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15 Sep

BJP’s Jitendra Tiwari summoned by the CID of Bengal

Priyanka BhowmickNorth Eastindia, politics

West Bengal BJP leader Jitendra Tiwari has been summoned to appear before the state CID for an investigation into the coal smuggling case, officials said on Thursday. The CID on Friday asked Mr Tiwari to appear before its officers in the city for questioning in the coal smuggling case. Mr Tiwari, who is a former Trinamool Congress mayor of Asansol and joined the BJP ahead of the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections, confirmed receiving the notice. "An investigating authority can summon anyone in the interest of the investigation," said Mr Tiwari, former TMC MLA from Pandaveshwar. The CBI and the…

13 Aug

Sri Lanka gives nod to entry for controversial Chinese ship despite India’s concerns

editorinternational, PoliticalChina, india, sri lanka

Sri Lanka's government on Saturday allowed a controversial Chinese research vessel to visit the island despite concerns from neighboring India that it wants to covert agents in New Delhi's military installations, officials said. The Yuan Wang 5 is described as a research and survey ship using transport and analysis sites around the world, but is also a dual-use spy ship, according to Indian media. New Delhi is suspicious of Beijing's growing presence in the Indian Ocean and influence in Sri Lanka, seeing both as firmly within its sphere of influence. The Yuan Wang 5 was initially scheduled to call at…

17 Jul

Violent stir over girl’s death at school in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi, CM Stalin appeals for peace

editorPoliticalindia

Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichy district witnessed violent protests on Sunday over the death of a 17-year-old girl studying in a private residential faculty at Kaniyamur near Chinna Salem. Protesters entered the school premises where the woman committed suicide and vandalized property. A number of buses were also set on fire during the agitation. In the wake of the violence, Chief Minister MK Stalin issued a proclamation and appealed for peace. To bring the situation under control the police had to resort to baton charges. Later, an additional five hundred personnel were deployed at the spot, the Director General of Police (DGP)…

17 Jul

India COVID-19 vaccination drive sets 2 billion dose-record in just 18 months

editorCovid Vaccine, Covid19india

India has crossed a large milestone of giving 2 billion vaccine doses, a year after it launched the world’s largest vaccination pressure towards coronavirus. The united states of america has been attempting to ramp up vaccination efforts amid global worries over sparkling Covid waves. Among the Asian countries, Japan has considered a fundamental uptick in cases recently, whilst France has been topping the international dashboard. Shortly after the 200 crore-th dose used to be given, PM Modi tweeted: “India creates history again! Congrats to all Indians on crossing the distinct figure of 200 crore vaccine doses. Proud of those who…

05 Jul

Shiprocket-CII-Praxis become a $60 billion industry by FY27

Business CorrespondentBusiness, Indiaindia, Shiprocket-CII-Praxis

India’s largest eCommerce enablement platform Shiprocket has released a report on the D2C market in India in collaboration with CII (Confederation of Indian Industries) and Praxis Global Alliance, a global management consulting and advisory services firm. As per the report, Direct to Customer (D2C) is a $12 billion market and is witnessing remarkable and rapid growth. The report states that several D2C brands in India have crossed INR 100Cr revenue in 3-5 years after the launch.The latest report reveals that D2C brands are estimated to be $60 billion industry by FY27, registering a CAGR of about 40%. The numbers in…

05 Jul

MSDE and MHI sign MoU to facilitate training in engineering trades

Business CorrespondentBusiness, Indiaindia, MHI sign, MoU, MSDE

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a collaborative ecosystem for imparting skill development training in the capital goods sector. The partnership is aimed at facilitating training in several engineering trades through Qualification Packs developed by MHI-related Sector Skill Councils (like Automotive, Infrastructure, Instrumentation and Capital Goods) under the Scheme for Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Capital Goods Sector Phase II. MSDE through National Skill Development Corporation will facilitate linkages between various Sector Skill Councils and industry partners for imparting skilling in engineering trades.…

05 Jul

Meta to digitally upskill 10-Lakh tribal youth

Business CorrespondentBusiness, Indiaindia, Meta, Uplifting Tribal

Inspired by the rich culture and talent represented by the tribal and indiginous communities of India, Meta is extending their collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to launch the second phase of the Going Online As Leaders (GOAL) program. GOAL 2.0 will look to digitally upskill, connect and empower 10-lakh youth and women from the tribal communities of the country and will act as a bridge for the socially marginalized youth with a vast canvas of opportunities using technology that they otherwise may not have access to. The event was attended by: Arjun Munda, Union Cabinet Minister for Tribal…

30 Jun

Pepperfry strengthens its presence in West Bengal

Business CorrespondentBusiness, Indiaindia, Pepperfry

The e-commerce furniture and home goods company Pepperfry announced the launch of its 1st Studio in Burdwan, West Bengal. It offers customers a first-hand experience of a large catalogue of furniture and home products carefully selected from a differentiated portfolio of 1 lakh plus products available on Pepperfry website. Customers will get specialized design advice from the company’s interior design consultants. The studio aims at providing a personalized shopping experience tailored to the unique needs of home and living customers in West Bengal. The company launched its first studio in 2014. The new studio launched in partnership with AB Enterprise,…

30 Jun

‘Joy E-Bike Electrifying Powered By’ Man of the Series award

Business CorrespondentBusiness, India‘Joy E-Bike, india, WardWizard

WardWizard Innovations and Mobility Ltd, manufacturers of the country’s leading electric two-wheeler brand ‘Joy e-bike’ has become the official Powered By’ sponsor of the India Tour of Ireland 2022. India and Ireland will square off at Malahide Cricket Club Ground in a T20 series for two matches in Dublin from 26-28 June, 2022. The Joy E-Bike will be awarding the ‘Joy E-Bike Electrifying Powered By’ Man of the series award followed by Joy E Bike Electrifying super 6’s award for both the matches. The logos of the Joy E-Bike will be on the digital screens, backdrops and placards. For the…

29 Jun

Yoga brings peace in the entire universe: PM Narendra Modi

Business CorrespondentBusiness, Health, Indiaindia, PM Modi, Yoga

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in International Day of Yoga celebrations along with 15,000 people at the Mysore Palace Ground on the occasion of 8th International Day of Yoga. Yoga is not for one person, but for the entire humanity, thus the theme was Yoga for Humanity. Describing the 'Guardian Yoga Ring', the Prime Minister said that it is a collaborative exercise between 79 countries and Indian Missions abroad along with United Nations Organizations which portrays the unifying power of Yoga to transcend national borders. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar participated in a yoga practice program organized at…