Key Points Nareshi Meena, a contestant on KBC 16, shared her battle with a brain tumour during the show. Amitabh Bachchan promised to cover her proton therapy costs after hearing her story. Nareshi won Rs 50 lakh on the show, which she’ll keep, and Amitabh Bachchan’s team will pay for her treatment. She’s super thankful […]
Key Points For the first time ever, the 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony in Paris will be held outside a stadium. The event will feature a big parade along the Champs-Elysées and a grand ceremony at Place de la Concorde. Thomas Jolly, who directed the Olympic opening ceremony, is also in charge of this event’s […]
Key Points The Atal Setu, India’s longest sea bridge, links Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Since opening on January 13, 2024, more than 5 million vehicles have crossed it. The bridge has made it way easier to get from South Mumbai to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has praised the bridge for helping […]
Rajit Kapur on Actor Exploitation Key Points Rajit Kapur’s been talking about how actors are getting the short end of the stick in the film industry. Actors often work for free or get paid way less than they should, and sometimes they wait up to 90 days to get their pay. Kapur’s not happy with […]
Key Highlights – PhonePe’s revenue jumped by 74%, reaching INR 5,064 Cr in FY24, up from INR 2,914 Cr in FY23.– The company reported an adjusted profit after tax (PAT) of INR 710 Cr for FY24, turning around from a loss of INR 194 Cr in FY23.– PhonePe claimed a net adjusted profit after tax […]
Key Points: Trent Ltd.’s stock has surged by 129% this year, outperforming many global retail stocks. The Tata Group company is set to join India’s NSE Nifty 50 index next month. Trent’s success is largely attributed to its affordable fashion brand, Zudio. The company’s sales increased by 56% in the latest quarter, surpassing competitors like […]
Key Points Welspun Enterprises Limited’s subsidiary, Welspun Michigan Engineers Limited (WMEL), has secured a Rs 159.75 crore contract from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The contract involves rehabilitating 17 km of sewers in Mumbai using trenchless technology. The project is expected to be completed within 24 months, excluding the monsoon season. Welspun Enterprises has seen a […]
Key Points Astronaut salaries vary based on space agency, experience, and mission responsibilities. NASA astronauts typically earn between $84,365 and $115,079 annually, but can earn up to $152,258 depending on their role. Military astronauts at NASA keep their military salaries and benefits while working with NASA. ESA astronauts have lower salaries compared to NASA but […]
Key Points The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed a new tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic device using CRISPR technology. This device can test over 1,500 samples in just 2.5 hours, compared to traditional methods which can take up to 42 days. The cost of using the new device is only ₹35 per test. ICMR […]
Key Points A young man named Abid Baloch, previously subjected to enforced disappearance, was shot and injured in Turbat, Balochistan. The attack raises concerns about a new pattern targeting individuals who have been released after enforced disappearances. Similar incidents have occurred recently, including attacks on other Baloch activists and leaders who speak out against human […]