Fight against wildfire on in Nagaland-Manipur, NDRF man found dead
Kohima/Imphal, Jan 5 (IANS) The Indian Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), paramilitary forces, state authorities, along with hundreds of volunteers and locals, continued their battle against the wildfire in the famous Dzukou Valley on the Nagaland and Manipur borders for the eighth day as the blaze raged on, officials said. However, officials said they were […]
Read MoreUS plans to set up India’s second American Hub in AP’s Vizag
Amaravati, Jan 5 (IANS) The US has chosen the port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh to set up India’s second American Hub. US Consul General, Hyderabad, Joel Reifman met Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday and informed him about the American interest. “He (Reifman) said the US government is interested in setting […]
Read MoreKarnataka promulgates ordinance to ban cow slaughter
Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala gave his formal approval to the ordinance Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act – 2020 on Tuesday. With this anti-cow slaughter with stringent measures became a reality in the state. The ordinance proposes a maximum of seven years’ imprisonment and a fine of Rs […]
Read More40 Covid positive cases in Premier League’s latest rounds of tests
London, Jan 5 (IANS) There were 40 cases of positive Covid-19 tests among players and club staff in two rounds of testing over the past week in the English Premier League, the league said on Tuesday. “The Premier League is now testing players and club staff twice per week and can today confirm that between […]
Read MoreMohammedan SC are aiming to be champions: Chakraborty
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Mohammedan Sporting Club, who qualified for the I-League 2020-21 as champions of the I-League qualifiers held in October 2020, are not in the league just to make up numbers, said technical director Sankarlal Chakraborty on Tuesday. “We are aiming to be champions and we are preparing hard and facing a […]
Read More‘Twitter ideologically biased’: PIL in SC seeks social media’s regulation
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court claiming that Twitter, which does not have government control, acts unethically and “shadow bans” many accounts which doesn’t suit its ideological inclination. The plea, moved by advocate Mehek Maheshwari, has urged the top court to frame guidelines to regulate social media […]
Read MoreIndia will raise voice against terrorism at UNSC: Tirumurti
By Arul LouisUnited Nations, Jan 5 (IANS) India will be the voice against terrorism at the UN Security Council, but will also act a healer and a bridge-builder within the polarised body, according to India’s Permanent Representative T.S. Tirumurti. Outlining New Delhi’s “very ambitious agenda” for its two-year term, Tirumurti told IANS on Monday: “We […]
Read MoreSC asks Punjab govt bring on record charge sheet against ex-DGP
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Punjab government to bring on record the charge sheet filed in the fresh FIR against former DGP Sumedh Singh Saini in the three-decade old murder case of junior engineer Balwant Singh Multani. A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R. Subhash Reddy and M.R. […]
Read MoreWe missed our injured players: Karunaratne
Johannesburg, Jan 5 (IANS) Injuries hampered Sri Lanka’s chances of putting up a competitive front in their Test series against South Africa, said captain Dimuth Karunaratne. Sri Lanka slipped to a 10-wicket defeat in the second Test at Johannesburg, thus ending the two-match series at the wrong end of a 2-0 whitewash. “A lot of […]
Read MoreMumbai City condemn Bengaluru to third consecutive defeat
Margao (Goa), Jan 5 (IANS) Mourtada Fall, Bipin Singh and Bartholomew Ogbeche all found the back of the net for Mumbai City FC as they condemned Bengaluru FC to a third consecutive defeat in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Fatorda Stadium on Tuesday. Bengaluru captain Sunil Chhetri gave the 2018/19 champions hope by […]
Read MoreRahul’s exit leaves Indian batting with fewer options
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) KL Rahul’s exit from the India squad due to wrist injury has left India with fewer batting options going into the third Test against Australia. India are already missing their batting mainstay and regular captain Virat Kohli, who has returned home for the birth of his child. Rahul could have […]
Read MoreScientists-doctors forum demand rollback of nod to Covid vaccines
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Progressive Medicos and Scientists Forum have demanded the rollback of approvals for emergency use authorisation given to two vaccine candidates by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). “Science can’t be compromised in the pursuit of private profit and political gains. PMSF demands revoking the approval of vaccine candidates […]
Read MoreReady to resign as MLA, if farmers ask: Abhay Singh Chautala
Gurugram, Jan 5 (IANS) Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) general secretary Abhay Singh Chautala, who is also a sitting MLA from Ellenabad said on Tuesday that in support of the protest against the agricultural laws enacted by the Union government, he will not hesitate to resign from the Haryana Legislative Assembly if the farmers’ outfits […]
Read More‘Discretionary’ sectors demand to reach pre-Covid levels only beyond FY22
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The country’s ‘discretionary sectors’ are expected to take until FY22 or beyond to fully recover back to the pre-Covid-19 levels, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said on Tuesday. Accordingly, the ratings agency believes most of the supply-side shocks have softened while the demand for discretionary may take longer than other […]
Read MoreCentral Vista Project: Justice Khanna dissents on several aspects in SC verdict (Lead)
By Sumit SaxenaNew Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday, in a 2:1 verdict, upheld the change of land use in Lutyens’ Delhi and the environmental clearance, giving the go-ahead to the re-development for the Central Vista. However, Justice Sanjiv Khanna penned a dissenting judgment, where he disagreed with […]
Read MoreWilliamson will easily go down as NZ’s greatest ever: Mitchell
Christchurch, Jan 5 (IANS) New Zealand Kane Williamson will easily go down as the country’s greatest ever player, according to all-rounder Daryl Mitchell. Mitchell, who scored his maiden Test century on Tuesday, was at the other end when Williamson scored his fourth Test double century on Day 3 of New Zealand’s second Test against Pakistan […]
Read MoreGodavari cops use cricket to turn locals away from cockfights, gambling
Eluru (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 5 (IANS) In an inspiring move, Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district police department is organising a cricket tournament to dissuade locals from cockfights and gambling during the Sankranti season. “Previously also contests like this used to be held but without much publicity. This time we are doing it in a grand […]
Read MoreElephant fed alcohol forcefully; rescued, brought to Agra
By Brij KhandelwalAgra, Jan 5 (IANS) Jharkhand Forest Department and Wildlife SOS rescued a 40-year-old elephant ‘Emma’, who was forcefully fed alcohol by her abusive owners to keep her under control and use it for begging. The Jharkhand Forest Department has charged the owners of violation of wildlife laws and sever neglect. The Jharkhand government […]
Read MoreIndia’s economy shrank 9.6% in 2020-21, can rise with vaccine to 5.4% next fiscal: WB
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s economy battered by the Covid-19 pandemic is forecast to crater by 9.6 per cent during the current financial year but can recover by 5.4 per cent next financial year if there is wide vaccination against the disease and it is contained, the World Bank reported on Tuesday. […]
Read MoreMiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan, pilot ejects safely
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of the IAF crashed at Suratgarh Air Base in Rajasthan on Tuesday soon after taking off, officials said. The Indian Air Force said that the pilot is safe and an enquiry has been initiated. The incident took place at 8.15 p.m. As soon as the aircraft […]
Read MoreReplacing Gohil, Bhakta Charan Das appointed Bihar Congress chief
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has relieved Shakti Singh Gohil from duties in Bihar but he will continue to be Delhi in-charge, even as Bhakta Charan Das has been given charge of Bihar. Gohil on Monday had said he wants to be relieved of the responsibility on personal grounds. Gohil, […]
Read MoreHigher bank credit may not always lead to higher investment
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Increase in credit from banks may not always lead to a rise in investments as largely anticipated, said an RBI working paper. The analysis shows that in the banking sector, partial monetary policy transmission happens with a lag. Further, banks respond to changes in money market spreads faster and better than […]
Read More‘MSMEs should adopt new digital solution for growth’
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) As digital technologies make business processes automated and establish new productivity benchmarks, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) should adopt the new technologies and solutions which would help them reach the next level of growth, a senior official said. At a recent session of the MSME Business Forum, Ramanan Ramanathan, […]
Read MoreHizbul narco terror case: NIA files supplementary charge sheet against 2 more accused
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) After filing a charge sheet against 10 people in the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) narco terror case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge sheet against two narco-terrorists. Jaswant Singh aka Jassa and Gursant Singh aka Gora were both involved in collection, distribution and selling of heroin smuggled […]
Read MoreDuck farmers of Alappuzha, Kottayam face crisis over bird flu
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 5 (IANS) The two districts of Alappuzha and Kottayam, in Kerala, where ducks have been massively culled following the detection of bird flu is leading to a major financial and social crisis for the duck farmers whose major income has been rearing and selling ducks. Kerala minister for Animal Husbandry and forests, K […]
Read MoreDakar Rally: Santosh gains two spots at the end of Stage 3
Jeddah, Jan 5 (IANS) CS Santosh gained two spots in the overall rankings to finish 36th at the end of Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. His overall ranking thus improved by two places to 34th. Santosh’s Hero MotoSports Team Rally teammates Joaquim Rodrigues and Sebastian Buhler ended 20th and 21st respectively. […]
Read MoreBollywood Vs Media: HC seeks film producers response to Times Group’s plea seeking rejection of suit
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response from leading Bollywood producers to an application filed by Bennett Coleman & Co. and journalists Rahul Shivshankar and Navika Kumar seeking rejection of the suit filed by them against the two journalists and the media house in order to restrain them […]
Read MoreIT quizzes Vadra for 3.5 hrs in benami property case (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A team of Income Tax department on Tuesday recorded the statement of Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra for over three and half hours on the second consecutive day in connection with the ‘benami’ properties case. However, Vadra once again slammed the government describing the move as “political […]
Read MoreTripura teachers continue sit-in amid winter chill
Agartala, Jan 5 (IANS) Despite cold weather, the indefinite sit-in protest by thousands of Tripura government school teachers, who had lost their jobs following court verdicts, continued for the 30th day on Tuesday even as the BJP-led state government is yet to hold any talk with them during the ongoing stir. The agitating teachers had […]
Read MoreEsha Gupta looks drop-dead gorgeous in monochrome pic
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Esha Gupta looks stunning in a new picture she has posted on social media. In the monochrome Instagram image, Esha lies on a sofa in a bralette paired with matching lowers. She completes her look with smokey eyes and open hair. For the caption, Esha cryptically dropped a cat emoji. […]
Read MoreTurkey’s plan to rope in Pakistan for nuclear weapons shows aggressive intent
By Atul AnejaNew Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Turkey’s diabolic plan to rope in Pakistan in suspected development of atomic weapons shows aggressive intent as Ankara is already protected by a nuclear umbrella on account of its membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Suspicions about Pakistan’s covert support for Turkish nukes has been aroused […]
Read MoreAdequate order book to boost construction companies’ FY22 performance: ICRA
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Adequate order book position, along with strong pipeline of projects and government measures, are expected to boost construction companies’ performance in FY22, ICRA said on Tuesday. The ratings agency said the outlook on the construction sector in FY22 is stable and credit profile of players are likely to recover after […]
Read MoreRBI creates ‘Payments Infrastructure Development Fund’
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India has created a ‘Payments Infrastructure Development Fund’ to encourage acquirers to deploy ‘Points of Sale’ infrastructure in tier-3 to tier-6 centres and northeastern states. A PoS infrastructure can have physical or digital features to allow online payments for goods or services. “Over the years, payments ecosystem […]
Read MoreStung by China, Brazil turns to India for Covid-19 vaccine
By SPS PannuNew Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Let down by the Chinese vaccine candidates which have run into a major credibility crisis, Brazil has now turned to India to secure consignments of the more reliable AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine made by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India. Brazil made a diplomatic push on Monday to guarantee an […]
Read MoreWB minister Laxmi Ratan Shukla resigns, Mamata says “no misunderstanding”(ld)
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IANS) Weeks after Suvendu Adhikari stepped down as a minister, West Bengal minister of state (MoS) for Sports and Youth Affairs and former cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla on Tuesday resigned from the Mamata Banerjee-led state cabinet. Shukla said that he wants to pursue a career in cricket once again. Shukla wrote to […]
Read MoreGhazipur traders concerned over bird flu, fear losing revenue
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Amid the struggle against Covid-19, the bird flu scare has increased the worries for the chicken traders at Ghazipur Murga Mandi here. The traders said that if steps to control the disease are not taken then there will be a huge impact on the chicken business as the prices will […]
Read More‘Naagin 5’ star Vijayendra Kumeria: OTT will impact TV viewership, not finish it
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Naagin 5 star Vijayendra Kumeria is looking for a substantial role in the digital space. However, the television actor says while the digital space will impact small screen viewership, it can never finish TV. “I am sure I want to do substantial and character-driven work as far as acting is concerned. […]
Read MoreAre TN Assembly polls going to revolve around DMK’s Stalin?
By Venkatachari JagannathanChennai, Jan 5 (IANS) What was initially thought to be a Rajinikanth-centric Assembly election in Tamil Nadu is now seems to be morphing into DMK President M.K. Stalin-centric elections, political analysts say. The reason being apart from the ruling AIADMK and its allies, non-aligned parties-parties and individuals not aligned with the AIADMK, other […]
Read MoreBigg Boss 14: Rahul Mahajan ls ‘satisfied’ with his journey
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Post eviction from Bigg Boss 14, Rahul Mahajan claims he is not upset about all that happened in the house, including the infamous incident when Rakhi Sawant stripped him of his clothes as part of a task where she had to act possessed. “I am fine. I am not upset […]
Read MoreAmazon bows, drops cases against Raj Thackeray and MNS
By Quaid NajmiMumbai, Jan. Jan 5 (IANS) In what is billed as a climbdown, the global e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. has decided to take back all cases it has filed against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray, other party leaders and activists, officials said here on Tuesday. At an ongoing hearing in the cases […]
Read MoreTwinkle Khanna had a ‘packed year’
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna on Tuesday shared that the year 2020 has been a packed one for her and tagged it as a glass half full. Twinkle posted a picture on Instagram showing a notebook with handwritten notes. “It’s been a packed year! Broke a few bones, finished a writing course from […]
Read MoreMinisters will become Pablo Escobars, if legal cannabis farming allowed: Goa Cong leader
Panaji, Jan 5 (IANS) Goa’s Ministers will transform into ‘Pablo Escobars’, if the state government permits legal cultivation of cannabis, even if it is intended for medicinal purposes, Goa Youth Congress president Varad Mardolkar said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters after submitting a memorandum to Raj Bhavan opposing the proposed move of the Goa government […]
Read MoreAbhimanyu Dassani will add new dimension to action in ‘Nikamma’: Director Sabbir Khan
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Director Sabbir Khan says he has tried to craft a new dimension for action in his upcoming movie Nikamma, which stars Abhimanyu Dassani. On Tuesday, the makers of the film released a still from the film, where Abhimanyu is seen posing with social media sensation Shirley Setia on a rickshaw. “This […]
Read MoreShreya Dhanwanthary: Director, more than co-star, matters more now
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Shreya Dhanwanthary is gearing up for the new year with two web series projects — The Family Man 2 and Mumbai Diaries — after being noticed in Scam 1992 as Sucheta Dalal last year. She says that her earlier she would be crazy about the idea of sharing screen space […]
Read MoreRBI imposes Rs 2.5 cr penalty on Bajaj Finance on methods employed by recovery agents
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 2.50 crore on Bajaj Finance for violation of codes governing the methods employed to recover dues amongst others. Accordingly, the company was found to be in violation of directions issued “on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing […]
Read MoreSuspicious of extra-marital affair, man has brother-in-law killed
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A man had his brother-in-law murdered by his friend, suspecting that he was having an extra-marital affair and would soon leave his sister. The deceased, identified as Rajesh (30) who owned a jeans factory, was repeatedly hit by a gas cylinder on his head by one of his employees inside […]
Read MoreWEF invites KTR to technology governance summit
Hyderabad, Jan 5 (IANS) The World Economic Forum has invited Telangana’s minister for information technology and industry K.T. Rama Rao for the Global Technology Governance Summit scheduled to be held in Japan from April 5 to 7 this year. The minister has received the invitation from World Economic Forum President Brge Brende. “Under your forward-looking […]
Read MoreNITMA urges anti-dumping action on PSY imports from China, Vietnam
Ludhiana, Jan 5 (IANS) The Northern India Textile Mills’ Association has urged the government to levy the Anti-Dumping Duty on Polyester Spun Yarn on the lines of similar duty proposed for Viscose Spun Yarn coming into the country from Indonesia, Vietnam and China. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, NITMA said that while the […]
Read MoreRJIL case: High Court issues notices to govt (Ld)
Chandigarh, Jan 5 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Punjab government and the Centre on a plea filed by Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (RJIL), seeking action against “miscreants” damaging its telecom infrastructure and forcibly closing its stores in the state. The court of Justice Sudhir Mittal heard the […]
Read MoreIndia Exim Bank raises $1 bn via bond issue
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India Exim Bank has raised $1 billion by issuing 10-year bond at the coupon rate of 2.25 per cent In a statement, the bank said that the coupon rate of 2.25 per cent is at a record low for any 10-year bond issuance from India. The funds will be used […]
Read MoreSaina lashes out at BWF over regulations in Thailand
Bangkok, Jan 5 (IANS) Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal on Tuesday lashed out at the Badminton World Federation for the regulations that were in place ahead of the upcoming Thailand tournaments. The Thailand Open, which starts on January 12 in Bangkok is set to be the first tournament she plays since the All England Open in […]
Read MoreChandana Dixit recalls losing a song to legendary Asha Bhosle
By Arundhuti BanerjeeMumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Playback singer Chandana Dixit has recalled the time when she was lost out a song to the legendary Asha Bhosle in a Hrithik Roshan film. The year was 2000, and the song in question is “Jaaneman jaaneman” in Hrithik’s debut film “Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai”, which would go on […]
Read MoreNew Covid case outnumber recoveries in AP, tally reaches 88.3 lakh
Amaravati, Jan 5 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh registered 377 new Covid cases, increasing the state’s tally to 88.3 lakh, even as 278 more patients recovered from the virus on Tuesday. Chittoor district accounted for the highest number (82) of cases in the past 24 hours, followed by Krishna (66), Guntur (60), Visakhapatnam (41) and West Godavari […]
Read MoreJustice Khanna dissents on several aspects in majority verdict on Central Vista Project
By Sumit SaxenaNew Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a 2:1 majority verdict upheld the change of land use in Lutyens Delhi and the environmental clearance (EC), giving the go-ahead to the re-development for the Central Vista. However, Justice Sanjiv Khanna penned a dissenting judgment, where he […]
Read MorePriyanka Chopra announces ‘We Can Be Heroes’ sequel
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas says a sequel of her web film, We Can Be Heroes, is in development. The actress took to Twitter on Tuesday to share the update, claiming 44 million households watched the superhero film in the first four weeks of its release. “Heroics Headquarters projection: 44 MILLION […]
Read MoreDays before vaccine approval, Bharat Biotech was asked for efficacy analysis
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Days after Bharat Biotech was recommended to undertake interim efficacy analysis to receive restricted emergency use for its Covid vaccine, India’s drug regulator granted approval to the firm, the minutes of meetings accessed by IANS have revealed. The three meetings of the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) held between December 30, […]
Read MoreDespite ups and downs, Bitcoin set to rule 2021
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The world’s most well-known cryptocurrency Bitcoin has witnessed a sharp rise and fall over a couple of days and on Monday, it fell sharply, losing ground from a record high of $34,800 to almost $30,000, with traders citing volatility in the highly leveraged futures markets. Earlier, the world’s most well-known […]
Read MoreR Madhavan hits back at user for calling him alcoholic and druggie
Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actor R. Madhavan has slammed a netizen on social media for labelling him a drug addict and alcoholic. It all began with Bollywood actor Amit Sadh tweeting a beautiful photograph of himself clicked together with Madhavan, expressing his love for “Maddy sir”. Commenting on the actor’s tweet, a user wrote: “Maddy […]
Read MoreOver 4 lakh poultry birds die in Haryana
Chandigarh, Jan 5 (IANS) After the death of over 4 lakh birds in Asia’s biggest polutary belt in Haryana’s Panchkula district in past 10 days, the state Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department on Tuesday said there are no confirmed reports of avian influenza for their death yet. An official spokesperson said samples were collected and […]
Read MoreAdani Wilmar says ricebran oil among healthiest, association with Ganguly to continue
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) After pulling down the advertisements of Fortune ricebran oil featuring former captain of the Indian cricket team Sourav Ganguly, Adani Wilmar has defended the cooking oil claiming that ricebran oil is one of the healthiest oils in the world. In a statement Angshu Mallick, Deputy CEO, Adani Wilmar Ltd also […]
Read More‘Buying on Dips’ aids market’s bounce back, IT stocks shine (Roundup)
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices rose for the 10th consecutive session on Tuesday as investors bought into declining buy stocks. The market’s up move came after global cues had subdued investors’ sentiments during the initial phase of the day’s trade. Globally, most Asian markets reversed early losses, as hopes for a […]
Read MoreEight detained in Jharkhand for attack on CM’s convoy
Ranchi, Jan 5 (IANS) Eight persons were detained in Jharkhand on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in the attack on Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s convoy at Kishoreganj Chowk here a day before, police said. According to the police, interrogation was underway in connection with the incident and scanning of all the CCTV camera footage at […]
Read MoreUrvashi Rautela is ‘becoming women of her dreams’
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela is becoming the woman of her dreams, going by her assertion on social media. In a new Instagram image that she has posted, Urvashi wears a black number with a plunging neckline. “I’m becoming the woman of my dreams,” she wrote as caption. Recently, Urvashi shared a […]
Read More‘Prada’ singer Shreya Sharma talks about new song ‘Tera nasha’
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Singer Shreya Sharma, who rose to fame singing the pop hit Prada with The Doorbeen band, is out with a new track titled Tera nasha. “Tera Nasha is my first romantic track. It’s about the feeling of falling in love, when the relationship is just starting — the butterflies, the […]
Read MoreUS university leads groundbreaking trial for COVID treatment
New York, Jan 5 (IANS) A team of researchers has led a groundbreaking randomised controlled trial, using mesenchymal stem cells, that resulted in reduced risk of death and quickened time of recovery for the severest COVID-19 patients. According to the researchers from the University of Miami, the treatment was safe with no infusion-related serious adverse […]
Read MoreRain, rain stay away, India players at Sydney pray
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) Forecasts for rain on the first two days of the third Test in Sydney would disappoint the Indian team management that is banking heavily on the third Test at the friendly Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) surface to take a 2-1 lead and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India would look to win […]
Read More‘Princestan’ to be discussed at KLF
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Author Sandeep Bamzai will be in conversation with journalist and writer Pallavi Rebbapragada to discuss different facets of his latest book ‘Princestan’ during the Kalinga Literary Festival’s ‘bhava samvad’ (online) on January 9 at 7 pm. Exploring how in the run up to independence, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and Lord […]
Read MoreGenpact acquires data analytics Firm Enquero
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Global professional services company Genpact on Tuesday said it has acquired Enquero, a firm that offers data engineering and data-led digital transformation services, for an undisclosed sum. Genpact said that acquisition will accelerate its ability to leverage data and cloud technologies to drive digital transformation services through advanced analytics. “I […]
Read MorePapon loved ‘singing and playing to real people’ in impromptu Goa gig
Panaji, Jan 5 (IANS) Singer Papon recently entertained his fans with an impromptu performance in Goa. He says he loved singing to real people again instead of doing a digital gig. The singer-songwriter-composer, who is known for crooning songs such as “Aye humnava”, “Moh moh ke dhaage” and “Kaun mera”, was recently dining with his […]
Read MoreRowan Atkinson: Responsibility of being Mr Bean is not pleasant
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Actor Rowan Atkinson is globally loved for playing Mr Bean, but he says he finds portraying the character stressful and exhausting. The 65-year-old is developing an animated film based on the popular character, but he says he finds “the weight of responsibility not pleasant”, reports dailymail.co.uk. Atkinson played the titular […]
Read MoreKerala gold smuggling: NIA charge sheets 20, including Swapna Suresh
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against 20 people, including Sarith P. S. and Swapna Suresh for their alleged involvement in smuggling 30 kg of gold worth Rs 14.82 crore in a diplomatic baggage into Kerala that is known as the Kerala gold smuggling case, an […]
Read MoreIndia in no hurry to seek US nod for oil supplies from Iran, Venezuela
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India may not push for resumption of oil supplies from sanction-hit Iran and Venezuela once the Joe Biden administration take charge in the US but would rather wait for it to clear its stand on the issue before making a case for exemptions. Sources privy to the development said that […]
Read MoreBigg Boss 14: Jasmin’s mother misses the reality star
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actor Jasmin Bhasin is currently going through a tough time on Bigg Boss 14, what with her differences with Rakhi Sawant and with show host Salman Khan being critical during Weekend Ka Vaar. Although Jasmin is dealing with a lot of negativity inside the house, her parents are missing her. Jasmin’s […]
Read MoreRahat’s ‘Zaroori tha’ Universal Music India’s 1st non-film track to get 1bn views (Lead)
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) When the popular Rahat Fateh Ali Khan song Zaroori tha crossed one billion views mark on YouTube, it became the first non-film song from the label of Universal Music India to reach that milestone. Universal Music India (UMI) has always been at the forefront for promoting and supporting artistes from the […]
Read MoreUniversity of Hyderabad embarks on phased return of PG students
Hyderabad, Jan 5 (IANS) The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has embarked on a phased return to ‘in-person’ classes for postgraduate students. Vice Chancellor P. Appa Rao on Tuesday approved the Task Force recommendation to permit about 148 terminal semester students of the science schools and S.N. School to return to the campus for completion of […]
Read MoreFake vehicle insurance racket busted in Hyderabad, 11 held
Hyderabad, Jan 5 (IANS) Cyberabad police in Telangana has busted a fake vehicle insurance racket with the arrest of 11 accused. Police Commissioner V.C. Sajaanar told a news conference on Tuesday that the Special Operations Team (SOT) of Shamshabad zone busted the racket. It also seized 1,125 fake insurance policies, and other incriminating documents as […]
Read MoreObama administration knowingly funded al-Qaeda affiliate: US report
New Delhi/Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) Former US President Barack Obama’s administration knowingly funded a sanctioned affiliate of the pan-Islamist banned terror outfit al-Qaeda, as per a recently released report of a US Senate committee. The report is based on a probe by the office of the Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) into the […]
Read MoreChild singing star Jayas Kumar: Missed school in lockdown but work kept me busy
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Child singing star Jayas Kumar says lockdown was difficult, but getting to work during that period was an overwhelming experience. “I have been home for nine months and have been missing going to school and playing with my friends. But thankfully I have been continuously working which has kept me busy. […]
Read MoreEast Bengal face FC Goa, look to continue momentum from 1st win (Match Preview 49)
Vasco (Goa), Jan 5 (IANS) East Bengal started the new year by finally recording their first win in the Indian Super League (ISL), brushing aside Odisha FC. They will now be looking to show that the victory was not just a flash in the pan as they prepare to face FC Goa at the Tilak […]
Read MoreRefrain from unwarranted criticism of scientists: K’taka Minister
Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Tuesday urged people to refrain from unwarranted criticism of scientists that discredits their hard work. The appeal comes a day after Bharat Biotech Director Krishna Ella lashed out at his critics over allegations that the Hyderabad-based vaccine-maker lacks data on Covaxin. In a series of […]
Read MoreBCCI now worth a colossal Rs 14,489 crore (IANS Exclusive)
By Qaiser Mohammad AliNew Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Indian cricket board, the world’s wealthiest of the game, was worth a colossal Rs 14,489.80 crore at the end of financial year 2018-19, having added Rs 2,597.19 crore to its financial might. This is as per the latest balance sheet available, accessed by IANS. More than […]
Read MoreMasked card data of 3.5 cr Indians breached, not 10 cr: JusPay
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Bengaluru-based digital payments gateway JusPay on Tuesday said that about 3.5 crore records with masked card data and card fingerprint were compromised by a hacker and the claim of 10 crore cardholders’ data being affected is “incorrect”. Responding to claims made by independent cyber security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia on Sunday […]
Read MoreCongress leaders meet Christian clergy in Kerala to mend fences
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 5 (IANS) All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Tariq Anwar, AICC Secretary Ivan D’Souza and Lok Sabha member Anto Antony met the Major Archbishop of Malankara Syrian Church, Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, in Kerala to mollify the Christian community. The AICC leadership, which is in Kerala to get a ground level report on […]
Read MoreCong’s ‘Hello Corporations’ campaign to woo urban voters
Gandhinagar, Jan 5 (IANS) In a bid to gain the lost trust of urban voters in Gujarat, the state Congress unit on Tuesday launched a ‘Hello Corporations’ campaign with the focus to win the upcoming local body elections in six municipal corporations slated for this year. The campaign was launched in the presence of Gujarat […]
Read MoreVaccine High: Sensex to summit 50k mark, budget to give added boost (IANS Special)
By Rohit VaidMumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s bellwether index — Sensex — is expected to cross the 50,000 points-mark, even before the first FY22 budgetary announcements are made, as investors, both foreign and domestic, have bet big on the upcoming vaccination drive and quarterly earning season. Besides, seasonal factors such as active FII inflows, abundant […]
Read MoreBihar: 4 arrested for murder of CRPF man
Patna, Jan 5 (IANS) The Bihar police has arrested 4 persons, including a CRPF personnel, in connection with the murder of another CRPF man, an official said. The deceased named Dayanand Paswan was killed on Patna-Gaya state highway near Lodipur village in Jehanabad district on December 23. Meenu Kumari, SP of Jehanabad said: “It was […]
Read More32 arrested for embezzlement of scholarship funds in Assam
Guwahati, Jan 5 (IANS) The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Assam has arrested two more persons including a business correspondent of a nationalised bank, for reported embezzlement of pre-matric scholarship funds for minority students totalling about Rs 10 crore for the past two financial years. This has taken the total number of arrests from four […]
Read MoreBJP’s Hyderabad corporators try to lay siege to CM’s residence
Hyderabad, Jan 5 (IANS) The newly-elected corporators of BJP in Hyderabad on Tuesday tried to lay siege to the Telangana Chief Minister’s official residence, protesting the delay in formation of GHMC council. The corporators of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gathered near ‘Pragati Bhavan’, the official residence of the chief minister, and raised slogans against the […]
Read MoreReady to roll out vaccine by Jan 13, says Health Ministry (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said that it is prepared to roll out the coronavirus vaccine by January 13, paving way for mass vaccination drive in the country. “We are prepared to roll out Covid-19 vaccines within 10 days of granting emergency use authorisation date, based on dry run […]
Read MoreDelhi hospital performs 1st keyhole chest surgery on Covid patient
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) In a first, a 55-year-old Covid-19 patient successfully went through a keyhole chest surgery, which was performed for the first time in the country, at Max Super Speciality Hospital in South Delhi, the hospital said in a statement on Tuesday. Sanjay Batra developed pneumothorax, a condition of collapsed lung, caused […]
Read More7 Odisha govt officials given compulsory retirement
Bhubaneswar, Jan 5 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday gave compulsory retirement to as many as seven officials including a jail DIG on grounds of corruption and inefficiency. The six other officials who have been given compulsory retirement include a Commandant, a Deputy Commandant, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), a Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) […]
Read MoreHome guard killed in Bihar’s Gopalganj
Patna, Jan 5 (IANS) A home guard was allegedly shot dead by a group of men in Bihar’s Gopalganj district on Tuesday. The deceased Bhola Singh was on his morning walk when unidentified attackers shot him thrice at Ekderwa locality. Local police arrested a person in this connection and the matter is under investigation. Gopalganj […]
Read MoreAlia wishes Deepika: You will always be an inspiration of beauty and strength inside out
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt has shared a birthday wish for actress Deepika Padukone, who turned 35 on Tuesday. Alia posted a picture of Deepika on her Instagram Stories with a note praising the “Padmaavat” star. “Happy birthday DP. You are and always be an inspiration of beauty and strength inside out! and […]
Read MoreAndhra BJP warns of agitation, demands probe into temple ‘desecrations’
Amaravati, Jan 5 (IANS) BJP national Secretary Sunil Deodhar on Tuesday threatened protests across Andhra Pradesh by the party until Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy ordered a CID probe into all alleged temple vandalism cases in the state. “The BJP and Jana Sena Party are not going to stop here; we are going ahead […]
Read MoreJaideep Ahlawat has his ‘Raju bun gaya gentleman’ moment
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actor Jaideep Ahlawat had his ‘gentleman moment’ recently, and he has chosen to react to it with a witty quip on social media. In a new Instagram picture he has posted, Japideep makes a carefully careless style statement. He wears a suit with a shirt he chooses not to tuck in. […]
Read MoreUnited’s Rojo eyeing move to Boca Juniors
Buenos Aires, Jan 5 (IANS) Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo could join Buenos Aires giants Boca Juniors as he seeks to jumpstart his stalled career, according to press reports in Argentina. Rojo has not played since ending a loan spell with Argentine club Estudiantes in August. His contract with Manchester United expires in June, meaning […]
Read MoreAlibaba to shut down Xiami music app on Feb 5
Beijing, Jan 5 (IANS) Alibaba Group on Tuesday announced that it will close down its streaming platform Xiami music on February 5. Xiami was once one of China’s most popular and taste-making music streamers, but it has fallen to the wayside since it was acquired by Alibaba in 2013, reports Variety. Alibaba acquired the music […]
Read MoreTop US university offers free COVID test kits for students
New York, Jan 5 (IANS) With students set to return to studies over the coming week, University of California in San Diego has installed COVID-19 testing kits across its campus, from where students can pick up the kits for free. UC San Diego officials have decided to offer COVID-19 tests — used to determine if […]
Read More81 rescued off Goa beaches in festive season, rising kayak mishaps
Panaji, Jan 5 (IANS) As many as 81 people were rescued from Goa’s beaches over the festive season of Christmas and New Year, even as lifeguards have reported an increase in kayak-related mishaps at sea. Over the last fortnight, 12 persons were rescued off Palolem beach in South Goa district, after their kayaks overturned, putting […]
Read MoreBJP leaders detained over bid to march towards Ramateertham temple
Amaravati, Jan 5 (IANS) Several Andhra Pradesh BJP leaders and activists were detained on Tuesday as they attempted to take out a protest march towards Ramateertham temple in Vizianagaram district against the desecration of Lord Rama’s idol in a temple there last week, defying the ban orders in force. State BJP chief Somu Veerraju said: […]
Read MoreHuawei may drop to 7th place in global smartphone market in 2021
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) With Honor formally separating from Huawei and operating as an independent smartphone maker at the start of 2021, Huawei will have more difficulty in regaining market share for smartphones this year, moving out of the top-five club, a new report said on Tuesday. Huawei is currently projected to tumble from […]
Read MoreReady to roll out vaccine within 10 days from approval date: Health Ministry
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said that it is prepared to roll out the coronavirus vaccine within next few days, paving way for mass vaccination drive in the country. “We are prepared to roll out Covid-19 vaccines within 10 days of granting emergency use authorisation date, based on dry […]
Read MoreHC notice to Punjab, Centre on Reliance Jio plea against vandalism
Chandigarh, Jan 5 (IANS) A day after Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through its subsidiary Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), moved a petition seeking urgent intervention of the authorities to stop the acts of vandalism by miscreants, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Punjab government and the Centre. Justice Sudhir […]
Read MoreShoojit Sircar’s birthday wish for Deepika, advance wish for Irrfan
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar on Tuesday wished Bollywood star Deepika Padukone on her birthday, and also shared advanced wishes for late Irrfan Khan in the same post. While Deepika turned 35 on Tuesday, January 7 will mark Irrfan’s first birth anniversary since he passed away in April last year. Sircar had directed […]
Read MoreTelangana orders promotion of employees by Jan-end
Hyderabad, Jan 5 (IANS) Telangana Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar on Tuesday directed the district collectors to complete the promotions in respect of all cadres working in the districts by January 31 and to take up compassionate appointments without any delay. During a video conference with collectors, the chief secretary informed them that Chief Minister K. […]
Read MoreLenovo launches enterprise-grade workstation computer in India
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Lenovo on Tuesday launched ‘ThinkStation P620’, its new generation workstation computer at a starting price of Rs 3,99,000 in the Indian market. Potential customers could configure to order this device from ‘Lenovo.com’ and avail a three-year standard after-sales warranty and an upgradable warranty up to five years. “With the ‘ThinkStation […]
Read MoreBJP faces challenge to control dissidence in MP
By Sandeep PauranikBhopal, Jan 5 (IANS) It has been nearly 10 months since the BJP returned to power in Madhya Pradesh and has now also secured an absolute majority in the state but the biggest challenge before it is to control the dissidence brewing in the party. The BJP lost in the Assembly elections held […]
Read MoreFire at Gurugram office (Ld)
Gurugram, Jan 5 (IANS) A fire broke out at the corporate office early Tuesday, said a fire officer. No casualties were reported. The fire at the Sector-44 office building was reported by a company guard at 3.24 a.m. The blaze came under control after nine hours, a fire officer said. While the fire officer said […]
Read MoreSamsung tipped to top smartphone production in 2021: Report
Seoul, Jan 5 (IANS) Samsung Electronics is expected to remain the world’s top smartphone producer this year, a report showed on Tuesday, though its market share is likely to go down as other brands will ramp up production with the recovery of mobile demand. Global smartphone production was projected to increase 9 per cent on-year […]
Read MoreNYSE says no longer intends to delist 3 Chinese telecom players
New York, Jan 5 (IANS) The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will no longer intend to move forward with the delisting of three Chinese telecommunication companies’ shares, said the NYSE late on Monday. “At this time, the issuers will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE,” the NYSE said in a statement, citing […]
Read MoreKajol: ‘Still feeling the Christmas dust on me’
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kajol is still in Christmas spirits, going by her social media post on Tuesday. In a boomerang video she has shared from Singapore, the actress is seen posing next to a Christmas tree. “Spin and sparkle . Still feeling the Christmas dust on me ….. #lasttreeoftheseason,” she wrote alongside […]
Read MoreChandan Roy Sanyal, Rituparna Sengupta to co-star in ‘Salt’
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actors Chandan Roy Sanyal and Rituparna Sengupta will soon be seen in a romantic drama titled Salt. The film, being readied for an OTT release, is directed by Sunny Ray, while music will be done by Ranajoy Bhattacharjee, with Ayan Sil as director of photography. The film revolves around Shankar, an […]
Read MoreBhumi Pednekar starts shooting for ‘Badhaai Do’
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Bollywood star Bhumi Pednekar has started shooting for the comedy drama Badhaai Do, co-starring Rajkummar Rao. The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to share moments from the shoot. Bhumi plays a character named Sumi in the film, and her recent posts have been shared with the tag #SumiDiaries. In an […]
Read MoreS Korea’s chip exports tipped to surpass $100bn in 2021
Seoul, Jan 5 (IANS) South Korea’s exports of chips, one of its key export items, are expected to top $100 billion this year, the trade ministry said on Tuesday, on the back of rising demand of IT products amid the pandemic-induced contactless trend. South Korea’s chip exports are projected to increase 10.2 per cent on-year […]
Read MoreDalai Lama congratulates Pelosi on 4th term as US Speaker
Dharamsala, Jan 5 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has congratulated Nancy Pelosi on securing a fourth term as Speaker of the US House of Representatives. He also wished her a Happy New Year. “I have no doubt,” he wrote, “that as Speaker of the House, you will continue to play a crucial role […]
Read MoreCBI seeks Delhi HC permission to quiz foreigner in forgery case involving Jagdish Tytler
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, has knocked the doors of the Delhi High Court seeking permission to examine a foreign national in connection with a forgery case involving controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma and Congress leader Jagdish Tytler. A single-judge bench of the high court presided […]
Read More4 held in two drug peddling cases in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) Bengaluru police has arrested four persons, including three of a gang from Kerala, on charge of drug trafficking and seized drugs valued at around Rs 17.75 lakh from them, officials said here on Tuesday. Bengaluru Central Crime Branch officials booked and arrested three persons who had come from Kerala and seized […]
Read MoreEx-cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla steps down as Trinamool minister
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IANS) After Suvendu Adhikari, former cricketer and West Bengal Minister of State (MoS) for Sports and Youth Affairs Laxmi Ratan Shukla on Tuesday resigned from the Mamata Banerjee-led state cabinet. According to sources, Shukla sent his resignation to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo and the party’s state chief Subrata Bakshi. The resignation […]
Read MoreSII, Bharat Biotech bury the hatchet
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) In a show of solidarity after some bitter comments, Adar Poonawala and Krishna Ella, jointly on behalf of Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech, on Tuesday communicated their combined intent to develop manufacture and supply the Covid-19 vaccines for India and globally. “Both companies respect the great work being carried out […]
Read MoreWB govt in SC: State machinery not after people with different ideology
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that the state machinery is not going after people having a different political ideology. The response from the state government came in an affidavit ahead of the Assembly elections, scheduled for early this year, in a case […]
Read MoreAverage price of residential properties up 1% in Q4 2020: Report
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) As the Indian real estate sector recovered from the lockdown lows during the second half of 2020, the average price of residential properties increased by one per cent during October-December 2020, according to the Magicbricks’ latest PropIndex. It showed that while the prices for the much in demand ready-to-move segment […]
Read MoreCentral Vista project is about misplaced priorities: Cong
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) After Supreme court’s nod to the Central Vista project, the Congress on Tuesday said the case was not about the legal aspects, but it was an issue of misplaced priorities during the time of pandemic and economic recession. Congress Chief Spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said, “The Rs 13,450 crore Central […]
Read MoreNithia Capital and CarVal Investors complete acquisition of Uttam Galva and Uttam Value Steel
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Nithia Capital, a global distressed alternative asset manager and CarVal Investors, a global alternative investment manager focused on distressed and credit-intensive assets, announced that they have completed the acquisition of Uttam Galva Metallics Limited (UGML) and Uttam Value Steel Limited (UVSL) (together Uttam) through their Singapore-based Joint Venture Holding Company, […]
Read MoreS.Korea calls for early release of tanker seized by Iran (Ld)
Seoul, Jan 5 (IANS) The South Korean government on Tuesday called for the early release of an oil tanker which was seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the Gulf over what Tehran claimed to be “repeated violations” of environmental protocols. Following the seizure on Monday, the IRGC said: “The tanker (Hankuk Chemi), […]
Read MoreSolarWinds attack: CrowdStrike says no impact
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) After the massive SolarWinds attack hit several top enterprises and government agencies in the US, cyber-security firm CrowdStrike has emphasised that it is not a customer of SolarWinds and the failed effort to breach the company was through an attack on a Microsoft product. The company has also launched a […]
Read MoreI-T sleuths at Vadra’s home to record statement in ‘benami’ case
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A team of Income Tax department sleuths on Tuesday arrived at the residence of Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra here for the second consecutive day to record his statement in connection with ‘benami’ properties case. According to I-T department sources, the team arrived around 2.45 p.m. at […]
Read MoreMcGrath Foundation launches virtual ‘Pink Seats’ to raise $1mn
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) In the lead up to the third Test between Australia and India which begins Thursday, the McGrath Foundation has launched a virtual ‘Pink Seats’ campaign to help raise $1 million to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses. Unveiled on Tuesday, the campaign has been developed in response to a reduced crowd at […]
Read MoreHuawei’s 135W charger gets certified in China: Report
Beijing, Jan 5 (IANS) Huawei is reportedly working on a 135W charger and will make its debut in the next generation on top-of-the-line branded phones, possibly the P50 family. A new certification on China’s 3C Agency reveals a 135W Huawei charger is in the works bearing the HW-200675CP0 model number, reports GSMArena. The charger will […]
Read MoreBuying on Dips: Markets bounce back after initial slide, IT stocks shine (Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) The Indian equity market continued its positive momentum during Tuesday’s intra-day trade. The market’s up-move comes after global cues subdued investors’ sentiments. Subsequently, investors dived into the market to buy stocks in decline which triggered another uplift. Amongst sectors, some losses were witnessed in the Metal, Auto and Realty indices. However, […]
Read MoreMehbooba as CM spent Rs 82L in 6 months; once Rs 28L a day: RTI
By Hitesh TikooJammu, Jan 5 (IANS) Mehbooba Mufti spent nearly Rs 82 lakh in six months from January to June 2018 on the refurbishment of her official residence in Srinagar’s Gupkar Road, when she was the Chief Minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The expenditure was all paid by the Government of […]
Read MoreED attaches assets worth Rs 452 cr in IL&FS cheating case
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets valued at Rs 452 crore of Singapore-based shell company allegedly owned by UK national Jaimin Vyas in the IL&FS case. An ED statement said that properties were held in the name of AS Coal Pte under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, including […]
Read MoreBrown fat may protect against cardiac, metabolic conditions
New York, Jan 5 (IANS) People with detectable brown fat are less likely to suffer cardiac and metabolic conditions ranging from Type-2 diabetes to coronary artery disease, a new study suggests. Brown fat, also called brown adipose tissue, helps maintain your body temperature when you get too cold. Unlike white fat, which stores calories, brown […]
Read MoreBrain cancer linked to tissue healing: Researchers
Toronto, Jan 5 (IANS) Researchers have found that the healing process that follows a brain injury — from trauma to infection and stroke — could spur tumour growth. “Our data suggest that the right mutational change in particular cells in the brain could be modified by injury to give rise to a tumour,” said Peter […]
Read MoreHeavy snowfall forces rationing of essentials in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 5 (IANS) Heavy snowfall on Tuesday snapped air and surface links with the Kashmir Valley for the rest of country forcing authorities to order rationing of essentials commodities to evade any crisis in supply. The Srinagar-Jammu Highway remained closed for the third consecutive day. The nearly 300-km long highway is the lifeline of […]
Read MoreRepeal farm laws: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has attacked the government a day after the seventh round of talks with the farmer unions did not achieve any breakthrough. The eighth round of talks is scheduled for January 8. Rahul Gandhi in a tweet said, “Modi govt’s apathy and arrogance have claimed lives of […]
Read MoreFarmers leaders in a huddle, discuss future strategy
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The farmers agitation on the borders of the national capital continued for the 41st day on Tuesday. After the ministerial level talks between the farmers leaders and the Central government on Monday failed to reach a consensus, the future strategy of the farmers would be decided at a meeting of […]
Read MoreNIA files supplementary charge sheet against 3 in FICN case
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge sheet against three persons in a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) case. An NIA spokesperson said that Jasim aka Wasim, Ishak Khan and Radhakrishna were chargesheeted in an NIA Special Court in Mumbai on Monday in connection with its probe into […]
Read MoreJay Kowli not to contest for secretary general or any other BFI post
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Jay Kowli, secretary general of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), has stated that he will not contest for the post of general secretary or any other elected post after the completion of his current term. “…I have decided not to contest for the position of ‘Secretary General’ or for […]
Read MoreGoyal launches new Railways freight portal
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched the Indian Railways freight business development portal and said that it is among the best in the world and will be an important element towards ease of doing business. Goyal launched the new portal virtually. Speaking on the occasion, Goyal, who is […]
Read MoreFirst batch of Iran’s 20% enriched uranium products ready
Tehran, Jan 5 (IANS) An official of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Tuesday that the country has produced its first product a few hours after restarting the enrichment of uranium up to a purity level of 20 per cent at the Fordow nuclear facility. “The process of producing 20 per cent […]
Read MoreMultiple objectives of demonetisation not met: Pranab Mukherjee in memoirs
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The basic objectives of demonetisation have not been met and the measure has had an adverse impact on the economy and GDP growth, former President Pranab Mukherjee writes in the fourth and concluding volume of his memoirs published posthumously and released without fanfare on Tuesday. He also states that Prime […]
Read MoreAfghan negotiators leave for Qatar to resume peace talks
Kabul, Jan 5 (IANS) The negotiating team of the Afghan government left for Qatar on Tuesday where they will resume the second round of the peace talks with the Taliban. The second round, which will begin after a three-week break, will focus on a ceasefire and reduction in violence in the war-torn country, TOLO News […]
Read MoreFCA India to expand local product line-up with $250 mn investment
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Automobile manufacturer FCA will expand local product line-up in India with an investment of over $250 million. The company has committed towards the production of four new Jeep SUVs. Accordingly, the all-new local vehicle line-up includes the 2021 made-in-India Jeep Compass, a locally produced and global-first three-row Jeep SUV, the […]
Read MoreGanguly to be discharged from hospital tomorrow
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IANS) Noted cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty, who came to Kolkata on Tuesday morning to see former Indian skipper and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly, said that the former batting great is stable and can now be discharged from the hospital. “Sourav Ganguly is fit […]
Read MoreAli Abbas Zafar introduces wife Alicia on social media
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Just-married filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar on Tuesday introduced his wife Alicia on social media, with a photo he shared on Instagram. Along with the picture that captures Zafar with Alicia, he wrote: “1,400 years ago Imam Ali said to Fatimah Al-Zahra’s, all my worries and sadness disappears when I look at […]
Read MoreIndia witnessing V-shaped recovery since June: FinMin Report
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India has been witnessing a ‘V-shaped’ recovery since June with the gradual easing of restrictions on economic activities, said a Finance Ministry report. “The sustained improvement in high frequency indicators ignite optimism of an improved performance in second half of the year,” it said. The Monthly Economic Recovery for December […]
Read MoreHazaras refuse to end sit-in against Balochistan massacre
Quetta, Jan 5 (IANS) Members of the Hazara minority community have refused to end their sit-in in Quetta against the killing of 11 coal miners in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, while demanding justice over the carnage. The sit-in started on Monday at the provincial capital’s Western Bypass and continued after talks between the protesters and Interior […]
Read MoreHilary Duff: I got an eye infection from all the Covid tests
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress-singer Hilary Duff says she recently got an eye infection from taking too many coronavirus tests. Duff took to Instagram Stories on Monday to share photos of her family enjoying the holidays. Among these were photos of her husband Matthew Koma dressed as Santa Claus, with Duff smiling while holding niece […]
Read MoreRahat Fateh Ali Khan overwhelmed as ‘Zaroori tha’ crosses 1bn views
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Popular singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is overwhelmed as his song Zaroori tha has got over one billion views on YouTube. The song was released six years ago and its video features former couple Gauahar Khan and Kushal Tandon, who rose to fame following their appearance on Bigg Boss 7. The heartbreak […]
Read MorePDM poses no threat to govt: Imran
Islamabad, Jan 5 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the the 11-party PDM opposition alliance poses no threat to his government. Addressing the meeting of his spokespersons on Monday, Khan said: “The PDM has almost lost and died its own death, so it is no more a threat to the government.” The […]
Read MoreHyderabad-based Practically raises $4 million
Hyderabad, Jan 5 (IANS) Practically, a product of 3rdFlix Visual Effects Pvt Ltd, on Tuesday announced that it has raised $4 million in a pre-Series B round. The round was led by Siana Capital, a deep tech investor, with participation from existing investors YourNest Venture Capital and Exfinity Ventures. The company had previously raised Series […]
Read MorePunia planning return at Rome Ranking Series event in March
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Indian men’s 65 kg freestyle wrestler Bajrang Punia, who is currently training at the Cliff Kean Wrestling Club in Michigan, US, is planning his comeback at the Rome ranking series event scheduled to be held in March. “I plan my comeback at the Rome Ranking Series event in March and […]
Read MoreFire at Gurugram office of Jindal Steel
Gurugram, Jan 5 (IANS) A fire broke out at the corporate office of Jindal Steel here early Tuesday, said a fire officer. No casualties were reported. The fire at the Sector-44 office building was reported by a company guard at 3.24 a.m. The blaze came under control after nine hours, a fire officer said. Twenty-four […]
Read MoreCong’s Manish Tewari questions vax nod without trial
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Congress leader Manish Tewari has questioned the government’s hurry in giving a nod to Bharat Biotech’s Covid vaccine without phase-3 trials. The reaction from Tewari comes a day after another Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had raised questions over approval to ‘Covaxin’. Tewari said “The union government has misused the pandemic […]
Read MoreKangana opposes Kamal Haasan’s idea to make household work a paid job
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday opposed the proposal given by actor-politician Kamal Haasan to recognise household work as a salaried profession. The actress said this will be like reducing a home owner to an employee and trying to pay God for his creation. “Don’t put a price tag on sex we […]
Read MoreUN holds meeting with Libyan Political Dialogue Forum’s Advisory Committee
Tripoli, Jan 5 (IANS) A UN representative held a virtual meeting with the newly established Advisory Committee of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) to discuss the latter’s tasks and other agendas, In a statement on Monday, the UN Support Mission in Libyan (UNSMIL) said Stephanie Williams, acting special representative of the UN Secretary-General in […]
Read MoreMumbai ‘dabbawala’ official nabbed in loan fraud (Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) The Mumbai Police nabbed the self-styled spokesperson of Mumbai’s ‘dabbawalas’ for an alleged loan fraud in the name of 61 dabbawalas by promising to give them free scooters, an official said here on Tuesday. “A police team picked up the accused, Subhash Gangaram Talekar, from his village in Pune district and […]
Read MoreXiaomi Mi 10i launched in India at starting price of Rs 20,999
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Xiaomi subsidiary Mi on Tuesday launched its much-awaited ‘Mi 10i’ smartphone with 108MP primary camera and 5G support in the Indian market. The Mi 10i India price is set at Rs 20,999 for the 6GB + 64GB store variant. The 6GB + 128GB storage option is priced at Rs 21,999. […]
Read More4 US states report cases of Covid-19 variant
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) Four US states — New York, Colorado, California, Florida — have reported cases of the new and more transmissible Covid-19 variant, which was first discovered in Britain last month. The latest case was discovered in New York state on Monday, Xinhua news agency reported. In a statement, Governor Andrew Cuomo confirmed […]
Read MoreFarmers’ stir: Cong in arena after playing cheerleader
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) After backing the farmers’ stir from a distance, the Congress leaders are now holding special programmes in support of the agitation as the party’s frontal organisations start to active participation. Navprabhat, the former minister in the erstwhile Congress government in Uttarakhand has been organizing agitations in Vikasnagar. He said, “This […]
Read MoreL&T lowest bidder for Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rly proj, to bag Rs 3K Cr contract
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) The Heavy Civil Infrastructure business of L&T Construction has emerged as the lowest bidder for a Package 4 of new broad-gauge line between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag, sources privy to the development said. The scope of this engineering and construction project includes completing tunnel work by Tunnel Boring Method (TBM) and New […]
Read MoreStork visits Emma Stone
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Emma Stone is reportedly expecting her first child with husband Dave McCary. A source confirmed the news with people.com. In photos obtained on Monday by the Daily Mail, Stone was seen walking in Los Angeles on December 30 with a friend. During the outing, her baby bump was visible. […]
Read MoreIndian-American Republican sworn in as Ohio state Senator
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) Indian-American Republican Niraj Antani, who was elected to the Ohio state Senate from the 6th District, has been sworn in as a Senator, the media reported. Taking to Twitter on Monday, Antani, who served as a state Representative since January 2015, said: “Truly honoured to have been officially sworn-in as state […]
Read MoreHotel occupancy levels improved to 35% in Nov 2020: JLL
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) With the emergence of recovery indicators, the hospitality sector has also witnessed a revival in room night demand in the last quarter of 2020, as compared to the previous quarters of the year, global professional services firm JLL has said in a report. According to JLL, occupancy levels have grown month-on-month […]
Read MoreKriti Sanon reveals her biking fantasy
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has shared a video on social media, where she is seen riding a motorbike. The song Hairat from the 2010 film Anjaana Anjaani plays in the background. “Four wheels… Move the body…Two wheels…Move the soul.. P.S. I always wanted to ride a bike with this song playing […]
Read MorePatna water body attracts winged visitors from far-off lands
By Manoj PathakPatna, Jan 5 (IANS) Hundreds of native and migratory birds are flocking the reservoir in Bihar capital Patna nowadays, making nature lovers and birdwatchers make a beeline to see the winged visitors that fly in from places as far as Siberia, Europe, and even Africa. The water body spread over 7 acres was […]
Read MoreAnupria Goenka hopes for a better year ahead
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Anupria Goenka says the success of Criminal Justice Behind Closed Doors leaves her with the hope for a better year. “The success of ‘Criminal Justice Behind Closed Doors’ makes the end of 2020 exciting for me. It leaves me with hope for a better year and god knows we all […]
Read More2.2mn Ethiopians displaced by conflict in Tigray region
Addis Ababa, Jan 5 (IANS) Conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray regional state has displaced 2.2 million people, a government official said. “There are 2.2 million Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in Tigray, half of them are whose houses were burnt and lost all their properties, the other half fled by foot to regional cities including Axum, […]
Read MoreTN announces public holiday for Thaipoosam festival
Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Tuesday declared government holiday on January 28 on account of Thaipoosam festival celebrated in the honour of Lord Murugan. In a statement issued here, Palaniswami said Thaipoosam is an important festival that is celebrated in Tamil Nadu and also in Kerala and foreign countries […]
Read MoreAkhilesh slams BJP, says it’s ‘representative of money power’
Lucknow, Jan 5 (IANS) Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday flayed the BJP-led Centre and said the biggest problem of the government is that it considers itself a “representative of money power” and not as “public representative”. Yadav on Tuesday tweeted, “The biggest problem of the BJP government is that it considers itself […]
Read MoreSydney reports 4 new cluster-linked Covid-19 cases
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) Sydney on Tuesday reported four new coronavirus cases linked to a second active infection cluster involving a liquor store in the Australian city’s western suburbs. With the new cases, the cluster detected in the Berala suburbs has increased to 15, Xinhua news agency reported. Health officials, however flagged an additional case, […]
Read MoreAnushka Sharma shares picture of ‘serial chillers’
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who is all set to welcome her first child, has tagged herself as a serial chiller in a new picture she shared on social media. Anushka posted a picture on Instagram, where she is seen lying next to her pet dog Dude on the floor. “Serial chillers […]
Read MoreOne country, one gas grid: Modi after inaugurating Kochi-Mangaluru gas pipeline
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the goal of the government was to have ‘One country, One gas grid’. He was speaking after virtually inaugurating the GAIL pipeline project from Kochi to Mangaluru. He said the Centre was on a major initiative to connect all the gas grids across the […]
Read More2nd Test: Williamson’s double ton put NZ in driver’s seat against Pak
Christchurch, Jan 5 (IANS) Captain Kane Williamson’s purple patch with the bat continued on Tuesday as he scored yet another double century to put New Zealand on the ascendency in the ongoing second and final Test against Pakistan at the Hagley Oval. Williamson’s 238, along with 157 from Henry Nicholls and unbeaten 102 from Daryl […]
Read MoreKapil Sharma all set for digital debut
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actor-comedian Kapil Sharma will make his digital debut soon, although it is unclear at the moment if the project is a comedy special, series or film. “I am super excited for my first-ever association with Netflix. 2020 has been a bumpy ride for everyone around the world and my motive is […]
Read MoreDoctors remove toy bulb from 9-year-old’s lungs
Hyderabad, Jan 5 (IANS) Doctors at a Hyderabad hospital removed a bulb from a nine-year-old boy’s lungs after he had accidentally swallowed it. Prakash of Mahabubnagar in Telangana had accidentally swallowed the toy bulb while playing on Monday. He was rushed to Medicover Hospitals with symptoms of profuse cough and difficulty in breathing. According to […]
Read MoreNo change of course in new year; petrol, diesel prices remain static
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The new year has not disturbed the mood of fuel consumers as petrol and diesel prices have not burnt a hole in people’s pocket even though the global oil prices have firmed up. On Tuesday, the oil marketing companies kept the pump prices of petrol and diesel unchanged, maintaining the […]
Read MoreDell, Health Ministry launch app for non-communicable diseases
Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) Dell Technologies in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Tata Trusts on Tuesday announced they have developed a mobile application for the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the government primary health centres (PHCs) across the country. The mobile app will strengthen the existing NCD IT system’s […]
Read More265,986 people in Germany receive Covid-19 vaccine
Berlin, Jan 5 (IANS) A total of 265,986 people have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus in Germany, the country’s Robert Koch Institute said. Among those vaccinated as of Monday were more than 114,600 residents of nursing homes and around 123,100 medical staff, Xinhua news agency. The country’s Covid-19 vaccination program started on December 27, […]
Read MoreMumbai ‘dabbawala’ official nabbed in loan fraud
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) The Mumbai Police has nabbed a self-styled spokesperson of Mumbai’s ‘dabbawalas’ for an alleged loan fraud in the name of 61 dabbawalas by promising to give them free scooters, an official said here on Tuesday. “A team of our officials picked up the accused, Subhash Talekar, from his village in Pune […]
Read More‘Bond girl’ Tanya Roberts not dead but critical, publicist now says
Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Bond girl Tanya Roberts not dead but critical, says her representative in a new statement. Hours after declaring her dead, Roberts’ publicist Mike Pingel shared that she is still alive and continues to be in hospital, reports hollywoodreporter.com. “I did get confirmation (of her death), but that was from a […]
Read MoreReno 5 Pro 5G with latest MediaTek chip to launch on Jan 18
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) OPPO on Tuesday confirmed that it would launch Reno 5 Pro 5G smartphone in India on January 18. It will be the first device in the country powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset. Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G is available in China for a starting price of 3,399 […]
Read MoreFalse ‘meet & greet’ with Team India leaves Sydney eatery in a spot
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) A popular Indian restaurant in Sydney has been left in an uncomfortable position as it fears that over 200 “upset” people will be at its door on Tuesday night after they paid a scammer up to $550 each for a “non-existent dinner” with the Indian cricket team currently in Australia. According […]
Read MoreThunderstorms with lightning forecast for south coastal Andhra
Amaravati, Jan 5 (IANS) The weather department has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh for Tuesday and Wednesday, an unusual feature in January for the Telugu state. It has not predicted any further inclement weather after the two-day rain forecast. This comes several weeks after the very severe cyclonic […]
Read More20 more cases with UK corona strain found in India, total 58
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The central government said on Tuesday that 20 more cases of mutant strain of coronavirus reported from UK have been detected in India, taking the total such cases in the country to 58. “All these persons have been kept in single-room isolation in designated healthcare facilities by the respective state […]
Read MoreMexican President offers Assange political asylum
Mexico City, Jan 5 (IANS) Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has offered political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, after a UK court blocked the latter’s extradition to the US, citing concerns over his “mental health and “risk of suicide”. Addressing a press conference on Monday, the President said he will ask the Foreign […]
Read MoreSwedish defence firm to sell airborne surveillance system to UAE
Stockholm, Jan 5 (IANS) Swedish aerospace and defence company, the Saab Group said that it was contracted to sell two advanced airborne surveillance systems to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to Saab’s statement on Monday, the company has “received a follow on contract with the UAE regarding the sale of two GlobalEye systems, Saab’s […]
Read MoreBird Flu in Raj: 140 more crows found dead
Jaipur, Jan 5 (IANS) After Rajasthan confirmed a bird flu outbreak in the desert state, 140 more crows have died in six districts of state, official said. Of these, 35 crows died in Sawai Madhopur, 53 in Bikaner, 22 in Jhalawar, 17 in Baran, nine in Pali and seven in Banswara. In the last one […]
Read MoreHamas agrees to hold elections in Palestine
Ramallah, Jan 5 (IANS) A senior Hamas official said the Islamic movement has agreed to hold general elections in the Palestinian territories after four countries have guaranteed the success of the polls. The guarantees were given by Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and Russia, Xinhua news agency quoted Taher al-Nono, an aide to Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, […]
Read MoreFrequent travel will make you 7% more happier than others
New York, Jan 5 (IANS) Do you travel frequently? If so, then there are chances that you are leading a much happier life than those who don’t venture out at all — a whole 7 per cent more — reveals a new study. The study, published in the journal Tourism Analysis, showed that participants who […]
Read MoreCorona vax likely to reach Gurugram in mid-Jan: Health Dept
Gurugram, Jan 5 (IANS) Covid vaccine is expected to arrive in Gurugram by mid-January and healthcare workers will be vaccinated in the first phase, said the health officials on Tuesday. Before that, the city will hold a dry run of Covid vaccination on January 7. “The corona vaccine would arrive in the district, possibly in […]
Read MoreDemand momentum improved significantly since Sep 2020: PHDCCI
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The business sentiment and demand momentum in India has improved tremendously since September 2020, according to PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Economy GPS Index. A report by the industry body said that as a result of recovering investor sentiment, the ‘PHDCCI Economy GPS Index’ stood at record 124.1 in […]
Read MoreSaudi, Qatar to reopen land, air, sea borders: Kuwaiti FM
Kuwait City, Jan 5 (IANS) Saudi Arabia and Qatar will reopen land, air and sea borders between the countries, in a breakthrough agreement aimed at ending the three-year diplomatic dispute with Doha, Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah announced. “The Kuwaiti emir made a phone call with the Qatari emir and Saudi Arabia’s […]
Read MoreSamsung Display’s OLED sales may cross $5bn in Q1 2021
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The sales of OLED panels from Samsung Display is expected to cross $5 billion in the first quarter of 2021. According to a new report from market research firm Omdia, Samsung’s sales for OLED panels will exceed $5.18 billion in Q1 2021, thanks to an increase in the adaptation of […]
Read MoreIndia have been disciplined but SCG won’t give them advantage: Langer
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s bowling has been their greatest strength over the last couple of years, a period that has seen them win three out of six Test matches in Australia, says Australia head coach Justin Langer. “India, their greatest strength over the last couple of series, has been their (bowling’s) discipline, they have […]
Read More41st GCC Summit to realise reunification: Saudi Crown Prince
Riyadh, Jan 5 (IANS) Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has highlighted that the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, set to be held in Riyadh on Tuesday, will reunify the bloc’s member states. In a statement on Monday, the Crown Prince said the upcoming GCC summit, which will be chaired by […]
Read MoreMicrosoft Azure helps IRCTC chatbot boost user experience by 70%
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Microsoft said on Tuesday that its Azure Cloud platform has helped Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporations (IRCTC) AI-powered chatbot AskDISHA improve satisfaction of customer interactions by 70 per cent. Developed by conversational AI platform CoRover, the virtual assistant uses technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and natural […]
Read MoreMan dies in accident in Delhi’s Punjabi Bagh
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A 26-year-old man was killed and his friend injured critically in an accident in West Delhi’s Punjabi Bagh, police said on Tuesday. According to police, a PCR call was received around 11 pm on Monday about the accident near the Punjabi Bagh flyover. Two riders identified as Kunal Sadana of […]
Read MoreBig hundred on cards for Rohit if he sees off the new ball, says VVS (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Former cricketer VVS Laxman believes star batsman Rohit Sharma, who will most likely replace opener Mayank Agarwal in the India XI for the third Test against Australia beginning Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), can score a big hundred if he can get his eye in. Rohit missed the […]
Read MoreSudan voices reservation over participation in meeting on disputed dam
Khartoum, Jan 5 (IANS) Sudan has voiced reservation over participation in a ministerial meeting on the disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) built on the Nile River, said the country’s Irrigation and Water Resources Ministry. “Based on the outcome of the tripartite ministerial meeting held on Sunday, Sudan requested convening of a bilateral meeting with […]
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