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04 Feb

India Successfully Launches Navigation Satellite Enhancing NavIC System

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the NVS-02 navigation satellite into orbit using the GSLV-F15 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This mission marks ISRO's 100th launch and significantly enhances the country's Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, which aims to provide accurate positioning services over India and its surrounding regions. NavIC serves as India's alternative to global navigation systems such as the U.S. GPS, China's BeiDou, Europe's Galileo, and Russia's GLONASS. The successful deployment of NVS-02 underscores India's growing capabilities in space technology and its commitment to strengthening indigenous infrastructure. The country plans…

04 Feb

Lucky Punter Wins €250,000 in Latest Lotto Draw

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A fortunate player has won a life-changing €250,000 in the National Lottery's recent draw. The winning ticket was purchased on January 27 at a Spar store on Drogheda Street in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Winners are advised to sign the back of their ticket, keep it safe, and contact the National Lottery's claims team to arrange prize collection. In the same draw, another player in Kerry won €155,382 by matching five numbers and the bonus number. Despite no winner for the €2 million jackpot, over 70,000 prizes were distributed across various tiers. Additionally, the National Lottery is seeking the winner of…

04 Feb

East Siang hosts a training session on improving the quality of tea organized by Arunachal Pradesh

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshEast Siang

The Tea Board of India, the Tea Research Association, and the Arunachal Pradesh Trade and Commerce department recently arranged a four-day training course on "Quality Upgradation of Tea and Its Processing" at Oyan, East Siang district. Farmers from Mirem, Oyan, the surrounding districts, and Donyi Polo Tea Estate benefited from the scheme. The program sought to provide farmers with the necessary information and abilities to raise the quality of tea and advance industrial processing methods. Local farmers attended the training in more numbers than anticipated, and it was led by officers from the Tea Board and experts from the Tea…

04 Feb

Ahead of local elections, Mizoram ministers refute MCC violations claims

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Sports Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar and Public Works Department Minister Vanlalhlana have denied allegations of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ahead of the upcoming Village Council and Local Council elections on February 12. Both ministers were served show-cause notices by the State Election Commission after the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) accused them of breaching MCC provisions. The complaint alleged that Vanlalhlana was seen campaigning from his ministerial office for Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) candidates in Aizawl's Durtlang local council, with a video clip circulating on social media. The MNF also claimed that Hmar had violated the MCC…

04 Feb

Over Rs 8 lakh worth of contraband seized by Tripura BSF

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura successfully foiled multiple trans-border smuggling bids along the Indo-Bangladesh border, seizing a large quantity of contraband items worth over Rs 8 lakh. In a series of operations, the BSF seized 88 kg of Ganja, 470 bottles of Phensedyl, and 50 kg of sugar, valued at Rs 8,90,308. Additionally, four cattle were also confiscated. In collaboration with Railway Police, BSF personnel apprehended three Indian touts from the village of North Kaiyadepha in Sepahijala district, located along the Bangladesh border. This operation was part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal cross-border trade.Earlier this week, another…

04 Feb

Greaves Electric Mobility sees sales inflation in January

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

Greaves Electric Mobility Ltd (GEML), the e-mobility arm of Greaves Cotton Ltd, reported robust sales in January. Under the company's flagship Ampere brand, it sold 3,611 units in January, making it the 5th best-selling electric two-wheeler brands in India, according to the vehicle portal. The manufacturer reported a 53% year-on-year growth and a 27% month-on-month growth, driven primarily by sales of its premium family electric scooters - Nexus and Magnus Neo. Overall, retail growth for Ampere (including slow-speed vehicles) stood at 38% month-on-month, which is higher than the industry growth average. The Magnus Neo, the updated variant of the recently…

03 Feb

UPL shares progress 5% after Investec upgrades rating to ‘buy’, raises price target to Rs 700

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UPL shares jumped over 5 per cent after global brokerage Investec upgraded its rating on the stock to 'buy' from an earlier 'sell' call, and hit a 52-week high of Rs 636.80 on February 3. Apart from the rating upgrade, Investec also raised its price target for the stock to Rs 700, significantly higher than the previous target of Rs 450. Investec's optimism towards UPL is driven by expectations that the company will successfully reduce its overall debt levels in FY25. UPL's net debt stood at Rs 27,531 crore as of September 2024. The brokerage is also confident that UPL…

01 Feb

Tripura CM hails Union Budget

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Hailing the Union Budget, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said it was a blueprint for a developed India. In a post on social media, he said the Budget looked after the farmers, the poor and the middle class. The Budget also addressed the needs of various sectors, including education, healthcare, and start-ups and innovation, the CM said.

01 Feb

The error was characterized as a “blow call” by commentators including Charles Barkley

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NBA referees faced criticism after a significant error during the Memphis Grizzlies' 120-119 victory over the Houston Rockets. Officials mistakenly granted a timeout to Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins, despite him not requesting one, halting play during a clear fast-break opportunity for the Rockets' Jaylen Wells. Although the Grizzlies secured the win, the error drew sharp rebuke from commentators, including Charles Barkley, who labeled it a "blown call." Jenkins expressed frustration, clarifying that he had signaled his team to continue playing, not to call a timeout. This incident follows recent officiating controversies in the league, highlighting ongoing concerns about the quality…

01 Feb

The UK-Dutch fund will target technology-enabled business services and smart industries

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Private equity firm Equistone is abandoning its pan-European strategy in favor of regionally focused funds in the UK, Netherlands, and France. The UK-Dutch and French teams will each raise mid-market funds under separate holding companies while continuing to operate under Equistone's legal and regulatory framework. This restructuring follows challenges in fundraising for its flagship Fund VII, which has now been suspended. Despite achieving a first close and initiating investments, such as in UK company QuestGates, the firm aims to bolster its focus on active markets. The UK-Dutch fund will target tech-enabled business services and smart industrials, while the French fund…