Jaishankar to visit Qatar on June 30; focus on boosting energy and trade ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to Qatar on June 30 to hold talks with Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani with a focus on exploring ways to expand bilateral cooperation in areas of trade, investment and energy. "During the visit, he will meet the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. It is expected that Mr. Jaishankar and Mr. Al Thani would also deliberate on the overall situation in West Asia against the backdrop of Israel's continuing military offensives in Gaza. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Qatar from February 14 to 15 and held discussions with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. India and Qatar are looking at broadbasing trade basket with a view to link it to regional trade.
Source:The Hindu
June 30, 2024 16:17 UTC
Matrix Partners’ India arm to rebrand as Z47
US-based firm venture capital firm Matrix Partners’ India arm will be rebranded as Z47, while the investor’s China arm will be known as MPC from next month. The name change is part of the larger organisational update for clarity in the marketplace, responsiveness to regional market dynamics, Matrix Partners said in a statement. The firm said that operations in the US will continue as Matrix, an early-stage venture capital fund with headquarters in Boston and San Francisco. The VC firm is known for backing unicorns like Ola, Ola Electric, Krutrim AI, Razorpay, OfBusiness, Oxyzo, Dailyhunt, and Five Star Finance. Last year, Matrix Partners India increased the size of its fourth India-focused fund to $525 million, despite a challenging funding environment.
Source:The Hindu
June 30, 2024 15:59 UTC
Nikki Haley warns Trump about potential ‘younger' and ‘vibrant’ Biden replacement
Former South Carolina governor and Republican presidential nominee Nikki Haley spoke out about what’s been on the minds of many, with reports of President Joe Biden’s potential health concerns swirling—even more so after his CNN debate with Donald Trump. (FILES) US Republican presidential hopeful and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign rally in Portland, Maine, on March 3, 2024. Joe Biden owes the American people transparency about his cognitive abilities,” she tweeted alongside the article link on Saturday. “The Democratic voters elected, nominated Joe Biden. Joe Biden is the Democratic nominee,” he added.
Source:Hindustan Times
June 30, 2024 15:54 UTC
‘Gates Foundation has no money coming after my death’: Warren Buffett changes his will
In an exclusive interview with the Wall Street Journal, Buffett disclosed that his will has been updated to cease donations to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation upon his death. Also Read | PM Modi speaks to team India after T20 World Cup victory"The Gates Foundation has no money coming after my death," Buffett stated, as quoted in the report. Historically, Buffett had pledged that more than 99% of his estate would support the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and four family-related charities: the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and NoVo Foundation. Despite the changes in his will, Buffett continues to donate to the Gates Foundation during his lifetime. Of these, approximately 9.3 million shares will go to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, with the remainder allocated to the four Buffett family charities.
Source:Mint
June 30, 2024 15:25 UTC
BJP to go solo in Haryana; contest all 90 seats alone, says Amit Shah
CHANDIGARH: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday announced that the BJP will contest the upcoming Haryana assembly elections, due before October, independently under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Addressing BJP leaders and workers during a meeting of the party's extended state executive in Panchkula, Amit Shah emphasized that there should be no doubt that the BJP would have no tie-up for the state polls. Despite being a small state, Haryana contributes as much as 4% to the nation’s GDP. Former Home Minister of Haryana Anil Vij said, “Union Home Minister Amit Shah is a source of strength, and wherever he goes, he energizes the workers. With elections approaching, we must fight with full power, strength, and enthusiasm because Amit Shah is the Chanakya of today's politics.
Source:Indian Express
June 30, 2024 15:21 UTC
Meet woman, wife of richest Indian-origin-man in US, her husband's networth is...
Meet woman, wife of richest Indian-origin-man in US, her husband's networth is...Heiress Ayesha Thapar went from being one of Delhi's biggest style divas to becoming a prosperous restaurateur in the US. As per reports he is the richest Indian origin CEO in US. Heiress Ayesha Thapar went from being one of Delhi's biggest style divas to becoming a prosperous restaurateur in the US. As per reports he is the richest Indian origin CEO in US. Ayesha Thapar is descended from a distinguished line of businessmen, starting with her grandfather, the renowned business magnate Karam Chand Thapar.
Source:dna
June 30, 2024 15:06 UTC
Shatrughan Sinha Hospitalised Days After Sonakshi's Wedding, Son Luv Confirms: 'Dad Had Weakness...'
Shatrughan Sinha has been hospitalized at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Mumbai for a routine check-up, although specific details about his condition have not been disclosed. Most of his interviews too are conducted there only.” Sonakshi’s uncle, Pahlaj Nihalani also confirmed that the veteran actor is in the hospital. Meanwhile, the actor’s son, Luv Sinha, told indianexpress.com, “Dad had viral fever and weakness the last couple of days so we decided to admit him to the hospital.”This come,days after Sonakshi Sinha tied the knot with Zaheer Iqbal. Rumour mills were abuzz that Shatrughan Sinha wasn’t thrilled about Sonakshi marrying Zaheer Iqbal, but he quickly set the record straight a day before the wedding: all was well in the Sinha household. Shatrughan Sinha looked over the moon and couldn’t stop smiling.
Source:Indian Express
June 30, 2024 14:05 UTC
South Africa robbed of T20 World Cup win? Fresh video of Suryakumar Yadav's title-winning catch sparks controversy
It was a catch that won India the 2024 T20 World Cup title, but Suryakumar Yadav's title-winning effort failed to negate controversy hours after India beat South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday. Fresh video of Suryakumar Yadav's catch sparks controversyIf India were aiming for their first T20 World Cup win in 17 years, a first world title in 13 years and a maiden ICC trophy in 11 years, South Africa were looking for their first-ever major trophy in world cricket. The catch was taken in the final over, with South Africa needing 16 runs to win when David Miller smashed the ball over the bowler. Third umpire Richard Kettleborough gave it a quick look and deemed it a legal catch as South Africa lost their last batting hope with Miller departing for 21. Boundary rope looks like it clearly moves.”Another social media post highlighted that the cushioning of the boundary rope was pushed back just before the catch.
Source:Hindustan Times
June 30, 2024 13:00 UTC
What was the tussle over Covaxin IPR? | Explained
The story so far: The maker of the indigenous coronavirus vaccine, Covaxin, Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL), has admitted to an “inadvertent error” in patent filings to protect the vaccine’s Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). One of India’s leading biotechnology companies, it had failed to include scientists from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as co-inventors in the Covaxin patent filings. The ICMR also funded these clinical trials — ₹35 crore — and incurred costs in developing Covaxin. In return it was to get 5% of royalties that BBIL earned from the sale of Covaxin. IPR is a vast, complex domain and spans the minutest parts of the product invention process.
Source:The Hindu
June 30, 2024 12:24 UTC
France goes to polls as far right eyes historic win
Support for the anti-immigration and eurosceptic National Rally (RN) party has surged despite President Emmanuel Macron’s pledges to prevent its ascent. In an editorial, French daily Le Monde said it was time to mobilise against the far right. President Macron has deplored “racism or anti-Semitism”. The French president apparently hoped to catch political opponents off guard by presenting voters with a crucial choice about France’s future, but observers say he might have lost his gamble. Under President Macron, France has been one of Ukraine’s main Western backers since Russia invaded in 2022.
Source:The Hindu
June 30, 2024 12:03 UTC
आरओ प्लांट बंद - Sirohi News
Hindi NewsLocalRajasthanSirohiRO Plant Is Shut Downआरओ प्लांट बंदरोहिड़ा 2 दिन पहलेकॉपी लिंकरोहिड़ा | समीपवर्ती वासा में कई माह से आरओ प्लांट की सेवा लडख़ड़ाई हुई होने से ग्रामीणों को शुद्ध पेयजल उपलब्ध नहीं हो रहा है। राजस्थान सरकार की ओर से ग्रामीणों को शुद्ध पेयजल उपलब्ध कराने के लिए सालों पूर्व में गांव-गांव मेंआरओ प्लांट लगाए थे। वासा
Source:Dainik Bhaskar
June 30, 2024 10:47 UTC
शादी के दौरान मुश्किलें
शादी के दौरान मुश्किलेंनवभारतटाइम्स.कॉम 30 Jun 2024, 11:21 amEmbed Press CTRL+C to copy X <iframe src="//tvid.in/1xvnshn969/lang?autoplay=false" style="height: 100%; width: 100%; max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; visibility: visible;" border="0" frameBorder="0" seamless="" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>
Source:Navbharat Times
June 30, 2024 10:26 UTC
Sunita Williams in Space: अंतरिक्ष से सुनीता विलयम्स की वापसी पर ISRO चीफ ने दी खुशखबरी, सुरक्षा को लेकर कही ये बात
Sunita Williams in Space: भारतीय मूल की अंतरिक्ष यात्री सुनीता विलियम्स अपने साथी यात्री के साथ अंतरिक्ष यात्रा पर गई हैं और उन्हें 14 को वापस आना था। हालांकि बोइंग के स्टारलाइनर अंतरिक्ष यान में कई समस्याएं आ चुकी हैं। इस वजह से उनकी वापसी में कई बार देर चुकी है। इसको लेकर अब इसरो चीफ एस सोमनाथ ने गुड न्यूज दी है। उन्होंने कहा है कि सुनीता विलियम्स की वापसी कोई चिंता की बात नहीं है।इसरो चीफ ने भरोसा दिलाया है कि अंतरिक्ष स्टेशन लोगों के लिए लंबे समय तक रहने के लिए एक सुरक्षित स्थान पर रखा है। सुनीता विलियम्स महीनों तक अंतरिक्ष में रह सकती है। NDTV को दिए इंटरव्यू में इसरो चीफ ने कहा कि यह केवल सुनीता विलियम्स या किसी अन्य अंतरिक्ष यात्री की बात नहीं है। इसकी वजह यह है कि उन्हें किसी न किसी दिन तो वापस आना ही है।ISS के पास है सारी क्षमताएंइसरो चीफ एस सोमनाथ ने कहा कि पूरा मुद्दा बोइंग स्टारलाइनर नामक एक क्रू मॉड्यूल के परीक्षण, वहां जाने और फिर सुरक्षित वापस आने की क्षमता के बारे में है। स्पेश एजेंसी के पास उन्हें घर वापस लाने के लिए पर्याप्त क्षमताएं है। यह कोई मुद्दा नहीं है। ISS लोगों के लिए लंबे समय तक रहने के लिए एक सुरक्षित स्थान है।सुनीता विलियम्स के साहस की तारीफइसरो चीफ ने इस बात पर जोर दिया कि अंतरिक्ष यात्रियों की वापसी के बारे में चिंता करने के बजाए एक नए क्रू मॉड्यूल के परीक्षण और अंतरिक्ष में यात्रा करने की इसकी क्षमता पर विचार किया जाना चाहिए। उन्होंने विलियम्स की नए अंतरिक्ष यान की पहली उड़ान भरने के साहस के लिए भी तारीफ की है।अभी कुछ दिन काम के लिए रुकेंगे अंतरिक्ष यात्रीएस सोमनाथ ने कहा कि हम सभी को उन पर गर्व है, उनके नाम कई मिशन हैं। नए अंतरिक्ष यान की पहली उड़ान पर यात्रा करना एक साहसी बात है। वह खुद डिजाइन टीम की हिस्सा हैं और उन्होंने अपने अनुभव से इनपुट का इस्तेमाल किया है। अमेरिकी अंतरिक्ष एजेंसी नासा के दो IAS अभी और अधिक समय तक रुकेंगे, क्योंकि वे वहां अपनी यात्रा के दौरान बोइंग के नए अंतरिक्ष कैप्सूल में आई समस्याओं का समाधान कर रहे हैं।नासा ने अंतरिक्ष यात्रियों की वापसी की शुक्रवार को कोई तारीख नहीं बताई है। हालांकि नासा के वाणिज्यिक चालक दल कार्यक्रम प्रबंधक स्टीव स्टिच ने कहा है कि हमें वापस लौटने की कोई जल्दी नहीं है।
Source:NDTV
June 30, 2024 09:05 UTC
VIDEO - T20 WC title win will take Indian cricket to new heights: BCCI joint secretary Devajit Saikia
BCCI joint secretary Devajit Saikia exuded confidence in saying that the historic second T20 World Cup title for India will take the nations to new heights in Bridgetown on Saturday. He added that the win against South Africa comes as a stimulus to boost the development of Indian cricket. Under the aegis of BCCI Jay Shah and president Roger Binny, Indian women’s cricket too has improved in leaps and bounds.
Source:The Hindu
June 30, 2024 07:24 UTC
Pakistan seeks small arms from US for 'Operation Azm-i-Istehkam'
Washington/Islamabad, Pakistan’s ambassador to the US has urged the US to provide small arms and modern equipment to his country to ensure the success of Operation Azm-i-Istehkam, Islamabad's newly approved counter-terrorism initiative. Pakistan seeks small arms from US for 'Operation Azm-i-Istehkam'The decision to launch the 'Azm-e-Istehkam' operation was taken on June 22 at the apex committee meeting of the National Action Plan, a strategy approved in 2014 to eliminate militancy from the country. “Pakistan has launched Azm-i-Istehkam to oppose and dismantle terrorist networks. For that, we need sophisticated small arms and communication equipment,” Ambassador Masood Khan was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper. Khan argued that the bilateral relationship should be based on ground realities and not be hindered by a few issues.
Source:Hindustan Times
June 30, 2024 02:46 UTC