SPORTS Sports Ministry appoints Mary Kom to lead committee investigating #MeToo allegations against Brij Bhushan Saran Singh In the wake of the #MeToo controversy, boxing legend Mary Kom will lead the committee which will oversee the functions of the Wrestling Federation of India for the Sport's Ministry. The ranking tournament in Gonda, UP, a bastion of Sharan, was among the ongoing activities that the ministry had ordered the Wrestling Federation of India to suspend "with immediate effect."
BUSINESS Spotify to undertake cost saving measures by sacking its workforce In an effort to slash expenses, a number of technological businesses, including Amazon.com and Meta, have announced job losses. Spotify Technology is the latest. This week, it is reportedly intending to lay off workers.
BUSINESS China's dominance in rare earth elements is a global worry China has complete market dominance over rare earth materials. The actual production of rare earths in the world in 2021 was 168,000 tonnes, or 61 percent, from China. Such ascendancy is extremely concerning for countries like the USA, which is working to lessen its reliance on its main strategic adversary.
BUSINESS Apple is spot-on, exports smartphones worth $1 billion from India in a month The government's "Make in India" campaign has received a huge boost due to Apple's export performance in the month of December 2022. It made history by being the first company to ship cellphones from India worth $1 billion in a single month.
WORLD Ukraine: Russian Missiles brutally pummel areas considered safe in Ukraine Last week, a helicopter carrying the interior minister of Ukraine crashed into a kindergarten building after flying through the fog. The exhausted citizens of Ukraine have had a dismal week. There was complete chaos as people rushed to save the children whose bodies were stewing in flames.
BUSINESS Zomato consumer disclosures about Zomato Food Delivery scam put CEO Deepinder Goyal in a sticky situation A vigilant consumer reported the scam that is taking place on Zomato via a LinkedIn post after taking to the social media platform. He talked about a recent incident he had with a Zomato Food Delivery agent, which he felt did not reflect the nation's entrepreneurial spirit.
NATION Today’s Top 10 News: From US intent to speed up Indian visa process to Kapil Dev’s Sachin vs Virat Comparison debate, here are the top picks for you Today’s Top 10 News: DNP News brings to you top 10 breaking stories of the day to keep you abreast of all the latest developments from India and around the world.
BUSINESS Unlike Google and Microsoft, Apple has so far avoided huge layoffs, but why Apple seems to be avoiding layoffs despite concerns about the economy and significant layoffs at some major tech firms. During its earnings call for the most recent quarter on February 2, Apple will likely provide a somewhat clearer picture, but as of now, it seems the iPhone manufacturer has no plans to lay off employees, at least from a corporate standpoint.
NATION CJI Chandrachud suggests using AI to provide translated copies of judgements in all Indian languages The Chief Justice of India has proposed using artificial intelligence (AI) to provide translated copies of judgements in all Indian languages. He also emphasised the importance of technology in breaking down information barriers. He was giving a speech at an event hosted by the Bar Council of India
NATION Despite the fact that there are nine state elections this year, government may keep its fist tight and not distribute revadis in the budget According to Emkay Global Financial Services, the over populist budget appears bleak in the face of declining tax revenue, high committed revenue, and market loans. Furthermore, it states that lower tax buoyancy could be offset in part by a higher RBI dividend and a still healthy assumption on divestment proceeds.
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