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26 November, 2021

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Noida Airport to be bigger than Delhi’s

The upcoming Noida international airport at Jewar in western Uttar Pradesh will eventually be bigger than Delhi’s facility and create 100,000 job opportunities, Union aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday at the foundation-laying ceremony of the mega project . HT

6.0 earthquake on Myanmar-India border

A strong and shallow earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck the Myanmar-India border region early on Friday, according to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). According to the alert by the independent organisation and provider of real-time earthquake information, the quake struck 174km east of Bangladesh’s Chittagong, and the tremors were felt as far away as in West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam in eastern India. HT

COVID variant in South Africa

UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid on Thursday announced a temporary suspension of flights from six countries after reports emerged that a new Covid variant with more than 30 mutations is spreading in South Africa. HT

Additional funds for MGNREGA

The Finance Ministry has allocated additional funds of ₹10,000 crore as an interim measure for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme after it ran out of funds allocated in the budget, according to the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). More funds may be forthcoming based on the “assessment of demand,” added the Ministry. Hindu

Opposition to boycott Constitution day event

Several Opposition parties, including the Congress and Trinamool Congress, have decided to boycott the Constitution Day event to be addressed by President Ram Nath Kovind in the Central Hall of Parliament Friday.. Indian Express

 

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कोरोना के मामले फिर बढ़ने शुरू

देशभर में कोरोना संक्रमण के मामले कम होने के बाद फिर बढ़ने शुरू हो गए हैं। पिछले 9 दिनों का डेटा देखें तो मृत्यु दर में 121% तक बढ़ोतरी हुई है। 15 नवंबर को देशभर में 197 कोरोना संक्रमितों की मौत हुई थी तो वहीं 23 नवंबर को यह बढ़कर 437 तक पहुंच गई। Bhaskar

कांग्रेस स्ट्रैटेजिक कमेटी की मीटिंग

संसद के शीत कालीन सत्र शुरू होने के तीन दिन पहले गुरुवार को पार्टी अध्यक्ष सोनिया गांधी के घर कांग्रेस स्ट्रैटेजिक कमेटी की मीटिंग हुई। मीटिंग में जहां केंद्र सरकार के कृषि कानून वापस लेने को लेकर चर्चा हुई, वहीं पार्टी छोड़कर जा रहे नेताओं को लेकर भी नेताओं ने बातचीत की। Bhaskar

एक कोरोना पॉजिटिव अधिकारी फरार

कोरोनाकाल में क्वारैंटाइन होने के डर से कई लोगों के फरार होने की खबरें सामने आई थीं, लेकिन गुरुवार को इंडियन फॉरेस्ट सर्विंस (IFS) से जुड़े एक कोरोना पॉजिटिव अधिकारी के फरार होने का केस सामने आया है ।उत्तराखंड के इंदिरा गांधी नेशनल फॉरेस्ट रिसर्च इंस्टीट्यूट (FRI) में 48 अधिकारियों की एक टीम मिड टर्म ट्रेनिंग के लिए पहुंची थी। कोरोना टेस्ट करने पर इनमें से 11 अधिकारी पॉजिटिव मिले। Bhaskar

 

Google Trends Today

Thanksgiving

Crimped by the coronavirus pandemic last year, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returned Thursday in full, albeit with precautions. Balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns and performers — and, of course, Santa Claus — will once again wend though 2 1/2 miles of Manhattan streets.

Black Friday

Apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty brands in malls and department stores are riding high on the hype around Black Friday—it’s today, but will continue into the weekend at places—offering deep discounts to Indian shoppers.

IBPS Clerk exam

The admit cards for the IBPS Clerk prelims exam 2021 are set to be released soon on the official website, ibps.in

 

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Startup
24 February, 2024

Byju’s, once heralded as a flagship in India’s edtech sector, is grappling with severe financial and operational challenges, marked by a dramatic valuation drop. The company, which sought to stabilize its operations and finances, is now raising funds at a valuation significantly lower than its peak. This development comes amid efforts to address a substantial debt burden, with Byju’s proposing a repayment plan for its $1.2 billion loan. Investor confidence appears shaken, with some stakeholders pushing for drastic changes in leadership to navigate the crisis effectively. The turmoil reflects broader sectoral pressures and raises questions about the sustainability of high-growth trajectories in the edtech industry

Energy
10 February, 2024

Australia’s energy market is witnessing significant transitions and investments aimed at bolstering renewable energy infrastructure and securing gas supplies. Key developments include a $179 million investment by the Queensland Government for community battery projects, Santos’ $5.7 billion gas pipeline project following a legal battle win, and a $206 million energy savings package for NSW households. Additionally, the Australian government has secured new gas supply deals to support the east coast market, emphasizing the role of gas in transitioning to a renewable grid.

India 2024
9 February, 2024

The latest opinion polls, including the Mood of the Nation survey by India Today, predict a comfortable victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP and its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with a projected win of 335 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general elections. This forecast suggests a slight decrease from the 2019 elections but still ensures a majority. The survey, involving interviews with over 149,000 respondents, reflects Modi’s enduring popularity based on his nationalist policies and economic reforms. Other polls echo these findings, although seat projections vary slightly. The opposition INDIA alliance is expected to secure a significant number of seats, yet not enough to challenge the NDA’s majority. These predictions highlight a political landscape that remains largely favorable to Modi and the BJP as the election approaches