Microsoft has reported that Iranian hacker groups are allegedly attempting to interfere in the 2024 U.S. presidential election through various means. According to their findings, these groups are involved in setting up covert news websites and engaging in phishing activities. The goal appears to be influencing U.S. voters and gathering intelligence. The report highlights that…
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New Delhi, August 9, 2024: A workshop on the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialisation Scheme (UNNATI), 2024, was successfully conducted for Northeastern Region officers at Vanjiya Bhawan, New Delhi. Organized by the Northeastern Region Subsidy Scheme (NERS) section of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Development…
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The Bollywood film Lapata Ladies, produced by veteran actor Aamir Khan and directed by Kiran Rao, is set to be showcased in a special screening at the Supreme Court of India. This screening will take place in the auditorium of the court’s administrative building complex and is a notable initiative aligned with the Chief Justice…
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ISIS-affiliated terrorist Rizwan Abdul was apprehended in Delhi and is wanted for ₹3 lakh. Rizwan Abdul Haji Ali, a Daryaganj resident, has been detained by the Delhi Police Special Cell on suspicion of having connections to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) Pune module. Rizwan Ali is a purported member of the ISIS…
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The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea on Friday, August 9, seeking the postponement of the NEET-PG 2024 exam, just two days before it is scheduled to take place on August 11. The petition, filed by lawyer Anas Tanwir on behalf of petitioner Vishal Soren, argues that the allocation of test cities is…
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Parliament has successfully passed the Finance (No.2) Bill, 2024, the Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2024, and the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2024, with the Rajya Sabha returning these legislation to the Lok Sabha following extensive debate. The Lok Sabha had earlier adopted these measures, completing the budgetary procedure for fiscal year 2024-25. The Finance…
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Mumbai, August 9, 2024: The BSE Sensex jumped 824 points to reach 79,984.24 in early trade on Friday, with all sectoral indices trading in the green. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) also saw a significant rise, gaining 250.45 points to 24,367.45. After experiencing high volatility over the past three sessions, with a steep drop of…
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At the 8th India International Footwear Fair 2024 in New Delhi, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized India’s rise as the second-largest footwear manufacturer globally. He articulated a clear vision for the country to become the world’s top footwear producer, highlighting India’s potential to achieve this through the adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques,…
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Paris, August 9, 2024: Neeraj Chopra, India’s golden boy of athletics and reigning Olympic champion, added a silver medal to his achievements at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the men’s javelin throw. Despite being hampered by injuries, Neeraj delivered a single successful throw of 89.45 meters at the Stade de France. However, it wasn’t enough…
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently released the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the implementation of the National Credit Framework (NCrF), which outlines a new system for allocating academic credits based on different types of learning activities. This framework aims to standardize the credit allocation process across higher education institutions in India, thereby enhancing…
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