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Domestic carriers inducted 133 planes in 2023: DGCA

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.Domestic airlines inducted a total of 133 planes in 2023, which is 51 per cent higher on an annual basis, as they continued to expand their networks to meet rising passenger demand.Out of the total, 21 aircraft were taken by the carriers on wet lease.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that in line with the anticipated increase in aircraft inductions in 2024, it is "suitably enhancing its regulatory capacity to further speed up the regulatory approvals related to the induction of aircraft".

DoT asks telecom operators to block malicious overseas calls about Indian bourses

4Jan

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DoT asks telecom operators to block malicious overseas calls about Indian bourses

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has cautioned the public about malicious calls from international numbers spreading false information about Indian stock exchanges, and advised people to report such cases to telecom operators.Such malicious calls are initiated by anti-national elements and are aimed at creating panic, an official release said, adding that the telecom operators have been directed to block malicious calls from such numbers.

Bumrah bamboozles Proteas as India record historic victory in Cape Town

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Bumrah bamboozles Proteas as India record historic victory in Cape Town

Cape Town, January 04, 2024.Jasprit Bumrah, India’s priceless fast bowling mean machine, produced a hostile spell to guide India to a series-levelling seven-wicket victory against South Africa in the shortest game ever played in Test history.Bumrah (6/61 in 13.5 overs), the master practitioner of fast bowling, knocked the stuffing out of South Africa’s middle-order in a menacing morning spell though Aiden Markram (106 off 103 balls) fought like a lone ranger on a burning deck to take South Africa to 176 in 36.5 overs at stroke of lunch on day two.A target of 79 even on the toughest of tracks wasn’t exactly a tall order and young Yashasvi Jaiswal (28) threw his bat around before skipper Rohit Sharma (16 not out) completed the formalities in the company of Shreyas Iyer (4 not out...

Eat on time: Docs after study links between meal timings and cardiovascular disease risk

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Eat on time: Docs after study links between meal timings and cardiovascular disease risk

Jaipur, January 04, 2024.Breakfast at 8 am and dinner at 8 pm! A tall order for those with busy work days but a mantra for staving off cardiovascular diseases, say doctors who cite a recent study to stress the importance of early, regular and well-spaced meals.A study led by the Université Sorbonne Paris Nord in France lays out the association between meal timings and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), a finding of particular interest to India. According to the Global Burden of Disease study in 2020, India has a cardiovascular death rate of 272 per one lakh population, much higher than that of global average of 235.CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other c...

Vi and Team Vitality Forge a Strategic Esports Partnership in India

4Jan

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Vi and Team Vitality Forge a Strategic Esports Partnership in India

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.According to the State of India Gaming Report 2022, the Indian esports industry is expected to grow to $140 million by 2027. Over the last few years, esports as a category gained recognition as a mainstream sport especially after being debuted as an official medal sports at various international sports platforms. To capitalise on this growing consumer category, Vodafone Idea (Vi), one of India’s leading telecom operators and Paris-based Team Vitality, an internationally acclaimed esports organisation, have announced a long-term union to boost the esports ecosystem in India.With this first-of-its-kind collaboration, the two brands jointly aim to create opportunities and exposure to esports fans and gaming enthusiasts alike.&n...

Glenmark is the first to launch Biosimilar of Popular Anti-Diabetic Drug, Liraglutide, in India

4Jan

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Glenmark is the first to launch Biosimilar of Popular Anti-Diabetic Drug, Liraglutide, in India

Jaipur, January 04, 2024.Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Glenmark), a research-led, global pharmaceutical company, has launched a biosimilar of the popular10,11 anti-diabetic drug, Liraglutide, for the first time in India. The drug is being marketed under the brand name Lirafit™ following the approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). Priced at around INR 100 for a standard dose of 1.2 mg (per day), this will lower the cost of therapy by approximately 70%, and will be available only under prescription.Liraglutide belongs to the class of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) drugs, which increase glucose-dependent insulin secretion and decrease in appropriate glucagon secretion.12,13 It has been approved globally for the management of t...

India need 79 runs to win second Test after Markram scores memorable hundred

4Jan

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India need 79 runs to win second Test after Markram scores memorable hundred

Cape Town, January 04, 2024.Aiden Markram scored the most combative hundred of his career but a vintage Jasprit Bumrah morning spell kept India firmly on course for a series-levelling win against South Africa at lunch on day two of the second Test here on Thursday.Markram threw caution to the wind as he smashed his way to 106 off just 103 balls, singlehandedly steering Proteas to 176 all out in 36.5 overs at stroke of lunch and leaving India with a victory target of 79 on a spicy pitch .

Nepal, India sign long-term power agreement

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Nepal, India sign long-term power agreement

Kathmandu, 04, 2024.Nepal on Thursday signed a long-term agreement that will facilitate the export of 10,000 MW of electricity to India in the next 10 years during the two-day visit of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to the Himalayan nation.The agreement on power export was inked in the presence of Jaishankar and Nepalese Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet during a bilateral meeting here.Nepal’s Energy Secretary Gopal Sigdel and his Indian counterpart Pankaj Agrawal inked the bilateral agreement that will facilitate the export of 10,000 MW of electricity from Nepal to India in the next 10 years.

Congress renames Rahul Gandhi-led yatra as Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

4Jan

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Congress renames Rahul Gandhi-led yatra as Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.The Congress on Thursday renamed the Rahul Gandhi-led Manipur-Mumbai yatra starting on January 14 as 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' which will travel through 15 states, including Arunachal Pradesh.This was announced by Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh after a meeting of party general secretaries, state in-charges, state unit chiefs and Congress Legislature Party leaders chaired by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge at the Congress headquarters here.

‘Killer Soup’ team on how they cooked a broth that blends in ‘different moods’

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‘Killer Soup’ team on how they cooked a broth that blends in ‘different moods’

Mumbai, January 04, 2024.Director Abhishek Chaubey says he wanted to create something that was dark but funny and he found the perfect recipe for it in "Killer Soup", a genre-blending series headlined by his favourite actors Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sensharma.The eight-episode crime show, set to premiere on Netflix on January 11, revolves around Sensharma's Swathi Shetty, an aspiring chef who wants nothing but the world to enjoy her paya soup. But an accident sets off a series of mishaps and hasty cover-ups that land her and her lover in hot soup.Chaubey, who has worked with both Bajpayee and Sensharma in different capacities, said "Killer Soup" gave him the opportunity to explore the long format medium through a unique story.

Unveiling Extraordinary Talents – “Divya Kala Shakti”

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Unveiling Extraordinary Talents – “Divya Kala Shakti”

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.In a celebration of inclusivity and artistic prowess, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities through its Composite Regional Centre at Ahmedabad, Gujarat presented the spectacular cultural event, "Divya Kala Shakti," at the esteemed Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Auditorium in Ahmedabad.This unique showcase, organized by one of the central composite regional centres, spotlighted the hidden talents of Divyang individuals, unveiling a world of creativity that captivated the audience. The event brought together participants from across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu, totaling 100 divyang individuals who took centre stage in mesmerizing performances.From soul-stirring group dances to captivating sol...

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs showcases ‘Urban Square’ reflecting Inclusive Urban Empowerment at the AtmaNirbhar Bharat Utsav

4Jan

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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs showcases ‘Urban Square’ reflecting Inclusive Urban Empowerment at the AtmaNirbhar Bharat Utsav

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, inaugurated the ‘URBAN SQUARE’, an exhibition offering visitors an immersive urban experience with a diverse spectrum of products, including handlooms, upcycled décor, pottery, packaged food, handicrafts and delectable street food. With participation from 150 exhibitors, including urban Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NULM and street food vendors under PM SVANidhi, representing diverse regions of the country, the exhibition celebrates the spirit and skills of marginalized urban communities.The showcase event organized at ITPO, is part of the ‘AtmaNirbhar Bharat Utsav’ at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister’s ‘AtmaNirbhar Bharat’ vision. The even...

PM inaugurates Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Connection

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PM inaugurates Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Connection

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today, in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, inaugurated Kochi-Lakshadweep islands submarine optical fiber connection (KLI-SOFC) project among various developmental projects worth more than Rs 1,150 crore covering a wide range of sectors including technology, energy, water resources, healthcare and education.The KLI-SOFC project will lead to an increase in internet speed unlocking new possibilities & opportunities. For the first time since independence, Lakshadweep will be connected through Submarine Optic Fibre Cable. The dedicated submarine OFC will ensure a paradigm shift in communication infrastructure in the Lakshadweep islands, enabling faster and more reliable internet services, telemedicine, e-governanc...

‘SMART 2.0’ launched for Ayurveda Teaching Professionals

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‘SMART 2.0’ launched for Ayurveda Teaching Professionals

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) along with National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has launched 'SMART 2.0' (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals) program to promote robust clinical studies in priority areas of Ayurveda with Ayurveda academic institutions/hospitals across the country through mutual collaboration.According to Prof (Vd) Rabinarayan Acharya, DG, CCRAS, the study aims at safety, tolerability and adherence to Ayurveda formulations in the priority research areas of Bal Kasa, Malnutrition, Insufficient lactation, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) II.CCRAS is an apex organization for the formulatio...

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ 2023

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Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ 2023

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ 2023 today. The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India at a specially organized function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 09th January, 2024 (Tuesday) at 1100 hours.‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ is given to corporate entities (both in private and public sector), Sports Control Boards, NGOs, including sports bodies at the State and National level, who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development.The applications were invited online and sportspersons/coaches/entities were permitted to self-apply through a dedicated Online Portal. A large number of applications/nominations were received for this award in 2023...

REC Limited and Bank of Baroda join hands to finance Power, Infrastructure and Logistics Projects

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REC Limited and Bank of Baroda join hands to finance Power, Infrastructure and Logistics Projects

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.REC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of Baroda in order to facilitate joint sanctions of loans to fund power, infrastructure and logistics projects in the country over the next three years. Recognizing the pressing need to fortify these critical domains, REC Limited and Bank of Baroda unite with a shared vision of advancing sustainable growth and bolstering the nation's infrastructural backbone. By pooling resources and expertise, both entities endeavor to champion initiatives that will invigorate economic development and enhance accessibility to essential services nationwide.The MoU was signed on January 3, 2024 in the presence of Chairperson and Managing Director (CMD), REC Limited, Shri Vivek Kumar Dewang...

Ministry of Defence signs contracts worth Rs 802 Crores for procurement of military equipment

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Ministry of Defence signs contracts worth Rs 802 Crores for procurement of military equipment

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.Ministry of Defence inked two contracts for procurement of Qty-697 Bogie Open Military (BOM) Wagons at a cost of 473 Cr with M/s Jupiter Wagons Limited and procurement of Qty-56 Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment (MMME) Mark II at a cost of 329 Cr with M/s BEML Ltd, under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category on January 4, 2024 in New Delhi. The BOM Wagons and MMME will be produced with equipment and sub-system sourced from indigenous manufacturers, giving a boost to the indigenous manufacturing and participation of the private sector in defence production, realizing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.Bogie Open Military (BOM) wagons, designed by Research Design and Standard Organization (RDSO) are specialist wagons used by the Indian Army for mobilization of the...

Markets rebound after falling for two days; Sensex jumps 491 points

4Jan

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Markets rebound after falling for two days; Sensex jumps 491 points

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday after falling in the past two days and ended nearly 1 per cent higher, mainly on buying in HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finance.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 490.97 points or 0.69 per cent to settle at 71,847.57 points. During the day, it rallied 598.19 points or 0.83 per cent to 71,954.79 points.The Nifty climbed 141.25 points or 0.66 per cent to 21,658.60 points.

Pran Pratistha’ invitation cards carry image of grand temple

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Pran Pratistha’ invitation cards carry image of grand temple

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.The invitation cards for the consecration ceremony at the Ram mandir in Ayodhya on January 22 is in sync with the grandeur of the temple being built. It has an imposing image of the structure and also of a very young Lord Ram.Besides the large-size aesthetically designed cards, the invitation also includes a booklet carrying brief profiles of some of the key people who were involved in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

IndiGo withdraws fuel charge; airfares to reduce by up to Rs 1,000

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IndiGo withdraws fuel charge; airfares to reduce by up to Rs 1,000

New Delhi, January 04, 2024.The country's largest airline IndiGo on Thursday announced the withdrawal of fuel charge that was collected from passengers, a move that will reduce airfares by up to Rs 1,000 on certain long routes.In the wake of a spike in jet fuel prices, the airline started levying the fuel charge on each domestic and international ticket from October 6, 2023. The quantum of the fuel charge varied from Rs 300 to up to Rs 1,000 depending on the distance.The airline, which is expanding its operations, said the fuel charge has been withdrawn with effect from January 4, due to the recent reduction in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices.

Tech Mahindra appoints former Infosys veteran Richard Lobo as Chief People Officer

4Jan

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