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EFTA deal: Cheaper good from Switzerland, three other European nations coming into India

March 11, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: From next year, Indian customers will start getting access to high-quality Swiss products—watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks—at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties in the coming years under its just-concluded trade pact with the EFTA bloc on these goods. India and the four-European nation bloc EFTA signed a […]

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Abortion: France, the largest Catholic nation, makes pregnancy termination a constitutional right

March 6, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The Christian theology has taught the faithful—particularly over 1.3 billion Catholics—that abortion is an unpardonable sin. For centuries, the faithful have fought amongst themselves on this critical issue. Even now, the Republicans and the Democrats fight in the USA on whether abortion is a woman’s right. Now, France, the largest Catholic […]

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Price rise: CMIE’s inflation projections lower than RBI’s

March 4, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Contrary to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s projections, the leading economic think tank, the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), said on Monday the country’s inflation may decline for two years in a row. It is likely to fall to 4.3 percent in 2024-25 from 5.4 percent in 2023-24, which […]

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Technology: Google’s Indian app delisting cannot be permitted, says Vaishnaw

March 2, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Asserting that the startup ecosystem is key to the rising Indian economy and its fate cannot be left to any technology giant to decide, Union Minister for Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav on Saturday said Google’s move to delist some Indian apps cannot be permitted. Taking a strong view of Google pulling […]

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If you are troubled by the fog on the car mirrors, then these tips will make your work easier

December 22, 2023 Vinayak Barot

It is common for car mirrors to fog up during the winter season. However, this is seen due to the difference in temperature inside and outside the car. But due to the features available in cars equipped with the latest technology, it is now very easy to get rid of it. You just need to […]

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India: Many events of historical, cultural and social importance occurred on 22 December

December 22, 2023 Vinayak Barot

Several events of historical, cultural, and social significance have occurred on December 22 in India. Here are a few notable events: 1939: Chaudhary Charan Singh, a prominent political figure who later became the Prime Minister of India, resigned from the Viceroy’s Executive Council as a protest against the British government’s decision to involve India in […]

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How to ride a motorcycle safely during winter, know important tips

December 21, 2023 Vinayak Barot

Riding a motorcycle in the winter season can be thrilling. But as the cold increases, there is a need to pay special attention to safety and preparation. With falling temperatures and changing road conditions, it’s important to prepare your bike for the cold. Here are some important tips to help you enjoy safe riding during […]

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ChatGPT is limited: 5 AI tools that will save you 100s of hours

December 21, 2023 Vinayak Barot

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly integral in simplifying and enhancing various tasks. Here are five AI tools that promise to save you plenty of time and effort, offering innovative solutions across different domains. Creating comprehensive guides can be time-consuming and tedious. Scribe, an automated AI tool, allows users to […]

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Transport: Introducing driverless cars in India? Never, says Gadkari

December 19, 2023 Vinayak Barot

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has ruled out the introduction of driverless cars in India as it could throw a lot of drivers out of jobs, while he welcomed Tesla if it starts manufacturing electric cars in the country. Reiterating his strong opposition to the introduction […]

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Immigration: Indians third largest “illegal” immigrants in the US, says Pew Research

November 22, 2023 Vinayak Barot

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Not only have nearly eight lakh Indians officially renounced their citizenship since 2018, but the number of illegal immigrants from India to other countries, particularly to the West, is also growing steadily. New research has revealed that Indians form the third-largest illegal immigrant population in the United States. According to […]