Bajaj Auto reports 11% rise in December sales
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Two-wheeler and commercial vehicle manufacturer Bajaj Auto on Monday reported a 11 per cent growth in total sales during December on a year-on-year basis. According to the company, total sales during the month under review grew to 3,72,532 units from 336,055 units sold during the corresponding month of 2019. However, Bajaj […]
Read MoreLow base, leisure travel to lift FY22 domestic air passenger traffic: ICRA
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Low base, along with rising leisure travel and gradual opening up of corporate offices, will accelerate the growth of domestic air passenger trafficin FY22, ratings agency ICRA said on Monday. ICRA expects a robust YoY growth of 78 per cent in domestic air passenger traffic and 164 per cent in […]
Read MoreCongress’ Gohil wants to be relieved from Bihar charge
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Congress Bihar in charge Shaktisinh Gohil on Monday said that he wants to be relieved of the responsibility on personal grounds. Gohil, who got infected by Covid, said he wants a lighter role in the party. “Due to personal reasons, I have requested our party high command to allocate me […]
Read MoreKarnataka Health Minister says Indian vaccine safe
Bengaluru, Jan 4 (IANS) Amid the controversy over regulatory approval for Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin without enough data on its efficacy, Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Monday claimed that the Indian vaccine was safe for use against coronavirus. “I have spoken to scientists involved in research and development of the vaccine and it is safe […]
Read MoreJustice Vineet Kothari takes oath as Gujarat HC judge
Gandhinagar, Jan 4 (IANS) Justice Vineet Kothari on Monday took oath as a judge of the Gujarat High Court. He was Acting Chief Justice in Madras High Court previously. A five-judge collegium led by the Chief Justice of India had transferred Kothari to the Gujarat High Court. Justice Kothari hails from a family of accountants […]
Read MoreWill AP vote for people holding Bible or Gita? Bandi Sanjay
Hyderabad, Jan 4 (IANS) Karimnagar Member of Parliament and Telangana BJP president Bandi Sanjay Kumar, on Monday, predicted that result of the Tirupati Lok Sabha bypoll in Andhra Pradesh would follow the pattern of the Dubbaka bypoll and Hyderabad local polls in Telangana. The BJP had won the Dubbaka bypoll and emerged as the second […]
Read MoreKarunaratne leads Sri Lanka fightback vs South Africa
Johannesburg, Jan 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne’s unbeaten 91 off 116 balls (17 fours) helped Sri Lanka move to 150 for four in the second innings of the second Test against South Africa. Karunaratne’s knock on the second day at the Wanderers on Monday helped his side fight back after the islanders had […]
Read MoreMother of victim arrested under POCSO law in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 4 (IANS) In a startling incident, a woman in Kadakkavoor in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for having sexually exploited her 14-year-old son, police said on Monday. This is the first such incident seen in the state. The father had complained to the […]
Read MoreTelugu star Seerat Kapoor in Naseeruddin Shah-Tusshar Kapoor’s ‘Maarich’
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actor Seerat Kapoor, who has made a name for herself in the Telugu film industry, is gearing up to return in Hindi cinema. The actor, who is known for her work in Telugu films such as “Run Raja Run”, “Columbus”, “Raju Gari Gadhi 2”, and “Okka Kshanam”, will be seen in […]
Read MoreMaha rattled as 8 UK returnees test positive for new Covid strain (Ld)
Mumbai, Jan. Jan 4 (IANS) The Maharashtra health department went into a tizzy as 8 passengers who recently returned from the UK were found infected with the new strain of Covid, officials said here on Monday. Health Minister Rajesh Tope made the grim announcement: “8 passengers returned from UK have been found positive for the […]
Read MoreNew Covid strain enters Maha, 8 UK returnees test positive
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) The Maharashtra health department went into a tizzy as 8 passengers who recently returned from the UK were found infected with the new strain of Covid, officials said here on Monday. State Health Minister Rajesh Tope made the grim announcement: “8 passengers returned from UK have been found positive for the […]
Read MoreResidual terrorist strength in Kashmir currently below 200: MoD
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Residual terrorist strength in Jammu and Kashmir is currently below 200, said the Ministry of Defence in its annual review. The ministry also pointed out that local recruitment is decreasing giving a serious blow to the nefarious designs of Pakistan to “indigenise” the movement and fuel unrest in the valley. […]
Read MoreAnderson banks on reverse swing for wickets in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Jan 4 (IANS) James Anderson hopes the tour of Sri Lanka this time will prove more frutiful for him than in previous years as he looks to exploit reverse swing and movement with the new ball. Anderson has taken just 12 wickets in 11 innings of six Tests in Sri Lanka. He has bowled […]
Read MorePelosi retains US Speakership with narrow majority, Senate undecided (2nd Lead)
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 4 (IANS) Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been re-elected by a narrow margin in a US House of Representatives with a diminished Democratic Party majority. While she was elected with 216 votes in a 435-member House on Sunday, the fate of the Senate hung in the balance with its future to […]
Read MoreSandeepa Dhar learnt her ‘Kaagaz’ dance number overnight
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Sandeepa Dhar says she picked the entire choreography for a dance number in the upcoming film Kaagaz within the span of a night. “When Satish Kaushik called me up for this song, I was travelling for a musical in Europe. It was a very sudden thing that came my way […]
Read MoreSevere weather warning in J&K for 2 days
Srinagar, Jan 4 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Meteorological Department on Monday issued a ‘severe weather’ warning for the next two days, advising people to stay indoors unless movement outside is unavoidable. An advisory issued by the local weather office said: “As predicted earlier, heavy to very heavy snowfall/rain most likely in J&K from tonight […]
Read MoreWeek-long battle against wildfire continues in Nagaland, Manipur
Kohima/Imphal, Jan 4 (IANS) The combined forces of Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), para-military and state authorities along with hundreds of volunteers and locals on Monday continued to battle the raging week-long wildfire in the famous Dzukou Valley on the Nagaland and Manipur borders, officials said. Forest officials of Nagaland and Manipur said that the […]
Read MoreSC verdict on Tuesday on pleas challenging Central Vista project
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday will pronounce its verdict on a batch of pleas which have challenged the environmental clearance and several other aspects of the Central Vista project. On November 5, last year, a bench comprising Justices A.M. Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and Sanjiv Khanna had reserved the verdict on […]
Read MoreAs govt-farmers talk fail, Kisan Congress threatens stir, NSUI starts cycle march
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) As the seventh round of meeting of the farmer leaders with the government remained inconclusive on Monday, the Kisan Congress threatened of more aggressive agitation in the coming days while the National Students of India (NSUI) started a ‘cycle yatra’ in support of agitating farmers from Jaipur to Delhi. The […]
Read MoreJack Ma emerged as big backer of Hollywood films in recent years
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Chinese tech billionaire and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, who is rumoured to have gone missing, has been a huge source of financial backing for Hollywood films over the past half a decade. Alibaba Pictures, which was set up by Ma’s e-commerce giant Alibaba, has given a marketing push to Chinese […]
Read MoreFirst ever free public charging station for EVs opens in Panchkula
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) With an aim to promote e-mobility, the Haryana government has opened north India’s first-of-its-kind public charging station for charging all types of electric cars (e-Cars) in Panchkula. The new station, which comes at the head office of the Haryana Renewable Energy Department Agency (HAREDA), was inaugurated by Petroleum Secretary Tarun […]
Read MoreWadhawan again raises concern over bids for DHFL by Piramal, Oaktree
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Raising concerns over the bids by Piramal Enterprises and US-based Oaktree for Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL), erstwhile promoter of the bankrupct NBFC, Kapil Wadhawan said that the bids are conditional and not qualified. Noting that Piramal group has proposed a reverse merger of its company — Piramal Capital […]
Read MoreRise of a new Bahujan face in Maharashtra; Rahul Pradhan elected as state president of Azad Samaj Party
Rise of a new Bahujan face in Maharashtra; Rahul Pradhan elected as state president of Azad Samaj Party
Read MoreHonda 2Wheelers India’s Dec YoY sales up 3%
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Two-wheeler major Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Monday reported a rise of 3 per cent in its December sales on a year-on-year basis. Honda’s total sales in December closed at 263,027 units from 255,283 units sold during the corresponding period of the previous year. The company said demand recovery […]
Read More‘Atmanirbhar’ Push: Hyundai commences ‘all-new i20’ exports
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Automobile manufacturer Hyundai Motor India has commenced exports of its recently launched premium hatchback, the ‘all-new i20’. According to the company, the milestone marks the beginning of the “next decade and HMIL’s resilient commitment to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’”. Presently, HMIL is India’s largest exporter of automobiles. It has surpassed the three […]
Read MoreQualcomm launches Snapdragon chip for affordable smartphones
San Francisco, Jan 4 (IANS) Chipmaker company Qualcomm Technologies on Monday launched Snapdragon 480 5G Mobile Platform — the first 4-series mobile platform equipped with 5G — for affordable devices. Snapdragon 480 continues to help drive further proliferation of 5G, allowing users access to truly global 5G connectivity and series-defying performance to power in-demand productivity […]
Read MoreAthiya Shetty shares her Monday reminder
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Athiya Shetty has shared her Monday reminder on social media, asking everyone to wear a mask properly. Athiya posted a video on Instagram. In the clip, she is seen packing her wallet, sanitiser and lipstick among many other things in her hand bag. “Monday Reminder: Wallet, Sunglasses, Sanitizer… Wearing your […]
Read MorePelosi wins US speakership with narrow majority, Senate undecided (Lead)
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 4 (IANS) Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been elected speaker by a narrow margin in a US House of Representatives with a diminished Democratic Party majority. While she was elected with 216 votes in a 435-member House on Sunday, the fate of the Senate hung in the balance with its future […]
Read MoreBarun Sobti: OTT space should explore genres beyond toxic content
By Arundhuti BanerjeeMumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Digital shows have been flooded with dark themes, graphic violence and sex, as well as use of cuss words, and actor Barun Sobti feels makers should also explore lighthearted stories in the medium. “In the last few months, most shows released are action thrillers and stories of murder mystery. […]
Read MoreJSPL records highest ever production & sales in December
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) JSPL Steel operations reported their highest ever monthly production volumes with 7.27 lakh tonnes during December 2020. The company’s integrated steel plant in Angul reported the highest ever monthly production to 4.16 lakh tonnes while thr Raigarh steel plant also reported the highest monthly production to 3.11 lakh tonnes. JSPL […]
Read MoreCBI books Delhi’s Sonear Industries in Rs 168-cr bank fraud
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against a Delhi-based firm for defrauding Punjab National Bank (PNB) to the tune of Rs 168.73 crore through diversion of funds and fraudulent transactions, the agency said on Monday. The Central probe agency registered an FIR on December 31 based […]
Read MoreAvian influenza cause of death of 2,401 migratory birds in Himachal: Report (Lead)
Shimla, Jan 4 (IANS) With the death toll of migratory water birds rising to 2,401, and almost half of them being endangered bar-headed goose visiting the Pong wetlands, Himachal Pradesh wildlife authorities on Monday said that avian influenza (H5N1) was the cause. The dead included a little white-fronted goose that was visiting the Pong wetlands […]
Read MoreHyderabad startup Pure EV’s AI tech to auto repair Li-Ion batteries
Hyderabad, Jan 4 (IANS) Pure EV, the electric vehicle vertical of Indian Institute of Technology – Hyderabad (IIT-H) incubated city startup Purenergy, has developed BaTrics Faraday, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based hardware which can automatically identify and repair defects in Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries of electric vehicles. BaTrics Faraday obviates the need for a customer to […]
Read MoreKunal goes for bike ride with daughter Inaaya, wife Soha
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kemmu went for a bike ride with his wife, actress Soha Ali Khan, and daughter Inaaya, and shared an image of the experience for fans on social media. In the image, Kunal and Soha are seen in biking gear while Inaaya wears a pink helmet. The picture captures the […]
Read MoreMoeen Ali tests positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in SL
Colombo, Jan 4 (IANS) England all-rounder Moeen Ali has tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival with the English cricket team in Sri Lanka. “Following PCR tests administered on arrival at the airport in Hambantota on Sunday, January 3, the England and Wales Cricket Board can confirm that Moeen Ali has tested positive for Covid-19. Ali […]
Read MoreRakul Preet Singh shares her New Year Resolution
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh shared her New Year Resolution with fans on Instagram, along with a monochrome picture on Monday. In the image, Rakul sports a short bob. “You can’t go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are to change the ending. #NEWYEAR #NEWYOU #NEWRESOLUTIONS,” […]
Read MoreSaif Ali Khan: Indian entertainment industry going through a renaissance
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan feels the entertainment industry in India is going through a renaissance, adding that stories are leading the change. The actor is gearing up for the release of his new web series Tandav. “The entertainment industry in India is going through a renaissance and stories like ‘Tandav’ are […]
Read MoreDomestic cricketers complain of being served substandard food
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Some of the cricketers in quarantine ahead of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here are complaining of not being served quality food fit for cricketers despite being stationed in a five-star hotel. The league phase of the tournament, which begins on January 10, will be held across six cities. The Elite […]
Read MoreEx-teacher held for running honey-trap racket using matrimonial sites
Bengaluru, Jan 4 (IANS) The Bengaluru police arrested a 38-year-old woman who uploaded her profile on various matrimonial websites to trap people to blackmail them for ransom, East Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner S.D. Sharanappa said here. According to the police, the arrested has been identified as Kavitha C. S., a resident of Devaiah Park in East […]
Read MoreVarun Dhawan: Experience of recreating a classic is surreal
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actor Varun Dhawan says recreating the classic entertainer Coolie No.1 was a surreal experience, adding that he wanted to make a film that would regale the whole family. “The experience of recreating a classic film that I grew up watching has been surreal, and it is humbling to receive so much […]
Read MoreLokmanya Tilak’s roar, “Kesari’ going strong at 140 years (Ld)
By Quaid NajmiPune, Jan 4 (IANS) Dreaded for its lionish roar once, “Kesari”, the newspaper founded by the legendary Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak completed 140 years on Monday after changing several ‘avatars’ in its long media journey. Starting from a humble Marathi tabloid on January 4, 1881, it transformed into a biweekly, triweekly, daily and […]
Read MoreSC to hear ex-India goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey’s plea next week
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear a plea by former India goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey next week, who has sought fresh elections in the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Chaubey, who played for the senior national team from 1999-2006, had moved the apex court in December with a plea to not extend […]
Read MoreSC to hear plea for urgent measures against Uttarakhand forest fires
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear next week a plea seeking directions to the Uttarakhand government and the Environment Ministry to take immediate measures to prevent forest fires in the hill state and also protect wildlife and birds from the fires. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising […]
Read MoreDeepender Hooda calls for special Parliament session on farmers’ demands
Gurugram, Jan 4 (IANS) The Congress’s Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Singh Hooda on Monday said that a special Parliament session should be called to debate on the demands of the farmers. Hooda visited Gurugram, where he met the farmers sitting on protest in a ground near Rajiv Chowk and expressed his solidarity with them. Hooda […]
Read MoreCovid vaccine likely to reach Odisha by Jan 30: Minister
Bhubaneswar, Jan 4 (IANS) Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das on Monday said the much-awaited Covid vaccine is likely to reach the state by January 30. “The Odisha government is in touch with the Union government. I am hopeful that Covid vaccine will reach the state by January 30,” said Das. The Minister said that […]
Read MoreKirin Holdings to invest $30 mn in ‘Bira’ maker B9
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Japan’s Kirin Holdings is set to invest $30 million in beer maker B9 Beverages for a sub-10 per cent stake in the New Delhi-based company. B9 Beverages was in talks with several international brewing majors, including Kirin, and other investors to sell a stake of up to 20 per cent […]
Read MoreLokmanya Tilak’s roar, ‘Kesari’ going strong at 140 years
By Quaid NajmiPune, Jan 4 (IANS) Dreaded for its lionish roar once, “Kesari”, the newspaper founded by the legendary Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak completed 140 years on Monday after changing several ‘avatars’ in its long media journey. Starting from a humble Marathi tabloid on Jan. 4, 1881, it transformed into a biweekly, triweekly, daily and […]
Read MoreGovt wanted to push amendments, farmers firm on repeal in Monday’s meet (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The talks between the farmers unions and the government ended without any breakthrough on Monday. After the meeting, the government issued a statement in which it mentioned that the Agriculture Minister said in the meeting that they are ready to consider amendments to the new farm laws. “We will discuss […]
Read More‘Buying on Dips’: Markets on new high; IT stocks shine (Roundup)
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) The Indian equity market posted a healthy recovery during a volatile trade session Monday as investors resorted to “buying on decline”. Resultantly, the Indian benchmark equity indices ended at record closing level rising for the ninth consecutive session. Initially, the market opened with a ‘gap up’ as positive macro indicators and […]
Read MoreKin of road accident victims in Bihar to get ex-gratia
Patna, Jan 4 (IANS) The Bihar transport department is working on a new policy on ex-gratia to the families of those killed in road accidents in the state. On the first day of 2021, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, during a review meeting of the transport department directed to create a ‘revolving fund’ and formulate […]
Read MoreCovaxin works against UK strain, will release study by Jan 10: Bharat Biotech CMD
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech said on Monday that its vaccine is efficient against the mutant strain of novel coronavirus found in the UK while announcing that its data would be made public within a week. CMD Dr Krishna Ella, addressing a virtual press conference, said: “We have taken 3-4 strains and […]
Read MoreGovt to kick off Sagarmala Seaplane Services project
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways is initiating the process of commencing operations of the seaplane services, on the select routes, under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) framework through prospective airline operators. The project execution and implementation of the “Sagarmala Seaplane Services (SSPS)” would be through the SPV with the […]
Read MoreLata Mangeshkar remembers RD Burman on his death anniversary
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Playback icon Lata Mangeshkar remembered legendary musician Rahul Dev Burman on the occasion of his death anniversary on Monday. An emotional Mangeshkar said the late musician, fondly known as Pancham to friends and fans, respected her like his own elder sister. RD Burman passed away on January 4, 1994, at the […]
Read MoreGoogle workers plan to unionise against pay disparity, bias
San Francisco, Jan 4 (IANS) In a bid to tackle issues like pay disparity, retaliation and controversial government contracts, Google workers have announced plans to unionise with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the media reported on Monday. The Alphabet Workers’ Union will be open to all employees and contractors at Google’s parent company, reports […]
Read MoreUK court blocks Assange’s extradition to US over ‘mental health’ concerns
London, Jan 4 (IANS) A court in London has blocked the extradition request of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to the US, citing concerns over his “mental health and “risk of suicide”. The 49-year-old is wanted over the publication of thousands of classified documents in 2010 and 2011. The US claims the leaks broke the law […]
Read MoreReplace Malik as she faces conflict of interest: Air India pilots
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Air India pilots have asked the management to immediately replace the airline’s Commercial Director Meenakshi Malik who is heading a consortium bidding for the national carrier. In a letter to Rajiv Bansal, Air India, Chairman and Managing Director, the pilots’ associations said Malik should be replaced along with any other […]
Read MoreKapoor elected president, Chauhan secretary of national chess body
By Venkatachari JagannathanChennai, Jan 4 (IANS) The Bharat Singh Chauhan team won the All India Chess Federation (AICF) polls convincingly on Monday humbling the faction led by former president P.R. Venketrama Raja. As per the final results, Sanjay Kapoor, Chauhan and Naresh Sharma were declared elected for the three crucial posts of president, secretary and […]
Read MoreN-E India to get 3rd international airport by March 2021
By Sujit ChakrabortyAgartala, Jan 4 (IANS) After Guwahati and Imphal, Agartala’s Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport is set to become the third international airport in the north-eastern region, after a Rs 438 crore project under construction is completed in March 2021, Airport Authority of India (AAI) officials said on Monday. Construction work on the new […]
Read MoreAnanya Panday is ‘mentally’ still in Maldives
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday is back from her vacation in Maldives. She admits she is already missing her time in the tourist hub, adding that she is mentally still in Maldives. During her a beach vacation in Maldives, she enjoyed watching dolphins and sunsets apart from basking in the sun. Now that […]
Read MorePiramal’s DHFL bid to cover up its financial stress?
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) As the race for the failed Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. (DHFL) is coming to an end, banking industry sources claim that the likely winner, Piramal is interested in its merger only to cover up its struggling financial services business. DHFL has a balance sheet of Rs. 80,000 crore. The […]
Read MoreMicrosoft planning ‘sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows’
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Microsoft is planning a complete overhaul of its Windows operating system in 2021, calling it a “sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows”. According to the Verge, Microsoft has advertising for a software engineering role in the Windows Core User Experiences team, calling “Windows is BACK.” “On this team, you’ll work with […]
Read MoreBharat Biotech dispatches 1st batch of Covaxin for immunisation drive
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has sent the first batch of its Covid vaccine, Covaxin, to the government for further distribution in the immunisation drive the country is set to start in coming days, its CMD Dr Krishna Ella said on Monday. “We have already sent the batch to the Central Research […]
Read MoreJack Ma’s ‘disappearance’ may hit Indian firms in long run
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Call it a double whammy. First, reports surfaced in August last year that China’s Alibaba Group has put on hold plans to invest in Indian companies amid geopolitical tensions between the two nations. Now, the “disappearing” act by Alibaba founder and owner of fintech venture Ant Group, Jack Ma, may […]
Read MoreRecoveries stay far ahead of new cases in J&K in 24 hours
Jammu, Jan 4 (IANS) Recoveries stayed far ahead of new Covid-19 cases in J&K on Monday as 419 patients recovered while 133 new Covid cases were reported in the last 24 hours. According to the official bulletin, out of 133 new cases, 58 were from Jammu division and 75 from Kashmir division. So far, 121,786 […]
Read MoreED files chargesheet against ex-IAS officer in cheating case
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said that it has filed a chargesheet against former IAS officer Babu Lal Agarwal, his brothers and several others in a cheating case, officials said. The ED has also urged the court for rewarding punishment and confiscation of attached properties to the tune of […]
Read MoreBird flu cases in two Kerala districts ring alarm bells
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 4 (IANS) A high alert has been sounded in Kerala after four bird flu cases were reported in Kottayam and Alappuzha districts, keeping the officials on their toes. The presence of the dreaded virus was confirmed in some ducks following which the State Minister for Forest, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development K. Raju […]
Read MoreSonakshi Sinha is holidaying in Kerala
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha is currently holidaying in Kerala. On Monday, she posted a string of pictures on Instagram, posing on a houseboat. “Gods own country #kerala,” Sonakshi wrote as caption with the pictures, where she is seen dressed in a white T-shirt and tight shorts. Sonakshi will soon be seen […]
Read MoreMumbai’s jumbo hospitals to work as Covid-19 vaccination centres
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) The jumbo Covid Care Centres set up in Mumbai after the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak will now be transformed into mega-vaccination centres by the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation, officials said here on Monday. “We shall convert the Covid jumbo field hospitals now into vaccination centres for public benefit,” said BMC Additional Municipal Commissioner […]
Read MoreBengal: Cong sets up panel for talks on seat sharing
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Congress has set up a committee to chalk out a seat sharing agreement with Left parties for the West Bengal Assembly polls. The committee has Congress state president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, CLP leader Abdul Mannan, former state chief Pradeep Bhattacharya and Nepal Mahato. “The committee will hold talks with […]
Read MoreCentre mulls ‘bad bank’, PSB privatisation for Budget FY22
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Union Government is considering several policy measures for the Indian banking sector, including setting up of a bad bank and privatisation of few state-run banks. A bad bank is a bank set up to buy the bad loans and other illiquid holdings of another financial institution. Even though a […]
Read MoreExperts question the emergency use authorization given to Bharat Biotech and AstraZeneca
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) After the latest decision to approve the vaccine by AstraZeneca and Oxford University as well as by Bharat Biotech for emergency use in India to immunise people against the COVID-19 virus; many experts have questioned the foundation of these approvals and reasons why other candidates such as Sputnik V and […]
Read MoreRailways operates 53 goods train on newly inducted EDFC
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A total of 53 goods trains operated on the newly constructed 351-km long New Bhaupur-New Khurja Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) and the freight trains attained “game changing” top speed of more than 90 kmph, officials said on Monday. In a statement, a Railway Ministry spokesperson said that faster speed […]
Read MoreSushmita Sen posts birthday wish for beau Rohman Shawl
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen had an Instagram message for her boyfriend Rohman Shawl on his birthday on Monday. Sushmita shared a couple of photographs clicked together with Rohman and wrote as caption: “Happyyyyyy Birthday My Babushhhh @rohmanshawl ‘Rooh se Rooh tak’. May God bless you with abundance of all that your […]
Read MoreSunny Leone reveals her awkward moment with Salman
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Sunny Leone tried singing with superstar Salman Khan, and says it was an awkward yet fun experience. Sunny took to Instagram to share the moment when she tried sing, when she joined him on the Bigg Boss 14 stage. “Who needs singing lessons when you have @beingsalmankhan… Can’t sing at […]
Read MoreSourav Ganguly lounge for fans visiting former India captain
Kolkata, Jan 4 (IANS) A special ‘Sourav Ganguly lounge’ with tea, coffee and water has been set up at the Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital for visitors who are coming to the hospital without permission to check on the health of the former India captain and the current BCCI president. A statement from Cricket Association of Bengal […]
Read MoreHigh Court asks CBI to hand over diaries relating to sacrilege incidents to Punjab Police
Chandigarh, Jan 4 (IANS) Vindicating the Punjab government’s stance on the investigations into the 2015 sacrilege incidents, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to hand over all case diaries and papers related to the cases to the Punjab Police within a month. Terming the high court directions […]
Read MoreComposition of heavyweight stocks on Indian bourses static over last decade, sectoral composition changes
New Delhi, Jan. Jan 4 (IANS) The growth of the Indian economy over the last decade and mushrooming of large sized companies over the period has not changed the character of the stock markets as the same old entities that became heavyweights on the bourses 10 years back continue to outperform others even today. According […]
Read MoreNo such thing as NDA exists, just single party rule: Former Goa ally
Panaji, Jan 4 (IANS) Announcing severing of ties with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), former Deputy Chief Minister and Goa Forward Party (GFP) President Vijai Sardesai on Monday claimed that the NDA no longer exists and there is no such national coalition headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sardesai, who served as a cabinet minister […]
Read MoreIshaan Khatter calls Ananya Panday his ‘muse’, sends Insta fans in frenzy
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Actor Ishaan Khatter recently returned from Maldives after ringing in the new year with rumoured girlfriend Ananya Panday in the scenic island tourist hub. The “Khaali Peeli” co-stars have been sharing pictures from their escapade and giving major travel goals to their fans. However, one post has caught the attention […]
Read MoreSC asks banks to finalise proposals to finance unfinished Amrapali projects
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday directed the counsel representing various banks, along with officials concerned, to meet the court-appointed receiver to finalise the proposal for financing of the unfinished Amrapali projects. The receiver, senior advocate R. Venkataramani, informed a bench comprising Justices U.U. Lalit and Ashok Bhushan that he is […]
Read MoreTalks with farmers end without breakthrough, dialogue may resume on Jan 8
New Jan 4 (IANS) The crucial seventh round of talks between the government and 41 farmers representatives ended without any breakthrough and the next round of talks is expected on January 8, sources said. The meeting had started around 2.30 p.m. at Vigyan Bhavan in the presence of Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Consumer […]
Read MoreSC: Sibal cites 18-month delay in disqualification plea of Goa MLAs
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Congress leader and senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Monday told the Supreme Court that a plea by Goa Congress leader Girish Chodankar seeking disqualification of 10 MLAs who switched to the BJP from the Congress in July 2019, has been pending for one-and-a-half years. Sibal contended before a bench headed […]
Read More75 UK returnees yet to be traced in Karnataka: Health minister
Bengaluru, Jan 4 (IANS) Karnataka health minister, K. Sudhakar on Monday said that the Home department and Bengaluru Civic Body are yet to track 75 passengers who returned from England after the new strain of Covid virus was detected two weeks ago. Sudhakar told reporters that he was in touch with the home department and […]
Read MoreSputnik V working to take AstraZeneca vax efficacy to over 90%
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) With the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approving Serum Institute of India’s ‘Covishield’ vaccine and Bharat Biotech’s ‘Covaxin’ for emergency use, paving way for their roll-out and administration to millions, Russian Sputnik V vaccine makers have said that they are working with AstraZeneca (AZ) to take the efficacy of […]
Read More‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ director Ali Abbas Zafar ties the knot, B-Town congratulates
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar started the new year on a happy note, tying the knot. Zafar took to his verified Instagram account to share the news, even though he did not disclose the identity of his wife. Sharing a photograph of his hand holding his newly-wed wife’s hand, Zafar captioned: “Bismillah” […]
Read MoreOmar, Mehbooba demand probe in Srinagar encounter (Ld)
Srinagar, Jan 4 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that it is important that the probe into the Srinagar encounter is completed even as families members of the three persons killed have been staging protest and claiming that their sons are innocent. Omar wrote on the twitter that only […]
Read MoreIndia cricketers restricted from leaving Sydney hotel premises
Melbourne, Jan 4 (IANS) The India cricketers who travelled to Sydney on Monday for the third Test beginning January 7 have been asked by the team management to not leave the hotel premises except for training during their stay in Sydney. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) confirmed to IANS on Monday that the players have […]
Read MoreNubia Z-series phone with Snapdragon 888 chipset to launch soon
Beijing, Jan 4 (IANS) Xiaomi recently launched its Mi 11 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and now Nubia is planning to announce a Z-series smartphone that will be powered by the same chipset. Nubia Z-series smartphone will run on the Android 10 OS and will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 […]
Read MoreNew-look Hrithik Roshan gets back to work in new year
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan has started New Year by going to work, and captured the moment for fans on Monday. The actor shared a photograph of himself on Instagram and Twitter to announce his return to the set. “Back on set,” Hrithik wrote with the picture. The actor didn’t divulge anything […]
Read MoreDua Lipa on how her new album ‘Future Nostalgia’ changed her my life
Los Angeles, Jan 4 (IANS) International pop star Dua Lipa says her latest album, Future Nostalgia, has changed her life in many ways. The singer is elated that the album is hitting the right notes among the people. “Just found out we hit over 3 BILLION streams on Future Nostalgia in 2020! THANK YOU!!!!!! this […]
Read MoreWriters Kanika Dhillon and Himanshu Sharma tie the knot
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Screenwriters Kanika Dhillon and Himanshu Sharma started a new chapter in life in the new year 2021 by getting married. Kanika shared the news on her verified Instagram account on Monday with photographs of their hands, clicked while performing wedding rituals. “Here is to #2021 #newbeginnings #himanshusharma,” Kanika shared on Instagram. […]
Read MoreOmar, Mehbooba demand probe in Srinagar encounter
Srinagar, Jan 4 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that it is important that the probe into the Srinagar encounter is completed even as families members of the three persons killed have been staging protest and claiming that their sons are innocent. Omar wrote on the twitter that only […]
Read MoreMixing smoking, vaping can be as harmful as smoking cigarettes
New York, Jan 4 (IANS) If you are planning to quit smoking, then picking up vaping to reduce the frequency can be a bad idea, researchers say. According to the researchers, combining traditional cigarettes with e-cigarettes may result in harmful health effects similar to smoking cigarettes exclusively. “Some people who smoke cigarettes, pick up e-cigarette […]
Read MoreFamilies of militants killed in Srinagar encounter stage protest
Srinagar, Jan 4 (IANS) The families of the militants killed in the encounter at Lawaypora in Srinagar staged a protest here on Monday demanding that the bodies be returned to them. “I want justice, I don’t want money, I want the body of my son,” father of Athar, one of those killed in the encounter […]
Read MoreRealme V15 officially arriving on Jan 7
Beijing, Jan 4 (IANS) Relame is all set to launch its next-generation smartphone ‘Realme V15’ with the Dimensity 800U chipset on January 7 in China. Company’s China’s President Xu Qi revealed on Chinese social networking site Weibo that it will be announcing the Realme V15 smartphone at 2 PM (local time) on coming Thursday. The […]
Read MoreWD likely to affect Western Himalayan from Jan 7
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department has said that a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect Western Himalayan Region from Thursday. As a result, no significant change in minimum temperatures is likely during the next 2-3 days over northwest India. However, it could gradually fall by 2-4 degrees Celsius over some […]
Read MoreAll eyes on Jan 5 Georgia elections as Biden, Harris meet 2021’s defining political test
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 4 (IANS) US President-elect Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris meet an early 2021 political test as two of their Democratic party colleagues seek to win knife edge special elections in Georgia on January 5 which will decide Senate control in the incoming administration. Two Senate races in Georgia […]
Read MoreKerala HC quashes bail of Twaha Fasal in UAPA case
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 4 (IANS) The Kerala High court on Monday quashed the bail order by the NIA special court for Twaha Fasal who was arrested in the Pantheerankavu UAPA case for alleged Maoist links in 2019. The high court did not however cancel the bail granted to Allan Shuhaib who was also arrested along with […]
Read MoreSanjay Raut’s wife Varsha deposes before ED in PMC bank fraud
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha member and spokesperson Sanjay Raut’s wife Varsha Raut on Monday deposed before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with its money laundering probe into the PMC bank fraud case. According to ED sources, she arrived at the financial probe agency office here in the afternoon. The source […]
Read MoreADB, India sign $100 m loan to upgrade power distribution system in Bengaluru
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Central government have signed a $100 million loan to modernise and upgrade the power distribution system to enhance the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Bengaluru. The signatories to the Bengaluru Smart Energy Efficient Power Distribution Project are C. S. Mohapatra, Additional […]
Read MoreBihar bank manager foils bid to transfer Rs 11.73 cr from govt account
Patna, Jan 4 (IANS) A 32-year-old man’s attempt to fraudulently transfer Rs 11.73 crore to a private firm’s bank account through RTGS from a government account was foiled by an alert manager of a private bank here, police said on Monday. Accused Subham Kumar Gupta, a resident of Patna’s Chitkohra locality, was arrested in connection […]
Read MoreWilliamson a true model for any youngster to emulate: Laxman
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Former India batsman VVS Laxman has lavished praise on Kane Williamson, saying the New Zealand captain is a true role model for any youngster who is trying to make a name in cricket. On Monday, Williamson scored a brilliant ton in the ongoing second Test against Pakistan in Christchurch. On […]
Read MoreJoymalya Bagchi sworn in as Andhra Pradesh High Court judge
Amaravati, Jan 4 (IANS) Justice Joymalya Bagchi was sworn in as a judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday. “AP High Court Chief Justice J.K. Maheshwari officiated Bagchi’s swearing in at 10:15 a.m. in court hall number 1,” said an official statement. Bagchi has been transferred from Kolkata High Court to Andhra Pradesh […]
Read MoreDead Himachal youth turns saviour for three
Chandigarh, Jan 4 (IANS) A 26-year-old road accident victim from Himachal Pradesh gave the “gift of life” to one terminally ill person with renal failure and two other patients with his parents giving consent for donation of his organs, the PGIMER said on Monday. The family of victim Pankaj belongs to Jogipur village in Kangra […]
Read MoreLG launches truly wireless earbuds at starting price of Rs 24,990
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) LG Electronics on Monday expanded its ‘Tonefree’ truly wireless earbuds lineup with the launch of its most advanced TWS the HBS-FN7 and HBS-FN6 at a starting price of Rs 24,990. The earbuds come with a UV nano charging cradle with ultraviolet light that sanitizes the earbuds, eliminating 99.9 per cent […]
Read More9 more detected with UK Covid strain, all from Delhi lab
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Nine more Covid patients have been detected carrying the new and highly infectious strain of novel coronavirus from the UK, taking the total number of such cases to 38 in the country, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday. All the nine latest additions have been reported from a single […]
Read MoreBird flu suspected in Himachal as 1,800 migratory birds die
Shimla, Jan 4 (IANS) With the toll of migratory waterbirds rising to over 1,800, and almost half of them being endangered bar-headed goose visiting the Pong wetlands, the Himachal Pradesh wildlife authorities on Monday suspected avian influenza as the cause. Chief Conservator Wildlife of Pong wetlands — one of the largest in northern India, Upasna […]
Read MoreCriminal carrying Rs 25,000 bounty held in Gurugram
Gurugram, Jan 4 (IANS) A criminal carrying a reward of Rs 25,000 on his head was arrested by the police on Sunday from Fazilpur Mod in Gurugram following a tip-off, police said on Monday. He was identified as 23-year-old Karmjeet alias Kandy belonging to Dulhera village in Jhajjar district. A countrymade pistol and one cartridge […]
Read MoreGanguly likely to be released from hospital on Jan 6
Kolkata, Jan 4 (IANS) Former Indian skipper and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly is likely to be released from hospital here on Wednesday, hospital sources said. “Noted cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty will pay a visit on Tuesday to see Sourav Ganguly at the hospital. So not tomorrow but […]
Read MoreTN govt allows 100% occupancy in cinema halls
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Lending its ears to the demand of the owners, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday permitted 100 per cent occupancy in cinema halls in the state. According to the government, the decision was taken as the number of Covid-19 infections was coming down in the state. The government had earlier permitted […]
Read MoreNotorious Bihar extortionist arrested in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A team from the Special Cell of Delhi police in a joint operation with Bihar police has arrested a notorious extortionist Aditya Tiwari ,24, a resident of Gopal Ganj in Bihar. Tiwari is involved in 26 cases of murder, attempt to murder, assault on police, robbery/dacoity, kidnapping, hurt, criminal intimidation, […]
Read MoreBrexit: Finale at last
By Asad MirzaThe British public will have to face the repercussions of the sordid Brexit saga, mostly based on lies, during the pandemic times. On December 31, 2020, at 11 p.m. UK time and 12 p.m. Brussels time, — four years, 27 weeks and two days after a referendum that split the UK almost down […]
Read More2,223 kgs marijuana recovered from truck in Gurugram, 2 held
Gurugram, Jan 4 (IANS) Two truck drivers were arrested in Gurugram here after the recovery of over 2,223 kgs of marijuana from a truck, police said on Monday. The accused were identified as Bhupender (34) and Omji (34), both residents of Kannauj district in Uttar Pradesh. They were smuggling marijuana worth crores from Orissa to […]
Read MoreMuradnagar accident must be thoroughly probed by UP govt: Mayawati
Lucknow, Jan 4 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati has expressed grief over the death of 25 people after part of the roof fell on them when they had assembled for attending the funeral rites of a person in Ghaziabad district’s Muradnagar area in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. Mayawati has demanded a proper and […]
Read MoreProud moment: Inspector dad salutes DSP daughter in Tirupati
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 4 (IANS) It was a moment of pride for an Andhra Pradesh Police inspector when he could salute his daughter, who is the Deputy Superintendent of Police. During a police meeting in Tirupati, Shyam Sunder, the police circle inspector currently working in Tirupati Kalyani Dam police training centre saw his DSP […]
Read MoreSC to Centre: Can’t confiscate animals before owner convicted
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre that rules notified in 2017 for confiscating animals of traders and transporters would be stayed if not either withdrawn or amended. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian asked the Centre to either […]
Read MoreShakib named in Bangladesh’s preliminary squad for WI series
Dhaka, Jan 4 (IANS) Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named in the preliminary Bangladesh squads for the upcoming ODI and Test series against West Indies. Meanwhile, former skipper Mashrafe Mortaza has been left out of the 24-man ODI squad. Shakib was banned from all forms of the game for two years for breaching […]
Read MoreGovt-farmers’ 7th round of talks begins to end deadlock
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A crucial seventh round of talks between the government and 41 farmers representatives began here on Monday to end the deadlock as the agitation entered the 40th day with the farmers sticking to their stand to repeal the three farm laws and guarantee MSP. The meeting started around 2.30 p.m. […]
Read MoreNew coin to mark UK Queen’s 95th b’day
London, Jan 4 (IANS) The UK’s Royal Mint has announced that it will commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th birthday with a new 5 pound coin, the media reported. On April 21, Queen Elizabeth II will become the first UK monarch to turn 95-years-old, the BBC reported. In a statement, the Royal Mint said the commemorative […]
Read MoreHuawei working on 3nm-based Kirin 9010 SoC: Report
Beijing, Jan 4 (IANS) Huawei is reportedly planning to expand its high-end HISilicon Kirin chipsets lineup with the launch of Kirin 9010 as a next-generation system-on-chip (SoC). Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu earlier indicated that the company would stop making flagship chips due to pressure over the restrictions imposed in the US. However, […]
Read MoreJustice Pankaj Mithal takes oath as CJ of J&K and Ladakh HC
Jammu, Jan 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to Justice Pankaj Mithal on Monday as the new Chief Justice of the Common High Court for the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The oath ceremony took place here, and Sinha congratulated Mithal for his new […]
Read More‘Bond girl’ Tanya Roberts no more
Los Angeles, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Tanya Roberts, best known for playing the Bond girl in the 1985 film A View To A Kill, is no more. She was 65. The actress collapsed while walking her dogs on December 24, and was admitted to a hospital here. She died on Sunday, her friend and representative […]
Read MorePM dedicates National Atomic Timescale to country
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated the National Atomic Timescale and Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravya Pranali to the nation and laid the foundation stone of National Environmental Standards Laboratory through a video conference. The National Atomic Timescale generates Indian Standard Time with an accuracy of 2.8 nanoseconds. Expressing happiness over […]
Read More7-point agenda for environment protection by Kamal Haasan’s party
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Establishing a circular economy, enforcing pollution standards, strict groundwater regulations and having an environment atlas are part of the seven-point agenda of the Kamal Haasan promoted Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) party, that was announced on Monday. As per the seven-point agenda for the environment, the MNM announced that it would establish […]
Read MoreDec manufacturing growth inches up: PMI
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) India’s manufacturing sector growth inched up in December, as improving business environment pushed order flow. The headline seasonally adjusted IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) inched up to 56.4 (index reading) in December up from 56.3 in November. The PMI varied between 0 and 100, with a reading […]
Read MoreCRED raises $81mn, initiates ESOP buyback worth Rs 9cr
Bengaluru, Jan 4 (IANS) A members-only credit card management and bill payments platform CRED on Monday said it has raised $81 million in its Series C round, which puts the company at $806 million valuation. In the process, existing and former employees have liquidated their ESOPs, collectively worth $1.2 million (Rs 9 crore). According to […]
Read MoreDissenting voices emerge within BJP over MP cabinet expansion
Bhopal, Jan 4 (IANS) The voices of discontent in the Madhya Pradesh BJP have become louder after two ministers were sworn-in during the cabinet expansion by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Ajay Vishnoi, a former minister and BJP MLA from Jabalpur, took a dig at the government for neglecting the Mahakaushal and Vindhya regions and […]
Read MoreOil prices surge on hopes of supply cap by ‘OPEC+’
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Crude oil prices surged on Monday on expectations that ‘OPEC+’, the cartel of Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allied oil producing nations would limit the oil output at the current levels. Brent crude crossed the $53 per barrel mark and touched a multi-month high of $53.17 […]
Read MoreProtests in Quetta against killing of coal mine workers
Quetta, Jan 4 (IANS) Protests were staged in Quetta against the killing of 11 coal miners in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, the media reported on Monday. On Sunday, at least 11 coal miners were kidnapped and killed by unidentified armed men in Machh, an area under serious security threat. According to the police, the attackers abducted […]
Read MoreUS urges China to end aggression against India & in the Indo-Pacific
By Rahul KumarNew Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) In major boost to India, the US Congress through a bipartisan law, the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) 2021 has condemned China for its aggression in eastern Ladakh. A resolution in the NDAA urges China to end its military aggression against India along the Line of Actual Control […]
Read MorePak to reopen educational institutions in phased manner
Islamabad, Jan 4 (IANS) The Pakistan government on Monday announced its decision to reopen educational institutions across the country in a phased manner from January 18. Addressing a media briefing here, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said that in the first phase, classes nine to 12 will resume from January 18, reports Dawn news. He […]
Read MoreGanguly’s health stable, doctors take cautious stance
Kolkata, Jan 4 (IANS) Former Indian cricket team captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly’s “health is stable” and the doctors have “deemed it safer to defer” further angioplasty for now, the Woodlands Hospital has stated in its latest medical bulletin. Angioplasty is a procedure to restore blood flow through the artery. Ganguly on Saturday […]
Read MoreCong leaders slam govt for using force against farmers in Haryana
New Jan 4 (IANS) After the police used force to stop the farmers from breaking the barricades in Haryana’s Rewari on Sunday evening, the Congress has used the opportunity to slam the BJP for using excessive force. The administration in Rewari said that the protestors at Sangwari Chowk broke barricades and tried to move towards […]
Read MoreNissan to export Magnite to Indonesia, South Africa
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Carmaker Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd will soon start exporting its new compact sports utility vehicle ‘Magnite’ to Indonesia and South Africa, said a top company official. He also said in the domestic market it has confirmed 32,800 booking for Magnite out of over 1.20 lakh enquiries. “Our priority for Magnite […]
Read MoreTelangana’s Covid tally touches 2.87 lakh with 238 new cases
Hyderabad, Jan 4 (IANS) Telangana has added 238 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the state’s cumulative tally to 2.87 lakh, even as 518 more patients have recovered from the virus to outnumber the infections, health officials said on Monday. Hyderabad accounted for the highest number of infections in the past 24 hours, 60, followed by Rangareddy […]
Read MoreTharoor criticises govt nod to Bharat Biotech vax without phase-3 trials
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticised the government for giving the nod to Bharat Biotech’s Covid vaccine without phase-3 trials. The central licensing authority has granted permission to Bharat Biotech to manufacture ‘Covaxin’ for sale and distribution, after the indigenous coronavirus vaccine received regulatory approval for emergency use. Tharoor said, […]
Read MoreOPPO launches community platform to connect with tech enthusiasts
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Chinese smartphone maker OPPO on Monday launched its community platform to connect and engage with technology enthusiasts. In line with the brand’s efforts to use technology and empower people, this interactive platform will allow users to collaborate, share and learn together keeping informed on the latest updates on all products […]
Read MoreBuying on decline: Markets rise post slide; IT stocks shine (Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Indian equity markets posted healthy recovery after an intra-day slide as investors took the opportunity to ‘buy on decline’. In the intra-day, market opened with a ‘gap up’ as positive macro indicators and vaccine advances in India buoyed sentiments. Consequently, the S&P BAE Sensex crossed the 48,000-mark. However, the market could […]
Read MoreUS aircraft carrier to remain in Middle East: Pentagon
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) The Pentagon said that US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz would remain in the Middle East waters due to “threats from Iran”, reversing a previous decision to order the warship to return home. “Due to the recent threats issued by Iranian leaders against President (Donald) Trump and other US government officials, I […]
Read MoreSC treats Panjab Univ students’ letter on excesses against farmers as PIL
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by 35 students of Panjab University, who had written a letter to the Chief Justice urging him to take cognizance of “excesses” against protesting farmers. The top court has registered the letter as a PIL. The students have sought direction from […]
Read MoreColleges, varsities reopen for students in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 4 (IANS) After a gap of nearly nine months, colleges and universities in Kerala reopened for students on Monday with strict Covid safety norms. However, the classes will be conducted between 8.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on all days, except Sundays. Around 1,350 higher educational institutions including arts and science colleges, engineering colleges, […]
Read MoreShilpa Shetty’s yoga tips to get back to grind after festive season
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) The Christmas and New Year vacation period is over, and actress Shilpa Shetty on Monday suggested a few yoga moves that can help one get back to the daily grind after the festive season. Shilpa, also a yoga expert, suggested a deep breathing meditation that can help people fight stress and […]
Read MoreYet to receive licence to export Covishield: SII
By Ashish SrivastavaNew Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Serum Institute of India (SII) clarified on Monday that the company is yet to receive the permission from the authority here to export its Covid-19 vaccine to other nations, the company official told IANS. The clarification has come after it was reported in the media that India […]
Read MoreIndian roller: Farmers’ friend & auspicious bird for nation
BY Mrityunjoy Kumar JhaNew Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) It was early morning in Tal Chapar blackbuck sanctuary in Rajasthan. “Pull over” I shouted in excitement and my friend, veteran wildlife photographer Kamal Sahansi, braked hard on the jeep. “Neelkanth, wow! Beautiful” don’t make any sound. Just click,” said Sahansi, sharing expert advice. There it was, […]
Read MoreChess federation polls underway
By Venkatachari JagannathanChennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Online voting for electing the new office bearers for the All India Chess Federation (AICF) was progressing smoothly with voters getting the confirmation as to whom they have voted. The AICF is divided into two factions — one led by former president P.R. Venketrama Raja and the other by […]
Read More17 US soldiers, 6 civilians test Covid-19 positive in S.Korea
Seoul, Jan 4 (IANS) Seventeen more American soldiers and six civilians tested positive for the novel coronavirus upon their arrival in South Korea, the US Forces Korea (USFK) said on Monday. In a statement, it said that the 23 USFK-affiliated individuals arrived in South Korea between December 16 and 31, 2020, reports Xinhua news agency. […]
Read MoreShriya Pilgaonkar has ‘surreal experience’ at work in Kashmir
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar features in the video of the love song Heera, sung by Jigar Saraiya, and she says the experience of shooting for the number was simply surreal. Sung by and featuring Jigar along with Shriya, the song is composed Sachin-Jigar and written by Priya Saraiya. “Filming this beautiful song […]
Read MoreKangana welcomes ace lensman Tetsuo Nagata to ‘Dhaakad’ unit
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut on Monday welcomed award-winning international cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata into the team of her upcoming action film Dhaakad. The actress hopes to make a world class spy thriller along with the “highly acclaimed international action crew”. Japanese origin French cinematographer Nagata is known for his work in films such […]
Read MoreTaliban intelligence operative captured in Afghanistan
Kabul, Jan 4 (IANS) A Taliban intelligence operative has been arrested in Afghanistan’s Balkh province, army spokesman said on Monday. Azizullah, who worked for the Taliban group and whose task was to identify the security personnel, was arrested in Mazar-I-Sharif city, Xinhua news agency quoted the army spokesman northern region Mohammad Hanif Rezai, as saying. […]
Read MoreBrisbane Test on, haven’t heard anything ‘formal’ from BCCI: Cricket Australia
Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Cricket Australia on Monday clarified that they haven’t heard anything “formal” from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about Team India’s unwillingness about playing the fourth Test of the ongoing series in Brisbane. Reports have emerged about Team India’s reluctance to play the final Test, currently scheduled for […]
Read More12 injured in 2 separate shootings in Florida
Miami, Jan 4 (IANS) At least 12 people were injured in two separate shootings that took place in the US state of Florida’s Miami-Dade County, officials said. In the first shooting, two gunmen, who have not been identified yet, started shooting at people near a basketball court in Little River Park on Sunday, injuring eight […]
Read MoreNo discussion over Goa Cong chief’s resignation: Kamat
Panaji, Jan 4 (IANS) No discussion has been held with the Congress high command, over the issue of the resignation of state Congress president Girish Chodankar after the party’s recent debacle in the Zilla Panchayat polls, Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat said on Monday. Speaking to reporters here, after his recent visit to Delhi along […]
Read MoreI-T records Robert Vadra’s statement in Benami properties case
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Income Tax Department officers on Monday started recording the statement of Robert Vadra in connection with a benami properties case. An IT department source related to probe told IANS, “An I-T team is at Vadra’s residence to record his statement in the Benami properties matter.” Vadra is Congress President […]
Read MoreAus govt urged to support Covid-affected businesses
Canberra, Jan 4 (IANS) Australia’s Opposition Labor Party on Monday urged the federal government to support businesses that continue to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic with emergency economic backing. Katy Gallagher, Labor’s finance spokesperson, said that the government was withdrawing economic support measures at a time when domestic border restrictions have been re-imposed as […]
Read MorePolavaram then & now: Jagan attacks earlier TDP regime
Amaravati, Jan 4 (IANS) In a new offensive against the erstwhile Telugu Desam Party regime over the alleged lag in building the Polavaram Project, Andhra Pradesh government juxtaposed the progress made under 12 heads to show that it is working with dedication to complete the project. The government compared the progress made in the past […]
Read MoreThailand reports record high daily Covid-19 cases
Bangkok, Jan 4 (IANS) Another 745 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Thailand on Monday, marking a record high spike in the number of single-day infections, according to official data. The Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said that of the new cases, 729 were local infections, 577 of which were detected […]
Read More2 held after Gurugram gunfight
Gurugram, Jan 4 (IANS) The Crime Branch unit of Gurugram police arrested two dreaded criminals after a gun battle early Monday. However, three others from the gang who had been involved in crimes across Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, managed to escape using the cover of darkness. The incident took place in Rithoj village and it […]
Read MoreEfforts to challenge US Electoral College results divide Republicans
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US Senate Republicans were divided amid efforts to challenge the 2020 Electoral College results, which affirmed Democrat and former Vice President Joe Biden’s victory over sitting President Donald Trump. On Sunday, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, dismissied a plan by a group of his Republican colleagues to […]
Read More10 naturopathy and yoga tips for diabetics in winters
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 4 (IANSlife) People with diabetes face a real challenge during the winter season. The cold weather coupled with reduced physical activity puts stress on the body, causing it to go into a fight-or-flight mode. This results in the release of natural survival hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Consequently, the liver […]
Read MoreAn artist’s ode to floral beauty
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Jan 4 (IANSlife) A long-awaited solo exhibition of drawings by Delhi-based artist Chameli Ramachandran, titled ‘Flowers Bloom, Flowers Wither Away, Flowers Bloom Again’ is on view at Vadehra Art Gallery through mid-February 2021. It opens January 8. Ramachandran, born in 1940 in Santiniketan, has always nurtured an immersive and entrancing relationship […]
Read MoreRelief reaches Fiji after tropical cyclone Yasa
Suva, Jan 4 (IANS) Relief has reached every affected community in the northern and eastern parts of Fiji with more than 37,000 food ration packs and non-food items after the island-nation was battered by tropical Cyclone Yasa last month. According to Fijivillage, the country’s leading news website, FPrime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said on Monday that […]
Read More‘Team Raptors’ hailed for rescuing tourists stuck on icy Manali roads
BY VISHAL GULATIManali, Jan 4 (IANS) It was ‘Team Raptors’, who voluntarily came to the rescue of nearly 100 tourists stuck on the icy roads overlooking the picturesque tourist resort of Manali in Himachal Pradesh at altitudes ranging above 3,000 metres this weekend, and won accolades for their exemplary act. The heavy snowfall on Saturday […]
Read MoreSonu Sood’s new film ‘Kisaan’ launched amid farmers protests
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Sonu Soods new film Kisaan was announced on Monday, amid the ongoing farmers’ protest. The film will be directed by E. Niwas and backed by screenwriter-director Raaj Shaandilyaa. Sharing his best wishes for team Kisaan, veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: “All good wishes to film #Kisaan, directed by #ENiwas and […]
Read MoreBogus input on tax credit lands Zee, L&T in I-T net
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Income Tax Department on Monday carried out limited verification exercise at the office premises of the Zee Group and Larsen and Toubro to verify into their bogus inputs about tax credit, official said. A senior IT official, requesting anonymity told IANS, “There are no searches or raids but we […]
Read MoreKatrina deletes photo with Vicky Kaushal’s reflection?
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Katrina Kaif reportedly first posted and then deleted a photo featuring her rumoured boyfriend, actor Vicky Kaushal, on Instagram. Katrina put up the image on Instagram Stories but soon deleted it. Her fans managed to capture a screen grab of the photo and posted it on their fan club account […]
Read MoreJapan mulls declaring another state of emergency in Tokyo: PM
Tokyo, Jan 4 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday that his government was mulling the declaration of another state of emergency in Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures due to an unabated Covid-19 resurgence in those areas. Speaking at the first press conference of 2021, Suga said that the government could make the […]
Read More2nd Test: Williamson, Nicholls put NZ in command against Pak (Lead)
Christchurch, Jan 4 (IANS) New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Monday continued with his dream run with the bat as he scored yet another century to put the hosts in a commanding position in the ongoing second Test against Pakistan at the Hagley Oval. On Day Two of the Test match, Williamson batted in his […]
Read MoreAsia’s first virtual fitness festival is here
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 4 (IANSlife) Aiming to encourage people to refocus on their fitness goals in 2021, the month-long virtual fitness festival ‘FitFest 21’ kick started with a ‘Digital Dance Party’ on New Year’s Eve. Organised by HealthifyMe, the festival which is said to be Asia’s first ever virtual fitness festival, brings together […]
Read MoreArtists from around the world exhibit works on ‘mothers’
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Jan 4 (IANSlife) An online exhibition on the theme of mothers and sentiments associated with them, springs from the loss of curator Anu Jindal’s mother a year ago. Jindal has brought together artists from different countries including India, Germany, Canada, Japan and South Korea. Titled “Urmila — Enchanted Mother”, the virtual […]
Read MoreMyanmar Prez calls to establish democratic federal union
Yangon, Jan 4 (IANS) Myanmar President U Win Myint on Monday called for a constitution which is the foundation of the establishment of the future democratic federal union complying with principles and standards. Speaking on the occasion of the 73rd Anniversary of Independence Day, U Win Myint stressed that it wa important for all ethnic […]
Read MoreBushfires threaten lives, homes in Western Australia
Perth, Jan 4 (IANS) Several large bushfires threatened lives and homes in Western Australia (WA) on Monday, with warnings issued for state capital Perth. The state’s Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) issued warnings for the areas of Spectacles, Orelia, Medina, Naval Base, Postans, Kwinana Beach and Hope Valley in the city of Kwinana, […]
Read MoreAthletic Bilbao confirm Marcelino as new head coach
Madrid, Jan 4 (IANS) Spanish football club Athletic Bilbao have confirmed that they have reached an agreement for Marcelino Garcia Toral to become their new head coach. The former Sevilla, Villarreal and Valencia coach will sign a contract until the end of June 2022, according to a statement on the club’s official website. The 55-year-old […]
Read MoreJustice Muralidhar takes oath as Orissa HC Chief Justice
Bhubaneswar, Jan 4 (IANS) Justice S. Muralidhar took oath as the 32nd Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court on Monday. He was administered the oath of office by Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal at Raj Bhawan here. Justice Muralidhar succeeded Justice Mohammad Rafiq, who has been transferred and appointed as the new Chief Justice of […]
Read MoreKerala: Cong, Muslim League spar over Welfare Party relation
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 4 (IANS) The Muslim League on Monday hit out at state Congress Chief Mullappally Ramachandran for saying that there will not be any further alliance with the Jamaat-e-Islami’s Welfare Party. Ramachandran on Sunday said the discussions that Congress leader and UDF convenor M.M. Hassan had with the Welfare Party leaders before the local […]
Read MoreGoogle adds new Stadia Pro games for Jan 2021
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Google’s game streaming platform Stadia has received five new games to its collection as part of Stadia Pro. The January 2021 games -Ary and the Secret of Seasons, Figment, F1 2020, and Hotline Miami – are now available for Stadia Pro subscribers, reports 9To5Google. El Hijo is also available to […]
Read MoreHamas chief calls for holding comprehensive Palestinian dialogue
Ramallah, Jan 4 (IANS) Ismail Haniyeh, politburo chief of the Hamas Islamic movement, has called for holding a comprehensive Palestinian dialogue as soon as possible following a decision to hold general elections in the territory. Haniyeh said in a televised address on Al-Aqsa TV on Sunday that Hamas and Fatah put an end to their […]
Read MoreHomeless mother-daughter raped in Delhi, 3 held after viral video
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Delhi Police has arrested two men for raping a destitute mother and daughter duo on the roadside in northwest Delhi after a video of the crime went viral. The accused in their twenties raped the homeless pair in the JJ colony of Wazirpur. The police also arrested a man […]
Read More‘Nations that voted against UN Rohingya resolution could play better role’
By Sumi KhanDhaka, Jan 4 (IANS) Bangladesh Foreign Minister Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said that the countries, including Russia and China, which voted against a resolution recently adopted by the 75th UN General Assembly (UNGA) on the human rights situation of the Rohingya refugees, “could play a better role”. On December 31, 2020, the […]
Read MoreNext 200 days most important period of our lives, say Manpreet & Rani
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) With only 200 days to go for Tokyo Olympics, captains of the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams believe this will be the most crucial time of their lives. Both Manpreet Singh and Rani, skippers of the respective men’s and women’s teams, have cautioned that the players should not let […]
Read MoreCovid fallout: Maha pushes HSC-SSC boards to April-May
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) The Maharashtra government is planning to hold the current Academic Year (AY 2020-2021) HSC and SSC Board examinations in mid-April and early May, Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad said here on Monday. “We are considering holding HSC exams after April 15 and SSC exams after May 1,” Gaikwad tweeted late on Sunday. […]
Read MoreJack Ma ‘disappears’ after conflict with Chinese govt
Beijing/New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Tech billionaire and Alibaba founder Jack Ma has “disappeared” from public life and has not been spotted for at least two months amid the conflict with the Chinese regulators. The Financial Times reported that Ma was recently replaced as a judge in the final of TV show ‘Africa’s Business Heroes’. […]
Read MorePrachanda to visit India for wife’s treatment
Kathmandu, Jan 4 (IANS) Chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka ‘Prachanda’, will embark on a visit to India on Monday for his wifes treatment. Prachanda’s wife, Sita Dahal is suffering from multiple ailments, including progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare kind of Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and high-blood pressure. Her health […]
Read MoreReliance Jio to move HC to seek govt intervention to stop vandalism by miscreants
New Delhi/Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through its subsidiary Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), in a petition mentioned to be filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday, has sought the urgent intervention of Government authorities to bring a complete stop to the illegal acts of vandalism by miscreants. These […]
Read MoreIndia soon to start world’s largest vaccination programme: Modi
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the efforts of the Indian scientists involved in developing the vaccine for Covid-19, and said India is soon going to start the largest vaccination programme in the world. Modi made the remarks after inaugurating the National Metrology Conclave virtually and also dedicated the […]
Read MoreJapan PM determined to host Olympics amid Covid-19 worries
Tokyo, Jan 4 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday that he is determined to host the Tokyo Olympic Games although the Covid-19 pandemic situation is worsening in his country. Suga told a press conference that he will prepare for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games with “determination” and take all possible measures […]
Read MorePastor killed in Texas church shooting
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) A pastor was killed and two others were injured during a shooting at a church in the US state of Texas, police said, adding the perpetrator was arrested and charged. The incident took place at around 9.20 a.m. on Sunday at the Starrville Methodist Church in Winona, about 360 km north […]
Read MoreDespite dinner, dharna together, Gehot-Pilot differences obvious
By Archana SharmaJaipur, Jan 4 (IANS) Although Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot were seen together at the Congress’ dharna staged against the Centre’s farm laws in Jaipur, differences between the two remained obvious as not a word was exchanged except for courtesy purposes. The dharna took place on Sunday. It […]
Read MoreMi Notebook 14 e-Learning Edition: Affordable yet powerful
By Md Waquar HaiderNew Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Xiaomi is aiming big to create market space in the laptop segment in India. Keeping this in mind, the company earlier brought Mi Notebook 14 and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition in India and now, it has launched a cheaper variant of the Mi Notebook 14 titled […]
Read More2nd Test: Williamson, Nicholls put NZ in command against Pak
Christchurch, Jan 4 (IANS) New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Monday continued with his dream run with the bat as he scored yet another century to put the hosts in a commanding position in the ongoing second Test against Pakistan at the Hagley Oval. On Day Two of the Test match, Williamson batted in his […]
Read MoreTripartite talks on Nile dam suspended for a week
Khartoum, Jan 4 (IANS) Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia have agreed to suspend the tripartite talks over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) built on the Nile River, for one week. The three countries announced the decision in a joint communique issued following a video meeting on Sunday in presence of the African Union (AU) experts […]
Read MoreIndia’s daily Covid numbers dip to 16,504
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) India on Monday recorded 16,504 fresh cases, while 214 more people succumbed to the virus in 24 hours, pushing the overall tally to 1,03,40,469 and toll to 1,49,649 since the outbreak in January, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This is the third time that daily count has […]
Read MoreBEML shares surge nearly 8% as govt invites EoIs for stake sale
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Shares of public sector undertaking BEML surged nearly 8 per cent on Monday after the government announced to sell 26 per cent stake in the company and invited expressions of interest (EoI) for the same. Its shares opened 7.7 per cent higher to touch an intraday high of Rs 1,050 points. […]
Read MoreJordan’s economy expected to grow by 2.5% in 2021: PM
Amman, Jan 4 (IANS) Jordan’s economy is expected to grow by 2.5 per cent in 2021 and the government will launch a program to address challenges in several sectors between 2021-2024, Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh said. Khasawneh made his remarks on Sunday while delivering the cabinet’s policy statement to the Lower House, reports Xinhua news […]
Read MoreExplosion targets Saudi troops in southern Yemen
Sanaa, Jan 4 (IANS) An explosion caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) targeted a Saudi Arabian military unit deployed in Yemen’s southern province of Abyan, a local government official said on Monday. The official told Xinhua news agency that “the IED’s explosion (on Friday night) struck a high school building used by Saudi soldiers […]
Read MoreAnanya Panday: Deepika Padukone is the biggest sweetheart
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Budding actress Ananya Panday finds working with Bollywood star Deepika Padukone anything but intimidating. She calls Deepika the biggest sweetheart. Ananya is surrently working with Deepika in Shakun Batra’s untitled next film that also features Siddhant Chaturvedi. Asked if it’s intimidating to work with a star, Ananya told IANS: “Not […]
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