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16 Aug

Winners of ‘Global Selling Propel Startup Accelerator’

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Amazon and Invest India announced the winners of the Amazon Global Selling Propel Startup Accelerator. The Accelerator was launched on Startup India Hub earlier in the year with the aim of helping emerging Indian businesses and startups to get access to customers across the world through Amazon’s ecommerce exports program and create global brands from India. The Accelerator got an overwhelming response from startups and emerging businesses across India, with over 500 entries from across the country. Slurrp Farm, Sirona Hygiene and Wellbeing Nutrition were named the top 3 winners of the program winning a combined total of USD 50,000…

15 Aug

PM announces Rs 100 lakh crore infra development programme ‘Gatishakti

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced an ambitious Rs 100 lakh crore holistic infrastructure development programme ''Gatishakti'', which is aimed at boosting employment opportunities and productivity of industries."India needs a holistic and integrated approach in infrastructure construction along with modern infrastructure. In the near future, India is going to come out with Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti National Plan and launch it," he said in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on India's 75th Independence Day. PM Modi said the over Rs 100 lakh crore scheme will bring new employment opportunities for lakhs of youth.…

15 Aug

Meghalaya: Curfew imposed in Shillong, mobile interment service snapped after violent protests over ex-HNLC leader’s killing

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A total curfew has been imposed in Shillong and internet services have been shut down in the capital city of Meghalaya and several other parts of the state after stray incidence of violence marred Independence Day celebrations. The curfew will be in place till August 17, said a state government order.A police vehicle of the Mawkynroh Police Outpost was set ablaze by unidentified men in Jaiaw locality in Shillong this afternoon. Police personnel aboard the vehicle, including the officer in-charge of the outpost, escaped the spot unhurt. According to reports, the men seized the vehicle with weapons belonging to the…

14 Aug

As Assam passes bill to regulate cattle slaughter, CM Himanta Sarma talks about communal harmony

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The Assam government has said the law on protecting cattle in the state will also help avoid clashes centred on beef consumption. "We have moved this bill on the first day of the assembly session and the intervening period was of almost 30 days. We were ready to consider all the amendments. In fact for one-two amendments, however, the opposition could not present them with proper facts," Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said."Our cattle bill is nothing but improvement of the 1950 bill of the then Congress government," he said. "The bill is inspired by Article 48 and thoughts of…

14 Aug

Twitter Unlocks Rahul Gandhi, Congress Accounts After Intense Protest By Grand Old Party

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The official Twitter handle of the Congress party today tweeted a cryptic message – Satyamev Jayate. Consequently, a report in Mid-Day indicated that Rahul Gandhi Twitter account has been unlocked days after the tech-giant had locked his account, pending him deleting his tweet where he had compromised the identity of a 9-year-old rape victim. The Mid-day report, quoting sources, said that several other accounts of Congress party leaders, who had tweeted the same picture that compromised the identity of a minor rape victim have also been restored. Gandhi's account was temporarily suspended last week after he tweeted pictures of the…

14 Aug

14 August will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM Narendra Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day across the country to remember the "struggles and sacrifices of our people". "Partition’s pains can never be forgotten. Millions of our sisters and brothers were displaced and many lost their lives due to mindless hate and violence. In memory of the struggles and sacrifices of our people, 14th August will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day," PM Modi tweeted. The pain of partition of the country can never be forgotten, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, adding that August 14…

14 Aug

Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani tied the knot in a very intimate ceremony

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Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani tied the knot in a very intimate ceremony with close friends and family. Rhea and Karan have been together for over 13 years and often trend for their loved up posts for each other. Aisha, starring her sister Sonam Kapoor, was Rhea Kapoor's first film as a producer while Karan Boolani worked as an assistant director for the movie. Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani's wedding festivities at Anil Kapoor's Juhu bungalow were attended by members of the Kapoor family on Saturday. Rhea Kapoor's cousins Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor were spotted arriving…

14 Aug

Ex-India skipper Sourav Ganguly enjoys Lord’s Test

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On Thursday, BCCI president and former India skipper Sourav Ganguly attended the Lord's Test between England and India. One of the most influential captains of the sport, he described cricket as "majestic" as he recalled his debut at the home of cricket. He took to instagram, wrote, "Came here as player first in 1996 ..and then as captain..enjoyed the game at lord's today as an administrator...India was and is in a good position all the times ..this game of cricket is majestic." Ganguly was spotted enjoying the action with BCCI secretary Jay Shah, vice-president Rajiv Shukla, England and Wales Cricket…

14 Aug

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army bomb squad defuses IED in Kishtwar

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A day before Independence Day, on Saturday, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was defused near Kudiya village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, said Jammu and Kashmir police. The IED was detected on Kishtwar Keshwan road. Further details are being collected. Meanwhile, a major tragedy was also averted when security forces seized IED-fitted four sticky bombs from a man in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Friday. On the information provided by the Border Security Force, a joint checking party of police, BSF and Army was deployed at Morh Kotan in the district, Additional Director General of Police, Jammu zone,…

14 Aug

West Bengal allows shops to remain open until 10:30 p.m., with some restrictions

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The West Bengal government declared on Saturday (August 14) that all stores and business establishments, including pubs and restaurants, will be open till regular work hours, but not later than 10.30 p.m. From Monday onwards, the restriction will be in effect. According to news agency PTI, the state administration extended existing COVID restrictions until August 31 but reduced night curfew timings by two hours, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. It allowed government programmes to happen outside while following to COVID guidelines. Theatres, auditoriums, and open-air theatres were also allowed to function with no more than 50% of their respective…