Myammar government’s conscription could trigger more exodus
February 17, 2024 05:44 am | Updated 10:26 am IST - NEW DELHI:Myanmar’s plans for conscription has triggered fear that it may create a new wave of exodus of young Myanmar nationals leaving for neighbouring countries in South and Southeast Asia. Myanmar has flown air sorties to retrieve its soldiers from Mizoram however such sorties are increasingly becoming difficult for the junta as it faces constraints. The foreign minister of Bangladesh Hasan Mahmud who visited India last week said that Myanmar is in talks for taking back its soldiers by sea route. Rebels indicated that the junta’s announcement of conscription for men and women citizens of Myanmar have heightened tension in the country especially as the junta’s recent reverses included loss of several townships near Indian and Bangladesh borders. Myanmar’s internal strifes have been a major reason for dislocation of communities beginning with the exodus of the Rohingya community from Rakhine province that took refuge in Bangladesh’s Chittagong in September 2017.
Source:The Hindu
February 17, 2024 13:02 UTC
अयोध्या के लोगों के लिए आ गई बड़ी खुशखबरी, सीएम योगी ने कर दिया यह बड़ा एलान- होगा यह फायदा
लखनऊ, जागरण संवाददाता। रामनगरी अयोध्या! जनवरी में यहां 500 वर्षों की प्रतीक्षा समाप्त हुई और श्रीरामलला अपने नव्य-भव्य व दिव्य मंदिर में विराजमान हो गए। अब 19 से 21 फरवरी के मध्य होने वाले ग्राउंड ब्रेकिंग सेरेमनी (जीबीसी 4.0) के जरिए योगी सरकार यहां के लगभग 20 हजार से अधिक युवाओं के लिए रोजगार सृजन का मार्ग प्रशस्त करेगी।सीएम योगी ने रामनगरी को विकास की नई पहचान दिलाई है, लिहाजा यह निवेशकों को आकर्षित कर रही है। 19 फरवरी को होने वाले जीबीसी में यहां 10155.79 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक के निवेश प्रस्तावित हैं। पर्यटन के क्षेत्र में यहां 3129 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक के प्रस्ताव प्राप्त हुए हैं। यहां सर्वाधिक तीन हजार करोड़ रुपये के निवेश द हाउस ऑफ अभिनंदन लोढ़ा ग्रुप की तरफ से किए जाने की तैयारी है।जीबीसी 4.0 के तहत प्रस्तावित निवेश व रोजगार सृजनविभाग प्रस्तावित निवेश रोजगार सृजनआवास 3409 करोड़ 535पर्यटन 3129 करोड़ 6396पशुपालन 14 करोड़ 93आयुष 15 करोड़ 100सहकारिता 57.37 करोड़ 100दुग्ध विकास 150 करोड़ 285ऊर्जा के अतिरिक्त स्रोत विभाग 107 करोड़ 50चिकित्सा शिक्षा विभाग 48.15 करोड़ 327एमएसएमई 189 करोड़ 1775वन विभाग 575 करोड़ 675उच्च शिक्षा विभाग 505 करोड़ 630उद्यान विभाग 445 करोड़ 6200आईटी व इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स विभाग 100 करोड़ 500तकनीकी शिक्षा 113 करोड़ 598यूपीसीडा 1230 करोड़ 1320माध्यमिक शिक्षा 70 करोड़ 200अयोध्या में निवेश करने वाले टॉप 10 प्रोजेक्टद हाउस ऑफ अभिनंदन लोढ़ा 3000 करोड़ 100पक्का लिमिटेड 550 करोड़ 600क्रिसेंडो इंटीरियर्स 500 करोड़ 100महर्षि महेश योगी रामायण विश्वविद्यालय 480 करोड़ 480अमृत बॉटलर्स प्राइवेट लिमिटेड 250 करोड़ 200भारद्वाज ग्लोबल इंफ्रावेंचर्स प्रा. (ताज ग्रुप होटल) 176.26 करोड़ 100सिबॉन टेक्नोलॉजिस लिमिटेड यूके 175 करोड़ 50श्रीराम कृपा होटल्स प्रा. (मैरियट ग्रुप) 155 करोड़ 150पनास ड्रीम वल्रड एलएलपी 143 करोड़ 178पीईसीएस इंफ्रा प्रा. 107 करोड़ 50
Source:Dainik Jagran
February 17, 2024 12:53 UTC
Raipur: रायपुर से साढ़े चार किलो सोना मुंबई ले जाते कुरियर बाय को पुलिस ने दबोचा, राजस्थान से जुड़े तस्करी के तार
रायपुर (नईदुनिया प्रतिनिधि)। भाठागांव बस टर्मिनल में शनिवार को सोने के जेवर के साथ एक कुरियर बाय को टिकरापारा थाना पुलिस ने हिरासत में लिया है। उसके पास दो बैग में करीब साढ़े चार किलो सोने के जेवर बरामद किए गए। पूछताछ में आरोपित ने रायपुर से ये जेवर बस के जरिए नागपुर से होकर मुंबई ले जाना बताया। जब्त सोने की कीमत ढाई करोड़ से अधिक बताई जा रही है। पुलिस ने मामला राज्य जीएसटी को सौंप दिया है। जीएसटी के अधिकारी मूलत: राजस्थान निवासी कुरियर बाय भेरूलाल गुर्जर से विस्तृत पूछताछ कर रहे हैं।टिकरापारा पुलिस थाना प्रभारी दुर्गेश रावटे ने बताया कि मुखबिर की सूचना पर भाठागांव बस टर्मिनल में पुलिस टीम ने पहुंचकर नागपुर जाने के लिए खड़ी रायल ट्रेवल की बस में बैठे यात्रियों की जांच की तो संदिग्ध हालत में बैठे मूलत: राजस्थान के ग्राम जवारिया मेरडा खालसा मेरडा खालसा राजसमंद निवासी भैरू लाल गुर्जर पिता सोहन लाल गुर्जर(24) को पकड़ा। उसके काले रंग के बैग की तलाशी लेने पर दो अलग-अलग कार्टन में साढ़े चार किलो सोने की बिस्किट, जेवर मिले। पूछताछ में उसने ये जेवर जय अंबे लाजिस्टिक कोरियर रायपुर से नागपुर के रास्ते से मुंबई ले जाना बताया। पुलिस ने मामला वस्तु एवं सेवा कर (जीएसटी) विभाग को आगे की कार्रवाई के लिए सौंप दिया है।
Source:Dainik Jagran
February 17, 2024 12:28 UTC
Mark Zuckerberg explains reasons behind current tech company layoffs
Meta, Zuckerberg's company, went through a major staff cut, and they're also getting rid of some management layers to be more efficient. For instance, Instagram is cutting technical program manager roles, and this is happening in other parts of Meta too. Many are exploring ways to restructure, streamline management levels, and shift towards a more efficient model. However, according to Zuckerberg, AI isn't the primary factor in these changes. It began with excessive hiring and transformed into a dedication to excel by functioning as a more streamlined company."
Source:Indian Express
February 17, 2024 11:51 UTC
Weather Update: फिर करवट बदलेगा मौसम, आज कई राज्यों में बरसेंगे बादल, पहाड़ों पर बर्फबारी के आसार
पहाड़ी राज्यों में बर्फबारी का अलर्टजम्मू कश्मीर और लद्दाख-गिलगित-बाल्टिस्तान-मुजफ्फराबाद में 18 और 19 फरवरी को अलग-अलग स्थानों पर भारी बारिश और बर्फबारी होने की संभावना है. जबकि राजस्थान, पंजाब, हरियाणा और चंडीगढ़ में 19-21 फरवरी तक अलग-अलग स्थानों भारी बारिश के साथ ओलावृष्टि हो सकती है. यहां होगी झमाझम बारिशबता दें कि शुक्रवार को जारी आईएमडी बुलेटिन के मुताबिक, एक पश्चिमी विक्षोभ के कारण अगले सप्ताह उत्तर-पश्चिम भारत में बारिश होने की संभावना है. आज पूर्वी उत्तर प्रदेश, बिहार, झारखंड, पश्चिम बंगाल, सिक्किम, असम, अरुणाचल प्रदेश और नागालैंड में हल्की बारिश के साथ कहीं-कहीं मध्यम बारिश होने की संभावना है. वहीं, आज बिहार-झारखंड के अलग-अलग स्थानों पर भी बारिश होने के आसार हैं.
Source:Dainik Jagran
February 17, 2024 11:29 UTC
SpiceJet’s Singh vies with Sky One in bidding for Go First
February 16, 2024 09:06 pm | Updated 09:35 pm IST - NEW DELHISpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh and Sharjah-based aviation company Sky One on Friday submitted competing bids for bankrupt airline Go First. The National Company Law Tribunal had on February 13 granted a second extension for Go First’s corporate insolvency resolution process -- giving it another 60 days until April 4. It added that the airline operator’s role as the “operating partner” for the revived carrier would involve providing essential staff, services, and industry expertise. SpiceJet had only recently announced cost-cutting measures to save up to ₹100 crore, including plans to lay off up to 1,400 staff members. The value of Go First therefore may only lie in its airport slots, bilateral route rights, as well as the aircraft pending for delivery from Airbus..
Source:The Hindu
February 17, 2024 10:50 UTC
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Feb 16, 2024
What are the various fixed and floating interest rates on offer for home loans today? Let's take a comprehensive look at interest rates across banks and housing finance companies. Note that fixed interest rates may be subject to a revision after a specified tenure depending on the bank's T&Cs. Some banks/FIs allow fixed rate only for a definite period and thereafter prevailing floating rates are made applicable. *Annual percentage rate; ^For Bureau Score 751 and above
Source:The Hindu
February 17, 2024 10:47 UTC
Pre-Election 'PM Modi Logos' on PDS Grain Bags to Cost Crores: Report
Pre-Election 'PM Modi Logos' on PDS Grain Bags to Cost Crores: ReportVartha Bharati | 17-02-2024 | 15:00:00 ISTPhoto credit: thehindu.comNew Delhi: The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has instructed its regional offices to float tenders for bags laminated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “logo” for distributing food grains under the public distribution system (PDS), as reported by The Hindu. According to a Right to Information reply obtained by activist Ajay Bose, Rajasthan has ordered synthetic bags worth Rs 13.29 crores. The state's supply order is for 1.07 crore synthetic bags at a cost of Rs 12.375 per bag. Tamil Nadu has floated a tender for the supply of 1.14 crore bags, while Maharashtra is yet to finalise its tendering process. Earlier this month, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan rejected the Union government’s directive to install selfie points featuring cutouts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at big ration shops under the PMGKY.
Source:The Hindu
February 17, 2024 09:37 UTC
Watch | Naval officers released by Qatar | What are the diplomatic lessons?
This week brought good news- 7 of 8 released Indians, former naval personnel returned to their families, as the Amir of Qatar decided to free the men. And I saw [Indian Ambassador Vipul] standing in front of me. Even my wife who had been in Qatar throughout this ordeal had no clue this was going to happen. The Ambassador gave us a lot of confidence, and most importantly they opened their doors for the families and said come and speak to us anytime, chat on the phone, send messages. In particular Ambassador Vipul, and before him Ambassador Mittal (Previous ambassador to Qatar) and their team’s attitude was amazing.
Source:The Hindu
February 17, 2024 08:50 UTC
From fields to plates: A progress check on Shree Anna Scheme
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced the Shree Anna Scheme in 2023 in the Union Budget, aimed at popularising millets and raising their consumption. Millets were titled ‘Shree Anna’ by the central government while announcing the scheme in Parliament. In this video, we look at the progress of India’s millet journey so far and the effectiveness of the Shree Anna Scheme. According to industry watchers, the Shree Anna scheme has increased the popularity of millets in the country. Schemes such as Shree Anna could help millets become a part of our daily lives.
Source:The Hindu
February 17, 2024 08:32 UTC
Meet man, who built Rs 3650 crore company, backed by Ratan Tata, plans to disrupt market with…
Meet man, who built Rs 3650 crore company, backed by Ratan Tata, plans to disrupt market with…Gaurav Kushwaha, the founder and CEO of BlueStone Jewellery, has an amazing story behind founding the company. Gaurav Kushwaha, the founder and CEO of BlueStone Jewellery, which is backed by business magnate Ratan Tata and Nikhil Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha. At its last valuation, BlueStone Jewellery was worth over Rs 3650 crore, or $440 million. The Bengaluru-based company is fortunate to have secured the coveted personal investment of renowned Indian businessman Ratan Tata. His wife had asked him to get a picture with Ratan Tata when he first met him in Mumbai, and it was Ratan Tata who initiated the conversation with Kushwaha.
Source:dna
February 17, 2024 08:20 UTC
India-UK FTA at advanced stage, says Commerce Ministry
Top Government officials have disclosed that negotiations for the proposed India-UK free trade agreement are nearing completion, with both parties diligently addressing remaining issues, as per reports. L Satya Srinivas, the Additional Secretary for the Commerce Ministry, emphasised that high-level involvement and conversations have progressed to a point where disagreements need to be resolved. Apart from trade negotiations, there is a separate pursuit of an investment treaty between India and the UK. The amount of bilateral trade between the two nations increased, from US $ 17.5 billion in the previous fiscal year to US $ 20.36 billion in 2022–2023. The Ministry also provided information regarding the seventh round of negotiations for the free trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU), which is set to take place from 19th-23rd February.
Source:Hindustan Times
February 17, 2024 07:12 UTC
The electoral bond verdict
The views expressed are his own)The recent verdict of the Indian Supreme Court invalidating the electoral bond scheme is being widely hailed as a great victory for Indian democracy. Far from reducing corruption, I submit this verdict will not even create a dent on this widespread phenomenon in India and Indian politics. Businessmen and corporates are smart people, and will surely find out some other way to make donations to political parties while remaining anonymous. Obviously from businessmen/corporates, for whom it is an investment for a quid pro quo ( if the candidate wins ). I regret pouring cold water on all this revelry, merrymaking, festivity, braggadocio and jollification over this verdict, but I suppose it is left to me to bell the cat.
Source:The Hindu
February 17, 2024 06:33 UTC
IND vs ENG: BCCI VP says R Ashwin left Rajkot Test, England series midway due to...
IND vs ENG: BCCI VP says R Ashwin left Rajkot Test, England series midway due to...Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin withdrew from the ongoing third Test match against England in Rajkot on Friday due to a family medical emergency. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla shared updates on social media, disclosing that Ashwin had to withdraw due to a family medical emergency involving his mother. He has to rush and leave Rajkot test to Chennai to be with his mother,' he posted on X (formerly Twitter). The Board requests respect for the privacy of Ashwin and his family as they navigate through this challenging time,' the statement read. There are indications that Ashwin might not be available for the upcoming two Test matches in Ranchi (Feb 25-29) and Dharamsala (March 7-11).
Source:dna
February 17, 2024 06:27 UTC
Decolonisation for the Hindu nationalists: towards an authoritarian state
Hindu nationalists pin their partisan acts favouring the majority community on the ‘decolonisation of ideas and culture’ hook. Sinha states in his article that the Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi has the potential to redefine multiculturalism. The BJP CM of UP Yogi Adityanath asked the Muslim community to surrender the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi and Idgah Mosque in Mathura to the Hindu community. The colonisation referred to by the Hindu nationalists did not begin with the British imperialism. The pre-2014 history, according to the Hindu nationalists, was history of ongoing war between the two communities.
Source:The Hindu
February 17, 2024 06:08 UTC