Calls grow for Israel to recruit ultra-Orthodox soldiers

An Israeli law exempting ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service is set to expire at the end of this month, paving the way for their possible conscription. Most ultra-Orthodox oppose joining the army, and their party has threatened to overthrow the government if the status quo changes. Linda Gladstein reported from Jerusalem for VOA.Photographer: Ricky Rosen … Read more

Children who kill animals with catapults will feel ‘huge guilt’ when they grow up, psychologist warns

Children who film themselves using catapults to kill and torture animals will grow up feeling “huge residual guilt”, a behavioral psychologist has warned. This is after sky news UK-wide network exposed Some of the children, some of primary school age, shared videos and photos of their killings in groups on WhatsApp. WARNING: This story contains … Read more

‘Our party will win all seats in Kashmir and Indian bloc will grow’: Farooq Abdullah

The National Conference chief said both his party and the People’s Democratic Party were part of the Indian alliance. Jammu: After Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti expressed dissatisfaction with the National Conference’s decision to contest from all three Lok Sabha constituencies in Kashmir, National Committee Chairman Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said both parties were … Read more

Metaverse’s healthcare footprint could grow to nearly $500 billion by 2023

Metaverse is a virtual world created by Facebook parent company Meta, and while it hasn’t yet taken off, the technology appears to be taking hold in sensitive areas such as education and healthcare. The global metaverse healthcare market is expected to be valued at nearly $500 billion (approximately Rs. 41,44,020 crore) by 2033.The figure was … Read more

OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal told employees that PAT is expected to continue to grow in the coming quarters

Published by: Muhammad Haris Last updated: February 9, 2024 16:18 UTC Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of hotel and travel technology company OYO, said it expects its profit after tax (PAT) to double sequentially to Rs 30 crore in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 and continue to grow thereafter. Agarwal shared the latest news … Read more

Maruti Suzuki’s compact Nexa service workshop is about to transform non-urban customer experience

Published by: Samreen Pal Last updated: February 8, 2024 11:16 UTC Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday launched compact Nexa service centers and plans to open 100 such outlets across the country by the end of the next financial year. Through this strategic move, the auto major aims to bring the Nexa service experience to customers … Read more

Budget 2024: Transforming metro line expansion and housing plans in western UP

Developers in Noida and western Uttar Pradesh say the Centre’s push to expand metro lines, airports and help the middle class buy their own homes are among the measures announced in the interim budget that will boost the real estate sector. Developers welcomed the interim budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February … Read more

Israel attacks Gaza, tanks fire as fears grow over push into Rafah

The Israeli military said its forces had killed “dozens of terrorists” in Gaza in the past 24 hours. (document) Palestinian territories: Israel on Saturday stepped up its violent attacks on the Gaza Strip as concerns grew over an attack on Rafah. Rafah is a southern city crowded with civilians uprooted by nearly four months of … Read more

Mid-term Budget 2024: Auto industry has high hopes for economic growth, will the Finance Minister deliver?

Last updated: January 29, 2024 19:02 UTC as interim budget As time passes, people in the auto industry have mixed hopes for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. While they don’t expect major changes in the interim budget, most believe some measures can be taken to help the country’s economy grow further. The industry believes that focusing … Read more

India’s gas demand to grow 6% in 2024: IEA

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), India’s natural gas demand is expected to grow by 6 percent in 2024 with increase in consumption in fertilizer units, power generation and industrial sectors. After a 7 per cent year-on-year decline seen in 2022, India’s primary gas supply is expected to grow by 5 per cent in … Read more