The Chhattisgarh

Month: February 2024

  • Industry Titans Rally Behind Paytm, Signaling Unwavering Support for India’s Digital Economy Vanguard |

    The backing from such a broad spectrum of industry leaders not only reflects the trust and reliance placed in Paytm’s services but also emphasizes the company’s significant contributions to the technological and financial landscape of the country.

    Pankaj Vermani, CEO of Clovia, took to X (formerly Twitter) to affirm his company’s long-standing partnership with Paytm, emphasizing the continued trust and reliance on the company’s services.

    Pankaj Vermani, CEO of Clovia, voiced his company’s enduring partnership with Paytm on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting their reliance on Paytm’s services. “We have been long-term partners with Paytm using multiple services from wallet payments on our platform to Paytm ads for tactical campaigns. They continue to be our partners of choice, now and in times to come!,” he tweeted. https://twitter.com/pankajvermani/status/1754503198830698979

    Deepak Shenoy, Founder and CEO of Capitalmind, criticized the severity of the regulatory actions against Paytm Payments Bank. He contrasted this with the handling of past banking crises, where regulatory bodies facilitated smoother transitions.

    “Can’t believe RBI would just go destroy a bank like this. When Yes Bank had much bigger issues they took over and got other banks to take over. To protect the system they ensured a smooth transition in 15 days,” Shenoy said in his tweet. “But now they prefer to let all the bank’s customers, vendors and partners suffer and create a confidence issue unnecessarily, and force the business down…” he continued.

    https://twitter.com/deepakshenoy/status/1752739142126174532?s=20

    Abhishek Asthana, Co-founder of Hood and Founder of Ginger Monkey, supported Paytm by urging a more balanced approach to regulatory oversight, emphasizing the consequences of such decisions on investor sentiment and the continuity of fintech businesses.

    Meanwhile, Ashneer Grover, Founder of BharatPe, highlighted the regulatory environment’s effect on the fintech sector’s growth and called for governmental intervention to foster a regulatory landscape that encourages innovation while protecting consumers.

    The collective support from industry leaders for Paytm highlights its indispensable role in India’s digital transformation and underscores the necessity of an enabling regulatory environment that promotes innovation, growth, and financial inclusion. As Paytm continues to advance, bolstered by steadfast support, it reaffirms its status as a pioneering force in India’s fintech scene, ready to navigate challenges and emerge stronger.

  • Lok Sabha Election 2024: CM Sai said on Amit Shah’s state tour – Lok Sabha elections are near, that is why the Union Home Minister is coming.

    Raipur. Lok Sabha elections are going to be held in the country this year i.e. 2024. In this regard, Union Ministers are continuously visiting the state. Meanwhile, while discussing with the media today, Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said about Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Chhattisgarh on Thursday that Lok Sabha elections are near, due to which all our seniors will arrive.

    Let us tell you that today is the birthday of CM Vishnudev Sai. On congratulating CM Vishnudev Sai on his birthday on behalf of many people including Prime Minister Modi and the Union Home Minister, he said that thanks to all of you, today I am fortunate to be getting the blessings of all the elders. The Prime Minister has called and blessed, the Vice President and the Home Minister have also congratulated him on his birthday. We are getting everyone’s blessings, their blessings will give us strength and our morale will increase in achieving our goal.

    On the occasion of his birthday, CM Sai will host an invitation banquet in Jashpur today. Regarding this, he said that there is an ashram school in our village, in which tribal children from first to fifth class live and study. Today there is a program of affection feast with him.

    Apart from this, Chief Minister Sai worshiped the chariot wheel of Lord Jagannath and Balbhadra ji as per the rituals this morning at the State Guest House Pahuna. During this time, the CM prayed to Lord Jagannath for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state. The chariot wheel of Lord Jagannath and Balabhadra has been kept in Nandighosh Rath, which is being rotated in different wards of Raipur city.

    It is noteworthy that the famous temple of Jagannath Puri is located in the Indian state of Odisha. Here every year the Rath Yatra program starts from the second day of Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashadha (June-July) and continues for nine days. The wheel of this chariot is being rotated in various wards of Raipur city for the public to see for the last 12 days. In this sequence, this morning on the birthday of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, the auspicious arrival of the chariot with musical instruments also took place at the State Guest House Pahuna. This created an atmosphere of enthusiasm in the entire Pahuna campus. During this, a large number of devotees including Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, former minister and MLA Amar Aggarwal and MLA Purandar Mishra were present.

  • Meet Ashwath Kaushik, The 8-Year-Old Prodigy Who Defeated A Chess Grandmaster | Chess News

    New Delhi: Eight-year-old Ashwath Kaushik, originally from India but residing in Singapore, made headlines at the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in an impressive showdown against Polish chess grandmaster Jacek Stopa. This remarkable feat not only earned him recognition but also established him as the youngest player ever to defeat a grandmaster in the classical variant of the game.

    Previously, the record was held by Serbia’s Leonid Ivanovic, also eight years old but slightly older than Kaushik, who defeated 60-year-old Bulgarian grandmaster Milko Popchev at the Belgrade Open just days prior.

    Kaushik, representing Singapore, outplayed Stopa, who at 37 is nearly five times his age. Reflecting on his victory, Kaushik, ranked world No. 37,338 on FIDE, expressed pride in his performance, especially in overcoming a challenging situation during the game.

    Despite a setback against Harry Grieve, Kaushik secured 12th place in the tournament and is poised to gain 84 rating points in the upcoming Chess.com list update.

    Having resided in Singapore for six years, Kaushik first gained attention when he clinched triple gold in the Under-8 category of the Eastern Asian Youth Championship at the age of six. In the same year, he became the World Under-8 Rapid Champion, impressively surpassing the age limit by two years.

    Known for his dedication, Kaushik spends up to seven hours daily on chess, solving numerous puzzles on his chess program. His remarkable memory allows him to solve complex puzzles visually, as confirmed by his father, Kaushik Sriram.

    Ashwath Kaushik is the YOUNGEST-EVER player to beat a GM in classical chess pic.twitter.com/2ejHYX2a5K — Chess.com (@chesscom) February 18, 2024

    Ashwath’s achievements have been praised by Singaporean grandmaster and CEO of the Singapore Chess Federation, Kevin Goh, who attributes his success to a combination of supportive family, natural talent, and dedication. However, Goh also humorously noted that at eight years old, Kaushik still requires a booster cushion to reach the other side of the chessboard.

    Acknowledging the role of various coaches and supporters, Goh remains optimistic about Kaushik’s future in the game, while recognizing that interests may evolve as the young prodigy grows older.

  • Signal To Roll Out New Update To Keep Your Phone Number Private In Coming Weeks |

    New Delhi: Encrypted messaging platform Signal is set to launch a new update called ‘Signal usernames’. The new update will offer enhanced privacy options and a new way to connect without revealing your phone number. However, the new update is currently in beta but will be available to all users in the coming weeks. Notably, the Signal still requires a phone number when registering for the app. 

    The company has made a statement and said that “People who have your number saved in their phone’s contacts will still see your phone number since they already know it”. You can now create a unique username that you can use instead (you will still need a phone number to sign up for Signal). 

    Introducing usernames and phone number privacy on Signal! We’re making it possible for people to connect with each other without having to share phone numbers. Now launching to beta users, available for everyone soon. https://t.co/YcBEyD1AIA


    — Signal (@signalapp) February 20, 2024

    Furthermore, the company explained that “a username is not the profile name that’s displayed in chats, it’s not a permanent handle, and not visible to the people you are chatting with in Signal. A username is simply a way to initiate contact on Signal without sharing your phone number”. (Also Read: YouTube Rolls Out New Channel Pages On Its TV App For Creators)

    “The users can also now enable a new, optional privacy setting. “Unless people have your exact unique username, they won’t be able to start a conversation, or even know that you have a Signal account – even if they have your phone number,” said the company.

    You can sign up for beta to test these features. Note that Apple caps the number of iOS beta testers, and we have reached that limit. If you use Signal on iOS, you can get around this by signing up for Desktop beta, linked to your iOS account. See more: https://t.co/W3HCoaWG89
    — Signal (@signalapp) February 20, 2024

    According to the company, once these features roll out, your phone number will no longer be visible in Signal to anyone running the latest version of Signal who doesn’t already have it saved in their phone’s contacts.

    “We’re also introducing a setting that lets you control who can find you by your phone number on Signal,” it added. As last reported, Signal had 40 million active users. (Also Read: Noise Buds N1 True Wireless Earbuds Launched In India at Rs 899; Check Features)

    After the new update is released for users, you’ll be able to create a unique username and share it by following the steps below.

    How to create a username on Signal app


    Open app settings.
    Click on “Profile.”
    Choose “Create Username.”
    Enter a unique username.
    Save changes.

    If You Want To Share Your Username Then Follow These Steps:


    Select “Generate QR code” or “Copy Link.”
    Share QR code or link to direct others to your username.  (With Inputs From IANS)

  • Stock Market Boom Update: Which is rising and which is falling in the stock market, know the details in one click?

    Stock Market Boom Update: Trading in the stock market has started with a slight increase on Wednesday. BSE Sensex is up 18 points at 73075 while Nifty is up 11 points at 22208. In the initial trading of the stock market, Nifty Midcap 100, BSE Small Cap, Nifty Bank index were on the rise while Nifty IT index was working on weakness.

    In the early hours of Wednesday, Nifty Pharma, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Financial Services indices were also registering gains. In early trade on Wednesday, shares of Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank were trading on weakness while shares of NTPC, Coal India, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors were registering gains.

    Stock market experts say that on Wednesday, shares of Power Grid, Deepak Nitrate, Aarti Industries, BHEL, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, NTPC, DLF, HPCL, Apollo Hospital, Indigo, Pidilite Industries, SBI Life, ONGC and Indian Hotel will fall. There will be a decline. A positive trading setup is forming.

    On Wednesday, Gift Nifty indicated that the functioning of the stock market (Stock Market Boom Update) may start with a positive trend. Weakness in Asian stock markets was being worked on. Stock market experts say that Dalal Street is continuously moving towards new records. Nifty has made a new high of 22 216 while Sensex has crossed the figure of 73000.

    Due to the boom in the stock market, many investors fear that they might miss out on taking advantage of this boom. The spectacular rise in Bank Nifty has boosted the morale of investors. Lok Sabha elections are to be held in India in the year 2024 and with the victory of BJP, the stock market is expected to register a bumper rise. On Wednesday, Gift Nifty was working at the level of 22,256 points with a gain of 22 points. In the pre-open market on Wednesday, BSE Sensex was up by 164 points and was working at the level of 73221, while Nifty was down by 13 points and was working at the level of 22184.

  • UPSC Success Story: From Setback To Success, The Inspiring UPSC Journey Of IAS Anupama Anjali |

    New Delhi: Transitioning into a new career path is not merely a response to uncertainty; rather, it symbolizes the courageous pursuit of one’s dreams and ambitions. Anupama Anjali’s journey from being an engineering graduate to becoming an IAS officer of the 2018 batch exemplifies resilience and unyielding determination, illuminating the path for aspirants of the UPSC exam.

    Hailing from New Delhi, Anupama received her education in the capital city, where she also pursued her engineering degree. Her family heritage is deeply rooted in public service, with her father serving as an IPS officer for 37 years, and her grandfather contributing as a civil servant.


    Anupama’s choice to embark on the journey of preparing for the UPSC exam was greatly influenced by her father’s unwavering dedication to public service. Despite encountering initial setbacks and experiencing failure in her first attempt, she remained resolute in her endeavors, refusing to be discouraged.

    Her persistence bore fruit when she achieved a commendable rank of 386 in her second attempt in 2017, earning her the esteemed title of an IAS officer.

    Following her training at LBSNAA, Anupama was appointed to the Andhra Pradesh Cadre, where she commenced her career as the Joint Collector of Guntur.

    In 2023, Anupama entered matrimony with Harshit Kumar, an IAS officer from the 2020 batch, leading to her transfer to the Haryana cadre. Currently, she fulfills the role of ADC in Bhiwani, demonstrating her ongoing dedication to public service and her ability to adapt to new challenges.

  • CG MORNING NEWS: CM Sai will celebrate 60th birthday with children, former minister Kawasi Lakhma’s condition improved, 14 trains cancelled, Raipur Corporation’s estimated budget of Rs 1800 crore to be presented…

    Nitin Namdev, Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai will be on visit to Jashpur today. On the occasion of his 60th birthday, he will reach the program at Grih Niwas Bagiya at 11 am. Will participate in the food program of the Government Scheduled Tribe Boys Ashram at 11:05. Where he will celebrate his birthday with school children. Besides, a banquet will also be organized for the school children. Will listen to Satyanarayan Katha on the birth anniversary at his Bagiya residence from 11:40 to 3:55. Will depart from Bagiya for Raipur at 4 pm.

    Former minister Lakhma better than before

    Former minister Kawasi Lakhma was admitted to MMI Hospital after he complained of chest pain in the assembly yesterday. Where the doctors said the cause of chest pain was a minor attack. However, now the situation is said to be better than before. Doctors instructed to take precautions. His treatment is continuing under the supervision of the doctor.

    14 trains canceled

    The process of cancellation of trains by Railways continues. Bilaspur Railway has canceled 14 trains passing through Gudma-Amgaon section of Nagpur Division of South East Central Railway. Not only this, the route of some trains will also be changed.

    Raipur Corporation’s budget will be presented

    After the state budget, Mayor Ajaz Dhebar will present the capital’s budget today. This will be the last budget of the mayor’s tenure. The estimated budget of the Municipal Corporation is Rs 1800 crore. A target of Rs 358 crore has been set for revenue collection. There are preparations to bring a centralized system for a mosquito-free city. This budget may be more than Rs 325 crore compared to the last financial year.

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  • Ind vs Eng Test Series: Captain Rohit Sharma can achieve many big achievements in Ranchi Test, Ashwin will make a great record by taking just one wicket…

    Ind vs Eng Test Series: The fourth match of the 5 Test match series being played between India and England will be played in Ranchi from 23 February. Team India captain Rohit Sharma has returned to his excellent form in the Rajkot Test match. In this match, he scored the 11th century of his Test career and also made many new records, while now in the Ranchi Test match also, Rohit can make 5 big records with his bat. Apart from Rohit, in this match, veteran Indian spinner R Ashwin completed his 500 wickets in Test cricket. He became the second Indian batsman to reach this record. Now both these players can achieve big achievements in Ranchi Test also.

    100 test wickets against England

    In the test match played in Rajkot, R Ashwin completed his 500 wickets in test cricket. He is only the second Indian to reach this record. Now he can make a big achievement in Ranchi Test also. Actually, R Ashwin has so far taken 99 wickets against England in Test cricket.

    If he gets even just one wicket in Ranchi, this achievement will be in his name. Till now no Indian bowler has been able to reach the figure of 100 wickets against England. For India, Bhagwat Chandrashekhar (95) and Anil Kumble (92) took 90+ wickets in Test cricket against England, but both these great bowlers could not reach the magical figure of 100 wickets.

    Rohit can complete 4,000 test runs

    Apart from R Ashwin, captain Rohit Sharma has also returned to form. Captain Rohit Sharma played an innings of 131 runs in the third test. He is just 23 runs away from completing 4,000 runs in Test cricket. If he scores these runs, he will be the 17th Indian to do so. He has played 57 Test matches so far and has scored 3,977 runs at an average of 45.19. He has scored 11 centuries and 16 half-centuries with his bat. On home soil, Rohit has scored 2,242 runs at an average of 62.27.

    2,500 test runs in Asia

    Rohit is just 50 runs away from becoming the 16th Indian to complete 2,500 Test runs in Asia. Currently, this player has scored 2,450 runs in 31 matches in Asia at an average of 56.97. Among Indian batsmen, only Virender Sehwag (57.39) has a better average than Rohit in Asia and he has scored the same number of Test runs. Of Rohit’s 11 Test centuries, 9 have come in Asia.

    Rohit can complete 1,000 runs against England

    Rohit can also become the 16th Indian to score 1,000 Test runs against England. At present he has 987 runs in his name in 12 test matches at an average of 47. He has scored 3 centuries and as many half-centuries against this team. This experienced opening batsman has not even scored 800 Test runs against any other country. Rohit has scored 738 runs in 11 matches against South Africa cricket team.

    Can complete 9,000 runs in first class cricket

    The Indian captain can also complete 9,000 runs in first-class cricket. 36-year-old Rohit has so far scored 8,963 runs in 118 matches in the Test format at an average of 52.72. During this period he has scored 28 centuries and 36 half-centuries. His best score has been 309 runs. Rohit made his debut in first-class cricket in July 2006. After 7 years, in November 2013, he played his first test match.

    600 sixes in international matches

    Rohit has hit 593 sixes so far in international cricket. If he hits 7 more sixes in the Rajkot Test, he will become the first batsman to hit 600 sixes. Currently, he has hit 80, 323 and 190 sixes in Test, ODI and T-20 respectively. West Indies’ Chris Gayle (553) and Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi (476) are the other batsmen to hit more than 400 sixes in international cricket. Rohit had hit 3 sixes in Rajkot.

    Let us tell you that a 5-match test series is being played between the Indian cricket team and the England cricket team. The Indian team is ahead 2-1 in this series. Now the fourth test match will be played in Ranchi from 23 February. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, the team would like to win this match and win the series.

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  • INSCO Gets CCI Clean Chit In Hindustan National Glass Case

    In a significant development, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has exonerated the Independent Sugar Corporation (INSCO), a member of the Africa-based Madhwani Group, in the case concerning its acquisition of Hindustan National Glass Limited (HNGIL), as reported by dnaindia.com. This decision comes as a considerable relief to INSCO, affirming its eligibility for the green channel approval for the proposed takeover. The scrutiny by the CCI was initiated upon receiving a complaint from AGI Greenpac, challenging INSCO’s qualification due to alleged existing business interests in India.

  • Pakistan: PML-N And PPP To Form Coalition Government; Shehbaz Sharif To Be PM, Asif Ali Zardari President | world news

    After almost two weeks of poll results, two key political parties in Pakistan have agreed to form a coalition government, bringing an end to the deadlock and keeping Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf in the opposition. Addressing the media, PML-N President and former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the parties have agreed on a power-sharing formula.

    As per the deal, it has been decided that Shehbaz Sharif will be the joint candidate for both parties for the slot of Prime Minister and PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari will be the joint candidate for the President’s slot, informed Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

    Shehbaz Sharif said that the independent candidates, who emerged victorious in the majority by securing more than 100 seats, were invited to form the government, but they failed to achieve the required numbers. He added that other parties such as the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, the Pakistan Muslim League, and the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party supported PML-N and PPP in the government-making endeavour.

    The upcoming government will work together to pull the country out of the ongoing crises, said Shehbaz Sharif, expressing the hope to be able to deliver. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto said the details of the sharing of key constitutional offices between the PPP and PML-N will be announced in the coming days.

    Previously, the Election Commission of Pakistan released the outcomes for 265 out of 266 seats in the National Assembly following the general elections held on February 8. No single political party attained a simple majority, necessitating alliances among parties to establish the central government for the next. five-year term.