BILKULONLINE New Delhi, April 19 : The first of the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections recorded a high voter turnout of over 60 per cent despite the heat wave. The voting percentage is likely to go up after forms from other polling stations would be obtained as polling is scheduled till late in many constituencies and voters reaching the polling stations till the end of polling hour have been allowed to cast their vote. Final figures will be known by Saturday after the scrutiny of form 17A. On Friday, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Rajiv Kumar and other election commissioners constan ..read more

2024 Lok Sabha Elections Begin with First and Largest Phase, Prominent Contenders Enter the Fray BILKULONLINE Ahmedabad, April 17:  Today, India embarks on a significant democratic exercise as millions of voters across the country participate in the national election. The polls, spread across several phases, will determine the composition of the next government and shape the country’s political landscape for the coming years. Citizens from diverse backgrounds and regions are exercising their democratic right to vote, with polling stations set up to ensure a smooth and fair electoral proce ..read more

CanSat Competition Promotes Space Science and Technology Among Indian Students BILKULONLINE By Rafat Quadri Ahmedabad, April 19: Organized by IN-Space and the Astronautical Society of India in collaboration with ISRO, the National Student CanSat India Competition attracted teams from across India, all eager to delve into the realms of space science and technology. This unique platform challenged students to launch their CANSATs to an altitude of 800 meters using drones, testing their technical skills and deepening their understanding of satellite technology. The event not only fostered teamwor ..read more

IN-SPACe CANSAT India Student Competition 2024: Inspiring Young Minds in Space Exploration BILKULONLINE Ahmedabad, April 17, 2024 – The IN-SPACe CANSAT India Student Competition, a joint initiative by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI), concluded successfully after attracting 28 teams from across the country. Held over two days, the event showcased innovative designs and concepts as teams competed to design, develop, and launch CAN-sized satellites. Team Vihanga from Lovely Professional University claimed the top ..read more

BILKULONLINE Mumbai, April 17 : Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and British actor with Indian roots, Dev Patel, have made it to Time magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People’ list for 2024. Another prominent Indian who features in the list is wrestler Sakshi Malik, India’s only female Olympic medallist who led the protest against the alleged sexual harassment of female grapplers by former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. “Proud to be included in the 2024 #TIME100 list,” Sakshi wrote on X. Tom Harper, th ..read more

Varanasi, April 17 : Six more products from Uttar Pradesh have been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. These include the famous ‘Tirangi Barfi’ of Kashi, a tricoloured sweet that was sold to prove a point by freedom fighters during the Quit India Movement. The GI Registry awarded the certification to the Banaras Tirangi Barfi and the five other Uttar Pradesh products on Tuesday. With these six new additions, Uttar Pradesh retains its position as the state with the most GI-tagged products in India, reaching a total of 75. Tamil Nadu follows behind with 58 GI products. The other product ..read more

‘BMT Insupreneur’ targets 500 Startup Success Stories by 2026 Ahmedabad, April 17 : In a significant development for women entrepreneurs and youth empowerment, BMT Insupreneur was launched today in Ahmedabad. The institute aims to build and curate a startup community with 500 success stories by the year 2026. The announcement was made on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, with a group of experienced communication professionals and industry experts coming together to establish the institute.  Bhargav Thakkar, a seasoned insurance industry expert with over 18 years of experience and kno ..read more

BILKULONLINE Mumbai/ Stanlow, April 17: EET Fuels announces the appointment of Rob Wallace as Chief Executive Officer of EET Hydrogen Power, EET’s planned hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant (CHP) at its Stanlow refinery. Rob has spent 25 years in the Energy and Utilities Industry, with significant experience with companies including Shell and Centrica.  Most recently Rob’s role was with the Irish electricity company, ESB, overseeing asset and plant commissioning, commercialisation and the establishment of processes and procedures at all levels at ESB’s Carrington Power Station ..read more

Infuses INR 20,000 Cr to increase stake to 70.3% BILKULONLINE Ahmedabad, 17 April 2024: Ambuja Cements Ltd (Ambuja), the cement and building materials flagship company under Adani portfolio, is pleased to announce a significant development in its growth trajectory. The promoters of the Company – Adani family has fully subscribed to the warrants program in the Company by further infusing INR 8,339 Cr thereby infusing total amount of INR 20,000 Cr. Adani family have increased their stake in the Company by further 3.6% to 70.3%. This follows, the investment of INR 5,000 Cr on 18 October 2022 ..read more

BILKULONLINE Navsari, April 17:  A M Naik, Founder Chairman, Nirali Memorial Medical Trust, philanthropist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, inaugurated the pioneering first Robotic and Knee replacement centre, marking a significant leap forward in orthopaedic care. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including the cutting-edge second generation CORI system, Nirali Hospital aims to transform joint replacement procedures and enhance patient outcomes. Situated within Nirali Hospital’s expansive 500-bed facility, the Robotic Joint Hip and Knee Replacement Center represents a landmark advan ..read more