Colaco’s late goals help Hyderabad to 4-2 win over NorthEast
Vasco (Goa), Jan 8 (IANS) Hyderabad FC piled further misery on NorthEast United, extending their winless run to six games with a 4-2 victory in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Friday. Hyderabad took the lead through goals from Aridane Santana in the third minute and Joel Chianese in the […]
Read MoreI-League kicks off with Mohammedan taking on Sudeva (Season Preview)
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The 14th edition of I-League is all set to kick off on Saturday and will be played among 11 teams in four bio-secure stadia — the Salt Lake stadium, the Mohun Bagan ground and the Kishore Bharati Stadium in Kolkata, and the Kalyani Municipal Stadium in Kalyani. Mohammedan Sporting will […]
Read MoreIndians ready for the grind on third day
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Senior India batsmen will have to show the way by spending time at the crease while others too have to chip in if India are to overhaul Australia’s first innings total in the ongoing third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said on Friday. After openers Shubman […]
Read MoreDelhi to get Konkani academy soon
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Delhi government on Friday approved the setting up of a Konkani academy here to facilitate the growth and promotion of Konkani language and culture in the national capital — a step intended to strengthen Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) foothold in Goa ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections. The academy […]
Read MorePoliticians’ role in Hyderabad ‘land settlements’ back in spotlight
Hyderabad, Jan 8 (IANS) The arrest of former Andhra Pradesh minister Bhuma Akhila Priya for her alleged involvement in the kidnapping of businessman Praveen Rao and his two brothers in Hyderabad has brought spotlight back on the role of powerful politicians from Rayalaseema in “settling” land disputes in Hyderabad. Police have also taken into custody […]
Read MoreTN government backtracks on 100% capacity in movie halls
Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS) Faced with opposition from the public, the Centre and even the Madras High Court over allowing full occupancy in movie theatres, the Tamil Nadu government on Friday decided to reverse its decision. In a statement, the government said considering advice of the Central government, only 50 per cent occupancy will be […]
Read MoreTransition of power India’s salient feature: LS Speaker on US Capitol siege
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Two days after the infamous US Capitol siege, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that smooth transition of power is a salient feature of Indian democracy. Noting that 17 general elections and over 300 Assembly polls have been conducted in India since its Independence, Birla said the basic […]
Read MoreJapan extends 30 bn yen loan to India for Covid-19 support
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Japan has committed an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of 30 billion yen (approx Rs 2,113 crore) for a programme loan to support India’s efforts at providing social assistance to Covid-19 impacted poor and vulnerable households. The notes were exchanged on Friday between India’s Additional Secretary, Economic Affairs, C.S. Mohapatra, […]
Read MoreKarnataka successfully conducts second vaccination dry-run: Health minister
Bengaluru/Ramanagara, Jan 8 (IANS) Karnataka deputy chief minister, C. N. Ashwath Narayana rolled up his sleeves and asked a government hospital nurse to administer him the “first shot” of the vaccine while taking part in a nation-wide Covid-19 vaccination dry-run in different health facilities. The incident took place when Narayana, who is also Ramanagara district […]
Read MoreNaveen Jindal offers to help Indian seafarers stranded off China coast
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Naveen Jindal, the Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL), has offered his help towards bringing back the 39 Indian sailors stranded in Chinese waters. Jindal has offered to buy coal for the ships in a bid to aid their return. Two carriers, the ‘Anastasia’ (IMO 9625970) and the […]
Read MoreWon’t attend Biden’s swearing-in, tweets Trump
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, who faces uncertainty as calls for his removal gain ground ahead of his term ending on January 20 in the wake of the violence at the Capitol on Wednesday, announced on Friday that he will not attend his successor Joe Biden’s swearing-in ceremony. “To all of those […]
Read MoreBJP worker shot at in Jammu city, escapes unharmed
Jammu, Jan 8 (IANS) A BJP worker escaped unhurt when unidentified gunmen fired at his vehicle in the city on Friday evening, police said. Police sources said Liaqat Ali was fired upon by unidentified gunmen in the Bagh-e-Bahu area. Police has taken cognisance of the incident and investigation has been started, a source said.
Read MoreIncome Tax Department conducts searches in Kolkata
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure action on three real estate and stock broking groups of Kolkata earlier this week, a statement said. The search operation on January 5 was conducted based on the available data in the departmental database, analysis of their financial statements, on market […]
Read MoreAvian influenza: Punjab bans import of live poulty birds
Chandigarh, Jan 8 (IANS) The Punjab government on Friday declared the whole state as a “controlled area” in view of the outbreak of avian influenza affecting birds, including poultry, in the neighbouring states. Punjab also imposed a complete ban on import of live birds, including poultry and unprocessed poultry meat for any purpose into the […]
Read MoreTesla’s new Gigafactory in Texas begins to take shape
San Francisco, Jan 8 (IANS) Construction of the new Tesla Gigafactory in Texas began around five months back and now a new video of the project shows the place is already turning into a busy industrial area. A video uploaded on YouTube by electric car enthusiast Jeff Roberts showed the progress of the factory, recorded […]
Read MoreED attaches assets to the tune of Rs 20.26 cr of CCPL
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Friday that it has attached assets to the tune of Rs 20.26 crore of Crystal Crop Protection Pvt Ltd (CCPL) in connection with a money laundering case. The ED said in a statement that it has attached assets in the form of fixed deposits […]
Read MoreIllegal approach made to an India cricketer during IPL 2020
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) An illegal approach was made to an India cricketer during the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL), although the Indian cricket board’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has ruled out any possibility of spot-fixing. According to reports, a Delhi-based nurse has been accused of approaching a cricketer, who has represented India in the […]
Read MoreNo police officer deputed to negotiate with farmers: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, Jan 8 (IANS) Rejecting as completely baseless and malicious all allegations and reports to the contrary, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday said there was no question of deputing police officers to negotiate with farmers protesting at the Delhi border. Pointing out that he had made it categorically clear that the ball was […]
Read More40 jobless victims duped by fake placement agency
New Delhi, Jan 8 ( IANS) At least 40 people were duped by a fake placement agency in East Delhi’s Shakarpur which promised them jobs in ticketing and passenger handling and later demanded money which would be refunded. Once the amount was paid, they kept raising the demand. Two accused have been arrested in the […]
Read MoreGood protective levels of antibodies found in Indian vaccines: IMA
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Amid the debate over efficacy of the Covid vaccines approved by the country’s drug regulator, the Indian Medical Association has come out in their favour, stating that they have been found inducing “good protective levels of antibodies”. In a statement issued on Friday, the association said that the vaccines shall […]
Read MoreIndian American Sabrina Singh named White House Deputy Press Secy
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Indian American Sabrina Singh, a long time aide to US Vice President elect Kamala Harris, has been named White House Deputy Press Secretary in the incoming administration, according to a statement released Friday by the Biden-Harris transition team. Singh was earlier a senior spokesperson on the Mike Bloomberg presidential campaign […]
Read MoreCoal India to cross 650 mt production target in FY 20-21
Bhubaneswar, Jan 8 (IANS) Coal India Ltd would cross the 650 million tonne production mark during financial year 2020-21, Chairman Pramod Agrawal said on Friday. Coal India produced 405 million tonne coal by the third financial quarter ending December 31, 2020, which has a contribution of 101.8 million tonne from Odisha-based Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL). […]
Read MoreNCC training should be must schools, colleges: Corps Director General
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) National Cadet Corps (NCC) training should be made mandatory in all schools and colleges but it should not be free of cost, NCC Director General Lieutenant General Tarun Kumar Aich on Friday. He also said that the NCC is committed to grooming the youth as responsible citizens, who would contribute […]
Read MoreGovt issues norms for airlines to carry Covid vaccine
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday issued guidelines to airlines and other aircraft operators for transportation of Covid-19 vaccines. As per the guidelines, authorised airlines can carry the vaccine packed in dry ice in the passenger or the cargo cabin. “All scheduled operators who have been currently […]
Read MorePriyanshu Painyuli’s Army background helped him gear up for ‘Pippa’ role
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Actor Priyanshu Painyuli, who impressed with his acting chops recently in the web series Mirzapur 2, will soon commence shoot for the upcoming war drama Pippa. The actor says hailing from an Army background helped him gear up for the role of an armyman in the film. “I have spent an […]
Read MoreHow long will you wait to implement farm Bills: Harsimrat asks CM
Chandigarh, Jan 8 (IANS) Former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday asked Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to tell Punjabis how long would he wait before exercising legal options to ensure that the three agricultural Bills, passed unanimously in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha 80 days back to counter the ill-effects of the Central farm […]
Read MoreMaratha or OBC: Congress to choose Maharashtra President
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Congress is trying to zero in on a probable replacement for Balasaheb Thorat to lead the party in Maharashtra. The party is taking feedback from important leaders through a recorded message by party in- charge of the state HK Patil. He has adopted the same method to appoint the […]
Read MoreNE states sound alert for bird flu, no case reported yet
Guwahati/Agartala/Kohima, Jan 8 (IANS) The northeast is on alert following the outbreak of bird flu (H5N8) in some Indian states though there is no report of the disease affecting chickens or any other birds in any of the eight states of the region, officials said on Friday. Officials in Guwahati, Kohima, Agartala and Shillong said […]
Read MoreGovt is run by law not by a person, Jharkhand HC in Lalu case
Ranchi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court on Friday observed that the government is run by law, and not by a particular person, while hearing a case related to alleged jail manual violation by RJD President Lalu Prasad. A high court bench comprising Justice Apresh Kumar Singh was hearing the jail manual violation case […]
Read MoreGill, Rohit break 11-year old opening jinx (Lead)
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill on Thursday became India’s first opening pair in 11 years to bat out 20 overs outside Asia. Gill and Rohit added 70 runs in 27 overs on Friday, with the latter getting dismissed on the last ball of the 27th over for a 77-ball 26. Gill […]
Read MoreUrvashi Rautela out to recreate Madhubala’s magic in ‘Ek ladki bheegi bhagi si’
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Actress Urvashi Rautela will try to bring alive an updated avatar of Bollywood legend, late Madhubala, in a music video of the recreated version of the classic song Ek ladki bheegi bhaagi si. “It is truly a culmination of one of my dreams — stepping into the legendary beauty icon Madhubala […]
Read More13-year-old sets record playing keyboard with a blindfold
Hyderabad, Jan 8 (IANS) A 13-year-old boy has set a new record by playing 20 songs in 30 minutes on keyboard with a blindfold. A.S. Hariharan Naidu achieved the feat to enter the ‘Wonder Book of Records.’ A student of eighth standard at Gitanjali Devshala in Hyderabad, he recently set the record by staging the […]
Read MoreGill, Rohit break 11-year old opening jinx
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill on Thursday became India’s first opening pair in 11 years to bat out 20 overs outside Asia. Gill and Rohit added 70 runs in 27 overs on Friday, with the latter getting dismissed on the last ball of the 27th over for a 77-ball 26. Gill […]
Read MorePak anti-terror court sentences 26/11 mastermind Lakhvi to 15-year jail
By Hamza AmeerLahore, Jan 8 (IANS) An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has sentenced Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi to at least 15 years imprisonment, after the court found him guilty on charges of terror financing. The Punjab province’s counter-terrorism department on terror financing charges recently arrested Lakhvi. “The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore convicted […]
Read MoreMamata kicks off KIFF amid Covid scare, allows 100% occupancy
Kolkata, Jan 8 (IANS) Amid the coronavirus scare, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday allowed full occupancy in all movie theatres while virtually inaugurating the 26th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) here. The virtual inaugural session was attended by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, who also happens to be Bengal’s brand ambassador. The […]
Read MoreGurugram school murder: CBI files supplementary chargesheet against 4 cops
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed a supplementary chargesheet against four then officials of Haryana Police, including an ACP, in connection with the murder of a seven-year-old student of a private school in Gurugram in 2017. A CBI official said here that the agency has filed a […]
Read MoreScience and Technology cluster launched in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 8 (IANS) Hyderabad, a hub of innovation, has been selected for setting up a Science and Technology Cluster, an initiative of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC). To be led by Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH), the cluster was formally launched by Telangana’s Industry and Information Technology […]
Read MoreHopes on healthy Q3 season, global cues pushes market to record highs (Roundup)
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Favourable global cues, along with positive domestic macro economic data and expectations of a healthy earning results’ season, pushed the Indian equity indices higher on Friday. The Nifty opened at record highs and continued its positive momentum throughout the day’s trade session. Globally, Asian shares rose to record highs on Friday […]
Read MoreSarita Joshi: ‘Sakubai’ made me recall a time when I bonded with my house help
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Actress Sarita Joshi says working on the teleplay Sakubai reminded her of the time when she bonded with her house help after losing her husband. “‘Sakubai’ is not just about the struggles of a house help but is emblematic of all women who continue to smile through the ups and downs […]
Read MoreKiara Advani feels ‘charged for 2021’
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kiara Advani has turned on her beast mode for 2021, and she sure looks all charged-up for the year ahead. Kiara posted a video on Instagram, where she is seen working out in a gym in sports bra and lycra pants. “Charged for 2021,” she wrote as the caption. […]
Read MoreAlia Bhatt mourns the loss of pet cat Sheeba
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt on Friday mourned the death of her pet cat Sheeba. The actress also shared a couple of photographs on Instagram where she is seen posing with Sheeba. “Goodbye my angel,” she wrote as caption. Alia’s mother Soni Razdan also expressed her grief: “RIP Sheeba. We named you […]
Read MoreSonam’s mantra: Take yourself out on date, indulge in carbs
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has shared her mantra: One should take themselves out on a date and indulge in carbs. Sonam posted a picture on Instagram, where she is seen gorging on pasta. In the monochrome image, she sports a dark outfit paired with a white jacket. “Sometimes, you just need […]
Read MoreDMK’s Stalin condemns Bar Council’s decision for LLM tests
Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS) Opposing the move to bring in entrance exams for admission to post graduate courses (Masters in Law) in law, DMK President M.K. Stalin on Friday said it could be a precursor for entrance test for undergraduate courses. In a statement issued here, Stalin said the Bar Council of India has announced […]
Read More‘Indian Idol’ winner Salman Ali talks about his new single
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Indian Idol winner Salman Ali has unveiled his new single, Mubarak Allah. He says the best thing about the track is the title, which has the name of the almighty. Talking about the song being special, Salman said: “It’s a love song. Best thing is the song’s title which has the […]
Read More‘K’taka assured to get 13.90L vials of Covid vaccine in a day or two’
Bengaluru, Jan 8 (IANS) Karnataka is expected to receive 13.90 lakh vials of Covid vaccine in a day or two, state Health Minister K. Sudhakar said here on Friday. The minister told reporters that the good news for Karnataka is that he has received information from the Union Health Ministry that on Saturday or Sunday, […]
Read MoreTaapsee Pannu wants to be recruited by Avengers!
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Actress Taapsee Pannu is testing if she has superpowers, because she wants to be part of the Avengers team! In a short clip she posted on Friday, the actress has revealed her process to do so. In the video, she has her face downward looking at the camera, as she flicks […]
Read MoreDry vaccination ‘dry run’ at Hindu Rao Hospital amid nurses’ strike
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The nationwide dry run on Friday to oversee the preparatory arrangements for Covid vaccination before the vaccine rollout saw minimal participation of nurses and paramedical staff of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (North MCD) as they continued their strike over non-payment of their salaries pending for more than four months […]
Read MoreGive bulletproof jackets, arms to forest staff: SC tells states (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Expressing serious concern over brutal attack by poachers on unarmed forest officials, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the state governments to follow the Assam model and provide firearms and bulletproof jackets to forest guards. Pointing out that the situation was “serious”, a bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde […]
Read More‘Desi Dons’ represents our ‘desi inspiration’: Twinjabi
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indian-American pop music duo Twinjabi is out with their new video, Desi Dons. They say the song and the video reflect their inspiration as well as the new age sound they are constantly trying to create. “‘Desi Dons’ represents a new age, new energy that Twinjabi is bringing to the […]
Read MoreAgitations spring up in Goa, amid shrinking land resources
Panaji, Jan 8 (IANS) Goa, geographically India’s smallest state, has been witnessing a series of protests over land intensive projects over the last few months. While the ruling BJP has blamed the “anti-development” agitations on the upcoming state assembly polls scheduled in early 2022, a fast disappearing critical resource, land, is emerging as the key […]
Read MoreArmy chief inaugurates multi-speciality Command Hospital in Pune
Pune (Maharashtra), Jan 8 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff, General MM Naravane, on Friday inaugurated a new Command Hospital at the Pune Military Station, officials said here. A multi-speciality tertiary facility, the new hospital will focus to provide medical support to troops deployed in operational areas and veterans of the armed forces. Earlier, on a […]
Read More‘Kidnapping for marriage’ thriving in Bihar even in 2021
Patna, Jan 8 (IANS) Marriages are said to be made in heaven but in some pockets of Bihar tying the knot in the shadow of the gun is not unusual. ‘Abduction for marriage’ in districts such as Jamui, Lakhisarai, Begusarai, Jahanabad, Patna, Nawada and Vaishali takes place frequently despite it having serious consequences later on. […]
Read MoreSedition case: Ranaut sisters record statement with Mumbai police (Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel appeared before the Bandra Police on Friday, pursuant to a Bombay High Court order in connection with a sedition case filed against them, a lawyer said. “As directed by the Bombay HC, they reached the Bandra Police Station at around 1 pm […]
Read More‘Focused’ ultrasound may help treat Parkinson’s disease
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Researchers have found that a scalpel-free alternative to brain surgery has the potential to benefit people with Parkinson’s disease symptoms that are much more severe on one side of the body. According to the team more testing is needed but the approach, which uses a technology called focused ultrasound, could […]
Read MorePandemic Relief: Covid-19 treatment may qualify for tax deduction benefits
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Continuing with its pandemic relief initiatives, the government may extend income tax deduction benefits for Covid-19 treatment to individuals not covered under any health insurance. Sources said that several pre-budget proposals for providing tax relief for Covid-19 treatment have come to the Revenue Department and these are being actively examined. […]
Read More‘Kasheer’ in English voices diabolical betrayal of Kashmiri Hindus
New Jan 8 (IANS) Originally written by Sahana Vijayakumar in Kannada in 2018, “Kasheer: A Diabolical Betrayal of Kashmiri Hindus” in its English translation brings forth to a larger audience the story of Kashmiri Hindus and the unfortunate mass exodus of the community from their motherland in 1990, against the backdrop of Kashmir’s Islamisation. Translated […]
Read MoreSukhbir’s new track Nachdi brings together six dancers from six countries
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Singer Sukhbir Singh is back with a new track is titled Nachdi. A highlight of the song is its music video features six dancers from six different countries. The track released on Friday across television, radio and digital platforms. Along with Sukhbir’s vocals, Nachdi has a rap breakdown by singer and […]
Read MoreNeha Bhasin: Broken hearts and bare bodies have a certain purity
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Singer Neha Bhasin says her upcoming song Tu ki jaane celebrates the power of love and a broken heart from a female gaze. The song is composed and written by Neha and produced by Sameer Uddin. The video is directed by Prayrit Seth, and it features the supermodel Bardeep Dhiman as […]
Read MoreWant to bat up the order: Jadeja after stellar show on the field
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) After a stellar show on the field with a four-wicket haul and a stunning run-out of Steve Smith on Friday, Ravindra Jadeja said he would like to bat up the order as it gives him time to settle down, bat responsibly and build an innings. Jadeja is India’s only fit all-round […]
Read MoreFourth case of new mutant Covid strain detected in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Jan 8 (IANS) The number of cases of Covid patients having the new mutated strain of the virus, first detected in the UK last year, rose to four with a recent returnee also found to have it, officials said on Friday. The new case was detected in Jaipur on Thursday night. The 18-year-old woman […]
Read MorePM to meet CMs on Monday over Covid vaccine rollout
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) With the Covid-19 vaccination drive expected to commence next week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair a meeting with the Chief Ministers of all the states. The meeting is likely to be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, said sources. In the meeting, the Prime Minister is expected […]
Read MoreBFI elections to be held on February 3
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will hold its elections on February 3 in Gurugram, the national federation said on Friday. The BFI said in a statement that the Delhi High Court on Friday accepted its proposed schedule for the elections. “During its previous hearing, the Hon’ble Court had directed […]
Read MoreKangana leaves for Bhopal after appearing before Bandra Police
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut on Friday left for Bhopal after recording her statement with Bandra Police in connection with a sedition case filed against her. “If you are anti India you will find lot of support, work/rewards, and appreciation. If you are a nationalist then you will have to stand alone, be […]
Read More‘US-India partnership one of the most consequential relationships of 21st century’
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday took part in the groundbreaking event for a new Chancery building for the US Embassy in the national capital here. Speaking on the occasion, the outgoing American envoy underlined that […]
Read MoreB-Town shocked by video of dophin being beaten; Police say arrests have been made
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) The video of a dolphin being beaten to death in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, has been doing the rounds on social media, and all of B-Town is shocked, with the rest of the country. The incident took place a week ago. The matter, however, was kept under wraps until the video clip […]
Read MoreHaryana to cull 166,128 poultry birds
Chandigarh, Jan 8 (IANS) The Haryana government on Friday declared the area within the radius of one km from two poultry farms in Panchkula district where birds tested avian influenza (H5N8), as “infected zone” and announced culling of 166,128 birds, state Animal Husbandry Minister J.P. Dalal said. The state has restricted the movement of poultry […]
Read MoreLG sees record Q4 earnings on solid home appliance sales
Seoul, Jan 8 (IANS) LG Electronics on Friday forecast robust fourth-quarter earnings as sales from its mainstay home appliances apparently remained solid despite the weakness of the US dollar. In its earnings guidance, the South Korean tech giant estimated its operating profit at 647 billion won ($592 million) for the October-December period in 2020, a […]
Read MoreUsha International to focus on strengthening rural distribution in 2021
By Rituraj BaruahNew Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Electronic appliances maker Usha International will focus on strengthening its distribution network for the rural markets in the year ahead, said Dinesh Chhabra, CEO of Usha International. In an interaction with IANS, Chhabra said that with the growth of the digital space, the company will continue to consolidate […]
Read MorePunjab ready to administer Covid-19 vaccine: Minister
Chandigarh, Jan 8 (IANS) Punjab is all set to administer Covid-19 vaccine as and when it is received, Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu said on Friday. He said that the dry run for the statewide vaccination drive was a success and requisite men and material put in place. “All logistics have been worked out and […]
Read MoreBankers demand Covid-19 vaccine shot on priority basis
Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS) The All India Bank Employees’ Union (AIBEA) on Friday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide the Covid-19 vaccine to bankers on priority basis. In a letter, AIBEA General Secretary C.H. Venkatachalam requested Modi to include bank employees and officers under the prioritised category along with other Covid-19 warriors for the […]
Read MoreAnubhav Sinha reacts to buzz around his next
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha on Friday quashed the growing speculations around his next project, wondering why certain film reporters unnecessarily speculate a film’s story. There have been several claims regarding Sinha’s next, with rumours reuniting the director with his “Article 15” hero Ayushmann Khurrana for a spy film set in North East […]
Read More5,142 new corona cases in Kerala, 5,325 recoveries
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8 (IANS) As many as 5,142 new coronavirus cases were reported in Kerala on Friday even as 5,325 more COVID-19 patients recovered, Health Minister KK Shailaja’s office said. As many as 64,236 corona patients are under treatment in Kerala, the official release said. As many as 59,569 samples were tested in the past […]
Read MoreTesla Model Y available in cheaper option that starts from $42K
San Francisco, Jan 8 (IANS) Tesla on Friday launched a cheaper Standard Rage version of its successful Model Y that starts from $41,990 (compared to $49,990 for the Long Range model). The cheaper Model Y now costs a few thousands more than Model 3, which is still Tesla’s least expensive vehicle. According to a report […]
Read More63 moons urges NCD, FD holders to oppose DHFL resolution plan at NCLT, seek Rs 30,000 cr (Lead)
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) 63 moons technologies has invited other non-convertible debentures (NCD) and fixed deposit (FD) holders of Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL) to oppose the DHFL resolution plan at the National Company Law Tribunal Mumbai, by filing separate applications to seek fraudulent transaction recovery benefits of Rs 30,000 crore. The company stated that […]
Read MoreRaftaar goes global with his music label Kalamkaar
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Rapper Raftaar is going global with his music label Kalamkaar, sealing a global deal with a leading French music distributor. Raftaare’s label partners with the Paris-based independent digital music distribution and artist services company named Believe. Through the deal, the Paris-based firm will extend its digital music distribution service arm to […]
Read MoreFilmmaker Satish Kaushik lauds UP as ‘Kaagaz’ premiers
Lucknow, Jan 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Satish Kaushik, whose latest directorial venture ‘Kaagaz’ was premiered here, has said that “Uttar Pradesh is a great state in terms of shooting films, while the artistic culture and the locations coupled with conducive film policy of the state attracts everyone.” Kaushik told the media on Thursday that after the […]
Read MoreCovid recovered patients may have immunity for over 8 months
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Contrary to current belief that recovered Covid-19 patients have antibodies to fight the disease for up to three to five months, a significant study has claimed that the protective immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus could last for at least eight months or more. The fact that immune memory against SARS-CoV-2 […]
Read MoreFacebook redesigns Pages for safer user experience
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Facebook on Friday announced that it has redesigned its Pages experience to make it simpler for public figures and creators to build community and achieve their business objectives. The new safety and integrity features introduced helps in detecting spam content and impersonator accounts. “We want Facebook to be a safe […]
Read MoreGoa AAP rejects pre-poll alliance with Congress
Panaji, Jan 8 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Goa on Friday rejected any possibility of an alliance with the Congress ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections, state AAP convenor Rahul Mahambre said on Friday. Mahambre’s comments come on a day when state Congress President Girish Chodankar hinted in an interview with a local […]
Read MoreNo breakthrough in govt-farmers talks, next meeting on Jan 15
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The eight round of talks between the protesting farmers and the government on Friday failed to break the stalemate, and the next meeting will be held on January 15. Ahead of the talks, the government had expressed hope of positive results from the meeting while the farmers threatened to intensify […]
Read MorePiramal counters Oaktree’s claims on DHFL bid
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Piramal Group has said its bid for DHFL offers the lenders the highest upfront cash recovery, has the highest score on the COC evaluation matrix, is fully compliant with all regulatory norms, and is fully and immediately implementable. “We have full faith that the committee of creditors, comprising some […]
Read MoreKinnar Akhara creates divide in Akhara Parishad
Prayagraj, Jan 8 (IANS) After Kinnar Akhara, the Pari Akhara has also come out against the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad’s (ABAP) demand that no religious organisation be registered by the state government as Akhara. President of the ABAP, Mahant Narendra Giri has said that there are 13 recognised Hindu monastic orders and there will be […]
Read MoreSamsung to unveil new Exynos mobile microprocessor next week
Seoul, Jan 8 (IANS) Samsung Electronics said on Friday that it will unveil a new mobile application processor (AP) next week which is expected to be used in the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone. The South Korean tech giant confirmed that its new Exynos chipset will be introduced at the Exynos On 2021 event next Tuesday, […]
Read MoreArmy intensifies search for missing Captain in Jodhpur lake
Jaipur, Jan 8 (IANS) The Army on Friday intensified its efforts to search for Captain Ankit Gupta who went missing in Takhat Sagar lake in Jodhpur during a special exercise a day earlier, officials said. Captain Ankit from the Army’s 10 Para Special Forces, along with three commandos, had jumped into the water reservoir from […]
Read MoreVidyut Jammwal-Shruti Haasan starrer ‘The Power’ to release on Jan 14 (Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) The Vidyut Jammwal-Shruti Haasan starrer ‘The Power’ is all set for a digital release on January 14. ‘The Power’ is a thriller set against the backdrop of the nineties. The story showcases the journey of two lovers who get entangled in a family feud. The film explores their battle for love […]
Read MoreBharat Biotech seeks DCGI’s nod to conduct nasal Covid vaccine trials
By Aakanksha KhajuriaNew Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Days after getting Drugs Controller General of India’s (DCGI) nod for India’s first indigenously-made coronavirus vaccine, Bharat Biotech has again knocked on the doors of the drug controller seeking permission to conduct clinical trials of their intranasal vaccine for the viral disease. Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has applied to […]
Read More63 moons urges NCD, FD holders to oppose DHFL resolution plan at NCLT, seek Rs 30,000 cr
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) 63 moons technologies has invited other non-convertible debentures (NCD) and fixed deposit (FD) holders of Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL) to oppose the DHFL resolution plan at the National Company Law Tribunal Mumbai, by filing separate applications to seek fraudulent transaction recovery benefits of Rs 30,000 crore. The company stated that […]
Read MoreVidyut Jammwal-Shruti Haasan starrer ‘Power’ to release on Jan 14
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) The Vidyut Jammwal-Shruti Haasan starrer Power is all set for a digital release on January 14. Power is a thriller set against the backdrop of the nineties. The story showcases the journey of two lovers who get entangled in a family feud. The film explores their battle for their love and […]
Read MoreBJP MP seeks status report from DGP on murder of party workers in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Jan 8 (IANS) BJP’s national spokesperson and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday sought a status report from the Director General Police (DGP) on the alleged murder of 17 party workers in Odisha. In a letter to the DGP, Sarangi listed out the instances of political violence and murder of BJP workers in the […]
Read MoreBabri demolition: Allahabad HC moved against acquittal of accused
Lucknow, Jan 8 (IANS) A petition has been filed in the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court, against the acquittal of all accused in the Babri mosque demolition by the Special CBI court. The petition has been filed by Haji Mehboob, a petitioner in Ayodhya suit. The petition has been filed exactly 100 days after […]
Read MoreAndhra journalists locked up for a day for ‘spreading falsehoods’
Ongole, Jan 8 (IANS) Six Andhra Pradesh journalists arrested in Prakasam district for falsely propagating corrosion damage to a temple arch as an alleged attack have been locked up for a day and are likely to get bail later on Friday, an official said. “The six false news propagating journalists have been locked up for […]
Read MoreTripura keen to continue supplying 160 MW electricity to B’desh
By Sujit ChakrabortyAgartala, Jan 8 (IANS) Tripura, which has been supplying 160 MW electricity to Bangladesh for the past five years, is keen to continue providing power to the neighbouring country and has approached the Indian government to settle the formalities for the same, Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma said on Friday. Tripura Chief […]
Read MoreTamannaah Bhatia wraps up ‘November Story’
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Southern star Tamannaah Bhatia has shared the news with fans that she has wrapped up her shoot for the web show November Story. “Wrapped up shoot for November Story today! It’s been such an exciting project for me and I can’t wait for you guys to binge watch this nail biting […]
Read MoreSedition case: Ranaut sisters record statement with Mumbai police
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel appeared before the Bandra Police on Friday, pursuant to a Bombay High Court order in connection with a sedition case filed against them, a lawyer said. “As directed by the Bombay HC, they reached the Bandra Police Station at around 1 pm […]
Read MorePlea in SC cites errors in Chennai-Salem project verdict, seeks review
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking review of its December 8 verdict, upholding the notification for land acquisition for Rs 10,000-crore Chennai-Salem eight-lane expressway in Tamil Nadu. The top court had said the Central government is fully competent to notify “any land” for acquisition to construct […]
Read MoreMarathi star Priya Bapat to shoot for Aditya Kripalani’s film in Singapore
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Popular Marathi actress Priya Bapat will begin shooting for independent filmmaker Aditya Kripalani’s upcoming film in February in Singapore. The film, “Father Like”, also stars Singaporean actor Lee Huat. “‘Father Like’ is a film of a 38-year-old woman who is looking for her father. A taxi driver helps her in that. […]
Read MorePulkit Samrat decodes why he feels blessed
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Bollywood actor Pulkit Samrat feels blessed because his workplace is full of pretty souls. Pulkit posted a picture on Instagram that seems to be taken from the sets of his film “Paagalpanti”. He is seen petting a dog. “When your workplace is full of such pretty souls, you know you are […]
Read MoreGovernor’s policy address a ‘farce’: Kerala BJP
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8 (IANS) Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K. Surendran has said that the policy address by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan during the budget session of the Assembly on Friday was a ‘farce’ and ‘out of reality’. In a statement issued by the Kerala BJP committee office, Surendran targeted the claim made by […]
Read MoreWould love to see T10 cricket within Olympics, says Gayle
Abu Dhabi/New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Veteran West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has stated that he would “love” to see T10 format of cricket in the Olympics. “I would absolutely love to see T10 within the Olympics. It would be something huge for the sport from a general point of view. I also think T10 […]
Read MoreSC to hear plea against Kerala churches’ compulsory confessions
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a PIL by a group of Christian women from Kerala questioning the practice of compulsory confessions in the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, terming the practice as violative of the constitutional rights to freedom of religion and privacy. A bench headed by Chief […]
Read MoreAmber Heard responds to Johnny Depp’s $7 million claim
Los Angeles, Jan 8 (IANS) Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is making a desperate attempt to malign actress Amber Heard by claiming that she did not donate the $7 million she received as part of their divorce settlement, said her lawyer. Recently, Depp’s legal team claimed Heard hasn’t donated the money from their divorce settlement to […]
Read MoreMika Singh launches water brand, sends water ration to protesting farmers
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Singer Mika Singh has unveiled his water brand, and has sent thousands of water bottles to farmers who are currently protesting against the Centre’s new farm laws. He has urged his fans to help the farmers, too. “The farmers are not just protesting for their rights. It’s for the country. […]
Read MoreSonal Chauhan flaunts hourglass frame in new bikini post
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Actress Sonal Chauhan has shared a stunning picture on Instagram flaunting her hourglass figure in a hot pink and white bikini. “Choose Happiness…. Today … Tomorrow … Always, ” she wrote alongside the image, which currently has over 277K likes on the photo-sharing website. Sonal made her maiden appearance on screen […]
Read MoreNet outflows from equity MFs at over Rs 10k cr in December
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Equity and equity-linked mutual fund schemes saw a net outflow of Rs 10,147.12 crore in December, showed data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Friday. The net outflow stood at Rs 12,917.36 crore in November, Rs 2,724.95 crore in October and Rs 734.40 crore in September. […]
Read MoreIsrael appoints honorary consul in North-East India
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) To further increase its presence and collaborations in India’s North-East, the Embassy of Israel in India has appointed Joyshree Das Vermas honorary consul in the region. An official statement said she wil be based in Assam with jurisdiction over the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura […]
Read MoreMacBook Air with mini-LED to release in 2022: Report
San Francisco, Jan 8 (IANS) Apple is planning to use mini-LED displays on its devices later this year and now a new report has claimed that mini-LED MacBook Air is expected to be launched in 2022. According to Digitimes, the sources expect that Apple’s 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros and 16-inch MacBook Pro set to […]
Read MoreEx-serviceman held in UP on charge of spying for Pakistan
Lucknow/Meerut, Jan 8 (IANS) A retired Armyman was arrested on Friday in Uttar Pradesh on the charge of working for a Pakistani spy agency since 2016, official sources said. The sources told IANS that retired Signalman Saurabh Sharma was apprehended by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) following inputs from the Military Intelligence (MI) Unit […]
Read MoreGalaxy S21 tipped to be Samsung’s cheapest flagship 5G phone (Ld)
Seoul/New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The new Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy S21, may be its cheapest-ever 5G flagship mobile device, industry sources here said on Friday, as the company tries to boost handset sales against rival brands. According to the sources, Samsung could release the Galaxy S21 at a price tag of under 1 million […]
Read MoreNZ woman killed in suspected shark attack
Wellington, Jan 8 (IANS) A young woman died on Friday after a rare suspected shark attack in New Zealand, the police confirmed on Friday. According to the police, the incident took place at Waihi Beach, a popular tourist spot about 153 km southeast of Auckland, on Thursday evening, reports Xinhua news agency. “Emergency services were […]
Read MoreAir India ferries over 250 as UK-India flights resume (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Flight services between the UK and India recommenced on Friday, with national carrier Air India flying in over 250 passengers from that country. An AI-112 flight landed at Delhi’s IGI Airport from the UK. The special flights would be operated under strict supervision. As per the latest government guidelines, all […]
Read MoreRijiju, Shelar bat for restoration of railway concession for sportspersons
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) After Union sports minister Kiren Rijiju, former Maharashtra sports minister Ashish Shelar has also requested Union railways minister Piyush Goyal to restore the fare concessions for athletes travelling for various sports meets. The concessions, across 38 categories which include sportspersons and senior citizens, were stopped by the railways ministry through its […]
Read MoreSC seeks Centre’s reply on plea for appointment in SC/ST panels
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking direction for the appointment of full-term chairman and vice-chairman of the National Commissions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The plea said the role of the constitutional bodies was pivotal for taking into account the […]
Read More8th round of Govt-farmer talks begins, seeking to resolve impasse
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Amid the ongoing farmers protest, the eighth round of dialogue between the government and 41 farm union representatives began here on Friday, with both sides hoping for a successful conversation to yield results and end the over one-and-a-half-month deadlock. The government began the talks signalling an outcome of positive results […]
Read MoreTaliban attacks pushed back in Kandahar: Afghan official
Kabul, Jan 8 (IANS) Taliban attacks on various parts of Afghanistan’s Kandahar province in the last few weeks have been “pushed back” and the group has suffered heavy casualties, a senior security official said on Friday. The attacks took place in the districts of Arghandab, Zherai, Panjwai, Dand, TOLO News quoted Farid Mashal, the security […]
Read MoreCovid-19 vaccination dry run successful in Kerala: Health dept
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8 (IANS) The Kerala health department on Friday said that the dry run for Covid-19 vaccination was carried out successfully at 46 centres across 14 districts in the state. The department said in a statement that the exercise was successful in both the urban and rural areas of the state. “All the mandatory […]
Read MoreNCW member stirs controversy over Badaun horror, gets slammed
Badaun/New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) A controversy erupted after a member of the National Commission for Women (NCW) said the ‘murder and gang-rape of 50-year-old woman could have been avoided had she not gone out alone in the evening. The remarks led to some furious reactions from Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, former Uttar […]
Read MorePossible govt intervention to curb high domestic steel prices: Report
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The increase in India’s domestic steel consumption from 2QFY21 has led to higher cost which might invite a government intervention to curb prices, India Ratings and Research said on Friday. In its steel monitor report, the agency cited that India’s domestic consumption in November 2020 was at 8.93 MT, 7.8 […]
Read MoreProminent HK pro-democracy activist arrested
Hong Kong, Jan 8 (IANS) Joshua Wong, a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, was arrested on Friday over “subverting the state power” under the national security law which China imposed in the city last year. Opposition politician Tam Tak-chi was also arrested along with Wong, who was the head of disbanded Demosisto — a pro-democracy […]
Read MorePriyanka Gandhi meets MPs sitting on protest at Jantar Mantar
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday met the party’s MPs from Punjab, who have been protesting against the farm laws. Priyanka met them at her brother and former Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s residence. The MPs — Ravneet Singh Bittu, Jasbir Singh Dimpa and others — have been protesting at […]
Read MoreGlobal used smartphone market to reach $65 bn in 2024: IDC
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The global shipments of used smartphones, both officially refurbished and used, are expected to reach 351.6 million units registering $65 billion in market value in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2 per cent from 2019 to 2024, an IDC report said on Friday. For 2020, the […]
Read MoreStudents protesting encroachment on varsity land detained
Hyderabad, Jan 8 (IANS) There was tension at the University of Hyderabad campus on Friday as the police detained a group of students for protesting against the alleged encroachment on university land for building a road. Alleging that the construction of a road for the Telangana Non-gazetted Officers’ Associations’ colony on the university land would […]
Read MoreSBI offers further interest concession on home loans
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) With an aim to offer attractive concessions to the home buyers, country’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI) has offered further interest concession of upto 30 bps on home loans and 100 per cent waiver on processing fees. “SBI, being a leader in home finance, will continue to make endeavours […]
Read MoreBilawal re-elected as PPP Chairman
Islamabad, Jan 8 (IANS) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has been re-elected unopposed as Chairman of the opposition Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for another four years, the media reported on Friday. In a statement on Thursday, the party’s media office said that Bhutto-Zardari’s re-election was confirmed after intra-party elections at the federal level were held in Karachi on […]
Read MoreJammu-Srinagar highway restored, stranded traffic being cleared
Jammu, Jan 8 (IANS) After remaining closed for five days, the strategic Jammu-Srinagar highway was restored for traffic on Friday, but authorities said only stranded vehicles will be allowed to move. Heavy snow in the Bannihal sector and rockslides in Ramban and Udhampur districts had resulted in closure of the nearly 300-kilometre long highway that […]
Read MoreSmith’s run out stands out, ahead of my wickets: Jadeja
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Despite returning with four wickets for 62, a haul that included the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne for 91, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja termed the run out of Steve Smith his best performance in Australia’s first innings of the ongoing third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Smith, who got his 27th […]
Read MoreUP cong begins building up party organisation
Lucknow, Jan 8 (IANS) Teams of Congress leaders in Uttar Pradesh have started camping in various districts to build up the party organisation. The initiative, known as ‘sangathan srajan’ will continue this entire month. Under the programme, the party proposes to set up its units in all the 8,000 ‘nyay panchayats’ wards in urban areas […]
Read MoreAcer launches AMD-powered Chromebook
Taipei, Jan 8 (IANS) Taiwanese brand Acer on Friday launched its first Chromebook Spin 514, powered by AMD’s Ryzen 3000 mobile processor. The models Acer Chromebook Spin 514 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 514 starts at $479.99 and $749.99, respectively. Based on the powerful “Zen” architecture, the AMD Ryzen mobile processors ensure consistent responsiveness, fast […]
Read MoreIf govt calls us 700 times we will go, but our demands will not change: Tikait
Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 8 (IANS) Ahead of the eighth round of talks with the Central government over the new farm laws on Friday, Bharatiya Kisan Union National Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said the farmers leaders are ready to conduct talks with the Union government 700 times, but their demands will not change. Friday’s meeting will […]
Read MoreBeant case: Decide on Rajoana’s mercy pleas before Jan 26, SC tells Centre
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to decide before January 26 on the mercy pleas filed on behalf of Balwant Singh Rajoana, who was awarded the death penalty for the 1995 assassination of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. A bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde told […]
Read MoreInjured US Capitol police officer dies
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) The US Capitol Police (USCP) has confirmed that an officer who was wounded during the violent protests that rocked Washington D.C., has succumbed to his injuries. Brian D. Sicknick “was responding to the riots on Wednesday at the US Capitol and was injured while physically engaging with protesters”, Xinhua news agency […]
Read MoreIndian jr. women’s hockey team to play six matches on Chile tour
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indian junior women’s hockey team will be touring Chile later this month where they will play six matches as they prepare for the Junior World Cup scheduled to be held later in the year. The team will take on the junior Chile team on January 17 and 18. Thereafter, […]
Read MoreJapan ordered to pay damages to WWII sex slavery victims
Seoul, Jan 8 (IANS) A Seoul court on Friday ordered the Japanese government to pay damages to South Korean victims who were forced into sex slavery during World War II. The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Japan should pay reparations of 100 million won ($91,20) to each of 12 plaintiffs, who filed a petition […]
Read MoreAustralia’s 3rd largest city enters 3-day lockdown
Brisbane, Jan 8 (IANS) Australia’s third largest city of Brisbane entered a three-day lockdown on Friday after a local resident was found to be infected with the mutant strain of the novel coronavirus. According to the Health Department of Queensland state, where the city is located, the Greater Brisbane area entered lockdown from 6 p.m. […]
Read MorePriyanka slams NCW member for remarks on Badaun case
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday slammed NCW member Chandramukhi Devi for her remark a day earlier that the gang rape and murderous assault on a woman in Badaun would not have happened if she had not stepped out alone in the evening or if she were accompanied […]
Read MorePM condoles death of Netaji’s niece Chitra Ghosh
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s niece and youngest daughter of Sarat Chandra Bose, Chitra Ghosh, took her last breath on Thursday at her ancestral home in Kolkata. She was 90. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over her death. Modi also recalled his meeting with Ghosh when he discussed various issues, […]
Read MoreVikas Dubey’s mother apologises to massacre victims
Kanpur, Jan 8 (IANS) Sarla Devi, the mother of slain gangster Vikas Dubey, has apologised for the deeds of her son during a visit to her ancestral village Bikru, earlier this week. Vikas Dubey, accused of killing eight policemen in an ambush on July 3 last year, was killed in an encounter with the police, […]
Read MoreVodafone Idea moves SC over ‘errors’ in DOT’s AGR calculation
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) A day after Bharti Airtel approached the Supreme Court over the assessment of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) calculations, Vodafone Idea also moved the top court seeking “correction” in the AGR assessment. The petition filed by the telco on Thursday said that payments made by the company have not been accounted […]
Read More‘A star has arrived’: Gill slams maiden Test fifty in Sydney
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Right-handed opener Shubman Gill drew rich praise from many on social media, including the likes of Dinesh Karthik and VVS Laxman, after he scored his maiden Test half-century in the ongoing third match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill, who opened the innings alongside Rohit Sharma, scored 50 in 101 deliveries, which […]
Read MoreGlobal cues, GDP data push market higher, auto stocks rise (Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Favourable global cues along with positive domestic macro economic data pushed the Indian equity indices higher during the mid-afternoon trade session on Friday. Accordingly, Nifty opened at record highs and continued its positive momentum towards 14,300 levels. Buying interest was visible across sectoral indices. Amongst sectors, Media, Auto, IT, Realty and […]
Read More‘Commonly used BP medications safe for Covid patients’
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Medications to treat high blood pressure (BP) do not affect outcomes among patients hospitalised with Covid-19, researchers have claimed. The study, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal, shows that there is no risk for patients continuing these medications while hospitalized for Covid-19. “Our trial results importantly show that these […]
Read MoreMediterranean diet reduces risk of prostate cancer progression
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) If you follow a Mediterranean diet, then there are chances that you may be protected against prostate cancer, a new study suggests. The findings, published in the journal Cancer, suggests that men with localised prostate cancer who reported a baseline dietary pattern that more closely follows the key principles of […]
Read MoreAustralian state approves copper mine
Darwin, Jan 8 (IANS) The government of Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) state has approved a proposed A$200 million ($155 million) Outback copper mine. KGL Resources has been given the green light for its Jervois Copper Project, which chairman Denis Wood said would become a major supplier in the global copper market as demand increases, reports […]
Read MoreKim Jong-un vows to advance social construction
Seoul, Jan 8 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to further improve social system and foreign relations at the ongoing party congress, a state media report said on Friday. In the report, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that Kim suggested practical ways to give full play to the advantages of […]
Read MoreT’gana to finalise Covid vaccine distribution plan on Jan 11
Hyderabad, Jan 8 (IANS) The government of Telangana will finalise an action plan for administering Covid-19 vaccine in the state on January 11. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has convened a meeting with all ministers and district collectors to discuss the distribution of vaccine. The meeting will also discuss the coronavirus situation and measures taken […]
Read More‘Initial Covid severity may not up later respiratory complications’
London, Jan 8 (IANS) If you are a Covid-19 survivor and worry about its severity in the later life then you can have a slight relief as a study has shown that initial severity of the virus may not be associated with later respiratory complications. The study, published in the Annals of the American Thoracic […]
Read MoreDolphin beaten to death in UP canal
Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 8 (IANS) The death of a dolphin in the Sharda Sahayak canal in Pratapgarh district has turned into a major controversy. The dolphin that strayed into the canal was reportedly beaten to death by the locals who mistook it for a ‘deadly fish’. The incident took place on January 1. The […]
Read MoreAustralian bushfires to become ‘more frequent, prolonged, severe’
Canberra, Jan 8 (IANS) Experts have warned that Australia’s devastating 2019-20 “Black Summer” bushfires were a “wake up call” to the extreme effects of climate change in the country. In a study published on late Thursday, a team from the Australian National University (ANU) and the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Climate […]
Read MoreKunal Kemmu flaunts brawn in new pic
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kemmu has shared a picture flaunting muscle and brawn on social media. In the mirror selfie he posted on Instagram, the actor is dressed in a grey hoodie. “Bhai cover mast hai,” he wrote as caption. Kunal earlier shared a video of getting a haircut. He posted his before […]
Read MoreSpeak up for farmers to scrap farm laws: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Ahead of the eighth round of talks between the farmers and the government, the Congress leaders on Friday appealed to the people to speak up for the farmers. Rahul Gandhi tweeted in Hindi, “Peaceful protest is a part of democracy, our farmer brothers and sisters who are protesting are getting […]
Read MoreCong no to Kerala MPs’ plans to contest Assembly polls
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8 (IANS) In a relief to the Kerala state unit, the Congress high command has nixed certain party MPs’ plans to contest the 2021 Assembly elections in the coastal state. This comes after the state unit conveyed to the central leadership that the party would find it hard to retain the Lok Sabha […]
Read MoreMiley Cyrus mourns pet dog’s death with video tribute
Los Angeles, Jan 8 (IANS) Pop star Miley Cyrus is mourning the demise of her dog, and is looking at her music to heal her. The singer took to Instagram on Friday to share an emotional message for the pet, revealing that she died of cancer. “Mary Jane 5EVR. I wrote this song in Malibu […]
Read MoreS.Korea reports 674 new Covid-19 cases
Seoul, Jan 8 (IANS) South Korea on Friday reported 674 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number of infections to 67,358. The daily caseload stayed below 1,000 for four straight days, but it hovered above 100 for 62 days since November 8, 2020m due to small cluster infections in Seoul and its surrounding Gyeonggi province, […]
Read MoreKangana: I am being tortured mentally, emotionally and physically
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut has alleged that she is being tortured mentally, emotionally and physically. She further claimed she has been asked not to disclose to anyone about the kind of torture she is being subjected to. Kangana released a video on her verified Twitter account on Friday where she spoke about […]
Read MoreVenezuelan Parliament forms commission for national dialogue
Caracas, Jan 8 (IANS) Venezuela’s National Assembly voted to form a Special Commission for Dialogue, Peace and National Reconciliation, during its first ordinary session since the newly-elected lawmakers were sworn in on January 5. “It has to be a commission that quickly, peremptorily, begins to offer proposals to be consulted with the people of Venezuela […]
Read MoreAir India ferries over 250 as UK-India flights resume
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Flight services between the UK and India recommenced on Friday, with national carrier Air India flying in over 250 passengers from that country. An AI-112 flight landed at Delhi’s IGI Airport from the UK. The special flights would be operated under strict supervision. As per the latest government guidelines, all […]
Read MoreMercury drops to 9.6 degrees C in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius on Friday, a drop by five notches from 14.4 degrees Celsius logged a day before, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for Delhi, recorded a minimum temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius. The […]
Read MoreSCG Test: India win Day 2 honours despite Smith ton
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) A brilliant all-round performance by Ravindra Jadeja, followed by a superb half century by Shubman Gill ensured India won Day Two honours of the ongoing third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). After bowling out Australia for 338, Gill and Rohit Sharma gave India a solid start as […]
Read MoreNCB searches for Sushant’s friend for questioning in drugs case
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday carried out searches to look for late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s friend who had skipped the agency’s summons for questioning a day earlier in a drugs-related case, officials said. “We are looking for Sushant’s friend and Assistant Director Rishikesh Pawar who has been […]
Read MoreLenovo launches Yoga laptops with latest Intel chip in India
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Lenovo on Friday announced to launch Yoga 7i and Yoga 9i laptops, powered by Intels latest 11th generation Tiger Lake processor, in the India market. Yoga 7i and Yoga 9i devices will be available starting at Rs 99,000 and Rs 1,69,990, respectively. The company said Lenovo Yoga 7i and 9i […]
Read MoreFuel price rise paused after taking petrol rates to record high level
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) A day after taking petrol prices to all-time high levels in Delhi, oil marketing companies decided to keep fuel prices unchanged on Friday even though the global oil market remained firm. Accordingly, petrol prices in Delhi remained unchanged at Rs 84.20 a litre while diesel prices maintained its price line […]
Read MoreThis is how winter impacts heart patients
By Bipeenchandra BhamreNew Delhi, Jan 8 (IANSlife) Winter is often pleasing but it can also be bothersome when it comes to your heart. Winter is the time when high-risk people or those with heart issues, may get a heart attack. To top it all, people with heart problems are in the high-risk category and may […]
Read MoreGive bulletproof jackets, firearms to forest officials, SC tells states
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Expressing serious concern over brutal attack by poachers on unarmed forest officials, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the state governments to follow the Assam model and provide firearms and bulletproof jackets to forest guards. The bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde and also comprising Justices AS Bopanna and […]
Read MoreRyanair cuts full year traffic forecast to below 30 mn
Dublin, Jan 8 (IANS) Europe’s largest budget airline Ryanair said that it has cut its full year traffic forecast for the fiscal year 2021 from below 35 million to between 26 million and 30 million, largely due to the recently announced Covid-19 lockdowns in Ireland and Britain. The newly announced lockdowns and travel restrictions, in […]
Read More2 women among 5 Maha youths to try Everesting Running Challenge
Thane (Maharashtra), Jan 8 (IANS) A group of five amateur athletes, including two women, will attempt the gruelling Everesting Running Challenge record at the tiny Matheran hill-station in Raigad starting Friday evening and ending Sunday morning, an organiser said. The full ERC — which has been successfully completed by only three Indians so far — […]
Read MoreVaping triggers inflammation in gut: Study
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) If you use vape thinking that traditional cigarettes has more harmful effects, then you need to reconsider about it as a new study indicates that e-cigarettes disrupt the gut barrier and trigger inflammation in the body, potentially leading to a variety of health concerns. According to the researchers, including Indian-origin, […]
Read MoreVaccination drive to start soon: Harsh Vardhan
Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS) Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said the government is in the process of ensuring vaccination of all and the drive will start soon. Vardhan was here to oversee the anti-coronavirus vaccination dry run at the Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital and also the storage facilities for the Covid-19 vaccine. He […]
Read MoreBeijing-Islamabad nexus turns the heat on Pakistan’s religious minorities
By Ateet SharmaNew Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Soon after the brutal murder of 11 coal miners of the Pakistans Hazara minority community, which drew international condemnation, human rights of Pashtuns have also come under the scanner. The Pashtuns have been rocked with a series of arbitrary detentions by state authorities at the behest of Pakistans […]
Read MoreKerala Assembly’s Budget session begins, oppn boycotts Guv’s address
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8 (IANS) The opposition members in the Kerala Assembly boycotted Governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s ‘policy address’ and walked out on Friday, the first day of the Budget session, and later sat on a ‘dharna’ at the Assembly’s entry gate. While the Governor was addressing the House, the opposition raised slogans against Speaker P […]
Read MoreAngry twitterati: Indians watch US Capitol violence with dismay, strong feelings
By Rahul KumarNew Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The extraordinary situation that engulfed Washington after thousands of President Donald Trumps supporters, egged on by his speech, rioted in the US Capitol, made the day for the Twitterati. The formal, boring, administrative capital city of the US turned into a spectacle for a day as mobs indulged […]
Read MoreNepal stops importing all poultry items from India
Kathmandu, Jan 8 (IANS) Nepal has stopped importing all kinds of poultry item from India after some states in the neighbouring country recently reported the outbreak of bird flu. The ban came into effect on Thursday, officials said. Nepal’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has directed all its offices to halt the import of […]
Read MoreIsrael tightens Covid-19 lockdown
Tel Aviv, Jan 8 (IANS) Israel has imposed new coronavirus restrictions, tightening an ongoing nationwide lockdown. The strict lockdown came into effect on Thursday midnight after Parliament, or Knesset, approved the measure earlier in the day, reports Xinhua news agency. The tight measures will be lifted on January 21, according to a joint statement issued […]
Read MorePay Rs 2,000 and pre-reserve upcoming Galaxy S21 in India
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Samsung on Friday announced that customers in India can pre-reserve the upcoming Galaxy flagship by paying a token amount of Rs 2,000. The customers interested in getting early access to the upcoming Galaxy flagship can make the reservation on Samsung India’s e-Store www.samsung.com or Samsung Shop App. “Customers making the […]
Read MoreNifty50 witnessing fastest rally since FY10
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) As the Indian equity indices continue to hit new highs, Nifty50 has witnessed its fastest rally since the financial year 2009-10. The Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has gained 86 per cent in the current financial year, showed a report by ICICI Securities. On Friday, it hit a fresh […]
Read MoreTikTok unveils 1st AR filter with iPhone 12 Pro’s LiDAR camera
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Chinese short-video making app Tikok hs released its first augmented reality (AR) filter that uses iPhone 12 Pro’s LiDAR camera. The filter utilises the iPhone 12 Pro’s LiDAR sensor that helps improve AR experiences by enabling apps to more quickly see and recognise the room around them. The AR effect […]
Read MoreArjun Rampal reveals his packed year ahead
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Actor Arjun Rampal has a busy year ahead, going by his upcoming line-up of films. After starting the year with the courtroom drama Nail Polish, he tells you there are five projects as of now to keep him occupied in the months ahead. “I have completed shooting of one film with […]
Read More‘Plastic film makers’ margins to remain healthy over next 2 yrs’
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) The margins for plastic film packaging companies are expected to remain healthy over the next two years, driven by the combination of a strong demand, limited capacity additions and a benign raw material price outlook, India Ratings and Research said on Friday. Accordingly, the agency estimates global BOPET (biaxially oriented polyethylene […]
Read MoreMahindra raises vehicle prices from Jan 8
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday raised the prices of its range of personal and commercial vehicles by around 1.9 per cent resulting in an increase of Rs 4,500 – Rs 40,000, depending on the model and variant. Accordingly, the new prices will become effective from the day. The company […]
Read MoreUS weekly unemployment claims slightly drop
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) Initial unemployment claims in the US fell slightly to 787,000 last week, the lowest level in a month, the Labor Department reported. In the week ending on January 2y, the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits decreased by 3,000 from the previous week’s upwardly revised level of 790,000, Xinhua news […]
Read MoreTV star Krystle D’souza is just ‘phooling’ around!
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Television star Krystle D’souza looks stunning in a floral outfit, in a new picture that she has posted for her fans on social media. Krystle posted the picture on Instagram, where she is seen sporting fiery red pants and a crop top. She completed her look with a floral jacket. The […]
Read MoreTwo UAE players test positive for Covid-19, Ireland ODIs as planned
Abu Dhabi, Jan 8 (IANS) Two UAE players — vice captain Chirag Suri and Aryan Lakra — have tested positive for novel coronavirus, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) informed on Friday. “Emirates Cricket Board confirm that Chirag Suri, UAE Vice Captain, and Aryan Lakra have returned Positive Covid19 tests. Both players are currently in isolation, […]
Read MoreFarmers toughen stand on 3 laws ahead of talks with govt
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The farmers’ agitation against the farm laws entered the 44th day on Friday with the groups showing no signs of budging from their stand ahead of the eighth round of talks with the government slated to take place later in the day. The meeting is being held a day after […]
Read MoreMoet Hennessy India appoints Ipsita Das as Managing Director
By IANSlifeNew Delhi, Jan 8 (IANSlife) Moet Hennessy India, a part of leading French conglomerate LVMH – Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has announced the appointment of Ipsita Das as Managing Director, India. Das is tasked with driving strategic initiatives to grow and strengthen the business of Moet Hennessy brands in the Indian market. “These are […]
Read MoreEU’s retail trade fell again in November 2020
Brussels, Jan 8 (IANS) The European Union’s (EU) retail trade dropped 5 per cent and 6.1 per cent in the euro area in November 2020 compared with the previous month, according to the bloc’s statistic agency. In a report issued on Thursday, Eurostat said the reintroduction of Covid-19 containment measures by several member states in […]
Read MoreSteve Smith now with most Test tons against India
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Australia’s Steve Smith on Friday became the batsman to score the maximum number of hundreds against India in Test cricket. Smith achieved the feat on the second day of the ongoing third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He played a brilliant knock of 131 before getting […]
Read More2020 tied with 2016 as hottest year on record: EU’s Copernicus
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Copernicus Climate Change Service, the EU’s Earth Observation Programme, on Friday announced that 2020 was the warmest year ever recorded tying with 2016, the previous record-holder. The unusually high temperatures throughout 2020 happened despite the occurrence of La Nina, a recurrent weather phenomenon that has a cooling effect on […]
Read MoreAIADMK General Council to meet on Jan 9
Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections slated to be held in the next few months, the ruling AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) has called a meeting of its General Council and Executive Committee on January 9. The meeting was called by AIADMK’s Coordinator and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam […]
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S21 series pricing leaked ahead of launch
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus as well as Galaxy S21 Ultra phones on January 14 and a new report has claimed to reveal the pricing of the S21 series devices in the South Korean market. According to South Korea-based ET News, the Galaxy S21 […]
Read MoreChina’s Chang’e-4 probe resumes work for 26th lunar day
Beijing, Jan 8 (IANS) The lander and rover of China’s Chang’e-4 probe on Friday resumed work for the 26th lunar day on the far side of the moon. The lander woke up at 3.13 a.m. on Friday (Beijing time), and the rover Yutu-2, or Jade Rabbit-2, woke up at 10.29 a.m. on Thursday, according to […]
Read MoreQantas resumes bookings for int’l flights
Canberra, Jan 8 (IANS) Australian flag carrier Qantas has resumed bookings for international flights which will begin from July 1, in a promising sign that overseas travel might return sooner than expected. The airline started taking bookings for almost all flights across its international network late Tuesday with a few exceptions including New York, Fiji […]
Read MoreBCCI against ‘hard quarantine’ in Brisbane for Team India, says report
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indian cricket team will not be able to travel to Brisbane for the fourth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy if they will have to undergo another round of hard quarantine, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly told Cricket Australia. According to an […]
Read MoreFortnite developer Epic acquires RAD Game Tools
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Fortnite developer Epic Games has acquired RAD Game Tools, a video game software development company whose products and technology appear in nearly 25,000 games, for an undisclosed sum. The RAD game tools are leveraged by the world’s leading gaming companies, including Epic. Epic said on Thursday that they plan to […]
Read MoreChinese mainland reports 53 new Covid-19 cases
Beijing, Jan 8 (IANS) China’s National Health Commission on Friday said that there were 53 new cases detected in the mainland, of which 37 were locally transmitted and the rest 16 arrived from outside. Of the 37 locally transmitted cases, 33 were reported in Hebei, two in Liaoning, and one each in Beijing and Heilongjiang, […]
Read MoreBigg Boss 14: Why are Arshi and Rakhi desperate to win Abhinav’s love?
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Amidst all the ugly fights, Bigg Boss 14 has suddenly taken a romantic turn. Actor Abhinav Shukla, the husband of actress Rubina Dilaik, has become the apple of Rakhi Sawant and Arshi Khan’s eyes. Undoubtedly, Abhinav has been one of the more popular men in the house this season. From being […]
Read More4,000 UK financial firms at heightened risk of failure: Regulator
London, Jan 8 (IANS) Around 4,000 financial service firms across the UK have been facing low resilience and were at a heightened risk of failure by the end of October 2020 amid the raging Covid-19 pandemic, the country’s financial regulatory body said. “These are predominantly small and medium-sized firms and approximately 30 percent have the […]
Read MoreF5 acquires multi-cloud management startup Volterra for $500 mn
San Francisco, Jan 8 (IANS) Applications networking company F5 has acquired Volterra, a multi-cloud management startup, for $500 million. F5 said that with the addition of Volterra’s technology platform, it is creating an edge platform built for enterprises and service providers that will be security-first and app-driven with unlimited scale. “With Volterra, we advance our […]
Read MoreSenior-level Biden nominee Vanita Gupta recalls experience of racial bigotry
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 8 (IANS) US President-Elect Joe Biden’s pick to be associate attorney general, Vanita Gupta, has recalled her experience of racial bigotry as a four-year-old while she pledged her commitment to civil rights and justice reform. Speaking on Thursday after Biden introduced her as “one of the most respected civil rights […]
Read More4 die after consuming spurious liquor in UP
Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 8 (IANS) Four persons have died and five have been hospitalized in critical condition after consuming spurious liquor. The incident took place in Jeetgadhi village in the Sikandarabad area on Thursday night. Bulandshahr Senior Superintendent of Police has suspended three policemen, including the chowki in-charge for alleged dereliction of duty. According […]
Read MoreAkhilesh for quota on basis of caste population
Lucknow, Jan 8 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has advocated that reservation for all castes should be on the basis of their population. Akhilesh Yadav, who is presently on a tour of Bundelkhand, told reporters: “The BJP government is trying to divide the other backward classes (OBCs) under backward and most backward categories. […]
Read MoreSamsung launches Galaxy Chromebook 2 with QLED display
San Francisco, Jan 8 (IANS) Samsung has unveiled its next-generation Galaxy Chromebook 2 with the QLED display panel days ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021 next week. The Chromebook 2 is priced at $550 and will be available in Fiesta Red and Mercury Gray. The first units will be available in the US […]
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