Sidhu Moose Wala murder: Punjab CM orders probe under sitting HC judge

 Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann requested the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court to get the case of Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder investigated by a sitting judge of the court

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday requested the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court to get the case of Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder investigated by a sitting judge of the court, as demanded by the singer’s father.

This comes after Balkaur Singh, father of Sidhu Moose Wala, wrote to Mann demanding that the case be investigated by a sitting judge of the High Court. He had also demanded an apology from the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) for relating the incident to the gang war, and the officers who made public the orders regarding the withdrawal of security should be held accountable.

In a written order, the Punjab CM said, “Punjab government shall be requesting Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court to get the case enquired into by the sitting judge.” Mann also ensured full cooperation from the state government to the enquiry commission, including that from any of the central agencies like the National Investigation Agency…

Flood mitigation work to begin soon in Chennai, 13 Tamil Nadu districts

 The flood mitigation work will commence soon in Chennai and 13 other districts of Tamil Nadu after the state highways department accorded sanction for the same

The flood mitigation work is to commence soon in Chennai and 13 other districts of Tamil Nadu after the state highways department accorded sanction for the same. According to the state highways authorities, an amount of Rs 392.16 crore has been allocated.

A government order was issued on Friday and the Chief Engineer of the construction and maintenance wing of the state highways submitted a proposal to conduct permanent flood restoration work in Chennai city and 13 other districts. It may be noted that the cyclones, ‘Nirav’ and ‘Bureri’ wrecked havoc in these areas in November and December 2020. The department will be constructing additional bridges and vents, cross drainage works, replacing pipe culverts, to construct drains and micro drains and reconstruction of damaged protective works..Read More

Black ink thrown on farmer leader Tikait in Bengaluru, triggers clashes

 Reacting to the incident, Tikait alleged that the ink attack on him was in connivance with the state government.

Miscreants on Monday threw ink on farmer leader Rakesh Tikait during an event organised by a farmers’ organisation at the Gandhi Bhavan here. Soon after the incident, clashes took place between the organisers and the miscreants leading to both sides attacking each other with plastic chairs.

Reacting to the incident, Tikait alleged that the ink attack on him was in connivance with the state government. “The local police is responsible for it and it happened due to the connivance of the government,” Tikait told reporters. Black ink was seen on his turban, face, Kurta, and green shawl around his neck…Read More

Who was Sidhu Moose Wala? The 28-year-old rapper shot dead in Punjab

 Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, better known as Sidhu Moose Wala, was just 28-year-old and had millions of fans of his Punjabi rap music all over the world

Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, or famously known as Sidhu Moose Wala, was shot dead on Sunday in Punjab’s Mansa district. He was 28. According to Punjab police, he and his two friends were travelling in a jeep when they were shot several times in Jawaharke village. A Canada-based gangster, Goldy Brar, a close associate of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, claimed responsibility for the gruesome murder, Punjab DGP VK Bhawra confirmed.

Expressing shock, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said nobody involved will be spared and appealed to everyone to stay calm. Hundreds of people have had their police security withdrawn after the AAP came to power in Punjab in March 2022. The first order to withdraw security came on March 12, and the latest on May 28. The Punjabi rapper was killed a day after his security was withdrawn.

8 years of Modi government: A look at some of the big achievements

 The last three years in office in the second term have been full of challenges that were overcome with decisive leadership and strong political victory.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government marked its eighth year in office on Monday. PM Modi has been leading the country since 2014, and in his second term, he was able to ensure that his party won the faith of the people by an even bigger margin. The last three years in office in the second term have been full of challenges that were overcome with decisive leadership and strong political victory. Here are the key eight achievements that stood out in Modi 2.0:

On August 5, 2019, Union Home Minister Amit Shah passed the Bill in Parliament to abrogate Article 370 and to bring the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the mainstream. Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir was abrogated. The government also announced the split of the state into two Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh….

Biden to nominate Indian-American Gautam Rana as Slovakian ambassador

 Earlier, Rana served as the Deputy Chief of Mission and Charg d’Affaires ad interim at the US Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia

US President Joe Biden is set to nominate Indian-American career diplomat Gautam Rana as the new US Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Slovakia. In a statement on Wednesday, the White House announced the president’s intent to send Rana’s nomination for further ratification.

A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, US – with rank of Counselor, Rana is currently Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in Algeria and was the Charg d’Affaires ad interim there from August 2020 to February 2022. Earlier, Rana served as the Deputy Chief of Mission and Charg d’Affaires ad interim at the US Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Among other positions, Rana was Director for Afghanistan and Pakistan on the National Security Council staff and the Deputy Minister Counselor for Political Affairs at the US Embassy in New Delhi.

Mumbai civic body cuts OFC laying access charges to Rs 1,000 per km

 The industry will keep pushing for its other demand of lowering the charges to zero, COAI’s director general SP Kochhar said

The city civic body has massively cut the access charges for optical fibre cable laying to Rs 1,000 per km from the earlier Rs 1 lakh per km in a move intended to benefit telecom companies. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner IS Chahal, who is also the administrator of the civic body as the term of elected members ended in March, confirmed the same to PTI.

Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) welcomed the move saying it will benefit the industry. COAI said BMC was levying Rs 1 lakh per km for trenching activity as per rules framed in 2015, but added that as per directions issued by the Department of Telecom in 2016, the amount of administrative charges for laying of optical fibre is Rs 1,000 per km of fibre and no other tax, fee, cess, or surcharge shall be levied by local authorities…Read More

Israel defense minister to visit India to amp up bilateral defence ties

 Benny Gantz is set to travel to India next week to sign a “security declaration” marking three decades of diplomatic ties between the two countries

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz is set to travel to India next week to sign a “security declaration” marking three decades of diplomatic ties between the two countries, a media report said on Wednesday. Gantz will depart on June 1 on a trip that was meant to take place in March but got cancelled, The Times of Israel (TOI) reported. This trip was cancelled after he contracted COVID-19 in the backdrop of a series of terror attacks in Israel that left dozens of people dead.

Although the visit was announced on Wednesday, Gantz’s office did not reveal the details of the trip but said he will meet and sign the document with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. Earlier in March, Israel’s Defence Minister during a call with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and informed him that his proposed visit to India from March 30-31 had been postponed due to some unavoidable reasons….Read More

PM to lay foundation stones for redevelopment of 5 railway stations in TN

 The project has been undertaken with a view to enhancing the convenience and comfort of the passengers through modern amenities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will lay the foundation stones for the redevelopment of five Railway stations in Tamil Nadu – Chennai Egmore, Rameswaram, Madurai, Katpadi, and Kanyakumari. Redevelopment of the Railway stations project will be completed at a cost of over Rs 1,800 crore. The project has been undertaken with a view to enhancing the convenience and comfort of the passengers through modern amenities.

Besides this, PM Modi is also scheduled to inaugurate 1,152 houses constructed under the ‘Light House Project — Chennai’ and built at a cost of Rs 116 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban. PM will dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of 11 projects worth over Rs 31,500 crore in Chennai. The 75 km long Madurai-Teni (Railway Gauge Conversion Project), built at a cost of over Rs 500 crore, will boost tourism in the region while the 30 km long third railway line between Tambaram – Chengalpattu, built at a cost of over Rs 590 crore, will boost suburban connection.

Apple WWDC 2022 to kick off with keynote event on June 6: Details here

 Apple recommends that developers download the Apple Developer app to get the daily updates and notifications around the WWDC22. Here is the full schedule of the Apple WWDC 2022

Apple has unveiled the schedule for its annual worldwide developers conference (WWDC), which is set to kick off on June 6 with a keynote address. The keynote address will be an online-only event, though a select number of developers have been invited to the Apple Park campus in the US for a viewing event. Apple recommends that developers download the Apple Developer app, available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, to get the daily updates and notifications around the WWDC22. Here is the full schedule of the Apple WWDC 2022:

Event: Apple Keynote

Date and time: June 6, 10 am PDT (10:30 pm IST)

The WWDC 2022 will kick off with keynote address where Apple will detail updates coming to Apple platforms later this year. The keynote address will be available via apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple TV app, and YouTube, with on-demand playback available after the conclusion of the stream.

Meta onboards Kalaari Capital to scale early-stage startups in India

 Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta announced a partnership with VC fund Kalaari Capital to upskill and scale young, invested businesses in India by providing them with timely business skilling support.

Mark Zuckerberg‘s Meta (formerly Facebook) on Wednesday announced a partnership with VC fund Kalaari Capital to upskill and scale young, invested businesses in India by providing them with timely business skilling support. The partnership is a part of Meta’s ‘VC Brand Incubator Initiative’ for the growth of micro, small and medium businesses in the country.

“As part of this initiative, Meta has partnered with India’s largest VC funds. We are thrilled to now partner with Kalaari Capital that has been instrumental in the growth journey of many startups,” said Ajit Mohan, VP and MD at Meta in India. Kalaari Capital is an early-stage, technology-focused venture capital firm based in Bengaluru. “As startups scale, they need to leverage several tools and platforms like Meta to support their growth,” said Vani Kola, Founder and Managing Director, Kalaari Capital.

Local train services hit on Mumbai's harbour line due to power issue

 Local train services on the harbour line in Mumbai were disrupted on Tuesday morning due to power issues

Local train services on the harbour line in Mumbai were disrupted on Tuesday morning due to power issues, according to a Central Railway official. Following the disruption, a number of passengers, mostly office-goers, complained that trains on the harbour line, which provides connectivity to Navi Mumbai and western suburbs with south Mumbai, were running late by at least 15-20 minutes during the morning rush hour.

Later, the locals trains, considered as the lifeline of Mumbai, on the route got overcrowded, some passengers said. The Central Railway’s chief public relations officer, Shivaji Sutar, said that services on the up line (towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai) on the harbour corridor were held up for about 15 minutes as the “overhead wire power was not holding from 9.13 am”.

Samsung to spend $360 billion on microchips, biotech over five years

 Samsung promised in a statement to create 80,000 jobs through 2026, mostly in semiconductors and biopharmaceuticals.

The Samsung group plans to raise spending by more than 30 per cent to 450 trillion won (about $360 billion) over the half-decade to 2026 to shore up businesses from chips to drugs as South Korea’s conglomerates grapple with growing economic and supply shocks.

The conglomerate — whose units from Samsung Electronics Co to Samsung Biologics Co dominate Korea’s economy — promised in a statement to create 80,000 jobs through 2026, mostly in semiconductors and biopharmaceuticals.

Samsung, run by the scion of one of Korea’s oldest and wealthiest families, is one of a handful of so-called chaebol that are outlining investment plans as the country’s new president takes office. President Yoon Suk Yeol, who began his five-year term May 10, has been a vocal supporter of the conglomerates and has made them a key pillar in his economic growth plans…

Tata Sons likely to earn record Rs 27,797 crore from its listed firms

 The analysis is based on the annual dividend paid/declared by listed Tata group companies every financial year

Tata Sons, India’s biggest promoter in the private sector, is expected to earn a record Rs 27,797 crore via equity dividend and proceeds through share buyback from its listed group companies for the financial year 2021-22. This amount is up 17.6 per cent from Rs 23,663 crore that it pocketed in FY21. Nearly two-thirds of these proceeds will show up in Tata Sons’ financial results for FY22, thanks to the quarterly interim dividend by its cash cow Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The software major also completed its Rs 18,000 crore worth of share buyback programme for FY22 …

Jet Airways hires senior executives as it prepares to take wing again

 The Kalrock-Jalan consortium which is reviving the grounded airline on Monday announced the appointment of senior executives in charge of engineering, inflight product and services, sales, and digital

Jet Airways is putting together a team of senior management as it prepares to restart operations in the July-September quarter. The Kalrock-Jalan consortium which is reviving the grounded airline on Monday announced the appointment of senior executives in charge of engineering, inflight product and services, sales, and digital.

The new recruits include Prabh Sharan Singh (Chief Digital Officer), HR Jagganath (Vice President – Engineering), Mark Turner (Vice President – Inflight products and services) and Vishesh Khanna (Vice President – Sales, distribution, and customer engagement). Turner previously led in-flight services for Jet Airways in 2008-11 and has been engaged by start-ups and airlines in rebranding, relaunches, and business transformation projects. Jagganath joins the airline from Air India Engineering Services which he led earlier…

Musk's troubled tryst with India: Tesla, Starlink in limbo for over a year

 Musk clearly needs to take a relook at his overall India plan

Last week, world headlines buzzed with Elon Musk’s announcement that he was shelving his audacious bid for social media platform Twitter. Away from the media spotlight, questions are being asked about the maverick billionaire’s plans in India, too. A few days ago, a Reuters report said Musk’s flagship Tesla had put on hold its plan to launch electric cars in India. Tesla has abandoned its search for showroom space, reassigned its small India team around the globe and set itself a deadline next year of February 1, when the Union Budget is usually announced, to check …

Things to consider while applying for personal loan

 

Minimal documentation, zero collateral, quick processing and no end-usage restriction on loan proceeds (except for speculation) make personal loans an ideal borrowing option for dealing with situations involving financial shortages and exigencies. Many lenders also offer instant loan disbursal to their select existing customers based on their credit scores and other aspects of their credit profile. However, the unsecured nature of personal loans makes lenders take a cautious approach while assessing personal loan applications.

Below are some dos and don’ts for applicants to improve the chances of getting their personal loan approval:

Dos

Review your credit reports at frequent intervals

Banks and NBFCs use credit score as one of primary filters to evaluate a personal loan applicant’s creditworthiness. As there is no collateral in a personal loan, it increases the credit risk for a lender. It also makes them more dependent on credit scores to assess the creditworthiness of an applicant. Personal loan applicants with credit scores of 750 and above have higher chances of getting their loan approved as lenders consider them more creditworthy. Thus, applicants should look to maintain credit scores of 750 and above to boost their chances of personal loan approval….

How to Choose the Right Credit Card for You?

 

The easy availability of pre-approved card offers has made it simpler to apply for a credit card, however, the question is, should you jump at the idea of getting a credit card with a pre-approved offer? Or you should give it a thought before applying for the same?

Credit cards should be chosen after assessing your spending requirements and comparing all the options available to you. The best credit card for you would be the one that matches your lifestyle, spending preferences, income eligibility, credit score and more so that you can make the most out of it.

However, with so many credit cards available in the market offering benefits across different categories like shopping, travel, cashback, rewards, dining, movies, it can be quite difficult to pick one. To make your search for a right credit card easier, here we have listed the factors that you should consider while choosing a credit card….Read More

5 Tips to excel in CUET 2022 and get admission in your dream university

 

CUET has come up as a surprise to the students. All 12th grade students who are taking board examinations must now take another exam in order to pursue Undergraduate courses at one of India’s nearly 54 Universities. Class 12th percentage is no longer a deciding element in college admissions.

Now that the students have a chance to study in their dream college, they must prepare well to not miss out on this chance to score the best in CUET. Many famous and prestigious universities such as DU, BHU, JNU, AMU, etc are participating in the CUET UG 2022. The exam is a new one hence no one is well aware about the level and the exact pattern. As a result, selecting the best CUET books for final preparation, grasping topics and achieving the target score is critical. Here, an expert can guide the best. Hence, for a first-rate preparation, CUET books by MTG, a National Level publisher, are highly recommended. With a readership of more than 1 Cr readers and year on year excellent results in various competitive exams like NEET, JEE, NTSE, Olympiads, editorial team of MTG understands the examiners mind best.

Life Coach Rahul Subramaniam decodes how student-led businesses create a new way for India

 

These are some of the most exciting times for Indian commerce. The nation has catapulted its growth rate and disrupted the global business landscape like none other. After allowing the free flourish of the private sector just three decades ago, in 1991, India today has become the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world after the US and China. According to the Economic Survey 2021-22, the number of newly recognised startups has increased to over 14,000 in 2021-22 from only 733 in 2016-17. India today boasts a total of more than 50,000 startups!

How deep does this enterprising spirit go?

Budding entrepreneurs today come from all walks and stages of life. They are experienced capitalists, gumptious employees, driven homemakers, fresh college graduates, and even … high school students. Aamish Ahmad Beg, a 17-year-old student from Lucknow, UP, is a prime example. He is the founder and developer of Socale, a networking application that matches users with similar interests to help curate communities of like-minded individuals…Read More

Hitesh C Soni Commended For His Contribution To The Global Law Industry In Dubai

 

Hitesh C. Soni, an Indian lawyer and founder of Hitesh Soni and Associates, was awarded at LexTalk World Conference for his unending streak of achievements in the Global Law Industry.

With the transformation of the legal world, many lawyers have brought about revelations that set this progress on the right path. The Lex Falcon Awards 2022, a global award for some of the some of the brightest professional lawyers in the world. The global awards were conferred at the LexTalk World Global Hybrid Conference at Hotel Crown Plaza, Deira, Dubai, UAE on the 24th & 25th of March 2022. One such personality is Hitesh C. Soni. He is a lawyer by profession and the founder of a law firm in Mumbai, Hitesh Soni & Associates

He was recently awarded the Global Lex-falcon Award 2022 in Dubai for his contribution to Global Legal Industry at Lex Talk World Conference held on 24th & 25th March 2022. LexTalk World is a digital solution that brings together different events and platforms for a legal professional to connect all over the world.

Top 5 Six Sigma Certification Institutes in India

 

Six Sigma is a series of tools and statistically-driven approaches that aid in a company’s continual improvement process. Inpiduals that become Lean Six Sigma leaders benefit from certification from top Six Sigma certification institutes in India. Companies implement Six Sigma in projects, each with its project leader. Leading a Lean Six Sigma project will expose you to corporate processes and top management.

Moreover, a black belt/ green belt certification is an excellent addition to your resume. Also, you may find that you might require a Six Sigma certification for various jobs. The average Six Sigma Black Belt salary in India is Rs. 20,00,000 per year, according to PayScale, while the average Six Sigma Green Belt salary is Rs. 990,000.

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Starting in 2016, StarAgile has evolved into a global training and consulting powerhouse, offering top-tier, world-class classroom and online training to students and professionals worldwide. They have trained over 1,00,000+ professionals with a 4.9-star rating on Google and other platforms. All the Six Sigma certifications offered here will get you a prestigious and exclusive accreditation.

Bungalow Design ideas By MADS Creations

 

Abungalow is the most coveted home as it stands alone proudly attracting all attention. It is an interesting prospect for the house owner, as well as for the interior designer to take up bungalow design as it offers immense opportunities to explore imaginative and bold ideas, says Meenu Agarwal of MADS Creations, an interior designer in Delhi.

Modern bungalows mostly comprise expansive spaces spread across several levels that let you play around with a smart layout to create various zones for perse functions and activities. Oder bungalows could feature architectural elements that need to be preserved in order to keep the original charac;.ter of the building. The interiors can be designed keeping specific needs. You could also choose a theme of your choice so that the space becomes a true representation of you.

A few bungalow design ideas you should consider:

Select a design theme: From classical to contemporary, and everything in between, there are many design themes you can choose for your bungalow house design. Browse through Insta feeds to view perse bungalow images to understand what style resonates with you. The location of the bungalow can give you a clue about the theme. Whether it is a city home, or a holiday home or home by a beach or lake, the inspiration can come from the context. Sometimes, it may be influenced by the architectural features of the home…Read More

LEVI'S® X DEEPIKA PADUKONE LAUNCH SEASON 2 OF THEIR COLLABORATION

 

After a successful first season, the second season of Levi️’s® x Deepika Padukone has been launched in India. Inspired by Padukone’s signature cool athleisure-meets-effortlessly sexy style, the collection features elevated dyeing techniques, hybrid silhouettes, and utility elements in a mix of spirit-lifting colors and earthy neutrals. Taking cue from the expressive style of the 1970s, the collection is a little looser, a little slouchier but unequivocally Levi’s®.

“For me, the second season of my collaboration with Levi️’s® is what summer truly feels like; bright, joyful and happy. It’s a reflection of my personal style married with what is quintessential Levi️’s® said Deepika Padukone.

The collection’s stand-out pieces feature an of-the-moment co-ord that gets a summery, almost DIY upgrade. It also includes a Levi️’s® throwback-inspired 90’s Trucker and high-waist taper fit and extra wide-leg fit made of Hydro-dipped Indigo or an all-over rainbow marbling.