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Punjab CM dedicates state-of-the-art Bhagwan Valmiki-ji Panorama

Punjab CM dedicates state-of-the-art Bhagwan Valmiki-ji Panorama

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday dedicated the state-of-the-art Bhagwan Valmiki-ji Panorama, situated in Bhagwan Sri Valmiki Tirath Sthal, popularly known as Ram Tirath, here to the humanity.

Dedicating the project, the Chief Minister said the world's first epic, Ramayana, was written by Adikavi Bhagwan Valmiki-ji, who illuminated the world with his wisdom and philosophy. He said in this first-of-its-kind panorama the magic of technology blends with a deep narration, creating an immersive and divine environment for the visitor.

Mann said the panorama is a perfect blend of grandeur, aesthetics and architecture, adding "it is a humble tribute to Bhagwan Sri Valmiki-ji by the state government".

The Chief Minister said the panorama complex is constructed over nine acres and has been constructed at a cost of Rs 32.78 crore. He said the panorama showcases the story of his life, along with excerpts from the epic.

"This modern museum uses technology to narrate the life and contributions of Bhagwan Valmiki-ji," he said.

Wipro’s net income grows 21 pc YoY in Q2, announces 1:1 bonus share

Wipro’s net income grows 21 pc YoY in Q2, announces 1:1 bonus share

IT major Wipro on Thursday reported net income in the July-September period (Q2 FY25) at Rs 3,209 crore -- a 6.8 per cent quarterly growth and 21.3 per cent annual growth.

The company also announced a 1:1 bonus share issue.

Gross revenue was Rs 22,300 crore ($2,662.6 million), an increase of 1.5 per cent (on-quarter) and a decrease of 1.0 per cent (YoY).

IT services segment revenue was at $2,660.1 million, an increase of 2.0 per cent (YoY) for the quarter ending September 30.

Standing more linked to higher risk of circulatory issues: Australian study

Standing more linked to higher risk of circulatory issues: Australian study

Spending more time standing rather than sitting does not improve cardiovascular health and is linked to a higher risk of circulatory issues, Australian researchers have found.

In a study published on Thursday, researchers from the University of Sydney analysed data from research-grade wrist devices that were worn by 83,013 adults in Britain and found that there were no health benefits to standing more compared to sitting.

They found that, over the long term, standing more did not reduce a person's chances of suffering a cardiovascular health incidence -- such as heart failure, coronary heart disease and stroke -- and could increase the risk of circulatory issues related to standing such as varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis.

Pakistan: Three killed, two injured in explosion accident near Islamabad

Pakistan: Three killed, two injured in explosion accident near Islamabad

Three people were killed and two others injured in an explosion accident on a motorway near Pakistan's Islamabad, police said.

The accident happened on Wednesday night near a toll plaza close to the Pakistani capital on the M1 motorway, where an explosion occurred in a passenger van, reports news agency, quoting the motorway police statement.

"Preliminary reports suggest the accident occurred due to a cylinder burst," the statement said.

The deceased and injured people have been shifted to a nearby hospital, it said.

IT major Infosys logs 4.7 pc increase in Q2 net profit at Rs 6,506 crore

IT major Infosys logs 4.7 pc increase in Q2 net profit at Rs 6,506 crore

IT major Infosys on Thursday reported a 4.7 per cent increase in net profit (year-on-year) in the July-September period (Q2 FY25) to Rs 6,506 crore from Rs 6,212 crore in the year-ago quarter.

The IT bellwether's revenue clocked a growth of over 4 per cent (quarter-on-quarter) at Rs 40,986 crore from Rs 38,994 crore in the same quarter last fiscal.

Infosys has also raised its full-year revenue growth guidance to 3.75-4.5 per cent.

The company declared an interim dividend of Rs 21 per share (a 16.7 per cent increase from last year) and fixed November 8 as the payout date. The H1 FY25 revenues grew at 2.9 per cent (year-over-year) in constant currency. Operating margin for H1 was at 21.1 per cent.

15 jailed for building collapse in China

15 jailed for building collapse in China

A total of 15 people were sentenced to prison in central China's Hunan Province on Thursday for their roles in a deadly building collapse that claimed 54 lives in 2022.

The defendants received jail terms ranging from 12 years to two years and nine months, according to the courts of Wangcheng District and Ningxiang City.

The defendants included the owner of the illegally built and extended building and the officials who committed dereliction of duty, reports news agency.

The incident occurred in the provincial capital of Changsha on April 29, 2022, leaving 54 dead and nine wounded.

19 CRPF troopers injured in J&K road accident

19 CRPF troopers injured in J&K road accident

As many as 19 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were injured in a road accident in J&K's Budgam district on Thursday, officials said.

Officials said that a truck carrying personnel of 181 Bn's F Company went out of the driver’s control at Khaigam village in Budgam.

"After it went out of the driver’s control, the truck carrying personnel of 181-F company of the CRPF skidded off the road and dropped into a side gorge. Nineteen CRPF jawans were injured in this road accident. Immediately after the accident, a rescue team reached the accident site and evacuated the injured jawans. They were shifted to the Chrar-e-Sharief town hospital in Budgam district for treatment, " an official said.

"Attending doctors at the hospital referred 9 injured to SMHS hospital in Srinagar city for specialised treatment. Doctors said two of the injured jawans had sustained serious injuries," the official said.

Road accidents occur in the Valley due to rash and negligent driving amid the challenging terrain.

Sensex sheds 494 points, Nifty settles below 24,800

Sensex sheds 494 points, Nifty settles below 24,800

The Indian benchmark indices closed in red on Thursday as there was a weak sentiment in the market due to lower corporate earnings.

The BSE Sensex closed at 81,006.61 after slipping 494.75 points or 0.61 per cent.

NSE Nifty closed at 24,749.85 after slipping 221.45 points or 0.89 per cent. The Nifty Midcap 100 index closed in the red at 58,465.95 after slipping 985,90 points or 1.66 per cent. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index closed at 19,065 after slipping 238.95 points or 1.24 per cent. Nifty Bank closed at 24,749.85 after slipping 512.25 points or 0.99 per cent.

All sectors of Nifty except IT were under pressure. There was selling in all sectors like Auto, PSU Bank, Fin Services, Pharma, FMCG, Metal, Media, Private Bank, Realty, Infra, Energy, Healthcare and Oil & Gas. The market trend remained negative.

US: Three dead, four injured after bridge collapse in Mississippi

US: Three dead, four injured after bridge collapse in Mississippi

At least three people died and four others were injured after a bridge collapsed in the southern US state of Mississippi, authorities said, calling it "a worksite accident."

The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

The deaths and injuries were confirmed by Simpson County Sheriff Paul Mullins, reports ,

Bihar: Education Dept bans entry of YouTubers in classrooms

Bihar: Education Dept bans entry of YouTubers in classrooms

Bihar Education Department has banned the entry of YouTubers and other unauthorised individuals with recording equipment, such as microphones and cameras, into government school classrooms.

The department’s Director Administration has issued a letter to all district education officers, emphasising that such unauthorised entries have recently been observed and disrupted the functioning of schools.

He pointed out that individuals representing various organisations have been entering school premises without permission, causing interruptions in the educational environment.

These disruptions not only impact teaching but also raise concerns about the security and well-being of students and teachers.

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