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New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Taiwanese consumer electronics major ASUS on Friday launched an affordable Chromebook CX1 series with 14 and 15-inch lightweight and sustainable options in India.ASUS Chromebook CX1400 and CX1500 starts from Rs 21,990 and for a limited time, they can be bought on Flipkart from Rs 18,990.The devices offer Intel Celeron N4500 processor, immersive lay-flat display, Wi-Fi 6 and up to 11-hour long battery, with up to high-quality 3-cell 50Wh battery pack and 45W Fast USB-C charging.With up to a bright, clear Full-HD display in 14-inch and 15-inch screen options in both Flip touchscreen and non-flip variants,…

Paatil said that the goal of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ system is to consolidate the voting periods of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, and mitigate the disruptions brought about by staggered elections each year.He said that synchronised elections would not only be economically prudent but would also minimise the incessant political canvassing that often diverts leaders from crucial administrative and developmental tasks.Paatil said that the coordination committee, which will be headed by the former president Ram Nath Kovind, will thoroughly review the constitutional and legal prerequisites, explore potential amendments, and establish the vital framework essential for holding concurrent…

The fourth and final ship of the Nilgiri Class being constructed by the MDL, the ‘Mahendragiri’ has been designed by the Indian Navy’s Bureau of Naval Design and will be fitted with advanced state-of-the-art weapons, sensors, communication facilities and other systems.The first ship in the P-17A ‘Nilgiri’ was launched in September 2019 and is expected to go for sea trials around mid-2024, the second ship P-17A ‘Udaygiri’ was launched in May 2022 with sea trials in the second half of 2024, and the third ‘Taragiri’ was launched in September 2020 with delivery expected by August 2025.Named after a mountain peak…

This decision has been taken at the request of the Administrator of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), the officially recognised body for the sport in India. The Player Auction was earlier scheduled to be held on September 8-9.A spokesperson Mashal Sports said, “We have received a formal request from the AKFI Administrator to defer the PKL Season 10 Player Auction given the ongoing preparations of the Indian men’s and women’s teams for kabaddi competitions at the Asian Games. Mashal and AKFI share the view that this is an event of vital importance for Indian Kabaddi”. As part of…

Brain fog is common and debilitating, and can affect the ability to work, yet their biological underpinnings remain unknown. It can affect people’s thinking, concentration or memory for at least six months.Researchers from the University of Oxford, UK said that high levels of two proteins at the time of Covid-19 have been found in patients who later experienced cognitive problems, including ‘brain fog’.The study gave a major clue as to one cause of their symptoms: blood clots, said researchers from the University of Oxford, UK.The team looked at blood tests from 1,837 people who had been hospitalised with Covid to…

“In the world of entertainment, staying authentic takes the spotlight. It’s about transforming while embracing truth, cheered on by the audience’s applause. It’s a tightrope walk, where the art of transformation meets the integrity of staying real, all while the audience applauds the magic.”Talking about his character, Pratik shared: “I believe that an artist, no matter what the role demands, we must approach it with utmost honesty; and that’s what I tried to do with my character in ‘Aakhri Sach’.”‘Aakhri Sach’ is inspired by true events. Set against the backdrop of simmering tension, the series delves into the lives of…

“In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (3) of Article 77 of the Constitution, the President here by makes the following rules further to amend the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961. These rules may be called the Government of India (Allocation of Business) (373rd Amendment) Rules, 2023.“In the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, under the heading ‘Ministry of Culture’ in entry 9 in the Second Schedule, for the words ‘Nehru Memorial Museum and Library’, the following words shall be substituted, namely: Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library,” read the gazette notification issued by the…

Veena has come under attack after a leading vernacular newspaper — Malayala Manorama came out with a news report that her IT firm Exalogic got Rs 1.72 crores from a Kochi based mining company CMRL.The newspaper report had attributed the source of the news to the Income Tax Department which was followed by Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalnaden coming out against Veenu with more news, leaving the CPI-M and its top leadership to defend Veena.She was trolled over social media as well.Veena was also in news after her name got associated with Swapna Suresh, the prime accused in the gold smuggling…

Justice Subramonium Prasad has sought response from the university, the Union government, the University Grants Commission (UGC), Zaheer, and three professors who are nominees of the President, who serves as the university’s Visitor. The petitioner, Harisul Haq, currently employed as a Physical Education Teacher at Jamia Middle School and the outgoing Secretary of the Jamia School Teachers Association, alleges that the university is attempting to issue an NOC for the sale of land without following due legal processes. He claims that this action is being taken in an arbitrary and illegal manner, benefiting certain third parties. According to the plea,…

They will get to listen to over 100 million songs, ad-free, online or offline across their devices, with Spatial Audio, featuring Dolby Atmos.In order to avail the offer, make sure your iPhone or iPad is running the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Pair your eligible audio device to your iPhone or iPad.Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone or iPad and sign in with your Apple ID. If the offer doesn’t appear immediately after launching the app, go to the Listen Now tab where it will appear and tap on ‘Get 6 months free’ option.The offer should be…