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Year: 2024

  • Amid Boycott By Indians, Maldives President Muizzu Woos China For More Tourists | world news

    New Delhi: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday appealed to China to “intensify” efforts to send more tourists to his country, amid a spate of cancellation of reservations by Indian tourists after a diplomatic row erupted over the derogatory remarks by his ministers against Prime Minister. Narendra Modi. Muizzu, who is on a five-day state visit to China, termed China as the island nation’s “closest” ally and praised its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects.

    Muizzu said that China “delivered the most significant infrastructure projects witnessed in Maldivian history”. He also said that his administration is committed to the quick implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed with China, describing it as a symbol of the close commercial ties between the two countries.

    “China remains one of our closest allies and development partners,” Muizzu said in his address to the Maldives Business Forum in Fujian Province on Tuesday. He urged China to bolster the flow of its tourists to the Maldives, which is heavily dependent on tourism for its economy.

    “China was our number one market pre-Covid, and it is my request that we intensify efforts for China to regain this position,” he said, according to a readout posted on his official website.

    Muizzu Turns To China Amid Diplomatic Row With India

    Muizzu’s appeal for more Chinese tourists came amid a diplomatic row following the derogatory remarks by some Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Modi after he posted a video of him on a pristine beach during his recent visit to Lakshadweep. Muizzu’s government suspended three deputy ministers for their derogatory posts on social media, while the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) strongly condemned the comments.

    According to data released by the Maldives Tourism Ministry earlier, India has remained the largest tourist market for the country in 2023, followed by Russia and China. However, the recent controversy has led to a backlash from Indian tourists, who have canceled or postponed their bookings to the Maldives.

    Meanwhile, China, which held the top spot before COVID, is currently struggling to revive its domestic and foreign tourism due to a nearly four-year lockdown policy and the continued slowdown of its economy. As a result, Chinese tourists who traveled abroad for holidays in millions before COVID are now restricting themselves given the economic slowdown.

    Muizzu, who is regarded as a pro-China politician in the Maldives, told the Forum that his administration is focused on diversifying Maldives’ economic base and ensuring economic security while continuing to strengthen and drive the tourism industry and boost visitor numbers.

    He also said that his administration is committed to the quick implementation of the FTA signed with China, which aims to boost bilateral trade and investments, especially increasing Maldives’ export of fish products to China. Maldives and China signed the FTA in December 2014 during the pro-China President Abdulla Yameen administration.

    However, his successor, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s administration did not implement the agreement, according to Maldives media reports. China-Maldives bilateral trade in 2022 totaled to USD 451.29 million of which China’s exports constituted USD 451.29 million against USD 60,000 of exports from Maldives.

  • Shimla’s Kufri Receives Much Awaited Snowfall Amid Prolonged Dry Spell – Watch |

    New Delhi: Kufri, a resort hill station in the Shimla district received very light spell of Snowfall which lasted just for few mins due to Western Disturbance. Taking to Twitter, Weatherman Shubham shared the video of the light spell of the snowfall. The Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are witnessing an unusually dry and warm winter, with almost no snowfall in the popular tourist destinations and the high-altitude areas.

    Amateur meteorologist ‘Weatherman Shubham’ posted on X on Saturday along with a video of a very light spell of snowfall in Kufri, a resort hill station in the Shimla district, which lasted just for a few minutes.

    Very light spell of Snowfall in Kufri , just for few mins due to Western Disturbance pic.twitter.com/lnYuB3zESM


    — Weatherman Shubham (@shubhamtorres09) January 9, 2024

    Western Disturbances Fail To Bring Relief

    Another factor that contributes to the snowfall in the Himalayan region is the Western Disturbances (WDs), which are low-pressure systems that bring moisture-laden winds from the Mediterranean region. However, the WDs have been largely absent or weak this winter, resulting in dry and clear weather conditions in the northwest India.

    The weather department in Shimla has forecasted a spell of wet weather for Himachal Pradesh on January 9 and 10, with chances of rain and snowfall in various parts of the state, but it is unlikely to make much difference.

    Tourism Hit By Lack Of Snowfall

    The lack of snowfall has also affected the tourism industry in the Himalayan states, as many visitors flock to the hill stations to enjoy the winter wonderland. In Kashmir, popular tourist destinations such as Gulmarg and Pahalgam have received almost no snow while the hills have below-average snowfall, disappointing tourists and locals alike.

    The situation is similar in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, where places that would ideally have a minimum of four-to-six feet thick snow by now hardly have any snow.The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), which struggles with snow clearance operations in tough weather conditions to keep the strategically located 11,800 feet altitude Zojila Pass open, has had it easier this year.

    “Zojila Pass connects Kashmir with Ladakh and is important for maintaining the supply chain logistics for the troops posted in forward areas in Ladakh. Generally, it has a minimum of 30-40 feet of snow around this time but there is barely six-seven feet of snow now,” said Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, former BRO director general.

    “It is possible the pass will remain open for traffic for a week more because of less snow,” he said. The unusually long dry spell has also meant that the northwest plains, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR, have seen their share of foggy ‘cold’ and ‘severe cold’ days, but there have been no ‘cold wave’ conditions yet.

  • IND vs SA Test Series: Match referee Chris Broad raised questions on Newlands pitch, ICC gave 1 demerit point, Rohit had said this…

    Sports Desk. The Indian team has recently returned home after completing the India tour of South Africa. The Indian team, captained by Rohit Sharma, managed to draw the two-match Test series 1-1 against South Africa (IND vs SA) at their home. After losing the first match of the series by an innings and 32 runs, the Indian team made a strong comeback and defeated the host team by seven wickets in just two days in Cape Town. Now the International Cricket Council (ICC), the supreme body of cricket, has described the pitch at Newlands as ‘unsatisfactory’.

    Let us tell you that ICC match referee Chris Broad has released his report regarding the Newlands pitch. After evaluation, the Newlands pitch has been considered ‘unsatisfactory’. Chris said that it was very difficult to bat on the Newlands pitch. Throughout the match the ball bounced quickly and sometimes dangerously, making shots difficult. Along with this, Newlands pitch was also given one demerit point. It should be noted that one demerit point is given if the pitch and outfield are found unsatisfactory by the match referee.

    A total of 23 wickets fell on the first day during the Cape Town Test. A total of 75.1 overs were played on the first day, in which both the teams scored a total of 270 runs while 23 wickets were taken out. With this, a record was created for the second highest number of wickets falling on the opening day of the match in Test history. Earlier, in the Melbourne Test played between Australia and England (AUS vs ENG) in 1902, 25 wickets had fallen on the first day. This record, which is more than 100 years old, still remains intact. On the second day of the Cape Town Test, a total of 10 wickets fell for both the teams but in the end India achieved the target by scoring 80 runs for three wickets.

    Rohit had said about the pitch, we all saw what happened in this Test match and how the pitch was. I have no objection to playing on such pitches, but then there should not be so much fuss about Indian pitches. During this, Rohit Sharma had also accused ICC and match referee of adopting double standards. He had said, how do the match referee and ICC look at these ratings. I have no problem with how you give ratings, but you should remain neutral.

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  • CES 2024: Here Are New Laptops Announced |

    New Delhi: At CES 2024, brands like Lenovo, Dell, MSI, and Acer have announced a new lineup of laptops with innovative features, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered capabilities.

    Lenovo unveiled the newest lineup of Microsoft Windows 11 ‘Yoga’ laptops that come with Lenovo Yoga Creator Zone, a new software for creators, artists, and anybody looking to harness the power of generative AI.

    Headlining the new-generation of Lenovo Yoga laptops are the Yoga Pro 9i and the Yoga 9i 2-in-1, which comes bundled with a Lenovo Smart Pen and Sleeve. The other models the company announced are — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i, Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i, Lenovo Yoga Pro 7, Lenovo Yoga Book 9i, and Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1.

    Dell introduced three new gaming notebooks at CES 2024 — the redesigned Alienware m16 R2, the ultra-premium x16 R2, and the m18 R2. According to the company, the ‘Alienware m16 R2’ is a redesigned gaming laptop that prioritises performance, flexibility and portability.

    The ultra-premium ‘Alienware x16 R2’ is engineered for premium performance and can devote up to 175W of dedicated graphics power with 12-phase voltage regulation stacked on top of brand-new Intel Core Ultra processor technology.

    Packed with up-to-the latest 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX processor along with up-to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPUs, the juggernaut ‘Alienware m18 R2’ promises superior performance, overclocking capabilities, and significant efficiency improvements to thermal capacity.

    Moreover, MSI announced the latest AI-powered laptop lineup, with the NPU (Neural Processing Unit) built-in Intel Core Ultra processor. The company introduced its newly-designed 18-inch gaming laptop family — Titan 18 HX, the extreme performance powerhouse Raider 18 HX, and the lightweight 18-inch gaming laptop Stealth 18 AI Studio.

    To showcase extreme performance, both the Titan 18 HX and Raider 18 HX are equipped with Intel 14th gen Core i9 processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics, while the Stealth 18 AI Studio boasts the latest Intel Core Ultra processors.

    Acer has unveiled new AI-powered ‘Swift’ laptops with new Intel Core Ultra processors. The Swift family laptops include three models — Swift Go 16, Swift Go 14, and Swift X 14.

    As per the company, new Swift Go models deliver striking OLED clarity in 14 and 16-inch designs paired with Intel Wi-Fi 7, new usability features, and improved AI-powered abilities.

    The Acer Swift X 14 is designed with everything creators and students need — with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPUs, 120+ Nvidia RTX-accelerated apps, and pre-loaded Nvidia Studio Drivers, and includes a Calman-Verified and Acer Light Sensing-enhanced 2.8K OLED display.

  • UPSC Success Story: Blind School Teacher Bagged AIR 48, Know All About Her Inspiring Journey |

    New Delhi: Only a select few, among millions of candidates, manage to succeed in India’s highly challenging UPSC exams after rigorous preparation. Numerous aspirants structure their study plans and formulate strategies, drawing inspiration from the achievements of top performers in previous years.

    The journey of 29-year-old Ayushi Dabas provides valuable lessons for every UPSC applicant. Despite facing vision impairment, Ayushi persevered in preparing for one of the nation’s toughest tests. In her fifth attempt, she achieved a remarkable All India Rank of 48 in the UPSC 2021, showcasing five years of dedicated effort.

    While Ayushi’s mother remains at home, her father works in Punjab for a private company. Ayushi attributes her success to her mother, Asha Rani, a senior nursing officer who voluntarily retired in 2020. Asha Rani, at 54, expressed unwavering confidence in her daughter’s ability to succeed. Ayushi, filled with excitement, mentioned that while she was confident about passing the test, achieving a rank below 50 brought unexpected joy.

    Ayushi completed her education in a private school in her hometown of Rani Khera and obtained her degree from Delhi University’s Shyama Prasad Mukherji College. Subsequently, she pursued a master’s in history at IGNOU. While her mother stayed at home and her father worked in Punjab, Ayushi’s determination led to her success.

    Despite being blind, Ayushi has been a teacher for the past decade, initially starting as a contract primary school teacher at an MCD institution. In 2019, after passing the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) test, she became a history teacher at the Government Girls Senior Secondary School, number 2, Mubarakpur Dabas, teaching history to students in classes 11 and 12.

    Working hard to educate her students despite her visual impairment, Ayushi acknowledged that teaching is not just a profession but her passion. She aspires to contribute to the field of providing educational opportunities for females and people with disabilities. Ayushi equipped herself with a screen reading program that converts text to audio, making it easier for her to study on her laptop and phone. Her goal is to work towards learning, considering it a crucial tool for empowering individuals.

  • Chlorine Gas Leak In Dehradun Causes Evacuation Of Residents; NDRF Team Deployed

    Residents experienced breathlessness following a chlorine gas leak in Dehradun’s Jhanjra area.

  • Oppo Find X7, Find X7 Ultra Launched In These Colour Options, Check Specs and Price |

    New Delhi: The Oppo has officially launched its Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra smartphones in China. Both handsets will be available in China from January 12. Notably, the company has introduced the Ultra version in the Find series. The Find X7 Ultra is the first smartphone to come with dual periscope sensors on the back. It is believed that the Oppo Find X7 Ultra is likely to remain exclusive in the Chinese market, like last year’s Oppo Find X6 series.

    Let’s unwrap the specifications of the Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra smartphones.

    OPPO Find X7 Ultra and Find X7 Specifications

    The Find X7 Ultra is powered by the latest chipset from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. On the other hand, the Find X7 smartphone features the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC along with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

    OPPO Find X7 Ultra and Find X7 Display

    The OPPO Find X7 Ultra is loaded with a 6.82-inch Quad HD+ LTPO display with 3168 × 1440 pixels resolution, while the Find X7 comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 2780 × 1264 pixels resolution.

    OPPO Find X7 Ultra and Find X7 Battery

    Both smartphones sport a 5,000mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC fast charging.

    OPPO Find X7 Ultra and Find X7 Camera

    The Oppo Find X7 Ultra is the first smartphone in the market to pack a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor. For selfies and video chats, there is a 32MP camera sensor on the front. Meanwhile, the Find X7 smartphone has a triple rear camera setup equipped with Hasselblad. The smartphone comprises a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 32-megapixel selfie camera.

    OPPO Find X7 Ultra and Find X7 Connectivity

    Both smartphones include NFC, 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, along with a Satellite Communication feature.

    OPPO Find X7 Ultra and Find X7 Colour

    The OPPO Find X7 Ultra comes in Ocean and Sky, Desert Silver Moon, and Pine Shadow Blue colors. The OPPO Find X7 comes in Purple, Black, Silver, and Sky Blue color options.

    Oppo Find X7 and Oppo Find X7 Ultra Price

    The Find X7 Ultra is currently available in China at approximately Rs 70,000 for the base 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model. The 16GB RAM + 256GB storage model stands at roughly Rs 75,000, and the top-end model with 16GB RAM + 512GB is priced at approximately Rs 80,000.

    The price tag of the Find X7 is around Rs 46,000 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB variant. For the 16GB + 256GB storage variant, the smartphone comes at Rs 50,000. In addition, the top-end models with 16GB + 512GB and 16GB + 1TB are priced at roughly Rs 53,000 and approximately Rs 58,000, respectively.

  • AAP-Congress To Decide Seat Share Soon; BJP Alleges Confusion In Alliance |

    New Delhi: After the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held their first formal meeting on Monday to discuss seat-sharing arrangements under the INDIA bloc for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, AAP leaders said that a final decision on seat-sharing will be taken soon, whereas the BJP alleged that there’s confusion in the alliance.

    The meeting comes amid rumours of discontent between the state units of the Congress and the AAP in Delhi and Punjab. AAP leader Atishi and other party leaders were present at the meeting held at Congress leader and convener of the Congress National Alliance Committee, Mukul Wasnik’s residence in the national capital to discuss the seat-sharing formula.

    After the meeting, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj told ANI that they are positive that seats in the INDIA bloc will be finalised soon. “We are absolutely positive that seats in the INDIA bloc will be finalised soon. Even when a party decides its ticket, there are many contenders for every seat. Even in a party, there is a problem in candidate selection as to whom to give tickets and whom not to. In such a situation, when there are two or three parties, there will definitely be problems. But this can be solved. Soon, all the parties will be seen coming together on a common platform,” the Delhi Minister told ANI.

    Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla took a dig at the meeting of AAP and Congress on seat sharing and said that there is some confusion in the INDIA bloc, adding that soon both parties will say, ‘Ek tha INDI gathbandhan’.

    “There is some kind of confusion in the INDIA bloc. Today they are talking about seat sharing. There is confusion because they hold hands during the photo but they are not connected by heart. Bhagwant Mann once said ‘Ek thi Congress’, to which Pawan Khera said ‘Ek tha joker’. Very soon, both of them will say, ‘Ek tha INDI gathbandhan’,” the BJP leader told ANI.
    Hitting out at the INDIA bloc, Poonawalla said that the alliance is filled with contradictions, which is why they haven’t finalised their agenda and logo till now.

    “The INDI alliance is filled with contradictions, which is why, till now, they haven’t finalised their agenda. They even have not decided on their logo. AAP has been formed by finishing Congress from Punjab and Delhi. Will it be possible for the AAP to give the tickets to those whom they have finished?” the BJP leader added. As the countdown to the upcoming Lok Sabha polls has begun, the INDIA bloc has begun its seat-sharing talks in earnest.

    The allocation of seats becomes pivotal for Congress, especially after recent electoral setbacks. Meanwhile, India’s political landscape is undergoing a significant transition as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections draw near. The INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) consortium is gearing up to challenge the established National Democratic Alliance.

    The bloc is struggling to resolve key challenges, including finalising seat-sharing arrangements and, most importantly, deciding on a PM face, while the BJP has started executing strategies it laid out in 2023 to secure victory in general elections.

  • WhatsApp’s New Feature To Let Users Share Music Audio During Video Call |

    New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that will let users share music audio during a video call on Android.

    According to WABetaInfo, the ability to listen to video and music audio together is now available to some beta testers.

    “Specifically, when someone in the call shares their screen, audio they play on their device will also be shared with other people in the call. It’s important to note that this feature also works in individual calls, allowing users to enjoy a synchronised audio experience even in one-on-one video conversations,” the report noted.

    According to the report, the new feature not only promotes a sense of togetherness in group interactions but also brings an added layer of intimacy to one-on-one conversations.

    Moreover, users in a call can also watch videos together, experimenting with shared audio during their video calls, allowing participants to synchronise their video playback experiences, creating a virtual movie-watching or content-sharing session.

    The feature will be rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks, the report mentioned.

    Meanwhile, WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature that will allow users to search for others through their username. Users will now be able to search for others by entering their username into the search bar, in a future update of the web client.

  • CG BREAKING: Terror of miscreants in the capital, youths armed with sticks vandalized many vehicles, angry people surrounded the police station, watch video

    Shivam Mishra, Raipur. Youths created a ruckus this evening in Bhanpuri area of ​​the capital. It is being told that 30 to 35 youths armed with sticks vandalized many vehicles in Bhanpuri area. After this incident, the atmosphere in the area has become heated, the local residents enraged by the hooliganism of the youth have surrounded the police station. People allege that the youth have also molested girls. This matter is of Khamtrai police station area.

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