YSRCP’s Pothula Suneetha elected MLC sans contest
Amaravati, Jan 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh’s ruling YSRCP candidate Pothula Suneetha was elected, without any contest, to the Legislative Council on Thursday to fill up a casual vacancy. “The returning officer and Deputy Secretary to the state legislature has declared Pothula Suneetha, YSRCP as duly elected uncontested,” said a statement from the chief electoral officer’s […]
Read MoreOdisha reports two serious AEFI cases
Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (IANS) Two cases of Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) have been reported in Odisha as two healthcare workers were hospitalised after administration of Covid-19 vaccine, the state Health Department said on Thursday. Both the healthcare workers are now stable. A 27-year-old staff nurse in Bargarh district had taken the vaccine on January […]
Read MoreNo plan B, Tokyo Olympics on schedule, says IOC chief Bach
Tokyo, Jan 21 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach pledged on Thursday that the Tokyo Olympics will be held as scheduled. Bach said that IOC is committed to conducting the Games and has “no plan B” although scepticism over the feasibility of the Olympics has increased both in Japan and overseas because of […]
Read MoreAverage flat size increases in top cities in 2020: Report
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) In a major trend reversal in the post-Covid world, the demand for bigger homes has increased across the top cities of India. Data released by Anarock Property Consultants shows that average apartment sizes in the top seven cities have risen by 10 per cent on a yearly basis, to 1,150 […]
Read MoreStoppage time goal helps Bagan beat Chennaiyin 1-0
Margao (Goa), Jan 21 (IANS) A 90th minute goal from substitute David Williams helped ATK Mohun Bagan earn a scrappy 1-0 win over Chennaiyin FC at the Fatorda Stadium on Thursday. Williams’s late headed effort helped Bagan move to 24 points, just two behind leaders Mumbai City FC. Both sides made a couple of changes […]
Read MoreThe legend of Netaji on screen
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The legend of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, his life and persona, even death, never ceases to amaze filmmakers. Various facets of his life have been explored on screens big and small over the decades, many more are waiting to be told. More than seven decades after his death, the mystique […]
Read More‘Bruised and battered’, Pujara stood tall — again
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) While almost all the Indian fans and pundits have been drooling over the exuberance and fearless brand of cricket displayed by the likes of Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill in India’s historic win in the fourth and final Test in Brisbane, the contribution of the new ‘Wall’ — Cheteshwar Pujara. […]
Read MoreUthappa traded by Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings
Jaipur, Jan 21 (IANS) Batsman Robin Uthappa has been traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an all cash deal, the latter announced on Thursday. Uthappa was picked by the RR at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the 2020 season and played 12 games for the franchise, contributing across […]
Read MoreTwo held for cheating 70-yr-old in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Delhi police have arrested two persons for cheating a 70-year-old woman in the Sabzi Mandi area in North Delhi. One of the accused was arrested from Manali, Himachal Pradesh, where he was having a good time spending the cheated amount, while the other was nabbed when he was trying […]
Read MoreFarmers have woken up, when will you wake up: Cong to PM
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Congress has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asked him to wake up after the farmers rejected the government’s proposal to suspend the three farm laws for one and half years. “Modiji, the farmers of country have woken up when will you wake up? The deaths of 146 farmers […]
Read MoreAlwar third district in Rajasthan to get Sainik School
Jaipur, Jan 21 (IANS) After Chittorgarh and Jhunjhunu, Alwar will be the third district in Rajasthan to have Sainik School in its vicinity as chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday allotted free of cost land for the project in Haldina village of Malakheda tehsil here. It needs to be mentioned here that in the year […]
Read MoreWashington was peaceful on inauguration day, anarchists riot elsewhere
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 21 (IANS) The expected right extremist attacks on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris did not materialise in the nation’s capital Washington, but leftist groups rioted in Washington state on the west coast and elsewhere turning their ire now on the Democrats. The protests happened […]
Read MoreOur lives more important than elections: Andhra govt employees
Amaravati, Jan 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh High Court’s green signal to conduct the rural local bodies elections drew an immediate response from the government employees associations, who highlighted that their lives are more important than the elections amid the Coronavirus pandemic on Thursday. “Whatever be the judgment, it is our lives. The Governor should use […]
Read MoreFinal round of national racing c’ship starts Jan 21
Coimbatore, Jan 21 (IANS) Twelve races will be held across two categories in the final round of the National Racing Championship which will be held from January 21 to 24 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Chennai’s Ashwin Dutta leads the standings in the Formula LGB4 category with 39 points. Fellow Chennai […]
Read MoreBengaluru police nabs 2 drug peddlers, seize LSD strips valued Rs 1.39 crore from them
Bengaluru, Jan 21 (IANS) The Bengaluru police busted an interstate drug peddling racket by arresting two persons and recovering 9310 LSD strips valued about Rs 1.39 crore and cash Rs 27.50 lakh from them on Thursday. The arrests were made by the Kumaraswamy Layout police of the Bengaluru South sub-division in the city. According to […]
Read MoreTripura, Manipur, Meghalaya celebrate 49th Statehood Day
Agartala/Imphal/Shillong, Jan 21 (IANS) Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya on Thursday separately celebrated their 49th Statehood Day through numerous colourful functions. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, BJP President J.P. Nadda, and several Union ministers and Chief Ministers of the neighbouring northeastern states greeted […]
Read MoreIndian realty witness PE investments of $4,068 mn in 2020: Report
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) The real estate sector in India attracted private equity investments of around $4,068 million involving 21 deals in 2020, said a Knight Frank India report. The report noted that India attracted private equity investments to the tune of $38,149 million in total last year and real estate sector accounted for 11 […]
Read MoreBuyUcoin hack: Key data of 3.25 lakh Indian users leaked (2nd Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) In yet another data breach involving an Indian firm, sensitive data of nearly 3.25 lakh users of Delhi-NCR based global cryptocurrency exchange and wallet, BuyUcoin, has allegedly been exposed on the Dark Web. The data leaked include names, e-mails, mobile numbers, encrypted passwords, user wallet details, order details, bank details, […]
Read MoreEarly setbacks made him mentally tough, says Pujara’s father
By Khurram HabibNew Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara’s mental toughness comes from the setbacks he got early in his life and the fact that he understood that only big, long knocks will matter if he has to make an impression from a small centre, says father Arvind Pujara. The 32-year-old Pujara played […]
Read MoreNSE named world’s largest derivatives exchange for 2020
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) has emerged as the world’s largest derivatives exchange in 2020 in terms of the number of contracts traded, according to data maintained by Futures Industry Association (FIA), a derivatives trade body. The exchange has been adjudged the first rank for the second consecutive […]
Read MoreSC junks UP plea challenging bail to Azam Khan, kin in forgery case
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain three separate pleas by the Uttar Pradesh government against the bail granted to Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan, his wife and son for allegedly forging birth certificates. The Uttar Pradesh government filed an appeal in the top court challenging the Allahabad High […]
Read MoreIndian soldier killed in Pak firing in J&K’s Poonch
Jammu, Jan 21 (IANS) An Indian Army NCO was killed in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan on the Line of Control at Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch on Thursday, officials said. “Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation on LoC in J&K today,” the Army said. “Our army responded strongly to enemy […]
Read MoreI want to carry forward confidence gained in Australia: Speedster Siraj
By Mohammed ShafeeqHyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) Fresh from his impressive performance during his debut Test series in Australia, fast bowler Mohammed Siraj on Thursday said he wants to carry forward the confidence he gained Down Under and maintain consistency. On his return from Australia after the team’s historic 2-1 Test series win — the second […]
Read MoreNIA arrests Tamil Nadu jihadi gang terror suspect
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested a terrorist belonging to jihadi gang named ‘Shahadat is our Goal’ in connection with the alleged ‘Tamil Nadu jihad’ case. An NIA official here said that the agency arrested Mohammed Rashid, a resident of Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu. The NIA case […]
Read MoreResearcher shares Netaji’s Great Escape route
By Soudhriti BhabaniKolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) In 1941, 44-year-old Subhas Chandra Bose was under house arrest with the police guarding the entire area outside his Elgin Road residence in south Kolkata. According to noted Netaji researcher Jayanta Chowdhury, the black German Wanderer sedan which Bose rode for his great escape on January 16, 1941 rolled […]
Read MoreNow, Cong too claims Netaji’s legacy ahead of WB Assembly polls
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) With Assembly elections in West Bengal around the corner, the Congress too has now jumped into the political fray after BJP and TMC to claim Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s legacy, by promising to build his “tallest statue” in the eastern state. Congress West Bengal affairs incharge Jitin Prasada said: “The […]
Read MoreWhy Netaji has become important for BJP in Bengal?
By Navneet MishraNew Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Marking the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the BJP is engaged in connecting with the sentiments of the people of West Bengal. The programme will continue for the whole year. This comes ahead of the high-voltage West Bengal Assembly polls later this year. The Modi […]
Read MoreInclusion of Anita Pfaff in high-power panel irks Netaji’s kin, researchers
By Soudhriti BhabaniKolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) At a time when the Centre has constituted a high-level committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a section of Bose’s family and researchers are unhappy with the inclusion of Anita Bose Pfaff in the panel. “Anita Pfaff […]
Read MoreCentury-old Kolkata snacks shop preserves Netaji’s nostalgia
By Soudhriti BhabaniKolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) Located in the crumbling neighbourhood of north Kolkata, the century-old snacks shop Laxmi Narayan Shaw and Sons, popularly known as Netajis ‘Telebhaja’ shop, stands as a silent testimony to the golden times of Bengal. Even in these parts of the vintage eastern metropolis, the nostalgia of Netaji is so […]
Read More‘Netaji made the British nervous about Indian Army’
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Netaji Subhas Chandra Boses 125th birth anniversary will be celebrated with great fanfare on January 23. Ahead othe special day, IANS spoke to Shakti Sinha, Director of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Policy Research and International Studies, MS University, Vadodara, who is also a distinguished fellow at India Foundation. […]
Read MoreNetaji kin demands renaming of Victoria Memorial, writes to PM Modi
By Soudhriti BhabaniKolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) As the nation gets ready to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the renaming of Kolkata’s iconic Victoria Memorial as ‘Swantantrata Senani Smarak’ in honour of all freedom fighters who died fighting […]
Read MoreMichael Jackson inspired Abhishek Sharma’s new music video
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Filmmaker Abhishek Sharma has attempted music video production with the quirky number, When it’s all over, which depicts the life after Covid-19. The song released on Thursday. Sharma, who has directed the Tere Bin Laden franchise, besides Parmanu, The Zoya Factor and Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari, says he was inspired by […]
Read MoreFarmers body rejects govt proposal to suspend farm laws
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Farmer leaders on Thursday rejected the government’s offer to suspend the three farm laws for 12 to 16 months. At a full general body meeting of the Sanyukta Kisan Morcha, a complete repeal of three central farm laws and enacting a legislation for remunerative MSP for every farmer were again […]
Read MoreAustralian envoy calls on Punjab, Haryana CMs
Chandigarh, Jan 21 (IANS) Australia’s High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell on Thursday called on Chief Ministers of Punjab and Haryana here to explore cooperation in agriculture, water and education. “Valuable insights from Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar-ji on his key priorities for Haryana and opportunities for greater Australia-Haryana cooperation in agribusiness, water and education,” […]
Read MoreShuttlers Srikanth, Covid+ Praneeth in 10-day quarantine in Bangkok
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Badminton World Championship bronze medallist Sai Praneeth and former world No.1 Kidambi Srikanth, roommates for the ongoing Thailand Open Super 1000 in Bangkok, are in a minimum 10-day quarantine in their hotel in that city, after the former tested Covid-positive. Srikanth won his first-round match, but now both are out […]
Read MoreKriti Sanon recalls SSR: This is how I’ll remember you, smiling like a child
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon remembered her Raabta co-star Sushant Singh Rajput on his 35th birth anniversary on Thursday, sharing a photograph of the late actor wearing his heartwarming smile. “This is how I’ll remember you.. Smiling like a child! Happy Birthday Sush. I hope you are smiling and at peace wherever […]
Read MoreConmen arrested for HSVP land fraud in Gurugram
Gurugram, Jan 21 (IANS) The Gurugram police have arrested three persons including two advocates, who had fraudulently sold two acres of ‘acquired’ land here to a private company that caused a huge loss to the state exchequer, officials said on Thursday. According to the police, the land of village Islampur which was acquired by the […]
Read MoreSeers back Covid vaccination drive in MP
Bhopal, Jan 21 (IANS) In an effort to make the Covid-19 vaccination drive a huge success in Madhya Pradesh, several religious leaders and eminent personalities across the state have launched a ‘Jan Jagriti Abhiyan’ to raise awareness for maximum participation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 16 launched India’s coronavirus vaccination drive via video conference. […]
Read MoreNadda arrives to a warm welcome in Lucknow
Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) BJP president J.P. Nadda was given a warm welcome at Lucknow airport when he arrived here on a two-day visit. Nadda’s visit was re-scheduled and he arrived about six hours late on Thursday evening. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, deputy chief ministers, Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma, along with over a […]
Read MoreMahesh Babu’s fitness mantra: Accept no limits
Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu has shared his fitness mantra, where he urges fans and followers to accept no limits in their regime. In an Instagram video that he shared, Mahesh is seen doing boxed jump squats. “Raise your game! Accept no limits. Be unstoppable! #BoxJumps #FitnessGoals @minash.gabriel,” the actor wrote as […]
Read MoreWhen Sushant performed SRK’s signature dance step in ‘Jadoo teri nazar’
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput was a true fan of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, says his ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande. On Thursday, which marks Sushant’s 35th birth anniversary, Ankita remembered the late actor with a video where he can be seen dancing to a Shah Rukh Khan hit. Sushant performs the […]
Read More49.35 kg banned stimulant drug seized by NCB, two held
Bengaluru, Jan 21 (IANS) In a joint operation with its counterparts in Chennai zone, Narcotics Control Bureau’s Bengaluru Zone officials on Thursday busted a drugs racket by arresting two persons and seizing 49.5 kg banned stimulant chemical Ephedrine. The contraband was concealed in electric commercial sandwich-makers and other electrical accessories, a statement by Bengaluru NCB […]
Read MoreAyushmann to Tahira: Thank you for choosing me
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Ayushmann Khurrana penned a romantic note for his wife, writer Tahira Kashyap, on her birthday on Thursday. He thanked her for choosing him and said he owes her everything. Ayushmann posted a couple of pictures on Instagram with his note. In the first image, Tahira is seen posing in a shirt […]
Read MoreSidharth Malhotra begins shoot for ‘Thank God’
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Actor Sidharth Malhotra has started shooting for his upcoming film Thank God here on Thursday. Sidharth took to Twitter to share the announcement. “Excited for this new journey. #ThankGod for it. Shoot begins today,” he wrote along with photos of the team, including director Indra Kumar. Thank God, which also stars […]
Read MoreMicrosoft brings Surface Laptop Go to India
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Microsoft on Thursday announced the Surface Laptop Go will be available in India from January 22 via commercial authorised resellers, authorised retail and online partners at a starting price of Rs 63,499. According to the company, the Surface Laptop Go extends the Surface line-up by delivering standout design along with […]
Read MoreTwitter locks account of Chinese Embassy in US over Uyghur tweet
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Twitter has locked the official account of China’s Embassy in the US over a controversial post that referred to Muslim Uyghur women as “baby-making machines” prior to government intervention. The tweet was originally shared on January 7. The micro-blogging platform removed the tweet, with a notification that it is no […]
Read More10 BJP nominees, 2 of SP elected to UP Vidhan Parishad
Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) Ten nominees of the ruling BJP, including its state President Swatantra Dev Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma, and two of the opposition SP were declared elected unopposed to the UP Legislative Council on Thursday. The nomination papers of 13th candidate, an independent, were rejected during scrutiny on Tuesday, leaving […]
Read More21 killed in Baghdad twin suicide bombings (2nd Ld)
Baghdad, Jan 21 (IANS) At least 21 people were killed and 53 others injured on Thursday in twin suicide bombings at a crowded market area in Baghdad, according to Iraqi officials. A suicide bomber blew up his explosive belt in a crowded market in Bab al-Sharji area, and a second one detonated his a few […]
Read MoreFire engulfs Serum’s under-construction building in Pune (Ld)
Pune, Jan 21 (IANS) A major fire broke out in an under-construction building of the Serum Institute of India (SII)’s Manjari plant here on Thursday afternoon, officials said. There are no immediate reports of casualties. Around 2 p.m., thick clouds of smoke could be seen billowing out of the structure in the SII complex at […]
Read MorePriyanshu Painyuli begins shooting for ‘Rashmi Rocket’ final schedule
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Actor Priyanshu Painyuli has started shooting for the final schedule of Rashmi Rocket in the Rann of Kutch. He says the film is one of his most unique experiences at work and there couldnt have been a more cheery finale than a schedule in Kutch. “A large part of being an […]
Read MoreEkta Kapoor remembers Manav of ‘Pavitra Rishta’ on Sushant’s birth anniversary
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Producer Ekta Kapoor remembered late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput on his 35th birth anniversary on Thursday. Ekta shared a video on Instagram, which is made of a collage of several scenes from her daily soap Pavitra Rishta, which had made Sushant an overnight sensation. In the video shared by Ekta […]
Read MoreOver 10 lakh units of Poco C3 sold in India
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Chinese smartphone brand Poco on Thursday announced that it has sold over 10 lakh units of Poco C3 in the Indian market. With a regular selling price of Rs 8,499 (4/64GB) and Rs 7,499 (3/32GB), Poco C3 is available at a special discounted price of Rs 7,999 and Rs 6,999 […]
Read MoreFarmers, police meeting on tractor rally ends inconclusively
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The meeting between farmer leaders and Delhi Police officials on the issue of the tractor march on January 26 remained inconclusive. The meeting was held at the Mantram Resort on Thursday. Now, another meeting is expected to be held on Friday. However, the farmers will discuss all these issues among […]
Read MoreMajor fire breaks out in Serum Institute plant in Pune
Pune, Jan 21 (IANS) A major fire engulfed one of the buildings situated within the Serum Institute of India (SII)’s plant here on Thursday afternoon, officials said. There are no immediate reports of casualties. Thick clouds of smoke could be seen billowing out of one of the buildings in the SII complex at Gopalpatti, though […]
Read More5 killed in Baghdad market suicide blast
Baghdad, Jan 21 (IANS) At least five people were killed and 10 others injured on Thursday in a suicide blast at a marketplace in Baghdad, an Iraqi Interior Ministry source confirmed. A suicide bomber detonated an explosive belt in Bab al-Sharji area, and another blast followed a few minutes later, the source told Xinhua news […]
Read MoreAI-based technique may detect prostate cancer from urine
Seoul, Jan 21 (IANS) A novel Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technique may help in diagnosing prostate cancer from urine within only twenty minutes with almost 100 per cent accuracy, a new study suggests. The research team, including Kwan Hyi Lee from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), developed this technique by introducing a smart […]
Read MoreThailand Open: Verma eases into quarters, Prannoy crashes out (2nd lead)
Bangkok, Jan 21 (IANS) India shuttler Sameer Verma on Thursday continued his stellar run at the Toyota Thailand Open as he eased past Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke in straight games to enter the quarterfinals of the men’s singles event. However, there was disappointment for HS Prannoy who crashed out of the Super 1000 tournament after facing […]
Read MoreA triumph for America, and a triumph for fashion
By Sujata AssomullNew Delhi, Jan 21 (IANSlife) Over the past few months people have been asking the question why does fashion matter? Fashion matters for many reasons but at the heart of it, it is because fashion stands for something. What you wear speaks of who you are, especially if you are in the public […]
Read MoreModi govt to provide a home to everyone by Aug 15, 2022: Shah
Gandhinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said he had full faith that the BJP government at the Centre led by PM Narendra Modi will provide a home to every citizen of the country by August 15, 2022. He was speaking at the virtual public dedication of one-km-long overbridge at Shilaj […]
Read MoreSri Lanka’s Covid-19 caseload tops 50,000
Colombo, Jan 21 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s overall coronavirus caseload surpassed the 55,000 mark on Thursday after over 700 people tested positive for the disease, the Health Ministry announced. According to official figures, out of the 55,189 patients reported to date, 47,215 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospitals, with the number of active cases […]
Read MoreUS Senate confirms Biden’s first cabinet nominee
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) The US Senate has voted to confirm Avril Haines as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) within hours of President Joe Biden’s swearing in as the new President. On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Haines by a vote of 84-10, making her the first member of Biden’s cabinet to be installed by the […]
Read MoreMaldives remained popular holiday destination for Indians in 2020
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Jan 21 (IANSlife) India has always been a key market for Maldives. Since the reopening of the borders, the arrival statistics has shown gradual and constant growth. As per the statistics of Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Maldives, by the end of 2020 India became the number one source market with […]
Read MoreIsabelle Kaif unveils first look of new film, fans compare her to Katrina
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Budding actress Isabelle Kaif on Thursday shared the first look of her upcoming film Suswagatam Khushaamadeed with actor Pulkit Samrat, and social media could not stop noticing how much she resembles her sister, Bollywood star Katrina Kaif. “Namaste – Aadaab Ab hogi jaldi aapse mulaqaat (We will meet soon). So excited […]
Read MoreUP man complains Mirzapur maligns district, SC notice to Amazon Prime
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on plea of a Mirzapur resident complaining against the web series Mirzapur and Amazon Prime for maligning the image of his native place in Uttar Pradesh. “Mirzapur has rich cultural value, but in 2018 Excel Entertainment has launched a web series named Mirzapur […]
Read MoreDaughters to testify in Indian couple’s murder in Dubai
Dubai, Jan 21 (IANS) Two daughters of an Indian couple who were murdered inside their home in Dubai, will testify at a court next month, the media reported. The two sisters, aged 18 and 13, will testify before the Dubai Courts on February 10, along with a friend of the slain couple, Gulf News said […]
Read MoreHyderabad boy set ablaze by father over studies succumbs
Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) A 12-year-old boy set ablaze by his father for not taking his studies seriously and not attending online classes succumbed to his injuries at a government hospital here on Thursday, police said. R Charan, who had sustained 60 per cent burns, breathed his last at the Gandhi Hospital. Police said Charan’s […]
Read MoreNew York National Guard helicopter crash kills 3
New York, Jan 21 (IANS) A New York Army National Guard helicopter crashed while on a routine training mission, state Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement on Thursday. “Tonight we are devastated by the crash of a New York Army National Guard helicopter in the town of Mendon that killed three of New York’s […]
Read MoreNearly two-third Indians want Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Two thirds of respondents in the IANS C Voter Tibet poll have endorsed the demand for conferring Indias highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna on the Dalai Lama. More than 62 per cent respondents (62.4 per cent) support the conferment of highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna to The Dalai Lama. As […]
Read MoreStudy finds massive doubts over Aus forests’ ability to recover from bushfires
Canberra, Jan 21 (IANS) A new study published on Thursday revealed “massive concerns” about the long-term recovery of Australian forests from the devastating 2019-20 “Black Summer” bushfires. The study, which was published by Australian National University (ANU) and Griffith University, warned that early signs of recovery from the fires could be deceiving, reports Xinhua news […]
Read More‘NEP ignores Transition to Education 4.0’ (Book Review)
By Vishnu MakhijaniNew Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The New Education Policy (NEP), whose avowed aim is an India-centric education system that directly contributes to sustainably transforming the nation into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society by providing high-quality education to all, is however, silent on two crucial areas — the Transition to Education 4.0 and […]
Read MoreIndia junior beat Chile senior 3-2 in women’s hockey
Santiago (Chile), Jan 21 (IANS) An impressive outing by the Indian junior women’s hockey team saw them make a comeback from a goal down to defeat the Chile senior team 3-2 in their third match on the Chile tour. Having played the Chile junior women’s team in the first two matches of the tour, it […]
Read MoreCongress to distribute Priyanka calendar in UP
Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Congress is preparing to distribute nearly 10 lakh calendars of party’s General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, across every village and city of the state. According to the party sources, the 12-page table top calendar has a photograph of Priyanka on every page. It encapsulates her journey since she […]
Read MorePalestine’s Abbas congratulates Biden
Ramallah, Jan 21 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas congratulated Joe Biden for his inauguration as the new President of the US and Kamala Harris as the Vice President. On Wednesday, Abbas expressed his “deep wishes for President Biden and Vice President Harris to succeed in confronting the big challenges”, Xinhua news agency quoted state media […]
Read MoreIndia 5G smartphone shipments to hit 38 mn units in 2021
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A decline in the price of 5G-ready smartphones will take the shipments of 5G handsets in India to 38 million units in 20201 — a nine-times annual growth and making up 21 per cent of the overall market, a new report said on Thursday. At the end of Q3 2020, […]
Read MoreLibyan parties agree to hold constitutional referendum
Tripoli, Jan 21 (IANS) The Constitutional Committee comprising Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives and the Tripoli-based High Council of State have agreed to hold a constitutional referendum ahead of the elections later this year, according to the UN On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Constitutional Committee held a meeting in the Egyptian city of Hurghada, and […]
Read MorePortugal polls on Jan 24 despite lockdown: Prez
Lisbon, Jan 21 (IANS) Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has confirmed the holding of presidential elections on January 24, despite the ongoing lockdown imposed in the country in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus. “The Portuguese should vote on Sunday. It is very important to vote while respecting health rules, many […]
Read MoreNCB busts drugs factory in Mumbai, unearths Dawood link
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) In a mega action against the drug cartel in Mumbai, the Narcotics Control Bureau has found the links of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar after the agency busted a drugs factory in Mumbai’s Dongri, which was being operated by Karim Lala’s grandson Chinku Pathan. An NCB official related to the […]
Read MoreEU officials express readiness to work with Biden admin
Brussels, Jan 21 (IANS) Top officials of the European Union (EU) welcomes the inauguration of Joe Biden as the new US President and expressing their readiness to mend the broken partnership and laying out expectations for renewed transatlantic cooperation. “Today is a very special day. I am ready to present to President Joe Biden our […]
Read More3 killed in Madrid explosion
Madrid, Jan 21 (IANS) Three people were killed and several others injured after a large explosion destroyed a building in the centre of Madrid, according to authorities. Addressing reporters, the Spanish capital’s Mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida said that an 85-year-old woman and man died in the blast, which occurred at Toledo Street close to the […]
Read MoreMinus 27.1 in Drass, Srinagar freezes at minus 7
Srinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) Minimum temperatures plummetted further across the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh on Thursday as the weather office forecast another spell of snow and rain during the next three days. Minimum temperatures across the valley and Ladakh dropped further on Thursday due to clear night sky. Another spell of moderate snow in Kashmir […]
Read MoreThailand Open: Satwiksairaj-Ashwini enter mixed doubles’ quarters (Lead)
Bangkok, Jan 21 (IANS) The Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa on Thursday secured their berth into the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles event at the Toyota Thailand Open after getting past Germany’s Mark Lamsfuss and Isabel Herttrich in their second round contest. Satwiksairaj and Ashwini defeated their German opponents 22-20, 14-21, 21-16 […]
Read MoreIsraeli leaders congratulate Biden
Tel Aviv, Jan 21 (IANS) Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have congratulated Joe Biden as he was sworn in as the 46th president of the US. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Rivlin said: “Congratulations to President Joe Biden, 46th President of the United States, and to Vice President Kamala Harris. The […]
Read MoreBiopic on centenarian marathoner Fauja Singh (Ld)
Chandigarh, Jan 21 (IANS) Centenarian marathon runner Fauja Singh’s biography ‘Turbaned Tornado’, authored by Chandigarh-based Khushwant Singh, is all set to become a biopic. On Thursday, Aleya Motion Magic, ThinkInk Picturez, and Blue Lotus Creative announced to adapt ‘Turbaned Tornado’, biography of the iconic marathon runner Fauja Singh into a biopic. The movie will be […]
Read MoreSyria demands immediate withdrawal of US forces
Damascus, Jan 21 (IANS) The Syrian government has demanded the “immediate and unconditional withdrawal” of US forces from the war-torn country due to their “hostile practices”. In a statement issued on Wednesday the Foreign Ministry condemned what it called the “hostile practices” of the US forces in northeastern Syria, reports Xinhua news agency. It accused […]
Read MoreTehran slams ‘hostage-taking’ of Iranian national by US
Tehran, Jan 21 (IANS) The Tehran government has slammed the “blatant hostage-taking of Iranian national” by the US government for allegedly acting as an unregistered “foreign agent”. The remark was made by Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh to a media outlet on Wednesday when asked about the arrest of Iranian university professor Kaveh Lotfolah Afrasiabi […]
Read MoreVolkswagen CEO takes a dig at Tesla CEO Musk on Twitter
San Francisco, Jan 21 (IANS) Volkswagen AGs chief executive officer Herbert Diess made his debut on Twitter with light trolling of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. In his first tweet, he said that VW was coming after Tesla’s market share and already winning the battle for buyers in Europe. “Hello @Twitter! I’m here to make an […]
Read Morerealme X7, X7 Pro in India in early Feb with latest MediaTek chips
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Smartphone brand realme is set to launch two new smartphones — realme X7 and realme X7 Pro — in India in the first week of February. Industry sources told IANS on Wednesday that realme X7 and X7 Pro will be powered by MediaTek octacore Dimensity 800U processors and support 5G […]
Read MoreBiden urged to adopt fair path towards Palestinian cause
Ramallah, Jan 21 (IANS) A senior Palestinian official has called on the newly sworn in US President Joe Biden to adopt a fair path towards resolving the Palestinian cause under international resolutions. Nabil Shaath, an aide to President Mahmoud Abbas, told Xinhua news agency on Wednesday that the Palestinian side is willing to reconsider resuming […]
Read MoreUK unveils new fund to back fishing industry
London, Jan 21 (IANS) The UK government has announced the funding of up to 23 million pounds ($31 million) to support seafood exporters that are most adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenges of adjusting to new export requirements after Brexit. “This is in recognition of the unique circumstances of the fishing sector, […]
Read MoreBigg Boss 14: Pavitra Punia to meet Eijaz Khan’s family?
By Durga ChakravartyMumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Bigg Boss 14 contestant Eijaz Khan is temporarily out of the controversial reality show and is not leaving any chance to spend time with his special lady, Pavitra Punia. Eijaz says Pavitra has already met his brother and is all set to meet a few other members of his […]
Read MoreMixed response from tourists at cockfights in Andhra
By Sharon ThambalaVempa (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 21 (IANS) At a time when most of the Sankranti visitors have left the festival hotspots, there was a mixed response from the many tourists who visited the cockfight centres in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district recently, with some saying they were happy while a few others felt disappointed. […]
Read MoreJapan witnesses largest foreign arrivals’ decline in 56 yrs
Tokyo, Jan 21 (IANS) The number of foreign visitors arriving in Japan in 2020 plummeted 87.1 per cent from a year earlier, marking the largest decline in 56 years when comparable record keeping began, it was announced. In a statement on Wednesday, the Japan Tourism Agency said that in in 2020 the number of foreign […]
Read MoreRaging Bull: Sensex crosses 50K, global cues, budgetary hopes power ascent (3rd Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Positive global cues and expectations of healthy quarterly results along with that of a supportive Union Budget FY22 powered the ascent of India’s barometer index — the S&P BSE Sensex — to cross the 50,000-mark on Thursday. Coming a day after Joe Biden’s inauguration as US President, the BSE Sensex mirrored […]
Read MorePak values relations with EU: FM Qureshi
Islamabad, Jan 21 (IANS) Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Islamabad greatly valued its relations with the European Union (EU), which are based on shared values and common objectives of peace, prosperity and development. The Pakistan-EU relationship has strengthened steadily over the years and is pursued through sound institutional mechanisms and dialogue processes, […]
Read MoreLandmark amid pandemic: Sensex breaches 50,000
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) The much-anticipated moment of the Indian stock market for the past few weeks arrived on Thursday as the BSE Sensex crossed the 50,000 mark for the first time in its history. The achievement gains significance as it comes on the back of bull-run despite the pandemic and the eventual economic slowdown. […]
Read MoreJapan to receive Pfizer vaccine for 72 mn people
Tokyo, Jan 21 (IANS) The Japanese government has signed agreements with US pharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc. to receive the drugmaker’s Covid-19 vaccine doses enough for a total of 72 million people within this year, the Health Ministry said. The additional supply added to the country’s agreement last year with the drugmaker to acquire doses for […]
Read More15K fresh cases continue India’s low Covid streak
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) With 15,223 new coronavirus infections reported in the last 24 hours, India on Thursday continued with its streak of low single-day cases, increasing the overall tally to 1,06,10,883, health officials said. For the past 14 days, the country has been recording less than 20,000 daily new infections even as the […]
Read MorePrepare database of frontline workers: Yogi
Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to promptly prepare a database of the frontline workers for the upcoming phase of the vaccination campaign. According to the government spokesman, the Chief Minister directed that every action of the vaccination campaign should be in accordance with the guidelines and standards set […]
Read MoreGoogle Lens passes 500mn installs on the Play Store
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Google Lens, one of the several free useful tools provided by the company, has crossed more than 500 million downloads on the Play Store. Google Lens is an image recognition tool that was first showcased at Google I/O 2017. The search giant integrated this service into Google Assistant on Pixel […]
Read MoreSameer Verma eases into Thailand Open quarters
Bangkok, Jan 21 (IANS) Indian shuttler Sameer Verma continued his stellar run at the Thailand Open as he on Thursday he eased past Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke in straight games to enter the quarterfinals of the men’s singles event. Verma defeated Gemke 21-12, 21-9 in the second-round contest of the Super 1000 tournament that lasted for […]
Read MoreWater tank from Mughal era found in Fatehpur Sikri
Agra, Jan 21 (IANS) A water tank, with a fountain in the centre, dating back to the 16th century Mughal era, has been found by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Fatehpur Sikri. During the conservation work of the Todarmal Baradari, an area around it was being excavated when the discovery took place. A […]
Read MoreNASA administrator departs, Biden may pick a woman chief
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) NASA chief Jim Bridenstine has officially stepped down from his role as the administrator of the US space agency, as Joe Biden takes the president’s office. President Biden is expected to pick a woman to fill the NASA administrator role, which has only been occupied by men since the agency’s founding […]
Read MoreBrazil records 2nd highest daily Covid deaths since Aug
Brasilia, Jan 21 (IANS) Brazil registered more that 1,340 coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours, marking the second highest single-day spike since August 19, 2020, the Health Ministry said. The highest single-day death toll was 1,524, registered on January 7, Xinhua news agency reported. The latest fatalities brought the nationwide death toll to 212,831, […]
Read MoreGirl and father end life in UP
Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 21 (IANS) A teenager battling depression for two years following her mother’s death ended her life, prompting even the father to take his life out of sheer hopelessness. According to reports, Shalu, 18, first committed suicide by hanging herself because she could not come to terms with the death of her […]
Read MoreBull Run: Sensex mounts 50K, global cues power ascent (Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Positive global cues along with expectations of healthy quarterly results and a supportive Union Budget FY22 powered the ascent of economic barometer the S&P BSE Sensex to cross the 50,000 points mark on Wednesday. Coming a day after Joe Biden’s inauguration as US President, the BSE Sensex mirrored its Asian counterparts […]
Read MoreSherlyn Chopra: Sajid Khan should issue a public apology
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Actress and adult content creator Sherlyn Chopra, who has levelled accusation of sexual harassment against Sajid Khan, has said that she just want a public apology from the actor-filmmaker. Sherlyn, who is among several actresses who have levelled sexual harassment charges against Sajid, didn’t seem too keen for initiate legal action. […]
Read MoreCong’s KV Thomas may contest Kerala polls as Left candidate
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 (IANS) K.V. Thomas, former union minister and senior Congress leader is likely to contest the 2021 Kerala Assembly elections as an LDF candidate from the Ernakulam seat, his traditional bastion. Thomas was a former union minister of state (Independent charge) for Food and Civil supplies in the Manmohan Singh government. He has […]
Read MoreWhen Tim Cook ‘gifted’ Donald Trump a $6K Mac Pro
San Francisco, Jan 21 (IANS) Apple CEO Tim Cook apparently gifted a new $5,999 Mac Pro to former president Donald Trump produced at the Texas factory in the US. According to Trump’s final financial disclosure report, posted on Twitter by New York Times’ journalist David Enrich, Tim Apple (as Trump once called him), gave him […]
Read MoreDalai Lama congratulates US President Biden
Dharamsala, Jan 21 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Thursday wrote to Joe Biden to offer his profound congratulations to the latter on becoming the 46th President of the US. “As someone deeply concerned with the ecological crisis our planet faces, I am so pleased that you are elevating the issue of climate […]
Read MoreGurugram’s Covid recovery rate improves to 98.68%
Gurugram, Jan 21 (IANS) The recovery rate of coronavirus infected patients in Gurugram has increased to 98.68 per cent from the 95 per cent recorded last month, the district administration said on Thursday. For the past seven days, the number of the corona patients per day was being recorded below 50, according to the daily […]
Read MoreWould have loved to play T10 format, says Mudassar Nazar
Abu Dhabi, Jan 21 (IANS) Legendary Pakistan cricketer Mudassar Nazar, who scored over 6,500 runs and took over 150 wickets in international cricket, has been appointed as the technical director for T10 Sports Management (TSM). The former all-rounder joins T10 Sports Management just before the start of the fourth season of Abu Dhabi T10 league, […]
Read MoreBig Tech hails President Biden’s immigration reforms
San Francisco, Jan 21 (IANS) Tech giants like Apple and Google rallied behind the new US President Joe Biden as he signed two executive orders that extend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme for another four years and overturn the Trump administration’s travel bans on largely Muslim-majority countries. The Biden administration also aims a […]
Read MoreChina sanctions Trump officials after Biden takes office (Ld)
Beijing, Jan 21 (IANS) A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday that the government has decided to impose sanctions against former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and 27 other high-ranking officials of the Trump administration, accusing them of “prejudice and hatred” against Beijing. The announcement came a day after Joe Biden was sworn […]
Read MorePriest bludgeoned to death in Lucknow
Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) An 85-year-old priest of a Shiva temple was brutally bludgeoned to death in Shivpur village on the outskirts of the Uttar Pradesh capital. The blood-soaked body of the priest, Fakire Das, was found inside his hut on the temple premises on Wednesday. His assailants appeared to have used a brick to […]
Read MoreSensex breaches 50,000 for the first time
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Day after Joe Biden’s inauguration as US President, the BSE Sensex on Thursday opened above the 50,000-mark in a landmark development as it crossed the psychological barrier for the first time in its history. Around 9.20 a.m., it was trading at 50,014.71, higher by 222.59 points or 0.45 per cent from […]
Read MoreAkhilesh questions ‘intention’ behind deferring farm laws
Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has questioned the ‘intentions’ of the Modi government to defer farm laws by one and a half year. “The BJP government has extended a proposal to defer the implementation of the farm laws for the next one and a half year. The move is illogical and […]
Read MoreDutch govt to impose curfew, flight ban
The Hague, Jan 21 (IANS) The caretaker government of the Netherlands has decided to ban flights from the UK, South Africa and the whole of South America and also planned to introduce a night-time curfew to curb the spread of Covid-19, outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced. “This is a critical moment for national security […]
Read MoreYogi govt acquires 173 acre land of Azam Khan’s Jauhar Trust
Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 21 (IANS) The Rampur district administration has registered 173 acres of land of the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust, established and run by Samajwadi Party MP, Mohd Azam Khan and his family, in the state’s revenue records following an order by the court of additional district magistrate (ADM) J.P. Gupta. The […]
Read MoreHockey India inducts five academies as new members
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Hockey India, continuing in its effort to get new members on their board and in the process of reaching out to new talent at the grassroots level, has announced Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar), RoundGlass Punjab Hockey Club, Adyar Hockey Academy, Surjit Hockey Academy Jalandar and S.G.P.C Hockey Academy, as new […]
Read MoreTwitter restarts Biden’s @POTUS account with zero followers
San Francisco, Jan 21 (IANS) Twitter has removed all followers from @POTUS and @WhiteHouse account rather than transferring the accounts existing followers over to the new administration as part of the change in policy. Trump administration Twitter accounts are now publicly archived and include: @POTUS45, @WhiteHouse45, @VP45, @PressSec45, @FLOTUS45 and @SecondLady45. Accounts for the White […]
Read MoreLeopard attacks UP forester in Pilibhit
Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 21 (IANS) A leopard attacked an Uttar Pradesh forest officer in a village in Pilibhit out of her motherly instinct. This is the first attack by a big cat in the past 10 years in the stretch between Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, a part of Dudhwa tiger reserve, and Hajara area of […]
Read MoreHyundai invests in startup for automated vehicle inspection system
Seoul, Jan 21 (IANS) South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor has invested in Israeli startup UVeye, a developer of automated vehicle inspection systems, to use its platform in global production lines. The Tel Aviv-based UVeye said it has raised more than $40 million from Hyundai Motor and other strategic investors since its launch four years ago, […]
Read MoreLG says its bleeding mobile biz open to ‘every possibility’
Seoul, Jan 21 (IANS) LG Electronics has said its mobile business is open to “every possibility” amid rumours that the South Korean tech giant may sell its money-losing unit. LG said the company has come to a point where it needs to make the best decision for its mobile communications (MC) business unit. “In the […]
Read MoreTusshar Kapoor: Working with Naseeruddin Shah easy as he doesn’t carry baggage
By Ahana BhattacharyaMumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Tusshar Kapoor returns to screen in the self-produced Maarrich that also features Naseeruddin Shah in prominent role. Tusshar had ventured into production last year with the Akshay Kumar-starrer Laxmii. Talking about his character in the film, Tusshar Kapoor told IANS: “I play a cop who is not very senior […]
Read MoreDA case worth Rs 30 cr against ex-govt official in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered one of the biggest disproportionate assets cases in the state against a retired government officer for allegedly possessing assets worth Rs 30 crore, disproportionate to his known sources of income. Viram Desai, a deputy Mamlatdar (class 3) who retired a few years ago made […]
Read MoreFarmers welcome govt’s proposal in latest round of talks
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The farmer leaders have welcomes the Central government’s proposal during the 10th round of talks to resolve the issues related to the newly passed agricultural laws through a committee, keeping the legislations on hold for one and a half years on a positive note. Terming the proposal “worth considering”, the […]
Read MoreDjokovic says demands for Australian Open players ‘misconstrued’
Canberra, Jan 21 (IANS) World number one Novak Djokovic said his demands for tennis players in quarantine ahead of the Australian Open were “misconstrued”. In an open letter to the Australian public published from hotel quarantine in South Australia, Djokovic defended his “good intentions”, reports Xinhua news agency. It comes after the eight-time Australian Open […]
Read MoreAlcoyano send Real Madrid crashing out of Copa del Rey
Madrid, Jan 21 (IANS) Real Madrid have been knocked out of the third round of the Copa del Rey by third tier Alcoyano 2-1. Tuesday night’s defeat follows last week’s exit in the semi-finals of the Super Cup and means Real Madrid have once again failed in the knockout competition, reports Xinhua news agency. Zinedine […]
Read More34,583 Covid warriors vaccinated in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Jan 21 (IANS) Around 55 per cent or 34,583 healthcare warriors were vaccinated across Karnataka on the fifth day of the drive, said the state health bulletin on Wednesday. “Of the 62,772 beneficiaries registered for the vaccine, 34,583 took the shot across the state, accounting for 55 per cent of the target for the […]
Read MoreNadda’s crucial 2-day visit to Lucknow from Thursday
Lucknow, Jan 21 (IANS) BJP president J.P. Nadda will arrive in Lucknow on Thursday on a two-day visit. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) media in-charge Manish Dixit said during Nadda’s visit, the BJP chief will hold various meetings with party office bearers, ministers and will also attend other programmes. Nadda will arrive in the state capital […]
Read MoreChina announces sanctions on 28 US individuals including Pompeo
Beijing, Jan 21 (IANS) China has decided to sanction 28 US individuals, included former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, for seriously violating Beijing’s sovereignty, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday. The announcement came a day after Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the US on Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump […]
Read MoreUN humanitarian chief voices concern over Syrian economic crisis
Damascus, Jan 21 (IANS) UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock has voiced concern over the continuing economic crisis in Syria. Syrians are starting 2021 with a currency whose value has drastically declined and food prices at historically high levels, partly because subsidies for key commodities like bread have been cut, Xinhua news agency quoted […]
Read MoreDemocrats take control of US Senate
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) The Democratic Party has taken control of the US Senate after Vice President Kamala Harris swore in three party Senators as new members of the upper chamber. Stepping onto the Senate floor for the first time as Vice President, which also makes her the President of the Senate, Harris on Wednesday […]
Read MoreGlobal Covid-19 cases top 96.8 mn: Johns Hopkins
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) The total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 96.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.07 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Thursday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death […]
Read MoreUS rejoins Paris climate pact, WHO under Biden (Lead)
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 21 (IANS) Getting to work soon after the inauguration festivities, President Joe Biden has signed orders for the US to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organization (WHO) in the first set of actions to undo the policies of his predecessor Donald Trump. He signed 17 executive […]
Read MoreChinese mainland reports 126 new locally transmitted Covid cases
Beijing, Jan 21 (IANS) The Chinese mainland on Wednesday reported 144 newly confirmed Covid-19 cases, including 126 locally transmitted and 18 arriving from outside the mainland, the National Health Commission said on Thursday. Of the locally transmitted cases, 68 were reported in Heilongjiang, 33 in Jilin, 20 in Hebei, two each in Beijing and Shanxi, […]
Read MoreBiden reverses US withdrawal from WHO
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has reversed the US process of withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO). Hours after being sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order ceasing a withdrawal process that his predecessor Donald Trump initiated last year, Xinhua news […]
Read MoreUN chief welcomes US re-entry into Paris Agreement
United Nations, Jan 21 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement of the new US administration to re-enter the Paris Agreement on climate change. “I warmly welcome President (Joe) Biden’s steps to re-enter the Paris Agreement on climate change and join the growing coalition of governments, cities, states, businesses and people taking ambitious […]
Read More‘HC upholding ban on anti-Cow Slaughter Act boost to BJP govt’
Bengaluru, Jan 21 (IANS) Elated over the Karnataka High Court’s observation on the ban on cow slaughter is ‘constitutionally valid’, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has said the court’s observation has come as a ‘major boost’ to the BJP government. “The development in the High Court on Wednesday clears hurdles for the government to effectively implement […]
Read MoreFrance’s daily Covid-19 cases hit two-month high
Paris, Jan 21 (IANS) The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in France hit a two-month high at 26,784, health authorities said on Wednesday. A higher daily tally, at 28,393, was registered on November 18, 2020, according to official data, Xinhua news agency reported. Meanwhile, the country’s coronavirus death toll increased by 310 within a day. […]
Read MoreBiden appoints Jagadesan as acting USIDFC head
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 21 (IANS) President Joe Biden as appointed Dev Jagadesan as the acting head of the US International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC), the White House has announced. With all the senior political appointees in key positions leaving office after Donald Trump’s term ended on Wednesday, Biden made interim appointments pending the […]
Read MoreHarris breaks glass ceiling after three women failed
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 21 (IANS) Three women tried unsuccessfully to break the glass ceiling to reach the top positions of the US, one as president and two as vice presidents, and finally Kamala Harris has managed to smash it. Hillary Clinton ran for president in 2016 but was defeated by Donald Trump on […]
Read MoreUK medical experts urge caution as Covid toll tops 90K
London, Jan 21 (IANS) British medical experts have called on the public to remain cautious despite the progress in vaccine rollout as Britain is still not out of woods in fighting coronavirus. Their appeal came after Britain on Tuesday reached the grave milestone of 90,000 Covid-related deaths, Xinhua news agency reported. Liverpool-based Public Health expert […]
Read MoreUS President Joe Biden’s inaugural address: Full transcript
New York, Jan 21 (IANS) Below is the full text of US President Joe Biden’s inaugural address after he was sworn in as the country’s 46th president. Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans, This is America’s day. This is democracy’s […]
Read MoreHarris, Biden take over leadership of fractured US with call for unity (Ld)
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 21 (IANS) Kamala Devi Harris made history at the stroke of noon on Wednesday becoming the first vice president of Indian descent and Joseph Robinette Biden made a call for unity as he became president of a nation in the throes of a devastating Covid-19 pandemic and the “raging fire” […]
Read MoreEven tiny gender bias in hiring may impact employers
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) If you are an employer then you need to be unbiased while making hiring decisions or else it can cost you and your company a lot, a new study suggests. The findings indicate that even a small amount of gender bias can contribute to concerning rates of discrimination and productivity […]
Read MoreRahul Gandhi wishes US President Biden, VP Harris
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated people of the US after President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in. “Congratulating the USA on a new chapter of their democracy. Best wishes to President Biden and Vice-President Harris. Inauguration Day,” he said in a tweet. His […]
Read MoreDemocracy has prevailed, says US President Joe Biden
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 20 (IANS) A few minutes before noon on Wednesday, Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” and urging Americans to “lower the temperaturea as he came to power in a deeply divided country riven by multiple crises. At age 78, Biden is […]
Read MoreWhy not repeal 3 farm laws instead of suspending them: Cong
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Hours after the 10th round of talks between the farmers and the government on Wednesday remained inconclusive again despite the government offering to suspend the three farm laws for one and half years, the Congress asked why it was not repealing these laws instead of only suspending them. Congress General […]
Read MoreSEBI approves Future-Reliance deal
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Despite exhortations by Amazon, markets regulator SEBI has approved the deal between Future Group and Reliance Industries. SEBI, in a letter issued on Wednesday, approved the deal subject to a number of conditions in the Composite Scheme of Arrangement. The BSE on its part said that it has no adverse […]
Read MoreAmit Shah to preside over NEC plenary session in Shillong
Shillong, Jan 20 (IANS) The 69th plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC), a regional planning body, would be held in the Meghalaya capital on January 23 with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the chair, officials said on Wednesday. The NEC, which was set up in 1971, is the nodal agency for the […]
Read MoreNEROCA FC maul Indian Arrows 4-0 in I-League
Kalyani, Jan 20 (IANS) The North Eastern Re-Organising Cultural Association (NEROCA) FC thrashed the Indian Arrows, a developmental team of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), 4-0 for their first win of the I-League at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium here on Wednesday. A brace by Judah Garcia and a goal apiece by Varney Kallon and […]
Read MoreGang held for robbing unsuspecting passengers
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Delhi police have arrested two robbers and apprehended three juveniles who were part of a gang which robbed unsuspecting passengers stranded at bus stops and lonely stretches in the national capital. The police team from Jahangirpuri also recovered a stolen Eco car from their possession. The main accused, Ankit and […]
Read MoreBreaking barriers: Kamala Devi Harris is US Vice President (2nd Lead)
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 20 (IANS) Moments before 11.45 a.m. on Wednesday on a gorgeous winter morning, Kamala Harris was sworn in as the US’ first woman, first Indian and Black American Vice President. She is now the highest-ranking woman ever to serve in American government. Harris has shattered the barrier that has kept […]
Read MoreHow will courts find out who is a fake baba, asks SC
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a plea seeking action against illegal ashrams run by fake “babas” across the country. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices A. S Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian said: “How will court find out who is a fake baba?” […]
Read More73.2% unaware where Tibetan Govt in Exile is
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) In a surprising revealation, 73.2 per cent of people said that they didn’t know exactly where the Tibetan Government in Exile is currently based, as per the IANS C-Voter Tibet Poll, which included a sample size of 3,000 people spread across the country. The Tibetan Government in Exile is headquarted […]
Read MoreKarnataka to promote Bengaluru Rose onion exports
Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) Four onion growing producer organisations of Karnataka signed an agreement with the city-based BS Allium Cepa Exports Ltd to promote Bengaluru Rose onion exports, an official said on Wednesday. “The state government has identified Chikkaballapur, Kolar and Bengaluru Rural district as rose onion clusters to encourage their exports under the agriculture […]
Read MoreRahul scores in injury time as Kerala beat Bengaluru 2-1 in ISL
Bambolim (Goa), Jan 20 (IANS) A late injury-time goal from Rahul KP handed Kerala Blasters a dramatic comeback 2-1 win over heated rivals Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium on Wednesday. An acrobatic first-half effort from Cleiton Silva in the 24th minute handed Bengaluru the lead before substitute Lalthathanga […]
Read MoreIn historic rite, Biden, Harris sworn-in to lead US
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 20 (IANS) Joe Biden was sworn-in as President and Kamala Harris as Vice President in a historic ceremony to take the leadership of a nation ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic and riven by deep political hostility. The daughter of Shyamala Gopalan became the first Indian American, the first woman, and […]
Read MoreTaking two steps forward, govt puts ball in farmers’ court
By Navneet MishraNew Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) On Wednesday, the Centre took its biggest stand ever on the issue of three agricultural laws. The 10th round of talks was very different and more important than previous farmer-government talks. The Centre, while making a big proposal to put the laws on hold for one and a […]
Read MoreKamala Harris becomes America’s first woman Vice President (Lead)
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 20 (IANS) Moments before 11.45 am on a gorgeous winter morning on Wednesday, Kamala D. Harris was sworn in as the country’s first woman, first Indian and Black American Vice President. Harris is now the highest-ranking woman ever to serve in American government. Harris was sworn in Wednesday by Justice […]
Read MoreNearly 80% believe India’s actions can bolster Tibetan cause: Survey
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Around 80 per cent of the Indians believe that the interventions by the Indian government can cap the human rights violations prevailing in Tibet, which is currently a major point of crisis there, as per the IANS C-Voter Tibet Poll. While the topics that require steps by the state may […]
Read MoreWhatsApp investment tips’ land two in trouble with SEBI
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Securities market regulator SEBI on Wednesday imposed a penalty of Rs 25 lakh on Mansoor Rafiq Khanda and Firoz Rafiq Khanda for offering trading tips through WhatsApp messages and internet websites including www.fullonoption.com without being registered with the regulator as investment advisers. Upon completion of the investigation, the SEBI had […]
Read MoreJoe Biden sworn in as US President
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) Joe Biden was on Wednesday noon sworn-in as President of the United States. A short while after Vice President Kamala Devi Harris was sworn-in, Biden was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice John Roberts.
Read MoreAlmost half of India not really sympathetic to Tibet
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Almost half of India, mostly by virtue of misinformation or rather the lack of information, is not really sympathetic to the cause of Tibet, something that should be of great concern to the Tibetan policy makers, as per the IANS C-Voter Tibet Poll. The survey found that more than 50 […]
Read More80% Indians support free Tibet
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Nearly 80 per cent Indians support free Tibet, as per the IANS C-Voter Tibet Poll. This is significant and needs no further elaboration. It took just about 10 odd questions in the survey and 5 minutes discussion from the respondents to recalibrate their moral compass. The good part of this […]
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