Bird flu alert in 4 Karnataka districts bordering Kerala
Bengaluru, Jan 6 (IANS) Four districts in southern Karnataka bordering Kerala have been put on alert following the outbreak of bird flu (H5N8) in the neigbouring coastal state, an official said on Wednesday. “We have put four districts bordering Kerala on alert and taken steps to prevent the bird flu spread from the adjacent state […]
Read MoreNorth MCD employees announce indefinite strike over salary delays
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Civic services in the capital’s northern parts may come to a halt as around 50,000 employees including nurses, paramedical, technical, teaching and sanitation staff of the North Municipal Corporation of Delhi (North MCD) have decided to go on an infinite strike from Thursday over persistent delay in their salary disbursal. […]
Read MoreWhen Covid travel came to Team India’s rescue
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) While Covid-19 led to a loss of cricket and forced teams into strict quarantine conditions when they resumed playing, it also turned into a blessing in disguise for the Indian team which did not need to summon replacements for the injured players from back home. Instead, they could call upon players […]
Read MoreFC Goa salvage 1-1 draw against 10-man East Bengal
Vasco (Goa), Jan 6 (IANS) Bright Enobakhare’s extraordinary solo goal for 10-man East Bengal on Wednesday was cancelled out just over a minute later by Devendra Murgaonkar for FC Goa as the two teams played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan stadium here. The otherwise cagey […]
Read MoreSCG Test: Wearing masks mandatory for spectators
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Spectators attending the third Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) starting Thursday will have to wear masks at all times except when eating and drinking, the New South Wales (NSW) government announced on Wednesday. “From the moment effectively you get into the transport to get there, […]
Read MoreIndia helping Africa overcome terrorism, poverty behind region’s instability: Shringla
By Arul LouisUnited Nations, Jan 6 (IANS) Many countries in Africa are facing fragility because of the threats of terrorism and economic problems and India is working with nations in the continent to tackle these and other challenges, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Wednesday. “Counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism training is one of the significant […]
Read MoreNBFCs growth expected to revive in FY2022: ICRA
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) AUM growth of non-banking companies, including NBFCs and HFCs, are expected to revive in FY22 to about 7-9 per cent vis-a-vis a flattish performance in the current fiscal, ICRA Ratings said on Wednesday. The segment’s AUM had registered a growth at a CAGR of 16 per cent in the period […]
Read MoreYediyurappa lays foundation stone for Rs 500 cr Anubhava Mantapa
Bidar (Karnataka), Jan 6 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the Anubhava Mantapa at Basavakalyan, which is considered to be the birthplace of 12th century poet and social reformer Basaveshwara. Addressing the gathering here, Yediyurappa said that whenever he commits anything to anyone, he fulfils it and the […]
Read MoreT20 ranking doesn’t show how good West Indies is: Pooran
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) West Indies’ ranking in T20 Internationals does not reflect how good the team actually is, according to wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran. Pooran said that West Indies are often lacking their biggest stars during bilateral series, which in turn hurts their results. West Indies are the reigning champions in the T20 World […]
Read MoreSavvy Infrastructure to invest Rs 700 cr more in GIFT City
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Savvy Infrastructure Pvt Ltd is set to invest Rs 700 crore more in GIFT City with the development of around five projects. The Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City has allotted 10 lakh square feet built up area to Savvy Infrastructure for development of commercial, residential and social buildings in […]
Read More‘UP inter-faith marriage ordinance tool to demonise Muslim youth’
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind has moved the Supreme Court challenging the validity of the Uttar Pradesh government’s Ordinance promulgated to curb incidents of “Love Jihad”. The Muslim clerics’ body, in an impleadment application in the PIL filed by Vishal Thakre, raised the issue of fundamental rights of the Muslim youth, who […]
Read MoreSpectrum auctions to start on March 1
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced that the next round of spectrum auctions will start on March 1. As per the Notice Inviting Applications issued on Wednesday, telecom companies can apply till February 5. The final list of the bidders will be declared on February 24 and bids will […]
Read MoreArunachal CM assures IAF chief to help in defence preparedness
Itanagar, Jan 6 (IANS) Indian Air Force Chief R.K.S. Bhadauria on Wednesday met Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and assured full support of the IAF in times of need while the Chief Minister committed all help of the state government to the force in its defence preparedness, an official release said. Air Chief Marshal […]
Read MoreSalesman, who stole gold biscuits but found no buyers, held
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) A jewellery store salesman, who stole four gold biscuits from his employer and fled, has been arrested, police said on Wednesday. During course of investigation, the Delhi Police team collected the CCTV footage of shop in Lajpat Nagar, and also found that accused Gaurav Singh left the shop, giving the […]
Read MoreSEBI proposes easing of norms to set up more bourses
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed amendments in the regulations to ease the setting up of stock exchanges and depositories in the country. In a statement, SEBI noted that the Indian securities market has witnessed dominance in trading and depository space, raising concerns on possibility of […]
Read More‘Chinese Army uses nomads to transgress into Indian territory’
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is using nomads in Ladakh to transgress into Indian territory while the Indian Army has restricted its own nomads to pasture lands, severely impacting the lives of locals, the Ladakh Hill Development Council has flagged to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. A three member delegation […]
Read MoreAn important step by Home Minister Shah: A committee dedicated to Ladakh’s development
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Home Minister Amit Shah has taken a big step forward to protect the development and language and culture of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The minister has decided to constitute a committee panel headed by Minister of State for home G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday. The committee will also address […]
Read MoreTelangana Governor hosts lunch for distressed woman
Hyderabad, Jan 6 (IANS) Moved by the plight of a 75-year-old woman, Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday hosted a lunch for her at Raj Bhavan. Bandipelli Rajamma, who hails from Laxminarayanapuram village in Palakurthi mandal of Jangaon district, has a dependent son, who is also a differently-abled person. The woman, who belongs to a […]
Read MoreSC stays SAT order replacing penalty with warning
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) In a major development, the Supreme Court has stayed an order of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) wherein the latter had substituted a penalty by SEBI in a case of fraudulent trading in the shares of Mapro Industries, with just a warning. The matter pertains to an appeal filed by […]
Read MoreIAF officers can now enroll for higher studies in Gujarat University
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Indian Air Force officers can now enroll for higher studies in a private institution affiliated in Gujarat. The force has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Institute of Defence Studies and Research (IDSR), an autonomous institution of Gujarat University, in this regard, the IAF said in a statement. The […]
Read MoreKohli’s ‘conflict’ grows, Ethics Officer sits on complaint
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Over six months after a conflict of interest complaint against him was filed for being in breach of Rule 38 (4) of the constitution of the Indian cricket board, India captain Virat Kohli has found himself at the centre of another similar controversy with his investment in India’s official kit […]
Read MoreBihar Congress chief rules out split in party
Patna, Jan 6 (IANS) Bihar Congress president Madan Mohan Jha on Wednesday slammed party leader Bharat Singh for his split in the party remark. Former Congress MLA Bharat Singh had claimed that 11 newly elected MLAs and current state president Madan Mohan Jha are likely to join the NDA soon. He further said that Jha […]
Read MoreSCR ships 2,700 tonnes of degummed soya from Kakinada to Haldia
Kakinada, Jan 6 (IANS) The South Central Railway zone’s Vijayawada division shipped 2,700 tonnes of soyabean crude oil on Wednesday from Kakinada in East Godavari district to Haldia in West Bengal, marking a victory for its marketing efforts to convert road freight into railway freight. Soyabean crude oil or degummed soya, has been loaded in […]
Read MoreActive Covid cases in Andhra drop below 3K, tally 8.83L
Amaravati, Jan 6 (IANS) Active Covid cases in Andhra Pradesh dropped below the 3,000-mark to 2,896 cases, even as 289 more infections were recorded on Wednesday. The drop in active cases is powered by 428 more recoveries in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of recoveries to 8.73 lakh. With 289 more cases, […]
Read MoreUoH to be partner in Bill Gates Foundation research grant on C-section
Hyderabad, Jan 6 (IANS) The University of Hyderabad (UoH) School of Medical Sciences and the Fernandez Foundation, Hyderabad have been identified as partners by the principal investigator, Prof. Soo Downe of University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), UK as part of the prestigious Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Research grant on appropriate use of Caesarean Section. […]
Read MoreGavaskar the greatest opening batsman I have ever seen: Shastri
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Sunil Gavaskar was the “master technician”, according to India head coach Ravi Shastri. Shastri, who made his debut as a player for the Indian team under the captaincy of Gavaskar, on Wednesday unveiled a portrait of the Indian batting great at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). “Easily the best opening batsman […]
Read MoreTV star Ashish Kaul in horror web series ‘Bloody Wish’
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Television actor Ashish Kaul will be seen in the upcoming horror web series titled Bloody Wish. The show is directed by Vishal Roy and it also features Saborni Roy and child artiste Tanvi Chauhan. “Horror is a genre that has always excited me. So, when I had a chance to work […]
Read MoreAsian Champions League, AFC get new logos in rebranding drive
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 6 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has launched a major rebranding campaign with new logos and “visual identities” for its flagship national team and club competitions. The AFC Asian qualifiers, AFC Asian Cup, AFC Women’s Asian Cup and AFC Under-23 Asian Cup as well as annual club tournaments – the AFC […]
Read MoreSC to lawyer: Where did you learn voting is fundamental right, denies plea against EVMs
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked a lawyer from where has he learnt that voting is a fundamental right, as it declined to entertain his plea seeking a direction to the poll panel to stop using EVMs in elections. A bench headed by Chief Justice S. A. Bobde got irked […]
Read MoreIndia’s Dec services sector output growth further eases: PMI
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) India’s services sector output growth further eased in December, but remained on on the recovery path. The IHS Markit India Services PMI data showed that both output and new business rose for the third straight month in December but at a slower pace than previous months. The data report cited […]
Read More‘Kagaaz’ to be screened in UP village using mobile movie theatre technology
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Makers of the upcoming Pankaj Tripathi-starrer Kagaaz will hold special screening of the film on January 8 using the mobile movie theatre technology in Sitapur village of Uttar Pradesh, where the story is based. “Nothing makes me happier to know that ‘Kaagaz’, our labour of love, would reach a wider audience, […]
Read MoreWhy Rahul Gandhi’s personal foreign visits are under scrutiny?
By Saiyed Moziz Imam ZaidiNew Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi is only a Congress MP and does not hold any party post as he had already stepped down as its President after the 2019 Lok Sabha debacle – the second in a row for his party. But whenever he goes out of the country […]
Read MoreAfter 25 years, Ent Tax waiver granted to Michael Jackson’s Mumbai concert
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to grant entertainment tax waiver for the concernt of Michael Jackson held in Mumbai in November 1996. The brainchild of Raj Thackeray, currently the President of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), the mega show was organised by the Shiv Sena’s employment wing, Shiv Udyog […]
Read MoreNo threat of bird flu outbreak in Odisha: Govt
Bhubaneswar, Jan 6 (IANS) Odisha has not detected any bird flu case so far, the state government said on Wednesday. However, the state government said the administration is prepared to control any possible bird flu outbreak in the state. Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra on Wednesday reviewed the bird flu scenario in the state. Around […]
Read MoreSushant’s family lawyer Vikas Singh in Mumbai for physical hearing
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s family lawyer Vikas Singh on Wednesday evening informed that he had arrived in the city to appear the first time for the physical hearing in the case filed by the deceased actor’s sisters, against an FIR filed by his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty. “Landed in Mumbai to […]
Read MoreKannada actress-producer Radhika Kumaraswamy says she received money from imposter as advance
Bengaluru, Jan 6 (IANS) Kannada actress and producer Radhika Kumaraswamy on Wednesday denied she had received Rs 1.25 crore from S. Yuvaraj Swamy Yadav. Instead, she claimed she had received Rs 15 lakh from him and Rs 60 lakh from a producer, that too as an advance for a film in which she was to […]
Read MoreNo case of bird flu in Telangana but alert sounded
Hyderabad, Jan 6 (IANS) No cases of bird flu have been found in Telangana but the state is on alert and taking all precautions, state Animal Husbandry Minister T. Srinivas Yadav said on Wednesday. Following the death of birds due to avian influenza or bird flu in some states, the Centre has alerted all the […]
Read MoreKohli’s captaincy feat vs Aus hard to emulate, says Shastri
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Virat Kohli’s feat of leading India to Test series wins against Australia at home and away won’t be emulated by another Indian captain for a very long time, according to coach Ravi Shastri. Kohli was captain when India recorded a maiden win over Australia Down Under in the 2018/19 series and […]
Read MoreMusic of Mahesh Manjrekar-starrer ‘Taxi No. 24’ heightens thriller impact
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Composer Jayant Sankla has revealed a bit of his creative process for the music of the upcoming psychological thriller, Taxi No. 24. Directed by Saumitra Singh, the film features Mahesh Manjrekar, Anangsha Biswas and Jagjeet Sandhu in pivotal roles. “I have tried giving full justice to the background music. Because the […]
Read MoreFormer Andhra minister arrested in abduction of ex-badminton player, brothers (Ld)
Hyderabad, Jan 6 (IANS) The Hyderabad police on Wednesday arrested Andhra Pradesh ex-minister Bhooma Akhila Priya for the kidnapping of former badminton player Praveen Rao and his two brothers in a land dispute. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader was arrested from her residence in Kukatpally hours after the victims were released by the kidnappers […]
Read MoreUdaan raises $280m in additional financing from existing and new investors
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Udaan, Indias largest business-to-business (b2b) e-commerce platform, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $280 million in additional financing from its existing and new investors. The financing highlights the immense potential of the Indian b2b e-commerce market and market-fit of Udaan’s business model to the Indian trade market. The existing […]
Read MoreTim Cook’s pay up 40% in 2020 as Apple’s market cap hits $2.2 tn
San Francisco, Jan 6 (IANS) Despite the Covid-19 pandemic that affected Apple’s retail operation globally, the company has exceeded its internal financial targets in the past fiscal year, and CEO Tim Cook’s cash bonus jumped 40 per cent to $10.7 million, The Wall Street Journal reported. Cook’s 2020 pay, excluding vested shares, was $14.8 million, […]
Read MoreBreaking Tradition: FIIs show unrelenting love for India in pandemic times (IANS Special)
By Rohit VaidMumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Breaking with tradition, FIIs have shown persistent interest in India’s equities by pumping up the never ending bull run during the unusual pandemic-afflicted time period. Analysts across the board opined that such a scenario was visible during last month, which historically sees less to no FII activity given the […]
Read MoreYash Garg appointed Gurugram Deputy Commissioner
Gurugram, Jan 6 (IANS) The Haryana government appointed Yash Garg as the new Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Gurugram on Wednesday. Garg has replaced Amit Khatri, who had earlier applied for study leave which the government has approved. Tuesday was the last official working day for Khatri. The newly-appointed Deputy Commissioner will join his new office […]
Read MoreBruce Springsteen has ‘a big surprise’ for fans in 2021
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) At 71, rock legend Bruce Springsteen is working on a secret project that is planned as a big surprise for his fans. The singer, however, does not believe it will be possible to go on tour until next year, amid the global Covid pandemic. “2022 — if you want to […]
Read MoreRaima Sen opens up on a ‘psychologically tiring job’
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actress Raima Sen found working on her upcoming film Aliya Basu Gayab Hai a psychologically tiring job. The film has only three characters and has largely been shot in a warehouse. “Working on ‘Aliya Basu Gayab Hai’ was a very psychologically tiring job. It’s not easy for an actor to play […]
Read MoreGovt will ensure best of weapons and armour to soldiers: Shripad Naik
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) As India faces challenges at borders with Pakistan and China, Minister of State for Shripad Yesso Naik said on Wednesday that government will ensure availability of best of weapons and protective armour for the soldiers. Naik handed over “one hundred thousand bullet proof jackets” to Indian Army Chief General Manoj […]
Read MoreOdisha govt clears investment projects worth Rs 6,443.32 crore
Bhubaneswar, Jan 6 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday approved investment projects worth Rs 6,443.32 crore. The High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik issued in-principle approval to three major industrial projects to the tune of Rs 5,358.24 crore, said a statement. The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) headed […]
Read MoreProfit booking, global cues drags market lower, FMCG stocks fall (Roundup)
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Profit booking, along with global cues, pulled the key Indian equity indices lower on Wednesday. Accordingly, the key indices, after hitting fresh all-time high levels, were dragged lower by heavy selling in IT and FMCG stocks amid mixed global cues. However, the S&P BSE Sensex had opened at an all-time high […]
Read MoreIndians order more meat as online platforms address pain points
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Notwithstanding the brouhaha over whether the meat eateries are serving halal or jhatka meat or the recent Bird Flu scare, the reality is that the pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in raw meat orders online and key delivery players like FreshToHome, Licious, Zappfresh and BigBasket have seen three […]
Read MorePooja Bhatt on Badaun gangrape: Sickening to say the least
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Pooja Bhatt on Wednesday reacted to the gruesome incident of the alleged gangrape and murder of a 50-year-old woman in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh. “When will this violence against women end? This is sickening to say the least. Is there no place in our country, especially in UP, where a […]
Read MoreNepal Foreign Minister to visit India on Jan 14 for Jt Commission meet
Kathmandu, Jan 6 (IANS) Amid political turmoil in Himalayan nation following the dissolution of the House of Representatives, Nepal’s Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali is visiting New Delhi on January 14 to participate in the sixth meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission at the Foreign Minister level. Earlier, Gyawali had planned to visit New Delhi in […]
Read MoreIndian players start training in Thailand after testing negative
Bangkok, Jan 6 (IANS) Indian badminton players, who will play three back-to-back tournaments here, started training on Wednesday after testing negative for Covid-19. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) earlier said that all 824 participants in the “Green Zone” have tested negative. The Green Zone consists of players and their entourage and all stakeholders who come […]
Read MoreIt takes 21.6 days to recover from smell, taste loss in Covid
London, Jan 6 (IANS) The most common symptom of Covid-19 is losing sense of smell or taste and a new study suggests that it takes around 21.6 days to recover from the symptoms in mild cases. The reduced or distorted ability to smell during sniffing or eating is also known as olfactory dysfunction. According to […]
Read MoreComplaint against illegal hutments in Gurugram
Gurugram, Jan 6 (IANS) Hundreds of illegal hutments have come up on more than 6 acres of agricultural land at Sikanderpur Badha village in Sector-82 in Gurugram, according to a complaint by a Gurugram resident. A complaint in this regard was filed by the resident named Bir Singh, at the Department of Town and Country […]
Read MoreDespite Covid, Hyderabad sees surge in new office space in 2020
Hyderabad, Jan 6 (IANS) Despite the supply challenges owing to the Covid-induced lockdowns and mass exodus of labour during 2020, Hyderabad’s office market recorded second highest annual supply numbers in the country. According to leading international property consultant Knight Frank, Hyderabad saw 8.7 million square feet of new office space entering the market during the […]
Read MoreHindustan Media Ventures invests Rs 54 cr in OYO
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Hopitality major OYO Hotels & Homes has raised Rs 54 crore from Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd. According to a filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), OYO has raised the capital as part of its series F1 funding round. With this investment, Hindustan Media Ventures subscribed to 125 Series F1 […]
Read MoreBattle to douse wildfire in Dzukou Valley on for 9th day
Kohima/Imphal, Jan 6 (IANS) The wildfire in the famed Dzukou Valley on Nagaland-Manipur border continued for the ninth day on Wednesday, even as the Indian Air Force (IAF), Army, NDRF, state agencies and locals continue their efforts to douse the fire. The officials of IAF, NDRF and Nagaland government, however, are hopeful of controlling the […]
Read MoreIn a first, all-women crew run goods train from Maha to Gujarat
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Shattering yet another glass ceiling, an all-women crew piloted a goods train from Vasai Road in Maharashtra’s Palghar to Gujarat’s Vadodara on Tuesday, a railway official said on Wednesday. “WR has broken yet another stereotype that has left an indomitable impression in the annals of history. The women have set a […]
Read More130 al-Qaeda militants from India, B’desh trained in Pak, bound for Afghanistan
By Sumit Kumar SinghNew Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Around 130 al-Qaeda members hailing from India and Bangladesh have received training at Miranshah in North Waziristan in Pakistan and have shifted to Afghanistan for carrying out coordinated attacks there, Indian intelligence agencies have warned the government and security establishment. The security establishment is now trying to […]
Read MoreCentre rushes high-level team to review Covid situation in Kerala
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday said that a high-level team has been deployed to Kerala to review the public health interventions in management of Covid-19 by the state government and support the health authorities in these measures. The team will be headed by National Centre for Disease Control Director, Dr S.K. […]
Read MoreModi earned and achieved his success: Pranab Mukherjee in memoir
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Even as many in the Congress still seem to be in denial about Prime Minister Narendra Modis popularity and the fact that he has earned his victories, former President late Pranab Mukherjee in his memoir clearly says that Modi earned and achieved his success. Recently, excerpts from ‘The Presidential Years’, […]
Read MoreHimachal to have first mountain health institute
Shimla, Jan 6 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with Six Sigma Healthcare to set up Asia’s first mountain health institute in Sirmaur district with an outlay of Rs 100 crore. Six Sigma Healthcare is providing free high altitude medical services pilgrimage destinations — Amarnath, Kailash Mansarover, Kedarnath and […]
Read MoreAnother nationwide vaccine dry run to be held on Jan 8
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Ahead of the roll-out of coronavirus vaccine in few days, another dry-run will be conducted across the country on January 8. On January 2, almost all states and Union Territory conducted dry run at 285 session sites spread across 125 districts to assess ability and readiness of authorities to administer […]
Read MoreYSRCP is ‘Gita, Quran, Bible’ party: Rambabu
Amaravati, Jan 6 (IANS) Senior Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Ambati Rambabu on Wednesday lashed out at Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay for attempting to polarise Andhra Pradesh on religious lines and stated that “YSRCP is a party of the Bhagavad Gita, Quran and the Bible”. “Yes, ours is a Bible party, Bhagavad […]
Read MoreMP Congress attempts to strengthen position among farmers
By Sandeep PouranikBhopal, Jan 6 (IANS) While agitations and protests are going on in several parts of the country against the three Central farm laws, the Congress in Madhya Pradesh has intensified its efforts to cement its place among the farmers by supporting their agitation. The party is organising several conferences and protests at different […]
Read MoreFresh avalanche warning issued in J&K
Srinagar, Jan 6 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (DMA) on Wednesday issued high, medium and low level avalanche warning for the higher reaches of the avalanche prone areas of J&K. A high danger level avalanche warning has been issued for the higher reaches of Poonch, Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar, Anantnag, Baramulla, Kupwara Bandipora and […]
Read More‘Kaagaz’ song ‘Jug jug jiyo’ leaves you with hope: Satish Kaushik
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik says the song Jug jug jiyo captures the essence of his forthcoming film Kaagaz, and will leave everyone filled with hope. The song talks of not backing down in face of adversity and reaching goals. The song has vocals by Rahul Jain, who has also composed it on […]
Read MoreGeorgia changes everything for Biden and Harris: Here’s how (Ld)
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 6 (IANS) What a night. And what a morning in America. Democrats are within reach of a Senate majority after a historic win for first time candidate Raphael Warnock in one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs. The 100-member Senate is now 50-49 in Republicans’ favour. If Democrats level, they will […]
Read MoreMumbai Mayor gets death threat from Gujarat caller
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) The Mumbai Police have filed an FIR against an unidentified person who allegedly issued death threats to Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar and her secretary last month, officials said. The call was made on the evening of December 22 on the mobile numbers of both Pednekar and her aide from an unknown […]
Read MoreSiddhant Chaturvedi turns on poet mode again
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi is back with a new poem, and his fans on social media find the new composition relatable and liberating. Siddhant often shares poems under the heading “MyNotes” on his social media platforms. This time, in an Instagram post, the actor has shared a photo of him in the […]
Read More‘Haathi Mere Saathi’ gets new release date, to open in Holi weekend
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) The Rana Daggubati-Pulkit Samrat starrer Haathi Mere Saathi has been postponed. The big-ticket trilingual adventure drama will now hit theatres just before Holi on March 26. Confirming the new release date, trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted on Wednesday: “RELEASE DATE FINALIZED… #HaathiMereSaathi – starring #RanaDaggubati, #ShriyaPilgaonkar, #ZoyaHussain and #PulkitSamrat – to […]
Read More2 cops suspended over Jharkhand CM convoy attack
Ranchi, Jan 6 (IANS) Jharkhand Director General of Police M.V. Rao on Wednesday suspended two police officials following the attack on Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s convoy. The officers in-charge of Kotwalai and Sukhdeonagar police stations – Brij Kumar and Sunil Tiwary – have been suspended. Kishoreganj where the convoy was attacked on Monday falls under […]
Read MoreSouth Korea extends UK flight ban for 2 more weeks
Seoul, Jan 6 (IANS) South Korea decided on Wednesday to extend the suspension of direct flights from Britain for two more weeks to block a more transmissible coronavirus variant first detected in the European country. Health authorities have confirmed a total of 11 cases of the new strain, most recently two cases Tuesday, and one […]
Read MoreRenovated Goa heritage prison to immortalise Ram Manohar Lohia, ‘the lion of Aguada’
Panaji, Jan 6 (IANS) Fiery socialist leader and freedom fighter, Ram Manohar Lohia’s renovated prison cell in Goa, at the once dreaded Fortaleza da Aguada (Fort Aguada) would take centrestage, when Goa’s latest tourism avenue, the renovated heritage prison and a museum complex, is unveiled in March this year. A life-size statue of the Faizabad-born […]
Read MoreNimrit Kaur Ahluwalia: Domestic violence a serious issue women face even today
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actress Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, who plays the lead role in the telly series Choti Sarrdaarni, will be seen tackling domestic violence in an upcoming episode of the show. The actress says it is a serious issue that women face even today. “Domestic violence is a very serious issue that women face […]
Read MoreBird flu: Centre sends multi-disciplinary teams to Kerala, Haryana
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday that it has deployed multi-disciplinary teams to Avian Influenza affected Alappuzha and Kottayam districts in Kerala and Panchkula district in Haryana. The Department of Animal Husbandry on January 4 had notified the detection of Avian Influenza (H5N8) in samples […]
Read MoreAirtel moves SC claiming error in DoT’s AGR assessment
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Bharti Airtel has approached the Supreme Court over the assessment of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues payable by the company. According to the telecom operator, the assessment by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has errors. As per DoT’s assessment, Airtel’s total dues stand at Rs 43,980 crore, out of which […]
Read MoreS. Korea, US conduct combined air exercise amid coronavirus
Seoul, Jan 6 (IANS) South Korea and the United States conducted their wintertime combined exercise last month amid concerns over the new coronavirus pandemic, a military source said on Wednesday. The allies held a scaled-back version of their original wintertime drills, codenamed Vigilant Ace, from December 7-11, involving fighters, such as F-15K and KF-16 jets […]
Read More3 more Indian firms hacked, 1.13 cr users’ data at risk: Researcher
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) After hacking masked credit and debit card data of crores of Juspay users, the same hacker possibly known as ‘ShinyHunters’ is now selling databases belonging to three more Indian companies on Dark Web, independent cyber security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia claimed on Wednesday. According to Rajaharia who first broke the JusPay […]
Read MoreDhyan Chand most deserving sportsperson for Bharat Ratna: Zafar Iqbal
By Aakash KumarNew Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Hockey wizard Dhyan Chand is the most deserving sports personality for the Bharat Ratna award, says former captain of the Indian men’s hockey team Zafar Iqbal. “As far as sports is concerned, Dhyan Chand is the most deserving candidate for Bharat Ratna,” Iqbal told IANS in an exclusive […]
Read MoreHold hearings on minister nominees: Moon to lawmakers
Seoul, Jan 6 (IANS) South Korean President Moon Jae-in has formally requested that the National Assembly hold confirmation hearings on the nominees to lead the justice and environment ministries, Cheong Wa Dae said on Wednesday. Moon signed relevant documents, which were later submitted to the parliament at around 5 p.m., according to Cheong Wa Dae […]
Read MoreApple may release AirTags, AR device, new AirPods, more in 2021
San Francisco, Jan 6 (IANS) Apple is reportedly planning to release its long-awaited AirTags item trackers, an unspecified augmented reality device, and other new products in 2021. According to a new research note from reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will unveil its augmented reality device in 2021, though he did not specify whether it will […]
Read MoreBhumi Pednekar: Climate change is upon us
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who is a climate warrior too, says she is dedicated to highlighting the seriousness of the climate crisis and its repercussions. “Climate change is upon us and it is real. Through my initiative of Climate Warrior, I diligently try to highlight the seriousness of the crisis and its […]
Read MoreS. Korean delegation to negotiate with Iran ship seizure
Seoul, Jan 6 (IANS) A South Korean delegation is set to depart for Iran soon to negotiate the early release of a seized tanker and its crew, officials said on Wednesday. The delegation, led by Koh Kyung-sok, director-general of the South Korean Foreign Ministry’s Africa and Middle Eastern affairs, will board a plane around Thursday […]
Read MoreSushant Singh to play a detective in new crime show
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actor Sushant Singh, popular for hosting the crime show Savdhaan India, will be seen playing a detective in a new digital crime series. The interactive crime fiction series, “Kaun? Who Did It?”, features Sushant as Adi, an ex-cop turned private detective. He is not a huge fan of the police force, […]
Read MoreVarun Dhawan: Go get what’s yours
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has shared his mantra of success. He has urged everyone to go get what is theirs. Varun posted a picture on Instagram where he flaunts washboard abs in a shirtless pose, wearing black basketball shorts, against the backdrop of a bright blue sky and the ocean. “Go […]
Read MoreRs 1,100 cr push for rubber plantation in northeast India
By Sujit ChakrabortyGuwahati/Agartala, Jan 6 (IANS) Industry body Automotive Tyre Manufactures Association (ATMA) will invest Rs 1,100 crore to undertake rubber plantation in additional 2,00,000 hectares of land in northeast India in the next five years, officials said on Wednesday. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, while participating in a virtual seminar, thanked ATMA […]
Read More102 new Covid cases reported in Afghanistan
Kabul, Jan 6 (IANS) The Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan on Wednesday reported 102 new positive cases of Covid-19 out of 1,691 samples tested in the last 24 hours. The Public Health Ministry of Afghanistan also reported nine deaths and 174 recoveries from Covid-19 in the same period, TOLO news reported. The new cases […]
Read MoreNidhhi Agerwal: Jayam Ravi easygoing person to work with
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actress Nidhhi Agerwal says Tamil star Jayam Ravi is very easy to work with, and made her feel comfortable on set when they worked together in the upcoming film, Bhoomi. “He is such an easygoing person to work with. He made me feel very comfortable on the set. It was a […]
Read More6 Taliban killed in Baghlan operation: Officials
Baghlan, Jan 6 (IANS) At least six Taliban were killed and four others were wounded during an operation in northern Baghlan, local officials said. The operation was launched on the Baghlan-Samangan highway on Tuesday to clear the highway from “Taliban”, said Mohammad Wais Samimi, the provincial police chief, TOLO news reported. “The enemies have been […]
Read MoreDeepika Padukone: Journey has been nothing short of incredible
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Bollywood star Deepika Padukone is thankful for the wishes she got on her 35th birthday recently. She says the journey has been nothing short of incredible. Deepika, who celebrated her birthday on January 5, posted a video collage on Instagram, with a collage capturing her childhood days, modelling stint, debut as […]
Read MoreSudhir Mishra remembers Om Puri on death anniversary
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra remembered Om Puri on his death anniversary on Wednesday, saying the late iconic actor was one the heroes of his youth. Remembering the talented actor who passed away on this day in 2017, Sudhir Mishra tweeted: “Brilliant is the word ! One of the heroes of my youth. […]
Read MoreXiaomi patents 7 foldable smartphone designs: Report
Beijing, Jan 6 (IANS) Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has patented seven different foldable smartphone designs. The patent was published on January 1 and contains overall seven foldable smartphone designs. Out of the total count, three models feature clamshell form factor, reports Digitimes. Apart from three clamshell foldable phone designs, Xiaomi has also patented four large […]
Read MoreKerala film chamber against opening theatres in state
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 6 (IANS) The Kerala film chamber has taken a stand that it will not open theatres in the state even though the government has granted permission to open theatres from January 5 with 50 per cent capacity. The government has also ordered to adhere to the strict Covid-19 protocols and to periodically sanitise […]
Read MoreOnePlus 9 Pro to support 45W wireless charging: Report
Beijing, Jan 6 (IANS) OnePlus is reportedly planning to launch its new flagship series — the OnePlus 9 series — in March next year and now a new report has claimed that the OnePlus 9 Pro, the top variant in the series, will come with 45W wireless charging support. The OnePlus 9 Pro will also […]
Read MoreZeenat Aman to feature in murder mystery ‘Margaon: The Closed File’
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman will be back on screen in a new avatar, in the upcoming film Margaon: The Closed File. The film is a murder mystery that tributes Agatha Christie’s genre of work, and casts the 69-year-old actress as head of an Anglo Indian family who is an independent […]
Read MoreBypoll for MLC seat in Andhra Pradesh on Jan 28
Amaravati, Jan 6 (IANS) The by-election for the casual vacancy in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, caused by the resignation of Pothula Sunitha, has been scheduled for January 28. “The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the by-election to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council for one causal vacancy,” said a statement from the chief […]
Read MoreSunny Leone: Vikram Bhatt has ‘the eye of the tiger’
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actress Sunny Leone says filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has the eye of the tiger and that she is having a lot of fun shooting with him. Sunny, who is currently shooting for a web-series titled “Anamika” with Bhatt, posted a video on Instagram. The clip seems to be taken during the shoot. […]
Read MoreAkshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline start ‘Bachchan Pandey’ shoot
Jaisalmer, Jan 6 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar along with actresses Kriti Sanon and Jacqueline Fernandez began shooting for their upcoming film Bachchan Pandey in Jaisalmer on Wednesday. Shoot will continue till March. The team is expected to shoot at places like the Gadisar Lake and Jaisalkot. Updating about the film, trade analyst Taran Adarsh […]
Read MoreEngineer killed in Muzaffarpur
Patna, Jan 6 (IANS) An engineer was allegedly killed by unknown persons in Muzaffarpur in Bihar. According to the local police, the incident took place on Tuesday evening when the accused tied the hands and legs of the B Tech graduate before hanging him in his own house, attempting to make the crime look like […]
Read MoreVin Diesel hints at possible ‘Bloodshot’ return
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) Hollywood star Vin Diesel on Wednesday shared that he is excited about getting back to filming and dropped hints that he might be back as the superhero Bloodshot. The actor took to Instagram to share a picture in which he seems to be sitting in an airplane and scouting for […]
Read MoreMilagrow launches air duct cleaning robots in India
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) To increase the safety of people working or living in enclosed environments, Milagrow, a domestic service robots brand, has launched two advanced industry-grade duct cleaning robots – Hydra and Viper – in the Indian market at a starting priced of Rs. 1,199,000. According to the company, both the robots help […]
Read MoreTiger Shroff drops first look of new single ‘Casanova’
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actor Tiger Shroff is all set to take on the Casanova avatar for his second single. The actor took to Twitter on Wednesday to share a glimpse of his forthcoming single, and his smoldering look. “Excited to share the first look of my second single that I’ve sung and it’s your […]
Read MorePunjab CM withdraws attempt to murder charge against protesters
Chandigarh, Jan 6 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday ordered withdrawal of charges under Indian Penal Code’s Section 307 (attempt to murder) against farm laws protesters who dumped cow dung outside an ex-BJP minister’s house. Amarinder Singh, who also holds the Home portfolio, has also ordered transfer of the Station House Officer (SHO), […]
Read MorePunjab to reopen schools from Jan 7
Chandigarh, Jan 6 (IANS) Punjab School Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla on Wednesday said the state government has decided to reopen all government, semi-government and private schools from January 7. He said the timings of the schools will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and students only from class V to XII will be […]
Read MoreUAE to face Ireland in four ODIs from Jan 8
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be playing their first international cricket series against an ICC full member team when they take on Ireland in a four-match ODI series beginning Friday. The four ODIs will be played on January 8, 10, 12 and 14 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu […]
Read MoreKarnataka farmers have expressed trust in Modi govt: BJP
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has attributed its success in the gram panchayat elections in Karnataka to the policies of the Modi government. Amid the lies being spread on the agricultural reform laws during these local body polls, the people and farmers in the state have given a clear message […]
Read MoreRepeal farm laws to resolve crisis, Punjab CM asks PM
Chandigarh, Jan 6 (IANS) Stressing that there was nothing wrong with the demands of the farmers, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday urged the Prime Minister to immediately repeal the farm laws in order to resolve the crisis. Categorically rejecting as “highly irresponsible” reports in a section of the media that Punjab had already […]
Read MoreOutrage in B’desh over bid to demolish house of freedom fighter against British
By Sumi KhanDhaka, Jan 6 (IANS) The minority rights body of Bangladesh has voiced its opposition to the razing of the historical house of the late Jatra Mohan Sengupta, a Bengali lawyer and a top Congress leader. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council or Hindu Buddhist Christian Oikkyo Parishad has called for a human […]
Read MoreExploring the dynamics of social networks
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Conventional wisdom would have us believe that it is the size of your network that matters: how many people do you know? We’re told to mix, mingle, and connect. But social science research suggests otherwise. The quality and structure of our relationships have far greater impact on our personal and […]
Read MorePriyanka attacks UP government over ‘inaction’ in Badaun gang-rape
New Delhi/ Jan 6 (IANS) The Congress has attacked the Uttar Pradesh government after a 50-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district. As per reports, the crime was committed when the woman had gone to a temple to offer prayers. Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi said on Twitter: “In Hathras the government […]
Read MoreCovid-19: England’s third lockdown legally comes into force (Ld)
London, Jan 6 (IANS) England’s third national lockdown has legally come into force, with MPs set to vote retrospectively on it later. All of the UK is now under strict virus curbs, with Wales, Northern Ireland and most of Scotland also in lockdown, the BBC reported on Wednesday. The measures, which include a stay-at-home order […]
Read MoreUS Congress set to certify Biden’s victory amid protests
Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) US lawmakers are set to meet on Wednesday to confirm Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election amid protests from President Donald Trump’s supporters. A joint session of Congress will count and confirm electoral college votes, the BBC reported. Some Republicans have pledged to support Trump’s efforts to overturn the result […]
Read MoreVice President to felicitate 5 Goa legislators on Jan 9
Panaji, Jan 6 (IANS) Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu will felicitate five legislators, both former and serving, during his visit to the Goa legislative Assembly as part of the ‘Legislator’s Day’ event on January 9, Speaker Rajesh Patnekar said on Wednesday. Among the lawmakers who will be felicitated by Naidu are former Union […]
Read MoreIron ore prices expected to remain elevated over mid-term: India Ratings
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Iron ore prices are expected to be elevated over the near-mid-term due to supply-side constraints clubbed with a simultaneous robust revival in demand post Covid-19 led demand shocks, India Ratings and Research said on Wednesday. In its iron ore market review, the agency said the domestic supply shortage is primarily driven […]
Read MoreDecoded: Why iPhone 12 costs 21% more than iPhone 11
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) As you hold the new iPhone 12, do you realise why the new Apple device is costlier than the previous version? According to an in-depth analysis, the blended materials cost for iPhone 12 with 128GB NAND flash is nearly $415, a 21 per cent increase over the iPhone 11. In […]
Read MoreBihar govt plans to open ‘Dhabas’ on highways to promote tourism
Patna, Jan 6 (IANS) The tourism department in Bihar has come up with the concept of opening ‘Dhabas’ on all state and national highways. The aim is to promote tourism in the state and generate revenue for the government. Jivesh Kumar, Tourism Minister in the Nitish Kumar government, confirmed the move saying the proposal has […]
Read MoreMumbai Central terminus to be renamed after Nana Shankarsett
Mumbai, Jan. Jan 6 (IANS) The iconic Mumbai Central Terminus and station on the Western Railway (WR), shall be renamed after the legendary businessman and philanthropist, Jagannath Shankarseth Murkute, Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant said here on Wednesday. The move comes nearly 10 months after the Maharashtra Cabinet cleared a proposal to the effect in […]
Read MoreCBI arrests 3 in Pollachi sexual harassment case, sent to judicial custody till Jan 20 (Ld)
Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) In a major development in the Pollachi sexual harassment case in Tamil Nadu, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three persons, allegedly involved in the crime. They have been sent to judicial custody till January 20 by a competent court. A CBI source told IANS, “The three arrested accused […]
Read MoreSuspended AP IPS officer cries foul, alleges govt harassment
Amaravati, Jan 6 (IANS) Suspended Andhra Pradesh senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer A. B. Venkateshwara Rao has written to the state IPS officers association, alleging harassment, humiliation and victimisation by the state government. He wrote this letter on Sunday but it was shared with the media on Tuesday late night, in which he stated […]
Read MoreRajasthan to open schools for Class 9 to 12 from Jan 18
Jaipur, Jan 6 (IANS) As the number of Covid patients continued to take a downward shift, the Rajasthan government has announced to open the schools, colleges and coaching centres in the state from January 18. While the regular school from Class 9 to 12 will start from January 18, medical college, paramedical college and nursing […]
Read MoreTelangana’s tower density higher than national average
Hyderabad, Jan 6 (IANS) Telangana’s tower density is 0.71 per thousand population against the national average of 0.42 per cent, Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar said on Wednesday while presiding over the second meeting of the State Broadband Committee. The National Broadband mission has set the tower density target of 1.7 by 2024. Kumar informed that […]
Read MoreTata Motors’ new flagship SUV to be branded as ‘Safari’
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Automobile major Tata Motors has branded its upcoming SUV flagship as ‘Safari’. The Tata Safari was introduced in India as a lifestyle SUV. “The Safari, an iconic brand with a strong following, has been the most sought after SUV on Indian roads for well over two decades,” said Shailesh Chandra […]
Read More4 workers killed due to toxic gas leak in Rourkela Steel Plant
Bhubaneswar, Jan 6 (IANS) At least four contractual labourers working in Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) died and a few others fell ill after inhaling a toxic gas leaked from a coal chemical department on Wednesday. Confirming the deaths, President of the Rourkela Ispat Karkhana Karmachari Sangh (RIKKS) Himanshu Sekhar Bal demanded adequate compensation to the […]
Read MoreNCW takes cognisance of reports in Badaun rape case
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognisance of media reports of a 50-year-old woman allegedly being gang raped in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district. As per the reports, the crime took place when the woman had gone to a temple to offer prayers. “The family of the deceased has […]
Read MoreBadaun rape and murder: SHO suspended, key accused absconding
Badaun, Jan 6 (IANS) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun has suspended an SHO for negligence in the rape and murder case of a woman after the postmortem report revealed that she was not only gang raped but also brutalised. Superintendent of Police Siddharth Verma said, “The postmortem report confirmed the rape. […]
Read MoreMaruti Suzuki adds additional models to ‘Subscribe’ offering
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Automobile major Maruti Suzuki on Wednesday said it has added additional models like S-Cross, Ignis and WagonR under the existing Maruti Suzuki Subscribe offering. The initiative allows a customer to use a brand-new car without actually owning it, by just paying an all-inclusive monthly fee that comprehensively covers maintenance, roadside […]
Read MoreSpiceJet to launch 21 new domestic, international flights
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Budget airline SpiceJet will launch 21 new domestic and international flights. Accordingly, the new flights will commence operations in a phased manner from January 12, 2021. In a statement, the airline said these flights will include four new services connecting Jharsuguda in Odisha besides a host of operations enhancing connectivity […]
Read MoreHaryana police set up barricades on Delhi-Jaipur e-way
Gurugram, Jan 6 (IANS) As the farmers’ demonstration is intensifying day-by-day, the Haryana Police have installed barricades at four locations on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway to stop farmers from entering the national capital, resulting in blockages on the national highway. These four key locations include Kapdiwas Chowk in Gurugram, Masani barrage in Dharuhera, Sangwari village in […]
Read MoreGoa to emulate other state’s model to tap into CSP funds: CM
Panaji, Jan 6 (IANS) In a bid to tap corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding, the Goa government will soon set up a CSR authority under the Finance Department, which will now allow private companies to route CSR funds for projects other than those linked to disaster management, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday. Sawant […]
Read MoreCopa Libertadores final to be played without fans on Jan 30
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 6 (IANS) The Copa Libertadores final at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium will be played behind closed doors because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has announced. The decision follows discussions involving representatives of CONMEBOL, the Brazilian Football Confederation and local health authorities, reports Xinhua news […]
Read MoreTCL to unveil next gen mini-LED, future display tech at CES 2021
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) TCL Electronics on Wednesday announced that it would unveil the next generation mini-LED and future display technology at the world’s largest tech expo ‘CES 2021’ which would be held online from January 11 to 14. According to the company, on January 11 at the CES 2021 Global Press announcement, it […]
Read MoreChingari join hands with Dekko to introduce infotainment
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Homegrown short-video sharing platform Chingari on Wednesday announced its collaboration with short-video news app Dekko to introduce infotainment to its users. With this partnership, the short video-sharing platform is introducing a more accessible, shareable, and trusted news and information video content. “Our aim is to provide a seamless experience to […]
Read MoreApple’s AR glasses development moved into next phase: Report
San Francisco, Jan 6 (IANS) Apple’s widely rumoured augmented reality (AR) glasses prototype has reportedly entered the second phase of development. In an internal meeting, Apple said the headset may be announced in 2021 and released in 2022, while the glasses are expected in 2023 at the earliest. Taiwanese suppliers are already ramping up production […]
Read MoreDozens held in largest crackdown on Hong Kong opposition
Hong Kong, Jan 6 (IANS) Hong Kong has arrested dozens of pro-democracy activists and politicians, accusing them of trying to “overthrow” the city’s government. The group, arrested under a controversial new security law, were involved in an unofficial “primary” vote to select opposition candidates ahead of the postponed 2020 elections, the BBC reported on Wednesday. […]
Read MoreCase filed against Maha farmer leader for threatening to kill RSS Chief
Betul, Jan 6 (IANS) A case has been registered in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh against the secretary of the Maharashtra State Kisan Mahasabha, Arun Bankar for threatening to eliminate Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat and blow up the Sangh headquarter in Nagpur. The Kotwali police has registered a case on a complaint […]
Read MoreCBI arrests 3 in Pollachi sexual harassment case
Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) In a major development in the Pollachi sexual harassment case in Tamil Nadu, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three persons, allegedly involved in the crime. According to CBI sources, the three accused will be produced before a court on Wednesday. In April last year, the CBI had registered […]
Read MoreDr. Dre is ‘doing great’ after being hospitalised
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) Iconic rapper and music producer Dr. Dre says he is doing great after being hospitalised here. The 55-year-old reportedly suffered the aneurysm on Monday and was taken by ambulance to the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center here. By Tuesday, Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Romelle Young, […]
Read MoreRanveer Singh posts pic with ‘Biwi No.1’ Deepika Padukone
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh shared a romantic post of his actress wife Deepika Padukone, whom he lovingly tagged as Biwi No. 1, Ranveer posted the picture on Instagram on Tuesday night, on the occasion of Deepika’s birthday. In the image, Ranveer is seen hugging Deepika from behind and planting a kiss […]
Read MoreKim Kardashian, Kanye West are getting a divorce: Reports
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and her rapper husband Kanye West are getting a divorce, according to reports. According to pagesix.com, multiple sources said that “divorce is imminent” for the couple, with Kardashian hiring divorce attorney to the stars, Laura Wasser. “They are keeping it low-key but they are done. […]
Read MoreDell launches new PCs, monitors
Bengaluru, Jan 6 (IANS) Dell Technologies on Wednesday expanded its product line with the launch of new PCs, monitors along with Dell Optimizer software. The company has unveiled Latitude 9420, Latitude 7520, Latitude 5420 at $1,949, $1,649, $1,049 respectively. “Our new intelligent PCs make it possible for us to work smarter and collaborate easier, so […]
Read MoreBig B’s Ladakh trip in ‘minus 33 degrees’ has fans concerned
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan left netizens curious and concerned after the veteran actor, early on Wednesday, spoke about visiting Ladakh in minus 33 degrees. “Went to Ladakh and back .. minus 33 degrees .. even this could not save me from the cold .. !!!” Bachchan posted on Facebook. Commenting on his post, […]
Read MoreTrisha Krishnan on how she manages a work-life balance
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 6 (IANSlife) Trisha Krishnan, one of South Indian cinema’s most popular and sought-after heroines, says she is fortunate to have reached a position where she chooses the kind of work she does. “Hence, I make sure to take few days off every month to travel, rest and recuperate. These days […]
Read MoreKerala: Chandy takes out march in farmers’ support
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 6 (IANS) Former Kerala Chief Minister and Congress General Secretary Oomen Chandy on Wednesday conducted a ‘padayatra'(protest march) in his constituency, Puthupally in Kerala’s Kottayam district against the farm laws. This is the first time a political leader in the state held a protest march against the farm laws since the farmers’ protest […]
Read More‘Bond Girl’ Tanya Roberts dies at 65
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) A day after being incorrectly declared dead, former Bond actress Tanya Roberts has died from a urinary tract infection. She was 65. Roberts, known for playing Stacey Sutton in the 1985 James Bond film “A View To A Kill” and Midge Pinciotti on “That ’70s Show”, passed away on Monday, […]
Read MoreKapil Dev turns 62: Sachin, Virat lead wishes
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli led wishes for 1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev who turned 62 on Wednesday. “Happy birthday @therealkapildev paaji! Wishing you a year full of happiness & health,” Tendulkar said in a tweet. “Happy Birthday @therealkapildev. Wishing you happy times ahead for you and your family. […]
Read MoreGrammys 2021 postponed over Covid concerns
Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) The 2021 Grammy Awards ceremony, originally scheduled for January 31, has been postponed due to Covid concerns. The ceremony is now scheduled to be held on March 14. “After thoughtful conversations with health experts, our host and artists scheduled to appear, we are rescheduling the 63rd #GRAMMYs to be broadcast […]
Read MoreAahana Kumra on lockdown: To remain a working actor is a blessing
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) With shows like Marzi, Betaal and Sandwiched Forever, actress Aahana Kumra had quite a busy 2020. She is happy that the year gone by let her stay busy with work despite the pandemic-induced lockdown. “The best thing I realised is it is a blessing to remain a working actor. In 2020, […]
Read MoreDemocrats win 1 Senate seat in Georgia, lead in another
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 6 (IANS) In the runoff elections from Georgia that will determine the future of the US Senate, a Democratic Party candidate won one of the two seats on Wednesday morning and another had a with a razor-thin lead in the other. A Christian priest, Rafael Warnock, who is the Democratic […]
Read MoreAxis Bank, Hyundai partner to offer smart financial solutions digitally
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Axis Bank on Wednesday announced its partnership with Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) to offer the auto retail financing solutions to its customers through the car makers end-to-end online automotive retail platform ‘Click to Buy’ (CTB). The partnership will allow customers to view process and avail auto loan sanction directly […]
Read MoreEarly inclusion of natural gas into GST fold likely
By Subhash NarayanNew Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) With states coming on board over GST compensation issue, the Centre is gearing up to get their consent over inclusion of petroleum products under the new indirect tax fold. Sources privy to the development said that based on Petroleum Ministry’s suggestion, the Centre may take up with GST […]
Read MoreSC to examine validity of UP, U’khand laws against inter-faith marriage
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine the validity of legislations, ‘The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion Of Religion Ordinance, 2020’ and the ‘Uttarakhand Freedom Of Religion Act, 2018’, and issued notice to the two state governments. The petitioners also sought a stay on these ‘love jihad’ laws, […]
Read MoreUK Whisky brand enters India
By IANSlifeNew Delhi, Jan 6 (IANSlife) UK’s Whisky brand ‘The Famous Grouse’ has made its entry into the Indian market and will be available in select stores across Delhi, UP, Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Goa, and Assam. Brought in India by Kyndal Group, the spirit brings together the finest ingredients creating a natural drink from handcrafted […]
Read MoreBecoming an inclusive society in COVID times
By Fabian AlmeidaNew Delhi, Jan 6 (IANSlife) Think it over: as a mental health expert, I have been asked several times — ‘How will people and societies change and grow in the wake of the pandemic? We don’t have a concrete answer yet. But one thing that we can be certain about, is that the […]
Read MoreKerala NCP crisis: Minister to meet Pawar
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 6 (IANS) Kerala Transport Minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party leader A.K. Saseendran will meet NCP supremo Sharad Pawar in Mumbai on Wednesday evening to brief him about a major crisis in the Kerala unit. Saseendran has already met other leaders in New Delhi on Tuesday. With elections round the corner, the NCP […]
Read MoreITC aims to meet 100% of electrical energy needs from renewable sources
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) ITC Limited has set itself the target to meet 100 per cent of purchased grid electricity requirements from renewable sources by 2030. In line with its philosophy of ‘Responsible Competitiveness’, the Company has adopted a low carbon growth strategy which encompasses a large renewable energy footprint. At present, ITC meets […]
Read MoreRajpal Yadav reacts on being called ‘comedian’ not ‘actor’
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Rajpal Yadav is popular for his rib-tickling brand of comedy. Oneliners in numerous hits and memorable funny characters such as the eccentric Chhota Pandit in Bhool Bhulaiyaa, the not-so-scary Chhota Don in Partner and the overly inquisitive Laxman in Waqt: The Race Against Time are among many that come to […]
Read MoreNot at all annoyed by strict quarantine rules: Rahane
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday said that the Indian cricketers on tour in Australia are not annoyed by the strict quarantine rules and are abiding by them while focusing on the third Test which begins Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). He, however, added that it is a challenge […]
Read MoreAs Jack Ma goes missing, China sends a stern message
By Mahua VenkateshNew Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) As the news of Jack Ma, one of the most prominent billionaire business tycoons in China and co-founder of Alibaba Group going missing shocked the world, this action serves as a message to all its citizens and people around the world that it will have no tolerance for […]
Read MoreThere is absolutely no improvement: CJI on farmers’ protest
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the ongoing farmers’ protest against the recently enacted three farm laws at various Delhi borders. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde told Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta and Attorney General (AG) K.K. Venugopal, representing the Centre, “There is absolutely no […]
Read MoreArup Kumar Goswami sworn in as Chief Justice of AP
Amaravati, Jan 6 (IANS) Justice Arup Kumar Goswami was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday. “Governor Biswa Bushan Harichandan administered the oath at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram,” said an official statement. Goswami has been transferred from the Sikkim High Court to AP High Court. The swearing in ceremony was […]
Read More‘Nearly 95,000 homes sold across 8 cities in Jul-Dec 2020’
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) As realty demand picked up after the gradual lifting of the lockdown restrictions, 94,997 housing units were sold across eight major cities in the country during the second half of 2020, showed a report by Knight Frank India. It noted that as the country moved towards normalcy, residential sales reached almost […]
Read MoreSCG Test: Rohit returns as opener, Saini to make debut (Lead)
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Rohit Sharma has replaced Mayank Agarwal as opener in the India team for the third Test against Australia that gets underway at the Sydney Cricket Ground from Thursday. Rohit will open the innings alongside Shubman Gill. Meanwhile, right-arm pacer Navdeep Saini will make his Test debut as he replaces injured Umesh […]
Read MoreIndia suffered longest internet shutdowns in 2020 globally
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) India suffered the longest internet shutdowns in 2020 for the second year running globally, bearing the biggest economic impact of $2.8 billion and 8,927 hours lost, affecting 10.3 million users in total, a new report from the UK-based privacy and security research firm Top10VPN has revealed. As in previous years, […]
Read MoreSCG Test: Rohit to open the innings, confirms Rahane
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Rohit Sharma will open the innings for India in the third Test against Australia that begins at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday, stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane has confirmed. “We all are really excited to have him (Rohit) back in the team, especially his experience at the highest level which […]
Read MoreNZ grab maximum points in 3rd successive WTC series
Christchurch, Jan 6 (IANS) New Zealand’s third successive 2-0 win in a home series has helped them stay in contention as the ICC World Test Championship is interestingly poised with the finalists yet to be decided. The Black Caps gained the maximum of 120 points from the series against Pakistan after their win in the […]
Read MoreTelangana’s Covid active cases dip below 5,000
Hyderabad, Jan 6 (IANS) The number of Covid-19 active cases in Telangana dropped below 5,000 on Wednesday as the state continued to see a healthy recovery rate. A total of 472 people recovered from the virus, during the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative number of recoveries to 2,81,872. The recovery rate rose to 97.73 […]
Read MoreRetail investors pump in $ 12bn as they go direct in stock market
By Sanjeev SharmaNew Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Retail investors in India directly bought stocks to the tune of $ 12 billion over January-September as the post-Covid period has seen rising retail inflows similar to the global trend. According to a report by foreign brokerage, Jefferies, the post-Covid period in India, similar to the global trend, […]
Read MoreTitan’s jewellery division logs 15% growth in Oct-Dec
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Titan Company on Wednesday said that its jewellery division recorded a 15 per cent growth in the third quarter of FY 2020-21. In a regulatory filing, the company said that the jewellery industry saw a resurgence in the festive season along with a pent-up demand for wedding jewellery as most of […]
Read MoreDocumenting the BJP’s phenomenal rise in West Bengal
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) At a time when West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) is racked by desertions, here’s a definitive book on the changing political winds in the state and what it means for local governments fighting the might of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nationwide. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the […]
Read MoreWhy routine eye scans are important for older adults
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) Routine eye imaging can identify changes in the retina that may be associated with cognitive disorders in older people with Type-1 diabetes, researchers say. According to them, people with diabetes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders than are people without diabetes. These results may open […]
Read MoreGitHub to operate in Iran after green signal from US
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Open Source repository GitHub has secured a license from the US government to offer its services to developers in Iran. The Microsoft-owned company will now offer its full range of services in Iran, after imposing restrictions on the platform for Iranian developers due to US sanctions. “This includes all services […]
Read MoreMicrosoft working on fix for faulty Xbox Series X controller
San Francisco, Jan 6 (IANS) Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series X controller disconnect problem will get a fix in an upcoming update. The tech giant said it was investigating the root of the problem so that a fix can be properly implemented. “We are aware some players may be experiencing disconnects with their […]
Read MoreGanguly now to be discharged from hospital on Thursday
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IANS) Former Indian skipper and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly will now be discharged on Thursday, the Woodlands Hospital has stated in its latest medical bulletin. Ganguly had suffered a mild cardiac arrest during a workout session at his Behala residence on January 2. He […]
Read MoreHeat treatment can make chemotherapy more effective: Study
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Researchers have claimed that heating up cancer cells while targeting them with chemotherapy is a highly effective way of killing them. The findings suggest that “loading” a chemotherapy drug on to tiny magnetic particles that can heat the cancer cells at the same time as delivering the drug to them was […]
Read MoreDespite 2 approved vaccines, 69% Indians hesitant to take them
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Even as India gears up for the mass-vaccination drive which is slated to begin within few days, about 69 per cent are still hesitant to take the Covid-19 shots, a survey revealed on Wednesday. The Drugs controller General of India (DCGI), on Sunday, announced approval of two vaccines — Oxford-AstraZeneca’s […]
Read MoreTotal 71 persons detected with new UK mutant strain
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Central government on Wednesday said that a total of 71 persons have been detected with the new ‘more transmissible’ UK coronavirus mutant strain. They are kept in physical isolation in health facilities. According the Health Ministry, all these persons have been kept in single room isolation in designated Health […]
Read MoreNew Zealand for the first time ranked no. 1 in Tests
Christchurch, Jan 6 (IANS) For the first time ever, New Zealand have scaled the ICC Test team rankings to become the sixth country in the past ten years to be ranked number one in the longest format of the game. England, South Africa, India and Australia have all enjoyed a year at the top of […]
Read MoreTrump, supporters prepare for doomed effort to overturn Biden’s election
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and his supporters prepared to make one final, already doomed effort on Wednesday to overturn Joe Biden’s election when Congress will put its seal on his victory in the November election. Members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives will meet in […]
Read MoreHimachal’s Narkanda, Kothi get more snowfall
Shimla, Jan 6 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh’s popular tourist destinations Narkanda, Kothi and Kalpa received more snowfall, pushing down the temperatures by several notches on Wednesday. However, Shimla and Manali saw overnight rain, according to a MeT official. “High-altitude areas of Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Mandi, Kullu, Kinnaur and Shimla districts have been experiencing moderate to heavy snow […]
Read MoreRenee Sen: Sushmita Sen is my mother and I am aware of the privileges
By Yashika MathurNew Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Renee Sen could be just another 21-year-old artiste who has made her debut with a 15-minute short film, but her wisdom and confidence make you do a double take. She sounds supremely upbeat about taking on the world with her craft. You aren’t surprised with those traits when […]
Read MorePitch at SCG will be lively, will get full Test despite clouds: Curator
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) The pitch for the third Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground will be lively like the one dished out last year against New Zealand, SCG curator Adam Lewis has said. “It is going to be similar…I think we will have a bit of pace in it. We […]
Read MoreTough task for Cong in Rajasthan over Gehlot, Pilot camps
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Congress in Rajasthan continues to face a tough task in balancing the equation between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, as the party is set to announce its state committee. The Congress had appointed Govind Singh Dotasra as the state chief but the committee […]
Read MorePetrol, diesel prices rise breaking month-long pause
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The new year has broken the patience of oil marketing companies as they increased the pump price of petrol and diesel breaking over a month long pause. Accordingly, the retail price of petrol and diesel increased by 26 paise and 25 paise per litre to Rs 83.97 and Rs 74.12 […]
Read MoreWHO team investigating Covid origins denied entry to China
Geneva, Jan 6 (IANS) A World Health Organization (WHO) team due to investigate the origins of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in Wuhan city has been denied entry to China. Two members had already set out on their journey – one has now turned back and the other is in transit in a third country, the […]
Read MoreHeavy snowfall disrupts life in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 6 (IANS) Intermittent heavy snowfall during the last 48 hours threw life out of gear in Kashmir on Wednesday as the meteorological (MeT) department forecast improvement in weather from afternoon. Over two ft snow accumulated on the ground in plains of the valley while the higher reaches in Jammu and Kashmir received nearly […]
Read MoreAus plan for India spinners: Use reverse sweeps, hit over the top
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Australian batsmen are being encouraged to go after the Indian spinners with whatever shots they feel comfortable with, including sweeps and reverse sweeps in the remaining two Test matches of the ongoing four-match series. The Aussies have struggled to get going against the Indian spin attack in the first two Tests, […]
Read MoreMore than 200mn people used Samsung’s fitness app in 2020
Seoul, Jan 6 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Wednesday said its fitness tracking app was used by more than 200 million people around the globe in 2020 as the South Korean tech giant tries to further expand usability of its health platform. Samsung Health, which was first launched in 2012, offers various health-related features from virtual […]
Read MoreMicrosoft to shut down Minecraft Earth game on June 30
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Microsoft will shut down its Minecraft Earth mobile game on June 30 that was was designed around free movement and collaborative play — two things that have become near impossible in the current Covid-19 pandemic. The game took on Pokemon Go and covered the world in virtual blocks for players […]
Read MoreSensex pares major gains after hitting record high
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices hit fresh all-time high levels on Wednesday morning before shedding major gains to trade marginally higher. Sensex opened at an all-time high of 48,616.66, and the Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange touched a new record of 14,244.15 points. Around 10 a.m., Sensex was trading at […]
Read MoreDon’t panic, avoid undercooked meat & eggs: Experts on bird flu rise
By Ashish SrivastavaNew Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Several states from North, West and South India are witnessing a sporadic rise in the cases of Avian Influenza (bird flu). States like Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala have reported close to 25,000 deaths predominantly of ducks, crows and migratory birds. The news has started to […]
Read MoreAnil Kapoor: People are eager to watch films in theatres
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor, who has projects across genres lined up in 2021, hopes the year ahead is good for all, including the film fraternity. Kapoor is currently garbnering good response and reviews for his role in “AK Vs AK”, which released digitally and co-stars Anurag Kashyap. Talking about the response to […]
Read MoreLose WhatsApp account if you don’t accept new changes by Feb 8
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Millions of Indian users received an in-app notification from WhatsApp as part of an upcoming global roll-out for over 2 billion users, asking them to either accept the changes in its Terms of Service and privacy policy by February 8 or their accounts will be deleted. The in-app notification did […]
Read MoreNZ seal series sweep against Pak with innings win in 2nd Test
Christchurch, Jan 6 (IANS) New Zealand on Wednesday registered a dominant win by an innings and 176 runs against Pakistan in the second and final Test at the Hagley Oval. Spearheaded by new sensation and Player of the Match Kyle Jamieson, who took 6/48 in Pakistan’s second innings to returned with brilliant match figures of […]
Read MoreModerate rain, hailstorm hits parts of Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The national capital on Wednesday witnessed hail precipitation at several places with light to moderate rainfall in several other parts of the city, the weather officials said. Delhi on Wednesday witnessed a minimum temperature of 13 degree Celsius, six degrees above the season’s average. An India Meteorological Department (IMD) official […]
Read MoreBrazil sees over 1,000 Covid deaths in 24 hours
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 6 (IANS) Brazil has recorded 1,171 more deaths from the novel coronavirus disease, raising the total death toll to 197,732, the Ministry of Health said. According to the ministry, tests detected on Tuesday 56,648 new cases of infection in the last 24 hours, bringing the accumulated caseload to 7,810,400 since the […]
Read MoreChinese mainland reports nine new imported Covid cases
Beijing, Jan 6 (IANS) The Chinese mainland reported nine new imported Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 4,348, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Wednesday. Three new imported cases were reported in Guangdong and Shaanxi each, two in Shanghai, and one in Tianjin, Xinhua news […]
Read MoreIndia records less than 20K Covid cases for 5th consecutive day
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) After witnessing spike of over 16,000 cases for two consecutive days, India recorded 18,087 fresh cases of coronavirus infections and 264 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the country’s overall tally to 1,03,74,932, while the death toll touched 1,50,114, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday. […]
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