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25 December, 2021

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Harish Rawat to lead Congress campaign 

Harish Rawat’s position as the face of the Congress in Uttarakhand ahead of polls in the hill state was reiterated, the former chief minister said Friday after a four-hour-long meeting with the party’s central leadership that was also attended by Rahul Gandhi. HT

70 % asymptomatic

A government analysis of 183 of the 358 known Omicron variant Covid-19 cases in India found that 70% of the infected are asymptomatic and the rest have mild symptoms, health ministry officials said on Friday. HT

Delhi collects 1.54 crore as fines in 7,778 cases

The Delhi government has imposed 1.54 crore as fines in 7,778 cases over two days for violating Covid appropriate behaviour — like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and spitting in public — in crowded areas in the Capital. HT

Reactions to Allahabad high court appeal

Reactions from political parties to the Allahabad High Court’s appeal — to the Central government and the Election Commission of India to put a halt to poll rallies and consider postponing Assembly elections to five States — ranged from agreeing that the EC should weigh in on the matter to demanding action against the judge who made the remarks.. Hindu

In Kapurthala, police arrest one person for murder

The police on Friday arrested one person and booked him for murder in connection with a group of people beating a man to death in Kapurthala, Punjab, dismissing the claim of possible sacrilege. The incident occurred on December 19 at Nijampur village, where the person was beaten to death over an alleged attempt to commit the sacrilege of Nishan Sahib (Sikh flag) at a gurdwara. Hindu

 

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उत्तराखंड में हरक सिंह रावत ने अचानक पद से इस्तीफा दे दिया

उत्तराखंड में कांग्रेस में चल रहा सियासी संकट सुलझने के बाद शुक्रवार देर शाम सत्ताधारी BJP में अंदरूनी लड़ाई सामने आ गई। सरकार के वरिष्ठ मंत्री और राज्य के कद्दावर नेता हरक सिंह रावत ने अचानक पद से इस्तीफा दे दिया। इसके बाद हरक सिंह के करीबी और देहरादून की रायपुर विधानसभा सीट से विधायक उमेश शर्मा काऊ ने भी इस्तीफा दे दिया। एक के बाद एक दो बड़े नेताओं के इस्तीफे से पार्टी की बुनियाद हिल गई है। इसे BJP के लिए एक बड़ा नुकसान माना जा रहा है। Bhaskar

मिग-21 लड़ाकू विमान क्रैश पायलट विंग कमांडर हर्षित सिन्हा की मौत

भारतीय वायुसेना का एक मिग-21 लड़ाकू विमान शुक्रवार शाम राजस्थान के जैसलमेर के पास क्रैश हो गया। इस हादसे में पायलट विंग कमांडर हर्षित सिन्हा की मौत हो गई है। एयरफोर्स ने इसकी पुष्टि कर दी है। जिस जगह जेट गिरा है, वह सुदासरी डेजर्ट नेशनल पार्क में है और पाकिस्तान बॉर्डर के पास है। यह एरिया आर्मी के कंट्रोल में है। इसलिए वहां किसी को जाने नहीं दिया जा रहा है। Bhaskar

लुधियाना कोर्ट में गुरुवार दोपहर हुए बम ब्लास्ट में मारे गए व्यक्ति की पहचान गगनदीप सिंह 

पंजाब के लुधियाना कोर्ट में गुरुवार दोपहर हुए बम ब्लास्ट में मारे गए व्यक्ति की पहचान गगनदीप सिंह (30) के रूप में हुई है। गगनदीप सिंह पंजाब पुलिस का ही मुलाजिम था जिसे 2 साल पहले महकमे से बर्खास्त कर दिया गया था। लुधियाना जिले के खन्ना सदर थाने में मुंशी रहते हुए गगनदीप को अगस्त-2019 में हेरोइन के साथ गिरफ्तार किया गया। ड्रग माफिया से लिंक के कारण उसे पंजाब पुलिस से बर्खास्त कर दिया गया। गगनदीप के खालिस्तानी संगठन बब्बर खालसा इंटरनेशनल (BKI) से लिंक सामने आ रहे हैं। Bhaskar

 

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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) tickets

Lakhs of people logged in to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) website to book the tickets online. TTD has released 4,60,000 tickets online on Friday for January, 2022 quota.

 

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Twitter Trends 

  1. China conducts nuclear fusion experiment for ‘artificial sun’, fires it up 7 times warmer than the real sun to make unlimited energy
  2. Vaccinated people are not more susceptible to COVID-19 infection overall, fact-checkers say
  3. Christmas
  4. #HarbhajanSingh

 

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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