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New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) E-commerce major Flipkart on Friday began a “one-time discretionary” cash payment of $700 million to employees following its separation from fintech firm PhonePe. In an email to employees seen by TechCrunch, Flipkart Group chief executive Kalyan Krishnamurthy said the “much-awaited compensation will be made today”.“We have exciting times ahead, and as we continue to grow across businesses, I look forward to your continued dedication and determination to bring about the future that we envision and scale new heights together,” he added.Moreover, a Flipkart spokesperson confirmed that the payout had been made, the report said.In December…

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the relentless dedication of India’s scientists on the launch of Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) lunar mission Chandrayaan-3.Propelled by an LVM3-M4 rocket, the Chandrayaan-3 mission lifted off at 2:35 pm from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.Sharing a tweet by ISRO, Modi tweeted: “Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter in India’s space odyssey. It soars high, elevating the dreams and ambitions of every Indian. This momentous achievement is a testament to our scientists’ relentless dedication. I salute their spirit and ingenuity!”Earlier today through a series of tweets,…

London, July 14 (IANS) Companion animals — including dogs, cats, fish and birds — do not significantly benefit the emotional health of owners with severe mental illness, suggests a new study counteracting the commonly held view that animals are beneficial for owners’ mental health.The study, published in the CABI journal Human-Animal Interactions, showed that owning an animal was not significantly associated with the well-being, depression, anxiety or loneliness scores for owners with a range of severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder or psychosis.A team of scientists from the University of York surveyed 170 UK participants. Of these, 81 owned…

According to police, the accused identified as Parveen alias Dhila (28), a resident of district Rohtak, Haryana, suspected that his brother’s wife was wanting to kill him. Specific inputs was received on Wednesday that an accused, who was involved in a brutal murder case of district Sonipat, Haryana, would be coming to near Bus Terminal Sultan Puri following which a trap was laid and Parveen was apprehended. On sustained interrogation, Parveen disclosed that he is a Lance Nayak and joined Indian Army 19 Raj Rifle in 2012. “On 21/22 November, 2022 when he was posted in his unit at Bikaner,…

Officials said that a truck carrying three people was moving near the under construction Kiru Hydro-electric project when its driver lost control and the vehicle rolled down into a gorge.“All three died on the spot. They have been identified as Badal Kumar, driver, Ashfaq Hussain and Chanjgu Ram. All the three were residents of Kishtwar. Police has registered a case in the incident,” officials said.–IANSsq/dan

American nuclear physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who was the director of the Los Alamos Laboratory during World War 2, and is often credited as the “father of the atomic bomb” for his role in the Manhattan Project, learned Sanskrit at Berkley.”I have become death, the destroyer of worlds” is the most repeated quote of Oppenheimer. He borrowed it from Geeta.Talking about the same, Cillian Murphy said: “I did read the Bhagavad Gita in preparation for the film. I thought it was an absolutely beautiful text. Very inspiring. It was a consolation to him. He kind of needed it. It provided…

Bhopal, July 14 (IANS) Another cheetah died at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP) on Friday, the eighth in two months.Male Namibian cheetah Suraj was found lying unconscious and died during the treatment on Friday, Forest Department officials said. Officials said the exact reason of semi-adult cheetah Suraj’s death could only be ascertained after the post-mortem report.This is the eighth cheetah death at KNP in the span of four months, and came days after South African cheetah Tejas died on Tuesday and whose autopsy reports have already raised many questions.The reports has revealed that cheetah was underweight and his internal…

As Nikki portrays Shakti, her mother’s admiration for her character shines brightly. From shooting for the first scene in Varanasi to being on set in Mumbai, her mother has provided unwavering support.Nikki cherishes their bond, knowing her biggest fan is right by her side.”I am truly blessed to have a mother who has been my biggest supporter throughout my journey. From the moment my first scene aired on television, she has been there. My mom has been my biggest fan, she was eagerly waiting for the first episode of the show, and after watching it, she got emotional and teary…

As per an official announcement, Ajit Pawar of the breakaway Nationalist Congress Party group got the Finance and Planning Departments despite strong reservations from the ruling Shiv Sena members, and even murmurs from the Bharatiya Janata Party.The other BJP Deputy CM, Devendra Fadnavis, retained Home, Law and Justice, Water Resources, Energy, Energy, Protocol, etc.The Chief Minister will continue to handle General Administration, Urban Development, Information Technology, Information and Public Relations, Transport, Social Justice, Environment and Climate Change, Mining and any other unallocated portfolios.Other NCP leaders who have been given new responsibilities are Chhagan Bhujbal — Food and Civil Supplies and…

Surendranagar Superintendent of Police Haresh Dudhat also gave the family written assurances and also addressed some of their demands.The police assured the family to provide protection to their agricultural land, during court appearances and have also ensured them of a fast-track trial in the case.Meanwhile, the Aaljibhai Parmar and his younger brother Manoj Parmar were laid to rest at the Gandhi Hospital in Surendranagar town.The two Dalit brothers were killed when a group of men from other caste attacked them owing to an alleged land dispute.Aaljibhai Parmar and Manubhai Parmar (both in their 50s) from Samadhiyala village in Chuda tehsil,…