Davos turns into fortress, thousands of army, policy and civil security personnel take guard

DAVOS: This highest town in Europe has become synonymous with an annual gathering of the most powerful people in the world and that requires some heavy-duty security cover. Nearly 5,000 Swiss army personnel, including those equipped with the latest gadgets like drones and AI-powered tools, have taken over this small skiing resort town to ensure… Continue reading Davos turns into fortress, thousands of army, policy and civil security personnel take guard

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Send officers to Prayagraj ‘to study crowd management’: UP govt asks National Police Academy

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that his government has written to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy to send officers at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj “to study crowd management and other varied aspects” of their duties. “The one thing that has stood out this time is police behaviour.… Continue reading Send officers to Prayagraj ‘to study crowd management’: UP govt asks National Police Academy

ISRO carries out demo of restarting Vikas liquid engine

BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully carried out a demonstration of restarting its Vikas liquid engine at a test facility at Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, the space agency said on Saturday. The space agency said the Vikas engine is the workhorse that powers the liquid stages of its launch vehicles. This test on… Continue reading ISRO carries out demo of restarting Vikas liquid engine

India cruise into Kho Kho World Cup semifinals after big win over Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Ramji Kashyap, Pratik Waikar and Aditya Ganpule laid the foundation in turn 1 as the Indian men’s team marched into the semifinals of the Kho Kho World Cup with a 100-40 win over Sri Lanka here on Friday. The troika of Kashyap, Waikar and Ganpule impressed as India scored 58 points in turn… Continue reading India cruise into Kho Kho World Cup semifinals after big win over Sri Lanka

Kolkata court to deliver judgement in rape-murder of RG Kar hospital doctor

KOLKATA: The judgement in the brutal rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital here will be delivered later on Saturday. Sanjay Roy, who was a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, was charged with committing the crime on the postgraduate trainee at the state-run hospital in the… Continue reading Kolkata court to deliver judgement in rape-murder of RG Kar hospital doctor

India’s AI-First HR Software – Pocket HRMS launches E-POSH Module utilizing AI for a Safer Workplace

Get HRMS, India’s most innovative HR and payroll software developer, proudly announces the launch of its E-POSH module, setting a new benchmark in workplace safety and digital transformation. As a pioneer in the HR tech domain, Pocket HRMS reinforces its vision of a ‘Digital Bharat 2.0’ by empowering organizations to create safe environments for their… Continue reading India’s AI-First HR Software – Pocket HRMS launches E-POSH Module utilizing AI for a Safer Workplace

Strict vigil, separate water points among steps taken to save Great Indian Bustards from bird flu

JAISALMER: The Rajasthan forest department has intensified efforts to save the Great Indian Bustards from bird flu infection in Jaisalmer by taking multiple measures, including an increased vigil and building a separate water point for the avian species. In view of the death of Demoiselle Crane — a migratory bird — in Jaisalmer, special vigilance… Continue reading Strict vigil, separate water points among steps taken to save Great Indian Bustards from bird flu

Adopting universal, sustainable diet could cut down cultivated area, water used in irrigation: Study

NEW DELHI: Globally adopting the ‘EAT-Lancet’ diet — devised as a reference to promote equity and sustainability in health and food production — could cut down cultivated area by up to 40 per cent and almost 80 per cent of water consumed for irrigation, with a 4.5 per cent increase in food costs, a study… Continue reading Adopting universal, sustainable diet could cut down cultivated area, water used in irrigation: Study

Climate change driving ‘cost-of-living’ squeeze in lizards, finds study

Melbourne [Australia], January 18: Desert lizards are experiencing a ‘cost-of-living’ pinch as global temperatures rise, according to a new study. A lizard’s ‘cost-of-living’ is closely related to its body temperature, which determines both how much food it requires and whether it can go outside to feed. Desert lizards face unique challenges because food is scarce… Continue reading Climate change driving ‘cost-of-living’ squeeze in lizards, finds study

SVAMITVA Scheme: PM Modi to distribute over 65 lakh property cards to property owners today

New Delhi [India], January 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 65 lakh property cards to property owners through video conferencing today. The distribution of property cards under the initiative is scheduled to take place today at 12:30 pm. SVAMITVA scheme was launched by the Prime Minister with a vision to enhance the economic progress… Continue reading SVAMITVA Scheme: PM Modi to distribute over 65 lakh property cards to property owners today