Author: Lalit Barendran

Kenes Rakishev, star investor, international entrepreneur, philanthropist and former special envoy of the Kazakhstan government, meets star chef, Gordon Ramsay and star manufacturer, Borealis Foods to change the international food market. When Kenes Rakishev embarked on the establishment of Oxus SPAC, a specialized entity aimed at acquiring and subsequently taking companies public on the American stock market, experts were filled with anticipation and conjecture regarding his targeted investments. Renowned for his diverse interests spanning robotics, battery technologies, communications, and groundbreaking concepts, Kenes Rakishev’s decision left everyone startled, as he delved into an exceedingly unforeseen realm: the food sector. Kenes Rakishev…

Based on the audio recordings, a copy of which is with The Indian Express, the Thane police have ordered a fresh inquiry to ascertain the veracity of the audio recordings and asked a DIG-ranked officer to probe the matter. Nearly four months after the Thane City Police gave a clean chit to four of the 10 police personnel attached to Mumbra police station for allegedly usurping Rs 6 crore from a Mumbra-based toy trader saying that the money was not real currency but “toy notes”, four audio recordings of telephone conversations purportedly between two of the 10 accused have forced the department to initiate…

B20 Summit 2023: While addressing the ongoing B20 Summit in India, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar said that the core mandate of the G20 is to “promote economic growth and development and that cannot advance if the crucial concerns of the global south are not addressed.” On the last day of the summit, S Jaishankar said that earlier the role of the countries from global south was reduced to consumer, mainly because of reasons like scale, subsidy, technology, human resources and strategic choices. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar’s B20 Summit address -During his address, EAM Dr S Jaishankar said that the…

Exploring the Leap in Technology: A Deep Dive into Slovenia’s Telecoms, Mobile, and Broadband Advancements Slovenia, a small yet dynamic country in Central Europe, has been making significant strides in the realm of technology, particularly in the sectors of telecoms, mobile, and broadband. The country’s commitment to technological advancement is evident in its robust infrastructure, innovative solutions, and the rapid adoption of digital technologies among its populace. The telecoms sector in Slovenia has been a hotbed of innovation, with several key players pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. The country’s telecoms market is characterized by fierce competition, which has spurred…

Rajkumar Singh alleged that he was forcibly picked up from his office and was pressured at gunpoint to settle a business loan given to Manoj Mishra of Patna. The Mumbai Police has registered an FIR against Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA Prakash Surve’s son Raj Surve and others for allegedly kidnaping a businessman Rajkumar Singh for ransom from the Goregaon East area Wednesday. The abduction allegedly took place at gunpoint. Reports claimed that about 10 to 15 people stormed into the Global Music Junction office in Goregaon in Mumbai, and abducted the music company CEO. A CCTV camera footage surfaced…

The government is planning to hire an agency to measure the actual size of the digital economy which is estimated to be around USD 1 trillion by 2025, according to an official document. The selected agency will be roped in for a period of nine months for the assignment. The agency will need to submit the draft report on estimation of the size of the digital economy and projections from the current financial year till 2029-30 to Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) within 32 weeks from the date of selection. “The RFP aims to invite proposal in the area…

A government resolution in May of 2017 left night schools in the city understaffed. Subjects like Maths and English have had few or no teachers, along with other fund-related issues pertaining to aid from the government. Mumbai: A government resolution in May of 2017 left night schools in the city understaffed. Subjects like Maths and English have had few or no teachers, along with other fund-related issues pertaining to aid from the government. These schools have yet managed to remain afloat and produce 100% results in SSC class 10 examinations. The idea of night schools is a government aided adult learning…

The accused, one of them a fake doctor, were arrested on charges of molesting the woman in the outpatient department (OPD) of the hospital, an officer said The Mumbai police arrested two people for allegedly molesting a woman patient at a private hospital in Mumbai Saturday. The accused, one of them a fake doctor, were arrested on charges of molesting the woman in the out-patient department (OPD) of the hospital, an officer said. He said the victim’s husband, who was in the waiting area, sensed something amiss after she did not come out of the OPD for a long time.…

An empty rake of a local train derailed at Ambernath railway yard in Maharashtra’s Thane district adjoining Mumbai on Sunday morning, disrupting train operations on the route, officials said. No one was injured in the incident, which took place about 50 km away from Mumbai, they said. According to a Central Railway official, one trolley wheel of a coach of an empty rake “derailed in siding” at 8.25 am. Train operations were affected as the derailed coach was infringing down the main line from Kalyan to Karjat station, the official said. The derailment occurred when the train was coming to…

London, Manchester, Liverpool (25/5 – 54) Pep Guardiola’s declaration that he will not leave Manchester City this summer is bad news for other clubs in the English Premier League. On 20 May, Manchester City secured their fifth Premier League title under Pep Guardiola. With the commanding Spaniard managing the team for seven seasons straight, since 2016, Manchester City only failed to become the champion on two occasions: 2016-2017 and 2019-2020. During those seven seasons in the Premier League, The Citizens collected an impressive 624 points from a possible maximum of 798. There seem to be no more challenges for Guardiola in…