‘Some people have taken the responsibility of putting kala teeka as...’: PM Modi
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the India Today Conclave 2023, he said some people have taken the responsibility of putting kala teeka on India as this is so many auspicious things happening in the country. "And this is because India ko nazar na lag jaye," PM Modi said in a veiled dig at the Congress. "At a time when the world thinks the time of India has come, there are talks of hopelessness, putting India down and breaking its morale. We all know that there is a tradition of putting a kala teeka. And these people have taken the responsibility of doing that," PM Modi said.
Source:Hindustan Times
March 18, 2023 15:51 UTC
Watch: SpaceX launches Starlink satellites into orbit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Friday from California, carrying more than 50 additional Starlink satellites into orbit. The rocket blasted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base. It was the first of two SpaceX launches on Friday. Another is scheduled later in the day in Florida.
Source:Economic Times
March 18, 2023 13:45 UTC
'No one can be perfect for long. He's a legend': Ex-RCB player on criticism against Kohli
No one has managed to answer back critics like Virat Kohli does. When criticism shifted to Tests, with few asking questions over Kohli's future in the format, he shut them down with a ton in Ahmedabad. "It was a different experience altogether, meeting Kohli and AB de Villiers, who is my hero. He was really good to me when I went to the RCB dressing room for the first time," he said. If you analyse the last six months, this is my opinion, Bumrah has been the missing link," he said.
Source:Hindustan Times
March 18, 2023 12:52 UTC
Concerted campaign against the company, electric scooters are well tested: Ola Electric
Electric vehicle maker Ola Electric said there has been a “concerted campaign” against the company over the last two months regarding the front fork of its vehicle following allegations that the company has not tested its electric scooters enough. "Through February and March, we’ve been facing a concerted campaign by publishing images of the front fork broken. On March 14, Ola Electric said it is offering customers of its scooters an option to replace the front fork arm , a key component between the body of the vehicle and its wheel. The company has faced quality issues since it started delivering its scooters in December 2021. Despite the complaints, Ola Electric has seen record-breaking sales in recent months.
Source:Economic Times
March 18, 2023 11:53 UTC
morning digest march 18 2023
March 18, 2023 07:53 am | Updated 07:53 am ISTMaharashtra, Gujarat, M.P., U.P. AIADMK announces poll schedule for the post of general secretaryThe AIADMK on Friday announced the schedule for the election of general secretary. “With these, the total number of chargesheets filed by the NIA against the PFI cadre this month has gone up to four. The first chargesheet was filed in Jaipur on March 13 and the second in Hyderabad on March 16,” it said. Rahul’s standout knock turned out to be decisive as India took the lead in the three-match ODI series versus Australia.
Source:The Hindu
March 18, 2023 11:33 UTC
Rahul Gandhi vs Government: Who Benefits More From Parliament Standoff?
Amidst the standoff in Parliament between the government and the opposition - more importantly the Congress - there was another flash point today. Ironically, in the middle of the ruckus and political noise, the House went silent for almost 20 minutes. No, this wasn't the House suddenly in order. After five days of continuous logjam, the question is: who is benefitting from this - the BJP or the Congress?
Source:NDTV
March 18, 2023 08:20 UTC
Story of Swami Nityananda: From founding fake country Kailasa to entering UN, here's how he conned 30 US cities
Story of Swami Nityananda: From founding fake country Kailasa to entering UN, here's how he conned 30 US citiesThe creator of the "United States of Kailasa," self-styled godman Swami Nithyanada, who is accused of multiple major crimes, garnered media attention. READ | Sister City scam: Swami Nithyananda's ‘fake country’ Kailasa dupes over 30 US citiesHow did he reach the UN? In accordance with this regulation, representatives of the "United States of Kailasa" entered the UN committee and appeared during the discussion. It has been claimed that renowned godman Swami Nithyananda and his fake nation "Kailasa" conned 30 American cities, Fox News reported. Only days after approving the "Sister City" pact paperwork, the Newark City Council apparently cancelled it as a result of the incident.
Source:dna
March 18, 2023 07:53 UTC
Google employees writes open letter to Sundar Pichai on job cuts. What they ask?
Google employees have written an open letter to CEO Sundar Pichai calling for better treatment of staff during the layoff process. Almost 1,400 employees at Google parent Alphabet Inc. have signed a petition calling for better treatment of staff during the layoff process, after the company announced it was cutting 12,000 jobs. Although some Google workers, particularly in the US, lost their jobs immediately, the process has been much slower for those in countries with stronger labor protections that are common in Europe. The letter was organized by a group of employees supported by unions including the Alphabet Workers Union, United Tech and Allied Workers and UNI Global. Labor groups have helped organize several petitions regarding the layoffs at various Google units and in different countries where it is present.
Source:Mint
March 18, 2023 06:52 UTC
Scientists discover plastic rocks on Trinidad Island, highlight devastating human impact on environment
Scientists discover plastic rocks on Trinidad Island, highlight devastating human impact on environmentTrinidad Island, situated 1140 kilometers away from Brazil's southeastern state of Espirito Santo, has long been a subject of fascination for scientists owing to its volcanic geography. Recently, researchers stumbled upon plastic rocks on this island, formed by the melting and mixing of plastic waste with the island's stones. These plastic stones, known as plastiglomerates, are composed of soil, sand, plastic particles, and other substances. The issue is compounded by the fact that Trinidad Island is home to green turtles, which make up a conservation area. The presence of plastic rocks on Trinidad Island highlights the need for increased efforts to protect the environment and reduce plastic waste.
Source:dna
March 18, 2023 06:39 UTC
The nuclear programme will not be compromised while borrowing from the International Monetary Fund : Pakistan
Islamabad (Pakistan) – Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar said, “I believe in transparency and fiscal discipline… Let me assure you that nobody is (ready) to compromise on the nuclear or missile programme of Pakistan. No way.”No compromise on Pakistan’s nuclear, missile programme despite a delay in IMF deal: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar All #Defence #news and #updates: https://t.co/MRkaJarTRV https://t.co/ort92x0etj — ET Defence (@ETDefence) March 16, 2023He was speaking about borrowing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Any agreement reached with the Mint will be uploaded on the Government website. Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that the question of compromising the nuclear programme does not arise, in response to a question by MP Raza Rabbani in Parliament. “We represent the people of Pakistan and we have to guard our national interests,” he added further.
Source:Economic Times
March 18, 2023 06:01 UTC
Significant increase in the number of deaths in the terror attacks in Pakistan !
New Delhi – In 2022, the number of deaths in the terror attacks in Pakistan has overtaken Afghanistan. In 2022, the number deaths in such attacks was 643. Pakistan has overtaken Afghanistan as the country with the most terrorist attacks and deaths. #Pakistan has overtaken Afghanistan as the country with the most terrorist attacks and death in South Asia, the annual Global Terrorism Index report released stated (Shishir Gupta reports)https://t.co/dGZqU7hRZ1 — Hindustan Times (@htTweets) March 16, 2023According to a report, from 2007 to 2022, 14,120 people died in the terror attacks in Pakistan. This terrorist organisations has carried out 23 terrorist attacks in 2022 in which 78 died.
Source:Hindustan Times
March 18, 2023 05:56 UTC
अदाणी मामले में पहली बार बोले अमित शाह- अगर किसी से भी गलती हुई है तो बख्शा नहीं जाना चाहिए
New Delhi: गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने कहा, ‘कांग्रेस के नेता ये स्लोगन लाए हैं कि पार्लियामेंट में फ्रीडम ऑफ स्पीच हो। लेकिन पार्लियामेंट में फ्रीडम ऑफ स्पीच है। आपको बोलने से कोई भी नहीं रोक सकता। लेकिन पार्लियामेंट में फ्री स्टाइल में नहीं बोल सकते हैं। संसद में वहां के पहले से ही तय नियमों के हिसाब से बोलना पड़ता है, रूल्स को समझना पड़ता है। रूल्स को पढ़ना पड़ता है, उसके बाद आखिर में रूल्स के हिसाब से पार्लियामेंट में बहस होती है। जैसे सड़क पर बोलते हैं वैसे पार्लियामेंट में नहीं बोल सकते हैं।’विदेशों में भारत (India) की नकारात्मक छवि बनाने को लेकर कांग्रेस नेता राहुल गांधी (Rahul Gandhi) बीजेपी के नेताओं के निशाने पर हैं। राहुल गांधी ये आरोप भी लगाते हैं कि संसद में उनकी आवाज दबाई जा रही है क्योंकि उन्हें बोलने नहीं दिया जा रहा है। ऐसे में फ्रीडम ऑफ स्पीच (freedom of speech) को राजनीतिक हथियार बनाने वाले कांग्रेस नेता राहुल गांधी को केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री अमित शाह (Amit Shah) ने करारा जवाब दिया है। दिल्ली में आयोजित एक कार्यक्रम में शाह ने कहा है कि संसद में नियमों के हिसाब से बोलना पड़ता है। जैसे रोड पर हम लोग बोलते हैं, वैसे पार्लियामेंट में नहीं बोल सकते हैं। ये नियम हमने नहीं बनाये हैं।The leader of the govt is answerable for the corruption by the govt: Amit Shah, 16 April 2015. Then, why Narendra Mod is not answerable for the Adani Scam, PM Care Fund, Anonymous Electoral Bonds, Demonetisation, 36 Rafale purchase…Long list…Why is Modi not answerable? pic.twitter.com/eKbKDKCOBg — Ravi Nair (@t_d_h_nair) March 16, 2023गृह मंत्री अमित शाह (Amit Shah) ने अपने भाषण में राहुल गांधी को नेहरू और इंदिरा की याद दिलाते हुए कहा कि संसद चलाने के लिए नियम कई दशक पहले बनाए हुए हैं और उन्हें हमने या बीजेपी नेताओं ने नहीं बनाया है। राहुल गांधी की ओर इशारा करते हुए उन्होंने कहा कि उनकी दादी के पिता जी के समय से ये नियम बने हुए हैं। वो भी इसी नियमों के तहत चर्चा करते थे। हम भी इन्हीं नियमों के आधार पर चलते हैं।केंद्रीय गृहमंत्री ने कहा, ‘हमारी सरकार को इस मामले में कोई भ्रम नहीं है। हमारा कहना है कि उच्चतम न्यायालय ने इसकी जांच के लिए एक समिति गठित की है और लोगों को न्यायिक प्रक्रिया पर भरोसा करना चाहिए।’ अमित शाह ने अदाणी-हिंडनबर्ग विवाद की जांच के लिए संयुक्त संसदीय समिति (जेपीसी) गठित करने की विपक्ष की मांग पर शुक्रवार को अपनी चुप्पी तोड़ी। एक कार्यक्रम में बोलते हुए शाह ने कहा कि सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने पहले ही मामले का संज्ञान लिया है और एक जांच समिति का गठन किया है।Amit Shah to embark on two-day visit to #Gujarat today, set to attend various public events | CHECK ITINERARY #AmitShah #Gujarat #ShahInGujarathttps://t.co/4Umy9eWipo — India TV (@indiatvnews) March 18, 2023अमेरिका स्थित शॉर्ट सेलर हिंडनबर्ग रिसर्च की ओर से गौतम अदाणी के नेतृत्व वाले समूह के खिलाफ धोखाधड़ी लेनदेन और शेयर मूल्य में हेरफेर सहित कई आरोप लगाए जाने के बाद अदाणी समूह के शेयरों में गिरावट आई थी, हालांकि समूह ने अपने ऊपर लगे आरोपों को झूठा बताते हुए खारिज कर दिया था। इस मामले में अदाणी समूह ने कहा है कि वह सभी कानूनों और नियामकीय जरूरतों का पालन करता है।केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने बीते दिन जांच एजेंसियों की जांच और अदाणी मुद्दे पर खुलकर अपनी बात रखी। शाह ने कहा कि सीबीआई और ईडी जैसी जांच एजेंसियां निष्पक्ष रूप से काम कर रही हैं और दो को छोड़कर सभी मामले यूपीए सरकार के दौरान दर्ज किए गए थे। शुक्रवार को एक कॉन्क्लेव में बोलते हुए शाह ने कहा कि विपक्षी नेताओं के सभी आरोप बेबुनियाद है और अगर उन्हें जांच एजेंसियों के काम पर संदेह है तो वे अदालतों में चुनौती दे सकते हैं।
Source:Dainik Jagran
March 18, 2023 04:35 UTC
Justice Katju: If I forget you O Kashmir, may my right hand perish
Justice Markandey Katju-(Justice Markandey Katju is a former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and former Chairman, Press Council of India. The views expressed are his own)Even 2000 years after their diaspora from Palestine, Jews still say, ”If I forget you O Jerusalem, may my right hand perish” ( Psalms 137 : 5 ). Similarly, the Kashmiri Pandits like me who had migrated from Kashmir a long time back still say ” If I forget you O Kashmir, may my right hand perish”. The 2600 Kashmiri Pandits still living in Kashmir ( out of the 500,000 living there in 1990 ) are sometimes killed by extremists even today. https://www.dailyo.in/politics/30-years-of-exodus-four-reasons-why-kashmiri-pandits-will-never-return-to-kashmir-29010Yet, despite this sad situation, I will still keep saying ”If I forget you O Kashmir, may my right hand perish .”
Source:Hindustan Times
March 18, 2023 02:48 UTC
Pakistan ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan bailed out, gets protective bail in 8 terrorism, 1 civil cases
Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Friday granted protective bail to Imran Khan in eight terrorist investigations and a civil case, but hours later another court ruled against the former prime minister until March 18 in a corruption case. Khan, 70, the leader of the Pakistan Teliku-e-Insaf (PTI) party, used a bulletproof vehicle to travel to the Lahore High Court (LHC) and sought bail in nine separate cases. According to reports, Khan was released on bail for five crimes in Islamabad by 24 March and was released until 27 March for three cases in Lahore. Meanwhile, Judge Saleem was said to have heard Khan’s bail application in a civil case filed against him. Since his downfall, Khan has called for new elections to remove the “import regime” of Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif.
Source:dna
March 18, 2023 02:00 UTC