NEW DELHI: The expectations surrounding the Taliban‘s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, often referred to as “Taliban 2.0”, were initially marked by hopes for a more moderate governance style compared to their previous rule from 1996 to 2001.Analysts speculated that international pressure, and the need for legitimacy and economic support might lead…
A boat carrying over 50 migrants sank off France‘s northern coast in the English Channel on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 people.French maritime authorities reported that around a dozen individuals were found in critical condition. The incident took place near Gris-Nez point, causing everyone on board to be thrown into the…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has revolutionized cricket broadcasting in India by offering commentary in 12 regional languages, including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and more. This move has successfully connected with audiences from diverse linguistic backgrounds, emphasising the importance of linguistic inclusivity in a culturally rich nation like India.Taking this concept further, a local…
NEW DELHI: Adani Group‘s proposal to take over the airport in Nairobi, which has drawn protests from transport workers of the African nation, was criticised by the Congress which called it a move that could “convert into anger against India and the Indian Government.” Adani Enterprises has established a Kenyan subsidiary in a bid to…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a Russian attack on the central city of Poltava on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of at least 41 people. The attack, which involved two ballistic missiles, targeted a military educational facility and a nearby hospital.“More than 180 people were injured. Unfortunately, there are many dead. As of now,…
NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence minister Rajnath Singh, on Tuesday approved 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore. Of the total cost, 99% is from indigenous sources under Buy (Indian) and Buy (lndian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) categories.For modernisation of the tank fleet of the Indian…
NEW DELHI: Netflix India announced on Tuesday that it has updated the opening disclaimer of its latest series, IC814: The Kandahar Hijack, following controversy over the depiction of the hijackers‘ code names. The move comes after concerns were raised regarding the use of Hindu-sounding code names for the hijackers, which some critics claimed were an…
A Bengaluru-based healthtech startup, Dozee has reportedly fired 20% of its workforce. According to a report by Inc42, the 9-year old startup has laid off around 50 employees in a restructuring exercise.Dozee, which develops AI-powered non-contact medical devices, has been at the forefront of the health-tech revolution in India. However, the company has faced challenges…
Jaimit Doshi Lenskart has appointed Jaimit Doshi as its global head of marketing and chief executive officer of Hustlr, one of the eyewear retail chain‘s brand. He took to LinkedIn and made the announcement. Doshi wrote, “Yesterday I joined Lenskart.com with a dual role – as Lenskart’s Global Head of Marketing and CEO of Hustlr,…
NEW DELHI: The Kerala government under chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has decided on Tuesday to prioritise the scientific use of land and deployment of localised early warning systems to prevent disasters like the recent Wayanad landslides.This approach aims to enhance state’s resilience against future natural calamities. The administration recognises that while climate-linked disasters cannot be…
