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Places to visit in Delhi during monsoon rains
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the Mughal era at Sunder Nursery. This 16th-century garden is a hidden gem, boasting beautiful lawns, serene water channels, and a vibrant tapestry of plants and flowers. During monsoon, the air is filled with the sweet fragrance of damp earth and fresh flowers, making it the perfect escape from the urban chaos.
Sebi weighs tighter checks for stocks at F&O entry gate
In its June 8 consultation paper, Sebi had sought feedback from market participants for its plan to revise the eligibility criteria for stocks to be a part of the futures and options (F&O) segment. The regulator wants stocks that are part of the derivatives market to be more liquid and traded by a wide set of market participants to prevent manipulation and lower risks to the system.
India launches trusted traveller programme for faster immigration
Home minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. This facility will be available free of cost for all passengers, Shah said.
India, react to small, modular nuclear
Bill Gates' TerraPower, founded in 2006, has begun constructing the Natrium micro nuclear reactor in Wyoming. This project represents a new wave of small modular reactors (SMRs), which are being developed globally but currently operational only in China and Russia. SMRs like Natrium aim to provide scalable, standardized nuclear energy solutions that could potentially replace aging coal plants and meet rising energy demands.
Delhi Airport sets biometric gate for faster immigration check
Delhi International Airport has introduced biometric registration kiosks for faster immigration processing, under the supervision of the Bureau of Immigration. The kiosks will halve the time required to process visas for foreign nationals arriving in India with a visa where biometric information was not collected during the application process.
ASI repaints the entrance of Safdarjung Tomb after selecting the wrong paint color
ASI is repainting the Safdarjung Tomb's main door to correct a color error. Conservation efforts and historical significance in Mughal architecture at Delhi will be completed by the end of the month.
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Nikhil Kamath to launch new segment on his podcast with Bill Gates as its first guest
India’s popular podcast "WTF is with Nikhil Kamath" announced a new segment, "People By WTF," featuring Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates as its first guest. Gates' episode, set to stream on June 14, 2024, will cover his technology experience, global health insights, and philanthropic efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Gates and host Nikhil Kamath share a philanthropic bond, with Kamath committing 50% of his wealth to 'The Giving Pledge.'
MyGate founder Vijay Arisetty joins Aurm as founder and CEO
Veteran armed forces member and MyGate founder Vijay Arisetty has been appointed as founder and CEO of Aurm, an asset protection firm in Mumbai. Arisetty aims to address the gap in safe-deposit locker availability in India by offering state-of-the-art, technology-enabled solutions with military-grade security infrastructure. Aurm partners with banks and real estate developers to provide secure, automated locker services.
PM Modi thanks Bill Gates for congratulatory wishes on his third term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Bill Gates for his wishes on the oath-taking ceremony, expressing appreciation for their past discussions on technology's role in governance, healthcare, and climate change. Gates congratulated Modi on his third term win, recognising India's progress as an innovation hub and anticipating continued collaboration for global progress.
Unacademy’s Hemesh Singh joins other founders who donned non-executive roles
Unacademy's Hemesh Singh on Saturday stepped down as CTO of the company, moving to an advisory role. This is one of the many top-deck changes reported in startups over the past year. Here's a look at some of the key changes announced by startups in their leadership.
Tripura: Bangladeshi miscreants assault BSF constable; snatch weapons, radio at India-Bangladesh Border
A Border Security Force (BSF) constable was assaulted by Bangladeshi miscreants while on duty at the India-Bangladesh International Border in West Tripura. The incident occurred when a large group of miscreants crossed the border illegally and gathered near the fencing gate to smuggle sugar. The miscreants used abusive language and vulgar gestures, snatched the constable's weapon and radio set.
Chicken prices rise by 25% as heat wave cuts poultry production
Chicken prices have risen by over 25% in south and east India due to intense heat waves, water scarcity, and bird mortality. Demand remains high with increased money circulation during the elections, affecting prices across regions.
Financial Intelligence Unit clears Binance and Kucoin to be Virtual Asset Service Providers
ET was the first to report in the April 18 edition that Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange that was banned by the government in January, is poised to return to India by paying a penalty of about $2 million.
Binance, Kucoin get FIU nod to register and trade in India
The Indian government's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has approved the registration applications of offshore cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Kucoin as Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to operate in India. Kucoin, after paying a penalty of ₹35.5 lakh for past non-compliances, had its ban lifted. However, Binance's penalty amount is still being calculated. FIU guidelines require a principal compliance officer to register with FIU, India, but do not mandate offshore entities to establish a separate business in India.
Worrying vaccination gaps come to notice after post-Covid measles spurt forces a data relook
A relook at the survey data was necessitated by instances of repeated measles outbreaks after the COVID-19 pandemic, the report by (by Rema Nagarajan) said.
Ice cream vendor stabbed to death near India Gate, accused nabbed
According to police, the ice cream vendor, identified as Prabhakar (25), was standing near his trolley when he was attacked by a person on Wednesday night. He collapsed after being stabbed, a police officer said.
UK's India Gate to commemorate role of Indian soldiers from World Wars
Brighton approved an annual event at India Gate to honor Indian soldiers in World Wars, unveiled in 1921 at Royal Pavilion. Recognizes Undivided Indian Ex-Services Association. Reflects city's international reputation.
22 flights diverted amid heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR
22 flights to Delhi airport redirected due to bad weather. ANI reported diversions between 3-4:30 pm. Various areas in Delhi witnessed light rainfall. IMD forecasted thunderstorms with rain over isolated places.
Election Commission nudges Prasar Bharati against airing PM Modi-Bill Gates interaction on Doordarshan
The Election Commission of India informally discouraged Prasar Bharati from airing the interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft founder Bill Gates on March 29. While the ECI didn't formally respond to Prasar Bharti's proposal, it conveyed that airing the interaction could disrupt the level playing field during the general election campaign under the Model Code of Conduct.
"Need to establish some dos and don'ts": PM Modi tells Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates
During a conversation with Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates, PM Narendra Modi stressed the necessity of establishing clear guidelines for using Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially to counter deepfake manipulation. He highlighted the importance of training and implementing watermarks on AI-generated content to prevent misinformation. Gates acknowledged AI's challenges and opportunities.
Manufacturing won’t play as great a role in India as in China. Services will play a greater role: Bill Gates
Bill Gates highlights India's potential, collaborations, and growth opportunities in various sectors like health, digital infrastructure, and agriculture. He emphasizes the importance of technology, AI, and education to drive India's progress. Gates says: "India will have to do things its own way. Manufacturing, for example, will play a role, but not as great a role as it did, say, in China."
'A key country for us': Bill Gates affirms India central role in global progress
Bill Gates emphasized India's pivotal role in his philanthropic endeavors and technological aspirations, highlighting deep partnerships, innovative solutions, and collaborative initiatives with Indian ministries for societal upliftment and inclusive growth.
Bill Gates, PM Narendra Modi discuss AI, women-led development and DPI
Microsoft co-founder and former chief executive officer Bill Gates met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to India and discussed a host of issues ranging from artificial intelligence to the country's digital public infrastructure.
Bill Gates lauds India's "unique effort" for women's empowerment with new alliance
The Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality – is supported by the Gates Foundation, and anchored by the CII Centre for Women Leadership, with the World Economic Forum as a network partner and Invest India as an institutional partner.
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