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Microsoft Gets Lift From Rise in Earnings
Microsoft has said that its profits rose sharply in the past quarter, boosted by improving sales across a range of consumer products and business services, sending its shares higher.
Overall profit for the quarter ending 31 December rose 38 percent from a year ago to USD 11.6 billion, while revenues jumped 14 per cent to USD 36.9 billion.
(Source: AFP)
Apple, Broadcom Ordered to Pay USD 1.1 BN for Patent Infringement
Los Angeles jury has ordered Apple and Broadcom to pay USD 1.1 billion to a university in California for infringing on four Wi-Fi technology patents.
Apple was ordered to pay USD 837 million and Broadcom must pay USD 270 million to the California Institute of Technology, in what is thought to be one of the largest patent verdicts ever.
The court pronounced the verdict on Wednesday, 30 January.
(Source: PTI)
Odisha to Include Road Safety in School Curriculum
The Odisha government has decided to include road safety in the school curriculum from the academic session 2020-21 for class 10 students, an official said.
Odisha is among the top four states in the country where the maximum road accident deaths take place due to drunken driving.
"The students of class 10 will be imparted education on road safety. It is up to the experts in the education department as to how they incorporate it in the syllabus - in the form of a subject or a special chapter," Transport Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda said.
(Source: PTI)
Gita Sabharwal of India Appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand
The UN has appointed Gita Sabharwal of India as the Resident Coordinator in Thailand. The UN Resident Coordinator is the highest-ranking representative of the UN development system at the country level.
Resident Coordinators lead UN Country Teams and coordinate the world body's support to countries in implementing the 2030 Agenda. Resident Coordinators are the designated representatives of the UN Secretary-General.
(Source: PTI)
BJP MP MLA Manohar Untwal Passes Away
Manohar Untwal, BJP MLA from Agar constituency passes away after a prolonged illness.
PM Pays Tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on His Death Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, saying the Father of the Nation will continue to inspire people to build a strong, capable and prosperous country.
"A tribute to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. The ideals of Bapu will continue to inspire us to build a strong, capable and prosperous New India," Modi tweeted.
President Kovind Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
President Ram Nath Kovind paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his death anniversary.
(Source: ANI)
Bhima Koregaon Case: NIA Files Application in Pune Sessions Court
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed an application in Pune Sessions Court in connection with the Bhima Koregaon case, seeking transfer of all records and proceedings to a Special NIA Court in Mumbai.
(Source: ANI)
'Do Something To Go to Jail, Only Then Will People Respect You': BJP's Dilip Ghosh
West Bengal BJP President Dilip Ghosh said that people only respect leaders who go to Jail. “You'll not be a leader if you don't go to jail, if Police don't take you, then you must go there yourself. If they don't give you any scope, you do something to go to jail, only then will people respect you. There is no place for soft people in politics,” he said.
(Source: ANI)
1,615 NDFB Cadres Surrender in Guwahati After Peace Agreement With MHA
1,615 cadres of different factions of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) laid down their arms at a ceremony in Guwahati on Thursday, 30 January.
The Government of India had signed a tripartite agreement with NDFB groups & the Assam Government on 27 January in Delhi.
(Source: ANI)
Bharti Infratel's Q3 Net Profit Jumps Up 23%
Telecom infrastructure firm Bharti Infratel’s Q3 net profit jumped up 23 percent to Rs 798.7 crore, while total income fell 4.2 percent to Rs 1,684.5 crore.
(Source: PTI)
LS Speaker Om Birla Requests Parties for Smooth Functioning of House
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday requested all parties that the House should function smoothly without any adjournment during the Budget Session, which will commence on Friday.
“Floor leaders of all parties have assured me of their cooperation in running the House smoothly in Budget Session,” he said.
(Source: PTI)
Powerful Blast Hits Manipur, No Damage
A powerful explosion ripped through the Seijang area of Imphal East district on Thursday but no damage was caused, the police said. This is the second blast in the insurgency-hit state within a week.
The blast occurred in an uninhabited area around 8:30 am, a senior police officer said.
(Source: PTI)