Maruti Suzuki Re-Appoints Hisashi Takeuchi as MD and CEO: Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country’s largest automobile manufacturer, announced the re-appointment of Hisashi Takeuchi as its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Takeuchi’s term has been extended for a period of three years, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028. This […]
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Sony Names Hiroki Totoki as CEO for Entertainment Growth
Sony Names Hiroki Totoki as CEO for Entertainment Growth: Sony Group Corporation has announced that Hiroki Totoki, the current President and Chief Operating Officer, will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2025. This major leadership shift is part of Sony’s strategy to expand its reach and solidify its standing in […]
Organophosphate : J&K’s Baddal village Death Cause
Organophosphate : J&K’s Baddal village Death Cause Doctors treating patients from J&K’s Baddal village said that organophosphate could be behind the 17 deaths that had spread panic in the village. Organophosphate is a chemical that is used in pesticides and insecticides, and absorbed through inhalation and ingestion. It is formed through the esterification process involving […]
JioSoundPay
JioSoundPay: Jio has launched JioSoundPay on JioBharat phones to help small businesses such as kirana stores easily handle UPI payments. This feature offers instant multilingual audio confirmations for every transaction eliminating the need for additional sound boxes, and saving merchants around ₹1,500 annually.
Cabinet Approves Rs 16,300 Crore National Critical Mineral Mission
Cabinet Approves Rs 16,300 Crore National Critical Mineral Mission: The Union Cabinet has approved the National Critical Mineral Mission (CMM) with an outlay of Rs 16,300 crore. This initiative is aimed at addressing the critical need for minerals that are essential for key technologies and defense manufacturing. The CMM seeks to boost the domestic production […]
WASP-127b : Recent Study
WASP-127b : Recent Study Scientists recently detected ‘supersonic winds’ travelling at a speed of 33,000 km per hour on a giant gaseous planet named WASP-127b. WASP-127b is a large gaseous exoplanet, located in our Milky Way galaxy. It is approximately 520 light-years from the earth in a tight orbit around a star similar to our […]
Fentanyl
Fentanyl: The US President Donald Trump said his administration was discussing a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports as fentanyl is being sent from China to the US via Mexico and Canada. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an analgesic (for pain relief) and […]
Rat-Hole Mining
Rat-Hole Mining: The rat-hole mining tragedy in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, where nine miners were trapped after a flood in an illegal coal mine, highlights the persistent dangers of unregulated mining despite existing bans.Also, biomining is being conducted at the Koottupatha trenching ground in Palakkad, Kerala.Rat-hole mining is a primitive, crude, labor-intensive and hazardous method […]
India’s First AI-Powered Credit Card Expert
India’s First AI-Powered Credit Card Expert: CheQ, a leading Indian fintech company founded by former Flipkart executive Aditya Soni, has introduced Wisor, India’s first AI-driven credit card expert. This innovative tool aims to transform credit card management by providing personalized insights, seamless management, and maximizing rewards for users.
Anuja Nominated for Oscar
Anuja’ Nominated for Oscar: The Indian short film Anuja has been nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards, marking a significant achievement for Indian cinema on the global stage. This nomination highlights the film’s compelling storytelling and the impactful contributions of its producers, including Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga.
