Bengaluru Is One Of Top Six Cities In World For Expats
According to a Bloomberg analysis, Bengaluru is one of the six finest developing cities in the world for expats since it is well-funded and has a "hunger to learn." As one of the fastest-growing digital centers, the city has attracted hundreds of successful start-ups and IT firms,… read-more
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Courtesy: India Today
North Korea Boasts Of Armed Forces' 'Invincible Power' Ahead Of Military Holiday
The North Korean state media recently boasted of the armed forces' "invincible power." This comes just days ahead of a key military holiday, which is likely to be observed with a show of military strength. Just this year, North Korea has conducted over a dozen weapon tests, including an inter-continental ballistic missile. Satellite images reveal thousands of North Korean soldiers practising at a parade ground in Pyongyang.
Tags: World, North Korea, Kim Jong-un, Military, War
Courtesy: Firstpost
India's Atal Tunnel Enters World Book Of Records; 'World's Longest Highway Tunnel'
Border Roads Organization's spokesperson stated that Atal Tunnel has been officially certified as the "World's Longest Highway Tunnel" by the World Book of Records, London. The Atal Tunnel at Rohtang is 9.02 km long above 10,000 Feet which connects Manali with Lahaul. The tunnel offers 4G internet connectivity, with CCTV cameras at every 60 meters, and has been built at a cost of INR 3200 crore in the Himalayas.
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Courtesy: The Times Of India
UK Inflation Rate Soars To Highest In Last 30 Years
According to official data, the UK inflation jumped to 5.4% in December, becoming the highest in 30 years. It has put more pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates next month. The higher energy costs, resurgent demand, and supply chain issues continued to drive up consumer prices. The surge in CPI is likely to impact food and drink, restaurants, furniture following household goods.
Tags: World, UK, Inflation, Economy, Bank of England
Courtesy: The Economic Times
Pfizer Chief Albert Bourla Wins Genesis Prize For Covid-19 Vaccine
Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer Pharmaceutical, was awarded the prestigious Genesis Prize on January 19. The $1 million award is granted for his efforts in developing world leading COVID-19 vaccine. ''Bourla had received the largest number of votes in an online campaign in which some 2,00,000 people in 71 countries participated'', stated the Prize Foundation. Meanwhile, Bourla hopes to travel to Jerusalem this summer for the event.
Tags: World, Health, Pfizer, Albert Bourla, Genesis prize
Courtesy: US News
French National Assembly Adopts Vaccine Pass Law
A law which transforms health pass into a vaccine pass with the motive to contain the spread of COVID-19, has been adopted by the French National Assembly. It was adopted by a vote of 215 for and 58 against, and after "debates-cum-discussions". Under the law, negative COVID-19 tests won't be sufficient to visit public places. Meanwhile, bars, restaurants and cafes are allowed to verify the identity of vaccine pass holders.
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Courtesy: ANI
Power Station Flood In China Leaves 9 Dead, 2 Rescued
Nine people lost their lives after a building flooded at a power station in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichun Province, local media reported on January 14. Two people were rescued in a stable condition, while all the flood water had been pumped out by afternoon. Pertinently, rescue operation was called off, which was joined by over 500 workers, as 11 maintenance people were trapped in the power station.
Tags: World, China, Floods, Power Station, Casualities
Courtesy: ANI
Uzbekistan Reduces 60% Electricity Supply To Afghanistan
Electricity supply to Afghanistan has been reduced by Uzbekistan by 60%. The Kabul authorities have said that electricity exports to Afghanistan have been reduced without coordination, while Uzbekistan officials said that the drop is triggered by the technical problem, that had arisen at the Marjan power station. The country has reduced the amount of electricity available for exports to Afghanistan, a news agency reported.
Tags: World, Electricity, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, power crisis
Courtesy: ANI
Japan Govt Extends Entry Ban Amid Omicron Threat: COVID-19
Citing Omicron situation, Japan PM, Fumio Kishida on January 11, announced ban on entry of non-resident foreigners till the end of February. The entry ban has been in place since November 30, following Japan's first case of the highly contagious Omicron variant. Kishida suggested that a formal decision whether to continue entry ban in its current form would be decided once Japan's long weekend finished.
Tags: World, Japan, omicron, Ban, Travel
Courtesy: UNI
Rockslide In Brazil Leaves 6 Dead & Several Others Injured
About six people died, 32 others were injured, and 20 went missing after several giant rocks collapsed from a canyon and fell onto four boats in Brazil. The incident took place on January 8, when large rocks fell from canyon that surrounds Furnas-Lake. Earlier, heavy rains were recorded during the morning, due to which some geologists believe that waterspouts may have caused the rocks to fall.
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Courtesy: United News Of India