Anti-China sentiments run high when it comes to rights violation in Tibet
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Indians are willing to risk worsening ties with China on the issue of human rights in Tibet, as per the findings of the IANS C-Voter Tibet Poll. This is the most significant finding of this survey. Almost two-third of Indians want to support the issue of Tibet even at the […]
Read MoreNo Covid-related death, 113 recover in J&K in 24 hours
Jammu, Jan 20 (IANS) A total of 113 patients recovered while 109 new coronavirus cases came to light in J&K on Wednesday while no Covid-related death was reported from anywhere during the last 24 hours. An official bulletin said that of the new cases, 45 were from the Jammu division and 64 from the Kashmir […]
Read MoreWhy did Naidu block Bharat Ratna to NTR, asks YSRCP
Amaravati, Jan 20 (IANS) Senior Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP V. Vijayasai Reddy on Wednesday questioned why Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo Nara Chandrababu Naidu allegedly blocked a Bharat Ratna award to late Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR). “During Vajpayee’s time, why did you block Bharat Ratna when they […]
Read More62% Indians want to risk worsening ties with China on human rights issue in Tibet
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Almost 62 per cent people of India are willing to risk worsening ties with China on the issue human rights in Tibet as the brand equity of China has taken a beating over the last one year and majority of Indians have further become anti-China in their perceptions, as per […]
Read More26% in India feel human rights situation in Tibet is very bad
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Almost 26 per cent people in India feel that the human rights situation in Tibet is very bad, while only 8.2 per cent feel that the situation is very good, as per the IANS C-Voter Tibet Poll. According to the survey, which included a sample size of 3,000 people spread […]
Read More53% Indians feel Tibet is underreported in Indian media
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Nearly 53 per cent of Indians feel that Tibet is relatively underreported in the Indian media and national discourse, as per the IANS C-Voter Tibet Poll. Northeast is the only region in the country where 71 per cent of people said they have heard, read or seen news about Tibet […]
Read MoreKamala Harris chooses royal blue outfit by Black designers
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 20 (IANS) Kamala Harris has chosen to wear an azure and navy blue outfit designed by African American designers for her historic inauguration as the country’s first woman Vice President. Harris is wearing Christopher John Rogers and Sergio Hudson, according to chatter filtering from her aides. Rogers, a New York […]
Read MoreBidens, top Congress leaders attend Mass ahead of inauguration
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) Joe Biden, who will become the second Catholic to be the US President after John F. Kennedy, attended mass at the Cathedral of St Matthew the Apostle on Wednesday, ahead of his inauguration. In a show of unity, the Bidens, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff, were […]
Read MoreAmid protests and fracas, Mumbai Police book ‘Tandav’ team
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) As a controversy and protests raged across India, the Mumbai Police on Wednesday lodged a first information report (FIR) against the team of web series “Tandav” including Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, officials said here. The FIR followed a complaint lodged by opposition Bharatiya Janata Paty spokesperson Ram Kadam a day […]
Read MoreTrump leaves Washington anti-climactically as ‘not regular administration’ ends
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 20 (IANS) Uttering what could be the epitaph for his years in the White House, “We were not a regular administration,” President Donald Trump left Washington on Wednesday to face an abyss of uncertainty. His departure was anti-climactic after some media and pundits speculated that he would not leave the […]
Read MoreVax sites expect better turnout after govt allows walk-in immunisation
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The government has updated the Co-WIN application and allowed the vaccination sites to manually add the beneficiaries expected to undergo the inoculation exercise, who earlier, were randomly picked by the application itself. The latest tweak in the app is expected to increase the turnout at the government hospitals who are […]
Read MoreKKR retain Kuldeep, Karthik; release Banton
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have retained Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav and Dinesh Karthik among others ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction, which is expected to be held next month. Kuldeep played just five matches in the 2020 season before falling out of contention for a spot […]
Read MorePlan an exotic island trip to Seychelles
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANSlife) The exotic island of Seychelles known for its pristine beaches reopens borders to all countries worldwide. The much-anticipated news by the tourism industry, considering the recent launch of the immunisation campaign, was announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde during a joint press briefing with his […]
Read MoreStart work on multimodal logistics hub: Chautala
Chandigarh, Jan 20 (IANS) Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Wednesday gave directions to start construction of northern India’s largest integrated multimodal logistics hub, to be constructed in the state’s Mahendragarh district. Chautala, who also holds the portfolio of Industries and Commerce Department, took stock of the proposed construction work to be undertaken. With […]
Read More‘Mental well-being in men declined more in second wave of pandemic’
London, Jan 20 (IANS) Psychological well-being could affect both the genders but it declined more in men as compared to women during the second wave of the pandemic, a new study suggests. The study indicates that in Denmark, the mental well-being of both men and women declined when the country closed down during the first […]
Read MoreAlibaba stock up 8% after Jack Ma reappears in public (Ld)
Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) Ending speculation about his whereabouts, Alibaba Co-founder Jack Ma reappeared in public view after at least three months amid increased scrutiny of his companies by Chinese regulators. The news took the shares of the company up more than 8 per cent in Hong Kong. The news of his reappearance came after […]
Read MoreAbhishek Bannerjee: Have always told Taapsee Pannu I’m her fan
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Banerjee has wrapped up shooting for Rashmi Rocket, and he says he always told the film’s star Taapsee Pannu that he is her fan. He also shared his experience of shooting with co-actors Tapsee, Priyanshu Painyuli and director Akarsh Khurana. “Akarsh and I know each other since 15 years! […]
Read MoreTrump leaves White House for the last time
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, who is breaking with a century-old tradition by skipping the inauguration of his successor, Joe Biden, left the White House for the last time early on Wednesday morning. Accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, the outgoing President, whose term ends at 12 noon (US time), flew from […]
Read MoreMorris, Finch released by RCB; Sundar, Siraj among those retained
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) South African all-rounder Chris Morris and Australia’s limited overs captain Aaron Finch are among players released by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the team said on Wednesday. RCB have also released India all-rounder Shivam Dube, Sri Lanka fast bowler Isuru […]
Read MoreBiden’s oath in a fortress: Decline of the American empire?
By Aarti Tikoo SinghNew Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) More than 25,000 troops guarding the Capitol Hill in Washington DC for the oath taking ceremony of 78-year-old President-elect Joe Biden is in many ways symptomatic of the decline of the American empire. Till four years ago, the superpower US took pride in its democracy and despite […]
Read MorePrithvi Shaw retained by Delhi Capitals; Carey, Roy released
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Delhi Capitals, who reached the Indian Premier League 2020 final, have retained batsman Prithvi Shaw despite the unproductive season he had in 2020 and followed it with an equally poor outing in Australia. The Delhi-based franchise has retained a total of 19 players which includes six overseas players. The franchise […]
Read MoreCentre plans E-portal to sell MSME products: Gadkari
Mumbai, Jan. Jan 20 (IANS) The Centre is working with State Bank of India to launch an E-portal on the lines of Amazon to facilitate Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises to sell their products, Transport & MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari said here on Wednesday. At present, Amazon.com generates a business of around Rs.70,000 crore annually […]
Read More‘The Death Script’: A haunting account of the Maoist insurgency
By Ashutosh Kumar ThakurNarrated in multiple voices, ‘The Death Script’ is a creative biography of ‘Dandakaranya’ that combines the rigour of journalism, the intimacy of a diary, the musings of a travelogue, and the craft of a novel. Through the prism of Maoist insurgency, the book also looks at larger questions of violence and betrayal, […]
Read MoreDivya Dutta: ‘Dhaakad’ will set a trend
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta looks forward to working with Kangana Ranaut and Arjun Rampal in Dhaakad, and says she is sure that the spy thriller will set a trend. A poster introducing her character was released on Wednesday. The actress will be seen as an “evil master” named Rohini in the film. […]
Read MoreSayani says she had ‘super fun’ working on ‘Shameless’
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Actress Sayani Gupta says she had fun working on the short film Shameless, co-starring Hussain Dalal and directed by Keith Gomes. Trailer of the film is out now. “The shoot was short but fabulous. Hussain and I have a long standing friendship and have a great chemistry. So it was super […]
Read More6,815 more test corona positive in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 20 (IANS) As many as 6,815 new coronavirus cases were detected in Kerala on Wednesday after tests on 61,532 samples, with the state’s test positivity rate touching 11.08 per cent. In all, 7,364 patients were cured and discharged from hospitals across Kerala on Wednesday. A total of 69,691 persons are still under treatment […]
Read MorePooja Bhatt on how she curbed urge to drink after staying sober for 4 years
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Filmmaker Pooja Bhatt, who has successfully battled alcoholism in the past, says after a long time she wanted to grab a bottle and drink, but she managed to control the urge. Pooja adds that healing is a constant process. On Wednesday, she took to Instagram and wrote: “Yesterday I had this […]
Read MoreAfter vaccine diplomacy, India rises to supply rice to the world
By Mahua VenkateshNew Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India is rapidly turning out to be the most crucial supplier of rice in the world. Supply of the staple cereal from other major rice exporting economies including Thailand and Vietnam fell sharply in 2020, due to reduced production after floods and droughts ravaged those countries. Besides, compared […]
Read MoreIndia-WhatsApp letter game on amid data security concerns
By Nishant AroraNew Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Another data privacy concern, another “strongly-worded” letter to Facebook-owned WhatsApp. At a time when countries are taking social media firms to task with heavy fines asking them for real-time actions, India is busy playing the letter game sans a strong personal data privacy law. There are no changes […]
Read MoreRaghav Juyal to host ‘Dance Deewane 3’
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Actor-dancer and TV personality Raghav Juyal is all set to host the third season of Dance Deewane. He says to be a part of a show, where Madhuri Dixit will be presiding as judge, is a remarkable moment for him. The third season is judged by Madhuri Dixit Nene, Dharmesh Yelande […]
Read MoreAnother Trinamool legislator jumps ship to BJP in Bengal
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress legislator from the Shantipur Assembly constituency in Nadia district, Arindam Bhattacharya, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday. He joined the saffron brigade at the party’s headquarters in Delhi after holding a meeting with BJP national General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya. “Our dream is to create […]
Read MoreSanju Samson named Rajasthan Royals captain, Steve Smith released
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday announced Sanju Samson as the new skipper for the Indian Premier League 2021 season. Australia batsman Steve Smith, who failed to make an impact with bat and captaincy, has been released. RR, who finished last in the 2020 edition released eight players. The list of […]
Read MoreAizawl beat Gokulam Kerala 2-0 for first win in I-League
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Aizawl FC grabbed their first win of the I-League with a 2-0 verdict against Gokulam Kerala FC and collected three points at the Mohun Bagan training ground here on Wednesday. Malsawmzuala and Lalrammawia were the goal scorers. Aizawl FC started the match on an attacking note and it seemed the club […]
Read MoreShilpa Shetty gets Covid test done as she resumes shoot for ‘Hungama 2’
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra got a Covid test done before resuming shooting for the upcoming film Hungama 2 in the city. Shilpa took to her verified Instagram account on Wednesday to inform about the same. The actress also shared a Boomerang video where she features in a retro look, dressed […]
Read MoreAnup Jalota-starrer Satya Sai Baba biopic in theatres on Jan 29
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Om Shri Satya Sai Baba, biopic of the late godman Satya Sai Baba, is set to release in theatres all over India on January 29. The film starring Anup Jalota in the title role will open in four languages. “I don’t think there is a bigger superstar than Satya Sai Baba. […]
Read MoreSpace startup Pixxel launches new facility in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) Homegrown space startup Pixxel on Wednesday launched its new facility in Bengaluru. The announcement comes ahead of the company’s first satellite launch, scheduled for February 2021 on an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket. The space will be utilised to develop satellites as part of their […]
Read MoreApple Fitness+ now offers nearly 300 workouts
Cupertino (California), Jan 20 (IANS) Apple has added another two dozen workouts to Apple Fitness+, its on-demand workout subscription service. The iPhone maker has introduced 26 new Fitness+ workouts covering all video categories, which include cycling, strength, yoga, HIIT, core, dance, treadmill, mindful cooldown and rowing. This takes the total number of workouts in the […]
Read More‘Aussies get Pantsed’: Oz media drools over India’s triumph (Lead)
Brisbane, Jan 20 (IANS) The Australian media on Wednesday hailed India’s historic Test win at the Gabba here, terming the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar series win as one “for the ages”. India became the first team to beat Australia at the Gabba in a Test match in 32 years and thus recorded a second consecutive series win […]
Read MoreJharkhand: BJP lodges FIR against ‘Tandav’ director, cast
Ranchi, Jan 20 (IANS) The BJP on Wednesday lodged an FIR against the director and actors of web series ‘Tandav’ in Ranchi. Surya Prabhat, vice president of Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha (BJYM) on Wednesday lodged an FIR at Argora police station in Ranchi against ‘Tandav’ director Ali Abbas Zafar and the entire star cast of […]
Read MoreCentre urged to set up vax testing lab in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 20 (IANS) Telangana’s Industry Minister K.T. Rama Rao has urged Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to establish a vaccine testing and certification laboratory and government medical store depot in Hyderabad. In a letter to the Union minister, Rama Rao demanded establishment of a vaccine testing and certification laboratory on the lines of Central […]
Read MoreCBI arrests its own DSP, Inspector in corruption case (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The CBI has arrested its own DSP RK Rishi, Inspector Kapil Dhankad and advocate Manohar Malik in connection with a corruption case, an official said on Wednesday. A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) source related to the development told IANS: “The agency arrested Rishi, Dhankad and Malik on Tuesday. The […]
Read More‘Letters to Kamala’ pour in, Harris says they ‘fuel’ her with hope
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 20 (IANS) “I have been waiting for a girl vice president since…forever,” girl scout Amelia Phillips tells Kamala Harris, in a handwritten note. Another child has drawn a dog, in red ink, “to keep you company”, yet another has sketched Harris standing in front of the Capitol, the scene of […]
Read MoreAppearance, social norms keep students off Zoom cameras
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) Ever thought why some students do not turn on their video cameras during online classes on Zoom? Because they may be more concerned about their privacy or how they look, researchers said in a new study. The findings indicate that while some students had concerns about the lack of privacy […]
Read More‘Not proper’: CJI irked at Dave’s absence in farm laws hearing
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde on Wednesday expressed his dissatisfaction at the absence of senior advocate Dushyant Dave, representing eight farmer unions protesting against the farm laws, from the hearing in connection with the laws last week. Citing the hearing where Dave was not present, the Chief Justice said: […]
Read MoreThree held in liquor contractor’s murder case in Gurugram
Gurugram, Jan 20 (IANS) The Gurugram Police have arrested three prime accused in connection with the murder of a liquor contractor on September 2, 2020. The accused have been identified as Abhishek, Satender alias Lala and Harish, all of whom are residents of Jatauli village in Pataudi. The accused trio had allegedly gunned down Indrajeet […]
Read MoreB’desh logs 8 virus deaths, lowest daily count since May
Dhaka, Jan 20 (IANS) Bangladesh recorded 656 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, taking the tally of infections so far to 5,29,687, according to the latest data released by the government. A total of 617 patients recovered from the illness through treatment at home and in hospital care, taking the total number […]
Read MoreRussia adds 21,152 new Covid-19 cases
Moscow, Jan 20 (IANS) Russia confirmed 21,152 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the country’s total to 36,33,952, the country’s Covid-19 response centre said in a statement on Wednesday. The number of deaths increased by 597 to 67,220, the centre said, adding 3,027,316 people have so far recovered, including 25,290 recoveries over […]
Read MoreMeet this Chinese man with world’s ‘fastest hands’
Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) Xia Yan (29) from Xi’an, the capital city of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, is keen on time challenges. Xia currently holds eight Guinness World Records for his mind-blowing speed skills, including one for taking the shortest time to type the alphabet on a touchscreen smartphone, the Xinhua news agency reported. Despite […]
Read MoreTelangana healthcare worker dies hours after getting Covid jab
Hyderabad, Jan 20 (IANS) A healthcare worker in Telangana, who was vaccinated for Covid-19 on Tuesday, died on Wednesday but authorities said the death seems unrelated to the vaccine. Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, Dr G. Srinivas Rao, said that the healthcare worker was given the jab of Covid vaccine on Tuesday at […]
Read MoreHumans used chopping tools half million years ago: Study
Jerusalem, Jan 20 (IANS) Israeli and Italian researchers have discovered that early humans about half a million years ago used stone chopping tools to break animal bones and consume the bone marrow, Tel Aviv University (TAU) in central Israel said on Wednesday. In their study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers from TAU and […]
Read MorePossible allergic reactions to Moderna Covid vaccine under probe
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) US-based drugmaker Moderna has confirmed that it has received a report from California’s health department that several individuals at one vaccination centre in San Diego were treated for possible allergic reactions after vaccination from one lot of the company’s Covid-19 vaccine. The company is “fully cooperating” with the California Department […]
Read MoreVarun Dhawan’s wardrobe for Jan 24 wedding designed by Kunal Rawal?
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Speculations have been flying left, right and centre about GenNow Bollywood star Varun Dhawan’s rumoured upcoming wedding with childhood sweetheart Natasha Dalal. Amid whispers that the wedding could take place on January 24 in Alibagh, it has now come to light that designer Kunal Rawal might style the actor’s wedding […]
Read MoreExperts critical of White House after record Covid deaths
Washinton, Jan 20 (IANS) The Trump administration’s incompetence in handling Covid-19 has drawn harsh criticism from the academia as the country’s death toll from the disease topped another chilling mark of 4,00,000 on Tuesday. Never before in the recent century has an American President witnessed such a tragic loss of lives. The number is fast […]
Read MoreKangana reacts after Twitter trends #SuspendKanganaRanaut
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Kangana Ranaut has reacted to the hashtag that has been trending throughout Wednesday on Twitter, demanding the suspension of her verified account on the microblogging site. Even as netizens felt Kangana’s account should be suspended owing to her tendency at alleged hate speech on Twitter, the actress reacted saying if her […]
Read MoreBecome serious about crimes in Bihar, Chirag tells CM
Patna, Jan 20 (IANS) In a remark that is likely to rile the ruling Janata Dal-United in Bihar, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday hit out at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and advised him to “become serious about frequent crimes reported in Bihar”. “Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister for the last […]
Read MoreGulshan Devaiah eager to play Ayushmann Khurrana’s heroine in ‘Doctor G’
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Bollywood actor Gulshan Devaiah on Wednesday said he is eager to play Ayushmann Khurrana’s heroine in the latter’s upcoming film! Gulshan’s quip on social media came as a reaction to a news piece that actress Mrunal Thakur had allegedly walked out of Ayushmann’s upcoming film, Doctor G. “Shall I walk in […]
Read MorePulkit Samrat ‘can roam naked’ in his vanity van
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Bollywood actor Pulkit Samrat has an emotional association with his vanity van. The actor says he can laugh, cry, and dance because nobody is watching him — even roam naked in the van! On Wednesday, Pulkit shared a photo from the his vanity van where he poses with his upper […]
Read MoreTelugu anthology ‘Pitta Kathalu’ is about bold women
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Filmmakers Tharun Bhascker, BV Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin and Sankalp Reddy have come together to narrate stories about distinctly bold women through an anthology. The Telugu anthology is titled Pitta Kathalu, which means short stories in Telugu. The characters of the stories will be brought to to life by stars Eesha […]
Read MoreSunny Leone: Shooting for ‘Splitsvilla’ is like coming back home
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Sunny Leone is set to fly to Kerala to start work on Spiltsvilla 13. She says shooting for the youth based reality show is like coming back home. “I will soon be jetting off to Kerala as Splitsvilla is going on floors. This is a show that is very close to […]
Read MoreUAE-India flights for as low as Dh300 announced
Sharjah, Jan 20 (IANS) Sharjah carrier Air Arabia is offering flight tickets to India for as low as Dh300 one-way all inclusive. The discounted fares come at a time when forecasts for the rebounding of UAE’s travel and tourism sector continue to strengthen, the Khaleej Times reported. The airline also recently announced a free global […]
Read More4 SC judges to release book ‘The Law of Emergency Powers’
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Supreme Court judge Justice N.V. Ramanna, along with three other judges of the apex court Justice Surya Kant, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud will release “The Law of Emergency Powers: Comparative Common Law Perspectives” authored by Abhishek Singhvi and Khagesh Gautam and published by Springer on January […]
Read MoreTripura CPI(M) MLAs protest against ‘Jungle Raj in BJP rule’
Agartala, Jan 20 (IANS) The opposition Communist Party of India (Marxist) MLAs on Wednesday staged a protest for the first time after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in Tripura in 2018. The left party staged the protest against the attacks on opposition parties, MLAs, MPs and other leaders. The CPI(M) legislators carried […]
Read MoreRealme to launch 5G smartphone with Dimensity 1200 SoC
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Realme on Wednesday announced that it will be one of the first brands to introduce a smartphone with MediaTek’s new Dimensity 1200 flagship 5G smartphone chip, to build a dual flagship portfolio in 2021. Relying on the comprehensive improvement of Dimensity 1200 in 5G, AI, photography, video, and games, the […]
Read MoreMINI India delivers 512 cars in 2020, grows 34% in Q4
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) BMW Group India’s premium small car brand MINI India has delivered a strong performance of 512 cars in the calendar year 2020. The company said withstanding the current market challenges and lockdown situation, MINI India regained momentum swiftly in the second half of the year. Accordingly, in Q4 2020 (October […]
Read MoreIndian insurers to withstand pandemic-led downturn: Moody’s
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Indian insurance companies are likely to withstand the economic downturn exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, with general insurance premium growth in positive territory, Moody’s Investors Service report has said. The report said that general insurance premium growth has been in the positive territory due to the persistent strong sales of […]
Read MoreIndia sending one million Covid vaccines to Nepal
Kathmandu, Jan 20 (IANS) A total of one million Covid-19 vaccines will be delivered by India to Nepal which will land in Kathmandu on Thursday, said the Nepalese Health and Population Minister Hrydesh Tripathi on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference along with Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Tripathi said the Government of India […]
Read MoreImran kicks-off 3G/4G internet services in Waziristan
Waziristan (Pakistan), Jan 20 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, during a visit to Wana, announced that 3G/4G internet services will become operational in Waziristan from Wednesday. The premier made the remarks while addressing a cheque distribution ceremony for the successful applicants of the Kamyab Jawan Loan Scheme and the Youth Internship Scheme, the Dawn […]
Read MoreTurkey starts vaccination at nursing homes
Istanbul, Jan 20 (IANS) Turkey started vaccinating citizens residing or working in nursing homes against Covid-19 on Tuesday, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced on Wednesday. Speaking at a meeting with the provincial health directors on Monday, Koca said the vaccinations would also cover people in disabled care centres and care homes, as well as […]
Read MoreFiscal deficit of states to hit peak of Rs 8.7 lakh cr as tax collections slide
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Covid pandemic-induced lockdown and consequent slump in economic activity will hit tax collections of states and result in a near four-fold expansion in their revenue deficits this fiscal, year-on-year, ratings agency Crisil said in a report. With this, the states’ aggregate gross fiscal deficit (GFD) will not only get […]
Read MoreEx-Arunachal Pradesh Governor Mata Prasad passes away
Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Mata Prasad, passed away here in the wee hours of Wednesday. He was 96 years old. He had been admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) on Tuesday evening with diagnosis of multi-organ failure, requiring life-saving supportive therapies. He was brought […]
Read MoreRetired IPS officer raises doubts over Rupesh murder probe in Bihar
Patna, Jan 20 (IANS) After opposition parties questioned the intentions of the Bihar police in the Rupesh Kumar Singh murder case, a senior retired IPS officer has raised doubts over the investigation and demanded a CBI inquiry into the case, monitored by the Supreme Court. Amitabh Kumar Das, 1994 batch IPS officer (Retd) alleged that […]
Read MoreBundelkhand farmers opt for non-conventional crops
Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) After the success story of strawberry cultivation in Bundelkhand region, more and more farmers in this region are opting for non-conventional crops, mainly fruits. Farmers, with the help of agricultural experts going in for fruits, that have a lot of medicinal value and can be grown in the prevailing climatic conditions […]
Read MoreBeing obese may up mental health issues in teens
London, Jan 20 (IANS) If you are obese, there are chances that it may lead to some mental health issues, as a new study suggests that half of all young people treated for severe obesity have a neuropsychiatric problem. The study, published in the journal Acta Paediatrica, indicated that over half of the parents estimated […]
Read MoreSpiceJet inducts 2 more wide-body aircraft to cargo fleet
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) To further strengthen cargo operations, budget carrier SpiceJet has inducted two more wide-body planes — a Boeing 767 and Airbus A330 — to its cargo fleet. Accordingly, with the latest induction, SpiceJet will have a dedicated fleet of 19 cargo aircraft, including five wide-body jets. Other than the wide-body aircraft, […]
Read MoreVistara commences daily services on Delhi-Sharjah route
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Full-service carrier Vistara commenced daily services between Delhi and Sharjah, under the travel bubble agreement between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the joint venture airline of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, Sharjah is the second destination in the UAE, complementing its 4x weekly connectivity between Delhi […]
Read MoreCash-strapped Pakistan sinks into debt trap
By Mahua VenkateshNew Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan would be worried as the countrys debt to GDP ratio has soared to 107 per cent prompting many economists to believe that the country is slipping into a debt trap. Debt to GDP ratio is a simple barometer of measuring the country’s repayment […]
Read MoreMaha eatery’s 2021 challenge: ‘Grab a bite, get a bike’
By Quaid NajmiPune (Maharashtra), Jan. Jan 20 (IANS) This is one New Year challenge announced by a Pune restaurateur that is driving foodies and bike-lovers crazy. On Jan. 1, when Atul Waikar, the young owner of Shivraj Hotel on the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway threw the gauntlet, people rubbed their eyes in disbelief. Five brand new, […]
Read MoreSensex above 49,700; RIL shares up nearly 2% (Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) The Indian equity indices continued its upward trend during the afternoon session on Wednesday with the BSE Sensex rising above the 49,700-mark. Healthy buying was witnessed in IT and auto stocks. Rise in the share price of index-heavyweight Reliance Industries (RIL) also supported the Sensex. Around 1.55 p.m. RIL shares on […]
Read MoreThe most beautiful lakes in Switzerland
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 20 (IANSlife) Switzerland is known as the home of the mountains but did you know that Switzerland also has more than 1,500 lakes and water bodies! Almost all Swiss cities are located on the shores of lakes. Whether it’s the altitude, the crystal-clear water or the beauty of the surrounding […]
Read MoreJosh Duhamel might replace Armie Hammer in upcoming film
Los Angeles, Jan 20 (IANS) Actor Josh Duhamel is reportedly in talks to star opposite Jennifer Lopez in the romantic adventure Shotgun Wedding. The role was earlier taken up by Armie Hammer, currently embroiled in a controversy over leaked objectionable messages. Hammer left the project last week, with a representative for the production saying “Given […]
Read MoreKnow your thyroid glands and how to take care of them
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 20 (IANSlife) Do you constantly feel run down, exhausted and cold when others are warm? This so happens when the thyroid gland isn’t working as well as it should be, you don’t feel well. You end up putting on tons of weight irrespective of trying extremely hard despite trying very […]
Read MoreDesigning jewellery for Indian women is exciting: Forevermarks
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 20 (IANSlife) Designing jewellery for Indian women is definitely exciting because of the unique and different ways women from different parts of India adorn themselves as per their culture, says Federica Imperiali, Global Head of New Product Development, Forevermark while sharing her views on the philosophy behind the designs created […]
Read MoreIndian cricket team’s performance brought glory to nation: Sonia
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the final Test at Brisbane where Australia had never lost a Test match since 1988, and said that the team’s performance against incredible odds has brought glory to India. In a letter to the Board of […]
Read More13 dead, many injured in Bengal accident, PM expresses grief
Jalpaiguri, Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the road accident in Dhupguri town of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal that killed 13 people and left over a dozen injured. All the injured in the accident are being treated in hospital. Police said that a vehicle collided head-on with a […]
Read MoreRapper Raja Kumari happy to represent India at Biden’s inaugural galas
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Grammy-nominated Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari feels proud to represent India at the the AAPI Inaugural Ball: Breaking Barriers, and says she is looking forward to a less divided, more united America. The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Ball is one of the traditional galas held around the presidential inauguration ceremony […]
Read MoreBiden’s speechwriter Vinay Reddy makes his T’gana village proud
Hyderabad, Jan 20 (IANS) When the entire world is waiting to hear new US President Joe Biden’s inaugural address, people in a remote village in Telangana will cherish the moment for his speechwriter has his roots here. Villagers of Pothireddypeta in Karimnagar district, about 200 km from Hyderabad, feel proud that Cholleti Vinay Reddy has […]
Read MoreTata Communications stocks plunge as govt plans stake sale
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Shares of Tata Communications plunged over 6 per cent on Wednesday after the government announced to sale its entire 26.12 per cent stake in the company. At 12.10 p.m., its shares were trading at Rs 1,060.65, lower by Rs 69.30 or 6.13 per cent from its previous close. In a notice […]
Read MoreBlinken indicates US to continue backing India against China incursions
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 20 (IANS) Anthony Blinken, who is President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to be the secretary of state has indicated that the US would continue to back India against challenges to its sovereignty from China and work with it in the fight against terrorism. Speaking at the confirmation hearings before the Senate […]
Read MoreRishabh Pant signs contract with JSW Sports
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Enterprising wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, whose heroics helped India register one of their most memorable Test wins against Australia in Brisbane, has signed a multi-year contract with JSW Sports. The deal will see the firm manage all commercial interests and marketing rights of 23-year-old Pant. Mustafa Ghouse, CEO of JSW Sports, said […]
Read MoreNCP should decide on poll alliance soon: Goa leader
Panaji, Jan 20 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party should decide its political strategy for the 2022 Assembly polls in Goa well ahead of time, NCP state president Jose Phillip D’Souza said on Wednesday. D’Souza also said that party supremo Sharad Pawar was scheduled to arrive in Goa on Wednesday for a brief visit to meet […]
Read MoreSalma Hayek slays it in black bikini
Los Angeles, Jan 20 (IANS) Hollywood diva Salma Hayek looked every inch stunning flaunting her hourglass body in a black bikini. Hayek on Tuesday night posted two pictures on Instagram. The first image features the 54-year-old diva sitting in water on a beach while in the second photo she is seen doing the yoga pose […]
Read MoreFuel prices unchanged on Wednesday after hitting record levels nationwide
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on Wednesday after oil marketing companies went on a pause mode to provide relief to consumers after prices of auto fuels went up consistently for the past few days. Accordingly, petrol continues to be sold at Rs 85.20 a litre in Delhi while diesel […]
Read MoreEmulate Parrikar, bring down petrol prices in Goa: Oppn to CM
Panaji, Jan 20 (IANS) The Opposition in Goa invoked former Chief Minister late Manohar Parrikar’s innovative petrol price management strategy and urged incumbent, Pramod Sawant, to follow his predecessor’s footsteps to bring rising petrol prices under check. “In Goa sitting MLAs get a quota of 300 litres petrol per month. Ministers are entitled to get […]
Read MoreDay 56 of protest: Centre, farmers to hold 10th round of talks
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Even as the protest by farmers on the Delhi borders continued for the 56th day on Wednesday, leaders of farmers were slated to hold the 10th round of talks with the Centre on their unfulfilled demands here in the afternoon. The farmers are sticking to their demand for the repeal […]
Read MoreTrump grants clemency to over 100 people, including Bannon
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) US President Trump on Wednesday granted clemency to more than 100 people in one of his final acts as commander-in-chief, including his former Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon. Trump announced a wave of pardons and commutations shortly after midnight on Wednesday. Bannon, rapper Lil Wayne, GOP fundraiser Elliot Broidy and former […]
Read MoreResearchers demonstrate success with new therapy for Covid
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) A new therapy developed by researchers is showing success as a way to prevent Covid-19 disease. The study, published in the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, showed that mouse models with Covid-19 showed positive results when a small peptide was introduced nasally. The peptide proved effective in reducing fever, protecting the […]
Read MoreAlcohol intake up in people with depression amid pandemic
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) People with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the Covid-19 pandemic than those without mental health issues, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Preventive Medicine, indicates that while drinking grew the most among younger people, older adults with anxiety […]
Read MoreLawsuits in personal data space set to increase: Huawei
Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) Huawei on Wednesday said that businesses will witness an increase in class-action lawsuits in the personal data space in 2021-2022, urging corporates to focus on data minimisation and business continuity management to mitigate data security challenges. Speaking at a webinar, Joerg Thomas, Director, Data Protection Office, Huawei said: “We may witness […]
Read MoreAdani Green commission 150 MW solar power plant in Kutchh
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Adani Solar Energy Kutchh One Limited, a step-down subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has commissioned 150 MW solar power project. In a regulatory filing, Adani Green said that despite all the challenges of global pandemic Covid-19, unprecedented rain and flood in Kutchh, Gujarat, the company’s team of experts […]
Read MoreHigh-speed rail is success of Chinese innovation: Xi
Zhangjiakou, Jan 20 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping, also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has underlined that high-speed rail is a proof of China’s independent innovation. Jinping made the remarks on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the preparation work on the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in […]
Read MoreSonu Sood: I could do everything because I wasn’t associated with a political party
By Yashika MathurNew Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Actor Sonu Sood, who was lauded for his efforts to send migrants home safely during lockdown last year, dismisses allegations that he pulled off the entire operation using funds provided by a particular political party. “I could do all this because I was not associated with any political […]
Read MoreKunaal Roy Kapur: I don’t like malice when it comes to feedback about my acting
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Actor Kunaal Roy Kapur doesn’t like malice when it comes to feedback about his acting. He adds that he is up for constructive criticism from the audience. “I try to make the best of the opportunities that come my way. I don’t know whether I am overrated or underrated. I just […]
Read MoreIndian women’s hockey team, Argentina juniors draw 1-1
Buenos Aires, Jan 20 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team drew their second match against Argentina junior women’s team with a scoreline of 1-1 at Cenard here. In their previous game too, both teams had drawn 2-2. Having begun Tuesday’s match on an attacking note, equipped by good speed and precision in rotating the ball, […]
Read MoreLoss of smell most relevant sign of Covid: Study
London, Jan 20 (IANS) It is due to Covid-19 that a majority of patients with respiratory infections lose their sense of smell, claims a new study. According to a study, published in the journal Chemical Senses, the disease also often results in both the loss of taste and other senses in the mouth. “This emphasises […]
Read MoreAverage life expectancy in Tibet reaches 71.1 in 2020
Lhasa, Jan 20 (IANS) The average life expectancy in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region hit 71.1 in 2020, said Qizhala, chairman of the regional government. The key health indicators of maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate both fell close to 50 per cent from 2015, dropping to 50 per 1,00,000 and eight per 1,000, […]
Read MoreNot documenting, my camera reflects upon farmers’ agitation: Diwan Manna
By Sukant DeepakNew Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) He says that ever since the farmers agitation reached Delhis doorstep, a peculiar restlessness refused to let go of him. But as soon as visuals of families camping in tractor-trolleys overpowered television screens and newspaper pages, he knew it was time to pick the camera and take the […]
Read MoreL&T’s power transmission biz bags contracts in Bangladesh
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) The power transmission and distribution business of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has won a slew of transmission line orders worth Rs 2,500-5,000 crore in Bangladesh. The scope of these packages involves design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of extra high voltage transmission lines on turnkey basis, L&T said in a regulatory […]
Read MoreRight to salary a fundamental right: Delhi HC
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has pulled up the municipal corporations for the non-payment of salaries and pensions to their employees, noting that paucity of funds cannot be an excuse and that right to receive pay is a fundamental right enshrined under the Constitution of India. A division bench of Justice […]
Read More‘No adversity could stop them’: Ex-Pakistan players praise Team India
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Former Pakistan players, including the likes of Wasim Akram and Shahid Afridi, have lavished rich praise on the Indian team following their remarkable Test series win over Australia. On Tuesday, India defeated Australia in the fourth and final Test to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side, despite […]
Read MoreBeijing restricts residents from leaving city
Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) Beijing’s Daxing District issued a notification on Wednesday banning all people in the district from leaving the capital in the wake of new Covid-19 cases. Those who need to travel outside the city should obtain approval from local authorities and have a negative Covid-19 nucleic acid test result taken within three […]
Read MoreNew Google Chrome update comes without Adobe Flash
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Google has released Chrome 88 as the latest stable version of their cross-platform web browser without any support for Adobe Flash Player. Flash reached its official end of life on December 31, when Adobe officially stopped supporting the software. On January 12, Adobe also began blocking content from playing inside […]
Read MoreAnother ‘Kaagaz’ story being played out in UP
Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 20 (IANS) This is one story that catches headlines but continues to repeat itself. Bhola Singh, 65-year-old farmer, has been declared ‘dead’ and his brother, in connivance with revenue officials, usurped his family land in the Amoi village here. His story is strikingly similar to that of Lal Bihari Mritak, who […]
Read MoreSHO suspended, 5 others get show-cause notices in Gurugram
Gurugram, Jan 20 (IANS) Gurugram Police Commissioner KK Rao has suspended a Station House Officer (SHO) in the district, transferred another SHO and served notices to five other SHOs for alleged “irregularities” at their respective police stations. The Commissioner also chaired a crime review meeting with all DCPs, ACPs, SHOs, police chowki incharges and crime […]
Read MoreAs Asians celebrate, Harris says she’ll ensure a pathway for community
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 20 (IANS) On the eve of her taking over as the path-breaking first vice president of Asian descent, Kamala Harris assured her fellow Americans from the continent celebrating her victory that she will ensure a pathway is open for the community — and that is a lesson she learnt from […]
Read MoreFacebook has no plan to reinstate Trump’s account across apps
San Francisco, Jan 20 (IANS) Facebook has no plan to reinstate the outgoing US President Donald Trumps account on any of its platforms as of now, Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, has said. Facebook on January 7 imposed a ban on Trump from its platforms “indefinitely” following a pro-Trump attack on the US Capitol, saying […]
Read MoreHowrah-Kalka Mail renamed as Netaji Express
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Ahead of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 125th birth anniversary celebrations, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Howrah-Kalka Mail has been renamed as ‘Netaji Express’. Goyal tweeted: “Netaji’s ‘prakram’ (valour) put India on the express route of freedom and development. I am thrilled to celebrate his birth anniversary with the […]
Read MoreUAE vaccination doses surpass 2mn, covering 21% of population
Abu Dhabi, Jan 20 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates has so far administered more than two million doses of coronavirus vaccine, the country’s health ministry announced. According to the ministry, 93,846 doses of the vaccine were administered in the last 24 hours as part of the ongoing nationwide campaign, the Saudi Gazette reported on Tuesday. […]
Read MoreUAE daily Covid tally crosses 200-mark after over a month
Riyadh, Jan 20 (IANS) New coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia crossed the 200-mark for the first time in more than a month with 226 infections reported. The Kingdom has been reporting less than 200 cases regularly. On December 7 last year, 209 new Covid-19 cases were recorded, the Saudi Gazette reported on Tuesday. According to […]
Read MoreYogi to launch exhibition of GI products in Varanasi
Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will virtually launch the Geographical Indication (GI) exhibition in Varanasi, one of the biggest exhibitions of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, on Wednesday. Being organised in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), it will have stalls of 50 GI products from 16 […]
Read MoreThousands throng gurdwaras on Guru Gobind’s ‘Prakash Purb’
Chandigarh, Jan 20 (IANS) Thousands of devotees paid obeisance at gurdwaras across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and Chandigarh on Wednesday to commemorate the 354th birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh master, Guru Gobind Singh. Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708) founded the ‘Khalsa Panth’ or the community of the pure at Anandpur Sahib in 1699. Religious fervour was […]
Read MoreAnti-Facebook platform MeWe soars, adds 2.5mn users in 1 week
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) As people scout for new social media platforms in the wake of the latest WhatsApp-Facebook data sharing controversy, US-based social network MeWe has become the top downloaded social app in Google Play Store, adding more than 2.5 million new members in the last one week. The ‘Anti-Facebook’ and privacy-first MeWe […]
Read MoreChina launches new mobile telecommunication satellite
Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) China successfully launched a new mobile telecommunication satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Wednesday. The Tiantong 1-03 satellite was launched at 00:25 a.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully, the Xinhua news agency reported. Tiantong-1 is […]
Read MoreIs ‘Tandav’ row a fresh call for OTT censorship?
By Natalia NingthoujamNew Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Tandav row has once again brought to focus the debate over whether OTT content in India should be censored. While many netizens support the idea, others wonder if censorship is the only way to end controversy. Tandav, a drama series set against the backdrop of politics, was […]
Read MoreSatark rahe, asli team kuch hafto mein aa rahi hai: Pietersen tells India
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has congratulated the Indian team on their historic and remarkable Test series win over Australia. On Tuesday, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side defeated Australia by three wickets in the fourth and final Test at The Gabba, thereby winning the four-match Border-Gavaskar series 2-1. The Indian team, […]
Read MoreIndia records over 13K new Covid cases, 162 deaths
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) With 13,823 new coronavirus infections reported in the last 24 hours, India on Wednesday continued with its low streak of single-day cases, posting an overall tally of 1,05,95,660, according to the Union Health Ministry. The country has been recording less than 20,000 daily new cases from the past 13 days. […]
Read MoreQuirky puzzle game ‘Pikuniku’ coming to Google Stadia
San Francisco, Jan 20 (IANS) Google has announced that a quirky platforming puzzle game ‘Pikuniku’ is coming to its Stadia Cloud gaming service next month. ‘Pikuniku’ will arrive for Google Stadia on February 1 with a launch discount down to $10.39. When ‘Pikuniku’ first launched back in 2019, it managed to attract the attention of […]
Read MoreEquity indices rise, Sensex above 49,600
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices rose on Wednesday morning with the BSE Sensex gaining over 200 points. The index was trading above the 49,600 mark. Healthy buying was witnessed in auto and IT stocks. Around 10 a.m., Sensex was trading at 49,603.64, higher by 205.35 points or 0.42 per cent from […]
Read MoreCentre convenes all-party meet on Jan 30 ahead of Budget session
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Modi government has called an all-party meeting on January 30 to hold discussions ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget in Parliament on February 1. The Centre has invited leaders of all political parties in both the Houses to the proposed meeting slated to begin at 11.30 am […]
Read MoreNext wet spell likely in J&K, Ladakh from Friday
Srinagar, Jan 20 (IANS) Minimum temperatures remained several notches below the freezing point in the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh on Wednesday as the weather office forecast another wet spell beginning on January 22. “Another Western Disturbance of moderate intensity is most likely to affect J&K and Ladakh during 22nd night to 24th with main activity […]
Read MorePainting inspires Afghan girls to break through confinements of tradition
Mazar-e-Sharif (Afghanistan), Jan 20 (IANS) “My prime objective is to portray the suffering of my fellow Afghans in paintings and exhibit them to highlight the pains of the war-weary people,” said Hafiza Mohammadi. Dressed in a style mixing Western and traditional features, drawing picture of a Western-styled girl in her rented office, Mohammadi said that […]
Read MoreChina’s Jilin reports 46 new confirmed, 7 asymptomatic Covid-19 cases
Changchun, Jan 20 (IANS) Northeast China’s Jilin Province reported on Tuesday 46 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and seven new asymptomatic infections, the provincial health commission said on Wednesday. Of the new confirmed cases, 10 were reported in the provincial capital of Changchun and the other 36 in the city of Tonghua. The new confirmed cases […]
Read MoreFacebook AI now better describe photos for visually impaired
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Facebook has announced new improvements in its artificial intelligence (AI) technology to generate descriptions of photos posted on its platforms including Instagram for the visually-impaired users. Way back in 2016, Facebook introduced a new technology called automatic alternative text (AAT) that utilises object recognition to generate descriptions of photos on […]
Read MoreKlaasen to lead Proteas in T20I series against Pakistan
Johannesburg, Jan 20 (IANS) Right-handed batsman Heinrich Klaasen will captain South Africa in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan beginning February 11 in Lahore. He will lead the national team for the first time. Klaasen has so far played one Test, 17 ODIs and 13 T20Is for the Proteas. The strategy forms part of […]
Read MoreSavarkar photo in UP Assembly gallery ruffles feathers
Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) The Congress and the Samajwadi Party have strongly objected to a portrait of Veer Savarkar, also known as the father of Hindutva, finding a place at the Vidhan Parishad Picture Gallery which was inaugurated on Tuesday by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Congress MLC Deepak Singh has written a letter […]
Read MoreGreet new US Prez Biden via Snapchat lens from home
San Francisco, Jan 20 (IANS) The Joe Biden team has launched a Snapchat lens that will virtually take users to the Capitol Hill as the new US president is sworn-in on Wednesday. The Snapchat lens will also play a message from Biden addressing Snapchatters: “Hey Snapchat!! It’s me, Joe. Welcome to inauguration!” “Once the inaugural […]
Read MoreBrazil sees 1,192 new Covid-19 deaths
Rio de Janerio, Jan 20 (IANS) Brazil registered 1,192 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, raising the nationwide tally to 211,491, the Ministry of Health said. Tests detected 62,094 new cases, bringing the national caseload to 8,573,864, it said on Tuesday. The state of Sao Paulo, the most populated in the country, is […]
Read MoreYogi govt seeks transfer of petitions on ‘love jihad’ to SC
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 20 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has informed the Allahabad High Court that it has filed a petition before the Supreme Court, seeking the transfer of all the writ petitions, related to the recent ordinance against religious conversion, from the High Court to the Supreme Court for adjudication. […]
Read MoreCop marries live-in partner at UP police station
Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 20 (IANS) A couple who had been in a live-in relationship for more than three years, were married off at the SSP office in Bulandshahr district, with the police officials playing the role of ‘baraatis’. The incident took place after the woman approached the police station and complained that her partner […]
Read MoreDimitar Iliev named Bulgaria’s best footballer of 2020
Sofia (Bulgaria), Jan 20 (IANS) Dimitar Iliev has won the Best Bulgarian Football Player of The Year award for the second consecutive time. A poll of 95 journalists awarded him 158 points at the event’s 60th edition on Tuesday, reports Xinhua news agency. 32-year-old Iliev, whose Lokomotiv Plovdiv side won last year’s Bulgarian Cup and […]
Read MoreIPOs soak liquidity before an imminent sell-off
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) There is a flurry of activity in the IPO market as it soaks up liquidity in a hurry fearing a big sell-off in the stock market before or after the presentation of the Union Budget on February 1. The Rs 4,600 crore IRFC IPO opened on January 18 and has […]
Read MoreDoctor’s son kidnapped for ransom in UP
Gonda (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 20 (IANS) A 21-year-old son of an Ayurvedic doctor has allegedly been kidnapped in the Kotwali police circle of Gonda district. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of Rs 70 lakh, to be paid till January 22, or else they have threatened to kill the youth. According to Gonda Superintendent of […]
Read MoreThailand Open: Praneeth tests Covid-19 positive, Srikanth withdraws
Bangkok, Jan 20 (IANS) Indian shuttler B. Sai Praneeth has been withdrawn from the Thailand Open after testing positive for the Coronavirus, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has informed. Praneeth’s result came on Monday and he will now be in the hospital for at least 10 days. “BWF can confirm India player Sai Praneeth B. […]
Read MoreNaver to acquire storytelling incubator Wattpad for $594 mn
Seoul, Jan 20 (IANS) South Korea’s internet conglomerate Naver said on Wednesday that it will acquire Canadian entertainment platform operator Wattpad in a stock transaction valued at $593.6 million. Naver is a popular search engine in South Korea, and competes with the likes of Google and Facebook. The Toronto-based storytelling platform provides stories through its […]
Read MoreKunal Kohli on creating Lahore in Lucknow for ‘Lahore Confidential’
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Filmmaker Kunal Kohli has opened up about his upcoming romantic spy thriller Lahore Confidential. He said that the history of Indian and Pakistan is similar because they were one country once. “Creating Lahore in Lucknow, creating Pakistan in Lucknow — you know the history of both the countries are similar because […]
Read MoreSamsung launches new consumer SSD with upgraded performance
Seoul, Jan 20 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Wednesday launched a new consumer solid state drive (SSD) product, boasting upgraded performance and reliability. Samsung said its 870 EVO SSD series comes in five models — 250 gigabyte (GB), 500GB, 1 terabyte (TB), 2TB, and 4TB — and will go on sale in around 40 countries starting […]
Read More‘Bihar Police looking for scapegoat in Rupesh murder case’
Patna, Jan 20 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has slammed the Bihar Police for looking for a scapegoat to save “actual culprits” in the Indigo station manager Rupesh Singh murder case following Bihar DGP S.K. Singhal’s remarks. The top police officer had said Singh’s murder is connected to Patna airport parking contract. […]
Read MorePositive Covid tests by Oz Open players believed to be ‘virus shedding’
Sydney, Jan 20 (IANS) Positive Covid-19 tests attributed to two Australian Open players are now suspected to be instances of ‘virus shedding’ following evidence of past infections, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Victoria’s Minister for Emergency Services Lisa Neville has clarified the total number of cases linked to the event that weren’t considered shedding was seven, […]
Read MoreNIA, ED, state police probing hundreds of cases against PFI
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The premier investigation agency, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is currently probing various cases against the Popular Front of India (PFI). So far, NIA has charge sheeted more than 100 PFI activists on terror as well as criminal charges over various offences, including linkage with ISIS, Professor’s hand chopping case, […]
Read MoreDaler Mehndi: Always try to deliver unique experience to music lovers
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Singer Daler Mehndi has come out with a peppy new track titled Ishq nachave. He says he has always tried to deliver a different and unique experience to music lovers. “Ishq Nachave is a vivacious number that will definitely make you tap your feet. I always try to deliver a different […]
Read More3 infiltrators killed, 4 army soldiers injured on LoC
Jammu, Jan 20 (IANS) Three infiltrators were reportedly killed and four army soldiers injured overnight on the line of control (LoC) in J&K’s Jammu district where the army foiled an infiltration bid, officials said on Wednesday. Defence sources said Pakistan Army started heavy shelling in Khour area of LoC’s Akhnoor sector on Tuesday evening to […]
Read MoreEmma Roberts on being pregnant during Covid pandemic
Los Angeles, Jan 20 (IANS) Actress Emma Roberts says her close friends helped her through her pregnancy during the Covid pandemic. “I feel so lucky because literally four of my close girlfriends were pregnant or have had a baby that year,” Roberts said. “So, I have had such a nice support group of other women […]
Read MoreChandrababu will not let NTR get Bharat Ratna: Kodali Nani
Amaravati, Jan 20 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies minister and firebrand Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Kodali Sri Venkateshwara Rao on Tuesday said Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo Nara Chandrababu Naidu will not let the late NT Rama Rao receive the prestigious Bharat Ratna award. “At Mahanadu, they claim that NTR should be […]
Read MoreCarey Mulligan had fun with violent scenes in ‘Promising Young Woman’
London, Jan 20 (IANS) Actress Carey Mulligan says she enjoyed performing violent scenes in ner new film, Promising Young Woman. “It was quite fun. It’s funny, I said to someone the other day – when we were shooting ‘Drive’, I always wanted to get out of the elevator and be in a scene,” she said. […]
Read MoreCaitlyn Jenner admits being closer to Kylie than her other kids
Los Angeles, Jan 20 (IANS) Reality TV personality Caitlyn Jenner says she shares a better relationship with make-up mogul Kylie Jenner than her other children. Caitlyn has children Burt, 42 and Cassandra, 40, with first wife Chrystie Crownover, and Brandon, 39, and Brody, 37, with second spouse Linda Thompson. Caitlyn also has Kendall, 25 and […]
Read MoreAmid debate challenges with Nani, TDP’s Uma arrested, let off
Vijayawada, Jan 20 (IANS) Dramatic scenes played out in Vijayawada on Tuesday leading to the arrest and release of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader and former minister Devineni Uma after he tried to reach an NTR statue following challenges to debate with Civil Supplies Minister Kodali Sri Venkateshwara Rao. Both the leaders challenged each other […]
Read MoreChinese mainland reports 88 new locally transmitted Covid cases
Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) The Chinese mainland on Tuesday reported 103 newly confirmed Covid-19 cases, including 88 locally transmitted cases and 15 arriving from outside the mainland, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday. Of the locally transmitted cases, 46 were reported in Jilin, 19 in Hebei, 16 in Heilongjiang, and seven in Beijing, the […]
Read MoreTurkey extends Covid-19 vaccination to nursing homes
Ankara, Jan 20 (IANS) Turkey’s vaccination campaign has been extended to the people staying and working in care and nursing homes and the citizens over 90. The state-run TRT news broadcaster released footage of the elderly and their caregivers getting their first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac at the nursing homes […]
Read MoreUS Covid-19 deaths top 400,000: Johns Hopkins University
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) The US reached the grim milestone of 400,000 coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. With the national case count topping 24.16 million, the death toll across the US rose to 400,022, according to the CSSE data, Xinhua news […]
Read MoreUK coronavirus-related deaths top 90,000
London, Jan 20 (IANS) The number of people who have died within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test has surpassed the grim milestone of 90,000 in Britain after another 1,610 were confirmed, the media reported on Tuesday. The latest daily death toll was the highest since the pandemic began in the country, Xinhua news […]
Read MoreRussia logs 21,734 new Covid cases
Moscow, Jan 20 (IANS) Russia recorded 21,734 more Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, down from 22,857 a day earlier, the country’s coronavirus response centre said on Tuesday. The national tally has thus increased to 3,612,800 with 66,623 deaths and 3,002,026 recoveries, the centre said, Xinhua news agency reported. Moscow reported 3,115 new cases, […]
Read MoreTerrorist, associate arrested in J&K
Srinagar, Jan 20 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir police in Anantnag have arrested an active terrorist and a terrorist associate, both linked with proscribed terror outfit JeM, and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession, officials said on Tuesday. Police said acting on a specific information regarding planning of killing a policeman and weapon snatching […]
Read MoreRecoveries remain more than new Covid cases in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) Maintaining the trend, with 807 patients discharged in a day, recoveries remained higher than 645 new Covid-19 cases in Karnataka, said the state health department on Tuesday. “Recoveries rose to 9,13,012, with 807 discharged on Tuesday, while 645 new cases on Monday increased the state’s Covid tally to 9,33,077, including 7,865 […]
Read MoreWhole world will stand up & salute you: Shastri to Indian team
Brisbane, Jan 20 (IANS) India coach Ravi Shastri paid tribute to the “self-belief” that his players showed in a speech speech to the team after their historic win over Australia at the Gabba in the fourth Test on Tuesday. India beat Australia by three wickets to complete their third highest chase of all time in […]
Read MoreIconic Bengaluru flower show postponed due to pandemic
Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) The Covid-19 pandemic has forced Karnataka to postpone Bengaluru’s iconic biennial flower show at Lalbagh that is generally held during Republic Day. The week-long colour riot is a treat to watch as the Lalbagh botanical garden resembles a splash of colours during the months of January and August. Apart from the […]
Read MoreCongress forms 5-party Mahagathbandhan to take on BJP in Assam
Guwahati, Jan 19 (IANS) The opposition Congress on Tuesday announced a five-party ‘Mahagathbandhan’ to take on the ruling BJP-led coalition in Assam in the upcoming Assembly elections expected to be held in April-May. Announcing the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance), Assam Congress President Ripun Bora said that his party would contest the elections in alliance with the […]
Read More15,223 more beneficiaries vaccinated in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) Of the 32,205 beneficiaries targetted for vaccination against coronavirus across Karnataka on Tuesday, only 15,223 took the shot, the state Health Department said. “With 15,223 healthcare warriors taking the jab across the southern state, 47 per cent of the target was achieved during the day,” said the department in a statement. […]
Read MoreI look good as captain because everyone contributed: Rahane
Brisbane, Jan 19 (IANS) On the day he led India to a 2-1 Test series win at the Gabba as captain, Ajinkya Rahane was named Virat Kohli’s deputy for the first two Tests against England in the home series next month. Rahane, however, said that he does not want to even think of the England […]
Read MoreGujarat records 485 Covid cases, 2 deaths
Gandhinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) Gujarat on Tuesday saw 485 new coronavirus cases, taking its tally to 2,56,852, while the death toll climbed to 4,369, with two patients succumbing. In this month so far, the state has added 11,814 cases at a daily average of 622. A total of 709 more patients were discharged, taking the […]
Read MoreIts bench has shown the calibre of Indian team: Shami
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) India’s second string players showed in Australia the calibre that the team has and its ability to win in all conditions, said fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who missed the last three Tests owing to a fractured forearm, here on Tuesday. “It is great for the team that players who come […]
Read MoreUST Global rebrands itself as UST, consolidates sub-brands
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) Digital transformation solutions provider UST Global on Tuesday annouced the rebranding of its name to UST. In a statement, the company said that its new global brand identity will consolidate its key sub-brands and subsidiaries under one unified brand, UST. It said that the rebranding and transformation initiative reflects UST’s ongoing […]
Read More50% patients in need of early liver transplant died during pandemic
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Nearly 50 per cent patients in need of early liver transplant, but who did not undergo the procedure due to fear of contracting Covid-19 or due to testing positive just before the transplant surgery, died in 2020, doctors said. According to the transplant team at the Gleneagles Global Hospitals in Lakdikapul […]
Read MoreSorry I couldn’t play in Brisbane: Ashwin trolls Paine
Brisbane, Jan 19 (IANS) India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a reference to the banter he had with Australia captain Tim Paine during the third Test while celebrating India’s win in the fourth Test here on Tuesday. An injured Ashwin watched on from the stands with the rest of his Indian teammates as Rishabh Pant led […]
Read MoreAndhra registers 179 more Covid cases, tally 8.86 lakh
Amaravati, Jan 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday reported 179 new Covid-19 cases, increasing the state’s tally to 8.86 lakh, even as 231 more patients recovered from the virus to outnumber the infections. Chittoor accounted for the highest number (40) of cases in the past 24 hours, followed by Krishna (35), Guntur (24), Visakhapatnam (18), […]
Read MoreAndhra High Court quashes Amaravati ‘insider trading’ cases
Amaravati, Jan 19 (IANS) In a major setback to the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy government, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday quashed all the proceedings relating to the alleged insider trading in Amaravati land deals. The court found that the circumstances of the prosecution against the petitioners is not at all maintainable, observing that […]
Read MoreRahul Gandhi unveils calendar honouring Wayanad heroes
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 19 (IANS) Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday unveiled a calendar for the year 2021 depicting local people who have proved their worth in various walks of life. The calendar also features paintings highlighting the natural beauty of Wayanad. The month of January depicts Kumbamma, who is into organic farming […]
Read MoreKerala reports 6,186 new Covid cases, test positivity rate 9.34%
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 19 (IANS) As many as 6,186 people tested positive for Covid-19 in Kerala on Tuesday while 4,296 people recovered from the disease, according to a release issued by the office of Kerala Health Minister K.K. Shailaja. The test positivity rate is 9.34%, the release said, adding that as many as 70,259 people are […]
Read MoreChennai customs officer held at Bengaluru Airport with cash, gold
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) A senior Customs officer posted in Chennai was nabbed at the Bengaluru Airport on Tuesday after he was found carrying Rs 74.81 lakh cash in his hand baggage, officials said. Both the officer and his wife were handed over by the Central Industrial Security Force to the Income Tax and the […]
Read MorePujara is the team’s warrior: Shastri
Brisbane, Jan 19 (IANS) Coach Ravi Shastri called Cheteshwar Pujara a warrior after the India No. 3 took multiple blows on his body, head and arm during his 211-ball 56 that helped lay a solid platform for the Indian team’s three-wicket win in the fourth and final Test at The Gabba on Tuesday. “Pujara is […]
Read MoreK’taka health minister defends Covaxin, says it’s safe
Hubballi (Karnataka), Jan 19 (IANS) Allaying fears over the side-effects of Covaxin, Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Tuesday defended the vaccine of from Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech and said that it is safe for use. “Covishield and Covaxin are equally safe for use. No need for any apprehension against Covaxin. The Drug Controller General of […]
Read MoreNatarajan: From dusty fields in Salem to Gabba high
By Khurram HabibNew Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Pace bowler T Natarajan had all odds stacked against him growing up. His family, led by father who toiled for daily wages and mother who ran a roadside shack, had little money and his house had no TV on which he could watch cricket and pick his initial […]
Read MoreKamala Harris to take oath of office on ‘second mother’s’ Bible
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 19 (IANS) A Black woman’s Bible has featured in every single big moment of Kamala Harris’ political career up till now. She laid her left hand upon it as she took the oath of office to be Attorney General of California, and it was there when she swore to defend […]
Read More1,000 Covid-19 vax doses found ‘frozen’ in Assam medical college
Guwahati/Silchar, Jan 19 (IANS) Authorities in Assam are probing how the 1,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine Covishield were found “frozen” in the vaccine store of the Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), officials said on Tuesday. Cachar Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli and state National Health Mission Director Lakshmanan S. have separately ordered probes to […]
Read MoreTelangana vaccinates 52,000 healthcare workers on day 3
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Nearly 52,000 public healthcare workers in Telangana were vaccinated for Covid-19 on Tuesday, the third day of vaccination drive. Director of Public Health and Family Welfare G. Srinivas Rao said 51,997 healthcare workers working in Central and state government institutions were vaccinated at 894 session sites across the state. The authorities […]
Read MoreIBC changes for starting proceedings against corporate debtor valid: SC
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the constitutional validity of amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in 2020, under which a minimum of 100 or 10 per cent of allottees of a housing project have to come together to file an application to initiate IBC proceedings against a […]
Read MoreRishabh Pant knows he has to balance caution & aggression: Shastri
Brisbane, Jan 19 (IANS) India coach Ravi Shastri called Rishabh Pant a good listener and someone who is fast learning how to strike balance between caution and his natural aggression. Pant’s knock of unbeaten 89 on Tuesday that led India to a three-wicket win at The Gabba was a pleasant mixture of caution and aggression. […]
Read MoreCricket lovers Nadella, Pichai celebrate India’s fairytale victory
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Though they lead Big Tech firms in the Silicon Valley in the US, cricket still runs in their veins and on Tuesday, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella congratulated the Indian team, following their remarkable 2-1 series win over Australia in the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy. […]
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