Bangladesh imposes 'shoot-on-sight' order as death toll rises to 133 amid protests

Bangladesh's Quota Protests: Government's 'Shoot-on-Sight' Order Escalates Tensions

In a dramatic escalation of civil unrest, the government of Bangladesh has imposed a 'shoot-on-sight' order and a nationwide curfew in response to student-led protests against the quota system in government jobs. The protests, which have been ongoing for weeks, have resulted in the tragic loss of 133 lives, marking a grim milestone in the country's struggle for social justice. Jul 21, 2024
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Aftermath of Microsoft Outages

Microsoft incident serves as a crucial learning opportunity for organizations worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness, the need for continuous improvement in cybersecurity measures, and the value of collaboration between public and private sectors. Jul 20, 2024
Consumption of natural gas rises by 7 pc in June as more Indians switch to green fuel

Going green? Consumption of natural gas rises by 7% in June

The consumption of natural gas in India went up 7.1 per cent in June to 5,594 million metric standard cubic metres (MMSCM), this year compared to the same month last year, as more households across the country are using the fuel for cooking; the demand is also rising in the urban transport segment, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Jul 18, 2024
Boost to Aatmanirbharta: Govt releases new list of 346 indigenous defence items

Defence Ministry Boosts Indigenous Production with New List Of 346 Defence Items

In a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence production, the Ministry of Defence has unveiled the fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 346 defence items. This initiative is a part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign, aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence. Jul 16, 2024
WPI inflation remains benign, food prices to rationalise in next 2-3 months: Experts

WPI Inflation Trends: Food Prices Yet to Stabilize

The economic landscape of India is witnessing a slight surge in the annual rate of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, which has edged up to 3.36% in June 2024, a minor increase compared to the same month of the previous year. This data, released by the Commerce Ministry, has been the subject of analysis by industry experts. Jul 15, 2024