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Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh, Aamir and many more to attend WAVES summit
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Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh, Aamir and many more to attend WAVES summit

New Delhi, April 25, 2025.The inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), an initiative aimed at making India a hub of global creation, is set to bring together the country's biggest stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Chiranjeevi.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the summit, set to be held in Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre from May 1 to 4. It is being touted as a global platform for creative talents, fostering collaborations and showcasing the country’s potential as a hub for world-class content creation.On the first day of the summit, Indian cinema veterans -- Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Mithun Chakraborty, Mohanlal, Chiranjeevi and Hema Malini -- will attend a panel discussion, titled "Legends &...
Morning walks on empty stomach could be risky in summer
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Morning walks on empty stomach could be risky in summer

Jaipur, April 25, 2025As the temperature rises day by day, doing even the daily chores feels like a task. Even people with a regular exercise routine struggle to maintain their schedule amid the heat waves.Walking is the easiest yet the most effective way to keep yourself healthy. According to Harvard Health, walking is the ‘closest thing to a wonder drug.’ But imagine walking empty stomach, which is the most preferable method, in the scorching heat, sounds scary enough?If you plan to go out on a walk in a summer morning, going empty stomach could be a bad idea.Therefore, it's important to always have a little something before stepping out for your morning walk in summer.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025

New Delhi, April 25, 2025.Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta today launched the Delhi Heat Action Plan (D-HAP) 2025, a comprehensive framework to safeguard citizens from extreme heat conditions and intensifying heatwaves through building long-term resilience. The plan focuses on structural, health, hydration, and behavioural interventions designed to support every section of society.“If Delhi is the hottest city in the country, our preparedness must be the strongest,” said CM Gupta. “From roads to rooftops, we are working to ensure no citizen suffers because of the heat.”The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a climate-resilient India and has been developed with inputs from NDMA, DDMA, and IMD, and support of the Swiss Development Corporation, UNE...
Attackers will be punished beyond imagination: PM Modi
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Attackers will be punished beyond imagination: PM Modi

New Delhi, April 25, 2025.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first and fierce reaction to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, vowed that the terrorists and conspirators behind the attack will get a punishment beyond their imagination.PM Modi switched from Hindi to English to reiterate his message during a rally in Bihar's Madhubani to send out the message to the world that India will not spare those who attempt to attack its spirit.The massacre, which claimed the lives of 26 people in the Baisaran meadows on the calm afternoon of April 22, was an attack on the soul of India, PM Modi said."Today, on the soil of Bihar, I say to the whole world, India will identify, trace and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them t...
Imposition of 12% Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports Raises Alarm in Indian Construction Equipment Industry
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Imposition of 12% Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports Raises Alarm in Indian Construction Equipment Industry

New Delhi, April, 2025.The Indian Construction Equipment (CE) industry has raised strong concerns following the government’s announcement of a 12% safeguard duty on imports of non-alloy and alloy steel flat products. The decision, which aims to protect domestic steel producers, is expected to significantly disrupt the supply chain and cost structures within the construction equipment manufacturing sector—a vital contributor to India’s infrastructure growth.Valued at approximately USD 9.5 billion, the Indian CE industry is the third-largest in the world, after the United States and China. It plays a pivotal role in nation-building by delivering high-performance machinery essential for infrastructure projects including roads, railways, bridges, and urban development.Steel: A Crit...
Google moves Pixel smartphone production to India
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Google moves Pixel smartphone production to India

New Delhi, April 22,2025.Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, is actively discussing plans with Indian manufacturers Dixon Technologies and Foxconn to move part of its Google Pixel smartphone production from Vietnam to India. The main goal? To avoid potential high tariffs on products imported from Vietnam to the United States.The discussions started around two weeks ago, according to industry insiders. This move comes as the US considers imposing steep tariffs on Vietnamese goods up to 46% while India's tariff stands at 26%. Though a 90-day pause on these tariffs was announced on April 9, the base 10% tariff remains. China, meanwhile, continues to face the highest tariff at 145%.To reduce risks from such policy shifts, Alphabet is fast-tracking its plans to diversify Pixel p...
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 final results declared; Shakti Dubey secures first rank
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UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 final results declared; Shakti Dubey secures first rank

New Delhi, April 22,2025.The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Final Result 2024. The result marks the conclusion of the 2024 exam cycle, which included the written exam in September 2024 and the personality test/interviews held between January and April 2025.Shakti Dubey from Prayagraj has secured Rank 1 in the UPSC CSE 2024, emerging as the topper of the year on her first attempt. Harshita Goyal from Haryana secured Rank 2, while Dongre Archit Parag bagged Rank 3. Harshita Goyal was born and brought up in Vadodara and is a Chartered Accountant by profession.
1 killed, 12 injured in terrorist attack in J&K’s Pahalgam
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1 killed, 12 injured in terrorist attack in J&K’s Pahalgam

Pahalgam, April 22,2025.A man was killed and 12 people were reported injured as terrorists opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon. After the attack in Baisaran Valley, security forces have cordoned off the area and started a search operation. The area is being monitored through helicopters. The injured have been taken to the hospital.The deceased man is believed to be a tourist from Rajasthan. According to media reports, two terrorists in army uniform carried out the attack. First they asked the tourist his name and then shot him in the head. Both tourists and locals are said to be among the injured.A woman speaking anonymously, told news agency PTI over the phone that her husband was shot in the head. She said that several people were injur...
RBI asks banks to migrate to ‘.bank.in’ domain by Oct 2025
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RBI asks banks to migrate to ‘.bank.in’ domain by Oct 2025

New Delhi, April 22,2025.The Reserve Bank on Tuesday directed banks to start migration of their existing domains to the '.bank.in' domain and complete the process by October 31 this year, aimed at combating increasing instances of fraud in digital payments.In the wake of fraud in digital payments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to introduce the 'bank.in' exclusive internet domain for Indian banks.The initiative aims to reduce cybersecurity threats and malicious activities like phishing; and, streamline secure financial services, thereby enhancing trust in digital banking and payment services.
Union Health Ministry observes Pan-India ‘Fire Safety Week’ from 21st  to 25th April; Union Health Secretary leads the pledge ceremony on ‘Fire Safety in Health Facilities’
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Union Health Ministry observes Pan-India ‘Fire Safety Week’ from 21st  to 25th April; Union Health Secretary leads the pledge ceremony on ‘Fire Safety in Health Facilities’

New Delhi, April 22, 2025.Prioritizing and highlighting the issue of fire prevention and safety in health facilities, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the Fire Safety Week in collaboration with all States/UTs as well as relevant central Ministries/Departments from 21st to 25th April, 2025. Union Health Secretary, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava led the nationwide   pledge ceremony on the theme of 'Fire Safety in Health Facilities' at Nirman Bhawan, today.Senior officials of the Ministry physically participated in pledge taking ceremony. Over 3,000 participants from public and private health facilities virtually joined the pledge ceremony and webinar on "Emergency evacuation and patient safety strategies" and "Fire prevention in...
China switches on the world’s first 10G broadband network
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China switches on the world’s first 10G broadband network

New Delhi, April 22, 2025.While most of us are still waiting for our videos to load or cloud games to stop lagging, China just quietly flipped the switch on something game-changing—the world’s first 10G broadband network.Built by tech giant Huawei and telecom provider China Unicom, this new network in Sunan County, Hebei Province, is made to provide faster and more reliable internet services. We're talking real-world download speeds close to 9.8 Gbps and latency so low it’s practically unnoticeable.
Tata Motors and Tata Power Renewable Energy Partner to Develop 131 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project
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Tata Motors and Tata Power Renewable Energy Partner to Develop 131 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project

New Delhi, April 2025.Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, and Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power and a frontrunner in India’s clean energy transition, have signed a landmark Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to co-develop a 131 MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project.Set to generate approximately 300 million units of clean electricity annually, the project is expected to offset over 2 lakh tons of CO₂ emissions each year. Enabled through co-investment and a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), this integrated wind-solar hybrid solution will provide a reliable supply of green, cost-effectiveenergy exclusively to Tata Motors’ six manufacturing facilities in Maharashtra and Gujarat, supporting the production of both commer...
Google settles Android TV case with Competition Commission
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Google settles Android TV case with Competition Commission

New Delhi, April 21,2025. Technology major Google on Monday settled with the Competition Commission a nearly four-year-old case related to alleged unfair business practices with respect to Android Smart TV market and has agreed to modify its agreement with vendors.This is the first case that has been settled under the amended Competition Act, wherein the settlement and committment provisions were introduced in 2023.In the nearly four-year-old case, Google proposed settlement, including a modified agreement with the vendors that would address anti-competitive concerns and also paid a settlement amount of Rs 20.24 crore.
ISRO succeeds in docking for the second time
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ISRO succeeds in docking for the second time

New Delhi, April 21, 2025.ISRO has successfully docked two satellites in space for the second time. Union Minister Jitendra Singh shared this information through an X post on Monday. He said that after the successful re-docking, more scientific experiments will be conducted in the coming two weeks.The Union Minister said - This mission has emerged as a significant example of indigenous capabilities in India's space technology. In fact, ISRO had successfully launched the PSLV-C60 / SPADEX mission on December 30, 2024.The first docking of satellites took place at 6:20 AM on January 16. Then on March 13 at 9:20 AM, it was successfully undocked.
Paintings by M F Husain & other great Artists coming up for auction at Indigo Art Auctions
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Paintings by M F Husain & other great Artists coming up for auction at Indigo Art Auctions

New Delhi, April 21, 2025.Indigo Art Auctions is holding an online auction on Thursday 24th April 2025 at 7.00 PM featuring masterworks of Modern and Contemporary Art. This highly anticipated event will showcase the creative brilliance of some of the most celebrated names in Indian art history. Highlights include masterpieces by M.F. Husain, whose dynamic forms and vibrant palette redefined Indian modernism, and Jamini Roy, whose folk-inspired works resonate through their flat colors and rustic charm.The poignant canvases of B. Prabha will also feature prominently, capturing the dignity and resilience of rural Indian women with poetic sensitivity. The auction further includes abstract and mystical meditations by Harshvardhan and Akhilesh, inviting viewers into worlds of spiritual ...
Yuva Shakti with the Power of Knowledge key to Viksit Bharat”: Sarbananda Sonowal
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Yuva Shakti with the Power of Knowledge key to Viksit Bharat”: Sarbananda Sonowal

New Delhi, April 21, 2025.The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal called on harnessing new Ideas and innovative thinking of students. Sonowal identified how Yuva Shakti with the Power of Knowledge are key to realising the vision of Viksit Bharat. Shri Sonowal was addressing and interacting the students of Sreeram Academy Pathsala today on the occasion of its 20th Foundation Day celebration. Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The vibrant gathering included students, teachers, parents, alumni, and distinguished local dignitaries, making the occasion a memorable milestone in the institution’s illustrious journey.On the occasion, Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Students must not confin...
INDIAN AIR FORCE PARTICIPATES IN MULTINATIONAL EXERCISE DESERT FLAG-10 IN UAE
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INDIAN AIR FORCE PARTICIPATES IN MULTINATIONAL EXERCISE DESERT FLAG-10 IN UAE

New Delhi, April 2025.A contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise. The IAF is fielding MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft in the exercise.Exercise Desert Flag is a multinational exercise being hosted by the UAE Air Force, with participating contingents from the Air Forces of Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar Saudi Arabia, Republic of Korea, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, and the United States in addition to the Indian Air Force. The exercise is scheduled to take place between 21 April to 08 May 2025.The aim of the exercise is to undertake complex and diverse fighter engagements, with exchange of operational knowledge and best practices with some ...
Govt denies nationwide rollout of satellite-based tolling from 1 May 2025
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Govt denies nationwide rollout of satellite-based tolling from 1 May 2025

New Delhi , April 19, 2025.The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has officially denied reports suggesting that satellite-based toll collection would replace the existing FASTag system from 1 May 2025. In a statement issued recently, the ministry clarified that no such decision has been taken by either MoRTH or the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).Notably, the clarification follows widespread media reports speculating a complete shift from FASTag to a satellite-driven model. The ministry has categorically stated that there are no plans for a nationwide transition to satellite tolling as of now."This is to clarify that no such decision has been taken by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways or National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) regarding th...
April’s 3rd week likely to record temperatures around 44°C
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April’s 3rd week likely to record temperatures around 44°C

New Delhi, April 19, 2025.The nation is currently facing record-breaking heat with many parts of India being hit by prolonged periods of dangerous affects of heat. Temperature in many parts of India has crossed 40'C. The IMD has issued alerts, warning that the situation may worsen in the coming days.While extreme heat or heatwaves are not a new threat, climate change certainly is making more frequent, intense and longer-lasting impact on health. So much so, that it also effects mental health. An Australian study warns, linking rising temperatures to a growing burden of mental and behavioural disorders.
PM Modi Dials Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Discusses Technology And Innovation
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PM Modi Dials Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Discusses Technology And Innovation

New Delhi, April 18, 2025.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had a conversation with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, revisiting topics from their earlier in-person meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. The two leaders spoke about bolstering collaboration between India and the United States in the areas of technology and innovation.“Spoke to Elon Musk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year,” PM Modi posted on social media platform X. “We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. India remains committed to advancing our partnerships with the US in these domains,” he added.The call comes amid growing interest from Musk’s companies - parti...
India takes part in Africa’s largest tech and startup show GITEX Africa 2025
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India takes part in Africa’s largest tech and startup show GITEX Africa 2025

New Delhi, April 18, 2025.Africa’s largest tech and startup show, GITEX provides platform for policy leaders, changemakers and visionaries to collectively discuss and deliberate on the opportunities to collaborate and further the imperative of inclusive and equitable growth of the global economy. The three-day event just concluded at Morocco capital Marrakesh.Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Education Shri Jayant Chaudhary represented Republic of India at the summit. He took part in high-level bilateral meetings, panel discussions and interacted with Indian startups showcasing their innovations.In the discussions, Shri Jayant Chaudhary stated, “India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has driven trans...
Empowering Safer Roads in India: Addressing Alarming Gaps in Awareness and Compliance
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Empowering Safer Roads in India: Addressing Alarming Gaps in Awareness and Compliance

New Delhi, April 2025.ParaSafe, a subsidiary of Paracoat, is dedicated to redefiningmobility by prioritizing safety across all modes of travel. Committed to revolutionizingroad safety tools and embedding road awareness as a standard practice, ParaSafe hasundertaken extensive research and published white papers to raise awareness and offeractionable insights for improving safety.Road safety remains one of India’s most urgent public health and infrastructurechallenges. In 2022, road accidents tragically claimed 1.68 lakh lives. Despite significantadvancements in vehicle technology and infrastructure, the root causes—ignorance (65%)and weak enforcement of laws (52%)—persist. ParaSafe’s report sheds light on thesecritical issues, with a particular focus on the state of road safety awa...
Khaitan& Co, MakeMyTrip, and Shardul Amar chand Mangal das rank top 3 on LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Midsize Companies India list
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Khaitan& Co, MakeMyTrip, and Shardul Amar chand Mangal das rank top 3 on LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Midsize Companies India list

New Delhi, April 2025.LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, today unveiled the 2025 Top Midsize Companies India list, featuring 15 companies with fewer than 5,000 employees globally and at least 250 employees in India, where professionals can build and grow their careers. Based on the activity of millions of professionals on the platform, the list provides insights on in-demand skills, top locations, and the largest job functions within these companies, helping job seekers find their next opportunity.Derived from LinkedIn data across eight pillars — including ability to advance, skills growth, external opportunity, and company affinity — the  listhighlights organisations that are investing in talent  and actively hiring  in a  competitive job marke...
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