For Rishabh Pant, lessons on terrace of Roorkie home come handy
By Qaiser Mohammad AliNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) On the cemented terrace of his Roorkie home in Uttarakhand, father Rajinder Pant would tie a pillow to the chest of his tiny son Rishabh and bowl with a cork ball to him from close distance to take the fear of facing fast bowlers out of his […]
Read MoreED files chargesheet in gutkha scam case, names ex-AIADMK MLA
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday filed a chargesheet in connection with its probe into the illegal gutkha business in Chennai against S.Vignesh, proprietor of Annamalai Industries, and his associates, including two Tamil Nadu police officers and former Tamil Nadu minister and ex-AIADMK MLA B.V. Ramana. An ED official said […]
Read MorePFI’s ‘Turkey links’ dangerous for country’s security, Sufi Board wants thorough probe
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) In light of emerging evidence from Uttar Pradesh, Karnakata and Kerala over the Popular Front of India’s (PFI) involvement in alleged anti-national activities, prominent Muslim organisation Sufi Islamic Board has made a fresh appeal to the Union Home Affairs Ministry to ban the group on a priority basis. “We have […]
Read MoreAmazon ties up with Startup India to boost e-commerce exports
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) E-commerce major Amazon has partnered with Startup India to launch an accelerator programme to help early-stage startups in the consumer products space to launch in international markets and create global brands from India through Amazon’s Global Selling programme. Amazon has launched Amazon Global Selling Propel (AGSP) to provide dedicated support to […]
Read MoreIndia’s representation in UN must be strengthened, says Raj Governor
Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Tuesday expressed the need to strengthen India’s representation in the United Nations in the context of rapid changes taking place globally and in the wake of providing more attention to issues including security, health and peace. He also called for developing a common understanding of mutual […]
Read MoreRijiju to look after AYUSH ministry till Shripad Naik recovers
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Union minister of state Kiren Rijiju has been given additional charge of the Ministry of AYUSH during the hospitalisation and treatment of Union Minister Shripad Naik following a road accident. On the Prime Minister’s advice, the President of India has assigned the ministry to Rijiju on a temporary basis. A […]
Read MoreSubdued celebrations at Mohammed Siraj’s house
By Mohammed ShafeeqHyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Celebrations were subdued at the residence of Mohammed Siraj, the new cricketing hero, after India scripted a historic victory over Australia in the fourth Test in Brisbane to win the four-match series 2-1 on Tuesday. Relatives and friends poured in at Siraj’s house at Toli Chowki here to congratulate […]
Read MoreMicrosoft joins GM to build self-driving cars, invests in $2bn fund
San Francisco, Jan 19 (IANS) Before Apple begins its electric car journey, Microsoft on Tuesday teamed up with Cruise, the self-driving subsidiary of General Motors (GM), to accelerate the commercialisation of self-driving vehicles. Microsoft will join GM, Honda and institutional investors in a combined new equity investment of more than $2 billion in Cruise, bringing […]
Read MoreCentre rushes team to Lakshadweep after its first Covid case
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has rushed a multi-disciplinary team to assist the Lakshadweep administration in Covid-19 management after the Union Territory reported its first case of infection. The case was reported on January 18. The index case is a traveller who had come to Lakshadweep from Kerala’s […]
Read MoreJoe Biden’s to-do list on Day One of Presidency
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 19 (IANS) Day One of Joe Biden’s presidency will kick off with a rash of executive orders. Covid-19 will overshadow everything else for the first 100 days but subsumed within will be efforts to push forward quick fixes on immigration, healthcare and a battered economy. First up, on January 20, […]
Read MoreByju Raveendran, Kunal Bahl named to startup advisory panel
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran, and Snapdeal Co-founder Kunal Bahl, among others, have been nominted as non-official members on the National Startup Advisory Council. The government has nominated several people representing various stakeholders such as founders of successful startups, veterans who have grown and scaled companies in India, persons capable of […]
Read MoreOdisha seeks release of pending subsidy for paddy procurement
Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday requested the Centre for early release of the pending subsidy of Rs 6,039 crore to complete the paddy procurement process in the state. State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain, in a letter to Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Piyush […]
Read MoreInsurance awareness improves amid pandemic: Survey
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Awareness on life insurance products improved among Indians amid the pandemic, showed a survey by Max Life Insurance. As per Max Life’s ‘India Protection Quotient 3.0’, the degree to which Indians are aware about life insurance products or the Knowledge Index moved up by 9 points to 55 and life […]
Read MoreAluminium industry seeks duty protection in Budget to check dumping
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Facing a staggering 10 per cent compounded annual growth in imports over last decade, the Indian aluminium industry has sought immediate government intervention, by way of higher import duty of 10 per cent on aluminium scrap and metal, to protect domestic production. In a set of pre-budget recommendations, the industry, […]
Read More17 held for rape of minor girl in Kerala (Ld)
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 19 (IANS) In a horrifying incident of sexual abuse, a minor girl was raped by several men leading to the arrest of 17 of them and registration of 30 cases under the POCSO Act. The incident happened in Pandikkad, Malappuram district. The Child Welfare Committee and the police have swung into action now. […]
Read MoreFormer bureaucrat, Hyderabad biographer Narendra Luther passes away
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Former civil servant, historian and author Narendra Luther passed away here on Tuesday. He was 89. Luther, who was also a poet, was ailing for some time. He is survived by wife, a son and a daughter. One of the first officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), he was considered […]
Read More‘Contract for airport parking could be reason behind IndiGo staffer’s murder’
Patna, Jan 19 (IANS) Bihar DGP S.K. Singhal said on Tuesday that contract for airport parking lot could be the reason behind the murder of IndiGo state head Rupesh Kumar Singh, who was allegedly shot dead by criminals near the Shastri Nagar police station area in Patna on Januray 12. “We are investigating the case […]
Read MoreBehind Shardul Thakur’s success, a little known hero — wife of coach (Profile)
By Aakash KumarNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Behind the rise of India medium pacer Shardul Thakur is an unknown hero that has perhaps never been given due credit — wife of his childhood coach Dinesh Lad. How? It was she who gave permission to her husband to let Thakur stay at their two BHK flat […]
Read MoreCol Narinder “Bull” Kumar’s life story to be made into a biopic
Mumbai, Jan 19 ( IANS) A biopic of late Colonel Narinder ‘Bull’ Kumar, who carried out reconnaissance trips to Siachen before Operation Meghdoot of the Indian Army in 1984, is in the offing. Titled “Bull”, the film will depict the life of the late hero who helped Indian Army claim critical forward posts of the […]
Read MoreExpert panel recommends Phase 1 trial of nasal Covid-19 vaccine (IANS Exclusive, Lead)
By Aakanksha KhajuriaNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Tuesday recommended Bharat Biotech’s intranasal vaccine for coronavirus for phase 1 clinical trials. The final call will now be taken by the Drugs Controller General of India. Days after getting the Drugs Controller General […]
Read MoreFake Johnson and Johnson sutures racket busted in Mumbai
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) In a major swoop, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch has busted a racket involving sale of fake sutures of pharma giant Johnson & Johnson Co and arrested five persons, an official said here on Tuesday. Following a complaint lodged by the Griffin Intellectual Property Rights Service Pvt Ltd on behalf of […]
Read MoreWild elephants kill pet pachyderm in Jharkhand
Ranchi, Jan 19 (IANS) Two wild elephants killed one pet pachyderm at the Betla National Park in Latehar district of Jharkhand on Tuesday, a forest official said. Early on Tuesday morning, the pet elephant, which was tied with chain, was attacked by two wild elephants of the park. The mahout of the pet elephant heard […]
Read More‘LeT, JeM, China to be focus of India-US security cooperation in years to come’
By Sumit Kumar SinghNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan-based terror groups and Chinese aggression will be the focus of India-US security cooperation in the years to come, according to a study by a US-based think tank. “Much of the engagement is presumed to focus on shared counterterrorism interests, particularly the operations of transnational terrorist groups […]
Read MoreSonia forms 10-member election panel for Kerala chaired by Chandy
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Eyeing the assembly polls in Kerala, the Congress on Tuesday announced a 10-member Election Management and Strategy Committee under the leadership of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy as its chairperson along with senior party members like Shashi Tharoor and K. C. Venugopal. Venugopal, who is the party’s General Secretary (Organisations) […]
Read MoreGujarat govt renames ‘dragon fruit’ as kamalam
Gandhinagar Jan 19 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, while interacting with the media on Tuesday, said that the government has applied for a patent to change the nomenclature of dragon fruit to ‘Kamalam’. According to the CM, the word dragon for the fruit sounded inappropriate and so the Gujarat government had decided for the […]
Read MoreDelayed bid cannot be considered under IBC even if better: NCLAT
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) In a major judgement, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has held that any resolution plan proposed by a bidder who had not participated in the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) cannot be considered by the NCLT, even if the plan offers a better deal. “We are of the […]
Read MoreSC to take up lawyers’ plea for optional physical hearings
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine a plea by lawyers against the recent circular issued by the Delhi High Court to resume physical hearing in some courts and for trial courts on alternate days in the week. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices […]
Read MoreAnother fake social media news racket on temple attack busted
Amaravati, Jan 19 (IANS) Police in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district on Tuesday busted another fake news racket regarding temple attack in Eluru town and clarified that the Anjaneya Swamy idol incident was an old one. “It came to our notice that some persons are using this 2014 incident as propaganda material to spread fake […]
Read MoreGurugram: Farmers to hold tractor rally ‘rehearsal’ on Wednesday
Gurugram, Jan 19 (IANS) The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha in Gurugram has announced that they will conduct a tractor rally ‘rehearsal’ in Gurugram on Wednesday ahead of Republic Day, in support of the farmers’ protests against the three farm laws. SKM president Chaudhary Santokh Singh said that on Wednesday the rehearsal of the tractor rally will […]
Read MoreIshant, Pandya in India squad for 1st & 2nd Tests against England (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Experienced fast bowler Ishant Sharma and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have been included in India’s 18-member squad for their first two Tests against England, starting on February 5 in Chennai. The squad was picked in a meeting that the Indian selection committee led by Chetan Sharma held on Tuesday, the Board […]
Read MoreVaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers must end: Govt
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Vaccine hesitancy amongst healthcare workers must end, medical expert and Niti Aayog member Dr V.K. Paul said on Tuesday, amidst heightened concerns over adverse events following immunisation and incomplete clinical trial data of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin. A total of 6.31 lakh people have been inoculated so far since the commencement […]
Read MorePM to release Rs 2,691 cr to 6.1 lakh UP residents under PMAY-G
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release financial aid of nearly Rs 2,691 crore to 6.1 lakh beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) on Wednesday. The Prime Minister will hand over the assistance at noon via videoconference, during which Union Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar […]
Read MoreSecret of Shubman Gill’s fearlessness lies in Karsan Ghavri’s gesture
By Khurram HabibNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Well over a decade back when former India pace bowler Karsan Ghavri took charge of the BCCI pace bowlers academy at the PCA Stadium in Mohali to groom future India fast bowlers, he struggled to find young batsmen for his trainee bowlers to practice against. “For the first […]
Read MoreCracks in PAGD showing much earlier than anticipated: Altaf Bukhari
Srinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) Calling the exit of Peoples Conference (PC) from the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) a formal beginning of the collapse of an ‘unprincipled and opportunistic alliance’, Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari said on Tuesday the development has taken place much earlier than anticipated by the people. Since the formation of […]
Read MoreIndian photographer featured in Apple’s best iPhone 12 shots
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Apple on Tuesday featured some stunning shots taken on iPhone 12 — portraits, cityscapes, the night sky and more — and an image shot by leading photographer Rohit Vohra on iPhone 12 Pro Max has been featured in the list. Computational photography is redefined on iPhone 12 with Night Mode, […]
Read MoreIndia, US defence ties to strengthen further in face of rising China
By Sumit Kumar SinghNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The defence relationship has emerged as a major pillar in ties between India and the US over the last few years with intensification in defence trade, joint exercises, personnel exchanges, and cooperation in maritime security and counter-piracy. The strategic partnership between both countries is expected to strengthen […]
Read More6.31 lakh vaccinated so far, no serious AEFI on Tuesday
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) India has vaccinated 6.31 lakh healthcare workers since the commencement of the nation-wide vaccination drive on January 16, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday. “Cumulative total number of vaccinated healthcare workers across the country more than 6.31 lakh. No case of severe or serious AEFI reported in any state today,” […]
Read MoreNew drug combination may help treat acute myeloid leukemia
New York, Jan 19 (IANS) Researchers have identified two drugs that are potent against acute myeloid leukemia (AML) when combined, but only weakly effective when used alone. The research team was able to significantly enhance cancer cell death by jointly administering the drugs that are only partially effective when used as single-agent therapies. “Our study […]
Read MoreCitrix to acquire work management platform Wrike for $2.25 bn
San Francisco, Jan 19 (IANS) Citrix Systems on Tuesday said it will acquire software-as-a-service (SaaS) collaborative work management platform Wrike for $2.25 billion in cash. Citrix provides a digital work platform from which companies can deliver unified, secure and reliable access to the systems, information and tools people need to get work done wherever they […]
Read MoreGujarat CM announces mission to cultivate barren land
Gandhinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) With the aim to transform barren land in the state into productive and cultivated land, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Tuesday announced the Gujarat Chief Minister Horticulture Development Mission. According to the mission, as a pilot project, the government aims to transform around 50,000 acres of identified land in five […]
Read More2 Afghans held for snatching phone, demanding money
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Two Afghanistan nationals, including a juvenile, have been held on charge of snatching a mobile phone from a Delhi resident and later demanding money to return the gadget, police said on Tuesday. Accused Muqadas Shaghasi was arrested along with the juvenile accomplice from south-east Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar. The complainant told […]
Read MoreSC seeks HCs, states’ response on speedy trial in cheque bounce cases
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked various High Courts and states to submit their response in connection with its suo moto case on expeditious trial in cases where cheques have been dishonoured. A bench headed by Chief Justice S. A. Bobde said: “Having regard for the importance of matter and […]
Read MoreBengaluru civic body to conduct survey of beggars
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) In a bid to contain the begging menace within the city limits, the Bengaluru civic body has decided to constitute a committee to collate the data of beggars across the city, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Commissioner N. Manjunath Prasad said here on Tuesday. After inaugurating a day-long workshop on preventive […]
Read MoreThree ‘farmers’ from Punjab arrested in Shimla
Shimla, Jan 19 (IANS) Three people, believed to be farmers from Punjab, were arrested here on Tuesday on charges of holding a protest meeting against the three contentious Central farm laws at the historic Ridge in violation of prohibitory orders. The police claimed that they were holding a meeting at the prohibited place, while the […]
Read MoreCognizant to acquire US-based software firm Magenic
San Francisco, Jan 19 (IANS) Information technology company Cognizant on Tuesday announced to acquire Magenic Technologies, a custom software development services company, for an undisclosed sum. This is Cognizant’s third acquisition in January this year, as the company continues to expand in key strategic focus areas. The new acquisition will expand Cognizant’s software product engineering […]
Read MoreAP CM going to Delhi to ‘prostrate’ before Centre: TDP
Amaravati, Jan 19 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president Nara Lokesh ridiculed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on his third visit to Delhi in four months, alleging that he “prostrates” before the central government. “Why is Jagan Mohan Reddy visiting Delhi bowing his head. He pawned the special category status to […]
Read MoreSuccessful protests against IIT-Goa, could be template for anti-coal agitation?
Panaji, Jan 19 (IANS) Nothing succeeds like success.The Goa government’s decision to relent and finally announce the relocation the IIT-Goa campus from Melaulim village in North Goa, amid opposition from local villagers, may well serve as a template for popular opposition to three other central government projects, which have been in the crosshairs of the […]
Read MoreBird flu: Goa bans poultry items from Maha, K’taka (Lead)
Panaji, Jan 19 (IANS) The Goa administration on Tuesday banned transportation and entry of birds and eggs from neighbouring Maharashtra and Karnataka in wake of the bird flu scare. The orders issued by the North and South Goa District Magistrates come into force with immediate effect. “Any person contravening this order shall be punishable under […]
Read MoreOver Rs 6 cr fine slapped on vehicles flouting norms in Gurugram
Gurugram, Jan 19 (IANS) The office of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) in Gurugram has slapped fines amounting to Rs 6.12 crore on 1,218 overloaded and passenger vehicles within a period of three months in the district. The RTA officials said that during a campaign, the RTA team has issued fines against overloaded vehicles and […]
Read MoreObesity may impact Covid vaccines’ efficacy: Experts
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Covid-19 vaccines may not be fully effective in people who are suffering from obesity, as experts on Tuesday suggested that the process of healing may be slower in obese people as compared to the healthy ones. According to a report on Nature, obesity correlates with a dulled immune response to […]
Read MoreShilpa Shetty doesn’t believe in aging stereotypes
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty says she does not believe in the stereotyping people face once they cross a certain age. “Ageing is a process we have absolutely no control over. But, stereotyping what you can and cannot do just because you have crossed a certain age is something I don’t believe in,” […]
Read MoreWeek after IndiGo staffer’s murder, Bihar police still clueless
Patna, Jan 19 (IANS) The Bihar police are still clueless about the murder of IndiGo state head Rupesh Kumar Singh, even as seven days have passed since Singh was allegedly shot dead by criminals near the Shastri Nagar police station area in Patna. A top official of Patna police said that a Special Investigation Team […]
Read MoreKaleswaram has redrawn irrigation map of Telangana: KCR
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has expressed happiness over completion of the Kaleswaram project and said that it has redrawn the irrigation map of the state. With water being pumped uninterruptedly as planned, he congratulated the Water Resources Department officials, implementation agencies and officials from other departments for their efforts […]
Read MoreSS Rajamouli begins climax shoot of ‘RRR’
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Filmmaker SS Rajamouli on Tuesday started shooting the climax of his ambitious upcoming film. RRR. “The CLIMAX shoot has begun! My Ramaraju and Bheem come together to accomplish what they desired to achieve… #RRRMovie #RRR,” tweeted the filmmaker, who shot to fame directing blockbusters such as the Baahubali franchise and Eega […]
Read MoreRapper Dino James shares his take on love in new song ‘Chemicals’
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Rapper Dino James has unveiled his new song, Chemicals, which explains the emotional turmoil that people experience when they are in love. “‘Chemicals’ holds a special place in my heart because I attempted something different. All of us, especially young people, get disoriented because we don’t know why we are experiencing […]
Read MoreEx-Roadies star Simba Nagpal blessed to complete a year as TV actor
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Former Roadies contestant Simba Nagpal has completed a year as an actor, and has shared his joy with fans. “I remember the first day of shoot of the show ‘Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki’. It was extremely exciting. I was fortunate to play the lead role of Virat Singh in the […]
Read MoreIT Ministry tells WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Raising concerns over the recently announced changes to WhatsApp’s privacy policy, the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT has asked the messaging platform to withdraw the recent change. In its strongly worded letter to WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart, the ministry has slammed the platform’s “all or nothing” approach. The letter […]
Read MoreHaryana govt reduces cost of RT-PCR test to Rs 499
Gurugram, Jan 19 (IANS) The Haryana government has reduced the rate of the Reverse Transcription- Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and Rapid Antigen tests for private laboratories from Rs 700 to Rs 499 while the charge for home collection has been capped from Rs 900 to Rs 699, with immediate effect. An order in this regard […]
Read MoreFarm laws: SC-appointed panel holds maiden meeting
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) A committee appointed by the Supreme Court to deliberate on issues related to the three new central farm laws on Tuesday held its maiden meeting here and discussed the road map ahead, the Agriculture Ministry said. The panel will hold discussions with farmers and other stakeholders in the country, who […]
Read MoreHalt global 5G networks roll out until safety is confirmed: Expert
London, Jan 19 (IANS) The rollout of 5G networks should be halted until the safety of the technology has been tested and proven, an expert has urged. According to Professor John William Frank from the University of Edinburgh, the transmitter density required for 5G means that more people will be exposed to radio frequency electromagnetic […]
Read MoreSajad Lone’s PC breaks away from Gupkar Alliance
Srinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) In a setback to the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), Sajad Lone’s J&K Peoples Conference on Tuesday broke away from the opposition alliance over the recent District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir. In a letter to PAGD President Farooq Abdullah, Lone rued that his party was parting […]
Read MoreNaseemuddin, Rajbhar arrested in 2016 case, sent to jail
Lucknow, Jan 19 (IANS) Congress leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Ram Achal Rajbhar were arrested and sent to jail on Tuesday when they appeared before the MP/MLA court to seek bail in a criminal case. The court had earlier ordered the attachment of the properties of Siddiqui, a former BSP National […]
Read MoreVivian Dsena: Never thought my shows after ‘Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani’ would do good
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actor Vivian Dsena, who rose to fame as Abhay Raichand in the 2010 fictional supernatural show Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, says he never imagined he could deliver a hit following the super success of that show. The actor, who likes his privacy, does not believe in posting about his daily […]
Read MoreAfter dramatic entry into Test cricket, Sundar steals the show (Profile)
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) How quickly fortune changes is evident in the dramatic manner in which Washington Sundar, originally selected only for the T20 series in Australia, was asked to stay back for the Tests, made his debut in the fourth Test in Brisbane after the mainline bowlers got injured, and became a toast […]
Read MoreNo more food subsidy at Parliament canteen: LS Speaker
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) From the upcoming Parliament session beginning this month-end, there will be no food subsidy at the Parliament canteen. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday announced the new move, saying “Food subsidy at Parliament canteen has been completely removed”. Birla made the announcement addressing the media ahead of the forthcoming […]
Read MoreVax beneficiary deaths in K’taka, UP unrelated: Health Ministry
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday clarified that deaths of two men in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka following immunisation were found to be not related to the vaccination, while also touching upon the grave issue of vaccine hesitancy amongst healthcare workers. A 52-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district died […]
Read MoreKerala: 17 men arrested for rape of minor girl
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 19 (IANS) Seventeen men have been arrested and 30 cases registered under the POCSO Act for rape of a minor girl in Kerala’s Malappuram district. The girl was also abused twice earlier. The station house officer of Pandikkad police station, Mohammed Haneefa while speaking to IANS, said “There are a total of 30 […]
Read MoreStudents of Classes X, XII return to schools in TN
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) Students of Classes X and XII in Tamil Nadu returned to schools on Tuesday after a gap of 10 months following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing restrictions. The schools were closed in April last year following the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The students who attended the […]
Read MoreGuess who says sorry first when telly couple Ajay and Jyoti Chaudhary fight!
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Telly couple Ajay and Jyoti Chaudhary recently celebrated eight years of marriage. Jyoti reveals it is always Ajay who ends fights at home by apologising to her! Gushing about her husband, Jyoti tells IANS: “The best thing about him is that even if I am wrong, he is the first person […]
Read MoreFour more appear before NIA in SFJ case
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) On Tuesday, four more people appeared before the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with its probe into the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) case, officials said. A senior NIA official connected to the probe, wishing not to be named told IANS, “Today four more persons appeared to record their statements […]
Read MoreDogfight: Airlines unleash deep discounts to dominate the sky (IANS Special)
By Rohit VaidNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Fare wars induced deep discounting has reappeared in India’s aviation sector, as airlines seek to augment cash reserves, consolidate market share and bring back more capacity. The first shot in this war of extremely low prices was fired recently with most airlines commencing their sales offers. The development […]
Read MoreIndia hopes for relaxed US visa regime under Biden
By Aarti Tikoo SinghNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) One of the biggest policy issues which will set the tone for the US-India strategic relationship under the new Joe Biden administration is work visas for Indians. India is hoping that Biden will fulfil his poll promise to lift all immigrant visa restrictions that President Donald Trump […]
Read MoreKashmiri Pandits to move SC next week for probe into 1989-90 genocide
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) It has been 32 years since hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits were killed as part of ethnic cleansing in the Kashmir Valley, and their wounds remain raw as justice eludes many in the community who lost their loved ones. Seeking justice for the community, Roots in Kashmir, an organisation representing the […]
Read MorePM to visit poll-bound West Bengal on Netaji’s B’Day
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit poll-bound West Bengal on the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s 125th birth anniversary on January 23. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Prahlad Patel, made the announcement during a press conference here after his ministry through a gazette notification earlier in […]
Read MoreMale sex hormones may help treat breast cancer: Study
Sydney, Jan 19 (IANS) Researchers have found new evidence about the positive role of androgens, commonly thought of as male sex hormones but also found at lower levels in women, in breast cancer treatment. In normal breast development, estrogen stimulates and androgen inhibits growth at puberty and throughout adult life. Abnormal estrogen activity is responsible […]
Read MoreCBI seizes Rs 2.04 cr more in railway bribery case
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The CBI seized more than Rs 2 crore on Tuesday during follow-up searches in bribery cases involving senior Northeast Frontier Railway officers, taking total seizures to Rs 4.43 crore in last three days, officials said. A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) official said here that the agency officials seized Rs […]
Read MoreAssam CM gives Rs 4 lakh each to 1,279 ex-NDFB ultras
Guwahati, Jan 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday handed over Rs 4 lakh each to 1,279 surrendered cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Speaking at a function at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Sonowal lauded the former militants for joining the national mainstream to ensure peace and progress […]
Read MoreSufi religious leaders meet Naqvi, discuss Waqf, Haj and dargahs
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) A delegation of 20 religious leaders associated with the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council (AISSC) met Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday. During the meeting various issues related to Waqf, Haj and dargahs were discussed. About this meeting Naqvi said, “Today I met a delegation of Sajjadanashin […]
Read MoreTesla arriving soon: What fans can expect in India
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Your dream of owning a Tesla electric car will soon be a reality as the company is set to begin its India journey with its highest-selling Model 3, before the premium Model S and Model X, which would be available later in the year and in early 2022. Arriving in […]
Read MoreR’sthan: Burglars fearing saint’s wrath return stolen cash to shrine
Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) In a rather unusual incident, burglars who had stolen Rs 2 lakh from a Dargah’s donation box in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district, returned half of the stolen amount after a month, apparently fearing the wrath of the “Pir Baba” (holy saint), villagers said. The incident was reported at the Dargah of Hazrat […]
Read MoreChina’s mobile phone shipments down 20.8% in 2020
Beijing, Jan 19 (IANA) China’s mobile phone shipments stood at 308 million units in 2020, down 20.8 per cent year on year, data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) showed. In December alone, shipments went down 12.6 per cent over the same period last year to 26.6 million. Domestic brands continued […]
Read MoreCPCB to SC: Delhi is habitual offender in Yamuna pollution
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the Delhi government is a habitual offender in causing pollution in the Yamuna river. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao and Vineet Saran was hearing a suo moto case […]
Read MoreUP fifth largest exporter during pandemic
Lucknow, Jan 19 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the fifth largest exporter of goods during the Covid-19 pandemic. Goods like rice, medicines, carpets, silk, fertilisers, sugar, toys and fish from the state have been exported abroad. The state government made efforts under its ‘ease of doing business’ policy to […]
Read MoreSalman Khan confirms ‘Radhe’ for theatrical release on Eid
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Superstar Salman Khan on Tuesday announced that his upcoming film Radhe will arrive in cinemas on Eid 2021. Salman’s decision followed a request from exhibitors’ associations across the country for a theatrical release of the film. He took Instagram to share the good news with his 37.7 million followers: “Sorry it […]
Read More‘Sarfarosh 2’ dedicated to CRPF personnel: Director John Mathew Matthan
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Filmmaker John Matthew Matthan says his upcoming film Sarfarosh 2 is dedicated to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel. Matthan shot to Bollywood fame and also won the National Award for his 1999 superhit Sarfarosh. The film marked his directorial debut, and starred Naseeruddin Shah, Aamir Khan and Sonali Bendre. Talking […]
Read MoreAir sensing technology reveals adverse impact of Delhi smog
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Delhi-based Karuna Chauhan tracked the air pollution exposure throughout the daily routine in phases and found that the pollution level increased with time, a global technology company Dyson’s report said on Tuesday. Karuna tracked the air pollution exposure by using a Dyson wearable air sensing backpack that tracks air pollution […]
Read MoreBJP’s new strategy: Sushil Modi’s exit, Shahnawaz’s entry in Bihar
By Manoj PathakPatna, Jan 19 (IANS) After the recent Bihar Assembly election, the BJP – a major constituent of the ruling NDA in the state – has been constantly rebooting its political strategy in the state. Now the latest move by the saffron party has sprung a surprise as it declared Union minister Shahnawaz Hussain […]
Read MoreTelangana Congress leaders detained during protest over farm laws
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Hyderabad police detained leaders and workers of opposition Congress party as they tried to march towards Raj Bhavan on Tuesday to protest against the new farm laws enacted by the Centre and the hike in petrol and diesel prices. State Congress chief Uttam Kumar Reddy and other leaders were stopped at […]
Read More#Metoo: Sherlyn Chopra accuses Sajid Khan of flashing his privates
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actress Sherlyn Chopra has brought fresh #metoo charges against Sajid Khan, alleging that the filmmaker had in 2005 flashed her and asked her to touch his privates. In a tweet she posted on Tuesday, Sherlyn wrote: “It’s not an accusation but the disclosure of a fact. Our phone records of the […]
Read MoreBird flu: Goa bans transportation of birds from Maharashtra, Karnataka
Panaji, Jan 19 (IANS) The Goa administration on Tuesday banned transportation and entry of birds and eggs from neighbouring Maharashtra and Karnataka in wake of the bird flu scare. The orders issued by the North and South Goa District Magistrates come into force with “immediate effect”. “Any person contravening this order shall be punishable under […]
Read More2-0 win over England may seal India’s spot in WTC final (Lead)
Brisbane, Jan 19 (IANS) India on Tuesday moved to the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings — both on percentage points and points — following their remarkable 2-1 series win over Australia in the four-match Border-Gavaskar series. New Zealand are at the second spot with 70 percentage points and 420 points while […]
Read MoreSensex jumps 800 points; RIL, HDFC shares surge (3rd Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) The Indian equity indices surged on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex gaining over 800 points. The across the board rise was led by healthy buying activity in auto, finance, capital goods and oil and gas stocks. Surge in the index-heavyweights Reliance Industries (RIL) and HDFC led the rise on Sensex, which […]
Read MoreWhich parenting behaviour led to well-being of kids during Covid?
London, Jan 19 (IANS) Researchers have found that autonomy-supportive parenting, or offering meaningful choices when possible, contributed to the positive well-being of both children and parents. “We explored whether or not autonomy-supportive parental behaviour would facilitate adaptation and better child well-being,” said Andreas B. Neubauer, postdoctoral research scientist at DIPF, Leibniz Institute for Research and […]
Read MoreGive credit to Virat for team’s self-belief, character: Shastri
Brisbane, Jan 19 (IANS) India coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday claimed this was the toughest ever tour an Indian team had undertaken and credited regular skipper Virat Kohli for the self-belief and character that saw the Indians win their second successive series in Australia. Kohli had returned home after India suffered a humiliating loss in […]
Read MoreApple Car may use ‘C1’ chip based on the A12 Bionic processor
San Francisco, Jan 19 (IANS) The long-rumoured Apple Car is expected to use a “C1” chip based on the A12 Bionic processor with in-cabin AI capabilities such as eye-tracking. According to US-based magazine ‘EETimes’, Apple will require a chip foundry with capacity for automotive processes, which Samsung or TSMC could supply to Apple. TSMC is […]
Read MoreBCCI announces Rs 5 crore bonus for Team India after series win
Brisbane, Jan 19 (IANS) The Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a Rs 5 crore bonus for the Indian team following their three-wicket win over Australia in the fourth Test at the Gabba that helped them seal the Border-Gavaskar series 2-1. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and secretary […]
Read MoreCDSCO meet on Bharat Biotech’s nasal vaccine trial underway
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) A meeting of the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is currently underway to discuss the permission sought by vaccine developer Bharat Biotech to conduct clinical trials of its intranasal vaccine for the coronavirus. Days after getting the Drugs Controller General of India’s nod […]
Read MoreJessica Alba: Always had imposter syndrome
Los Angeles, Jan 19 (IANS) Actress Jessica Alba has admitted that she suffered from imposter syndrome when she moved on from acting career and embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. “I’ve always had this imposter syndrome thing – and I always felt like I didn’t deserve to be here,” Alba revealed while talking about building her […]
Read MoreMotion capture work on Prabhas-Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Adipurush’ begins
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Motion capture work on Om Raut’s ambitious upcoming directorial Adipurush started on Tuesday. The film stars Telugu star Prabhas and Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan. “Motion capture begins. Creating the world of #Adipurush,” Prabhas announced on Instagram on Tuesday. Confirming the news, trade analyst Taran Adarsh also tweeted: “PRABHAS: #ADIPURUSH STARTS, […]
Read MoreNot sure if I would have enjoyed playing T10, says Azharuddin
Abu Dhabi, Jan 19 (IANS) Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin is all set to take up the role of team mentor for the Northern Warriors in the upcoming season of Abu Dhabi T10 starting January 28 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. Azharuddin said he will be observing all the practice sessions and matches carried […]
Read MoreEluru-like mysterious illness cases emerge in AP’s Pulla village
Pulla (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 19 (IANS) Bringing back memories of December’s mysterious illness in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru in West Godavari district, Pulla village has seen 24 such cases of convulsions till 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pulla is 30 km north east of Eluru town where the mysterious illness cases are being reported from Monday. “Total […]
Read MoreKerala CPM takes out procession, issues death threats to IUML workers
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 19 (IANS) The CPM took out a procession in Kannur district while issuing death threats to the Indian Union Muslim League cadres. This happenned on Monday evening when a group of CPM workers, who were arrested for violence during the local body elections, were released from jail. The procession was taken out in […]
Read MoreAnita Hassanandani, Tusshar Kapoor reunite in ‘Maarrich’
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actors Anita Hassanandani and Tusshar Kapoor will co-star in a new film, after almost two decades. The two actors, who were seen together in the 2003 films “Kucch To Hai” and “Yeh Dil”, Unite for the mystery thriller “Maarrich”, which also stars Naseeruddin Shah. “Almost 20 yrs down this wonderful journey […]
Read MoreLeaking national secret to journalist is a criminal act: Rahul
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that leaking sensitive information related to the national secret of a planned attack to a journalist is a “criminal act” and persons behind this should be put in prison. To a question about the alleged chats discussing the Balakot air strike after […]
Read MoreWho is he? Is he my professor: Rahul Gandhi on JP Nadda
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Former Congress chief on Tuesday slammed BJP national president J.P. Nadda after he taunted him for misleading and provoking farmers, saying who is he and why should he answer him. While addressing a press conference here at the party headquarters, Rahul Gandhi to a question over Nadda’s series of tweets […]
Read MoreSiddhant Chaturvedi shares song that will cause ‘Trouble’!
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Bollywood actor Siddhant Chaturvedi on Tuesday posted a video enjoying a song, which he hilariously feels can cause trouble. Siddhant posted a picture on Instagram where he is seen soaking in the sun and listening to the track “Tu menu Chad Jana”. “Single ho ya Double…ye gaana karega Trouble (Be it […]
Read MoreMicrosoft allows users more control over their voice clips
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Microsoft has given customers more control over whether their voice data is used to improve products and now, people using Cortana will be able to decide whether or not the audio recordings can be used by the tech giant to improve its speech recognition algorithms. Microsoft said that the new […]
Read MoreJacqueline wants everyone to ‘stay healthy, happy’
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez on Tuesday posted a stunning post-workout picture and asked everyone to stay healthy and happy. Jacqueline shared a string of pictures on Instagram, where she is seen lying on the bed wearing a white sports bra. She sports a no-makeup and chooses to keep her luscious hair […]
Read MoreDeepika Padukone: ‘I have to say cookies are my strength’
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone says she is more fond of baking than cooking, and reveals she is an expert at making cookies. On Tuesday, Deepika joined the latest Instagram trend, and hosted a Ask Me Anything session for fans. When one fan asked her about the “favourite food that she makes by […]
Read MoreSanjeeda Shaikh, Harshvardhan Rane wrap up ‘Kun Faya Kun’
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actors Harshvardhan Rane and Sanjeeda Shaikh say they had fun shooting for the Kushan Nandy directorial Kun Faya Kun despite the challenges they faced due to the pandemic. The shooting took place in Mahabaleshwar, Wai and Panchgani in Maharashtra in November, December and January. Sanjeeda posted a photo of the film’s […]
Read MoreArjun Rampal shares his ‘dangerous, deadly and cool’ avatar in Dhaakad
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actor Arjun Rampal on Tuesday offered a glimpse of what he describes as a dangerous, deadly and cool avatar in the forthcoming film Dhaakad. Arjun plays the antagonist in the spy thriller film starring Kangana Ranaut. His character is named Rudraveer. Sharing his look in the film on Instagram, the actor […]
Read MoreDharmesh Yelande is thrilled to judge dance show with Madhuri Dixit
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Choreographer Dharmesh Yelande will be seen as a judge in the third season of the reality show Dance Deewane. He says he is thrilled to share the panel with Bollywood dance diva Madhuri Dixit Nene. Dharmesh join Madhuri Dixit and Tushar Kalia on the judges’ panel of the show, and mentor […]
Read MoreMiley Cyrus finds girls ‘way hotter’ than men
Los Angeles, Jan 19 (IANS) Singer Miley Cyrus says girls are way hotter than men. In 2019, she had a brief fling with “The Hills: New Beginnings” star Kaitlynn Carter after her marriage to actor Liam Hemsworth ended. Now, the singer has declared she finds the female body more attractive than the male one, reports […]
Read MoreCJI: Person on panel can express views, can’t be disqualified
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Chief Justice S.A. Bobde on Tuesday orally observed that if a person on a panel has expressed views on the matter, it should not become ground for disqualification from a committee. The observations assume significance after Bhupinder Singh Mann, the national president of Bharatiya Kisan Union, last week recused himself […]
Read MoreTelangana CM congratulates Team India on historic Brisbane win
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuesday congratulated the Indian cricket team for its fabulous victory in the fourth and final Test against Australia in Brisbane. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side beat Australia by three wickets in the final Test at The Gabba, thereby winning the four-match Border-Gavaskar series 2-1. The […]
Read MoreThailand Open: Sindhu, Srikanth through to 2nd round, Saina out (2nd ld)
Bangkok, Jan 19 (IANS) PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth on Tuesday led India’s charge at the Toyota Thailand Open Super 1000 tournament while Saina Nehwal fell to Thai fourth seed Ratchanok Intanon in their respective opening round matches. Sindhu beat Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan 21-17, 21-13 while the latter’s compatriot Sitthikom Thammasin also lost 11-21, 11-21 […]
Read MoreLucknow: 8,500 health workers to get Covid jab in 2nd round
Lucknow, Jan 19 (IANS) Over 8,500 health care workers will be vaccinated in the state capital during the second round of vaccination drive scheduled on January 22. The exercise will be carried in 85 booths at 32 centres in Lucknow. According to the district immunization officer Dr. M.K. Singh. “The third and fourth rounds will […]
Read MoreEnactment of anti-cow slaughter Act gave me the sense of contentment: Yediyurappa
Udupi, Jan 19 (IANS) Karnataka chief minister, B. S. Yediyurappa on Tuesday said that he has achieved a sense of contentment after the enactment of anti-Cow slaughter Act which was achieved by the BJP nearly after 70 years of independence of this country. After visiting Uchila Shree Mahalakshmi temple in Udupi district which is the […]
Read MoreDelhi students excited to be back in schools
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Delhi schools which have been closed for the past 10 months due to the coronavirus pandemic, reopened on Monday and there is great enthusiasm among the students who say they prefer normal classes in school to online classes. Students say opening of the schools is much better for preparing for […]
Read MoreMedical experts sent to assist trapped Chinese miners’ rescue
Beijing, Jan 19 (IANS) China’s National Health Commission (NHC) on Tuesday sent an expert team to Qixia in Shandong province to guide and assist the rescue mission for the trapped gold mine workers. The team consists of five medical experts from leading hospitals in Beijing, Xinhua news agency quoted the Commission as saying. The NHC […]
Read MoreChirag Paswan attacks Nitish, gives him time to sort things out
Patna, Jan 19 (IANS) Probably for the first time, Chirag Paswan on Tuesday attacked CM Nitish Kumar over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar. Paswan was in Patna after news emerged that 27 of his party leaders had resigned from the primary membership of the party on Monday. They were reportedly not pleased […]
Read MoreI’m a clean person, not scared of PM Modi: Rahul
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he was not scared of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he was a “clean person” and he would continue to fight alone even if no one sided with him. He made the remarks while addressing a press conference here at the party […]
Read MoreShah hails Delhi Police work in Covid times
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the Delhi Police for its effective handling of the coronavirus situation and said that despite many of the personnel themselves suffering from the virus, the force meticulously faced all challenges that came its way in 2020. Shah, during his visit to Delhi Police headquarters […]
Read MoreDoctors at Hyderabad hospital perform rare cardiac procedure
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Doctors at Medicover Hospitals in Hyderabad performed a critical and rare cardiac procedure called Frozen Elephant Trunk (FET) on a 20-year-old with aortic dissection and Marfan Syndrome, an inherited disorder that affects the connective tissue. The procedure was conducted on a male student from Nagpur by Dr Pramod Reddy, cardiovascular thoracic […]
Read MoreIndia move to top spot in World Test C’ship standings
Brisbane, Jan 19 (IANS) India on Tuesday moved to the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings following their remarkable 2-1 series win over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Shubman Gill (91), Rishabh Pant (89*) and Cheteshwar Pujara (56) all played brilliant innings as India chased down the mammoth 328-run target on the final […]
Read MoreChildhood neglect leaves generational imprint: Study
New York, Jan 19 (IANS) Parents, please take note. Make sure your child is not neglected as childhood emotional neglect has inter-generational effects on brain structure and function, a new study suggests. The study indicates that the infant children of mothers who had experienced childhood emotional neglect displayed altered brain circuitry involved in fear responses […]
Read MoreOverjoyed at Team India’s success in Australia: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded Team India’s historic Test series win in Australia, saying the entire nation is overjoyed at the success of Ajinkya Rahane-led side who showed remarkable energy and passion throughout the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India won the four-match series 2-1, after they registered a thumping three-wicket […]
Read MoreMi Notebook 14 (IC) laptop launched in India at Rs 43,999
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Xiaomi on Tuesday released a new version of its famous laptop lineup, called the Mi Notebook 14 (IC) in the Indian market. The laptop will be available in silver colour at a starting price of Rs 43,999 on Mi.com, Mi Homes, Amazon.in, Flipkart and retail partners. “Mi Notebook series has […]
Read MoreBihar family gives ritualistic final farewell to pet dog
By Manoj PathakPurnia (Bihar), Jan 19 (IANS) Dog is man’s best friend, but ask any dog-lover and he will invariably say that their pet pooches are family. Showing such love for his deceased pet dog Brownie, a family in Bihar’s Purnia district organised all funerary rituals otherwise reserved for a human before burying the deceased […]
Read MoreNE RPF seize contraband valued at Rs 4 cr, rescue 103 children in 1 yr
Guwahati, Jan 19 (IANS) The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR) have seized narcotics and contraband items worth around Rs four crore and rescued 103 minor children from being trafficked, in the past one year, officials said on Tuesday. The Chief Public Relations Officer of the NFR Subhanan Chanda said that […]
Read MoreZebronics launches powerful speaker Zeb-Music Bomb X with IPX7 rating
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Zebronics on Tuesday launched a portable speaker ‘Zeb-Music Bomb X’ geared for outdoor enthusiasts, trekking, and camping. The wireless portable speaker is available in three colour variants Black, Red, Blue for Rs 2,299 during the Amazon Sale. The speaker is available at leading retail stores across India. “As a brand, […]
Read More26 US soldiers, 5 civilians test Covid positive in S.Korea
Seoul, Jan 19 (IANS) Twenty-six more American soldiers and five civilians have tested positive for the novel coronavirus upon their arrival in South Korea, the US Forces Korea (USFK) said on Tuesday. In a statement, it said that the 31 USFK-affiliated individuals were infected with the COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between December 29, […]
Read MoreLearn innovation, industry from Kerala: Goa CM to farmers
Panaji, Jan 19 (IANS) Lamenting the lack of innovation and interest in agriculture in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday urged the local farmers to seek inspiration from Kerala’s jackfruit farmers. While addressing a Water Resources department event here, Sawant said that Goa should emulate the jackfruit-based farm business model adopted in the Southern […]
Read MoreSensex zooms 700 points, RIL up 2% (2nd Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) The Indian equity indices continued their upward trajectory during the afternoon trade on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex gaining over 700 points. The across-the-board rise was led by healthy buying activity in auto, finance, capital goods and oil and gas stocks Surge in the index-heavyweights Reliance Industries (RIL) and HDFC led […]
Read MoreAdani Enterprises signs concession agreement with AAI for 3 airports
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Adani Enterprises on Tuesday said that it has signed the concession agreement with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for operating and developing the Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram airports. In a regulatory filing, the company said that the concession period is 50 years from the commercial operation date. “Adani Jaipur […]
Read MoreRelieved to finally see daylight after car accident: Shripad Naik
Panaji, Jan 19 (IANS) More than a week after being hospitalised following a road accident, Union Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik gave his first statement to the media on Tuesday and said he was relieved to finally see daylight. Naik spoke to the media briefly as he was being shifted from the hospital […]
Read MoreRemembering the modern-day genocide
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Holocaust Remembrance Day highlights the efforts of the national community to respond to , said the Reconciliation, Return & Rehabilitation, a body of the Kashmiri Pandit Migrants, on Tuesday. Observed each year on January 19, the Kashmiri Pandits body paid tributes in the memory of victims and reaffirmed their […]
Read MoreJEE, NEET syllabus to remain unchanged for 2021
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Ministry of Education on Tuesday announced that the syllabus of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and the National Eligibility-cum- Entrance Test (NEET) would remain unchanged for 2021. “The syllabus for JEE Main 2021 will remain the same as the previous year. But students will be given a choice to […]
Read MoreOver 470k sampled for Covid-19 testing in Beijing
Beijing, Jan 19 (IANS) Beijing’s Daxing district has sampled over 470,000 people for nucleic acid tests as part of an extensive testing campaign against the novel coronavirus in the wake of new confirmed cases, local authorities said on Tuesday. The testing, launched by the district on Monday, is expected to cover about 522,000 people in […]
Read More‘Suicide Squad’ star Joel Kinnaman, model Kelly Gale engaged
Los Angeles, Jan 19 (IANS) Hollywood actor Joel Kinnaman on Tuesday shared news of his engagement to girlfriend, model Kelly Gale, on social media. The “Suicide Squad” star announced his engagement through an Instagram post, with a photograph of the romantic proposal. “She said no. Jus kiddin…” he captioned the picture in which he is […]
Read MoreAkhilesh ready for seat adjustment with uncle Shivpal
Lucknow, Jan 19 (IANS) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has now said that he is open to further discussions with estranged uncle Shivpal Yadav’s Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia (PSPL) for adjustments on seats for the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Talking to reporters, Akhilesh said that the SP would not field a candidate against Shivpal […]
Read MoreWhen India was brought to its knees
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) It is a vile and obnoxious tale of ethno centrism practised with great glee by a bunch of radicals in the heart of Kashmir Valley famed for its brand of Kashmiriyat on this fateful day exactly 31 years ago. The abomination architected by a section of the JKLF leadership narrowed […]
Read MoreAfghan President, NATO chief discuss peace talks
Kabul, Jan 19 (IANS) Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a phone conversation during which they discussed the peace talks between the Kabul government and the Taliban, an official statement said here on Tuesday. The two sides on Monday discussed “the Afghan peace process and NATO’s continued support for […]
Read MoreVivo Y20G with Helio G80 Soc, 5000mAh battery launched
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Vivo on Tuesday expanded its Y-series line-up with the launch of the Vivo Y20G smartphone Priced at Rs 14,990 for a 6GB+128GB storage variant in India. The device will be available in two attractive colours, obsidian black and purist blue, on the Vivo India E-store, Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, Tatacliq, and […]
Read MorePak Army recovers American mountaineer’s body near K2
Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) The Pakistan Army has recovered the body of an American climber near K2, the second highest peak of the world, making the second death of a foreign mountaineer in the area in less than a week, the media reported on Tuesday. A helicopter team spotted Alex Goldfarb-Rumyantzev’s remains during a search […]
Read MoreSimple, cheap test can help save lives from colorectal cancer
London, Jan 19 (IANS) Researchers have demonstrated that a simple, cheap test can help identify who is at risk of developing colorectal cancer, aiding early diagnosis and potentially saving lives. Colorectal cancer has a high mortality rate – each year, 1.8 million cases are diagnosed worldwide, and the disease causes global 900,000 deaths annually. “Our […]
Read MoreISRO to board merchandise market with its assets
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) India’s space agency Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has boarded the merchandise market with its logos and other assets. According to ISRO, it has been approached for themes by several agencies interested in creating customised articles and handicrafts. “Customized ISRO-theme based articles, models can play a game-changing role in creating awareness […]
Read MoreAvoid Covaxin in case of allergies, fever: Bharat Biotech
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Bharat Biotech, makers of India’s first indigenous vaccine for Covid-19, has advised people not to take ‘Covaxin’ if they have allergies, fever, bleeding disorder, are on blood thinners, immune-compromised, or are on medicines that affect immune system. The Hyderabad-based vaccine-maker, in a fact sheet for recipients and caregivers, said that even […]
Read MoreIndians in UAE prep for low key R-Day celebrations
Abu Dhabi, Jan 19 (IANS) Indian missions and organisations across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are prepping for scaled-down Republic Day celebrations this January 26 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai will hold the annual flag-hoisting ceremonies to commemorate the day but […]
Read MorePM condoles death of oncologist Dr Shanta
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of Dr V Shanta, one of the senior-most Indian oncologists who headed the Adyar Cancer Institute. Shanta died early Tuesday morning in Chennai. She was 93. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said: “Dr V Shanta will be remembered […]
Read MoreKerala expects Covid cases to fall only by July
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 19 (IANS) The Kerala Health Department, headed by Minister K.K. Shailaja, is sceptical as the number of Covid patients has been on the rise everyday and a study conducted by it says that the cases were expected to come down to 1,000 per day only by July. Kerala has the highest number of […]
Read MoreBumrah, Ashwin get into groove ahead of England Tests
Brisbane, Jan 19 (IANS) Ace Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin might have missed the fourth and final Test against Australia but the duo have begun their preparation for the upcoming four-match Test series against England. Ashwin had complained of back spasms during the third Test in Sydney while Bumrah had abdominal strain and […]
Read MoreAus to go ahead with Pfizer vaccine despite reported deaths
Canberra, Jan 19 (IANS) A top adviser to the Australian government has said that the country is likely to go ahead with the Pfizer vaccine despite the deaths of 29 elderly Norwegian patients, who lost their lives following inoculation. Allen Cheng, the co-chair of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), said that authorities […]
Read MoreShruti, Akshara release joint statement on Kamal Haasan’s leg surgery
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Actress sisters Shruti and Akshara Haasan on Tuesday shared an update about their father Kamal Haasans health, post his leg surgery. Shruti shared the health update on Instagram. The statement read: “We would like to begin by thanking you for you overwhelming support, prayers and genuine concern regarding our father’s recent […]
Read MoreBigg Boss 14: Devoleena reveals her strategy as Eijaz Khan’s proxy
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Television actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee is all set to enter Bigg Boss 14 as a proxy to contestant Eijaz Khan, who had to make a temporary exit from the show. She says she has no strategy or a gameplan to deal with housemates during her stay. “Honestly, I never planned anything […]
Read MoreWHO panel highlights effective multilateralism in Covid response
Geneva, Jan 19 (IANS) A latest interim report by a WHO pandemic review panel has highlighted effective multilateralism in the preparation and response to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, saying that the consequences of this pandemic remind the world of how important effective multilateralism is. “Geopolitical tensions have impacted on the response, and the resulting pandemic […]
Read MoreNaseeruddin Shah and Tusshar Kapoor to star in Maarrich
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Naseeruddin Shah and Tusshar Kapoor will feature together in the whodunit thriller, Maarrich. In the film, Naseeruddin Shah will be seen in the avatar of a Catholic priest while Tusshar plays a police officer. Tusshar claims the film challenges him to evolve as an actor. Announcing the film, Tusshar Kapoor tweeted […]
Read MoreBigg Boss 14: Rakhi wants to have baby with Abhinav
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Bigg Boss 14 contestant Rakhi Sawant has revealed that she has frozen her eggs, and confessed that she wants fellow housemate and actor Abhinav Shukla to be her donor. In last night’s episode, Rakhi opened up about her personal life in front of Sonali Phogat and expressed her feelings for Abhinav […]
Read MorePetrol, diesel prices breach record high levels
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices rose again by 25 paise per litre each on Tuesday after oil marketing companies decided to continue the upward price revision of auto fuels in the wake of enlarging under recovery on sale of the two products. The increase in the pump price of petrol and […]
Read MoreIn saga of immigration, Indians travel from exclusion to Vice Presidency
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 19 (IANS) The first Indian recorded to have reached the shores of the US is a man from Madras (now Chennai), the area from where the family of Shyamala Gopalan, mother of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, hails. From the time of his long journey on a sailing ship in 1790 […]
Read MoreRealme C12 smartphone’s 4GB RAM variant now in India
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Realme on Tuesday launched a new variant of its entry-level smartphone Realme C12 with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM for Rs 9,999 in India. The new variant costs more than its entry-level sibling (3GB+32GB) by Rs 1,000. The other Realme C12 specifications remain the same as that of the original […]
Read MoreEU plans to start spending huge recovery fund in months
Brussels, Jan 19 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has planned to start raising and allocating in the next few months the main part of the 750 billion euro ($906 billion) recovery fund, designed to bail out the bloc’s economies hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, EU Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni said. He told reporters […]
Read MoreSensex up 500 points, trades well above 49,000 (Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) The BSE Sensex surged over 500 points on Tuesday to reclaim the 49,000-mark. Healthy buying activity was witnessed in auto, finance, capital goods and oil and gas stocks. Around 11.25 a.m., Sensex was trading at 49,132.65, higher by 568.38 points or 1.17 per cent from its previous close of 48,564.27. It […]
Read MoreNew kits of Indian football teams unveiled
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The new official kits for the Indian senior men’s and women’s as well as junior men’s and women’s football teams were recently unveiled by Delhi-based sportswear brand SIX5SIX along with the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The brand-new kit, dubbed the ‘Panthera Tigris’, will continue to feature the tiger stripes, […]
Read More14 migrant labourers crushed under speeding truck in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) At least 14 migrant labourers from Rajasthan, including a child sleeping near a road were crushed to death and six others injured on Tuesday morning by a speeding dumper truck in Gujarat’s Surat, police said. The incident happened when the dumper truck lost control and ran over some 20 sugarcane farm […]
Read More23 killed in clashes between Yemeni army, Houthis
Sanaa, Jan 19 (IANS) At least 23 fighters from both Yemeni army and Houthi militia were killed in clashes in Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, a local government military source said. “The clashes erupted after the Houthis attempted to infiltrate to the army positions in the liberated areas in the district of Al-Durayhimi […]
Read MoreRemains of Roman fort unearthed in Egypt’s Aswan
Cairo, Jan 19 (IANS) The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of remains of a Roman fort in the country’s Aswan Governorate. At the fort site, an Egyptian archaeological mission also uncovered the remains of a church from the early Coptic era and a temple from the Ptolemaic period, Xinhua news […]
Read MoreUAE temporarily suspends visa-free deal with Israel
Tel Aviv, Jan 19 (IANS) The Israeli Foreign Ministry has announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has temporarily suspended a visa-exemption deal with the Jewish state, citing coronavirus fears. In a statement on Monday, Ministry spokesman Lior Haiat said that the UAE government has notified its Israeli counterparts that the implementation of the agreement […]
Read MoreI’m probably doing things right: Bhuvan Bam crossing 20M subscribers
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANSlife) YouTuber Bhuvan Bam, who has become India’s first independent digital content creator whose channel ‘BB Ki Vines’ has crossed a record 3 billion collective views reach and cross 20 million subscribers, says: “These growing numbers are indicative of the things I’m probably doing right.” Commenting on achieving this […]
Read MoreNatural and ayurvedic tips to prevent bird flu
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANSlife) Bird flu, also called avian influenza, has come as a double whammy for countries that are already fighting their biggest battle against Covid-19. Again the sign and symptoms are related to the respiratory system only along with fever. Since there is not much clarity about its complications and […]
Read More‘Israel racing to increase settlements before Biden takes office’
Ramallah, Jan 19 (IANS) Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye said that the Israeli government was racing to build more settlements before US President-elect Joe Biden takes office on Wednesday. “The Israeli decision to construct 760 new settlement units in the West Bank shows that Israel races time before the departure of the current administration,” Ishtaye […]
Read MorePrivate LTE-5G infrastructure market to reach $5.7 bn in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The private LTE/5G infrastructure market will grow from $945 million to reach $5.7 billion in 2024 as demand from mission-critical organisations are driving early investment, according to a new IDC report. Private LTE/5G infrastructure is any LTE and/or 5G network deployed for a specific enterprise/industrial customer that provides dedicated access. […]
Read MoreDelhi cyclothon promotes green, healthy living
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANSlife) Cycling is the present and future of sustainable life. Paddling not only eases the carbon footprint on Earth but also promotes healthy living, says Pankaj Taneja from Delhi Riders Club (DRC), who recently participated in a 26-kilometre cyclothon in Delhi along with over 81 other cyclists. As the […]
Read MoreWEF announces dates, theme for Davos Agenda 2021
Geneva, Jan 19 (IANS) The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced that its Davos Agenda event would take place virtually from January 25-29 under the theme “A Crucial Year to Rebuild Trust”. On Monday, the Geneva-based forum said it would bring together the world’s foremost leaders to address the economic, environmental, social and technological challenges […]
Read MoreAnuradha Goyal pens a must-read guidebook to India’s temples
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANSlife) For author and noted travel blogger Anuradha Goyal, who has penned the book ‘Lotus in the Stone: Sacred Journeys in Eternal India’ on India’s most sacred sites, temples contain vignettes of our history, heritage, art history, folk tales, aesthetics. Condensing years of her travel into writing, Goyal presents […]
Read MoreLack of compliments top reason for female infidelity: Survey
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANSlife) The lack of compliments and acts of kindness from their spouses is the top reason for female infidelity, reveals a study. The survey was conducted by dating app Gleeden on over 11,000 female users and according to their responses, 84 per cent women complain about their partners not […]
Read MoreNetaji’s birthday to be marked as ‘Parakram Diwas’ every year: Govt
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Ministry of Culture on Tuesday said that the government has decided to celebrate the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose that falls on January 23 as ‘Parakram Diwas’ from now on every year. “To honour and remember Netaji’s indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation. The government of […]
Read MoreHomegrown auction house Cymmon’s to host first e-auction
By IANSlifeNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANSlife) Founded by Krishna Moolagundam, an avid art collector and founder of Hyderabad-based Moolagundam Art Gallery, Indian auction house Cymmon’s will host its first online auction from January 21-22. As per a statement from the auctioneer, Cymmon’s works to bring together collectors, galleries, museums, and individuals under one roof to […]
Read More5 benefits of hemp induced skincare products
By IANSlifeNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANSlife) Hemp is one of the most talked about ingredient in the beauty industry. When it comes to skincare the many benefits of hemp or hemp seed oil makes it’s a hero ingredient. It contains a very little cannabinoid, a compound often used for therapeutic purposes and help in soothing […]
Read MoreIraqi political bloc confirms commitment to withdrawing foreign forces
Baghdad, Jan 19 (IANS) A leading Iraqi political bloc has confirmed it would not retreat from demanding the government to implement Parliament’s decision to withdraw foreign forces from the country. Monday’s confirmation by the al-Fatih Coalition, headed by Hadi al-Ameri, came because “the decision of ending the presence of foreign forces from Iraq was already […]
Read MoreIndia beat Chile 4-2 in junior women’s hockey
Santiago (Chile), Jan 19 (IANS) An inspiring performance in the last quarter of the match saw the Indian junior women’s hockey team score thrice inside the last nine minutes to register a 4-2 win over the Chile junior women’s team at the Prince of Wales Country Club in their second encounter of the tour. A […]
Read MoreItalian PM wins confidence vote ahead of Senate test
Rome, Jan 19 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has won the first of two confidence votes at the Lower House of Parliament by 321 in favour, 259 against and 27 abstaining. Conte sought the confidence vote after former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, now a senator who leads the Italia Viva party, pulled out of […]
Read MoreNawazuddin: Characters my favourite, are not liked by people much
By Natalia NingthoujamNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Critically acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he loves playing dry characters that do not go overboard with emotions, even though the audience rarely roots for such roles. The actor has been in business for over two decades, and he has his favourites when it comes to his characters. […]
Read MoreToll from tribal violence in Sudan’s West Darfur reaches 129
Khartoum, Jan 19 (IANS) The death toll due to the bloody tribal violence which broke up in El Geneina, the capital city of Sudan’s West Darfur State, has increased to 129, while the number of the injured stood at 198, according to authorities. In a statement on Monday, the Doctors’ Committee of the West Darfur […]
Read MoreLenovo Legion 5 (AMD): Makes immersive PC gaming affordable
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) PC gaming in India is on the rise and the wannabes are looking for laptops that fulfill the heavy-duty gaming needs beyond the mobile experience. Keeping the growing audience for PC gaming, Lenovo has now brought the Legion 5 powered by the premium AMD Ryzen 5 4600H mobile processor, which […]
Read MoreEgypt resumes commercial flights to Qatar
Cairo, Jan 19 (IANS) In a first since 2017, Egypt has resumed commercial flights to Qatar following a milestone agreement between the two Arab nations to resume bilateral ties. The official Egyptian TV announced that EgyptAir flight MS935 on Monday took off from the Cairo International Airport to Doha, with 38 passengers on board, reports […]
Read MoreAkhara Parishad seeks written assurance from Tandav actors, director
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 19 (IANS) The Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP) has said that there was no question of pardoning the makers of ‘Tandav’ web series unless all Muslim actors and directors submit affidavits that they will not insult and ridicule Hindu Gods and goddesses. In a video message, ABAP chairman Mahant Narendra Giri […]
Read MorePant fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 1,000 Test runs
Brisbane, Jan 19 (IANS) Left-handed batsman Rishabh Pant on Tuesday became the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 1,000 runs in Test cricket. Pant achieved the feat when he edged one to boundary off the bowling of right-arm pacer Pat Cummins in the post-Lunch session on the last day of the fourth and final Test of […]
Read MoreTelangana’s Covid recovery rate crosses 98%
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) The Covid-19 recovery rate in Telangana has crossed 98 per cent as the state continued to see more recoveries than new cases. The recovery rate jumped to 98.08 per cent against the national average of 96.6 per cent on Tuesday. During the last 24 hours, 298 people recovered from the virus, […]
Read MoreStart of 2021 sees upward trend in Covid situation: WHO
Geneva, Jan 19 (IANS) Following two weeks of lower reporting towards the end of 2020, an overall upward trend of the Covid-19 pandemic has been witnessed in the first several weeks of 2021, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) official said. On Monday, Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO’s Health Emergencies Program, said at […]
Read MoreLaw student held for objectionable post on Modi, Yogi
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 19 (IANS) The Gorakhpur police have arrested a 24-year-old law student for allegedly uploading offensive post against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on social media. The accused, Arun Yadav, had allegedly morphed the faces of Modi and Adityanath in a video and then uploaded it on Facebook. […]
Read MoreUNSC condemns attack on Mali peacekeeping mission
United Nations, Jan 19 (IANS) The UN Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned last week’s attack against a peacekeeping mission in Mali, which killed one personnel from Egypt. In a statement on Monday, the members of the Security Council expressed their deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of the victim, as well as to […]
Read MoreSindhu, Srikanth ease into 2nd round of Thailand Open (Lead)
Bangkok, Jan 19 (IANS) Ace Indian men’s shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Tuesday continued Indian badminton’s winning momentum at the Toyota Thailand Open as he entered the second round defeating Thailand’s Sitthikom Thammasin in straight games. Srikanth, who showed impeccable shuttle control and court presence, dominated the match right from the start and gave Thammasin no […]
Read MoreSensex gains over 400 points; auto, metal stocks rise
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices opened on a positive note on Tuesday with the BSE Sensex rising over 400 points. The across-the-board buying was led by auto, metal and oil and gas stocks. Around 10.10 a.m., Sensex was trading at 48,991.77, higher by 427.50 points or 0.88 per cent from its […]
Read MoreUNHCR discloses funding gap to meet needs of Ethiopian refugees, IDPs
Addis Ababa, Jan 19 (IANS) The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) disclosed that it has only received 39 per cent of the $385.1 million it needs to meet the needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and refugees in Ethiopia. The UNHCR in its monthly fact sheet published on Monday said it was working to meet the […]
Read More4th Test: Pujara holds ground as India need 145 to win in final session
Brisbane, Jan 19 (IANS) Batting mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara on Tuesday continued to bat like his usual self, despite coping numerous blows on his hands and helmet, as he helped India reach 183/3 at Tea on the last day of the fourth and final Test against Australia at The Gabba. At the end of the second […]
Read MoreNumber of unemployed people in Israel reach over 657,000
Tel Aviv, Jan 19 (IANS) Amid an ongoing complete lockdown imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of unemployed people in Israel has increased to more than 657,000, official data revealed. The data issued on Monday by the Central Bureau of Statistics and the Israeli Employment Service said that the new figure was an […]
Read MoreUP court orders Cong, BSP leaders properties to be attached
Lucknow, Jan 19 (IANS) A special MP/MLA court has ordered for the attachment of properties of Congress leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui and Bahujan Samaj Party leader Ram Achal Rajbhar for evading arrest in a criminal case. Special Judge P.K. Rai passed the order after declaring them absconders in a case accusing them of using indecent language […]
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