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Digital UPI payment has made financial transactions very easy in India. Nowadays, it has become very common to see boards containing UPI codes in shops across the country. Recently, industrialist Anand Mahindra shared a post on Twitter showing the reach of the digital payment ecosystem. The tweet has a picture of a woman with a UPI QR code scanner in her tea shop. The photo was clicked at Mana village, India’s last village situated at 10,500 feet elevation in Uttarakhand. The hamlet is located around 5 km from Badrinath. In the caption of his tweet, Mahindra wrote that this photo captures the breathtaking scope and scale of India’s digital payments ecosystem. Have a look at this post here: As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. This captures the breathtaking scope and scale of India’s digital payments ecosystem. Jai ho! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/n6hpWIATS0 — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) November 4, 2022 The tweet received a wide range of reactions. Some users com

New Delhi: A Twitter handle going by the name of @iawoolford has whipped up a storm on the internet after the owner changed his name to Elon Musk and believe it or not began tweeting in Hindi. Barely a day after Elon Musk’s Twitter announced mass lay-offs among the India-based marketing and communications teams, Twitterati were left stunned and could not believe that the new owner of Twitter was now tweeting in Hindi. Turns out that the handle belongs to an American-Australian Hindi professor, Ian Woolford, who is part of the faculty at La Trobe University in Melbourne. With the original Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the micro-blogging platform dominating the headlines recently, when Woolford changed his Twitter name to “Elon Musk” and began putting out hilarious tweets posing as a ‘Twitter Complaint Hotline Operator’, netizens could not believe what they saw. The Professor’s twitter handle even displayed an identical bio and profile picture, resembling Musk. He, however, left hi

Let us begin by acknowledging the gravity of the problem. We have not managed to personalise the issue of the deteriorating quality of air or given it due importance. Clean air is taken for granted by most people. Stats don’t lie The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with BreatheLife, has developed an online indicator to assess the quality of the air we live in by measuring PM2.5 — fine particulate matter whose higher amounts in the air suggest serious health hazards and deaths. According to this indicator, all regions of Delhi-NCR are exposed to five times higher amounts of PM2.5 than the stipulated safe level. Nearly all of the global population (99 per cent) lives in places where air pollution levels exceed WHO guideline limits. Despite the said statistics and hard facts, the problem continues and challenges all stakeholders of clean air to take cognisance of the magnitude and nature of the issue. Time has come for us to take the responsibility to determine where

In a major setback to Congress, ahead of the Assembly polls in Gujarat, Himanshu Vyas quit the party on Saturday. The leader from Gujarat was the secretary and in-charge of Overseas Congress. Himanshu Vyas resigned from his post and the party’s membership on Saturday. In a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, he wrote: “I hereby resign as secretary of the All India Congress Committee and in-charge of Overseas Congress. I also resign from the party’s primary membership.” Himanshu Vyas, Secretary, Incharge of Indian Overseas Congress resigns from his post and party’s primary membership. pic.twitter.com/Cuo3OEd1EI — ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2022 Congress on Friday announced its first list of 43 candidates for the Gujarat Assembly elections, fielding Rajya Sabha MP Amee Yagnik from the Ghatlodia constituency which is currently held by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. With inputs from agencies Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News , I

The Kerala Lottery Department will put out the result of the Karunya KR 574 lottery today, 5 November at 3 PM. The results of KR-574 will be released on the state department’s official web portal . The detailed KR 574 lottery draw results will be declared from 4 PM onwards. The Karunya lottery draw will be held at the Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, near Bakery Junction. In order to make it easy for the lottery ticket holders, the Karunya KR 574 lottery results will also be published in the Kerala Government Gazette. The first prize winner of the KR 574 lottery draw will take home Rs 80 lakh. The second and the third KR 574 prize winners will get Rs 5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh, respectively. Karunya KR 574 lottery draw participants should know that a lottery tax deduction of 30 per cent and an agent lottery commission of 10 per cent will be applied on the lottery prize amount. How to check the Karunya KR 574 lottery results? Go to the state lottery’s web portal . Search for the Karuny

India is becoming a place for young entrepreneurs day by day. As the youth of the country is moving towards setting up their own businesses, many are trying to build a career out of their passion and interests. At such a time when people are engaging in all kinds of jobs to earn a living, the internet has become a proper source for such stories which not only inspire others but also sets an example for society. One such story has now come to the fore where a female chef from abroad has taken up the initiative to set up her own food stall in Punjab. The video of the woman was shared on Instagram by a user named Harry Uppal stating that she used to work as a professional chef in Singapore, following which she started spelling Punjabi delicacies at her stall in Mohali.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Harry Uppal (@therealharryuppal) As we can hear in the video, the stall is located in front of the NP Tower in Sector 91, Mohali.

It is not very uncommon to see political parties, street vendors, or different campaigns using the ‘Word of Mouth’ tactic for advertising their agendas. However, we have come across a video where a bank can be seen hitting the road to advertise its special Fixed Deposit (FD) scheme. Notably, a few employees of state-owned Canara Bank recently went on the streets with a microphone and were heard announcing the details of the FD plan to lure in customers. The video, which is believed to be from a locality in Mumbai, has been widely shared on social media and has gone viral in no time. Posted by Twitter user Tamal Bandyopadhyay, the post claims that Canara Bank was selling fixed deposits in Mumbai suburbs, thus narrating the story of a liquidity crunch in the system. Look at how ⁦⁦ @canarabank ⁩ selling fixed deposits in Mumbai suburbs. Tells the story of liquidity crunch on the system. Banks need more money to support rising credit growth pic.twitter.com/Mfi1Zx4DqI — Tamal Bandyopadh

The debate on having a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India has been reignited of late as the Gujarat government has expressed its intention to implement it. Earlier, the Uttarakhand government had also expressed the same intention. Further, in an affidavit filed on the issue of implementation of the UCC in October 2022, the Central government has also said: “This provision is provided to effect integration of India by bringing communities on the common platform on matters which are at present governed by diverse personal laws. This Article [44] is based on the concept that in matters of inheritance, right to property, maintenance and succession, there will be a common law. Article 44 divests religion from social relations and personal law.” The affidavit further said, “Citizens belonging to different religions and denominations follow different property and matrimonial laws, which is an affront to the nation’s unity.” The matter is now likely to be referred to the 22 nd Law Commission.

New Delhi : With Air Quality in the national capital continuing to remain in the ‘severe’ category for two consecutive days, people have been complaining of various respiratory issues. Air pollution has adverse effects on our bodies which can be short-term as well as long-term. According to the Chairman Institute of Chest Surgery and Lung Transplantation Medanta, Dr Arvind, air pollution can affect different organs of the human body. Air pollution can affect cognitive development in children. “Research suggests children exposed to polluted air may not attain normal IQ levels. However, in older people, the chances of having a stroke increase 5 to 10 times if they are exposed to polluted air,” said Dr Arvind. Studies have found pre-mature hypertension and high blood pressure in teenagers who are exposed to polluted air. There has also been a significant increase in heart attacks among young adults and air pollution can be one of the leading cause. Dr Arvind also said that the lungs g

New Delhi : As Delhi-NCR gets chocked ever more by the day with AQI consistently stagnating in the poor to very bad ranges, doctors are advising people to stay indoors as much as possible to reduce the exposure to toxic air. So, it is at home that we can start counteracting the poisonous effects of the exposure that we have had to this toxic environment that threatens to hurt us, from lungs to the heart. Here are 10 foods to have at home to counteract air pollution. Jaggery : Goes by the famous name of ‘gud’ and is a household item to sweeten our lives, but jiggery is also powerful in cutting down the bad effects of pollution. It clears out harmful toxins and pollutants. A teaspoon of jaggery after meal or early in the morning with a glass of warm water will do wonders for your lungs. Broccoli : This cauliflower-like vegetable’s green florets can be super anti-carcinogens as it helps in excreting benzene from the body. Broccoli contains Sulforaphane, an anti-carcinogenic compound t

Don’t venture out, use air purifiers, work from home, or else go away from Delhi-NCR: this is the advice doctors are giving to those who have suffered a bout of moderate to severe Covid-19 disease in the last two years. As the air quality around Delhi-NCR has fallen to the severe category, with the air quality index or AQI shooting up to 600 in parts of the capital, people who suffered moderate or severe Covid are bearing the brunt of the weather much more than healthy individuals. From fluctuating oxygen saturation (SpO2) to complications in the lungs, uncontrollable bouts of cough, asthma attacks, and even chances of lung failure – these patients are either suffering or are likely to suffer multiple health issues with worsening air quality. With no relief in sight, patients who had suffered from Covid infection that required steroids, oxygen, and hospitalisation – or those who had prolonged or delayed recovery – should take special care during these days. According to Dr Ravi She

Noida: All schools in Noida and Greater Noida were Thursday asked to hold classes online for students up to Class 8 till 8 November in view of increasing pollution in the National Capital Region, according to an official order. The schools have also been told to hold classes for students of Class 9 to 12 online as far as possible, said the order issued by Gautam Buddh Nagar’s District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) Dharmveer Singh. Outdoor activities like sports or meetings will stay completely banned in all schools, the order further stated. “All schools have been asked to move to online medium for teaching students up to Class 8. They have been asked to switch to the online mode for students of Class 9 to 12 also to the extent possible,” Singh said. “However, no outdoor activities like sports in schools are allowed till November 8,” the DIOS told PTI . Gautam Buddh Nagar has around 1,800 schools including higher education centres, spread across Noida and Greater Noida, as on date,

Noida: All schools in Noida and Greater Noida were Thursday asked to hold classes online for students up to Class 8 till 8 November in view of increasing pollution in the National Capital Region, according to an official order. The schools have also been told to hold classes for students of Class 9 to 12 online as far as possible, said the order issued by Gautam Buddh Nagar’s District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) Dharmveer Singh. Outdoor activities like sports or meetings will stay completely banned in all schools, the order further stated. “All schools have been asked to move to online medium for teaching students up to Class 8. They have been asked to switch to the online mode for students of Class 9 to 12 also to the extent possible,” Singh said. “However, no outdoor activities like sports in schools are allowed till November 8,” the DIOS told PTI . Gautam Buddh Nagar has around 1,800 schools including higher education centres, spread across Noida and Greater Noida, as on date,

New Delhi: To empower consumers and enhance monitoring, the Narendra Modi government has decided to form an extensive database on all drug formulations sold in India, News18.com has learnt. To prepare the “national drugs database” the ministry of health and family welfare has decided to constitute a committee. The committee will give recommendations and prepare a comprehensive database of drug formulations manufactured and marketed in the country, providing detailed information on a drug, its dosage form, strength, and details of the manufacturer, marketer, or importer of the drug. According to an office memorandum dated October 27, titled “Constitution of a Committee for preparation of National Drugs Database”, a panel of seven members has been formed. Written by the drug controller general of India, VG Somani, the memorandum said, “A comprehensive database of drug formulations manufactured/marketed in the country providing detailed information on the drug, its dosage form, stren

The DefExpo 2022 took place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, between 18 and 22 October 2022. Initially scheduled to take place in March 2022, it was postponed due to logistic challenges. During the meeting, the magnitude of India’s flagship Land, Naval, and Homeland Security Systems exhibition ensured that DefExpo 2022 became the most extensive defence exhibition in Asia. The event brought together the nation’s all high-end weapons and defence platforms under one roof. As a matter of fact, this was the first event solely dedicated to showcasing Made-in-India marquee products. There were over 1,000 exhibitors registered, the maximum number of exhibitors in the history of DefExpo. Furthermore, as another highlight of the mega-event, the local IIT Delhi start-up Botlabs (an iDEX winner) displayed the largest drone show ever. India-Africa Defence Ministers’ Conference On the sidelines of DefExpo 2022, the second edition of the India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD) took place. In February 2020, pa

Madurai (Tamil Nadu): Headmaster of a government school here was booked under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly engaging two students in filing a sexual harassment complaint against a male teacher as a ‘revenge’. The incident came to light when police investigated the complaint registered against the male teacher in which two female teachers were also named only to realise the allegations were ‘fabricated’ and the complaint was made to settle personal score with the teachers, officials said on Thursday. As per cops, the headmaster had called 1098 (Childline) on August 6 to inform about the complaints from the girls against the physical education teacher placed in the school’s complaint box. Subsequently, the Child Welfare Committee members inquired about the incident and lodged a complaint with the Oomachikulam all women police station, as a first step. Where, a POCSO case was registered against the 3 teachers at the Karupayurani Police Station o

Independent agri-policy analyst Indra Shekhar Singh travelled through Punjab’s stubble-burning hell last year. Things haven’t changed; they’ve only got worse this time around. Here’s the report that Firstpost ran last year: Evening was coming on; a yellow full moon hung over the Patiala road as a cool breeze swept across the land. All day we had been flanked by green paddy fields, ready for harvest. But things were about to change. As the darkness descended, we saw at a distance, pyre-like fires. We sped up only to discover that the fires extended across swathes of open land, a landscape that was an open oven billowing twisted columns of smoke. This was it, the parali zone, and the flames we were looking at were at least a big part of the reason for the winter season’s extreme pollution in north India. Carefully, I walked into the burning remains of one harvested paddy crop, hoping to find the farmer who had done this. There was nobody home; the smoke doesn’t agree with most people

For a nation that has been one of the most terror afflicted in the world, it is baffling that there should be so much speculation about the Coimbatore car blast of 23 October 2022 which killed one Jamesha Mubin. It is plain providence that the explosion did not take place as was planned, and had the suicide attack gone off as it was expected to be perpetrated them scores of people including devotees flocking the Kottai Eswaran temple would have fallen prey to the sinister design. Indeed, the manner in which the car was loaded with explosives — three steel drums bearing potassium nitrate, aluminium powder, sulphur, charcoal, nails and ball bearings — the blast could have created grave damage to the temple and the market place in front of which the incident took place. However, what is not baffling is the manner in which the authorities are reacting to the latest incident of Islamist terror attack. Insouciance has become a norm with the state apparatus, and this time around it took a fo