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Sudha Murthy advocates for cervical cancer vaccination, promotes domestic tourism in Rajya Sabha Sudha Murty Rajya Sabha (Google Trends): Sudha Murty advocated for a government-sponsored cervical cancer vaccination program for girls aged nine to 14 in her maiden Rajya Sabha speech. She emphasized prevention and highlighted the feasibility of sc...
03 Jul, 2024, 03.07 PM ISTAliens: Little green men or big government secrets? Exploring UFO mysteries Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) have fascinated people for decades, sparking debates about extraterrestrial life. World UFO Day, on July 2, commemorates the 1947 Roswell Incident when a "flying disc" was reportedly recovered, later deemed a weath...
03 Jul, 2024, 11.48 AM ISTPM Modi addresses 'Mann Ki Baat' for the first time in new term. Here are the key highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 111th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', marking his first in the new term. He highlighted the continuity of the program despite a brief hiatus, emphasising the ongoing positive impact of citizen-driven initiatives...
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How much has Boeing lost in Starliner program as two NASA astronauts are stuck in space? NASA astronauts are stranded in space due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The mission, originally set for eight days, has been indefinitely extended.
30 Jun, 2024, 01.09 AM ISTEx-ISRO Scientist on NASA astronauts stuck in space: 'Part and parcel of the game…' On NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as engineers work, Indian space scientist Mylswamy Annadurai June 29, said that at the time of launching, there were delays and the two scientist...
29 Jun, 2024, 11.18 PM ISTInclusion of Taiwan in Laos Govt's visa-waiver program for Chinese tourists gives false impression: Taiwan's Foreign Ministry Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) criticised Laos' visa-waiver program for Chinese tourists, stating it falsely implies Taiwan is part of China. The program, valid from July 1 - December 31, allows Chinese nationals to visit Laos visa-free...
29 Jun, 2024, 01.31 PM ISTUS targets petrol tankers over Iran nuclear 'escalation' The United States announced sanctions on Thursday against shipping companies for transporting Iranian oil. The action was taken in response to Iran’s nuclear program actions, just before the presidential elections in Iran.
28 Jun, 2024, 08.12 AM ISTNo planned date to return to Earth for two NASA astronauts due to issues with Boeing Starliner spacecraft Two NASA astronauts, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, are still waiting aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to mechanical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Initially scheduled to return on June 14, their return has been delay...
27 Jun, 2024, 03.15 PM ISTSri Lanka reaches deal on debt restructuring with bilateral creditors including India, China and France Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced a debt restructuring deal with India, France, Japan, and China, a critical step in economic recovery after the 2022 debt default. Under an IMF bailout program, the agreement is expected to revive s...
27 Jun, 2024, 06.39 AM ISTInfosys working on 225 GenAI programs for clients; enterprise AI will take years to unfold: Nilekani At Infosys' 43rd annual general meeting, cofounder and chairman Nandan Nilekani talked of the nascent stage of the Generative AI revolution. He also said consumer AI will see rapid adoption but enterprise AI will take several years to mature and hav...
26 Jun, 2024, 08.13 PM ISTUS and allies clash with Tehran and Moscow over Iranian nuclear programme at UN Security Council The United States and key European allies clashed with Iran and Russia over Tehran's expanding nuclear program The US vowed to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran in a UN Security Council meeting. The US and its allies accused Iran of escalating nuclear ac...
25 Jun, 2024, 10.10 AM ISTForce Motors partners with EY Parthenon India for digital transformation program Force Motors has partnered with EY Parthenon India to undertake a digital transformation programme aimed at boosting innovation and productivity across its value chain. The collaboration will focus on redesigning Force Motors' digital landscape, imp...
24 Jun, 2024, 07.15 PM ISTMave Health launches 12-week program to treat depression, anxiety Mave Health launches a 12-week program to combat depression and anxiety using a unique brain stimulation wearable, therapy, nutrition, and fitness guidance.
24 Jun, 2024, 12.56 PM ISTOntario Graduate Scholarship: Process, eligibility & other key details The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) provides financial assistance to graduate students in Ontario, Canada, based on merit and funded by the Province of Ontario and the University of Toronto. Applicants must have a student study permit visa and pl...
24 Jun, 2024, 12.31 PM ISTHD Kumaraswamy holds meet to revive ailing Hindustan Machine and Tools Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative was highlighted as a framework for HMT's revival, the statement added. Kohli is said to have outlined the various problems HMT is facing, including financial crises, l...
23 Jun, 2024, 11.52 PM ISTUFO whistleblower alleges threat to life and family. Does Pentagon still refuse existence of UFOs and aliens? This is not the first time that a UFO whistleblower has alleged a threat. Earlier in July last year, another UFO whistleblower David Grusch appeared before Congress, he shared threatening encounters he'd experienced.
22 Jun, 2024, 11.47 PM ISTMoon moving away from Earth? Here's what it means for our planet The Moon, Earth’s one and only natural satellite that’s always there. But it is moving away from us and it’s actually changing our understanding of how our own planet interacts with it, affecting things like the length of days in Earth.
15 Jun, 2024, 02.11 AM ISTBLive launches EZY EV rental program for last-mile delivery partners BLive introduces the EZY EV Rental Program for last-mile mobility partners, addressing financial challenges. Rentals start at INR 1500/week, promoting EV integration. A 'Rent to Own' model allows riders to own EVs after 36 months. Survey by Robas Re...
13 Jun, 2024, 09.07 AM ISTNot just employers with benefits! India Inc looks to be more to woo talent Corporate India is offering new-age benefits, realizing that attracting and retaining talent requires more than just high salaries. Cos offer new-age perks like cash for self-development, health insurance for siblings and pet care to woo talent
08 Jun, 2024, 02.34 PM ISTHungary to relaunch Golden Visa as Guest Investor Program on July 1 Hungary relaunches its Golden Visa Program as the Guest Investor Program (GIP) for non-EU/EEA nationals, offering residency through real estate investments or donations. The program grants visa-free travel across the EU and extends permits to family...
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