India exported commodities worth $37.29 billion in December, the largest monthly total ever, as demand for engineering products, petroleum products, and gems and jewellery continued to surge. According to preliminary figures issued by the commerce and industry ministry, India’s merchandise exports totaled approximately $300 billion in April-December, rising 48.85% year on year and 26% compared…Continue Reading
Kashmir Valley witnessed a fresh spell of snowfall on Tuesday (January 4). While Srinagar, recorded rain and snowfall of 7.1mm, Gulmarg recorded 8.4 inches (21cm) of fresh snowfall. Another tourist resort, Pahalgam, recorded 13.5 cms of snowfall. The authorities canceled around 34 flights to and from Srinagar today due to poor visibility amid rains and…Continue Reading
While Odisha is witnessing a steep rise in the number of new Covid-19 cases, a top health official of the State government on Wednesday said efforts are being made to break the transmission chain in the community. “Emphasis is being given to testing, tracking and vaccination. Around 60,000-70,000 tests are being conducted every day and the…Continue Reading
Veteran freedom fighter, an eminent lawyer and one of the early leaders of the BJP in the state, K Ayyappan Pillai died in the city at the age of 107 years, family sources said on Wednesday.He was not keeping well for some time due to age-related ailments and was under treatment for some health issues…Continue Reading
Scores of distressed farmers took to the streets near Ranamal Chawk along Moter main road in Kalahandi district on Wednesday and staged a road blockade alleging delay in procurement of paddy and unfair trade practice by rice millers. The farmers who gathered on the Ranamal Square blocked the road by setting up fire since 6 am…Continue Reading
Popular Marvel franchise’s latest film, Spider Man ‘No Way Home’, has become one of the most successful movies of all time. But did you know that there is someone from Odisha responsible for all the on-screen magic? Yes, you heard that right! A girl from Odisha – Silvia Mahapatra – was a part of the…Continue Reading
China’s property developers could come under greater scrutiny for flouting environmental laws, as Beijing steps up efforts to reinforce rules, according to one portfolio manager. The latest move by Chinese authorities to order indebted property developer China Evergrande to demolish 39 buildings of its Ocean Flower Island project came as a surprise to many, said Teresa Kong, head…Continue Reading
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Southeast Sulawesi province in central Indonesia early Wednesday Topics Earthquake | Indonesia IANS | Jakarta Last Updated at January 5, 2022 10:32 IST Earthquake. Representative image by Shutterstock A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Southeast Sulawesi province in central Indonesia early Wednesday, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said. The quake jolted at…Continue Reading
Consumer electronics brand TCL has officially announced its first laptop ‘TCL Book 14 Go’ offering a Snapdragon 7c chipset and Windows 11 support. The TCL Book 14 Go is priced at $349 and it is expected to be available for purchase in Q2, 2022. At the moment, there are no details on its sale dates…Continue Reading
The US-Japan Security Consultative Committee “2+2” Meeting, 2022 will be held on January 6 to strengthen the alliance and to address global challenges amid Chinese assertiveness in the region. “@SecBlinken, @SecDef Austin, and Ambassador Emanuel will virtually meet Japanese FM Hayashi and @KishiNobuo for the 2022 U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee Meeting on Jan. 6. We…Continue Reading