China says it opposes and cracks down on all forms of cyberattacks after Philippines accusations
The Chinese government does not tolerate any form of cyberattacks and will not allow any country or individual to engage in such illegal activities using Chinese infrastructure, its embassy in the Philippines said. It made the assurances after the Philippines on Monday said that hackers from China last month attempted to break into government websites, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's personal website, but failed. ADVERTISEMENTManila did not say the hackers were linked to any state, but said they were found to be using the services of Chinese state-owned company Unicom. The Philippines is currently working on a five-year cybersecurity strategy to beef up its cyber defences. Its military last year announced it would create a cyber command.
Source:The Telegraph
February 06, 2024 16:36 UTC
Lok Sabha nod to bill for OBC quota in local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to provide reservation to Other Backward Classes in local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, with the government asserting that important changes have taken place in the Union territory since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Replying to a brief debate on the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill-2024, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have started enjoying the fruits of development ushered in by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Currently, there is no provision for reservation of seats for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in panchayats and municipalities in Jammu and Kashmir. The bill seeks to provide reservation to Other Backward Classes in panchayats and municipalities in Jammu and Kashmir and bring consistency in the local body laws of the Union territory with the provisions of the Constitution. Rai said the opposition members, participating in the debate, were resorting to a drama of supporting the bill granting reservation to OBCs in panchayats and municipalities in Jammu and Kashmir and were raising other issues.
Source:Indian Express
February 06, 2024 16:21 UTC
India to see investment of $67 billion in next five to six years in energy sector: PM Modi
He was delivering the inaugural address at the second edition of India Energy Week (IEW) in the presence of Indian and global audience. He said the India’s energy demand would double by 2045; keeping that in mind the country had started working on developing affordable and sustainable energy. “A big part of this will go to the energy sector. Recalling the initiation of 20% ethanol blending in more than 80 retail outlets during India Energy Week last year, he said the number of outlets had now increased to 9,000. “India’s green energy sector can make both investors and industries a sure shot winner,” he said.
Source:The Hindu
February 06, 2024 15:57 UTC
Big News! ED Raids Arvind Kejriwal's Secretary And Other AAP Leaders At 12 Locations In Delhi-NCR
ED Raids Arvind Kejriwal's Secretary And Other AAP Leaders At 12 Locations In Delhi-NCRBig Breaking! The ED officials carried out searches at the residences of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's personal secretary and other AAP leaders. Watch the video to learn more.
Source:dna
February 06, 2024 15:45 UTC
K-drama: Marry My Husband explodes in ratings with BoA’s villainous entry into Park Min Young’s life » FINCHANNEL
Hindustantimes — The viewership ratings for Marry My Husband, featuring the talented Park Min Young, skyrocketed to record highs after the latest episode premiere. As per Nielsen Korea, the Monday-Tuesday K-drama, simultaneously broadcasted on tvN and Prime Video on February 5, achieved an average nationwide viewership rating of 11.8 percent. Last week the show recorded an average viewership rating of 10.7%. Simultaneously, Park Min Hwan (played by Lee Yi Kyung) and Jung Su Min (played by Song Ha Yoon) exchanged vows, bringing a sense of fulfillment to Park Min Young’s character. Love Song for Illusion struggles with ratingsDuring the same time slot, Love Song for Illusion, a K-drama on KBS2, received an average nationwide rating of 2.1 percent.
Source:Hindustan Times
February 06, 2024 15:10 UTC
Wall Street snubs China for India in a historic markets shift
A momentous shift is under way in global markets as investors pull billions of dollars from China’s sputtering economy, two decades after betting on the country as the world’s biggest growth story. Even Japan’s traditionally conservative retail investors are embracing India and paring exposure to China. The country’s population is still largely poor, stock markets are expensive and bond markets insular. “In terms of index weights, China would be lower and India bigger," said Mark Matthews, the Singapore-based head of Asia research at Bank Julius Baer, which launched its first-ever India fund last year. “An enormous success is priced into India’s markets," said Mark Williams, a fund manager at Somerset Capital Management.
Source:Mint
February 06, 2024 15:01 UTC
'MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra' का कारवां पहुंचा करनाल, किसानों को दी गई यह अहम जानकारी
करनाल का कछवा गांव'MFOI, VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra' के इस पड़ाव में हार्वेस्टली फार्मर्स प्रोड्यूसर कंपनी लिमिटेड के प्रतिनिधियों के साथ-साथ 30 से अधिक किसानों की भागीदारी देखी गई. एक समर्पित बैठक में 'एमएफओआई, वीवीआईएफ किसान भारत यात्रा' के उद्देश्यों, कृषि क्षेत्र में सुधार के रास्ते तलाशने पर चर्चा की गई. किसानों को भी यात्रा के उद्देश्यों के बारे में जानकारी मिली, जिससे सामूहिक प्रगति की भावना को बढ़ावा मिला. किसानों को 'एमएफओआई, वीवीआईएफ किसान भारत यात्रा' के उद्देश्यों के बारे में बताया गया. किसानों की उपलब्धियों को उजागर करने और उन्नत कृषि पद्धतियों को बढ़ावा देने की कृषि जागरण की प्रतिबद्धता इस परिवर्तनकारी पहल में झलकती है.
Source:Dainik Jagran
February 06, 2024 14:59 UTC
Kerala Budget 2024-25 | ‘Assured’ pension system will provide security to employees, says Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal
February 06, 2024 12:55 pm | Updated 02:10 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAMThe Kerala Government has proposed the ‘assured’ pension system to overcome the uncertainties in the new pension scheme (NPS), Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal said on Monday. The ‘assured’ pension system is designed to “provide security” to the employees, he said. Also Read | Kerala Budget 2024 updatesThe 2024-25 budget is designed to energise the State economy and help the state overcome the recession-like trend, Mr. Balagopal said. Asked about the ‘Plan B’ mentioned in the budget, Mr. Balagopal said the details are being worked out. Mr. Balagopal said the 2024-25 budget would help Kerala take a significant leap forward in the years ahead.
Source:The Hindu
February 06, 2024 14:58 UTC
Delhi traffic police issue advisory for shobha yatra; avoid THESE routes today
Delhi traffic police issued a traffic advisory ahead of Shobha Yatra which is planned to commence at 10 AM on Tuesday. It stated that the yatra is starting from Udasin Asram, JLN Marg. The procession will proceed towards Ajmeri Gate, Asaf Ali Road, Kamla Market Roundabout, and return to Udasin Ashram. In a post on X, Delhi traffic police wrote, “Shobha Yatra is scheduled at 10 AM on 06.02.2024 from Udasin Asram, JLN Marg and it will further proceed towards Ajmeri Gate, Asaf Ali Road, Kamla Market Round about & back to Udasin Ashram. Meanwhile, commuters are advised to steer clear of these routes from 10 AM to 12 Noon to avoid disruptions.
Source:Mint
February 06, 2024 14:57 UTC
IND vs ENG: Will Virat Kohli return for remaining 3 Tests against England? Rahul Dravid shares crucial update
IND vs ENG: Will Virat Kohli return for remaining 3 Tests against England? Rahul Dravid shares crucial updateRahul Dravid provided a big update regarding Virat Kohli's potential return to the squad for the three remaining Test matches against England. Following India's victory in the second Test, Dravid, in response to reporters' queries about Kohli, mentioned that the selectors were the best source for such information. He added that team selection would occur in the next few days, and the team management would engage with the star batter to decide the way forward. I am sure they are the best people to answer ahead of the team selection for the next three Tests.
Source:dna
February 06, 2024 14:37 UTC
STEM Impact Awards 2024 for inventing haptic smartwatch for visually impaired goes to IIT K
This is all about invention, thanks to IIT Kanpur. Prof. Ankush Sharma heads the Technology Transfer Cell at IIT Kanpur under the Start-up Incubation &; Innovation Centre at IIT Kanpur. IIT Kanpur has also been honoured with the STEM Impact Awards 2024 for engaging in impactful technology transfer activities. IIT Kanpur has been bestowed these awards for the third consecutive time, in recognition of the socio-economic impact created by the technology transfer of the invention of a haptic smartwatch for the visually impaired. This makes it more suitable for private usage than audio-based output devices available in the market”, reports The Indian Express.
Source:Indian Express
February 06, 2024 14:22 UTC
Animal spirits back in Indian economy: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran
Capital Adequacy Ratio, Bank of Maharashtra, with 16.85 per cent, is the highest amongst PSBs followed by Indian Overseas Bank at 16.80 per cent and Punjab & Sind Bank at 16.13 per cent at the end of the third quarter of the current fiscal.
Source:Indian Express
February 06, 2024 12:46 UTC
Latest 'Boycott Maldives' Impact: Sri Lanka Sees More Tourists Than Maldives For First Time In Years
Latest 'Boycott Maldives' Impact: Sri Lanka Sees More Tourists Than Maldives For First Time In YearsUpdated: 06 Feb 2024, 04:22 PM ISTFor the first time in 4 years, the number of touri... moreFor the first time in 4 years, the number of tourists in Sri Lanka has surpassed those in the Maldives in January 2024. At the forefront of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka, are Indians. This comes as Indians #boycottMaldives, amid the diplomatic tension between the 2 nations. In fact, this comes just days after EAM Jaishankar himself pitched for Indians to visit Sri Lanka!
Source:Mint
February 06, 2024 12:21 UTC
Sensex surges 454.67 pts
Mumbai, Feb 6 : The BSE Sensex on Tuesday rallied 454.67 pts to close high at 72,186.09 on the strength of Oil and Gas, IT, Telecommunications and Energy stocks. During the day it was spurted 530 pts at 72,261.40, days high, before closing at 72,186.09, rallied 454.67 pts from its previous close. The stocks include Oil and Gas, IT, Energy and Telecommunications stocks kept the up. Oil and gas went up by 3.02 pc, IT by 2.94 pc, Telecommunications by 2.17 pc and Energy by 2.07 pc. The losers were Powergrid by 2.74 pc to Rs 275, IndusInd Bank by 1.64 pc to Rs 1554, ITC by 1.45 pc to Rs 431.70 and Kotak Bank by 1.03 pc to Rs 1791.
Source:Indian Express
February 06, 2024 12:11 UTC
Rupee rises 2 paise against USD
Mumbai, Feb 6 : The Rupee on Tuesday marginally gained by two paise to close at 83.05 against USD on selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said. A minor oscillation was seen during the day, as the local unit advanced four paise at 83.04 in opening session, and finished at 83.05, gaining two paise as compared to its previous close. AdvertisementThe Rupee recorded intra days high and low at 83.01 and 83.06 respectively, dealer added.
Source:The Telegraph
February 06, 2024 12:11 UTC