Cabinet approves telecom spectrum auctions at base price of Rs 96,317.65 crore
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved auctions in eight spectrum bands for mobile phone services at a base price of Rs 96,317.65 crore. Spectrum, held by certain companies undergoing insolvency process, that are expiring this year, will also be put on auction. “All the available spectrum in 800, 900, 1800, 2100, 2300, 2500, […]
About 3.4 crore older Indians living with mild cognitive impairment, affecting daily lives: Study
New Delhi: In India, an estimated 3.4 crore older adults, aged 60 years and above, are living with mild cognitive impairment, affecting their daily lives and activities in some manner, new research has found. It estimated that 2.4 crore and almost 1 crore older adults are living with mild and major neurocognitive disorders, respectively, impairing […]
State can’t be selective in granting quota to backward classes: SC
Says it will lead to appeasement New Delhi: The Supreme Court, examining whether states can sub-classify the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for the grant of a quota within a quota, said on Thursday that the state governments cannot be selective in granting reservation benefits to backward classes as it will lead to a dangerous […]
2024 interim budget: Vision for inclusive growth
By: Mohammad Hanief The 2024 interim budget presentation brought forth a slew of transformative initiatives aimed at bolstering various sectors of the economy and addressing pressing societal challenges. From innovative schemes fostering renewable energy adoption to strategic investments in healthcare and agriculture, this budget outlines a vision for inclusive growth and sustainable development. Union finance […]
Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger
By: Marika Guggisberg Virtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environments, which “enable ever more realistic and immersive experiences”. VR provides entry into computer-generated 3D worlds and games with different environments and interactions. Sometimes this is loosely referred to as the “metaverse”. The majority of […]
Minimally invasive joint surgeries made easy
By: Dr. Amit Nath Misra There has been a significant rise in joint injuries in the recent past with people injuring their knees, spine, shoulders, and wrists on a regular basis. As these are the primary parts we use for protection against anything, these are the ones at the most exposure. Along with injuries and […]
Principal Secretary lauds Academy for promoting local languages, culture
JAMMU: A two day Punjabi writers seminar on the topic ‘Samkali Punjabi Sahit, Jammu-Kashmir’, organized by J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) commenced Thursday at K L Saigal auditorium. Principal Secretary Culture, Suresh Kumar Gupta, was the chief guest on the occasion. Secretary, JKAACL, Bharat Singh and former Additional Secretary, JKAACL, Dr. Arvinder […]
Students from Ganderbal district to visit IIT Kanpur
Ganderbal: Education department of district Ganderbal organised an exposure tour of students belonging to different schools of the district to IIT Kanpur, a statement issed by the department said Thursday. Notably, as per NEP 20 these exposure tours find great and crucial significance. The statement said that 15 Students (boys as well as girls) belonging […]
