Platform 65 Celebrates Anniversary with Special Offers and Community Initiatives

Bengaluru: Platform 65, India’s largest toy train-themed restaurant, celebrated a special anniversary at its Bannerghatta branch in Bangalore. As part of the festivities, customers received a surprise gift on billing of Rs. 1000 or more, adding an extra touch of joy to their dining experience. As part of the anniversary celebrations, Platform 65 has successfully … Read more

Spotlight on crucial role of assistive technology in empowering PwDs at ASSOCHAM event

New Delhi: Spotlight on crucial role of assistive technology in empowering PwDs at ASSOCHAM eventThe sixth conference on ‘Empowering Persons with Disabilities through Accessible and Assistive Technology’ was organised by ASSOCHAM. With the theme this year being ‘Innovation and Sustainable Solutions for Equal Opportunities’, the conference highlighted the importance of accessible information and communication technologies … Read more

64 pc of Indian firms observed enhanced innovative work with GenAI adoption: Report

New Delhi: About 64 per cent of the Indian organisations observed enhanced innovative work like developing new features, with adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), versus 61 per cent globally, a new report said on Wednesday. According to the IT firm Capgemini, innovative work and upskilling are the top areas where organisations are channellising productivity … Read more

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla leading Indian delegation to BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Russia

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be leading an Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the two-day 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum meeting which begins in Russia’s St Petersburg on Thursday. The forum is being held with the theme of ‘Role of Parliaments in Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security’. The Indian delegation … Read more

Hearing on Bengal Governor’s defamation suit against CM Mamata Banerjee rescheduled for July 15

Kolkata: The hearing on the defamation suit filed by West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been rescheduled to July 15. The Governor’s counsel, Dhiraj Trivedi said that while the matter came up for hearing at the bench of Justice Krishna Rao on Wednesday, he argued that there is no … Read more

‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’: Shivani and Kritika quarrel over nominations; Vishal tells Chandrika to be in control

Mumbai: The nomination task will stir up dynamics in the upcoming episode of ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3‘, where housemates will have to give medals to other contestants for nominations. A promo for the upcoming episode was shared by the channel on Instagram. In the clip, the voice of ‘Bigg Boss’ is heard saying, “Nominations ki … Read more

Maruti Suzuki India to now nurture global mobility startups

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Wednesday announced that it is expanding the accelerator programme to include global startups, as it aims to further support the government’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’ initiatives. Both Indian and global startups, with innovative solutions relevant to automobile manufacturing and mobility space, can apply for the ninth … Read more

Will take stern action against people engaged in milk adulteration: Maha Dy CM

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday that the government will take strict action against those engaged in the milk adulteration. “The state government is serious about ensuring that the citizens get pure cow-buffalo milk. The government will take strict action against those involved in milk adulteration. We will make available necessary funds … Read more

NEET paper leak case: CBI raids accused’s residence in Gaya

Patna: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a raid on the house of Shivnandan Yadav, an accused in the NEET question paper leak case, in Gaya district on Wednesday. The raid took place in Harraiya village under the jurisdiction of Barachatti police station, with assistance from local police. During the raid, important documents were … Read more

Sri Lanka approves national action plan to eliminate sexual, gender-based harassment

Colombo: The Sri Lankan cabinet approved a multi-sectoral national action plan for implementation between 2024 and 2028 to eliminate sexual and gender-based harassment in the country, said the government information department on Wednesday. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is also the minister of women, children affairs and social empowerment, presented the proposal, the department said, reported … Read more

Open Shambhu border within one week: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Chandigarh: In a major relief for commuters bound for the national capital from Punjab, Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday ordered the removal of barricades at the Shambhu border within one week after five months of the “unlawful sealing” to prevent protesting farmers from entering Haryana. The Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana has … Read more

President Murmu unveils iconic Durand Cup Trophy

New Delhi: There are not many footballing tournaments that have the rich and deep heritage like the Durand Cup. As the iconic footballing spectacle set for its 133rd edition, the trophies were unveiled by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu in an event hosted at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Center (RBCC) on Wednesday. The unveiling … Read more