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UK general election: Record number of Indian-origin MPs elected to Parliament
Rishi Sunak won Richmond and Northallerton. 28 Indian-origin MPs joined the House of Commons. Suella Braverman, Seema Malhotra, Claire Coutinho retained seats. Labour's landslide victory included Lisa Nandy. Munira Wilson won Twickenham. Keith Vaz contested as Independent. Major Conservative losses. Jeremy Corbyn defeated Praful Nargund. 87 ethnic minority candidates contribute to a diverse Parliament, including British Sikh MPs.
56-year-old Major General pulls off 25 pull-ups, what's your excuse? Watch viral video
Indian Army Major Pull-up Viral video (Google Trends): The 46-second clip shows Major General Joshi, clad in his uniform, executing the pull-ups in a gym filled with other Army personnel who count down each rep. His fellow soldiers erupt in applause as he completes the set, a testament to his commitment to physical fitness.
Number of women in top roles rises slower than number of women in company boards
A paper by NCAER economists Ratna Sahay, Navya Srivastava, and Mahima Vasishth has documented these findings while highlighting the progress and shortcomings in gender diversity since the April 2015 mandate, the report said. This paper will be presented at the India Policy Forum.
Bima Bharosa portal for insurance grievances: Step-by-step process to register an insurance-related grievance
Bima Bharosa has been launched by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) to serve as an online platform for grievance redressal of insurance policyholders. Here’s a step-by-step process to register an insurance-related grievance on the portal.
EPFO gross new members addition dips 4% to 1.09 crore in 2023-24: MoSPI report
The gross addition of new members was affected due to the pandemic and declined from 1,10,40,683 in 2019-20 to 85,48,898 in 2020-21. It bounced back to 1,08,65,063 in 2021-22.
New Mobile Number Portability rules to come into effect from Monday. Here's what it means for you
New MP rules from July 1: TRAI enhances telecom security with new Mobile Number Portability rules starting July 1, 2024. The amendments introduce a seven-day waiting period for Unique Porting Codes (UPCs) to combat SIM swap fraud, ensuring only genuine requests are processed and safeguarding mobile numbers from misuse and theft.
Trai amendments to MNP to curb SIM swap, replacement frauds to take effect from July 1
The regulator had notified the amendment in March 2024, after consulting stakeholders. The amendment adds an additional criterion for rejecting generation of the Unique Porting Code (UPC) required to port a SIM card to a different telecom service provider. "These amendment regulations are aimed at curbing the porting of mobile numbers by way of fraudulent SIM swap/ replacement by unscrupulous elements," the regulator said Friday.
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $97 million: When is the next drawing, where to buy tickets, how to play
The Mega Millions jackpot has again risen to a sky-high $97 million after no one claimed the Friday jackpot. This year saw two Mega Millions winner, with the latest one being a player from Illinois who won $552 million, earlier this month. Here's some more updates around playing Mega Millions, purchasing a lottery ticket, and much more.
Groww offers user refund after allegations of fund deduction without investment emerge
A Groww user alleged that the platform deducted money without making an investment, prompting Groww to issue a refund and clarification. The company acknowledged an error in the user's dashboard and confirmed no transaction took place. They credited the claimed amount back to the user as a goodwill gesture and requested his bank statement for verification. Groww assured users of its commitment to resolving such issues promptly and transparently, emphasizing no money was deducted. An expert advised careful research before using newer investment platforms.
New govt digital locker to store, access, share your medical history: What is ABHA number, eligibility, benefits, how to enrol
ABHA ID card or health ID: Gone are the days when you need to save each and every documents of your medical record for your treatment and insurance. The Centre has introduced ABHA number or health ID, a unique 14-digit number, that will act as your digital health locker. You can easily store and share prescriptions, reports, and bills electronically in Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA). This simplifies managing healthcare for yourself and loved ones, ensuring crucial records are always accessible for diagnosis, treatment, and insurance claims. ET Wealth Online explains — what is ABHA number or health ID, how ABHA number works, how ABHA number will benefit you. Read here
Summer of deaths: 143, 209 or 448 - What's the real death toll in India due to heatwave?
Heatwave deaths: The Union health ministry reported 143 confirmed heatstroke deaths in India, but data from states suggests a total of 448 confirmed and suspected fatalities this summer. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of deaths, with Delhi leading in confirmed cases. The ministry anticipates the toll may rise as investigations continue.
India’s forex reserves dip $2.9 bn to come off all-time record high
India's foreign exchange reserves saw a notable decrease of $2.92 billion to reach $652.9 billion as of June 14, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India. This followed a significant increase of $24.3 billion in the previous week, pushing reserves to a record high of $655.8 billion as of June 7.
Paying for numbers is a crank call, TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has suggested charging for telephone numbers due to their finite nature. Despite the potential to increase capacity by adding digits, the growing use of numbers for machine communication poses a challenge. Transitioning to a new numbering system incurs costs, making numbers a limited resource over time. While depopulation and efficient recycling could suffice for humans, the machine-driven demand complicates differential pricing. An alternative approach could involve randomization, similar to the internet, to manage the finite availability of telephone numbers.
Want a new phone number? It might come at a cost as Trai mulls fee
TRAI is considering implementing charges on smartphone and landline numbers, following a proposal to regulate numbering resources. TRAI views phone numbers as valuable public resources and suggests charging mobile operators, who may then pass on these costs to users. Potential charging methods include one-time or recurring fees per number or conducting auctions for vanity numbers. TRAI also contemplates penalties for operators holding unused numbers.
Kuwait Fire: Several Indians killed, Jaishankar calls it shocking. Here is all you should know
Kuwait Mangaf Fire Indians: In Kuwait's Mangaf area, a tragic fire claimed 49 lives, including several Indians. Most victims, aged 20-50, succumbed to smoke inhalation. 15 others were injured, with five firefighters harmed during rescue operations. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah ordered arrests, highlighting safety concerns. The Indian Embassy issued helpline numbers, and Ambassador Swaika visited hospitals to offer assistance. Eyewitnesses recounted the horrifying scene as flames engulfed the building.
Trai reviewing norms for inactive landline and mobile connections, seeks feedback
The telecom regulator is seeking input on defining inactive landline and mobile connections as part of a discussion paper for a revised national numbering plan. It also seeks industry suggestions on reusing numbering resources from inactive connections.
NEET-UG 2024: 67 candidates secure AIR 1; NTA explains how students scored 719/720
67 candidates secure All India Rank 1 in NEET UG 2024, raising concerns over record number of toppers and allegations of irregularities. NTA attributes results to easier exam, rise in registrations, and grace marks for time loss, refuting claims of NEET UG paper leak and conducting background checks on toppers.
IRDAI cracks down on fraudulent tele-callers; Check list of TRAI-assigned phone numbers insurers must use for customer calls
The IRDAI has instructed insurance companies and insurance intermediaries not to call customers from a standard 10-digit mobile number in an effort to take harsh measures against fraudulent telecallers.
Mega millions drawing winner: Illinois player bags jackpot worth whopping $560 million. Check how much he will get
Mega millions jackpot winner have emerged after the cycle of three times. The player is from Illinois.
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