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Top StoriesBy: Aarti Khosla | Updated at : 04 Dec 2023 07:29 PM (IST)
Representational image ( Image Source : Getty )Sunday was the first-ever day of health at the Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai — a way to bring countries together to assess progress on climate action as it pertains to benefits on public health. The greatest challenge for public health now is climate change — whether it is air pollution or a pandemic, the impacts are much higher as the world warms up and extreme weather events increase. There is full and complete awareness of this reality, yet the pace and scale of action to halt global warming is wanting. Clean systems and clean renewable energy have been understood as the main drivers of climate action across the international community to tackle this present crisis.
On Day Three at the COP28, as many as 118 countries signed up for a pledge to triple the worldwide installed renewable energy generation capacity to at least 11,000 gigawatts (GW) and to double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements to more than 4 per cent by 2030. The idea was first floated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this April. It is based on the best available analyses by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from energy sources by 2030.
The idea gained momentum when India adopted it and presented it as part of the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration during the G20 Summit. While India championed the cause during its G20 presidency, it surprised many when it refrained from signing the pledge at COP28 on Saturday. Another prominent country that stayed away from the pledge was China.
India and China are making rapid strides in electrifying the power sector, transport and industry. Then why did they not sign on to the pledge? ALSO READ | COP28 Climate Conference: Who Is Most Responsible And Who Deserves Compensation?
A read of the pledge text provided some answers on why India could have decided to not sign on. “Recognizing that, according to the IEA and IPCC, in order to meet the Paris Agreement goal, renewables deployment must be accompanied in this decade by a rapid increase of energy efficiency improvements and the phase down of unabated coal power, in particular ending the continued investment in unabated new coal-fired power plants, which is incompatible with efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.”
That the tripling of renewable energy must necessarily go together with the phasing out of coal could be considered as an oblique attempt to close the space that remains for bringing more coal plants online. India has defended its stance on coal, especially as it has come to COP28 where other large emitters like the United States of America continue to hold on to their gas expansion plans, and the European Union, despite the good looks on climate finance, is still keeping room for gas. We can guess that the Indian side doesn’t have the confidence that the developed countries behind the pledge have the moral leverage to ask it to wind down on coal, keeping energy security and peak load concerns in mind. These are the very reasons many countries are expanding on gas as well.
India not signing the pledge isn’t a reflection of its commitment towards renewable energy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a commitment to doubling energy efficiency and tripling renewable energy when he delivered his speech at the opening segment of the summit, joined by the UN climate chief and the COP hosts, UAE. Further, India has under way its target of 500 gigawatts of electricity generation from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 as part of its nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and has a robust energy efficiency programme spanning sectors.
India is among the few major economies on track to meet their Paris obligations. It has installed close to 132 GW RE from its earlier target of 175 GW, yet is determined to making additional power demand be met by renewables where possible. Our thrust on green hydrogen for industrial energy use is also to reduce the load on coal and gas. This will take India to a greener industrial future and help preserve its space in a world where climate action has become one of the measures of geopolitical play.
The World Energy Outlook 2023 states that India is expected to meet its 2030 target to have half of its electricity capacity be non-fossil well before the end of the decade. Several states and companies like NTPC are all underway plans for what a just transition looks like — where the energy economy of the past will be replaced by new and cleaner ways of generating energy — through wind and solar, in such a way that it brings least impact to the social fabric and the GDP of the country. Agreements at international meets like the COP come with large implications for India’s right to development. The fact that technology is becoming fast available, one can hope that solar, wind, and hydrogen will take over the fixation of coal power, and bring winds of change sooner than we imagine.
It is noteworthy that despite the meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and the world’s largest installed renewable energy capacity, China has also not signed the pledge, which experts say could be due to the doubling of energy efficiency, which China isn’t comfortable with whilst committed to tripling of renewables capacity by 2030.
The author is the Founder-Director of Climate Trends, a research-based consulting and capacity-building initiative on issues of Climate Change.
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Balluana Assembly,Punjab Election 2022 Final Results LIVE Updates: AAP Candidate AMANDEEP SINGH MUSAFIR wins 2022PunjabAssembly Elections from Balluana
Balluana Assembly,Punjab Election 2022 Final Results LIVE Updates: AAP Candidate AMANDEEP SINGH MUSAFIR wins 2022PunjabAssembly Elections from Balluana Top StoriesBy : ABP Live | Updated: 10 Mar 2022 04:30 PM (IST) Nitish Kumar Becomes JD(U) President As Lalan Singh Steps Down Amid Exit RumoursStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe SaysAmid JN.1 Scare, India Logs 797 New Cases Of Covid-19, Highest In 225 Days'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For Kharge/body>
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Munawar Faruqui's ex-girlfriend Nazila Sitaishi has shockingly revealed some disturbing details about the stand-up comedian, who is presently residing in the Bigg Boss 17 house.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 19 Dec 2023 09:51 AM (IST)
Nazila Sitaishi claims Munawar Faruqui cheated on her. ( Image Source : Munawar Faruqui, Twitter )New Delhi: Munawar Faruqui's ex-girlfriend Nazila Sitaishi has shockingly revealed some disturbing details about the stand-up comedian, who is presently residing in the Bigg Boss 17 house. Nazila discussed Ayesha Khan's allegations during a Monday night live stream on Instagram. Alleging that Munawar was double-dating her, Ayesha recently entered the Bigg Boss house as a wild card participant.Nazila responded to Ayesha's allegations by saying that she was unaware of her connection to Munawar. In addition, Nazila stated that she is no longer connected to the stand-up comedian and said that "many other girls" were also involved.During the Instagram live session, Nazila said, "I was not aware of Ayesha and Munawar being together, I was being told a completely different story and I was made to believe that I was the only person in his life, I was the only female he was in love with but it was not true and there were a lot of other girls involved that I don’t want to talk about."“If Ayesha was the only person involved in this I would consider forgiving but she isn’t. I wish people knew what went down off-camera, clearly they don’t and I want people to stop paying attention. After watching today’s episode, I have nothing to do with Munawar,” she added. 🚨 BREAKING! Nazila Sitaishi said whatever Munawar said in his explanation is untrue. He said a bunch of lies. This is not only about Ayesha Khan, there are other women also involved. Means he multi-dated and cheated. She doesn't want to associate anymore with Munawar. She was in… pic.twitter.com/a8N6DN22qY
During the live session, Nazila also broke her ties with Munawar Faruqui and shared that she does not want to talk about him ever again. "I remained silent because I wanted to see what he had to say and how he justified this whole thing. It was just a bunch of lies and I am not satisfied with all this. I don’t need to justify to anybody over here and I did not even want to come on live but things have gone to such an extent that I had to come live and put my side of the story out there for once. This is my truth and I don’t need to prove it to anyone. This is the last time I am speaking about this. I am never going to acknowledge this in my life. I don’t have to do anything with this person or situation,” she said.“It is a shame that these things have become public. People are talking about it publicly and are making fun of my personal life, things that they know nothing about, abusing me in comments and on twitter, and fake videos. I don’t enjoy this at all,” Nazila added.ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui Gets Support From Aly Goni, Rajiv Adatia, Abhishek Malhan Amid Ayesha Khan ControversyBigg Boss 17 Live: Shiv Thakre Voices Support For Munawar FaruquiRubina Dilaik, Abhinav Shukla Share First Glimpse Of Their Twin Daughters, Jeeva And EdhaaBigg Boss 17: Video Of Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain Getting Intimate Goes ViralAnkita Lokhande Recalls Crying After Watching Sushant Singh Rajput’s Intimate Scenes In Shuddh Desi RomanceBigg Boss 17 Highlights: Mannara Chopra Roasts Aayesha Khan, Latter Starts Crying'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll StrategyCovid Scare: Delhi Conducts 250-400 RT-PCR Tests Daily, No Death Amid Surge In JN.1 Cases, Says Minister/body>
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Republic Day 2023: NCB's tableau encourages Indians to say no to drugs, and carries the message 'Together We Can Do It'. It was accompanied by some NCB personnel and two members of NCB's canine squad.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 26 Jan 2023 12:21 PM (IST)
Republic Day 2023: NCB's tableau has the message mounted on top, 'Nasha Mukt Bharat', and a group of people standing in front of it. The people are wearing different costumes of India, holding their arms out, and carries the message — 'Together We Can Do It'. ( Image Source : Doordarshan )Republic Day 2023: India's anti-drug agency, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), made its Republic Day parade debut on Kartavya Path this year, showcasing a tableau with the message 'Resolve At 75: Drug-Free India'. The tableau encourages Indians to say no to drugs, and carries the message 'Together We Can Do It'. The tableau was accompanied by some NCB personnel and two members of its canine squad, when it filled down the Kartavya Path. The NCB is the nodal agency for drug law enforcement in India, and comes under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. All about NCB’s R-Day tableauAhead of NCB's parade debut, the agency's Deputy Director General Monika Batra said the tableau has the message mounted on top, 'Nasha Mukt Bharat', and a group of people standing in front of it. The people are wearing different costumes of India, holding their arms out, with a banner placed below bearing the message — 'Together We Can Do It'. Batra also said that the group of people represented from diverse cultural backgrounds is to portray that together, "we can keep our country safe from the drug menace". The front of the NCB tableau represents a symbolic gesture of 'no' with hands crossed. According to Batra, the crossed hands show that India is saying 'no to drugs'. She also said that the tableau showcases the intelligence and technology that NCB uses to detect drugs. German Shepherds 'Limbo' and 'Jelly' are the canine members of the NCB accompanying the tableau.Limbo is a four-year-old German Shepherd, while Jelly is over five years of age, a handler of Jelly said. Both Limbo and Jelly have helped detect consignment of drugs in the past.The Ministry of Home Affairs displayed two tableaux — one by the NCB and the other by the Central Armed Police Forces. The Union Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Culture and the Central Public Works Department, that falls under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, also presented one tableau each on Kartavya Path. Check out below Health Tools-Calculate Your Body Mass Index ( BMI )Calculate The Age Through Age CalculatorCovid Scare: Delhi Conducts 250-400 RT-PCR Tests Daily, No Death Amid Surge In JN.1 Cases, Says MinisterCovid Highlights: Karnataka Records 74 Fresh Cases, 2 FatalitiesWhy Is India Seeing A Concoction Of Covid, Cold, And Flu? Here Is What Doctors SayKarnataka Reports 125 Fresh Covid Infections. 34 Cases Of JN.1 Variant Detected So FarMaharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde Tests Covid Positive, Variant Yet To Be Known'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportShah Rukh Khan Says Dunki Hardest And The Most Demanding Film Among His 2023 ReleasesMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll Strategy/body>
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Two-wheeler EVs offer several advantages over traditional gasoline-powered bikes, such as lower operating costs, fewer emissions, and less noise pollution. Growing DemandGovernment SupportCost-effectivenessUntapped MarketRelated StoriesTop StoriesBy: Dr Irfan Khan | Updated at : 28 Apr 2023 01:13 PM (IST)
The two-wheeler EV industry has immense potential for growth. ( Image Source : Getty )The world is at a critical juncture where climate change and the need for a sustainable future have become pressing issues that cannot be ignored. Governments and industries alike are now making concerted efforts to address these issues, and the automotive industry is no exception. As a major contributor to carbon emissions and air pollution, the automotive industry is being forced to take bold steps towards cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation.Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising solution to address the environmental concerns associated with traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. As a result, the EV industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, driven by the need for more sustainable modes of transportation. The EV industry has primarily focused on cars, but there is another segment of the market that is often overlooked — the two-wheeler EV industry.The two-wheeler EV industry has immense potential for growth, as more and more people look for alternative modes of transportation. Two-wheeler EVs offer several advantages over traditional gasoline-powered bikes, such as lower operating costs, fewer emissions, and less noise pollution. With rising fuel prices and growing concerns over air pollution, consumers are increasingly turning towards two-wheeler EVs as a viable alternative. Here are a few reasons why:The two-wheeler EV market is experiencing a surge in demand, driven by the need for more sustainable modes of transportation. With rising fuel prices and concerns over air pollution, consumers are increasingly looking towards electric 2-wheelers as a viable alternative. This demand is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, making it an attractive investment opportunity.Governments worldwide are promoting the adoption of EVs as part of their efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Many countries offer incentives and subsidies to consumers and manufacturers of EVs. In India, for example, the government has set a target of 30 per cent electric mobility by 2030 and has announced a slew of incentives to encourage the adoption of EVs. Such government support creates a favourable environment for investing in the two-wheeler EV industry.Two-wheeler EVs are more cost-effective than their gasoline-powered counterparts in the long run. While the initial investment may be higher, EVs have lower running costs and require less maintenance. In addition, many countries offer tax incentives and other benefits to promote the adoption of EVs, making them an attractive option for cost-conscious consumers.Advancements in battery technology have greatly improved the performance and range of two-wheeler EVs. With lithium-ion batteries becoming more affordable and efficient, EVs are now a viable option for daily commuting. Additionally, improvements in charging infrastructure and battery management systems are making EVs more practical for everyday use. These technological advancements create a conducive environment for investing in the 2-wheeler EV industry.The two-wheeler EV industry is still in its early stages, with many markets yet to be tapped. While EVs are popular in some countries, there are still many regions where the market is relatively untapped. This presents a huge opportunity for investors to enter these markets early and capitalise on the growth potential.As the two-wheeler EV industry matures, we can expect to see a consolidation within the industry as larger players acquire smaller, innovative startups. This consolidation can create significant opportunities for investors as they seek to capitalise on the growth potential of the industry. Additionally, the consolidation can lead to the development of new technologies and products that could further improve the efficiency and performance of two-wheeler EVs.Investing in the two-wheeler EV industry provides a competitive advantage for investors who want to position themselves as early adopters of disruptive technology. By investing early, investors can take advantage of the potential for high returns and differentiate themselves from their peers who may not be as forward-thinking in their investment strategies.Investing in the two-wheeler EV industry can also have a positive social impact by helping to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution. Two-wheeler EVs have the potential to revolutionise transportation in urban areas, where air pollution is a major concern. By investing in this industry, investors can help to create a more sustainable future and leave a positive impact on society.In conclusion, the two-wheeler EV industry presents a unique opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on the growth potential of a disruptive technology that is set to revolutionize the transportation industry. With an untapped market, government support, technological advancements, cost-effectiveness, and the potential for consolidation, investing in this industry can lead to significant returns in the long run. Additionally, by investing in the two-wheeler EV industry, investors can create a positive social impact and position themselves as early adopters of a technology that can potentially change the world.(The author is the founder and CEO at eBikeGo)Disclaimer: The opinions, beliefs, and views expressed by the various authors and forum participants on this website are personal and do not reflect the opinions, beliefs, and views of ABP Network Pvt. 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While chairing a review meeting regarding the surge in the Dengue cases, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made the announcement.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 01 Nov 2021 01:40 PM (IST)
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. (Source: Getty Images)New Delhi: Amidst the spike in Dengue cases in the national capital, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday announced that on-ground initiatives like hotspot identification, fogging, and timely treatment of the disease will be carried out to curb the Dengue cases. While chairing a review meeting regarding the surge in the Dengue cases, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made the announcement.Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chairs review meeting on dengue situation in Delhi"On-ground initiatives like hotspot identification, fogging&timely treatment to be carried out. Centre is also sending a team of experts to States with rising Dengue cases," he says. pic.twitter.com/YUQ4mCyisf
Union Health Ministry is monitoring Dengue cases in Delhi and other States closely. An expert team will do detailed planning with the Delhi Government to monitor the dengue cases, awareness campaigns will also be run in schools. Necessary speed testing will be conducted, sources informed ANI.Mansukh Mandaviya also stressed active coordination between the Centre and states. He further said that many poor people are not diagnosed properly and their death goes unreported, hence testing for dengue needs to be ramped up.Delhi has reported more than 1,000 cases of dengue this year, with 531 news cases logged in the last week, according to South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC). As many as 6 people have succumbed to the disease this year, ANI reported.531 new #Dengue cases reported in the last week in Delhi. 6 deaths have been reported this year so far: South Delhi Municipal Corporation pic.twitter.com/XJHiqbGkU9
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The Lok Sabha has passed the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023, and The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 20 Dec 2023 05:09 PM (IST)
File Photo of Lok Sabha ( Image Source : Sansad TV )The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three bills — the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023, and The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023 — aiming to replace key components of India's criminal legal framework which includes the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) of 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. It is pertinent to note that only 7 MPs from the principal Opposition, Congress, including former party presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, remain in the House after 49 opposition MPs were suspended for the rest of the session on Tuesday.Following a series of suspensions in Lok Sabha, the I.N.D.I.A. bloc lost more than two-thirds of its strength during the Winter Session. The Opposition alliance, which originally had 138 members, now has only 43 MPs present. The total count of suspended MPs in Lok Sabha to 95 with leaders like Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Congress and Sudip Bandyopadhyay from Trinamool Congress.Last week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced these amended criminal law bills in the Lok Sabha, seeking to replace the existing IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act. The bills had initially been presented during the monsoon session but were withdrawn for modifications.Shah highlighted that these changes were necessary after the bills were scrutinised by the Standing Committee, and rather than introducing official amendments, it was decided to reintroduce them. The bills, known as Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill 2023, are part of the government's efforts to modernise and update India's criminal laws.In the revised drafts, the Centre modified the legal definition of a "terrorist act," broadening it to include threats to financial security. This encompasses actions like spreading counterfeit currency, kidnapping, injuring, or causing the death of a public functionary.Key changes also include the introduction of Section 73 (publishing court proceedings without permission) and Section 86 (redefining cruelty) in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Section 73 imposes penalties for printing or publishing court proceedings related to rape or sexual assault without permission. Section 86 defines cruelty, as encompassing actions that may drive a woman to suicide or cause grave injury.One significant alteration in the redrafted criminal law bills is the replacement of the term "mental illness" with "unsound mind." The change, suggested by a parliamentary panel, aims to provide a more precise definition, excluding issues like mood swings or voluntary intoxication, news agency PTI reported.The revised version of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill incorporates the term "unsound mind" in place of "mental illness." It states, "Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law."However, two significant recommendations by the parliamentary panel were not adopted. The suggestions included retaining IPC section 377 provisions related to carnal intercourse with minors and acts of bestiality in the proposed bills.Additionally, the government rejected the panel's proposal to maintain the IPC provision related to adultery, suggesting it should be gender-neutral "for the sake of protecting the institution of marriage."Subscribe And Follow ABP Live On Telegram: https://t.me/officialabpliveTMC Accuses Bengal BJP Chief Of 'Insulting' Swami Vivekananda, Sukanta Rubbishes Claim'Brazen Waste Of Taxpayers Money': Congress Chief Kharge Slams Modi Govt Over PM's 3D Selfie BoothsBreaking News Live — Navy's MiG-29K Aircraft Suffers Tyre Burst At INS HansaDelhi: 'Blast' Near Israel Embassy Puts Police On High Alert. VIDEO'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardWatch: CM Jagan Tries His Hands At Cricket, Badminton At Adudam Andhra Sports Festival'Baby, Wear Something In Black On Court Date': Conman Sukesh's Text To Jacqueline From Jail'11 Bombs In Mumbai': RBI, Other Banks Get Threats Over Email‘Will Find Them Even From The Seabed And…’: Rajnath Singh Vows ‘Strict Action’ On Drone Attacks On Merchant ShipsWarship INS Imphal Gets Commissioned Amid Growing Threats To Maritime Security/body>
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A number of trains were delayed and cancelled as a thick layer of fog continued to reduce the visibility in the national capital. Around 60 flights were also diverted at the IGI Airport due tot he dense fog.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Dec 2023 08:24 AM (IST)
A train approaches a platform amid fog during a cold winter morning, at Old Faridabad Railway Station ( Image Source : PTI )Winter continues to hold Delhi in its clutches firmly. A dense layer of fog covers the skyline of the national capital reducing the visibility. Many trains were delayed and some even got cancelled at the Anand Vihar railway station due to the dense fog, as reported by news agency ANI. Around 60 flights including one that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was travelling in had to be diverted due to low visibility at the Delhi Airport. People were forced to take shelter in shelter homes amid these chilly and foggy nights. The minimum temperature settled on Thursday stood at 8.4 degrees Celsius, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).An official at the Delhi Airport told news agency PTI that 58 flights, the majority of them operated by domestic carriers, had to be diverted owing to the low visibility between 12:00 am on December 25 and 06:00 am on December 28. Most of the flights had to be cancelled as the pilots were not trained to operate them in low visibility conditions. The official added that 13 flights of IndiGo, 10 of Air India, 10 of SpiceJet, 5 of Vistara, 3 of Akasa Air and 2 flights of Alliance Air were diverted at the Delhi Airport. #WATCH | Delhi: Few flights delayed due to fog and low visibility in the national capital; Visuals from Indira Gandhi International Airport pic.twitter.com/mlCrrZ7QlT
Even at 12 am this morning, a dense layer of fog engulfed the national capital.#WATCH | Delhi: Dense fog grips the National Capital.(Visuals from areas around the Indira Gandhi International Airport, shot at 12 am) pic.twitter.com/QIHdX6uaec
People stood waiting at the railway station platforms for their trains as some of them got delayed or cancelled. A passenger, Prashant Kumar, told ANI, "The trains are later than usual this time. Nandankanan Express coming to Delhi from Bhubaneswar was supposed to reach at 3.30 pm but it reached Delhi at 12.30 am."#WATCH | Delhi: On delayed trains, a passenger Prashant Kumar says, "The trains are later than usual this time... Nandankanan Express coming to Delhi from Bhubaneswar was supposed to reach at 3.30 pm but it reached Delhi at 12.30 am..." pic.twitter.com/qOkWpSTwyu
Several trains at Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad Railway Station were also affected due to dense fog.#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Several trains at Moradabad Railway station affected due to dense fog.(Visuals shot at 10 pm) pic.twitter.com/2ZkdJ6lAX9
Dense fog covered the skyline of Ayodhya reducing the visibility on the roads as well. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Visibility affected in Ayodhya as a blanket of dense fog covers the city. (Visuals shot at 11.15 pm) pic.twitter.com/D8QhO0405q
The teeth-teetering morning and dense fog could not shake the spirit of the security forces at the India Gate who were doing rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day Parade which is slated to take place on January 26. ANI shared the visual from the rehearsals this morning.#WATCH | Delhi: Republic Day parade rehearsal underway at India Gate amid dense fog.(Visuals shot at 6.45 am) pic.twitter.com/SxDSaWU2IF
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The Gujarat ATS has nabbed another man from Odisha in connection with the panchayat junior clerk paper leak. Earlier, the Gujarat ATS arrested 16 accused in the incident.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 02 Feb 2023 03:08 PM (IST)
Gujarat ATS Arrests Another Odisha Man In Connection With Panchayat Junior Clerk Paper Leak (Representational Image) ( Image Source : Getty )The Gujarat ATS has arrested another Odisha man Sarojkumar Seemanchal Malu, in connection with the Gujarat Panchayat Junior Clerk Exam Paper Leak matter. Earlier this week, the Gujarat ATS arrested 16 accused in the matter, soon after the paper leak incident came inti light. On Sunday, January 29, the Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) cancelled the Panchayat Junior Clerk Exam 2023, hours before it was scheduled to be conducted, after the news of the exam paper leak broke. The Gujarat Panchayat Junior Clerk Exam 2023 was scheduled to be held on January 31, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Around 9.5 lakh registered candidates were set to appear for the examination which aimed to fill a total of 1,181 junior clerk vacancies. While announcing the cancellation of the Gujarat Panchayat Junior Clerk Examination, the board expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the candidates and asked them not to go to the examination centres. Also Read: Education Budget 2023: Here’s What The Industry Has To Say On Budget AnnouncementsAfter the exam cancellation, the GPSSB later announced that it will reconduct the exam soon and candidates will be notified about the same at the earliest. "The examination will be conducted afresh at the earliest, for which the board will issue a new advertisement," the board has said in an official statement. Following the earlier arrests, the Gujarat ATS said that it has arrested 16 persons in connection to the matter and have also recovered copies of the question paper from their possession. "The state ATS nabbed 15 accused from a computer exam centre named StackWise Technology in Vadodara around 1.30 am on Sunday when they had gathered there with the copy of the question paper. The question paper recovered from them matched with that of the original paper, prompting the government to immediately decide on postponing the exam," Gujarat ATS SP Sunil Joshi was quoted saying by PTI.Working on a tip-off that a man from Odisha, identified as Pradip Nayak, was going to deliver the question paper to Ketan Barot and Bhaskar Chaudhary in Vadodara city, the ATS formed a special team involving personnel from the Surat crime branch and Vadodara Special Operations Group (SOG) and arrested 15 persons from the exam centre along with the copy of the photo and copy of the question paper, Joshi was further quoted adding. Also Read: Education Budget 2023: With Rs 1.12 Lakh Crore, Education Sector Sees Highest Ever Budget AllocationEducation Loan Information:Calculate Education Loan EMIChhattisgarh Board Exams 2024: CGBSE Releases Class 10, 12 Time Table - Check Full Date Sheet Here‘Not Compulsory For All Members’: DU College Principal On Staff Being Asked To Sign Up For Course On Bhagavad GitaGhaziabad: School Timings For Classes 1 To 8 Revised Amid Severe Cold And Dense FogAILET 2024: LLM Round-1 Seat Allotment Result Released On nationallawuniversitydelhi.inAssam CM Announces Over 10,000 Jobs In Education DepartmentQatar Court Has ‘Reduced’ Sentence Of Indian Navy Veterans, Says MEA 'Congress To Conduct Caste Census Once Elected To Power': Rahul Gandhi At Foundation Day Event In NagpurPriyanka Gandhi Named By ED In Money Laundering CaseBeyond Controversy: A Deeper Look At 'Animal' & The Collective ShadowDMDK Chief Vijayakanth Passes Away, Was On Ventilator Support After Testing Covid Positive/body>
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In the mid-Proterozoic era, Earth's day length was equal to about 19 hours due to tidal phenomena. The day length was equal to about 19 hours for about one billion years.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: Radifah Kabir | Updated at : 14 Jun 2023 07:32 PM (IST)
The study says that the day length was equal to about 19 hours for about one billion years during the mid-Proterozoic. The reason why the day length was shorter was because the Moon was closer to Earth. ( Image Source : Getty )Earth takes 24 hours on an average to complete one rotation about its axis. Oftentimes, 24 hours seem less when one has a lot of tasks to complete. However, if we lived in the past, it would have been more difficult. This is because there was a time when Earth had 19-hour long days for a billion years, a new study, published June 12 in the journal Nature Geoscience, says. Earth's current solar day consists of about 24 hours. This is the amount of time required by the blue planet to complete one rotation so that the Sun appears in the same position in the sky. The reason why Earth's solar day is not exactly equal to 24 hours is that the Earth's revolution around the Sun causes the planet to move a bit along its orbit each day, as a result of which some more rotation is needed for a particular meridian to point back towards the Sun. Based on this longer definition of one rotation, modern day clocks consider the average of all solar days in a year, which is equal to 24 hours. In the mid-Proterozoic era, Earth's day length was equal to about 19 hours due to tidal phenomena. The Proterozoic era was the period of Earth's history that began 2.5 billion years ago and ended 543 million years ago. ALSO READ | Stars Of Early Galaxies Emitted Enough Light To Ionise Surrounding Gas And Make It Transparent, Webb ProvesThe study says that the day length was equal to about 19 hours for about one billion years during the mid-Proterozoic. The reason why the day length was shorter was because the Moon was closer to Earth. Tidal resonance was responsible for stalling the day length during the mid-Proterozoic. The Moon is responsible for oceanic tides, while the Sun results in atmospheric thermal tides. The study suggests that during the mid-Proterozoic era, the torque of lunar oceanic tides was decelerative, which means that tides drained energy out of Earth's rotation, and slowed the planet down. Meanwhile, the torque of atmospheric thermal tides driven by solar energy was accelerative, which means that thermal tides increased Earth's rotation, and had the tendency to make it spin faster. Together, the accelerative and decelerative torques temporarily stabilised Earth's rotation, and stalled the day length. It was also a period of relatively limited biological evolution known as the boring billion.ALSO READ | First Prehistoric Flutes Identified From The Near East Were Made Of Bird Bones, Date Back To Over 12,000 Years: StudyIn the past, solar atmospheric tides were as strong as lunar oceanic tides. The tug of the Moon would have been much weaker because the Earth was rotating faster in the past, compared to the present rotation speed. The Moon had a pulling effect on Earth, while the Sun's tide pushed the planet. Overall, these two effects stabilised the rotation of Earth. This phenomenon has been referred to as the tidal resonance in the study. In a statement released by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ross Mitchell, a geophysicist at the institute, and lead author on the new paper, said the Moon, over time, has stolen Earth's rotational energy to boost it into a higher orbit farther from Earth. This means that every time the Moon drains out Earth's rotational energy, the planet spins slower, and its natural satellite moves higher up in its orbit. A slower rotation means a longer day. Uwe Kirscher, a co-author on the paper, said most models of Earth's rotation predict that day length was consistently shorter and shorter going back in time. In past decades, researchers measured ancient day length using records from special sedimentary rocks which preserve very fine-scale layering in tidal mud flats, which are coastal wetlands that form when mud is left behind by tides or rivers. The number of sedimentary layers formed each month by tidal fluctuations was equal to the number of hours in an ancient day, the statement said. However, not only are such tidal records rarely found, but those preserved are often disputed.Therefore, scientists prefer a method called cyclostratigraphy over counting sedimentary layers.Cyclostratigraphy is a geologic method in which scientists detect astronomical "Milankovitch" cycles using rhythmic sedimentary layering. Milankovitch cycles reflect how changes in Earth's rotation and orbit affect climate. The fact that the long-term, collective effects of changes in Earth's position relative to the Sun strongly drive Earth's long-term climate, and are responsible for triggering the beginning and end of glaciation periods, was hypothesised by Serbian scientist Milutin Milankovitch, more than a century ago. According to NASA, Milankovitch studied how variations in three types of Earth orbital movements affect how much solar radiation reaches the top of Earth's atmosphere. The amount of solar radiation received over a given surface in a given period of time is called insolation. These cyclical orbital movements of Earth are known as Milankovitch cycles. Milankovitch cycles result in variations of up to 25 per cent in the amount of incoming insolation at Earth's mid-latitudes, which refer to the areas of the planet located between about 30 and 60 degrees north and south of the equator. According to NASA, the Milankovitch cycles include the shape of Earth's orbit, which is known as eccentricity; the angle Earth's axis is tilted with respect to Earth's orbital plane, known as obliquity; and the direction Earth's axis of rotation is pointed, which is known as precession. In the Chinese Academy of Sciences statement, Kirscher explained that precession and obliquity, which are related to the wobble and tilt of Earth's rotation axis in space, determine the rotation of Earth. Shorter precession and obliquity cycles in the past mean a faster rotation of Earth. More than half of the data for ancient times was generated in the past seven years, and Mitchell and Kirscher took advantage of the multitude of Milankovitch records. The researchers studied a 600-million-year-old sedimentary rock that preserved Milankovitch cycles. This allowed them to detect Earth's ancient day length. Kirscher said in the statement that due to tidal resonance resulting from the opposing effects of atmospheric thermal tides and lunar ocean tides, Earth's day length stopped changing and remained constant for some time. The new compilation data proved this theory. Earth's day length stopped at 19 hours roughly between two to one billion years ago. These were referred to as the billion years or the boring billion. Surprisingly, the period when Earth's day length stalled lies between the two largest rises in oxygen. This means that photosynthetic bacteria, the first oxygen-producing organisms on Earth, had to wait for longer days to generate more oxygen each day, the study states. This explains Earth's rise to modern oxygen levels at a time when the planet's day length increased.How To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeAre Live Christmas Trees A Good Choice? 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General Manoj Pande said despite an 'unprecedented churn' in the global landscape, which has set into motion a chain of events as well as some new trend lines, India remains a ‘bright spot’.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: Nayanima Basu | Updated at : 03 Nov 2023 02:26 PM (IST)
Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande made the remarks at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue ( Image Source : Getty )The Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande Friday said the war between Israel and Hamas has added to global “instability” and “economic turbulence” along with the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but despite these “unprecedented churn” in global landscape India remains a “bright spot”.Speaking at the inaugural two-day Chanakya Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, Gen. Pande said, “The unprecedented churn in the global landscape has set into motion a chain of events as well as some new trend lines. Amongst others, we need to take particular note of the growing salience of ‘National Security’ in international affairs and the renewed currency of hard power. The Pandemic, which began as the health crisis and ended up as a national security event, closed on the heels of the cataclysm in Ukraine.”“We are now faced with an escalating conflict in West Asia. These instabilities and challenges are compounded by notable economic turbulence and the weaponization of a multitude of attributes and domains from information to supply chains. Issues like radicalization, terrorism, piracy, illegal migration, refugees and climate change, add to the bouquet of global concerns,” said the Army Chief.Gen. Pande also said the world is witnessing “new divisions” currently even as the “peace dividends” of the Cold War dissipates and fault lines are being drawn between east and west, north and south.“Not only is the Cold War peace dividend dwindling, the world seems to be fracturing in myriad ways. New divisions are coming to the fore between the East and the West as also between the Global North and the Global South. The globalised world that we once applauded is now fraught with difficulties. It is moving towards decoupling, de-risking and perhaps de-globalisation,” he added. According to the COAS, in current times it is technology that is driving geopolitics, transforming “not only strategic competition but also war fighting.”He said, “In fact Technology is emerging as a new strategic arena of geo-political competition.”While the world is witnessing multiple conflicts leading to a massive shift in the global orders where increasingly like-minded countries are aligning together, it is India that is holding its own.“Amidst such despondency it is my belief that India remains a ‘bright spot’. The nation’s resolve, resilience and diverse capacities were put through a severe test during the Pandemic. Not only did we ride the storm rather well, the outreach through ‘Vaccine Maitri’ won universal acclaim. An agile, resilient, consumer driven economy has enabled us to brave the economic downturn of the Russia Ukraine conflict,” the COAS underscored.“Our pursuits as part of the International Solar Alliance, Global BioFuel Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure reflect our intent to find solutions to global problems. Today, India has a credible voice on the world stage, one that is distinct, rooted in Indian ethos and effective in articulating the concerns of the Global South. The successful conduct of the G20 meet demonstrated India’s ability to bridge divides and achieve consensus on some very knotty issues,” he said.He added, “A continuous and thoughtful evaluation of the defence and security landscape, from both, the global and regional perspectives is therefore imperative.”TMC Accuses Bengal BJP Chief Of 'Insulting' Swami Vivekananda, Sukanta Rubbishes Claim'Brazen Waste Of Taxpayers Money': Congress Chief Kharge Slams Modi Govt Over PM's 3D Selfie BoothsBreaking News Live — Navy's MiG-29K Aircraft Suffers Tyre Burst At INS HansaDelhi: 'Blast' Near Israel Embassy Puts Police On High Alert. VIDEO'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardWatch: CM Jagan Tries His Hands At Cricket, Badminton At Adudam Andhra Sports Festival'Baby, Wear Something In Black On Court Date': Conman Sukesh's Text To Jacqueline From Jail'11 Bombs In Mumbai': RBI, Other Banks Get Threats Over Email‘Will Find Them Even From The Seabed And…’: Rajnath Singh Vows ‘Strict Action’ On Drone Attacks On Merchant ShipsWarship INS Imphal Gets Commissioned Amid Growing Threats To Maritime Security/body>
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Stock update: On the 30-share Sensex platform, NTPC became the lead gainer, up 3.30 per cent. Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, SBI, UltraCemco were among the other gainersRelated StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Sep 2023 05:45 PM (IST)
In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap index rose 1.3 per cent and BSE Smallcap index up 0.6 per cent. ( Image Source : Getty )The two key equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, on Friday closed higher following fall in crude oil prices globally. The S&P BSE Sensex soared 320 points to end at 65,828. On the other hand, the NSE Nifty50 quoted 19,638, up 115 points. The domestic indices surged to 66,152 and 19,726 during intraday trading.On the 30-share Sensex platform, NTPC became the lead gainer, up 3.30 per cent. Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, SBI, UltraCemco were among the other gainers. On the downside, HCL, PowerGrid, TechM, Infosys, Titan, Nestle emerged losers.#ABPLiveStockMarketWatch | Sensex and Nifty on Friday closed higher following a fall in crude oil prices globally.At 4:00 PM, Sensex gained 320 points, closing at 65,828 and Nifty was up by 115 points to close at 19,638Here's a look at the stocks in focus:#ABPLive… pic.twitter.com/gxrQfpNzsw
In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap index rose 1.3 per cent and BSE Smallcap index up 0.6 per cent.Sectorally, barring Information Technology, all other sectoral indices ended in the green with metal, power, oil & gas, PSU Bank, and healthcare indices went up by 1-2.7 per cent. Nifty Pharma jumped the most, up 2.7 per cent.In the previous session on Thursday, the S&P BSE Sensex plunged 610 points to 65,508. The NSE Nifty50 ended at 19,524, down 193 points.In Asian markets, Tokyo ended lower. Markets were closed in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taiwan, and Seoul. European markets were trading in positive territory. The US markets ended in the green on Thursday.Global oil benchmark Brent crude declined 0.49 per cent to $95.28 a barrel.Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 3,364.22 crore on Thursday, according to exchange data.Meanwhile, the rupee appreciated 14 paise to settle at 83.05 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, boosted by a firm trend in equity markets and a sharp correction in the greenback against major rivals overseas. However, selling pressure from foreign equity investors and rising crude oil prices in international markets weighed on the domestic unit, forex traders said.The rupee opened strong at 83.13 against the US dollar and moved in the range of 83.03 to 83.13 against the greenback. It finally settled at 83.05 (provisional), registering a gain of 14 paise from its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee settled 3 paise higher at 83.19.New Year 2024: Financial Gifts For Your Loved Ones That Can Set The Tone For A Prosperous And Secure Year AheadFraud Cases In Banking Sector Rise In First Half Of FY24: RBIAdani Energy Solutions Forms JV With IHC-Backed Esyasoft To Expedite Rollout Of Smart MetersStock Market At Record Highs: Sensex Surges 702 Points; Nifty Above 21,650. Auto, Metals LeadLook Back 2023: India's Real Estate Sector Sees Dominance Of Luxury HousingRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant Infection'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State TableauxWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian WrestlerMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns Students/body>
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India has lodged a strong protest after China released a so-called 2023 "standard map” laying claim to parts of Indian territory including Arunachal Pradesh.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Aug 2023 07:21 PM (IST)
File Photo of External Affairs Ministry's Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi ( Image Source : PTI )India has registed a strong protest through diplomatic channels with Beijing on China's so-called 2023 "standard map” which lays claim to Indian territory. In response to media queries on the matter, External Affairs Ministry's Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi Monday said, "We have today lodged a strong protest through diplomatic channels with the Chinese side on the so-called 2023 "standard map” of China that lays claim to India’s territory.""We reject these claims as they have no basis. Such steps by the Chinese side only complicate the resolution of the boundary question,” he added.This comes after China’s state-run Global Times stated that the 2023 edition of China's standard map was officially released on Monday and launched on the website of the standard map service hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources.The map featured parts of Indian territory with areas including Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin region as well as Taiwan and the disputed South China Sea. Notably, the map has been released days after PM Modi’s bilateral talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in South Africa where the two leaders discussed the situation along the Line of Actual Control.India has continuously communicated that "Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India." ALSO READ | ‘PM Of 140 Cr People Standing Hands Tied Before Xi At BRICS’: Congress Slams Modi After China Releases MapMeanwhile, the Congress on Tuesday targetted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over China’s 2023 edition of the “standard map” with party leader Pawan Khera saying that PM Modi has given a clean chit to Beijing and that India under the Modi government is accepting the Chinese claim line.“A Prime Minister of 140 crore people standing in front of them with tied hands does not give a good message to the world... As soon as the BRICS Summit was over, China released a map showing Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as a part of China,” he told news agency ANI. “If Nehru had accepted the Chinese claim line, the war of 1962 would not have occurred. We did not accept it...Thus, war took place, and even though we lost the war, we did not accept the Chinese claim line...Today we are accepting the Chinese claim line without fighting a war,” he added. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also criticised PM Modi saying that "China's deception and belligerence continues, post Galwan, in the wake of PM Modi giving them a free pass, by saying "no one entered our territory", after 20 of our brave soldiers were martyred."He expressed hope that the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi “will be another opportunity for us to expose the issue of China’s transgressions into Indian territory at the global stage.”“Modi Govt must ensure that the illegal Chinese occupation of 2000 square kilometres of Indian territory along the LAC must end,” Kharge stated in a post on X, formerly Twitter.Subscribe And Follow ABP Live On Telegram: https://t.me/officialabpliveBreaking News Live — Dubai Authorities 'Restrict' Movement Of Mahadev Betting App Accused: EDRahul Gandhi Meets Bajrang Punia In Haryana Amid Wrestlers' Award Wapsi RowGujarat Cops To Quiz 'Donkey' Plane Fliers To Bust Illegal Immigration NetworkCovid-19 News Live: 34 Cases Of JN.1 Variant In Karnataka, Govt Well Prepared, Says State Health Minister'Law Of The Land': Amit Shah Says No One Can Stop CAADense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. Airport Issues Advisory, Several Trains CancelledIsrael Asks Citizens To Stay Alert, Avoid Showing Israeli Symbols Openly After Blast Near Delhi EmbassyTamil Nadu: Several Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Ennore FactoryUS Shoots Down Multiple Drones, Missiles Fired By Houthis Over Red Sea'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna Award/body>
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Delhi reported its first case of sub-variant JN.1 amid surge in infections across the country.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 27 Dec 2023 08:06 PM (IST)
A health worker running tests on a sample. ( Image Source : Getty Images )New Delhi: Amid a surge in Covid-19 infections across the country, Delhi reported its first case of sub-variant JN.1 on Wednesday, news agency PTI quoted health officials as saying. According to the report, the active caseload in Delhi currently stands at 35 with nine fresh infections reported on Wednesday. Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said three samples were sent for genome sequencing. One of them is JN.1 and the other two are Omicron variants, news agency ANI reported.Meanwhile, a 28-year-old man with comorbidities died in Delhi on Wednesday. However, health officials ruled out Covid being the primary cause of death, PTI reported."The man was not from Delhi and was referred to a private hospital recently. He had multiple comorbidities and the Covid finding was incidental. The sample of the man has been sent for genome sequencing and a report is awaited," an official told PTI.As per health ministry data, till Tuesday, India had 109 JN.1 cases. Thirty-six cases were detected from Gujarat, 34 were from Karnataka, 14 from Goa, nine from Maharashtra, six from Kerala, four each from Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, and two from Telangana.READ | Covid Scare: Delhi Conducts 250-400 RT-PCR Tests Daily, No Death Amid Surge In JN.1 Cases, Says MinisterAmid the surge in number of Covid infections and JN.1 sub-variant cases, health officials have urged the people not to panic as 92 per cent of those infected are opting for home-based treatment and are showing mild symptoms.There is also no increase in hospitalisation rates and Covid is an incidental finding in the patients admitted due to other medical conditions, officials said as reported by PTI.Meanwhile, India reported a single-day rise of 529 Covid infections, taking the active caseload to 4,093 in the last 24 hours, as per health ministry data.Three deaths, one from Gujarat and two from Karnataka, were reported during the same period.Check out below Health Tools-Calculate Your Body Mass Index ( BMI )Calculate The Age Through Age CalculatorATR Leak In Burari Hospital: Delhi Health Minister Takes Aim At Chief SecretaryCovid Cases In India: Amid Rising Infections, AIIMS Delhi Issues Testing, Treatment GuidelinesCovid Scare: Delhi Conducts 250-400 RT-PCR Tests Daily, No Death Amid Surge In JN.1 Cases, Says MinisterDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. 110 Flights Affected, 25 Trains HitMany Hurt In Car Pile-Up On Yamuna Expressway In Gr Noida Amid Dense FogNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In Poonch'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State TableauxWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian WrestlerMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns Students/body>
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Delhi government has started RT-PCR and around 250-400 tests are being conducted in the national capital regularly, health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 27 Dec 2023 04:43 PM (IST)
A medic puts up a notice at a Covid-19 testing centre after cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were detected in the country. ( Image Source : PTI )New Delhi: Amid an uptick in Covid-19 cases across the country, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday said the government has started RT-PCR tests in the national capital and around 250-400 tests are being conducted regularly, news agency ANI reported. Two persons tested positive on Tuesday and 4-5 patients are hospitalised. There hasn’t been any Covid-related death amid the recent surge, he said.Speaking to the news agency, Bharadwaj said, “In Delhi, we have started RT-PCR testing and around 250 to 400 RT-PCR tests are being conducted daily. Two positive cases were there in yesterday's report. A total of 4-5 patients are admitted to the hospital. No death has been reported.”#WATCH | Delhi: On the Covid situation, Delhi Health Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj says, "In Delhi, we have started RTPCR testing and around 250 to 400 RTPCR tests are being conducted daily. 2 positive cases were there in yesterday's report. A total of 4-5 patients are… pic.twitter.com/0H8ovMobRB
Urging the people not to panic, he said, “I have written to the health secretary asking him to share the genome sequencing reports of the positive cases. We don’t know the variant yet but even if it is the new variant, there is no need to panic as the patients are manifesting mild symptoms.”Earlier on Tuesday, the minister had said the positivity rate in Delhi stood at 1 percent and asked the people to follow precautions during the festive season."The new variants are not dangerous but people should not become lax and (they must) follow precautions. People should not panic and think that the virus is spreading and people are dying. But people should be cautious during this time of the festival season," news agency PTI quoted Bharadwaj as saying.Six persons tested positive for the new sub-variant JN.1 taking the total number to 69. India logged a single-day spike of 412 fresh Covid-19 cases while the active caseload rose to 4,170 on Tuesday.Check out below Health Tools-Calculate Your Body Mass Index ( BMI )Calculate The Age Through Age CalculatorDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. 110 Flights Affected, 25 Trains HitMany Hurt In Car Pile-Up On Yamuna Expressway In Gr Noida Amid Dense FogAnother Delhi Hospital Drug Fails Quality Test, Says LG Days After Seeking CBI ProbeDelhi Min Saurabh Bharadwaj Claims Inaction By Chief Secy In Hopital Molestation Case'Mohalla Clinics Are Clinics Of Death': BJP Demands Sacking Of Delhi Health Minister In 'Fake Medicines' Row'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll StrategyAssam CM Announces Over 10,000 Jobs In Education Department This website uses cookies or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy /body>
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The Indian government has cautioned that all international travellers entering India from "at-risk" countries must be subjected to rigorous screening and testing.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 25 Nov 2021 09:05 PM (IST)
(File Photo/ Getty)New Delhi: Amid the growing concern of yet another surge of Coronavirus in African nations, a new strain of the contagious virus has been detected in South Africa that has reportedly infected as many as 22 people in the country. Twenty-two positive cases of the new variant - called B.1.1.529 - have come to light in South Africa following genomic sequencing collaborations between the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, and private laboratories.ALSO READ | Covid Research: Why Delta Variant Of SARS-CoV-2 Spreads Easily And Infects People So QuicklySouth Africa Health Minister Joe Phaahla said that the new variant was of "serious concern" and behind an "exponential" increase in reported cases, making it "a major threat".Speaking about the same, Professor Adrian Puren, NICD Acting Executive Director said that it is not surprising that a new variant has been detected in South Africa."Although the data are limited, our experts are working overtime with all the established surveillance systems to understand the new variant and what the potential implications could be. Developments are occurring at a rapid pace and the public has our assurance that we will keep them up to date, news agency PTI quoted Puren as saying. Experts are working overtime to understand what potential implications the new Covid variant can have.India Sounds Alert Over New VariantMeanwhile, India has sounded an alert for the B.1.1.529 variant of Covid detected in South Africa."This variant is reported to have a significantly high number of mutations, and thus, has serious public health implications for the country, in view of recently relaxed visa restrictions and opening up of international travel," Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote to states/UTs.He also cautioned that all international travellers entering India from "at-risk" countries must be subjected to rigorous screening and testing.South Africa Witnesses Spike In Covid CasesThere has been a potential rise in the number of people turning testing positive, especially in the most populated province of Gauteng, North West and Limpopo. Provincial health authorities are on high alert and are prioritising the sequencing of COVID-19 positive samples.Officials have cautioned people to get vaccinated, wear masks, practice healthy hand hygiene, maintain social distancing, and gather in well ventilated spaces. According to reports, the new variant has a very high number of mutations and is causing a resurgence of infections. Scientists said the new B.1.1.529 variant has at least 10 mutations, compared to two for Delta or three for Beta.Check out below Health Tools-Calculate Your Body Mass Index ( BMI )Calculate The Age Through Age CalculatorFormer European Commission President Jacques Delors Dies At 98Breaking News Live: Will Inform If I Resign, Says Lalan Singh After Crucial JD(U) MeetNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un Orders Military To 'Accelerate' War Preparations: ReportNijjar Killing: Canada Likely To Arrest 2 Suspects 'Within Weeks', Says ReportUS Announces Last Military Aid Worth $250 Million To Ukraine'Congress To Conduct Caste Census Once Elected To Power': Rahul Gandhi On Foundation DayQatar Court Has ‘Reduced’ Sentence Of Indian Navy Veterans, Says MEA Priyanka Gandhi Named By ED In Money Laundering CaseBeyond Controversy: A Deeper Look At 'Animal' & The Collective ShadowISIS Module Case: NIA Files Chargesheet Against 6, Says Suspects Were Sharing 'DIY' Kits/body>
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UP Excise and Prohibition Minister Agarwal said that the decision to prohibit the sale of liquor on the 84 Kosi Parikrama Marg was taken as per the instructions given by CM Adityanath.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 28 Dec 2023 06:42 PM (IST)
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple under construction, in Ayodhya. ( Image Source : PTI )The Uttar Pradesh government has imposed a ban on the sale of liquor in the 84-kilometre radius of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. This comes ahead of the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple scheduled to take place on January 22. Speaking to news agency ANI, UP Excise and Prohibition Minister Nitin Agarwal said that the decision to prohibit the sale of liquor on the 84 Kosi Parikrama Marg was taken as per the instructions given by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. "It was our decision as per the instructions by CM that we prohibit liqour sale on the 84 Kosi Parikrama Marg. We have shifted the shops alloted there and we have completely prohibitted liqour sale on that Marg...It's a 150-175 km long road so we have shifted all the shops to other places," Agarwal said, as quoted by ANI.#WATCH | Lucknow: UP Excise and Prohibition Minister Nitin Agarwal says, "It was our decision as per the instructions by CM that we prohibit liqour sale on the 84 Kosi Parikrama Marg. We have shifted the shops alloted there and we have completely prohibitted liqour sale on that… pic.twitter.com/N84znfjBr7
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Science
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Autumn Equinox 2022: The fall or September equinox marks the beginning of the astronomical fall season in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, the Autumn equinox falls on September 23 at 6:34 am IST.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: Radifah Kabir | Updated at : 22 Sep 2022 10:09 AM (IST)
Autumn Equinox 2022: The Autumn equinox marks the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. On the Autumn equinox, the Earth is perfectly aligned sideways to the Sun. After the September equinox, the Sun gradually continues to rise later & set earlier in the Northern Hemisphere. ( Image Source : Pixabay )Autumn Equinox 2022: Autumn is characterised by falling leaves and cooler temperatures. The Autumn equinox, also known as the September equinox, marks the beginning of the astronomical fall season in the Northern Hemisphere. The Autumn equinox may occur any time between September 21 and September 24. This year, the Autumn equinox falls on September 22 at 8:04 pm CDT (September 23, at 6:34 am IST in India). Earth has two types of seasons, namely meteorological and astronomical. The tilt of Earth’s axis with respect to the Sun-Earth plane, and the planet’s position during its orbit around the Sun are responsible for the “astronomical” seasons. “Meteorological seasons” are based on seasonal temperature variations modified by fluctuations in the amount of solar radiation received by Earth’s surface over the course of a year. Each year, the meteorological season of spring begins on March 1 and ends on May 31. Earth’s tilt on its axis and the ceaseless motion the planet has while orbiting the Sun result in the equinoxes and solstices. September through November is considered fall. What Is An Equinox?An equinox is an astronomical event in which the Sun shines directly over the equator resulting in nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world, except for the North and South Pole. At the poles, the Sun approximately bestrides the horizon for the entire day, according to Alphonse Sterling, an astrophysicist at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the space agency says on its website. An equinox is an event in which Earth's subsolar point passes through its equator. The subsolar point on a planet is the point at which the Sun is perceived to be directly overhead, and where the Sun's rays strike the planet exactly perpendicular to the surface. While Earth's journey around the Sun drives the astronomical seasons, annual temperature cycles guide the meteorological seasons. An equinox is caused by Earth's tilt on its axis as it revolves around the Sun. On the day of an equinox, Earth's axis is tilted 23.5 degrees from the plane of its orbit. Science Behind Autumn EquinoxThe Autumn equinox marks the first day of fall or autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. Meanwhile, in the Southern hemisphere, fall begins in March. The September equinox is known as the Spring equinox in the Southern Hemisphere. Similarly, the March equinox is known as the Spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. Equinoxes happen only twice a year. Because of the Earth's axis being tilted with respect to the Sun-Earth plane, the Sun shines unevenly over the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and it is the tilt which results in seasons. However, on the spring and autumn equinoxes, the Sun shines almost equally on the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.On the first day of the fall in the Northern Hemisphere, the Earth is perfectly aligned sideways to the Sun. In other words, the Sun will be exactly above Earth's equator, moving from north to south. As a result, day and night will be nearly equal in length, throughout the world, on the day of an equinox. After the Autumn equinox, the Sun gradually continues to rise later and set earlier in the Northern Hemisphere. This makes the days shorter and nightfall longer. Also, this results in colder weather conditions.Meanwhile, in the Southern Hemisphere, the Sun begins to rise earlier and set later, after the September equinox, which marks the first day of spring for everyone living south of the equator. The Spring or Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on March 20 or 21. This year, the March equinox, or the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere, occurred on March 20. According to NASA solar scientist Mitzi Adams, a kind of twilight will be prevalent at the North Pole from the Autumn equinox until sometime in October, NASA says on its website. This is because over the next few days after the Autumn Equinox, the Sun will go below the horizon.The Full Moon in September is known as the Harvest Moon because it is the Full Moon closest to the Autumn equinox, also known as fall equinox.Equinox Is A Single Moment In Time Equinox is usually thought of as a phenomenon lasting an entire day. However, it is an instantaneous phenomenon, of a single moment in time, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, which is an imaginary line in the sky above Earth's equator. Equinox is a moment when the Earth's axis neither tilts away nor towards the Sun. After the Autumn equinox, there will be earlier sunsets and later sunrises in the Northern Hemisphere.Are Days And Nights Exactly Equal On Equinoxes?The word equinox comes from the Latin words "aequus" which means "equal", and "nox", which means "night". However, it is a common misconception that the day and night on an equinox are completely equal. The day and night are not precisely 12 hours each on the fall or spring equinox. In some places in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun will appear to be above the horizon when it is actually below it, because of the refraction of sunlight, according to the National Weather Service. People living far from the equator will experience longer days.Though the centre of the Sun sets 12 hours after sunrise, the day begins a little before the centre of the Sun rises, because the upper edge of the Sun rises above the horizon before the centre. Similar is the case with sunset, because it does not occur until the entire Sun completely sinks below the horizon. Since the upper edge of the Sun sets below the horizon after the centre, night begins a little after sunset. This is why the days are still a bit longer when the Autumn Equinox begins, and a few days after that, equal days and nights start occurring.In most regions in the world, the day of the equinox is a bit longer than 12 hours. What Is Equilix?Equilix is the date when day and night are actually equal, and falls a few days before the spring equinox and some days after the Autumn equinox in both hemispheres. This means that Equilix will fall a few days after September 22-23 in the Northern Hemisphere. Equinoxes Do Not Occur On A Fixed DayThe Autumn Equinox usually occurs on September 22 or 23. But, occasionally, it can even occur on September 21 or 24. This happens because the Earth takes 365.25 days or 365 days and 6 hours to orbit the Sun, which means the equinox occurs 6 hours later than the time at which it happened the previous year. The Gregorian calendar does not consider those six hours. Instead, these six hours account for the additional day in a leap year. Because of leap years, the day of the equinox is reset to September 22 or 23. The last time the Autumn Equinox happened on September 24 was in 1931, and the next time it will happen is in 2303.Autumn Equinox Is The Prime Time For Viewing Northern LightsAurora Borealis refers to a spectacular view of colourful lights in the night sky. Autumn equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is the prime time for viewing Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. This is because on the equinox, the frequency of geomagnetic storms becomes twice the annual average.On the equinox, solar winds or the particles of plasma are better able to reach Earth's atmosphere, due to the Earth's axial tilt, through our geomagnetic field, and this interaction results in the strongest geomagnetic storms. The particles of plasma interact with atoms of oxygen, nitrogen and other elements in the atmosphere, and release photons of different wavelengths, resulting in beautiful colours of aurora.Harvest Moon Around Autumn EquinoxThe first Full Moon occurring in September is known as the Harvest Moon. After the Autumn equinox, moonrise starts occurring earlier in the evening, as a result of which farmers are able to work longer.In Britain and in churches, Harvest festival is celebrated on the Sunday closest to the Harvest Moon. Significance Of Autumn Equinox In Ancient TimesAccording to the French Republican Calendar, the Autumn equinox marked the official start of every new year, between 1793 and 1805. This is because the French monarchy was eradicated one day before the equinox in 1792. From 1793 to 1805, the first day of each year began when the Autumn equinox fell at the Paris Observatory.Sun Rises Due East And Sets Due West On An EquinoxOn the Autumn and Spring Equinoxes, the Sun rises due east and sets due west, which means that the cardinal compass point is at 90 degrees, or straight towards the east and west, respectively.Vibrant Reds And Yellows Of AutumnChemicals such as flavonoids, carotenoids and anthocyanins become more prominent in leaves after the Autumn equinox, while Chlorophyll decreases. This results in the vibrant ambers, reds and yellows of autumn.The Word 'Autumn' Has A French OriginThe word autumn is derived from the French word 'Autumne'. Also, fall, which is used to describe the Autumn season, is a shortening of the phrase "fall of the leaf".Colder Weather In Northern Hemisphere After Autumn EquinoxAfter the Autumn equinox, the temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere become cooler, resulting in colder weather conditions. Interesting Traditions And Festivals On Autumn Equinox The beginning of the astronomical fall season in the Northern Hemisphere is celebrated with holidays, traditions, folklore and festivals. In the United Kingdom, followers of the Wicca religion gather at Stonehenge, the world's most famous prehistoric monument, and at Castlerigg, another megalithic stone circle near Keswick in Cumbria. They gather at these prehistoric sites to witness the sunrise on the day of the equinox. Pagans, who hold religious beliefs different from those of others around the world, celebrate Autumn equinox with a harvest festival known as Mabon, which is a time for practising Apple Magic. In Apple Magic, a person peels an apple, keeping it in one long piece, and drops it on the floor when it comes off. The letter formed is the first initial of the person's true lover's name. Pagans also associate apples with immortality.In Japan, people celebrate Higan, a six-day Buddhist festival, during both the September and March equinoxes. Higan means the "other shore" and refers to the spirits of the dead reaching Nirvana, who the Japanese remember by visiting, cleaning and decorating their graves.On the day of the Autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, afternoon sunlight bathes the western side of the main stairway of Mayan Pyramid of El Castillo, in Mexico. This creates a shadow which imitates the body of a 120 foot long rattlesnake, creeping downwards. The shadow is known as the 'Snake of Sunlight'.How To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeAre Live Christmas Trees A Good Choice? 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Business
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Hyperautomation can bring benefits, including increased operational efficiency, improved accuracy, reduced costs, enhanced productivity, faster decision-making, and better user experiencesRelated StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 26 Jun 2023 05:11 PM (IST)
AI-powered systems can detect patterns and anomalies that indicate fraudulent activities, allowing for early detection and prevention.By Sonal PatniHyperautomation represents a comprehensive approach to automation, combining different technologies to create intelligent systems capable of automating and optimising a wide range of business processes. It goes beyond traditional automation, which typically focuses on automating repetitive and rule-based tasks. It aims to automate more complex and cognitive tasks that require human-like decision-making, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.It involves integrating advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), robotic process automation (RPA), and intelligent business process management (iBPM), to automate and streamline various processes and tasks together to create a highly automated and intelligent system that can handle complex tasks and workflows.Hyperautomation can bring several benefits to organisations, including increased operational efficiency, improved accuracy, reduced costs, enhanced productivity, faster decision-making, and better customer experiences. It can also free up human workers from mundane and repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on more strategic and value-added activities.Here are some key areas where hyperautomation is transforming financial services:Robotic Process Automation (RPA): RPA enables the automation of repetitive and rule-based tasks, such as data entry, document processing, and reconciliation, across different systems and applications. This technology improves operational efficiency, reduces errors, and enhances compliance in areas like customer onboarding, loan processing, claims management, and account reconciliation.Intelligent Data Extraction: Hyperautomation leverages AI and ML algorithms to extract and analyse relevant information from unstructured data sources, such as emails, invoices, and contracts. By automating data extraction, financial institutions can accelerate processes like KYC (Know Your Customer) verification, credit assessment, and fraud detection.Customer Service and Support: Chatbots and virtual assistants powered by natural language processing (NLP) and AI are being used to automate customer interactions and support services. These virtual agents can provide personalised assistance, answer customer queries, handle routine transactions, and even initiate basic financial transactions.Risk and Compliance Management: Hyperautomation helps financial institutions enhance risk management and compliance processes. By leveraging AI and ML, organisations can automate regulatory reporting, monitor transactions for suspicious activities, and detect anomalies in real-time. This technology also enables the automation of audit and compliance-related tasks, such as data collection, analysis, and documentation.Wealth Management and Personalisation: Hyperautomation enables the delivery of personalised financial advice and investment recommendations based on individual customer profiles and goals. AI algorithms can analyse large volumes of data, including market trends, customer preferences, and risk profiles, to provide tailored investment strategies and optimise portfolio management.Fraud Detection and Prevention: Hyperautomation helps financial institutions combat fraud through the analysis of vast amounts of transactional and behavioral data. AI-powered systems can detect patterns and anomalies that indicate fraudulent activities, allowing for early detection and prevention.Back-Office Operations: By automating back-office operations like account reconciliation, payment processing, and regulatory reporting, financial institutions can reduce operational costs, increase accuracy, and improve overall efficiency.Hyperautomation is essential to ensure proper governance, data privacy, and security measures, while implementing these technologies to maintain trust and mitigate risks associated with automation. Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that includes proper planning, governance, change management, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of automation systems. Collaboration among business, IT, legal, compliance, and risk management teams is crucial to overcome these challenges and ensure successful hyperautomation implementation in financial services.The writer is the CTO at Niyogin Fintech Ltd.[Disclaimer: The opinions, beliefs, and views expressed by the various authors and forum participants on this website are personal and do not reflect the opinions, beliefs, and views of ABP News Network Pvt Ltd.]New Year 2024: Financial Gifts For Your Loved Ones That Can Set The Tone For A Prosperous And Secure Year AheadFraud Cases In Banking Sector Rise In First Half Of FY24: RBIAdani Energy Solutions Forms JV With IHC-Backed Esyasoft To Expedite Rollout Of Smart MetersStock Market At Record Highs: Sensex Surges 702 Points; Nifty Above 21,650. 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Union Minister Giriraj Singh has alleged that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar wants 'Ghazwa-e-Hindi', after questions on Islam were asked in a class 9 paper of Sanskrit.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 28 Oct 2023 02:48 PM (IST)
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar (L) and Union Minister Giriraj Singh (R) ( Image Source : PTI )Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister and BJP MP Giriraj Singh are face-to-face over a list of questions in class 9 exam paper in Sanskrit. The minister raised objections over questions related to Islam in the Sanskrit exam paper for class 9. He said that CM Nitish is doing "Islamisation" of Sanskrit and it seems "we are in Pakistan or Bangladesh". Singh said Kumar wants to establish "Ghazwa-e-Hind"."Nitish ji is doing Islamisation of Sanskrit. It appears that we are not in India but in Pakistan or Bangladesh. They want to establish Gazw-e-Hind," the minister said. VIDEO | "Nitish ji is doing Islamisation of Sanskrit. It appears that we are not in India, but in Pakistan or Bangladesh. They want to establish Gazw-e-Hind," says Union minister @girirajsinghbjp on row over questions related to Islam in Sanskrit subject exam in Bihar. pic.twitter.com/51iwq6Zr05
Earlier, Singh took to X, formerly Twitter, and shared the photos of the question paper and marked a total of ten questions in the paper that were related to Islam.https://t.co/KjoRbz2xqt pic.twitter.com/DBSg5p7uZa
The questions that were asked in the paper are as follows: 1. What is Iftar?2. At what time is the fast broken, and after seeing what is it broken?3. What is called Fitra?4. What dishes are prepared on Eid?5. What kind of festival is Eid?6. What is Zakat called?7. Which is the best festival of Muslims?8. Which dish is famous in Eid?9. What happens in Eid?10. What message does the festival of Eid give?BJP MLA from Munger, Pranav Kumar has said that efforts are being made to spoil the atmosphere of the state. He said such questions should not be asked in the Sanskrit exam and that he would raise this issue in the upcoming winter session of the Assembly, reported The Lallantop.Meanwhile, JDU District President Nachiketa Mandal asked if essays on Dussehra are not written in English papers. He asked why Sanskrit is considered only a symbol of Hindu religion instead of a language, the report added.ALSO READ | 'Ye Baccha Humara Sab Kucch Hai': Bihar CM Nitish's Fresh Hint At Passing Reins To Tejashwi — WATCH'Hindu Dharm Ek Dhokha Hai': Swami Prasad Maurya's Remark Sparks Fresh Row, BJP Slams I.N.D.I.AGujarat: Toxic Gas Leak At Vadodara Pharma Factory Lands 4 Workers In HospitalFire Breaks Out In Empty Coach In Maharashtra's Nanded4-Year-Old Boy Kidnapped, Sold At Rs 2.95 Lakh In Jharkhand. 6 ArrestedBig Cat Napping On Wall In UP Leaves Crowd Awestruck: Watch'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardDelhi: 'Blast' Near Israel Embassy Puts Police On High Alert. VIDEOWatch: CM Jagan Tries His Hands At Cricket, Badminton At Adudam Andhra Sports Festival'Baby, Wear Something In Black On Court Date': Conman Sukesh's Text To Jacqueline From Jail'11 Bombs In Mumbai': RBI, Other Banks Get Threats Over Email/body>
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According to an ABP-CVoter Snap Poll, 60.5% of respondents thought the Prime Minister's performance was 'good.' In contrast, 10.4% of respondents ratied his performance as 'average.'Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Oct 2023 08:13 PM (IST)
File Photo Of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ( Image Source : Getty Images )A recent snap poll conducted by ABP-CVoter delved into public sentiment regarding the performance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, providing insights into how the electorate perceives his leadership. The survey, which sampled a total of 2,258 respondents from the poll-bound state of Rajasthan, revealed that the majority, at 60.5%, rated the Prime Minister's performance as 'good'. This is significant as the party currently in power in the state is Congress, led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.In contrast, 10.4% of respondents expressed a more moderate view, rating his performance as 'average'. Additionally, 29.1% of those surveyed assessed the Prime Minister's performance as 'poor,' indicating a notable segment of the electorate dissatisfied with his leadership.These survey results reflect a specific moment in the broader discourse about political leadership and governance in India. Rajasthan will hold assembly elections on November 25 to elect all 200 members of the state's legislative Assembly.Narendra Modi, the longest-serving Prime Minister of India from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been in office since 2014, was re-elected with a landslide victory in 2019, and is set to contest Lok Sabha elections in 2024. With approval ratings consistently above 80% according to a recent Pew Research Centre report, Prime Minister Modi is undoubtedly a star campaigner for the ruling party.Modi's popularity extends beyond India. Many world leaders also hold him in high regard. Other global research surveys, in addition to the Pew Research Centre survey, have found that Prime Minister Modi is very popular in India. According to a Morning Consult survey conducted in 2023, Modi has a 76% approval rating in India, making him the most popular world leader in the survey.Another YouGov survey from 2023 found that Modi is the most admired world leader in India, with 39% of Indians praising him. This is far higher than the approval ratings of other world leaders in India, including US Vice President Joe Biden (13%), and Chinese President Xi Jinping (6%).[Disclaimer: This survey was based on CVoter personal interviews conducted among 2,258 adults across India. Sometimes the table figures do not sum to 100 due to the effects of rounding off. The margin of error is +/- 3% at the macro level and +/- 5% at the micro level. We believe this will give the closest possible resemblance to the trends.]Amit Shah To Attend BJP Meeting In Telangana To Chalk Out Roadmap For 2024 PollsCongress To Kickstart 2024 LS Poll Campaign With Mega Rally Tomorrow In NagpurCongress Strategises For LS Polls Prior To Bihar Seat-Sharing Talks With RJD, JDU On Dec 29Will BJP's Alliance With JD(S) In Karnataka Boost Its 2024 LS Poll Prospects? ABP-CVoter Survey Finds Out2024 Lok Sabha Polls: BJP To Give TMC A Tough Fight In Bengal? ABP-CVoter Survey RevealsCovid Cases In India: Nation Logs 157 Cases Of Omicron Sub-Variant JN.1, Most Infections In Kerala, GujaratAyodhya's Rs 1.5 Cr International Airport To Be Named After Maharishi Valmiki. Here's All About It'Congress To Conduct Caste Census Once Elected To Power': Rahul Gandhi On Foundation DayAndhra Pradesh: Former India Batsman Ambati Rayudu Joins CM Jagan Reddy's YSR CongressQatar Court Has ‘Reduced’ Sentence Of Indian Navy Veterans, Says MEA /body>
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Leukaemia and lymphoma are two types of blood cancer. They originate in the tissues that produce blood and affect our blood and immune systems. However, they have different characteristics.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 15 Sep 2023 10:47 AM (IST)
Lymphoma Awareness Day: Treatment options for leukaemia and lymphoma depend on factors such as the specific type and the patient's overall health. However, there are general approaches to both leukaemia and lymphoma. ( Image Source : Getty )By Dr Monisha HarimadhavanLeukaemia and lymphoma are two types of blood cancer. They originate in the tissues that produce blood and affect our blood and immune systems. However, they have different characteristics. Leukaemia mainly disrupts the bone marrow's normal function of producing blood cells and leads to an overproduction of abnormal white cells called blasts. Due to the presence of these abnormal cells in the bone marrow, the production of other normal cells like red blood cells and platelets is affected. Leukaemia has different forms, some progressing rapidly (acute) and others slowly (chronic). Both children and adults can be affected. Lymphoma, on the other hand, begins in the lymphatic system, a vital component of our immune system that contains white blood cells, called lymphocytes, responsible for transporting lymph that removes toxins, waste, and foreign substances. It primarily affects two types of white blood cells: B cells and T cells. The lymphatic system in our body includes the lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, and bone marrow. Lymphomas most commonly present as solid masses in the lymph nodes. Occasionally, they can also involve the bone marrow and lead to the underproduction of normal blood cells, like that seen in leukaemia or as an enlargement of the spleen. Lymphoma can be categorised into two primary types: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is more common and can affect people of various ages. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is of two further types: B-cell and T-cell. LymphomaIn summary, leukaemia and lymphoma are both blood cancers, but they affect different parts of the body and have their own unique characteristics.While leukaemia and lymphoma share some general symptoms common to many cancers, such as fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and frequent infections, they also exhibit specific symptoms related to their origin,The symptoms of leukaemia include fatigue, frequent infections, easy bruising, bone pain, and enlarged spleen.Fatigue happens due to decreased red blood cells. Frequent infections can result from compromised white blood cells. Easy bruising and bleeding are caused by a shortage of platelets. Bone Pain occurs because leukaemia often affects the bone marrow.In some cases, there can be enlarged spleen, liver, or lymph nodes.The symptoms of lymphoma include swollen lymph nodes, fever and night sweats, unexplained weight loss, itchy skin, frequent infections, and enlarged spleen or liver, among others. Itchy skin is sometimes observed in the case of cutaneous lymphoma. Frequent infections occur due to immune system disruption. Occasionally, the spleen or liver may become enlarged.Leukaemia diagnosis usually requires a bone marrow examination along with flow cytometry for confirmation, and for some types of leukaemias, genetic tests for certain mutations are imperative for risk stratification.Lymphoma diagnosis is usually made by lymph node biopsy and examination, along with an additional test called immunohistochemistry (IHC), to determine the type of lymphoma. Staging is very important in lymphoma and is usually done by a whole-body scan called a PET scan.Treatment options for leukaemia and lymphoma depend on factors like the specific type and the patient's overall health. However, there are general approaches to both leukaemia and lymphoma.Treatment for leukaemiaAcute leukaemias are generally aggressive and need immediate treatment. Chronic leukaemia often progresses slowly.The following are the different modalities that are currently available for the treatment of leukaemia.Chemotherapy: High-dose drugs to kill cancer cellsRadiation therapy: Employs focused radiation to eradicate cancer cells.Stem cell transplant: The curative option used for only high-risk cases,replaces unhealthy bone marrow with healthy stem cells from a normal person.Targeted therapy: Medications that target specific abnormalities in cancer cellsImmunotherapy: enhancing the immune system's ability to fight cancerTreatment for lymphomaThe prognosis and treatment options for lymphoma vary depending on the type, stage, and response to treatment.Chemotherapy is commonly used to treat both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas.Radiation Therapy: To target specific lymph nodesImmunotherapy: It is particularly effective for some types of lymphoma.Targeted therapy: It involves drugs designed to address specific irregularities within cancer cells.Stem cell transplant: In select cases, such as relapsed or refractory lymphoma. In conclusion, leukaemia and lymphoma, though both blood cancers, are distinct in terms of their origin, symptoms, and treatment approaches. Leukaemia primarily affects the bone marrow and white blood cells, while lymphoma originates in the lymphatic system and targets B cells and T cells. Recognising these differences is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning, as early detection and tailored therapies can significantly improve outcomes for individuals facing these challenging conditions.The author is a consultant at the Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Amrita Hospital, Kochi[Disclaimer: The opinions, beliefs, and views expressed by the various authors and forum participants on this website are personal and do not reflect the opinions, beliefs, and views of ABP News Network Pvt Ltd.]Check out below Health Tools-Calculate Your Body Mass Index ( BMI )Calculate The Age Through Age CalculatorHow To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeAre Live Christmas Trees A Good Choice? Study Says It May Be Harmful To Health, Explains WhyThe ISS Represents The Best In All Of Us: Expedition 70 Crew Members Extend Holiday Wishes From Space. 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Science For Everyone: This week, on ABP Live's science column, we discuss why colonising Mars is still a far-fetched idea, and the challenges that must be overcome to live there.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: Radifah Kabir | Updated at : 28 May 2023 12:19 PM (IST)
Science For Everyone: Building a human base on Mars and living there is still far from reality. If humans were to colonise Mars, there may be many challenges to meet. ( Image Source : Getty )Science For Everyone: Welcome back to "Science For Everyone", ABP Live's weekly science column. Last week, we discussed greenhouse gases, their importance, and what role they play in climate change. This week, we discuss why colonising Mars is still a far-fetched idea, and the challenges that must be overcome before living on the Red Planet becomes a reality. When we talk about Mars, one of the first names that comes to our mind is that of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who founded an aerospace company because of his dream to take humans to the Red Planet. One of the reasons why scientists speak about colonising Mars is that they want a backup planet where humans could be transported to in the wake of an apocalyptic event striking Earth. NASA plans to launch humans to Mars by the late 2030s or early 2040s. The aim of the Artemis Programme is to prepare humans for future missions to Mars. But building a human base on Mars and living there is still far from reality. If humans were to colonise Mars, there may be many challenges to meet. Some of the most obvious ones are an adequate supply of water, negotiating the thin atmosphere in order to be able to breathe, and surviving the radiation on the Red Planet.An atmosphere is extremely important for survival because it contains the gases required for different biological processes such as respiration and photosynthesis, protects the planet, and also keeps everything warm. Earth has oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen in its atmosphere in the appropriate proportions. Also, the ozone layer in the atmosphere protects Earth from the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. However, Mars has a thin atmosphere, and does not have gases essential for sustaining life in the required amounts. The amount of carbon dioxide in the Martian atmosphere is 95.1 per cent, while the gas makes up only 0.04 per cent of Earth's atmosphere. Our planet's atmosphere has 21 per cent oxygen, while the Martian atmosphere has 0.16 per cent oxygen. Plants, especially the leguminous crops, require atmospheric nitrogen to survive. Earth's atmosphere has 78 per cent nitrogen, while the Martian atmosphere has 2.59 per cent of the gas.The atmospheric pressure on Mars is 6.518 millibars, while Earth's sea level atmospheric pressure is 1013.529 millibars, according to NASA. This means that the pressure on Mars is more than 100 times thinner compared to that of Earth.Exposure to this low pressure could make human blood boil. Since Mars has a thin atmosphere, it does not trap heat, and allows the thermal energy to escape, as a result of which Martian temperatures are very low. The temperatures can be as low as minus 153 degrees Celsius.ALSO READ | Scientists Recreate Shining, Spinning Ring Around Black Holes In LabThe Arizona State University describes Mars as a "planet-wide desert" compared to Earth. However, although it is not apparent immediately on sight, water does exist on Mars. The University cites four possible sources: frozen layers on the surface; underground water, water in the atmosphere; and water trapped in rocks and minerals. The challenge, therefore, is to access these sources.While the most obvious target would be to access the water from the subsurface, no technology has been decided yet. NASA holds an annual competition, the Mars Ice Challenge, in which engineering students display prototypes of designs that simulate the extraction of water from the Martian subsurface.Harmful radiation is everywhere, but on Earth, we are protected from these charged particles by the planet’s magnetic field, which diverts most of these particles back into space. If humans were to live on Mars, they would receive no such protection from radiation, which is several times more than the radiation on Earth.For humans to be able to colonise Mars, future technologies would need to create shields to protect people from radiation. Apart from protective clothing, habitable structures would be necessary. These would be of materials that are not only sturdy but also protective against radiation.How To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeAre Live Christmas Trees A Good Choice? 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IND vs PAK: After a poor outing against Afghanistan, Mohammed Siraj finished with 2/50 against Pakistan in their World Cup 2023 face-off in Ahmedabad on Saturday (October 14).Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 14 Oct 2023 11:43 PM (IST)
Mohammed Siraj of India celebrates the wicket of Babar Azam of Pakistan during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between India and Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Ahmedabad, India. ( Image Source : Getty )Mohammed Siraj, despite an off day against Afghanistan, showcased resilience and determination, emphasizing that one game does not define a bowler's caliber. His contribution played a vital role in India's triumphant seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in their ICC Men's World Cup Group-stage match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Siraj claimed 2/50, including the crucial wicket of Babar Azam, marking a turning point for the team. Reflecting on his performance, he stated, "When we go to the office, you also have a day off – it cannot always be the same every time, the graph always comes down. So, I think to myself that I am not a bad bowler because of one match."Acknowledging the competitive spirit between India and Pakistan, he added, "India and Pakistan are known for their high-intensity and high-pressure games. But today, I saw that and I felt good."On a challenging pitch offering minimal assistance, Siraj adapted by employing variations and opting for a cross-seam delivery to unsettle batsmen and create opportunities for reverse swing. He highlighted, "On this wicket, I need to try cross seam because it can keep low and at times, you can get extra bounce."Addressing a delivery to Babar Azam that kept low, he clarified, "I would like to say one thing, the ball didn't come low because he had to play it on the front foot and he went back. Otherwise, the ball was executed just as I thought."Furthermore, Siraj emphasized the collective strength of India's bowling unit and the importance of building pressure from both ends. He stressed, "Our bowling unit is doing so well from the last three matches. It's not like only one person is performing. Overall, the bowling unit is performing."Siraj also highlighted the effectiveness of collaboration within the team, where insights from fellow bowlers and the keeper contribute to informed bowling strategies, leading to successful execution.(With Inputs FROM PTI)IND vs SA 1st Test Highlights: India Finish Day 1 at 208/8 After Rain Abandoned Further PlayBBL 2023-24: Melbourne Stars End Sydney Sixers’ Winning Streak In Controversy-Marred MatchIND vs SA Boxing Day Test Lunch: India 91/3 As Kohli And Iyer Lead Recovery From Dismal StartIndia vs South Africa 1st Test: Debutant Nandre Burger Rattles India’s Top OrderAUS vs PAK Boxing Day Test: Australia Reach 187-3 On Rain-Marred Day 1, As It HappenedManipur to Mumbai: Eyes On 2024, Rahul To Lead 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' From Jan 14. Check DetailsDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. Airport Issues Advisory, Several Trains CancelledBengaluru: Activists Tear Down English Posters, Asks Businesses To Display Signboards In KannadaRajnath Singh In J&K Today To Review Security Days After Poonch AmbushIndia Logs 529 New Covid Cases, JN.1 Tally Rises To 109: Report/body>
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Over 30 people were killed in Shimla district while the death toll across the Himachal Pradesh crossed 70 in the rain related incidents.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 17 Aug 2023 05:26 PM (IST)
Rescue workers search for survivors after a landslide following monsoon rains in Shimla ( Image Source : PTI )Devastation dawned upon residents of Shimla’s Krishnanagar as incessant rains battered Himachal Pradesh that triggered a landslide and caused heavy damage to life and property. As the horror of a devastating landslide hit the region, reducing several houses and other buildings to rubble on Independence Day, residents rushed out of their homes amid the commotion. Over 30 people were killed in the Shimla district while the death toll across the state rose to 72. “There were screams as the side of a hill barely 100 metres from our home, across a nullah, slid. A couple of multi-storey houses, some makeshift homes and a slaughterhouse were buried under the rubble,” narrated one of the residents, also a reporter with the news agency.“Will we also die? Will our house break, papa,” his six-year-old daughter asked as the tragedy unfolded. “Our daughter was already upset when this landslide in Krishnanagar locality took place. Two girls, studying in nursery and Class 2 at her school, had died Monday when a landslip buried a Shiv temple in the city's Summer Hill locality,” he added.People who lost their home were howling, a woman ran around barefoot looking for her husband, narrated the reporter. “An employee at the slaughterhouse – the building below the houses on the hillside – was looking for his manager.” “I can see a hand,” a man said, he added. While the locals had their difficulties, the path was not easy for the rescue workers. “Should I touch your feet, only then would you leave?" a rescue worker told a local resident who had a tough time keeping people away while mud continued to slide. “Battered by three days of rain, the Himachal Pradesh capital tells a tale of destruction. There have been other smaller landslips. The city is dotted with fallen trees and snapped power lines. Cracks have appeared on roads and several buildings are at risk,” the reporter stated. 'Will Quit Politics If...': Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP's Claim Of CMs' Photos On Punjab, Delhi TableauxBreaking News Live — Mobile Internet Services Restored In Poonch, Rajouri After A Week'Why Does Narendra Modi Hate Muslims': Asaduddin Owaisi On Sunehri Bagh Masjid Demolition ThreatCovid-19 LIVE: India Logs 797 New Cases, Highest In 225 DaysCovid Cases In India: Nation Sees Single-Day Spike Of 797 Infections, 145 JN.1 Patients Diagnosed So FarULFA Pro-Talks Faction Signs Peace Accord With Centre, Assam GovtShah Rukh Khan Has Not Been Approached For Dhoom 4: ReportIndia Has Sent Extradition Request For 26/11 Attack Mastermind Hafiz Saeed: MEA'BJP To Offer Narendra Modi As Hindu Hriday Samrat': Shashi Tharoor's 2024 LS Poll PredictionIndia Not Part Of Any Multilateral Initiative On Read Sea, Says MEA/body>
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The total power on offer is a robust 330bhp and 450Nm while the 8-speed auto does a nice job of letting the Levante play the role of a luxury SUV.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: Somnath Chatterjee | Updated at : 19 Mar 2023 12:57 PM (IST)
Maserati Levante ( Image Source : Somnath Chatterjee )Maserati is known for making cars with style and with its cars, performance matters more than anything else. In its range, the Levante SUV is their best-selling model and that is not hard to see why since India is an SUV-obsessed market and it also makes sense for our roads. With electrification being the talk of the town, Maserati also had to adapt and along with a proper electric vehicle being available globally, the Levante also got a hybrid option.The powertrain here is a mild-hybrid unit that comes with a 2.0 litre turbo petrol along with a 48V mild hybrid system. The total power on offer is a robust 330bhp and 450Nm while the 8-speed auto does a nice job of letting the Levante play the role of a luxury SUV.0-100 km/h takes place in 6 seconds while it goes onto a top speed of 240 km/h. However, the question is whether it is a real Maserati or not.It starts quietly and is refined with a focus on efficiency while you can play around with the modes which alter the performance delivery. For stop-go traffic, the Levante Hybrid is quiet and easy to drive while the gearbox is smooth too. What also felt surprising is that despite those huge 21-inch wheels and the obvious sporty nature, the Levante rides very well along with coping with our roads.That said, we were keen to see whether the Levante is a true Maserati and took it across a set of twisty roads. To get the best out of the Levante Hybrid, you need to select Sport and that is where it becomes a true Maserati. The power delivery becomes urgent and the exhaust note becomes louder- it feels as if it is a V6. Power is ample and when you push hard, those lovely paddle shifters are also a crucial part of the driving experience as the car enthusiastically enters into a corner. The Levante feels sportier and more of a performance car than its rivals with Sport mode making it feel like it is worthy of the badge.You also sit lower and feel like driving a sports car while the leather-covered cabin is all about style with a proper old-school look. The Levante is comfortable and spacious while being well equipped but it is not about the tech on offer but the emotional side of things.With the hybrid, you also get double digital mileage and it is quiet and refined while the air suspension makes it capable on our roads too.The Hybrid then is a Maserati when you want it to be but is also a silent, capable luxury SUV otherwise. The cool looks and the driving experience make it different from rivals and then there is that badge that makes it stand out- all of which matters when you are spending Rs 1.5 cr on an SUV.What we like- Performance, looks, driving experience, qualityWhat we do not- ExpensiveCar loan Information:Calculate Car Loan EMITesla EV Factory In Gujarat Could Change India Market, Musk Expected To Announce It In Jan SummitXiaomi Debuts Its First Car, The All-Electric SU7 Sedan: All You Need To KnowMaruti Jimny To Hyundi Exter: Top SUV Launches Of 2023Tata Curvv EV Expected Range DetailsBest of 2023: Top Facelifted Car LaunchesJD(U) President Lalan Singh Steps Down, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Likely To Take Over PostStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe Says'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For KhargeCanada: Shots Fired At House Of Hindu Temple Chief's Son In Surrey, Probe Launched - Report/body>
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Usha Thorat said that India is not aspiring to make the rupee a reserve currency, but is trying to make the rupee easier to be a currency of transaction and paymentsRelated StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 22 Jun 2023 05:30 PM (IST)
Usha Thorat, former deputy governor of RBI, said the role of an international reserve currency is best met by the dollar as it's convertible and has a dominant position. ( Image Source : Getty )India’s efforts to internationalise the rupee are aimed at easing trade settlements with other nations, rather than contributing to de-dollarisation, a former Reserve Bank of India official told Bloomberg. Usha Thorat, a former deputy governor, said in an interview with Bloomberg, "India is not aspiring to make the rupee a reserve currency. India is trying to make the rupee easier to be a currency of transaction and payments."According to the Bloomberg report, the world’s fastest-growing major economy is trying to use the rupee for its global payments to cut its dollar demand and also offer the local currency as a trade settlement alternative to countries facing a shortage of the greenback. The move can help the nation’s trade and businesses from exchange risks.The role of an international reserve currency is best met by the dollar as it’s convertible and has a dominant position, said Thorat who was at the central bank for five years until 2010, serving as in charge of the local currency markets. India, which runs a current account deficit, has to finance it with accumulated reserves."India's share of global trade, both exports and imports, is around 7 per cent,” said Thorat. “Similarly the share in financial flows is also around the same. It will take a long time for India to get a dominant position in global trade.”On Tuesday, the Centre appointed State Bank of India (SBI) Managing Director Swaminathan Jankiraman as Deputy Governor (DG) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). According to an official notification, the appointment is for a period of three years from the date of joining the post of Deputy Governor or until further order.A Cabinet Secretary-headed panel interviewed shortlisted candidates on June 1 for the post of the RBI Deputy Governor in place of MK Jain, completing his extended tenure on Tuesday. One post of Deputy Governor is reserved for a commercial banker.New Year 2024: Financial Gifts For Your Loved Ones That Can Set The Tone For A Prosperous And Secure Year AheadFraud Cases In Banking Sector Rise In First Half Of FY24: RBIAdani Energy Solutions Forms JV With IHC-Backed Esyasoft To Expedite Rollout Of Smart MetersStock Market At Record Highs: Sensex Surges 702 Points; Nifty Above 21,650. Auto, Metals LeadLook Back 2023: India's Real Estate Sector Sees Dominance Of Luxury HousingNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant Infection'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State TableauxWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian Wrestler/body>
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G20 Member List: All G20 members are major global economies and play a key role in shaping international economic policy.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 09 Sep 2023 07:00 AM (IST)
The G20 members together represent about 85% of the global GDP, 75% of global trade and two-thirds of the world's population. ( Image Source : Canva )G20 Summit 2023: The Group of 20, or G20, is an international forum consisting of 19 member nations and the European Union. The bloc was formed in 1999 in the aftermath of the major financial crisis that hit East and Southeast Asia in 1997. All G20 members are major global economies and they play a key role in shaping international economic policy. Together, they account for around 85% of the world GDP and represent about two-thirds of the global population and more than 75% of the world trade. Here is a look at the 20 member nations of G20. Argentina: Argentina, a growing economy in Latin America, is a major agricultural exporter. The country has faced several economic challenges but remains a key player in the G20. Read More Australia: A wealthy developed country in the Asia-Pacific region with a strong financial system driven by natural resources, technology, and education. It brings expertise in climate change mitigation and adaptation, and is a critical partner in regional stability. Read MoreBrazil: The largest economy in South America, Brazil is a major player in commodities and agriculture. It faces challenges such as corruption and political instability, but remains a key contributor to G20's discussions on global trade and development. Read MoreCanada: Known for its abundant natural resources, Canada has a strong financial sector and plays a role in global climate discussions. Read MoreChina: As the world's second most populous country and second-largest economy, China wields significant influence in global geopolitics, trade, finance. Read MoreFrance: A economic powerhouse in the heart of Europe, with global reach and diplomatic prowess, France contributes to discussions on trade, climate, and security. Read MoreGermany: The largest economy in the European Union, Germany's industrial strength makes it a key player in global trade and economic stability. Read MoreIndia: India is one of the largest growing economies with a diverse population. The host of G20 Summit 2023 is a critical player in discussions on diverse issues ranging from sustainable development and poverty alleviation to economy and geopolitics. Read MoreIndonesia: The Southeast Asian country is a rising economic power known for its vast natural resources and potential for future growth. Read MoreItaly: Italy has a rich cultural heritage complemented by a diverse economy. It plays a role in discussions on global development, finance and trade. Read MoreJapan: An economic giant known for innovation and technology, Japan contributes to discussions on monetary policy and global finance. Read MoreMexico: Mexico is an important partner in G20 discussions on regional economic integration. Its proximity to the United States and role in North American trade make it a key player. Read MoreRussia: A major major oil and gas exporter and a military power, Russia plays a crucial role in discussions on energy security and geopolitics. It is now at the centre stage of conversations due to its invasion of Ukraine that invited sanctions from West. Vladimir Putin is skipping the 2023 Summit in India, and will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Read MoreSaudi Arabia: As a leading oil producer, Saudi Arabia's role in energy markets and its influence in the Middle East are significant within the G20. Read MoreSouth Africa: South Africa is a representative of the entire African continent within the G20, contributing to discussions on development, trade, and infrastructure. Read MoreSouth Korea: The country known for its technological advancements is a major player in discussions on innovation, digital economy and trade. Read MoreTurkey: With its strategic location between Europe and Asia, Turkey has traditionally served as a bridge between the two continents, and continues to do so within the G20. It contributes to discussions on trade, finance, and regional stability. Read MoreUnited Kingdom: The UK is a significant financial centre and key partner for discussions on global finance and trade. Post Brexit and Covid pandemic, it has been facing challenges such as economic uncertainty, but remains a big player in the G20. 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Rohit Sharma remains captain for the Test series, while KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav will lead in ODIs and T20Is respectively.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 01 Dec 2023 01:06 PM (IST)
Umran Malik in action. ( Image Source : Getty )The Indian men’s cricket team are gearing up for an extensive series in South Africa, featuring three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches, commencing on December 10. Additionally, India A will partake in two four-day matches and a three-day match alongside the senior team. The recent Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announcement on November 30 revealed separate squads for the T20Is, ODIs, and Tests, accompanied by India A's squads.Rohit Sharma remains captain for the Test series, while KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav will lead in ODIs and T20Is respectively. Meanwhile, KS Bharat, who has played five Test matches for India in 2023, is set to captain the India A team.Despite numerous domestic cricket standouts making it to the A team, Umran Malik, a notable performer and arguably India's fastest bowler, was notably absent from all squads. This omission didn't sit well with former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan, now an expert and commentator, who expressed his surprise and disappointment through a tweet on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, stating, "I’m pretty sure the guy who was in the Indian team’s playing 11 few months back can surely find a place in India A side. #umranmalik." Pathan's tweet regarding Umran's exclusion has gained significant attention online.I’m pretty sure the guy who was in the Indian team’s playing 11 few months back can surely find a place in India A side. #umranmalik
An X user replying to Irfan’s tweet stated, “Not yet. Only pace will get you so far. Line and length important too and most important, he is serving an ankle injury and not even playing VHT.”Umran Malik gained prominence in 2021 when he joined Sunrisers Hyderabad as a replacement for the injured T Natarajan. His exceptional performance in the IPL 2022, where he claimed 22 wickets in 14 matches, solidified his place in the squad. Despite being India's fastest bowler, Umran made his T20I debut against Ireland in June 2022 and has featured in eight T20Is and 10 ODIs. His most recent appearance for India was against the West Indies on July 29, 2023, in Bridgetown, Barbados.IND vs SA 1st Test Highlights: India Finish Day 1 at 208/8 After Rain Abandoned Further PlayBBL 2023-24: Melbourne Stars End Sydney Sixers’ Winning Streak In Controversy-Marred MatchIND vs SA Boxing Day Test Lunch: India 91/3 As Kohli And Iyer Lead Recovery From Dismal StartIndia vs South Africa 1st Test: Debutant Nandre Burger Rattles India’s Top OrderAUS vs PAK Boxing Day Test: Australia Reach 187-3 On Rain-Marred Day 1, As It HappenedManipur to Mumbai: Eyes On 2024, Rahul To Lead 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' From Jan 14. Check DetailsDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. Airport Issues Advisory, Several Trains CancelledRajnath Singh In J&K Today To Review Security Days After Poonch AmbushTamil Nadu: Ennore Factory Responsible For Ammonia Gas Leak To Be ShutRahul Gandhi Meets Bajrang Punia In Haryana Amid Wrestlers' Award Wapsi Row/body>
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IMT Ghaziabad has been featured In the QS World Business Masters Ranking 2024.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 01 Nov 2023 10:38 AM (IST)
IMT Ghaziabad Campus (File Photo) ( Image Source : IMT Ghaziabad )Ghaziabad: IMT Ghaziabad has achieved a remarkable feat in the QS World Business Master’s Ranking 2024. With an impeccable legacy of over 43 years, IMT Ghaziabad, a top-ranked management institute in India and a stalwart in the field of management education, is reaffirming its global reputation as a leader in business education by securing top ranks on the world’s most prestigious recognition platforms. IMT Ghaziabad's high QS ranking is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the institute's students and faculty. The QS World Business Master’s Ranking 2024, an internationally recognised benchmark for assessing business schools, now features IMT Ghaziabad as a prominent contender. In these new rankings, IMT Ghaziabad has marked its presence in multiple categories, demonstrating its diverse strengths and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. IMT Ghaziabad has made an impressive debut in the QS World Business Master's ranking, securing a global rank of 151+ band in Master’s in Management. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the students, faculty, and staff of IMT Ghaziabad. The QS World Business Master's in Management ranking is a prestigious ranking system that evaluates the top business schools worldwide based on several parameters such as employability, academic reputation, diversity, and more. IMT Ghaziabad's inclusion in this ranking is a significant milestone for the institution and demonstrates its commitment to providing quality education and producing competent business professionals.In the QS World Business Master’s rankings 2024, IMT Ghaziabad has received recognition in the following categories:Dr. Vishal Talwar, Director IMT Ghaziabad, conveyed his heartfelt gratitude, stating, "We extend our deep appreciation to our dedicated faculty, diligent students, accomplished alumni, and the entire IMT Ghaziabad community for their unwavering support and relentless hard work. This achievement stands as a collective testament to our commitment to nurturing academic excellence and fostering future business leaders."Also Read: MP Elections 2023: Congress Promises To Waive Fees For Job Recruitment ExamsIMT Ghaziabad has been ranked among the top academic institutions in India in the QS World Business Master's Rankings 2024. The ranking places IMT Ghaziabad alongside other renowned B-schools such as the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Udaipur, IIM Rohtak, MDI Gurgaon, International Management Institute Delhi. Education Loan Information:Calculate Education Loan EMIAssam CM Announces Over 10,000 Jobs In Education DepartmentTBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2024 Released; Exams From March 1Bihar Cabinet To Provide Govt Employee Status To Around 3.5 Lakh Contractual TeachersState Bank Of India Issues Warning Against Fake Selection ListsMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchJaipur Road Rage Caught On Camera: Woman Run Over By Car After Argument With CoupleCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant Infection'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State Tableaux/body>
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National Lobster Day is an occasion to honour the fishermen who work hard to deliver the creepy crustacean to our dinner plates, appreciate the creature, and learn more about its life. Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: Utsa Ganguly | Updated at : 15 Jun 2023 12:29 PM (IST)
(Representational Image) ( Image Source : Getty )New Delhi: National Lobster Day is celebrated twice every year— on June 15 and on September 25. National Lobster Day is a wonderful opportunity to honour the fishermen who work so hard to deliver the favourite creepy crustacean to our dinner plates, appreciate the deliciousness of the animal, and learn more about its life. Now, if you are a fan of lobsters and are wondering what dish to prepare, here are some interesting recipes for you to try:LOBSTER RECIPES THAT YOU CAN TRY AT HOME:1. Lobster Ghee Roast Masala (By Chef Aditi Dixit, CYK Hospitalities)Ingredients:For marination:For Ghee roast Masala:For Preparation:Method:2. Malabari Lobster (By Arvind Rai, Executive Chef, The Ashok)Ingredients:Method:OTHER LOBSTER DISHES THAT YOU CAN TRY:1. Flamed Lobster with Garlic Butter (By Randy Cultivo, Master Chef Wabi Sabi, The Oberoi Bengaluru)This dish is a playful rendition of a classic. The sweetness of the lobster meat is enhanced by the spicy togarashi and tartness of the Meyer lemon and is finished with melted garlic butter, all tied in with the traditional pickled shimeji and crunchy pokchoy. This epitomises the adventurous Japanese that Wabi Sabi is famous for. 2. Grilled Lobster served with Asparagus (By Chef Sundar Kant, Susegado, St. Regis Goa Resort)Lobster, fresh from the Arabian Sea is served with an Asian-inspired marinade of choice. The marinade ranges from Spicy Sichuan which packs in a punch, smoky Char Siu, Hot Plum Sauce or Sambal, inspired by Malaysian chilli paste. 3. Lobster Wood Fired Roast (By Hussain Shahzad, Executive Chef at O Pedro, BKC, Mumbai)This dish can be made using a number of preparations which include Rechado- Goa’s favourite tangy and spicy sauce with red chillies and tamarind; Cafreal- a herb-flavoured sauce made with coriander leaves, green chillies and fresh garlic; and a red hot sauce loaded with red chillies and spiked with vinegar or Portuguese chilli-garlic oil.The wood-fired oven revives a definitive Goan tradition. The dish can be served charred, smoky and cooked with a Goan preparation of your choice, where you can choose fresh catch of the day from a selection of whole fish, large prawns, or lobster and enjoy this dish on National Lobster Day.Lights, Camera, Virality! Hollywood's Most Talked-About Moments Of 2023From Crochet Crazes To Maxi Mania: Fashion Trends That Defined 2023Kashmir Braces For Chilla-i-Kalan: Winter's Most Challenging PhaseMumbai Resident Sets Zomato Record With 3,580 Orders In 2023 - Over 9 DailyPrice Tag Revealed: Alia Bhatt's Christmas Party Ensemble BreakdownNitish Kumar Becomes JD(U) President As Lalan Singh Steps Down Amid Exit RumoursStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe SaysAmid JN.1 Scare, India Logs 797 New Cases Of Covid-19, Highest In 225 Days'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For Kharge/body>
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JNUSU and the hostel presidents received an inquiry notice last month for the protest outside the Vice-Chancellor’s residence on September 19.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: PTI | Updated at : 21 Dec 2023 01:03 PM (IST)
JNU will reconsider all proctorial inquiries initiated against students. ( Image Source : File Photo )New Delhi: JNU administration will reconsider all proctorial inquiries initiated against the four students' union representatives and 12 hostel presidents for holding a protest against water shortage, Vice-Chancellor Santishree Pandit said on Thursday.The representatives of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) and the hostel presidents received an inquiry notice last month for the protest outside the Vice-Chancellor’s residence on September 19.The students' body, however, said it was not happy with the "little" consolation.In a meeting with the JNUSU representatives and the hostel presidents on Monday, the Vice-Chancellor assured to reconsider an appeal by the JNUSU to withdraw proctorial inquiries at the appeal stage initiated against the students over the water shortage protest.However, no clarity was given on the other ongoing inquiries by the Jawaharlal Nehru University administration.In a memorandum to the VC submitted on December 15, the JNUSU demanded the withdrawal of all ongoing inquiries against students for staging protests, terming the action as "draconian" and "arbitrary"."We, the hostel presidents of JNU, convened with the Vice-Chancellor on December 18 in anticipation of addressing pressing issues affecting the hostel community. The Vice-Chancellor informed us that all proctorial notices will be reconsidered at an appeal stage," a statement by the hostel presidents said.The JNUSU has called for a torch march on December 23 on the campus demanding the withdrawal of the Chief Proctor Office manual which penalises protests in selected areas of the campus, closing of all proctorial inquiries, and commencement of students' union elections.The students said that they were not satisfied with the "little" consolation and will continue their call for protests."The promise of an appeal is little consolation for those who find them unfairly targeted... As hostel presidents we will continue our effort to advocate for our rights and concerns," they said in the statement.Also Read: Delhi: Students Express Concerns About Pollution, Urge Govt To Find Permanent SolutionThe students also alleged that while the VC acknowledged the issue of the water crisis faced by students in several hostels and "vaguely" assured to take action, no clear detail or plan was given citing a "lack of funds". (This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)Education Loan Information:Calculate Education Loan EMIAssam CM Announces Over 10,000 Jobs In Education DepartmentTBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2024 Released; Exams From March 1Bihar Cabinet To Provide Govt Employee Status To Around 3.5 Lakh Contractual TeachersState Bank Of India Issues Warning Against Fake Selection ListsMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant Infection'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State TableauxWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian Wrestler/body>
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The photos shared by Rahul Gandhi show the Congress leader and Bajranj Punia trying out some wrestling moves as the latter pins the Gandhi on the mat.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 27 Dec 2023 06:35 PM (IST)
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrestles with Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia. ( Image Source : @RahulGandhi )New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Virender Arya Akhada in Haryana's Jhajjar district and tried his hands at wrestling with Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia on Wednesday. His visit comes amid a fresh controversy over the election of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Sanjay Singh and the subsequent suspension of WFI after Singh announced hosting the U-15 and U-20 nationals by the end of this year.Sharing photos of his visit on X, Gandhi captioned it on the ongoing row and wrote in Hindi, “There is one question - if these players, the daughters of India, have to leave the fight in their arena and take to streets to fight for their rights and justice, then who will encourage their children to choose this path? These are innocent, straightforward and simple people from farmer families. Let them serve the tricolour. Let them make India proud with full honour and respect.”वर्षों की जीतोड़ मेहनत, धैर्य एवं अप्रतिम अनुशासन के साथ अपने खून और पसीने से मिट्टी को सींच कर एक खिलाड़ी अपने देश के लिए मेडल लाता है।आज झज्जर के छारा गांव में भाई विरेंद्र आर्य के अखाड़े पहुंच कर ओलंपिक पदक विजेता बजरंग पूनिया समेत अन्य पहलवान भाइयों के साथ चर्चा की। सवाल… pic.twitter.com/IeGOebvRl6
The photos show Rahul Gandhi and Bajranj Punia trying out some wrestling moves as the latter pins the Congress leader on the mat. Both are seen smiling as several people watch them.Speaking to news agency ANI, Punia said, “He came to see our wrestling routine...He did wrestling...He came to see the day-to-day activities of a wrestler.”A post shared by Congress (@incindia)
Notably, the grapplers who accused former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment were miffed over the election of Sanjay Singh, who is believed to be very close to Brij Bhushan. As a mark of protest, several wrestlers returned their awards. Sakshi Malik announced her retirement from wrestling, Vinesh Phogat said she would return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awardm while Bajrang Punia returned his Padma Shri.Sharad Pawar Says He Got 'No Invitation' For Ayodhya Ram Mandir ConsecrationCovid Cases In India: Amid Rising Infections, AIIMS Delhi Issues Testing, Treatment GuidelinesNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayJaipur Road Rage Caught On Camera: Woman Run Over By Car After Argument With CoupleBreaking News Live: Massive Fire Breaks Out At House In MP's Khandwa Due To Gas Cylinder BlastRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant Infection'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State TableauxMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns Students'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, Trade/body>
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PM Narendra Modi said that skilling is a top priority for India and his government is dedicated to creating a proficient workforce that can boost enterprise and value creation.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 22 Jun 2023 11:23 AM (IST)
PM Narendra Modi participated in the 'Skilling For Future Event' organised by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on Wednesday, the visit was hosted by US First Lady Jill Biden. ( Image Source : Twitter/@MEAIndia )Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's "yuva (youth) factory" and said that the India-US partnership will contribute to global growth. He was participating in the 'Skilling For Future Event' organised by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on Wednesday and his visit to the organisation was hosted by First Lady Jill Biden. At the event, he highlighted the two nations' shared priorities around education and workforce. PM Modi"I am really happy to have got an opportunity to interact with young and creative minds here. India is working on several projects in collaboration with the NSF. I thank First Lady Jill Biden for planning and organising this event," PM Modi said, as quoted by news agency PTI."The US has the world's top educational institutions and advanced technologies, while India is the world's biggest "yuva (youth) factory", the Prime Minister remarked. He said that he believes, the India-US partnership will prove to be a sustainable and inclusive engine for global growth.ALSO READ | Modi In US: Lunch Hosted By Kamala Harris, Address To Indian Diaspora — A Look At PM's Day 3 ItineraryThe Prime Minister also spoke about the initiatives undertaken by India to promote education, research, and entrepreneurship.Elaborating on the skilling mission of his government, PM Modi said that it is important to have education, skill, and innovation for the bright future of youngsters, and India has worked in this direction.The National Education Policy (NEP), education, and skilling have been integrated. Under the Skilling Mission, more than 50 million people have been trained, and another 15 million are being given training on the latest and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchains, he said while addressing a gathering.To maintain the momentum of growth, "for India and the US, it is important to ensure a pipeline of talent", he said, further stating that his goal is to have this decade as "techdecade".In a tweet, PM Modi said, "Honoured that @FLOTUS @DrBiden joined us in a special event relating to skill development. Skilling is a top priority for India and we are dedicated to creating a proficient workforce that can boost enterprise and value creation."Honoured that @FLOTUS @DrBiden joined us in a special event relating to skill development. Skilling is a top priority for India and we are dedicated to creating a proficient workforce that can boost enterprise and value creation. pic.twitter.com/eXibkMme9c"PM @narendramodi and @FLOTUS @DrBiden participated in a unique event focused on promoting vocational education and skill development among youth. PM and @FLOTUS discussed collaborative efforts aimed at creating workforce for the future. PM highlighted various initiatives undertaken by India to promote education, research and entrepreneurship," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted along with pictures of the programme.🇮🇳🇺🇸 । Together in Skilling for Future. PM @narendramodi & @FLOTUS @DrBiden participated in a unique event focused on promoting vocational education and skill development among youth. PM & @FLOTUS discussed collaborative efforts aimed at creating workforce for the future. PM… pic.twitter.com/x5BXhfWx4n
Welcoming the Prime Minister to the US, the First Lady said, "With this official visit, we are bringing together the world's oldest and world's largest democracies. But our relationship isn't just about governments. We're celebrating the families and friendships that span the globe, those who feel the bonds of both of our countries", as quoted by PTI.She highlighted that after years of strengthening ties, the US-India partnership is deep and expansive as both countries jointly tackle global challenges."Mr. Prime Minister, I know that education is an issue close to your heart as it is to mine. You work to ensure that all Indians, especially girls, which I love, have the opportunity to pursue an education and gain the skills they need for our modern workforce. It is so important, it is exciting to be able to show you some of the innovative programs our schools and businesses are creating for students here," Jill Biden said.The NSF is headed by Indian American Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan. In the last year or so, several Indian Cabinet Ministers have visited its headquarters in Virginia. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are among the prominent minister who have paid a visit.The NSF is an independent agency of the US government that supports fundamental research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering. Its medical counterpart is the National Institutes of Health.The First Lady thanked the NSF for hosting them. "There are students in this room who are discovering the inner workings of semiconductors starting in middle and high school or training for other cutting edge jobs...," she said addressing the gathering, as per PTI."If we want our economies to be strong, we need to invest in young people who are our future. We need to ensure that they have the opportunities that they deserve," Jill Biden added.Education is a cornerstone of the bond between India and the US, "one we hope to keep building and strengthening with this visit", she emphasised."Our universities are partnering together, leading research, and creating apprenticeships and internships that span the ocean. And, as we have seen here, students from both our countries are learning and growing alongside each other, discovering the people they want to become and building a better world, together. Working side by side, our nations can create a safer, healthier, more prosperous future for everyone," Jill Biden added.NSF director Panchanathan said that India, as of this year, is the world's most populous country. "Promoting education opportunities and expanding India's technology sector have been key pillars of Prime Minister Modi’s vision for the country," he said, as quoted by PTI.PM Modi arrived in Washington DC from New York where he led a historic event at the UN Headquarters earlier in the day to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga, attended by UN officials, diplomats, and prominent personalities.Prime Minister Modi is visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of President Joe Biden and the First Lady.In his departure statement, Modi said this "special invitation" from President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for a State Visit is a reflection of the vigour and vitality of the partnership between the democracies. Subscribe And Follow ABP Live On Telegram: https://t.me/officialabpliveBreaking News Live: Congress To Organise Rally On Party's Foundation Day Tomorrow In NagpurIsrael Asks Citizens To Stay Alert, Avoid Showing Israeli Symbols Openly After Blast Near Delhi EmbassyUS Shoots Down Multiple Drones, Missiles Fired By Houthis Over Red SeaHow To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeUS Strikes Iran-Backed Forces In Iraq After Attack On American TroopsRahul Gandhi Meets Bajrang Punia In Haryana Amid Wrestlers' Award Wapsi RowDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. Airport Issues Advisory, Several Trains CancelledTamil Nadu: Ennore Factory Responsible For Ammonia Gas Leak To Be ShutMahadev App Case: Movements Of Promoter Saurabh Chandrakar 'Restricted', Says ED48-Year-Old 'Parasite' Actor Lee Sun-Kyun Found Dead In Car/body>
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HSSC Group D CET 2023 answer key will be released on the official website at hssc.gov.in.HSSC CET Group D Answer Key 2023: How To DownloadRelated StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 25 Oct 2023 01:50 PM (IST)
Haryana CET Answer Key to be released soon.The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) will release the provisional answer key of the common eligibility test for group D vacancies (HSSC Group D CET 2023) soon. The HSSC Group D CET 2023 exam was held on October 21 and 22. HSSC Group D CET 2023 Provisional Answer Key will be uploaded on the website of HSSC at hssc.gov.in. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the examination on behalf of the commission, spanning 798 centers across 17 districts within the state as well as in Chandigarh. Following the release of the answer key, HSSC will provide a designated period for candidates to raise objections. Subsequently, the commission will assess the feedback provided by candidates, and if deemed valid, adjustments will be incorporated into the ultimate answer key.A total of 13,76,183 candidates had enrolled for the HSSC CET examination. Among these, 62.59% of the aspirants actually participated in the exam. The registration figures for the CET 2023 for Group D posts stood at 8,48,216 for male candidates and 5,27,967 for female candidates.Candidates can follow the easy steps given below to download the HSSC CET Group D answer key 2023.Also Read: CLAT 2024 Registration Underway On consortiumofnlus.ac.in, Check Eligibility CriteriaAs a helpful tool, candidates can utilize the HSSC CET provisional answer key to estimate their likely scores in the examination. The final CET results will be officially announced on the commission's website. A PDF list containing the details of all successful candidates in the exam will be generated and made available for reference.Education Loan Information:Calculate Education Loan EMIBihar Cabinet To Provide Govt Employee Status To Around 3.5 Lakh Contractual TeachersState Bank Of India Issues Warning Against Fake Selection ListsUP Police Constable Recruitment 2023: Registration For 60,244 Posts Begins TodayPaytm Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees To Streamline Businesses, Reduce Costs: ReportWB TET 2023: Admit Card Released On wbbpeonline.com - Direct Download HereNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchJaipur Road Rage Caught On Camera: Woman Run Over By Car After Argument With CoupleCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant InfectionMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns Students/body>
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Rahul Gandhi stated that the census indicated that the state's OBC, Schedule Caste, and Schedule Tribes (ST) population is 84%, and that it is thus critical to understand India's caste data.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 02 Oct 2023 07:40 PM (IST)
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi. ( Image Source : PTI )Hours after the Bihar government issued the case-based census, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi underlined his demand that the more the population, the higher the rights, news agency IANS reported. He stated that the census indicated that the state's OBC, Schedule Caste, and Schedule Tribes (ST) population is 84%, and that it is thus critical to understand India's caste data.Taking to X, Rahul Gandhi stated: “The caste census of Bihar has revealed that OBC (other backward classes), SC and STs are 84 per cent there. Out of 90 secretaries of the Central Government, only three are OBCs, who handle only 5 per cent of India's budget."“Therefore, it is important to know the caste statistics of India. The greater the population, the greater the rights – this is our pledge,” he stated. बिहार की जातिगत जनगणना से पता चला है कि वहां OBC + SC + ST 84% हैं। केंद्र सरकार के 90 सचिवों में सिर्फ़ 3 OBC हैं, जो भारत का मात्र 5% बजट संभालते हैं!इसलिए, भारत के जातिगत आंकड़े जानना ज़रूरी है। जितनी आबादी, उतना हक़ - ये हमारा प्रण है।
His statements came after the Bihar government issued the long-awaited caste-based census on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary.On the similar lines, AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Bihar caste census report stated: "Caste-census should be held in the entire country.""I want to thank the Bihar government," said UP Congress chairman Ajay Rai of the caste-based census data presented by the Bihar government.In a post on X, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said: “The Bihar government has just released the results of the Caste Survey conducted by it in the state.”“While welcoming the initiative and recalling similar earlier surveys in other states like Karnataka by Congress governments, the Indian National Congress reiterates its demand that the Union government conduct a national Caste Census at the earliest. The UPA-2 government had, in fact, completed this Census but its results were not published by the Modi government. Such a Census has become essential for providing a firmer foundation for social empowerment programmes and for deepening social justice,” Ramesh said.बिहार सरकार ने अभी राज्य में कराए गए जाति आधारित सर्वे के नतीजे जारी कर दिए हैं। इस पहल का स्वागत करते हुए और कांग्रेस सरकारों द्वारा कर्नाटक जैसे अन्य राज्यों में इसी तरह के पहले के सर्वेक्षणों को याद करते हुए, भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस अपनी मांग दोहराती है कि केंद्र सरकार जल्द…
On the caste-based survey report, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said: "After doing everything the result came out. We have taken the financial condition of every family... Tomorrow in all party meetings we will keep everything in front of everyone...The government will take all the necessary steps after taking everyone's suggestions in the meeting."#WATCH | On the caste-based survey report, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says, "After doing everything the result came out. We have taken the financial condition of every family... Tomorrow in all party meetings we will keep everything in front of everyone...The government will take all… pic.twitter.com/9WeOmciGJm
"From the beginning, our demand has been to have a caste-based census. But we have had a caste-based survey. The scientific data of the caste-based survey has been released today...We have done historic work in a short span of time and released the data...Our fight has been for social justice and economic justice. So, Govt will make an effort for the same. We will try to bring in welfare schemes based on the scientific data," Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav stated. #WATCH | Patna | Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav says, "...From the beginning, our demand has been to have a caste-based census. But we have had a caste-based survey. The scientific data of the caste-based survey has been released today...We have done historic work in a short span… pic.twitter.com/u8o4oeW8YB
On the other hand, while slamming the report, BJP leader Ajay Alok stated: "It's not a caste-based census; it's a census based on caste groups. Where is it documented about each caste's financial or educational status and which castes have not benefited from reservation? Will you formulate caste-based policies or initiatives? What will you derive from this? You won't gain anything from this, you've only wasted 500 crore rupees on this."VIDEO | "It's not a caste-based census; it's a census based on caste groups. Where is it documented about each caste's financial or educational status and which castes have not benefited from reservation? Will you formulate caste-based policies or initiatives? What will you… pic.twitter.com/GptG6ZAQcT
According to the report, Bihar has a population of over 13 crore people, with the Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) accounting for 36.01 percent of the population, the Other Backward Classes (OBC) accounting for 27 percent, the Scheduled Castes accounting for 19.65 percent, the Scheduled Tribes accounting for 1.68 percent, and the Upper Castes accounting for 15.52 percent.Yadavs make up 14.26 percent of the backward classes, while Kushwahas and Kurmis make up 4.27 percent and 2.87 percent, respectively.Last year, the caste-based census was approved by both Houses of the Bihar Vidhan Mandal, and every major party supported it.(With Inputs From Agencies) 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: BJP To Give TMC A Tough Fight In Bengal? ABP-CVoter Survey RevealsDelhi: 'Blast' Near Israel Embassy Puts Police On High Alert. VIDEOTMC Accuses Bengal BJP Chief Of 'Insulting' Swami Vivekananda, Sukanta Rubbishes Claim'Brazen Waste Of Taxpayers Money': Congress Chief Kharge Slams Modi Govt Over PM's 3D Selfie BoothsBreaking News Live — Navy's MiG-29K Aircraft Suffers Tyre Burst At INS Hansa'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardWatch: CM Jagan Tries His Hands At Cricket, Badminton At Adudam Andhra Sports Festival'Baby, Wear Something In Black On Court Date': Conman Sukesh's Text To Jacqueline From Jail'11 Bombs In Mumbai': RBI, Other Banks Get Threats Over Email‘Will Find Them Even From The Seabed And…’: Rajnath Singh Vows ‘Strict Action’ On Drone Attacks On Merchant Ships/body>
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Delhi government has started RT-PCR and around 250-400 tests are being conducted in the national capital regularly, health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 27 Dec 2023 04:43 PM (IST)
A medic puts up a notice at a Covid-19 testing centre after cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were detected in the country. ( Image Source : PTI )New Delhi: Amid an uptick in Covid-19 cases across the country, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday said the government has started RT-PCR tests in the national capital and around 250-400 tests are being conducted regularly, news agency ANI reported. Two persons tested positive on Tuesday and 4-5 patients are hospitalised. There hasn’t been any Covid-related death amid the recent surge, he said.Speaking to the news agency, Bharadwaj said, “In Delhi, we have started RT-PCR testing and around 250 to 400 RT-PCR tests are being conducted daily. Two positive cases were there in yesterday's report. A total of 4-5 patients are admitted to the hospital. No death has been reported.”#WATCH | Delhi: On the Covid situation, Delhi Health Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj says, "In Delhi, we have started RTPCR testing and around 250 to 400 RTPCR tests are being conducted daily. 2 positive cases were there in yesterday's report. A total of 4-5 patients are… pic.twitter.com/0H8ovMobRB
Urging the people not to panic, he said, “I have written to the health secretary asking him to share the genome sequencing reports of the positive cases. We don’t know the variant yet but even if it is the new variant, there is no need to panic as the patients are manifesting mild symptoms.”Earlier on Tuesday, the minister had said the positivity rate in Delhi stood at 1 percent and asked the people to follow precautions during the festive season."The new variants are not dangerous but people should not become lax and (they must) follow precautions. People should not panic and think that the virus is spreading and people are dying. But people should be cautious during this time of the festival season," news agency PTI quoted Bharadwaj as saying.Six persons tested positive for the new sub-variant JN.1 taking the total number to 69. India logged a single-day spike of 412 fresh Covid-19 cases while the active caseload rose to 4,170 on Tuesday.Check out below Health Tools-Calculate Your Body Mass Index ( BMI )Calculate The Age Through Age CalculatorDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. 110 Flights Affected, 25 Trains HitMany Hurt In Car Pile-Up On Yamuna Expressway In Gr Noida Amid Dense FogAnother Delhi Hospital Drug Fails Quality Test, Says LG Days After Seeking CBI ProbeDelhi Min Saurabh Bharadwaj Claims Inaction By Chief Secy In Hopital Molestation Case'Mohalla Clinics Are Clinics Of Death': BJP Demands Sacking Of Delhi Health Minister In 'Fake Medicines' Row'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll StrategyAssam CM Announces Over 10,000 Jobs In Education Department This website uses cookies or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy /body>
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Atishi noted that the entire online gaming industry is worth Rs 23,000 crore and these tax notices will end up destroying not only the gaming sector but also weaken the start-up sector in India.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 07 Oct 2023 10:37 AM (IST)
Atishi added that the online gaming sector is considered the sunrise sector in the Indian start-up industry as it is the biggest growing sector on the start-up scene. ( Image Source : Getty )Delhi’s Finance Minister Atishi Marlena on Saturday called on the GST Council to withdraw tax evasion notices sent to online gaming companies, stating that these notices will end up destroying the entire online gaming industry. Addressing a press conference, the state minister said that she will be bringing forth the request to withdraw tax evasion notices of Rs 1.5 lakh crore sent by the GST Council at it’s meeting during the day. Notably, the GST Council in it’s earlier meeting stated that the online gaming industry will now be taxed under the 28 per cent slab. Later, the body also sent notices of tax evasion for the last six years to online gaming companies.Talking about the impact of the tax notices, Atishi said that the entire online gaming industry is worth around Rs 23,000 crore and these tax evasion notices worth Rs 1.5 lakh core will end up destroying not only the gaming sector but also weaken the start-up sector in India. "If an industry is worth Rs 23,000 crore, how will it manage the tax notices of 1.5 lakh crore? This will end the whole sector. No company will be able to survive this. This will result in companies being unable to pay taxes and shutting down. This will also result in all the young developers and programmers employed in the industry losing their jobs. Further, this move will destroy the employment potential of this industry," she noted. Hon'ble Finance Minister @AtishiAAP addressing an important Press Conference, regarding today’s GST Council meeting | LIVE https://t.co/TtTSrjOQcs
The state finance minister stated that the online gaming industry employs 50,000 people and has attracted foreign investment worth Rs 17,000 crore so far. She said, "Rs 25,000 crore worth of foreign investment was in the pipeline for the industry. However, the unstable and erratic tax environment surrounding the sector has dampened investor sentiments. This decision will impact the whole start-up sector, not just the gaming industry. This will decision from the Council will discourage foreign investors from venturing into Indian start-ups fearing uncertainty surrounding the tax laws." Atishi added that the online gaming sector is considered the sunrise sector in the Indian start-up industry as it is the biggest growing sector on the start-up scene. "It is not a luxury industry as it engages people from Tier-II and Tier-III cities who play various games like ludo, chess, etc., for their entertainment," she stated. This decision will not only affect investors but also discourage the Indian youth from venturing into entrepreneurship, the minister said. "If the youth of our country get afraid of venturing into start-ups, where will the next Paytm, Flipkart, BharatPe, Zomato, and Oyo come from? It is necessary to withdraw such notices as these kinds of notices will end the industry. And I will raise this issue in today’s GST council meeting," Atishi noted.The GST Council is set to meet on Saturday. It will be chaired by the Union Finance Minister and comprise the state ministers. Also Read : Navigating The New Normal: Cybersecurity, Fraud Mitigation, Risk Strategies In A Mobile WorldQuordle Hints & Answers: Check Out The Quordle Words For December 27Garena Free Fire Max: Exclusive Redeem Codes Unveiled For December 27. Here's How To UseMade-In-India Battle Royale Indus Closed Beta Finally Available For Select Users. Here's How To AccessQuordle Hints & Answers: Check Out The Quordle Words For December 26Garena Free Fire Max: Exclusive Redeem Codes Unveiled For December 26. Here's How To UseRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant InfectionWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian Wrestler'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns Students/body>
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US Secretary of State Blinken has reportedly urged India to cooperate with Canada in its probe into the killing of Khalistani sympathiser Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a US official has said.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Sep 2023 03:08 PM (IST)
US Secretary of State Blinken has reportedly urged India to cooperate with Canada in its probe into the killing of Khalistani sympathiser Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a US official has said. ( Image Source : X: @DrSJaishankar )India-Canada Diplomatic Row: US Secretary of State Blinken has reportedly urged India to cooperate with the Canadian investigation into the killing of Khalistani sympathiser Hardeep Singh Nijjar in his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, amid a simmering diplomatic row between New Delhi and Ottawa which snowballed into a massive controversy following the allegations made by Canadian PM Trudeau and subsequently dismissed by India as "absurd and motivated". This was followed by India's expulsion of a Canadian diplomat in a swift-tit-for-tat action.Initially, both sides were tight-lipped on the discussions about the India-Canada diplomatic row, but now Reuters has quoted a US official who said Washington raised the issue during the meeting with India."Blinken raised the Canadian matter in his meeting, (and) urged the Indian government to cooperate with Canada’s investigation," the US official said as quoted by the news agency. However, the State Department statement made no mention of the issue.However, during the high-level talks, both sides discussed wide-ranging issues on global developments. Jaishankar also laid the groundwork for a 2+2 meeting."Great to meet my friend US Secretary of State @SecBlinken at State Department today. A wide ranging discussion, following up on PM @narendramodi’s June visit. Also exchanged notes on global developments. Laid the groundwork of our 2+2 meeting very soon," he posted on X on Friday.India will be hosting the fifth edition of India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, Jaishankar announced. Even as the dates are yet to be announced, the ministerial dialogue is likely to be held in the first half of November. The US delegation would be represented by Blinken along with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Jaishankar and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation.“I actually look forward to seeing you in Delhi for the 2+2,” Jaishankar told Blinken, as the latter welcomed him at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department for the meeting. The last 2+2 ministerial was held in Washington DC on April 11. Started during the previous Trump administration, the first 2+2 ministerial was held in New Delhi on September 6, 2018."Focused discussion on India-US collaboration on critical and emerging tech and creating resilient supply chains at discussion convened by @USISPForum," Jaishankar said in another post on social media platform X. "Glad to know that India is the major talking point in corporate boardrooms. Our collaboration offers more possibilities with each passing day," he said.How To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeUS Strikes Iran-Backed Forces In Iraq After Attack On American TroopsWho Is Dr Saveera Parkash? First Hindu Woman To Contest Pak Polls From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Buner DistrictMumbai Attack Mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Son To Contest Pakistan Polls From LahoreUN Calls Gaza 'Human Chess Board', Top Iran Commander Killed In Israeli Airstrike'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardDelhi: 'Blast' Near Israel Embassy Puts Police On High Alert. VIDEOWatch: CM Jagan Tries His Hands At Cricket, Badminton At Adudam Andhra Sports Festival'Baby, Wear Something In Black On Court Date': Conman Sukesh's Text To Jacqueline From Jail'11 Bombs In Mumbai': RBI, Other Banks Get Threats Over Email/body>
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Modi Independence Day Speech: PM Modi pitched for women-led development, saying Nari Shakti plays an important role in the nation's progress.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 15 Aug 2023 09:44 AM (IST)
Independence Day 2023: PM Modi at Delhi's Red Fort ( Image Source : PTI )In his 10th consecutive Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for getting rid of "three sins", in a jibe at the Opposition, to make India a developed country by 2047 while making a promise to make India among the top three economies in the next five years.Using the term 'parivaarjan' (family members) to address citizens on India's 77th Independence Day, PM Modi pitched for women-led development, saying Nari Shakti plays an important role in the nation's progress.The PM, in his 90-minute speech, also announced 'Vishwakarma Yojana' with an outlay of Rs 13,000-15,000 crore for traditional craftsmen and labourers.'Will Quit Politics If...': Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP's Claim Of CMs' Photos On Punjab, Delhi TableauxBreaking News Live — Mobile Internet Services Restored In Poonch, Rajouri After A Week'Why Does Narendra Modi Hate Muslims': Asaduddin Owaisi On Sunehri Bagh Masjid Demolition ThreatCovid-19 LIVE: India Logs 797 New Cases, Highest In 225 DaysCovid Cases In India: Nation Sees Single-Day Spike Of 797 Infections, 145 JN.1 Patients Diagnosed So FarULFA Pro-Talks Faction Signs Peace Accord With Centre, Assam GovtShah Rukh Khan Has Not Been Approached For Dhoom 4: ReportIndia Has Sent Extradition Request For 26/11 Attack Mastermind Hafiz Saeed: MEA'BJP To Offer Narendra Modi As Hindu Hriday Samrat': Shashi Tharoor's 2024 LS Poll PredictionIndia Not Part Of Any Multilateral Initiative On Read Sea, Says MEA/body>
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Assembly Elections 2023 Highlights: Please follow this space for all the latest updates on Assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram
Assembly Elections 2023 Highlights: Please follow this space for all the latest updates on Assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram Top StoriesBy : ABP News Bureau | Updated: 15 Nov 2023 12:15 AM (IST) Telangana: A scuffle broke out between BRS and BJP workers in Nagarjuna Sagar, Nalgonda district, earlier today, ANI reported."Shivraj Singh, what have you given to the state? You have given inflation, deaths during Covid-19, unemployment, and liquor in every house, among many other things," said Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath at a rally in Morena earlier today. (PTI) "Congress will come to power (in Telangana). Rahul Gandhi's wave is blowing from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. He listened to the problems of the poor, farmers, youth, and BC (Backward Classes). A caste-wise census will also be conducted when we come to power," says Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao. (PTI)Election Commission issued a show-cause notice to Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra after BJP complained to EC that while addressing a public rally at Sanwer Assembly Constituency in Madhya Pradesh, "she made unverified and false statements in respect of PM Narendra Modi that have the potential to mislead the public and tarnish the image of PM."EC asks her to explain the statement by 16th Nov, as to why appropriate action for violation of MCC as well as provisions of election and penal laws should not be taken against her."Rajasthan BJP leader Jitendra Meena expelled from the party for contesting the upcoming state election from Bassi constituency against the officially declared candidate of the party, ANI reportedBJP president J P Nadda will release the party's election manifesto for Rajasthan in Jaipur on Thursday. Senior BJP leader and Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said Nadda will release the party's 'Sankalp Patra' (manifesto) on Thursday at 11 am. The manifesto is based on the suggestions of more than one crore people through the party's outreach programmes like 'Akansha Peti,' e-mails and social media platforms, he said.Meghwal was speaking to media persons at the Kota airport on Tuesday morning before leaving for campaigning at Ramganj Mandi and Ladpura Assembly seats of the district. (PTI)Prime Minister Narendra Modi garlands a bust of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar during his roadshow in Indore.#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh Elections | Prime Minister Narendra Modi garlands a bust of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar during his roadshow in Indore. pic.twitter.com/ykxmwVfjsH
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and CM Bhupsh Baghel hold a roadshow in Raipur.#WATCH | Chhattisgarh Elections | Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and CM Bhupsh Baghel hold a roadshow in Raipur. pic.twitter.com/SvJCsebRPl
"Rahul Gandhi taunted me a lot for five years. From 2014-2019, wherever there was an election, he used to say 'Mandir wahin banayenge magar tithi nahi batayenge (we will make the temple right there, but won’t tell the date)’. Today, I have come to tell him the date. On January 22, 2024, PM Modi is going to perform the 'pran pratishtha' of Ram Temple in Ayodhya," says Union minister Amit Shah at a rally in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. (PTI)VIDEO | "Rahul Gandhi taunted me a lot for five years. From 2014-2019, wherever there was an election, he used to say 'Mandir wahin banayenge magar tithi nahi batayenge (we will make the temple right there, but won’t tell the date)’. Today, I have come to tell him the date. On… pic.twitter.com/kKyjFuZaX1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a roadshow in Indore.पीएम श्री @narendramodi का इंदौर में विशाल रोड शो।#मोदी_संग_मध्यप्रदेशhttps://t.co/TZ33jqc1u5
Working in Rajasthan with mantra of 'forgive, forget, move on' as advised by Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi: Sachin Pilot to PTI. Cong gave tickets in Rajasthan on winnability; by and large ticket distribution 'very fair': Sachin Pilot tells PTI Union Minister and BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan says "The final stage of elections in Chhattisgarh has come. It is clear that Bhupesh Baghel Govt is going to lose. People are not happy with the current govt as it has indulged in corruption and atrocities against women and on the other side people have faith in the guarantees given by PM Modi...Congress party lost elections (Lok Sabha) in 2014 and 2019 and they are going to lose in 2024 as well. BJP is going to win with a huge margin in Chhattisgarh Assembly elections...." (ANI)On Telangana assembly elections, Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao says, "...There are so many allegations against them (BRS) in Telangana... Entire Telangana resources are going to the families of KCR, KTR, and their friends... Everything is in front of the people now... Every portfolio is theirs... This is not the way a government functions... This is like a royal family of the old days. This has to go... Telangana was not formed to see KCR and his family rule..." (ANI)Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads AAP's roadshow in MP's Katangi.पंजाब के माननीय मुख्यमंत्री Sardar @BhagwantMann जी का Madhya Pradesh के Katangi में Road Show | LIVE #MPMeiBhiKejriwal https://t.co/AomHQRW5Fj
"Right now we have to make sure that the Congress party wins. Who gets what position is not decided by an individual. The long-standing tradition and the practice in the Congress party is that you fight elections, you get a mandate, once you have a majority mark then the MLAs and the leadership in Delhi will decide who will get what responsibility,' says Congress leader Sachin Pilot tells PTI.Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi says, "Congress has always seen the Adivasi community as a vote bank, but the double-engine government has worked to change the lives of the Adivasi community. Even in Rajasthan, the Adivasi community is against Congress... there is anger against Congress and people are excited for BJP..." (ANI)Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, "We are definitely going to win 3 out of 5 states. Our numbers will increase in Mizoram and in Telangana we will get victory. I believe that we are also going to win the Lok Sabha elections in 2024...Because of the good work done under Shivraj Singh Chouhan in 20 years, and the work under PM Modi in the last 10 years, we will definitely win in Madhya Pradesh..." (ANI) "The Congress wants to rule Madhya Pradesh through three families. First, Kamal Nath wants to make his son Nakul Nath the CM of the state, second Digivijaya Singh and his son Jaivardhan, and the third Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi wants Rahul Gandhi to be the PM," says Union Home minister Amit Shah in Deotalab, Madhya Pradesh. (PTI)Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "Under the leadership of CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Madhya Pradesh became 'Bemisal' state from 'Bimaru' state. Congress had left a budget of Rs 23,000 crore, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan increased the budget to Rs 3,14,000 crore...Vote for us and we will make Madhya Pradesh the best state in the country..." (ANI)Madhya Pradesh: BJP national president JP Nadda says, "...Congress today is known for corruption, 'Pariwarvad aur Vanshvaad'. BJP is known for development, progress and protecting your rights..." (ANI)Narmadapuram, MP: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses a public meeting and says, "We don't do politics just to make our government, we do it to make the country...Elections didn't even start and during ticket distribution only Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh were tearing each other clothes, imagine when they'll come to power, they'll tear the clothes of the public" (ANI)Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says,"(Asaduddin) Owaisi cuts vote... He takes money from the BJP so that he can divert Congress's vote bank... Everyone knows this... An atmosphere of change has been created in Telangana... Asaduddin Owaisi is the leader of the party that the BJP trusts..." (ANI)Former cricketer and Congress candidate from Jubilee Hills in the upcoming Telangana polls, Mohammad Azharuddin holds door-to-door campain in the constituency. #WATCH | Telangana: Former Cricketer and Congress candidate from Jubilee Hills, Mohammad Azharuddin holds a door-to-door campaign in the Jubilee Hills constituency. pic.twitter.com/H7cCM3noz0
Congress leader Manish Tewari targeted the Bharat Rashtra Samithi government in Telangana saying that the KCR-led party failed to fulfil the dreams of people in the state in the last 9.5 years. "In the last 9.5 years, corruption happened in the name of development and the public did not get any relief. There will be a change in Telangana on 30th November and the Congress government will be formed here. BJP is out of the field and is fighting only symbolic fight. BRS is 'B' team of BJP," he said. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said there is no anti-incumbency wave in Rajasthan. "The government has done a good job. Seeing the atmosphere, I can say that the government will repeat... We have given good governance and provided water, electricity, education, health and road connectivity," he said."The law and order situation is better in Rajasthan...PM (Modi) said that the Congress government sympathizes with terrorists and will ruin the state. If our government supports terrorists, then why is the Center not dismissing our government? They have the authority to do so. There is no truth to these allegations and you are merely inciting people during elections," he added. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while addressing a poll rally in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha said, "I have visited Madhya Pradesh several times now. I can tell cent per cent that there will be a 'toofan' of Congress party here. You can write it down, people of Madhya Pradesh are going to give 145-150 seats to the Congress party."Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday said, "We have kept farmers, labourers and Adivasis at the centre of development in the state...People have faith in the schemes brought by Congress. We achieved a lot in various sectors in a short time. We will take forward the existing schemes and fulfill the guarantees announced in our poll manifesto."Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched an attack on PM Modi and Amit Shah saying: "PM Modi, Amit Shah, all will come (to Rajasthan) and will do things to provoke people. I challenge them, in whichever state you (BJP) going to, you talk about the work you have done for people...if you want to comment on the development that we have done, you can...we are seeking votes on the basis of the work we have done...they (BJP) have their old agenda over religion and they keep imposing it..."Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has arrived in poll-bound MP's Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in a rally in Mandsaur: "Did the Congress ever work for farmers like the way BJP did? Kamal Nath, Digvijay Singh and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra should reveal why the water from Gandhisagar Dam failed to reach the farms of Mandsaur. It is my 'sanklap' that no farm would be left without water in Mandsaur."Union minister and BJP leader Anurag Thakur arrived in poll-bound Chhattisgarh on Tuesday morning and said: "Chhattisgarh is ready to end corruption worth crores in connection with Mahadev App...Lotus is ready to bloom in dirt spread by Congress ."Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi will on Tuesday address a poll rally in Chhattisgarh's Raipur. Congress President in Telangana and MP A Revanth Reddy on Monday took exception to BRS President and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's comments that Congress leaders are opposing pro-farmer schemes of his government. Congress party has a history of supporting farmers by introducing free electricity, he said. Revanth Reddy, who addressed poll campaign rallies in Kodangal constituency, alleged that the poor were not given double bedroom houses as promised by the BRS. BRS leaders had also assured that they would distribute three acres of land to Dalits and build colleges, he said, talking of allegedly unkept promises.Revanth Reddy said leaders who have not fulfilled their promises in 10 years are asking people to make them win again. Rao has alleged that Congress leaders favoured giving farmers only three hours of power supply and that they saw 'Rythu Bandhu' investment support scheme for farmers as wasteful expenditure. (PTI)In Bhopal, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "They have broken all records of corruption. They have a minister who is called Tomar. Did you see a video of his son? Whose money was he talking about?...Your money. Money of the people of Madhya Pradesh...Money from your pocket. All his ministers do this."#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh Elections | In Bhopal, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "They have broken all records of corruption. They have a minister who is called Tomar. Did you see a video of his son? Whose money was he talking about?...Your money. Money of the people of Madhya… pic.twitter.com/1QFxdWiif9
On assembly elections, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "There are clear indications of a change (in Govt) in Chhattisgarh. BJP is moving towards a massive victory in the 20 Assembly constituencies where elections took place recently. The current govt has cheated women in the state. Over 1 lakh women are missing. They did not fulfil their promises. Today, under the leadership of PM Modi, people have faith in the Modi guarantee...I am confident that the people of Chhattisgarh are going to bring BJP to power in the state..."#WATCH | Raipur: On assembly elections, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "There are clear indications of a change (in Govt) in Chhattisgarh. BJP is moving towards a massive victory in the 20 Assembly constituencies where elections took place recently. The current govt has… pic.twitter.com/rtcneTeG0i
Urging the people of Chhattisgarh to not trust the incumbent Congress party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the first phase of voting has burst the "balloon of lies" of the grand old party."Congratulations because the voting that took place in the first phase on November 7 has burst the balloon of lies of Congress. Today, the whole of Chhattisgarh is saying in one voice: - BJP will be back. November 7th and 17th together are ensuring the departure of 'Kakka', who holds 30 per cent of the Congress' share, from the government," PM Modi said addressing the election rally in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund.While addressing a public meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...You make the government of the BJP on December 3, the BJP Madhya Pradesh government will help you seek the darshan of Lord Ram Lalla free of cost... The Congress party has always disrespected Indian culture...."#WATCH | Guna, Madhya Pradesh: While addressing a public meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...You make the government of the BJP on December 3, the BJP Madhya Pradesh government will help you seek the darshan of Lord Ram Lalla free of cost... The Congress party has… pic.twitter.com/clVjQslFNs
Raipur, Chhattisgarh: On assembly elections, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "...The BJP will get a clear majority in Chhattisgarh... People of Chhattisgarh had faith in PM Modi earlier too...The state government of the last five years has failed on all parameters and cheated the people... Its impact will be seen in election results..."#WATCH | Raipur, Chhattisgarh: On assembly elections, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "...The BJP will get a clear majority in Chhattisgarh... People of Chhattisgarh had faith in PM Modi earlier too...The state government of the last five years has failed on all… pic.twitter.com/wBK6KyRHk5
"From the first phase of Assembly polls, it is clear that we (Congress) will cross the 75 seat-mark in Chhattisgarh. It is also clear that former CM and BJP leader Dr Raman Singh will lose his seat," says Congress leader @Kumari_Selja at a press conference in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.VIDEO | "From the first phase of Assembly polls, it is clear that we (Congress) will cross the 75 seat-mark in Chhattisgarh. It is also clear that former CM and BJP leader Dr Raman Singh will lose his seat," says Congress leader @Kumari_Selja at a press conference in Raipur,… pic.twitter.com/p0HOq5K68X
"Today, Chhattisgarh is saying in unison that BJP is coming to power and is making sure that the Congress' 30 per cent (commission) 'Kakka' is going out," says PM Modi at a public rally at Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh.VIDEO | "Today, Chhattisgarh is saying in unison that BJP is coming to power and is making sure that the Congress' 30 per cent (commission) 'Kakka' is going out," says PM Modi at a public rally at Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh. pic.twitter.com/KH32ZMTasf
"The government led by CM KCR is a peace-loving government, it considers everyone as its brother and sister. The government does not do politics in the name of religion," says Telangana minister @KTRBRS at a booth level committee meeting of BRS in Hyderabad.VIDEO | "The government led by CM KCR is a peace-loving government, it considers everyone as its brother and sister. The government does not do politics in the name of religion," says Telangana minister @KTRBRS at a booth level committee meeting of BRS in Hyderabad. (Full video… pic.twitter.com/Aduob4OGlL
PM Modi during the Vijay Sankalap Maharally in Mungeli says, "The countdown of the Congress' 'bidai' has begun now...The time has come for the farewell of those Congress leaders who have looted you for 5 years. The public of the state is more eager for the 'bidai' of Congress from the state...The public doesn't want Congress anymore."#WATCH | #ChhattisgarhElection2023 | PM Modi during the Vijay Sankalap Maharally in Mungeli says, "The countdown of the Congress' 'bidai' has begun now...The time has come for the farewell of those Congress leaders who have looted you for 5 years. The public of the state is more… pic.twitter.com/aTUQFVIy5B
PM Modi during the Vijay Sankalap Maharally in Mungeli says, "If BJP comes into power, Chhattisgarh will develop rapidly. The dreams of the youth will be fulfilled. The life of the Mahtari sisters here will become easier. Control of corruption, strict action against corruption will be taken..."#WATCH | #ChhattisgarhElection2023 | PM Modi during the Vijay Sankalap Maharally in Mungeli says, "If BJP comes into power, Chhattisgarh will develop rapidly. The dreams of the youth will be fulfilled. The life of the Mahtari sisters here will become easier. Control of… pic.twitter.com/era9S9BEqK
PM Modi during the Vijay Sankalap Maharally in Mungeli says, "The time has come when Congress' bad governance will come to an end... After the first phase of the election, it is confirmed that Congress will lose in Chhattisgarh..."#WATCH | #ChhattisgarhElection2023 | PM Modi during the Vijay Sankalap Maharally in Mungeli says, "The time has come when Congress' bad governance will come to an end... After the first phase of the election, it is confirmed that Congress will lose in Chhattisgarh..." pic.twitter.com/Fb3cb4Uix9
Ruling BRS MLA Guvvala Balaraju was allegedly attacked during a clash that broke out between workers of BRS and Congress in Achampet town of Nagarkurnool district, police said on Sunday, as reported by the news agency PTI. Balaraju, contesting from Achampet constituency in the November 30 assembly polls in the state "suffered injuries" in the "attack" that happened on Saturday night, a complaint from BRS said.Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to hold election rallies and roadshows in Madhya Pradesh today ahead of polls in the state.MP Congress president and former Chief Minister, Kamal Nath reacted to the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly polls and said on Sunday that the BJP copied the Congress' manifesto. They (the BJP) released the manifesto during the last days of the election and copied everything," said Kamal Nath, as quoted by ANI.Assembly Elections 2023 Highlights: Hello and welcome to Assembly Elections 2023 Live Blog, please follow this space for all the latest updates on Assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram.On Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party released its manifesto for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections in the presence of party president JP Nadda, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and BJP state unit chief VD Sharma. The manifesto released by the saffron party has several promises, including free education, subsidies for farmers, and cooking gas cylinders.In the manifesto, the saffron party has promised to provide free education to girls from poor families up to post-graduation. The manifesto also promised procurement of wheat at Rs 2,700 and paddy at Rs 3,100 per quintal.The Congress took a swipe on the BJP over its Madhya Pradesh manifesto and said that it is brimming with 'jumlas'. Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said, "Today, BJP released its manifesto for Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls which is brimming with 'jumlas'. It also indicated the departure of CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan," as quoted by PTI.On Friday, the Election Commission removed three poll observers from duty after misconduct and violation of the code of ethics. The action was taken against two general observers deployed in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh and an expenditure observer in Mizoram.Meanwhile, in Telangana, a total of 4,798 candidates filed 5,716 sets of nominations for the 119 seats ahead of the November 30 polls. The process of filing nominations began on November 3 and November 10 was the last day for submitting nominations. As per the schedule, the nominations would be scrutinised on November 13 and November 15 is the last date for withdrawal of candidatures.The maximum number of candidates were from Gajwel Assembly constituency. The constituency saw the maximum number of 145 candidates, who filed 154 sets of nominations. BRS president and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is seeking re-election from Gajwel and BJP leader Eatala Rajender is among those who filed their nominations from there. Covid Cases In India: Nation Logs 157 Cases Of Omicron Sub-Variant JN.1, Most Infections In Kerala, Gujarat'Congress To Conduct Caste Census Once Elected To Power': Rahul Gandhi On Foundation DayAndhra Pradesh: Former India Batsman Ambati Rayudu Joins CM Jagan Reddy's YSR CongressQatar Court Has ‘Reduced’ Sentence Of Indian Navy Veterans, Says MEA Priyanka Gandhi Named By ED In Money Laundering Case/body>
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Mojito, though traditionally considered a cocktail, can also be made without alcohol and is known as 'Virgin Mojito' in that case.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: Utsa Ganguly | Updated at : 11 Jul 2023 04:23 PM (IST)
(Representational Image) ( Image Source : Getty )New Delhi: National Mojito Day is celebrated on July 11 to celebrate this tasty drink that ranks among one of the favourite cocktails and is traditionally made with white rum, lime juice, sugar, mint, and sparkling water. The drink is also made without alcohol and is known as Virgin Mojito. Nowadays, a number of mojito varieties are found including watermelon mojito, green apple mojito and orange mojito.The drink's popularity in the early twentieth century is credited in part to the author Ernest Hemmingway, as it was believed to be his favourite drink. Presently, the mojito has become synonymous with the summer season. Its fresh flavour and cool temperature complement a hot summer day well. Here are some easy recipes that you can try at home so that you can enjoy this day to the fullest.1. Virgin Mojito (By Gaurav Salvi, Istaka, Mixologist, Istaka, 3102 BCE)Ingredients: Method:2. Greenhouse Mojito (By Hilman Luthfiansyah, Mixologist, Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa)Ingredients:Method: 3. Jamun Mojito (By Jonas Ax, seasoned mixologist and Advocacy Lead, Bacardi India) There is something very alluring about the distinct colour and unique flavour of this popular Indian fruit. Spotted across fruit carts and stores in India during the monsoon season – Jamun can be now explored as a unique ingredient in this exciting cocktail recipe! Ingredients: Method:To make your own Jamun Fruit Syrup, simply follow these steps: 4. Virgin Raspberry Mojito (By Brown Okoror, Mixologist, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa)Ingredients:Method:5. Raspberry Mojito (By Jonas Ax, seasoned mixologist and Advocacy Lead, Bacardi India)Put a seasonal spin on the most sought-after drink for 2023 with a berrylicious variant of the classic – a ‘berry’ vibrant Raspberry Mojito!Ingredients:Steps: Lights, Camera, Virality! Hollywood's Most Talked-About Moments Of 2023From Crochet Crazes To Maxi Mania: Fashion Trends That Defined 2023Kashmir Braces For Chilla-i-Kalan: Winter's Most Challenging PhaseMumbai Resident Sets Zomato Record With 3,580 Orders In 2023 - Over 9 DailyPrice Tag Revealed: Alia Bhatt's Christmas Party Ensemble BreakdownNitish Kumar Becomes JD(U) President As Lalan Singh Steps Down Amid Exit RumoursStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe SaysAmid JN.1 Scare, India Logs 797 New Cases Of Covid-19, Highest In 225 Days'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For Kharge/body>
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NVS-01 is a navigation satellite and will be a part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NaVIC) services. It weighs about 2,232 kilograms, and is equipped with an indigenous atomic clock. Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 01 Jun 2023 04:53 PM (IST)
India's first second-generation satellite, called NVS-01, was launched atop ISRO's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) at 10:42 am IST, from the Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. ( Image Source : Getty )GSLV-F12/NVS-01: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched India's first second-generation satellite on May 29, 2023. The satellite, called NVS-01, was launched atop ISRO's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) at 10:42 am IST, from the Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The launch vehicle used for this mission is called GSLV-F12. NVS-01 is a navigation satellite and will be a part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NaVIC) services. The satellite weighs about 2,232 kilograms, and is equipped with an indigenous atomic clock. One can watch the launch of NVS-01 here:GSLV-F12/NVS-01 Mission:GSLV F12's 🚀 thunderous roar into the skies.....Turn up the volume 🔊🔊to enjoy this tracking 📽️ by our colleagues at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota! pic.twitter.com/XZeE5LWgKW
NVS-01 was injected precisely into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit after a flight of about 19 minutes, ISRO said in a mission update. The Indian space agency also said that the GSLV-F12/NVS-01 mission is accomplished.ALSO READ | Science For Everyone: Why Colonising Mars Is Still Far From RealityIn order to reach the intended geosynchronous orbit, the satellite will perform orbit-raising manoeuvres. NVS satellites will have enhanced NavIC features, and incorporate L1 band signals.In October 2022, ISRO announced its plans to expand the NavIC system in order to increase its use in the civilian sector and by ships and aircraft travelling at large distances from India's borders.NaVIC, earlier known as the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), is designed with a constellation of seven satellites, three of which are placed in geostationary orbit, and four are placed in an inclined geosynchronous orbit. The system also includes a network of ground stations operating 24x7. NaVIC offers Standard Positioning Service (SPS), a real-time positioning and timing service, to civilian users, and ‘Restricted Service’ (encrypted services) for authorised users, including the military. The coverage area of NaVIC includes India and a region up to 1,500 kilometres beyond the country’s boundary. Since several satellites belonging to the NaVIC constellation have outlived their lives, ISRO plans to replace at least five of them with the improved L-band. This would enable the satellites to offer better global positioning service (GPS) to the public. How To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeAre Live Christmas Trees A Good Choice? Study Says It May Be Harmful To Health, Explains WhyThe ISS Represents The Best In All Of Us: Expedition 70 Crew Members Extend Holiday Wishes From Space. WATCH'Spreading Rapidly But Not Causing Hospitalisations': Former AIIMS Chief On New Covid VariantAditya-L1 Will Reach Destination On January 6 Next Year, Says ISRO Chief. Know The Observatory's Feats So Far'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportShah Rukh Khan Says Dunki Hardest And The Most Demanding Film Among His 2023 ReleasesMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll Strategy/body>
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PM Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak have extended greetings ahead of the inauguration of Akshardham Temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 03 Oct 2023 08:21 AM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Left) and British PM Rishi Sunak. ( Image Source : PTI | Getty Images )Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings ahead of the inauguration of an Akshardham Temple in Robbinsville city of New Jersey. The temple is said to be the largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era. According to PTI, in a letter to BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, the Prime Minister said the occasion is of spiritual significance for the vast legion of devotees worldwide. British PM Rishi Sunak also extended greetings on the occasion. He praised the beauty of the temple and "its universal message of peace, harmony". "We were amazed and awed by the beauty of this temple and its universal message of peace, harmony, and becoming a better human being," Sunak said in his message ahead of the temple’s inauguration on October 8. Meanwhile, in his message, PM Modi said, "It is an occasion of profound spiritual significance for the vast legion of devotees worldwide." He added that the temple will help in establishing a connection between the members of the Indian diaspora to connect with and take pride in Maa Bharati, as quoted by PTI. Akshardham in New Jersey is the third such cultural complex globally. The first Akshardham was created in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in 1992, followed by Akshardham in New Delhi in 2005, as per PTI. The Prime Minister sent his best wishes to everyone at BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and all those involved in this initiative. He said the inaugural celebrations of Akshardham Mahamandir showcase Indian architectural excellence and its glorious ancient culture and ethos, reported PTI. "This is not only a place of worship, but a landmark that also portrays India’s values, culture, and contributions to the world," he said. Mentioning about India-US ties, he said that both countries share an abiding relationship and have nurtured and broadened these ties into a robust, multifaceted relationship, fostering extensive interactions among their people. "Our philosophy and traditions emphasise that the ultimate goal of an individual's life revolves around 'Seva' or selfless service," he wrote. "Bhagwan Swaminarayan presented eternal ideals of our culture and wove it into powerful lessons that could be accessed by every section of society. He emphasised the importance of purity of thought and conduct through spirituality and social reform," Modi said. Notably, the highly anticipated dedication celebrations of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj are underway from September 30, the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha said, as per PTI. It said that this marks a significant milestone after 12 years of dedication by over 12,500 volunteers across North America. "The stone Mahamandir, set to become the centrepiece of the Akshardham campus, is a marvel of craftsmanship and devotion, blending intricate artistry with spiritual significance," the statement read. ALSO READ | New Jersey's Swaminarayan Akshardham — Second-Largest Hindu Temple Outside India Set To Be Opened On October 8. DetailsHow To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeUS Strikes Iran-Backed Forces In Iraq After Attack On American TroopsWho Is Dr Saveera Parkash? First Hindu Woman To Contest Pak Polls From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Buner DistrictMumbai Attack Mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Son To Contest Pakistan Polls From LahoreUN Calls Gaza 'Human Chess Board', Top Iran Commander Killed In Israeli Airstrike'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardDelhi: 'Blast' Near Israel Embassy Puts Police On High Alert. VIDEOWatch: CM Jagan Tries His Hands At Cricket, Badminton At Adudam Andhra Sports Festival'Baby, Wear Something In Black On Court Date': Conman Sukesh's Text To Jacqueline From Jail'11 Bombs In Mumbai': RBI, Other Banks Get Threats Over Email/body>
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Speaking to the reporters, Herzog urged the international community to pressurise Hamas for the release of all the hostages.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 12 Oct 2023 04:42 PM (IST)
Israeli President Isaac Herzog briefed the international press on the situation in the war-torn country. ( Image Source : Getty )Amid the war between Israel and Gaza, Israeli President Isaac Herzog briefed the international press on the situation in the war-torn country on Thursday. Speaking to the reporters, Herzog urged the international community to pressurise Hamas for the release of all the hostages. “The international community must demand Hamas release all the hostages,” Herzog said, as quoted by i24 News.Herzog said that the press must look at reality and declare Hamas a terrorist organisation. "The press must look at the reality and declare Hamas a terrorist organization, no ifs and buts, without explanation. If families in Toronto were massacred in the same way, I'm sure the press would call it a massacre by terrorists. These are not freedom fighters".During the press briefing, Herzog shared up-to-date data pertaining to the war, saying there were over 1,300 killed and at least 3,300 injured. Other than people from Israel, there were people from 36 nations among the victims. According to the data shared by the Israeli President, three people from India were missing. He stated that 30 communities were invaded but were back under control, and there were five infiltrations from Lebanon, as reported by i24 News.The ongoing deadly conflict has led to a substantial loss of life, with at least 3,000 people killed so far. The conflict began on Saturday morning after Hamas, in a surprise assault, fired 5,000 rockets into Israel and initiated a coordinated attack on the Jewish state from air, land, and sea. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas and has been bombarding Gaza since then.Meanwhile, the chairman of the US House foreign affairs committee has reportedly said Egypt warned Israel of the surprise Hamas attack three days in advance. Speaking to the media after a closed-door briefing for lawmakers on the issue, Republican Michael McCaul told reported, "We know that Egypt has warned the Israelis three days prior that an event like this could happen".Without revealing any 'classified detail, he asserted, “I don’t want to get too much into classified [details], but a warning was given,” adding that it was unclear at what level. He claimed that the Hamas attack, which caught the Israeli forces off-guard, might have been planned a year ago. He added, “We’re not quite sure how we missed it. We’re not quite sure how Israel missed it.”This comes two days after local media carried reports quoting an Egyptian official who claimed that Israel had ignored repeated warnings about the Hamas attack. How To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeUS Strikes Iran-Backed Forces In Iraq After Attack On American TroopsWho Is Dr Saveera Parkash? First Hindu Woman To Contest Pak Polls From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Buner DistrictMumbai Attack Mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Son To Contest Pakistan Polls From LahoreUN Calls Gaza 'Human Chess Board', Top Iran Commander Killed In Israeli Airstrike'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardDelhi: 'Blast' Near Israel Embassy Puts Police On High Alert. VIDEOWatch: CM Jagan Tries His Hands At Cricket, Badminton At Adudam Andhra Sports Festival'Baby, Wear Something In Black On Court Date': Conman Sukesh's Text To Jacqueline From Jail'11 Bombs In Mumbai': RBI, Other Banks Get Threats Over Email/body>
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is set to take over as JD(U) president after Lalan Singh stepped down from the postRelated StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Dec 2023 02:46 PM (IST)
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and JD(U) National President Lalan Singh convene the party's national executive meeting, in New Delh. ( Image Source : PTI )Janata Dal-United or JD(U)’s Lalan Singh has stepped down as party president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take over the post after a national executive meeting of the party. The development comes after a national executive meeting began on Friday at the Constitution Club in Delhi which was attended by CM Nitish Kumar, now former JD(U) national president Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, and other party leaders. Lalan Singh is yet to reveal the reason for his resignation.#BREAKING | ललन सिंह ने दिया JDU अध्यक्ष पद से इस्तीफानीतीश बन सकते हैं नए अध्यक्ष- सूत्रदेखिए '12 से 2- पॉलिटिकल शो' @awdheshkmishra के साथhttps://t.co/smwhXUROiK | @kumarprakash4u#JDU #NitishKumar #Delhi #Bihar #LalanSingh pic.twitter.com/J7Dvzia4xk
Following the announcement, JD(U) workers raised slogans enthusiastically and stated that 'the country needs a prime minister like Nitish Kumar'. The workers said that there is no difference between Nitish Kumar and Lalan Singh. However, they said the change has been made because of the Lok Sabha elections, and that the I.N.D.I.A bloc would like to take CM Kumar along. #WATCH | Janta Dal United workers celebrate and raise slogans 'Desh ka Pradhan Mantri kaisa ho? Nitish Kumar jaisa ho' outside the party office in Delhi as Bihar CM Nitish Kumar accepts the proposal to become the national president of the party. pic.twitter.com/mKeP5eWIVb
Senior party leader KC Tyagi said Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was elected as JD(U) president at the party's national executive meeting.Bihar CM Nitish Kumar elected JD(U) president at party's national executive meeting, says party leader K C Tyagi
Reacting to the news Bihar Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary said, "There will national executive meeting of JD(U). If they accept our proposal then Nitish Kumar will be the party president. Lalan Singh told CM Nitish Kumar that he will be busy with elections, so he wants to hand over the post of party president to him and Nitish Kumar accepted it..."#WATCH | Delhi: Bihar Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary says "There will national executive meeting of JD(U). If they accept our proposal then Nitish Kumar will be the party president. Lalan Singh told CM Nitish Kumar that he will be busy with elections, so he wants to hand over the… pic.twitter.com/qz4cqh7p8e
Earlier in the day, Choudhary dismissed all reports and said that Lalan Singh was working fine and would remain the national president. Choudhary further conveyed that the matter would be discussed within the party, addressing any potential concerns raised by the agenda during the meeting.On Thursday, JD(U) quashed all reports that suggested a likely change of guard in the Party Leadership, according to ANI. Rajeev Ranjan (Lalan Singh) had said, "The National Executive is a regular meeting of the JDU. There are meetings of the national executive often. Nitish Kumar is our supreme leader and the JD(U) is one and will always remain one."Meanwhile, KC Tyagi also emphasised that the meeting would be a regular one where alliances in states would also be discussed.Subscribe And Follow ABP Live On Telegram: https://t.me/officialabpliveBreaking News Live — Sonia Gandhi, Kharge Receive Invitation To Attend Consecration Ceremony Of Ram Temple'Exacting Revenge': AAP Slams Centre For Rejecting Delhi, Punjab Tableaux For R-Day Parade75th Republic Day Parade Rehearsal Kicks Off As Dense Fog Shrouds Delhi — WATCHAmid JN.1 Scare, India Logs 797 New Cases Of Covid-19, Highest In 225 DaysCovid-19 LIVE: India Logs 797 New Cases, Highest In 225 DaysStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe Says'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For KhargeCanada: Shots Fired At House Of Hindu Temple Chief's Son In Surrey, Probe Launched - ReportMizoram Govt Grants Consent To CBI For Probes, CM Says 'Govt Resolute In Eliminating Corruption'/body>
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Coffee is well-known for its high caffeine content, which acts as a natural stimulant, increasing energy levels and improving mental sharpness.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 31 Jan 2023 12:55 PM (IST)
(Representational) ( Image Source : Getty )New Delhi: Coffee is a popular beverage that millions of people enjoy across the world. Enjoying long conversations while sipping a cup of coffee or reading our favourite book sipping the yummy beverage are a few of the things that coffee is paired with. Coffee is well-known for its high caffeine content, which acts as a natural stimulant, increasing energy levels and improving mental sharpness.The flavour varies based on the type of bean, the roasting process, and the brewing method some of which are drip brewing, espresso, French press, and pour-over. Coffee, in addition to being consumed as a hot beverage, can also be used as an ingredient in a number of foods and beverages such as desserts, mocktails and even savoury dishes.Apart from being your best friend on chilly or rainy days, coffee has been discovered to have a number of potential health benefits, some of which are listed below.1. Help to boose attention: Caffeine, a natural stimulant that can help boost attention and reduce weariness, is found in coffee.2. Improves endurance and strength: Caffeine can also help boost physical performance by increasing adrenaline levels, which can help improve endurance and strength.3. Enhance brain performance: Caffeine can also increase brain performance by increasing the production of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine, which can aid improve mood and cognitive function.4. Lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes: Coffee consumption has been demonstrated in studies to reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes.5. Lowering the risk of certain cancers: Some studies have shown that drinking coffee may reduce the risk of certain malignancies, such as liver and colorectal cancer.6. Lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease: Drinking coffee has also been linked to a lower chance of acquiring Parkinson's disease, according to research.It's crucial to note that coffee isn't for everyone, and excessive coffee consumption can lead to undesirable side effects like anxiety, insomnia, and heart palpitations. So, before making any dramatic changes to your food or lifestyle, it is advisable to always talk with a doctor.Lights, Camera, Virality! Hollywood's Most Talked-About Moments Of 2023From Crochet Crazes To Maxi Mania: Fashion Trends That Defined 2023Kashmir Braces For Chilla-i-Kalan: Winter's Most Challenging PhaseMumbai Resident Sets Zomato Record With 3,580 Orders In 2023 - Over 9 DailyPrice Tag Revealed: Alia Bhatt's Christmas Party Ensemble BreakdownNitish Kumar Becomes JD(U) President As Lalan Singh Steps Down Amid Exit RumoursStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe SaysAmid JN.1 Scare, India Logs 797 New Cases Of Covid-19, Highest In 225 Days'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For Kharge/body>
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah pitches Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to be the next prime minister despite his counterparts Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal in the I.N.D.I.A bloc supporting the name of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Dec 2023 08:57 AM (IST)
Siddaramaiah commended Rahul Gandhi for the Bharat Jodo Yatra and said that nobody had done something like that. ( Image Source : PTI )During the Congress party's 139th foundation day event on Thursday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should become the Prime Minister of the country, as per a PTI report. The Karnataka CM made this statement despite some constituents in the I.N.D.I.A bloc such as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal having pitched for Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to become the Prime Ministerial face of the alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. More On It: 'Kharge For PM': Mamata Proposes Congress Chief's Name For Top Post At I.N.D.I.A Bloc Meet, AAP Seconds"Only the Congress party has the strength to address problems of this country...for that, Rahul Gandhi should become the Prime Minister of the country," Siddaramaiah said, according to the PTI report.While addressing an event in Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah commended Rahul Gandhi for the Bharat Jodo Yatra and said that nobody had done something like that and now “he (Rahul Gandhi) is taking up a Bharat Jodo Yatra's second version - the Nyay Yatra.”"Nobody in the country had done something like the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Now, he (Rahul Gandhi) is taking up the Bharat Jodo Yatra's second version - the Nyay Yatra. That's because not everyone has got justice in the country.""Everyone in the country – backward classes, Dalits, minorities and women – should get justice, hence this Yatra is being undertaken by Rahul Gandhi," he added.ALSO READ: Trains Delayed, 58 Flights Diverted As Dense Layer Of Fog Reduces Visibility In DelhiSiddaramaiah, addressing Congress workers, emphasised the importance of setting aside differences and uniting for the greater good of the country. He highlighted the need to protect the Constitution, uphold India's multiculturalism and sovereignty, and ensure justice for all. Siddaramaiah urged a collective effort to bring the Congress party back to power, regardless of whether someone like Rahul Gandhi or Narendra Modi assumes leadership, emphasising the significance of unity and the party's return to governance. Ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls too, Siddaramaiah had pitched for Rahul Gandhi as PM.The Chief Minister remarked on the discourse around "soft Hindutva," clarifying that Hindutva is Hindutva, and he identifies as a Hindu. The CM highlighted the prevalent practices within Hinduism, citing examples of building Ram temples in villages, participating in Rama worship, and engaging in devotional singing (bhajans). "Hindutva is Hindutva. I'm an Hindu. Hindu and Hindutva are different...Haven't we built Ram temples in our villages? Don't we worship Rama and do bhajans? I too used to go for bhajans in our village...Aren't we Hindus? We are also Hindus”, the CM remarked, as per PTI.Breaking News Live — Explosions In Ukraine's Capital Kyiv, Countrywide Air Alerts, Say AuthoritiesAyodhya Ram Mandir Opening: Devotees Can Avail Passes Online. Here's HowAyodhya: Voting Today To Decide Which Ram Lalla Idol Will Be Placed Inside Sanctum SanctorumBrij Bhushan Case To Sportspersons Returning Awards: Here's What Rahul Gandhi Discussed with WrestlersMP: 2 School Girls Run Over By Train During Trial On New Track In Indore, Inquiry OrderedStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe SaysCanada: Shots Fired At House Of Hindu Temple Chief's Son In Surrey, Probe Launched - ReportMizoram Govt Grants Consent To CBI For Probes, CM Says 'Govt Resolute In Eliminating Corruption'Trains Delayed, 58 Flights Diverted As Dense Layer Of Fog Reduces Visibility In Delhi/body>
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Five confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported so far in Delhi, the city government said on August 13 and asserted that the situation is being "continuously monitored".Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: PTI | Updated at : 31 Aug 2022 07:41 AM (IST)
Monkeypox Cases in India ( Image Source : Getty )New Delhi: A new study has said "no secondary complications or sexually transmitted infections" were recorded in five confirmed clinical cases of monkeypox in Delhi except for hepatitis B virus in one case. The study -- Clinical presentation, viral kinetics and management of human monkeypox cases from New Delhi, India 2022 -- was done jointly by researchers at LNJP Hospital here and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).The study has, however, not been peer-reviewed by a journal, it said."Monkeypox cases suggest underdiagnosed monkeypox infection in the community. This emphasises the need for active surveillance of MPXV in a high-risk population such as men having sex with men (MSM) and female sex workers (FSW)," it said.Five confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported so far in Delhi, the city government said on August 13 and asserted that the situation is being "continuously monitored".Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease having common symptoms such as fever, skin lesions, lymphadenopathy, headache, muscle aches, exhaustion, chills or sweats and sore throat and cough."All the cases were mild and had a good recovery," it said.According to the study, all five cases presented with "mild to moderate grade intermittent fever, myalgia and lesions on the genitals, groins, lower limb, trunk and upper limb".Four cases had non-tender firm lymphadenopathy. No secondary complications or sexually transmitted infections were recorded in these cases except for Hepatitis B in one case, it said."We describe the clinico-demographic, virological follow-up and management of five confirmed monkeypox cases from Delhi without any international travel history. The samples of the oropharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, blood, serum, urine and various lesion specimens were collected every fourth day of follow-up post onset day of illness," it said.In Delhi, the first case of monkeypox was reported on July 24. Delhi government-run LNJP Hospital has been made the nodal facility to treat patients with this viral infection.(This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)Check out below Health Tools-Calculate Your Body Mass Index ( BMI )Calculate The Age Through Age CalculatorHow To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeAre Live Christmas Trees A Good Choice? Study Says It May Be Harmful To Health, Explains WhyThe ISS Represents The Best In All Of Us: Expedition 70 Crew Members Extend Holiday Wishes From Space. WATCH'Spreading Rapidly But Not Causing Hospitalisations': Former AIIMS Chief On New Covid VariantAditya-L1 Will Reach Destination On January 6 Next Year, Says ISRO Chief. Know The Observatory's Feats So FarRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian Wrestler'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: Report/body>
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The fruit has been proven to be especially good for persons suffering from acidity and indigestion. It also aids in nutritional absorption, which can improve general health and well-being.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 18 Jan 2023 10:00 AM (IST)
(Representational) ( Image Source : Getty )New Delhi: Amla is a sour fruit that is rich in vitamin C. It is an important element in traditional Indian medicine and is considered a superfood with high nutritional value. Amla can be ingested raw, juiced, powdered, or as oil, pills, and spice.Amla is also high in antioxidants like flavonoids and tannins, which can help protect the body from environmental poisons and pollution. These antioxidants may also aid in the prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.Another advantage of amla is its potential to help with intestinal health. The fruit has been proven to be especially good for persons suffering from acidity and indigestion. It also aids in nutritional absorption, which can improve general health and well-being.Here are 8 health benefits of Amla:1. Has Anti-Ageing Properties:Amla juice contains antioxidants that can help your skin seem younger and slow down the ageing process. Regularly consuming amla juice can help you avoid wrinkles, dark spots, fine lines, and premature ageing.2. It Helps To Improve Eye Health:Amla or Indian Gooseberry can help improve your vision. It can assist you in minimizing eyesight issues. Because vitamin C is essential for eye health, you can try eating an amla every day to improve your vision. Many nutrients in Amla can aid with cataracts as well, which become more common as we age.3. It Helps To Fight Skin Pigmentation:Dark spots and pigmentation are relatively common concerns among today's people. The vitamins in amla can increase collagen production, resulting in smoother skin. Drinking amla juice can also help to internally heal your skin, making it more youthful and beautiful.4. Prevents Dandruff:Amla's anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities help to keep dandruff at bay. It can also be used to restore damaged hair strands and give shine.5. It Is Good For Diabetes:Amla is beneficial for diabetes because it lowers oxidative stress and influences the hormones involved. It has a low Glycemic Index of 15, and its nutritional content protects the body from high blood sugar processes, which results in optimal insulin absorption.6. It Helps To Lose Weight:A protein found in amla aids in the prevention of cravings. Amla is likewise very low in carbs and fat. Drinking a glass of amla juice before a meal keeps one fuller and causes people to eat less. According to nutritionists, amla also improves metabolism, allowing one to lose weight faster. Amla has a lot of fibre and acids like tannic acid, which assist ease constipation and make you look less bloated.7. It Reduces Pain:Because of its anti-inflammatory characteristics, amla can provide relief for arthritis-related joint aches as well as unpleasant mouth ulcers. Additionally, it is used to heal wounds as an analgesic, and studies show that its extracts can help with postoperative and neuropathic pain as well.8. It Also Helps To Improve Memory:Another key advantage of amla is that it can help to prevent memory loss as it contains antioxidants and has qualities that can help to enhance the nervous system. Amla is also high in iron, making it an excellent brain tonic. You can improve your memory by consuming amla juice or powder on a daily basis. Lights, Camera, Virality! Hollywood's Most Talked-About Moments Of 2023From Crochet Crazes To Maxi Mania: Fashion Trends That Defined 2023Kashmir Braces For Chilla-i-Kalan: Winter's Most Challenging PhaseMumbai Resident Sets Zomato Record With 3,580 Orders In 2023 - Over 9 DailyPrice Tag Revealed: Alia Bhatt's Christmas Party Ensemble BreakdownNitish Kumar Becomes JD(U) President As Lalan Singh Steps Down Amid Exit RumoursStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe SaysAmid JN.1 Scare, India Logs 797 New Cases Of Covid-19, Highest In 225 Days'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For Kharge/body>
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The NHRC expressed concern over the "lapse" on the part of law enforcement agencies following the media report regarding gunfight in Leithao village, in Manipur.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 09 Dec 2023 09:51 AM (IST)
Family members break down as they arrive to claim the bodies of the 13 people who were killed after a gunfight in a border village of Manipur's Tengnoupal district on Monday, at JNIMS mortuary in Imphal. ( Image Source : PTI )The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Manipur government and the state's police chief over a gunfight in Tengnoupal district that resulted in at least 13 deaths. The commission, in a statement, expressed concern over the "lapse" on the part of law enforcement agencies and the forces responsible for maintaining peace and order in the state, news agency PTI reported.The NHRC said the loss of 13 lives in Leithao village, which had been calm since violence erupted in the state of Manipur in May this year, is "alarming and disturbing". Acting suo motu on a media report that "at least 13 people were killed in a gunfight in Leithao village near Saibol in the Tengnoupal district, Manipur, on December 4”, the commission emphasised that if the contents of the report are true, it would constitute a serious violation of human rights and a matter of great concern, reported PTI.Noting that the state of Manipur has faced significant challenges, the NHRC called for a detailed report from the state's chief secretary and director general of police within two weeks. This report should include information on the status of the FIR registered by the police and the measures taken by the state government to prevent such incidents of violence in the future.ALSO READ: On Mission To Walk 21,000 Km To Promote Blood Donation, Delhi Activist Reaches ImphalThe NHRC has been actively addressing human rights concerns in Manipur since May 2023, with several complaints filed by individuals, NGOs, and activists. The matters are currently under consideration by the full bench of the commission, and discussions took place during a camp sitting at Guwahati, Assam, on November 17, where senior officers from the government of Manipur and representatives of complainants and civil society were present.The incident in Leithao village, with approximately 120 residents, reportedly saw the highest single-day loss of lives in the violence that unfolded in Manipur this year.Tribal Woman, Mother Of 3, Burnt To Death Over Witchcraft Suspicion In AssamMarine Jetty At Assam’s Bogibeel To Be Inaugurated In The New Year: Union Minister Sonowal'Won't Use Excessive Force On Own People': Manipur CM Appeals For Dialogue Amid BlockadeManipur Church Bodies Call For Subdued Christmas Amid Ongoing CrisisIndia's Constitution Written By Hindus Who Believed In Vedas, Bhagavad Gita: Assam CM'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardDelhi: 'Blast' Near Israel Embassy Puts Police On High Alert. VIDEOWatch: CM Jagan Tries His Hands At Cricket, Badminton At Adudam Andhra Sports Festival'Baby, Wear Something In Black On Court Date': Conman Sukesh's Text To Jacqueline From Jail'11 Bombs In Mumbai': RBI, Other Banks Get Threats Over Email/body>
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While critics are calling out publisher Puffin, Roald Dahl Story Company has said reviewing the language is “not unusual”, and that the changes made are “small and carefully considered”.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 20 Feb 2023 09:21 AM (IST)
Roald Dahl had been a controversial figure due to his antisemitic comments. ( Image Source : Getty & Amazon )Several of author Roald Dahl’s books for children are being rewritten by British publisher Puffin to remove language it deems “offensive”. With extensive edits made to the books, descriptions of the physical appearances of many characters now stand changed in the new editions. Accordingly, words like ‘fat’ and ‘ugly’ have been removed, The Daily Telegraph reported. Puffin has said the changes were made so the books “can continue to be enjoyed by all today”.Puffin, an imprint of Penguin Books, is reported to have hired “sensitivity readers” to rewrite the text, according to a report in The Guardian. In Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Augustus Gloop is now described as “enormous”, while Mrs Twit in The Twits is now just “beastly” and not “ugly and beastly”. Not only has the original text been changed, but the new editions also add some passages that were not written by Dahl.While critics are calling this censorship on part of Puffin, The Guardian reported that the Roald Dahl Story Company has said reviewing the language is “not unusual” during a new print run, and that the changes were “small and carefully considered”.Classic children's books that have undergone changes to remove gendered language and stereotypes include ‘The Witches’, ‘James and the Giant Peach’, ‘Matilda’, and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. The new editions reflect a move towards greater inclusivity and sensitivity towards marginalised groups.In the new edition of ‘The Witches’, a paragraph that previously explained that witches are bald beneath their wigs now ends with the line: "There are plenty of other reasons why women might wear wigs and there is certainly nothing wrong with that." Similarly, in previous editions of ‘James and the Giant Peach’, the Centipede sang lines such as "Aunt Sponge was terrifically fat / And tremendously flabby at that", which have been replaced with rhymes like "Aunt Sponge was a nasty old brute / And deserved to be squashed by the fruit”. References to "female" characters have also been removed. Miss Trunchbull in ‘Matilda’, who was once a "most formidable female", is now a "most formidable woman”.Additionally, gender-neutral terms have been added to certain places in the books. For example, where the Oompa Loompas were once referred to as "small men" in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", they are now "small people”. The Cloud-Men in ‘James and the Giant Peach’ have similarly become Cloud-People.In ‘The Fabulous Mr. Fox’, the word “black” has been dropped from the description of the terrible tractors, which are now simply “murderous, brutal-looking monsters”.According to the Guardian report, Puffin and the Roald Dahl Story Company worked with Inclusive Minds, “a collective for people who are passionate about inclusion and accessibility in children’s literature”, to make the changes in the books.The latest editions of Dahl’s books have a note from the publisher at the bottom of the copyright page that reads: “This book was written many years ago, and so we regularly review the language to ensure that it can continue to be enjoyed by all today.”Quoting a spokesperson for the Roald Dahl Story Company, the Guardian report said: “When publishing new print runs of books written years ago, it’s not unusual to review the language used alongside updating other details including a book’s cover and page layout.”It added: “Our guiding principle throughout has been to maintain the storylines, characters, and the irreverence and sharp-edged spirit of the original text. Any changes made have been small and carefully considered.”The changes to Dahl’s books have sparked a debate over cultural sensitivity in literature and other media. While some campaigners argue that these changes are necessary to protect young people from cultural, ethnic, and gender stereotypes, critics worry that such revisions may undermine the genius of great artists and prevent readers from confronting the world as it is.Reacting to the edits, Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie tweeted: “Roald Dahl was no angel but this is absurd censorship. Puffin Books and the Dahl estate should be ashamed.’’Roald Dahl was no angel but this is absurd censorship. Puffin Books and the Dahl estate should be ashamed. https://t.co/sdjMfBr7WWSuzan Nossel, the CEO of PEN America, which is a community of writers that advocates freedom of expression, said “selective editing to make works of literature conform to particular sensibilities could represent a dangerous new weapon”. At @PENamerica we are alarmed at news of "hundreds of changes" to venerated works by @roald_dahl in a purported effort to scrub the books of that which might offend someone. 1/13 https://t.co/IXOkIaXYmtWriting in London’s Sunday Times newspaper, its deputy literary editor Laura Hackett said: “The editors at Puffin should be ashamed of the botched surgery they’ve carried out on some of the finest children’s literature in Britain.” Hackett, who called herself a childhood Dahl fan, wrote: “As for me, I’ll be carefully stowing away my old, original copies of Dahl’s stories, so that one day my children can enjoy them in their full, nasty, colorful glory.”Born in 1916, British writer Roald Dahl is a popular author of children’s books, which have reportedly sold more than 300 million copies. His books have been translated into 68 languages to be read by children around the world.He, however, made antisemitic comments throughout his life, which made him a controversial figure. In fact, the Dahl family tendered an apology in 2020, saying they recognised the “lasting and understandable hurt caused by Roald Dahl’s antisemitic statements”, according to an AP report.Dahl died in 1990, when he was 74. 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Though Bihar is witnessing a drop in the number of covid cases, the Nitish government has announced extension of lockdown for another week to improve the situation in the state.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 31 May 2021 01:11 PM (IST)
Bihar Lockdown News | File ImagePatna: After much contemplation and assessment, it was announced that Bihar will extend the lockdown restrictions which were imposed due to surge in the covid cases in the state for another week. In a meeting of Crisis Management Group chaired by Chief Secretary Tripurari Sharan conducted on Monday, it was announced that Bihar will continue to remain under lockdown for 1 more week.The first lockdown in Bihar was imposed from May 5th and was extended till May 15th. Thereafter the lockdown was extended from 16th of May to 25th of May and again from 26th of May till 1st of June. Both times, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar decided to increase the lockdown after consultations with ministers and district officials to control the spread of the virus."In view of the Covid-19 situation, it has been decided to extend the lockdown by one week. But an additional exemption is being given for trade. Everyone should wear masks and maintain social distance," Kumar tweeted in Hindi.The state government also said that some relaxation will be given to traders and businessmen. The daily covid infections continue to decline in Bihar as the state reported cases below the 1500 mark for the second consecutive day.1475 people tested positive for the deadly Coronaivirus which was the lowest count in 54 days and 52 people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours. Car loan Information:Calculate Car Loan EMINitish Kumar Elected JD(U) President As Lalan Singh Steps DownCovid-19 LIVE: India Logs 797 New Cases, Highest In 225 DaysIndian Navy Unveils Chhatrapati Shivaji-Inspired Epaulettes For Officers — DetailsBreaking News Live — Explosions In Ukraine's Capital Kyiv, Countrywide Air Alerts, Say AuthoritiesAyodhya Ram Mandir Opening: Devotees Can Avail Passes Online. Here's HowStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe Says'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For KhargeCanada: Shots Fired At House Of Hindu Temple Chief's Son In Surrey, Probe Launched - ReportMizoram Govt Grants Consent To CBI For Probes, CM Says 'Govt Resolute In Eliminating Corruption'/body>
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Artemis I launch: The two-hour launch window of Artemis I on November 16 will open at 1:04 am EST (11:34 am IST). NASA has also decided on a back-up launch opportunity on November 19.When and how to watch Artemis I onlineAll about Artemis IRelated StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 15 Nov 2022 04:07 PM (IST)
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Artemis I: The first integrated test of NASA's deep space exploration systems, Artemis I is an uncrewed flight that will provide a foundation for human deep space exploration. Artemis I will take off from Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ( Image Source : Twitter/@NASAGroundSys )Artemis I: NASA is aiming to launch Artemis I, the first leg and uncrewed flight test of the Artemis Program, on Wednesday, November 16. The mission was delayed multiple times due to reasons such as technical problems in the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and tropical storms Ian and Nicole. Artemis I was scheduled to launch on November 14, but was postponed due to Tropical Storm Nicole. NASA, based on expected weather conditions and options to roll back ahead of the storm, determined that the safest option for the launch hardware was to keep the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft secured at the launchpad in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The two-hour launch window of Artemis I on November 16 will open at 1:04 am EST (11:34 am IST). If Artemis I is launched on the scheduled date, and the mission objectives are completed in space, the Orion spacecraft will splash down off the coast of Florida on September 11. NASA has also decided on a back-up launch opportunity on November 19. One can watch the Artemis I launch online on different platforms, including NASA television, the NASA app, the official NASA website and NASA's social media platforms, among others. The launch will be streamed live on NASA's Facebook, Twitch and YouTube accounts. NASA will also host an Artemis blog where the space agency will post regular mission updates.ALSO READ | NASA Delays Artemis I Due To Tropical Storm Nicole, Targets Launch On November 16: All You Need To KnowThe first integrated test of NASA's deep space exploration systems, Artemis I is an uncrewed flight that will provide a foundation for human deep space exploration. Artemis I will take off from Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Orion spacecraft, SLS rocket, and the ground systems at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are the US space agency's deep space exploration systems. The Artemis project, the first human moon mission since 1972, aims to carry the first woman, and the first person of colour to the Moon, by 2024. The first spaceflight that landed humans on the lunar surface was Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969, and the last one was Apollo 17 on December 11, 1972. Artemis, the Goddess of the Moon in Greek Mythology, after whom NASA's upcoming Moon mission has been named, was the twin sister of Apollo. The objective behind the Artemis Mission is that it will enable NASA to demonstrate new technologies on the Moon, which will pave the way for future exploration of Mars. The Artemis Mission has three stages, Artemis I, II, and III. NASA's massive SLS rocket and Orion Space Capsule will carry astronauts into lunar orbit. From there, SpaceX's Human Lander System (HLS) will ferry the astronauts to the Moon's icy south pole. Orion will be carried atop the super-heavy lift rocket, SLS. If Artemis I is successful, it will be certified that the SLS and Orion can be used for the other two Artemis missions, which will be crewed flights. Artemis I will demonstrate the performance of both Orion and SLS and test NASA's capabilities to orbit the Moon and return to Earth. The first uncrewed test flight of the Artemis Program will pave the way for future missions to the lunar vicinity, including landing the first woman and the first person of colour on the surface of the Moon. The objective of Artemis I is to set the stage for human exploration into deep space, where astronauts will build and begin testing the systems near the Moon needed for lunar exploration missions and to other destinations farther from Earth, including the Red Planet. How To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeAre Live Christmas Trees A Good Choice? Study Says It May Be Harmful To Health, Explains WhyThe ISS Represents The Best In All Of Us: Expedition 70 Crew Members Extend Holiday Wishes From Space. WATCH'Spreading Rapidly But Not Causing Hospitalisations': Former AIIMS Chief On New Covid VariantAditya-L1 Will Reach Destination On January 6 Next Year, Says ISRO Chief. Know The Observatory's Feats So FarCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant InfectionWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian Wrestler'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: Report/body>
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The Museo Nacional del Prado in Spain is linking painting to the sense of smell. It is organising an exhibition that incorporates fragrance to enhance the experience of a 17th-century painting.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: Radifah Kabir | Updated at : 13 Apr 2022 07:14 PM (IST)
The Sense of Smell, a painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder and Peter Paul Rubens | Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Museo del PradoNew Delhi: The Museo Nacional del Prado, a museum in Madrid, Spain, is linking painting to the sense of smell. The museum is organising an exhibition that incorporates fragrance to enhance the experience of a 17th-century painting.The Sense of Smell, a painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder and Peter Paul Rubens, will be on display until July 3, 2022, in Room 83 of the Villanueva building, and is the focus of “The Essence of a Painting: An Olfactory Exhibition”. Visitors can not only look at the oil painting, but can also enjoy ten fragrances inspired by it.According to a statement issued by the museum, the painting is curated by Alejandro Vergara, chief curator at the Museo Nacional del Prado, and Gregorio Sola, senior perfumer at Puig and an academician of the Perfume Academy. Sola has created ten fragrances associated with elements in the 17th-century painting. Puig, a fashion and fragrance business based in Barcelona, has developed a special technology called "AirParfum", which makes it possible to appreciate up to 100 different fragrances without overloading one's sense of smell, while respecting the identity and different notes of each perfume. “The Essence of a Painting: An Olfactory Exhibition” represents a new approach to the Prado's collections through the sense of smell, the statement said.The Sense of Smell painting is a part of the series on "The Five Senses" executed by Jan Brueghel in 1617 and 1618. The five senses are sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.The allegorical figures in the series were painted by Brueghel's friend Rubens.Brueghel's work on The Sense of Smell elicits the garden of rare trees and plants belonging to Infanta Clara Eugenia, sovereign of the Spanish Netherlands in the Low Countries and the north of modern France, and her husband, Archduke Albert VII of Austria, in early 17th-century Brussels. Brueghel worked as a court painter for them. It is said that Infanta Clara Eugenia and Albert of Austria had commissioned the series on "The Five Senses". Brueghel's work depicts more than 80 species of plants and flowers, and various animals associated with the sense of smell, such as the scent of hound and civet, and a range of objects relating to the world of perfume, Museo del Prado said on its website. The objects include scented gloves, vessels holding fragrant substances, a perfume burner warmed in a sumptuous brazier, and vessels for distilling essences.The exotic plants depicted in The Sense of Smell painting had to be kept in a greenhouse in winter in the north of Europe.In the painting, the figures of Venus and Cupid stand out in an orchard with a variety of flowers, including lilies, roses, hollylocks, and tulips.The painting consists of the "Allegory of Smell", which is the figure of a woman. She personifies the allegory as a female, the museum explained in a video.She is with a boy, a little cupid, who is giving her a bouquet of flowers. The painting also depicts the African civet, whose glandular secretion was formerly used in fine fragrances. Sola explained in the video that no animal was harmed while creating the fragrances associated with the elements in the painting.People who visit the exhibition can appreciate different elements depicted in the painting through the sense of smell. In order to achieve this, perfumer Sola has created 10 fragrances which include "Allegory", "Gloves", "Fig Tree", "Orange blossom", "Jasmine", "Rose", "Iris", "Daffodil" and "Spikenard".The fragrance "Allegory" encourages viewers to focus on the small bouquet of flowers which the allegorical figure of smell holds in her right hand, according to the museum. The ingredients of this perfume are rose, jasmine, and carnation.The fragrance "Gloves'' reproduces the smell of gloves scented with ambergris, using a recipe from 1696. It consists of resins, balms, wood, and flower essences with a hint of suede."Fig Tree" is a perfume which interprets the green, humid fragrance under the shade of a refreshing fig tree on a summer day.Neroli is the essential oil distilled from orange blossoms and used in perfumery. One can smell the "Orange blossom" fragrance at the exhibition.The fragrance "Jasmine" is created by submerging jasmine flowers in a fatty, volatile liquid, which causes the flowers' aromatic components to be enriched. The scent of "Jasmine" is delicate, yet intense. The "Rose" perfume smells fresh, floral, velvety, and intense with green facets and a slight fruity touch, combined with spicy notes and a subtle hint of honey. In order to obtain one kilogram of essence, three hundred thousand roses, picked early in the morning, are required.Brueghel had included eight varieties of roses in his painting.In order to produce the "Daffodil" perfume, solvent extraction is performed by applying volatile solvents to daffodil flowers. "Daffodil" has a unique fragrance which is strong and intoxicating, with subtle hints of apricot and peach combined with notes of leather, olive, and a floral and hay background.Spikenard is an aromatic herb from India. Due to the strength and intensity of Spikenard, its essence in a perfume highlights the character of the other floral notes present.According to a report by art market website Artnet, Vergara said that Prado’s exhibition is unique because it positions the sensory elements in a way that evokes the allegorical potency of painting.“All that I was really trying to do was call attention to the sense of joy that these works produce in me, hoping that others will see—and smell—this as well,” Vergara said.In the video released by Prado, Vergara said that when people come to see the exhibition, they are going to be opening a window, a door, onto a different culture. 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Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Indian squad selected for Asia Cup 2023 by Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is a good one.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 22 Aug 2023 12:22 PM (IST)
Without naming any players who haven't been picked, Sunil Gavaskar said no one can claim that they were wronged. ( Image Source : Getty Images )The 17-man squad announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for 2023 Asia Cup on Monday (August 21) was more or less on the expected lines, apart from Yuzvendra Chahal (a specialist leg-spinner) or Washington Sundar or Ravichandran Ashwin (spin-bowling all-rounders) getting snubbed. Post India's Asia Cup 2023 squad announcement, the biggest debate was over the spin department. Kuldeep Yadav was picked over Yuzvendra Chahal as the only specialist spinner. Overall, only three spinners were picked: Kuldeep Yadav (wrist spinner), Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja. When captain Rohit Sharma was asked the reason behind it, he said that the management wanted to pick someone at number eight who could bat well to score runs and therefore Chahal was snubbed due to availability of two bowling all-rounders Shardul Thakur and Axar Patel.Some critics and fans have suggested that Washington Sundar (off-spinner) or Ravichandran Ashwin (off-spinner) could have been preferred as well then as they both can bat at number 8 and selecting either of one could have given Rohit an option of fielding an off-spinner.Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Indian squad selected for Asia Cup 2023 by Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is a good one. In fact, Gavaskar got angry when asked to share his views on Ravichandran Ashwin's omission from Asia Cup squad.“Yes, there are a few players who will believe that they are lucky. But the team is selected. So don't talk about Ashwin. Stop creating controversy. This is our team now. If you don't like it, don't watch the matches but stop saying that he should have been picked or another should be there, this is a wrong mindset,” Gavaskar said on Aaj Tak.Without naming any players who haven't been picked, Gavaskar said no one can claim that they were wronged."Yes, absolutely (this team can win the World Cup). Who else would you have picked? I don't think any player can claim that he has been an injustice to him. The experienced and in-form players have been selected in the 17-member Asia Cup squad," he said.Well explained by Sunil Gavaskar Sir. 😎#KLRahul | #AsiaCup2023 | #BCCIpic.twitter.com/X5m4bVVpn5
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Ruturaj Gaikwad, who plays for Maharashtra in domestic cricket, will be leading the young Indian squad in the Asian Games 2023.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 15 Jul 2023 12:36 AM (IST)
Ruturaj Gaikwad of India poses for a portrait at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica. ( Image Source : Getty )The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday announced the Indian squad for the Asian Games 2023. Talented Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed as the captain of the Indian team. The Asian Games 2023 will be played in China from September 23 to October 8 where the men’s cricket event will take place from September 28 to October 8 in a T20 format. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who plays for Maharashtra in domestic cricket, will be leading the young Indian squad in the Asian Games 2023. Gaikwad has been making headlines constantly with his extraordinary batting both in domestic cricket and Indian Premier League. Rinku Singh who had a great IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders last season also got a place in the squad alongside Jitesh Sharma. The board has added two wicket-keepers to the team as Prabhsimran Singh has also earned a spot. NEWS 🚨- Team India (Senior Men) squad for 19th Asian Games: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam…
The reason for going with the young team for the Asian Games is ODI World Cup 2023 will take place at the same time and as a result, all the senior players have been ruled out including Rohit Sharma, star players Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and others.Players like Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, and Shivam Mavi will take care of the pace bowling department while Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Ravi Bishnoi will oversee the spin setup. The BCCI has also declared a stand-by list of the players which includes Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, and Sai Sudarsan in it.India Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam Dube, Prabhsimran Singh (wk).Standby list of players: Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Sai Sudarsan.IND vs SA 1st Test Live: India Nears 250-Mark, Currently At 245/9 After 67 OversBBL 2023-24: Melbourne Stars End Sydney Sixers’ Winning Streak In Controversy-Marred MatchIND vs SA Boxing Day Test Lunch: India 91/3 As Kohli And Iyer Lead Recovery From Dismal StartIndia vs South Africa 1st Test: Debutant Nandre Burger Rattles India’s Top OrderAUS vs PAK Boxing Day Test: Australia Reach 187-3 On Rain-Marred Day 1, As It HappenedMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportManipur to Mumbai: Eyes On 2024, Rahul To Lead 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' From Jan 14. Check DetailsDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. Airport Issues Advisory, Several Trains CancelledBengaluru: Activists Tear Down English Posters, Asks Businesses To Display Signboards In KannadaRajnath Singh In J&K Today To Review Security Days After Poonch Ambush/body>
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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who reclaimed his 'King of Bollywood' title in 2023 with three consecutive hits in "Pathaan", "Jawan" and "Dunki", on Wednesday said the whole year was the best for him.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: PTI | Updated at : 27 Dec 2023 06:23 PM (IST)
Shah Rukh Khan said the whole 2023 was the best for him. ( Image Source : Getty Images )New Delhi: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who reclaimed his 'King of Bollywood' title in 2023 with three consecutive hits in "Pathaan", "Jawan" and "Dunki", on Wednesday said the whole year was the best for him.The actor held an #AskSRK session with his fans on X as the comedy-drama completed a week of its release. It has earned over Rs 250 crore in gross box office collections since its debut last Thursday.Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, "Dunki" is a saga of friendships, borders, nostalgia for home, and love. The film is Shah Rukh's third release for 2023 after "Pathaan" and "Jawan" When a fan asked what part of 2023 was best, Shah Rukh replied: "Not parts the whole 2023 was best!!" The 58-year-old actor also answered which was the hardest and the most demanding film for him among "Pathaan", "Jawan" and "Dunki"."When u have to deal with varied emotions it's always more of a work for an actor. So Dunki it is (sic)" he said.There is no bigger gift than entertaining people, Shah Rukh said in another post.Asked how he deals with opinions about his work, the actor responded by saying, "Ha ha u have heard the saying 'opinions are like *******s, everyone has one!' I work on belief not on opinions my friend. (sic)" When an admirer reminded him that it is Salman Khan's birthday today, the actor said he had already wished his friend and contemporary, just not on social media."I know and I have wished him. I don’t do it on social media because it’s personal na??" he said."Dunki", based on an illegal immigration technique 'donkey flight', also stars Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Vikram Kochhar and Anil Grover. (This report has been published as part of an auto-generated syndicated wire feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been modified or edited by ABP LIVE.)On Salman Khan's Birthday, Karan Johar Hints At A Film With The SuperstarVicky Kaushal's Sam Bahadur And Jaideep Ahlawat's Jaane Jaan: A Glimpse Into Bollywood's Transformative Performances In 2023Twinkle Khanna Starved Herself During Badshaah Shoot; Says She Felt Like A Gas Canister By Being On A Chickpea Exclusive Diet'National Crush' Triptii Dimri To Star Opposite Kartik Aaryan In Aashiqui 3 ?Karan Johar Pens Note For Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Lead Stars Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh As 2023 Ends'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll StrategyCovid Scare: Delhi Conducts 250-400 RT-PCR Tests Daily, No Death Amid Surge In JN.1 Cases, Says Minister This website uses cookies or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy /body>
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah pitches Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to be the next prime minister despite his counterparts Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal in the I.N.D.I.A bloc supporting the name of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Dec 2023 08:57 AM (IST)
Siddaramaiah commended Rahul Gandhi for the Bharat Jodo Yatra and said that nobody had done something like that. ( Image Source : PTI )During the Congress party's 139th foundation day event on Thursday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should become the Prime Minister of the country, as per a PTI report. The Karnataka CM made this statement despite some constituents in the I.N.D.I.A bloc such as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal having pitched for Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to become the Prime Ministerial face of the alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. More On It: 'Kharge For PM': Mamata Proposes Congress Chief's Name For Top Post At I.N.D.I.A Bloc Meet, AAP Seconds"Only the Congress party has the strength to address problems of this country...for that, Rahul Gandhi should become the Prime Minister of the country," Siddaramaiah said, according to the PTI report.While addressing an event in Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah commended Rahul Gandhi for the Bharat Jodo Yatra and said that nobody had done something like that and now “he (Rahul Gandhi) is taking up a Bharat Jodo Yatra's second version - the Nyay Yatra.”"Nobody in the country had done something like the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Now, he (Rahul Gandhi) is taking up the Bharat Jodo Yatra's second version - the Nyay Yatra. That's because not everyone has got justice in the country.""Everyone in the country – backward classes, Dalits, minorities and women – should get justice, hence this Yatra is being undertaken by Rahul Gandhi," he added.ALSO READ: Trains Delayed, 58 Flights Diverted As Dense Layer Of Fog Reduces Visibility In DelhiSiddaramaiah, addressing Congress workers, emphasised the importance of setting aside differences and uniting for the greater good of the country. He highlighted the need to protect the Constitution, uphold India's multiculturalism and sovereignty, and ensure justice for all. Siddaramaiah urged a collective effort to bring the Congress party back to power, regardless of whether someone like Rahul Gandhi or Narendra Modi assumes leadership, emphasising the significance of unity and the party's return to governance. Ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls too, Siddaramaiah had pitched for Rahul Gandhi as PM.The Chief Minister remarked on the discourse around "soft Hindutva," clarifying that Hindutva is Hindutva, and he identifies as a Hindu. The CM highlighted the prevalent practices within Hinduism, citing examples of building Ram temples in villages, participating in Rama worship, and engaging in devotional singing (bhajans). "Hindutva is Hindutva. I'm an Hindu. Hindu and Hindutva are different...Haven't we built Ram temples in our villages? Don't we worship Rama and do bhajans? I too used to go for bhajans in our village...Aren't we Hindus? We are also Hindus”, the CM remarked, as per PTI.Breaking News Live — Explosions In Ukraine's Capital Kyiv, Countrywide Air Alerts, Say AuthoritiesAyodhya Ram Mandir Opening: Devotees Can Avail Passes Online. Here's HowAyodhya: Voting Today To Decide Which Ram Lalla Idol Will Be Placed Inside Sanctum SanctorumBrij Bhushan Case To Sportspersons Returning Awards: Here's What Rahul Gandhi Discussed with WrestlersMP: 2 School Girls Run Over By Train During Trial On New Track In Indore, Inquiry OrderedStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe SaysCanada: Shots Fired At House Of Hindu Temple Chief's Son In Surrey, Probe Launched - ReportMizoram Govt Grants Consent To CBI For Probes, CM Says 'Govt Resolute In Eliminating Corruption'Trains Delayed, 58 Flights Diverted As Dense Layer Of Fog Reduces Visibility In Delhi/body>
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Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023: The second phase of elections is being held in the state on Friday, and voting is underway on 70 seats.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 17 Nov 2023 09:31 AM (IST)
CM Bhupesh Baghel urged people to vote for the betterment of the state. ( Image Source : PTI )Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel urged people to vote on Friday as the state goes to the second phase of the election. He said that every single vote will decide the future of youth, farmers and women. He asked people to step out and exercise their franchise for the state. "Today polling will happen for the remaining 70 seats...Your one vote will decide the future of youth, farmers, women...Please move out of your homes to vote...Vote for the betterment of Chhattisgarh."#WATCH | | Chhattisgarh Elections 2023 | CM Bhupesh Baghel says, "Today polling will happen for the remaining 70 seats...Your one vote will decide the future of youth, farmers, women...Please move out of your homes to vote...Vote for the betterment of Chhattisgarh." pic.twitter.com/Fgw59Q439x
ALSO READ: BJP Vs Congress As Key States Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh Vote Today: 10 PointsThe voting commenced following extensive campaigns by both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to win the hearts of the people. The BJP, which ruled the state from 2003 to 2018, seeks to replace the Congress government led by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. The party aims to return to power, emphasising its role in the state's creation and promising prosperity. The polls address various issues, including caste census, loan waivers, gas cylinder subsidies, unemployment, jobs, and housing for the poor.The first phase of polling in the state for 20 seats took place on November 7. Both parties claim to have performed well in this initial phase. 70 seats are undergoing voting in the second phase of elections on Friday. In the 2018 elections, the Congress had a good success rate, winning 51 out of these 70 seats.Both parties have made significant efforts to appeal to nearly 38 lakh farmers in the state. Scheduled Tribes make up over 30 per cent of the state's population.ALSO READ | BJP-Vs-Congress Contest Begins In MP As Voters Line Up To Seal Fate Of 2,534 CandidatesUnemployment Issue Likely To Dominate 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, ABP-CVoter FindsABP-CVoter Survey: Will I.N.D.I.A Bloc’s Unity Last Till 2024 Polls? Here’s What Voters ThinkWill Caste Census Issue Boost Oppn's Chances In 2024 LS Polls? What ABP-CVoter Survey FoundWill MP, Chhattisgarh Rejig Help Congress In 2024 Lok Sabha Polls? Here's What ABP-CVoter Survey SaysABP-CVoter Survey: Modi Or Rahul, Who Is Preferred PM Face? All-India Trends Reveal Voter Sentiment'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardDelhi: 'Blast' Near Israel Embassy Puts Police On High Alert. VIDEOWatch: CM Jagan Tries His Hands At Cricket, Badminton At Adudam Andhra Sports Festival'Baby, Wear Something In Black On Court Date': Conman Sukesh's Text To Jacqueline From Jail'11 Bombs In Mumbai': RBI, Other Banks Get Threats Over Email/body>
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The Centre asked the Visva Bharati University to replace the plaques which don't mention the name of Rabindranath Tagore on it following which the Visva Bharati University formed a 6-member committee.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 17 Nov 2023 09:35 AM (IST)
Visva Bharati University ( Image Source : Visvabharati.ac.in )The Centre has asked Visva-Bharati University to remove the plaque installed on its premises to mark the UNESCO heritage tag to Santiniketan after a huge row erupted over the absence of Rabindranath Tagore's name from it. Now, the University has formed a six-member committee to draft the Bengali version of the detailed text in English and Hindi sent by the Union Education Ministry to inscribe on plaques installed by former vice-chancellor Bidyut Chakrabarty. The Education Ministry has told the University to replace the existing plaques with ones that will have the name of the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. According to news agency IANS, a university insider confirmed that a communication from the Education Ministry has come in this regard seeking the immediate removal of three plaques which have the names of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former VB vice-chancellor Bidyut Chakrabarty on it.Director of Culture, Amal Pal is heading the six-member committee. The panel comprises Amal Pal, four other teachers — Acting Director of the Publishing department Amrit Sen, Hindi teacher Shakuntala Mishra, Bengali teacher Manabendra Mukhopadhyay, History teacher Anil Kumar, and the Special Officer at Rabindra Bhavana, Nilanjan Bandyopadhyay, as reported by the Telegraph.Days after Santiniketan got the UNESCO tag on September 17, three plaques commemorating the honour came up across the campus that had the names of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former VB vice-chancellor Bidyut Chakrabarty but did not mention Tagore's name who was the founder of Santiniketan and Visva Bharati, as reported by news agency PTI.This triggered an uproar from students, faculty and political parties across the state. On October 26, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked the University to immediately change the plaques or face indefinite protests by Trinamool Congress activists on the campus.Chakrabarty's five-year term ended on November 8 after which the protests were finally withdrawn.Education Loan Information:Calculate Education Loan EMIAssam CM Announces Over 10,000 Jobs In Education DepartmentTBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2024 Released; Exams From March 1Bihar Cabinet To Provide Govt Employee Status To Around 3.5 Lakh Contractual TeachersState Bank Of India Issues Warning Against Fake Selection ListsMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant Infection'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State TableauxWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian Wrestler/body>
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Reigning Diamond League champion Neeraj Chopra is gunning for a gold medal in Budapest after winning a silver in the last edition in Eugene, USA, in 2022.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: PTI | Updated at : 08 Aug 2023 10:30 PM (IST)
Neeraj Chopra of India celebrates after winning the Men's Javelin final during Athletissima, part of the 2023 Diamond League series at Stade Olympique de la Pontaise on June 30, 2023 in Lausanne, Switzerland. ( Image Source : Getty Images )New Delhi: Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will once again headline India's campaign in the World Athletics Championships beginning on August 19 in Budapest, Hungary, with the country fielding a 28-member team.Surprisingly, the Sports Ministry announced the team instead of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), which later said that most of the participating athletes have already reached Hungary to get used to the weather.Reigning Diamond League champion Chopra is gunning for a gold medal in Budapest after winning a silver in the last edition in Eugene, USA, in 2022. He has won two Diamond League Meetings this season -- in Doha on May 5 and Lausanne on June 30.The 25-year-old, who had missed three top competitions between the two Diamond League Meetings due to a muscle strain sustained while training, is currently training at Magglingen in Switzerland.His season's best is the 88.67m in Doha, the third longest throw this season behind 89.51m of Jakub Vadlajch of Czech Republic and 88.72m of Julian Weber of Germany.Meanwhile, Asian record holder shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor has pulled out of the August 19-27 showpiece as he is recovering from the groin injury he sustained during the Asian Championships in July.National record holder high jumper Tejaswin Shankar, 800m runner K M Chanda and 20km race walker Priyanka Goswami (also national record holder) have also decided to skip the World Championships as they wanted to focus on Asian Games (September 23 to October 8) in Hangzhou, China."Tajinder is recovering from the injury he sustained during Asian Championships, and the others have informed that they would focus for Asian Games rather than World Championships," a source in the AFI told PTI.Toor had won shot put gold in Asian Championships in Bangkok on July 14, clearing 20.23m in his second round throw but did not take further part due to groin pain.He had also missed the 2022 World Championships due to a groin strain he developed just before the event, which also forced him to skip the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.Priyanka has been struggling since breaching the World Championships and 2024 Olympics qualifying mark with a performance of 1:28:50 in February during the Race Walk Nationals. She had clocked 1:40:39 to finish seventh on Saturday at the World University Games in Chengdu China.Tejaswin has been mainly focussing on decathlon -- in which high jump is a part of the 10 events -- this season, winning bronze medals in the National Inter-State Championships in June and Asian Championships in July.He had competed in individual high jump event in the Asian Championships and World University Games, finishing seventh (2.10m) and sixth (2.15m) respectively. He holds high jump national record of 2.29m.Tejaswin had qualified for the World Championships through world ranking quota as well as Chanda.The AFI was hoping for the mixed 4x400m relay team to qualify for the World Championships but it was ranked 17th on July 30, the qualification period deadline.For relay races, the top eight teams at the World Championships in the USA last year get automatic qualification. They will be joined by another eight from the top list -- the best eight timers of the season -- making up a total of 16 teams.India will have three athletes each in men's javelin throw, men's triple jump and men's 20km race walk.Akshdeep Singh, Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Bisht qualified through entry standard in men's 20km race walk, while Praveen Chithravel did the same in triple jump. Abdulla Aboobacker and Eldhose Paul joined Chithravel through world ranking quota.India's newest Diamond League medallist, long jumper Murali Sreeshankar will also be looking for a strong show in Budapest, so will be ace 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable, who is currently based at the Alpine town of St Moritz (Switzerland) along with other middle and long distance runners.Talented long jumper Shaili Singh, who qualified through world ranking quota, will leave for Budapest this weekend, while javelin throwers D P Manu and Kishore Kumar Jena are expected to join the team next week.India were to field four men's javelin throwers as Chopra had qualified as wild card by virtue of being reigning Diamond League champion but Rohit Yadav pulled out after he underwent an elbow surgery on his throwing arm.A country can send three athletes per event apart from a wild card entry. An athlete can qualify through breaching the entry standard or through world ranking quota.The AFI is also not conducting fitness tests on Chithravel and world's leading long jumper Jeswin Aldrin after they took part in top competitions recently. Chitravel took part in Lausanne Diamond League on July 23 while Aldrin won gold at CITIUS Meeting in Bern, Switzerland with an impressive 8.22m performance. The Indian Team:Women: Jyothi Yarraji (100m Hurdles), Parul Chaudhary (3000m Steeplechase), Shaili Singh (Long Jump), Annu Rani (Javelin Throw), Bhawna Jat (20km Race Walk).Men: Neeraj Chopra, DP Manu and Kishore Kumar Jena (Javelin Throw), Krishan Kumar (800m), Ajay Kumar Saroj (1500m), Santhosh Kumar Tamilarnsan (400m Hurdles), Avinash Mukund Sable (3000m Steeplechase), Sarvesh Anil Kushare (High Jump), Jeswin Aldrin and Murali Sreeshankar (Long Jump), Praveen Chithravel, Abdulla Aboobacker and Eldhose Paul (Triple Jump), Akashdeep Singh, Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Singh (20km Race Walk), Ram Baboo (35km Race Walk), Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal, Muhammed Anas, Rajesh Ramesh, Anil Rajalingam, Mijo Chacko Kurian (Men's 4x400m Relay).(This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)IND vs SA 1st Test Live: Rain Causes Delay In Proceedings Of Day 2Virat Kohli To Neeraj Chopra: Indian Athletes Who Brought Us Joy In 2023'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardBBL 2023-24: Melbourne Stars End Sydney Sixers’ Winning Streak In Controversy-Marred MatchIND vs SA Boxing Day Test Lunch: India 91/3 As Kohli And Iyer Lead Recovery From Dismal StartMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportManipur to Mumbai: Eyes On 2024, Rahul To Lead 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' From Jan 14. Check DetailsDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. Airport Issues Advisory, Several Trains CancelledBengaluru: Activists Tear Down English Posters, Asks Businesses To Display Signboards In KannadaRajnath Singh In J&K Today To Review Security Days After Poonch Ambush/body>
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The commission had previously announced that the MPhil degree programs offered by all universities would no longer hold legitimacy.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 27 Dec 2023 02:22 PM (IST)
The warning comes as many universities are offering the MPill degree despite the university body's cancellation. ( Image Source : twitter/@ugc_india )The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a cautionary notification alerting students about certain universities still offering admissions to MPhil courses, even though the MPhil degree is no longer recognised. Despite the previous cancellation of this course by the university body, some institutions continue to invite fresh applications for MPhil programs.The commission previously stated that the legitimacy of MPhil degree courses across universities would be discontinued. Higher educational institutions were instructed to cease offering MPhil programs. Additionally, university officials have been urged to promptly halt admissions for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year for the MPhil program.Furthermore, universities were directed to halt admissions to the MPhil programme for the academic year 2023-24. The advisory from UGC strongly recommended universities promptly halt admissions for the MPhil program in the upcoming academic year and advised students against enrolling in MPhil programs.In an official notification, the University Grants Commission said, "It has come to the notice of the UGC that a few universities are inviting fresh applications for MPhil (Master of Philosophy) programme. In this regard, it is to bring to the notice that the MPhil degree is not a recognised degree. The Regulation No 14 of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations 2022 clearly states that Higher Educational Institutions shall not offer MPhil programme."Also Read: Year Ender 2023: Major Decisions In The Field Of Education"In this regard, it is informed that the UGC has framed University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations,2022 which has been published in the Gazette of India on 7th November, 2022. The Universities authorities, therefore, are requested to take immediate steps to stop admissions to MPhil programme for the 2023-24 academic year. Further, students are advised not to take admission in MPhil Programme," notification from the University body added.Education Loan Information:Calculate Education Loan EMIAssam CM Announces Over 10,000 Jobs In Education DepartmentTBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2024 Released; Exams From March 1Bihar Cabinet To Provide Govt Employee Status To Around 3.5 Lakh Contractual TeachersState Bank Of India Issues Warning Against Fake Selection ListsYear Ender 2023: Major Decisions In The Field Of EducationNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant Infection'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State TableauxWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian Wrestler/body>
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ABP Live caught up with Sanjana Sanghi over a call where she spoke about the thrilling experience she had while shooting, for it was her first time on an Enfield!Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: Utsa Ganguly | Updated at : 02 Nov 2023 10:00 AM (IST)
Sanjana Sanghi Shares Her First Bike Ride Experience While Shooting For 'Dhak Dhak' ( Image Source : Instagram/ Sanjana Sanghi )Movies have often made us dream big and add points to our bucket list- one among them has been to go out on a bike ride to a distant land with your friends. After movies like 'Dil Chahta Hai' and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', we yearned for a film where we see women going out on a trip together and 'Dhak Dhak', which hit the theatres this October was indeed one such film. Starring Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanjana Sanghi, it is a road-adventure film written and directed by Tarun Dudeja and produced by Ajit Andhare, Kevin Vaz, Pranjal Khandhdiya, and Taapsee Pannu. The film is about four women in different age groups who set out for a road trip on their Enfileds for different reasons but along the journey, they create bonds with each other that they couldn't have imagined. To know more about the film and the bike-ride experience, ABP Live caught up with Sanjana Sanghi over a call where she spoke about the thrilling experience she had while shooting, for it was her first time on an Enfield!Sanjana, who plays the character of 'Manjari', described the film as "a simple story of four ordinary women on an extraordinary journey." Talking about her character, she further added, "I play Manjari who is the youngest of them all, who is an over-protected, innocent, naive girl from Mathura, who has always lived under her mother's shadow and she steps on for this journey on the bike. With my character, you see her process of evolving and discovering herself through the journey."Sanjana is a Delhi girl and had never had such an experience of going on a bike ride which made this film all the more exciting for her as it was her first bike ride and that too on an Enfield!Sharing about it, Sanjana said, "It was my first bike ride experience. I am a Delhi girl and there was no way my father would have allowed me to get on to an Enfield. Mujhe bohot daant padti. But, now because of my work, I get to try a lot of things, so no complaints there. So, it was my first time and now I am so glad that it's a skill I can boast of having because it is the most thrilling experience that I have ever had."Since it was her first time on a bike, Sanjana was nervous initially but she happened to have learnt to ride pretty fast and that was indeed a memorable moment for her.She said, "I have to say that our production- Taapsee Pannu and her entire team gave us the best training support. So, we had brilliant instructors who were with us during the prep process and I was very nervous about how long will it take me to become good at biking. Luckily in the first training session, when I sat on the bike, my trainer was explaining the basics to me, she was supporting and holding the bike when I put on the engine for the first time, but then after about 10 minutes of riding, I didn't even realise until I looked back to find that she had left me and I was riding on my own.""And, that was a moment I can't even describe because I couldn't believe it. I had found my balance, I had found my centre and from that moment on I realised that 'yeh kuch special connection hai' and all my stress went away," she added.Sharing her first riding experience, Sanjana said, "It's actually beyond what I could have had on my bucket list because growing up as a regular middle-class girl in Delhi, there is no way you can even think that these things are possible and genuinely, Ladakh and the terrain is so challenging that going on a personal trip is very risky. It was only under the protective arms of our production team and crew and their insane commitment to making this happen that we could do it, but getting to go on this thrilling experience while also making a film that you are deeply passionate about really feels like a divine intervention."Talking about whether she would like to go more more bike rides after having such a wonderful experience in the film, Sanjana said, "I really do, I actually have ordered one for myself and I plan on having it with me in Mumbai so that... I am scared of city riding because I think our city roads are too risky, but I want to go out on long rides, even if it's just along the Goa-Lonavla route or anything along the Konkan coast because I now love it, I am confident about it and I don't wanna let go of it as a skill."The terrain of Ladakh is a place which most of us want to visit. Thanks to the film, Sanjana got to visit the 'paradise on earth' on this journey and she immensely loved it.Talking about Ladakh, she said, "Ladakh is literally paradise. There is something about the way the sunlight kind of pierces through that chilly air, that is so unique. For me, Ladakh till then was just '3 Idiots' and the climax of that film, I didn't ever think it was a real place. So, finally when we reached... the air is very thin, so it's quite challenging for the body- you have to acclimatise and actually you are not allowed to be out for more than five hours, but we would be shooting for 10-12 hours, so it really put our body through a lot of exertion. Still, I wouldn't let go of this experience for the world.""We have shot in absolutely undiscovered corners of Ladakh, places along the Indus River that are not discovered by tourists and that's what you get to see in the film and that's what in all the responses people have been like 'aise lag raha tha ki aankho ko massage kar raha hai koi' because those visuals are so stunning."Discussing the film and her character, Sanjana said that Majari is an innocent and naive person. So, on being asked whether she too is as innocent just like Manjari, Sanjana said, "I would like to believe that I am innocent in the sense that Manjari and I both kind of wear rose-tinted glasses and view the world and I do have a child-like curiosity and I like to believe the good in the people and you know that's how I kind of conduct my life."'Dhak Dhak' hit theaters on October 13, 2023.Shah Rukh Khan Says Dunki Hardest And The Most Demanding Film Among His 2023 ReleasesBigg Boss 17 Live: Shiv Thakre Voices Support For Munawar FaruquiCelebs Wish Salman Khan On His Birthday, Katrina Calls Him 'A True Original'Aamir Khan's Daughter Ira Khan Pre-Wedding Festivities Begin; Kiran Rao Seen With Son Azad; WatchRajinikanth's Wife Latha Rajinikanth Granted Conditional Bail In Forgery Case'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll StrategyCovid Scare: Delhi Conducts 250-400 RT-PCR Tests Daily, No Death Amid Surge In JN.1 Cases, Says Minister/body>
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Pakistan News: Maulana Tariq Jamil's son Asim had "shot himself in the chest" inside a gymnasium at his home, police said.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 30 Oct 2023 12:28 AM (IST)
Asim Jamil with his father Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil ( Image Source : X/@NAofPakistan )Asim Jamil, the son of the Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil, passed away on Sunday in the town of Talamba, located in Pakistan's Punjab region. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Mian Channu, Mohammad Saleem, informed Pakistan-based Dawn publication that Asim was transported to the Talamba Rural Health Centre, where he was pronounced deceased. The body is currently being transferred from the health centre to the family's residence.A statement released by the Punjab police spokesperson indicated that the cause of death seemed to be related to a "gunshot." Speaking to Dawn, Multan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sohail Chaudhry disclosed that Asim had "shot himself in the chest" inside a gymnasium at his home. He further noted that, according to the family's account, Asim had died by "suicide".The RPO emphasised that the police had acquired CCTV footage corroborating the family's description of the tragic event, showing Asim shooting himself in the chest. The footage is now being sent for forensic analysis, the Dawn reported.In a post shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Maulana Tariq Jamil said that his son's demise was an "accidental death". “We request you all to remember us in your prayers on this sad occasion. May Allah grant my son a high place in heaven,” he added.Meanwhile, the statement from the Punjab police reported that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar took immediate notice of the incident and requested a comprehensive report from the Multan RPO, as per Dawn's report. IGP Anwar stressed that the precise cause of death should be "determined in the light of evidence and forensic report."The police statement also mentioned that the Khanewal district police officer and other senior personnel were present at the scene, where they collected evidence in their ongoing investigation into this deeply distressing occurrence, the report stated.Subscribe And Follow ABP Live On Telegram: https://t.me/officialabpliveHow To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeUS Strikes Iran-Backed Forces In Iraq After Attack On American TroopsWho Is Dr Saveera Parkash? First Hindu Woman To Contest Pak Polls From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Buner DistrictMumbai Attack Mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Son To Contest Pakistan Polls From LahoreUN Calls Gaza 'Human Chess Board', Top Iran Commander Killed In Israeli Airstrike'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardDelhi: 'Blast' Near Israel Embassy Puts Police On High Alert. VIDEOWatch: CM Jagan Tries His Hands At Cricket, Badminton At Adudam Andhra Sports Festival'Baby, Wear Something In Black On Court Date': Conman Sukesh's Text To Jacqueline From Jail'11 Bombs In Mumbai': RBI, Other Banks Get Threats Over Email/body>
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CSIR UGC NET 2023 exam application form is available on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 11 Apr 2023 02:26 PM (IST)
CSIR NET Exam application last date extended.The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date for online application for CSIR UGC NET 2023 exam. Those who are yet to apply can submit the application form till April 17. Candidates can apply online through the official website of CSIR NET at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Earlier the last date for online application was April 10, 2023. The exam will be held on June 6, 7, and 8 and will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in a computer-based test (CBT) format. The exam will last for three hours.“It may be noted that there is no change in the date of the exam. The exam will be held during 6th to 8th June, 2023 as stated in the Information Bulletin,” NTA said in a notice.Before applying for Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination December-2022/June-2023, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the Information Bulletin carefully. The exam fee is also required to be paid online only through a payment gateway using debit/credit cards, internet banking or UPI.Follow the below steps to apply for the CSIR NET exam:Step 1: Visit the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.Step 2: Click on the link that reads 'CSIR NET December 2022 – June 2023 Registration'.Step 3: Click on 'New Registration'.Step 4: Enter the required details.Step 5: Upload documents and signature.Step 6: Pay the application fees.Step 7: Submit the form and download the confirmation page.Also Read: UGC NET 2023 Result: NTA To Release December Session Result Soon, Check Details HereGeneral category applicants for CSIR UGC NET 2023 will have to pay a registration fee of Rs 1,100, while those belonging to General-EWS/OBC (NCL) category will have to pay Rs 550. SC/ST candidates and third-gender applicants will need to pay a fee of Rs 275. PwD candidates are exempted from the registration fee.For further information, applicants are recommended to refer to the National Testing Agency (NTA) websites csirnet.nta.nic.in.For any queries or /clarifications, candidates can call NTA Help Desk at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700 write to NTA at [email protected]. Education Loan Information:Calculate Education Loan EMIAssam CM Announces Over 10,000 Jobs In Education DepartmentTBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2024 Released; Exams From March 1Bihar Cabinet To Provide Govt Employee Status To Around 3.5 Lakh Contractual TeachersState Bank Of India Issues Warning Against Fake Selection ListsMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchJaipur Road Rage Caught On Camera: Woman Run Over By Car After Argument With CoupleCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant Infection'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State Tableaux/body>
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Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was named the caretaker Prime Minister after a meeting between outgoing premier Shehbaz Sharif and opposition leader Raja Riaz.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 12 Aug 2023 07:07 PM (IST)
Pakistan Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar ( Image Source : Twitter/@anwaar_kakar )New Delhi: Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, a lawmaker from Balochistan, has been selected as caretaker prime minister of Pakistan, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said, reported Geo News. The decision was taken after a meeting between outgoing premier Shehbaz Sharif and opposition leader Raja Riaz.Taking to Twitter, Kakar wrote, “Thank you to Allah Almighty who gives me the opportunity to Serve the Nation as Caretaker PM of Pakistan. I.A (inshallah) will do the best which will be in favour of Pakistan.”The incumbent Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the leader of the opposition jointly signed an agreement and appointed the Pakistan senator as the interim prime minister on Saturday."The prime minister and leader of the opposition jointly signed the advice and it was sent to the president," a statement issued by the Pakistan PM's office said. According to reports, Kakar will be sworn in on Sunday.It is to be noted that the development comes a day after Shehbaz Sharif said that the Constitution of Pakistan gives three days to appoint the interim Prime Minister after the dissolution of assemblies. The Pakistan National Assembly was dissolved by President Arif Alvi on the advice of the incumbent premier on August 9.The caretaker prime minister will manage the interim government affairs till the general elections that are likely to take place next year in February or March, as per reports.“We decided that the interim prime minister would be from a smaller province,” Riaz told media persons after the meeting.As per the Constitution, if the outgoing prime minister and the opposition leader fail to propose a name, then the matter goes to the parliamentary committee for the appointment of the interim PM.According to law, the outgoing PM and the opposition leader would send their respective preferences to the parliamentary committee, which would then finalise the name within three days. However, if the incumbent PM and the opposition leader fail to reach a consensus, then the Election Commission of Pakistan will select an interim prime minister within two days from when the names were proposed.Breaking News Live — Dubai Authorities 'Restrict' Movement Of Mahadev Betting App Accused: EDIsrael Asks Citizens To Stay Alert, Avoid Showing Israeli Symbols Openly After Blast Near Delhi EmbassyUS Shoots Down Multiple Drones, Missiles Fired By Houthis Over Red SeaHow To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeUS Strikes Iran-Backed Forces In Iraq After Attack On American TroopsRahul Gandhi Meets Bajrang Punia In Haryana Amid Wrestlers' Award Wapsi RowDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. Airport Issues Advisory, Several Trains CancelledTamil Nadu: Several Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Ennore Factory'Law Of The Land': Amit Shah Says No One Can Stop CAAGujarat Cops To Quiz 'Donkey' Plane Fliers To Bust Illegal Immigration Network/body>
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The rules of the competition have always required contestants to be female from birth, anticipating that beauty and gender may change over time.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 24 Jul 2023 12:24 PM (IST)
Miss Italy pageant has sparked controversy by prohibiting transgender contestants from competing in the beauty pageant. (Representational Image) ( Image Source : Getty )In the aftermath of Rikkie Valerie Kollé's historic victory as the first transgender woman to win Miss Netherlands, the Miss Italy pageant has sparked controversy by prohibiting transgender contestants from competing in the beauty pageant. The contest's Official Patron, Patrizia Mirigliani, stated that competitors "must be a woman from birth," reiterating a long-standing rule in the pageant's rules.Mirigliani expressed concern about the recent trend of beauty pageants using inclusivity as a publicity strategy in an interview with Radio Cusano. "Recently, beauty pageants have been attempting to make headlines by employing strategies that I believe are somewhat absurd. Miss Italia, on the other hand, will not jump on the glittery bandwagon of trans activism," he said, according to Google translation.The rules of the competition have always required contestants to be female from birth, anticipating that beauty and gender may change over time. "Tattooed girls, with piercings and extensions participate in our contest," Mirigliani said, emphasising the pageant's preference for simplicity. It's all part of the new way of talking about women, but we try not to make everything too easy in order to emphasise the aesthetics. Excessiveness is bad."Meanwhile, Rikkie Valerie Kollé, who will represent the Netherlands in the upcoming Miss Universe global competition in El Salvador, has been bombarded with hateful comments in the aftermath of her historic victory. Undaunted by the negative response, Kollé stated, "I thought we were really accepting... in the Netherlands, but the hate comments show the other side of our society. I hope that serves as a wake-up call." She further said that she prefers to focus on the positive aspects of her journey and her true identity. Reflecting on the unjustified insults and vitriol she has received for being true to herself, Kollé expressed her determination to show the world her authentic self and transgender story. If the 22-year-old wins the Miss Universe pageant, she will be the first transgender woman to hold the coveted title in the pageant's illustrious 94-year history.Lights, Camera, Virality! Hollywood's Most Talked-About Moments Of 2023From Crochet Crazes To Maxi Mania: Fashion Trends That Defined 2023Kashmir Braces For Chilla-i-Kalan: Winter's Most Challenging PhaseMumbai Resident Sets Zomato Record With 3,580 Orders In 2023 - Over 9 DailyPrice Tag Revealed: Alia Bhatt's Christmas Party Ensemble BreakdownNitish Kumar Becomes JD(U) President As Lalan Singh Steps Down Amid Exit RumoursStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe SaysAmid JN.1 Scare, India Logs 797 New Cases Of Covid-19, Highest In 225 Days'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For Kharge/body>
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GATE 2024 Registration: Candidates can apply today without late fees.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 12 Oct 2023 08:27 AM (IST)
GATE 2024 application process ends today. (Representative Image.)The Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bangalore) will close the regular registration window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2024) today, October 12, 2023. Candidates can apply for the GATE 2024 on the official website at gate2024.iisc.ac.in. Candidates have the option to submit their application forms until October 20, with the provision of a late fee. For individuals in the general and OBC categories, the registration fee stands at Rs 1,300, while female candidates and those in the SC, ST, and PwD categories will be required to pay an application fee of Rs 900. Beginning tomorrow, a late fee of Rs 500 will be applicable.GATE 2024 is scheduled to take place for 30 subjects on the following dates: February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024. The results of the examination will be officially announced on March 16, 2024, and the scorecards will be accessible starting from March 23, 2024. This examination serves as the gateway for admission to a wide range of postgraduate programs at IISc Bangalore and 23 prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology.To register for GATE 2024, follow these steps:Direct Link To Apply.Also Read: 14 Schools In Noida Asked To Shut Operations Over Law ViolationCandidates are required to upload the following documents:Education Loan Information:Calculate Education Loan EMIAssam CM Announces Over 10,000 Jobs In Education DepartmentTBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2024 Released; Exams From March 1Bihar Cabinet To Provide Govt Employee Status To Around 3.5 Lakh Contractual TeachersState Bank Of India Issues Warning Against Fake Selection ListsMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchJaipur Road Rage Caught On Camera: Woman Run Over By Car After Argument With CoupleCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant Infection'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State Tableaux/body>
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The maximum temperature settled at 19.8 degrees Celsius in Delhi, a notch below the season's average, while the minimum temperature hovered around 10.7 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Dec 2023 09:15 PM (IST)
Commuters cross railway tracks amid fog on a cold winter morning, in Patna. ( Image Source : PTI )New Delhi: Dense fog covered several parts of north India as mercury dropped below freezing point in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted 'cold day' conditions in many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and in isolated pockets of Uttar Pradesh on December 29, 30 and 31 as the region saw no respite from the chilly weather.As per the weather office, dense to very dense fog conditions are very likely to continue in most places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh for the next three days. Few pockets over north Rajasthan and Bihar will also witness similar weather conditions from December 29-31.The weather office has also issued dense fog warning for 30 districts in Uttar Pradesh. As per IMD, 30 districts, including Lucknow, will witness dense fog, especially at night and morning on Saturday and Sunday.While visibility improved in parts of Delhi on Friday, it dropped to around 50 metres in Rourkela, Gaya and Patna.READ | Chhattisgarh CM Sai Allocates Portfolios, Deputy CM Vijay Sharma Gets Home MinistryThe maximum temperature settled at 19.8 degrees Celsius in the national capital, a notch below the season's average, while the minimum temperature hovered around 10.7 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal.Eleven Delhi-bound trains were delayed due to the fog on Friday, news agency PTI reported.Under the influence of a feeble Western Disturbance, IMD predicted light isolated rainfall and snowfall over Jammu and Kashmir on December 29, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on December 30 and 31.Due to lower-level easterly winds from Bay of Bengal, light isolated rainfall is likely over Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh from December 31 to January 2, as per IMD.Light to moderate isolated to scattered rainfall is very likely over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep in the next three days due to a fresh easterly wave.Breaking News Live — Mobile Internet Services Restored In Poonch, Rajouri After A WeekChhattisgarh CM Sai Allocates Portfolios, Deputy CM Vijay Sharma Gets Home MinistryCovid-19 LIVE: India Logs 797 New Cases, Highest In 225 DaysSC Collegium Not Working Smoothly Post NJAC, Evident From Pending Appointments: Justice SK Kaul'Sometimes Society Takes Longer To Accept Changes': Retd SC Judge S K Kaul On Same-Sex MarriageULFA Pro-Talks Faction Signs Peace Accord With Centre, Assam Govt'Why Does Narendra Modi Hate Muslims': Asaduddin Owaisi On Sunehri Bagh Masjid Demolition ThreatShah Rukh Khan Has Not Been Approached For Dhoom 4: ReportIndia Has Sent Extradition Request For 26/11 Attack Mastermind Hafiz Saeed: MEAOut Of Favour India Star Rahane's 3-Word Post Goes Viral After India's Crushing Defeat To South Africa This website uses cookies or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy /body>
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Whether they are looking for exhilarating beach parties, solitary tranquilly, or spiritual rejuvenation, India's beaches can offer it all.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 26 May 2023 05:16 PM (IST)
(Representational Image) ( Image Source : Getty )New Delhi: India is home to some of the most beautiful and unique beaches in the world, having a 7,500-kilometer-long coastline. So, for this summer vacation, beaches can be a great option to spend your holidays. Whether they are looking for exhilarating beach parties, solitary tranquilly, or spiritual rejuvenation, India's beaches can offer it all.Take a memorable trip to these beautiful beaches and get enchanted by the sun, sand, and water. From the sun-drenched coasts of Goa to the serene beaches of Kerala, listed below are some of the finest options for your trip.1. Goa: Goa, India's top beach destination, provides both energetic and tranquil beaches. Known for their lively environment, water sports, and beach shacks, some of the famous beaches are Calangute, Baga, and Anjuna. You can also go to South Goa's Palolem or Agonda for a more sedate experience, where you can relax on pristine beaches and take in breathtaking sunsets. Make sure that you don't miss the exciting nightlife, mouthwatering cuisine, and water sports like parasailing and jet skiing on your trip as well.2. Radhanagar Beach, Andaman and Nicobar Islands:Radhanagar Beach in the Andaman Islands, which was named Asia's best beach, is a heavenly retreat. The picture-perfect setting is created by the azure waters, fine white sand, and dense vegetation. Popular activities in this area include swimming along vibrant coral reefs, scuba diving, and snorkelling. The tranquilly of this remote beach and the mesmerising sunsets will surely make your trip memorable.3. Varkala Beach, Kerala:Located in God's Own Country, Varkala Beach offers a unique blend of tranquillity and spirituality. Nestled below majestic cliffs, this pristine beach is renowned for its natural spring and mineral-rich waters. Ayurvedic treatments and yoga retreats are available, in addition to sun, sand, and refreshing swims in the healing waters. The lively Varkala Cliff Festival, which takes place on the shore includes cultural performances and art exhibits, thereby drawing tourists.4. Gokarna Beach, Karnataka:Gokarna, a tranquil coastal town in Karnataka, is home to pristine beaches that exude a mysterious charm. Some of the attractions there include Paradise Beach, Om Beach, and Kudle Beach. These remote retreats provide tranquil settings, breathtaking sunsets, and opportunities for yoga and meditation for those who are interested. 5. Tarkarli Beach, Maharashtra:In Maharashtra's Konkan area, Tarkarli Beach is well known for its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking underwater fauna. It is also famous for scuba diving, snorkelling, and seeing dolphins due to its crystal-clear seas. You can also witness the ancient Sindhudurg Fort while enjoying delectable Malvani cuisine. The beach is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere and gorgeous sunsets, making it an ideal getaway for beach lovers.Kashmir Braces For Chilla-i-Kalan: Winter's Most Challenging PhaseA Global Affair | Travel Thailand: Free Visa, Other Types Of Visas — All You Need To KnowFamily-Friendly Indian Destinations To Welcome New Year 2024Thailand's Visa-Free Travel: Diving Into Unique And Underrated DestinationsShimla Gears Up For Year-End Festivities Amidst Rising Tourist NumbersNitish Kumar Becomes JD(U) President As Lalan Singh Steps Down Amid Exit RumoursStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe SaysAmid JN.1 Scare, India Logs 797 New Cases Of Covid-19, Highest In 225 Days'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For Kharge/body>
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On the 30-share Sensex platform, Tata Motors, Wipro, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti, and ITC emerged among the prime gainers. On the down side, NTPC, and PowerGrid were among those trading in the red. Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Dec 2023 10:06 AM (IST)
Among specific stocks on the NSE, Tata Consumer Products advanced over 3 per cent in the morning, followed by Tata Motors, trading up by nearly 2 per cent. ( Image Source : Getty )The two key equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, on Friday, broke away from their rallies and declined in morning trade. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 236 points to touch 72,173.82 in early trade, while the NSE Nifty50 fell 74 points to reach 21,703.90. At 9:45 AM, the Sensex was trading at 72,212.98, at a loss of nearly 200 points, while the Nifty50 stood at 21,730.30, after dropping nearly 50 points. On the 30-share Sensex platform, Tata Motors, Wipro, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti, and ITC emerged among the prime gainers. On the down side, NTPC, SBI, Infosys, Titan, and PowerGrid were among those trading in the red. In the broader markets, the indices were mostly trading in green. The Nifty Microcap 250 and Smallcap 50 were leading the gains and trading up by 0.35 per cent and 0.27 per cent respectively. Among the laggards, the Nifty 100 index dipped 0.10 per cent in the morning. Among specific stocks on the NSE, Tata Consumer Products advanced over 3 per cent in the morning, followed by Tata Motors, trading up by nearly 2 per cent. Sectorally, the Nifty Auto and FMCG indices remained the only gainers and were trading higher by 0.75 per cent and 0.34 per cent respectively. Among the rest, Oil & Gas and PSU Bank led the losses and dropped 0.41 per cent and 0.40 per cent respectively. In the previous session on Thursday, the two equity benchmarks closed higher for the fifth consecutive session after reaching fresh lifetime peaks during the day. The S&P BSE Sensex logged a new record high of 72,484.34 and settled at 72,410.38, climbing 371.95 points in the day. The NSE Nifty50 reached a fresh high of 21,801.45 during the day before closing at 21,778.70, a gain of 123.95 points. The domestic rupee appreciated 6 paise to touch 83.14 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, amid a weak American currency against an unabated inflow of foreign funds. At the interbank foreign exchange, the Indian currency opened at 83.14 and then traded in the range fo 83.12 to 83.16, before settling at 83.14 against the American dollar. This marks the second straight day for the appreciation in the currency. A day earlier, on Thursday, the domestic currency settled 14 paise higher at 83.20 against the greenback. Global oil benchmark Brent crude gained 0.44 per cent to touch $77.49 a barrel. FIIs purchased equities worth Rs 4,358.99 crore on Thursday, official data from the exchange revealed. Equity Market Investors Turn Richer In 2023 By Rs 80.62 Lakh CroreCryptocurrency Price Today: Bitcoin Dives Below $43,000, BSV Remains Top Gainer For 2nd Consecutive DayPakistan's Current Economic Model Not Working, Policies Need To Change: World BankIndian Govt Extends Import Duty Exemption On Tur, Urad Dal To March 2025Reliance Will Grow To Be Among Top 10 Business Conglomerates Globally: Mukesh AmbaniNitish Kumar Becomes JD(U) President As Lalan Singh Steps Down Amid Exit RumoursIsraeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe SaysAmid JN.1 Scare, India Logs 797 New Cases Of Covid-19, Highest In 225 Days'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For KhargeCanada: Shots Fired At House Of Hindu Temple Chief's Son In Surrey, Probe Launched - Report This website uses cookies or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy /body>
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SRK's next movie has received close to Rs 2 crore in advance bookings from 450 sites in the USA.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 28 Aug 2023 01:13 PM (IST)
With the release of 'Jawan', Nayanthara will make her Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan. ( Image Source : @iamsrk/instagram. )New Delhi: The craze among Shah Rukh Khan fans for his upcoming film 'Jawan' is at its peak. This week is likely to see the release of the trailer for SRK's next movie, which was directed by Atlee and is already making waves. The movie will finally be premiered in theatres on September 7.In the midst of this, a few theatres began taking advance bookings for the movie, and each one received a record-breaking amount of enthusiasm. The movie has received close to Rs 2 crore in advance bookings from 450 sites in the USA. Trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan estimated that 13750 tickets had been sold in total. Even before the Trailer launch, #Jawan crosses $200K mark at the USA🇺🇸 Box Office.Advance sales - $210,339 [₹1.74 cr] Locations - 450 Shows - 1884Tickets - 13750||#JawanTrailer | #ShahRukhKhan|| pic.twitter.com/xEYiQz1eKm
In the United States, advance booking for 'Jawan' started 20 days before the movie's premiere; however, it has not yet started in India. A few more cinemas have begun taking bookings in advance for the movie. Manobala tweeted early on Monday, “Even before the Trailer launch, #Jawan crosses $200K mark at the USA Box Office. Advance sales - $210,339 [ ₹1.74 cr] Locations - 450 Shows - 1884 Tickets - 13750.”Following the successful spy action thriller 'Pathaan' from Siddharth Anand, 'Jawan' is Shah Rukh's second movie of the year. The actor will play two roles in the movie. Since the massive success of ‘Pathaan’ at the box office earlier this year, fans of the movie have no way to hold back their excitement as the teaser and trailer for the movie have already caused quite a stir on the internet.With the release of 'Jawan', Nayanthara will make her Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Apart from a brief cameo by Deepika Padukone, Jawan also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Priyamani, and Sanya Malhotra. The movie, which is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, will be released in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan Gets U/A Certificate By Censor Board With These CutsShah Rukh Khan Says Dunki Hardest And The Most Demanding Film Among His 2023 ReleasesOn Salman Khan's Birthday, Karan Johar Hints At A Film With The SuperstarVicky Kaushal's Sam Bahadur And Jaideep Ahlawat's Jaane Jaan: A Glimpse Into Bollywood's Transformative Performances In 2023Twinkle Khanna Starved Herself During Badshaah Shoot; Says She Felt Like A Gas Canister By Being On A Chickpea Exclusive Diet'National Crush' Triptii Dimri To Star Opposite Kartik Aaryan In Aashiqui 3 ?'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll StrategyCovid Scare: Delhi Conducts 250-400 RT-PCR Tests Daily, No Death Amid Surge In JN.1 Cases, Says Minister/body>
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England now join the likes of countries like South Africa, India and New Zealand who had already announced equal match fees for both men's and women's teams.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 30 Aug 2023 03:45 PM (IST)
Heather Knight of England lifts the trophy to celebrate their ODI series victory over Australia after the Women's Ashes 3rd We Got Game ODI match between England and Australia at The Cooper Associates County Ground on July 18, 2023 in Taunton, England. ( Image Source : Getty Images )In a landmark decision, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced on Wednesday that they will increase the match fees of the England women's cricket team to ensure that they and the England men's cricketers are now paid equally. With this England now join the likes of countries like South Africa, India and New Zealand who had already announced equal match fees for both men's and women's teams.An official statement from the ECB said that the decision was taken after the success of the Women's Ashes which was held in England earlier this year. While a new attendance record was set in the matches at Edgbaston The Oval and the Lord's, Taunton, Bristol and Hampshire also witnessed sold out games during the series.England women's hike in match fees will be effective immediately, immediately before the white-ball series against Sri Lanka."This summer’s thrilling Metro Bank Women’s Ashes series demonstrated how women’s cricket is continuing to grow at pace in this country, with record attendances and TV viewing," Richard Gould, ECB Chief Executive Officer, said."In the years ahead, we will continue to invest ahead of revenues. We are currently considering all the recommendations made by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket, but equalising match fees is one immediate step we are pleased to make now," he added."As we continue to grow women’s cricket, we will continue to focus on making considered investments that stretch far-and-wide across the women’s cricket structures, delivering a thriving, profitable and future-proofed game," he further said.The captain of the England Women's team Heather Knight said that it was fantastic to see equal match fees for both England women and men."I would also like to thank the PCA and England Women’s Player Partnership for their support in representing the players and the growth of the professional game," she said.IND vs SA 1st Test Live: Rain Causes Delay In Proceedings Of Day 2BBL 2023-24: Melbourne Stars End Sydney Sixers’ Winning Streak In Controversy-Marred MatchIND vs SA Boxing Day Test Lunch: India 91/3 As Kohli And Iyer Lead Recovery From Dismal StartIndia vs South Africa 1st Test: Debutant Nandre Burger Rattles India’s Top OrderAUS vs PAK Boxing Day Test: Australia Reach 187-3 On Rain-Marred Day 1, As It HappenedMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportManipur to Mumbai: Eyes On 2024, Rahul To Lead 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' From Jan 14. Check DetailsDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. Airport Issues Advisory, Several Trains CancelledBengaluru: Activists Tear Down English Posters, Asks Businesses To Display Signboards In KannadaRajnath Singh In J&K Today To Review Security Days After Poonch Ambush/body>
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Speaking at Tata Steel's 116th annual general meeting, he said that domestic steel consumption rose 10 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to 117 M in FY23Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: PTI | Updated at : 06 Jul 2023 01:32 PM (IST)
Tata Steel Nederland and Tata Steel UK will continue to focus on expanding steel deliveries, improving yield performance, optimising the commercial mix, and reducing operating costs, Chandrasekaran said. ( Image Source : Getty )The demand for steel in the country is expected to grow owing to infrastructure development, rapid urbanisation, and supportive policy reforms, Tata Steel Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Wednesday.Speaking at the company's 116th annual general meeting, he said that domestic steel consumption rose 10 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to 117 M in FY23. The steel industry was also impacted by the volatility in the global environment, which affected the steel demand-supply balance and resulted in volatility in steel prices.However, India appears to be an exception in the global steel arena, primarily owing to robust government spending and vibrant consumption, he said."India's steel consumption grew by over 10 per cent y-o-y to 117 MT (Million Tonnes) in FY23. India will continue to remain a major consumer within the global steel industry owing to infrastructure development, rapid urbanisation, and supportive policy reforms. We expect the steel demand growth to keep pace with the GDP growth over the next decade," he said.On the company's financial performance in FY23, Chandrasekaran, the Chairman of Tata Sons, said it was impacted by higher cost structures due to elevated energy and emission-related costs and raw material price volatility.In FY23, the company's consolidated revenues stood at Rs 2,43,353 crore, which was marginally lower compared to Rs 2,43,959 crore in the year-ago period. This was on account of decline in steel realisations across geographies except in European operations.The consolidated profit after tax in the last fiscal stood at Rs 8,075 crore compared to Rs 41,749 crore in the same period a year ago."In our UK operations, with regard to the GBP 6 billion British Steel Pension Scheme, we have secured full insurance cover for the pension liabilities. This means that the cash flows for future pension payouts to pensioners are guaranteed by the insurer. This has been done at no cash cost to the company and eliminated any future risks to the company from asset-liability mismatches," Chandrasekaran said.Tata Steel Nederland and Tata Steel UK will continue to focus on expanding steel deliveries, improving yield performance, optimising the commercial mix, and reducing operating costs, he said. (This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)New Year 2024: Financial Gifts For Your Loved Ones That Can Set The Tone For A Prosperous And Secure Year AheadFraud Cases In Banking Sector Rise In First Half Of FY24: RBIAdani Energy Solutions Forms JV With IHC-Backed Esyasoft To Expedite Rollout Of Smart MetersStock Market At Record Highs: Sensex Surges 702 Points; Nifty Above 21,650. Auto, Metals LeadLook Back 2023: India's Real Estate Sector Sees Dominance Of Luxury HousingNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant Infection'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State TableauxWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian Wrestler/body>
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IBPS PO 2023 Registration: IBPS PO application deadline has been extended.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 22 Aug 2023 10:11 AM (IST)
IBPS PO Prelims Exam is schedules for September 23, 30, and October 1, 2023.The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has extended the online application period for the recruitment of IBPS PO 2023. Originally scheduled to close on Monday, August 21, the application window for IBPS PO 2023 will now remain open until August 28. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on the official website at ibps.in. According to the IBPS PO prelims exam schedule, the preliminary examination for PO will take place on September 23, 30, and October 1, 2023. IBPS PO recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 462 vacancies for Probationary Officer positions within the department.Here is a step-by-step guide on how to fill the IBPS PO Application Form 2023:Step 1: Visit the official IBPS website: ibps.in.Step 2: On the homepage, locate and click on the 'IBPS PO 2023 Advertisement' link.Step 3: Start the registration process by clicking on the 'New Registration' tab.Step 4: Enter the required details as prompted. Your registration ID and password will be generated upon completion.Step 5: Upload a scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.Step 6: Fill in various sections including basic details, personal information, educational qualifications, and other relevant information.Step 7: Pay the application fees as specified and then submit the IBPS PO application form.Step 8: Download and print a copy of the filled application form for your future reference.The preliminary stage of the IBPS PO examination consists of three sections and lasts for a total duration of 1 hour. This stage comprises a total of 100 multiple-choice questions. To clear the exam, candidates must meet the minimum cut-off marks established by IBPS in each of the three tests.Notably, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) administers various recruitment exams for positions such as IBPS PO, IBPS SO, and IBPS clerk.Education Loan Information:Calculate Education Loan EMIAssam CM Announces Over 10,000 Jobs In Education DepartmentTBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2024 Released; Exams From March 1Bihar Cabinet To Provide Govt Employee Status To Around 3.5 Lakh Contractual TeachersState Bank Of India Issues Warning Against Fake Selection ListsMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchJaipur Road Rage Caught On Camera: Woman Run Over By Car After Argument With CoupleCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant Infection'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State Tableaux/body>
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SuperGaming has premiered a captivating cinematic trailer that provides a glimpse into gameplay possibilities, overall mood, and even an Akira bike slide.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 14 Aug 2023 02:25 PM (IST)
Indus's latest trailer provides a sneak peek into Indus' arsenal of weapons, avatars, and traversal options. ( Image Source : SuperGaming )SuperGaming has unveiled its latest endeavour to introduce the world to its upcoming Indo-Futuristic battle royale experience — Indus — through the announcement of a Closed Beta. This highly anticipated step in the game's development journey is scheduled to occur during the festive season of 2023. The Indus Battle Royale Closed Beta will showcase the battle royale mode, incorporating refined features derived from previous Indus Community Playtests. Access to this phase of the game will be granted through a limited supply of Indus Closed Beta Keys.The Pune-based developer has been teasing the various landmarks around Indus on India's national holidays. Last year, for example, Indus dropped its first trailer on August 15. This time around, SuperGaming has premiered a captivating cinematic trailer that provides a glimpse into more gameplay details, characters, elements, and overall tone of the game — complete with a homage to the Akira bike slide (check out video below to find out).Notably, the trailer features the voice contributions of notable figures from various domains. Olympic pistol shooter Heena Sidhu, renowned gaming content creator Techno Gamerz (Ujjwal Chaurasia), as well as popular content creators GamerFleet (Anshu Bisht) and Magsplay (Mansi Gupta) have lent their voices to characters within the trailer.CEO and co-founder of SuperGaming, Roby John, elaborated on the significance of this endeavour, "The Indus Closed Beta trailer aims to showcase the vibrancy of the Indian Gaming Industry by incorporating real-life aspirational icons from diverse fields. With over five million pre-registrations and unwavering community support, we firmly believe that Indus stands as a trailblazer in propelling India's gaming revolution."The trailer debuted during SuperGaming’s Creator Playtest event on August 11 in Pune, and was subsequently premiered online on the official Indus YouTube channel. The trailer skillfully introduces players to the essence of the game, enticing them to explore, amass resources, and emerge victorious on the island map of Virlok. It provides a sneak peek into Indus' arsenal of weapons, avatars, and traversal options, all while capturing the essence of firefights and the vastness of the battle royale experience that SuperGaming aspires to deliver.As a part of the strategy to grant exclusive access, players interested in participating in the Indus Battle Royale Closed Beta can pre-register for the game on Google Play. To stay updated on upcoming key drops, players are encouraged to join the Indus Discord server, as the keys will be offered in limited quantities.Quordle Hints & Answers: Check Out The Quordle Words For December 27Garena Free Fire Max: Exclusive Redeem Codes Unveiled For December 27. Here's How To UseMade-In-India Battle Royale Indus Closed Beta Finally Available For Select Users. Here's How To AccessQuordle Hints & Answers: Check Out The Quordle Words For December 26Garena Free Fire Max: Exclusive Redeem Codes Unveiled For December 26. Here's How To UseRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant InfectionWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian WrestlerMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns Students'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, Trade/body>
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According to Shilpa Shetty, her mother was told she would likely suffer a miscarriage while she was pregnant with her.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 11 Sep 2023 07:56 AM (IST)
Shilpa Shetty shared that she was 'stillborn'. ( Image Source : Instagram/@theshilpashetty )New Delhi: Shilpa Shetty has begun promoting her next film ‘Sukhee’. The trailer of the film was released earlier and was met with much praise. She recently gave an interview in which she revealed a shocking fact about her own birth: her mother was advised to have an abortion. Because of this, Shilpa now calls herself a survivor. Shilpa was born to Sunanda Shetty in Mangalore, Karnataka, in 1975.Talking to Zoom Entertainment, Shilpa said, "My mom told me that when I was conceived, she thought she was going to lose me, and the doctors suggested that she should abort the child because she went through a very difficult pregnancy. They thought she was going to have a miscarriage because she was constantly bleeding. I was stillborn. I just feel like I am a survivor."Shilpa continued by saying it's one of the reasons she often posts motivational content on her social media accounts."So, she always believed that I was here for a purpose, and that just makes me feel like films are just a catalyst in my life. I’m here to maybe do something and maybe be a source of inspiration for people who are going through a lot. If you see my social media, I’m constantly putting up messages because we are all having a hard time in life. Not everyone has it easy", she added.In ‘Sukhee’, Shilpa portrays Sukhpreet 'Sukhee' Kalra, a Punjabi housewife of 38 who, without telling her husband, travels to Delhi to attend her high school reunion and finds the independence she has been seeking. Kusha Kapila also plays a major role in the film.The release date for ‘Sukhee is set for September 22.Earlier, Shilpa appeared with Abhimanyu Dassani and Shirley Setia in the 2022 film 'Nikamma'. ALSO READ: Sukhee Trailer: Shilpa Shetty As A Rebellious Homemaker Stars In Just Another 'Girls Reunion' FlickCelebs Wish Salman Khan On His Birthday, Katrina Calls Him 'A True Original'Aamir Khan's Daughter Ira Khan Pre-Wedding Festivities Begin; Kiran Rao Seen With Son Azad; WatchRubina Dilaik, Abhinav Shukla Share First Glimpse Of Their Twin Daughters, Jeeva And EdhaaMariah Carey’s Ex-Boyfriend Bryan Tanaka Confirms Their Breakup After 7 Years, Calls It 'Amicable' And 'Mutual''Koi Gunaah Nahi Hai’: Salim Khan On Arbaaz Khan’s Second Marriage With Sshura Khan'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll StrategyCovid Scare: Delhi Conducts 250-400 RT-PCR Tests Daily, No Death Amid Surge In JN.1 Cases, Says Minister/body>
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A number of trains were delayed and cancelled as a thick layer of fog continued to reduce the visibility in the national capital. Around 60 flights were also diverted at the IGI Airport due tot he dense fog.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Dec 2023 08:24 AM (IST)
A train approaches a platform amid fog during a cold winter morning, at Old Faridabad Railway Station ( Image Source : PTI )Winter continues to hold Delhi in its clutches firmly. A dense layer of fog covers the skyline of the national capital reducing the visibility. Many trains were delayed and some even got cancelled at the Anand Vihar railway station due to the dense fog, as reported by news agency ANI. Around 60 flights including one that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was travelling in had to be diverted due to low visibility at the Delhi Airport. People were forced to take shelter in shelter homes amid these chilly and foggy nights. The minimum temperature settled on Thursday stood at 8.4 degrees Celsius, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).An official at the Delhi Airport told news agency PTI that 58 flights, the majority of them operated by domestic carriers, had to be diverted owing to the low visibility between 12:00 am on December 25 and 06:00 am on December 28. Most of the flights had to be cancelled as the pilots were not trained to operate them in low visibility conditions. The official added that 13 flights of IndiGo, 10 of Air India, 10 of SpiceJet, 5 of Vistara, 3 of Akasa Air and 2 flights of Alliance Air were diverted at the Delhi Airport. #WATCH | Delhi: Few flights delayed due to fog and low visibility in the national capital; Visuals from Indira Gandhi International Airport pic.twitter.com/mlCrrZ7QlT
Even at 12 am this morning, a dense layer of fog engulfed the national capital.#WATCH | Delhi: Dense fog grips the National Capital.(Visuals from areas around the Indira Gandhi International Airport, shot at 12 am) pic.twitter.com/QIHdX6uaec
People stood waiting at the railway station platforms for their trains as some of them got delayed or cancelled. A passenger, Prashant Kumar, told ANI, "The trains are later than usual this time. Nandankanan Express coming to Delhi from Bhubaneswar was supposed to reach at 3.30 pm but it reached Delhi at 12.30 am."#WATCH | Delhi: On delayed trains, a passenger Prashant Kumar says, "The trains are later than usual this time... Nandankanan Express coming to Delhi from Bhubaneswar was supposed to reach at 3.30 pm but it reached Delhi at 12.30 am..." pic.twitter.com/qOkWpSTwyu
Several trains at Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad Railway Station were also affected due to dense fog.#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Several trains at Moradabad Railway station affected due to dense fog.(Visuals shot at 10 pm) pic.twitter.com/2ZkdJ6lAX9
Dense fog covered the skyline of Ayodhya reducing the visibility on the roads as well. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Visibility affected in Ayodhya as a blanket of dense fog covers the city. (Visuals shot at 11.15 pm) pic.twitter.com/D8QhO0405q
The teeth-teetering morning and dense fog could not shake the spirit of the security forces at the India Gate who were doing rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day Parade which is slated to take place on January 26. ANI shared the visual from the rehearsals this morning.#WATCH | Delhi: Republic Day parade rehearsal underway at India Gate amid dense fog.(Visuals shot at 6.45 am) pic.twitter.com/SxDSaWU2IF
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NASA's Johnson Space Center, which leads ISS operations, had to use backup control systems for the first time due to communication disruption between mission control and the ISS.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 26 Jul 2023 02:33 PM (IST)
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There are currently seven humans in the orbital laboratory, and due to the communication disruption, mission control was unable to send commands to the station and speak to the crew members. ( Image Source : NASA )The Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, NASA's centre for human spaceflight, suffered a power outage on July 25, 2023, causing communication between the International Space Station (ISS) and mission control to be disrupted. As a result, JSC, which leads ISS operations, had to use backup control systems for the first time, The Associated Press (AP) reported. There are currently seven humans in the orbital laboratory, and due to the communication disruption, mission control was unable to send commands to the station and speak to the crew members. Upgrade work was being conducted at JSC, when the power outage occurred.Joel Montalbano, ISS Program Manager, said the backup control systems restored communication within 90 minutes, and neither the ISS crew members nor the space station were in danger. Within 20 minutes of the outage, mission control informed the ISS crew of the outage using Russian communication systems. Montalbano said this was the first time NASA used backup control systems, and also stated that the space agency hoped to resolve the issue and resume normal operations by the end of the day, according to an AP report.When a hurricane or other disaster that demands evacuations occurs, NASA uses a backup control centre several kilometres away from Houston. However, on July 25, the flight controllers remained at JSC because the lights and air-conditioning were still working.According to a report by The Guardian, Montalbano said the JSC has a backup command and control system that mission control could use if they need to close the centre for weather emergencies, especially important during the hurricane season. He stated that mission control hopes to better understand what happened, take the lessons learned, and move forward. Meanwhile, despite Moscow saying that it will no longer send cosmonauts to the ISS after 2024, and instead, build its own station, NASA and Roscosmos have not stopped working together. A micrometeoroid caused a Soyuz spacecraft connected to the ISS to become damaged in January, as a result of which Moscow launched a rescue vessel to the space station to bring three crew members back to Earth.How To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeAre Live Christmas Trees A Good Choice? Study Says It May Be Harmful To Health, Explains WhyThe ISS Represents The Best In All Of Us: Expedition 70 Crew Members Extend Holiday Wishes From Space. WATCH'Spreading Rapidly But Not Causing Hospitalisations': Former AIIMS Chief On New Covid VariantAditya-L1 Will Reach Destination On January 6 Next Year, Says ISRO Chief. Know The Observatory's Feats So Far'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportShah Rukh Khan Says Dunki Hardest And The Most Demanding Film Among His 2023 ReleasesMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll Strategy/body>
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The gas cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala scheme will now be available at Rs 450 instead of Rs 500.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 27 Dec 2023 09:09 PM (IST)
The cylinders will now be available at Rs 450 instead of Rs 500. ( Image Source : Getty Images )New Delhi: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday announced that the price of gas cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala scheme will be slashed by Rs 50. The cylinders will now be available at Rs 450 instead of Rs 500.While making the announcement, he said the move aligns with the BJP's promise made before the recently concluded state elections.Addressing a rally in Tonk earlier in the day, CM Sharma said, “Resonating with PM Narendra Modi’s guarantee and our (BJP) manifesto, today I announce that starting 1st January 2024, subsidised gas cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will be available for Rs 450 for the beneficiaries.”VIDEO | “Resonating with PM Modi’s guarantee and our manifesto, Today I announce that starting 1st January 2024, subsidised gas cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will be available for Rs 450 for the beneficiaries,” announced Rajasthan CM @BhajanlalBjp at a public… pic.twitter.com/4XC9ScEmp3
It is to be noted that in its election manifesto, the BJP had promised a subsidy of Rs 450 per LPG cylinder and 2.5 lakh government jobs if voted to power in the desert state.The Congress went a step ahead promising in its poll manifesto that if voted to power, it would slash the price of LPG cylinders to Rs 400.Earlier in the day, PM Modi said that after the ‘Viksit Bharat Yatra’, 4.5 lakh new applications have been received for Ujjwala Gas connection. Over 1 crore Ayushmaan cards have been distributed to the people of the country, and health check-ups of around 1.25 crore people have been done.#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "After the Viksit Bharat Yatra was started, 4.5 lakh new applications have been received for Ujjwala Gas connection...Over 1 crore Aayushmaan cards have been distributed to the people of the country. Health check-ups of around 1.25 crore… pic.twitter.com/bXdPefdejS
Notably, the ‘Ujjwala Yojana’ was launched with an aim to provide LPG connections to women belonging to households that fall below the poverty line.Funded and supported by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the scheme also aims to reduce the exposure of rural women to charcoal fire or other fossil fuels used for cooking, thereby, also limiting health risks. According to government data, 99,998, 939 LPG connections have been released till December 25 this year.Jaipur Road Rage Caught On Camera: Woman Run Over By Car After Argument With Couple'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State TableauxAhead Of Ram Mandir Inauguration, Ayodhya Railway Station Renamed 'Ayodhya Dham Junction''Punjab's Republic Day Tableau Snubbed Again': Bhagwant Mann Hits Out At CentreMaharashtra: 10 LPG Cylinders Explode Near Pune's Symbiosis CollegeNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant InfectionWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian WrestlerMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns Students/body>
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On the 30-share Sensex platform, Tata Motors, Wipro, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti, and ITC emerged among the prime gainers. On the down side, NTPC, and PowerGrid were among those trading in the red. Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Dec 2023 10:06 AM (IST)
Among specific stocks on the NSE, Tata Consumer Products advanced over 3 per cent in the morning, followed by Tata Motors, trading up by nearly 2 per cent. ( Image Source : Getty )The two key equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, on Friday, broke away from their rallies and declined in morning trade. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 236 points to touch 72,173.82 in early trade, while the NSE Nifty50 fell 74 points to reach 21,703.90. At 9:45 AM, the Sensex was trading at 72,212.98, at a loss of nearly 200 points, while the Nifty50 stood at 21,730.30, after dropping nearly 50 points. On the 30-share Sensex platform, Tata Motors, Wipro, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti, and ITC emerged among the prime gainers. On the down side, NTPC, SBI, Infosys, Titan, and PowerGrid were among those trading in the red. In the broader markets, the indices were mostly trading in green. The Nifty Microcap 250 and Smallcap 50 were leading the gains and trading up by 0.35 per cent and 0.27 per cent respectively. Among the laggards, the Nifty 100 index dipped 0.10 per cent in the morning. Among specific stocks on the NSE, Tata Consumer Products advanced over 3 per cent in the morning, followed by Tata Motors, trading up by nearly 2 per cent. Sectorally, the Nifty Auto and FMCG indices remained the only gainers and were trading higher by 0.75 per cent and 0.34 per cent respectively. Among the rest, Oil & Gas and PSU Bank led the losses and dropped 0.41 per cent and 0.40 per cent respectively. In the previous session on Thursday, the two equity benchmarks closed higher for the fifth consecutive session after reaching fresh lifetime peaks during the day. The S&P BSE Sensex logged a new record high of 72,484.34 and settled at 72,410.38, climbing 371.95 points in the day. The NSE Nifty50 reached a fresh high of 21,801.45 during the day before closing at 21,778.70, a gain of 123.95 points. The domestic rupee appreciated 6 paise to touch 83.14 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, amid a weak American currency against an unabated inflow of foreign funds. At the interbank foreign exchange, the Indian currency opened at 83.14 and then traded in the range fo 83.12 to 83.16, before settling at 83.14 against the American dollar. This marks the second straight day for the appreciation in the currency. A day earlier, on Thursday, the domestic currency settled 14 paise higher at 83.20 against the greenback. Global oil benchmark Brent crude gained 0.44 per cent to touch $77.49 a barrel. FIIs purchased equities worth Rs 4,358.99 crore on Thursday, official data from the exchange revealed. Equity Market Investors Turn Richer In 2023 By Rs 80.62 Lakh CroreCryptocurrency Price Today: Bitcoin Dives Below $43,000, BSV Remains Top Gainer For 2nd Consecutive DayPakistan's Current Economic Model Not Working, Policies Need To Change: World BankIndian Govt Extends Import Duty Exemption On Tur, Urad Dal To March 2025Reliance Will Grow To Be Among Top 10 Business Conglomerates Globally: Mukesh AmbaniNitish Kumar Becomes JD(U) President As Lalan Singh Steps Down Amid Exit RumoursIsraeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe SaysAmid JN.1 Scare, India Logs 797 New Cases Of Covid-19, Highest In 225 Days'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For KhargeCanada: Shots Fired At House Of Hindu Temple Chief's Son In Surrey, Probe Launched - Report This website uses cookies or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy /body>
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Tarikere Assembly Election 2023 Final Results Live Updates: Inc Candidate G.h. Srinivasa Wins 2023 Karnataka Assembly Elections From Tarikere
Tarikere Assembly Election 2023 Final Results Live Updates: Inc Candidate G.h. Srinivasa Wins 2023 Karnataka Assembly Elections From Tarikere Top StoriesBy : ABP Live | Updated: 13 May 2023 02:48 PM (IST) Stock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe Says'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For KhargeCanada: Shots Fired At House Of Hindu Temple Chief's Son In Surrey, Probe Launched - ReportMizoram Govt Grants Consent To CBI For Probes, CM Says 'Govt Resolute In Eliminating Corruption'/body>
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is set to take over as JD(U) president after Lalan Singh stepped down from the postRelated StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Dec 2023 02:46 PM (IST)
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and JD(U) National President Lalan Singh convene the party's national executive meeting, in New Delh. ( Image Source : PTI )Janata Dal-United or JD(U)’s Lalan Singh has stepped down as party president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take over the post after a national executive meeting of the party. The development comes after a national executive meeting began on Friday at the Constitution Club in Delhi which was attended by CM Nitish Kumar, now former JD(U) national president Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, and other party leaders. Lalan Singh is yet to reveal the reason for his resignation.#BREAKING | ललन सिंह ने दिया JDU अध्यक्ष पद से इस्तीफानीतीश बन सकते हैं नए अध्यक्ष- सूत्रदेखिए '12 से 2- पॉलिटिकल शो' @awdheshkmishra के साथhttps://t.co/smwhXUROiK | @kumarprakash4u#JDU #NitishKumar #Delhi #Bihar #LalanSingh pic.twitter.com/J7Dvzia4xk
Following the announcement, JD(U) workers raised slogans enthusiastically and stated that 'the country needs a prime minister like Nitish Kumar'. The workers said that there is no difference between Nitish Kumar and Lalan Singh. However, they said the change has been made because of the Lok Sabha elections, and that the I.N.D.I.A bloc would like to take CM Kumar along. #WATCH | Janta Dal United workers celebrate and raise slogans 'Desh ka Pradhan Mantri kaisa ho? Nitish Kumar jaisa ho' outside the party office in Delhi as Bihar CM Nitish Kumar accepts the proposal to become the national president of the party. pic.twitter.com/mKeP5eWIVb
Senior party leader KC Tyagi said Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was elected as JD(U) president at the party's national executive meeting.Bihar CM Nitish Kumar elected JD(U) president at party's national executive meeting, says party leader K C Tyagi
Reacting to the news Bihar Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary said, "There will national executive meeting of JD(U). If they accept our proposal then Nitish Kumar will be the party president. Lalan Singh told CM Nitish Kumar that he will be busy with elections, so he wants to hand over the post of party president to him and Nitish Kumar accepted it..."#WATCH | Delhi: Bihar Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary says "There will national executive meeting of JD(U). If they accept our proposal then Nitish Kumar will be the party president. Lalan Singh told CM Nitish Kumar that he will be busy with elections, so he wants to hand over the… pic.twitter.com/qz4cqh7p8e
Earlier in the day, Choudhary dismissed all reports and said that Lalan Singh was working fine and would remain the national president. Choudhary further conveyed that the matter would be discussed within the party, addressing any potential concerns raised by the agenda during the meeting.On Thursday, JD(U) quashed all reports that suggested a likely change of guard in the Party Leadership, according to ANI. Rajeev Ranjan (Lalan Singh) had said, "The National Executive is a regular meeting of the JDU. There are meetings of the national executive often. Nitish Kumar is our supreme leader and the JD(U) is one and will always remain one."Meanwhile, KC Tyagi also emphasised that the meeting would be a regular one where alliances in states would also be discussed.Subscribe And Follow ABP Live On Telegram: https://t.me/officialabpliveBreaking News Live — Sonia Gandhi, Kharge Receive Invitation To Attend Consecration Ceremony Of Ram Temple'Exacting Revenge': AAP Slams Centre For Rejecting Delhi, Punjab Tableaux For R-Day Parade75th Republic Day Parade Rehearsal Kicks Off As Dense Fog Shrouds Delhi — WATCHAmid JN.1 Scare, India Logs 797 New Cases Of Covid-19, Highest In 225 DaysCovid-19 LIVE: India Logs 797 New Cases, Highest In 225 DaysStock Market Breaks Rally, Sensex Drops Over 200 Points, Nifty Trading Below 21,800Israeli Soldiers Mistook Cries For 'Help' As 'Deception Attempt' During Gaza Hostage Shooting, Probe Says'Rahul Gandhi Should Become Prime Minister': Karnataka CM Even As Mamata, Kejriwal Pitch For KhargeCanada: Shots Fired At House Of Hindu Temple Chief's Son In Surrey, Probe Launched - ReportMizoram Govt Grants Consent To CBI For Probes, CM Says 'Govt Resolute In Eliminating Corruption'/body>
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CAG’s audit report on Ayushman Bharat presented in Parliament on Monday revealed that nearly 750,000 beneficiaries of the PMJAY are registered under a single mobile number – 9999999999.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 09 Aug 2023 08:40 PM (IST)
Launched in 2018, the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana aims to provide health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. ( Image Source : Getty )A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has shed light on a number of irregularities in the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). CAG’s audit report on Ayushman Bharat presented in Parliament on Monday revealed that nearly 7,50,000 beneficiaries of the PMJAY are registered under a single mobile number – 9999999999.The case is not isolated. More than 139,000 beneficiaries are associated with the mobile number 8888888888, while over 96,000 beneficiaries are connected to 9000000000, the report said. Additionally, the report indicated that around 20 other mobile numbers have between 10,000 to 50,000 beneficiaries linked to them.Launched in 2018, the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana aims to provide health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation to the poor and vulnerable section of the population, to improve affordability, accessibility, and quality of care for the poor and vulnerable section of the population. "As per National Health Authority (NHA) records, 7.87 crore beneficiary households were registered, constituting 73 per cent of the targeted households of 10.74 crore (November 2022). In the absence of adequate validation controls, errors were noticed in the beneficiary database i.e. invalid names, unrealistic date of birth, duplicate PMJAY IDs, unrealistic size of family members in a household etc. Ineligible households were found registered as PMJAY beneficiaries and had availed the benefits ranging between Rs 0.12 lakh to Rs 22.44 crore under the Scheme," the report said. Adding that mobile numbers are significant for searching records related to any beneficiary in the database, who may approach the registration desk without the ID. In case of loss of e-card, identification of the beneficiary may also become difficult. "NHA, while agreeing with audit observation, stated (August 2022) that with the deployment of BIS 2.0, this issue shall be resolved. Further, the BIS 2.0 system has been configured so that more than certain number of families cannot use the same mobile number. This shall arrest the prevalence of entering “random numbers” which constitute the overwhelming cases of mobile number inconsistency," the report said. Also Read: RBI MPC Preview: Governor Das To Announce Decision Tomorrow. Here Is What To ExpectThe CAG report also showed instances where patients previously marked as dead were found to have continued receiving medical treatment under the scheme. Further data suggested that the same patient could get admission to multiple hospitals during the same period of hospitalisation. "During desk audit (July 2020) audit had earlier reported to NHA that the IT system (TMS) was allowing preauthorization request of the patient who was earlier shown as ‘dead’ during her/his treatment availed under the scheme," the report said. "Data analysis during desk audit (July 2020) revealed that the IT system (TMS) did not prevent any patient from getting admission in multiple hospitals during the same period of hospitalisations...data analysis revealed that 78,396 claims of 48,387 patients were initiated in TMS where the date of discharge of these patients for earlier treatment was later than admission date for another treatment of the same patient," the report further said. According to a Bussines Today report, the CAG report was presented in Parliament, coinciding with MoS Health and Family Welfare SP Singh Baghel's written response in the Rajya Sabha. Baghel said that the government employs artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to identify potentially fraudulent transactions within the AB-PMJAY scheme. He said that these technologies serve the purpose of preventing, detecting, and deterring healthcare-related fraud. The minister also disclosed that a total of 24.33 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated under the scheme as of August 1, 2023. The audit report also raised concerns about various shortcomings in the database, including invalid names, duplicate health IDs, incorrect entries in gender fields, unrealistic family sizes, and improbable dates of birth. Notably, the report highlighted that 18 Aadhaar numbers were associated with two registrations each in 36 instances, while in Tamil Nadu, seven Aadhaar numbers were linked to a staggering 4,761 registrations.Deviation from Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) guidelines was another issue underscored by the report. It pointed out that certain empanelled health care providers (EHCPs) failed to adhere to prescribed quality standards and criteria crucial for the safety and welfare of beneficiaries, as well as for maintaining the required conditions for empanelment.Numerous EHCPs faced shortages in doctors, infrastructure, and equipment. Additionally, some EHCPs did not meet the essential criteria for support systems, infrastructure, or quality standards outlined in the PM-ABJAY guidelines. The report also noted non-compliance with mandatory criteria by EHCPs in various states and union territories (UTs). This includes aspects such as infrastructure, fire safety measures, bio-medical waste management, pollution control, and the validity of hospital registration certificates. In specific cases, fire safety certificates had even expired before empanelment.Check out below Health Tools-Calculate Your Body Mass Index ( BMI )Calculate The Age Through Age CalculatorNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayJaipur Road Rage Caught On Camera: Woman Run Over By Car After Argument With CoupleBreaking News Live: Massive Fire Breaks Out At House In MP's Khandwa Due To Gas Cylinder BlastUjjwala Gas Cylinder In Rajasthan Gets Rs 50 Price CutCovid-19 LIVE — 109 JN.1 Variant Cases Reported In Country Till December 26: ReportRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant Infection'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State TableauxWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian WrestlerMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns Students/body>
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DMDK Chief Vijayakanth passed away on Thursday at the age of 71. He was put on ventilator support after testing positive for Covid.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 28 Dec 2023 10:29 AM (IST)
DMDK Chief Vijayakanth passed away on Thursday at the age of 71. He was put on ventilator support after testing positive for Covid. ( Image Source : X: @KannaSamuelg )Earlier in November, Vijayakanth was hospitalised and was discharcharged after nearly three week, after which he made his first public appearance on December 14 at an executive and general council meeting the party. He announced his wife as the new general secretary of the party during this meeting.A decorated actor, his political journey began in 2005 when he floated his political party and won from the Virudhachalam constituency in the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.In 2011 he joined hands with the AIADMK and his party secured 20 seats to become Tamil Nadu's main Opposition party, leaving the DMK at the third position. From Vijayaraj To 'Captain': The Rise Of Vijayakanth Through Nationalist MoviesDMDK Founder Vijayakanth's Mortal Remains Brought To Party HQ In Chennai, Final Rites On FridayTN CM Stalin Announces State Honours For DMDK Chief Vijayakanth's Funeral'Deeply Committed To Public Service': PM Modi, TN Leaders Mourn Demise Of Actor-Politician VijayakanthTamil Nadu: IOCL Worker Loses Life In Explosion At Chennai Factory'Congress To Conduct Caste Census Once Elected To Power': Rahul Gandhi On Foundation DayAndhra Pradesh: Former India Batsman Ambati Rayudu Joins CM Jagan Reddy's YSR CongressQatar Court Has ‘Reduced’ Sentence Of Indian Navy Veterans, Says MEA Priyanka Gandhi Named By ED In Money Laundering CaseBeyond Controversy: A Deeper Look At 'Animal' & The Collective Shadow/body>
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Covid-19 Vaccination: Women are at a higher risk of side-effects of Covid vaccine than men. This is because women produce stronger antibodies than their male counterparts.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 14 Sep 2021 09:51 PM (IST)
Covid vaccination drive in India (File Photo)New Delhi: Having side effects from any vaccine is a very common phenomenon. It does not put your health at any risk nor leaves a prolonged impact on the body. Infected with the corona virus, you may experience mild illness, while others may not show any symptoms at all. Your immune system and body are likely to show symptoms based on the response to the external pathogen which can be mild to severe. Women At Greater Risk Of Side Effects A vaccine can trigger symptoms like that of Corona infection that may be similar to Covid symptoms. Given that Covid vaccines are copies of the original virus, it triggers immune responses that are activated by Corona infection and resemble immune responses.From fever, fatigue, nausea to body pain, these are common side effects of the vaccine. In addition, many people may also experience itching, redness, swelling in the injected area, which gets cured in a day or two.According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, research suggests that most reactions to the Covid-19 vaccine are not very serious, but women reported more side effects of the vaccine than men. Whenever someone gets a vaccine, the body's immune system becomes active, which produces antibodies to fight harmful pathogens. These in turn cause swollen responses to the body, causing side effects. Common Side Effects of Covid-19 VaccineWomen are more likely to experience unexpected side effects of the vaccine such as itchy red rash. Red grainy texture is evident in the injected site, as about 95 percent of the reaction occurs with a Moderna vaccine. While the report suggests that women are at a higher risk of side effects of the vaccine, it may be because they have a stronger and healthier immune system compared to men. Research also claims that women produce stronger antibodies than their male counterparts.Some experts believe that women are more likely to report side-effects than men due to their behavioral factor as women are considered more vocal about their diseases than men. According to experts, estrogen hormone present in women usually increases the reaction of immune system and also affects it. On the contrary, testosterone hormone in men suppresses the immune system, which can be the main reason for women to experience more side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine.Check out below Health Tools-Calculate Your Body Mass Index ( BMI )Calculate The Age Through Age CalculatorZombie Deer Disease Found In Many US Animals, Scientists Worried Of Potential Spread To Humans. Here's WhyCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant InfectionCovid Scare: Delhi Conducts 250-400 RT-PCR Tests Daily, No Death Amid Surge In JN.1 Cases, Says MinisterCovid Highlights: Karnataka Records 74 Fresh Cases, 2 FatalitiesWhy Is India Seeing A Concoction Of Covid, Cold, And Flu? Here Is What Doctors Say'Congress To Conduct Caste Census Once Elected To Power': Rahul Gandhi On Foundation DayAndhra Pradesh: Former India Batsman Ambati Rayudu Joins CM Jagan Reddy's YSR CongressQatar Court Has ‘Reduced’ Sentence Of Indian Navy Veterans, Says MEA Priyanka Gandhi Named By ED In Money Laundering CaseBeyond Controversy: A Deeper Look At 'Animal' & The Collective Shadow/body>
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The gas cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala scheme will now be available at Rs 450 instead of Rs 500.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 27 Dec 2023 09:09 PM (IST)
The cylinders will now be available at Rs 450 instead of Rs 500. ( Image Source : Getty Images )New Delhi: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday announced that the price of gas cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala scheme will be slashed by Rs 50. The cylinders will now be available at Rs 450 instead of Rs 500.While making the announcement, he said the move aligns with the BJP's promise made before the recently concluded state elections.Addressing a rally in Tonk earlier in the day, CM Sharma said, “Resonating with PM Narendra Modi’s guarantee and our (BJP) manifesto, today I announce that starting 1st January 2024, subsidised gas cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will be available for Rs 450 for the beneficiaries.”VIDEO | “Resonating with PM Modi’s guarantee and our manifesto, Today I announce that starting 1st January 2024, subsidised gas cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will be available for Rs 450 for the beneficiaries,” announced Rajasthan CM @BhajanlalBjp at a public… pic.twitter.com/4XC9ScEmp3
It is to be noted that in its election manifesto, the BJP had promised a subsidy of Rs 450 per LPG cylinder and 2.5 lakh government jobs if voted to power in the desert state.The Congress went a step ahead promising in its poll manifesto that if voted to power, it would slash the price of LPG cylinders to Rs 400.Earlier in the day, PM Modi said that after the ‘Viksit Bharat Yatra’, 4.5 lakh new applications have been received for Ujjwala Gas connection. Over 1 crore Ayushmaan cards have been distributed to the people of the country, and health check-ups of around 1.25 crore people have been done.#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "After the Viksit Bharat Yatra was started, 4.5 lakh new applications have been received for Ujjwala Gas connection...Over 1 crore Aayushmaan cards have been distributed to the people of the country. Health check-ups of around 1.25 crore… pic.twitter.com/bXdPefdejS
Notably, the ‘Ujjwala Yojana’ was launched with an aim to provide LPG connections to women belonging to households that fall below the poverty line.Funded and supported by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the scheme also aims to reduce the exposure of rural women to charcoal fire or other fossil fuels used for cooking, thereby, also limiting health risks. According to government data, 99,998, 939 LPG connections have been released till December 25 this year.Jaipur Road Rage Caught On Camera: Woman Run Over By Car After Argument With Couple'Refurbished': BJP Hits Back After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Rejecting State TableauxAhead Of Ram Mandir Inauguration, Ayodhya Railway Station Renamed 'Ayodhya Dham Junction''Punjab's Republic Day Tableau Snubbed Again': Bhagwant Mann Hits Out At CentreMaharashtra: 10 LPG Cylinders Explode Near Pune's Symbiosis CollegeRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant InfectionWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian WrestlerMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns Students'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, Trade/body>
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Ishan Kishan was also questioned during the post-match press conference if India would play Test matches in future similarly to England, whose aggressive style of playing has been dubbed "Bazball".Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 25 Jul 2023 03:57 PM (IST)
Ishan Kishan made his Test debut against West Indies and struck a half-century in the second innings of the second test which ultimately ended up in a draw. ( Image Source : PTI )Team India's young wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan asserted that England's "Bazball" style of batting can only be utilised on flat grounds and is not required in every Test match. The wicketkeeper supports playing Test cricket in accordance with the circumstances of the game and adds that "Bazball" shouldn't become the standard method for playing every five-day match. In order to score rapidly and create an intimidating mark for the hosts, Kishan made his Test debut against West Indies and struck a half-century in the second innings of the second test which ultimately ended up in a draw.When India scored at 7.54 runs per over on day 4 of the second Test (they declared at 181/2 in 24 overs), it attracted attention of many and Ishan was also questioned during the post-match press conference if India would play Test matches in the future similarly to England, whose aggressive style of playing has been dubbed "Bazball"."It's not necessary that everyday you come in and start playing fast cricket. That should depend on the situation. The condition of the pitches also plays a role in how quickly one can score runs," said Kishan, he was promoted top in the batting order to score quick runs.On Sunday's fifth and final day, rain intervened to prevent India from sweeping the two-match series. Kishan's 52 ball century helped India set a 365-run winning goal for the West Indies."Mostly, where we play, wickets are not that easy...there is turn and bounce. So, playing quick on those surface there is no point because you need to read the wicket properly.”"If you get a wicket where you can score quick runs and the need of the hour is to do that, then every player in the (Indian) team has the capability to perform that role.”"The kind of players we have and the number of formats and matches that we play, everyone knows his role -- which match one has to play in what manner. So, personally, I feel, every match we don't need to play like that (score quickly), but it should be situation-based."Kishan also mentioned Rishabh Pant, the player he replaced in the Indian Team for the Test Match against West Indies, gave him some useful tips during his stay at National Cricket Academy. Pant is currently rehabilitating at NCA after suffering a terrible car accident."He knows me from U-19 days... how I play, how I think, so we keep interacting. What I think he needs to do to improve I tell him and the same is the case with him. He also tries to help me and ensure I give it my best shot on a tour. And I am very thankful that he he gave me some good points at the NCA." "Obviously, he has done very well in Tests, and the number at which we bat...Rishabh bats, it is very important for us to understand the situation. If four wickets fall quickly and a partnership is required then we cannot play that fast-scoring game.”"Overall, we need to keep the match in mind... what we need to do at that point in time because it is a five-day game and last day is very important. And, planning and execution is the most important aspect in Test cricket.”Kishan further said Skipper Rohit Sharma’s experience is very helpful in grooming young players and he provides them with confidence and the “comfort zone”"He is a very experienced captain. He gives his best, how to keep players in comfort zone, don't let pressure get the better of players."In fact, when I came out to bat (in the second innings at Port of Spain), he said 'play your game, plan your innings and don't think who has said what'."For a youngster, that is a huge plus point that the captain has faith in you, that I can handle the situation."IND vs SA 1st Test Live: India Nears 250-Mark, Currently At 245/9 After 67 OversBBL 2023-24: Melbourne Stars End Sydney Sixers’ Winning Streak In Controversy-Marred MatchIND vs SA Boxing Day Test Lunch: India 91/3 As Kohli And Iyer Lead Recovery From Dismal StartIndia vs South Africa 1st Test: Debutant Nandre Burger Rattles India’s Top OrderAUS vs PAK Boxing Day Test: Australia Reach 187-3 On Rain-Marred Day 1, As It HappenedMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportManipur to Mumbai: Eyes On 2024, Rahul To Lead 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' From Jan 14. Check DetailsDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. Airport Issues Advisory, Several Trains CancelledBengaluru: Activists Tear Down English Posters, Asks Businesses To Display Signboards In KannadaRajnath Singh In J&K Today To Review Security Days After Poonch Ambush/body>
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NK Arora, chairman of Covid working group NTAGI, said the Covid situation was under control in the country.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 20 Dec 2022 04:57 PM (IST)
Covid cases have continue to steadily decline in India and the mask mandate has been lifted ( Image Source : PTI )A government panel said on Tuesday that there was a need to keep a close vigil on the Covid-19 situation in China, which is witnessing a wave of infections, even though there was no need to panic in India. NK Arora, chairman of Covid working group NTAGI, told ANI that the Covid situation was under control in the country as India was "extensively immunized with effective vaccines"."We are hearing that there is widespread covid infection in China. As far as India is concerned, India is extensively immunized with effective vaccines, especially the adult population," ANI quoted Arora as saying.Another reason Arora said that might be behind the low case burden in India was the fact that not many sub-variants of Omicron was circulating in the country."INSACOG data shows that almost all sub-variants of Omicron are found everywhere in the world. There are not many sub-variants which aren't circulating here. Important to keep close vigil on Chinese situation but no need to panic as situation is in control," he further said.READ | China: Omicron Likely To Infect 60% Of Population In Next 3 Months, Estimates EpidemiologistOn Tuesday, India recorded just 112 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,490, according to the Union Health Ministry data.Covid cases have continued to steadily decline in India in the past couple of months.In the week ending Sunday (December 18), the country recorded just 12 deaths, the fewest since daily Covid fatalities started being reported in March 2020. The country recorded zero deaths on three of the days.Also, cases detected in India during the week fell to 1,103 -- the lowest weekly number since March 23-29, 2020, when the first nationwide lockdown was imposed.Chinese cities are witnessing an explosion of Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations, with concerns growing that the government may be hiding the true death toll of the virus.The development comes as China dismantled its tough 'zero-Covid' controls, dropping testing requirements and easing quarantine rules that had battered the world's second largest economy and led to massive protests against President Xi Jinping.Hospitals in Beijing are grappling with staff shortages and an influx of patients since the policy U-turn.Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist and health economist, estimated that more than 60 per cent of the Chinese population was likely to be infected over the next 90 days.Check out below Health Tools-Calculate Your Body Mass Index ( BMI )Calculate The Age Through Age CalculatorZombie Deer Disease Found In Many US Animals, Scientists Worried Of Potential Spread To Humans. Here's WhyCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant InfectionCovid Scare: Delhi Conducts 250-400 RT-PCR Tests Daily, No Death Amid Surge In JN.1 Cases, Says MinisterCovid Highlights: Karnataka Records 74 Fresh Cases, 2 FatalitiesWhy Is India Seeing A Concoction Of Covid, Cold, And Flu? Here Is What Doctors SayQatar Court Has ‘Reduced’ Sentence Of Indian Navy Veterans, Says MEA 'Cong To Conduct Caste Census Once Elected To Power': Rahul Gandhi At Foundation Day Event In NagpurPriyanka Gandhi Named By ED In Money Laundering CaseBeyond Controversy: A Deeper Look At 'Animal' & The Collective ShadowDMDK Chief Vijayakanth Passes Away, Was On Ventilator Support After Testing Covid Positive/body>
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Russia-Ukraine War: The drone attack by Ukraine at the Black Sea Base is the first time when a commercial Russian port has been targeted in the 18-month war.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 04 Aug 2023 08:07 PM (IST)
The Novorossiysk port lies just across the Black Sea from Crimea, from where Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed Moscow thwarted another overnight attack. ( Image Source : Twitter/@walter_report )Ukrainian sea drones on Friday hit a major Russian port, damaging a naval ship, as per a Ukrainian official cited by news agency Associated Press while Moscow claimed that it repelled the assault. This comes as the Black Sea has become a key battleground in the Russia-Ukraine war. The drone attack is the first time when a commercial Russian port has been targeted in the 18-month conflict, as per AP's report. The port is important not just for export, but also for hosting a naval base, shipbuilding yards, and an oil terminal and is key for exports.The Novorossiysk port lies just across the Black Sea from Crimea, from where Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed Moscow thwarted another overnight attack.ALSO READ | Explained — With SC's Stay On Conviction In Modi Surname Case, Can Rahul Gandhi Fight LS PollsAn official of Ukraine's security service told the AP that the Security Service and Ukrainian navy executed the drone attack on Novorossiysk and the landing ship, Olenegorsky Gornyak, suffered a serious breach.Following the hit, the ship is unable to carry out its combat missions, the official added, as per AP's report.Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, lauded the attack, saying that it showed “drones are changing the rules of the game.”“What is happening in the Black Sea? Drones are changing the rules of the game, returning the waters to full-fledged foreign jurisdiction, and ultimately destroying the value of the Russian fleet. In fact, they are returning everyone to the international law of the sea... Therefore, the presence of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea, and with it – #Moscow's traditional blackmail will be put to an end. #Ukraine will ensure freedom and security in the Black Sea for world trade,” he tweeted.What is happening in the Black Sea? #Drones are changing the rules of the game, returning the waters to full-fledged foreign jurisdiction, and ultimately destroying the value of the Russian fleet. In fact, they are returning everyone to the international law of the sea...…
On the other hand, Russia said that it fended off the attack, claiming that ships patrolling the perimeter of the naval base, including the Olenegorsky Gornyak, destroyed two sea drones.Russia’s Ministry of Defense confirmed the attack on the Black Sea port early Friday morning and later said that it had also repelled another attack by Ukraine on Crimea. The Russian air defense systems shot down 10 drones and it had electronically jammed another three, the ministry claimed, the report mentioned.Purported visuals of the attack surfaced on social media.Disclaimer: ABP could not independently check the veracity of the videoThe moment russian large landing ship Olenegorsky Gornyak was hit by Ukrainian drone in the Black Sea near Novorossiysk 🎯 pic.twitter.com/FCeKdvGin4
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium operates an oil terminal in the port, it informed that maritime traffic was stalled for a few hours but facilities were not damaged. According to AP, the regional governor stated that there were no casualties.The port attack is the latest in a series of strikes inside Russia and also shows an increase in fighting in the Black Sea after Moscow’s withdrawal from a key deal that allowed Ukraine to export its grains through the waterway. Subscribe And Follow ABP Live On Telegram: https://t.me/officialabpliveBreaking News Live — Dubai Authorities 'Restrict' Movement Of Mahadev Betting App Accused: EDIsrael Asks Citizens To Stay Alert, Avoid Showing Israeli Symbols Openly After Blast Near Delhi EmbassyUS Shoots Down Multiple Drones, Missiles Fired By Houthis Over Red SeaHow To Reduce Pollution From Food Production By Half? Scientists Give RecipeUS Strikes Iran-Backed Forces In Iraq After Attack On American TroopsRahul Gandhi Meets Bajrang Punia In Haryana Amid Wrestlers' Award Wapsi RowDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. Airport Issues Advisory, Several Trains CancelledTamil Nadu: Several Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Ennore Factory'Law Of The Land': Amit Shah Says No One Can Stop CAAGujarat Cops To Quiz 'Donkey' Plane Fliers To Bust Illegal Immigration Network/body>
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Jaishankar, who is on a five-day visit to Russia, said in his opening remarks that PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been in "frequent contact".Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 27 Dec 2023 05:42 PM (IST)
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. ( Image Source : Getty Images )New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the relationship between India and Russia, which is based on “strategic convergence, and geopolitical interests” is “very steady and very strong”. He met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow to discuss bilateral cooperation in different spheres, including the international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions. The two leaders discussed political cooperation in various sectors, and India-Russia trade, which is at an “all-time high” also featured in their talks, Jaishankar said.Jaishankar, who is on a five-day visit to Russia, said in his opening remarks that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been in "frequent contact".“Our relationship has been very strong, very steady. And I think we have lived up to a special and privileged strategic partnership. This year we have already met six times, and this is our 7th meet. Our Prime Minister and President Putin have also been in frequent contact. We expect a strong Russian participation at the Vibrant Gujarat meeting in January. Today, we will focus on our bilateral cooperation in different spheres, adjusting it to changing circumstances and demands. We will discuss the international strategic situation, conflict and tensions,” External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said.#WATCH | Moscow: EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "Our relationship have been very strong, very steady. And I think we have lived up to a special and privileged strategic partnership. This year we have already met 6 times, and this is our 7th meet. Our Prime Minister and President Putin… pic.twitter.com/SOmseEyqNa
“We have agreed that the negotiations between India and the Eurasian economic union for the free trade agreement will be resumed in the second half of January this year,” he further said.Speaking on the trade relations, Jaishankar said it has crossed $50 billion turnover last year and is expected to exceed this year.“What is important is that this trade is more balanced, it is sustainable, and it provides for fair market access. I think that was very much part of my discussions yesterday and a little bit today with Minister Sergey Lavrov as well,” he said.#WATCH | Moscow: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar says, " ... India-Russia relations remain very steady, remain very strong. They are based on our strategic convergence, on our geopolitical interests, and because they are mutually beneficial. We spent a lot of time… pic.twitter.com/PVgnsMdqIH
Weighing in on the bilateral talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said “specific agreements” have been reached to deepen the economic ties. He further said that Russia supports India’s aspiration to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council.Earlier on Tuesday, Jaishankar held a "comprehensive and productive" meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Manturov on the economic cooperation. The leaders signed some "very important" agreements on the construction of the power-generating units of Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu, according to news agency PTI.WATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian WrestlerCovid-19 LIVE — 109 JN.1 Variant Cases Reported In Country Till December 26: ReportBreaking News Live: PM Modi To Chair 2-Day National Conference Of Chief Secretaries Tomorrow In DelhiGenerative AI Can Complement Aadhaar, UPI To Make It Safer, More Efficient. Experts Explain HowMuslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) An 'Unlawful Association' Under UAPA: Amit ShahMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll StrategyCovid Scare: Delhi Conducts 250-400 RT-PCR Tests Daily, No Death Amid Surge In JN.1 Cases, Says MinisterAssam CM Announces Over 10,000 Jobs In Education Department This website uses cookies or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy /body>
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Delhi government has started RT-PCR and around 250-400 tests are being conducted in the national capital regularly, health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 27 Dec 2023 04:43 PM (IST)
A medic puts up a notice at a Covid-19 testing centre after cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were detected in the country. ( Image Source : PTI )New Delhi: Amid an uptick in Covid-19 cases across the country, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday said the government has started RT-PCR tests in the national capital and around 250-400 tests are being conducted regularly, news agency ANI reported. Two persons tested positive on Tuesday and 4-5 patients are hospitalised. There hasn’t been any Covid-related death amid the recent surge, he said.Speaking to the news agency, Bharadwaj said, “In Delhi, we have started RT-PCR testing and around 250 to 400 RT-PCR tests are being conducted daily. Two positive cases were there in yesterday's report. A total of 4-5 patients are admitted to the hospital. No death has been reported.”#WATCH | Delhi: On the Covid situation, Delhi Health Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj says, "In Delhi, we have started RTPCR testing and around 250 to 400 RTPCR tests are being conducted daily. 2 positive cases were there in yesterday's report. A total of 4-5 patients are… pic.twitter.com/0H8ovMobRB
Urging the people not to panic, he said, “I have written to the health secretary asking him to share the genome sequencing reports of the positive cases. We don’t know the variant yet but even if it is the new variant, there is no need to panic as the patients are manifesting mild symptoms.”Earlier on Tuesday, the minister had said the positivity rate in Delhi stood at 1 percent and asked the people to follow precautions during the festive season."The new variants are not dangerous but people should not become lax and (they must) follow precautions. People should not panic and think that the virus is spreading and people are dying. But people should be cautious during this time of the festival season," news agency PTI quoted Bharadwaj as saying.Six persons tested positive for the new sub-variant JN.1 taking the total number to 69. India logged a single-day spike of 412 fresh Covid-19 cases while the active caseload rose to 4,170 on Tuesday.Check out below Health Tools-Calculate Your Body Mass Index ( BMI )Calculate The Age Through Age CalculatorDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. 110 Flights Affected, 25 Trains HitMany Hurt In Car Pile-Up On Yamuna Expressway In Gr Noida Amid Dense FogAnother Delhi Hospital Drug Fails Quality Test, Says LG Days After Seeking CBI ProbeDelhi Min Saurabh Bharadwaj Claims Inaction By Chief Secy In Hopital Molestation Case'Mohalla Clinics Are Clinics Of Death': BJP Demands Sacking Of Delhi Health Minister In 'Fake Medicines' Row'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll StrategyAssam CM Announces Over 10,000 Jobs In Education Department This website uses cookies or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy /body>
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The Parliament has approved the telecom bill to replace century-old rules, in a bid to modernise connectivity and adopt new services, including satellite broadband.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 21 Dec 2023 08:45 PM (IST)
India has more than 1.17 billion telephone connections and 881 million Internet subscribers. ( Image Source : Getty )The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Telecommunications Bill 2023 through a voice vote, following its passage in the Lok Sabha a day before. This legislation enables spectrum allocation for satellite-based Internet services without the requirement of participating in auctions, benefiting companies like Airtel-backed OneWeb, Elon Musk-owned Starlink and Amazon's Kuiper in the country.The Parliament has approved the telecom bill to replace century-old rules, in a bid to modernise connectivity and adopt new services, including satellite broadband. Notably, this move comes just months before the upcoming general elections.India has more than 1.17 billion telephone connections and 881 million Internet subscribers.The telecom bill permits spectrum allocation for satellite-based services without the need of participating in auctions, a move in favour of satellite broadband services in the world's most populous country. OneWeb, Starlink and others have advocated for an "administrative process" over auctions for spectrum allocation, the report added. Despite initial opposition from Reliance Jio, which aims to compete with the global players using its native satellite broadband service, it now aligns with the administrative model for spectrum allocation.The bill, which eliminates the regulations that have been in place since the telegraph era dating back to 1885, gives the government with the authority to use and manage telecommunications services and networks, as well as track traffic data in the interest of national security, the report said.The bill was introduced by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and includes a focus on creating robust telecom networks through a well-defined Chapter on RoW, including granting of RoW in a non-discriminatory manner and clarifying that this network shall not be considered for the purposes of tax, levy, cess, fees or duties on that property, said a report by IANS."It is very comprehensive and very big structural reforms have come from the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. The legacy of the old scammers in the telecom sector will be left behind, and arrangements will be made through this bill to make the telecom sector a sunrise sector," Vaishnaw was quoted as saying.In a bid to reduce fraud, the bill also mandates biometric authentication for customers and limits the amount of SIM cards any subscriber can use.It also includes civil penalties of up to $12,000 for violating specified sections and up to $6,00,400 for violating the terms and circumstances defined in the law.Samsung Galaxy S24 Base Model May Launch With UFS 3.1 StorageGenerative AI Can Complement Aadhaar, UPI To Make It Safer, More Efficient. Experts Explain HowRise Of Mindfulness Apps: AI's Contribution To Stress ManagementOnePlus Officially Reveals 12R Design And 2 New Colours. Check All Details HereOppo Find N3 Flip Review: Game Changer For Clamshell Foldable PhonesRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant InfectionWATCH: Bajrang Punia 'Pins' Rahul Gandhi As Congress Leader Takes To The Mat With Olympian Wrestler'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns Students This website uses cookies or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy /body>
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After the announcement of West Bengal Madhyamik Results 2023, candidates will be able to check their results on the official website - wbbse.wb.gov.in.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 14 Apr 2023 04:31 AM (IST)
Students Inside A Madhyamik School Classroom (Representational Image) ( Image Source : Getty )The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) is likely to release the West Bengal Madhyamik (10th Board) Results 2023 by the end of May. The WBBSE President Ramanuj Ganguly has informed that the WBBSE Madhyamik Result 2023 will be announced by the third or fourth week of May 2023, as per various media reports. Once the WBBSE releases the Madhyamik Results, candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to check their results on the official WBBSE website - wbbse.wb.gov.in. Earlier, the WBBSE conducted the West Bengal Madhyamik Examination 2023 from February 23 to March 4, 2023. The West Bengal 10th Board Exams were conducted in the single shift only, from 11:45 AM to 03:00 PM. The maximum time allotted for the exams was three hours, while extra 15 minutes were given to candidates to read the question paper. Last year, the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education released the WB Madhyamik Results on June 3, 2022. Even for 2023, the board is said to release the results around a similar time. Among the total number of candidates who appeared for the WB Madhyamik Exams 2022, 86.6% of them passed the exams. The passing percentage of boys and girls in the West Bengal Madhyamik Exams 2022 were 88.59, and 85.0% respectively. Also Read: UGC NET Result 2023 Released On ugcnet.nta.nic.in - Check Direct Result Link HereOnce the WBBSE releases the WB Madhyamik Results 2023, candidates who appeared for the West Bengal 10th Board Exams 2023 will be able to check their results by following the below-given steps:Education Loan Information:Calculate Education Loan EMIMPPSC State Services 2019 Result Declared; Priya Pathak TopsUPSSSC PET Result 2023: Know How To Check PET ResultBPSC TRE 2.0 Result: Bihar Class 11-12 Results Declared On bpsc.bih.nic.inUPPSC PCS Mains Result 2023 Declared, 451 Candidates QualifyBPSC TRE 2.0 Result: Class 6 To 8 Maths, Science, Headmaster Results Released On bpsc.bih.nic.inNorth India Likely To Usher In New Year With More Chill & Rain, No Respite In Sight From Fog Till SaturdayRajnath Singh Urges Army To Avoid 'Mistakes', Assures Justice To Families Of Civilians Killed In PoonchJaipur Road Rage Caught On Camera: Woman Run Over By Car After Argument With CoupleCovid Cases In India: Delhi Reports First JN.1 Variant InfectionMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns Students/body>
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Amid rising air pollution in the Delhi-NCR, stubble burning continues in the Firozpur district in Punjab. The state recorded an AQI of 285 on Monday morning.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 06 Nov 2023 11:34 AM (IST)
Stubble burns in Punjab's Fizorpur. ( Image Source : X (@ANI) )Air Pollution News: As rising air pollution adds to the woes of residents across Delhi-NCR, Punjab and Haryana among other states, stubble burning continues in Punjab. A video posted by news agency ANI shows stubble stock burning in the Fizorpur district. Speaking on the same, a farmer Gurnaib Singh told the news agency that it was not his "hobby" but he was "helpless" as there's no solution to this. Singh said the government has not been "successful" in tackling the issue.Delhi's air quality entered the 'severe plus' category on Sunday and went down to the 'severe' category on Monday."Burning stubble is not my hobby, but I am helpless. The government should find a solution to this. We do not want to burn stubble but we are helpless... The government has not been successful in tackling the issue of stubble burning...Our children and family also stay here, and they are at risk too but we cannot do anything, we are helpless..."#WATCH | Punjab: Stubble burning continues in Fizorpur.(Visuals from Tibbi Kalan village) pic.twitter.com/bLiM5Y8ibg
Meanwhile, Punjab on Sunday reported 3,230 farm fires, the highest in a day so far this season, as air quality continues to worsen, reported news agency PTI. It added that the total number of stubble burning incidents in Punjab this season stands at 17,403, according to Punjab Remote Sensing Centre data. According to the data, farm fires in November so far constitute 56 per cent of the total stubble burning incidents this season, PTI reported.In Punjab, the air quality remained poor for another day with Bathinda recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 285, Mandi Gobindgarh 242, Khanna 241, Patiala 229 and Ludhiana 228, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.ALSO READ | GRAP Stage 4 Invoked In Delhi-NCR As AQI Dips To 'Severe Plus' Again, Know Curbs To Be Enforced'Hindu Dharm Ek Dhokha Hai': Swami Prasad Maurya's Remark Sparks Fresh Row, BJP Slams I.N.D.I.AGujarat: Toxic Gas Leak At Vadodara Pharma Factory Lands 4 Workers In HospitalFire Breaks Out In Empty Coach In Maharashtra's Nanded4-Year-Old Boy Kidnapped, Sold At Rs 2.95 Lakh In Jharkhand. 6 ArrestedBig Cat Napping On Wall In UP Leaves Crowd Awestruck: Watch'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardDelhi: 'Blast' Near Israel Embassy Puts Police On High Alert. VIDEOWatch: CM Jagan Tries His Hands At Cricket, Badminton At Adudam Andhra Sports Festival'Baby, Wear Something In Black On Court Date': Conman Sukesh's Text To Jacqueline From Jail'11 Bombs In Mumbai': RBI, Other Banks Get Threats Over Email/body>
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PM Modi Interview: In an interview with a British daily, PM Modi speaks on status of India's minority, 2024 Lok Sabha polls and foreign policy.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 21 Dec 2023 12:10 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ( Image Source : PTI )As he seeks a record consecutive third term in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismissed talks of amending the Indian Constitution, calling it "meaningless", and said he was "very confident of victory" on the back of a record "of solid change in the common man's life". In an interview with The Financial Times, PM Modi said the "most transformative steps" taken by the BJP government, like 'Clean India' mission and digital infrastructure push, were realised through "public participation" and not by amending the Constitution.Amid allegations by the Opposition and Congress of India's democracy being under threat, PM Modi said, "Our critics are entitled to their opinions and the freedom to express them. However, there is a fundamental issue with such allegations, which often appear as criticisms." "These claims not only insult the intelligence of the Indian people but also underestimate their deep commitment to values like diversity and democracy...Any talk of amending the constitution is meaningless," PM Modi further said.READ | PM Modi Breaks Silence On US Murder Plot Claims, Says 'Will Look Into It': ReportIn the interview with FT, PM Modi touched upon a wide range of topics, including status of India's minority, 2024 Lok Sabha polls and foreign policy.Exuding confidence after BJP swept the Hindi heartland states of Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh in the recently held Assembly polls, the 73-year-old leader said India was on the "cusp of a take-off" and people "want this flight to be expedited""They (people) know the best party to ensure this is the one which brought them this far...Today, the people of India have very different aspirations from the ones they had 10 years back," PM Modi told FT.On attacks by the Opposition over security of the Muslim community in India, PM Modi referred to the economic success of the Parsees while stressing that the Indian society had no feeling of discrimination towards any religious minority. "Despite facing persecution elsewhere in the world, they (Parsees) have found a safe haven in India, living happily and prospering," PM Modi told FT.A repeated allegation by the Opposition has been the use of central investigative agencies by the government to crack down on critics. Responding to it, PM Modi said, "There is a whole ecosystem that is using the freedom available in our country to hurl these allegations at us every day, through editorials, TV channels, social media, videos, tweets, etc.""They have the right to do so. But others have an equal right to respond with facts," the Prime Minister further said.The veteran BJP leader said those who doubted his government, would be proven wrong. "In 1947, when India became independent, the British who left made a lot of very dire predictions about India's future. But we have seen that those predictions and preconceptions have all been proven false," he said.TMC Accuses Bengal BJP Chief Of 'Insulting' Swami Vivekananda, Sukanta Rubbishes Claim'Brazen Waste Of Taxpayers Money': Congress Chief Kharge Slams Modi Govt Over PM's 3D Selfie BoothsBreaking News Live — Navy's MiG-29K Aircraft Suffers Tyre Burst At INS HansaDelhi: 'Blast' Near Israel Embassy Puts Police On High Alert. VIDEO'Spare 5 Minutes To...': Vinesh Phogat Tells PM Modi She Will Return Return Arjuna AwardWatch: CM Jagan Tries His Hands At Cricket, Badminton At Adudam Andhra Sports Festival'Baby, Wear Something In Black On Court Date': Conman Sukesh's Text To Jacqueline From Jail'11 Bombs In Mumbai': RBI, Other Banks Get Threats Over Email‘Will Find Them Even From The Seabed And…’: Rajnath Singh Vows ‘Strict Action’ On Drone Attacks On Merchant ShipsWarship INS Imphal Gets Commissioned Amid Growing Threats To Maritime Security/body>
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Atif Aslam stopped his show, asked the fan to come up on stage and ask for money to be donated to a charity.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 26 Oct 2023 10:16 PM (IST)
A video from Atif Aslam’s concert has been widely shared on social media. ( Image Source : Instagram (atifaslam) )New Delhi: For more than two decades, Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has captivated audiences worldwide. From September to November 2023, the artist will be engaging audiences with his live performances as part of a North American tour to mark the milestone.Recently, there has been an incident at one of his performances in the United States that has caused a lot of controversy. The singer stopped his show, asked the fan to come up on stage and ask for money to be donated to a charity. The incident drew attention from people on social media.A video from Atif’s concert has been widely shared on social media, and it shows a fan throwing money at him on stage during a live show. The singer asks his fans to donate money to charity instead of throwing it at him has gained immense respect from his fans all over the world.The video was posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, and many fans have commented on the viral video of the singer’s sweet gesture.I love how he refuses to even touch the money #atifaslam pic.twitter.com/r0syjfrgQY
Here is how fans are reacting to the viral clip:Atif has a lot of patience I would’ve been pissed off 😭
Actor Aagha Ali applauds Atif Aslam for his kind gestures and "legendary" interactions with fans during a live concert. 👏✨#staywoke #aaghaali #atifaslam #wokebycapital pic.twitter.com/o9hRrrn59K
Atif Aslam 🐐THE GREATEST THERE IS,THE GREATEST THERE WAS,THE GREATEST THERE EVER WILL BE. pic.twitter.com/t3Q04WiarZ
Similarly, the same incident took place during one of Arijit’s concerts, where fans in the front row threw money at him. To this end, the 'Chaleya' singer asked the fans not to do so.ALSO READ: An Angry Arijit Singh Schools Fan In Bengali Who Chases His Car For A Selfie; WatchCelebs Wish Salman Khan On His Birthday, Katrina Calls Him 'A True Original'Aamir Khan's Daughter Ira Khan Pre-Wedding Festivities Begin; Kiran Rao Seen With Son Azad; WatchRubina Dilaik, Abhinav Shukla Share First Glimpse Of Their Twin Daughters, Jeeva And EdhaaMariah Carey’s Ex-Boyfriend Bryan Tanaka Confirms Their Breakup After 7 Years, Calls It 'Amicable' And 'Mutual''Koi Gunaah Nahi Hai’: Salim Khan On Arbaaz Khan’s Second Marriage With Sshura Khan'Indo-Russian Ties Very Steady': Jaishankar-Lavrov Bilateral Talks Feature Political Cooperation, TradeMPhil Is Not A Recognised Degree, UGC Warns StudentsMamata Banerjee To Skip Ram Temple Event On Jan 22: ReportMallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Meet Andhra Cong Leaders To Discuss LS & State Poll StrategyCovid Scare: Delhi Conducts 250-400 RT-PCR Tests Daily, No Death Amid Surge In JN.1 Cases, Says Minister/body>
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Tharoor said that the upcoming consecration of the Ram Mandir and the inauguration of the BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi show that the BJP is set to revert to its core message.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 29 Dec 2023 04:18 PM (IST)
Congress Working Committee member and Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor. ( Image Source : PTI File Photo )With Lok Sabha elections 2024 just a few months away, Congress Working Committee member and Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor has made a prediction about the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the saffron party is set to offer Narendra Modi to the nation as a Hindu Hriday Samrat. Tharoor's remarks come ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, which is set to be held next month.The Congress MP said on Friday that the upcoming consecration of the Ram Mandir and the inauguration of the BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi show that the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to revert to its core message ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. He further stated that the election dates would be announced shortly after the events.In a post on social media platform X, Tharoor said, So Prime Minister @NarendraModi will inaugurate the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22nd and the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi on February 14th. I expect elections to be called very soon thereafter." "In 2019, with that narrative collapsing in the wake of the disastrous demonetisation, the Pulwama terrorist attack gave Mr. Modi the opportunity to convert the general election into a national security election. In 2024, it is clear the BJP will now revert to its core message and offer Narendra Modi to the nation as a Hindu Hriday Samrat," he further stated.So Prime Minister @NarendraModi will inaugurate the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22nd and the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi on February 14th. I expect elections to be called very soon thereafter. The message is clear. In 2009, Mr Modi was sold to the Indian electorate as…
The Congress leader questioned the saffron party about the 'acche din' promised by the BJP and also cornered PM Modi over promise of jobs and economic growth. “All of this begs the question: what happened to achhe din? What happened to 2 crore jobs a year? What happened to economic growth that would benefit the lower rungs of the socio-economic ladder? What happened to putting disposable income into the pockets and bank accounts of every Indian? These questions will have to be debated in an election that is shaping up to be Hindutva versus popular welfare,” the Thiruvananthapuram MP wrote on X.ALSO READ: Vijayakanth Was Most Humane Leader In Tamil Politics: Nirmala Sitharaman After Paying Homage On Behalf Of PM'Will Quit Politics If...': Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP's Claim Of CMs' Photos On Punjab, Delhi TableauxBreaking News Live — Mobile Internet Services Restored In Poonch, Rajouri After A Week'Why Does Narendra Modi Hate Muslims': Asaduddin Owaisi On Sunehri Bagh Masjid Demolition ThreatCovid-19 LIVE: India Logs 797 New Cases, Highest In 225 DaysCovid Cases In India: Nation Sees Single-Day Spike Of 797 Infections, 145 JN.1 Patients Diagnosed So FarULFA Pro-Talks Faction Signs Peace Accord With Centre, Assam GovtShah Rukh Khan Has Not Been Approached For Dhoom 4: ReportIndia Has Sent Extradition Request For 26/11 Attack Mastermind Hafiz Saeed: MEAIndia Not Part Of Any Multilateral Initiative On Read Sea, Says MEANitish Kumar Becomes JD(U) President As Lalan Singh Steps Down/body>
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India are high on confidence having recently defeated Sri Lanka convincingly to clinch their 8th Asia Cup title. Australia, on the other hand, lost the ODI series to South Africa 3-2.Related StoriesTop StoriesBy: ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 22 Sep 2023 12:27 PM (IST)
IND vs AUS ODI series 2023 is highly important for both the teams as it is their final assignment ahead of ODI World Cup 2023. ( Image Source : Getty Images )IND vs AUS 1st ODI: KL Rahul-captained team India is all set to lock horns with five-time ODI World Cup winners Australia in a three-match ODI series, starting from Friday (September 22) onwards. IND vs AUS ODI series 2023 is highly important for both the teams as it is their final assignment ahead of ODI World Cup 2023, which will be played across 10 Indian cities from October 5 to November 19. IND vs AUS 1st ODI will be played today at Mohali's Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium. The second ODI of the three-match series will take place at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium on September 24 and the third and final ODI match in Rajkot's Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on September 27.India are high on confidence having recently defeated Sri Lanka convincingly to clinch their 8th Asia Cup title. Australia, on the other hand, lost the ODI series to South Africa 3-2. The ODI series between India and Australia marks return of starts like Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, and Glenn Maxwell.Leading run-scorers for India against Australia in ODIsSachin Tendulkar, who loved batting against the Aussies, is the leading run-scorer for India against Australia in ODIs. The 'Master Blaster' holds the top rank in this elite list having scored 3077 runs (nine 100s and fifteen 50s) in 71 ODI matches at a strike rate of 84.71 and an average of 44.59 .At number two is India's all-format skipper Rohit Sharma with 2251 runs (eight 100s, eight 50s) in 42 ODIs at an average of 59.23 and a strike rate of 94.42.Number three on this illustrious list is Indian batting icon Virat Kohli. The run-machine has so far scored 2172 (eight 100s, 11 fifties) at an average of 52.97 and a strike rate of 95.34 against Australia in ODIs.MS Dhoni is at number four with 1660 runs (two 100s and 11 fifties) in 45 ODI matches and Shikhar Dhawan is at number five with 1265 runs (four 100s and seven fifties) in 30 ODI matches.Leading wicket-takers for India against Australia in ODIs1. Kapil Dev: 45 wickets (one five-wicket haul & one four-wicket haul) in 41 ODIs vs Australia2. Ajit Agarkar: 36 wickets in 21 ODI matches vs Australia 3. Javagal Srinath: 33 wickets in 29 ODI matches vs Australia4. Harbhajan Singh: 32 wickets in 35 ODI matches vs Australia5. Mohammed Shami: 32 wickets in 22 ODI matches vs AustraliaIND vs SA 1st Test Live: Rain Causes Delay In Proceedings Of Day 2BBL 2023-24: Melbourne Stars End Sydney Sixers’ Winning Streak In Controversy-Marred MatchIND vs SA Boxing Day Test Lunch: India 91/3 As Kohli And Iyer Lead Recovery From Dismal StartIndia vs South Africa 1st Test: Debutant Nandre Burger Rattles India’s Top OrderAUS vs PAK Boxing Day Test: Australia Reach 187-3 On Rain-Marred Day 1, As It HappenedManipur to Mumbai: Eyes On 2024, Rahul To Lead 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' From Jan 14. Check DetailsDense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility. Airport Issues Advisory, Several Trains CancelledBengaluru: Activists Tear Down English Posters, Asks Businesses To Display Signboards In KannadaRajnath Singh In J&K Today To Review Security Days After Poonch AmbushIndia Logs 529 New Covid Cases, JN.1 Tally Rises To 109: Report/body>
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