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The no-confidence motion against the government was also moved by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, however it was dismissed through voice vote after three days of discussion, he informed.Some of the key bills which were passed during the just concluded monsoon session, were the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023, the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 among many others.As many as 17 sittings of Lok Sabha took place during the session, which had begun on July 20.During this period, the House…

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) India skipper Rohit Sharma has explained as routine workload management, his absence and that of senior batter Virat Kohli, from the white-ball series against West Indies. Rohit Sharma played the first ODI but was absent from the next two games and the subsequent T20I series in West Indies.With him ‘resting’, Hardik Pandya led the team in the next two ODI matches of the series that India won 2-1 and is currently captaining the team in the five-match T20I series, in which the Men in Blue are trailing 1-2 going into the fourth and fifth matches in…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Fintech major BharatPe on Friday launched its new Android point of sale (PoS) terminal called BharatPeSwipe Android that offers multiple modes for digital payment acceptance, including debit/credit cards, UPI, mobile wallets and QR code.Powered by Android 10 operating system, the new device has a 5.5-inch HD touch screen and a long-lasting battery, supports fast charging, and is compatible with 4G and Wi-Fi for better connectivity.Supported by the BharatPe merchant app, the POS solution offers a simple and intuitive interface with the convenience of instant settlements and single point reconciliation for transactions across BharatPe QR and…

San Francisco, Aug 11 (IANS) Amazon is reportedly reducing the number of its in-house brands on its marketplace as it seeks to cut costs and avoid antitrust scrutiny.According to The Verge, the retail giant plans on cutting 27 of its 30 private-label clothing brands.The news was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.Amazon has created dozens of private-label brands across a variety of departments over the years, the majority of which operate without Amazon branding, such as Solimo, Wag, and Mama Bear.However, with this reduction, the tech giant will only have three in-house clothing brands — Amazon Essentials, Amazon Collection,…

Lucknow, Aug 11 (IANS) The trend of a steady rise in the number of cancer cases across India sustained itself in 2022 as well, with Uttar Pradesh topping with 2.10 lakh new cases — up from 2.01 lakh in 2020.According to the data from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the surge in cancer deaths correspond with the cases.Of the total cases reported across India in 2022, as many as 8,08,558 died speaking for a mortality rate of over 55 per cent.Here too, UP topped the list with 1,16,818 deaths.The death rate for UP was same as the…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Indian smartphone market has developed into a fiercely competitive arena, marked by technological leaps and consumer preferences shifting at a rapid pace. The competition has driven the industry to new heights, with each player aiming to capture the attention of the diverse Indian consumer base.In the face of fierce competition, realme stands out for its steadfast strategy for introducing ground-breaking technologies to the market. Recognizing the need to differentiate itself, realme has managed to carve a niche for its products that resonates with consumers seeking both price-friendliness and advanced features.According to Counterpoint Research, realme…

In 2021, on the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh had launched the examination and training of women driving at the Model Driving Training and Research Institute in Kanpur’s Vikas Nagar.The first batch of 17 women drivers have completed their training at this institute and will soon handle the responsibility of bus driving with their male counterparts.Principal of Driver Training Centre S.P. Singh said that women have been given training under the schemes run by the government.“It is the first batch of 17 women, who had undergone training at the institute,…

The fatal accident took place after a Tata Ace SCV, commonly known as Chota Hathi, was returning from Chotila temple, rammed into the backside of the immobilised truck.Among the victims are five women, three children, and two adults while over seven people have also sustained injuries in the horrifying incident.Ahmedabad Rural Superintendent of Police confirmed the deaths saying around ten people have lost lives in the accident.He said that an investigation is also underway while efforts are being made to provide support to the injured and the families affected by this tragedy.Meanwhile, the Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has expressed…

In an opening statement of his last hearing to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, Lowe said while goods price inflation has slowed considerably, the prices of many services are continuing to increase strongly and the momentum in rent inflation is particularly strong, reports Xinhua news agency.He said the RBA has made progress in getting on top of the high inflation rate, and things are moving in the right direction, “but it is too early to declare victory”.Lowe warned that high inflation is “corrosive” to the healthy functioning of the economy, and it makes life more difficult for…

After weeks of protracted talks, Bayern and Spurs agreed a deal worth more than €100 million (£86.4m) for the star striker.Kane was reportedly leaning towards staying in north London but now has agreed to join Bayern Munich in a deal worth more than £86m and will pen a four-year contract at the Allianz Arena, Eurosport reported.The 30-year-old wanted his future to be settled before Spur’s season-opening Premier League game at Brentford on Sunday.Kane has been the German champions’ leading target all summer and they had several bids rejected before reaching an agreement on Thursday.It is expected that the striker will…