Indian-American CEO of a US-based online furniture company has sent a special message to its employees after the firm yielded profitable results. Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah not only asked his employees to do more work but also blend ‘work with life’. “Winning requires hard work. I believe that most of us, being ambitious individuals, find […]
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Jammu and Kashmir: Four Indian soldiers killed during terror ambush in Poonch
At least four Indian soldiers were killed and three others injured after a group of terrorists ambushed two Indian Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Friday (December 22, 2023). The terrorists started to fire when two army vehicles were passing through Dera Ki Gali region in Rajouri. According to reports, the encounter […]
Indian Parliament: 92 opposition members suspended amid protests over security breach
Rajya Sabha on Monday (December 18, 2023) suspended 45 MPs for the remainder of the Winter Season, just hours after Lok Sabha witnessed the suspension of 33 members amid the opposition’s protest demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement over the Parliament security breach. Among the 33 MPs, three have been suspended for their “grave […]
Always aimed to support people-to-people diplomacy, says outgoing Italian Consul General to Kolkata
Italian consul general Gianluca Rubagotti, who will soon be leaving Kolkata at the end of his tenure, on Friday said his aim was always to support people-to-people diplomacy. Gianluca Rubagotti, who began his tenure as the Consul General of Italy in Kolkata during COVID-19 pandemic, told IBNS: “My effort as the Consul General of Italy […]
PM Narendra Modi calls Indian Parliament breach incident “very serious”
In his first remark on the Parliament security breach last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the incident was “very serious” and that a “detailed investigation” should be carried out. However, the PM ruled out the need to debate on this matter. “The seriousness of this incident should not be downplayed. The (Lok Sabha) Speaker […]
Surat Diamond Bourse: Narendra Modi inaugurates world’s largest office space
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (December 17, 2023) officially inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse, a facility that is now bigger than the Pentagon, which was the largest office space globally. Spanning a constructed area of 6.7 million square feet, the Surat Diamond Bourse complex was finished in July at an estimated total cost […]
Bureaucrat’s son accused of trying to mow down “girlfriend” with his car in Maharashtra
A woman was severely injured after her boyfriend, who is the son of a senior bureaucrat, allegedly tried to run his car over her in Maharashtra’s Thane near Mumbai. The victim alleged that her boyfriend beat her, attempted to strangle her and tried to mow her down following a heated argument. Ashwajit Gaikwad, a man […]
Security breached in Parliament on 2001 terror attack anniversary, two people enter Lower House, open smoke cannisters
In a major security breach in the Parliament, which was marking the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 terror attack, two people opened cannisters that emitted a yellow-coloured smoke, triggering panic in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (December 13, 2023). According to reports, they were present in the visitors’ gallery of the House. The incident happened […]
“Monumental step towards inclusion”: Modi wishes athletes as first Khelo India Para Games begins
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished the best of luck to all the athletes participating in the ongoing first Khelo India Para Games in Delhi, terming the event a “monumental step towards inclusion and empowerment”. Khelo India Para Games 2023, the first of its kind, had its grand opening ceremony yesterday, with on-stage performances by […]
Australia: Country plans to halve immigration intake, new measures unlikely to impact Indian students
The Australian government on Monday (December 11, 2023) said it will attempt to fix the country’s “broken” immigration system by reducing the intake to half of its present quantity within two years. It aims to slash the annual intake to 250,000 – roughly in line with pre-pandemic levels – by June 2025, reported BBC. Under […]
