143 votes in the favour of the resolution, including one from India, 9 against, and 25 abstentions. After the vote, the UNGA hall broke into loud cheers. India voted in favour of a draft resolution approved by the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, which stated that Palestine is eligible to join the UN as a full member and suggested that the Security Council “reconsider” the issue “favourably”. Presenting the Arab Group resolution ‘Admission of new Members to the United Nations’ in favour of the State of Palestine’s full membership in the UN, the United Arab Emirates, in its capacity…
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The army currently spends between Rs 6,000 and Rs 8,000 crore a year on ammunition, all of which would now come from Indian manufacturers. Major General V K Sharma, ADG (Procurement) of the Indian Army, announced that, starting in the financial year 2025–2026, India will stop importing any foreign ammunition, unless the quantities are too small to make domestic production economically feasible. This announcement represents a significant step towards self-reliance for the nation’s defence sector. “As far as world demand is concerned, a market worth over $30 billion is available. At present not even 1% is coming from Indian sources.…
Travis Head and Abhishekh Sharma started and finished the match leading to a 10-wicket victory against the Super Giants. Abhishek (75 not out, in 28 balls) and Head (89 not out, in 30 balls) smashed the LSG bowlers for their opening wicket partnership, leading them to quickly surpass the 166 target in just 9.4 overs. The Sunrisers were up against tough opposition in the race to make the playoffs, as the league table has the Kolkata Knight Riders who have 16 points, Rajasthan Royals with 16 points, and Chennai Super Kings with 12 points, all of which are ahead of…
The much anticipated results for the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) exams were released today by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has decided not to continue using merit lists for its Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) board exams from this year, which is a much-needed change in education. This step is in line with similar measures taken by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) last year and is intended to reduce the pressure and unhealthy competition among students. “CISCE discontinues merit lists…
‘Prayed for 140 Cr Indians’ PM Modi performs puja at Ram Mandir, holds a mega-roadshow in Ayodhya. Visits Ayodhya Ram Mandir for the first time after Inauguration. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first trip to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya since the temple’s opening in January. Two days before the third round of the Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi was seen bowing before the Ram Lalla idol in a televised ceremony. The temple’s entry gates were decorated with floral arrangements, featuring a yellow petal ‘Om’. Also visible in multiple places were imitations of a bow and an…
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board and the astro-tourism company Starscapes have joined forces to introduce Nakshatra Sabha, a venture that focuses on providing a holistic Astro Tourism experience. Mumbai may be where most Bollywood ‘stars” reside, but the most beautiful and star-studded cosmos can only be experienced in Uttarakhand. The beauty of Akash-Ganga, when seen along with the Himalayas, gives birth to a breath-taking view that can now be experienced by everyone. What is Astro- tourism? Astro-tourism, a brand-new travel industry born out of the combination of astronomy and tourism, is expected to take off in Uttarakhand. In addition to…
During the company’s results call on Friday, Cook discussed Apple’s performance in India and expressed his extreme satisfaction with the Indian market. Apple collected record revenue in India for the quarter ending in March 2024. Despite an overall 4% fall in revenue, which CEO Tim Cook attributed to a 10% decline in iPhone sales compared to the same period last year. Apple has also achieved record-breaking sales in other regions, such as West Asia, Latin America, Canada, and Turkey. Cook also discussed Apple’s initiatives to strengthen its developer community and distribution networks in India. He observed the swift expansion of…
In response to headlines speculating about Goldy Brar’s demise, the Fresno Police Department declared the allegations to be “untrue. Satinderjit Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, the main suspect in the murder of Punjabi artist Sidhu Moosewala, was shot and killed in the US, according to media sources. The Indian Home Ministry declared Brar as a terrorist, and on Tuesday night, he was attacked at Fairmont and Holt Avenue. According to reports from Asianet, which cite American news outlets, Brar and an acquaintance were outside a residence when the assailant opened fire without warning and ran away. After being rushed…
The Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member squad on Tuesday, April 30 which will be led by Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya being the vice-captain. The team includes 6 Batters:Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (Wk), Sanju Samson (Wk), Suryakumar Yadav. Allrounders: Hardik Pandya (vc), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel. Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj. Image Credits: BCCI The Indian cricket board (BCCI) announced in a statement on Tuesday, April 30 that Hardik Pandya will serve as vice captain and Rohit Sharma as captain of…
Accused of making “zero progress” in cutting down on plastic waste, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé were named the world’s top plastic polluters for the third consecutive year. More than 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced annually by businesses; some of this plastic ends up blocking beaches and waterways or degrades into tiny particles called nanoplastics and microplastics that contaminate the air and enter human organs. A groundbreaking scientific study has shown the startling reality that a small number of multinational corporations are primarily to blame for the world’s plastic trash problem. This report highlights the critical need for…
