Russia launches another massive missile attack on Ukraine with one briefly entering Polish airspace
Europe News: Russia launched missile attack on Kyiv, with Poland detecting a missile entering its airspace. No casualties reported. Safety procedures were activate Key Points
Times Of IndiaPM Modi presents National Creators Award; new launches from Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi; Anant Ambani’s ‘impressive watch’ and other top tech news of the week
Samsung, Xiaomi, Nothing, and Realme launched smartphones. HP and Apple introduced AI-powered laptops and printers. Google Gemini AI, Facebook, and In Key Points
Times Of IndiaTwo warships launched, keel laid for a third vessel at Kolkata-based GRSE
Kolkata-based defence shipyard Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) on June 13 launched two warships of different classes into the water while the keel of a third vessel was laid. The ships launched were Anjadip, the 3rd Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft (ASWSWC), and Sanshodhak, the 4th Survey Vessel Large (SVL) while the keel was laid for the 7th ASWSWC, GRSE said in a statement. Key Points
The HinduNFL reports Rs 609-crore profit
NFL has achieved the highest-ever profit of Rs 609.77 crore in the FY 2022-23. Revenue almost doubled to Rs 29,616.52 crore from Rs 15,857.09 crore in FY 2021-22. Key Points
The Tribune India8 K-dramas to be launched in June. See details
Eight Korean dramas will be launched in the month of June. They are not about romance only, they have supernatural elements, murder, demons, and bloodbaths too. Key Points
Economic Times
Infrastructure Finance Secretariat launches new website for investments
According to a statement issued by the Finance Ministry, the revamped website – www.pppinindia.gov.in – was launched for its enhanced value to the stakeholders involved in public-private partnerships (PPP) projects. Key Points
FinancialexpressOur govt has turned MP from a 'Bimaru Rajya' to top ten states: PM Modi
Training guns at the Opposition, the prime minister said that those who got 60 years could not bring development and always played with the sentiments of the poor. Hailing the state as a land of warriors, the PM asserted that the number of projects launched by the BJP in a year has never been done by any other party. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia to launch Aditya-L1 on Sept 2: Other missions in race to explore Sun
India is set to launch Aditya L1 sun mission on September 2. Many solar mission programs have been launched in the past. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMukesh Upadhyay takes over as Zonal Manager of BoM
Mukesh Upadhyay has taken over as Zonal Manager of Bank of Maharashtra (BoM), Chandigarh Zone. The Chandigarh Zone looks after UT Chandigarh, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNitin Gadkari unveils world's first 100% ethanol powered car developed by Toyota
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched World's first Prototype of BS-6 (Stage II) ‘Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor. It is the dream of all of us to have cars, two-wheelers and autos running on ethanol, said the minister during the event. Key Points
Economic Times
Govt launches digital crop survey in 12 states on pilot basis
The Centre has launched digital crop survey in 12 states on a pilot basis from kharif (summer-sown) season of this year for better sowing data collection. Government has launched pilot on Digital Crop Survey (DCS) in the 12 states from Kharif -2023, agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said in a written reply to Lok Sabha. Key Points
Economic TimesMotovolt Mobility bets big on newly launched e-scooters
Kolkata, Mar 6 (PTI) City-based Motovolt Mobility is betting big on sales of its newly launched e-scooters for both passenger and cargo transportation in the country, a top company official said. The multi-utility e-scooter, manufactured at its Taratola factory, was launched on Tuesday. Adoption of electric mobility is increasing in the country, CEO of Motovolt […] Key Points
ThePrintSeven killed, 90 wounded in Russian missile strike on Ukrainian city of Chernihiv
A rocket strike in the city of Chernihiv, northern Ukraine killed seven people, including a 6-year-old and wounded 90 others. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called the day of the strike, “An ordinary Saturday, which Russia turned into a day of pain and loss”. A video accompanying Zelenskiy's post showed debris scattered, damaged parked cars and a body inside a car. Russia has continued to attack Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones outside the front line since last year. In another development, the Ukrainian military said it shot down 15 out of 17 Iranian made Shahed drones launched by Moscow in an overnight strike. Key Points
Economic TimesVideo: Chandrayaan-3 liftoff seen from a flight mid-air
Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar exploration mission, successfully launched from Sriharikota, was captured by a passenger on an IndiGo flight. The video has now gone viral on social media. Key Points
India TodayCelltrion launches biosimilar of AbbVie's blockbuster drug Humira in US
South Korea's Celltrion Healthcare has launched a copycat version to AbbVie Inc's Humira at about a 5% discount, adding to the growing competition for the blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis drug in the U.S. Key Points
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On eve of ISRO's Aditya-L1 launch, a look at solar missions from around the world
Aditya-L1, to launch on 2 September, will study the Sun’s surface and magnetic fields. In the past, US, Japan & China, and the European Space Agency, have launched solar missions. Key Points
ThePrintHamas armed wing says it launched 'big missile' attack on Israel's Tel Aviv
Rockets were launched from Gaza Strip, reports Hamas Al-Aqsa TV. Hamas armed wing al-Qassam Brigades said it launched a "big missile" attack on Tel Aviv on Sunday... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaUS conducts air strikes on Houthi anti-ship missile: Report
The U.S. forces identified the missiles in the Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and launched an attack against them as they were imminent threats to merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships in the region. Key Points
India TodayISRO completes launch rehearsal of Aditya-L1 solar mission
ISRO has completed the launch rehearsal and internal checks for its Aditya-L1 mission to study the Sun. The spacecraft, scheduled to be launched on September 2, will provide remote observations of the solar corona and in situ observations of the solar wind. It will carry seven payloads to observe different layers of the Sun. Aditya-L1 is a fully indigenous effort with the participation of national institutions. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia gets first-ever night street racing circuit in Chennai
Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, launched the circuit. As for the track, it is a 3.5km layout, located around the Island Grounds that resides in the heart of the city. Also, it would become the first-ever street circuit in India and South Asia that will be hosting a night race. Key Points
Economic Times
Railway service begins on India-Nepal axis
Kathmandu: The operations on a section of the cross-border Jaynagar-Bijalpura-Bardibas rail line connecting India and Nepal began on Sunday. Nepal’s Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Prakash Jwala, launched the operations in Bijalpura, the Indian Embassy stated. PTI Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPoco C61 with MediaTek G36 SoC, 5,000 mAh battery launched in India. Price, specs, launch offers and more
Poco C61 priced at ₹7,499 for 4GB RAM variant and ₹8,499 for 6GB RAM variant. First-day sale offers ₹500 coupon discount. Features 6.71-inch display, MediaTek G36 chipset, 5000mAh battery. Key Points
mintFinancial inclusion push: Rs 23 lakh cr PMMY loans OKed in eight years
Banks and other financial institutions have granted loans worth ₹23.2 lakh crore to over 408.2 million beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched in 2015, according to India's Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman. Since 2015, PMMY has generated significant employment opportunities and proved to be a boost for the Indian economy, whilst empowering women entrepreneurs, Sitharaman said. Key Points
Economic TimesFrom 'raashan' to artisanal: Embracing the diversity of Indian farmers' sustainable ingredients
Chef Satish Arora launched his book Sweets and Bitters: Tales from a Chef's Life in Kolkata, sharing anecdotes of his culinary journey. He discusses whipping up toothsome delights for VIPs and creating dishes that remain favorites in Mumbai's Taj hotels. The book highlights the standardization of Indian and foreign favorites for desi palates during Arora's heyday. Additionally, it touches on the depletion of diversity caused by the Green Revolution and the decrease in production of Dehradun basmati rice. The article also mentions the changing food philosophy in India, with a focus on celebrating diverse resources and reintroducing traditional produce. Key Points
Economic TimesITC launches app to provide crop advisory, market access, financial services to Bengal's farmers
Kolkata, Nov 22 (PTI) ITC Limited on Wednesday launched a mobile application to provide crop advisory, market access and financial services to the farmers of West Bengal. ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri launched the ITCMAARS (Metamarket for Advanced Agriculture and Rural Services) application on the concluding day of the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) here. He […] Key Points
ThePrint
Honda CB350 launched at ₹2 lakh, will take on Royal Enfield 350
The bike comes in two variants – DLX and DLX Pro – of which, the latter has an ex-showroom price of ₹2.18 lakh. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPM Modi unveils 29 development projects worth Rs 12,000 crore in Varanasi
Arriving in Varanasi from Gorakhpur, the prime minister launched the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction-Son Nagar railway line of the Dedicated Freight Corridor. Built at a cost of more than Rs 6,760 crore, the new line will facilitate faster and more efficient movement of goods. Key Points
Economic TimesMicrosoft announces generative AI skill training course for free
Microsoft has launched a new AI skill training course. Through this new coursework, workers will learn introductory concepts of AI, including a look at responsible AI frameworks, and receive a Career Essentials certificate upon completion. Key Points
India TodayAll about GLSDB long-range weapons, US plans to supply Ukraine
GLSDB can be fired by the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS. It can defeat some electronic jamming, it is usable in all weather conditions and can be used against armored vehicles. Know in detail how the Ground launched Small Diameter Bombs will enhance the striking capability and fighting capacity of Ukraine in its war against Russia. Key Points
Economic TimesTimes when India successfully evacuated its citizens during crisis
India has launched its 'Operation Ajay' to evacuate its citizens from conflict-hit Israel. Here's a look at some of the major evacuations carried out by India in the past. Key Points
India TodayBanks sanction ₹23.2 lakh crore to about 41 crore beneficiaries under Mudra Yojana
Banks and financial institutions have sanctioned ₹23.2 lakh crore to more than 40.82 crore beneficiaries under the Mudra Yojana launched to fund the unfunded eight years ago. Key Points
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