Army The eighth edition of the ‘Mitra Shakti’ bilateral joint exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army began on Monday at the Combat Training School in Ampara, Sri Lanka. The exercise was last organised in 2019 at the Foreign Training Node (FTN) stationed at Aundh military station in Pune.The exercise intends toContinue reading “India, Sri Lanka begin 12-day military exercise”
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In Q1 FY2022, infrastructure funding by banks, NBFCs, and IFCs remained slow, according to a study.
Indian Economy Due to the interruptions created by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, total infrastructure lending by banks and NBFC-Infrastructure Finance Companies (NBFC-IFCs) remained slow in the first quarter of the current fiscal.It said that total infrastructure credit by banks and NBFC-IFCs was estimated at Rs 24.7 lakh crore as of March 31,Continue reading “In Q1 FY2022, infrastructure funding by banks, NBFCs, and IFCs remained slow, according to a study.”
The Metaverse Is Heating Up: How Axie Infinity’s $30B Valuation Triggered a Crypto Game Frenzy
Business Axie Infinity, the most popular crypto-based game and blockchain-based metaverse project, has been valued at $30 billion. Its native token, AXS, surpassed $110 this weekend and is now worth $29.5 billion. The rise of guilds is the primary reason why Axie Infinity user activity continues to rise despite the increase in the price ofContinue reading “The Metaverse Is Heating Up: How Axie Infinity’s $30B Valuation Triggered a Crypto Game Frenzy”
On 9th anniversary of Curiosity rover on Mars NASA shares stunning image
Space Curiosity rover touched down the Gale Crater on August 5, 2012 The rover has travelled a total of 16.3 mi (26.3 km) New Delhi: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Perseverance Mars Rover has been in the headlines lately but it is not the only ‘rover’ on the red planet. The US spaceContinue reading “On 9th anniversary of Curiosity rover on Mars NASA shares stunning image”
What ISRO’s latest MoU with startups mean for India’s space industry
Space ISRO’s signing of MOU with Indian private rocket startups gives the country’s private industry to perform space various activities. Thus, ISRO would enable startups to use their own facilities besides offering mentoring support to help fledgling firms. Chennai: India’s Department of Space, under which the state-run Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) operates – signedContinue reading “What ISRO’s latest MoU with startups mean for India’s space industry”
Just look for these USB-C power rating logos to ease your shopping headaches.
Technology New USB-C logos make picking USB cables, chargers less confusing
UPI recorded 3.65 billion transactions worth Rs 6.54 trillion
India In September, UPI recorded 3.65 billion transactions worth Rs 6.54 trillion, an all-time high in both volume and value terms. Transactions may further increase in October and November as festive seasons arrive
A new therapy reduced autism diagnoses
Medicine The therapy, called iBASIS-VIPP, was based on the Video Interaction for Positive Parenting (VIPP) program. This program was adapted by our colleagues in the United Kingdom to specifically support social communication development. The therapy is parent-led, which means parents and caregivers, who are the most prominent and important people in their babies’ lives, areContinue reading “A new therapy reduced autism diagnoses”
India’s vaccine coverage crosses 90cr landmark
India India reached a critical milestone in its Covid immunisation campaign on Saturday evening, when 90.4 crore doses were administered. More than 72 lakh doses were given out until 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, with Bihar leading the way with 26.4 lakh doses given out in a single day. With 7.5 lakh doses administered, Maharashtra trailedContinue reading “India’s vaccine coverage crosses 90cr landmark”
The fundamentals of the Indian economy are strong, and private investment is increasing: Arvind Panagariya,
India According to former Niti Aayog vice-chairman Arvind Panagariya, the Indian economy’s fundamentals are sound, as real GDP in Q3 and Q4 of FY’21 already exceeded pre-pandemic levels. Panagariya, however, stressed in an interview with PTI that the country must conquer Covid-19 as quickly and decisively as possible. “On the vaccination front, the news isContinue reading “The fundamentals of the Indian economy are strong, and private investment is increasing: Arvind Panagariya,”
India all set to reset, deepen ties with Sri Lanka
Emergency Relationship In the midst of the massive financial crisis and the catastrophic COVID-19 wave that has gripped the island country, India and Sri Lanka are prepared to re-engage at diplomatic and political levels after a lean period.Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla will begin a three-day visit to Sri Lanka on Saturday, meeting with President GotabayaContinue reading “India all set to reset, deepen ties with Sri Lanka”
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