Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday invited Turkey to join the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), turning it into a trilateral arrangement so that all three friendly nations could benefit from its potential. Sharif made the remarks at the launch ceremony of a fourth MILGEM class corvette warship PNS Tariq, which was… Continue reading Pakistan PM Sharif invites Turkey to join China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Data protection bill to be tabled in parliament, experts ask for discussion
After over four years of work, rounds of deliberation, and multiple iterations, a dedicated law to ensure the data privacy of Indians will be presented for Parliament’s consideration on Thursday. If cleared, the Bill may bring in heavy penalties for digital platforms for failing to protect user data. The Digital Personal Data Protection… Continue reading Data protection bill to be tabled in parliament, experts ask for discussion
Reliance jumps 16 places, now at number 88 on Fortune Global 500 list
The company has gained a whopping 67 places in the last two years from number 155 in 2021. (Photo via PTI) Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries has maintained its highest ranking among Indian corporates in the latest Fortune Global 500 list, jumping 16 places to rank at number 88. Reliance was ranked at… Continue reading Reliance jumps 16 places, now at number 88 on Fortune Global 500 list
Gandhi says conviction unsustainable, refuses to apologise
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again refused to apologise for his Modi surname remark that led to his disqualification as an MP but urged the Supreme Court to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case stemming from his comment, asserting he is not guilty. BJP leader and former Gujarat minister Purnesh… Continue reading Gandhi says conviction unsustainable, refuses to apologise
IIT Goa gets solar-powered weather monitoring station under US-India collab
As part of the collaboration between the USA and India, the City University of New York (CUNY) has installed a solar-powered weather monitoring station at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa. The weather station at IIT Goa, located at Farmagudi village in South Goa, was installed on Tuesday, paving the way for… Continue reading IIT Goa gets solar-powered weather monitoring station under US-India collab
Kraken remove all ‘BookTok’ content from TikTok page after Alex Wennberg controversy
The Seattle Kraken have removed all their TikTok videos created for the hockey “BookTok” community after Alex Wennberg and wife Felicia publicly condemned those who have objectified NHL players. “BookTok” is a community within the popular social media platform TikTok, a group of content creators who review and promote various books. Within that community, a… Continue reading Kraken remove all ‘BookTok’ content from TikTok page after Alex Wennberg controversy
Cheetahs developing thick coats in anticipation of African winter: Experts
The natural process of cheetahs developing thick coats of fur in anticipation of African winter appears to be proving fatal in India’s wet and hot conditions, international experts involved in the Project Cheetah have said. In a report to the government, they suggested interventions such as shaving off the winter coats to deal… Continue reading Cheetahs developing thick coats in anticipation of African winter: Experts
Yankees’ Domingo German voluntarily enters treatment facility for alcohol abuse
The New York Yankees announced starter Domingo German, who threw the 24the perfect game in MLB history earlier this season, has been placed on the restricted list after voluntarily entering a treatment facility for alcohol abuse. “Domingo German has agreed today to voluntarily submit to inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse,” the Yankees said on X,… Continue reading Yankees’ Domingo German voluntarily enters treatment facility for alcohol abuse
28% GST on online gaming to be implemented from October 1: FM Sitharaman
Softening its stance, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Wednesday decided to implement a 28 per cent tax on electronic gaming, casinos, and horse racing, but this would be applied on the initial amount paid upon entry, and not on the total value of each bet placed. Despite dissent from… Continue reading 28% GST on online gaming to be implemented from October 1: FM Sitharaman
Pricol Ltd reports 55% rise in consolidated Q1 profit at Rs 31.93 cr
Illustration: Ajay Mohanty Auto components maker Pricol Ltd has reported a 55 per cent rise in its net profit for the April-June 2023 quarter at Rs 31.93 crore, the Tamil Nadu-based company said on Wednesday. The firm had registered a consolidated net profit of Rs 20.59 crore registered in the same period of… Continue reading Pricol Ltd reports 55% rise in consolidated Q1 profit at Rs 31.93 cr