Qurat Ul Ain

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Ola Electric captures over 52 pc market share in EV 2-wheeler segment in April

Ola Electric's IPO To Be A Game-Changer For India's EV Industry

In a significant development for India's electric vehicle (EV) industry, Ola Electric, under the leadership of Bhavish Aggarwal, has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO). This event, which transpired on June 20, 2024, is a milestone as it represents the first IPO by an EV startup in India.

Jun 20, 2024

Bengaluru hospital successfully performs rare heart re-transplant

Bengaluru's Aster Hospital Achieves Rare Heart Re-Transplant Success

In a remarkable medical feat, doctors at Aster Hospitals in Bengaluru have successfully performed a rare heart re-transplant procedure, marking a significant milestone in the country's medical history. The patient, a 32-year-old engineer, had previously undergone a heart transplant in 2016.

Jun 20, 2024

Indian Public Sector Banks Outshine Private Counterparts Amid Global Uncertainties

The Indian banking sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience amidst global uncertainties, according to a recent study conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI). The study revealed that public sector banks (PSBs) in India have outperformed their private and foreign counterparts in terms of efficiency.

Jun 19, 2024

India Boosts Defence Self-Reliance with Major Helicopter Procurement

In a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has received a request for proposal (RFP) from the Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 156 light combat helicopters (LCH). This move is a testament to the 'Make in India' initiative and the vision of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh towards achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Jun 18, 2024

India-made surgical robotic system aces first human trial in telesurgery

India's First Surgical Robot Aces Telesurgery Trial; Leap in Surgical Robotics

In a groundbreaking development for the Indian medical industry, the first made-in- India surgical robotic system, SSI Mantra, has successfully completed the country's inaugural human trial in telesurgery.

Jun 14, 2024

SC halts release of Annu Kapoor movie 'Hamare Baarah'

Supreme Court halts release of Annu Kapoor movie 'Hamare Baarah' [here's why]

The Supreme Court on Thursday halted the screening of the Bollywood movie 'Hamare Baarah' till the petition challenging its release is decided by the Bombay High Court.

Jun 13, 2024

Agnipath Under Scrutiny: Review panel set up, revamp expected soon

The Indian government has signaled its readiness to address the concerns surrounding the Agnipath scheme, a recruitment initiative for the Armed Forces. The scheme, which has been a subject of controversy and criticism, is now under review by a panel of secretaries from at least ten ministries.

Jun 13, 2024

Ganga River's witnesses alarming decline in water levels: A wake-up call

The Ganga River, a lifeline for millions in Bihar, is witnessing a significant decrease in its water level. This alarming trend has been observed over the last four years, with the average water level in Bhagalpur dropping from 27 meters to 24.50 meters by 2024.

Jun 12, 2024

Amaravati Reinstated as Andhra Pradesh's Capital by Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister-designate N. Chandrababu Naidu declared Amaravati as the state capital. The announcement was made during a meeting of the newly elected MLAs of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which elected him as the leader.

Jun 11, 2024

Adani Defence $ Aerospaces, UAE's EDGE Group Collabrates

Adani Defence & Aerospace and UAE's EDGE Group sign deal to herald new defence collaboration

Adani Defence & Aerospace, a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacturing of state-of-the-art defence products, has entered into a landmark agreement with EDGE Group, the leading advanced technology and defence group in the UAE.

Jun 11, 2024

Sleep Apnea: A silent threat to life if left untreated, say doctors

Sleep disorders, particularly snoring and sleep apnea, have been a topic of concern among medical experts in India. Snoring, a common sleep-related breathing disorder, is often associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a more severe condition characterized by recurrent episodes of complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway during sleep.

Jun 10, 2024

Climate Change Intensifies Multiple Sclerosis, Fuels Treatment Market

Climate change, a global concern that has been at the forefront of international discussions, is now being linked to an increase in the prevalence and severity of multiple sclerosis (MS), a debilitating autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.

Jun 7, 2024

India's World Cup Qualifier: A Detailed Analysis

The recent World Cup Qualifier match between India and Kuwait was a significant event in the world of football. The Indian team, under the guidance of Croatian coach Igor Stimac, was expected to shine, especially as the match was meant to celebrate Indian football's greatest servant, Sunil Chhetri. However, the night did not go as planned, and the Indian team found themselves grappling with questions about their performance and strategies.

Jun 7, 2024

Global Food Safety: A Collective Responsibility

Unsafe food consumption is a global health concern that affects millions of people daily. According to Saima Wazed, the WHO Regional Director for South East Asia, approximately 1.6 million people worldwide fall ill daily due to the consumption of unsafe food.

Jun 6, 2024

Memory Issues Linked to Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Hyperthyroidism

Health experts have recently shed light on the connection between memory and attention problems and two common health issues: vitamin B12 deficiency and hyperthyroidism.

Jun 5, 2024

Praggnanandhaa Triumphs Over World Champion in Norway Chess

The seventh round of the Norway Chess tournament, held in Stavanger, Norway, on June 4, 2024, was a day of gripping matches and tense moments that significantly impacted the standings. In a thrilling turn of events, India's young chess prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa, known as Pragg, scored a significant upset by defeating reigning world champion Ding Liren in an armageddon game.

Jun 4, 2024

Indian stock markets soar, adding Rs 12 lakh crore [details]

In an unprecedented event, the Indian stock markets experienced a significant surge on June 3, witnessing a gain of over Rs 12 lakh crore, or 3.25 per cent.

Jun 3, 2024

UK researchers develop new ultra-sensitive blood test that can predict breast cancer recurrence

In a significant breakthrough that could revolutionize the early detection and treatment of breast cancer, British researchers have developed an ultra-sensitive new blood test. This test can predict if the cancer will return years before it shows up on scans, potentially improving survival rates for millions of women worldwide.

Jun 3, 2024

Meta Removes 17 Million Pieces of Harmful Content in India

In the digital age, the responsibility of tech giants to maintain the integrity of their platforms has become a pressing issue. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been at the forefront of this challenge, particularly in India, where it has taken significant steps to remove harmful content from its platforms, Facebook and Instagram.

Jun 2, 2024

WHO member states extend pandemic agreement negotiations for another year

The World Health Organization (WHO) member states have agreed to extend the negotiations over the pandemic agreement for another year