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Convicts serving life sentences for Rajiv Gandhi assassination case released

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday ordered the release of six people, who were convicted in Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination case. This order comes after the two convicts, S Nalini and RP Ravichandran sought a premature release from jail. Their petition was filed after the Supreme Court freed AG Perarivalan, a convict in the same case. All the seven convicts were serving … Continue reading Convicts serving life sentences for Rajiv Gandhi assassination case released

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India

Airing “national interest” content is now mandatory

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said while the guidelines are effective from 9th November, the channels would be given some time to create such content. Apurva Chandra, I&B Secretary, as quoted by the Indian Express, said, “After consultation with broadcasters and other stakeholders, we will soon be issuing a specific advisory pertaining to the time slot for the telecast of such content and the … Continue reading Airing “national interest” content is now mandatory

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India

On November 11, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport.

On November 11, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport. According to KIA officials, the opulent Terminal-2 of the Kempegowda International Airport, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate on Friday, is expected to delight visitors. 5,000 crore rupees were spent on the T-2’s development. In its initial phase, the T-2 will include 22 contact gates, 15 bus gates, 95 check-in … Continue reading On November 11, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport.

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India, Technology

90 per cent of Twitter’s India staff fired

Over the weekend, Twitter fired more than 90 per cent of its staff from the India office. Twitter’s India offices are in the capital, New Delhi, the tech hub, Bengaluru, and the financial capital, Mumbai. This is a part of the layoffs being done by Twitter, after its takeover by Elon Musk. Twitter just employed a little over 200 staff. With the recent layoff, Twitter’s … Continue reading 90 per cent of Twitter’s India staff fired

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India, World

Prime Minister Modi unveils the G20 logo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the theme, logo, and website of India’s G20 Presidency. The logo is based on the lotus. He said “in Indian culture, both, the goddesses of knowledge and prosperity are seated on a lotus,” which is a reference to goddesses Saraswati and Lakshmi. He said the seven petals on the lotus logo represent the seven continents. He further added … Continue reading Prime Minister Modi unveils the G20 logo

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India, World

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Russian Counterpart Lavrov in Moscow

The External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar met the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday. They held talks on a range of issues, involving mutual interests. The EAM arrived in Moscow on Monday. Since the conflict in Ukraine began in February, the two counterparts have already met four times. This visit comes as various western news agencies have speculated that India could act as a … Continue reading External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Russian Counterpart Lavrov in Moscow

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Sixteen Indian sailors detained in Equatorial Guinea appeal to the authorities for help

Sixteen Indian sailors, part of the 26-member crew of a ship which has been detained in Equatorial Guinea on the western coast of Central Africa have appealed to the authorities for help. As per the statement of the sailors, their ship, MT Heroic Idun was arrested by the Equitorial Guinea naval ship on August 12th, 2022. The statement released by the sailors said, “We, the … Continue reading Sixteen Indian sailors detained in Equatorial Guinea appeal to the authorities for help

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