Supreme Court: Corruption is an offence against society
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act are acts against the society, as it set aside a Gujarat High Court judgment acquitting an accused in a corruption case. A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan and comprising Justices R. Subhash Reddy and M.R. […]
Read MoreMaha Speaker: Examine option of EVM-ballot paper voting in state polls
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) In a development with wide-ranging ramifications, Maharashtra Speaker Nana F. Patole on Tuesday asked the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government to look into the feasibility of giving people the option to vote either through the Electronic Voting Machine or the traditional ballot papers by enacting a suitable law. The option could […]
Read MoreI-League: Leaders Churchill clash with second-placed Aizawl
Kalyani (West Bengal), Feb 2 (IANS) Churchill Brothers will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table when they face second-placed Aizawl FC in the I-League at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium on Wednesday. Aizawl have won two, drawn one, and lost one out of the four matches they have played so […]
Read MoreMicrosoft to add new features to Office mobile apps
San Francisco, Feb 2 (IANS) Microsoft is all set to bring voice command, video and other features to its Office mobile apps on iOS and Android platforms. The company will be delivering some of its promised “conversational AI” technology in Cortana starting with iOS, new ways for users to create short videos using Microsoft Lens […]
Read MoreAccenture to acquire Imaginea to push cloud native services
Bengaluru, Feb 2 (IANS) Accenture is acquiring Imaginea, a cloud native product and platform engineering firm which is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London and throughout India. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Imaginea currently advises more than 200 global clients to deliver cloud-first transformations. The acquisition adds approximately 1,350 […]
Read MoreIt’s ‘rich royalty’ vs ‘grass-roots loyalty’ in Raj BJP
By Archana SharmaJaipur, Feb 2 (IANS) The infighting in the Rajasthan unit of BJP is out in open as a clear-cut fight is on between former CM Vasundhara Raje, who represents erstwhile royalty, and state BJP chief Satish Poonia, who represents the grass roots and is a known loyalist of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and […]
Read MoreCongress to hold divisional workers’ meets in poll-bound Bengal
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Ahead of the Assembly polls in West Bengal, the Congress is going to hold divisional workers’ meets to take feedback from them and strengthen the organisational set up in the state. The central observers of the party are scheduled to reach Kolkata on February 6 in this connection. The party’s […]
Read MoreJ’khand: Std 10, 12 state board exams to be held in May
Ranchi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) is mulling to conduct the board examinations for class 10 and 12 in May this year. “The final decision to hold the state board examinations will be taken in a JAC meeting on Wednesday. Earlier, the exams for class 10 and 12 was slated for March […]
Read MoreIIFCL may be subsumed in proposed Development Infrastructure Fund
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The government may subsume the India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) with the proposed Development Infrastructure Fund (DFI) to boost financing in the infrastructure segment. During a post-Budget interaction on Tuesday, Secretary for Department of Financial Services, Debasish Panda noted that given the domain expertise and the trained manpower of […]
Read MoreFor first time, court hears Delhi riots conspiracy case physically (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Scores of security personnel cordoned off the courtroom at Karkardooma court on Tuesday as 18 accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, were produced before the court physically for first time. Prior to this, all the accused used to be presented before the court […]
Read MoreJadeja 2.0 will be missed as Axar looks to replace him
By Khurram HabibNew Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) With left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja out of India’s Test squad due to broken thumb, India could field another left-arm spinner Axar Patel for the first Test against England beginning February 5. The challenge for Patel will be matching his senior’s all-round ability and penchant for taking wickets on […]
Read MoreData of 26L Airtel users from J&K leaked, company says no breach (Lead correcting headline)
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) In yet another big leak, personal data of at least 26 lakh Airtel users — nearly all belonging to Jammu and Kashmir — have been hacked and are being sold for $3500 in Bitcoin on the web, independent cyber security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia told IANS on Tuesday. The data of […]
Read MoreIn crime-prone Patna most roads, buildings without CCTV cameras
Patna, Feb 2 (IANS) The CCTV cameras now play a crucial role in a criminal investigation. In states like Bihar with frequent criminal incidents, the importance of CCTV cameras at the personal as well as at the state government level is seen to be minimal. IANS visited some of the streets in Patna and found […]
Read MoreCong accuses AAP govt of helping police dig roads, fortify borders
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A day after the police barricaded the national capital’s borders with barbed wire and put spikes on the streets, the Delhi Congress on Tuesday accused the Arvind Kejriwal government in the city for helping the force in digging up roads with cranes, installing iron grills and spikes, and cementing the […]
Read MoreData of 26L Airtel users from J&K leaked, company says no breach
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) In yet another big leak, personal data of at least 26 lakh Airtel users — nearly all belonging to Jammu and Kashmir — have been hacked and are being sold for $3500 in Bitcoin on the web, independent cyber security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia told IANS on Tuesday. The data of […]
Read MoreSAD seeks paramilitary forces for Punjab municipal polls
Chandigarh, Feb 2 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday urged the Punjab State Election Commission to requisition paramilitary forces immediately for deployment across the state to ensure free and fair elections to the municipal bodies. A SAD delegation led by former Minister Daljit Singh Cheema apprised State Election Commissioner Jagpal Singh Sandhu about […]
Read MoreHyderabad Metro transports ‘beating heart’ for transplant
Hyderabad, Feb 2 (IANS) For the first time, authorities in Hyderabad used the Metro train on Tuesday to transport a heart from one hospital to the other for transplantation. The heart from a brain-dead person at Kamineni Hospital located at L B Nagar was transported by a non-stop metro train from Nagole station to Jubilee […]
Read MoreNo place for Delhi shooting events at home, to be held in 3 states
By Navneet SinghNew Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Delhi State Shooting Championships, starting this week, will not be held in Delhi; instead, it will be split and held in three states — Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. Reason: non-availability of overburdened Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges in Delhi. A Delhi State Rifle Association (DSRA) application […]
Read MoreCBI books retired IAS officer in illegal mining case in UP
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The CBI said on Tuesday that it had registered a case against former IAS officer Satendra Singh, a former District Magistrate of Kaushambi, in connection with its probe into an illegal mining case in the district. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) also carried out searches at nine locations in […]
Read MoreCBI team probing illegal mining visits Asansol-Durgapur belt
Kolkata, Feb 2 (IANS) A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) visited the colliery belts of the Asansol-Durgapur region in West Bengal on Tuesday as part of its investigation into the coal mining scam. The CBI team went to the Andal area and visited some open cast mines at Kajora, carrying out a detailed […]
Read MoreED attaches land of Zoom Developers worth Rs 1.47 cr
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) In major action against Zoom Developers Private Limited, the Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said that it has attached four immovable properties worth Rs 1.47 crore in connection with its money laundering probe over defrauding banks to the tune of Rs 2,650 crore. An ED official here said that the financial […]
Read MoreMANUU to revise Urdu textbooks of Madhya Pradesh
Hyderabad, Feb 2 (IANS) The government of Madhya Pradesh has entrusted Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) with the responsibility of editing and revising its Urdu medium textbooks. The Hyderabad-based university said on Tuesday that it is fast gaining the status of a reputed institution in the country with reference to Urdu language and education. […]
Read MorePresident Kovind to visit Andhra Pradesh on Sunday (Lead correcting Para 1)
Amaravati, Feb 2 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind is scheduled to visit Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district on Sunday to inaugurate a yoga hall at a spiritual centre, along with a school. “President Ram Nath Kovind will reach Madanapalle on Sunday afternoon and visit The Satsang Foundation to inaugurate a Yoga hall and Bharat […]
Read MoreMalaika shares her ‘idea of candid’
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Malaika Arora is a blend of oomph and deep thinking in her new Instagram picture, which she posted on Tuesday. In a set of three pictures, Malaika sits on the sofa in an oversized shirt paired with calf-length boots. She completes her look with minimum make-up and open hair. “Look to […]
Read MoreYogi government moving towards e-governance
Lucknow, Feb 2 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has made a move towards e-governance, holding an e-cabinet training session on Tuesday at the Chief Minister’s residence on the modalities of e-governance. Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma said that the government will now promote paperless cabinet and most of the departments will be […]
Read MorePresident Kovind to visit Andhra Pradesh on Sunday
Amaravati, Feb 2 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind is scheduled to visit Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district on Sunday to inaugurate a yoga hall at a spiritual centre, along with a school. “President Ram Nath Kovind will reach Madanapalle on Sunday afternoon and visit The Satsang Foundation to inaugurate a Yoga hall and Bharat […]
Read MoreTDP state President threatens Andhra police for arresting him
Srikakulam, Feb 2 (IANS) After his arrest for allegedly trying to stop a candidate Kinjarapu Appanna’s nomination for the upcoming Andhra Pradesh civic polls, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) State President Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Tuesday threatened police officials that on becoming the Home Minister in the future, he would take revenge on them. “You are behaving […]
Read MoreElon Musk takes a break from Twitter, again
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Elon Musk on Tuesday said that he is going to take a break from Twitter, a rare occurrence as the micro-blogging platform is his second home and a place to make announcements about his future plans. In a tweet to his 44.8 million followers, Musk said: “Off Twitter for a […]
Read MoreManaging body will be key but I am good to go till July: Archer
Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) It will be a long year for England and managing his body will be important, says England pace bowler Jofra Archer who also backed England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)’s decision to use players intermittently. “I looked at the schedule today and realised that it is going to be a very […]
Read MoreMumbai look to get back to winning ways against Kerala (Match Preview 81)
Bambolim (Goa), Feb 2 (IANS) Mumbai City FC will be looking to get back to winning ways when they face Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium on Wednesday. Mumbai’s 12-game unbeaten run came to an end when they lost 2-1 to NorthEast United in their last match. It was […]
Read MoreMamata dances with Tribal women to woo voters in Alipurduar
Kolkata, Feb 2 (IANS) In a bid to woo voters, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shook leg with tribal women at a mass wedding ceremony in Alipurduar’s Falakata on Tuesday. The Chief Minister also distributed gifts to the 450 couples who got hitched at the mass-wedding ceremony. Ahead of the forthcoming state Assembly polls, […]
Read MoreTV star Abhinandan Jindal: Social media is sidelining script and craft
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Actor Abhinandan Jindal, known for his role of Aarav in the popular television show, Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega, feels an actor’s social media has become more important than the quality of acting he or she showcases on screen. “I don’t think much about what I want to post and when […]
Read MoreUnion Minister says Budget in tune with India’s post-Covid vision
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday welcomed the Union Budget for 2021-22, saying that it is in tune with India’s post-Covid vision. In a statement, the Minister said: “Even though it is an economic document, the spirit of the Budget presented on Monday goes beyond the realms of economics to […]
Read MoreAngelina Jolie is focussed on ‘healing her family’
Los Angeles, Feb 2 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie says she is currently focussed on healing herself and her family, since the last few years have been tough on all of them. Angelina parted ways with ex-husband Brad Pitt in 2016 but never spoke openly about what led to the fallout. The two have six […]
Read More35% of smartphones sold in H1 2020 had chipset security: Report
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Nearly 35 per cent smartphones sold globally in the first half of 2020 had hardware security embedded in them, a new report has said. Apple led the secure chipset market in H1 2020 with 39 per cent share. According to latest research from Counterpoint’s Component Practice, this share is expected […]
Read MoreRankireddy-Ashwini enter top 20 of mixed doubles world rankings (Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa on Tuesday broke into the top 20 of the mixed doubles badminton rankings for the first time in their career. The Indian pair jumped 16 places after their performances in the two Thailand Open tournaments in Bangkok last month. Their previous best ranking was 23rd […]
Read MoreBollywood drug links probe: NCB grills Sushant’s friend
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Taking ahead the investigation in the Bollywood-drugs mafia links angle in the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday grilled an assistant director who was a friend the late actor. The NCB summoned Rishikesh Pawar – whose name had first figured during the investigations […]
Read MoreJustin Bieber gives a shoutout to working mothers
Los Angeles, Feb 2 ( IANS) Canadian pop star Justin Bieber on Tuesday had a special message for all working mothers, in his new social media post. The artiste put up a message praising the hard work working mothers put in. “Shoutout to all the working, amazing MOMS who are juggling with so much right […]
Read MoreRepeal farm laws,says all-party meeting’s resolution in Punjab
Chandigarh, Feb 2 (IANS) Taking serious note of the “substantial delay” by the Centre in resolving the crisis arising out of the protest by farmers for more than two months, Punjab’s political parties on Tuesday demanded the repeal of the three new central farm laws. As a result of the “undue delay” by the Centre […]
Read MoreDisha Patani is white hot in new bikini post
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast Disha Patani on Tuesday has shared a picture on Instagram flaunting perfect curves in a pristine white bikini. In the image, the actress sports a white bikini, looking away from the camera with the ocean can be seen in the background. The photo seems to be […]
Read MoreNadda heads to Kerala for 2-day visit, beginning Wednesday
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala, BJP chief Jagat Prakash Nadda will be visiting the state on a two-day visit from February 3 to take part in various important organisational programmes. BJP media in-charge and Rajya Sabha member Anil Baluni in a statement said: “Nadda will address the party’s […]
Read MoreAlia Bhatt wants to go on vacation, ‘but not solo’
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Bollywood star Alia Bhatt wants to go on a vacation, but not on a solo trip. The actress made the confession while playing a ‘True or False’ game with fans on Tuesday, on Instagram Stories. Asked by a fan if she wanted to go on a vacation, Alia stated she is […]
Read MoreMillions of Ford vehicles to run on Google Android from 2023
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Automaker Ford has announced to put millions of its vehicles on Google Android software starting in 2023. It means that Google Maps and other Android apps will be available in Ford’s cars without the need of a smartphone. David McClelland, VP, Strategy and Partnerships, Ford Motor Company said that the […]
Read MoreRed Fort to remain closed for tourists amid bird flu scare
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Red Fort in New Delhi has been closed for tourists due to the recent bird flu scare. A few days back, nearly 20 crows were found dead in the monument’s premises. However, according to official information, a total of 60 birds have been found dead in the Red Fort […]
Read MoreCong to give legal assistance to farmers
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Amid reports of Delhi Police filing FIRs against many farmers and their leaders, the Congress legal department headed by Vivek Tankha on Tuesday formed teams to assist them for any legal help. A resolution passed by the legal department says, “Delegations of legal department from Punjab, Haryana and Delhi will […]
Read MoreED questions Maha minister’s mother-in-law in foreign properties case
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate is questioning Maharashtra minister Vishwajeet Kadam’s mother-in-law Gauri Bhosale at its office here in connection with the alleged illicit properties of her husband and Pune-based businessman Avinash Bhosale, sources said on Tuesday. An ED source related to probe told IANS, “The agency officials are recording the statement of […]
Read MoreWriting tests could help predict Alzheimer’s disease: Study
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) An analysis of writing patterns may help spot early signs of Alzheimer’s disease years before the onset of the symptoms, says a new study by IBM researchers. In the study published in The Lancet EclinicalMedicine, the researchers found that older adults who were more repetitive in word usage, made spelling […]
Read MoreOxford Languages Hindi Word of the Year for 2020 ‘Aatmanirbharta’
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Oxford Languages on Tuesday announced ‘Aatmanirbharta’ as its Hindi Word of the Year for 2020. The word implies self-reliance, an expression or a thought that has resonated with a very wide majority of Indians in the past year. The Oxford Hindi Word of the Year is a word or expression […]
Read MoreCanon unveils 7 new ink tank printers in India
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Expanding its PIXMA G Series lineup, Japanese giant Canon on Wednesday launched seven new ink tank printers at a starting price of Rs 11,048. The new PIXMA G Series printers include the drip-free, hands-free ink refilling mechanism and a user-replaceable maintenance cartridge designed to ensure minimum downtime and maximum productivity […]
Read MoreIshaan, Siddhant ask Katrina to ‘workout with the boyzz!’
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Bollywood actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter on Tuesday posted a hilarious workout video on Instagram and asked actress Katrina Kaif to workout with the boys. The three stars are currently busy shooting their upcoming horror-comedy, Phone Bhoot. In the Instagram clip, Ishaan and Siddhant are first seen exercising seriously and […]
Read MoreCovid-19 vaccinations for all Germans by summer end: Merkel
Berlin, Feb 2 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reaffirmed that the government will make sure that every citizen is vaccinated against the novel coronavirus by the end of summer. Merkel made the remarks on Monday after a video meeting with leaders of federal states on possible improvement for the rollout of the country’s vaccination […]
Read MoreTDP spokesperson attacked in Vijayawada, suffers minor injuries
Vijayawada, Feb 2 (IANS) Some unidentified persons attacked Telugu Desam Party (TDP) spokesperson Kommareddy Pattabhi Ram on Tuesday near his home, inflicting minor injuries. “He was going to the TDP office and en route about 100 metres from his house, some 10 people came with sticks and rods and broke his car glass and in […]
Read MoreUmesh Shukla backs Hindi remake of ‘Oh My Kadavule’
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Umesh Shukla will back the Bollywood remake of the Tamil hit, Oh My Kadavule, to be directed by Ashwath Marimuthu. This will be Marimuthu’s first Hindi film. The director made his debut with the original Tamil film last year. He is currently directing the Telugu version of the film, which […]
Read MoreVarun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor voted kids icons
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor have emerged as the favourite stars of children at the Kids Choice Awards. Varun won the Best Actor accolade, while Shraddha Kapoor won Best Actress andBadshah was named as the Best Rap Music star at the do. Sushant Singh Rajput’s “Chhichhore” was named as […]
Read MoreJK Tyre enters into synergic partnership with NATRAX
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) towards the development and polishing of Wet Grip Test Track at NATRAX Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. NATRAX is one of the state-of-the-art automotive testing and certification centers under NATRIP, a flagship project […]
Read More‘Black Panther’ spin-off series in the works
Los Angeles, Feb 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Ryan Coogler is working on expanding the Black Panther universe by creating a series set in the fictional Wakanda from streaming space. The series is part of filmmaker’s extended collaboration with The Walt Disney Company as he has sealed a five-year exclusive television deal with the company through his […]
Read More60.9% say the middle class expected more from Budget 2021
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The middle class expected much more from the Union Budget 2021 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, as per the IANS C Voter Budget Snap Poll 2021. The most decisive verdict of the poll conducted with a sample size of 1200 respondents is that 60.9 per cent said […]
Read More60.9% say the middle class expected more from Budget 2021
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The middle class expected much more from the Union Budget 2021 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, as per the IANS C Voter Budget Snap Poll 2021. The most decisive verdict of the poll conducted with a sample size of 1200 respondents is that 60.9 per cent said […]
Read More2 UP PAC personnel killed in road accident
Bulandshahr, Feb 2 (IANS) Two personnel of the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) were killed on Tuesday following the collision of two trucks in Bulandshahr’s Sikandrabad area. Meanwhile, several PAC jawans have also been injured in the accident. They have been taken to the hospitals for treatment. The bodies of the two victims have […]
Read MoreOppn raises slogan demanding withdrawal of farm laws, RS adjourned (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Parliament witnessed unruly scenes after rejection of suspension notice as the opposition walked out of the Upper House on Tuesday in protest, only to return later before the Chairman’s podium and raise slogans. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said,”After the ruling of the Chairman the opposition should adhere to his […]
Read MoreAnother UP MLA gets threat calls from Pak
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 2 (IANS) A day after the Etawah MLA Sarita Bhadauria received threat messages from numbers with Pakistan code, Moradabad BJP MLA, Ritesh Gupta and his family, have also been threatened with similar calls. The MLA has given a complaint to the Galsheed police and demanded legal action against the unknown accused. […]
Read MoreJimmy Lai remains in custody after court adjourns bail ruling
Hong Kong, Feb 2 (IANS) Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, who has been charged with foreign collusion under the controversial national security law, will continue to remain in custody after a court decided to adjourn his bail ruling. The decision was taken by the Court of Final Appeal on Monday, reports Xinhua news agency. […]
Read MoreUP: Villagers lock up stray cattle in school
Agra, Feb 2 (IANS) The people of an Agra village have hit upon a novel way to tackle stray cattle menace. The people of Pachgai Khera village locked up dozens of cattle in a state-run primary school on Sunday. Raising slogans against the state government, they alleged that ‘officials did not understand our plight.’ They […]
Read MoreEngland batsman Steve Davies extends stay at Somerset until 2022
London, Feb 2 (IANS) England wicketkeeper-batsman Steve Davies has signed a contract extension with Somerset County Cricket Club, a deal which will see him remain in the West Country until at least the end of the 2022 season. “My time at Somerset so far has been extremely special and I’m really pleased to have extended […]
Read MoreSoon unlock your iPhone via Apple Watch even with a mask on
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Soon you will be able to unlock your iPhone with Face ID even when with a Covid-19 mask on, but only if you are wearing an Apple Watch. In the next iOS 14 update, Apple Watch will give you haptic feedback to let you know your iPhone has been unlocked, […]
Read MoreRS Chairman rejects suspension notice by Oppn on farm laws
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha Chairman on Tuesday rejected the suspension notice given by the Opposition on the farm laws, which in turn staged a walkout in protest. The Chairman said, “Dialogue is going on with the farmers and matter can be discussed during the motion of thanks of President tomorrow.” The […]
Read MoreMissing UP boy found dead near school building
Varanasi, Feb 2 (IANS) The body of a nine-year-old boy, who had been missing since January 28, was found dumped behind a school building in Varanasi. Vishal’s body was found on Monday evening at Paigambarpur village under the Sarnath police circle. On Sunday, the victim’s family had received a letter which said that Vishal would […]
Read MoreSensex reclaims 50,000 over Budget euphoria
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Financial markets continued to surge on Tuesday morning with the BSE Sensex gaining over 1,400 points to reclaim the landmark 50,000-mark. Investors continued to cheer the fact that the budget did not announce any additional burden in terms of taxes or cess on citizens and corporates. Healthy buying was witnessed in […]
Read More10 senior IAS officers transferred in UP
Lucknow, Feb 2 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government has transferred ten senior IAS officers. The late-night administrative reshuffle on Monday included the transfer of additional chief secretary, Power Department, Arvind Kumar. Kumar had been at loggerheads with state power minister Shrikant Sharma who had even tweeted his displeasure in this regard. Arvind Kumar has now […]
Read MoreKremlin disregards US remarks on unauthorised protests in Russia
Moscow, Feb 2 (IANS) Russia has disregarded statements made by the US regarding illegal protests taking place in the country, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the media. “As for the statements made by US representatives regarding our country and the illegal actions that took place in our country, I repeat once again, we are not […]
Read MoreBBL: Klinger leaves Melbourne Renedages to take up NSW role
Melbourne, Feb 2 (IANS) Michael Klinger has decided to step down as Melbourne Renegades head coach after two years of service and will now be the head of male cricket at New South Wales. Klinger said he is leaving the club with a heavy heart but with a view to further developing his professional career […]
Read MoreGoogle to pay $3.8M to 5,500 current employees, job applicants
San Francisco, Feb 2 (IANS) Google will pay over $3.8 million to more than 5,500 current employees and job applicants affected by alleged systematic pay and hiring discrimination, the US Department of Labor has announced. As part of the settlement, Google will hand over $1,353,052 in back pay and interest to 2,565 female engineers. It […]
Read MoreGoogle to use Wikipedia for reliable info on Search results
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) In a bid to help users make informed decisions on it Search platform, Google will now show next to most results a menu icon, that people can tap to learn more about the result or feature and where the information is coming from. When available, people will see a description […]
Read MoreJapan govt can now impose fines over breaching curbs
Tokyo, Feb 2 (IANS) Japan’s lower house of Parliament has approved bills making it possible for the government to impose fines on people and businesses for violation of the restrictions imposed against the Covid-19 pandemic. Initial plans to introduce prison sentences for Covid-19 patients in Japan refusing to be hospitalised were abandoned last week by […]
Read MoreFIVB launches Volleyball World as commercial entity
Lausanne, Feb 2 (IANS) The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced the launch of Volleyball World, a new partnership with CVC Capital Partners, aimed at increasing the growth of the sport around the world. As per FIVB, Volleyball World will become the commercial entity for the sport around the world, with the goal of increasing […]
Read More27 Bills passed earlier to be presented in LS on Tuesday
By Rajnish SinghNew Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) On the second day of the Budget Session of Parliament, 27 Bills passed during the fourth session of seventeenth Lok Sabha will be tabled in the Lower House on Tuesday along with various Standing Committee reports that include steps taken by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs during […]
Read MoreElon Musk to send 1st all-civilian mission to space this year
San Francisco, Feb 2 (IANS) Elon Musk-run SpaceX has announced worlds first all-civilian mission to space at the end of 2021 in a charity-driven mission named Inspiration4, commanded by tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman. SpaceX will chose three people to ride alongside Isaacman to orbit the planet aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule every 90 minutes along […]
Read MoreMerv Hughes inducted to Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
Melbourne, Feb 2 (IANS) Former Australian fast-bowler Merv Hughes has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. An integral part of Australian cricket’s return to the top of the Test cricket rankings, Hughes’ career spanned 53 Tests and 33 ODIs from 1985-94, taking 212 Test wickets at an average of 28.38. “Merv Hughes […]
Read MoreShalmali: Lockdown was opportunity, did 2 to 3 virtual gigs a month
By Yashika MathurMumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Singer Shalmali opens up about how she has tried to make the most of the past year, which has largely been difficult. While the live music industry suffered due to the Covid pandemic, Shalmali says she tried making the most of the virtual gig curcuit. “It’s been a tough […]
Read MoreSpotify arrives in South Korea amid fierce competition
Seoul, Feb 2 (IANS) Global streaming giant Spotify said on Tuesday that it has launched its music streaming service in South Korea, the home market of K-pop. The service, which originally launched back in 2008, has more than 60 million songs and over 320 million users across 93 markets. The latest launch comes amid the […]
Read MoreUNSC to discuss Myanmar coup
United Nations, Feb 2 (IANS) UN Security Council (UNSC) members will be briefed on Tuesday on the situation in Myanmar where the military has staged a coup after detaining top government officials, including de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as the declaration of a year-long state of emergency. The members will be […]
Read MoreFlamengo beat Sport to keep pressure on leaders
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 2 (IANS) Defending champions Flamengo kept pressure on leaders Internacional with a 3-0 victory at Sport Recife in Brazil’s Serie A championship. Gabriel Barbosa on Monday put the visitors ahead with a simple tap-in after Giorgian De Arrascaeta’s cross from the left side of the penalty area, reports Xinhua news agency. […]
Read MoreTwitter unblocks high-profile accounts in India
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Twitter has restored several accounts of high-profile celebrities and organisations, including actor Sushant Singh, Caravan magazine, Kisan Ekta Morcha, Tractor2twitr and several other politicians, farmer leaders, writers and activists, that were blocked for several hours at the behest of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for spreading misinformation […]
Read More‘$104bn in stranded asset risk for oil, gas pipelines in India’
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) With the Union Budget for 2021-22 laying a major focus on the launch of a National Hydrogen Mission for generating hydrogen from green power sources, a survey by international researchers on Tuesday said there is $104 billion in stranded asset risk for oil and gas pipelines in India. While the […]
Read MoreGlobal Covid-19 cases top 103.3mn: Johns Hopkins
Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) The total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 103.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.23 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Tuesday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death […]
Read MoreA new world everyday with raga
By Sukant DeepakNew Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) She might have started her classical training at the age of three and given her first performance when she was 13-years-old. Music might have defined her eating and sleeping cycles. But she makes it clear that it was a beautiful childhood. “I had a strong support system, with […]
Read MoreDakota Johnson: My biggest lessons are from relationships
Los Angeles, Feb 2 (IANS) Hollywood star Dakota Johnson said she received the biggest lessons in life from relationships, particularly by exploring relationships at work. “I have learned so far that my biggest lessons are from relationships or exploring relationships at work,” said Johnson, referring to her upcoming comedy drama “Our Friend” as an instance. […]
Read MoreWhen Jennifer Coolidge pretended to be her identical twin for a date
Los Angeles, Feb 2 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Coolidge has shared that she once pretended to be her own identical twin sister, to date two best friends at once! “Quite a few years back, I did come to Hawaii, and when you come and you’re on vacation alone, you can kind of create anything you want. […]
Read MoreAir connectivity to small cities to boost tourism industry: Minister
By Navneet MishraNew Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Terming the general budget as a tourism friendly budget, Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) Prahlad Singh Patel said that with increased allocation in the budget of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism the tourism sector is expected to grow rapidly as the budget […]
Read MoreAffordable housing gets shot in the arm
By Suresh SuranaA host of measures have been proposed in the Finance Bill 2021, which is targeted to provide relief to both the affordable house buyers as well as the developers of affordable housing projects. These specific and targeted measures would help to boost the activity in the real estate sector. Increase in tolerance limit […]
Read MoreRecoveries outnumber new Covid cases in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Feb 2 (IANS) With 470 patients discharged in a day, recoveries outnumbered 388 new Covid cases in Karnataka, said the state health bulletin on Monday. “Recoveries rose to 9,21,592, with 470 discharged in the last 24 hours, while 388 new positive cases on Sunday increased the state’s Covid tally to 9,39,775, including 5,944 active […]
Read More2022 World Cup will be played in packed stadiums: Infantino
Geneva, Feb 1 (IANS) The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played in packed stadiums next year, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday. “I am very, very confident (it) will be incredible, will have the same magic, uniting the world,” Infantino said in a virtual press conference in Geneva. “We will be back […]
Read MoreFuel prices will not increase: Javadekar
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Ruling out the possibility of a hike in fuel prices after the imposition of Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess in the Budget presented on Monday, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the Modi government’s budget will take the country forward. He said, “There will be no increase in petrol and […]
Read MoreOne Indian among 25 new IOC Young Leaders join Olympic programme
Lausanne, Feb 1 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday announced the selection of 25 new IOC Young Leaders, Rishav Bhowmik of India, who will leverage the power of sport to make a positive difference in their communities. Coming from 25 countries and five continents, these future leaders will build sustainable, sport-focused social businesses […]
Read MoreNarine, wife Anjellia welcome first child
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) West Indies spinner Sunil Narine on Monday announced the birth of his first child. Narine posted a photo of the baby on his Instagram handle. Narine and his wife Anjellia had revealed in December that they will be welcoming a baby boy to their family. “You fill a place in […]
Read MoreGill is going to be a bit of a legend: Hogg
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Batsman Shubman Gill has the potential to become “a little bit of a legend” in the future judging by the abilities he showed during India’s recent tour of Australia, says former spinner Brad Hogg. “He has got all the shots in the book. The thing that impressed me here in […]
Read MoreTelangana neglected in Union Budget, says Congress
Hyderabad, Feb 1 (IANS) Telangana Congress chief Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday said the Centre neglected the state in Union Budget 2021-22. He termed the budget as highly disappointing and said Telangana remained neglected in fund allocations. “BJP government is misusing public exchequer for political gains. More allocations were made for election-bound states while other […]
Read MoreDravid told me don’t bat a lot in the nets: Rahane
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Former captain Rahul Dravid advised Ajinkya Rahane not bat a lot in the nets and put pressure on himself while leading the Indian team in Australia. “Rahul bhai actually called me before the series, when we were leaving to Australia from Dubai. He said, ‘Don’t take any stress, I know […]
Read MorePranab Mukherjee’s diaries may soon be a book
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Sharmistha Mukherjee, national spokesperson of the Congress and the daughter of former India President late Pranab Mukherjee, said that she is contemplating to come out with a book based on her father’s handwritten diaries. Announcing this at a session with Rasheed Kidwai during the Kalinga Literary Festival, Sharmistha said that […]
Read MoreAs cases shrink, AIIMS restricts PPEs’ use to Covid ICUs
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) In view of the reduction in Covid-19 transmission, the administration of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Monday decided to limit the use of coverall-based PPE kits to Covid-19 intensive care units (ICU) in the hospital, and that too during surgical procedures. The order stated that PPE coveralls […]
Read MoreHockey Pro League returns with Spain facing Belgium
Valencia (Spain), Feb 1 (IANS) The FIH Hockey Pro League returns this week with a double header between 2016 Rio Olympics silver medallists Belgium and world No.8 Spain. The matches will be held on February 5 and 6 at the Estadio Betero here. The last matches to be held in the Pro League was between […]
Read MoreUnion Budget largely deprived Assam: Congress
Guwahati, Feb 1 (IANS) The opposition Congress in Assam said on Monday that though the Union Budget has sanctioned some funds for the road projects and tea garden workers in the poll-bound state, it has largely deprived Assam. Congress leader Debabrata Saikia said that the BJP government in Assam and at the Centre always announce […]
Read MoreCovid recoveries continue to outnumber new cases in Andhra
Amaravati, Feb 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh reported 64 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, pushing the state’s overall tally to more than 8.87 lakh, even as 99 persons recovered from the disease in the past 24 hours. East Godavari district reported the highest number of cases at 15, followed by Visakhapatnam (10), Krishna (9), Nellore (8), […]
Read MoreK’taka Cong stages walksout over BJP govt’s reply on Shivamogga blast
Bengaluru, Feb 1 (IANS) Outrightly rejecting the demand by opposition Congress, the Karnataka government on Monday declared that the probe into the blast in Shivamogga district that killed six people would be conducted by the revenue commissioner. Taking umbrage over this decision, senior Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah staged a walkout, alleging […]
Read MoreThrifty Budget: Massive spending spree proposed to unleash growth (Roundup)
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Centre will go in for a massive spending spree on infrastructure creation, healthcare, education and demand generation to revive India’s pandemic-battered economy. In her third budget presentation in the Parliament on Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to unleash massive fiscal expansion in 2021-22 on the back of high […]
Read MorePersonal tax: Mostly procedural relief proposed for FY22
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) A revenue constrained Union Budget 2021-22 did not offer much to personal taxpayers, with mostly procedural relief rather than an exemption cushion proposed. The proposals presented to the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exempted senior citizens of 75 years and above, who are dependent on pension and interest income […]
Read MoreTwitter suspends several high-profile accounts in India (Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Twitter on Monday suspended several accounts of high-profile celebrities and organisations, including actor Sushant Singh, Caravan magazine, Kisan Ekta Morcha, Tractor2twitr and several other politicians, farmer leaders, writers and activists, at the behest of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for spreading misinformation during the farmers’ protests. The […]
Read MoreAndhra’s high hopes dashed as no major allocations in Budget
Amaravati, Feb 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and senior officials went into a huddle on Monday after the Union Budget 2021-22 dashed their hopes, with no major allocation for the state. “There were no major budget allocations to the state, though we looked forward with hope as we lost a […]
Read More50% claim their life deteriorated in last one year: Survey
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) More than 50 per cent people feel that the quality of their life “deteriorated” in the last one year, as per the IANS C-Voter Budget Insta-Poll. The poll, which was conducted after the presentation of the Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, included a sample size of 1,200 […]
Read MoreOver 60% impressed with anti-black money provisions in Budget
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Over 60 per cent people believe that the Narendra Modi-led government has managed to curb the flow of black money in the market, which got reflected in the Union Budget 2021-22 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Monday, as per the IANS C-Voter Budget Insta-Poll. When […]
Read MoreJamshedpur beat Odisha 1-0 to end 5-game winless run
Bambolim (Goa), Feb 1 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC recorded a morale-boosting 1-0 win against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium on Monday. Mohammad Mobashir Rahman scored in the 41st minute which proved to be the difference between the two sides, ending Jamshedpur’s five-game winless streak and keeping their playoff hopes […]
Read MoreBudget fails to impress Delhi traders
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) There was ‘nothing’ in the Union Budget for Kamaljit Rai, Vice President of Palika Bazaar traders’ body, who was expecting relief from the Central government with an increase in income tax slab, as many traders like him are going through a rough phase due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking to […]
Read MoreAthletics body chief lauds performances at Jr National Fed Cup
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is all praise for the overall performance of the competitors during the three-day Junior National Federation Cup that concluded on January 27 in Bhopal. “We took initiative and the results were good,” AFI president Adille Sumariwalla told IANS. The AFI in its monthly newsletter […]
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