Hardik Pandya fined ₹24 lakh after team’s second slow over-rate offence
May 01, 2024 11:06 am | Updated 06:31 pm IST - LucknowMumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined ₹24 lakh after his team’s second slow over-rate offence in the Indian Premier League during their match against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow. All the other players, including the Impact Player, were each individually fined either ₹6 lakh or 25% of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser. MI lost the match by four wickets at the Ekana Stadium on April 30. Hardik Pandya, Captain, Mumbai Indians has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match 48 of the TATA Indian Premier League [IPL] 2024 against Lucknow Super Giants on April 30, 2024,” the IPL said in a statement. “As it was his team’s second offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Pandya was fined INR 24 Lac,” it said adding, “The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, were each individually fined either INR 6 Lac or 25% of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser.”
Source:The Hindu
May 01, 2024 19:32 UTC
China’s Military Reorganisation and the Emergence of an Aerospace Force
1 0Author: TH Anand Rao , Senior Fellow, Centre for Air Power StudiesKeywords: PLA, Aerospace Force, Military Re-organisation, Information Support Force, SSFIn a major revamp of its military organisation, the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) scrapped its much-talked-about military wing, the Strategic Support Force (SSF) to create an Information Support Force (ISF) on April 19, 2024. The PLA will consist of four services (Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force) and four arms (the Aerospace Force, Cyberspace Force, Information Support Force and Joint Logistic Support Force). Finally, the reorganisation and formation of an aerospace force within the PLA is a step towards China’s efforts to counter the threat from the US space force. [5] PK Mallick, “Shifting Gears: The PLA’s strategic calculus behind reorganising the strategic support force into information support force”, Financial Express, April 21, 2024, https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-shifting-gears-the-plas-strategic-calculus-behind-reorganising-the-strategic-support-force-into-information-support-force-3463920/. [6] Gordon Arthur, “Why China axed the Strategic Support Force and reshuffled the military”, Defense News, April 26, 2024, https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2024/04/26/why-china-axed-the-strategic-support-force-and-reshuffled-the-military/.
Source:Economic Times
May 01, 2024 19:26 UTC
Why NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission has a shaky future
A critical NASA mission in the search for life beyond Earth, Mars Sample Return, is in trouble. Its budget has ballooned from US$5 billion to over $11 billion, and the sample return date may slip from the end of this decade to 2040. As an astronomer who studies cosmology and has written a book about early missions to Mars, I've been watching the sample return saga play out. Curiosity, which landed on Mars in 2012, is still active; its twin, Perseverance, which landed on Mars in 2021, will play a crucial role in the sample return mission. Sample return breaks the bankMars Sample Return has blown a hole in NASA's budget, which threatens other missions that need funding.
Source:The Hindu
May 01, 2024 18:45 UTC
कम नहीं हो रही दिल्ली कांग्रेस की मुश्किलें, अब ये दिग्गज भी छोड़ सकते हैं पार्टी; प्रत्याशियों की बढ़ी मुश्किलें
संजीव गुप्ता, नई दिल्ली। अरविंदर सिंह लवली के प्रदेश अध्यक्ष पद छोड़ने तथा पूर्व मंत्री राज कुमार चौहान के बाद अब पूर्व विधायक नसीब सिंह और नीरज बसोया के भी कांग्रेस छोड़ देने से पार्टी की सियासत गर्माती जा रही है। सूत्रों की मानें तो अभी यह सिलसिला जारी रह सकता है। इसकी वजह से चुनावी बेला में संगठन ही नहीं, प्रत्याशियों की मुश्किलें भी बढ़ती जा रही हैं।दरअसल, आम आदमी पार्टी से गठबंधन पुराने कांग्रेसियों को हजम नहीं हो रहा है। जिस पार्टी ने कांग्रेस को भ्रष्ट बताते हुए उसकी कब्र खोदी थी और जिसके शीर्ष नेता स्वयं आज भ्रष्टाचार के आरोपों में जेल में बंद हैं, के साथ सियासी गठजोड़ को शीला सरकार के साथ रहे मंत्री-विधायक कतई तार्किक नहीं मान रहे।कांग्रेस खुद अपनी जमीन छोड़ती जा रहीउनका कहना है कि इस तरह कांग्रेस खुद अपनी जमीन छोड़ती जा रही है। रही सही कसर दो सीटाें पर बाहरी उम्मीदवार कन्हैया कुमार एवं उदित राज को टिकट देकर पूरी कर दी गई।मालूम हो कि कन्हैया कुमार ने अपने संसदीय क्षेत्र में जो होर्डिंग्स लगवाए हैं, उनमें लवली क्या, राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष मल्लिकार्जुन खरगे तक का फोटो नहीं है। जबकि सीएम अरविंद केजरीवाल का फोटो लगाया गया है। कन्हैया शीला सरकार की उपलब्धियों को दरकिनार कर केजरीवाल का बखान भी खूब कर रहे हैं।सुनीता से मुलाकात की जानकारी नहींइसी तरह उदित राज कांग्रेस को चार प्रतिशत वोट पर सिमटने वाली पार्टी कहते घूम रहे हैं। इससे पार्टी के पुराने नेताओं का आक्रोश और भड़क रहा है। आलम यह है कि बुधवार को कन्हैया कुमार के मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल की पत्नी सुनीता केजरीवाल से मुलाकात की सूचना भी प्रदेश कांग्रेस के नेताओं के संज्ञान में नहीं थी।अमित मलिक भी छोड़ सकते हैं पार्टीपार्टी सूत्रों की मानें तो पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री शीला दीक्षित के बेटे पूर्व सांसद संदीप दीक्षित भी आने वाले दिनों में कड़ा कदम उठा सकते हैं। इसी तरह पूर्व प्रदेश युवा कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष अमित मलिक भी जल्द ही पार्टी छोड़ सकते हैं। इसके अलावा दक्षिणी दिल्ली कांग्रेस के एक नेता जो कई वर्षों से प्रदेश स्तर पर विभिन्न पदों पर आसीन रहे है, दिल्ली में आम आदमी पार्टी के साथ कांग्रेस के गठबंधन से नाराज होकर पार्टी से इस्तीफा दे सकते हैं। और भी कुछ नेता हैं, जिनका निर्णय वक्त के साथ सामने आएगा।कन्हैया-उदित राज को समर्थन देने से इनकारसियासी जानकारों की मानें तो कांग्रेस की इस कलह का मतदाताओं के बीच बहुत गलत संदेश जा रहा है। आप के अनेक नेता जेल में बंद हैं तो प्रदेश कांग्रेस के नेता आपस में ही लड़ रहे हैं। कन्हैया कुमार एवं उदित राज को पार्टी कार्यकर्ता ही अपना समर्थन देने से इनकार कर रहे हैं। इन हालातों में जो मतदाता गठबंधन प्रत्याशियों को वोट देने का मन बना रहे थे, उनकी सोच भी बदल सकती है अथवा ऐसे लोगों की संख्या कम हो सकती है।ये भी पढ़ें: School Bomb Threat: 150 स्कूलों को बम से उड़ाने की धमकी के बाद हरकत में दिल्ली सरकार, जारी किए ये निर्देश
Source:Dainik Jagran
May 01, 2024 18:26 UTC
There's One Last Shot To Save A Low Income Broadband Program Republicans Are Trying To Kill; + more notable news
They keep a landline for emergencies because their only Internet service is satellite, and cellular service in the area is poor. On top of no service then they charged them $298 for phatom 411 calls when they knew their service was down. This sounds like another reason for more regulation to where telecom companies must report outages and repair status publicly. We need to do better as a country as telecommunications is essential to our way of life just like electricity. We need to do better as a country as telecommunications is essential to our way of life just like electricity.
Source:Economic Times
May 01, 2024 17:35 UTC
MODIFI to open office in Hyderabad
MODIFI, a FinTech platform specialising in B2B cross-border financing and payment solutions, is planning to step up its focus on southern markets by opening up offices in Hyderabad and some other locations soon. “We are committed to redefining what competitiveness means for South Indian SMEs in the global manufacturing landscape,” Sachin Nigam, Country Head, MODIFI India told newspersons here on Tuesday. The decision to concentrate on South India comes as part of MODIFI’s broader mission to democratize access to financial services and support the growth of businesses worldwide. “By leveraging its innovative technology and extensive network, MODIFI seeks to address the unique needs of SMEs in these regions, enabling them to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace,’‘ he said. MODIFI now has offices in New Delhi and Mumbai.
Source:The Hindu
May 01, 2024 17:04 UTC
Jaya Deshmukh appointed as new MICA director
MICA Ahmedabad on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ms. Jaya Deshmukh as the next Director of the institute. An alumna from the first batch of MICA, Deshmukh will be the first woman to occupy the chair. Throughout her illustrious career, Deshmukh has held leadership positions across the globe, in India, the Asia Pacific, USA, and Europe, working at technology giants such as Google, Microsoft, Colt, Cognizant and AT&T. She joins MICA from Colt Technology Services, where she was the Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President, Strategy & Transformation. I am excited to be working with the MICA faculty, alumni, governing council, students, and the Foundation on taking MICA on this exciting journey,” she said.
Source:The Hindu
May 01, 2024 15:29 UTC
wbresults.nic.in WBBSE Madhyamik Class 10th Results: Result link active, Check marksheet at wbbse.wb.gov.in - Education News
WBBSE WB Madhyamik Class 10th Results Direct Link at wbresults.nic.in, wbbse.wb.gov.in: The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education declared the WBBSE Madhyamik Result 2024 on Thursday at 9:00 am. Also Read WBBSE Result 2024 – West Bengal Class 10 Result DateHere’s how to check WBBSE Madhyamik Result 20241. Students need to visit the official website of the WBBSE Madhyamik board. Also Read CBSE Class 10th, 12th Results 2024: Results likely to be out on THIS day at cbse.gov.in; Check steps to download here WBBSE West Bengal Madhyamik Class 10th Result OUT: Check Direct Link, Toppers List and Pass Percentage here WBBSE West Bengal Class 10th Result: Board to release results soon at wwbse.wb.gov.in; Check all the details here wbresults.nic.in WBBSE West Bengal Madhyamik Class 10th Result 2024: How to check results? Live UpdatesCheck WBBSE Madhyamik Class 10th Result Direct Link at wbresults.nic.in,wbbse.wb.gov.in
Source:Indian Express
May 01, 2024 14:38 UTC
Competition and conflict: On the U.S.-China relationship
Mr. Blinken stressed that the U.S. would make sure that the competition between the world’s two largest economies “doesn’t veer into conflict”. He raised America’s concerns about what he called China’s “support for Russia’s defence industry” and threatened actions if Beijing “doesn’t address this problem”. China also attacked the U.S. policy towards Taiwan and the South China Sea and urged Washington to look at China’s development “in a positive light”. It has also doubled down on its support for Taiwan and bolstered defence cooperation with the Philippines, which has disputes with China in the South China Sea. Beijing has blamed the U.S. for South China Sea tensions and called Washington’s support for Taiwan as an intervention in its internal affairs.
Source:The Hindu
May 01, 2024 13:37 UTC
Origin of hoax mail traced, says Delhi L-G says after at least 80 schools shut over bomb threat
NationOrigin of hoax mail traced, says Delhi L-G says after at least 80 schools shut over bomb threatLt Governor VK Saxena said that Delhi Police has traced the origin of the bomb threat emails that were sent to multiple schools in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, and assured that the culprits will be given strict punishment.
Source:Indian Express
May 01, 2024 13:01 UTC
Coles responds to cooling inflation in Australia
Australian grocery chain Coles has initiated requests for increased product shipments following a deceleration in inflation that has spurred consumer purchasing. This has resulted in a notable uplift in its March quarter supermarket sales. This adjustment in pricing contributed to a 5.1% growth in supermarket sales, reaching AS9.1 billion over the 12 weeks ending March 24, surpassing analyst expectations of below 5% growth. Coles CEO Leah Weckert highlighted the company's ongoing dialogues with suppliers aimed at boosting volume and promotional activities to further stimulate sales growth. This financial performance update comes at a crucial time, potentially alleviating political pressures facing Coles and Woolworths regarding their role in the cost of living crisis and food insecurity in Australia.
Source:Economic Times
May 01, 2024 11:49 UTC
Two Indian spies expelled from Australia for trying to 'steal secrets' in 2020
NEW DELHI: Australia expelled two Indian spies in 2020 for allegedly trying to "steal secrets" about sensitive defence projects and airport security, the Australian media reported on Tuesday. While The Australian and The Sydney Morning Herald said two Indian spies were booted out, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) did not mention any number. There was no immediate comment from Indian officials on the Australian media reports. "Indian spies were kicked out of Australia after being caught trying to steal secrets about sensitive defence projects and airport security, as well as classified information on Australia's trade relationships," the ABC report said. The so-called foreign "nest of spies" disrupted by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) in 2020 was also accused of closely monitoring Indians living in Australia and developing close relationships with current and former politicians, it said.
Source:Indian Express
May 01, 2024 11:03 UTC
Fact Check: Decade-old video viral as flash floods hit Kashmir
advertisementRead MoreIndia Today found that while from Kashmir, the viral video is almost 10 years old! Our ProbeA keyword search led us to the viral video shared on the YouTube channel of the international news agency Associated Press. advertisementThe 2014 Kashmir floods caused heavy damage to the valley, leaving more than 300 dead and thousands with damaged homes. As per an NDTV report, the recent floods in Kashmir have resulted in at least five deaths so far. Thus, it’s clear that the viral video has nothing to do with the recent floods.
Source:India Today
April 30, 2024 15:04 UTC
Meet the three 'samdhis' of Mukesh Ambani, who is richest among them?
Meet the three 'samdhis' of Mukesh Ambani, who is richest among them? Isha Ambani, the daughter, and Akash Ambani, the older son, are already wed. Mukesh Ambani has three business-minded in-laws. Let's find out who is the richest among the three samadhis of Mukesh Ambani. Viren MerchantAnant Ambani, the younger son of Mukesh Ambani, will wed Radhika Merchant in July. Mukesh AmbaniThe richest man in Asia and India is Mukesh Ambani.
Source:dna
March 16, 2024 10:30 UTC
Tragedy unfolds at Hindustan Times: Journalist's death sparks controversy
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the passing of veteran journalist Satish Nandgaonkar has ignited a firestorm of controversy within the corridors of Hindustan Times. The Mumbai Press Club conducted a preliminary probe, indicating a potential link between Nandgaonkar's deteriorating mental state and the hostile work environment he faced. The fallout from Nandgaonkar's passing has prompted calls for accountability and reform within Hindustan Times. The Mumbai Press Club, in its findings, has forwarded the report to Shobana Bhartiya, the chairperson of HT, and the Editors Guild for necessary action. As calls for justice intensify, attention turns to Hindustan Times management to address systemic issues and ensure a safer, more supportive environment for its staff.
Source:Hindustan Times
March 16, 2024 09:29 UTC