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India sets up apparel training centre in Nigeria
India has set up an apparel training centre in Nigeria to support textiles industry of the west African country. This is a first of its kind centre in Nigeria set up in partnership with their government, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said in a statement. The centre has been established in Kaduna, Nigeria under the Cotton Technical Assistance Programme for Africa which is being implemented by Read more »
Microsoft operating chief Kevin Turner is leaving to become CEO of trading firm Citadel Securities
Kevin Turner, the former Walmart executive who has led Microsoft’s sales team for the past 11 years, is leaving the software giant to become CEO of Chicago-based trading firm Citadel Securities.Turner held the title of Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft, but his role was less that of a typical COO and more that of sales chief. Microsoft said he would leave the software maker "after a short transition
Second phase of Haritha Haram programme launched in Telangana
The second phase of Haritha Haram programme of Telangana government was launched in the state on 8 July 2016. Chief Minister Chandrasekhar Rao participated in the plantation programme at undrampalli near Chityal in Nalgonda district by planting a Neem sapling.Ministers, legislators, officials besides a large number of school children and MGNREGA workers have been asked to take up similar
Andhra Pradesh to conduct ‘Smart Pulse Survey’ of 1.48 cr households
Andhra Pradesh government will conduct a ‘Smart Pulse Survey’ for collecting socio-economic data of 1.48 crore households in the state. The first phase of the survey will commence on July 8 with enumerators collecting details of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at his riverfront residence at Vundavalli near here.The first phase of the survey was supposed to begin on June 20, but was put off
Theresa May v Andrea Leadsom to be next prime minister
Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom will battle it out to become the next leader of the Conservative Party after Michael Gove was eliminated from the contest. After the second MPs' ballot, Home Secretary Mrs May finished with 199 votes, Energy Minister Mrs Leadsom 84 and Mr Gove, the justice secretary, 46. Conservative members will now decide the winning candidate, with the result due on 9
T.J.S. George’s book on M.S. Subbulakshmi in Kannada
Hindustani maestro Bade Ghulam Ali Khan once complimented the legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi, “You are not Subbulakshmi, you are Suswaralakshmi (goddess of perfect tone).”A Kannada translation of ‘MS: A life in Music’, a book by T.J.S. George, aptly bears the name Suswaralakshmi Subbulakshmi . Journalist Jayaprakash Narayana took up the translation. He has
Delhi government liberty to move in appeal in case the High Court verdict was not in its favour.
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the AAP government plea to restrain the Delhi High Court from pronouncing its verdict on a Delhi government plea for full Statehood. The High Court had reserved its order on May 24, following which, the Delhi government rushed to the Supreme Court, this time saying that High Court has no power to decide the issue as it pertained to a 'classic' federal
Australian Lawmaker Says Conservatives Won Election, But Vote Count Continues
CANBERRA, Australia—A senior colleague of Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Friday his conservatives have won closely-fought national elections, although Mr. Turnbull stopped short of declaring victory ahead of an official tally. Preliminary results from Saturday’s elections give Mr. Turnbull’s conservative Liberal-National coalition 73 seats in the 150-seat lower house—where
In a first, Kerala imposes 14.5% 'fat tax' on junk food
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The CPI(M)-led LDF government in Kerala proposed a slew of new tax proposals, including five per cent tax on certain packed foods and a 'fat tax' of 14.5 per cent for burgers, pizzas and pastas served in branded restaurants. The move spells bad news for multi-national fast food chains like McDonalds, Pizza etc. The state, however, expects to earn over Rs 10 crore from
3 names on list for elevation to apex court
The Supreme Court Collegium is considering the elevation of Justices Manjula Chellur, K.M. Joseph and Sanjay Kishan Kaul to the Supreme Court even as a sitting judge, Justice F.M.I. Kalifulla, is due to retire on July 22. The retirement of Justice Kalifulla will increase the judicial vacancies in the Supreme Court to three. The sanctioned strength is 31. Justice Joseph, as Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High
Google acquires Paris-based startup Moodstocks
Search Giant Google on 6 July 2016 acquired Moodstocks, a startup based out of Paris that develops machine-learning based image recognition technology for smartphones. Moodstocks' application programming interface (API) for developers are described as the Shazam for images. With this acquisition, Moodstocks’ API and SDK will be discontinued soon.
NASSCOM unveils India’s first Centre of Excellence on Internet of Things
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) on 7 July 2016 unveiled India’s first Centre of Excellence focused on Internet of Things (CoE- IoT) at its Startup Warehouse in Bengaluru. The centre was launched in a bid to encourage start-ups to come up with tech solutions centred on Internet of Things (IoT).
Zydus, Medicines Patent Pool inks agreement for Bristol-Myers Squibb's daclatasvir tablets
Zydus Cadila, a leading global healthcare firm, on 7 July 2016 inked a non-exclusive, royalty free agreement with the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP). Under the pact they will be manufacturing global pharma major Bristol-Myers Squibb’s daclatasvir tablets used for the treatment of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Bristol-Myers Squibb’s daclatasvir is a novel direct-acting antiviral (DAA) that is proven to help
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the second anti-drug Working Group meeting of Heads of Drug Control Agencies of BRICS here today. The aim of the meeting is to evaluate the drug abuse situation in the member countries and analyze the legislations of BRICS member states as well as devise modalities to share the best practices of enforcement and demand reduction being
Shri Radha Mohan Singh Launches Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Portal
KVK portal will Help in Monitoring at the National Level and in Providing Timely Information and Advisory to the Farmers: Radha Mohan Singh .The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh formally launched Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) portal (http://kvk.icar.gov.in) today in New Delhi. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri S.S Ahluwalia, the
Rashtrapati Bhavan to host Shri Amitav Ghosh as Writer In-Residence
Eminent author Shri Amitav Ghosh will stay in Rashtrapati Bhavan as Writer In-Residence from July 10 to 14, 2016. He will be accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Deborah Baker. Shri Amitav Ghosh is award-winning author and essayist whose books include:- The Circle of Reason, The Shadow Lines, In An Antique Land, Dancing in Cambodia, The Calcutta Chromosome, The Glass Palace, The Hungry Tide
Environment Minister Inaugurates Conference on Clean and Green Transport for Delhi-NCR
“Adopt Three-Fold Mantra of Sun, Cycle and Saving in Energy Sector, Solar Energy is the Energy of Future”: Anil Dave. The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Anil Madhav Dave, has strongly emphasised the need to adopt the three-fold ‘mantra’ of “Sun, Cycle and Saving” in the energy sector for clean and green energy. Inaugurating the Conference on Clean & Green Transport for Delhi NCR – Alternatives and Solutions” here today, Shri Dave said that solar
FASTag on fast track: Crosses 10,000
The sale of FASTag, cashless payment mechanism on toll plazas on National highways has crossed 10,000 mark in the month of June 2016. The monthly transaction through Electronic Toll Collection during the month has crossed Rs.1.0 crore. NHAI has rolled out cashless payment mechanism (FASTag) on toll plazas on National Highways on 25.04.2016. FASTag offers near non-stop movement
WHO launches yellow fever vaccine campaign in Angola, DRCongo
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it would help Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo launch a mass vaccination campaign against a yellow fever outbreak ravaging the two countries. The campaign will aim to immunise 15.5 million people in the two countries by the end of August, Bruce Aylward, the WHO's chief on outbreaks and health emergencies, told reporters. He described it
Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: 11 ministers inducted
In Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expanded his council of ministers, inducting 11 ministers, including 10 new faces. Six legislators were sworn-in as Cabinet ministers, including Ram Shinde who was elevated to the rank. He was earlier Minister of State for Home (rural). Two Sena MLAs were inducted in the ministry as junior ministers. BJP's pre-poll alliance partners
CCI clears JSW Energy purchase of JSPL's 1,000 MW power plant
JSW Energy has received fair trade regulator CCI's approval to acquire 1,000 MW power plant in Chhattisgarh from Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL). Under the deal announced in May, the Sajjan Jindal-led firm was to purchase the power plant in Raigarh for Rs 6,500 crore with certain conditions. Competition Commission of India (CCI), which keeps a tab on unfair business practices across
Competition Commission rejects complaint against DLF for sale of a plot in UP
Competition Commission has dismissed allegations that DLF indulged in unfair business ways with regard to sale of a residential plot in Uttar Pradesh after finding that the realty firm was not a dominant player in the relevant market. The matter pertained to allotment of a residential plot at the project 'Garden City' at a village in Lucknow district and it was alleged that the company imposed unfair terms
France's Danone to buy American owned WhiteWave Foods for $12.5 billion
France's Danone said on Thursday it would double the size of its U.S. business by buying organic foods producer WhiteWave Foods Co in a deal worth $12.5 billion, including some $2.1 billion of debt and "other" liabilities. The purchase will help Danone pursue affluent consumers by adding WhiteWave's popular health food offerings such as Silk almond milk, Earthbound Farm organic salad
Amaravati will be new sports hub: Minister
Major sports infrastructure will come up at Amaravati and all the 13 districts will host at least one event in the 2019 National Games, according to Sports Minister Achannaidu here on Thursday. Interacting with media persons after his maiden visit to the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) office at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium, he said importance was given to infrastructure and
Cricket Australia slaps bans on three players for breaching Anti-Corruption Code
World cricket has been rocked by a number of gambling-related scandals in recent years. In the recent scandal, Cricket Australia (CA) took severe action against three cricketers as part of its zero-tolerance approach towards the breach of Anti-Corruption Code. Two Australian players have been banned while another cricketer was handed a suspension over gambling-related corruption. Hayley Jensen and
'Volcanic eruptions in India linked to dinosaur extinction'
Combined impacts of volcanic eruptions in India and the impact of an asteroid in Mexico brought about one of Earth's biggest mass extinctions of dinosaurs 66 million years ago, a new study has confirmed. Andrea Dutton from University of Florida and colleagues from University of Michigan in the US utilised a new technique of analysis to reconstruct Antarctic ocean temperatures that support the idea that the
IMDO and MDA Successfully Complete Integrated Ground Test
The Israeli Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) in conjunction with the United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the United States European Command (EUCOM) successfully conducted an Integrated Ground Test which ended on June 22nd. The test validated the combined United States/ Israeli Missile Defense integrated architecture for the defense of Israel. The test known as ‘Integrated
NCP leader Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar re-elected as Maharashtra Council Chairman
Senior NCP leader Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar was on Friday re-elected as the Chairman of Maharashtra Legislative Council at a one-day special session of the House. Formalities of his election were completed in the special sitting to enable him conduct business of the Upper House during the Monsoon Session of the legislature beginning July 18. The newly elected members of the Council also took oath.
Security forces cannot use excessive force in AFSPA areas: Supreme Court
The apex court held that the allegations of fake encounters in Manipur by the Army and the Manipur Police should be "thoroughly enquired into." Serving a blow to immunity enjoyed by armed forces under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) against criminal action for acts committed in disturbed areas, the Supreme Court on Friday held that armed forces personnel and police cannot use
Scientists working to ascertain coconuts could help in construction of earthquake-proof buildings
Washington: In what could potentially act as a major breakthrough for scientists working to protect buildings from earthquakes, researchers are using compression machines and an impact pendulum to investigate how coconuts disperse energy so as to make buildings that can resist earthquakes and other natural disasters. Derived from the Spanish word ‘coco’ which means "head" or "skull" which is hard
UP to observe 'groundwater week'
Lucknow, Jul 7 (IANS): Uttar Pradesh is set to observe a 'bhujal saptah' (groundwater week) across the state from July 16 to 22, an official said on Thursday. The groundwater department, the official further informed was coordinating with district magistrates, divisional commissioners and chief development officials of the 75 districts to ensure that the aim of motivating people to conserve and
Sundar Swamy to receive AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award
Sundar Swamy, Chairman of R K SWAMY HANSA, will receive this year’s AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award, which is the highest honour to be given to an individual in India for his/her outstanding contribution to the Advertising Industry. This award was instituted in 1988 by AAAI and so far 23 persons have been bestowed with this award earlier. Swamy has been active in various
ozambique leadership honours PM Narendra Modi with ceremonial welcome
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday was accorded a warm and colourful ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Office in Mozambique capital Maputo as he started his first engagement of the day here to deepen ties with the African nation. Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson, Vikas swarup tweeted, “Mozambique honours. PM @narendramodi receives a ceremonial welcome at the
Rohan Prem, Kerala Cricket Association's cricketer of the year
Batsman Rohan Prem was adjudged the cricketer of the year by the Kerala Cricket Association as it announced the annual awards for the 2015-16 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi on Thursday. Rohan was the leading run-scorer for Kerala in the Ranji Trophy with 705 runs from eight matches. He also top-scored for the team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali TrophyT20 Trophy with 356 runs
Teen Choice Awards 2016 - Third & Final Wave Nominees Announced!
The final wave of nominees are here for the 2016 Teen Choice Awards! Announced today, a ton of our favorite web stars like Bethany Mota, Tyler Oakley, Cameron Dallas, Nash and Hayes Grier, Lele Pons and more are up for the Web categories, and the Choice Dancer category is packed full of fantastic dancers! We’re not going to be able to choose our faves!If you missed them, check out the first and
IMC honours Varroc for inspiring ‘Make in Maharashtra’ initiative
Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister, recently honored the Varroc Group, an emerging global automotive component manufacturer, with a memento for its appreciable contribution to the manufacturing industry in the State. Similar honor done to other companies has incentivized them to push the boundaries for superior manufacturing. Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister,
Amazon India invests in six new fulfilment centres
E-commerce major Amazon India has opened six new fulfillment centres across five cities, as it prepares for a spike in demand in the upcoming festival season. Amazon’s fulfillment centres are essentially large warehouses, where sellers can send their products, which are packed, despatched and delivered to the customer by the company under its Fulfilled By Amazon service. The new centres are
Google buys image recognition startup Moodstocks
The search giant Google has acquired Paris-based Moodstocks to bolster the image recognition features on smartphones. Moodstocks is a Parisian startup that develops image recognition tools for smartphones, The French startup Moodstocks co-founded by Denis Brule and Cedric Deltheil. Moodstock’s API and SDK will be discontinued “soon” according to an announcement on the
Michigan State University honours Verghese Kurien
The Michigan State University (MSU) in the U.S. has honoured its Indian alumni late Verghese Kurien, called as the father of India’s White Revolution, by installing his bust at its campus. It is because of the initiatives taken by D.V. Mallikarjuna, an engineer serving with the Shivamogga Cooperative Milk Union Ltd. and an admirer of Mr. Kurien, the bust could find place at the coveted International Centre of
Dipa Karmakar named World Class Gymnast by International Gymnastics Federation
Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar was named a ‘Gymnaste de Classe Mondaile’ (World class gymnast) by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). In this regard, she received the official letter confirming the distinction from the federation on 6 July 2016. With this, she also became the first-ever Indian gymnast to receive the honour.
World famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath begins
The annual Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) of Lord Jagannath began different parts of the country. The festival is celebrated on second day of Sukla Paksha i.e. the day in bright fortnight of Ashadha month. It will see congregation of more than 10 lakh devotees. In Odisha, the Rath Yatra in the coastal city of Puri began at 12th century Jagannath temple. Celebrations: The nine-day-long festival marks the annual
Noted Music director Omi passes away
Noted music director Om Prakash Sonik passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra after a brief illness. He was 77. He was composer part of the Sonik-Omi duo consisting of Master Sonik (a blind music director) and his nephew Omi. About Omi He was born and raised in Sialkot (now in Pakistan). His family had moved to India after Partition in 1947. The Sonik-Omi team had given music to nearly 125
South African writer Lidudumalingani wins 2016 Caine Prize.
South African writer, filmmaker and photographer Lidudumalingani has won the 17th edition of prestigious Caine Prize 2016. He was bestowed with this prestigious award for his short story “Memories We Lost”. The winning short story explores how traditional beliefs are used to tackle schizophrenia. The story highlights the mental health through the relationship of two sisters in a South
Astronomers discover HD 131399Ab, planet with three suns
A team of international astronomers for the first time have sighted a Jovian planet orbiting a triple star system. The planet has been named as HD 131399Ab. The strange planet was sighted by team of astronomers led by University of Arizona using the SPHERE instrument on European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope in Chile. Significance of Discovery: Usually binary solar
India-Mozambique ink three agreements
India and Mozambique have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) in areas of drug trafficking, pulse trading and sports. These MoUs were signed between two countries at Maputo, Mozambique in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique. Signed Agreements are MoU on long term agreement for purchase of pulses. MoU on cooperation in the field of youth affairs
U.S. HOUSE COMMITTEE SEEKS DETAILS ON INDIAN LAUNCH POLICY
WASHINGTON — A House committee is asking several Obama administration officials new questions about policies regarding the launch of U.S.-built satellites on Indian vehicles. The questions, in letters issued July 6 by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), chairman of the House Science Committee, and Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas), chairman of its space subcommittee, come after the launch of more than a
FTII to be converted into Digital Media University
a) The governing council of Film & Television has given a nod to the conversion of FTII into Digital Media University with 22 new courses. b) The suggestions were given by the Academic Council of FTII headed by producer BP Singh. c) The Digital Media University envisages setting up of nine different "schools" under the aegis of FTII, which will offer 22 courses. The institute currently offers
30% of the land in India is getting degraded: ISRO study
a) As per a recent report released by ISRO, 30% of India's geographical land is under land degradation. The study was carried out using data from satellite images. b) The degrading area has increased over 0.5 per cent to 29.3 million hectares during the period. c) There was high desertification and degradation in Delhi, Tripura, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram, while Odisha, Telangana,
