China to boost tech innovation in integrated circuits
Beijing, Feb 28 (IANS) China will strengthen the sci-tech innovation in integrated circuits to ensure the quality and autonomy of industrial development. China will focus on some core technologies and frontier basic research in the fields of integrated circuits, software, high-end chips and new-generation semiconductors. China will offer support through national key research-and-development programs, give […]
Read MoreHuawei aims to make electric cars later this year
Beijing, Feb 28 (IANS) Chinese tech giant Huawei is planning to make electric cars under its own brand, and some models may even be launched before the end of this year. According to GSMArena, Richard Yu, head of Huawei’s consumer business group, who was in charge of the company’s amazing rise in the smartphone world, […]
Read MoreNew Parliament likely to use Tripura’s bamboo products
By Sujit ChakrabortyAgartala, Feb 28 (IANS) After Rashtrapati Bhavan and Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Tripura’s eco-friendly bamboo products or bamboo artifacts are now expected to be used in the construction of the new Parliament building which is underway in the national capital. Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari while talking to […]
Read MorePallavi Rao: It’s tough when shows go off air
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actress Pallavi Rao, who is currently seen in the TV show Pandya Store, says that the television industry is very unpredictable and things get tough when a show goes off air suddenly. “It is very easy to say that a show went off-air because of low TRPs but people, like technicians, […]
Read MoreLakshmi Manchu cycles 100 km for a cause
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (IANS) Actress Lakshmi Manchu on Sunday completed 100 km of cycling here for a cause. She had pledged this initiative to support the differently abled for sports. Sharing her experience, Lakshmi tells IANS, “Iave always been moved by the Philosopher Marcellus Aurelius. He says, “To be tolerant to others and strict with […]
Read MoreAnkur Bhatia thrilled about his 2021 projects
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actor Ankur Bhatia, who garnered praise for his role of Sangram Singh in web series “Aarya”, is looking forward to his line-up of projects this year. The actor has also been part of films such as “Sarbjit” and “Haseena Parkar” but “Aarya” took his popularity to greater heights. Now, Ankur will […]
Read MoreWhy some Covid strains are more infectious than others
New York, Feb 28 (IANS) A team of researchers has discovered one reason that likely makes SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, so much more infectious than SARS-CoV-1, which caused the 2003 SARS outbreak. The coronaviruses that cause SARS and Covid-19 have spike proteins that move into ‘active’ and ‘inactive’ positions, and the study indicates […]
Read MoreKangana Ranaut transforms her parents’ home
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut took to Twitter to share before and after pictures of her parent’s home in Mumbai on Sunday. In her post, she also spoke about how her parents are fond of earthy tones when it comes to interiors. The actress captioned the pictures as, “Ritu and I worked […]
Read MoreThailand starts Covid-19 vaccination (Lead)
Bangkok, Feb 28 (IANS) Thailand on Sunday started its Covid-19 vaccination roll-out, with the first shot, using China’s Sinovac vaccine, going to Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the event at the country’s infectious disease institute, where other officials, including deputy public health minister, agriculture […]
Read More‘Dekho Apna Desh’ campaign showcases India’s tourism assets
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) With an aim to create awareness among stakeholders and citizens, the Tourism Ministry has recently launched its ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ campaign to showcase the country’s various tourism assets and products. Under the initiative, a domestic tourism roadshow was organised in Bengaluru on February 22 for showcasing the tourism potential of […]
Read MoreAmazonia-1 mission ushers in new era of space reform: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Congratulating NSIL and ISRO on the success of the first dedicated commercial launch of Amazonia-1 Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said this ushers in a new era of space reforms in the country. The Prime Minister’s message comes after India on Sunday morning successfully placed into orbit 19 […]
Read MoreMP: Over 5 kg opium in chocolate wrappers recovered
Betul (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 28 (IANS) Acting on a tip-off, the police here seized 5.6 kg of opium worth Rs 2 crore, which was being smuggled in chocolate wrappers. According to the police, an informer reported that opium wrapped in chocolate wrappers was being transported from Multai to Parsodi Road in a white-colour Innova car. […]
Read MoreVaccine for seniors at 18 pvt, 5 govt hospitals in B’luru
Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) The Karnataka health department has shortlisted 18 private and 5 government hospitals across Bengaluru for administering anti-Covid vaccines to senior citizens aged above 60 from Monday, an official said on Sunday. “As per the guidelines of the Union Health Ministry, 18 private and 5 state-run hospitals across the city have been […]
Read MoreBat has to be 1st line of defence on such wickets: Vengsarkar (Interview)
By Khurram HabibAhmedabad, Feb 28 (IANS) Apart from dominating England in their own backyard, with three centuries at Lord’s alone, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar was a master batsman against spin bowling at home as well. His career highest of 166 (against Sri Lanka) on a Cuttack wicket that aided vicious turn and saw puffs […]
Read MoreKCR’s daughter helps loan app victim’s family
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao’s daughter has come forward to help the family of a man who recently committed suicide due to harassment by Chinese loan app. Kavitha, who is a member of the Telangana Legislative Council, on Sunday called on the family members of G.Chandramohan, a victim of loan app […]
Read MoreCambodia reports 39 new Covid cases, tally at 805
Phnom Penh, Feb 28 (IANS) Cambodia on Sunday confirmed 39 new Covid-19 cases, raising the total number of infections in the kingdom to 805, said a Ministry of Health (MoH) statement. The new infections included 35 locally transmitted cases in capital Phnom Penh and Preah Sihanouk province, and four imported cases, MoH’s secretary of state […]
Read MoreI-T raid on Chennai-based tiles maker
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Income Tax Department conducted searches on a business group engaged in tiles and sanitary ware maker based out of Chennai, resulting in the detection of undisclosed income worth Rs 220 crore. A Finance Ministry statement, which did not disclose the name of the group, said that the search was […]
Read MorePSLV C-51 launch: Telugu states’ CMs hail ISRO
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday congratulated Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for successful launch of PSLV-C51. Chandrasekhar Rao said that with the launch of PSLV-C5 the first dedicated commercial satellite, ISRO has proved to be one of the world’s […]
Read MoreDelhi advocate held for Rs 50 cr fraud
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The officers of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Commissionerate of Delhi East arrested an advocate, Vishal, who is practicing law at Karkardooma Court in the national capital for frauds regarding input tax credit (ITC) worth around Rs 50 crore. A Finance Ministry statement said that Vishal started this GST […]
Read MoreSteyn slams Doull for ‘mid-life crisis’ comment
Lahore, Feb 28 (IANS) Veteran South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn lashed out at commentator Simon Doull after the latter made comments on Steyn’s “mid-life crisis”. Steyn, who is playing for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), was shown sitting in the dressing room during their innings against Peshawar Zalmi on Friday. Doull, […]
Read MoreBJP will make Puducherry India’s jewel: Shah
Puducherry, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged people of Puducherry to give a chance to the BJP, promising to make the union territory India’s jewel. Addressing a public meeting at Karaikal, he exuded the confidence that in the upcoming polls, the NDA government will be formed in Puducherry under the […]
Read MoreRohit Sharma moves to career-best Test ranking of 8th
Ahmedabad, Feb 28 (IANS) Opening batsman Rohit Sharma moved up to a career-best eighth on the Test rankings for batsmen after his first innings 66 and unbeaten 25 in a low-scoring third Test between India and England. Sharma was one of two batsmen, the other being England opener Zak Crawley, who managed to score a […]
Read MoreNadda stresses on booth management by party workers
Varanasi, Feb 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party chief J.P. Nadda, who arrived in Varanasi on Sunday morning on a two-day visit, held a detailed meeting with party office bearers of Kashi Prant, local MPs, MLAs and district presidents. Party sources said that Nadda discussed the preparedness of the party workers for the upcoming Panchayat elections […]
Read MoreBuffett warns fixed-income investors of bleak future
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Ace investor Warren Buffett is of the view that fixed-income investors might face a bleak future. In his letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffet said: “Fixed-income investors worldwide — whether pension funds, insurance companies or retirees — face a bleak future.” He also said that bonds are not […]
Read MoreChina’s PLA provides Covid vax to Philippine military
Beijing, Feb 28 (IANS) The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Sunday delivered a batch of Covid-19 vaccines to the Philippine military. The vaccines were delivered at the Philippine military’s request and with the approval of the Central Military Commission, said China’s Ministry of National Defence, Xinhua news agency reported. The PLA previously delivered vaccines […]
Read MoreGurugram condominium declared Covid containment zone
Gurugram, Feb 28 (IANS) An upscale condominium in Gurugram’s Sector-67 has been declared a containment zone after 20 cases of Covid-19 infection were detected there, a health official here said on Sunday. The condominium was declared a Covid-prone zone on Thursday. It is reported that the residents in the condominium were infected after having attended […]
Read MoreKhatija Iqbal speaks on actors’ exploitation
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actress Khatija Iqbal, who will soon be seen in the third season of web series “Inside Edge” feels that actors often get stereotyped because makers don’t explore an actor’s talent, resulting in stereotyping of artists.A The actress feels strongly about issues of exploitation, stereotypes and growth of artists. Talking to IANS, […]
Read MoreOne of my shortcomings was not learning Tamil: PM
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) “One of my shortcomings was that I could not make much effort to learn Tamil,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ monthly radio programme on Sunday. Expressing regret that he could not make himself learn Tamil, the oldest language in the world, Modi said he realised […]
Read MoreAlia Bhatt looks stunning in ‘sunshine’ pic
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt took to Instagram on Sunday to post a pretty picture of herself basking in the sun. In the picture, Alia is smiling away to glory and looks absolutely mesmerising. She captioned the picture as, “sunshine”. There is also a tiny cartoon cat made on her hand in […]
Read More‘Become warrior, not worrier’: PM’s advice to students
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Ahead of class 10 and 12 board exams, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday advised the students to be happy about the examinations, saying “become a warrior not a worrier”. “Most of the young friends will have exams. All of you remember – You have to become a warrior not […]
Read MoreBring science to your kids with these Apple apps
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) If you wish to aid the development of a scientific temper in your kids with the help of augmented reality (AR) on the occasion of the National Science Day, Apple App Store has brought some transforming apps that would be helpful. Several of these apps use the power of AR, […]
Read MorePick of the week (Feb 28)
Bajaj Auto–BuyRecommendation by Centrum Broking This strong growth calls for a premium valuation, which is also a norm during upcycles. Hence, we value the core business at 19.5x FY23 EPS and, after adding cash and investment in KTM, we arrive at a target price of Rs4,807. With this, we assume coverage with a BUY rating. […]
Read MoreAfter volatile week expect aftershocks to continue (Market Watch)
By Arun KejriwalMarkets were under extreme volatility in the week gone by and we had two trading sessions where there were 1,000 point moves on the BSESENSEX and one session where it was double that at 2,000 points. This clearly shows the vulnerability of markets and the urgent need for them to stabilise. With two […]
Read MoreI’m all for it: Lyon on Ind vs Eng 3rd Test pitch
Sydney, Feb 28 (IANS) Australia spinner Nathan Lyon threw his weight behind the pitch that was rolled out at the Narendra Modi Stadium for the third Test between India and England. The match, the only day-night Test in the four-game series, got over in just two days with India winning by 10 wickets. A number […]
Read MoreRavi Kishan prepares for push to Bhojpuri cinema (Ld)
Lucknow, Feb 28 (IANS) Actor-turned-MP Ravi Kishan on Sunday met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and discussed the issue of promoting Bhojpuri cinema in the state. The actor explained, in detail, the road map for the promotion of the Bhojpuri films and urged support from the state government. Talking to IANS, the actor said, […]
Read MoreIt’s out in open, Team Rahul vs G-23
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The rift in the Congress between the dissenting leaders (G-23) and Rahul Gandhi is out in the open after the solidarity show of Ghulam Nabi Azad in Jammu. Observers say that the party is at crossroads and will have to make the choice — either pacify the dissenters or decide […]
Read MoreCan battered Cong in Gujarat repeat 2015 show? (IANS Special)
By Amit CowperGandhinagar, Feb 28 (IANS) From the results of the recently-held six municipal corporation elections in Gujarat, it seems the Congress will struggle to even come close to repeating its feat of winning upcoming local body elections across the state against the mighty BJP, which it managed to do in 2015. Even before the […]
Read MoreRavi Kishan prepares for push to Bhojpuri cinema
Lucknow, Feb 28 (IANS) Actor-turned-MP Ravi Kishan on Sunday met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and discussed the issue of promoting Bhojpuri cinema in the state. The actor explained, in detail, the road map for the promotion of the Bhojpuri films and urged support from the state government. Talking to IANS, the actor said, […]
Read MoreBig B blogs about ‘medical condition’, mentions ‘surgery’
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has blogged to reveal that he is undergoing surgery owing to a medical condition. The 78-year-old actor did not share details, and concerned fans were soon wishing him quick recovery. “Medical condition.. surgery.. can’t write,” Big B wrote in a blog entry dated Saturday. Over the past […]
Read MoreEducation must evolve, says Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka, Feb 28 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for greater emphasis on science and technology, and technical education to ensure employment opportunities for the people in keeping with the requirements of the modern age. Hasina said this while speaking at the inaugural event for the distribution of stipends, tuition fees, admission assistance […]
Read MoreUnicef hails release of abducted hostages in Nigeria
Lagos, Feb 28 (IANS) The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has welcomed the release of abducted hostages from a boarding school in north-central Nigeria. “I am relieved to receive the long-awaited news of the release of 27 students of the Government Science College in Kagara abducted from their school over a week ago and I […]
Read MoreS.Africa vaccinates over 60,000 in one week
Johannesburg, Feb 28 (IANS) South African Department of Health has said the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out is going well with a total of 63,648 people vaccinated in a week since the programme started. “The Sisonke (Together) programme is outperforming original targets for number of vaccines delivered in its first week and is set to continue this […]
Read MorePM’s call for ‘Lab to Land’ to move science forward
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) On the occasion of National Science Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday gave a clarion call for ‘Lab to Land’ to move science forward, noting its power in the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign. When we talk of science, the Prime Minister said, many a time people restrict it to physics-chemistry […]
Read MoreRonit Roy: Crime shows help create awareness
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actor Ronit Roy will be seen in the upcoming crime show Jurm Aur Jazbaat. He feels the genre is helping create awareness in society. “I think they (crime shows) do (create awareness). I used to do a show called ‘Adalat’ and I have heard a lot of people (saying) that after […]
Read MoreAbs of a boxer: Vijender hails Rahul’s fitness
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Boxer Vijender Singh complemented Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his fitness during the latter’s visit to Kerala. Gandhi dived into the sea with fishermen to show his support for them. “Abs of a boxer. Most daring young fit & people’s leader. Way to go @RahulGandhi Ji,” Singh tweeted on Thursday […]
Read MoreUP: Bhim Army inches closer to SP-RLD alliance (IANS Special)
Lucknow, Feb 28 (IANS) The ongoing farmers’ agitation and the changing political scenario in western Uttar Pradesh are now throwing up new political combinations, ahead of the 2022 Assembly election. The Samajwadi Party and the Rashtriya Lok Dal alliance in the region is likely to be joined by the emerging Bhim Army’s political wing – […]
Read MoreGoogle may introduce ‘Wear OS screen recording’ tool
San Francisco, Feb 28 (IANS) Search engine giant Google is reportedly planning to introduce screen recording features for Wear OS smartwatch devices. The upcoming feature will add the ability to record the screen in video format from the Wear OS smartphone app and then share them. The feature is still in development and Google has […]
Read MoreIIT-BHU signs MoU for design expertise in MSME sector
Varanasi (UP), Feb 28 (IANS) The IIT (BHU) will provide design expertise to manufacturing MSME sector under Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up-gradation Scheme (CLCS-TUS). It has signed an MOU with the Ministry of micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) to (CLCS-TUS). The IIT (BHU) has been incorporated as one of the implementation agencies […]
Read More2nd shipment of Chinese Sinovac vax arrive in Mexico
Mexico City, Feb 28 (IANS) The second shipment of Covid-19 vaccines from Chinese company Sinovac has arrived in Mexico City. Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard and Chinese Ambassador to Mexico Zhu Qingqiao welcomed the vaccines at the airport on Saturday, Xinhua news agency reported. The first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines from Sinovac arrived in Mexico […]
Read MoreT’gana’s IT exports would’ve been higher: KTR
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (IANS) With the information technology exports from Telangana likely to grow at seven per cent to cross Rs 1.40 lakh crore during 2020-21, the state’s IT minister K.T. Rama Rao on Sunday said the growth rate would have been much higher if the Centre had not scrapped the ITIR project. The Minister […]
Read More‘Mann Ki Baat’: Modi stresses on water conservation (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to the people to start a 100-day ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign to conserve water ahead of the summer. Addressing the country in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said, “This is the best time to think about water conservation […]
Read MoreTN Guv gives nod to Vanniyar reservation Bill
Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit has accorded his assent to a Bill to provide 10.5 per cent internal quota to the Vanniyakula Kshatriya community within the reservation for Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DC). The Governor on Friday gave his assent to Tamil Nadu Special Reservation of Seats in […]
Read MorePSLV rocket puts Brazil, US & Indian satellites into orbit (2nd Ld)
By Venkatachari JagannathanSriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) Feb 28 (IANS) India on Sunday morning successfully placed into orbit 19 satellites including Brazil’s earth observation satellite Amazonia-1-the primary passenger-in a text book style. The multiple satellite launch space mission that lasted just under two hours was one of the longest for PSLV. Congratulating Team ISRO for the successful […]
Read MoreNovel, faster data transfer system developed
New York, Feb 28 (IANS) Researchers have developed a data transfer system that can transmit information 10 times faster than a USB. The new link pairs high-frequency silicon chips with a polymer cable as thin a strand of hair. According to the researchers, this system in future may boost energy efficiency in data centers and […]
Read MoreCop found dead in mysterious circumstances
Sambhal (UP), Feb 28 (IANS) A 26-year-old police constable was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the barracks of Naraura Bairaj flyover police post under Gunnaur police station in Sambhal. He had been married two months ago. The deceased, Shailendra Yadav, 26, was deputed at Sambhal Police Lines and was on duty at Naraura police […]
Read MoreRumana Molla: Dev DD2’s shoot was challenging
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actress Rumana Molla, who plays the role of Radha in Dev DD 2, says that it was challenging to shoot for the series as the shoot did not happen in one go. There was a break in the shoot due to the lockdown and other circumstances and it got tough to […]
Read MoreSonnalli is full with Kerala holiday memories
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actress Sonnalli Seygall recently visited Kerala for a holiday and she ensured that this time around she explored the place well enough. The actress, who has been to Kerala earlier, could never independently explore the city because either work or family commitments kept her occupied. The actress started her vacation with […]
Read MoreHaathi Mere Saathi trailer to be out on March 4
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actor Rana Daggubati took to Twitter on Sunday to announce the release date of his trilingual film Haathi Mere Saathi’s trailer. The trailers of Aranya, the Telugu version, and Kaadan, the Tamil version, will be released on the March 3, while the makers will release the trailer of Haathi Mere Saathi […]
Read MoreRakhi Sawant: There is no filter in my heart or mouth
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Rakhi Sawant has never minced words, in life real or reel. As the recently-concluded Bigg Boss 14 proved again, she utters whatever comes to her mind without trepidation. “I am very upfront. Whatever comes to my mind or my heart I just say it. There is no filter in my heart […]
Read MoreTaapsee Pannu re-unites with Pavail Gulati
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actress Taapsee Pannu celebrated one year to the release of her film “Thappad” by announcing that she will once again be seen with her co-star Pavail Gulati in their upcoming film “Dobaaraa”. In “Thappad”, Pavail played the role of Vikram Sabharwal, Taapsee’s onscreen husband. The actress took to her Instagram page […]
Read MorePriyanka to begin Assam campaign from Monday
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be campaigning in Assam for two days from Monday where the Congress-led alliance is contesting against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). “Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be in Assam for campaigning on 1st and 2nd March,” said her office. On the first day, […]
Read MoreThailand starts Covid-19 vaccination
Bangkok, Feb 28 (IANS) Thailand on Sunday started its Covid-19 vaccination roll-out, with the first shot, using China’s Sinovac vaccine, going to Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the event at the country’s infectious disease institute, where other officials, including deputy public health minister, agriculture […]
Read MoreIt hurts: Langer on emotional toll as Aus head coach
Sydney, Feb 28 (IANS) Australia head coach Justin Langer said that he was hurt by reports of players being unhappy with his methods and spoke of the emotional toll that comes with his role with the team. Langer said that if any such issues had existed, the players or the coaching staff would have spoken […]
Read MoreOver Rs 2,100 Cr collected for Ram Temple : Trust
Ayodhya, Feb 28 (IANS) As the 44-day funding-raising campaign for the Ayodhya’s Ram Temple construction came to an end on Saturday, the Trust associated with the drive said that they have collected over Rs 2,100 crore. Prior to the crowdfunding campaign launch on January 15, the Trust had projected an estimate of Rs 1,100 crore […]
Read MoreGermany urged to back AstraZeneca vax jab for over-65s
Berlin, Feb 28 (IANS) A senior German immunologist, Carsten Watzl, has urged his country to change its mind and start allowing persons aged over 65 to receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. In a BBC interview, Watzl, head of the German Society for Immunology, predicted regulators would have to reverse their decision to not recommend the jab […]
Read MoreCovid threatens a comeback, key phase in India’s fight
By Sumit SaxenaNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) In December-January, it appeared coronavirus was tapering away in India. The three major aspects of the pandemic — the curve of cases, deaths and hospitalisations — which have been fluctuating, suddenly plummeted drastically. Many believed this may be the end of the pandemic, after it destroyed thousands of […]
Read More3rd party Alexa smart devices risk users’ privacy
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) In yet another privacy setback, a team of researchers who obtained and analysed 90,194 “Alexa Skills” developed by external providers in seven countries has found significant deficiencies for safe use of Amazon Alexa-enabled third-party smart devices. One of the security loopholes they found was that Alexa Skills could be changed […]
Read MoreFPIs invest Rs 25,787 Cr in Indian equities in Feb
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) As the Indian equities continued to scale new highs post the Union Budget for FY22, the net foreign portfolio investments (FPI) into the Indian equities in February was Rs 25,787 crore. The total net FPIs in 2020 now stand at Rs 45,260 crore, as per NSDL data. Foreign investments have […]
Read MoreXbox Game Streaming app for Windows to launch soon
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Microsoft is reportedly giving a final touch to its Xbox Game Streaming app for Windows PCs, which includes access to streaming games from the company’s xCloud service. Presently, one cannot stream games from the new Xbox consoles to Windows PCs because it is unsupported in the existing Xbox Console Companion […]
Read MoreGenes that ups obesity risk but protect identified
London, Feb 28 (IANS) Researchers have identified a range of genes that are linked to both elevated levels of body fat, as well as offering protection from some of the negative health impacts of obesity. According to the researchers, people living with obesity tend to have unhealthy glucose and lipid levels in their blood, as […]
Read MoreBipasha posts video from Maldives holiday
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu and her husband, actor Karan Singh Grover, are back from their refreshing Maldives vacation but continue to treat their fans with pictures of their trip. On Sunday, Bipasha posted a video of her cycling in the property where they were staying at Maldives, on Instagram. In the […]
Read MoreVoting underway for bypolls to 5 municipal wards in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Polling for the bypolls to the five municipal wards in Delhi began on Sunday morning amid tight security. The voting began at 7:30 am and it will go on till 5:30 pm, election officials said. A total of 26 candidates from AAP, BJP, Congress and others are in the fray. […]
Read More‘Mann Ki Baat’: Modi stresses on water conservation
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to the people to start a 100-day ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign to conserve water ahead of the summer. Addressing the country in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said “this is the best time to think about water conservation […]
Read More‘Satellite launch beginning of strong India-Brazil partnership’
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 28 (IANS) The successful launch of earth observation satellite Amazonia-1 is the first step to a partnership between India and Brazil to grow further, said Brazilian Minister for Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications Marcos Pontes here on Sunday. India on Sunday morning successfully put into orbit with its rocket Polar Satellite […]
Read MoreBayern return to winning ways, beat Cologne 5-1
Berlin, Feb 28 (IANS) Bayern Munich returned to winning ways in the league and cemented its top spot after Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry provided a brace each to down Cologne 5-1 on home soil in the 23rd round in the Bundesliga. Both sides started highly motivated into the encounter, but Bayern needed no warm-up […]
Read MorePetrol, diesel prices unchanged across metros
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Fuel prices, which have been soaring to unprecedented levels in the country of late, remained unchanged on Sunday. In the national capital, petrol was priced at Rs 91.17 per litre, same as on Saturday. Similarly, in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, the fuel was sold for Rs 97.57, Rs 93.11 and […]
Read MoreMyanmar envoy to UN sacked after anti-army speech
Nay Pyi Taw, Feb 28 (IANS) Myanmar’s military rulers said they have fired the country’s ambassador to the UN, a day after he called for help to remove the army from power. In an emotional speech, Kyaw Moe Tun said no-one should co-operate with the military until it handed back power to the democratically elected […]
Read MoreIndia reports highest new daily Covid cases of Feb
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Fresh Covid-19 cases are showing a worrying upward trend over the past one week, with the country reporting single-day rise of 16,752 cases in the last 24 hours taking the overall tally to 1,10,96,731 on Sunday, Union Health Ministry said. The rise is the highest in this month. The positivity […]
Read MoreThe risks of a pain in the neck and how to manage it
By Puja GuptaNew Dehi, Feb 28 (IANSlife) A pain in the neck happens to be the fourth leading cause of disability globally, lagging behind ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and lower respiratory infection. Neck pain can interfere with daily life, including the ability to feel productive, sleep, and enjoy time with family. It is a […]
Read More5 podcasts that you should listen to right now
By N. Lothungbeni HumtsoeNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANSlife) The past year has changed us all a lot. Many have had the luxury of time and so our digital entertainment needs have reached a new high. However, with limited production of shows and movies in 2020, we have evolved from being explorers of OTT and ventured […]
Read MoreCity record 20th consecutive win, Villa beat Leeds
London, Feb 28 (IANS) Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola made history as his side continued their winning run to the Premier League title. Goals from central defenders Ruben Dias and John Stones gave Manchester City their 20th consecutive win in all competitions, with Stones scoring the winner in the 68th minute after Michael Antonio’s 43rd-minute […]
Read MoreExam burden issue reaches NHRC, Child panel
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) After the Delhi government’s decision not to hold an examination for the students from Class 3 to 8 studying in its schools, parents of the children studying in the private schools are feeling discriminated as the rule does not apply for the private schools. Parents are calling it discriminatory and […]
Read MoreNauheed Cyrusi: OTT platforms are next big thing
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actress Nauheed Cyrusi, who has been a part of the films such as Qurbaan and Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi as well as TV show Hip Hip Hurray, has made her debut on the web with the series Dev DD 2. The Piya Basanti Re actress essays the role of […]
Read MoreBura na maano Covid hai: Experts on Holi
By Vivek Singh ChauhanNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) As millions across the nation gear up for the festival of colours on March 29, health experts on Sunday warned that Holi can become a “super spreader” if people flout all the Covid-19 rules, amid wild celebrations. The warning comes at a time when Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat, […]
Read MoreFashion and art are different, but lines can blur at times: Sanjay Garg
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANSlife) Fashion and art are different, though at times the line can blur, feels fashion designer Sanjay Garg. “Audiences — Indian or not — don’t need to be spoken down to. We are all audiences throughout the day, and I certainly think that provocations of thought and emotion are […]
Read Morerealme Narzo 30 Pro outsmarts nearest 5G rivals
By Md Waquar HaiderNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Ramping up its popular Narzo series with youth in mind, smartphone brand realme has brought Narzo 30 series in India that includes two devices — Narzo 30A and Narzo 30 Pro 5G. The realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G comes in 6GB RAM + 64GB storage and 8GB […]
Read MoreHimachal farmers turn garlic to cash crop
By Vishal GulatiShimla, Feb 28 (IANS) Garlic, a traditional crop of Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, has turned out to be a cash crop in less than a decade to meet its growing demand both in domestic and international markets. It is cultivated in 3,734 hectare in the district with an estimated annual production of 57,205 […]
Read MoreJuventus held to 1-1 draw by Hellas Verona
Rome, Feb 28 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo’s 19th Serie A goal for Juventus this season was not enough as Hellas Verona battled back to neutralize the Bianconeri for one point. Juventus made the trip to Bentegodi with a host of absentees, which meant head coach Andrea Pirlo had to call up several youngsters. After a goalless […]
Read MoreTowards a healthy mind and body
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANSlife) With a target to impact the lives of 5 million users, SARVA and Diva Yoga has announced a through our one-year free yoga and mindfulness programme across the globe in the next 365 days. IANSlife spoke to Sarvesh Shashi, Co-Founder, SARVA and Diva Yoga, who talks about the […]
Read MoreEcuador’s Covid cases reach 284,347 with 11,032 deaths
Quito, Feb 28 (IANS) Ecuador’s Ministry of Public Health has reported 1,748 new Covid-19 cases and 61 deaths, bringing the total number of cases to 284,347 and the death toll to 11,032. The province of Pichincha, where the capital city of Quito is located, remains the most affected by the pandemic, the ministry said on […]
Read MoreBarcelona keep title hopes alive with 2-0 win over Sevilla
Madrid, Feb 28 (IANS) FC Barcelona kept their La Liga title hopes alive and probably ended Sevilla’s with a 2-0 win in the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi gave Barca a win in the ground where they lost 2-0 in the Copa del Rey 17 days ago and just four days before […]
Read MoreTelangana ramps up Covid testing
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (IANS) In view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases and the Centre sounding an alert, the Telangana health authorities have ramped up testing across the state. The authorities are now conducting 40,000 tests per day after 50 per cent drop since the roll out of the Covid vaccination drive on January […]
Read MoreIndian rocket PSLV puts Brazil’s Amazonia-1 satellite into orbit (Lead)
By Venkatachari JagannathanSrihairkota (Andhra Pradesh) Feb 28 (IANS) India on Sunday morning successfully placed into orbit Brazil’s earth observation satellite Amazonia-1in a textbook style. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C51 (PSLV-C51) blasted off from the first launch pad at 10.24 a.m. laden with 19 satellites including Amazonia-1. At 10.24 a.m. the 44.4 metre tall PSLV-C51 rocket […]
Read MoreS.Korea reports 356 new Covid cases, 89,676 in total
Seoul, Feb 28 (IANS) South Korea reported 356 more cases of Covid-19 as of midnight Saturday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 89,676. The daily caseload was down from 415 in the previous day, but it hovered above 100 since November 8 owing to small cluster infections in Seoul […]
Read MorePSLV rocket lifts off with 19 satellites from Brazil, US and India
By Venkatachari JagannathanSriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) Feb 28 (IANS) India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C51 (PSLV-C51) rocket loaded with 19 satellites from Brazil, the US and India lifted off from the rocket port at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday morning. The rocket carrying Brazil’s 637-kg Amazonia-1 satellite as its primary passenger and 18 others (13 from […]
Read MoreApple Music launches ‘Behind The Songs’ hub
San Francisco, Feb 28 (IANS) Apple Music has launched “Behind the Songs,” a new hub dedicated to showcasing, highlighting as well as celebrating songwriters, producers and their work. One can visit “Behind the Songs” by searching for it in Apple Music or going directly to the landing page. “It appears that the section is considered […]
Read MoreWoman stabbed to death for resisting snatching bid
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman was stabbed to death in north-west Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar while trying to resist a snatching bid. She was coming home from a market and was carrying her 2-year-old child when the incident occurred. The incident happened on Saturday night around 9.30 p.m. and the whole incident was […]
Read MoreChinese mainland reports 6 new imported Covid cases
Beijing, Feb 28 (IANS) The Chinese mainland reported six new imported Covid-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 4,990, the National Health Commission said in its daily report om Sunday. Of the new imported cases, two each were reported in Fujian and Yunnan, and one each in Tianjin and Guangdong, […]
Read MoreArmaan Malik: New artistes getting chance in B’wood due to social media
By Ahana BhattacharyaMumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Getting noticed or discovered has become easier for budding singers all thanks to social media, feels Armaan Malik. As a result, a lot of new singers are getting a break even in Bollywood! “In the world of social media, scouting for talent and getting discovered has found a different […]
Read MoreSune Luus to lead SA women against India
Lucknow, Feb 28 (IANS) Sune Luus will lead the South Africa women’s team that will tour India for five ODIs and three T20Is from March 7 with regular captain Dane van Niekerk out due to injury. van Niekerk and all-rounder Chloe Tryon, who also won’t be part of the 17-member touring squad, had also missed […]
Read MoreBiden urges Senate to quickly pass $1.9trn relief package
Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has urged the Senate to quickly pass the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package, which was approved by the House on Saturday. “Now the bill moves to the United States Senate where I hope it will receive quick action… we have no time to waste,” Biden said at […]
Read MoreNSA invoked against murder accused in UP
Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) Feb 28 (IANS) A man accused of abduction and murder of a 12-year-old boy in Bahraich in October last year, has now been booked under the National Security Act (NSA). Under the NSA, a person can be detained for up to 12 months without a charge. A person can be held for […]
Read MorePrayagraj-Bilaspur flight from Monday
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 28 (IANS) Prayagraj will get direct air connectivity to Bilaspur from March 1, following the successful trial run of Alliance Air flight between the two cities. Besides, more cities, including Bhopal and Bhubaneswar, will be connected by air with Prayagraj in the coming months. According to official sources, the Prayagraj-Bilaspur flight […]
Read MoreUS FDA approves emergency use of J&J Covid-19 vaccine
New York, Feb 28 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the single-shot Johnson and Johnson (J&J) Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, the third to be authorised against the disease in the country. The authorisation allows the vaccine to be distributed in the US for use in individuals 18 years of age […]
Read MoreSony PlayStation network suffers global outage
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Sony Playstation network has suffered a major outage globally as PS4 and PS5 players were experiencing issues with several games. Sony’s PSN Status page reported on Saturday that “You might have difficulty launching games, apps, or network features” on platforms including the PS Vita, PS3, PS4 and PS5. “We’re working […]
Read MoreUS court approves $650M FB privacy lawsuit
San Francisco, Feb 28 (IANS) As Facebook and its family of apps face scrutiny over privacy and security issues globally including in India, a court in the US has approved a $650 million class action privacy lawsuit against the social network for allegedly using its facial recognition feature without the permission of its users. According […]
Read MoreGlobal Covid-19 cases top 113 million: Johns Hopkins
Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) The total number of global Covid-19 cases has topped 113 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.52 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Sunday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death […]
Read MoreWeather to improve in J&K, Ladakh
Srinagar, Feb 28 (IANS) After fresh snowfall and rain during the last 48 hours, weather in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is likely to remain dry from Sunday onwards. Officials of the meteorological (MeT) department said weather in J&K and Ladakh is likely to remain dry from Sunday onwards as the Western Disturbance (WD) which […]
Read MoreMeITY reaches out to OTT: Social media with velvet glove (Column: B-Town)
BY VINOD MIRANISocial media came to India in September 2006 and it was considered to be a nice way of making friends, catching up with old friends and acquaintances out of touch for a long time, and also a means to exchange ideas and information. Twitter, which was launched a month or so earlier, in […]
Read MoreSilchar bamboo to be grown in UP’s Pilibhit
Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 28 (IANS) To revive this dying industry of flute making in Pilibhit, the Yogi Adityanath government has decided to cultivate the delicate Assam bamboo (schizostachyum), which is known to be highly suitable for flutes and is presently brought from Silchar. The Pilibhit flute has been included in the state government’s ‘one […]
Read MoreShot at by militants, son of Srinagar’s Krishna Dhaba dies
Srinagar, Feb 28 (IANS) Eleven days after he was attacked by assailants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar city, Akash Mehra, son of the owner of the city’s popular eatery, Krishna Dhaba, succumbed to critical injuries on Sunday. Doctors at the SMHS hospital said Akash had sustained critical bullet injuries in the lower side of right […]
Read MoreFrench move against radicalisation (Column: Spy’s Eye)
BY D.C. PATHAKThe French Parliament passed a historic legislation on February 16 to curb the threat posed to the nation by Islamic radicals — the Act included a section named after Samuel Paty, the Paris schoolteacher who was beheaded by a fanatic Muslim last October just because he had made a mention of a cartoon […]
Read MoreUP Dalit man beaten to death by woman’s family
Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 28 (IANS) A 22-year-old Dalit man, who went to meet his girlfriend from a different caste, was beaten to death by her family members in Agra, police said on Sunday. The man succumbed to injuries at a hospital. Five members of the woman’s family have been arrested. According to reports, the […]
Read MoreEtawah’s lions shifted to Gorakhpur zoo
Lucknow, Feb 28 (IANS) A pair of Asiatic lions, named Pataudi and Maryam, have reached Gorakhpur zoo from the lion safari in Etawah. The lions will first be put under 21-day quarantine in the zoo which is likely to open to the public in March. The pair of lions was given a warm send off […]
Read MoreRare coins find common destination at Yusuf’s collection
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Nothing can define the passion, it could be towards anybody or anything, and sometimes it becomes the only reason to dedicate the whole life. Syed Rumanul Faizi Yusuf’s has a passion for collecting rare coins. Today, he has a collection of over 7,000 coins that includes currency from recent to […]
Read MoreAstro Zindagi (Weekly Horoscope)
BY NEERAJ DHANKHERHere is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for March 1-7 ARIES This week you need to work on improving your focus and managing your stress. There could be some problems from opponents. Expenses are likely to shoot up and your spouse may face health problems. Those […]
Read MoreA cricket tourney exclusively for Brahmin priests in Andhra
By Sharon ThambalaBhimavaram (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 28 (IANS) Akin to school, college and university cricket tournaments, some enthusiasts of the sport are soon organising an exclusive state level tournament for ‘purohitulu’ (Brahmin priests) at Bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district. “This is a state-level ‘purohitula’ tournament for interested priests across the state. As many […]
Read MoreDelhi riots: A year later, over 3,500 granted bail
By Aakanksha KhajuriaNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Exactly a year after communal clashes broke out in North-East Delhi as violence between the Citizenship (Amendment) Act supporters and protesters spiralled out of control, data collected from the designated trial courts showed that over 3,500 people have been granted bail and 73 charge sheets have been taken […]
Read MoreDJB yet to evolve a concrete plan to avoid water crisis in Delhi
By Praveen DwivediNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) With no increase in supply of raw water from its sources for the last four years and a month-long closure this summer of a water channel that caters to 25 per cent of Delhi’s potable water supply, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is facing enormous odds. Delhi is […]
Read MoreNow Customs finds hair smuggling scandal in Bengal
By Anand SinghNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Even as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are tightening the noose around the coal mafias and the cattle smugglers in West Bengal, the Central Customs department has found another smuggling racket of undervaluing the value of the export of the raw human […]
Read More‘Those opposing farm laws will feel guilty for stalling them’
By Shashi BhushanNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) BJP Kisan Morcha National President Raj Kumar Chahar said that political parties misleading farmers over the new farm laws will feel guilty for their actions in future for stalling the Union government’s efforts to double farmers’ income. He also said there is no question of going back on […]
Read MoreNo clarity by Delhi govt on free vaccination to all residents
By Ashish SrivastavaNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) As the vaccination for people aged above 45 with comorbidities and above 60 is around the corner, the enthusiastic promise of ‘free vaccination to all’ by the Delhi government appears a far fetched dream for the UT residents. So far, there is no clarity in the government whether […]
Read MoreNYS Covid-19 hospitalisations lowest since Dec 12
New York, Feb 28 (IANS) The Covid-19 hospitalisations in New York State dropped to 5,445 on Friday, compared with 5,626 one day earlier, the lowest since December 12, said Governor Andrew Cuomo on Saturday. Meanwhile, the 7-day average positivity rate reached 3.18 per cent on Friday, down from 3.22 on Thursday, or the lowest since […]
Read MoreI record my time, surroundings and experiences: Purushothaman Satish Kumar
By Sukant DeepakNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) It has been a long journey — from spending time at his uncle’s photo studio as a teenager during his vacations to winning the prestigious Rs 12 lakh Serendipity Arles Grant, South Asia’s largest grant for lens- based practitioners, for his work ‘Town Boy’ recently. When Purushothaman Satish […]
Read MoreAyushmann on why Vicky Donor, Dum Laga Ke Haisha are special
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Actor Ayushmann Khurrana credits his films Vicky Donor and Dum Laga Ke Haisha for triggering his journey to stardom. “The success of Vicky Donor and then Dum Laga Ke Haisha told me that the audience wanted to have a different experience in the theatre and that their taste was changing. They […]
Read MoreZendaya: Important not to be intimidated in Hollywood
Los Angeles, Feb 28 (IANS) Actress Zendaya feels it is important not to be intimidated in Hollywood and doesnt want to be made to feel she is difficult just because she stands up for herself. “As a young woman in this industry, I think it’s important not to be intimidated. I think that we’re sometimes […]
Read MoreEducational institutions to open in B’desh from March 30
Dhaka, Feb 28 (IANS) The Bangladeshi government has announced reopening of all the schools and colleges in the country from March 30. The country’s Education Minister Dipu Moni made the announcement after a high-level meeting on Saturday night. The minister said school and college students will attend classes in person initially. Students of junior classes […]
Read MoreMyanmar reports 19 new Covid-19 cases, 1 more death
Yangon, Feb 28 (IANS) Myanmar reported 19 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the tally in the country to 141,890, according to a release from the Ministry of Health and Sports. One more Covid-19 death was reported on Saturday, bringing the death toll to 3,199 in total, the release said. According to the ministry’s figures, […]
Read MoreUK records another 7,434 coronavirus cases, 290 deaths
London, Feb 28 (IANS) Another 7,434 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,170,519, according to official figures released on Saturday. The country also reported another 290 coronavirus-related deaths. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Britain now stands at 122,705. These figures […]
Read MoreChipko attracted worldwide attention owing to its non-violent techniques: Ramchandra Guha
By Sukant DeepakNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival (JFF) hosted a session on Shekhar Pathak’s new book ‘Chipko – A People’s History’ that maps the journey of the people of Uttarakhand and a century of peaceful agitations to fight for the survival of their habitat and existence. Ramchandra Guha, historian, and […]
Read MoreChinese partners uphold Covid-19 vaccine supply commitments: Azerbaijan
Baku, Feb 28 (IANS) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev praised Chinese partners on Friday for upholding their Covid-19 vaccine supply commitments, as he expressed concern over what he believes is an apparent disparity in global vaccine distribution. “Despite all the statements about solidarity and combined efforts against the coronavirus, in practice, we see that the picture […]
Read MoreUK reports big rise in mental health issues amid Covid lockdown
London, Feb 28 (IANS) Mental health issues have grown drastically amid the coronavirus lockdown in Britain, local media reported on Saturday. “What we perceive as straightforward symptoms, even something like a sore throat, even those calls are coming through with mental health issues,” Ruth Lander, a member of the training team for the non-emergency 111 […]
Read MorePoll panel keep in abeyance transfer of 18 Assam cops
Guwahati, Feb 28 (IANS) The Election Commission on Saturday kept in abeyance the Assam government’s orders transferring 12 IPS and six Assam Police Service (APS) officers, who were transferred and posted elsewhere following an order on Friday. Assam’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nitin Khade said that with the announcement of the schedule of elections to […]
Read MoreWith 33 positive cases, 3 more Covid clusters identified in B’luru
Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) With 33 Covid positive cases reported till Saturday, in three clusters at Agragami College, Sambharam College and residents of Purva Venezia apartment of Yelahanka New Town, a northern suburb of Bengaluru, the Bengaluru civic body is contemplating to intensifying testing, tracking and treating. It was due to students coming from Kerala […]
Read More‘Let fundraising drive for Ram temple over to give account of money’
Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) Hitting out at the critics of fundraising campaign for the proposed Ram temple in Ayodhya at Uttar Pradesh, Pejawar Math seer Vishwaprasanna Teertha, said on Saturday that the Trust had collected Rs 2,100 crore from across the country, but how could anyone give account of funds, even while the drive is […]
Read MoreVinesh Phogat enters 53kg final of Ukraine wrestling event
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat on Saturday reached the women’s 53kg category final of the XXIV Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial competition in Kiev, Ukraine, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) tweeted late on Saturday night. Vinesh will play world No.7 and 2017 world champion […]
Read MoreNadda on 2-day visit to Varanasi from Sunday
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda will be on a two-day visit to Varanasi from Sunday where he will participate in various programmes of the party and meet BJP MPs and MLAs also. Sharing details about the schedule of the BJP chief, party national media in-charge Anil Baluni said that […]
Read MoreFinal playoff spot up for grabs as Goa face Hyderabad (Match Preview 109)
Margao (Goa), Feb 27 (IANS) FC Goa face Hyderabad FC in a virtual play-off match that will decide which team takes up the last of the top four spots in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Fatorda Stadium here on Sunday. With 30 points, Goa are in pole position and need just a point […]
Read MoreBJP ally in Assam snap ties, joins ‘Mahagathbandhan’
Guwahati, Feb 27 (IANS) Just a month ahead of the Assam Assembly polls, in a significant political development on Saturday, ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) estranged ally Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) has announced to snap ties with the party and has joined Congress led grand alliance to fight the assembly polls. BPF President Hagrama Mohilary […]
Read More5 held in molestation, stabbing case in Kalkaji
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Delhi Police arrested three persons and apprehended two in connection with the stabbing of a boy and molestation of a girl in South East Delhi’s Kalkaji. The development comes a day after a 17-year-old was stabbed and injured by some boys after he objected to “objectionable remarks and gestures” […]
Read MoreRoad Safety World Series: Pathan, Ojha join India Legends team
Raipur, Feb 27 (IANS) All-rounder Yusuf Pathan, who retired from all forms of cricket on Friday, Naman Ojha, and R. Vinay Kumar, who also retired on Friday will feature in the India Legends team in next month’s Road Safety World Series. The series will be played from March 5 to 21 at the Shaheed Veer […]
Read MoreSA T20 Challenge: Bavuma helps Lions set up final vs Dolphins
Durban, Feb 27 (IANS) Imperial Lions will meet the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in the Betway T20 Challenge final after they sealed their place in Sunday’s decider with a relatively comfortable seven-wicket win over the Dafabet Warriors in Durban on Saturday. Captain Temba Bavuma was the star for his team, scoring an unbeaten 48 off 37 balls […]
Read MoreCoWIN to open for registration on Mar 1, walk-ins to likely supersede
By Ashish SrivastavaNew Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Day one of third phase of Covid vaccination is likely to see walk-in registrations in huge amount since the CoWIN portal is unlikely to be operational before March 1, officials told IANS. “Senior citizens and people above 45 with comorbidities will be allowed to self register via the […]
Read MoreBihar’s RJD keen to contest Assam polls
Guwahati, Feb 27 (IANS) Bihar’s main opposition party Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday said that his party would contest the upcoming Assam Assembly polls in alliance with “like-minded” parties. Yadav, who is the leader of opposition in Bihar Assembly, arrived in Guwahati on Friday and on Friday and Saturday held meetings […]
Read MoreIndian Arrows prodigies do well in Indian Super League
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) As the league phase of the Indian Super League (ISL) draws to a close on Sunday, it’s time to take stock of the competition so far, played in a bio-bubble in Goa. The ISL has always prided itself as an avenue where the best Indian talent can mix it up […]
Read MoreISL: Odisha beat East Bengal 6-5, match sets record for most goals
Bambolim (Goa), Feb 27 (IANS) Odisha recorded only their second win of the Indian Super League (ISL) season on Saturday with a stunning 6-5 win over East Bengal — a new record for most goals scored in a match — at the GMC Stadium. It was the last league game of the season for both […]
Read More‘Hope new policy won’t abolish Lokayukta itself’
Bengaluru, Feb 27 (IANS) Batting for a stronger Lokayukta institution, Karnataka Lokayukta Justice P. Vishwanatha Shetty, on Saturday said that he is hopeful that the state’s new dispute resolution policy should not be a step towards further weakening the Lokayukta institution. Speaking after the launch of Karnataka dispute resolution policy and coffee table book on […]
Read MoreAndhra registers 118 more Covid infections, tally 8.89L
Amaravati, Feb 27 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh registered 118 new Covid cases on Saturday, increasing the state’s tally over 8.89 lakh, even as 86 more persons recovered from the virus in the past 24 hours. Chittoor district reported the highest number of cases at 33, followed by East Godavari and Visakhapatnam (14 each), Guntur (13), Krishna […]
Read MoreK’taka Law Commission chief calls for technology upgradation
Bengaluru, Feb 27 (IANS) Karnataka Law Commission chairman S. R. Bannurmath on Saturday appealed to the Karnataka government to improve the technical services in the legal infrastructure like providing internet, computers and updated software to allow High Court judges, advocate generals and other legal officers to discharge their duties properly. Speaking after the launch of […]
Read More22.1% in Kerala believe country moving forward but not their lives
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Out of 4,776 people from 126 Assembly seats in Assam, 21.81 per cent people in the IANS Cvoter survey said that they believe the country is moving forward but not their lives, while 27.09 per cent believed the country is moving forward and their lives too. 1.37 per cent replied […]
Read MoreCoach Trott on thin ice as Eng batting falters, vows fightback
By Khurram HabibAhmedabad, Feb 27 (IANS) England’s current batting consultant Jonathan Trott’s trip to India in 2012-13 as a batsman had a shaky start with the right-hander getting 0, 17, 0 against left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha and off-spinner R Ashwin. In his first three innings, he was dismissed by Ojha twice and Ashwin once. He, […]
Read MoreCong dissident leaders ‘are pained to see party become weak’
Jammu, Feb 27 (IANS) Senior leaders of the Congress accompanying Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday said they are pained to see the party becoming weak with each passing day. The G-23 group of dissenting Congress leaders, as they have come to be known after they expressed serious concern over handling of party affairs in a […]
Read MoreIn Assam 46.93% believe living standards will improve
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) As many as 46.93% out of 4776 people from 126 Assembly seats in Assam believe that their living standards will improve in the next one year, according to the IANS Cvoter survey. 1.34% out of total participants said there will be no change in their living standards, 10.09% said their […]
Read MoreStrandja boxing: Kumar gets silver in 52kg, Boora bronze in 69kg
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Deepak Kumar’s fine run in the men’s 52kg category came to an end on Saturday as he lost to local favourite Daniel Asenov 2-3 in the final of the 72nd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. The silver medal is Kumar’s maiden medal from this prestigious and Europe’s oldest […]
Read MoreBengal first among 5 poll-bound states in improved living standards
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) West Bengal was at the first rank in improved living standards of people – the highest among the five poll-bound states in the last one year, according to the IANS Cvoter survey. Over 38,932 people in 294 Assembly seats in West Bengal participated in the survey, up to 26.86 per […]
Read More1st batch of MBBS students inaugurated at GMC Doda
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the first batch of MBBS students at Government Medical College located in J&K’s Doda in the virtual presence of Lieutenant Governor of J&K Manoj Sinha. Singh said, “The commencement of session of first batch of MBBS students at GMC, Doda was a historic achievement since […]
Read MoreI-League: TRAU look to stay in top six with win over Sudeva
Kalyani (West Bengal), Feb 27 (IANS) Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) will look to end the first stage of the I-League on a high and secure a place amongst the top-six when they face Sudeva Delhi FC on Sunday at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium. Sudeva were beaten 0-1 by Gokulam Kerala FC and moved out […]
Read MoreDPS Srinagar rewards girl who braved odds
By Sheikh QayoomSrinagar, Feb 27 (IANS) Delhi Public School (DPS) Srinagar on Saturday announced scholarship and reward for the daughter of a daily wage labour who excelled in class 10 exams braving all odds against the poverty of her parents. Parveena Ayub scored 490 marks out of 500 in the class 10 exam results, which […]
Read MoreI-League: Aizawl chasing win and luck in match vs Chennai
Kalyani (West Bengal), Feb 27 (IANS) Aizawl FC will need a win against Chennai City at the Kalyani Municipal stadium on Sunday to finish the first phase of the I-League within the top six. Aizawl go into Sunday’s match at seventh place with 12 points, trailing sixth-placed Mohammedan SC and fifth-placed Tiddim Road Athletic Union […]
Read MoreKerala CM Vijayan most popular with 72.92% respondents
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The anti-incumbency wave seems have marginal effect on the popularity of chief ministers of Assam, Kerala and West Bengal. According to an IANS CVoter survey, the chief ministers are popular amongst the people due to their performance: 58.27 per cent in Assam, 72.92 per cent in Kerala and 57.5 per […]
Read MoreRahul preferred as PM in Kerala, TN
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Congress scion Rahul Gandhi will trounce Prime Minister Narendra Modi if Kerala and Tamil Nadu had a chance to elect the Prime Minister directly. As per the IANS C-Voter opinion poll wave 2, Rahul is leading Modi in the popularity contest in these two key south Indian states. To a […]
Read MorePink ball gives edge to bowlers on bowler-friendly pitches: Ashwin
By Khurram HabibAhmedabad, Feb 27 (IANS) India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Saturday said that ‘pink-ball’ Test cricket was still evolving and teams were still getting to grips with the ball that was tough to handle for a spinner due to the extra gloss on it. He also said that batting can get tough against the […]
Read MoreKVIC’s e-market portal records Rs 1.12 cr turnover
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Khadi and Village Industry Commission’s (KVIC) footprint in the online marketing segment has found tremendous public patronage as its gross turnover has amounted to Rs 1.12 crore within just eight months of the launch of Khadi’s e-portal www.khadiindia.gov.in. Launched on July 7, 2020, Khadi e-portal has delivered more than one […]
Read MoreStrandja Memorial Boxing: Kumar clinches silver in 52kg
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Deepak Kumar’s good run in the men’s 52kg category of the 72nd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, came to an end on Saturday as he lost to local favourite Daniel Asenov 2-3 in the final, settling for silver. India’s Naveen Boora won bronze in men’s 69kg. Kumar began […]
Read MoreMamata, Sonowal, Pinarayi still favoured as CM (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Three incumbents — Mamata Banerjee, Sarbananda Sonowal and Pinarayi Vijayan — enjoy strong approval ratings as their respective states go to the polls. Of the five states going to the polls, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E Palaniswami is much behind M K Stalin of the DMK as CM choice while […]
Read MoreUPA may form govt in Tamil Nadu with 150+ seats win
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is likely to sweep the Tamil Nadu assembly with a projected win on 158 seats, which is a growth of 60 seats over what it won in 2016 assembly elections, whereas the vote share is also supposed to rise by 2 per cent, as per […]
Read MoreModi in Bengal, Rahul in Kerala most suited for PM
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Despite being the top choice as a Chief Minister in West Bengal, the voter in the state prefers Narendra Modi as a suitable candidate for the Prime Minister’s post. However, Lok Sabha MP from Kerala’s Wayanad constituency Rahul Gandhi is preferred in the state over Modi for the Prime Minister’s […]
Read MoreMamata, Sonowal, Vijayan most suited for CM’s post
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The incumbent chief ministers of Kerala, Assam and West Bengal are still far ahead in terms of popularity to their nearest challengers for office. In Tamil Nadu the leader of the main opposition party is more favoured for the office of chief minister than the incumbent one. In Puducherry, N […]
Read MoreAssam: NDA’s vote share to rise, may win 72 seats
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliances (NDA) vote share is likely to increase by 1.9 per cent in the upcoming Assam elections, while it may bag 72 seats out of the overall 126, the IANS-CVoter survey revealed on Saturday. On Friday, the Election Commission of India announced the dates for elections to […]
Read MoreLDF may win Kerala assembly polls with 87 seats
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The CPI (M)-led Left Democratic Front is going to give a tough fight to the Congress-United Democratic Front coalition and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming assembly elections in Kerala, as it is likely to win 87 seats out of 140 and have a vote share of over 40 […]
Read MoreNow Karnataka to act against illegal abattoirs
Bengaluru, Feb 27 (IANS) Karnataka is mulling tough action against illegal abattoirs across the state which are the primary reason for ‘illegal slaughtering’ of cattle especially cows, said state Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chauhan on Saturday. A statement released by the minister’s office said that Chauhan had gone to Arasikere taluk in Hassan district on […]
Read More70% people in Bengal, Assam satisfied with PM’s work
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Around 70 per cent of people in West Bengal and Assam are satisfied with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies and works, stated a survey carried out by IANS C-Voter. The survey was carried out in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry where Assembly polls […]
Read MoreI-League: Mohammedans face unbeaten Real Kashmir
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) With their place in the I-League’s top-six on the line, Mohammedan Sporting will face a tough challenge against an unbeaten Real Kashmir at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Sunday. Mohammedans sit in sixth place with 13 points. With Aizawl FC hot on their heels, coach Sankarlal Chakraborty’s side need […]
Read MoreLeft-Cong to hold mega rally at Kolkata’s brigade ground tomorrow
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M)-led Left Front, Congress and Pirzada Abbas Siddiqui’s Indian Secular Front (ISF) will organise a mega rally in Kolkata’s iconic brigade parade ground on Sunday. The three-party electoral coalition is slated to launch its poll campaign from the mammoth rally in order to mark the beginning […]
Read MorePeople in TN unsatisfied with Centre’s works: CVOTER
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) People in Tamil Nadu are unsatisfied with the development works carried out by the BJP-ruled Centre, stated a survey carried out by IANS C-Voter. The survey was carried out in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry where Assembly polls are scheduled in March-May. The […]
Read MoreTMC likely to get 156 seats in Bengal, BJP 100 out of 294 seats
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) It is a straight war between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP in West Bengal, which voted left parties to power, for many decades since independence. Though, it seems the TMC has a clear edge in this political fight, BJP is not far behind and likely to make a huge […]
Read MoreMamata winning Bengal, BJP perception battle
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The battle for the states is a mixed bag with Mamata Banerjee projected to win the high-stakes battle for West Bengal despite losing the war of perception, DMK-Congress is sweeping Tamil Nadu, the Left is comfortably retaining Kerala while the BJP is retaining Assam and the AINRC–BJP alliance in Puducherry […]
Read MoreNDA projected to form govt with 2/3rd majority in Puducherry
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) : The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is likely to form the government in Puducherry by bagging close to two-third assembly seats in the upcoming election of the UT scheduled on April 6, the IANS C-voter opinion poll has projected. The poll results said that the NDA may win anywhere between […]
Read More49% people in Kerala ‘not satisfied’ with Amit Shah’s work: Survey
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Almost half of a group of people in poll-bound Kerala expressed their dissatisfaction with the work of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the IANS C-Voter Opinion Poll survey said. Among more than 8,796 people surveyed in the last six weeks in Kerala, 49.55 per cent said they are not satisfied […]
Read MoreEC holds transfer of 18 police officers in Assam
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Election Commission on Saturday kept the transfer orders of 12 Indian Police Service (IPS) and six Assam Police Service (APS) officers on “abeyance” in the poll-bound Assam considering impostition of Model Code of Conduct in the state. Citing the provisions of Model Code of Conduct which imposes total ban […]
Read MoreTemple culture linked to Goa’s cultural identity: CM
Panaji, Feb 27 (IANS) If culture associated with Goa’s temples vanishes, then it will be difficult to preserve Goan culture in its entirety, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Saturday. Speaking at a function organised to inaugurate a local music festival, Sawant also bemoaned the fact that even the practice of regular arti performance was […]
Read MoreISL: Mumbai-ATK Mohun Bagan showdown for top spot (Match Preview 110)
Bambolim (Goa), Feb 27 (IANS) The final match of the Indian Super League’s (ISL) group stage will also decide which team finishes on top of the points table as top-ranked ATK Mohun Bagan clash with second-placed Mumbai City at the GMC Stadium on Sunday. Mumbai (37 points) need nothing less than a win while a […]
Read MoreBhumi: Can’t imagine how career would shape up without ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Bhumi Pednekar is currently shooting for Badhaai Do in Rishikesh, where she shot for her first film, the 2015 release Dum Laga Ke Haisha, six years ago. She says her debut film will always be a milestone in her life and she cannot imagine how her career would have shaped up […]
Read MoreS. Korea: Innovative syringe to increase Covid vax doses
Seoul, Feb 27 (IANS) South Korea’s health authorities on Saturday issued a new guideline to vaccination centres across the nation, asking medical staff members to maximise the number of Covid jabs per vaccine bottle by utilising innovative syringes. One day after the start of the nation’s public vaccination program, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention […]
Read MoreEngland unwind at golf course, white ball players join at hotel
By Khurram HabibAhmedabad, Feb 27 (IANS) The Indian and England teams are treating their bio-bubble lives a bit differently from each other. The Indian team is not rotating its players and relaxing inside the hotels while the England team is rotating players and even finding opportunities to go outdoors. A day after they lost the […]
Read MoreOdisha allows Jatra shows with cap of 2,000 persons
Bhubaneswar, Feb 27 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday released Covid-19 guidelines for March allowing the Jatra organisers to hold shows subject to a ceiling of 2,000 persons. In an order, the Special Relief Commissioner Office stated maximum 2,000 persons can be allowed to attend Jatra, Opera and Open Air theatre shows subjected to compliance […]
Read MoreVast cracks free huge iceberg in Antarctica
London, Feb 27 (IANS) Almost a decade after scientists at British Antarctic Survey (BAS) first detected growth of vast cracks, a huge iceberg, more than 20 times the size of Manhattan, in Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf has now broken off. The first indication that a calving event was imminent came in November 2020 when a […]
Read MoreGermany thrash India 5-0 in first women’s hockey match
Dusseldorf, Feb 27 (IANS) World No.3 Germany side thrashed world No.9 Indian women’s hockey team 5-0 in the first match of the four-match series here on Saturday. Pia Maertens (10th minute, 14th), Lena Micheel (20th), Pauline Heinz (28th) and Lisa Altenburg (41th) found the back of the net for the hosts. The Indian team got […]
Read MoreArtists perform ‘Ragini’ in support of farmers at Ghazipur
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Showing solidarity with the farmers protesting against the three new farm laws enacted last year, Noida artists performed ‘Ragini’ at the protest site at Ghazipur border here. Amit Chandpur, one of the artists who performed ‘Ragini’ at the border said, “We are here to extend our support to the farmers […]
Read MoreRecreated version of ‘Ek ladki bheegi bhaagi si’ out on March 2
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Kishore Kumars immortal song Ek Ladki bheegi bhaagi si, which co-starred Madhubala and featured in the 1958 superhit comedy Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, is set for a recreation, due to be out on March 2. The SD Burman classic, written by Majrooh Sultanpuri, is being recreated for the voice of Ajay […]
Read MorePolice, Army foil Maoists terror plot, deactivate 83 IEDs
Gaya (Bihar), Feb 27 (IANS) A joint operation launched by the Bihar police and the Army averted a major terror attack planned by the Maoists near the Chakrabandha police station area in Naxal-affected Gaya district in Bihar. The security forces recovered and disabled 83 IEDs planted on the road. A police official on Saturday said […]
Read More20 Gyuto Tantric Monastery monks test positive in Himachal
Dharamsala, Feb 27 (IANS) Twenty monks of the Gyuto Tantric Monastery belonging to 17th Karmapa, the third most important Tibetan religious head who is currently staying abroad, were tested Covid positive on Saturday, doctors said. They have no travel history. In the past two days 19 monks tested positive. Since the coronavirus outbreak, most of […]
Read MoreDCW notice to Delhi cops over stabbing of boy
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued a notice to Delhi Police in connection with the stabbing of a boy in Kalkaji area of south Delhi when he confronted his sister’s stalker. The victim’s sister has alleged that when she approached the police for lodging a complaint, police officials […]
Read MorePak ready to resolve all outstanding issues through dialogue: Imran
By Hamza AmeerIslambad, Feb 27 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has renewed his open offer for dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues with India. Khan gave his statement welcoming the ceasefire recently announced between Indian and Pakistani border security forces along the Line of Control (LoC). The Pakistani Premier said the country has “always […]
Read MoreIAF precision strike to mark 2 yrs of Balakot ops
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Indian Air Force carried out a long range precision strike against a practice target to mark the second anniversary of the Balakot operation. The strike was carried out by members of the same squadron who carried out the actual operations. The strike took place in Rajasthan sector recently. In […]
Read MoreJogira Sara Ra Ra! a special film for Nawazuddin, Kushan Nandy post lockdown
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Kushan Nandy says his upcoming film Jogira Sara Ra Ra! is special for lead actor Nawazuddin and him. “Jogira Sara Ra Ra! is a very special film for Nawaz and me, because the Covid lockdown had seemed endless. I am so glad that we are finally going to be on […]
Read MoreDelhi World Cup: English shooters’ quarantine halved to 7 days
By Navneet SinghNew Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) In a big respite for English shooters preparing to compete at next month’s New Delhi’s World Cup, India’s union health ministry has agreed to halve the 14-day quarantine period, a privilege that was granted to the England cricket team now playing in India at the moment. English shooters […]
Read MoreOn the trail of 12 Indian fugitives who fled to London
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) At a time when a British court has ordered the extradition of diamantaire Nirav Modi to India to stand trial in a Rs 13,500 crore bank fraud after dismissing arguments of his “mental health concerns,” saying they are not unusual in a man in his circumstances, while that of billionaire […]
Read More2 arrested for plotting to assassinate activist Sushil Pandit
New Delhi, Feb 27 ( IANS ) In a major development, the Delhi Police on Saturday arrested two persons for allegedly conspiring to assassinate Kashmiri activist Sushil Pandit. According to the Delhi Police, Sukhwinder (25) and Lakhan (21) were caught by the RK Puram Police after they received intelligence inputs that the two were planning […]
Read MoreHC seeks govt response on funds for TS patient
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and AAP government in Delhi whether Rs five lakh for treatment of a patient suffering from Turner Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder causing deformity, can be made available after All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) said that it has no funds. […]
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