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01 Jul

India successfully carries out maiden flight of unmanned combat aircraft

editor0 CommentsTechnology, India

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on Friday successfully completed the maiden flight of a self-sustaining flying wing science from the aeronautical test range in Chitradurga, Karnataka. DRDO officials said, “In a primary success in the direction of growing unmanned fight aircraft, the maiden flight of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator was once carried out efficiently from the Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka today.” Giving further important points on the flight, the DRDO in a statement said, “Operating in a totally self reliant mode, the aircraft exhibited a best flight, along with take-off, way point navigation and a…

01 Jul

Dia Mirza appreciate Uddhav Thackeray for caring about ‘people, planet’, Vivek Agnihotri asks ‘Planet Bollywood?’

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, Politicalmaharashtra

Dia Mirza took to social media to react to the news of Uddhav Thackeray's resignation as Maharashtra Chief Minister late on Wednesday. Dia thanked to Uddav Thackeray for 'caring for people and the planet. However, Kashmir File director Vivek Agnihotri was quick to respond to Diya's tweet. In reply, Vivek asked Dia if she would have mentioned 'Planet Bollywood'. Uddhav Thackeray, 62, resigned on Wednesday night, minutes after the Supreme Court refused to abide by Governor Koshyari's order for his authority to look into the Assembly on Thursday. After her resignation, many people including Bollywood stars expressed support for her…

01 Jul

Aryan Khan asks court to return his passport after getting clean chit in drugs case

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentaryan khan

Bollywood celebrity Shah Rukh Khan's son Aaryan Khan, who got a clean chit from the NCB in last year's drug-on-cruise case, filed a plea for the return of his passport in a special NDPS court on Thursday. The court directed the NCB to file a reply and posted the matter on July 13 for hearing. Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB in early October closing 12 months in the high-profile drugs case, but the probe organization didn’t identify him as an accused in a charge sheet filed in May. Aryan Khan and five others were released by the NCB…

01 Jul

Urmila Matondkar says people feel ‘you have to be dumb, clueless’ to join politics as an actress

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentpolitical

Actress Urmila Matondkar is among the few Bollywood celebrities who have joined politics and even contested elections. Recalling how people reacted to her decision, she recently revealed that the verdict was passed on her. In her words, when she announced her decision, the whole thing went 'buzz'. In March 2019 Urmila joined the Indian National Congress and contested Lok Sabha Elections. She lost the election, and after that in the same year, Urmila resigned from Congress and in December 2020, she joined Shiv Sena. Talking about the judgment passed on her, Urmila suggested to Pinkvilla that all was 'messed up'.…

01 Jul

Confident many more Indian companies will reach space, says PM Modi ; praises Isro on PSLV-C53 launch

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India, TechnologyISRO, PM modi

PM Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation for efficiently launching three Singaporean satellites into space. The Indian space corporation lifted off the three payloads in a textbook launch onboard its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). “The PSLV C53 mission has executed a new milestone by launching two payloads of Indian startups in Space. Congratulations@INSPACeIND and @isro for enabling this venture,” Modi tweeted, adding that he is confident that many larger Indian companies will reach space in the future. The spacecraft on Thursday carried DS-EO satellite, NeuSAR, a one hundred and fifty-five kg satellite, and Scoob-1 of…

01 Jul

India gets $1.75 billion from World Bank for health, private investment

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaWorld Bank

The World Bank has approved loans totalling $1.75 billion (around Rs 13,834.54 crore) to fund India's PM Ayushman Bharat scheme and non-public funding to enhance monetary growth. The World Bank Board of Executive Directors authorized two complementary loans of $500 million each to aid and enhance India’s health sector. Through this blended financing of $1 billion, the World Bank will aid India’s flagship Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), launched in October 2021, to improve the public healthcare infrastructure across the country. In addition to the countrywide degree interventions, one of the loans will prioritize seven states along with…

01 Jul

Himalaya Inspires Consumers to Prioritize Wellness

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaHIMALAYA, New Equity Campaign

One of India’s leading wellness brands Himalaya Wellness Company has launched a new equity campaign that inspires consumers across age groups to prioritize health and wellness. The campaign brings to life Himalaya’s vision of “Wellness in Every Home, Happiness in Every Heart.” Over the pastnine decades, Himalaya has been championing health and wellness, which consumers across the globe want to embrace. Himalaya believes that the world will be a happier place if each of us prioritizes our health and wellness. The new campaign aims at drawing attention to the shift in our lifestyles and the importance of preventive healthcare for…

01 Jul

New Passion ‘XTec’ with advanced ‘Connected’ features

Business Correspondent0 CommentsIndia, BusinessHERO MOTOCORP, New Passion ‘XTec’

The world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters Hero MotoCorp introduced the new Passion ‘XTec’. Available at Hero MotoCorp dealerships across the country at an attractive price of Rs.74,590/- (drum variant) and Rs.78,990/- (disc variant), the Passion XTec comes with a 5-year warranty, reiterating the brand’s trust and reliability. The new Hero Passion ‘XTec’ is a perfect combination of style, safety, connectivity and comfort. The first-in-segment full digital speedometer console with blue backlight offers Bluetooth connectivity, phone call alerts with caller name, missed call and SMS notifications along with the integrated USB charging port. It also displays phone battery percentage,…

01 Jul

Comprehensive insurance solutions for residents of West Bengal

Business Correspondent0 CommentsIndia, BusinessPaschim Banga Gramin Bank, SBI, West Bengal

Paschim Banga Gramin Bank, a leading regional rural bank in West Bengal, has joined hands with SBI Life Insurance, one of the most trusted private life insurers in India, under a bancassurance pact. The tie-up will be beneficial to the residents of West Bengal as they will now have access to a comprehensive range of insurance solutions under the same roof of their trusted banking partner.The partnership will see all the branches of Paschim Banga Gramin Bank across West Bengal offer SBI Life’s range of protection, wealth creation, credit life, annuity and savings products to bank’s customers. The agreement was…

30 Jun

The next-generation passenger vehicle lubricants – ‘Mobil Super’

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaMobil Super’, next-gen Mobil

‘Mobil Super’ - ExxonMobil Lubricants Private Limited launched these next-generation passenger vehicle lubricants in new, improved packaging. The improved packaging offers a new QR-code-based anti-counterfeit feature on the bottles to verify the authenticity of the products. With the launch of the new packaging, ExxonMobil has renamed its Mobil Super 3000 series as the Mobil Super All-In-One Protection series, Mobil Super 1000 series as the Mobil Super Friction Fighter series, and Mobil Super HP as the Mobil Super Everyday Protection. This synthetic passenger vehicle lubricant offers superior technology that meets the latest BS-VI specifications and provides fuel economy benefits with its…