South Korea, NATO sign agreement on military airworthiness certification
Washington, July 12 (IANS) South Korea and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) signed an agreement on a mutual recognition process for military airworthiness certification, NATO’s first such deal with an Asian country. Korea’s Defence Acquisition Programme Administration and NATO’s Aviation Committee inked the agreement, a key measure of a plane’s suitability for safe flight, […]
34 suspects under probe for attempted coup in Bolivia
La Paz, July 12 (IANS) The Bolivian Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday that investigations have been opened into 34 suspects, both civilian and military, for their alleged role in the June 26 failed coup. In statements to journalists, prosecutor Franklin Alborta confirmed that arrest warrants had been issued. Raids and other measures are being carried out […]
Karan Adani reaches inauguration venue for ‘monumental’ moment in India’s port history
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 (IANS) Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ), on Friday, arrived at the inauguration of Adani Group’s Vizhinjam Port, the country’s first trans-shipment port near Kovalam Beach in Kerala. Adani was received by top officials of his company and was taken around the venue. Friday marks the official […]
Zepto promotes Devendra Meel to Chief Business Officer
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Quick grocery delivery platform Zepto on Friday announced the elevation of Devendra Meel to the Chief Business Officer (CBO), effective July 2024. In this role, he will lead category management and foster brand partnerships, ensuring optimal assortment, pricing, availability, and growth of all core categories on the platform. “I am […]
Musk’s X developing ‘dislike’ button for downvoting replies
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Elon Musk-run X is developing a downvoting feature which will be used to improve the ranking of replies. While the company hasn’t announced its plans officially, recent findings suggest that the ‘downvote’ feature might actually resemble a ‘dislike’ button instead of a Reddit-style downvote icon, reports TechCrunch. As per code […]
Budget to strengthen ‘Viksit Bharat’ narrative, focus on more job creation: Report
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Union Budget 2024-2025 will strengthen the narrative of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 along with more job creation, following a transformation witnessed in the last 10 years across economic parameters, a report showed on Friday. The broad focus of the government will be job creation. This could mean more impetus […]
Sensex trades higher on positive global cues
Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks opened in the green on Friday following positive global cues. At 9:50 a.m., Sensex was up 282 points or 0.35 per cent at 80,180 and Nifty 50 was up 104 points or 0.43 per cent at 24,420. Buying is also seen in smallcap and midcap stocks. The Nifty […]
Samsung participates in US biotech company’s $277 million investment
Seoul, July 12 (IANS) Samsung Electronics said on Friday it has participated in a Series D investment round for the US biotech company Element Biosciences as a strategic investor, expecting to create synergy in the potential medical and digital health care sectors. Samsung Electronics joins other investors, including Fidelity and Foresite Capital, in the US […]
Nika D says his track with Ikka, ‘Bombay Moves’, blends grime and classical Indian elements
Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) UK grime artist Nika D has collaborated with Indian rapper Ikka for their latest track, ‘Bombay Moves’, and shared that it is a fusion of the grime genre and classical Indian elements. Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) UK grime artist Nika D has collaborated with Indian rapper Ikka for their latest track, […]
When Kumar Sanu recorded 28 songs in a single day before leaving for 40-day US tour in 1993
Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Singer Kumar Sanu took a trip down memory lane as he recalled a remarkable moment in his career when he recorded 28 songs in a single day. Kumar Sanu appeared on the latest episode of the kids’ singing reality show, ‘Superstar Singer 3’. In a heartfelt tribute to the music maestro, […]
