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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s regime is noteworthy for giving full attention to both security and economic development and in particular for building the defence capacity of India to deal with the adversary on land and sea, ensuring at the same time that the air power is blended suitably on these two fronts – apart from the independent capability that the Air Force had of delivering blows to the enemy behind the battle lines. The military build-up on the LAC is strengthened by our troops being prepared to engage the adversary also in a mountain warfare with suitable air…

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Samsung on Friday launched its new fitness tracker — Galaxy Fit3, in India, which comes with advanced health-monitoring technology. Priced at Rs 4,999, the Galaxy Fit3 comes available in three colours — Grey, Silver, and Pink Gold, to purchase on the company’s official website as well as in leading online and offline retail stores. “As our newest fitness tracker, the Galaxy Fit3 underscores our commitment to providing accessible resources that encourage everyday wellness and inspire everyone to work on their best self,” Aditya Babbar, Senior Director, MX Business, Samsung India, said in a statement. The…

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) There has been a strong impetus for high-tech electronic manufacturing in India and the country will power tech giant Apple’s growth over the next decade, industry analysts said on Friday. Apple’s revenue in India rose nearly 42 per cent (on-year) last year to $8.7 billion, according to foreign brokerage Morgan Stanley. The iPhone shipments grew about 39 per cent to 9.2 million units last year. Prabhu Ram, Head, Industry Intelligence Group at market intelligence firm CMR, told IANS that the country is adding more upstream capabilities to the electronics ecosystem. “Apple has been a prime…

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) India dedicated funds have now seen the 49th straight week of inflows, Elara Securities said in a report. The inflows include $712 million this week after $766 million in the previous week. Largecap funds continued to see the biggest portion of this flows ($631 million). Some revival is also seen in smallcap funds where a total $280 million has come in the past nine months. India flows continue to be strongest from US investors ($215 million), followed by Ireland ($177 million) and Japan ($124 million) investors, the report said. Countries where both domestic and foreign…

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) The legendary radio host Ameen Sayani – who ruled the airwaves and lorded over the hearts of millions of “Behno aur Bhaiyon” in the Indian subcontinent and neighbouring countries – fell silent forever following a cardiac arrest at the age of 91. Ameen Sayani is survived by his son Rajil and several grandchildren. Sayani suffered a heart attack late on Tuesday and was rushed to the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Nana Chowk where he breathed his last. “His mortal remains shall be kept for people to pay their last respects at Famous Studios, Mahalaxmi…

Hong Kong, Feb 22 (IANS) China is one of the most expensive places in the world to raise a child in relative terms, a new report said, with the disproportionate impact on women driving the country’s precipitously low fertility rate as it grapples with a demographic crisis. The study by the China-based YuWa Population Research Institute found that the average nationwide cost of raising a child from birth to age 17 was about $74,800 – rising to more than $94,500 to support a child through a bachelor’s degree, CNN reported. The cost of raising a child to age 18 in…

New Delhi: The ‘Bharat Ratna’ awards announced this year to posthumously honour some well-known leaders in public life for their contribution to the country’s great democratic progress, add to their credibility and create a good feeling all around. Amongst the recipients is former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao who successfully ran a minority government for five years from 1991 and with whom I served as Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB), from mid-1994 up to the end of his tenure as Prime Minister in 1996. Prime Minister Rao is best known for handling the political strategy that allowed his Finance Minister Dr…

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) NextGen tech company 63 moons Technologies Limited said on Wednesday that it has forayed into the cybersecurity segment to target the comprehensive mobile security and digital infrastructure market pan-India. The company said its cybersecurity verticals are formed in alliance with the world’s 10 best cybersecurity firms, from Israel to the USA, which would provide customised protection solutions to counter cyberattacks in the ever-growing digital infrastructure market. The company said it has partnered with global leading cybersecurity firms, including Blackberry, Resecurity, and Morphisec, to create the best-in-class and comprehensive cybersecurity suite. “Given the unprecedented scale and…

Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening, the agency said. The Cancer Screening Research Network will investigate how to identify cancers earlier, when they may be easier to treat. Eight groups have received funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of NIH, to carry out the initial activities of the network, Xinhua news agency reported. “Emerging technologies such as multi-cancer detection tests could transform cancer screening and help to extend the lives of many more people. We need to be sure…

Varanasi (UP), Feb 21 (IANS) Seer Goverdhanpur, the birthplace of Sant Ravidas in Varanasi, will have a grand and modern museum that will depict the legacy of the 15th century saint poet, his life, teachings and philosophy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the museum during his two-day proposed visit to the city on February 22-23. According to Divisional Commissioner Kaushal Raj Sharma, the museum on Sant Ravidas will be built with an investment of Rs 23.20 crore. Officials of UP Projects Corporation Limited, Varanasi, said that the museum will be built on an area of…