During the Karnataka election campaign, in April, Congress president Rahul Gandhi had a technical disturbance in the aircraft going from Hubli to Delhi, due to which the airline had to make an emergency landing. But in the DGCA investigation report it has been revealed that Rahul Gandhi’s plane was just […]
Air pollution even impacts solar panels’ output
The findings of a recent study show that air pollution has a substantial effect on the output of solar panels. After initially collecting data on both the amount of solar radiation reaching the ground, and the amount of particulate matter in the air as measured by other instruments, Ian Marius Peters […]
SC defers hearing on Article 35A till January 2019
The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35A that empowers the state assembly of Jammu and Kashmir to define the state’s permanent residents and their rights. The next date for hearing on the matter is scheduled on January 19 next year. Seeking adjournment, the Central […]
TAGG launches Airbuds wireless earphones in India
Leading Indian electronic gadgets brand TAGG has announced the launch of Airbuds, the new age wireless bluetooth earphones that are lightweight and come with a stereo sound output and Bluetooth 4.2 technology. An ideal pick for modern audiophiles, TAGG Airbuds offer immersive music experience and comfort to the users. Priced at Rs. 2,499, the product is currently available at Rs. 1,749 […]
Asian Games: Sharath, Manika crash out from individual events
India’s Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra got eliminated from the Individual Table Tennis event after losing in their respective pre-quarter clashes at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games. While Batra was handed over a crushing 2-11, 8-11, 8-11, 11-16, 4-11 defeat by her Chinese opponent Manyu Wang in Women’s Singles event, Kamal lost to […]
IRCTC scam: Lalu’s Wife Rabri Devi, Son Tejashwi Yadav Granted Bail
A Delhi court on Friday granted bail to all accused, except Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad, in a money laundering case related to the 2006 Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) hotels tender scam. Other accused who were granted bail include former chief minister Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav. Lalu Prasad’s bail application is […]
2+2 Dialogue will help enhance engagement on security, diplomatic priorities: US
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense James Mattis will hold talks with their Indian counterparts Sushma Swaraj and Nirmala Sitharaman on September 6, in New Delhi. Officials in Washington have termed the upcoming dialogue a ‘major opportunity’ to enhance the US engagement with India on critical diplomatic and security priorities. On Thursday afternoon, a senior administration official said […]
PM to hold bilateral talks with Oli on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit
On the sidelines of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his Nepal counterpart KP Sharma Oli on Friday. During the meeting, the leaders of the two South Asian countries are likely to ink several agreements in order to […]
UP: NHRC issues notices after reports of ragging in medical college
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Secretary and to Principal of Moti Lal Nehru Medical College (MLNMC), Allahabad after taking suo motu cognizance of media reports about ragging in the college. MLNMC is a medical college situated in Allahabad district of Uttar […]