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“Spotting ‘Shooting Stars’: Guide to Observing the 2023 Perseid Meteor Shower”

The annual Perseid meteor shower, one of the most dazzling celestial events, is poised to reach its zenith on August 13 and 14. During this pinnacle, observers can potentially witness up to 100 meteors per hour streaking across the night sky. Let’s delve into the mechanics of this cosmic spectacle and learn how to observe it. Although the Perseid meteor shower commenced on July 17 and will persist until August 24, its climax is imminent this week, specifically o ..... Read More

President Murmu approves Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023; explore the specifics.

President Droupadi Murmu has granted approval to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. This significant legislation is aimed at regulating the handling of personal data in the digital sphere and will become effective once the Central Government notifies a date. The Act is a pivotal moment in data governance, not only introducing fresh regulations but also amending existing laws such as the Right to Information Act and the IT Act. It endeavors to establish equ ..... Read More

Significant G20 Progress Made Under India’s Leadership: FM Sitharaman

India’s G20 presidency has achieved significant strides in tackling various challenges, including debt vulnerabilities in low and middle-income nations, according to Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union finance minister. Sitharaman highlighted that they have bolstered the lending capabilities of multilateral development banks (MDBs) and crafted a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies amidst growing complexities in the global economy. Sitharaman virtually addressed ..... Read More

Prime Minister Modi urges joint endeavor to combat corruption at G20

On August 12, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the adverse effects of corruption are most deeply felt by the underprivileged and marginalized sections of society. He underscored that corruption disrupts the fair distribution of resources and market opportunities, ultimately eroding the overall quality of life for citizens. Speaking virtually at the G-20 anti-corruption Ministerial meeting held in Kolkata, the Prime Minister asserted India’s unw ..... Read More

Pankaj Tripathi upset: OMG 2’s intended audience won’t watch, hopes CBFC changes

Pankaj Tripathi has expressed his dissatisfaction with the A certificate granted to his upcoming film OMG 2. During a promotional event for the movie, he stated that the intended audience for the film falls within the age group of 12 to 17 years. Directed by Amit Rai and featuring Yami Gautam and Akshay Kumar, OMG 2 is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 11. Pankaj, quoted in a DNA report, mentioned his surprise and disappointment at the A certification that ..... Read More

Indian American residents voice their concerns to Rep. Ro Khanna.

A coalition of Indian American civil society groups recently convened a meeting with Congressman Ro Khanna in anticipation of his upcoming trip to India. The purpose of the meeting is to shed light on crucial regional priorities that will be addressed during his visit. Husnaa Vohra, who represented the Indian American Muslim Council, expressed her deep apprehension regarding the state of liberal democracy, pluralism, and human rights in India. She emphasized that the ..... Read More

Four Indian Americans Throw Hats into 2024 US Presidential Race

In the forthcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election, slated for November 5, the 60th quadrennial event, voters will elect a president and vice president for a four-year term. Joe Biden, the incumbent Democratic President, seeks re-election. Republican Donald Trump, his predecessor, vies for a non-consecutive second term. This electoral anticipation is generating interest in India, where four Indian Americans have announced their candidacy. 1. Nikki Haley Nikki Haley, b ..... Read More

Asha Bhosle set to perform in Dubai on her 90th birthday, September 8th.

Renowned vocalist Asha Bhosle is set to grace Dubai with her musical prowess on September 8, marking her 90th birthday. The event, named ‘Asha@90 Live,’ is scheduled at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, where the iconic singer will enthrall the audience with renditions of her most cherished tracks, celebrating her birthday in style. Engaging with the press recently, Bhosle discussed the upcoming concert, even treating them to a rendition of ‘Tu Tu Hai W ..... Read More

RBI boosts UPI Lite transaction cap to Rs. 500 (US$ 6.04) from Rs. 200 (US$ 2.41) for digital transaction promotion.

On August 10, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) put forth a proposal to increase the per-transaction payment threshold for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Lite in offline mode to Rs. 500 (US$ 6.04). In addition to this, the RBI introduced several measures with the intention of broadening the nation’s adoption of digital payments. For small-value digital transactions conducted offline, the Reserve Bank had previously set limits at Rs. 200 (US$ 2.41) per tran ..... Read More

Report predicts consumer expenditure to surpass US$ 4 trillion by 2030.

A report titled “eCommerce in the New Bharat and Its Future,” released by Shiprocket, forecasts that consumer spending in India is anticipated to surpass US$ 4 trillion by 2030. The study attributes this growth to rising domestic consumer expenditure and the expanding consumption market, projecting a nearly 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in India’s consumer spending. Notably, consumer spending on various categories, such as food, housing, clo ..... Read More

Following the agreement on light helicopters, India and Argentina strategize subsequent phases for military hardware development.

India and Argentina are strengthening their defense ties and ongoing strategic partnership after the visit of Argentine Defense Minister Jorge Enrique Taiana to India last month. Recently, Francisco Cafiero, Secretary International Affairs of Argentina’s Ministry of Defence, met Indian Ambassador to Argentina Dinesh Bhatia in Buenos Aires to plan the upcoming months’ work for bilateral cooperation in the defense area. During Taiana’s visit, India and Arg ..... Read More

PM’s Independence Day speech to shine a spotlight on Make in India and Accomplished Commitments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming Independence Day speech is anticipated to center around the ‘Make in India’ initiative and the accomplishments achieved by his party BJP in the past decade, sources informed India Today. Traditionally delivered from the iconic Red Fort, this will mark PM Modi’s 10th Independence Day speech. The speech is projected to emphasize the government’s diverse programs implemented over the past 10 years, sou ..... Read More

The Future of AI Shaped by Indian-American CEOs

As CEOs and political leaders worldwide rush to establish their authority in the AI realm, Indian innovators are unquestionably leading the way. Beyond the multitude of Indian-origin AI developers driving technological advancements, India’s AI supremacy manifests in two critical arenas: business expansion and international policy. Regarding policy initiatives, India effectively secured the chair-in-waiting position within the Global Partnership on Artificial Int ..... Read More

India’s Lunar Triumph: Moon Mission at a Fraction of Hollywood’s Space Film Budgets—Vital Insights.

India recently joined the race to achieve the first successful moon landing of 2023 by launching a rocket from its eastern coast. This mission, named Chandrayaan-3, aims to land a rover and a lander on the moon’s largely unexplored south pole, making India the fourth country, following the U.S., Russia, and China, to accomplish a soft moon landing. Chandrayaan-3’s spacecraft has already entered the moon’s orbit and begun transmitting its initial image ..... Read More

India AI and Meta collaborate to promote innovation in the field of AI and Emerging Technologies.

To promote collaboration within the AI and Emerging Technologies field, ‘India AI’ and Meta, India, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed by Abhishek Singh, CEO of India AI, and Shivnath Thukral, Director & Head of Public Policy, Meta India, aims to establish a framework for cooperation in the realm of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies. The primary objective of this partnership is to enable the use ..... Read More

Commerce Ministry: Government Saves More than US$ 5.43 billion (Rs. 45,000 crore) Since 2016 with GeM.

  Since its establishment in 2016, the GeM platform has resulted in savings of over US$ 5.43 billion (Rs. 45,000 crore) in government procurement costs, as per the commerce ministry. The ministry’s statement highlights the platform’s commitment to cost efficiency, having facilitated savings exceeding US$ 5.43 billion (Rs. 45,000 crore) since 2016. The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) serves as India’s digital marketplace for public procurement, offerin ..... Read More

CRISIL Ratings Forecasts 15% Growth in India’s Luggage Industry Revenue.

Despite a robust 40% growth last fiscal year, CRISIL Ratings predicts a 15% YoY revenue rise in India’s luggage industry this fiscal. This is attributed to the increased adoption of hard luggage from the organized sector and the ongoing growth in tourism and corporate travel. Demand for hard luggage has improved operating efficiencies in the organised sector, potentially leading to a 150-200 basis points (bps) YoY increase in operating margin to 16% this fiscal. ..... Read More

Renewed Investigations into Kashmiri Pandit Killings Offer Hope for Justice.

The pursuit of justice in the tragic history of the Kashmiri Pandit genocide and their subsequent forced migration seems to have taken a positive turn, as the Jammu and Kashmir Police reopen investigations into prominent figures’ killings in the region after more than thirty years. This development offers hope to the community, despite the Supreme Court’s previous refusal in 2017 to reopen 215 cases related to the brutal killing of around 700 Kashmiri Pandi ..... Read More

NewsClick’s editor and promoter of Chinese propaganda collaborated to craft the narrative about the Wuhan outbreak.

Prabir Purkayastha, the editor of the news website NewsClick, and other Indian Leftists engaged in discussions centered around supporting China’s stance on its management of the COVID-19 pandemic. These conversations included controversial US millionaire and Chinese propaganda advocate, Neville Roy Singham. During the early stages of the pandemic, Singham introduced his Beijing-based team to individuals like Purkayastha, Prasanth Radhakrishnan, and economist Sruj ..... Read More

Seven satellites successfully placed in orbit by PSLV rocket.

The successful launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites took place on July 30 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. After approximately 23 minutes, the primary satellite separated, followed by the deployment of the remaining six co-passenger satellites into their designated orbits, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). S Somanath, the chief of ISRO, confirmed that all seven satellites ..... Read More

Dr. Jitendra Singh: India Leading Global Efforts to Address Concerns.

Twitter : @DrJitendraSingh India is playing a leading role in tackling global concerns, according to Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space. Dr. Singh highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is spearheading the global climate movement, and India is positioned to guide the world in its battle against climate change. He made these re ..... Read More

Karan Johar Speaks Up About Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Movie Mafia’ Remark, States “Now All Cards Are on the Table”.

Karan Johar is basking in the triumph of his recent film ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, marking the end of his Bollywood directing hiatus. In an interview, he addressed the ‘Movie Mafia’ label, frequently attributed to him by Kangana Ranaut on social media and in interviews. As a celebrated director known for wit and romantic Hindi cinema, Karan has over 15 million Instagram followers, sharing candid reels, often featuring his children, Yash ..... Read More

Indian-origin scholars named British Academy fellows.

Indian-origin academics, Jaideep Prabhu, Professor of Marketing at Cambridge Judge, and Sujit Sivasundaram, Professor of World History at the University of Cambridge, have been honored as fellows of the British Academy. This prestigious UK institution annually selects up to 52 exceptional UK-based scholars who have made notable contributions in humanities and social sciences. Professor Prabhu, Jawaharlal Nehru Professor of Indian Business and Enterprise, is also associ ..... Read More

Two Indian immigrants present their creations in a California art exhibition.

The ARTogether Center in downtown Oakland, California, is currently hosting an exhibition titled “Breaking The Frame,” which showcases artworks by four immigrant, refugee, and diasporic artists. Notably, the exhibition features the creative contributions of two artists of Indian descent, Nimisha Doongarwal and Sujata Tibrewala. Running until September 15, 2023, this exhibit delves into intriguing inquiries surrounding race, gender, belonging, history, and c ..... Read More

Russia dismisses Zelensky’s peace proposal, seeks resolution for Ukrainian crisis from India-led Global South and BRICS coalition.

Twitter : @KremlinRussia_E Moscow is insisting that meetings on the Ukraine crisis are pointless without Russia’s participation and hopes its BRICS partners, including India, will provide feedback after attending Jeddah talks about implementing the Ukrainian Peace Formula. Saudi Arabia hosted the second meeting aiming to establish principles for restoring lasting peace in Ukraine, with participants from 40 countries, including Russia’s BRICS allies. Russia, ..... Read More