The Hindu Morning Digest, March 06, 2024
Congress drafts manifesto with focus on jobs, income support for poorThe universal basic income idea may have not worked for the Congress in the 2019 Lok Sabha election but the party will reintroduce the concept in its 2024 manifesto. The posters have been put up by one Rishabh Raghvendra Vajpayee, a former student leader and resident of Raebareli. Former Trinamool MLA Tapas Roy joins BJPTwo days after he quit the Trinamool Congress, former party MLA Tapas Roy on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He also took a dig at the Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) for perpetuating “dynasty rule” and “corruption”. That gives rise to the question, where do we stand now and what will get us to this target?
Source:The Hindu
March 07, 2024 04:03 UTC
Excitement peaks as ‘Madgaon Express’ trailer drops
watchExcitement peaks as ‘Madgaon Express’ trailer dropsFeaturing Pratik Gandhi and Nora Fatehi, this upcoming film by Kunal Kemmu promises a hilarious ride aboardImage courtesy: IMDbEvery group of boys has that one trip that's planned over and over but never seems to happen – often to Goa. Hop on to this extremely relatable ride with three childhood friends, who finally end up going to Goa aboard the Madgaon Express. The trailer is just a taste of the laughter in store, imagine what the full movie, releasing on March 22, has in store. From the creative minds behind Fukrey, Madgaon Express follows the comical escapades of these friends in Goa. Written and directed by Kunal Kemmu, it's a roller-coaster of everything that could go wrong on a Goa trip.
Source:The Telegraph
March 07, 2024 03:39 UTC
Meet world’s richest man ever, much richer than Mukesh Ambani, Adani, Ratan Tata, his net worth was...
Meet world’s richest man ever, much richer than Mukesh Ambani, Adani, Ratan Tata, his net worth was...Gold flowed from mines in regions like Bambuk, Wangara, Bure, Galam, and Taghaza to the south, while the northern territories yielded salt. Mansa Musa, the 14th-century African emperor, stands as perhaps the wealthiest individual to have ever graced the earth. Born in 1280 AD, Mansa Musa ascended to the throne of the vast Mali kingdom in West Africa in 1312 AD. His wealth, estimated at nearly USD 400 billion when adjusted for inflation, dwarfs the fortunes of modern titans like (USD 195.8 billion net worth), Jeff Bezos (USD 194.6 billion), or prominent Indian billionaires such as Mukesh Ambani (USD 117.8 billion), Gautam Adani (USD 83.6 billion) or Ratan Tata. In 1324, Mansa Musa embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca, a journey that etched his name into the annals of history.
Source:dna
March 07, 2024 02:09 UTC
Meet son of Pakistan’s richest person, who owns luxurious car collection, no match for Isha Ambani, Anant Ambani
Meet son of Pakistan’s richest person, who owns luxurious car collection, no match for Isha Ambani, Anant AmbaniKnow about the son of Pakistan's richest person who owns a luxurious collection of cars. Shahid Khan, owner of Flex-N-Gate, is currently the richest person in Pakistan holding a massive net worth of Rs 97,721 crore. His son, Tony Khan is one of the notable figures in the world of professional wrestling. As per reports, Tony Khan’s net worth is over Rs 12000 crore which is nowhere close to Anant Ambani, Isha Ambani, and Akash Ambani who are heirs to India’s richest person Mukesh Ambani. Beyond his impressive lineup of high-end vehicles, he owns luxurious properties, including mansions in Beverly Hills and Manhattan, as well as houses in Illinois and Los Angeles.
Source:dna
March 07, 2024 01:36 UTC
Curb threats with cybersecurity, not political pow-wows
It is a serious issue that some of the top men in the Karnataka government—Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Home Minister G Parameshwara, besides some senior police officials—received email threats about 24 hours after the March 1 Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru. The threat describes the cafe blast as a “movie trailer” for larger blasts to follow targeting buses, trains, taxis, temples, hotels and public areas throughout Karnataka if the state government does not pay $2.5 million. But the mail—from the account shahidkhan10786@protonmail.com—does not mention to whom the payment is to be made, although it specifies a mail ID “for further communication”, shahidkhan11786@protonmail.com. The mail was made public only on March 5, three days after it was sent, indicating the government’s serious view of the threat. Its timing soon after the previous day’s blast cannot be ignored.
Source:Indian Express
March 07, 2024 00:34 UTC
Kangana Compares Herself To Lata Mangeshkar
Posted: a day agowho have massive hit songs (Fashion ka Jalwa, Ghani Baawli Ho Gayi, London Thumkda, Sadi Galli, Vijay bhawa etc.) kya yeah gaane sab aapne gaaye Kanganaji? Mujhe to pata hi nahi tha. talking about item songs, she doesn't like those songs. Well, Jab Samantha ne Pushpa mein sirf item song kiya tha, Kanganadidi ne uski tarif ki thi twitter pe!
Source:Indian Express
March 06, 2024 19:44 UTC
Policies planned to make state climate change resilient
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The Kerala Climate Change Adaptation Mission (KCCAM), an entity formed by the state government to assess the impact of climate change and monitor mitigation activities, is gearing up to formulate policies and legal frameworks to make the state resilient to climate change. The government constituted KCCAM last August with the vision to make Kerala carbon neutral, disaster resilient and a knowledge economy based on green jobs. The state cabinet has created nine posts including the chief resilient officer for the mission. The proposed legislation is expected to bring reformatory changes in the construction, transportation and energy sectors to make Kerala carbon neutral. The existing building rules do not prioritise making the buildings climate resilient.
Source:Indian Express
March 06, 2024 18:00 UTC
FSSAI clean chit to McDonald’s cheese: Westlife
CHENNAI: Westlife Foodworld Limited, company which operates McDonald’s restaurant chains, said the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has given clean chit to the cheese used by it. FSSAI, under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has verified the cheese used by McDonald’s India as ‘100% Real Cheese’ and decided to use the word “cheese” in products containing cheese, it informed in exchange filings on Tuesday. “Articles in question contain Cheese or cheese product as a part of composition and doesn’t contain analogue in dairy context in any form”, the company said. This is a clean chit McDonald’s India’s commitment to upholding stringent food quality standards across its restaurants, at all times, it said on Tuesday. Saurabh Kalra, MD of McDonald’s India (W&S), said the clean chit from FSSAI affirms that our products contain 100% real cheese sourced from globally renowned suppliers.
Source:Indian Express
March 06, 2024 17:59 UTC
Assam: 15 year old elopes with lover in Tezpur, detained
A case of child marriage unfolded Tezpur despite the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma taking a firm stance against such practices while also trying to bring a law to stop child marriage. The incident involved a 15-year-old girl from Sukra Dahanga in Tezpur Salmara Rupkuria who eloped and got married on March 3. However, responding swiftly the police rescued the minor girl last night and apprehended a young man involved in the incident. Assam’s Chief Minister has been actively working to combat child marriage, emphasizing the importance of protecting young individuals from such practices. This incident serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility to safeguard the well-being and future of young individuals, ensuring they are protected from harmful practices like child marriage.
Source:India Today
March 06, 2024 16:37 UTC
Biden and Trump sweep Super Tuesday primaries; put pressure on Haley to end her campaign
Before Super Tuesday, Mr. Trump had 244 delegates in his kitty, while Ms. Haley had 43. He then warned that if Mr. Trump returns to the White House, the progress his administration has made will be at risk. “(Mr. Trump) is driven by grievance and grift, focused on his own revenge and retribution, not the American people,” Mr. Biden noted. They have shared those opinions with Ms. Haley and her campaign in recent days and weeks, sources said, CNN said. Ms. Haley herself has recently said she is not focused on endorsing anyone because she is focused on winning herself.
Source:The Hindu
March 06, 2024 16:17 UTC
Elon Musk compares Biden's immigration strategies to 9/11, here’s what FOIA lawsuit revealed about secret migrant flights
This app facilitated the arrival of 320,000 migrants with no legal rights to enter the U.S. According to media reports, critics argue that without transparency, bad actors could exploit the lack of information, posing risks to public safety. The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) contends that the secretive nature of these flights raises legal questions and demands transparency. The refusal to disclose locations leaves many questioning the accountability and effectiveness of Biden's immigration policies.As revelations surrounding Biden's covert immigration strategies surface, public scrutiny grows. Elon Musk's pointed remarks, invoking the specter of 9/11, underscore the gravity of the situation.
Source:Economic Times
March 06, 2024 15:41 UTC
Louisa AI raises $5 million seed funding
Louisa AI, an AI-powered platform, has secured $5 million in seed funding to enhance its technology designed to systematise “serendipity” in professional settings. Originating from a concept at Goldman Sachs in 2018, Louisa AI leverages network effects to create business connections for sales and deal-making. Rohan Doctor, founder of Louisa AI, said, “With this funding, Louisa AI is set to expand its capabilities and reach, demonstrating the power of AI in creating serendipitous business opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed. Our goal is to make the ‘lucky’ encounters that drive business success a systematised, repeatable process. As Louisa AI embarks on this exciting phase, it is poised to redefine B2B SaaS interactions, providing companies with the necessary tools to effectively harness their networks and unlock new growth and collaboration opportunities, said the company.
Source:The Hindu
March 06, 2024 13:27 UTC
STIHL ने पश्चिम और मध्य भारत के लिए 'MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra' में कृषि जागरण के साथ की साझेदारी
MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra: महिंद्रा ट्रैक्टर्स द्वारा प्रायोजित 'MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra' में पश्चिम और मध्य क्षेत्रों के लिए कृषि जागरण के साथ अग्रणी कृषि उपकरण निर्माता कंपनी स्टिल ने साझेदारी की है. इस साझेदारी का उद्देश्य करोड़पति किसानों को जोड़ना, कृषि समुदाय के भीतर गौरव और प्रेरणा को बढ़ावा देना है. बता दें कि महिंद्रा ट्रैक्टर्स द्वारा प्रायोजित 'MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra' में पश्चिम और मध्य क्षेत्रों के लिए कृषि जागरण के साथ अग्रणी कृषि उपकरण निर्माता कंपनी स्टिल ने साझेदारी की है. MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra 2023-24' ग्रामीण परिदृश्य को बदल स्मार्ट गांवों के विचार की कल्पना करता है. इतने बड़े पैमाने पर किसानों के साथ जुड़कर, यात्रा उनकी सफलता की कहानियों को दुनिया के समक्ष लाएगी.
Source:Dainik Jagran
March 06, 2024 13:23 UTC
Wegmans is preparing for its first store on New York’s Long Island
Source: corporate.walmart.comUS: Wegmans to open 1st store on Long IslandWegmans Food Markets Inc. is preparing for its first store on New York's Long Island. Source: progressivegrocer.comUS: ReposiTrak adds 10 new produce suppliers to its rapidly expanding Food Traceability NetworkReposiTrak announced the addition of ten produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN). Market researcher NIQ said food price inflation decreased to 5.0% last month from 6.1% in January. Source: aldipresscentre.co.ukIndia: BigBasket teams up with chef Sanjeev Kapoor to launch frozen food brand PreciaE-grocery major BigBasket said that it has partnered with chef and entrepreneur Sanjeev Kapoor to launch a frozen foods brand Precia. Precia will encompass three product categories, featuring frozen vegetables such as green peas and mixed vegetables, frozen snacks like momos and french fries, and frozen sweets including gajar ka halwa and purani dilli rabdi.
Source:Economic Times
March 06, 2024 13:18 UTC
'Why don't you go….': Marjorie Taylor Greene enraged after British journalist quizzed her on conspiracy claim
Following Donald Trump's Super Tuesday triumph, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene was seen celebrating the win with other Republicans at the ex-US President's Mar-a-Lago estate. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called Donald Trump "the only man who can defeat crooked Joe Biden in November". Emily Maitlis, a British journalist, asked her what message she wanted to convey to Republican contender Nikki Haley, who won only Vermont Republican primary. "Well, we've been encouraging her to drop out and support President Trump," Greene responded. He's got a long list, and I support President Trump in any way he asks me," she replied.
Source:Hindustan Times
March 06, 2024 13:15 UTC