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Internet Freedom in India improves after 4 years of decline: Freedom House
India's internet freedom score improved by two points to 51 in the global ranking following efforts to bridge the digital divide in the country, the US government-funded NGO Freedom House said on Tuesday. The improvement in the score is also based on reduced frequency and intensity of internet shutdowns in the country.
Invesco, others sell Zee shares worth Rs 1,396 crore
Investment firm Invesco and OFI Global China along with other entities sold 5.51 per cent in Zee Entertainment Ltd (ZEEL) for more than Rs 1,396 crore through open transactions. A total of 5,29,35,068 shares of the company were offloaded at a price of Rs 263.7 apiece, according to block deal data available with the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Vivo to release software updates for its devices this month to support 5G services of Jio and Airtel
Smartphone maker Vivo on Tuesday said it will release software updates this month to make most of its 5G-enable handsets work with both standalone and non-standalone 5G networks. Standalone 5G network transmits only 5G signal, while the signal with a mix of 4G and 5G networks is called non-standalone 5G network.
PM Modi to visit Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh ahead of Diwali
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a jam-packed schedule in the run-up to Diwali with back-to-back visits to Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, and will perform a "puja" at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Sunday, officials said.
Flight operations at Mumbai Airport resumed after 6 hours
Flight operations at Mumbai Airport resumed after six hours on Tuesday as the facility operator carried out a scheduled day-long post-monsoon maintenance work, which included installation of runway edge lights, among others. The runway work carried out between 11 am and 5 pm on both runways - 14/32 and 09/27, halting all arrivals and departures during this period.
North Korea fires artillery shells near border with S. Korea
South Korea says North Korea has fired artillery shells near the rivals'sea border in its latest weapons test. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says North Korea fired about 100 shells off its west coast and 150 rounds off its east coast on Tuesday night.
ED provisionally attaches properties of Surya Pharmaceuticals under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act (PMLA)
Tesla tops battery-electric vehicle registrations in Germany, beating Volkswagen
Tesla's battery-electric registrations jumped nearly 50% from the January-September period last year, while Volkswagen's dropped 40% to just over 32,300 in line with a broader drop across most of the Volkswagen Group brands in Europe's biggest car market.
President accepts Delhi Minister Rajendra Pal Gutam's resignation, says MHA notification
President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Delhi Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam with immediate effect after he put down his papers following a controversy over his presence at a religious conversion event. The Delhi government had accepted Gautam's resignation and forwarded it to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena for approval, who had sent it for the President's approval last week.
'TET-qualified' candidates in Bengal stage indefinite sit-in, hunger strike seeking jobs
At least 500 candidates, claiming to have cleared Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in 2014, are staging an indefinite sit-in outside the office of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education in Salt Lake over the past two days, demanding that they be given immediate job appointment letters. Twenty of them began a hunger strike on Tuesday morning, asserting that they would not call off the protest till an acceptable solution is offered to them.
Ukrainian official reporting more than 400 attacks since October 10
A senior Ukrainian official says Russian attacks have damaged more than 400 infrastructure targets across Ukraine since early last week. The Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, Oleksii Chernyshov, said Tuesday that Russian missiles and Iranian-made drones have struck 408 Ukrainian targets since October10.
Axis Bank hikes MCLR rates across tenors by 25 bps
Axis Bank has increased the marginal cost of funds based lending rates (MCLR) by 25 basis points across tenors with immediate effect, the bank said on Tuesday. The country's third largest private sector lender in a communication on its website stated that the benchmark one-year MCLR is up by 25 basis points to 8.35 per cent with effect from October 18, 2022.
Delhi's air quality poor for 3rd consecutive day
Delhi recorded its air quality in the "poor" category for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, and no improvement is likely in the next six days, forecasting agencies said here. Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 241 at 4 pm. It was 254 in Ghaziabad, 258 in Faridabad, 216 in Greater Noida, 258 in Gurugram and 242 in Noida.
Cognizant appointment of Ravi Kumar a smart move and board-driven: Moshe Katri
Cognizant’s move to hire Ravi Kumar S as President was driven by the board, possibly in reaction to the IT firm’s underperformance compared to its peers, a note released by Moshe Katri of Wedbush Securities on October 18 said.
PM Modi urges Interpol to speed up Red Corner Notices process
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the Interpol to speed up Red Corner Notices against fugitive offenders to help eliminate safe haves for the terrorists, corrupt and criminals. Red Notices are issued by Interpol to locate a fugitive who has fled the country where he is wanted. A member country can arrest or deport an individual against whom such a notice is circulated by Interpol.
Aircraft successfully test landed at Donyi Polo Airport
An aircraft of a private airlines was successfully test landed at the newly constructed Donyi Polo airport in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday scripting a new chapter in the country's aviation history. The airport after it is commissioned will be the first in Arunachal Pradesh, the easternmost state of the country, and bring it to the aviation map of the country. The Lilabari airport, which is closest to the state capital, is located about 80 km away in North Lakhimpur district of Assam.
Russia destroys power and water infrastructure across Ukraine
Missiles struck power generating facilities in a clutch of Ukrainian cities home to millions of people and several people were killed. Moscow acknowledged targeting energy plants, while Ukraine said water infrastructure had also been hit.
SIA conducts raid at social media user's home in J-K's Budgam for publishing anti-India content
The State Investigation Agency of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday conducted a raid at the house of a social media handler in Budgam district for allegedly publishing criminal content at the behest of terrorists and secessionists, police said. The suspect has been glamorising terrorists and expressing active support to the anti-national elements by sharing incriminating photographs, videos and texts etc on social media with active financial and ideological support of secessionist groups as well as proscribed terrorist organisations within the Valley for advocating their terrorist as well as secessionist activities, a police spokesman said.
TRAI data shows Jio added 32.8 lakh mobile users in August, Vi lost 19.6 lakh
The Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel, which is considered to be the second largest network provider in India after Jio, added 3.26 lakh subscribers in August, the data showed.
Meta accepts UK order to sell Giphy after antitrust battle
Britain's competition regulator ordered Facebook-owner Meta to sell animated-images platform Giphy on Tuesday after its view that the acquisition reduced innovation in the advertising market was upheld by a tribunal in the summer.
Ukraine moves to cut diplomatic ties with Iran over Russia weapons supplies
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told a news conference that Tehran bore full responsibility for destruction in Ukraine, and said Kyiv would send an official note to Israel seeking immediate air defence supplies and cooperation in the sector.
Neymar tells court did not participate in Barcelona transfer talks
Along with Neymar, 30, eight other defendants are on trial on fraud and corruption charges over the transfer, including his parents, representatives of the two clubs, former Barca presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, and former Santos president Odilio Rodrigues.
Tata Motors bags order for 200 e-buses; to be deployed in Jammu, Srinagar
Tata Motors on Tuesday said it has received an order for 200 electric buses which will be deployed in Jammu and Srinagar. The Mumbai-based auto major has won the tender for 200 electric buses floated by Jammu Smart City Ltd, it said in a statement.
New Swedish PM presents 3-party government
The new Cabinet consists of 24 ministers-13 men and 11 women. Thirteen are Moderates, six Christian Democrats and five Liberals. The three center-right parties secured a majority in Parliament after the Sept. 11 elections with the help of the Sweden Democrats, a far-right party that has entered the political mainstream after years of being treated as a pariah by the other parties.
Thamban Meloth appointed as director of Goa-based NCPOR
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal for appointment of Dr Thamban Meloth, Scientist G', NCPOR to the post of Director, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa, the order said.
Nord Stream ruptures revealed as Europe grapples with gas plan
In what a Swedish newspaper described as the first publicly released footage of damage to the system, film from a private drone appeared to show a gaping rupture in one pipe. Expressen reported a 50-metre section missing from one area of pipeline.
LimeRoad, Value Fashion Online Platform, to Get Acquired by V-Mart with Commitment to Invest Rs. 150 Crores
LimeRoad founders entered definitive documents with Mumbai-listed V-Mart. The deal will enable LimeRoad to serve their 1.7 crore digital first buyers, together with 3.3 crores of offline buyers.
Gujarat | There's no dearth of talent in our country from Gujarat to Assam, and from Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Rajnath Singh
There is a need to identify them, refine them, and link them with the progress of the nation: Defense Minister at ‘Manthan’ ceremony in Gandhinagar
We've progressed towards the fight component to a great extent, in all warfare domains - air, underwater, surface: Indian Navy Vice Chief
We're progressing on naval air-to-ship missile medium-range & short-range, on submarine launch cruise missiles: Indian Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral Satish N Ghormade
LG approves setting up of 4 Zila Sainik Boards in Delhi for the welfare of about 77,000 Ex Servicemen (ESM), widows of ESM and their families
Government of India to bear 60% expense.
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya chairs meeting regarding current Covid-19 situation
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya chairs meeting regarding the current situation due to the new sub-variants of Omicron & COVID19 situation in the country.
Dr VK Paul, Dr NK Arora, NTAGI, NEGVAC and other senior health officials present: Official sources
Judicial custody of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut extended until October 21
His bail hearing to continue then.
Sanjay Raut has been arrested by the ED in the Patra Wala Chawl case.
ED attaches asset worth Rs 185.1 Crore to Surya Pharmaceuticals Ltd
ED has provisionally attached properties worth Rs 185.1 Crore under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 belonging to M/s Surya Pharmaceuticals Ltd and others in a bank fraud case: ED
Indian Railways notifies addl 32 special services to ensure smooth travel for passengers during this festive season
Total 211 Special Services to make 2561 trips-179 special services notified earlier. Special Trains to connect major destinations across country: Railways Ministry
Maldives Defence Minister Mariya Didi had a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with Rwanda Defence Minister Major General Albert Murasira on the sidelines of Defence Expo 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Indonesia to demolish football stadium where crush killed 133, reports AFP News Agency citing president
Ukrainian President Zelensky said Russian forces "destroyed" a 3rd of Ukraine's power stations in strikes targetting energy infrastructure
Kremlin said it had "no info" on using Iranian drones in Ukraine after Kyiv & the West said Moscow used Tehran's weapons for deadly strikes.(AFP)
Pakistan's director-general of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Mohsin Butt at the Interpol conference in Delhi
Pakistan's director-general of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Mohsin Butt, attending the Interpol conference in Delhi, refuses to answer when asked if they will handover underworld don Dawood Ibrahim & Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed to India.
Uttarkhand: Helicopter ferrying Kedarnath pilgrims crashes; 7 dead
A helicopter ferrying pilgrims back from the Kedarnath temple crashed on Tuesday amid poor visibility, killing all seven people onboard.
The chopper burst into flames close to Garud Chatti and Jungle Chatti, killing six pilgrims and the pilot, Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh said. Read more.
On specific input, vigilant troops of 7 Bn BSF of Mizoram and Cachar Frontier seized 2000 Yaba tablets on October 17
They werebeing smuggled to Bangladesh from the Lakhibazar area in Assam's Karimganj district: BSF
Lt Gen Yakuba A Drammeh, Chief of Defence Staff CDS, Gambia interacted with General Manoj Pande COAS & discussed ways to strengthen bilateral Defence Cooperation between both Armies: ADGPI-Indian Army
Interpol is approaching a historic milestone. In 2023, it will celebrate its 100 years: PM Modi at 90th Interpol General Assembly
This is a call for universal cooperation to make the world a better place. India is one of the top contributors towards UN Peacekeeping Operations: PM Modi
India is one of the top contributors in sending brave men to the United Nations Peacekeeping operations: PM Modi
Even before our own independence, we have made sacrifices to make the world a better place. Indian Police Force implements more than 900 national & 10,000 state laws: PM Modi
The Delhi High Court dismisses the bail plea of former JNU student leader Umar Khalid accused in a larger conspiracy case related to the North East Delhi riots of February 2020
Uttarakhand | Despite the snowfall and bad weather, the operation by NDRF, SDRF and police officials is underway at the site of the helicopter crash in Phata of Kedarnath
Seven people have died in the chopper crash.
Money laundering case about primary teachers’ appointments
Supreme Court reserves order on former chairman of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education and Trinamool Congress leader Manik Bhattacharya's plea challenging his arrest by ED in the money laundering matter relating to alleged irregularities in primary teachers’ appointments.
BCCI president Roger Binny on him being the BCCI president
As the BCCI president, I want to primarily focus on 2 things. First is the prevention of injuries to the players. Jasprit Bumrah got injured just before the World Cup, which affects the whole plan. Second, I want to focus on the pitches in the country: BCCI president Roger Binny
We'll have Asia Cup 2023 at a neutral venue: Jay Shah
It's the govt which decides over the permission of our team visiting Pakistan so we won't comment on that but for the 2023 Asia Cup, it is decided that the tournament will be held at a neutral venue: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah
