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09 Dec

Vi successfully demonstrates Network Slicing over 5G Standalone mode

editor0 CommentsBusinessNokia, Vodafone Idea Limited

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has announced that it used Nokia’s 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and 5G core to successfully demonstrate secure network slicing. The trial was conducted in Gandhinagar in the state of Gujarat in western India where Vi is conducting 5G trials on Govt. allocated 5G spectrum. Deployment of network slicing will enable Vi to quickly add new revenue streams while delivering innovative 5G use cases to the users and to enterprises. Two network slices were created as part of the demonstration. Network slicing allows service providers to create multiple virtual networks over the same physical network. These…

09 Dec

Sidharth Malhotra mourns over CDS Gen Bipin Rawat death, shares a picture from Shershaah set

editor0 Commentsbreaking newsBipin Rawat, Sidharth Malhotra

The news of the sudden demise of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has shaken the whole nation. Actor Sidharth Malhotra also expressed grief over the sad news and shared his recent picture with the late dignitary, on his social media handle. Sidharth who played the role in the recently released patriotic movie 'Shershaah', took to Instagram handle and shared a group picture from the movie's trailer launch held at Kargil on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas, this year. The snap features the family members of late Indian army captain Vikram Batra, whose life and valour were depicted in…

09 Dec

Virat refuses to step down, BCCI chooses Rohit as the captain

editor0 CommentsSportsbcci, rohit sharma, Virat Kohli

It was waiting to happen after India's unceremonious World Cup exit and on Wednesday the BCCI ended Virat Kohli's run as India's captain with a rather matter-of-fact statement, handing the reins to Rohit Sharma "going forward". The BCCI, waited for the last 48 hours for Kohli, who has already gave up T20 captaincy, to voluntarily step down from ODI leadership as well but he did not. By the 49th hour, losing the position to Rohit Sharma was simply 'fait accomplish'. The BCCI and its national selection committee sacked the decorated Kohli, who perhaps nurtured the ambition of leading India at home in the…

08 Dec

Farmers accept government’s revised proposals, will decide tomorrow on suspending protests

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Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) along with other farmer unions today held a crucial meeting on the future of farm protests. The meeting was called after the government's draft to the agitating farmers over pending issues. Speaking after the meeting, a BKU leader said that they have accepted the revised draft given by the Centre over our demands in regard to farmers agitation against three farm laws. He said they will hold another meeting after soon they receive a formal letter from the Centre. The farmers will be holding a meeting on Thursday at 12 o' clock in the afternoon to…

08 Dec

World looking towards India for affordable tech-enabled solutions: PM

editor0 CommentsBusiness, InternationalPM modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the world is looking towards India for affordable and sustainable technology-enabled solutions across all streams of emerging domains, including 5G, artificial intelligence and robotics. In a message for the Indian Mobile Congress, Modi emphasised that it was important to look at how the country's innovation and efforts contribute more towards bringing positive change in the lives of people. “From 5G technology to Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality, cloud, Internet of Things and robotics, the world looks towards India with optimism to provide technology-enabled solutions that are affordable and sustainable,” Mr. Modi said. He said…

08 Dec

13 killed in IAF copter crash in TN, CDS Bipin Rawat among others onboard

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A military chopper carrying Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and 13 more crashed shortly after take-off today in Tamil Nadu. Thirteen people have died and one male survivor is being treated for severe burns. There is no official word on General Bipin Rawat's condition.General Rawat's wife, his Defence Assistant, security commandos and Air Force personnel were on board. "An IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident," tweeted the Air Force. According to a PTI…

08 Dec

New Teams offering designed for small businesses delivers meetings

editor0 CommentsSikkimMicrosoft Corp

Microsoft Corp. has announced the general availability of Teams Essentials, the first-ever standalone Microsoft Teams offering, designed specifically for small businesses.Teams Essentials gives small businesses a professional and affordable meetings solution to support collaboration, connection and productivity in a hybrid work environment. At $4 USD per person per month. More than ever before, small businesses need the flexibility and technology that opens the door to new workstyles for employees, such as synchronous and asynchronous collaboration. Teams Essentials offers small businesses an affordable way to work, collaborate, and grow.According to LinkedIn data, SMB open job postings are up 81.9% year over…

08 Dec

Foreign Secretary arrives in Dhaka for Swarnim Vijay Diwas

editor0 CommentsSikkimForeign Secretary, Swarnim Vijay Diwas

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday morning for a two-day visit ahead of President Ramnath Kovind’s state visit to Bangladesh from 15-17 December. This will be the first visit by the 14th President of India to Bangladesh. Shringla's trip will focus on the preparation of President Ramnath Kovind's itinerary in Dhaka besides discussions on a host of development and cross-border projects, including health cooperation as well as regional developments, sources mentioned. The Foreign Secretary is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday. India's relationship with Bangladesh is one of the strongest pillars of…

08 Dec

Vande Bharatam-NrityaUtsav, Zonal level competition starts from December 9th 2021

editor0 CommentsIndiaVande Bharatam-NrityaUtsav

The selection process of the Vande Bharatam Nritya Utsav competition has reached its next stage at the zonal level. The Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of ‘Vande Bharatam-NrityaUtsav’, an All-India dance competition as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The prime objective of this competition is to select the top dancing talent from across the country and provide them the opportunity to perform during the Republic Day Parade 2022. The zonal level on-ground event which will kick start from December 9 to December 12 in four different cities. Starting from Calcutta on December 9, Mumbai on December 10,…

08 Dec

Army chopper crashes in TN, CDS Bipin Rawat on board

editor0 CommentsIndiaArmy chopper

An Army chopper, with Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat on board, crashed in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor on Wednesday. According to media reports, 5 are reportedly killed in the accident. Three others have been seriously injured. The Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife were on board and their condition is yet to be known. The chopper was on its way from the sulur IAF base to the defence services college (DSC) at Wellington when it crashed. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is understood to have briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the crash. Emergency teams have arrived…