Govt to empanel merchant bankers and law firms for OFS, dribbling

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The government has sought proposals from merchant bankers and legal advisors which will be empanelled for two years and help government divest its holdings through dribbling or issuing offer for sale (OFS) of central public sector enterprises from time to time. The department of investment and public asset management (DIPAM) has asked for proposals by … Read more

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of illegal campaign financing, receives 1-year sentence

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It is unlikely that Sarkozy will serve his sentence behind bars: The judge said he could serve the sentence by wearing an electronic bracelet at home. All 13 co-defendants have been found guilty. “Nicolas Sarkozy knew the spending limit,” the judge said. “He knew he shouldn’t exceed it.” Speaking outside of the courtroom on Thursday, … Read more

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader, promoted to nation’s top ruling body

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The announcement — published in North Korea’s state-run news outlet KCNA — said Kim Yo Jong is now a member of the State Affairs Commission (SAC), the country’s ruling body headed by her brother. Kim Yo Jong was already one of the country’s most important political figures and a key adviser to her brother, but … Read more

Samsung Galaxy A02 Getting Its Android 11-Based One UI 3.1 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy A02 is reportedly receiving an Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update along with the September 2021 Android security patch. The budget-friendly smartphone is receiving the update in Russia as of now. The Galaxy A02’s update will bring Android 11 features like one-time permissions, chat bubbles, a redesigned user interface (UI), improved stock apps, … Read more

No Chhat celebrations to be allowed in public places, river banks in Delhi: DDMA

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No Chhat celebrations will be allowed at public places and river banks in the national capital, and fairs and food stalls will not be permitted during festivals, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority announced on Thursday. The authority in its fresh COVID-19 guidelines, however, said that restrictions on large gatherings and congregations have been relaxed only … Read more

Vivo X70 Pro, Vivo X70 Pro+ With Quad Rear Cameras Launched in India

Vivo X70 Pro and Vivo X70 Pro+ were launched in India on Thursday, September 30. Both new Vivo phones come with quad rear cameras that have Zeiss optics on top and include a proprietary image stabilisation technology called Ultra-Sensing Gimbal. The phones also include the company’s in-house Professional Imaging Chip V1 that is claimed to … Read more

Kerala Tourism aims to bounce back with help from Taiwan

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Tourism, a big revenue earner for Kerala, has suffered significant damage over the past three years. (Kerala Tourism) A Taiwanese delegation, which recently visited Kerala and met Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Rias, has expressed a desire to work with the state’s tourism sector, Asian News International reported. The delegation members discussed with Rias tourism in Taiwan and … Read more