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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today will launch Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) month-long pan-India campaign, ‘Maha Jansampark’, in poll-bound Rajasthan’s Ajmer covering all 543 Lok Sabha constituencies. PM Modi will also offer prayers at the famous Brahma temple in the holy town of Pushkar, nearly 15 km from Ajmer city, before addressing the public rally. He is scheduled to reach Kishangarh airport at 3 pm. Rajasthan, where the ruling Congress is caught in a leadership tussle between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot, goes to the polls this year-end. Modi will travel by helicopter from Kishangarh airport to Pushkar, where he will offer prayers at the Brahma temple from 3.40 pm to 4 pm. He will then travel by helicopter to a helipad near the rally venue – Kayad Vishram Sthali – on Jaipur road at 4.45 pm, police sources said. Union ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and Kailash Chaudhary, and other BJP leaders from Rajasthan will attend the meeting. Ajmer Nort...

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is coming to PC on July 26. Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software have revealed the new PC-exclusive features coming to the port, which include support for ultrawide screens, keyboard and mouse button customisation, ray-traced reflections, and more. The once PS5-exclusive also offers support for the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback. P... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/uXZmOYB

Extensive raids were carried out at about 25 locations in Karnataka, Kerala and Bihar on Wednesday morning in connection with the Popular Front of India (PFI) Phulwarisharif case. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) raids were conducted at the premises of suspects linked to the conspiracy which pertains to involvement of PFI and its leaders as well as cadres in violent and unlawful activities, who had congregated for that purpose in Phulwarisharif area of Patna, Bihar. In the last one year, NIA has carried out multiple searches in Karnataka, Kerala and Bihar. #WATCH | NIA is conducting raids at about 25 locations in Karnataka, Kerala and Bihar in connection with the Popular Front of India Phulwarisharif case (Visuals from Mangaluru, Karnataka) pic.twitter.com/JH4fXl5C72 — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2023 Earlier, six people were arrested and several incriminating articles as well as documents related to PFI were seized in the case which was initially registered on July 12 last ye...

Delhi Metro commuters will now be able to travel on the Airport Line using a WhatsApp-based ticketing service launched on Tuesday. The system allows commuters to receive a QR code-based ticket directly on WhatsApp, officials said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6jgNQ0D

Earlier this month, the US’ Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) floated a proposal to have Bitcoin miners pay a tax equal to 30 percent of the total energy cost that they consumed in the crypto mining process. The proposal has been scrapped by the US. The decision to pull the plug on this proposal could be part of a bunch of tax-related rebates introduced by the US a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Akdh1Pw

The gruesome murder of a minor Hindu girl by her alleged boyfriend on a bustling street in northwest Delhi’s Shahbad Dairy area continue to shock people. The 16-year-old was brutally stabbed 20 times and bludgeoned with stone to death by the accused, 20-year-old Sahil Sarfaraz, who worked as an AC and refrigerators technician. Sahil was arrested from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh hours after the brutal Delhi murder. As police dive deep in the Delhi murder case, more and more revelations are coming to fore that would leave people shocked about the motive of Sahil behind killing the minor girl. Delhi murder: Top 10 updates 1- After murdering the girl, Sahil went to Rithala and dumped the weapon before taking a bus to Bulandshahr 2- Delhi Police sources told ANI that Sahil’s phone was switched off since the murder and it has been recovered by the cops 3- Sahil changed two buses to reach Bulandshahr. He evaded a few questions by the Police and has been doing so to perhaps mislea...

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, publisher CD Projekt Red confirmed. The figure places the game amongst the top best-selling games in history, just short of Red Dead Redemption 2. The Witcher trilogy as a whole — The Witcher, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, and The Witcher 3 — is now one of the most successful series of all t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2qrfvCL

It’s been nine years of Narendra Modi. After first being sworn in as prime minister of India on 26 May 2014 and then storming back to power in 30 May 2019, it’s been nine unforgettable years of the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regime. In these years, there have been many highs and a few lows. But one of the most significant highs in the Modi era has been how the prime minister has helped the nation slowly but surely shed its colonial baggage. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on India’s 76th Independence Day in 2022, he had said, “In no part of our existence, not even in the deepest corners of our mind or habits should there be any ounce of slavery. It should be nipped there itself. We have to liberate ourselves from the slavery mind set which is visible in innumerable things within and around us.” And Modi has been untiring in his efforts to ensure India “give up the colonial-era mentality” and move towards an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. Als...

Scientists have developed a simple, low-cost clip that uses a smartphone's camera and flash to monitor blood pressure at the user's fingertip. The clip developed by researchers at the University of California (UC) San Diego, US, works with a custom smartphone app and currently costs about 80 cents (Rs. 5.6) to make. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Z0sUKFf

At least Eight people were killed and 20 injured after a bus carrying pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine skidded off a bridge and fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday. The bus, which was on its way to Katra – the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the famous shrine atop Trikuta hills,  met with the accident in Jajjar Kotli area, they said. “Eight people have died and 20 others are injured. Rescue operation is on,” said Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police Chandan Kohli. Local residents and police rushed to the spot and launched the rescue operation. The injured were taken to the Government Medical College Hospital in Jammu. “CRPF, Police and other teams are also here. Ambulances were called and the injured were immediately rushed to the hospital. Bodies have also been taken to the hospital. A crane is being brought here to see if someone is trapped under the bus,” said Ashok Choudhary, Assistant Commandant CRPF. Choudhary said the rescue operation...

In the latest development, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully carried out its fifth launch of 2023. The launch involved placing a 2232-kilogram satellite, known as NVS-1, into space as part of the NavIC series. The GSLV F12 rocket was used for this mission, which took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The NVS-1 satellite is a significant milestone in the advancement of the next-generation NavIC satellite system. Its primary purpose is to enhance India’s navigational capabilities. The development of this system was driven by the increasing requirements of the Civil Aviation sector in the country, specifically for improved positioning, navigation, and timing services. Why is NavIV important for India to become self-reliant? The Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) is a regional satellite navigation system developed by ISRO. It consists of seven satellites in orbit, working in conjunction with ground stations. The network offers nav...

The Witcher series is getting a fifth season at Netflix, casting director Sophie Holland confirmed during an interview. Season 5 will be filmed back-to-back with the fourths season after a ‘short gap', and will see Liam Hemsworth continuing the role of Geralt of Rivia. The Hunger Games actor was brought on board following Henry Cavill’s exit last year, after the s... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JrKyYQE

The overall valuation of the crypto market rose by 2.24 percent in the last 24 hours. BTC and ETH registered significant growths over the weekend, elevating several other cryptocurrencies in terms of their pricings. Solana, Litecoin, and Tron also grew alongside BTC and ETH after the White House confirmed having raised the debt ceiling of the US for the next two years... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/J1MfR4k

Tecno Camon 20, Camon 20 Pro 5G, and Camon 20 Premier 5G were launched by the company in India on May 27. The company's latest smartphones are equipped with MediaTek chipsets and RGBW camera sensors. All three smartphones pack 5,000mAh batteries with support for up to 45W wired charging. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dDLGAx7

On Monday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch NVS-1, the next-generation satellite in their Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) series. This spacecraft is designed to improve monitoring and navigation capabilities. NVS-1 is the inaugural satellite of the second-generation satellites planned for the NavIC series, intended to enhance the services and introduce new features to the system. According to a statement released by Isro, the NavIC series includes L1 band signals to expand its range of services. Additionally, for the first time, NVS-1 will carry an indigenous atomic clock. What is NavIC? NavIC, developed by Isro, is a regional navigation satellite system consisting of seven satellites in orbit, working in conjunction with ground stations. It offers navigational services for both general and strategic users, including the armed forces. The system was developed to meet the growing needs of the Civil Aviation sector in India, specifically fo...

China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, its Manned Space Agency announced, as Beijing pushes ahead with its extra-terrestrial ambitions. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/G7xuFqS

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has given a thorough explanation over the ‘Sengol’ controversy while acknowledging that “both sides have good arguments.” The historic ‘Sengol’ which was received and placed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today during the new Parliament building inauguration ceremony, has created a lot of stir over its historical significance and an apparent connection with Jawaharlal Nehru. Catch all the live updates on New Parliament Building inauguration  here Sharing his view on the ‘Sengol’, Tharoor said, “The government rightly argues that the sceptre reflects a continuity of tradition by embodying sanctified sovereignty & the rule of dharma. The Opposition rightly argues that the Constitution was adopted in the name of the people & that sovereignty abides in the people of India as represented in their Parliament, and is not a kingly privilege handed down by divine right.” “The two positions are reconcilable if one simply drops the debateable re...

Entry and exit gates at Delhi Metro’s Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan stations have been closed due to the inauguration of the new Parliament building, officials said on Sunday. The new structure is located near the Central Secretariat station which is an interchange facility between Yellow Line and Violet Line. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the new Parliament building in the presence of a large number of dignitaries and priests. “As per directions received from the Delhi Metro Rail Police, all entry and exit gates of Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan stations have been closed for passenger movement,” the Delhi Metro Railway Corporation tweeted around 8:30 am. A senior official said the gates of these two stations were closed since the start of metro services on Sunday. However, interchange facilities are available at Central Secretariat. Announcements were being made regularly at these two stations since morning, the official said. (With inputs from...

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday that India is currently facing a “very complicated challenge” from China. He, however, added that the Narendra Modi-led government has taken steps to ensure no attempts are made to change the status quo in the border areas unilaterally. In the last three years, India has witnessed several attacks attempted by China in the bordering areas, Jaishankar said while also mentioning that both countries should have an equilibrium in their relationship, but it cannot be on the terms of the other party. Jaishankar’s comments came as he addressed a talk on “Modi’s India: A Rising Power’ at the Anant National University in Ahmedabad. Referring to China’s attempts to infiltrate into Indian territory via eastern Ladakh, Jaishankar said, “When I talk about big powers, of course we have a particular challenge from China. That challenge is a very complicated challenge, but in the last three years it has been particularly visible in the border a...

09:00 (IST) New Parliament Building Inauguration LIVE First phase of inauguration ceremony over The national anthem will be sung in the Lok Sabha chamber in front of all the dignitaries, including Prime Minister Modi, to kick off the ceremony's second part. 08:27 (IST) New Parliament Building Inauguration LIVE PM Modi unveils plaque to mark the inauguration of new Parliament building The plaque commemorating the opening of the new Parliament building is unveiled by PM Modi. #WATCH | PM Modi unveils the plaque to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building pic.twitter.com/quaSAS7xq6 — ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2023 08:23 (IST) New Parliament Building Inauguration LIVE PM Modi commends the workforce PM Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the employees who contributed to the creation and construction of the new Parliament House. Additionally, he unveiled the plaque commemorating the opening of the new Parliament building. #WATCH | PM Nare...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to withdraw the Rs 2000 banknotes from circulation. However, the existing notes will still retain their status as legal tender, as stated by the RBI. In the midst of this decision by the central bank, a hilarious situation has recently occurred where a woman had an amusing encounter with a shopkeeper who refused to accept her Rs 2,000 note. Despite the RBI’s assurance that the notes would remain legal tender, some shopkeepers and petrol pumps have been reluctant to accept them. The woman’s humorous interaction with the shopkeeper added to the frenzy surrounding the situation. On Twitter, a user shared a screenshot of a funny conversation with her friend. Her friend messaged her about a frustrating experience of trying to buy Lays Gourmet chips but facing rejection from the shopkeeper for offering a Rs 2,000 note. Frustrated, she explained that the note was still valid until 30 September. However, the shopkeeper pointed out that the note was...

Google has removed a Portuguese-language game that allowed players to trade and torture Black virtual "slaves" while strategising to block the abolition of slavery. The move came after a racism outcry in the country, and the prosecutor's office has opened a "hate speech" probe into the game downloaded by hundreds of people. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CfF60sb

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary on Saturday. “On his death anniversary, I pay tributes to our former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,” he tweeted. On his death anniversary, I pay tributes to our former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2023 Meanwhile, Congress leaders paid their respects to Nehru on his 59th death anniversary at an event held at Shanti Van in New Delhi. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, party’s General Secretary KC Venugopal and former MP Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to the former PM. “Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy stands tall, like a beacon, illuminating the idea of India and the values he dedicated his life for – Freedom, Democracy, Secularism & Modernity. His vision and values always guide our conscience and actions,” tweeted Rahul Gandhi. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy stands tall, like a beacon, illuminating the idea of India and the values he dedica...

Microsoft has filed an appeal against the UK's decision to veto its takeover of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. Setting out five grounds for the appeal, Microsoft says the UK's CMA made "fundamental errors" when it assessed the firm's cloud gaming services. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Na2cPlF

Indian airline carrier Go Air announced on Saturday that all of its operations will remain suspended till the end of the month assuring that passengers will receive a full refund on their previous bookings. “Due to operational reasons, Go First flights until May 30, 2023, are cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience caused,” Go Air tweeted. “A full refund will be issued to the original mode of payment shortly. We acknowledge the flight cancellations might have disrupted your travel plans and we are committed to providing all the assistance we can. As you are aware, the company has filed an application for immediate resolution and revival of operations, We will be able to resume booking shortly. We thank you for your patience,” the statement added. Due to operational reasons, Go First flights until 30th May 2023 are cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and request customers to visit https://t.co/W9zQ6X3vmu for more information. For any queries or concerns, plea...