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Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Nirmitha Rao is a journalist at Hindustan Times, covering political and human interest stories with a keen focus on science and environmental journalism.

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Why did Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi fire its three employees?

There are indications that Xiaomi is edging closer to entering the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Xiaomi unveiled its debut car, the Xiaomi SU7, in filings submitted to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
Published on Dec 22, 2023 05:57 PM IST

Ola Electric set to reach milestone: ‘Four-Lakh e-scooters in two years’

Last year, the company achieved a remarkable feat by manufacturing one lakh electric scooters in just 10 months after its launch in 2021.

In 2023, Ola Electric has witnessed an extraordinary year, recording sales surpassing 250,000 units, setting a record as the highest sales for any electric two-wheeler manufacturer in a year. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@bhash)
Published on Dec 22, 2023 04:02 PM IST

Reliance Retail's Ajio is set to achieve this big milestone

In August last year, Isha Ambani was appointed as the head of the division by Mukesh Ambani for Reliance Retail.

Relaince Retail launched Ajio in 2017. (Representational Image)
Published on Dec 22, 2023 02:23 PM IST

Afternoon brief: Vijender Singh on Sakshi Malik retirement, and all latest news

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.

Congress leader and boxer Vijender Singh with party leader Randeep Surjewala addresses a press conference at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. (PTI)
Published on Dec 22, 2023 01:04 PM IST

Kerala records 265 fresh Covid-19 cases; 80% of India's active cases now

India reported 640 new Covid-19 infections on Friday, with active cases rising from 2,669 to 2,997, as per data released by the Union health ministry.

People wearing face masks as a precautionary measure after cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were detected in the country.(PTI)
Published on Dec 22, 2023 12:27 PM IST

Sovereign Gold Bond 2023-24 Series III closes today | How to buy?

According to RBI announcement, the gold bonds with 999 purity are priced at ₹6,199 per gram for this series.

Previously, Series I ran from June 19-23, and Series II from September 11-15. (Representational Image)(Reuters Photo)
Published on Dec 22, 2023 10:52 AM IST

Heavy rain leaves TN's Thoothukudi inundated, schools to remain closed today

Heavy rain also affected other southern districts of the state, including Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanyakumari, over the past few days.

Thoothukudi: An aeriel view of the flood-fit Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (PTI)
Published on Dec 21, 2023 11:17 PM IST

Kerala's 4th grader receives laptop from Union minister. Here's the story

The gesture stemmed from the boy's encounter with the Union minister during a journey on a Vandebharat train while he was travelling to Kannur on a trip.

Sriram, fourth standard kid from Kochi was given an Acer One 14 laptop, as evident from the video.(ANI)
Published on Dec 21, 2023 11:17 PM IST

What does newly passed Bill on appointment of top three election officials say?

The new Bill specifies that the President will appoint Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners based on Selection Committee's recommendation.

Proceedings of Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI)
Published on Dec 21, 2023 08:06 PM IST

INDIA bloc gears up for protest against Parliament MP suspensions | Full details

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will arrive at Jantar Mantar at 11 am on Friday to protest the suspension of opposition MPs from Parliament.

Opposition parties protest near Gandhi statue on Wednesday. (ANI)
Published on Dec 21, 2023 08:02 PM IST

Stand-up comedian held at gun point in Noida, rejects ‘could be mobile’ claim

Stand-up comedian Sundeep Sharma posted about the incident on social media at approximately 1 am on Monday, shortly after the supposed event occurred.

Stand-up comedian Sundeep Sharma
Updated on Dec 19, 2023 04:49 AM IST

PM Modi uses AI-tool ‘Bhashini’ at Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi. What is it?

‘Bhashini’ was tailored to serve the Tamil-speaking audience specifically during Kashi Tamil Sangamam event in Varanasi on Sunday.

'Bhashini' operates as an AI-driven language translation system, facilitating conversations between speakers of different Indian languages.(PIB)
Published on Dec 18, 2023 12:46 AM IST

Lok Sabha breach accused Neelam's lawyer says not being allowed to meet her

Suresh Choudhary emphasised differing perspectives on “freedom of speech” acknowledging the ongoing case requires thorough investigation.

Neelam Singh's advocate Suresh Choudhary speaking about denying meeting with her on Friday.(ANI)
Published on Dec 15, 2023 11:08 PM IST

Uttarakhand tourism's film ‘Divine Trails’ wins Asian Academy Creative Award

The film also highlights revered temples like Kartik Swami, Kunjapuri, Haat Kalika, Purnagiri, Patal Bhuvaneshwar, Golu Devta, Katarmal Sun, and others.

While famous spots like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Nainital, Mussoorie, Haridwar, and Rishikesh draw attention, the state also boasts lesser-known yet stunning destinations that captivate visitors. (File)(Representative Image (Unsplash))
Published on Dec 15, 2023 09:36 PM IST

Hong Kong announces bounties to capture these activists. Who are they?

Arrest warrants were issued for Johnny Fok, Tony Choi, Simon Cheng, Frances Hui, and Joey Siu, believed in self-exile across the UK, US, and Australia.

Among those sought are hosts of a YouTube channel and other
Published on Dec 15, 2023 09:16 PM IST

75 Boats, 300 workers engaged in clearing Chennai's Ennore Creek oil spill

The oil spill has affected hundreds of families whose livelihoods depend on the coastal habitat, biodiversity, and aquatic life.

Chennai: Rescue officials clean after an oil spill in the Bay of Bengal off the Ennore Creek area in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung, in Chennai, Friday.(PTI)
Published on Dec 15, 2023 06:17 PM IST

Delhi Airport to install full-body scanners and CTX machines by May | Details

Full-body scanners are capable of identifying concealed prohibited items beneath clothing, offering a means to locate such objects effectively.

The Delhi airport stands as the nation's largest, with an expected surge in passenger traffic exceeding 70 million by the end of the fiscal year in March 2024. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Archive)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Dec 15, 2023 03:45 PM IST

Geminids meteor shower peak tonight: How to watch it?

The Geminids meteor shower, known for its peak in mid-December annually, stands out as one of the most impressive and dependable meteor showers.

The year’s best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week, with lucky stargazers seeing as many as one or even two a minute in the darkest spots. The meteors will reach their frenzy Thursday.(AP)
Published on Dec 14, 2023 08:45 PM IST

Australia's 3G network shutdown begins on Friday. What we know

Telstra and Optus, have scheduled their 3G network shutdowns for June 30, 2024, and September 2024.

The majority of Vodafone's data traffic, about 85 percent, is managed by the 4G network, while more than 13 percent flows through the 5G network.
Published on Dec 14, 2023 07:13 PM IST

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana offers loans up to 10 lakh. Details here

MUDRA (Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency Ltd), aims to supply funds to businesses through various financial institutions like Banks, NBFCs, and MFIs.

The scheme, announced during the FY 2016 Union Budget, introduced three specific products – ‘Shishu’, ‘Kishore’, and ‘Tarun.’ (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Dec 14, 2023 04:29 PM IST

Centre issues notice to Shah Rukh Khan, two other actors over gutka ads

The petitioner had urged action against award-winning actors and dignitaries endorsing gutka companies.

Allahabad High Court said Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, and Ajay Devgn were issued notices by the Centre in a response to a petition against gutka ads.
Updated on Dec 10, 2023 01:34 PM IST

Narges Mohammadi to go on hunger strike again. Who is this Nobel laureate?

Narges Mohammadi will go on a new hunger strike from her Iranian prison cell as the Nobel Prize is awarded to her in Oslo on Sunday, in her absence.

A handout photo provided by the Narges Mohammadi Foundation on October 2, 2023 shows an undated, unlocated photo of Iranian rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi. (AFP)
Published on Dec 10, 2023 08:54 AM IST

Will challenge Chanda Kochhar's interim bail in Bombay HC: CBI tells SC

Chanda Kochhar and her husband were granted bail by the Bombay HC in January in connection to Videocon-ICICI Bank loan fraud case.

Ex-ICICI Bank MD & CEO Chanda Kochhar
Published on Dec 08, 2023 09:17 PM IST

Uttarakhand's Global Investors Summit 2023 to commence tomorrow. What to expect?

Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023: The state government aims to ground projects worth Rs. 44,000 crores during this year's investors summit.

Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state government has finished all arrangements for the summit
Published on Dec 07, 2023 10:45 PM IST

65 illegal telecoms enabling ‘fraud calls’ blocked this year: Minister tells LS

DoT instructed International Long Distance Operators (ILDOs) to reject incoming calls lacking Caller Line Identification (CLI) or improper prefixes

The minister also mentioned the blocking of these apps on platforms like Google Play Store and iOS App Store. (Shutterstock)
Published on Dec 06, 2023 11:15 PM IST

Cyclone Michaung: Schools and colleges to remain closed in Chennai

Cyclone Michaung: Residents of the affected areas seen leaving their homes amidst the waterlogged areas on Wednesday, sought assistance, urging for more boats.

A drone visual shows an area that is flooded after the landfall of Cyclone Michaung, in Chennai, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. (PTI)
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 11:20 PM IST

Evening brief: New claims in Karni chief killing case; all the latest news

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.

A video grab from the CCTV footage of Karni Sena president Sukhdev Singh's murder in Jaipur on Tuesday. (ANI)
Published on Dec 06, 2023 06:47 PM IST

How auto giants are providing assistance to car customers affected by ‘Michaung’

Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor, and luxury car manufacturer Audi have also offered assistance to customers affected by the cyclone.

Chennai: Vehicles stuck on a flooded road after heavy rainfall owing to Cyclone Michaung, in Chennai, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (PTI)
Published on Dec 06, 2023 05:50 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election Results 2023: Full list of winners from BJP

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election Results 2023: Voting in Chhattisgarh occurred on November 7 and 17. The primary electoral contest here involves Congress and BJP.

In 2018, the BJP was reduced to just 15 seats, while the Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (J) and the Bahujan Samaj Party bagged five and two seats, respectively.
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 06:56 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election Results 2023: Full list of winners from Congress

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election Results 2023: Voting in Chhattisgarh occurred on November 7 and 17. The primary electoral contest here involves Congress and BJP.

Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel is the current chief minister and the party aims to secure its position in the state.
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 06:56 PM IST
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