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The progress of Ukrainians in the southern regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia has been far more limited than its success in the northeast. The front-line positions come under regular fire as both Ukraine and Russia attempt to push forward. Abdujalil Abdurasulov gained very less access to the front line in Kherson. It is a region where Ukrainian men have been told that they could be drafted to fight for the Russian army. 

An old Soviet self-propelled howitzer known as Gvozdika or Carnation was rolled out in an open field and put into the proper position. Its barrel tilts up “Fire” comes to the command. Let us tell you that the gunners hastily moved away after the last shot, acting quickly. 

Although the advance of Ukrainian forces in the south is very slow, their artillery units will remain busy. Stus is the commander of the gunners and explains that the Russians target him, which they respond to in order to silence him. Their job is very much felt at the front line. The soldiers walk across the vast field under the cover of a tree line. They do not pay any attention to the sounds of the missiles flying above their heads or the thud of the explosions. The Ukrainians moved very quickly to reach a destroyed farm building that they took back just a week earlier. 

FAQ

• Who is the commander of the gunners?

Ans. Stas 

• How far does the Russian observation post be?

Ans. 500m 

• When Ukrainian are moving quickly to reach the destroyed farm building?

Ans. A week ago

The online grocer BigBasket has begun the process of a new round of funding, and it is likely to value the Tata Digital-owned firm at around $3-3.5 billion. These are the words of three people. The latest funding for BigBasket comes from Tata Digital and the existing shareholders. The size of the round has not been finalized, but it is likely to be in the range of $200 million or even many more. 

BigBasket is Bengaluru based and holds the Supermarket Grocery, from which Tata owns 62% filed documents with the Registrar of Companies. But now the plan to increase the authorized share capital of the firm is typically an indication of a fresh cash infusion on the cards. 

In a secondary transaction, BigBasket is valued at $2.7 billion, and Brand Capital is the strategic investment arm of the Times Group. It is also published in the paper and utilized part of its stake in the firm. The last primary transaction of the BigBasket was valued at $2 billion in May last year. but is after the Tata Digital majority acquisition of the company. 

Bigbasket is also working on a new cash infusion. It will happen at a pre-money valuation of around $3.2-3.3 billion, and these are the words of well-known people of the company. 

FAQ

• How much company got funding in 1mg?

Ans. $41 million 

• What is the second largest transaction made by BigBasket?

Ans. $2.7 billion 

• What is the full form of ROC?

Ans. Registrar of Companies

European countries are investigating three mystery leaks into two major gas pipelines between Europe and Russia. The cause of the damage to Nord Stream 1 and 2 is unclear. But the authorities have not ruled out sabotage. The operator of Nord Stream 1 said that the undersea lines have simultaneously sustained unprecedented damage in one day. 

The pipelines have been flashpoints in the energy tussle between Europe and Moscow. No one knows the cause of the damage, but it will not immediately affect the supply of gas to Europe. The pipelines were also operational; the European Union has previously accused Russia of using a reduction in gas supplies to Europe. But Moscow denies all this. They also say sanctions against Russia make it possible to properly maintain the gas infrastructure. 

The German media said that the authorities are not ruling out an attack on the undersea gas network. The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, said that it was too early to come to a conclusion. But it was hard to imagine the multiple leaks and it could be a coincidence. 

Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesperson, said that he was extremely concerned about this incident. And the possibility of a deliberate attack could be ruled out. 

Let us tell you that the North Stream 1 pipeline consists of two parallel branches. And it has not transported any gas since August, when Russia closed it down for maintenance. 

FAQ

• Which two pipelines got a mystery leak?

Ans. The gas pipeline between Russia and Europe 

• Who is the Prime Minister of Denmark?

Ans. Mette Frederiksen 

• Who is Dmitry Peskov?

Ans. Kremlin spokesperson

The e-commerce festive season sale, which started on Friday, has seen volume growth of about 28% in the first two days if we compare it with the last year. This data also includes the sales of smartphones and watches. 

According to Unicommerce, they said that personal care products like lotions, hair dyes, lipsticks, cosmetics, creams, deodorants, and bath soaps are the fastest growing segment. It increased with the order volume of 70% in the first two days. Unicommerce is new Delhi based and provides a platform for warehouse and inventory management. They also provide an omnichannel retail platform for eCommerce companies like Myntra and Boat. it compared and analyzed the data of more than 7 million orders that were processed for the findings. 

The electronic segment reported a volume expansion of 48 and was driven by audio products and smart wearables. If we talk about the fashion category, then it is one of the largest in terms of order volumes at 7%. The other segments, which include home decor, gifting products, furniture, and jewelry, also grew strongly, according to the data. 

Manish Tiwari, country manager of India’s consumer business, Amazon India, said that the festive season creates a strong demand across the categories. They are also easing off the worries about inflation, which could impact sales. In the words of Tiwari, there is nervousness, but it has been a very positive surprise for us ahead of our expectations. Customers care about spending all our brand panthers, and sellers are feeling a lot more comfortable. A strong start is what defines what will happen for the rest of the season. 

FAQ

• Who is Manish Tiwari?

Ans. The country manager of India’s consumer business

• What is a unicommerce?

Ans. New Delhi-based platform which provides a platform for warehouse and inventory 

• When did the festive season start?

Ans. Friday

A 21-year-old Dutch man was detained by the police in the Netherlands, according to the National Public Prosecutor’s office. And three other Dutch men were also arrested in Holland on Friday night. 

It comes after a car containing firearms was found outside Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne’s home this week. This minister has been placed under tighter police surveillance after a serious threat was made to the federal prosecutor on Saturday. They said that they were informed last week of a possible threat to political safety. It had been taken very seriously and launched an investigation. 

While the exact details of the threat remain unclear. It is also reported that it was an attempted kidnapping, with some Belgian media linking the plot to drug criminals. But the prosecutor’s office has not confirmed the details yet. On Saturday, the three suspects were arrested, and Mr. Van Quickenborne said in a Facebook post that he had been placed under strict security and would not be taking part in the planned event in the next few days. 

He said that anyone who works to fight crime knows the risk, and he will continue to target criminal groups with the resources and manpower. The criminals said, “Let me be clear: the people behind this are achieving the opposite of what they intended, and it strengthens my conviction that we must keep fighting.” 

FAQ

• How many men were arrested in total for the kidnapping?

Ans. 4

• What is the age of the Dutchman who was detained by the police in the Netherlands?

Ans. 21 years. 

• When were the three Dutch men arrested?

Ans. Friday night