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Reliance Jio and OnePlus on Thursday announced a strategic partnership aimed at unlocking the full potential of 5G technology in India.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 80 Armed Forces personnel, including 12 posthumous, on the eve of the 75th Republic Day. These include six Kirti Chakras, including three posthumous; 16 Shaurya Chakras, including two posthumous; 53 Sena Medals, including seven posthumous; one Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) and four Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry). (ANI)
French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a two-day State visit to India, interacted with Indian students gathered to welcome him at the Amber Fort in Jaipur on Thursday.
PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron take a guided tour of Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Former Indian cricket team captain and star batsman Virat Kohli has been named as ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the year 2023. This is the fourth time that Kohli has won the ICC ODI cricketer of the year award. He was conferred the honour in 2012, then in 2017, 2018 in a row and now in 2023. Kohli has become the first cricketer to win ICC’s ODI player of year award four times. With this win, Kohli has become the first player to win 10 ICC awards. (Read More)
The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday gave nod to Zomato for its online payment aggregator operations. According to a communication to the stock exchange, Zomato Payments Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Zomato, has been given the approval to operate as an aggregator in the field of online payments. (Read More)
India were comfortably placed at 119 for one at stumps after bowling out England for 246 on the opening day of the first Test here on Thursday. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was batting on a 70-ball 76 while Shubman Gill was unbeaten on 14 at the end of the day's play, as India trailed by 127 runs after losing skipper Rohit Sharma (24). England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bat first. (PTI)
Ahead of the January 26 celebrations, Swiggy has announced its food delivery debut in Lakshadweep. According to the official statement by the company, it will start the food delivery services in Lakshadweep's Agatti city. This marks a beginning of an important chapter in the nationwide expansion of the on-demand convenience platform. (Read More)
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Jaipur, Rajasthan as part of his two-day State visit to India. He will also attend the Republic Day Parade 2024 as the Chief Guest.
The atomic scientists said that they are setting the ‘Doomsday Clock’ at 90 seconds to midnight. The scientists say that the decision has been taken as human race continues to face grave danger. They also added that the decision should not be taken as a “sign that the international security situation has eased.” (Read More)
A Chinese defence ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that India-China border tensions were "an issue left over from history and not the whole of China-India relations". "It is unwise and inappropriate for the Indian side to insist on linking the border situation with bilateral relations," spokesperson Wu Qian told a monthly press briefing. (Reuters)
Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar on Thursday rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of former CM and senior party leader BS Yediyurappa. (Read More)
BJP National President JP Nadda launched BJP's official campaign for the 2024 general elections in the virtual presence of Prime Minister Modi. The theem of the campaign is 'Modi ko chunte hain.'
A 12-year-old girl studying in sixth grade died after allegedly jumping from the 29th floor of an apartment within the limits of Bengaluru's Hulimavu Police Station, said an official. The incident occurred early in the morning, around 5:00 a.m. on Thursday.
India is set to commence BrahMos supersonic cruise missile ground system exports in the next 10 days, according to DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat. The cruise missiles are anticipated to be dispatched by March this year.
Wipro founder Azim Premji has transferred 1.02 crore equity shares of Wipro held by him to his two sons --Rishad Premji and Tariq Premji-- as 'gift', according to exchange filing. The Wipro scrip is currently valued at Rs 472.9 per share, and at roughly this value, the transferred shares will amount to a whopping Rs 483 crore. Tech magnate Azim Premji's son Rishad Premji currently helms Wipro as its Executive Chairman, and is a prominent face of the IT industry. (PTI)
As dawn breaks over the iconic India Gate on January 26, 2024, the grand avenue of Kartavya Path in New Delhi will come alive once again with the pulsating rhythm of marching boots and the roar of fighter jets. The much-awaited 75th Republic Day Parade, a vibrant tapestry of India’s military might, cultural grandeur, and unwavering spirit, will commence on Friday morning. (Read More)
England reached 108 for three at lunch on day one of the first Test against India here on Thursday. Jonny Bairstow (32 batting) and Joe Root (18 batting) were in the middle. R Ashwin removed openers Ben Duckett (35) and Zak Crawley (20) while Ravindra Jadeja got rid of Ollie Pope (1).
England won the toss and opted to bat on a surface offering fair amount of spin .
Brief scores: England 108/3 in 28 overs (Jonny Bairstow 32 batting, Joe Root batting 18; R Ashwin 2/20). (PTI)
The Chennai Metro Rail Ltd has introduced a new initiative of delivering QR tickets to the passengers via WhatsApp. So instead of tokens, passengers will get QR codes on the stations. Initially, this new ticketing system was launched at two Chennai Metro stations - namely Koyambedu and Airport. Now, it has been extended to all 41 stations.
Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Cooch Behar district in West Bengal on Thursday a day after the state’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee ruled out an alliance with the Congress party in the state for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. (Read More)
On Thursday, Chief Justice P B Varale of the Karnataka High Court was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud in a ceremony held at the apex court premises. The Centre had approved Justice Varale's appointment as a judge on Wednesday. With this swearing-in, the Supreme Court has reached its complete strength of 34 judges, inclusive of the Chief Justice of India. (Read More)
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch development projects exceeding Rs 19,100 crore in Bulandshahr, located in western Uttar Pradesh, according to officials. The inauguration will include the commencement of the 173-km-long double-line electrified section between New Khurja and New Rewari on the dedicated freight corridor (DFC). Through video conferencing, Modi will flag off goods trains from the two stations. Officials highlight the significance of this new DFC section, emphasizing its crucial role in establishing connectivity between the western and eastern freight corridors. Notably, the section is distinguished by a one-kilometer-long double-line rail tunnel featuring high-rise electrification, marking a pioneering engineering achievement and a first-of-its-kind globally.
Rohan Bopanna earned himself one more opportunity to win a Grand Slam title by reaching the Australian Open men's doubles final with Australian partner Matthew Ebden after prevailing in a tense semifinal against Tomas Machac and Zhang Zhizhen Thursday. The second seeded Indo-Australian pair faced some stiff resistance from their rivals in the third set but eventually the experience of playing Super Tie Breakers helped them nail the finish with a 6-3 3-6 7-6 (10-7) scoreline after two hours and two minutes. (PTI)
A Day before the 75th Republic Day celebrations, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the gallantry awards and service medals for security personnel on Thursday. According to the official statement released by the home ministry, 1,132 security personnel will be conferred with the honours for their exceptional services. (Read More)
In the opening cricket test against India, Captain Ben Stokes won the toss, and England chose to bat on Thursday. This marks the commencement of a five-match series, showcasing the clash between England's highly discussed fast-paced Bazball and India's spin-friendly wickets with a turning ball. The last team to defeat India at home in a test series was England, achieving a 2-1 victory in 2012-13 under the captaincy of Alastair Cook.
President Macron's arrival in Jaipur is slated for the afternoon, after which he will proceed to Amber Fort. At Amber Fort, he will be greeted with a cultural welcome and have the opportunity to explore a small exhibition featuring local artifacts at the Diwan-i-Khas of Amber Fort. Following the Shobha Yatra, both leaders are expected to utilise UPI for transactions at Hawa Mahal.
French President Emmanuel Macron, honored as the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in the national capital, is scheduled to arrive in Jaipur today. This visit marks the culmination of the 25th-anniversary festivities commemorating the India-France Strategic Partnership. In preparation for President Macron's arrival, the vibrant pink city of Jaipur has been adorned with posters featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the French President.