SC surprised at 60-year-old Salar Jung family succession suit
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday was taken by surprise after it came across the pendency of a succession suit filed in 1958 in connection with the division of property of the erstwhile Hyderabad princely state’s Prime Minister, Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan Salar Jung III, who died on March 2, […]
Read MoreSix from Odisha to receive Padma awards
Bhubaneswar, Jan 25 (IANS) As many as six personalities from Odisha will receive Padma awards for their notable contributions towards the welfare of society. Sculptor Sudarshan Sahoo will receive the Padma Vibhushan for his contribution to the field of art. Five others from the state to receive the Padma Shri include Shanti Devi (social work), […]
Read MoreRam Vilas, Tarun Gogoi, Keshubhai Patel conferred with Padma Bhushan posthumously
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The government on Monday conferred the Padma Bhushan award posthumously on former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and former Gujarat Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel . One of the tallest Dalit leaders from Bihar and the founder of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), Paswan passed […]
Read MoreAlien birds threaten Himalayan biodiversity: Researchers
By Vishal GulatiNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Alien birds are spreading across southeast Asia and could reach India — either due to escaping captivity or after being intentionally released, researchers with the University College London (UCL) warned on Monday. In a study published in ‘Nature Ecology & Evolution’, researchers show how the alien species such […]
Read MoreKejriwal unveils Ashoka Pillar at Delhi assembly
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unveiled the Ashoka Pillar at Delhi Assembly on Monday. While addressing a gathering on this occasion, Kejriwal stated that the Ashoka Chakra was adopted as national symbol of India on January 26, 1950 and installing it in the Vidhan Sabha will remind Ministers and MLAs […]
Read MoreModerna working on Covid-19 booster shot to fight new variant (Lead)
New York, Jan 25 (IANS) While the two-dose regimen of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine is expected to be protective against emerging strains detected to date, the company on Monday said it is also working on a Covid-19 booster shot to protect against a new variant first identified in South Africa. The company said that it […]
Read More6 NIA officials awarded President’s Police Medals
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Six National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials on Monday have been conferred with the President’s Police Medals for distinguished service and meritorious service on the occasion of Republic Day 2021. An NIA spokesperson said that anti-terror probe agency’s Head Constable Vinod Kumar K S has been awarded with the President’s medal […]
Read MorePakistan host South Africa for first time in 13 years
Karachi, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan will host South Africa in a Test match at home for the first time in 13 years when their two-Test series commences here on Tuesday. Pakistan could not host an international team between 2009 and 2015 after the deadly attack on the Sri Lankan team in 2009, and although cricket […]
Read MoreKia Motors India sells 1 lakh units since July
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Automobile manufacturer Kia Motors India has sold 1 lakh units since July 2020 in the domestic wholesale market. Accordingly, the maker of Seltos, Sonet and Carnival, has successfully dispatched 200,000 Kia vehicles to its dealerships across India within seventeen months of sales operations in the country. The company said the […]
Read MoreBangladesh beat WI 3-0 in ODIs, jump to 2nd in Super League table
Chattogram, Jan 25 (IANS) Bangladesh defeated West Indies by 120 runs in the third One-day International (ODI) here on Monday to win the three-match series 3-0 and climbed to second spot on the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League. This series is part of the qualification process for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup […]
Read MoreCentre set to permanently ban 59 Chinese apps
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Union Government has decided permanently ban 59 Chinese mobile applications including TikTok. The development comes several months after the government had first banned Chinese apps temporarily in last June. The government had sought responses from the companies on the show cause notices, but sources said that it is not […]
Read MoreGurugram’s civil defence department gets President’s medal
Gurugram, Jan 25 (IANS) For the first time in the history of Haryana, the President’s Civil Service Medal has been awarded to Gurugram’s Civil Defence Department. The award will be received by Chief Warden Mohit Sharma, on behalf of the department. Keep in mind that the Civil Defence team not only helped the needy people […]
Read MoreGurugram to livestream R-Day event on YouTube
Gurugram, Jan 25 (IANS) The Gurugram district administration has decided to livestream the Republic Day district level program on YouTube in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the district administration officials said on Monday. “The entire program will be telecasted through YouTube in Gurugram. The decision has been taken to connect more and more people to […]
Read MoreRithvik Dhanjani to feature in cover video of Juggy D. classic
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Actor Rithvik Dhanjani, who is also a show host and dancer, features in the cover video of the classic Juggy D track, Mere dil vich hum tum. He posted a teaser from the music video and captioned it: “Music and dance are part of our soul. So, here we are, two […]
Read More2 pilots injured as Army chopper crash-lands
Jammu, Jan 25 (IANS) Two pilots were injured after an Army Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) crash-landed inside a defence area on Monday evening in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, sources said. An Army ambulance reached the spot and shifted the injured to the hospital. A fire tender was also sent to the accident scene. […]
Read MoreUnder pressure Yediyurappa reallocates portfolios third time to disgruntled ministers
Bengaluru, Jan 25 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa has done a cabinet reshuffle for the third time in the last five days and is still struggling to douse disgruntlement among his partymen since he inducted seven new ministers in his cabinet nine days ago. On January 21, he carried out his first reshuffle. […]
Read MoreVenue check: India have good Test record against England in Chennai
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium ‘Chepauk’, which will host the first two Tests of the upcoming four-match series against England, has been a happy hunting ground for the host India. India and England have faced each other in nine Test matches at ‘Chepauk’, with the hosts registering five wins and England […]
Read MoreSonakshi Sinha ‘can’t wait’ to feature in a meme
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) At a time when almost all of Bollywood seems obsessed with circulating US senator Bernie Sanders’ memes, actress Sonakshi Sinha has expressed that she can’t wait to feature in a meme. On Monday, Sonakshi shared a photograph of herself staring at the mirror with her hands covering her cheeks. Sonakshi asked […]
Read MoreIt will be a disastrous electoral year for BJP in 3 states: Trinamool
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will have an electorally disastrous year in 2021 in at least three states, the Trinamool Congress said on Monday. Addressing a press conference here, Trinamool leader and Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien and senior party leader and Lok Sabha MP Saugata Roy said that the […]
Read MoreShilpa Shetty’s yoga tip to beat stress
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Bollywood actress and yoga enthusiastic Shilpa Shetty Kundra on Monday suggested the right yoga to bust stress, and improve core strength and flexibility of the hip joints and legs. Shilpa shared a video on Twitter where she can be seen performing the asana, called Naukasana. “For almost a year now, in […]
Read MoreB’luru police deny permission for tractor rally by farmers
Bengaluru, Jan 25 (IANS) Farmers would not be allowed to enter the city on tractors from outside on Tuesday for their protest rally against the three central farm laws, a top police official said on Monday. “In view of the heightened security on the 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday, farmers will not be allowed to […]
Read MoreAAP behind attack on Congress lawmakers: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, Jan 25 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday said the attack on a state Congress MP and an MLA at the Singhu border was not the handiwork of peacefully protesting farmers but of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, whose only agenda was to weaken the farmers’ fight by creating trouble at the […]
Read MoreHyderabad’s Hussain Sagar gets a facelift
Hyderabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Hussain Sagar, the most popular hangout place in Hyderabad, is getting a major face lift. The historic Tank Bund road on the picturesque lake, which divides the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, is sporting a new charm with the installation of specially designed cast iron railing, grills and designer lamp […]
Read MoreTransport ministry nod to levying ‘Green Tax’ on polluting vehicles
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday said his department has approved a proposal to levy “Green Tax” on old vehicles that are polluting the environment. He said that the proposal will now go to the states for consultation before it is formally notified. According […]
Read MoreIIT-Delhi to come up with many big inventions soon: Director
By Ganesh BhattNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, counted among the best educational institutions, is soon going to dedicate several new innovations to the nation. IIT-Delhi Director V Ramgopal Rao tells in an exclusive interview to IANS how the institute has endeavoured to fight coronavirus pandemic and what the situation vis-a-vis job […]
Read MoreBengali star Rukmini Maitra to debut in B’wood in Vidyut Jammwal-starrer ‘Sanak’
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Bengal actress Rukmini Maitra is all set to make her Bollywood debut. She will feature opposite action star Vidyut Jammwal in the forthcoming action-thriller Sanak. Announcing the news, Vidyut tweeted on Monday: “Brace yourself, something big is coming tomorrow! Ab Sankegi! #ComingSoon #Sanak Stay tuned!” Confirming the same, trade analyst Taran […]
Read MoreFarmers told of Governor’s unavailability: Maha Raj Bhavan
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) The Maharashtra Raj Bhavan said that the Samyukta Shetkari Kamgar Morcha (SSKM) leaders were informed that Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari would be unavailable to meet the farmers’ delegation on Monday. An official spokesperson said that SSKM leader Dhananjya Shinde was told this by telephone on January 22 while convenor Prakash Reddy […]
Read MoreRight vote is powerful instrument in people’s hands: AP Guv
Amaravati, Jan 25 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhushan Harichandan on Monday said that the right to vote, which is a powerful instrument in the hands of people and makes them sentinels of the noble tradition of democracy, should not be exercised just mechanically. “The right to vote is the mother of all political rights […]
Read MoreEnglish cricketers will have to look after each other in India: Root
Galle, Jan 25 (IANS) England skipper Joe Root on Monday said that the upcoming series against India would challenge them as their period away from home and inside a bio-bubble will keep increasing with every passing day, and they will have to stick together. “It is going to be a challenge. The next tour is […]
Read MoreFDI flow into India grows 13% in 2020
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) into India rose 13 per cent in 2020, backed by investments into the digital sector, said a report by the United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The growth in FDI into India was witnessed despite a slump in investments into other developing economies. FDI […]
Read MoreKangana says Manikarnika is most successful Indian film in Japan
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut on Monday celebrated the completion of two years of release of her period drama Manikarnika. She claimed it was the most successful Indian film in Japan. “The movie which broke my bones, 20 stitches n two fractures also broke many records. Highest weekend, Highest single day collection, […]
Read More4 from northeast to receive Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
By Sujit ChakrabortyGuwahati/Agartala/Imphal, Jan 25 (IANS) Four children of four northeastern states — Assam, Manipur, Sikkim and Tripura — have been chosen for this year’s Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) for their exceptional abilities and outstanding feat in different fields, officials said on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with PMRBP awardees via video […]
Read MoreEngland close in on Australia in World Test Championship final race
Galle, Jan 25 (IANS) The World Test Championship (WTC) final race is hotting up with fourth-placed England moving within 0.5 percentage points (PCT) of third-placed Australia. India are on top of the table with 71.7 percentage points, followed by New Zealand on 70.0 per cent. England now have 68.7 percentage points, which is 0.5 lower […]
Read MoreFranklin Templeton case: SC says objection to e-voting contentious, will deal first
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said it will first deal with the “contentious” issue of the objection to the e-voting process for winding up Franklin Templeton’s six mutual fund schemes, and of distribution of money to the unitholders. A bench comprising Justices S.A. Nazeer and Sanjiv Khanna orally observed that […]
Read MoreNearly 20L beneficiaries vaccinated, highest in K’taka
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) India has inoculated nearly 20 lakh healthcare and frontline workers, with Karnataka vaccinating the most number of beneficiaries in the last 10 days since the commencement of the nationwide vaccination drive. “The cumulative number of healthcare workers vaccinated against Covid-19 crossed 19.5 lakh on Monday. A total of 19,50,183 beneficiaries […]
Read MoreJammu-Srinagar Highway to open for stranded vehicles on Tuesday
Jammu, Jan 25 (IANS) The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway will be opened on Tuesday just to facilitate the movement of vehicles stranded between Ramban and Jawahar Tunnel towards Kashmir, officials said on Monday. “Tomorrow, subject to fair weather and better road conditions, only the vehicles stranded between Ramban and Jawahar Tunnel will be allowed to move […]
Read MorePresident hails farmers, scientists and soldiers on R-Day eve
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) On the eve of Republic Day, President Ram Nath Kovind said justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, outlined in the Preamble of the Constitution, are sacred to everybody in the nation. The President said in his speech: “These values – justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity – outlined in the preamble of […]
Read MoreRakul Preet shares her sunshine mantra
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh spreads sunshine mood in her new Instagram image, and urges everyone to follow their dreams. In the picture, she is seen sitting dressed in a floral crop top paired with high waisted jeans. “Follow your dreams, they know the way #sunshinegirl #mondaymood,” she wrote as the […]
Read MoreKerala govt recommends solar scam case to CBI, objects to probe in Life Mission scam
By Sumit SaxenaNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) A day after recommending a CBI probe in the solar scam case, ahead of Assembly polls scheduled later this year, the Kerala government in the Supreme Court on Monday vehemently objected to the CBI probe ordered by the Centre in the Life Mission scam, where the state government […]
Read MoreRed-hot Root looking to extend batting form to India
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) England skipper Joe Root’s ability to rack up big scores like he did in Sri Lanka in the just-concluded Test series will be key for England to put up a fight against India in the four-Test series starting next month. He scored 426 in two Tests in Sri Lanka at […]
Read MoreAmit Sadh: Try to live the life of character in all roles
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Actor Amit Sadh has opened up on his new web series Jeet Ki Zid, saying he didn’t need a second thought to decide on taking up the role. Amir plays Major Deep Singh Sengar in the series, based on the incredibly true of the soldier. “The story of Major Deep Singh […]
Read MoreRemo DSouza post angioplasty: Dancing my way to recovery
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Choreographer-filmmaker Remo DSouza, who was admitted to hospital recently after suffering cardiac problems, on Monday revealed that he is dancing his way to recovery. DSouza took to Instagram to share a video that shows him dancing as part of his ongoing treatment. “Dance is the joy of movement and the heart […]
Read MoreIndia, China agree to push for early disengagement at disputed border
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) India and China have agreed to push for an early disengagement of the frontline troops at disputed border areas across Line of Actual Control, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday. The ministry issued a statement after India and China held a 16-hour marathon military dialogue to resolve the border […]
Read MoreTV actor Manish Verma goes on without cheat day for new show
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Actor Manish Verma has been working hard on his physique for his role in the new TV show, Teri Meri Ek Jindri. To ensure he stays fit, he says he has no cheat day. The Beyhadh 2 actor will be seen portraying a negative character, Gulshan, in the show. “It took […]
Read MoreAnnup Sonii: Films and shows are not dictated by marketing team as earlier
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Actor Annup Sonii says he is making a conscious effort to increasingly shift to projects on OTT platforms. The audience for the digital space is growing, and it is also a perfect medium for actors like him to prove their versatility. Annup, whose role in the recent series “Tandav” has elicited […]
Read MoreGovt’s good governance stronger than ever: VP’s R-Day eve wish
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Extending wishes to people on the eve of Republic Day, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said our democracy is vibrant and our commitment to good governance and transparency is stronger than “ever before”. Conveying his warm greetings, Naidu said India is a country that is brimming with potential […]
Read MoreModerna says its Covid-19 vaccine works against new variants
New York, Jan 25 (IANS) US-based drugmaker Moderna on Monday said its Covid-19 vaccine retains neutralising activity against emerging variants first identified in the UK and South Africa. Vaccination with the Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine produced neutralising titers against all key emerging variants tested, including B.1.1.7 and B.1.351, first identified in the UK and South Africa, […]
Read MoreKerala Health Minister seeks better, local public health to fight epidemics
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister K.K. Shailaja says that improving the public health system and increasing the number of Primary Health Centres is the best way to contain contagious diseases like coronavirus. In an interview to IANS, she noted that Kerala is still in the process of containing Covid-19 and that the government […]
Read MoreAltaf Bukhari meets PM, asks for restoration of J&K statehood
Jammu, Jan 25 (IANS) In a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari reiterated the demand for the restoration of statehood of Jammu & Kashmir, the party said in a statement on Monday. The statement said that the during the meeting on Sunday, Bukhari also presented a memorandum highlighting the pressing […]
Read MoreNIA files supplementary chargesheet against 2 terror accused
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed a supplementary chargesheet against two terrorists, Sidhikhul Aslam and Muhammad Polakkanni, in connection with its probe into the ISIS Omar Al-Hindi module case for planning attacks in south India, officials said. An official said that the chargesheet has been filed in the […]
Read MoreCongress forms panels for Assam assembly polls
New Jan 25 (IANS) The Congress has formed a number of committees for the upcoming assembly polls in Assam. The committees formed by the party include the election committee, manifesto committee, management committee, coordination committee, campaign committee and media committee. Sonia Gandhi has appointed state president Ripun Bora as Chairman of state election committee and […]
Read MoreSamsung heir Lee won’t appeal ruling in bribery case (Ld)
Seoul, Jan 25 (IANS) Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong and the prosecution said Monday that they will not appeal last week’s appeals court ruling that sentenced him to two and a half year in prison in a retrial of a high-profile bribery case. The Seoul High Court last Monday handed down the verdict to the vice […]
Read More38% Indian women working in tech industry prefer WFH: Survey
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Almost 38 per cent Indian women working in a tech or IT industry prefer working at home to working in the office, says a new survey. About 36 per cent women said they had more autonomy when not working in an office, according to the “Women in Tech” report by […]
Read MoreDoorstep delivery of subsidised ration in Delhi from March
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday that people of Delhi will start receiving subsidised ration (food grains) at their doorstep from March this year. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made this announcement while addressing a gathering on the eve of the 72nd Republic Day at Delhi Secretariat. Chief […]
Read MoreTiger Shroff shares behind the scenes video of second single ‘Casanova’
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Actor Tiger Shroff treated his fans with a behind-the-scenes video of his latest single, Casanova. Casanova is the second song that Tiger has sung, and it was launched on January 13 on the actor’s YouTube page. Now, Tiger has given a glimpse of the making of the song on Instagram. “Behind […]
Read MoreKerala reports 3,361 Covid cases, 17 deaths
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25 (IANS) After testing 30,903 samples, Kerala on Monday reported 3,361 Covid 19 cases, while 5,606 people recovered from the disease in the past 24 hours, as per a release issued by the office of state Health Minister K.K. Shailaja. Kerala’s test positivity rate stood at 10,88 per cent on Monday. Ernakulam district […]
Read MoreDefence Minister Rajnath Singh launches trailer of Fauji Calling
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the trailer of the upcoming film Fauji Calling on Monday, at his residence in the Capital. The event took place on Republic Day eve and was attended by the cast of the lead film, Sharman Joshi and Bidita Bagh, and director Aaryaan Saxena. “I would […]
Read MoreGauahar Khan, Zaid Darbar’s marriage is one month old, actress pens mushy note
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Actress-model Gauahar Khan on Monday posted an Instagram note celebrating one month of marriage with Zaid Darbar, thanking him for being her best friend and her partner in her life. Gauahar, who tied the knot with choreographer Zaid Darbar on December 25, wrote: “1 month Anniversary, would probably not mean much […]
Read MoreWilling to quit, seek safe and graceful exit, Nagaland Lokayukta to SC
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Nagaland Lokayukta, Justice (retd) Uma Nath Singh, has told the Supreme Court that he seeks a safe and graceful exit from the state as one of the conditions for his resignation. On January 11, a bench headed by Chief Justice S. A. Bobde had given him week to consider resigning […]
Read MoreNavyman’s daughter among 5 in Maha to get PM Bal Shakti award
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Kaamya Karthikeyan, the teenaged daughter of an Indian Navy Commander S. Karthikeyan, has been awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Shakti Puraskar, 2021, an official said here on Monday. She is the only girl among five children from Maharashtra who have bagged the PMRBSP-2021 honour for their excellence in different fields […]
Read MoreCongress to welcome farmers’ tractor rally in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Congress in Delhi will welcome the farmers’ tractor rally on January 26 on the rally route to pledge solidarity with the farmers demanding the repeal of the three farm laws. The Congress workers have been asked by the party to welcome the rally on various points in the capital. […]
Read MoreInnovators come up with 3D masks, touch-free devices in Raj
By Archana SharmaJaipur, Jan 25 (IANS) Necessity is the mother of invention and coronavirus pandemic threw up a challenge to innovators to come up with new medical items and devices to tackle the spread of the dreaded virus and other diseases in Rajasthan in the past few months. The desert state has recently launched India’s […]
Read More‘Kaabil’ turns 4: Yami Gautam recalls role as one that threw her ‘out of comfort zone’
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) The Hrithik Roshan-starrer Kaabil was released four years ago on this day and actress Yami Gautam, who played the female lead in the revenge drama, says the role helped her to the creative horizon. “Kaabil is a film that is very close to my heart. Playing a visually impaired character was […]
Read MoreGoogle workers form global alliance to fight workplace issues
San Francisco, Jan 25 (IANS) In a bid to hold Alphabet accountable on issues like inequality, gender discrimination and workplace harassment, Google workers across the world have formed a global union alliance called Alpha Global, The Verge reported on Monday. Alpha Global is affiliated with the UNI Global Union, a federation of labour unions representing […]
Read MoreDelhi’s first doctor hit by Covid elated after taking vaccine jab
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) In a sigh of relief, the first frontline healthcare worker in the national capital to suffer due to the coronavirus pandemic in March beamed with joy after receiving the first shot of Covishield vaccine on Monday. On March 12, Gopal Jha, deployed at a Mohalla clinic in east Delhi, had […]
Read MoreCongress has high hopes with DMK in Tamil Nadu
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Congress is pinning its hopes on the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, where it will contest in alliance with the DMK, with former party president Rahul Gandhi making a trip to the southern state twice in 10 days and is expected to visit the state again in February. Rahul […]
Read MoreBigg Boss 14: Rakhi Sawant’s ‘love’ for Abhinav is too gimmicky to be true
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Bigg Boss 14 contestant Rakhi Sawant is all set for her latest gimmick. She will give a glimpse of what she claims is her crazy love story with actor Abhinav Shukla by etching the words, I Love Abhinav, in red all over her body. It all starts with Rakhi getting into […]
Read MoreAndhra couple murders daughters to resurrect them
Madanapalle (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 25 (IANS) A highly superstitious teacher couple killed their two daughters, believing that they could be resurrected at Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district. V. Purushotam Naidu, lecturer in a government women’s degree college and his wife V. Padmaja, a maths teacher in Masterminds IIT Talent School committed these murders on […]
Read MoreTractor rally: Raj traffic volunteers with green jackets, well-defined route
Jaipur, Jan 25 (IANS) Rajasthan farmers are trying their best to maintain discipline during the proposed tractor rally in Delhi on January 26 to protest the new farm laws as detailed guidelines issued on Monday mention the well-defined route with specific markers which need to be followed by farmers to drive their tractors. Also the […]
Read MoreCovid-19 warnings on Twitter spread well before pandemic outbreak
London, Jan 25 (IANS) Even before the first cases of Covid-19 in Europe were announced at the end of January 2020, signals that something strange was happening were already circulating on Twitter, said a new study. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, identified tracks of increasing concern about pneumonia cases on posts published […]
Read MorePunjab CM kickstarts ‘Girl Child Day’ celebrations
Patiala, Jan 25 (IANS) In a major initiative for the empowerment of women, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday kickstarted the ‘National Girl Child Day’ celebrations with a message to the society to come forward to protect the life and liberty of girls. Underlining the need for creating grassroot level awareness to further improve […]
Read MoreTelangana boy awarded for developing smart wristband for Alzheimer’s patients
Hyderabad, Jan 25 (IANS) A 13-year-old boy from Telangana, who developed a smart wristband to monitor Alzheimer’s patients, is one of the recipients of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2021 announced on Monday. Hemesh Chadalavada from Ranga Reddy district has been awarded the Bal Puraskar for his excellence in the field of innovation. He created […]
Read MoreOdisha CM urges Union Ministers, HC judges to adopt schools
Bhubaneswar, Jan 25 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday appealed two Union Ministers from the state, judges of Orissa High Court, all MPs and MLAs to adopt government schools under the Mo School initiative. Patnaik has written a letter to all including the state ministers requesting to adopt the school in which they […]
Read MoreExtra chance for UPSC aspirants disrupts level playing field: Govt
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Central government has told the Supreme Court that civil services aspirants who have exhausted all their attempts in the exams held in October last year should not be given an extra try. “It may be noted that providing an extra attempt could further have a cascading effect by creating […]
Read MoreEngland turn tables on Sri Lanka, win 2nd Test by 6 wickets
Galle, Jan 25 (IANS) England defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second Test to seal the two-match series 2-0. Needing 164 to win, the English faltered when reduced to 89 for four. But opener Dominic Sibley and No. 6 Jos Buttler shared an unbeaten 75-run partnership for the fifth wicket to lead their […]
Read MoreApple doubled its India smartphone market share in Q4 2020
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Riding on the stellar performance of iPhone 11 and XR, Apple for the first time doubled its smartphone market share in India to nearly 4 per cent in the festive quarter of 2020, a new report said on Monday. Despite arriving in October, the iPhone 12 contributed significantly towards the […]
Read MoreRecovering Fortunes: Yes Bank sees signs of reaching pre-Covid levels soon
By Rohit VaidMumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Private lender Yes Bank has witnessed internal as well as external indicators of fast-paced economic recovery leading to pre-Covid operational levels. The bank’s own financial performance has improved drastically. It has again reported a net profit for the third consecutive quarter. Apart from q high retail loan disbursement demand, […]
Read MoreLalu seeks bail in Jharkhand High Court
Ranchi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad’s lawyer on Monday filed a reply in the Jharkhand High Court and sought bail for the RJD President. In the reply, Devarshi Mandal, the lawyer of Lalu Prasad, argued that his client has completed half of the sentence period in jail and he should be […]
Read MoreGurugram police on high alert amid farmer’s agitation, R-day
Gurugram, Jan 25 (IANS) In the view of the farmers’ protest and the Republic Day celebrations, the Gurugram police have stepped up security arrangements and special instructions have been given to the police force to keep a vigil on suspicious elements, senior Gurugram police official said. “Around 40 police checkpoints have been erected across the […]
Read MoreMaha Governor has time for Kangana, not for kisan: Pawar (Ld)
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor has time to meet Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, but not the thousands of “kisan brothers” who have assembled in Mumbai in huge numbers from all over the state, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar said here on Monday. Attacking Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari without taking his name, Pawar said […]
Read More3 NE states to display their traditions on R-Day
By Sujit ChakrabortyAgartala/Guwahati/Itanagar, Jan 25 (IANS) Two northeastern states – Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura – will showcase their traditions, famed customary talents, art and craft while Assam will demonstrate its tea, one of the backbones of Indian economy, and wildlife, in this year’s Republic Day parade in the national capital. Officials said that after around […]
Read MoreBollywood showers love on newlyweds Varun and Natasha
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities took to social media on Monday, to shower newly-weds Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal with love and best wishes for a new beginning. Varun and Natasha tied the knot on Sunday. “Congratulations Varun Natasha, wishing you all the love and lifelong happiness,” Priyanka Chopra wrote on her Instagram story. […]
Read MoreCan’t be part of ego battle between AP govt, SEC, says SC
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday expressed its anguish at the Andhra Pradesh government, as it junked its plea to postpone panchayat polls against the backdrop of Covid-19 vaccination drive. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy dismissed the Andhra Pradesh government’s challenge to the High Court decision, […]
Read MoreTesla has better software, hardware than Waymo: Elon Musk
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Electric car-maker Tesla CEO Elon Musk has countered recent remarks by the head of Waymo, Google’s self-driving unit that Tesla has taken a misguided approach to develop fully autonomous cars. Taking to Twitter, Musk said Tesla has better hardware and software than the self-driving car unit to attain full self-driving […]
Read MoreSanjay Leela Bhansali shares unseen footage as ‘Padmaavat’ turns 3
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali shared never-seen footage of his 2018 magnum opus Padmaavat on the social media page of his production house. While the filmmaker doesn’t have a social media account, the videos on his production house’ Instagram page showed actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone talking about the one-year-long journey […]
Read MoreAwaiting Centre’s instructions: AAP on ‘free vaccine’ promise
By Ashish SrivastavaNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Delhi government is awaiting instructions from the central government for the promise of providing free Covid-19 vaccines to all the residents of Delhi made by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Raghav Chaddha, national spokesperson of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Rajinder Nagar […]
Read MorePunjab Police to take action over fake news on petrol pumps’ closure
Chandigarh, Jan 25 (IANS) The Punjab Police’s Cyber Crime Cell on Monday started proceedings for legal action against rumour-mongers spreading news about closing petrol pumps to thwart the farmers’ tractor rally. Terming the news fake, Additional Director General of Police Amardeep Singh Rai said the state government has never issued any notice to close petrol […]
Read MorePulkit Samrat ponders over self love in new post
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Actor Pulkit Samrat has posted a selfie on Instagram that triggered thoughts of self love in him. In the image, the actor is seen sporting a bright blue vest, looking into the camera. Alongside the image, he wrote: “One can see everything in the eyes, but not everything through the eyes. […]
Read MoreAdele’s ’21’ turns 10, singer calls album ‘old friend’
Los Angeles, Jan 25 (IANS) Singer Adele celebrated the decade-long success of her chart-topping album 21. “Well I never! Happy 10 years old friend! It’s crazy how little I remember of what it was like and how I felt a decade ago. But Thank You from the bottom of my heart for letting us into […]
Read MorePadmaavat turns 3: Ranveer Singh looks back at tryst with dark side
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Bollywood star Ranveer Singh explored the dark side through the role of Alauddin Khilji in the 2018 Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial Padmaavat, and says it was an unforgettable experience. On Monday, which marked the third anniversary of the film’s release, Ranveer shared a special Instagram video from the making of the […]
Read MoreK-pop super band BTS have ‘surprise gifts’ for fans
Seoul, Jan 25 (IANS) K-pop super band BTS will unveil BE (Essential Edition) next month, and have planned some more surprises for their teeming fan base, widely known as BTS ARMY. After releasing their album BE (Deluxe Edition) in November, the band will unveil BE (Essential Edition) on February 19, reports billboard.com. The latest project […]
Read MoreIntegrated weapons system design centre opened in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Vice-President M.Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the Integrated Weapons System Design Centre at DRDO’s APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex here on Monday. The facility would enhance the capability in design and development of command and control systems for surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems and ballistic missile defence (BMD) systems, said Defence Research and Development […]
Read More946 personnel selected for Police Medals on R-Day
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) A total of 946 personnel have been selected for Police Medals on the Republic Day, with an ASI from CRPF and another from Jharkhand Police getting the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) posthumously. Jharkhand Police’s Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Banua Oraon and Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) ASI Mohan Lal […]
Read More‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ in Indian theatres on March 26
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The anticipated Hollywood creature feature Godzilla Vs. Kong has been confirmed for theatrical release in India on March 26. The film will release in India in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages, apart from the original English version. The action adventure starring Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown and Rebecca Hall has […]
Read MoreAP SEC revises election schedule, phase I polls on Feb 9
Amaravati, Jan 25 (IANS) In the light of the Supreme Court dismissing Andhra Pradesh government’s appeal to defer rural local bodies elections and allegedly no arrangements being made by the district administrations, State Election Commissioner Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar revised the election schedule to make Phase II, Phase III and Phase IV polls as Phase I, […]
Read MoreYogi’s visit a boon for this Ladakhi Pashmina trader
By Vivek TripathiLucknow, Jan 25 (IANS) For Kunjang Dolma, a businesswoman from Ladakh, it was a moment of pride when Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited her stall at the ongoing ‘Hunar Haat’ here. After the Chief Minister’s visit on Sunday to the stall, Dolma’s ‘Pashmina’ shawls and stoles are finding a lot of […]
Read MoreSS Rajamouli’s multistarrer ‘RRR’ in cinemas on October 13
Hyderabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s much-hyped upcoming multistarrer RRR is set for a theatrical release on October 13, the cast and crew announced on Monday. Rajamouli, who shot to fame directing the Baahubali films and Eega (Makkhi in Hindi version), shared a poster of the film featuring lead stars Ram Charan and Jr. […]
Read MoreTwitter launches new emoji to celebrate Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) As Indians across the world gear up to celebrate the 72nd Republic Day, Twitter on Monday announced the launch of a specially dedicated emoji to mark this momentous occasion. The unique emoji design depicts the Indian Air Force (IAF) fly past in the Indian tri-colours. The flypast soars the skies […]
Read MoreEngland to start summer with two-Test series against Black Caps
London, Jan 25 (IANS) England will start their home international summer with a two-Test series against New Zealand beginning June 2, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday. The two Tests will be played at Lord’s (June 2-6) and Edgbaston (June 10-14). Then England will face Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I […]
Read MoreMaha Governor has time for Kangana, not for kisan: Pawar
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) The Maharashtra Governor has time to meet Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, but not the thousands of “kisan brothers” who have assembled in Mumbai in huge numbers from all over the state, Nationalist Congress Party Sharad Pawar said here on Monday. Slamming Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari – without taking his name – […]
Read MoreGraft accused Covid positive Raj IT officer found dead
Jaipur, Jan 25 (IANS) Corruption accused Income Tax officer Vinay Kumar Mangala admitted in the Covid ward of RUHS Hospital in the Rajasthan capital was found dead on Monday. The 45-year-old officer hanged himself with a bedsheet in the sixth floor of the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences ward. The security guard of the hospital […]
Read More10 bodies retrieved from China gold mine
Beijing, Jan 25 (IANS) A day after 11 trapped workers were rescued from a gold mine in China’s Shandong province, authorities on Monday retrieved the bodies of the 10 other miners, while one was still reported to be missing. A total of 22 miners were trapped underground following a blast at the mine in Qixia […]
Read MoreCM congratulates PM Bala Puraskar awardees from Karnataka
Bengaluru, Jan 25 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister, B.S. Yediyurappa took to Twitter to greet a first-year Pre-University (Class 11) student Rakesh Krishna K., and class 5 student Veer V. Kashyap for winning Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar this year. Yediyurappa said, “I congratulate our children for making our state proud by winning this prestigious award. […]
Read MoreKotak Mahindra Bank logs 11% growth in Q3 net profit
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Kotak Mahindra Bank on Monday reported a 10.76 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit for the October-December quarter at Rs 2,601.67 crore. During the same quarter last fiscal, the bank had reported a net profit of Rs 2,348.72 crore. In a regulatory filing, the Kotak Mahindra Bank said that […]
Read MoreRespect value of right to vote: President’s Voters’ Day message
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said that people should always respect the value of the right to vote because it is not a simple right and people around the world have struggled a lot for this right. Speaking on the event of 11th National Voters’ Day through virtual mode, […]
Read MoreAuthorities pull up socks ahead of farmers’ R-Day parade
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) In a bid to ensure no disturbance to the law and order situation, thousands of police personnel have been deployed ahead of the farmers’ Republic Day tractor parade. Taking no chance, the Ghaziabad Police have deployed 1,000 constables, 500 head constables, 300 Sub Inspectors, 50 inspectors, 12 Circle Officers and […]
Read MoreWhy Chinese involvement in financial frauds in India is alarming
By Zafar AbbasNew Delhi, Jan 25 ( IANS ) Within a span of 15 days, two major financial fraud cases involving Chinese nationals have come to the forefront. Soon after the Delhi Police unearthed a transnational malware and fraud syndicate and arrested two Chinese women in a gang of 12 in multiple raids starting January […]
Read MoreAustralia temporarily suspends New Zealand travel bubble
Canberra, Jan 25 (IANS) The Australian government on Monday suspended the quarantine-free travel arrangement for travellers from New Zealand for a minimum of 72 hours in order to reduce the risk of a new Covid-19 variant from entering the community. While announcing the decision at a press conference here, Greg Hunt, Australia’s Minister for Health, […]
Read MoreMountbatten family collection to head to auction
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Over 350 objects from the 18th century home of the late Patricia Edwina Victoria Mountbatten — the eldest daughter of Britain’s last Viceroy of India — would go under the hammer at a Sotheby’s auction on March 24. The objects span jewellery, furniture, paintings, sculpture, books, silver and […]
Read More30 CBI officials get President’s Police Medals
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) As many as 30 CBI officials have been awarded the President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service and Police Medals for Meritorious Service by President Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of Republic Day. Six CBI officers bagged the President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service, while 24 others got the Police […]
Read MoreAkhilesh’s proposed office in Azamgarh leads to political slugfest
Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 25 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party has purchased a 4,374 square metre plot in Azamgarh to set up the office for its national president Akhilesh Yadav, who also represents the Azamgarh parliamentary constituency in the Lok Sabha. The land has been purchased in Anwarganj and a political slugfest has begun on the […]
Read MoreiPhone 13 may come with smaller notch, better cameras
San Francisco, Jan 25 (IANS) Apple’s upcoming iPhone 13 series will reportedly feature a redesigned Face ID system that will allow for a smaller notch at the top of the screen. According to the sources, the next-generation iPhones’ Face ID system will see some design changes with the size of the notch at the top […]
Read MoreStrict measures needed to reduce new Covid-19 strains: Scientists
London, Jan 25 (IANS) With new Covid-19 strains reported from several parts of the world giving fresh threats to the fight against the pandemic, a group of scientists is calling on governments to consider the continued use of strict control measures as the only way to reduce the evolution and spread of the new variants […]
Read MoreNew book on Ayodhya chronicles change in mood
Lucknow, Jan 25 (IANS) Fear, apprehension and suspicion has finally been replaced with a sense of ease and excitement and Ayodhya, after the Supreme Court verdict – is now striding ahead with development. A new yet-to-be released book ‘Ayodhya -A Battleground’ focuses on the holy city after the Supreme Court verdict in 2019 that finally […]
Read MoreBushfire danger elevated as heatwave continues in Australia
Canberra, Jan 25 (IANS) The scorching heatwave sweeping Australia’s southeastern states continued on Monday, and the hot, dry and windy conditions raised the bushfire danger across the region. The temperature reached 40 degrees Celsius in Riverina area of the state of New South Wales (NSW), where a high fire danger was forecasted by the state’s […]
Read MoreRyan Crouser breaks world indoor shot put record
Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) Olympic champion Ryan Crouser added 16 centimetres to the world indoor shot put record at the American Track League meeting recently held in Fayetteville, a city in northwest Arkansas. On Sunday, Crouser threw 22.82 meters to kick off the 2021 World Athletics Indoor Tour series in style. He unleashed his record-breaking […]
Read MoreSamsung heir won’t appeal 2.5-year imprisonment ruling
Seoul, Jan 25 (IANS) Lee Jae-yong, the de facto head of Samsung Group, has decided not to appeal the ruling that sentenced him to two and a half years in prison for corruption charges, including bribery, his lawyer announced on Monday. The lawyer said that Lee decided to accept the judgment and not to appeal […]
Read MoreSC no to UP plea to transfer anti-conversion law cases to itself
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a plea by the Uttar Pradesh government to transfer all petitions against the anti-conversion ordinance pending in the Allahabad High Court to itself. A bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde said it would like to take advantage of a decision by […]
Read MoreSalma Hayek looks fiery hot in monokini post
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) At 54, age is just a number for Salma Hayek. The Hollywood star continues to grab ’em by the eyeballs’ on social media, scorching in a fiery red monokini in her new Instagram post. In the image, Salma relaxes in an over-water hammock flaunting her curves in swimsuit and accentuating the […]
Read MoreCall special session of Haryana Assembly: Cong
New Delhi/Chandigarh, Jan 25 (IANS) Congress is mulling all options to dislodge the Haryana government led by Manohar Lal Khattar, which is surviving on the support of the JJP and Independents in the assembly. The farmers agitation has made the government weak as many Independents and some MLAs of the Jannayak Janta Party JJP led […]
Read MoreQureshi urges Biden administration to engage with changed Pak, India
By Hamza AmeerIslamabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the new administration of the US under President Joe Biden to engage with a changed Pakistan and India, stating that a lot has changed in the past four years. Qureshi said, “In these four years, the region has changed and Pakistan […]
Read MorePichai commits $150mn for equitable access to Covid vaccines
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Monday pledged more than $150 million to promote vaccine education and ensure equitable distribution so that everyone can benefit from this triumph of scientific achievement, and quickly. The tech giant announcing an additional $100 million in ad grants for the CDC Foundation, the […]
Read More13th Instalment of Rs 6K cr released to States to meet GST compensation shortfall
New Delhi, Jan. Jan 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Finance has released the 13th weekly instalment of Rs 6,000 crore to the states on Monday to meet the GST compensation shortfall. Out of this, an amount of Rs. 5,516.60 crore has been released to 23 States and an amount of Rs. 483.40 crore has been […]
Read MoreCalifornia Covid-19 vaccine recipient dies after inoculation
San Francisco, Jan 25 (IANS) A person from the US state of California died hours after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, authorities said, adding that an investigation is underway. Placer County Public Health and the Placer County Sheriff-Coroner Division were recently notified of the death of he individual who had tested positive for the virus last […]
Read MoreVarun Dhawan shares moments from Haldi ceremony
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) After a very private wedding the day before, actor Varun Dhawan on Monday shared glimpses of his Haldi ceremony on Instagram. In one picture, Varun, smeared in haldi (turmeric), is seen flexing his muscles, with tinted glasses adding to the swag. In another image, Varun poses with the groom squad, who […]
Read More3 killed in separate road accidents in Gurugram
Gurugram, Jan 25 (IANS) At least three persons including an employee of the fertilisers department have been killed in separate road accidents at different stretches of the city, the police said on Monday. All three accidents took place on Sunday. In the first accident, Ankur Kumar, 29, who worked in the Gurugram fertilisers department and […]
Read MoreSri Lanka to conduct elephant census after 10 years
Colombo, Jan 25 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Department of Wildlife Conservation will conduct an island-wide elephant census this year after a decade to determine the exact number of the animals in the country, local media reported on Monday. Secretary to the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation Bandula Harischandra said an elephant census was last conducted in 2011 […]
Read MoreAustralia Day protesters to face fines, arrest
Sydney, Jan 25 (IANS) Protesters planning rallies against Australia Day risk breaching Covid-19 regulations and could result in fines and arrests, New South Wales (NSW) state officials warned on Monday. Held on the anniversary of European settlers’ arrival in Sydney Harbour, January 26, 1788, Australia Day has become increasingly divisive in past years with some […]
Read MoreSEC didn’t bother about polls during TDP rule: AP employees
Amaravati, Jan 25 (IANS) Amid the all-out war between the Andhra Pradesh government and the State Election Commissioner (SEC) Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar, government employees are proving to be yet another hostile party to the idea of conducting panchayat elections, as they allege that Kumar did not bother about rural local body polls when the Telugu […]
Read More‘President unveiled Netaji’s painting and not of any actor’
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Rashtrapati Bhawan on Monday rejected the rumours being peddled on social media platforms that Subhas Chandra Bose’s portrait unveiled by President Ram Nath Kovind on his 125th birth anniversary was that of actor Prasenjit Chatterjee, who portrayed Netaji in Srijit Mukherjee directorial Gumnaami. “We do not comment on tweets. The […]
Read MorePunjab CM lays stone of Jallianwala Bagh memorial park
Chandigarh, Jan 25 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday virtually laid the foundation stone of the Jallianwala Bagh Centenary Memorial Park in Amritsar, with an emotional tribute to the unsung heroes and to their families from a poem recalling how “After years still, (we are) carrying the pain of martyrs”. Remembering the martyrs […]
Read MorePawar calls NCP’s Kerala leaders to Delhi for reconciliation
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25 (IANS) A few months ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections this year, Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar is set to play the role of a peacemaker next month between the warring factions of the party’s state unit. A party leader from Kerala said that he and other leaders had been asked […]
Read MorePak, India engage in heated debate at UNGA over minority rights
By Hamza AmeerIslamabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan and India engaged in a heated debate, filled with accusations against each other, over deteriorating minority rights in each other’s countries at the UN General Assembly (UNGA). The accusations erupted when a resolution, co-sponsored by Pakistan, was presented in the UNGA, condemning damage and destruction to religious sites. […]
Read MoreGalaxy S21 sales tipped to hover around 2.4M units in S.Korea
Seoul, Jan 25 (IANS) Sales of Samsung’s new smartphone line, the Galaxy S21, are expected to reach 2.4 million units this year in South Korea, a report showed Monday, as the tech giant tries to expand its presence against Apple’s iPhone 12. Galaxy S21 sales are estimated to be 40 per cent larger than those […]
Read MoreZydus’ drug shows promise in treating hypoxia in Covid patients
Ahmedabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Ahmedabad-headquartered global pharmaceutical company Zydus Cadila on Monday said it has received positive results from clinical trial of its drug “Desidustat” in treating hypoxia in hospitalised Covid-19 patients in Mexico. Patients infected with Covid-19 have been reported to display signs of hypoxia — a condition when oxygen levels in the body […]
Read MoreGoa govt making efforts to resume mining: Koshyari
Panaji, Jan 25 (IANS) The Goa government is making continuous efforts to resume mining in a systematic manner, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari said on Monday, in his inaugural address to the state Legislative Assembly during the winter session. “My government is continuously making efforts to resume mining in a systematic manner by rejuvenating the state’s […]
Read MoreGoa’s Mopa airport to be commissioned by Aug 22: Guv
Panaji, Jan 25 (IANS) The upcoming Mopa greenfield airport in Goa is expected to be commissioned by August 2022, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari said on Monday. “I am happy to say that the construction work of Mopa Airport Project is in full swing and it is expected to be completed and commissioned in August 2022,” […]
Read MoreSlain Rajasthan jail warden among R-Day medal recipient
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Rajasthan jail warden Sukhdas Swami, who was killed in 2019, has been named as the lone recipient of the Correctional Service Medal for Gallantry posthumously. Swami’s name is among the 52 recipients approved by President Ram Nath Kovind for the conferment of Correctional Service Medals on prison personnel on the […]
Read MoreScotland’s Josh Davey extends contract with Somerset till 2023
Somerset, Jan 25 (IANS) Scotland fast bowler Josh Davey has agreed a one-year contract extension with Somerset which will see him remain at the Cooper Associates County Ground until at least the end of the 2023 campaign. The 30-year-old first joined Somerset on a summer contract in 2014. Since joining the club, Josh has taken […]
Read MoreFAO warns of renewed desert locust invasion in Kenya, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Jan 25 (IANS) The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that desert locust swarms are expected to descend on large parts of Ethiopia and Kenya in the coming weeks. In its latest situation update issued on Sunday, the FAO disclosed dry weather conditions across the Horn of Africa region is expected […]
Read MoreKejriwal unfurls Tricolour at Delhi Secretariat ahead of R-Day
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday unfurled the Tricolour at the Delhi Secretariat ahead of the 72nd Republic Day celebrations. All Delhi Cabinet Ministers and senior officials were present on the occasion. “Congratulations to the people of Delhi on 72nd Republic Day. The last one year has been very […]
Read MoreUS to impose travel restriction on South Africa
Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) US President Joe Biden’s administration will on Monday impose a ban on most non-American citizens from entering the country if they had recently travelled to South Africa, where a new Covid-19 strain has been detected. According to US media reports on Sunday, Biden is also expected to reinstate broader restrictions that […]
Read MoreRepeal farm laws, new tradition should not start on R-Day: Mayawati
Lucknow, Jan 25 (IANS) The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Monday urged the Central government to withdraw the contentious farm laws and cautioned that no new tradition should be started on the Republic Day. Mayawati tweeted in Hindi: “BSP is again requesting the Centre that out of all the demands of the protesting […]
Read MoreWFH norm creates tax challenges for SEZs, clarification expected in Budget
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Covid-induced work from home (WFH) norms at workplaces has presented special challenges even for the government to mould tax regulations that take note of the new norm. One such issue is coming in the IT and ITeS sectors, who have become the flagbearers of country’s resilience to the pandemic, […]
Read MoreDeepika celebrates 3 years of ‘movie of a lifetime’ Padmaavat
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone on Monday shared a video in Rani Padmaavati avatar on the third anniversary of her 2018 blockbuster Padmaavat. The video assorts scenes of Deepika in the film as she talks about how grateful she is to have been directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali thrice. The actress-director duo have […]
Read MorePriyanka thanks fans for ‘opening weekend’ support to ‘The White Tiger’
London, Jan 25 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas thanked fans for the positive response to her new release, The White Tiger, which had opened globally on OTT over the weekend. “Ending opening weekend with a full heart. I’m blown away by the love for #TheWhiteTiger’s release on @netflix this weekend. Your support in watching this […]
Read MoreIndia starts work on power project despite Pak’s objections
By Hamza AmeerIslamabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Despite Pakistan’s repeated objections over India’s intentions to construct a power project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, New Delhi has decided to go ahead with the construction work of the project. Pakistan has raised its concerns with the World Bank, stating that India’s project was not […]
Read MoreKJo to Varun: My boy is all grown up, ready for this beautiful phase
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Karan Johar has penned a long note for the just-married Varun Dhawan, recalling when the Bollywood actor faced the camera for him for the first time, the filmmaker developed an immediate protective feeling of love and almost assuming the role of a parent. Karan shared a string of pictures from Varun’s wedding […]
Read MoreShikhar Dhawan’s boat ride spells trouble for boatman
Varanasi, Jan 25 (IANS) Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan’s boat ride on the Ganga river in Varanasi, has landed the boatman in trouble. Dhawan was seen in photographs, feeding birds during a boat ride. Varanasi District Magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma told a news agency that action would be taken against the boatman but not the tourist. “It […]
Read MoreNot afraid of CBI probe: Ex-Kerala CM Oommen Chandy
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25 (IANS) Former Kerala Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy has said that the LDF government recommending a CBI inquiry against him and five other leaders in the solar sex scandal case is a clear case of political vendetta and added that he and his party colleagues are not afraid of […]
Read More‘Trump worst president ever’ banner flown near Mar-a-Lago
Miami, Jan 25 (IANS) A banner with with the words, “Trump worst President ever” was reportedly flown by a plane near the former US leader’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, according to a media report. A Twitter user uploaded a video on Sunday in which the banner can be seen trailing behind a plane, the New […]
Read MoreBJP MLA says Mamata belongs to ‘demon culture’
Lucknow, Jan 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Surendra Singh has once again targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said she hails from a ‘demon culture’ and her DNA is ‘defective’. The Ballia legislator’s statement came after Banerjee expressed displeasure on being greeted with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans during a public event on […]
Read MoreSonu Nigam meets Yogi after visiting Ayodhya
Lucknow, Jan 25 (IANS) Well-known singer Sonu Nigam on Monday met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the latter’s official residence in Lucknow. The Chief Minister gifted the singer a coin launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a book on Kumbh Mela. Speaking to the media after the meeting, the singer said, “Yogi […]
Read More‘Farmers-wave’ in Maha: Sena, NCP, Cong to protest
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) The ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi allies Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress will join the Samyukt Shetkari Kamgar Morcha (SSKM) Mumbai rally on Monday to oppose the three new farm laws, top organisers said here on Monday. NCP President Sharad Pawar, Congress state President and Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat, and Sena’s Tourism Minister […]
Read MoreChina’s intrusion in Ladakh is rooted in Beijing’s Middle Kingdom mentality: Lobsang Sangay
By Atul AnejaNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Chinas intrusion into Ladakh is rooted in Beijings Middle Kingdom mentality and the five-finger strategy of Mao Zedong for the region, says Lobsang Sangay, President of the Central Tibetan Authority (CTA). In an exclusive interview with India Narrative, Sangay said that India should not have been surprised either […]
Read MoreED raids 10 locations of Omkar group in Mumbai
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out raids at 10 locations in Mumbai linked to the Omkar Group builders and its officials Babulal Verma and Kamal Kishore Gupta in connection with a money laundering case. An ED official wishing not to be named told IANS, “Today ED’s raids included seven […]
Read MoreGoa oppn MLAs wear black armbands, demand discussion on coal transport
Panaji, Jan 25 (IANS) Goa opposition MLAs wore black armbands and raised black placards on the inaugural day of the state legislative assembly, amid fears of increased coal transportation through Goa. Immediately after Goa Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari delivered his inaugural address, Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat slammed the state government for convening a five-day […]
Read More‘Govt’s primary spending to grow 2nd lowest in two decades in FY22’
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) With constrained revenue position running well into next financial year and country’s fiscal position under strain, the government would have no option but to limit its expenditure to come back on path of fiscal consolidation and reduce its heavily enlarged deficit. According to a report on the state of economy […]
Read MoreIndian billionaires increased their wealth by 35% during Covid
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) As the pandemic severely hit the economy leaving millions out of job, the wealth of Indian billionaires increased by 35 per cent during the lockdown and by 90 per cent since 2009 to $422.9 billion, ranking India sixth after the US, China, Germany, Russia and France, a new report by […]
Read MoreDownloading WhatsApp not mandatory: Delhi HC on new policy
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) While hearing a petition seeking direction for an injunction against the updated privacy policy by WhatsApp, the Delhi High Court on Monday emphasized that downloading the application is not mandatory and a person can choose not to download it. The petition filed by Advocate Chaitanya Rohilla has claimed that the […]
Read MoreIndian women’s hockey team suffer 2-3 loss against Argentina ‘B’
Buenos Aires, Jan 25 (IANS) India women’s hockey team suffered a hard-fought 2-3 defeat against dominant Argentina ‘B’ in their latest encounter on the ongoing Argentina tour. For Argentina ‘B’, goals were scored by Sol Pagela (25′), Constanza Cerundolo (38′) and Agustina Gorzelany (39′) while for Salima Tete (6′) and Gurjit Kaur (42′) scored for […]
Read MoreFuel prices rise hold for 2nd consecutive day
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged on Monday after reaching new all-time high levels as oil marketing companies decided to take a pause, and wait and watch the situation before taking a call on further revision of auto fuel prices to bridge the widening under recovery. Accordingly, the pump price […]
Read More‘Imaginative policymaking, 12-point agenda can restore economy post pandemic’ (Book Review)
By Vishnu MakhijaniNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Indias revival in a post-pandemic world is not just about getting the economic policy right, but also about getting governance and national priorities right, political commentator and policy analyst Sanjaya Baru writes in “Beyond Coronaviruss Shadow – Mapping Indias Economic Resurgence”. A compendium of 20 scholarly essays by […]
Read MoreS.Korea reports 437 more Covid-19 cases
Seoul, Jan 25 (IANS) South Korea reported 437 more coronavirus cases on Monday, raising the total number of infections to 75,521. The daily caseload stayed below 500 for eight straight days, after peaking at 1,240 on December 25, 2020, reports Xinhua news agency. The virus spread showed signs of moderating this year, but the daily […]
Read MoreIndian, Chinese soldiers clash at Naku La, many injured
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed at Naku La in North Sikkim last week with many injuries reported, said a government source. The situation is said to be under control though as of now. Naku La, incidentally, was one of the original face-off sites, along with Pangong Tso, Galwan, Gogra, Hot […]
Read MoreHK lifts curbs from virus-stricken area as mandatory testing ends
Hong Kong, Jan 25 (IANS) Hong Kong has lifted restrictions from a coronavirus-stricken area in the Kowloon Peninsula after the mandatory Covid-19 screening for its residents was completed. The Hong Kong Special government said in a statement that the seal was lifted from the area on Sunday midnight, Xinhua news agency. Out of about 7,000 […]
Read MorePak to mortgage park named after Fatima Jinnah
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan is considering mortgaging Islamabads biggest park to get a loan of around 500 billion PKR, a media report said. As per the Dawn news report, the proposal has been included in the agenda of the meeting of the federal cabinet scheduled to be held on Tuesday. The meeting will […]
Read MoreAus volunteer firefighters to undergo virtual reality training
Canberra, Jan 25 (IANS) Australian volunteer firefighters will undergo a state-of-the-art virtual reality training to help them grow accustomed to a range of different emergency scenarios, officials announced on Monday. Victoria state’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) will roll out the training to 30,000 of its volunteers, who played a crucial role in the devastating 2019-20 […]
Read MoreDress up in Tri-colour this Republic Day
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANSlife) Republic day is around the corner and so is the end of winter fashion. So why not end it in style? Here are some fashion tips to help you look your best this Republic Day. White Ethnic Outfit Looking for some elements that just elevate your look? Well, […]
Read MoreMukesh Ambani made Rs 90Cr/hr amid pandemic while 24% earned under Rs 3K/month: Oxfam
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Covid pandemic has led to a rise in inequality, and it would take an unskilled worker 10,000 years to make what Ambani made in an hour during the pandemic and three years to make what Mukesh Ambani made in a second. As per the Oxfam Inequality Report called this […]
Read More‘Canada’s fight against Covid-19 in critical stage’
Ottawa, Jan 25 (IANS) The fight against the novel coronavirus in Canada, which is currently under a second wave of the pandemic, is in a critical stage, the country’s chief public health officer Theresa Tam said. “We are at a critical point in the race. We are part-way through, but with the current momentum of […]
Read MoreOnePlus Buds Z limited edition launched in India
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) OnePlus on Monday launched a limited edition of its Buds Z in collaboration with Los Angeles-based artist and designer Steven Harrington, for Rs 3,699 in India. “For our users who are looking for the right combination of great sound quality and aesthetic design, the OnePlus Buds Z Steven Harrington Edition […]
Read MoreBAFTA set to push Indians create world-class games
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) As India witnesses more and more game developers going mainstream, along with a thrust on creating a new gaming ecosystem in the country, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has taken up the cudgels to find and nurture talent in the field of gaming. Driven by smartphones, […]
Read MoreIsrael opens embassy in UAE (Ld)
Tel Aviv, Jan 25 (IANS) Israel has announced that it has opened an embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following a normalisation deal signed last year to establish diplomatic ties between the two nations. Taking to Twitter on Sunday, the Foreign Ministry said: “The Israeli embassy in Abu Dhabi officially opened today with the […]
Read MoreIndia juniors beat Chile seniors 2-1 in last match of tour
Santiago (Chile), Jan 25 (IANS) The Indian junior women’s hockey team defeated Chile senior women’s team 2-1 in their sixth and last match here at the Prince of Wales Country Club. Forward Beauty Dungdung’s brace scored in the 6th and 26th minutes helped India register the much deserved win and also remain unbeaten on the […]
Read More‘Youth must be made aware of voter registration’
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) On the occasion of 11th National Voters Day (NVD), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised on the need to spread awareness and ensure voter registration, especially among youth. In a tweet, Modi said, “National Voters Day is an occasion to appreciate the remarkable contribution of the EC to strengthen […]
Read MoreIndia among top 10 hit by climate change: Germanwatch
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) India is among the top 10 most affected countries in the Global Climate Risk Index 2021 published on Monday by the Bonn-based environmental think tank Germanwatch. It said vulnerable people in developing countries suffered the most from extreme weather events like storms, floods and heat waves, while the impacts of […]
Read MoreWorld leaders to gather virtually for Davos Agenda meeting
Geneva, Jan 25 (IANS) More than 2,000 business, government and civil society leaders and 25 heads of state or government are set to meet virtually for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos Agenda this week to tackle the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and address the urgent need for global cooperation. The Davos Agenda 2021 […]
Read MoreIraqi security forces continue anti-IS operation
Baghdad, Jan 25 (IANS) Iraqi security forces have continued its latest operation to hunt down Islamic State (IS) militants from all across the country after 32 people were killed in the twin suicide bombings last week in Baghdad. In a statement on Sunday, the Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) said that its troops managed to dismantle a […]
Read MoreTisca Chopra set to direct a ‘nice, tight murder mystery’
By Yashika MathurMumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Actress Tisca Chopra is gearing up to start shooting her debut directorial feature film, a murder mystery, later this year. The actress, who has earlier ventured into scripting, direction and production of shorts films, is charged up to take on storytelling in the feature format. “I guess a feature […]
Read MoreGuterres calls for efforts to promote education for all
United Nations, Jan 25 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for efforts to promote education for all. In a video message to mark the International Day of Education on Sunday, Guterres paid tribute to the resilience of students, teachers and families in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, which, at its peak, forced almost […]
Read MoreTricolour recipes for Republic Day
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANSlife) Celebrate Republic Day by indulging in culinary delights — revel and partake in our country’s love affair with delicious food! Here are a few specially curated recipes, inspired by the colours of the National Flag to help you celebrate the joyous occasion with your loved ones. Chef Rajiv […]
Read MoreThe goodness of Argan oil
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANSlife) Argan oil has traditionally been used topically to improve the health of skin, hair, and nails. It contains a number of different beneficial properties and vitamins that form a powerful combination to boost skin health. Dr Geeta Grewal – cosmetic surgeon, beauty and health wellness expert explains some […]
Read More5 TTP terrorists killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Pak Army
Islamabad, Jan 25 (IANS) The Pakistan Army has announced that five terrorists of the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant group were killed during a security operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In a statement, the army’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations said that the security forces conducted two intelligence-based operations in Mir Ali and Khaisur areas […]
Read MoreFlavours of Kashmir at this NCR food festival
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANSlife) Kashmiri cuisine is more than just food – it’s a celebration of life. Along with Kashmir’s natural beauty and fine products, its cuisine is also celebrated as special, says Chef Anurudh Khanna, Multi Property Executive Chef – The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi and The Westin Sohna Resort and […]
Read MorePriyanka lends help to deceased party worker’s kin
Lucknow, Jan 25 (IANS) Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has lended financial support to the family of a party worker who died in a road accident while he was on his way to attend a party programme. “Tribhuvan Singh, a party worker from Ghazipur district died in a road accident while he was going […]
Read More120 test Covid positive in UP jail
Lucknow, Jan 25 (IANS) A total of 117 inmates and three officials of the Basti district jail in Uttar Pradesh have tested positive for Covid-19. They were found positive during random testing. Senior jail officials said that they were all asymptomatic. The barrack has been converted into an L-1 hospital where a team of doctors […]
Read MoreIsraeli govt approves normalisation deal with Morocco
Tel Aviv, Jan 25 (IANS) The Israeli government has voted to approve the recently-announced normalisation deal with Morocco, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling it “a historic moment after four peace agreements with four Muslim and Arab states in four months”. A government spokesperson said in a statement that the ministers unanimously voted in favour […]
Read MoreDating site MeetMindful hacked, 2.28M users’ data leaked
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) A hacker that goes by the name of ShinyHunters has now leaked data of 2.28 million users of a dating website MeetMindful that includes real names, Facebook account tokens, email addresses and geo-location information. According to a report in ZDNet, the leaked date in a 1.2GB file has been shared […]
Read MoreRajeev Khandelwal on taking up live theatre as a challenge
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANSlife) Film and television actor Rajeev Khandelwal, who has made his theatre debut with Swadesh Deepak’s ‘Court Martial’, says that he looks forward to the challenge of performing in front of a live audience. “A junior ranked army man, Ramchander, one day, picks up his gun and shoots down […]
Read MorePalestine invites EU, European Parliament to observe polls
Ramallah, Jan 25 (IANS) Palestine has extended official invitations to the European Union (EU) and the European Parliament, calling them to observe the upcoming general elections, a poll official said here. In a statement, Hanna Nasser, chairman of the Palestinian Central Elections Commission (PCEC), said that he has already handed an invitation to EU Representative […]
Read MoreEx-NRL boss appointed chief of Australian Cricketers’ Association
Sydney, Jan 25 (IANS) Todd Greenberg, former chief executive of Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) chief executive, has been appointed as the new CEO of Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA). His appointment was ratified at ACA’s board meeting which took place on Monday, as per a report in the Sydney Morning Herald. Greenberg’s name was also […]
Read MoreIndian girls facing a deep digital divide
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Jan 25 (IANSlife) A majority of young girls in India have no or limited access to either mobile phones or computers, and this gap has widened alarmingly during the Covid-19 crisis, shows a new survey. According to Unesco, the lockdown in India has affected 158 million girl students, impacting their dreams […]
Read MoreApple Fitness+ audio feature ‘Time to Walk’ launching soon
Cupertino (California), Jan 25 (IANS) Apple is adding a new ‘Time to Walk’ feature for its Fitness+ subscribers, which is an audio experience in the Workout app where guests will share inspiring stories while walking. According to MacRumors, Apple Fitness+ subscribers will be able to open the Workout app on an Apple Watch, select ‘Time […]
Read MoreSensex sheds gains amid volatile trade
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices pared initial gains on Monday morning and traded on a negative note. Selling pressure was witnessed in oil and gas, energy and auto stocks. Buying in banking and finance stocks, however, curbed the losses. Around 10 a.m., Sensex was trading at 48,791.59, lower by 86.95 points […]
Read MoreBullet Train Project: Tender for undersea tunnel yet to be floated
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is yet to float the tenders for the undersea tunnel for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project. Seven Indian companies have shown interest for the construction of the underground station at BKC, Mumbai in the pre-bidding stage, officials said on Monday. A NHSRCL official […]
Read MoreIran rejects ‘political mediation’ over seized S.Korean tanker
Tehran, Jan 25 (IANS) Iran does not accept the “political mediation” of a third country regarding a South Korean oil tanker seized the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the Gulf earlier this month, since it is a “technical” affair, a government spokesman said here. “As we said before, the oil tanker was seized due […]
Read MoreCap on liquor limit for UP homes
Lucknow, Jan 25 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has now made it mandatory to have a license to keep liquor over the prescribed limit at home. As per the revised excise policy in Uttar Pradesh, “individuals will have to obtain a license to purchase, transport or keep in private possession liquor in […]
Read MoreIndia reports 13K new Covid cases, 131 deaths
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) With 13,203 new coronavirus infections reported in the last 24 hours, India on Monday continued its streak of low single-day cases, increasing the overall tally to 1,06,67,736, health officials said. For the past 18 days, the country has been recording less than 20,000 daily new infections. Also, the death toll […]
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