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Canada polls: No Indian interference in 2021 elections, official probe finds

April 10, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Debunking their own intelligence agencies’ claims, an official investigation into the 2021 elections in Canada has concluded that India did not interfere in the polls won by the current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the media reported on Wednesday. A panel of senior Canadian officials monitoring the 2021 elections in the North […]

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Roving Periscope: In the fragile Chinese economy, a cement co goes bust in 15 minutes!

April 10, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The fragility of China’s economy on Wednesday led to a listed cement producer’s market value crashing 99 percent in just 15 minutes! According to the media reports, China Tianrui Group Cement Co suddenly came into the spotlight when it suspended stock trading on Wednesday following a sell-off that nearly wiped out […]

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Law: SC junks its ruling, gives relief to Delhi Metro against Reliance Infra

April 10, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: In a rare move, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday lifted a Rs. 4,700 crore burden off the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), criticizing its own 2021 verdict that saddled a public utility with an exorbitant amount that has now swelled to nearly Rs. 8,000 crore. A three-judge Bench of […]

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Roving Periscope: Pak gets 2 snubs in 2 days from 2 ‘friends’—the Saudis and the US

April 9, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: A day after Saudi Arabia advised Pakistan to settle its “bilateral” issues with India, including Kashmir, Washington also refused to support Islamabad on its claims about New Delhi’s alleged role in killing nearly 20 terrorists. The US, which, like India, is in the middle of elections, is following a checks-and-balance policy—expressing […]

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Weather: India may have normal monsoon rains this year, says Skymet

April 9, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Nearly two months ahead of the onset of rainy season, a private weather forecaster has predicted that India is likely to receive normal monsoon this year, giving respite to both the people, and the farmers—besides the government currently engaged in the Lok Sabha election. According to Skymet, monsoon rains are expected […]

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Immigration: “Unsustainable levels”, says New Zealand as it tightens rules

April 8, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Concerned at how foreigners are making a beeline to enter it, New Zealand said on Sunday that it was making immediate changes to its employment visa program after a near-record migration in 2023 which it said was “unsustainable.” The changes include measures such as introducing English language requirements for low-skilled jobs […]

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Employment: Over 30 mn jobs created in India’s real estate sector since 2014, says study

April 8, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Supported by several policy reforms undertaken by the Narendra Modi government since 2014, employment in the real estate sector surged from 4 crore in 2013 to 7.1 crore in 2023, a joint report by real estate consultant Anarock and sectoral body National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) said on Monday. The […]

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Roving Periscope: In LS poll season, the West, its media, and Pakistan, join hands against PM Modi

April 8, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Unable to digest India’s irresistible rise since 2014—and its continued proximity with Russia–the West, its colonial media, and other anti-India cabals have joined hands with Pakistan to somehow prevent Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return to power for a third straight term. These feeble attempts show how the anti-Indian lobby is desperate […]

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MG Motor India, Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility sign MoU to strengthen EV ecosystem

April 8, 2024 Vinayak Barot

Gurgaon, April 8, 2024: Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL), and part of the diversified Adani Portfolio and MG Motor India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the EV charging infrastructure in India. The joint collaboration to develop the charging solutions for electric vehicle […]

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Wheat production: India is better prepared than Pakistan to handle climate shocks

April 6, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Being part of the same landmass, conducive weather conditions in India and Pakistan are helping them to achieve record wheat output this year, but India, having developed many indigenous heat-resistant and short-duration seed varies, is better prepared than its neighbor to handle climate change impact, experts say. Globally, India and Pakistan […]

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