SMPLNew Delhi [India], August 28: Senior representatives from the British High Commission, Ms. Jennifer Kaul, Investment Counsellor for South Asia, U.K. Government, and Mr. Sijoy Thomas, Sector Lead - Technology at the British High Commission, visited PromptTech Global's Delivery Division at Technopark, Trivandrum. The delegation interacted with the company's management and members, extending support towards PromptTech Global's forthcoming expansion in the United Kingdom. Conversations highlight...Read More
Also Read - 'Bengaluru can be a global city if....': Kiran Mazumder-Shaw urges BBMP and DK Shivakumar Taking to social media platform X, the IPL franchise wrote: "The Silence wasn't Absence. It was Grief. This space was once filled with energy, memories and moments that you enjoyed the most. But June 4th changed everything. That day broke our hearts, and the silence since then has been our way of holding space. In that silence, we've been grieving, listening, learning." The note explained that...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 28: Senior representatives from the British High Commission, Ms. Jennifer Kaul, Investment Counsellor for South Asia, U.K. Government, and Mr. Sijoy Thomas, Sector Lead - Technology at the British High Commission, visited PromptTech Global Delivery Division at Technopark, Trivandrum. The delegation interacted with the company management and members, extending support towards PromptTech Global forthcoming expansion in the United Kingdom. Conversations highlighted the c...Read More
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 28 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the two youth from the State who went missing in the landslide in Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir earlier this week. Gehlot shared a post on his official X handle and urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to provide assistance to the distressed families. The news of Yash and Pranshu, youths from Saimpu in Dholpur who went for the darshan of Mata Vaishno ...Read More
Fazilka (Punjab) [India] August 28 (ANI): The flood situation in Fazilka has led to several villages, including a Border Security Force (BSF) post, getting inundated due to the rising water levels on Thursday. The Sutlej River water level is rising, causing floodwaters to inundate nearby villages. According to Fazilka Deputy Commissioner (DC) Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu, the water level increased over the past two to three days, affecting connectivity to many villages. While speaking to ANI, Sandhu...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 28 (ANI): Janata Dal (Secular) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Thursday stated that other options could have been considered rather than inviting Booker prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the upcoming Mysuru Dasara festival in 2025. We have no issues that one Muslim lady will be inaugurating the Dasara festival. One thing that recently took place regarding Thayi Bhuvaneshwari, who has expressed certain reservations...There are videos.. There are many othe...Read More
Chennai, Aug 28 (UNI) Strongly rebutting the charges levelled aginst the ruling DMK's Dravidian Model governance roight from union Home Minister Amit Shah to Opposition AIADMK Leader Edappadi K Palaniswami, Chief Minister M K Stalin today said Tamil Nadu is the powerhouse of India's industrial workforce, not just the fastest growing economy. Citing the data of the union Government and tagging a social media post of Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Raaja, the Chief Minister said "here is ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of Satish Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board for a further period of one year, effective from September 1, 2025. An order dated August 27 from the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, reads, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension in tenure of Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Bramayugam director Rahul Sadasivan is back with another horror thriller titled Dies Irae. It stars Pranav Mohanlal, son of superstar Mohanlal, in the lead role. The makers of Dies Irae have released a teaser for the movie, which is slated for release on the occasion of Halloween 2025. The film will hit the theatres on October 31. In the teaser, Pranav character appears to be tormented by the death of someone close, with the haunting li...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has raised questions about the broader implications of Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from the Indian Premier League, asking whether the move made by him could pave the way for other Indian cricketers to participate in overseas T20 leagues. On Wednesday, Ashwin announced that he has ended his IPL career and he would be exploring playing in franchise T20 leagues. Soon after, reports emerged from England that Ashwin might be p...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tech giants Apple and Samsung have sent legal notices to Xiaomi after the Chinese smartphone maker ran advertisements directly comparing its latest flagship with their premium devices. According to people familiar with the matter, both companies have issued cease-and-desist notices, objecting to what they see as 'disparaging content' in Xiaomi's campaign. A cease-and-desist notice is a formal legal document that asks a company to immediately stop a certain ac...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The death toll in the Virar building collapse in Maharashtra has risen to 17, officials confirmed on Thursday, as search and rescue efforts entered the second day. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when the rear portion of the Ramabai Apartment building suddenly caved in at around 12.05 A.M., trapping several residents under the rubble. President Droupadi Murmu expressed sorrow over the loss of lives, stating, "The collapse of a buildi...Read More
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu has greeted citizens on the occasion of Nuakhai, emphasizing the festival's significance in expressing gratitude to the country's farmers. In her message, she highlighted the importance of respecting agriculture and acknowledging the hard work of farmers who sustain the nation. The President's tweet conveyed her heartfelt wishes to the people of Odisha and the entire country, saying, "On the occasion of the agrarian festival Nuakhai, I extend my heartfelt ...Read More
Tokyo/New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on his first standalone visit to Japan in nearly seven years to participate in the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, on Friday. This will be Prime Minister Modi's eighth visit to Japan, and the first Summit meeting with Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba. PM Modi last visited Japan in May 2023. Both leaders had earlier met in June 2025 on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada and during the 21st...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Navi Mumbai has nearly 24 million square feet of prime office spaces, accounting for 20 per cent of the total supply in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), according to Cushman & Wakefield. Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) on Thursday released a report, 'Navi Mumbai - The Next Growth Corridor', highlighting that the occupancy level is also high at 87 per cent. The consultant noted that Navi Mumbai is emerging as an important office destination in the M...Read More
Jaipur, Aug 28 (PTI) The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday cancelled the contentious police sub-inspector recruitment exam-2021 owing to paper leak. Justice Sameer Jain in a detailed judgment cancelled the exam 2021 which was the bone of contention for both BJP and Congress governments in the state. "Illegality and fraud on the system was so conspicuous. It is strange that the state government did not take action any decision on the subject. The court's decision hopefully will act as a deterren...Read More
Patna, Aug 28 (PTI) A high-security alert has been sounded across Bihar following inputs suggesting that three terrorists from Pakistan have entered the state through Nepal, an official said on Thursday. Bihar Police headquarters has issued an alert to all district police and has also issued the names and photographs of the terrorists, belonging to the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed. It is suspected that all of them reached Bihar via Nepal through Araria. Talking to PTI on Thursday, Bih...Read More
New Delhi/Patna, Aug 28 (PTI) The BJP on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar had crossed all "limits of insult, hate and tastelessness", claiming that abuses were directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother during the campaign. The party, on its official X handle, refrained from posting the video of the incident, but clips shared online by a few accounts showed some unidentified people using a Hindi abuse for Modi from a dais during the Ya...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Abril Paper Tech, manufacturer and supplier of sublimation heat transfer paper, on Thursday said it has fixed the price at Rs 61 per share for its Rs 13.42-crore initial public offering (IPO), which will open for subscription on August 29. The public issue will conclude on September 2, and the shares of the company will be listed on the BSE's SME platform, Surat-based Abril Paper Tech said in a statement. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of 22 lakh equity shares with a...Read More
Ranchi, Aug 28 (PTI) Question Hour proceedings were disrupted on Thursday in Jharkhand Assembly, with Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato adjourning the House amidst protests by BJP members over the state university Bill and other issues. The House convened at 11 am but was adjourned till noon by the Speaker after just 10 minutes of functioning, as both opposition and ruling members trooped the Well, raising protests over their respective concerns. After reassembling around noon, proceedings, includi...Read More
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are pivotal to India's fast-growing digital economy, projected to create 1.2 million tech jobs by 2027. The rise calls for increased focus on AI, cloud computing, and diversity. However, skill shortages pose a challenge to sustaining growth across emerging technologies. India is experiencing an unprecedented transformation in its digital economy, largely driven by Global Capability Centres (GCCs). According to a TeamLease Digital report, GCCs are projected to co...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): In a significant development, the stations part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed train corridor, also known as the Bullet Train project, are nearing completion, Ministry of Railways said on Thursday. In a post on 'X', Indian Railways announced that these stations will redefine passenger comfort and set new benchmarks in travel for passengers. "The Bullet Train stations on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor in Gujarat are nearing completion. With modern design, ...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed uproar on the ninth day of the monsoon session on Thursday as Opposition MLAs demanded that the House be adjourned so they could reach disaster-hit areas particularly in Chamba district and assist in relief and rescue efforts. BJP legislators Hans Raj, Janak Raj, and D.S. Thakur urged the government to arrange immediate transportation, including helicopters if needed, to allow them to visit their constit...Read More
New Delhi: Wilmar International, through its arm Lence Pte, has sought approval from the fair trade regulator CCI to acquire a 20 per cent stake in AWL Agri Business Ltd from the Gautam Adani-led Adani group.The move came after Adani Group last month announced that it had sold a 20 per cent stake in AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar Ltd) to Singapore-based Wilmar International for Rs 7,150 crore, as part of its decision to exit the FMCG business and focus on its infrastructure vertical. ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted a four-week protection to journalist and YouTuber Abhisar Sharma in connection with an FIR lodged against him by the Assam police. The top court, however, refused to quash the FIR lodged against Sharma and asked him to approach the High Court seeking the same. Also Read | JeM Terrorists in Bihar: Police Issue High Alert As 3 Jaish-E-Mohammed Operatives Enter State via Nepal Border, Release Their Sketches. The case perta...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 28 (ANI): The three-member panel, appointed to investigate the Sambhal violence case, submitted its report to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, according to the state Information Department. The 450-page report consists of details about the November 2024 Sambhal violence and also touches on the previous riots which took place in the city. Also Read | JeM Terrorists in Bihar: Police Issue High Alert As 3 Jaish-E-Mohammed Operatives Enter State...Read More
Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted journalist Abhisar Sharma interim protection from arrest for four weeks in a criminal case registered against him in Assam over a video questioning the state government's decision to allot 3,000 bighas of tribal land to a private cement factory. The court asked Sharma to approach the Gauhati High Court to challenge the FIR. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! A bench comprising Justices M.M. Sundresh a...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 28 (ANI): Janata Dal (Secular) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Thursday stated that "other options" could have been considered rather than inviting Booker prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the upcoming 'Mysuru Dasara' festival in 2025. "We have no issues that one Muslim lady will be inaugurating the Dasara festival. One thing that recently took place regarding Thayi Bhuvaneshwari, who has expressed certain reservations...There are videos.. There are many...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): India's digital economy is growing at an unprecedented pace, and at the centre of this transformation are Global Capability Centres (GCCs). As per a TeamLease Digital report, "GCCs will contribute over 22-25 per cent of net new white-collar tech jobs in 2025, led by demand in AI and cloud computing". The report notes that of the 4.7 million fresh tech jobs expected by 2027, GCCs alone will create over 1.2 million opportunities. Artificial intelligence (AI), c...Read More
India's largest IT services firm (TCS) has partnered with Unilab Inc., a Philippines-based pharmaceutical company, to modernise its enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. TCS said in a statement on Thursday that it will oversee the end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4HANA on RISE with AWS cloud infrastructure, encompassing strategy, design, system implementation, data migration, and change management. This transition aims to streamline Unilab's business processes, improve supply chain res...Read More