar Abdullah took oath as the first chief minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Taking a cue from his grandfather, Zahir Abdullah, Omar Abdullah's son, said the new government's first priority is restoration of statehood. The state is full of challenges and I hope this government will do what it had promised in the election mani

16 Oct 2024 4:28 pm
INR rises 4 paise to settle at 84 against US dollar

The rupee witnessed a range-bound trade and strengthened marginally by 4 paise to 84 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as easing crude oil prices supported investor sentiments. Rupee traded in a narrow range as a strong dollar and a muted tone in the domestic equities weighed on the local unit, while weak crude oil prices supported the local currency at lower levels. The benchmark 30-share BSE Sensex ended the session down 318.76 points, or 0.39 percent, at 81,501.36 while the bro

16 Oct 2024 4:25 pm
16 Oct 2024 4:22 pm
Explained: How auction differs from administrative allocation of spectrum

The government has chosen to allocate satellite communication spectrum through administrative means, rejecting the auction route supported by Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal

16 Oct 2024 4:21 pm
Walnuts from Chile new season in India

New Delhi [India], October 16: The festive season is just around the corner, and Chilean walnuts have arrived in India to add a special touch to our celebrations! ChileNut, the association representing Chilean walnut growers and exporters, along with ProChile, an institution under Chile's Ministry of Foreign Affairs promoting Chilean goods globally, has launched the new season of Chilean walnuts in India, offering consumers premium quality nuts just in time for the festivities.

16 Oct 2024 4:05 pm
No bomb found aboard Air India Express plane, says Singapore police

No bomb was found aboard an Air India Express plane which landed in Singapore more than an hour after its scheduled arrival time, the police said on Wednesday. The police said it found no bomb after completing security checks at Changi Airport on the low-cost carrier's aircraft from the Indian city of Madurai. The airline received an e-mail about a bomb on flight AXB684 scheduled to land at Changi Airport in Singapore at 8.50 pm on Tuesday. The flight escorted by two F-15 fighter jets from the R

16 Oct 2024 4:01 pm
Govt approves Rs 35,000 cr for 'PM Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan'

The government on Wednesday approved Rs 35,000 crore for PM Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) with an aim to provide remunerative price to farmers as well as stabilisation of market price for consumers. The decision was taken at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, informed Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Giving details, the minister said the scheme is aimed at protecting farmers from distress sale during peak harvesting time. It will promote self-sufficie

16 Oct 2024 3:59 pm
Ministers' group discusses merger of GST compensation cess into taxes

The group of ministers (GoM) on GST compensation cess, under Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, on Wednesday discussed merger of compensation cess into GST. States suggested that during the transition of cess, once it is decided to merge with taxes no new goods should be added to the list of luxury, sin and demerit goods. States were of the view that since the compensation cess ends in March 2026, the only way to restructure it is to merge the levy with the taxes and bring about sep

16 Oct 2024 3:58 pm
Israeli strikes kill 15 in Lebanese town 'Qana' known for civilian deaths

Israeli strikes have killed at least 15 people in the southern Lebanese town of Qana, which has long been associated with civilian deaths after Israeli strikes during previous conflicts with Hezbollah. Israel meanwhile struck Beirut's southern suburbs early Wednesday for the first time in nearly a week. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the strikes in Qana late Tuesday. Lebanon's Civil Defence said 15 bodies had been recovered from the rubble of a building and that resc

16 Oct 2024 3:47 pm
Ahead of Diwali, Union Cabinet raises MSP for Rabi crops to support farmers

The highest MSP hike was given to Rapeseed and Mustard, with a rise of Rs 300 per quintal (from Rs 5,650 to Rs 5,950), followed by Lentil (Masur), which saw an increase of Rs 275 per quintal

16 Oct 2024 3:47 pm
Hockey India League: Costliest buys Harmanpreet, Udita raring to play

Harmanpreet Singh and Udita Duhan can't wait to enthrall fans with their dazzling stickwork after walking away with the best bids in the men's and women's section at the Hockey India League auctions. While Harmanpreet was bagged by Soorma Hockey Club, representing Punjab and Haryana for a whopping Rs 78 lakh on the first day of the three-day auction, Udita was acquired by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for Rs 32 lakh on Tuesday. The upcoming edition of the event holds greater significance as the Wom

16 Oct 2024 3:47 pm
Was targeted by BJP for my efforts to serve Delhi's public: Kejriwal

He further argued that BJP targeted him and other AAP leader because of their efforts to serve the people of Delhi, specifically citing their work in education and healthcare

16 Oct 2024 3:46 pm
16 Oct 2024 3:42 pm
DA hiked by 3% for govt employees: Your take home salary explained

DA is provided to employees to offset the effects of inflation during a financial year and is calculated based on the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI)

16 Oct 2024 3:41 pm
FIFA president Gianni Infantino tours Seattle ahead of next year's Club WC

Seattle's Lumen Field will host six games during next year's Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said. The Seattle Sounders, which earned a spot in the competition by winning the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League, will host all three of their group matches at their home stadium. Three other matches will also be played at Lumen Field, one of 12 stadiums that will host a total of 63 games during the tournament. The event, which is now set to be played every four years, will include an exp

16 Oct 2024 3:38 pm
Japanese shares decline after BoJ statement

Investors also reacted to data showing machinery orders in Japan fell more than expected in August.

16 Oct 2024 3:35 pm
16 Oct 2024 3:32 pm
China composite index end marginally higher

French luxury giant LVMH suffered its first quarterly sales drop since pandemic, fueling concerns about slowing demand in China and elsewhere.

16 Oct 2024 3:31 pm
SuperGaming's Indus battle royale now available on Android, iOS: Know more

Indus Battle Royale is free to download from the Google Play Store on Android and the Apple App Store for iOS, but includes in-game purchases for additional content

16 Oct 2024 3:30 pm
UEFA Nations League: Ronaldo held scoreless as Portugal draw with Scotland

Cristiano Ronaldo was held scoreless and Portugal lost its perfect record in the Nations League after a 0-0 draw at Scotland. Portugal had won its first three matches in the competition but couldn't find a breakthrough against the Scots at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Tuesday. Ronaldo, sitting on 133 international goals, had a few good chances to break the deadlock. He seemed upset with the referee after the game ended, leaving the field with a sarcastic applause, waving his arms and with thumbs d

16 Oct 2024 3:29 pm
BSF foils infiltration bid along Bangladesh border, arrests 4 with fake IDs

As per the BSF, the four individuals had crossed the international border using fake Aadhaar cards. In addition, BSF apprehended an Indian tout who had facilitated their entry into the country

16 Oct 2024 3:26 pm
Ugro Capital secures financing facility of USD 40 million from DFC

Ugro Capital announced a significant milestone in its mission to bridge the credit gap in India's MSME sector. The Company signed a commitment letter with the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for a USD 40 million (approx. Rs 330 crore) loan. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting this transaction by committing its staff resources and linking its technical programs to support inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

16 Oct 2024 3:23 pm
Industrial and warehousing leasing up 17% YoY growth in 9 months: Report

The 3PL segment accounted for 35% of the total Grade A space uptake in the first three quarters of CY 2024

16 Oct 2024 3:21 pm
'Time for Trudeau to go': Canada PM faces growing revolt within own party

The first public call for Justin Trudeau's resignation as Liberal Party leader came on Wednesday, even as a growing number of Liberals are reportedly working to force the prime minister to step down

16 Oct 2024 3:20 pm
Anbernic launches wireless gaming controller RG P01: All you need to know

The RG P01 controller also includes a six-axis gyroscope for playing Nintendo Switch games with motion controls, along with RGB accent lighting surrounding each joystick.

16 Oct 2024 3:19 pm
Plane carrying stranded AI passengers from Iqaluit airport lands in US

The Canadian Air Force aircraft is ferrying 191 stranded passengers of an Air India flight from Iqaluit airport has landed in Chicago. In a statement on Wednesday, Air India said passengers of flight AI127, which was diverted to Iqaluit in Canada on October 15, are on their way to their destination -- Chicago. Passengers are being ferried on a Canadian Air Force aircraft that has taken off from Iqaluit at 03:54 hrs UTC and is expected to land in Chicago at around 07:48 hrs UTC, the airline said.

16 Oct 2024 3:12 pm
Gala Precision Engineering shares skyrocket 15% due to heavy volume

On the NSE alone, the trading volume of Gala Precision Engineering jumped to 4,13,933, nearly 7 times its weekly average volume of 63,527, leading to a surge in the stock price

16 Oct 2024 3:09 pm
Musk's Starlink wins as Centre denies Ambani, Mittal spectrum auction pitch

Narendra Modi-led government faces task of luring foreign investment especially from heavyweights like Musk and balancing it with the demands placed by local wireless firms led by Ambani and Mittal

16 Oct 2024 3:07 pm