Ex-Rajasthan minister Kirodi Lal says he resigned as people whom he served did not listen to him
Jaipur, Aug 10 (IANS) Almost a month after quitting the ministerial post, Rajasthan BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena has said he resigned from the state cabinet because the people whom he served for 45 years did not listen to him. He made the remark on Friday at an event on the occasion of the World […]
PM Modi reiterates govt’s resolve for welfare of SC/STs
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met a delegation of BJP MPs from the SC and ST communities, and reiterated the government’s resolve for the welfare of the communities. The delegation reportedly submitted a memorandum concerning the Supreme Court’s recent observation on the “creamy layer” for SCs and STs. “Met […]
Haryana to appoint 500 school principals in August: Education Minister
Gurugram, Aug 10 (IANS) Haryana Education Minister Seema Trikha said on Friday that 500 principals will be appointed to different schools in the state this month. Apart from this, 130 new government schools will also be established by the government under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, she said. The Education Minister was […]
BSF foils Bangladeshi infiltration bid with BGB’s assistance
Siliguri, Aug 10 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) with the help of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) foiled an infiltration attempt along India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar district on Friday, an official said. According to a spokesperson of the border guarding force, BSF troopers “successfully addressed a significant and different kind of challenge […]
8 medics from India, Europe and US selected as ‘Vattikuti Explorers’
Michigan, Aug 10 (IANS) Eight medical practitioners from India, Europe and the US have been selected as ‘Vattikuti Explorers’ by robotic surgery leader Vattikuti Foundation, it was announced on Saturday. The selection of these medics followed a global initiative that attracted scores of applicants from 10 countries — Belgium, Egypt, India, Italy, Nepal, Romania, Spain, […]
WHO collaboration boosts India’s position as leader in healthcare innovation: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the production of medical devices strengthens India’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation, the government has said. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said that despite producing indigenous devices, we need to produce […]
Unbelievably saddened: Sundar Pichai on demise of ex-YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Susan Wojcicki, once a key figure in Google’s history, passed away after a two-year battle with cancer, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai informed on Saturday. Wojcicki played a foundational role in shaping Youtube’s trajectory. “Unbelievably saddened by the loss of my dear friend @SusanWojcicki after two years of living […]
Ex-Twitter board member sues Elon Musk’s X for $20 million
New York, Aug 10 (IANS) Billionaire Elon Musk-run X social media platform has been sued by a former Twitter board member for $20 million. Omid Kordestani, former Twitter (now called X) executive chairman, has sued the social media platform, claiming that Musk refused to cash out more than $20 million worth of shares that belong […]
Sadie Sink can’t believe ‘Stranger Things’ is coming to an end
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) The work on the science fiction horror drama television series ‘Stranger Things’ is moving at a steady pace, and actress Sadie Sink, who stars as Max in the series, is having an emotional moment. The actress cannot believe that the show is coming to an end. As the actress looked back […]
James Cameron’s ‘Avatar 3’ officially titled ‘Fire and Ash’
Los Angeles, Aug 10 (IANS) The visual spectacle film franchise ‘Avatar’ has got its official title for the third part. Director James Cameron and stars Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington revealed the first official title for the film during the D23 exp: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. While Cameron didn’t preview any footage, he did showcase […]
