Rohit wins 65kg title at wrestling nationals
Noida, Jan 24 (IANS) Haryana’s Rohit won the 65kg title while Delhi’s Praveen Chahar won in the 86kg category as the National Freestyle Wrestling Championships concluded on Sunday at the Noida stadium. Rohit beat Shravan Tomar to take gold in a category in which Asian Games gold medallist Bajrang Punia fights. Bajrang and 86kg World […]
Read MoreBJP destroying Assam’s liberal identity by Hindutva politics: Cong
Guwahati, Jan 24 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday accused the BJP of trying to destroy the “liberal Assamese identity” through various designs and schemes, including the Citizenship Amendment Act and Hindutva politics. Senior Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi said that the RSS and its affiliates are trying to intensify their presence in the northeastern region and […]
Read MoreJ&K directs preparations for 6 lakh Amarnarh yatris this year
Jammu, Jan 24 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, B.V.R. Subrahmanyam on Sunday chaired the 10th meeting of the High-Level Committee of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) to review the preparations being made for a safe and hassle-free Yatra 2021. Reviewing in detail the facilities for safe, smooth, and secure movement of pilgrims, particularly along […]
Read MoreAgriculture officer’s daughter slams Bihar police for callous attitude (Ld)
Patna, Jan 24 (IANS) A block agriculture officer was found murdered on the bank of river in Masaudhi sub-town in Patna, the Bihar police said on Sunday. The police have also arrested the accused. This was the second major crime in the state capital as station head of Indigo airlines, Rupesh Kumar Singh, was gunned […]
Read MoreVarun Dhawan shares first image of wedding with Natasha Dalal
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Bollywood star Varun Dhawan shared the first image of his wedding with Natasha Dalal on Sunday evening, after the ceremony happened earlier in the day. The actor, who was tightlipped about the wedding all along, posted a picture of the newly-wed couple on his official Instagram page with a short caption […]
Read MoreDespite SAI rap, social distancing absent at wrestling nationals
By Rohit MundayurNoida, Jan 24 (IANS) The second day of the National Freestyle Wrestling Championships saw little change from the first as far as adhering to the Sports Ministry’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for conducting competitions amid the Covid-19 pandemic was concerned. On Sunday, the second and final day of the competition, entry into the […]
Read MoreHome sales improves by 50% in Oct-Dec: Report
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Home sales across major cities improved by 50 per cent in October-December 2020 on a quarter-on-quarter basis, according to a report by 99acres.com. A total of 21,800 units were sold during the last quarter of 2020 across eight major cities, it said. The ’99acres.com Insite’ report attributed the improving home […]
Read MoreI-League: Punjab, Mohammedans play out drab 0-0 draw
Kalyani (West Bengal), Jan 24 (IANS) RoundGlass Punjab and Mohammedan SC played out a drab 0-0 draw in the I-League on Sunday at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium. The match was largely a cagey affair towards the end of which both Punjab and Mohammedans seemed happy to settle for a draw. Mohammedans had more of the […]
Read MoreVaccinated people may still spread Covid: UK expert
London, Jan 24 (IANS) People who have received Covid-19 jabs could still pass the virus on to others, UK’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam has warned. According to Van-Tam, people should still continue following lockdown rules. Van-Tam stressed that scientists “do not yet know the impact of the vaccine on transmission”. He said vaccines […]
Read MoreRoot scores 186 as Embuldeniya takes seven, Eng close gap on SL
Galle, Jan 24 (IANS) Captain Joe Root’s 186 helped England reduce Sri Lanka’s lead to 42 runs on the third day of the second Test at Galle. Sri Lanka’s Lasith Embuldeniya was the star of the day for the hosts as he picked up seven wickets in the 41 overs he bowled. England were 339/9 […]
Read MoreAnita Pfaff salutes India, says Netaji was a man of thought and action
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) At a time when the nation commemorates the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, his daughter Dr Anita Pfaff saluted India and said her father was a man of thought and action. “I salute India and I pray for the Indian people in the trying time of pandemic… Netaji […]
Read MoreI-League: Arrows snatch 1-1 draw with late goal against Aizawl
Kalyani (West Bengal), Jan 24 (IANS) Aizawl were held to a 1-1 draw by the Indian Arrows in the I-League on Sunday at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium. Aizawl went ahead with Richard Kasagga’s 12th-minute strike from close range but an injury time goal by Sajad Hussain for the Arrows helped them snatch a point. Aizawl […]
Read MoreBullet Train Project: 7 cos willing to construct underground station at BKC (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) At least seven Indian companies have shown interest for the construction of the underground station at the BKC in Mumbai for the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor during the pre-bidding stage, officials said on Sunday. A National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) official told IANS, “Seven Indian […]
Read MoreI-League: TRAU record 1st win of the season, beat Chennai 2-0
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) After three back-to-back draws, a clinical performance by Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) helped the Manipur-based club grab their first win of the I-League season after defeating Chennai City FC 2-0 at the VYBK Stadium in Kolkata, on Sunday. An own goal by Chennai defender Elvedin Skrijelj and a 69th minute […]
Read MoreAAP trying to sell lies to Punjab’s people, says Amarinder
Chandigarh, Jan 24 (IANS) Hitting out at the AAP for its “brazen lies”, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday said the “non-evidence” shared by the party to support their baseless allegations against him had “shown the extent of their desperation and exposed the shocking levels of deceit to which they had stooped to”. “From […]
Read MoreBravest Women’s Planner 2021 to inspire, change your life!
Chandigarh, Jan 24 (IANS) In the first ever initiative by three Chandigarh-based women to inspire womanhood, ‘The Bravest Women’s Planner 2021’, inspired by one of the top 10 life coaches in India Ritu Singal, featured 21 women of substance from across India comprising six belonging to this city, it was announced on Sunday. The personalities […]
Read MoreExtend ex-gratia benefits to all 162 martyr farmers: NGO
Chandigarh, Jan 24 (IANS) Urging the Central government to consider all martyred 162 farmers for ex-gratia benefits, the Punjab Cultural Council (PCC) on Sunday said it has written to the Union Agricultural Minister to repeal ‘black’ farm laws and extend ex-gratia benefits to all 162 martyr farmers. It has also asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind […]
Read MoreSandeep pips Datta to national racing title
Coimbatore, Jan 24 (IANS) Chennai’s Sandeep Kumar pipped Ashwin Datta to the Formula LGB4 title on the final day of the 23rd FMSCI National Racing Championship. Datta was the leader in the championship at the start of the day with 64 points. Datta suffered a brake failure in the first race of the day which […]
Read More25,000 farmers to lead protest rally to Bengaluru on Tuesday
Bengaluru, Jan 24 (IANS) About 25,000 farmers from across Karnataka would lead a protest rally on Tuesday to Bengaluru from Nelamangla on the city’s outskirts in support of their counterparts’ tractor rally to New Delhi against the three farmers’ laws, said state’s farmers leader K. Chandrashekar on Sunday. “We have sought police permission to lead […]
Read MoreWockhardt at the forefront of UK vaccination: Report
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The race to vaccinate Britain has also offered a shot at redemption for Wockhardt, a once high-flying Indian pharmaceutical company that was investigated by US regulators over failings at its plants, Financial Times reported. The group now has a critical role in delivering the jab to millions. A Wockhardt-owned plant […]
Read MoreAmit Shah accuses Cong of trying to open Assam to infiltrators
Guwahati, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday alleged that the Congress and its electoral ally AIUDF in Assam wanted to open the gates for the infiltrators in a bid to increase their “vote bank”. Addressing a public gathering in western Assam’s Nalbari, Shah said that Congress always termed his Bharatiya Janata […]
Read More8 CAs, 250 others arrested so far over GST fake invoice frauds
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) GST authorities have arrested as many as 258 persons, including eight chartered accountants (CAs), in the nationwide drive against fake GST invoice frauds since November 2020, sources said. Sources in the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) said that the 8th CA was arrested on Saturday along with his four […]
Read More3 generations in K’taka fought for 40 yrs over ‘Kalasha’, Lok Adalat resolves in 4 days
By N.B. HombalBagalkot (Karnataka), Jan 24 (IANS) Three generations from two adjacent villages in Karnataka fought over who should possess a ‘kalasha’ (holy pot) placed on a temple car during the annual fair of Garuda Siddeshwara temple, for nearly four decades. The feud was was finally resolved last week in a district Lok Adalat through […]
Read MoreAmitabh, Goa CM, Guv, laud IFFI success in Covid
Panaji, Jan 24 (IANS) The triumph of humankind over coronavirus appeared to the underlying theme of the closing ceremony of the 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India, with nearly all speakers at the concluding event lauding the successful organisation of the event amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In a video message which was […]
Read MoreDanish film ‘Into the Darkness’ wins Golden Peacock award at IFFI (Ld)
Panaji, Jan 24 (IANS) Danish film “Into the Darkness” won the prestigious Golden Peacock award for the “Best Film” at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which came to a glittering close on Sunday. The “Best Director” award was presented to Chen-Nien Ko, who directed the Taiwanese film “Silent Forest”. Tzu-Chuan Liu, who […]
Read More30 social organisations of Gurugram to join tractor rally on R-Day
Gurugram, Jan 24 (IANS) The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Sunday announced that more than 30 social organisations of Gurugram will join farmers’ tractor parade on the occasion of Republic Day in the city. SKM president Chaudhary Santokh Singh said, “It will be a ‘historical’ Tractor Parade on a historical day. Hundreds of tractors with […]
Read MoreVineet: Hopeful that people will watch ‘Aadhaar’ in theatres
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Actor Vineet Kumar Singh says he hopes people go to watch his upcoming film, Aadhaar, in the theatres because that would give him strength to experiment. “I am hopeful that people will go to the theatres to watch ‘Aadhaar’. The vaccine has also come and people know that if they take […]
Read MoreAirAsia India commences Bhubaneswar-Pune flight
Bhubaneswar, Jan 24 (IANS) AirAsia India commenced Bhubaneswar to Pune direct flight operation from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here on Sunday. Commerce and Transport Minister Padmanabha Behera flagged off the flight operation. The minister said it would boost the tourism sector and help in growing economy in the state. The flight will operate every […]
Read MoreAgriculture officer found murdered in Patna, accused nabbed
Patna, Jan 24 (IANS) A block agriculture officer was found murdered on the bank of river in Masaudhi sub-town in Patna, the Bihar police said on Sunday. The police have also arrested the accused. This was the second major crime in the state capital as station head of Indigo airlines, Rupesh Kumar Singh, was gunned […]
Read MoreMisfiring Chennaiyin face high-flying Mumbai (Match Preview 71)
Bambolim (Goa), Jan 24 (IANS) The high-flying Mumbai City FC will be looking to continue on their imperious run when they face Chennaiyin FC at the GMC Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Monday. After 13 games, Chennaiyin’s misfiring attack is still struggling to find its feet. Placed sixth, Chennaiyin have netted just […]
Read MoreJamshedpur end string of defeats with 0-0 draw vs Hyderabad
Vasco (Goa), Jan 24 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC and Hyderabad FC settled for a point each after a goalless draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium here, on Sunday. While Hyderabad ended up drawing their third game on the trot, Jamshedpur nabbed their first point of the calendar year, after a […]
Read MoreSara Ali Khan oozes oomph in floating Maldives moment
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Actress Sara Ali Khan raised temperature as she shared a new picture of herself enjoying a floating breakfast in a swimsuit. On Sunday, the actress once again flaunted her poetic side while sharing moments from her vacation in Maldives. “When sister Sara fears post binge bloat Brother Iggy says ‘at least […]
Read MorePrachanda faction expels Prime Minister Oli from party
Kathmandu, Jan 24 (IANS) Discord and division continue inside the Nepal Communist Party, which has not split formally but has virtually fallen apart after Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli unilaterally decided to dissolve the House of Representatives on December 20 without the party’s consent. Since then, the Nepal Communist Party is acting like two parties […]
Read MoreSunny Leone shows her football skills
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sunny Leone on Sunday offered a glimpse of her football skills to her social media followers and fans. Sunny shared a video on her verified Facebook page where she can be seen balancing a football with her left leg and head inside a garden. “Not just a pretty face….Got […]
Read MoreKartik Aaryan shares his definition of real happiness
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan on Sunday shared what he feels is the definition of real happiness. Kartik took to Instagram to share his Sunday mood. The actor wrote in Hindi that “asli sukh” or actual happiness lies in eating alu parantha with green chutney and enjoying the sun like a crocodile […]
Read MoreIPO proceeds in India rises 61% in 2020, sentiments revive in Q4
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Proceeds from initial public offerings (IPOs) in the country surged 61 per cent last year to over $4.09 billion, showed an EY report on Sunday. The ‘EY India IPO Trends Report: Q4 2020’ showed that the increase in IPO proceeds came despite the fact that the number of IPOs in 2020 […]
Read MoreNo Covid related deaths in J&K during last 24 hours
Jammu, Jan 24 (IANS) The number of new Covid cases and recoveries were reported to be same in J&K on Sunday. Along with this, no Covid deaths were reported from anywhere during the last 24 hours, the official bulletin said. As many as 73 new Covid cases were reported in the UT while the number […]
Read MoreSamsung working on Galaxy Tab S7 Lite: Report
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Samsung is reportedly working on an upper mid-range tablet Galaxy Tab S7 Lite. It is expected to carry model numbers SM-T730, SM-T735, and SM-T736B/ SM-T736N for the Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G variants, respectively. The name of the tablet hasn’t been specified yet but it’s expected to be Galaxy Tab S7 […]
Read MoreMaid found dead in Gurugram
Gurugram, Jan 24 (IANS) A 21-year-old maid was found dead at her hutment near the Sector-52 area in Gurugram, police said on Sunday. According to the police, the deceased was identified as Nisha who is a native of Madhya Pradesh and used to work as a maid. She lived with her family in a slum […]
Read MoreBarricades to open on Jan 26 as police allow Tractor Rally
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Sunday said that after several round of talks with the farmers groups, it has permitted the tractor rally inside Delhi on January 26. Police has said that the barricades would be lifted at Singhu, Tikri and Gazipur borders on January 26 after the Republic Day parade […]
Read MoreFinancial health of Indian telcos to impact 5G launch: CCI Report
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The weak financial health of Indian telecom service providers will continue to impact the prospects of acquiring new spectrum and the subsequent launch of 5G network in the country, said a report by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The ‘Market study on the telecom sector in India’ noted that […]
Read More‘Nuts’ and ‘Spire Blast’ games land on Apple Arcade
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Apple Arcade has added new games “Nuts” from developer Noodlecake and “Spire Blast” from Orbital Knight to its growing catalog of more than 145 games. “Spire Blast” is a colourful, family-friendly puzzle game that challenges players to topple towers using a system of matching and powerups, reports MacRumors. The game […]
Read MoreSoldier injured in Pak ceasefire violation succumbs
Jammu, Jan 24 (IANS) An Army soldier injured in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan on the Line of Control in J&K’s Rajouri district, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. An Indian Army statement said, “Pakistan Army had resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation on the LoC in Sunderbani sector of J&K on January 18 which was […]
Read MoreShabana Azmi on shooting amid new normal
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi says shooting in the new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic is “very strange”. “I am doing a series for Amazon with Nikkhil Advani, and that’s what we shot (recently). And it seems all very strange because it is historical and yet everybody is in PPE suits. It […]
Read MoreExcited tourists react as tiger walks along their vehicle
Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) A video has gone viral of a tiger climbing over the wall at Rajasthan’s Ranthambore National Park and walking silently on the road, as tourists seated in their vehicle gaze on in excitement and fear. The incident, as per wildlife officials, was reported on Thursday. While some of the tourists were […]
Read MoreDanish film ‘Into the Darkness’ wins Golden Peacock award at IFFI
Panaji, Jan 24 (IANS) Danish film “Into the Darkness” won the prestigious Golden Peacock award for the “Best Film” at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The “Best Director” award was presented to Chen-Nien Ko, who directed the Taiwanese film “Silent Forest”. Tzu-Chuan Liu, who was the lead actor in “Silent Forest” was […]
Read MoreAviation industry professionals to be considered for vaccinations (IANS Exclusive)
By Rohit VaidNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) India’s civil aviation industry professionals will be considered for anti-Covid vaccination during the second stage of the national inoculation drive. The industry has played a crucial role in evacuation of millions and re-connecting supply chains to ferry essentials during the pandemic period. The sector is considered as crucial […]
Read MoreAmazon penalised Rs 45,000 for cancelling student’s laptop order
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Amazon has been ordered to pay Rs 45,000 to a law student who was promised a laptop for Rs 190 only, but it wasn’t delivered. Amazon has been penalised by the Odisha State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (Commission) as compensation to law student Supriyo Ranjan Mahapatra. According to Amazon, the […]
Read MoreWill sack guilty officials in question paper leak: Yediyurappa
Bengaluru, Jan 24 (IANS) Expressing outrage over the leak of the first division assistant examination question paper, for which 14 persons have been arrested, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday warned any official of the Karnataka Public Service Commission found guilty would be sacked. “I am not only ready to suspend the officials involved in […]
Read MoreWhen #BernieSanders joined Adhyayan Suman’s housewarming puja
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Actor Adhyayan Suman on Sunday shared a photo of his new home on social media. However, at a time when almost the entire film industry is taking part in the Bernie Sanders meme fest, why should Adhyayan be left behind! The actor shared a photograph of his housewarming puja on Twitter. […]
Read More‘Pandemic an eye-opener to increase allocation for health sector’
Hyderabad, Jan 24 (IANS) The Covid-19 pandemic should serve as an eye-opener for the government to increase allocation for the health sector in the Union Budget 2020-21, feel representatives from the sector. Pointing out that the pandemic exposed the “shortcomings” in the India healthcare system, they have urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to hike the […]
Read MoreKangana Ranaut takes a dig at Swara Bhasker
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut was getting bored on Sunday, and that is why she decided to tease actress Swara Bhasker. On Sunday, the actress retweeted a collage featuring herself and Swara in similar looking outfits. They are seen in golden saris with white blouses and large necklaces. The picture which Kangana retweed […]
Read MoreHemanth bags two gold medals for 7th national title in 4 years
Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) Multiple national champion Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing was in his elements once again winning both the gold in the top-two categories as he emerged as the national champion for the successive fourth year, in the second and final round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Championship on Sunday. […]
Read MoreOdisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park reopens
Bhubaneswar, Jan 24 (IANS) Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district reopened on Sunday after the conclusion of the annual census of estuarine crocodiles. The national park was closed for tourists and visitors from January 15 to January 23 to facilitate the annual crocodile census, said a forest official. Bhitarkanika is said to have 70 […]
Read MoreAndhra ASHA worker’s death following Covid jab triggers protest
Amaravati, Jan 24 (IANS) A woman public health worker, who had taken Covid vaccine on January 19, died at a government-run hospital in Guntur in the early hours of Sunday while undergoing treatment for alleged reactions. While family members of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) worker Vijaya Lakshmi (44) alleged that she died due to […]
Read MoreCovid test mandatory for guests attending Varun Dhawan’s wedding
Alibaug, Jan 24 (IANS) Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is getting married amid the Covid- 19 pandemic. Hence it is not surprising that as a precautionary measure, a Covid test has been made mandatory for all the guests entering the wedding arena. As the preparations have begun in full swing for the Bollywood actor’s big fat […]
Read MoreGulshan Devaiah feels Bollywood stars at front row of ‘showing off’
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Actor Gulshan Devaiah feels Bollywood stars like to show off the most. The actor on Sunday reacted to a news article talking about Kannada superstar Yash reportedly doubling his fees for his upcoming film “KGF: Chapter 2”. Reacting to the news, Gulshan spoke about how a bhai (don) would call up […]
Read MorePakistan announce 17-man squad for first Proteas Test
Karachi, Jan 24 (IANS) Pakistan on Sunday announced a 17-member squad for the first of the two-Test home series against South Africa beginning Tuesday at the National Stadium. Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam and Salman Ali Agha are the players who have been left out from the list of probables who were part of the training […]
Read MoreCBI arrests labour official in TN in bribery case
Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Sunday that it had arrested a Regional Labour Commissioner on the charge of demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. P Sivarajan, posted as Regional Labour Commissioner (Central) in Madurai, was held along with a private person N Murali after the CBI […]
Read MorePay for vehicle, insurance separately, suggests IRDAI panel
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The committee constituted by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has recommended direct payment of insurance premium to the insurance company while purchasing a vehicle, thereby suggesting separate payments for both buying the vehicle and the premium. The Committee for Review of MISP (Motor Insurance Service Provider) […]
Read MoreKeira Knightley: Not interested in doing horrible sex scenes
Los Angeles, Jan 24 (IANS) Hollywood actress Keira Knightley says she will not film any more sex scenes with male directors as it makes her very uncomfortable. In the Chanel Connects podcast, the 35-year-old actress admitted that she feels uncomfortable exposing her body on a film set since giving birth to her two daughters, reports […]
Read MoreViolent phase of terrorism ended in J&K, NE: Shah
Guwahati, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that to fulfil the Prime Minister’s dream for a new India and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the violent phase of terrorism had ended and a peace and development era has begun in the entire Northeastern region and Jammu and Kasmir. Addressing a gathering in western […]
Read MoreAll iPhone 13 models to come with sensor-shift camera stabilisation
San Francisco, Jan 24 (IANS) Apple is reportedly planning to bring sensor-shift optical image stabilisation to the entire iPhone 13 lineup. According to industry sources, next-generation iPhones slated for launch in the second half of 2021 would all come with sensor-shift stabilisation technology, reports DigiTimes. The Cupertino-based tech giant first introduced sensor-shift stabilization on the […]
Read MoreI wish Lalu Prasad a speedy recovery: Nitish
Patna, Jan 24 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday wished opposition RJD supremo Lalu Prasad a speedy recovery after the latter’s health deteriorated and he was shifted to New Delhi’s AIIMS. Nitish Kumar said he wants Lalu to get healthy soon and wished him well. After attending the birth anniversary celebrations of former […]
Read MoreProtesting farmers affix ‘black laws’ banners on NH signboards
Ghazipur, Jan 24 (IANS) Thousands of farmers who have been protesting at multiple Delhi borders against the Centre’s new farm laws, have now put up banners reading “repeal the farm laws” on the National Highway signboards. Farmers from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, who are also the part of the protesters camping on the Ghazipur border, […]
Read MoreShubman Gill: Used to be petrified of bouncers when I was young
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Shubman Gill’s debut Test series was like a dream start to his career. Playing on the bouncy pitches of Australia, Gill positioned himself to negotiate with the deadly bouncers of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc and played a key role in India’s memorable win in the fourth and […]
Read MoreRakul Preet begins shoot for ‘Thank God’
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Actress Rakul Preet has started shooting for her upcoming film “Thank God” here. On Sunday, the actress took to Instagram to share multiple moments from her first day of work on the set. She posted a selfie on Instagram Stories while going to the set, and wrote: “Happy face before a […]
Read MoreFuel pellets to help raise UP farmers’ income
Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government will now be paying money for the agricultural wastes of the farmers. This is a part of the government’s commitment to double the income of farmers in Uttar Pradesh. Besides providing a solution to stubble burning, this will also assist in protecting the environment. According to a […]
Read MoreRajasthan Royals appoint Sangakkara as director of cricket
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals on Sunday announced the appointment of former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara as the director of cricket for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Sangakkara, the current president of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), will be responsible for overseeing the entire cricketing ecosystem of the Royal’s […]
Read MoreFirst confirmed case of Covid in pet reported in South Korea
Seoul, Jan 24 (IANS) In the first case involving a pet, a kitten has tested positive for the Covid-19 in South Korea. The infected kitten tested positive on Thursday and was found at a religious facility in the southeastern city of Jinju in South Gyeongsang Province, according to government officials. “During a recent tracking process […]
Read MoreCarolina Marin, Viktor Axelson win singles titles at Thailand Open
Bangkok, Jan 24 (IANS) Reigning Olympic badminton champion Carolina Marin and Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen on Sunday came out with dominant performances to win the respective women’s and men’s singles titles at the Toyota Thailand Open tournament. In women’s singles final, Marin defeated top seed Tai Tzu-Ying 21-19, 21-17 in a match that lasted 48 minutes. […]
Read MoreFarmers’ stir: Preparations on for Jan 26 tractor rally
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) As the farmers’ agitation at the Delhi borders entered the 60th day on Sunday, all eyes are on the farmers’ tractor rally on the Republic Day. The farmers sitting at the Ghazipur, Singhu and Tikri borders have been making preparations for the tractor rally. Joginder Singh, the farmer leader of […]
Read More10km and 5km runs held at Hyderabad’s cable bridge
Hyderabad, Jan 24 (IANS) Enthusiastic participation by youngsters and those young-at-heart was on display in the 10km and 5km runs organised on Sunday at the Durgam Cheruvu cable-stayed bridge, a new landmark in Hyderabad, to mark the National Girl Child Day. Over 1,000 people participated in the first-ever running events held on the bridge, which […]
Read MorePlastic park to come up in UP’s Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur (UP), Jan 24 (IANS) In another major push to industrialisation, a plastic park spread over 50 acres of land and housing around 100 manufacturing units would be set up in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, official said. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers has given its in-principle approval to the project, for which the Union […]
Read MoreTextile body seeks customs duty hike on man-made yarns in Budget
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Northern India Textile Mills’ Association (NITMA) has urged the government to raise customs duty on man-made yarns to 10 per cent in the upcoming Union Budget. The customs duty on man-made yarn is currently at 5 per cent. According to the industry body, monthly average imports of Virgin Polyester […]
Read MoreBeijing issues alert for heavy air pollution
Beijing, Jan 24 (IANS) Beijing has issued a yellow alert for heavy air pollution that took effect from Sunday, local authorities said. A series of measures will be taken from Sunday, including the suspension of a number of outdoor construction operations, and halting or restricting production by manufacturing companies, according to the municipal air pollution […]
Read MoreHope to inspire next generation of girls, say women football icons
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) With the nation observing the National Girl Child Day on Sunday, country’s biggest women football stars spoke about the importance of young girls gaining more opportunities to play and how playing sport can help bring the best out of every girl child. Indian women’s national team captain Ashalata Devi shared […]
Read MoreExercising muscle may ward off chronic inflammation on its own
New York, Jan 24 (IANS) Human muscle has an innate ability to ward off the damaging effects of chronic inflammation when exercised, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, indicates that inflammation is not inherently good or bad. When the body is injured, an initial low-level inflammation response clears away […]
Read MorePak okays Russian vaccine for ’emergency use’
Islamabad, Jan 24 (IANS) The Pakistan government has approved Russias Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine for “emergency use authorisation” (EUA) and also gave a go-ahead to a local pharmaceutical company for its import and distribution, an informed official has confirmed. The Sputnik V has become the third vaccine to be approved for emergency use in the […]
Read MoreBigg Boss 14: Sidharth Shukla comes back to grill contestants
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) With superstar Salman Khan busy with his prior commitments, actor Sidharth Shukla will be taking over the hosting duties, and will be grilling the contestants. In the latest promo, Sidharth was seen entering the house amid loud cheers from the housemates, and then taking up audience questions in a segment. He […]
Read MoreCases of mutant Covid-19 strain linked to Australian Open
Sydney, Jan 24 (IANS) A more contagious variant of Covid-19 first reported in the UK has been detected in three people associated with the Australian Open tennis event, officials have confirmed. The three people are not players and initially tested positive for the virus shortly after arriving in Australia last week. All three have been […]
Read MoreTelangana’s Covid count drops below 200
Hyderabad, Jan 24 (IANS) Telangana’s daily Covid count dropped below 200 while the state continued to report more recoveries than new positive cases, health officials said on Sunday. The state logged 197 new cases and reported one death during the last 24 hours. The state’s cumulative tally rose to 2,93,253 while the death toll moved […]
Read MorePakistan to get 5G by 2022-23: Report
Islamabad, Jan 24 (IANS) The Pakistan government is developing a comprehensive roadmap aimed at making 5G internet services commercially available to consumers in 2022-23, a media report said on Sunday. In an annual report, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said the roadmap is targeted at auctioning “spectrum for 5G services in fiscal year 2023”, The […]
Read MoreGorakhpur to provide free coaching for competitive exams
Gorakhpur, Jan 24 (IANS) Gorakhpur became the first district in Uttar Pradesh to begin work for providing free coaching to students for the competitive exams. Chief Development Officer (CDO) Inderjit Singh, said that interested students can apply through the district website and the last date for submitting application is January 28. Classes will commence from […]
Read MoreAAP condemns North MCD’s proposal to increase councillor funds
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday condemned the North Delhi Municipal Corporation’s proposal to hike development funds for municipal councillors in the next financial year. AAP national spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj citing a copy of north civic body’s budget proposal for 2021-2022, said the civic agency has proposed to […]
Read MoreUFC 257: Conor McGregor beaten by Dustin Poirier
Abu Dhabi, Jan 24 (IANS) Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor was on Sunday left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier claimed victory in their rematch at UFC 257 at the Etihad Arena. McGregor, who came out of retirement for a third time to face Poirier, was beaten in […]
Read MoreCAIT seeks action against Amazon, Zomato for ‘daylight robbery’
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) in a communication sent to Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal demanded immediate action against e-commerce entities including Amazon, Flipkart, Zomato, Swiggy and others. “It is a case of daylight robbery of e-commerce entities in India and therefore demand immediate action against the erring […]
Read More11 workers rescued from China gold mine after 2 weeks
Beijing, Jan 24 (IANS) Eleven miners were rescued on Sunday after being trapped underground for two weeks following a blast in a gold mine in China’s Shandong province. Rescuers lifted two workers, bringing the overall number to 11, Xinhua news agency. The first rescued miner was lifted from the mine early Sunday morning. The worker, […]
Read More3 injured in Kabul blast
Kabul, Jan 24 (IANS) Three civilians were injured as a blast struck a vehicle in Kabul on Sunday, a police spokesman said. “The blast occurred at 8.12 a.m. local time in Police District 8 injuring three civilians,” the spokesman told Xinhua news agency. The official did not provide more details, saying investigation is underway. The […]
Read More‘Dynamite’ by BTS hits 800 mn views on YouTube
Seoul, Jan 24 (IANS) The music video for “Dynamite,” the historic BTS song that topped the Billboard’s main singles chart last year, has earned 800 million YouTube views, the band’s agency said on Sunday. YouTube views for “Dynamite” hit 800 million views on Sunday, becoming the septet’s sixth music video to reach the milestone, according […]
Read MoreMistakes to avoid while redoing your living room
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANSlife) Who doesn’t want a home which radiates happiness and positivity! And giving a makeover to your house can help you get your dream home. The living room is a space where we spend our maximum time, and so it should be cool. If you are planning to redo […]
Read MoreMedical expert clears the air around Covid-19 vaccines
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANSlife) To vaccinate or not to vaccinate – is the question on everybody’s mind today. But in truth, an informed decision must be made as our country begins one of the biggest immunization drive of the century. In the early 80s no one really talked about getting vaccinated. It […]
Read MoreIncreasing trend of egg freezing in India
By Dr Ila GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANSlife) Gone are the days, when women were asked to get married at age of 18 – 22 years and were pressurized to complete their family by 24-26 years of age. Nowadays, most of the women are not ready to start the family due to social and economic […]
Read MorePoultry trade hit by bird flu scare, retail sales improve
By P.K. JhaNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) For the first time, the number of states affected by the outbreak of bird flu has reached double digits in India, although wild birds are worst affected by this disease. The poultry trade has not yet recovered from the outbreak. However, the demand for chicken at hotels and […]
Read MoreUP: Couple released from jail find missing children
Agra, Jan 24 (IANS) The missing minor children of a couple, who had been jailed for five years for a crime they did not commit, have finally been traced to separate children’s homes in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad and Kanpur. The couple, Narendra Singh (40) and his wife Najma (30), were unable to locate their son […]
Read More18 book covers in Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize longlist
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANSlife) The Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize has announced its longlist for the sixth edition at the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2021. The nominated books in the longlist include: Sarojini’s Mother; Magical Woman; Girl in White Cotton; Women of Prey; Calcutta Nights; The Courtesan, The Mahatma and the Italian […]
Read MoreJohnson looks forward to ‘deepen longstanding alliance’ with Biden
London, Jan 24 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he “looks forward to deepening the longstanding alliance” with the US while speaking to US President Joe Biden. This was the first phone call between the two leaders since Biden’s inauguration as the 46th US President on January 20. Taking to Twitter on Friday night, […]
Read More6 charged under NSA over illicit liquor trade in Bhopal
Bhopal, Jan 24 (IANS) In the wake of a hooch tragedy in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh, authorities have cracked the whip against those involved in illegal liquor trade in Bhopal and booked six persons under the stringent National Security Act (NSA). The action by District Magistrate (DM) Avinash Lavania came under Sections 34 (1) […]
Read MoreLogistics players expect working capital package in Budget
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The logistics industry which has been impacted by the pandemic expects the upcoming Union Budget to announce a working capital package for the sector. The industry also expects major investment announcements for infrastructure to boost the sector. Ambrish Kumar, Founder of Zipaworld and Group CEO, AAA 2 Innovate Private Ltd […]
Read MoreTamannaah Bhatia: Empowered women, empower women
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Actress Tamannaah Bhatia likes group workout sessions, and says they keep her motivated. The actress shared her views on Instagram along with a video of herself in a group workout session. “Empowered women, empower women! Group workout sessions feel like a party and keeps us motivated. Amazing women deserves fit bodies […]
Read MoreVivo S7t to come with Dimensity 820 processor soon: Report
Beijing, Jan 24 (IANS) Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is reportedly planning to launch a new phone ‘Vivo S7t’ with MediaTek Dimensity 820 processor soon. Vivo S7t will be the third smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 820 after Redmi 10X and Redmi 10X Pro, reports GizmoChina. The smartphone seems to be a clone of the Vivo V20 […]
Read MoreVolatile expiry and budget expectations to drive markets (Market Watch)
BY Arun KejriwalThe BSESENSEX hit the important milestone of 50,000 and reacted quite sharply from there. It was like it got a 440-volt electric shock and lost ground for the remaining two days of the week. The headline number for the week says that the BSESENSEX lost 156.13 points or 0.32 per cent to close […]
Read MoreIndia juniors beat Chile seniors 2-0 in women’s hockey
Santiago (Chile), Jan 24 (IANS) Maintaining their unbeaten streak during the tour of Chile, the Indian junior women’s hockey team defeated Chile senior women’s team 2-0 in their latest encounter. The two goals for India came in the last quarter through Sangita Kumari (48′) and Sushma Kumari (56′). On Saturday evening, it was a very […]
Read MoreMamata again falls in BJP trap over ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans? (Sunday Special)
By Navneet MishraNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The BJP’s ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans seem to have once again politically trapped West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the former is linking her anger on the issue as one of “minority appeasement” in the eastern state slated to go to Assembly elections this year. The BJP […]
Read MorePriests arrive at Alibaug venue for Varun-Natasha wedding
Alibaug, Jan 24 (IANS) On the morning of Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan’s special day, priests were seen entering ‘The Mansion House’ resort in Maharashtra’s Alibaug where the wedding will take place. Varun will tie the knot with his childhood sweetheart Natasha Dalal on Sunday. A veteran priest and his assistant were pictured getting down from […]
Read MoreS.Korea reports 392 more Covid-19 cases
Seoul, Jan 24 (IANS) South Korea on Sunday reported 392 more coronavirus cases, raising the total number of infections to 75,084. The daily caseload hovered around 400 for the past week, after peaking at 1,240 on December 25, 2020, Xinhua news agency reported. The virus spread showed signs of moderating this year, but the daily […]
Read MoreSAI seeks report over flouting of Covid norms at wrestling nationals
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has asked for a report from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after it was found that Covid-19 protocols were “allegedly flouted” on the first day of the national championship. On Saturday, wrestling became the first major Olympic sport to hold its national championship […]
Read MorePakistan seeks Turkey’s help to run anti-India campaign
By Ateet SharmaNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Left with just a couple of friends in the global community and faced with the grim reality of finding no takers for its propaganda at international fora, Pakistan is now eyeing Turkey as a launchpad for its anti-India campaign. Urging Turkish media to focus on Kashmir and build […]
Read MoreHasina orders evacuation of heritage building for museum
By Sumi KhanDhaka, Jan 24 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered the evacuation of a 150-year-old heritage building in Chittagong which was once the law chamber of freedom fighter Jatindra Mohan Sengupta and his father advocate Jatra Mohon Sengupta, to be converted into a museum. Following the Prime Minister’s demand, Chittagong district authorities […]
Read MoreGoogle Drive becomes a goldmine for pirated, explicit content
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Cyber criminals and pirates of the Internet now have a new goldmine in Google Drive where they are freely storing and sharing illegal software licenses, movies, games and porn content — most of which have allegedly been indexed in Google Search as some Drive users made such links public in […]
Read MoreInstant loan apps scam, the Chinese link
By Mohammed ShafeeqHyderabad, Jan 24 (IANS) A month after the Telangana Police began the crackdown on illegal instant loan apps following suicide by five persons, the investigation showed a deeper Chinese link to the scam. After taking at least four Chinese nationals into custody for running the illegal apps, the police is now probing the […]
Read MoreAction planned against AP colleges offering coaching for exams
By Sharon ThambalaAmravati, Jan 24 (IANS) The Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) in Andhra Pradesh plans to crack the whip on colleges given BIE affiliation for intermediate courses but which have turned their campuses into coaching centres to offer to help students prepare for various competitive exams. These colleges, as per the rules, cannot coach […]
Read MoreiOS 15 may drop support for iPhone 6, 2016 iPhone SE
San Francisco, Jan 24 (IANS) Apple is planning to release the iOS 15 operating system in June and now a new report has revealed that it may kill support for older devices like the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s Plus as well as 2016 iPhone SE. According to the report from the French news website iPhoneSoft, […]
Read MoreFungi strengthen plants to fend off aphids: Study
London, Jan 24 (IANS) Researchers have demonstrated that unique fungi strengthen the “immune systems” of wheat and bean plants against aphids. Fungi enter and influence the amount of a plant’s own defences, resulting in fewer aphids. The results, published in the journal New Phytologist, could serve to reduce agricultural insecticide use. “In order for us […]
Read MoreChinese mainland reports 80 new Covid cases
Beijing, Jan 24 (IANS) The Chinese mainland has reported 80 new coronavirus cases, of which 65 were locally transmitted and 15 arrived from outside the mainland, the National Health Commission said on Sunday. Of the locally transmitted cases, 29 were reported in Heilongjiang, 19 in Hebei, 12 in Jilin, three in Shanghai and two in […]
Read MoreJustin Bieber reflects on getting arrested in 2014
Los Angeles, Jan 24 (IANS) Pop star Justin Bieber is looking back at the time when he was arrested in 2014, and shared that he is not proud of that moment in his life. In 2014, the singer, who was 19 at the time, was arrested on the suspicion of drinking under influence, resisting arrest […]
Read MoreAIIMS: After Lancet’s study hesitation in taking Covaxin jab shouldn’t exist
Sumit SaxenaNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) After the Lancet study, the raging controversy over the efficacy of Covaxin, India’s first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine, should not exist and the fear associated with the vaccination drive should also be put to rest, said Subhasis Panda, Deputy Director (administration), AIIMS, here. Panda, currently on central deputation, is the […]
Read MoreKim shares third round lead after 67 at The American Express
La Quinta (California), Jan 24 (IANS) Korea’s Si Woo Kim shot a 5-under 67 to share the third round lead with Max Homa and Tony Finau at The American Express. The 25-year-old on Saturday snared five birdies against no bogeys at PGA West Stadium Course to tie for the lead on 15-under 201 and give […]
Read MoreInt’l working group reiterates backing for Libyan ceasefire deal
Tripoli, Jan 24 (IANS) The International Follow-Up Committee for Libya Security Working Group has reiterated their full and continued commitment to the implementation of the war-torn country’s ceasefire agreement. “They reiterated their commitment to facilitating the work of the 5+5 JMC (Joint Military Commission), through enhanced cooperation and their continued support to the political process,” […]
Read MoreKumar Sanu: Don’t think person like me can do anything in politics
By Yashika MathurMumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Election time in Bengal is round the corner, and almost every party is looking for celebrity candidates, a trick that never fails. Playback superstar of the nineties Kumar Sanu, who joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) twice and left the party the final time after 2014, is amused when you […]
Read MoreRani Mukerji: Fortunate to get projects that had strong female protagonists
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) On the occasion of National Girl Child Day on Sunday, Rani Mukerji opened up on the power of cinema to drive changes that could benefit women. The actress, who has been around in Bollywood for 24 years now, feels fortunate that she has by and large worked in films that offered […]
Read MoreCanada needs continued efforts to fight Covid: Health official
Ottawa, Jan 24 (IANS) Stringent and consistent efforts are needed to sustain a downward trend in the coronavirus situation across Canada, which is currently under a second wave of the pandemic, the country’s chief public health officer Theresa Tam said. “This will not only prevent more tragic outcomes, but will help to ensure that new […]
Read MoreYogi bats for Atmanirbhar UP on foundation day
Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the state was now moving towards becoming ‘Atmanirbhar UP’. The Chief Minister, while speaking on the occasion of ‘UP Diwas’ said the state was firmly on the path of progress and development. This is the fourth edition of the UP Diwas, the celebration of […]
Read More‘Iran not interested in direct contact with Biden admin for now’
Tehran, Jan 24 (IANS) A top Iranian official has said that the Islamic Republic has had no contact with the administration of new US President Joe Biden, stressing that any possible talks could only be held within the “right format” of a 2015 multilateral nuclear agreement signed between Tehran and major world powers. “Currently, we […]
Read More‘See you soon’: Stokes heads to India ahead of Test series
London, Jan 24 (IANS) England all-rounder Ben Stokes has headed to India ahead of the full-fledged tour which will see the two teams compete in four Tests, five T20Is and three ODIs beginning February 5. On Sunday, Stokes posted a picture of himself travelling on a plane with a caption: “See you soon India”. The […]
Read MoreGurugram aims to reduce road accidents by 25% this year
Gurugram, Jan 24 (IANS) The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) of Gurugram has set a target of reducing the road fatalities by 25 per cent by the end of the year. Under the ‘Road Safety Week’ programme, which is underway across the country from January 18 till February 17, the authority has launched a campaign among […]
Read More‘Mission Shakti’: UP Woman seeks road repair before wedding
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 24 (IANS) A 24-year-old woman, who is preparing for her marriage next month, has approached the district magistrate with an unusual request. The woman, who lives in Iglas area, met the district magistrate with a request to repair the road leading to her house in the Naglachura village so that her […]
Read MoreIndia records 14,849 new corona cases; active cases 1.84 lakh
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) India recorded 14,849 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the active cases to 1,84,408 and total tally to 1,06,54,533, Health Ministry data said. A total of 155 more fatalities took the country’s COVID death toll to 1,53,339. In all, 1,03,16,786 patients have recovered so far, pushing the national recovery rate […]
Read MoreSpanish defence chief resigns for breaching vaccine protocol
Madrid, Jan 24 (IANS) General Miguel Angel Villarroya, Spain’s Chief of Defence Staff, has resigned after it was claimed on that he and other high-ranking military officers had received a first dose of the anti-coronavirus vaccine in breach of protocol. Villarroya presented his resignation to Defence Minister Margarita Robles in a letter sent on Saturday, […]
Read More11th National Voters’ Day to be celebrated on Monday
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Election Commission of India will celebrate eleventh National Voters Day with the theme of ‘Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed’. During the event on Monday, President Ram Nath Kovind will confer the National Awards for the year 2020-21 and launch ECI’s Web Radio: ‘Hello Voters’. The event will […]
Read More8 facts why News Media Code needs to be tweaked: Google
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) As the News Media Bargaining Code triggers a bitter war between Google and the Australian government, the tech giant has detailed eight facts on why reaching a workable Code is important but serious concerns with the current draft remain. Google said that it supports a fair Code but the current […]
Read MoreLG may exit smartphone market but it’s not game over
By Md Waquar HaiderNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The mobile business of LG Electronics has been in the red since the second quarter of 2015. Its accumulated operating loss reached nearly $4.5 billion last year and now, the South Korean company is planning to exit from the competitive smartphone market. LG has been quite brave […]
Read MorePetrol, diesel prices remain unchanged at record high levels
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Retail fuel prices were unchanged on Sunday across the four metros. On Saturday, petrol and diesel touched fresh all-time high levels. In the national capital, petrol was priced at Rs 85.70 per litre. In Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, petrol was sold at Rs 92.28, Rs 88.29 and Rs 87.11 per […]
Read MoreIran FM to start 5-nation tour over bilateral, regional issues
Tehran, Jan 24 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will embark on a five-nation tour starting from Monday for talks on bilateral as well as regional issues, Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh announced. Zarif’s tour will cover Azerbaijan, Russia, Armenia, Georgia and Turkey, Xinhua news agency quoted Khatibzadeh as saying in his announcement on […]
Read MoreHouthi rebels arrive in Jordan for UN-sponsored prisoner swap talks
Sanaa, Jan 24 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi militia announced the arrival of its delegation in Jordan’s capital Amman for UN-sponsored talks with the Yemeni government on exchange of prisoners. Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported on Saturday that the new round of talks is due to begin within days. The office of UN Special Envoy to Yemen Martin […]
Read MoreHussain, Vaughan not happy with England’s selection for 1st two India Tests
London, Jan 24 (IANS) Former skippers Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan are not happy with England’s squad selection for the first two Tests against India in which they have rested wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow. After the culmination of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka, England will be touring India for four Tests, five T20Is and […]
Read MoreAfrican nations urged to enhance Covid surveillance measures
Addis Ababa, Jan 24 (IANS) The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) ha warned countries to continue enhancing their surveillance measures against the Covid-19 pandemic amid the rapid spike fresh cases across the continent. “All member states should continue to enhance their surveillance to include Covid-19 and severe acute respiratory infections, which […]
Read MoreNatural antioxidants can keep heart, cancer diseases at bay
By Vivek Singh ChauhanNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) If you want to keep your immune system strong for fighting cardiovascular diseases or cancer, start taking natural antioxidants as health experts on Sunday stressed that it helps in improving overall health by providing many other health benefits. According to experts, antioxidants are substances that may protect […]
Read MoreMicrosoft to integrate Teams across SAP solutions
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Enterprise application software provider SAP and Microsoft have announced to integrate video conference and collaboration platform Teams with SAPs intelligent suite of solutions. The companies also expanded an existing partnership to accelerate the adoption of SAP S/4HANA on Microsoft Azure. SAP S/4HANA is a future-ready enterprise resource planning (ERP) system […]
Read More‘Dedicated my life to the cause of Amazon forests’
By Arun LakshmanThiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (IANS) Shaji Thomas, a Keralite who landed in Brazil in 1989 on a scholarship, is now a citizen of the football crazy nation. In Brazil, he took a doctorate degree and completed three post-doctoral studies. He has a law degree as well and is the only Indian origin lawyer practicing […]
Read MoreItalian watchdog directs TikTok to block unverified users
London, Jan 24 (IANS) The Italian Data Protection Authority has directed Chinese short-video making app TikTok to block unverified users in Italy until at least February 15. The Italian watchdog began an investigation into the accidental death of a 10-year-old girl who allegedly took part in a “blackout challenge” on TikTok, reports The Guardian. The […]
Read MoreAndy Murray opts out of Australian Open
London, Jan 24 (IANS) Five-time champion Andy Murray has withdrawn from the upcoming Australian Open grand slam tournament beginning February 8. Murray had been granted a wildcard to play in the tournament’s main draw but he tested positive for Covid-19 last week shortly before he was due to fly to Melbourne. The 33-year-old was asymptomatic, […]
Read MoreFacebook says ‘configuration change’ logged out some users
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) A so-called configuration change at the back-end forced some Facebook users to log out of their accounts unexpectedly, according to the social network. The problem started on Friday and went on till Saturday for Facebook users, before it got resolved. “On January 22, a configuration change caused some people to […]
Read MoreUNSC to discuss Abbas’s initiative to hold int’l peace conference
Ramallah, Jan 24 (IANS) The UN Security Council (UNSC) will hold a session to discuss the situation in the Middle East region including Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s initiative to hold international peace conference, a senior official said here. “The session will be held on Tuesday,” Xinhua news agency quoted Riyad Mansour, Palestinian envoy to the […]
Read MoreRally in Tunisia’s capital to demand release of protesters
Tunis, Jan 24 (IANS) Several hundred demonstrators took to the streets of Tunisia’s capital Tunis to demand the release of the arrested protesters, leading to confrontations with security forces. At Avenue Habib Bourguiba, the demonstrators on Saturday chanted slogans calling for the release of the protesters arrested during the ongoing night protests in many provinces […]
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 gets new update for PC, consoles, Stadia
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) CD Projekt Red has started rolling out its version 1.1 update for the Cyberpunk 2077 game as promised. The update is available for download across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Stadia. According to the company, the update brings some stability improvements, open world and quest fixes, […]
Read MoreChina to issue commemorative coin for Year of the Ox
Beijing, Jan 24 (IANS) China’s central bank will issue a commemorative coin on Friday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Ox. The round, copper-alloy coin is 27 mm in diameter and has a face value of 10 yuan ($1.55), Xinhua news agency quoted the People’s Bank of China as saying in a […]
Read MoreCovid-19 vaccination to start soon in Iran: Rouhani
Tehran, Jan 24 (IANS) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that vaccination against the novel coronavirus in the country will start in the next few days. In a statement on Saturday, Rouhani said that the use of foreign vaccine is necessary before the domestic vaccine is produced, reports Xinhua news agency. Iranian officials started human trial […]
Read MoreNew-age Bollywood siblings who share love for acting
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) When budding actress Isabelle Kaif recently unveiled the first look of her upcoming film, fans quickly found resemblance with her famous sister, Bollywood star Katrina Kaif. For years, Bollywood has seen siblings entertaining audiences with their acting skills, and the list only keeps growing. There are many youngsters who are […]
Read MoreUP: Youth poses with gun at his mother’s head, arrested
Shamli (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 24 (IANS) A youth posing for a selfie, with a pistol pointed at his mother’s head, has been arrested by the Shamli police. The weapon has also been seized from the youth, identified as Deepak Kumar, 20. The cyber cell of the police traced the youth from the Sunheti village under […]
Read MoreTurkey launches fifth indigenous frigate
Ankara, Jan 24 (IANS) Turkey has launched its fifth indigenous frigate produced as part of the MILGEM project, a national warship program. Istanbul Frigate F-515 was designed with national resources, and over 75 per cent of its systems are of indigenous manufacture, according to the Turkish Presidency of Defence Industries. The 113-meter-long frigate would perform […]
Read MoreMarried 10 times, UP man murdered for property
Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 24 (IANS) With ten marriages behind him, this 52-year-old man was allegedly murdered by unidentified persons over property in the Bhojipura area here. Jaganlal Yadav, a farmer who inherited ancestral property worth a few crores of rupees and was about to transfer its ownership to his adopted son, was found dead […]
Read MoreLondon wedding organiser fined over $13k for breaching lockdown
London, Jan 24 (IANS) The organiser of a wedding attended by 400 guests in London is facing a fine of 10,000 pounds ($13,682) for a “shameful” breach of the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown, police said. The police found revellers packed together at the ceremony held inside Yesoday Hatorah Girls Senior School in Egerton Road, Stamford Hill, […]
Read MoreReal Madrid cruise past Alaves in LaLiga
Madrid, Jan 24 (IANS) Real Madrid recovered from a painful few days which saw them lose in the semi-final of the Spanish Suercup to Athletic Club Bilbao and then crash out of the Copa del Rey to third tier Alcoyano, when they cruised to a comfortable 4-1 win away to Alaves, who were celebrating their […]
Read MoreWeather improves in J&K, Ladakh, to stay dry till Jan 31
Srinagar, Jan 24 (IANS) After a day-long spell of rain and snow that caused disruption of both air and surface transport, weather in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh improved on Sunday. Weather office has forecast improvement in weather from Sunday and also predicted dry weather in J&K and Ladakh till January 31. “Weather has started […]
Read MoreTropical storm Eloise makes landfall in Mozambique
Maputo, Jan 24 (IANS) Tropical storm Eloise has made landfall in central Mozambique with strong winds and intense rains, leaving a trail of destruction in the cities of Beira, Manica and Quelimane. According to the state television TVM, after making landfall on Saturday, the storm evolved into the category of cyclone over the Indian Ocean, […]
Read MoreNational Girl Child Day: Dream fearlessly, says Nishtha Satyam
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) In India, January 24 is celebrated as the National Girl Child Day. On this occasion people are made aware of issues like safety, education, sex ratio, health of girls and programmes are also organised at various places. On this occasion, Nishtha Satyam, who is working as Deputy Representative in India […]
Read MoreUK mulls hotel quarantine amid new variant concerns
London, Jan 24 (IANS) the UK government is considering the possibility of hotel quarantines for arrivals into the country amid concerns over new coronavirus variants found abroad. Ministers will discuss the issue at a meeting on Monday whether to further tighten restrictions at the borders, Xinhua news agency reported. Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not […]
Read MoreIndia’s new education policy to travel across the world
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) With the aim to develop India as a global destination for education, the Central government is sharing the new Education Policy with various countries including the US, the UK, Oman, the UAE, Mauritius and Kuwait. Initiatives have also been taken to take the new Education Policy to the Gulf countries. […]
Read MorePanic buttons at road intersections in Lucknow
Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) The Lucknow Police Commissionerate will soon install panic buttons at several intersections in the Uttar Pradesh capital city to assist people in case of any emergency. These buttons will also be installed near pink toilets being constructed under the Safe City Mission. The project has already been implemented in Agra and […]
Read MoreUP deputy CM gives 30-month salary for Ram temple
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, has handed over his 30-month salary for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The amount was handed over to the general secretary of Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Champat Rai, and member Swami Vasudevanand Saraswati, on Saturday. Talking […]
Read MoreOver 52 cr ballot papers for UP panchayat polls
Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) With over 52 crore ballot papers, the State Elections Commission (SEC) in Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for the three-layered panchayat polls for over 8.88 lakh posts with an electorate of over 12.5 crore. Touted as the world’s largest polls, it will witness the election of nearly 59,000 village heads and […]
Read MoreIncidents of cops committing crime on the rise in UP
Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) In a worrying development, incidents with policemen getting on the wrong side of law, are increasing. At least six policemen have been booked and four of them arrested in three separate incidents in Uttar Pradesh last week. On January 17, two constables were suspended in Pilibhit district for allegedly running an […]
Read MoreSL to receive 1st batch of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines
Colombo, Jan 24 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the first batch of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines manufactured in India is expected to arrive in the island nation on Wednesday. Sri Lanka will be receiving 600,000 vials of doses with the first vaccine consignment, reports Xinhua news agency. Addressing an event on Saturday, […]
Read MoreDelhi to get first exclusive public toilet for third gender
By Praveen DwivediNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) It may seem a little late but the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has finally decided to provide toilets in the national capital exclusively for the third gender. In its annual budget for 2021-2022, the civic body has proposed to built toilets exclusively for transgender people. H.P. Singh, […]
Read MoreBullet Train Project: 7 cos willing to construct undersea tunnel
By Anand SinghNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) At least seven Indian companies have shown interest for the construction of the undersea tunnel for the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor during the pre-bidding stage, officials said on Sunday. A National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) official told IANS, “Seven Indian companies had participated […]
Read MoreA reset for India’s security policy (Column: Spy’s Eye)
BY D.C. PATHAKIndia’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar, in his address at the UN Security Council launching the two-year tenure of India’s membership, rightly focused on the threat of terrorism facing the world, pointed to the invidious role of Pakistan in harbouring and sponsoring terrorists drawn from across the Islamic spectrum and debunked the […]
Read MoreFighting continues in Afghanistan amid progress in peace talks
Kabul, Jan 24 (IANS) In the war-torn Afghanistan, fighting continues as more than 50 rebels mostly militants have been killed in the past 24 hours amid progress in the ongoing peace talks in Doha, officials said. In the latest wave of violent incidents, the armed insurgents attacked police in Kocha-e-Dash area of Police District 11 […]
Read MoreEx-Ireland cricketer Roy Torrens passes away
Dublin, Jan 24 (IANS) Former Ireland cricketer Roy Torrens has passed away at the age of 72, Cricket Ireland has informed. A right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast-medium bowler, Torrens debuted for Ireland on July 20, 1966 v Middlesex at Ormeau (Cap Number 507). He was capped 30 times between 1966 and 1984, taking 77 […]
Read MoreNew UK Covid strain: India needs to stay vigilant, say experts
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) With reports now showing the new UK Covid-19 strain to be not just more infectious but also associated with a higher degree of mortality, health experts have cautioned that Indians need not panic over the mutations, but the country needs to stay vigilant. So far 150 people in India have […]
Read MoreRestore siren to mark Bapu’s assassination: Gandhi kin to Prez
By Quaid NajmiMumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) As India prepares to observe the 73rd anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, his descendants have appealed to restore an old tradition marking the exact time when the Father of the Nation fell to an assassin’s bullets, stunning humanity. Great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Tushar A. […]
Read MoreTibetans hopeful of seeing Biden host the Dalai Lama
By Vishal GulatiDharamsala, Jan 24 (IANS) Tibetans are hopeful of being united with the States once again with their globetrotting spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, who has a special relationship with US presidents that began with a gold watch, calling on President Joe Biden soon for substantive discussions. After a four-year unusual exception of President […]
Read MoreSoon Rafale can land and take off on Purvanchal Expressway
By Sumit Kumar SinghLucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) Combat aircraft, including the top-of-the-line Rafale or Sukhoi, will soon be able to land and take off from an airstrip being developed on the 340-km long Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The government is developing a stretch of 3.2 kilometres near Sultanpur district on the Expressway where combat […]
Read MoreCup holders Arsenal out of FA cup, City survive
London, Jan 24 (IANS) There were no major upsets in the fourth round of the FA Cup as all of the Premier League sides qualified against lower league oppositions, although reigning FA Cup Champions Arsenal were knocked out of the tournament, and Manchester City had to suffer against a side from three leagues below them. […]
Read MoreStock markets’ volatility set to flare up as Budget nears (Market Watch)
By Rohit VaidNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Volatility in Indias key stock markets are set to flare up as investors bet big on Union Budget 2021-22 to deliver policy reforms, sops and tax breaks. In general, investors expect higher government Capex along with other fiscal expansion measures to drive growth and neutralise the impact of […]
Read MoreOnce beggars, these kids aspire to join Army courtesy cop’s school
By Archana SharmaJaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) Around 500 children who were once seen begging, rag picking and fighting on the streets in Rajasthan’s Churu district have now transformed into decent students and are attending regular classes, singing patriotic songs and dreaming high to serve the nation as defence personnel, police officers and doctors. This is […]
Read MoreAstro Zindagi (Weekly Horoscope)
BY NEERAJ DHANKHERHere is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for January 25-31 ARIES This week you will be concerned about money matters. You will look at ways to increase your income and seek financial security. Guard against impulsive spending as you may regret it later. During the middle […]
Read MoreCRPF to get Micro UAV A-410 by May for Maoist operation
By Rajnish SinghNew Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) In a bid to gear up its force for a “big” anti-extremist operation in the Maoist hotbeds, especially in areas prone to attacks, the Central Resrve Police Force (CRPF) is engaged in adding updated gadgets and arms to its armoury. In the process, the force will use an […]
Read MoreSri Lankan Health Minister tests coronavirus positive
Colombo, Jan 24 (IANS) Sri Lankan Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, Health Ministry officials confirmed. The 56-year-old Minister had undergone a Rapid Antigen Test on Friday which came in positive on Saturday, after which she was been taken to a treatment centre, Xinhua news agency quoted the officials as […]
Read MoreSaudi-led coalition destroys air target aimed at Riyadh
Riyadh, Jan 24 (IANS) The Saudi-led coalition involved in the ongoing conflict in Yemen said it destroyed an air target launched towards the Kingdom’s capital Riyadh. In a statement on Saturday, the coalition said it intercepted “apparent missile or drone attack” over Riyadh, Xinhua news agency reported. A day ago, the coalition had foiled two […]
Read MoreIndonesia to develop new capital city after vaccine drive
Jakarta, Jan 24 (IANS) Indonesia remains committed to developing a new capital city in East Kalimantan province, which will start after the national Covid-19 vaccination program scheduled for completion in March 2022, according to a media report. The country started its massive Covid-19 inoculation program on January 14 with health workers across the archipelago getting […]
Read MoreGlobal Covid-19 cases top 98.6mn: Johns Hopkins
Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) The total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 98.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.11 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Sunday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death […]
Read MoreRussia criticises US embassy for supporting unsanctioned protests
Moscow, Jan 24 (IANS) The Russian Foreign Ministry blamed the US Embassy in Moscow for interference in opposition rallies in Russia, which are the country’s domestic affairs. The US Embassy has shown disregard for diplomatic rules and regulations by actively posting messages on social media in support of unsanctioned protests in Russian cities, the ministry […]
Read MoreUS key Covid-19 metrics show decline this week
Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) The rates of new Covid-19 cases, hospitalisations, and deaths across the US are on the decline this week, though some areas are still reporting wrenching death rates, according to a latest report of The COVID Tracking Project. Weekly new cases were down 20 per cent, the lowest number of new cases […]
Read MoreDino James: My idea of music is it should be able to create nostalgia
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Rapper Dino James says his primary aim as a music artiste is to offer listeners something that is relatable. He recently released songs “Sunn” and “Feel hain ki nahi” from his extended playlist, titled “Chemicals”. Both the songs are composed, performed and written by Dino. “My idea of music is that […]
Read MoreLondoners urged to wear masks in open air to curb Covid-19 spread
London, Jan 24 (IANS) London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for tougher rules on wearing face coverings outside after revealing that more than 12,000 Londoners have died with the Covid-19 pandemic, a media report said. The mayor said there was a need for face coverings where people were “cheek by jowl” in outdoor locations, and […]
Read MoreAt 51, JLo realises she didn’t love herself in her 30s
Los Angeles, Jan 24 (IANS) Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez has opened up about attending therapy throughout her 30s, and although she believed at the time she had plenty of self-love, she now understands her personal relationships were not ideal. “I remember when I was going through therapy at the beginning, you know, kind of in my […]
Read MoreFrance registers 23,924 new Covid-19 cases in a day
Paris, Jan 24 (IANS) France on Saturday reported 23,924 new cases of Covid-19 infection in a 24-hour span, raising the country’s cumulative number of confirmed cases to 30,35,181, official data showed. In the 24 hours, a further 230 people had succumbed to the disease in France, bringing the total death toll to 72,877, the Xinhua […]
Read MoreRussia logs 20,921 new Covid-19 cases
Moscow, Jan 24 (IANS) Russia registered 20,921 more Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, down from 21,513 a day earlier, the country’s Covid-19 response centre said Saturday. The national tally has thus increased to 36,98,273 with 68,971 deaths and 31,09,315 recoveries, the centre said. Moscow, Russia’s worst-hit region, reported 2,668 new cases, down from […]
Read MoreChina’s catering industry recovers in December 2020: Ministry
Beijing, Jan 24 (IANS) China’s catering industry recovered in December 2020, with the scale of consumption rebounding to the same level seen a year earlier, official data shows. The industry’s revenue rose 0.4 per cent year on year in December last year, up 1 percentage point from the figure for November 2020, according to the […]
Read MoreBeijing’s PM2.5 density drops 53% over past half decade
Beijing, Jan 24 (IANS) Beijing reported a 53 per cent decrease in PM2.5 density in the past five years, achieving the goal set for the city’s 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020), local authorities said on Saturday. The city’s PM2.5 density was reduced by over a half in 2020 compared to that of 2015, giving the […]
Read MoreIran reports 6,207 new Covid-19 cases, tally mounts to 1.36mn
Tehran, Jan 24 (IANS) Iran’s health ministry reported 6,207 daily Covid-19 cases on Saturday, raising the total nationwide infections to 13,67,032. The pandemic has so far claimed 57,294 lives in Iran, up by 69 in the past 24 hours, said Sima Sadat Lari, the spokeswoman for Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education, during her […]
Read MoreYediyurappa’s makes U-turn, says illegal mining can be regularised in K’taka
Mysuru/Shivamogga, Jan 24 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Saturday made a U-turn on illegal mining and quarrying as he went from first declaring that his government will not allow them, only to retract it later, asserting that such activities can be regularised. “I will not allow illegal mining. Whoever wants to take up […]
Read MoreB’luru social worker files complaint against ‘Tandav’ makers
Bengaluru, Jan 24 (IANS) Keeping up the tempo by filing FIRs against the makers of “Tandav”, a political thriller starring Saif Ali Khan, another FIR was registered in Krisna Raja Pura (K.R. Pura) Police limits of Eastern Bengaluru on Friday. According to the FIR, Kiran Aradhya, social worker lodged complaint against web series “Tandav” starring […]
Read MoreNothing can be bigger than securing home for homeless: Hasina
By Sumi KhanDhaka, Jan 24 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Saturday that nobody will remain homeless in the country, which is celebrating the golden jubilee of its independence this year. “No one will remain shelter-less in the ‘Mujib Barsho’ and the golden jubilee year of Bangladesh’s independence. Our resources may be limited, […]
Read MoreCommercial flight services resume in Sikkim after 19 months
Gangtok, Jan 23 (IANS) Commercial passenger flight services at Sikkims lone airport at Pakyong near Gangtok resumed on Saturday after a gap of about 19 months. A SpiceJet aircraft with 57 passengers from Delhi landed at the Pakyong airport, as Sikkim Health Minister M.K. Sharma welcomed the travellers. The flight returned with 21 passengers. Terming […]
Read MorePortugal’s Covid-19 deaths top 10,000
Lisbon, Jan 24 (IANS) Covid-19 deaths in Portugal passed the 10,000 mark Saturday after a record 274 fatalities were counted in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate-General for Health (DGS). Saturday also saw the country’s daily infections hitting a new high at 15,333. To date, Portugal has recorded 10,194 deaths and 6,24,469 cases, […]
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