Mukesh Ambani makes big announcement ahead of Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration day
Industrialist Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has declared a holiday for all of its offices nationwide on the special occasion of the consecration of Ram Mandir in AyodhyaTo commemorate the consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, industrialist Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has declared a holiday for all of its offices nationwide. The announcement comes after Center announced on January 22 that all of its offices, institutions, and industrial establishments would observe a half-day holiday. The government of Maharashtra even declared January 22 to be a public holiday earlier in the day. Several states have declared holidays to commemorate the opening of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, apart from Maharashtra. Ayodhya is decked out for the grand Ram Mandir "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony.
Source:dna
January 20, 2024 02:20 UTC
Budget 2024: Will Interim Budget bring good news for tax payers? Here's what you can expect
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Interim Budget 2024 on February 1. It is speculated that as a pre-election gift, the Modi government may increase the income tax exemptions. It is speculated that as a pre-election gift, the Modi government may increase the income tax exemptions, which could benefit the middle class. It is believed that an increase in the income tax exemption limit would not only put more money in the hands of the middle-income group but benefit the economy. Under this, tax exemption is availed through investments in PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme, and life insurance.
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January 20, 2024 02:11 UTC
Japan's SLIM spacecraft lands on moon, a first for the country
Also read |Why is Japan’s ‘moon sniper’ landing mission important? For the mission to be considered fully successful, space officials need to confirm whether SLIM made a pinpoint landing. It was using “pinpoint landing” technology that promises far greater control than any previous moon landing. As the spacecraft descended, JAXA’s mission control said that everything was going as planned and later said that SLIM was on the lunar surface. Experts say a success of SLIM’s pinpoint landing, especially on the moon, would raise Japan’s profile in the global space technology race.
Source:The Hindu
January 20, 2024 01:22 UTC
Gyan Manch to host a unique blend of cinema and theatre
watchGyan Manch to host a unique blend of cinema and theatre‘In the Name of’ will comprise a play that transcends into a film, with a message of love at its coreImage courtesy: Antara RaychaudhuriIf you enjoy cinema and theatre, Stage 2 Screen is bringing a unique immersive event to Gyan Manch on January 20, curated just for you. Titled In the Name of, this is a unique blend of the two art forms. At the heart of both productions lies a simple message: love transcends boundaries. “The transition between the two mediums will be seamless, and this is the first time that theatre and cinema are converging in such a manner,” said Antara Raychaudhuri, the director of Atash. If you’re looking to make your Saturday more intellectually stimulating, get your tickets now!
Source:The Telegraph
January 19, 2024 23:09 UTC
Is This a Real Image of Barron Trump?
Claim: An image shared in January 2024 authentically depicted 17-year-old Barron Trump, who is 6 feet, 7 inches tall. Rating: About this rating TrueOn Jan. 18, 2024, an image went viral on Reddit depicting former U.S. President Donald Trump standing alongside former first lady Melania Trump and their 17-year-old son, Barron Trump, as well as the former first lady's father, Viktor Knavs. The image is indeed real; it was taken as a part of a 16-photo series by Associated Press photographer Rebecca Blackwell on Jan. 18, 2024. The image was shot as the four family members exited the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, where the funeral was held. (AP)We've previously reported on other rumors related to the Trump family, including whether these photos of Barron Trump were real and how Donald Trump and football quarterback Lamar Jackson compare in terms of weight and height.
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January 19, 2024 22:19 UTC
Indian devotees splurge on jets and gold idols as Hindu temple opens in Ayodhya - Telegraph India
The private jet parking lots at airports near the Indian city of Ayodhya are full and the shops have run out of gold-plated idols, as wealthy devotees prepare for the invite-only opening ceremony of one of Hinduism's holiest temples. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani are among the 8,000 or so attendees at Monday's inauguration event for the Ram Temple, which devotees believe is built on the birthplace of Lord Ram, a sacred Hindu deity. Officials estimate 100 private jets will descend on Jan. 22 on Ayodhya airport, filling it to capacity. Mehra did not disclose the price of the charters, but private jet booking website JetSetGo lists the price of a Mumbai-Gorakhpur return flight on a Falcon 2000 jet with nine passengers on board at about $74,000. "People are betting on economic prosperity but there's also emotional attachment to be part of the Ayodhya story."
Source:The Telegraph
January 19, 2024 20:15 UTC
Bike taxi driver held for trying to extort Rs 30,000 from customer in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Masab Tank police arrested a bike taxi driver on Wednesday for allegedly trying to extort Rs 30,000 from his customer. According to the cops, the complainant had engaged the accused driver to deliver a laptop from Khairatabad to his office in Gachibowli. However, while he was on the way, Srikanth called the customer and demanded Rs 30,000 to return the laptop safely to his office. The accused threatened the customer, demanding payment of Rs 30,000, warning that if not complied with, all contents on the laptop would be deleted. Masab Tank police tracked down the accused, arrested him and recovered the laptop from his possession.
Source:Indian Express
January 19, 2024 19:45 UTC
Tsitsipas pleased with passion in Australian Open canter
Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was delighted with the passion and determination he showed Friday to sweep into the Australian Open fourth round in straight sets. It means a lot to me," said Tsitsipas, who made the final last year, losing to Novak Djokovic. "I felt like I had a poor start in both (previous) matches and felt like I wanted something different this time. "I wanted to go out here today and show that passion and determination from the very beginning and I'm happy that things worked out. I'm happy things worked out and it went smoothly after the first set."
Source:Indian Express
January 19, 2024 19:45 UTC
IIT Kanpur: Third incident of suicide in five weeks, a 29-year-old PhD scholar found dead in her dorm room
On January 18, another shocking incident was reported from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur where a 29-year-old PhD research scholar was found dead in her dorm room. Notably, this is the third suspected suicide case emerging from the institute in the previous five weeks. APPSC, Ambedkar Periyar Phule study circle, a student collective of IIT Bombay took to ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) to shed light on this issue. In his post, the collective wrote “Students protesting at IIT Kanpur following the 3 recent suicides in one month, raising issues of incompetence of redressal mechanisms, representation, and demanding accountability from the administration”. The institute mourned the “untimely and unfortunate demise” of the student and stated that institute had lost a bright and promising young student.
Source:The Telegraph
January 19, 2024 19:39 UTC
Crew with first astronaut from Turkey launched on flight to space station
January 19, 2024 06:53 am | Updated 07:10 am IST - CAPE CANAVERALTurkey's first astronaut and three other crew members representing Europe were launched from Florida on January 28 on a voyage to the International Space Station in the latest commercially arranged mission from Texas startup Axiom Space. A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying the Axiom quartet lifted off about an hour before sunset from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, beginning a planned 36-hour flight to the orbiting laboratory. The autonomously operated Crew Dragon was expected to reach the International Space Station (ISS) early on Saturday morning and dock with the orbiting outpost some 250 miles (400 km) above Earth. Axiom billed the flight as "the first all-European commercial astronaut mission" to the space station. NASA, besides furnishing the launch site at Cape Canaveral, assumes responsibility for the astronauts once they rendezvous with the space station.
Source:The Hindu
January 19, 2024 18:24 UTC
Stock market will work all day on Saturday, will remain closed on Monday
The stock market will be open from 9 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday and will be closed on Monday. A National Stock Exchange (NSE) spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that the Indian stock market will have a full trading session on Saturday, January 20. Also read: Will the stock market be open tomorrow? Earlier, there was ambiguity regarding trading timings at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Saturday. Both the stock exchanges were scheduled to conduct a special live trading session in the equity F&O segment on January 20, i.e.
Source:Mint
January 19, 2024 18:15 UTC
Why is Japan's 'moon sniper' landing mission important?
What is Japan’s precision moon landing? More than two decades in development, the SLIM project is JAXA's second lunar landing attempt. JAXA has twice landed on small asteroids, but landing on the moon is more difficult due to its gravity. Tokyo-based ispace has said it would launch its second moon mission this year. The U.S. space agency last week announced fresh delays to its Artemis moon program, scheduling for 2026 its first astronaut lunar landing in half a century.
Source:The Hindu
January 19, 2024 17:27 UTC
NATO Nation 'Exposes' West; Confesses Ukraine Conflict 'Good For...' | Watch
NATO Nation 'Exposes' West; Confesses Ukraine Conflict 'Good For...' | WatchFrance has admitted that the Country's war economy is benefitting from the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The comments were made by French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu in an interview with Le Parisien. Lecornu said the Russia-Ukraine war has led to a surge in demand for weapons and has created tens of thousands of jobs in the defence sector. Watch for more.
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January 19, 2024 17:02 UTC
Budget 2024: The Mint Roundtable | In Election Year, Can Government Avoid Populism?
Budget 2024: The Mint Roundtable | In Election Year, Can Government Avoid Populism? Updated: 19 Jan 2024, 06:12 PM ISTBudget 2024 : All eyes are now on Finance Minister... moreBudget 2024 : All eyes are now on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's speech on 1st February. Though this will be a vote on account as opposed to a full budget since it's election year, there is immense interest in what the FM will have to say. Though the finance minister has hinted that there won't really be any big bang announcements, can we discount the possibility of signalling in an election year? Watch the Mint roundtable with our eminent panellists in conversation with Mint Editor-In-Chief Ravi Krishnan, discussing what could be on the table and what are the moments that could move markets this time around.
Source:Mint
January 19, 2024 16:26 UTC