Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school's conduct policy. Gay is the second Ivy League president to resign in the past month following the congressional testimony. Gay, Harvard's first Black president, announced her departure just months into her tenure in a letter to the Harvard community. Alan M Garber, provost and chief academic officer, will serve as interim president until Harvard finds a replacement, the board said in a statement. The House committee announced days after the hearing that it would investigate the policies and disciplinary procedures at Harvard, MIT and Penn.
Source:The Hindu
January 03, 2024 21:12 UTC
Zomato executive delivers food on horseback amid fuel crisis in Hyderabad
Residents of Hyderabad witnessed a sight this morning: a Zomato delivery rider galloping through the streets on a majestic black horse to deliver the food on time, on January 3, 2023. The delivery executive delivered food on horseback because petrol and diesel supplies were hit across parts of the country due to the truckers' strike that entered the second day on Tuesday. Drivers of trucks, buses, and tankers had launched a three-day strike to protest against new laws for hit-and-run accidents. Approximately 2,000 petrol pumps, primarily located in western and northern India, faced fuel shortages as a result of a truckers' strike, PTI reported. From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it's all here, just a click away!
Source:Mint
January 03, 2024 19:10 UTC
Thousands of migrants are bidding farewell to New York City for these states
Tens of thousands of migrants are bidding farewell to New York City in pursuit of opportunities elsewhere. According to data from New York City Hall, Illinois emerges as the top destination for migrants leaving the city, with 2,369 plane tickets issued. Click hereMayor Eric Adams' offerMayor Eric Adams has been proactive, offering migrants voluntary travel out of the city. Since August 2022, Texas has bused over 33,600 migrants to New York City, exacerbating the strain on resources. Here are the top 10:Illinois — 2,369Elsewhere in New York — 2,261Texas — 1,847Florida — 1,189Minnesota — 1,177Colorado — 1,147Georgia — 925California — 823Virginia — 664Ohio — 615Migrants, determined to reach New York City, bypass Mayor Adams' orders.
Source:Hindustan Times
January 03, 2024 18:15 UTC
Make In India Lion Roars; Electronics Manufacturing To Grow To $115 BN IN 2024 | Report
Make In India Lion Roars; Electronics Manufacturing To Grow To $115 BN IN 2024 | ReportUpdated: 03 Jan 2024, 09:16 PM ISTAs per ICEA or India Cellular and Electronics Asso... moreAs per ICEA or India Cellular and Electronics Association, electronics manufacturing in India which crossed $100Bn just 7 months ago in May 2023 will touch 115 billion dollars, registering a growth of 15%. What is powering this growth? What are the challenges? And what can India do to address them? Watch the full video to find out.
Source:Mint
January 03, 2024 17:17 UTC
Elon Musk's SpaceX launches 'direct to cell phones' Starlink satellites; know what this means for users
Aboard the Falcon 9 spacecraft, the first batch of Starlink internet satellites took to the skies on Tuesday, January 2, at 10:44 p.m. EST. These Starlink satellites promise direct-to-cell capabilities, meaning that you could potentially get satellite broadband directly on your smartphone. 'Direct to cell phones' Starlink satellites: What this meansThe launch featured 21 Starlink satellites lift-off to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. It also included the first six Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities. This service is of special importance to areas where reliable internet service is not good or is completely unavailable.
Source:Hindustan Times
January 03, 2024 17:05 UTC
For world peace Prez BIden should know S.Jaishankar is factually wrong. Rather peace in SAARC largely threatened by India by not carrying-out mandatory plebiscite. By Hem Raj Jain
No doubt if Pakistan supports and promotes cross border terrorism then it will ham the interests of Pakistan too as even the then US Secretary of State Hillay Clinton warned as https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/snakes-in-your-backyard-wont-bite-only-neighbours-hillary-to-pak-573412 but it is factually wrong to say that Kashmir problem is essentially & exclusively the result of ‘cross border terrorism’ policies of Pakistan. Yours Sincerely Sd/- Mountbatten of Burma]. What is important is that the fate of the united J&K as per this IoA will be decided by plebiscite and not by the Constitution of India or by the SCI or by Pakistan or by any other entity / instrument. ) .Therefore Prez BIden ought to take the Kashmir problem seriously in the interest of world peace and should get India constrained legally through world community to carry out plebiscite in united J&K as per the mandate of IoA of J&K to India, without any further delay . IT is hoped Prez BIden will rise to the occasion and will start taking keen interest in resolving the Kashmir problem (by ensuring mandatory plebiscite in united J&K) which has the potential of triggering a third war (after two on-going wars namely Ukraine war and Gaza war) and this third war catastrophic between three nuclear countries.
Source:The Hindu
January 03, 2024 17:01 UTC
Navi Mutual Fund changes names of two hybrid schemes
Old nameNew nameNavi Regular Savings FundNavi Conservative Hybrid FundNavi Equity Hybrid FundNavi Aggressive Hybrid FundNavi Mutual Fund has announced the change of name of two hybrid schemes: Navi Regular Savings Fund and Navi Equity Hybrid Fund.The changes are effective from January 1. The fund house informed its investors about the change to its investors through an addendum.According to the addendum, investors are requested to note that, pursuant to clause 2.6 of SEBI Master Circular dated May 19, 2023 on categorization of schemes, the scheme name shall be the same as the scheme category for easy identification for investors.This notice-cum-addendum forms an integral part of the scheme information document (SID), key information memorandum (KIM) of aforementioned schemes and statement of additional information (SAI) of the fund house.All other terms and conditions of SID and KIM of the aforementioned schemes will remain unchanged.Navi Conservative Hybrid Fund manages assets of Rs 26.88 crore. Navi Aggressive Hybrid Fund manages assets of Rs 81.06 crore. The schemes are managed by Aditya Mulki, Surbhi Sharma, and Ashutosh Shirwaikar. Navi Conservative Hybrid Fund and Navi Aggressive Hybrid Fund have completed around 13.43 years and 5.68 years respectively in the market.
Source:Economic Times
January 03, 2024 16:18 UTC
Truck Drivers Protest Against New Hit & Run Law, Disrupt Fuel Supply | What’s Changed | Details
Truck Drivers Protest Against New Hit & Run Law, Disrupt Fuel Supply | What’s Changed | DetailsUpdated: 03 Jan 2024, 09:20 PM ISTDrivers across the country have launched a protest... moreDrivers across the country have launched a protest against the changes in the hit-and-run law. The increased jail terms in 'hit-and-run' cases under the new Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023 is said to be the biggest bone of contention. The criminal code law, which repealed the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) provides up to 10 years of punishment for fleeing an accident spot and not reporting the incident.
Source:Mint
January 03, 2024 15:51 UTC
Nikesh Arora Journey to Becoming a Billionaire
Nikesh Arora: SoftBank Stint and Record-Breaking CompensationIn 2014, Nikesh Arora caught the attention of Masayoshi Son, the founder of SoftBank Group Corp., who poached him from Google. Nikesh Arora: Palo Alto NetworksA Billion-Dollar Leap: Arora’s most recent venture at Palo Alto Networks has proven to be the most lucrative chapter of his career. The increase in demand for cybersecurity software, fueled by high-profile hacking events, has significantly benefited Palo Alto Networks. As Arora continues to lead Palo Alto Networks, his compensation packages and stock awards signal the company’s commitment to retaining his leadership. Nikesh Arora’s journey from Google’s executive ranks to the helm of Palo Alto Networks showcases not only his strategic prowess but also his ability to secure substantial compensation packages.
Source:Economic Times
January 03, 2024 15:26 UTC
ISRO Kicks-Off New Year With A Bang | All You Need To Know About XPOSAT | Upcoming Missions | Watch
ISRO Kicks-Off New Year With A Bang | All You Need To Know About XPOSAT | Upcoming Missions | WatchUpdated: 03 Jan 2024, 08:39 PM ISTISRO kicked-off the new year with a bang! At 9:10 ... moreISRO kicked-off the new year with a bang! At 9:10 am just as Indians were waking up, they were treated with the visuals of yet another successful ISRO launch. The successful launch of the XpoSat polarimeter mission has pushed India into a very short elite list of just two countries which have dedicated missions to study black holes and neutron stars.
Source:Mint
January 03, 2024 15:26 UTC
ASI urges Varanasi court to delay release of Gyanvapi survey report by four weeks
The agency was supposed to submit the report to the Varanasi Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division), Fast Track Court, in compliance with the Allahabad High Court order of December 19. The ASI had submitted the survey report in the Varanasi district court on December 18, last year. After the submission of the survey report by the ASI, the mosque management committee had moved the Varanasi district court, objecting to the Hindu side seeking a copy of the report. The agency was supposed to submit the report to the Varanasi Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division), Fast Track Court, in compliance with the Allahabad High Court order of December 19. The ASI had submitted the survey report in the Varanasi district court on December 18, last year.
Source:Indian Express
January 03, 2024 14:19 UTC
Truck drivers strike ends across the country:MP में शाजापुर कलेक्टर को हटाया गया; ड्राइवर से कहा था- तुम्हारी औकात क्या है
Truck drivers strike ends across the country:MP में शाजापुर कलेक्टर को हटाया गया; ड्राइवर से कहा था- तुम्हारी औकात क्या है30 दिसंबर से देशभर में चल रही ट्रक ड्राइवरों की हड़ताल केंद्र सरकार से बातचीत के बाद मंगलवार देर रात को खत्म हो गई। ट्रक ड्राइवर्स केंद्र सरकार के हिट एंड रन कानून के नए नियमों को लेकर पिछले 4 दिनों से विरोध कर रहा था। हड़ताल का सबसे ज्यादा असर, मध्य प्रदेश, राजस्थान, महाराष्ट्र, उत्तर प्रदेश, बिहार समेत 10 से ज्यादा राज्यों में देखने को मिला था। इसकी वजह से पेट्रोल, घरेलू गैस, दूध और सब्जियों जैसे जरूरी सामानों की आवाजाही प्रभावित हो गई थी।ऑल इंडिया मोटर ट्रांसपोर्ट कांग्रेस (AIMTC) ने मंगलवार को कहा कि केंद्र सरकार ने भरोसा दिलाया है कि हिट एंड रन कानून से जुड़े मसलों पर बात की जाएगी। इसके साथ ही ट्रक ड्राइवरों से अपील की गई है कि वो हड़ताल वापस लें। न्यूज एजेंसी ANI से केंद्रीय गृह सचिव ने बताया कि न्याय संहिता की धारा 106 (2) में 10 साल की सजा और जुर्माने को लेकर वाहन चालकों की चिंता पर ऑल इंडिया मोटर ट्रांसपोर्ट कांग्रेस के सदस्यों से विस्तृत चर्चा की गई। इसे लागू करने से पहले ऑल इंडिया मोटर ट्रांसपोर्ट कांग्रेस से विचार विमर्श किया जाएगा। इसी के बाद किसी नतीजे पर पहुंचा जाएगा।उधर, मध्य प्रदेश में ट्रक ड्राइवर से बदसलूकी करने वाले शाजापुर कलेक्टर किशोर कन्याल को मुख्यमंत्री डॉ. मोहन यादव ने हटा दिया है। हड़ताल के दौरान मंगलवार को एक बैठक में कन्याल और ड्राइवर्स के बीच गहमा-गहमी हो गई थी। उन्होंने ड्राइवर से कहा था कि समझ क्या रखा है? क्या करोगे तुम, तुम्हारी औकात क्या है?
Source:Dainik Bhaskar
January 03, 2024 14:10 UTC
A sign of water in other worlds
The team says this new signature, of relatively depleted carbon dioxide, is the only sign of habitability that is detectable now. But there’s been no way to directly confirm whether a planet is indeed habitable, meaning that liquid water exists on its surface. If so, the planet is likely habitable, meaning that it hosts significant bodies of liquid water on its surface. The team says this new signature, of relatively depleted carbon dioxide, is the only sign of habitability that is detectable now. If so, the planet is likely habitable, meaning that it hosts significant bodies of liquid water on its surface.
Source:Indian Express
January 03, 2024 12:08 UTC
Tesla sees China-made EV sales grow 68.7% year on year in December
US automaker Tesla sold 94,139 China-made electric vehicles in December, a 68.7% increase from a year earlier, China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) data showed on Wednesday. Deliveries of China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were up 14.2% from November. Chinese rival BYD, with its Dynasty and Ocean lineup of EVs and petrol-electric hybrid models, delivered 341,043 passenger vehicles in December, up 13% from November and a 45% jump year-on-year. BYD had a record quarter with sales of 944,779 new energy vehicles in the fourth quarter, including 526,409 pure EVs. Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing news website in the world 🌏 Click here to know more.
Source:Mint
January 03, 2024 11:32 UTC
Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett see change in net worth; know who gained most
Interestingly, Warren Buffett was the sole gainer in the top 10, while Gautam Adani witnessed the most significant leap in net worth. This led to an unexpected twist in the fortunes of the world's wealthiest individuals right at the beginning of the business year. Interestingly, Warren Buffett was the sole gainer in the top 10, while Gautam Adani witnessed the most significant leap in net worth. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Adani's net worth surged by $1.63 billion, reaching a total of $85.9 billion. Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, Larry Ellison, Warren Buffett, and Sergey Brin occupy the fourth to tenth positions, respectively, on the list, each witnessing fluctuations in their net worth.
Source:dna
January 03, 2024 10:47 UTC