Author: Akhilesh Bisht

The U.S. government is years behind China in the pursuit of so-called hypersonic weapons that bob and weave through the atmosphere at more than five times the speed of sound, Raytheon Technologies Corp.’s chief executive officer said Tuesday. The emerging, ultra-fast weapon systems have sparked concerns because of their potential to destabilize relations between the U.S., China, and Russia. They may also become a front in the mounting competition between Beijing and Washington as the world’s two largest economies clash over trade, technology, and humanitarian issues. Raytheon is developing a hypersonic cruise missile with the U.S. military. The craft separates…

​ First-term MLA Bhupendra Patel took oath as 17th Chief Minister of Gujarat on Monday, after Vijay Rupani’s surprise exit from the post. Patel, unanimously elected BJP legislature party leader, was sworn in as the state’s 17th Chief Minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a simple ceremony. When BJP legislator Bhupendra Patel took oath as the new Gujarat chief minister on September 11, he became the fifth politician from the Patidar community to occupy the top post since the state’s formation in1960, indicating the clout wielded by the influential social group. Gujarat has had five Patel chief ministers out of…

Nykaa has a significant market opportunity aggregating Rs 10.6 trillion in the fast-growing beauty, personal care, and fashion industry by 2025 in India.The initial share sale of FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which runs an online marketplace for beauty and wellness products Nykaa, is set to open for public subscription on October 28. E-commerce beauty giant Nykaa will open its initial public offering (IPO) to subscribers on Thursday, aiming for a total valuation of over $7 billion. Founded by former investment banker Falguni Nayar, the woman-led unicorn offers 4,000 beauty, personal care and fashion brands through its website, app, and 80-odd brick-and-mortar…

Actor dons Lord Shiva’s avatar to ‘reflect on an important social issue. Akshay Kumar impressed everyone by playing Lord Krishna in OMG, and now he is all set to present Lord Shiva’s avatar for OMG 2. Akshay Kumar has started shooting for Oh My God 2 (OMG 2) in Madhya Pradesh. The film also stars Yami Gautam and Pankaj Tripathi in the lead roles. Akshay Kumar is all set to speak about ‘relevant issues’ as he brings OMG 2. The actor said the film is an ‘honest and humble effort to reflect on an important social issue’. Along with Akshay,…

Thermal screening would be carried out in respect of all the passengers by the health officials present at the airport. The self-declaration form filled online shall be shown to the airport health staff. Travellers coming from these countries who are fully vaccinated and 15 days have elapsed since completion of the COVID-19 vaccination schedule shall be allowed to leave the airport and self-monitor their health for 14 days post-arrival, according to the revised guidelines. Travellers fully vaccinated and coming from a country with which India has reciprocal arrangements for mutual acceptance of WHO approved COVID-19 vaccines shall be allowed to…

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said it plans to begin mass-producing its electric cars in the first half of 2024, a company spokesperson said, citing comments from CEO Lei Jun. The statements made at an investor event were first reported by local media and later confirmed by the company. Zang Ziyuan, a director in Xiaomi’s international marketing department, also posted the news on his verified Weibo account. The date marks the following primary target for the company’s fledgling EV division, which Xiaomi formally announced earlier this year. In March, Xiaomi said it would invest $10 billion in a new EV division over the next ten…

Keenly aware of her responsibilities towards the Nehru-Gandhi legacy and the need to keep Congress intact, Sonia has helmed the party through some tough times. Still, the current phase may well prove the most challenging. She needs to ensure Congress is up and ready for the next Lok Sabha elections due in 2024. After having steered Congress through the UPA years, Sonia could have expected to take a back seat as heir Rahul Gandhi managed affairs of the party.  Even now, his “return” is still some 10-odd months away unless an unpredictable bounce in the party’s fortunes encourages him to…

The world’s largest convenience store chain, 7-Eleven, is registering in India with Reliance Retail. Reliance said it had entered into a Master Franchise Agreement with 7-Eleven to run convenience stores in India. The first 7-Eleven store is ready to open on Saturday in Andheri East in Mumbai. Reliance is already India’s biggest retailer, and it’s now bringing on a global giant to Indian shores. The world’s biggest convenience store chain, 7-Eleven, is entering India in partnership with Reliance Retail. Reliance said it had entered into a Master Franchise Agreement with 7-Eleven to run convenience stores in India. The first 7-Eleven…

Motorola Edge 20 Pro Price in India The Motorola Edge 20 Pro is available for Rs. Thirty-six thousand nine hundred ninety-nine in India and only one structure with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is on offer. You can select between Midnight Sky and Iridescent Cloud colour options, and I had a Midnight Sky unit for this review. Motorola Edge 20 Pro design The Edge 20 Pro looks like the Edge 20 (Review) and is instantly recognizable as a part of the Edge 20 series. The Motorola Edge 20 Pro is a beauty. Even though it isn’t as sleek…

Understanding Blockchain was popularized by a person using the name Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 to serve as the public transaction ledger of the cryptocurrency bitcoin, based on work by Stuart Haber, W. Scott Stornetta, and Dave Bayer. The character Satoshi Nakamoto continues mysteriously to date. The blockchain discovery for bitcoin made it the first digital currency to solve the double-spending problem without needing a trustworthy authority or central power. The bitcoin design has encouraged other applications and blockchains that are readable by the public and are extensively used by cryptocurrencies. What is the concept of Blockchain? Blockchain looks complicated, and…