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What does $69bn Activision acquisition mean for Microsoft; experts divulge details [details]

When the transaction closes, Microsoft will become the world's third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent and Sony.

Jan 19, 2022

Hyderabad to become first Indian city to host Formula E

Hyderabad hosts Formula E world championship, to host EV car race next year

Hyderabad has achieved the distinction of becoming first Indian city to host Formula E world championship and is expected to host the first race of electric cars between November this year and March 2023.

Jan 17, 2022

India's vax drive has added great strength in fight against Covid: PM Modi

The Prime Minister lauded the role of doctors, nurses and healthcare workers for the vaccination drive. The Prime Minister said, "Today we mark #1YearOfVaccineDrive. I salute each and every individual who is associated with the vaccination drive.

Jan 16, 2022

Karnataka "model to entire country"; Sudhakar on using tech in Covid battle

Sudhakar inaugurated the virtual training programme being conducted in association with StepOne for about 10,000 medical, dental, and Ayush students to train them in home isolation care and addressed the students. Healthcare and frontline staff have been trained through online platforms.

Jan 16, 2022

India takes cultural diplomacy shot, calls Sri Lanka on "Pongal"

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a virtual meeting with the Finance Minister of Sri Lanka, Basil Rajapaksa on the festive day of 'Pongal', an auspicious day for the Tamil community, which also has a strong presence in Sri Lanka.

Jan 15, 2022

Three OGWs of LeT outfit arrested from Sopore; arms, ammunition recovered [details]

Forces intensify a campaign against terrorists' sympathizers to smash terror networks in Kashmir Valley.

Jan 15, 2022

Hockey India refuses to provide financial records to RTI query, moves Delhi HC

Opposing the Central Information Commissions (CIC) order allowing an RTI plea seeking various information on the financial details of Hockey India, including records of fund transfer to bank accounts in foreign countries, the governing body of the game in the country on Wednesday challenged the December 13 CIC order before the Delhi High Court.

Jan 13, 2022

Vaishno Devi Shrine Board upgrading infra to accommodate pilgrims after stampede; see new arrangements [details]

A panel constituted after the first-ever stampede at Vaishno Devi cave shrine is likely to submit its findings very soon.

Jan 12, 2022

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane

Nagaland incident, dealing with Chinese PLA; Army chief on top of border situations [details]

In an annual pre-Army Day press conference, Indian Army chief General MM Naravane discussed the military situation along the borders, including the tense situation on northern and western borders and Nagaland incident.

Jan 12, 2022

Accelerate vaccination drive for adolescents, upgrade health infra; PM Modi tells officials [details]

PM Narendra Modi stressed on the need to ensure adequate health infrastructure at the district level and asked officials to maintain co-ordination regarding this with the states.

Jan 10, 2022

Russia Increases Military Buildup on Ukraine Border

Russia points fingers at Indian media; alleges false representation of Ukrainian crisis [details]

Denying all claims and allegations, the statement further shifts the blame on Ukraine army and says it has been at war with its own people for 8 years and has violated ceasefire 1,923 times.

Jan 9, 2022

J&K's development attracts UAE's top conglomerates; a new dawn for UT [details]

J&K LG shores up more than ₹17,831 crore in investments for UT in two days [details]

UAE's top conglomerates see J&K as a promising land for investment and a slew of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Dubai companies is proof of budding opportunities in the UT.

Jan 9, 2022

On the slow lane- The journey of young entrepreneur: Prathmesh Katte from Maharashtra

Prathmesh Katte says India's young population is its most valuable asset and the most pressing challenge as well. It provides India with a unique demographic advantage. But this opportunity will be lost without proportionate investment in human capital development

Jan 8, 2022

TCS bags govt contract for Passport Seva programme; innovating solutions in offing [details]

Driving the second phase of the Passport Seva programme, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will bring in major changes, including refreshed facilities, systems and innovative solutions.

Jan 7, 2022

Major lapse of national security at borders, says Rahul Gandhi as China builds bridge over Pangong Tso lake

After reports of construction of a bridge at Pangong Tso lake by the Chinese forces emanated, the Congress has questioned the government about the status at the borders.