Author: Rasmita Jena

  • Sacks Defends Krishnan: Immigration Policy Sparks Controversy!

    Sacks Defends Krishnan: Immigration Policy Sparks Controversy!

    David Sacks, chosen by President-elect Donald Trump as the new “AI and Crypto Czar,” is standing up for Sriram Krishnan. Krishnan, who is from India and serves as an AI Policy Advisor, faced harsh criticism from far-right journalist Laura Loomer.

    Loomer called Krishnan a “career leftist” in a post on social media, attacking his views on immigration, especially the H-1B visa and green card process. She was upset about Krishnan being appointed to a senior position in Trump’s administration, claiming it is concerning to see people who do not support Trump’s “America First” policies in power.

    Loomer said, “It’s scary to see someone like him involved in Trump’s administration. He wants to get rid of limits on green cards for foreign students, which means they could take jobs from American STEM students.”

    Krishnan had previously suggested changing the green card system by eliminating country-specific limits. He believes these limits create unfair wait times for qualified people from countries with a lot of talented workers, like India.

    In response, David Sacks defended Krishnan, clarifying that Krishnan isn’t trying to remove all green card limits. Instead, he wants to get rid of country caps, which means the same number of green cards are given to each country regardless of how many qualified applicants they have.

    Because of this system, applicants from India can wait up to 11 years for a green card, while applicants from other countries may not have to wait at all. Sacks pointed out that Krishnan still supports having criteria based on skills and wants the program to be merit-based, which is a view shared by many on the right.

    As the debate over immigration reform heats up, President-elect Trump plans to make major changes to the current system, but many believe adjusting the green card process could help the U.S. attract the best talent from around the world.

  • ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule & Group Details Unveiled!

    ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule & Group Details Unveiled!

    The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is coming! The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the tournament will take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025. All eyes will be on Karachi, where the opening match will be played. The big match between India and Pakistan is set for February 23 in Dubai.

    Groups for the Tournament:
    – Group A: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
    – Group B: South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, England

    Champions Trophy Schedule:
    – February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand in Karachi
    – February 20: Bangladesh vs. India in Dubai
    – February 21: Afghanistan vs. South Africa in Karachi
    – February 22: Australia vs. England in Lahore
    – February 23: Pakistan vs. India in Dubai
    – February 24: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand in Rawalpindi
    – February 25: Australia vs. South Africa in Rawalpindi
    – February 26: Afghanistan vs. England in Lahore
    – February 27: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh in Rawalpindi
    – February 28: Afghanistan vs. Australia in Lahore
    – March 1: South Africa vs. England in Karachi
    – March 2: New Zealand vs. India in Dubai
    – March 4: Semi-final 1 in Dubai
    – March 5: Semi-final 2 in Lahore
    – March 9: Final in Lahore (if India qualifies, the final will be in Dubai)
    – March 10: Reserve Day

    Get ready for an exciting cricket month ahead!

  • CM Sukhu Promises Jobs for Families of Fallen Workers in Himachal Pradesh

    CM Sukhu Promises Jobs for Families of Fallen Workers in Himachal Pradesh

    Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss job opportunities for families who have lost loved ones while serving the state. He told government workers to create a clear plan for giving jobs on compassionate grounds and promised to resolve all waiting cases.

    Sukhu emphasized the need to gather important information about applicants, such as their age, education, and the department they are interested in. He wants to help families who are facing tough times, especially widows and orphans, by giving them priority in getting government jobs.

    To make sure this plan works well, a special committee led by Education Minister Rohit Thakur has been formed. This committee includes Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani and Ayush Minister Yadvinder Goma. They will look into the details about these compassionate appointments and will present their findings in the next meeting on January 10.

  • Fertilizer Stocks Shine: Key Market Highlights from Today

    Fertilizer Stocks Shine: Key Market Highlights from Today

    On Tuesday, shares of fertilizer companies had a good day. Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. led the gains, rising by 4.29%. Other companies like Deepak Fertilisers and Rashtriya Chemicals followed, with increases of 2.97% and 2.56%, respectively.

    Some companies, however, saw their shares fall. Agro Phos India Ltd. dropped the most, down by 3.88%. Other losers included Madhya Bharat Agro Products and Nagarjuna Fertilizers, with losses of 2.24% and 1.88%.

    In the broader market, the NSE Nifty50 index ended slightly lower, down by 25.8 points at 23,727.65. The 30-share BSE Sensex also fell, decreasing by 67.3 points to close at 78,472.87.

    Some stock market winners not related to fertilizers included Tata Motors and Adani Enterprises, rising by 1.93% and 1.44%. On the downside, Power Grid Corporation and JSW Steel both dropped more than 1.5%.

  • WCL T20 League Season 2: Exciting Matches and Legendary Teams Await!

    WCL T20 League Season 2: Exciting Matches and Legendary Teams Await!

    The World Championship of Legends (WCL) T20 League has been a huge hit with fans, and now it’s coming back for its exciting Season 2! The tournament will run from July 18 to August 2, 2025, and promises even more thrilling cricket action.

    This year, top players from six great cricket countries – India, Pakistan, England, Australia, South Africa, and West Indies – will compete in matches at different locations. The opening game will be on July 18, featuring the champions from England and Pakistan at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.

    One of the most exciting matches will be the India-Pakistan game on July 20, also at Edgbaston. The knockout matches, including two semi-finals on July 31 and the final match on August 2, will take place at the same stadium.

    Harshit Tomar, the CEO of WCL, shared, “Season 1 was amazing, and we want to make Season 2 even better. We want to give fans unforgettable moments.” Ajay Devgn, a co-owner, added, “I’m thrilled to see the league grow bigger every year, and we believe Season 2 will get even more viewers.”

    WCL Season 2 is sure to be a fantastic show, full of skill and competition that cricket fans will love!

    Tournament Schedule:

    – July 18 (Friday): England Champions vs. Pakistan Champions
    – July 19 (Saturday): West Indies Champions vs. South Africa Champions
    – July 19 (Saturday): England Champions vs. Australia Champions
    – July 20 (Sunday): India Champions vs. Pakistan Champions
    – July 22 (Tuesday): England Champions vs. West Indies Champions
    – July 22 (Tuesday): India Champions vs. South Africa Champions
    – July 23 (Wednesday): Australia Champions vs. West Indies Champions
    – July 24 (Thursday): South Africa Champions vs. England Champions
    – July 25 (Friday): Pakistan Champions vs. South Africa Champions
    – July 26 (Saturday): India Champions vs. Australia Champions
    – July 26 (Saturday): Pakistan Champions vs. West Indies Champions
    – July 27 (Sunday): South Africa Champions vs. Australia Champions
    – July 27 (Sunday): India Champions vs. England Champions
    – July 29 (Tuesday): Australia Champions vs. Pakistan Champions
    – July 29 (Tuesday): India Champions vs. West Indies Champions

    Knockout Stage:
    – July 31 (Thursday): Semi-Final 1 & 2 at Edgbaston Stadium
    – August 2 (Saturday): Final at Edgbaston Stadium

    Get ready for an incredible cricket tournament!

  • Bumrah Shines, But India’s Pace Attack Struggles in Australia Series

    Bumrah Shines, But India’s Pace Attack Struggles in Australia Series

    Imagine how great it would be to have Jasprit Bumrah ready to help when a cricket team is in trouble. You’d feel confident he won’t let you down. But it’s also frustrating if he’s your only option, making you wonder if other players can step up too. That’s what Rohit Sharma is feeling right now as the Indian cricket team takes on Australia. Instead of seeing a match between India’s bowlers and Australia’s batsmen, it’s turned into a showcase of Bumrah’s incredible skills.

    Bumrah has been amazing, taking 21 wickets at a super low average of 10.90. While his numbers are fantastic, the team isn’t just about him. Mohammed Siraj has done well too, with 13 wickets from three matches. Normally, his average of 23.92 would be impressive, but Bumrah’s numbers are so extraordinary that Siraj seems overshadowed.

    India misses Mohammed Shami, who hasn’t played since November 19, 2023, due to knee problems that won’t allow him to join the team in Australia. Shami used to be the perfect partner for Bumrah, but now India finds itself in a tough spot. Once, India had many strong bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, and even Hardik Pandya. But time has changed things.

    Injuries have hit many key players hard. Jofra Archer hasn’t played much in five years, and Ben Stokes is often injured. India’s fast bowlers have struggled too. Rohit Sharma and coaches like Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir haven’t been able to create a strong pace attack since Bumrah’s arrival completed the previous one.

    While India has tried new bowlers like Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna, and Harshit Rana, only Akash Deep has shown promise. Together, these bowlers have played just seven Tests. Mukesh is 31, Prasidh is 28, and the youngest, Rana, is only 23. Deep has played six Tests at 28, but India’s Test bowling strength looks weak without Bumrah.

    Bumrah, like legends Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, is a once-in-a-lifetime player, but he’s also 31 and has been playing for nearly ten years. He’s now Rohit’s deputy and is key for India in Test matches, not just as a top bowler but as a mentor for the next generation. However, don’t expect a quick fix for India’s bowling problems anytime soon.

  • India’s Chess Triumph: Gukesh’s Historic Win and Rising Stars!

    India’s Chess Triumph: Gukesh’s Historic Win and Rising Stars!

    The image of D Gukesh, smiling with outstretched hands after his big win, is one that India will cherish forever. He defeated Ding Liren from China to become the World Chess Champion in Singapore. This moment showed that India is now a real chess powerhouse, especially since the great Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh is just 18 years old and is the youngest world champion in chess history. His amazing journey started at the FIDE Candidates tournament in April, where he became the youngest winner ever, preparing for a championship match against 32-year-old Liren.

    Going into the championship, Gukesh was seen as the favorite, which can be a lot of pressure. However, he secured victories in Games 3, 11, and 14, achieving something monumental. It wasn’t just Gukesh’s skill; he had the support of legends like Anand and his mental coach, Paddy Upton.

    Celebrating Success at the Chess Olympiad

    Before Gukesh’s win, India showcased its chess talent at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest in September, winning six gold medals in both team and individual events. The Indian men’s team defeated Slovenia, and the women’s team beat Azerbaijan. This made India one of the few countries to win both men’s and women’s golds in the same Olympiad. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Divya Deshmukh, and Vantika Agarwal also took home individual gold medals.

    Siblings Shine Together

    In Chennai, two siblings, R Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali, have become famous Grandmasters. They reached impressive ratings and made history by being the first siblings to compete in the Candidates tournament. Praggnanandhaa even managed to beat Magnus Carlsen, the top player in the world, in a Classical match, which is a huge deal!

    Important Milestones for Erigaisi and Divya

    Erigaisi became the second Indian ever to cross the 2800 Elo rating, after Anand, and is currently the fourth-ranked player worldwide. Divya also made headlines by surpassing the 2500 Elo rating mark, joining a very exclusive group of Grandmasters.

    Youthful Talent Growing in India

    India’s success isn’t just from a few players. The real magic is in the growing number of kids interested in chess. With stars like Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa to look up to, many young players now believe they can achieve great things too. DP Anantha from the All India Chess Federation says that this growing talent pool is what makes India a strong chess nation.

    Looking Ahead to 2025

    India is currently ranked fourth in FIDE’s team rankings with 64 Grandmasters. Many of the young players will participate in upcoming tournaments like the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour and the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Georgia. So, get ready for more exciting chess coming our way!

  • ED Takes Control of Thane Flat Tied to Gangster Iqbal Kaskar

    ED Takes Control of Thane Flat Tied to Gangster Iqbal Kaskar

    Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken control of a flat worth Rs 55 lakh in Thane, Maharashtra. This flat belongs to a person connected to Iqbal Kaskar, the brother of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The action is part of a money laundering investigation.

    Sources say the flat, located in Neopolis Building in Thane West, was taken following a special legal order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This order was approved in 2022, allowing the ED to seize the flat.

    The ED claims that Kaskar and others forced a real estate developer, Suresh Mehta, to give them this flat. Mehta had worked in construction with his partner through a company called Darshan Enterprises. Because of their connections to the underworld, Kaskar and his associates allegedly extorted the flat in the name of Mumtaz Ezaz Shaikh.

    In addition to the flat, the ED reported that four cheques totaling Rs 10 lakhs were given by the builder, which the accused cashed out. This money laundering case is linked to a police report from September 2017, where charges were filed under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).

    Iqbal Kaskar is currently in jail, and Dawood Ibrahim, his brother, is wanted as a terrorist in India and is said to be in Pakistan.

  • India’s SpaDEX Mission: Space Docking Launch Set for December 30, 2024

    India’s SpaDEX Mission: Space Docking Launch Set for December 30, 2024

    India’s Exciting Space Mission: SpaDEX Launching on December 30, 2024

    India is preparing for a big step in its space journey with the launch of the Space Docking Experiment, known as SpaDEX, on December 30, 2024. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will use the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C60) to send this mission into space. The launch is set for 21:58 IST from Sriharikota, where the Satish Dhawan Space Centre is located.

    What is SpaDEX and Its Goals?
    The SpaDEX mission is an important project for ISRO because it will show how two spacecraft can connect in space, which is a key skill for future space travels. The main goals of the mission are:

    1. Docking Two Satellites: SpaDEX will launch two matching satellites named Chaser (SDX01) and Target (SDX02), each weighing around 220 kg. These will orbit Earth at about 470 km high.
    2. Power Transfer: Once the satellites dock together, they will share electrical power.
    3. Operating Tasks: After undocking, the satellites will carry out tasks, with a mission life of up to two years.

    ISRO has confirmed that the PSLV-C60 rocket is ready and has moved to the First Launch Pad for final checks.

    Why is SpaDEX Important?
    The SpaDEX mission is a major step for India in space research. An ISRO official said, “This mission helps India become the fourth country in the world to master docking technology.” This skill is crucial for future missions that might need multiple spacecraft to work together, like building India’s upcoming space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS).

    Using the Rocket’s Fourth Stage
    Besides docking, SpaDEX will also use the leftover part of the PSLV rocket, called POEM-4 (PSLV Orbital Experimental Module), for experiments in microgravity. Twenty-four tests, created by schools and startups, will be done during this time.

    Mission Steps
    The Chaser and Target satellites will be launched at the same time but will initially be far apart. The Target will move away, creating a distance of 10-20 km. Then, the Chaser will slowly get closer, preparing for docking at a final distance of just 3 meters. After docking, power will be exchanged before they undock to perform tasks.

    Why SpaDEX Matters
    The SpaDEX mission isn’t just a cool technology test; it’s a crucial piece for ISRO’s bigger dreams, like sending missions to the moon or other planets. India aims to join the top space countries—like the US, Russia, and China—in using docking technology. This mission shows ISRO’s dedication to building advanced and cost-effective space technologies.

    With the countdown on, SpaDEX is ready to demonstrate India’s growing skills in space. This mission will open new doors for research and partnerships, making India a key player in global space efforts.

  • Bharat Electronics Stock Update: Key Insights for Investors

    Bharat Electronics Stock Update: Key Insights for Investors

    At 11:11 AM on Tuesday, Bharat Electronics Ltd. shares were trading at Rs 294.80, up 0.18%. The BSE Sensex, a major stock market index, fell by 254.79 points to 78,794.96. In the last session, the shares closed at Rs 294.25.

    The shares have seen a high of Rs 340.35 and a low of Rs 171.70 in the past year. So far today, 252,017 shares have been traded, totaling Rs 7.44 crore in sales. Currently, the company’s shares are valued at 47.50 times its earnings of Rs 6.21 per share over the last year, and 9.02 times its book value. This means investors are optimistic about the company’s future growth.

    The stock’s Beta value is 1.4399, indicating it is more volatile than the overall market. This means its price can change more dramatically than most shares.

    Shareholding Information

    As of September 30, 2024, the company’s promoters own 51.14% of the shares. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) hold 17.27%, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) own 15.81%.

    Technical Analysis

    The stock’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is 42.73. The RSI scores range from 0 to 100. A score above 70 suggests the stock might be overbought, while a score below 30 indicates it could be oversold. However, it’s important to look at other factors and not just the RSI when deciding to buy or sell a stock.