New Delhi (TIP)- The world merchandise trade volume is expected to grow by 3 per cent in 2022 against the earlier forecast of 4.7 per cent, mainly due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the WTO said on Tuesday. Prospects for the global economy have darkened since the outbreak of war in Ukraine … WTO lowers global trade volume growth forecast to 3% for 2022
Billionaire Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter for about $41 billion, just days after rejecting a seat on the social media company’s board. Musk’s offer price of $54.20 per share, which was disclosed in a regulatory filing on Thursday, represents a 38% premium to Twitter’s April 1 close, the last trading day before the … Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for $41 billion
Facebook owner Meta Platforms is beginning to test tools for selling digital assets and experiences within its virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds, a key part of its plan for creating a metaverse, it said. The tools will be available initially to a handpicked set of users who are creating virtual classes, games and fashion accessories … Meta to start testing money-making tools for its metaverse
The ozone layer may be heating the Earth’s atmosphere more than previously thought by weakening one of our planet’s most important cooling mechanisms, according to a study. The researchers found that changes to ozone levels in the upper and lower atmosphere were responsible for almost a third of the warming seen in ocean waters bordering … Ozone heating Earth more than previously thought: Study
Frigid and far-flung Neptune, our solar system’s outermost planet, is adding to its reputation as an enigmatic world, with astronomers puzzled by a surprising drop in its atmospheric temperatures during the past two decades. Focusing upon Neptune’s stratosphere – the atmosphere’s relatively stable region above the turbulent weather layer – the researchers had expected to … The forecast on planet Neptune is chilly and getting colder
Zoom has announced a host of new features aimed at educators and students. These features include enhancements to the Breakout Rooms feature, “Anywhere Polls”, and newly added support for virtual background and blur on Chromebooks. According to the company, it added virtual backgrounds and blur features on Zoom for Chrome after requests from education customers … Zoom announces new features aimed at educators, students
New Delhi (TIP)- After designating relatives of Lashkar-i-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), the Centre has now designated Kashmir resident Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar as a terrorist under the act. Hailing from Srinagar, Zargar, 52, was among the three terrorists released by … Militant released during IC-814 hijacking declared a terrorist under UAPA
New Delhi (TIP)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Thursday, April 14, the ‘Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’ (prime ministers’ museum), which is a tribute to every prime minister since Independence, irrespective of their ideology or tenure. The Prime Minister became the first official visitor of the museum as he purchased the first ticket before the inauguration. PM Modi … Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalay: Modi Inaugurates Hi-Tech Museum
London (TIP): Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his finance minister Rishi Sunak are to receive fines for breaching strict coronavirus lockdown rules, the government said on April 12, prompting calls for them both to resign. Police have been investigating 12 gatherings at Johnson’s Downing Street office and the Cabinet Office after a damning internal … British PM and finance minister to be fined over lockdown parties
Jerusalem (TIP): Israel’s new laser missile defense system has successfully intercepted mortars, rockets and anti-tank missiles in recent tests, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said April 14. The Israeli-made laser system, designed to complement a series of aerial defense systems such as the costly Iron Dome deployed by Israel, will be operational “as soon as possible,” … Israel successfully tests new laser missile defense system
London (TIP): One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies warned NATO on April 14 that if Sweden and Finland joined the U.S.-led military alliance then Russia would have to bolster its defences in the region, including by deploying nuclear weapons. Finland, which shares a 1,300-km (810-mile) border with Russia, and Sweden are considering joining … Russia warns of nuclear deployment if Sweden and Finland join NATO
Kyiv (TIP) : President Vladimir Putin vowed on April 12 that Russia’s bloody offensive in Ukraine would continue until its goals are fulfilled, and insisted the campaign was going as planned, despite a major withdrawal in the face of stiff Ukrainian opposition and significant losses. Russian troops, thwarted in their push toward Ukraine’s capital, are … Putin vows Russia will press Ukraine invasion till goals met
Beijing (TIP): China has doubled its space assets for intelligence gathering and surveillance over the past four years. It can now track and target forces of other countries worldwide, especially in the Indo-Pacific. This has been stated by the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in its report “Challenges to Security in Space, 2022”. “As of … Chinese space assets double in four years
Canberra (TIP): Australia’s PM Scott Morrison has called for a May 21 election that will be fought on issues, including Chinese economic coercion, climate change and the Covid pandemic. Morrison on April 12 advised Governor-General David Hurley as representative of Australia’s head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, to set the election date. Morrison’s conservative coalition … Australian PM Scott Morrison calls election for May 21
Keiv (TIP): Russia has destroyed S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems which had been supplied to Ukraine by a European country, Russia’s defence ministry said on April 12. The ministry said that Russian sea-launched Kalibr missiles on Sunday destroyed four S-300 launchers which were concealed in a hangar on the outskirts of the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. … Russia destroys 4 S-300 missile launchers in Ukraine, says defence ministry
Islamabad (TIP): Shehbaz Sharif was sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan on April 11, bringing to an end the political uncertainty that had gripped the country since a no-confidence motion was introduced against his predecessor Imran Khan on March 8. Senate Chairman SadiqSanjrani administered oath of office to 70-year-old Shehbaz in President ArifAlvi’s … Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as new PM of Pakistan
The 70-year-old younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, has served as chief minister of the most populous and politically crucial Punjab province thrice Lahore/Islamabad (TIP): Shehbaz Sharif, who became Pakistan’s new prime minister after the unceremonious ouster of Imran Khan, is a hardcore realist and over the years has earned the reputation … Shehbaz Sharif: A hardcore realist who makes no bones while performing onerous tasks
Islamabad (TIP): Ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan was forcing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers to resign from the country’s National Assembly, senior PML-N leader AyazSadiq alleged on April 13. After losing the no-confidence motion against the PTI supremo and the election of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shehbaz Sharif as the prime minister, Khan’s party had … Imran Khan ‘forcing’ PTI lawmakers to resign from Pakistan’s National Assembly: PML-N leader
The Marine Corps says it needs uniformity, especially during boot camp, and that beards pose risks. Sikhs say the rules are arbitrary and needlessly burden religious liberty. WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A Marine artillery captain named Sukhbir Singh Toor has been on a mission over the past year to become the first Sikh in the United … Sikhs Sue Marine Corps Over Restrictions on Beards
Goa is much more than just beaches, parties, and hippie culture. This happening destination is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna that bring a large number of the world’s wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers here every year. Set in the Western Ghats, Goa’s thick jungles, expansive marshes, alluring hills, glistening lakes, and … Goa’s wild side
Actress Kangana Ranaut has sported seven strong and intense looks for her upcoming film ‘Dhaakad’, whose trailer is all set to drop on Tuesday. As Agent Agni, the actress will stun audiences with her seven different looks and multiple combat scenes which have been designed and choreographed by international technicians. Kangana Ranaut will be seen … Kangana Ranaut sports seven looks for ‘Dhaakad’!
Bollywood’s livewire star Ranveer Singh, who is gearing up for the release of his next ‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar’, says for him, the best thing about being an actor is that one can live many lives. Ranveer says: “For me, the best thing about being an actor is that you can live so many lives and experience … Ranveer Singh: Like to convince people that I can transform myself into anyone
Bollywood A-listers Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor got married on Thursday, April 14, not in a big fat Indian wedding spangled with tinsel as many would have imagined but at their Bandra apartment with just family and close friends in attendance. Bhatt, 29, posted a series of loved-up pictures with Ranbir, 39, on Instagram post … Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt tie the knot
The release date of the Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur-starrer sports drama, ‘Jersey’ has been pushed yet again. The makers of the film shared that the film which was earlier supposed to debut in theatres on April 14, will now release on April 22. Sharing the news, the film’s producer, Aman Gill said, “As a … ‘Jersey’ release pushed further to April 22
15 APRIL 1469 Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born in 1469. 1976 India announces sending its envoy to Beijing for the first time in 15 years. 1980 Six non-government banks were nationalized. Earlier also some banks were nationalized in the same way. 2010 Launch of the first cryogenic rocket GSLV-D3 built in India … India in history this Week-April 15, 2022, to April 21, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (April 13) paid rich tributes to BR Ambedkar on his 131st birth anniversary, stating that it is a day to “reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his dreams”. “Tributes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Jayanti. He has made indelible contributions to India’s progress. This is a day to reiterate … Ambedkar Jayanti: People across nation, party lines pay homage to Babasaheb
New Delhi (TIP)- Amid a sluggish start to the booster-for-all-adults drive, AIIMS-Delhi Director Randeep Guleria on Thursday, April 14, urged eligible beneficiaries to take the precaution dose and regain immunity to Sars-Cov2 virus. The booster numbers have been woefully low since the drive began this Sunday. While 16,352 paid precaution doses were administered to adults … Few takers for paid booster, can’t be complacent: AIIMS
New Delhi (TIP)- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the human rights issue was not a topic of discussion during the India-US 2+2 ministerial meeting this week. However, EAM Jaishankar asserted that whenever there is a discussion, New Delhi will not be reticent about speaking out. Taking a strong stand, EAM Jaishankar said that … India, too, has views on human rights situation in US: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
A bilateral free trade agreement, cooperation in areas ranging from security to education and the Ukraine crisis are expected to be on the agenda for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s visit to India next week. With the free trade agreement dominating recent engagements between the two sides, Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will … Boris set to visit India next week, focus on trade pact
New Delhi (TIP)- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that ‘Akhand Bharat’ — Unified India, the dream of Swami Vivekananda and Maharishi Arvind, will be a reality in 10-15 years if common people also put a little effort. Bhagwat made this statement during Prana Pratishtha ceremony in Haridwar. The RSS chief said … Akhand Bharat will be reality in next 15 years, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat