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19 Nov

PM Modi’s Gurpurab gift for farmers

editor0 CommentsIndiaFarmer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a masterstroke, has today announced the government’s decision to repeal all three farm laws that had stirred countrywide farmer protests. The PM’s decision comes as a gift to farmers on the occasion of Guru Purab (Guru Nanak’s birthday) and has successfully drawn a positive response from farmers, especially from the state of Punjab and Haryana. In his address to the nation, Prime Minister Modi said there might have been some lacking in the government’s efforts that it could not convince the farmers how beneficial are the three farm laws but today is ‘Prakash Parv’ and…

18 Nov

Time has come for banks to support wealth and job creators, says PM Modi

editor0 CommentsBusinessPM modi

Addressing bankers at the symposium to ‘Build Synergy for Seamless Credit Flow and Economic Growth', Modi said banks have to now adopt a partnership model to help businesses thrive and move away from the idea of being a loan "approver" to a loan "applicant". Modi was addressing the concluding session of the conference on 'Creating Synergies for Seamless Credit Flow and Economic Growth'. “The reforms initiated by the government in the banking sector in the last six-seven years, supported the banking sector in every way, due to which the sector is in a very strong position today. The financial health…

18 Nov

Modi inaugurates UP e-way, slams ‘previous govt’

editor0 CommentsPoliticalPM modi, UTTARPRADESH

In a sharp attack on opposition parties ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that those who were unable to provide even basic facilities to the people during their time in power were now unable to digest the performance of the Yogi Adityanath government. Speaking at the inauguration of the 340-kilometer Purvanchal Expressway in eastern Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi targeted rival Samajwadi Party and the Congress and said that for a long time dynasts were in power in both Lucknow and New Delhi. “When I laid the foundation stone of Purvanchal Expressway three…

18 Nov

Young Dolph-The Rapper killed in Memphis shooting

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentYoung Dolph

Rapper Young Dolph, popularly known for his 2020 album 'Rich Slave', died in a shooting in Memphis aged 36. "All of us at APA are shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of our dear friend and client, Young Dolph," an APA representative said. "The world has lost an icon, a great man and beloved artist who has been taken too soon. His dedication, drive, hard work and loyalty to all those around him always came first and he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this most difficult time."…

18 Nov

Matthew Wade plans to retire

editor0 CommentsSportsMatthew Wade

Australia wicketkeeper batter Matthew Wade said on Thursday that he may "walk into the sunset" after the T20 World Cup Down Under next year. He had blazed his way to an unbeaten 17-ball 41 effort to play an important role in Australia's dramatic five-wicket victory against Pakistan in the semifinal of the recently concluded T20 World Cup. However, he missed out on a Test spot to Alex Carey for the Ashes and now his goal is defending the T20 World Cup title at home. "That'll be my next motivation - hopefully get to that World Cup, defend the title and then I can sail…

17 Nov

India’s Chandrayaan-2 avoids collision with NASA’s moon orbiter

editor0 CommentsSikkimChandrayaan-2, NASA

For the first time in its space exploration mission, a measure was carried out recently to avoid the collision between Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter and US' Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter and National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) LRA were predicted to come very close to each other on October 20, 2021, near the Lunar North pole. Calculations by ISRO and NASA's JPL showed that the radial separation between the two spacecraft would be less than 100 m and the closest approach distance would be only about three km on October 20, 2021, at 11.15…

17 Nov

Schools, colleges closed in Delhi reports NCR; construction activities are halted

editor0 CommentsIndiaDELHI, pollution

All schools, colleges and educational institutions in Delhi have been asked to remain closed until further notice in view of air pollution. On Tuesday night, the Commission for Air Quality Management issued an order wherein it directed that schools, colleges and educational institutions remain shut. It said that institutions can hold classes through online mode. The CAQM in its nine-page also directed NCR state governments to allow at least 50 per cent of staff to work from home till November 21. It said that private firms must also be "encouraged" to allow at least 50 per cent of their staff…

16 Nov

Dr Manash P. Baruah emphasizes on better diabetes management

editor0 CommentsHealthDr Manash P. Baruah

With the aim to increase awareness on the observance of World Diabetes Day on 14th November, leading physician Dr Manash P. Baruah, HOD & Consultant Endocrinologist, Excelcare Hospital, Guwahati emphasizes on better diabetes management and safe insulin injection practices among people living with diabetes in the country. India continues to witness a rise in its diabetic population and is deemed as the ‘Diabetes capital of the world’. If not well managed and controlled timely, diabetes can lead to frequent hospital admissions, complications, deterioration of health and in many instances also be a cause of premature death. Raising concerns on the…

16 Nov

BKT Tires extends its partnership with NorthEast United FC

editor0 CommentsBusinessBKT Tires

Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT), the Indian Multinational Group and global player in the Off-Highway tire market, has announced its partnership with NorthEast United FC, for the upcoming edition of the Indian Professional Football League Season 8. BKT is the Official Tire Partner for the team, for the second consecutive season.

16 Nov

BKT Tires announces its partnership with ATK Mohun Bagan

editor0 CommentsSikkimATK Mohun Bagan, BKT Tires

For the second consecutive season, Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT), the Indian Multinational Group and global player in the Off-Highway tire market, has entered in to partnership with ATK Mohun Bagan, for the upcoming edition of the Indian Professional Football League Season 8. Through the renewal of the partnership with ATK Mohun Bagan, BKT wants to strengthen its support to Indian sports, in its home-country. BKT is the Title Sponsor of the Serie BKT, the B football league in Italy and of the Ligue 2 BKT, the second French football division. The company is also the Official Global Partner of LaLiga,…