‘Farmers’ agitation against 3 new laws limited to certain area’
Gwalior, Feb 7 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Sunday said that the farmers’ agitation against the Centre’s three new farm legislations is only limited to a certain area. Tomar, who was addressing the media in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior city, also hoped that the deadlock between the central government and the peasants will […]
Read MoreAustralian Open: Bopanna-McLachlan to face Korean pair
Melbourne, Feb 7 (IANS) India’s Rohan Bopanna and his partner Ben McLachlan of Japan will face Korean pair Nam Ji-Sung and Min-Kyu Song in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday. Bopanna’s compatriot Divij Sharan, meanwhile pairs up with Igor Zelenay of Slovakia and will face German pair Kevin Krawietz and Yannick Hanfmann. […]
Read MoreUttarakhand ex-CM saddened over flood deaths
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Uttarakhand former Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Sunday expressed his condolences over the deaths after the glacier broke in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday. During his visit to Ghazipur border protest site on Sunday evening, Rawat told IANS, “I am extremely sad about the […]
Read MoreEdelweiss Wealth Management launches long-short AIF Scheme
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Edelweiss Wealth Management has launched an equity focused long-short Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) scheme, ‘Edelweiss Dynamic Growth Equity’ (EDGE) Fund. The fund has a minimum investment amount of Rs 1 crore and is likely to raise around Rs 1,000 crore. An open-ended, Category-III AIF, the fund will capitalise on market dynamics […]
Read MoreUttarakhand deluge: Cabinet Secy directs agencies to work in co-ordination
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Sunday directed all the agencies concerned to work in close co-ordination and extend all requisite assistance to the administration in Uttarakhand where over 150 people were missing following by a massive flood near a power project in Joshimath area of the state’s Chamoli district. Gauba […]
Read MoreDaruvala climbs to 2nd in Asian F3 Championship standings
Abu Dhabi, Feb 7 (IANS) Mumbai Falcons’ Jehan Daruvala won the final race on Sunday to finish the third round of the Formula 3 Asian Championship in second place of the standings. His three victories and two second-placed finishes over four days helped him get to the second spot after he had briefly slipped to […]
Read MoreBusiness confidence improves in India: NCAER survey
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As economic activities pick up and vaccination drive gathers pace the business confidence in the country has improved, showed a survey by National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). The NCAER Business Confidence index (BCI) rose 29.6 per cent on a q-o-q basis during the third quarter of FY 2020-21. […]
Read MoreRaj visit: Smriti Irani reminds Rahul of his promise to farmers
Jaipur, Feb 7 (IANS) Union Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday sought to remind Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of the loan waiver promise he had made to the farmers of Rajasthan during a speech ahead of the 2018 Assembly polls. Gandhi is slated to make a two-day visit to Rajasthan this week. “Rahul Gandhi had counted […]
Read MoreUttarakhand tragedy: PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for next of the kin of all those who have lost their lives in the massive flash flood caused by a glacier breach near Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. The Prime Minister also announced Rs 50,000 compensation for those […]
Read MoreChina pressurised Nepal to accept its Covid vaccine: Leaked documents
Kathmandu, Feb 7 (IANS) Leaked documents of correspondence between Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu show that Beijing had put pressure on the Himalayan country to accept its Covid vaccine without its efficiency and efficacy being established. Nepali media on Sunday published stories on the basis of the leaked correspondence […]
Read MoreAdani Group acquires 23.5% stake in Mumbai International Airport
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Adani Group’s flagship holding company Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has acquired 23.5 per cent stake in the Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) from ACSA Global Ltd (ACSA) and Bid Services Division (Mauritius) Ltd (Bidvest) for Rs 1,685.25 crore. In a regulatory filing, Adani Enterprises said that AAHL has acquired 28.20 […]
Read MoreNational Jr Athletics: Reshma breaks 2nd national record in 2 weeks
Guwahati, Feb 7 (IANS) Uttarakhand’s 16-year-old Reshma Patel broke a national record for the second time in a fortnight when she won the girls under-18 5000m event in the 36th National Junior Athletics Championship at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here today. She clocked 23 minutes 38.57 seconds to go past KT Neena’s under-18 record […]
Read MoreAITA Women’s Championship: Sharmada makes comeback
Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) Former South Asian Games medallist and Fed Cup player Sharmada Balu made a comeback to competitive tennis when she reached the main draw of the AITA Women’s Championship which begins at the PBI-CSE Tennis Academy, Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence from Monday. Sharmada, who is playing competitive tennis after a hiatus […]
Read MoreI-League: Real Kashmir look to knock Churchill Brothers No.1 spot
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) Real Kashmir FC will look to build on their emphatic victory and displace table-toppers Churchill Brothers in the I-League when the two sides meet at the Salt Lake Stadium. Real Kashmir are three points behind Churchill with a game in hand and a win on Monday will help them take the […]
Read MoreOver 150 missing, 10 bodies recovered in Uttarakhand: ITBP (Lead)
Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 7 (IANS) Nearly 150 people are missing or “feared dead” as a sudden flood inundated a power project at Reni village in Joshimath area of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday following a glacier burst, the ITBP, which is engaged in rescue and relief operations there, said. Citing updated inputs received from local […]
Read MoreAmit Sadh’s advice to fans: Don’t spend so much time on internet
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Bollywood actor Amit Sadh on Sunday hinted that he is taking a temporary break from social media. Even though Amit did not directly use the words “break from social media”, he hinted at the same by saying he is going to his “tunnel for maintenance”. Meanwhile, the actor shared a few […]
Read MoreTelangana CM rules out change in leadership
Hyderabad, Feb 7 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrsekhar Rao on Sunday put an end to speculation about leadership change saying he will continue in the post for next 10 years. The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief made this clear at the party’s state executive meeting held at party headquarters Telangana Bhavan. Amid speculations that […]
Read MoreTwitter India’s Public Policy head Mahima Kaul quits
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) After serving for five years at Twitter India, Mahima Kaul who is currently Director, Public Policy, India and South Asia at the micro-blogging platform has moved on, the company said on Sunday. Kaul, who will be at the helm till March-end, quit in January, according to the company, which is […]
Read MoreEast Bengal end winless run with 2-1 win over Jamshedpur
Margao (Goa), Feb 7 (IANS) East Bengal tasted victory for the first time in almost a month with Jamshedpur FC falling victims to a 2-1 win in Indian Super League’s (ISL) early kickoff at the Fatorda Stadium on Sunday. While the Kolkata-based side jumped to 9th on the table with 16 points, Jamshedpur FC’s hopes […]
Read MoreGehana Vasisth is being ‘falsely implicated’, claims publicist
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Actress Gehana Vasisth aka Vandana Tiwari, who has been arrested on allegations of shooting and uploading pornography videos on her website, is being falsely implicated, claimed her publicist. A statement issued by Gehana’s publicist Flynn Remedios on Sunday evening, claimed that the videos produced and directed by Gehana’s company GV Studios […]
Read MoreGreenCell Mobility picks stake in PMI Electro consortium
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) GreenCell Mobility Private Limited has acquired 49 per cent stake in two Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) companies incorporated by PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Private Limited, which won the bid for deploying 350 electric buses along with the charging infrastructure across several cities in Uttar Pradesh. Greencell Mobility will invest around […]
Read MoreMore than 29 lakh people visited ‘Hunar Haat’ in Lucknow
New Delhi, Feb 7 Feb (IANS) More than 29 lakh people visited “Hunar Haat”, organised at Avadh Shilpgram in Lucknow from January 22 to February 7, the Union Ministry for Minority Affairs said in a statement. Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi while talking to the reporters on concluding day of the “Hunar […]
Read MoreWanted for Red Fort violence, Sukhdev Singh held in Chandigarh
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Delhi Police has arrested Sukhdev Singh, an accused in the January 26 violence during farmer protests at the Red Fort, from Chandigarh. The Delhi Police had earlier announced a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh each for information leading to arrest of Deep Sidhu, Jugraj Singh, Gurjot Singh and […]
Read MorePrez visits Satsang Foundation Ashram in AP
Amaravati, Feb 7 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday visited the Satsang Foundation Ashram at Madanapalle in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. He interacted with the foundation’s leader and educationist Sri M. President Kovind, who reached Madanapalle by helicopter from Bengaluru, was received by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, his Cabinet […]
Read MoreMarkram, van der Dussen give SA hope after Rizwan ton
Rawalpindi, Feb 7 (IANS) George Linde’s maiden Test five-wicket-haul followed by one of South Africa’s best batting performances of their tour to Pakistan thus far helped them reach stumps on the fourth day of the second Test in an encouraging position in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Opener Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen were at […]
Read MoreMurdered naval sailor was stock market player with huge debts: Police
Palghar (Maharashtra), Feb 7 (IANS) The Indian Navy sailor who was kidnapped in Chennai and later burnt alive in a forest in Maharashtra was an avid stock market player who had piled up huge debts of nearly Rs 23 lakh, police said here on Sunday. Even as the motive behind his gruesome killing remains unclear, […]
Read MoreIt was just unlucky: Pujara on Tendulkar-like dismissal (lead)
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara’s dismissal for 73 off the bowling of Dom Bess on the third day of the first Test against England on Sunday revived memories of Sachin Tendulkar’s dismissal during the first Test of the famous 2000-01 India-Australia series. The right-handed Pujara pulled a short delivery from off-spinner Bess […]
Read MoreI-League: Gokulam, Mohammedan SC desperate for wins
Kalyani (West Bengal), Feb 7 (IANS) Gokulam Kerala FC face Mohammedan SC in the I-League at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium on Monday as both sides look to get back into the race for getting into the top half of the table. Sitting in eighth position with seven points from five games, Gokulam would aim nothing […]
Read More‘Bihar officials keeping close tabs on flood situation in U’khand’
Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) As Uttarakhand remains under high alert following floods caused by a glacier burst at Joshimath in Chamoli district, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that the state authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are constantly seeking updates from their Uttarakhand counterparts. Kumar convened a meeting with top officials […]
Read MoreBJP announces candidates for municipal by-polls in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced its candidates for by-polls in five municipal wards in the national capital scheduled for February 28. The BJP list of candidates for municipal by-polls in Delhi also include a Muslim candidate Mohd Nazir Ansari. The BJP has fielded Ram Kanojia from Kalyanpuri […]
Read MorePM to reply on motion of thanks in Parliament
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to reply on Monday on the motion of thanks on the President’s address following the motion moved by BJP’s Bhubaneswar Kalita on February 3. Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will lay on the table, a statement explaining the circumstances which had necessitated immediate […]
Read MoreIndia ranks 3rd among nations with maximum Covid vaccination coverage
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) India has become the third topmost country in the world after the United States and the United Kingdom in terms of coverage in Covid-19 vaccination among the population, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday. The country has vaccinated nearly six million of its population so far, as per the […]
Read MoreOver 125 missing after Chamoli glacier burst: Uttarakhand CM
Dehradun, Feb 7 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, who visited Chamoli in wake of the deluge following a glacier burst on Sunday, said that over 125 people are missing and the number is likely to rise further. He said that the army, ITBP and National and State Disaster Relief Force personnel are undertaking […]
Read MoreNTPC says Tapovan project partly damaged, monitoring situation
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Part of an under-construction hydropower project of state-run power major NTPC has been damaged by the avalanche in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday. The company has said that it is monitoring the situation continuously along with the district administration and police. Part of the under-construction Tapovan Vishnugad hydro power project […]
Read MoreNational Jr Athletics: Mor first to be found overage, disqualified
By Navneet SinghNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Haryana 10km race walker Paramdeep Mor on Sunday became the first athlete to be found overage and disqualified in the ongoing National Junior Athletics Championships in Guwahati. In the morning session of the second day of the meet, Mor won silver medal in the 10km race walk event […]
Read MoreHealthy volunteers for Covid research must be paid substantially: Report
New York, Feb 7 (IANS) Healthy people volunteering to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, in order to help scientists better understand how to tackle the virus, should receive payment — if it is determined that these studies are otherwise ethical to proceed, new research suggests. The researchers assessed the ethics of paying participants to take part […]
Read MoreFire near DMRC’s Okhla barrack, no casualty
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) A minor fire broke out in an area adjacent to the Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) campus near Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s Okhla barrack here, about 70 metres away from the boundary wall of the Okhla metro station. However, no casualty was reported, officials said on Sunday. The blaze broke […]
Read MoreBudget is foundation stone for making India ‘future-ready’: Goyal
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Hailing the Union Budget 2021-22, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that this Budget is the foundation stone for making the country “future-ready”. Addressing a press conference at the Delhi BJP office as part of an outreach to explain welfare measures in the Budget, Goyal said important steps were […]
Read MoreShah slams MVA, Thackeray, says CM’s post never promised to Sena (Lead)
Sindhudurg (Maharashtra), Feb 7 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reiterated that his Bharatiya Janata Party never promised to give the Maharashtra’s Chief Minister’s post to its then ally Shiv after the 2019 Assembly elections. Slamming the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and virtually terming Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray a liar, he also disputed […]
Read MorePant is capable, needs to put team in commanding positions: Pujara
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Cheteshwar Pujara has called on teammate Rishabh Pant, who hit 91 on the third day of the first Test, to be more selective and sensible with his shots. “I am happy with the way overall he (Pant) is playing. He still has to learn a few more things. He still has […]
Read MoreGlobal sales of 4G, 5G-enabled PCs hit record 10M units in 2020
San Francisco, Feb 7 (IANS) The pandemic drove the sale of 4G and 5G-enabled mobile PCs to 10 million units for the first time globally in 2020. The global sales of cellular-enabled mobile PCs hit new record as home workers sought improved connectivity in response to the closure of office facilities during the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
Read MoreXiaomi patents foldable smartphone solution to mitigate creases: Report
Beijing, Feb 7 (IANS) Chinese smartphone Xiaomi has patented a foldable smartphone solution to reduce crease in the foldable devices. The company filed this patent with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) in July 2019. However, it got approved and published only on February 2, 2021, reports GizmoChina.This patent is titled “Support Structure of […]
Read MoreDisinvestment aimed at growth, not to plug fiscal deficit: DIPAM Secy (IANS Interview)
By Rituraj Baruah & Subhash NarayanNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As the Budget 2021 comes up with major thrust on privatisation of public sector enterprises, Disinvestment Secretary, Tuhin Kanta Pandey has said that the government’s new disinvestment policy is aimed at economic growth and employment creation, rather than plugging the vast fiscal deficit. The statement […]
Read MoreNCB nabs drug traffickers, seizes Merc, 100 gms of Mephedrone
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) In a major swoop, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested two notorious drug traffickers who are suspected to be connected to major drug cartels, a top official said here on Sunday. The accused, Ibrahim Mujawar, alias Ibrahim Kaskar, who deals in the banned Mephedrone (MD) drug was nabbed in a […]
Read MoreAWS again leads global Cloud infrastructure market in Q4 2020
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Amazon Web Services (AWS) was the leading cloud service provider in Q4 2020, accounting for 31 per cent of total spend, as the global Cloud infrastructure market spending increased 32 per cent to reach $39.9 billion in the quarter, according to a new report. Total global expenditure was over $3 […]
Read MorePM Modi inaugurates Bharat Petroleum’s Haldia LPG import terminal
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Bharat Petroleum’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) import terminal, built with an investment of around Rs 1,100 crore and having a capacity of 1 million metric tonne per annum. He said that the initiative will cater to the growing requirement of LPG in West Bengal […]
Read MorePant leads India’s fightback, England remain on top on Day 3 (Ld)
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) England remained on top at the end of the third day of the first Test against India after Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara led the hosts’ fightback to reduce their first innings deficit to 321 runs. India ended Day 3 on 257 runs for six wickets in reply to England’s 578 […]
Read MoreUttarakhand flood: Seven Navy diving teams, IAF on standby
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Seven diving teams of the Indian Navy are on standby for relief operations in flood-affected areas at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday, officials said. At least 150 have died in Chamoli district, as per the Indo-Tibetan Border Police following a flash flood in the Rishi Ganga river near […]
Read MoreVR can help people suffering from executive function impairments
New York, Feb 7 (IANS) A team of US researchers has utilised Virtual Reality (VR) to effectively test a participant’s executive functional load, or how much information a person can process to achieve a goal in a real-world setting. By using VR technology to examine how folks complete daily tasks, like making a grocery list, […]
Read MoreB’luru Christians donate Rs 1 cr for Ayodhya’s Ram temple
Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) Prominent members of the Christians community in this tech city have collected Rs 1 crore as donation for the construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Ashwath Narayan said on Sunday. “The members of the Christian community from all walks of life donated Rs 1 […]
Read MoreFinal Fantasy XIV game arriving on Sony PlayStation 5
San Francisco, Feb 7 (IANS) The highly-anticipated Final Fantasy XIV game is coming to Sony PlayStation 5 in a new expansion pack called Endwalker, its developer has announced. The award-winning massively multiplayer online game (MMO) has over 20 million registered players. Final Fantasy XIV was originally released in 2010 and the game received backlash from […]
Read MoreHaryana CM opens, lays foundation stone of 22 projects in Karnal
Karnal, Feb 7 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar while dedicating developmental projects on Sunday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 22 development projects worth Rs 80.55 crore in Karnal town. Interacting with locals later, he said everyone should takeout one day for entertainment from their daily busy schedules so as to relieve the […]
Read MoreCongress stands with Uttarakhand in hour of tragedy: Sonia
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) After the glacier tragedy in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday, interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi said she is concerned about the natural disaster hitting the Himalayan state in which several human lives have been lost. Sonia Gandhi said in a statement: “Concerned about the disturbing news of ‘glacier break’, flooding […]
Read MoreB-Towners share helpline number, express concern for Uttarakhand
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Over 150 people have lost their lives and over 150 are missing following a massive flood near a power project at Reni village in Joshimath area of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday. Expressing their shock and concern for the affected area and local people, Bollywood celebrities took to their verified social […]
Read More‘Uttarakhand disaster may be due to water pocket burst’
BY VISHAL GULATINew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) A massive flood in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath area on Sunday is a rare incident of a glacial burst, and may be “a climate change event”, say leading climate scientists. Satellite and Google Earth images do not show a glacial lake near the region, but there is a possibility that […]
Read MoreModi warns voters of Bengal, asks them to stay away from Left-Cong alliance too (Ld)
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned the voters of West Bengal to be careful about the ruling Trinamool Congress’ secret partners while voting in the forthcoming state Assembly polls. “We need to be very careful of Trinamool’s secret partners while casting votes in the coming state Assembly elections. The Left […]
Read MorePM recognises India’s youngest martyr after 8 decades (IANS Exclusive)
By Sujit ChakrabortyGuwahati, Feb 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Dhekiajuli town, about 150 kms northwest of Guwahati, to unveil a slew of development projects worth over Rs 10,000 crore in Assam on Sunday, he also paid tributes to as many as 15 martyrs of India’s freedom movement, whose stories of supreme […]
Read MoreDelhi reports 119 new Covid cases, 2 deaths
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The national capital recorded 119 new coronavirus cases on Sunday and two fatalities in the last 24 hours, a bulletin issued by the Delhi Health Department said. Delhi’s tally now stands at 6,36,035, including 6,24,044 patients who have either been discharged or have migrated, while 10,474 have succumbed. The number […]
Read MoreModi impresses crowd with Bengali speech, slams Mamata over development
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the mammoth gathering in West Bengal’s East Midnapore district in Bengali, enthralling the jubilant crowd present there at the ground who came to hear him out from distance. “Today when I’m here at one end of the river Ganga, there has been a disaster […]
Read More34 aerospace, defence firms plan to invest in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) As many as 34 aerospace and defence firms have shown interest in investing in Karnataka to spur aviation business in the southern state, an official said on Sunday. “In all, 34 aerospace and defence firms have signed an agreement with the state government to invest a total of Rs 2,464 crore […]
Read MoreWe never promised Shiv Sena the Maha CM’s post: Amit Shah
Sindhudurg (Maharashtra), Feb 7 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reiterated that his party never promised to give the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s post to then ally Shiv Sena after the 2019 Assembly elections. Virtually terming Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray a liar, Shah also disputed the Sena chief’s claims that the assurance was made […]
Read MoreAnticancer drug may improve outcome for severe Covid patients
London, Feb 7 (IANS) Treating severe Covid-19 patients with an anticancer drug may reduce mortality and speed up recovery, a new study suggests. According to a small clinical study, published in the journal Nature Communications, the drug called bevacizumab may be beneficial for Covid-19 patients. “Our findings suggest that bevacizumab plus standard care is highly […]
Read MoreEpileptic women could also become mothers, say Hyedrabad docs
Hyderabad, Feb 7 (IANS) On the eve of the ‘International Epilepsy Day’, which is commemorated on the second Monday of February, the doctors at many leading hospitals in Hyderabad cleared the myths about women and prospective parents suffering from the disease and said that women who are suffering from epilepsy could also embrace motherhood with […]
Read MoreKylie Jenner gives Caitlyn Jenner a makeover
Los Angeles, Feb 7 (IANS) Reality TV personality Kylie Jenner gave her father Caitlyn Jenner a makeover in a video they appeared together. The two appeared in a rare YouTube video together, reports mirror.co.uk. The make-up mogul was a guest in Caitlyn’s latest upload, as she needed someone to do her glam for a luncheon […]
Read MoreEngland on top at the end of Day 3, Pant leads India’s fightback
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) England remained on the top at the end of the third day of the first Test against India after Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara led the hosts’ fightback to reduce their first innings deficit to 321 runs. India ended Day 3 on 257 runs for six wickets in reply to England’s […]
Read MoreU’khand: No adverse weather expected on Feb 7-8, says IMD
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) In relief for Uttarakhand, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that no adverse weather is expected in the next two days in Tapovan and Joshimath in the hill state’s Chamoli district where a sudden flash flood has created huge havoc. The Joshimath area witnessed a massive flood due […]
Read MoreMayers’ 210 takes Windies to miraculous 3-wicket win over Bangladesh
Chattogram, Feb 7 (IANS) Debutant Kyle Mayers scored a double hundred to lead West Indies to a miraculous three-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chattogram on Sunday. Mayers scored 210, putting up a double century stand with Nkrumah Bonner and a century stand with Joshua da Silva to help West Indies chase […]
Read MoreOver 150 people killed, 150 missing in Uttarakhand deluge
Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 7 (IANS) Over 150 people have lost their lives and over 150 are missing following a massive flood near a power project at Reni village in Joshimath area of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday, officials said. The incident occurred after the water level in Dhauliganga river, one of the six sources of […]
Read MorePunjab achieves 100% door-to-door collection of solid waste: Chief Secy
Chandigarh, Feb 7 (IANS) Punjab has achieved almost 100 per cent door-to-door collection and segregation of municipal solid waste, Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan said on Sunday. Besides, the state has prepared 14 district environment plans to address the problem of pollution at the district level. The Chief Secretary said she has assured the NGT-appointed monitoring […]
Read MoreZero investment in Bengal in last 10 years: Suvendu
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) Newly-inducted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said that West Bengal has not advanced an inch in terms of industrial resurgence in the last 10 years. “There has been zero investment in the state in the last 10 years of Trinamool Congress’ regime. The youths of the state […]
Read MoreAdvance booking for flowers for Valentine week
Lucknow, Feb 7 (IANS) With the Valentine week having begun on Sunday with Rose Day, young couples have started advance booking for flowers. “The flower business had wilted completely during the lockdown. Weddings were low key affairs and since public events were not being held, the demand for flower decorations and bouquets had gone down […]
Read MoreNew mom Anushka Sharma reveals her ‘current favourite accessory’
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who has just become a mother, revealed that her baby’s burp cloth is her current favourite accessory! Anushka took to Instagram on Sunday to share a picture of herself where she stands in front of a mirror with her daughter Vamika’s burp cloth on her shoulder. “Current […]
Read MoreJasmin Bhasin: Aly Goni is a one man army
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Evicted Bigg Boss 14 contestant Jasmin Bhasin said that her rumoured beau Aly Goni is a one man army and added that his game in the controversial show has been amazing as he has not been playing dirty games. Jasmin will be seen as Aly’s connection in the upcoming “Family Week” […]
Read MoreYogi introduces Unicode marking of all landholdings
Lucknow, Feb 7 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government has introduced a 16-digit Unicode to mark the lands. This has been done to eliminate land disputes and save innocent persons from falling into the trap of fraudsters. According to the government spokesman, from now on every piece of land in the state will have its own […]
Read MoreMaintaining pH balance crucial for healthy skin: Expert
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANSlife) The skin’s pH can be impacted by nearly anything: the skin care products you use, what you’re washing it with (classic soaps are too alkaline), how often you’re washing it and even what you’re eating. Similarly, if you’re using products that are too acidic or too basic, you […]
Read MoreHow helpful are early management skills for children
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANSlife) Kids in their formative years are inquisitive and highly adaptive to challenging situations, it is their zeal to learn something new that keeps them on their toes. When it comes to managerial skills, it’s not something which one can learn by memorising any theory or by just sticking […]
Read MoreBudget paved way for AYUSH sector’s sustainable growth : Experts
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Union Budget 2021-22 has introduced numerous enablers and catalysts which will pave the way for the AYUSH sector to tap sustainable growth, said a panel of experts who had interpreted the Budget for the sector. The Budget presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman this week allocated Rs […]
Read MoreGovt ready to resume talks with farmers: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said the Union government was ready to resume talks with the farmers’ unions if they (farmers) came out with some new proposals. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Goyal, who is part of the government team of negotiators with farmer unions along […]
Read MoreInd vs Eng: Tickets for 2nd Test to be sold only online
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Tickets for the second Test between India and England, scheduled to be played from February 13 to 17 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here, will be sold only online and not at the stadium itself. 50 per cent of the seats at the stadium would be allowed to be filled with […]
Read MoreHarun Robert aka Rob: Never thought I’d make a career out of art
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANSlife) Harun Robert, popularly known in his kids’ icon avatar of Rob from Pogo’s DIY program M.A.D., was part of the ongoing virtual edition of Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF) on Sunday. The DIY kid’s show host and artist has a YouTube channel with around 3 million fans and […]
Read MoreArtist Neeraj Mittra’s new exhibition on virtual art gallery
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANSlife) The pandemic has completely altered the art and cultural space globally, giving rise to virtual exhibitions and gallery experiences. One such virtual art gallery, eGalleria, is all set to launch its third collaboration with veteran artist Neeraj Mittra. With 45,000+ visits in the very first month, the exhibition […]
Read MoreAndhra CM urges Modi to reconsider disinvestment of Vizag Plant
Amaravati, Feb 7 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the proposed privatisation of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The Chief Minister on Saturday wrote a letter urging Modi to reconsider disinvestment of the steel plant and […]
Read MoreTennis legend Akhtar Ali was a great person: Jaidip Mukherjea
By Qaiser Mohammad AliNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Tennis legend Akhtar Ali, who passed away on Sunday aged 81, was a “great person” and we had a “good rapport”, said Jaidip Mukherjea, his Davis Cup doubles partner and former national champion. “He was a great person. Our rapport was very good. I last met him […]
Read MorePeople in abroad conspiring against India, but won’t succeed: Modi (Lead)
Guwahati, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that some forces sitting abroad are conspiring against India, but the people of the country would not allow them to succeed. Addressing a massive public gathering at Dhekiajuli in northern Assam’s Sonitpur district, the Prime Minister without naming any person and organisation said that […]
Read MorePujara dismissal revives memories of Tendulkar’s in 2001
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Cheteshwar Pujara’s dismissal for 82 off the bowling of Dominic Bess on the third day of the first Test against England here revived memories of Sachin Tendulkar’s dismissal in a similar manner during the famous India-Australia series, back in 2000-1. In the final session on Sunday, Pujara pulled a short delivery […]
Read MoreOne held with 4.5 kg marijuana in Gurugram
Gurugram, Feb 7 (IANS) A man hailing from Bihar has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly possessing about 4.5 kg marijuana, police said on Sunday. Accused Manoj Kumar Mahto was booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and sent in judicial custody by a city court on Sunday. The man was arrested by […]
Read More‘Trump’s access to intel briefings will be determined by officials’
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has said that the decision on whether or not former US President Donald Trump should have access to intelligence breifings will be determined by intel officials, according to media reports. In a statement to The Washington Post newspaper on Saturday, Psaki said: “The President (Joe […]
Read MoreTiger Shroff flaunts his perfect washboard abs in pool picture
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Bollywood action hero Tiger Shroff showcased his perfectly chiseled body on social media on Sunday. Tiger posted the picture on Instagram, where he posed in the pool. He is seen wearing red swimming shorts and is shirtless. The actor is seen showcasing his perfect washboard abs and muscles in the picture. […]
Read MoreRahul urges Cong workers to help people in disaster-hit Chamoli
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed concern over the situation that arose in the wake of glacier burst and floods in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district and urged his party workers to help the affected people. Taking to Twitter, Gandhi said: “The disaster in Chamoli district is sad and my heart […]
Read MoreHealthcare delivery set for change post-Covid: President
Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) Healthcare industry was poised to undergo a change at all stages of prevention, diagnosis and treatment post-Covid across the country, said President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday. “As no single entity in the healthcare sector can deliver results and achieve outcomes, the evolution of the sector calls for involvement of all […]
Read MoreBJP activists attacked ahead of PM’s Bengal visit
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) As West Bengal’s East Midnapore district gears up to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP workers coming from West Midnapore’s Keshpur area were allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress activists on Sunday. The incident took place at Darma as Trinamool activists allegedly ransacked a few vehicles that were carrying BJP supporters to […]
Read MoreGovt’s disinvestment policy not akin to ‘selling family silver’: FM
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the government’s latest disinvestment policy including the proposal to privatise two state-run banks is not akin to “selling the family silver” as alleged by the opposition. Speaking at an event here, Sitharaman said that the government’s focus is to strengthen the public sector […]
Read MoreUttarakhand glacier incident: Army rushed for rescue operation
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) After a glacier broke off in Joshimath in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, the Army has been pressed into service to carry out rescue operations in flood-affected areas, official sources said on Sunday. The government has asked the Army to help district administration and disaster teams of the central and state […]
Read MoreKumble greatest match-winner India ever had: Gambhir
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Gautam Gambhir on Sunday termed legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble as the “greatest” match-winner Indian cricket team ever had. “The greatest match-winner India ever had! Take a bow, legend! Anil Kumble,” Gambhir tweeted along with the video shared by BCCI of Kumble taking 10 wickets in an innings against Pakistan on […]
Read MoreDelhi Congress to test waters in MCD bypolls
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Delhi Congress has repeated old faces for the upcoming MCD bypolls except on one seat where it has given a ticket to the son of a former party MLA. This will be the first test for Delhi Congress President Anil Kumar. While speaking on the MCD affairs Anil Kumar […]
Read MoreNationwide Covid-19 vaccination begins in B’desh (Ld)
By Sumi KhanDhaka, Feb 7 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Covid-19 vaccination programme began on Sunday across the country with a target to inoculate 3.5 million people in the first phase. Bangladesh had received the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from the Serum Institute of India (SII) under grants assistance on January 21. Health Minister Zahid Maleque has received his […]
Read MoreEx-U’khand CM Rawat to visit Ghazipur border to support farmers
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) It has been over two months since the farmers’ agitation began at the borders of the national capital against the three farm laws. Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat will also visit the Ghazipur border protest site on Sunday evening to lend his support to the farmers. Leaders of various […]
Read MorePawar faces netizens’ ire for ‘advising’ Sachin on farmers’ issue
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar ‘advising’ cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar to be careful with his words on the farmers’ issue, has not gone down well with social media users who expressed their anger against Pawar. Netizens described Pawar’s statement as “threatening” the batting legend. Many social media users […]
Read MoreBlinken, Saudi FM discuss Yemen in 1st phone call
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) In a first-ever conversation with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken outlined a series of measures of the new administration aimed at ending the war in Yemen. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Department of State’s spokesman Ned Price said: “Secretary […]
Read MoreModi feels pain of poor: Union Minister Kataria (Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Union Minister Rattan Lal Kataria has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi feels the pain of the poor and dalits. He said this while answering a query about the ongoing farmers’ agitation. Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Social Justice & Empowerment Rattan lal Kataria is one of the […]
Read MoreTom Hanks’ Covid diagnosis shaped public perception of virus: Study
New York, Feb 7 (IANS) When award-winning actor Tom Hanks announced his Covid-19 diagnosis last year on March, many Americans were still learning about the virus and its severity. However, Hanks’ social media posts shaped people’s behaviour toward the virus, a new study suggests. The researchers, including Jessica Gall Myrick from the Pennsylvania State University […]
Read MoreKajol shares some ‘Covid thoughts’
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kajol has shared her Covid thoughts on social media. She says perseverance is the key. Kajol posted a picture on Instagram. In the image, the actress is seen looking into the camera and smiling. “Covid thoughts :- Perseverance is the key…. whether it’s two lines of crochet, two i […]
Read MoreRenowned Indian tennis coach Akhtar Ali, 81, passes away (Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Renowned Indian tennis player and coach Akhtar Ali died on Sunday, aged 81. His family members were at his bedside when he passed away at around 2.30 a.m. at his residence in Kolkata, informed his daughter Nilofer. Ali’s son and former Davis Cup player Zeeshan Ali was in Delhi, conducting […]
Read MoreUttarakhand flood: Modi, Shah assure CM Rawat of all help
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As many people were feared trapped after flood in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath following an avalanche, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to state Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and reviewed the situation in the state. The leaders also suggested all possible help from the […]
Read MoreSJTA urges withdrawal of heritage bye-laws for Jagannath temple
Bhubaneswar, Feb 7 (IANS) The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Sunday requested the National Monuments Authority (NMA) to withdraw the draft notification on heritage bye-laws for the famed Jagannath temple in Odisha’s Puri. In a letter to the NMA Member Secretary, SJTA Chief Administrator Krishan Kumar requested to immediately withdraw the draft notification to […]
Read MorePost Budget Sprint, markets need to catch their breath (Market Watch)
By Arun KejriwalThe budget for 2021-22 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rocks. This was the FM’s third Budget. It truly was a daring and earth-shattering budget which has taken the markets to newer heights. Markets boomed not only on budget day, but have been gaining on a daily basis over the last five days […]
Read More1st Test: Kohli, Rahane depart to leave India in trouble at Tea
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Captain Virat Kohli and his deputy Ajinkya Rahane failed to perform with the bat but Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant scored unbeaten half centuries as India reached 154/4 in their first innings at Tea in reply to England’s 578 on Day Three of the first Test here at the MA Chidambaram […]
Read MoreMia Khalifa now gives ‘shoutout to the farmers’
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Lebanese-American former adult star Mia Khalifa has given a shout-out to the farmers, days after she tweeted, to state that she is determined not to bow from her stance in support of the farmers protest in India. Khalifa posted a picture on Twitter on Sunday, where a plate full of food […]
Read MoreHong Kong strives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Hong Kong, Feb 7 (IANS) In the wake of the of challenges brought by global climate change, Hong Kong’s finance chief Paul Chan said on Sunday that the city strives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and a long-term strategy to reach this goal will be announced in mid-2021. Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong […]
Read MoreLivelihood mission transforming lives of Himachal women
Shimla, Feb 7 (IANS) The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) is playing an important role in transforming lives of women of Himachal Pradesh by making them self-reliant, officials said on Sunday. In this fiscal, the state has set up 3,384 self-help groups and 90 rural organisations. Each self-help group gets a financial assistant for creating […]
Read MoreAlia Bhatt’s hot bikini photos from Maldives sets internet on fire
Male, Feb 7 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt set the internet on fire on Sunday morning with beautiful photographs of herself in a bikini posing on a beach here in the Maldives. The actress is currently vacationing in the Maldives with her sister Shaheen Bhatt, close friend and actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and her sister […]
Read MoreJ&K set to lose representation in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir is set to lose it representation in the Rajya Sabha after the retirement of four members from the erstwhile state, including Congress’ Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad. The terms of two PDP Rajya Sabha MPs – Nazir Ahmed Laway and Mir Mohammed Fayaz – will end […]
Read MoreWhy surging Ether cryptocurrency is next best bet after Bitcoin
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As the surging Bitcoin grabs most of the headlines, Ether or Ethereum, the second biggest cryptocurrency, is touching record valuation and could still be bought cheaper — for nearly Rs 1.16 lakh or $1,600 for one Ether. According to industry players, Bitcoin which is hovering around $40,000 is beyond the […]
Read MoreN.Korea to hold party plenary meeting this week
Seoul, Feb 7 (IANS) North Korea is scheduled to hold a plenary meeting of its ruling Workers’ Party this week to finalise plans for “strategic tasks” for this year, a state media report said on Sunday. The second plenary meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea will be held “within […]
Read MoreHow ATM busting gangs become menace in capital (IANS Special)
By Zafar AbbasNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) They are not technical enough to siphon off money from your account as cyber criminals sitting at a distant location in Jamtara in Jharkhand do, yet they are smart enough to uproot an entire ATM machine in localities in populated neighborhoods in the heart of the capital. However, […]
Read MoreSecurity at Singhu beefed up, farmers firm on demands
By Praveen DwivediNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Security has been further beefed up in the last couple of days at Singhu border, however, the agitating farmers remain firm on their demands. Every protesting farmer at Singhu village gives almost the same reply, “We won’t go back till the three anti-farmer laws are taken back”. Police […]
Read MoreKeen on promoting ‘cow factories’ for dairy farming: Giriraj Singh
Panaji, Feb 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries Giriraj Singh on Sunday said that starting “cow factories” was the way ahead for promoting the dairy industry across India, even as he chided Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for not being able to distinguish between a male and female calf. Speaking at […]
Read MoreYogi in Ayodhya to review development
Ayodhya, Feb 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday reached Ayodhya where he offered prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple. The Chief Minister will, later in the day, review the progress of projects that include the expansion of Bhajan Sandhya Sthal, Queen Ho Memorial Park, Ram Katha Park, beautification of Ram Katha […]
Read MoreJaffer feels ‘sad’ for Kuldeep but asks him not to lose hope
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Former batsman Wasim Jaffer on Sunday said he feels “sad” for chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav who was not included in the India XI for the first Test against England being played here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Kuldeep has not played Test cricket for India since 2019. In fact, he was […]
Read More30 Chinese mobile games raked in $9.24B in 2020, PUBG leads
Beijing, Feb 7 (IANS) Chinese mobile games have seen a remarkable expansion in the overseas market throughout 2020, according to Sensor Tower, a mobile app data analysis firm, and PUBG Mobile tops the list. The top 30 profitable Chinese mobile games raked in $9.24 billion from the App Store and Google Play last year, up […]
Read MorePeople in abroad conspiring against India, but won’t succeed: Modi
Guwahati, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that some people sitting abroad are conspiring against India, but the people of the country would not allow them to succeed. Addressing a massive public gathering at Dhekiajuli in northern Assam’s Sonitpur district, the Prime Minister without naming any person and organisation said that […]
Read MoreMassive flood as glacier breaks near Uttarakhand’s Joshimath (Ld)
Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 7 (IANS) There was a massive flood in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath area due to the water level in Dhauliganga river suddenly crossing its regular flow on Sunday morning followed by an avalanche near a power project at the Reni village of Chamoli district. The incident took place near the Reni village, which is […]
Read MoreMastering the workings of the human mind
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Many a times, we find ourselves stuck with challenges which are detrimental to the peace of mind and harmony of our lives. On a daily basis we deal with many perceptional challenges like internal dialogues, misconceptions, limited or foveal vision, binary thinking, and classic dilemmas of “Should I do this […]
Read MoreAmitabh Bachchan offers definition of good friend
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Bollywood star and icon Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday offered the definition of a good friend. The actor said a good friend could be compared to white colour and explained why he feels this way. “Good friends are like white colour, if you mix any colour in white, a new colour can […]
Read MoreAbhishek Banerjee: I’m actor by default, so I can be casting director by default
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Abhishek Banerjee says being an actor helps him understand characters, acting and the brief of a director. In turn, it is something that helps him in his other calling — that of a casting director. “I am an actor by default and that is why I can be a casting […]
Read MoreShahid Kapoor flaunts his ‘laid back vibes’
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is showcasing his laid back vibes on his latest post on social media. In the image shared on Instagram, Shahid is seen wearing a grey vest and flaunting a rugged look courtesy his hair and beard. “Laid back vibes,” Shahid wrote as the caption for the image, […]
Read MoreAnupam Kher shares his portfolio pictures taken in 1981
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher went down memory lane as he shared a few portfolio pictures he took when he came to Mumbai in 1981. Anupam posted the monochrome pictures on Instagram. The first image features Anupam sporting a beard. While the second photo has an address mentioned. “Story of these pics; […]
Read More‘Oxford-AstraZeneca jab fails to prevent mild, moderate Covid from SA strain’
London, Feb 7 (IANS) British drugmaker AstraZeneca said its Covid-19 vaccine developed with the University of Oxford appeared to offer only limited protection against mild disease caused by the South African variant of the virus, based on early data from a trial. The jab showed significantly reduced efficacy against the 501Y.V2 viral variant, which is […]
Read MoreTaliban not committed to peace, abandoned talks: Afghan NSA
Kabul, Feb 7 (IANS) Afghan National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib claimed that the Taliban has no intention towards being committed to the country’s peace process, adding that the militant group has totally abandoned the negotiations in Doha, the media reported on Sunday. “Taliban’s intention is clear. Taliban do not want peace, their bosses won’t […]
Read MorePak Army choppers fail to locate missing climber on K2
Islamabad, Feb 7 (IANS) Pakistan Army helicopters have failed to locate a mountaineer and two of his team members who went missing while attempting to summit K2, the second highest peak of the world, the media reported on Sunday. According to the expedition team, Pakistani mountaineer Ali Sadpara, John Snorri from Iceland and MP Mohr […]
Read More‘Gandii Baat’ actress Gehana Vasisth held for shooting porn videos
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Gandii Baat fame actress Gehana Vasisth has been arrested by the Crime Branch of Mumbai Police for shooting pornography videos and uploading the same on her website. The actress, whose original name is Vandana Tiwari, will be produced in court on Sunday. “Gehana Vasisth was arrested on Saturday and will be […]
Read MoreITC sets up ‘Young Digital Natives’ Innovators Lab’
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri has announced the setting up of a ‘Young Digital Innovators Lab’ comprising of digital natives drawn from across ITC’s businesses to crowd source transformative digital strategies. With the objective of strengthening its competitive vitality, ITC is scaling up its digital interventions across businesses and value-chains. “Led by […]
Read MorePak, UAE agree to boost ties
Islamabad, Feb 7 (IANS) In a phone call, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed to boost bilateral ties. “The two leaders reaffirmed the existing close fraternal relations between Pakistan and the UAE and reiterated the resolve to further solidify and strengthen the […]
Read MoreUP on high alert as glacier breaks in Uttarakhand
Lucknow, Feb 7 (IANS) Authorities in Uttar Pradesh has been put on high alert after a part of Nanda Devi Glacier broke in Uttarakhand, official sources said on Sunday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all District Magistrates of UP districts situated along the Ganga river to be on high alert and monitor water levels […]
Read MoreBhumi Pednekar trying to get back to routine
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar says she has recovered from her sickness and is now trying to get back to routine. Bhumi posted a boomerang video on Instagram. She is dressed in a bright blue sports bra paired with a black lycra. On the image, she wrote: “After a 3 day sickness, […]
Read MoreModi to inaugurate key infra projects in poll-bound Bengal
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) Ahead of the crucial state Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit West Bengal’s East Midnapore district on Sunday to inaugurate a number of infrastructural projects in the industrial town of Haldia. To ramp up the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaigning efforts, Modi is slated to address a […]
Read MoreSeveral feared missing as glacier breaks in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath
Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 7 (IANS) Several labourers working at the Rishi Ganga hydroelectric power project were feared missing after a glacier broke in Dhauli Ganga valley in Joshimath on Sunday morning, sources said. A dam of the Tapovan power project was breached and feared to have been washed away. ITBP and SDRF personnel have been […]
Read MoreIndia tennis legend Akhtar Ali passes away
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) India’s celebrated tennis player and legendary coach Akhtar Ali died on Sunday. Born on July 5, 1939, Ali was a member of the Indian Davis Cup team continuously from 1958 to 1964. According to his family members, he passed away at 2:30 a.m. The All India Tennis Association condoled his demise […]
Read MoreChinese mainland reports 11 new Covid-19 cases
Beijing, Feb 7 (IANS) The Chinese mainland has reported 11 new Covid-19 cases, including one locally transmitted, the National Health Commission said on Sunday. The locally transmitted case was reported in Jilin, the Commission said in its daily report. Ten new imported cases were reported, with three in Shanghai, two each in Beijing, Jiangsu and […]
Read MoreDouble-decker buses to drive in old-world charm on Hyderabad roads
By Mohammed ShafeeqHyderabad, Feb 7 (IANS) Their mere sight on the Hyderabad roads years ago used to pique the curiosity of city people, especially youngsters. And their elegant looks were a big draw for commuters. It was thrilling for many to climb on to the upper deck and enjoy the ride through some of the […]
Read MoreModi govt working on political strategy to counter int’l far left in farmers stir
By Mahua VenkateshNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Narendra Modi government is all set to change its strategy in tackling the ongoing impasse over the proposed reforms in the agriculture sector, which has attracted unprecedented international attention with massive social media pressure building up in support of the farmers after tweets from popstar Rihanna and […]
Read MoreFuel prices: Mumbai Cong protest near Nirmala’s program venue
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) The Mumbai Congress on Sunday staged a noisy protest flaying the rising fuel prices and runaway inflation which has burdened the masses owing to the policies of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre. The protest was held near the Swaminarayan Temple in Dadar where Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman […]
Read MoreB’desh rolls out Covid-19 vaccine from Serum Institute of India
By Sumi KhanDhaka, Feb 7 (IANS) The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from the Serum Institute of India (SII) is being rolled out across Bangladesh on Sunday amid lukewarm interest from the people to receive the shots against the virus. Two million vaccine doses arrived in the country on time from India as a gift. The vials […]
Read MoreGodoy Cruz striker Santiago Garcia dies aged 30
Buenos Aires, Feb 7 (IANS) Godoy Cruz will observe two days of mourning after the death of Uruguayan striker Santiago Garcia, the Argentine top flight club has announced. Garcia was found dead in his home in the western city of Mendoza and the circumstances are not believed to be suspicious, according to local media reports. […]
Read MoreHigh-tech system to ensure quick treatment to highway accident victims
By Navneet MishraNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is working on a scheme wherein immediate treatment will be ensured to those injured in accidents on national highways across the country. The Ministry is planning to come up with an improved mechanism that will immediately inform the police and ambulance […]
Read More3 Indians held in B’desh over suspected gambling involvement
By Sumi KhanDhaka, Feb 7 (IANS) Bangladesh Police have detained three Indian citizens in Chittagong over their alleged involvement in gambling during an ongoing test cricket match in the country. The three Indian men have been identified as Sunil Kumar (35), Chaitanya Sharma (33) and Sunny Sangu (30). They were detained on Saturday from the […]
Read MoreMagma Fincorp to raise up to Rs 3K cr via debt securities in FY22
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Magma Fincorp will raise up to Rs 3,000 crore through debt securities in the next financial year FY21-22 through debt securities. In a regulatory filing, the non-banking financial company has said that its Board of Directors has approved the issuance of debt securities in the nature of non- convertible debt securities […]
Read MoreCan Bollywood hope for a big-budget summer?
By Yashika MathurNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Bollywood is struggling to be back in form, battling the twin onslaught of post-lockdown blues and the rise of OTT. While many producers are taking the easy way out and selling films to digital platforms, the more-talked-about projects are naturally expected to bail out a box office that […]
Read More150 new Covid cases, two deaths in Telangana
Hyderabad, Feb 7 (IANS) Telangana reported 150 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths during the last 24 hours, health officials said on Sunday. The new cases pushed the state’s cumulative tally to 2,95,581 while the death toll moved to 1,610. According to the director of public health and family welfare, the fatality rate remained 0.54 […]
Read MorePulkit Samrat’s mantra: Be up, working while rest are sleeping
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Bollywood actor Pulkit Samrat has shared his mantra to success. He urged everyone to be up and working while the rest are sleeping. Pulkit posted a picture on Instagram from the gym. “How to get ahead of the rest? Be up and working while the rest are sleeping! #traindirtyeatclean #sundayvibes,” Pulkit […]
Read MoreCuba begins imposing restrictions on flights, travellers
Havana, Feb 7 (IANS) Cuban health authorities have started imposing restrictions on commercial flights and in-bound travellers, who will have to submit to a period of isolation and testing to prevent further transmission of the novel coronavirus. The facilities now present in all Cuban provinces where travellers will be quarantined are ready, the government reported […]
Read MorePetrol and diesel prices unchanged for 2nd consecutive day
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Retail fuel prices remained unchanged for the second consecutive day on Sunday, with petrol selling at Rs 86.95 per litre in the national capital. In Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, petrol was sold at Rs 93.49, Rs 89.39 and Rs 88.30 per litre respectively. Diesel prices also remained unchanged on Sunday. […]
Read MoreVicky Kaushal enjoys sunset on banks of river Narmada
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Bollywood heartthrob Vicky Kaushal shared a picture enjoying the sunset on the banks of the Narmada river. Vicky posted the pictures on Instagram. In the images, the actor looks dapper in a classic white denim jacket and an off white T-shirt as he looks towards the setting sun. In the second […]
Read MoreRealme X7 Pro a gamechanger in empowering masses with 5G
By Vivek Singh ChauhanNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) With an aim to empower the masses with the 5G technology in India, fastest-growing smartphone brand realme has unveiled a new 5G-ready, mid-range smartphone to take on the competitors. realme X7 Pro 5G is one of the first smartphones that offers top-notch MediaTek Dimensity 1000+. It also […]
Read MoreIran, Syria urge to accelerate establishment of joint bank
Damscus, Feb 7 (IANS) Iran and Syria have called for accelerating the establishment of a joint bank to boost bilateral trade, it was reported. “In order to increase economic exchanges, it has been proposed that we establish a joint bank to support economic activities,” Xinhua news agency quoted of the Iran-Syria Joint Chamber of Commerce […]
Read MoreAd-hoc teachers form backbone of teaching in DU depts, colleges
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Ad-hoc teachers form the backbone of teaching in most colleges affiliated to the Delhi University, if one goes by statistics. As per a teacher, more than 6,000 ad-hoc teachers are working in the DU and its affiliated colleges at present. In many colleges, ad-hoc teachers account for around 70 per […]
Read MoreHow Zee5 is winning India’s heart with heartland stories
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) There are many things that tie Zee5 with other global OTT players but one thing that makes them stand out from the rest, and that is their sole focus on pushing Indian content. It has been the factor behind their growth as a homegrown platform, and the identity in turn […]
Read MoreWe need to work more on converting opportunities in circle, says Sharmila
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) India women’s team forward Sharmila Devi believes the experience of the Argentina tour will hold in good stead as the team prepares for the Tokyo Olympic Games re-scheduled to be held in July-August this year. In India’s recent tour to Argentina, Sharmila scored twice for India in low-scoring games that […]
Read More22 jhuggis gutted in Delhi fire, Kejriwal assures help (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Nearly 22 jhuggis were gutted in a fire in south east Delhi’s Sanjay Colony in the early hours on Sunday. The police said that there were no casualties in the fire. “Total 26 fire tenders have been deployed to the site near Harkesh Nagar metro. Fire is under control. No […]
Read MoreApple may discontinue iPhone 12 mini in Q2 this year: Report
San Francisco, Feb 7 (IANS) In the wake of poor demand for iPhone 12 mini, Apple may consider halting its production in the second quarter this year, according to multiple reports based on the new forecast note by JP Morgan Chase. JP Morgan Chase supply chain analyst William Yang adjusted his forecast for the current […]
Read MoreWith 12,059 new cases & 78 deaths, India pushes tally to 1,08,26,363
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Continuing its streak of low numbers of single-day coronavirus cases, India reported 12,059 new infections in the last 24 hours even as its overall tally mounted to 1,08,26,363, health officials said on Sunday. For over a week, the country has recorded less than 15,000 new infections daily. Also, the daily […]
Read MoreSome 300 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast: IOM
Tripoli, Feb 7 (IANS) The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that around 300 illegal migrants were rescued off Libyan coast. “Some 300 migrants were returned to Libya today by the coast guard. Close to 1,500 people were intercepted in the past four days, most of whom were detained,” the IOM said in a tweet […]
Read MoreIsraeli PM denounces ICC decision on jurisdiction
Tel Aviv, Feb 7 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to clear the way for an investigation against the Jewish state on alleged war crimes, and called the move “pure anti-semitism”. “We will fight this perversion of justice,” Netanyahu said in a recorded statement on Saturday. The […]
Read MoreIran FM urges US admin to remove sanctions
Tehran, Feb 7 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Tehran is losing patience with the new US administration’s “recent signals to retain illegal sanctions” on the Islamic Republic. In a statement on Saturday, Zarif criticised Washington for what he called “not moving fast to rectify wrong steps” taken under former President Donald […]
Read MoreMercury again dips below freezing point in Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 7 (IANS) Three days after hovering over the freezing point, the minimum temperature in Srinagar city again dropped below the freezing point on Sunday. However, on Saturday, the maximum temperature rose to 10 degrees Celsius after 40 days here. “Maximum temperature was 10 degrees Celsius yesterday in Srinagar after 40 days. On December […]
Read MoreMalicious Chrome sync feature can help hackers steal your data
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) A cyber security researcher has discovered a malicious Google Chrome extension in the wild abusing the Chrome Sync process that can help hackers steal user data. Hackers can use the Google Chrome sync feature to send commands to infected browsers and steal data from infected systems, bypassing traditional firewalls and […]
Read MoreMedvedev, Rublev help Russia clinch maiden ATP Cup title
Melbourne, Feb 7 (IANS) A dominating performance from Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev helped Russia crush Italy 2-0 on Sunday to win their maiden ATP Cup title. Medvedev defeated Italian Matteo Berrettini 6-4, 6-2 in a match that lasted 79 minutes to cap a near-perfect singles performance by his country shortly after Rublev overpowered Fabio […]
Read More‘Ram Darbar’ flower mural at UP flower show
Lucknow, Feb 7 (IANS) For the first time, a larger-than-life mural of ‘Ram Darbar’ has been put up at the annual state fruit and flower show at the ongoing Raj Bhawan here. The mural has figures of Lord Ram, Sita, Laxman and Hanuman made with flowers and is a major centre of attraction. A large […]
Read MoreCancer surgeries at AIIMS witness 30% drop amid pandemic peak
By Ashish SrivastavaNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The arrival of Covid-19 pandemic in March last year left thousands of cancer patients – both within and those coming from outside the national capital – without early medical intervention and timely treatment of the disease since most of the tertiary care hospitals were converted into dedicated Covid […]
Read MoreIncumbent AU Commission Chairperson secures 2nd 4-yr term
Addis Ababa, Feb 7 (IANS) Moussa Faki Mahamat has secured a four-year second term as the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission. Mahamat was re-elected by African leaders who gathered as part of the two-day 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU, which kicked off virtually on Saturday, reports Xinhua news agency. […]
Read MoreProtest march in Tunisian capital amid tight security measures
Tunis, Feb 7 (IANS) A protest march was staged in the Tunisian capital of Tunis to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the assassination of left-wing opponent Chokri Belaid amid tight security measures. Belaid, head of the Democratic Patriotic Party and a leading voice of the country’s secular opposition, was shot dead outside his home in […]
Read MoreAli Manikfan: The versatile genius without formal education
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7 (IANS) The locals of Olavanna in Kozhikode used to see an upright, lean person wearing Arabian clothing walking towards his home. They only knew that he was a retired official from Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) living here and was from Lakshadweep. But, when television screens flashed the name of Ali […]
Read More1st Test: England finally bundled out for 578 on Day Three
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) The visiting England team on Sunday were finally bowled out by India for 578 in their first innings on Day Three of the first Test here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Starting the day at 555/8, England added 23 runs before they were bundled out in the 191st over in the […]
Read MoreMalang turns one: Disha Patani recalls unleashing the ‘madness’
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Mohit Suri’s Malang released last year on this day, and actress Disha Patani, who made heads turn with her stunning screen presence and performance in the film, recalls unleashing the madness. “It’s been one year to Malang already, time definitely flies! I have had a blast shooting this film, the message […]
Read MoreTwo held for killing monkeys
Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 7 (IANS) Two carpet exporters have been arrested for allegedly shooting dead two monkeys in Fattupur under City Kotwali police station area. An FIR in this connection was lodged by Forest Ranger Richesh Kumar Mishra and arrested persons are Buland Ansari and his brother Mohsin Ansari. The incident took place on […]
Read MoreUN welcomes US’ intent to revoke Houthi designation
United Nations, Feb 7 (IANS) The UN has welcomed the US administration’s intention to revoke the designation of the Houthi militia in Yemen as a terrorist organization. The revocation will provide profound relief to millions of Yemenis who rely on humanitarian assistance and commercial imports to meet their basic survival needs, Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for […]
Read MoreFrom borders to courts, lawyers huddle for protesting farmers
By Aakanksha KhajuriaNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As agitating farmers face grave legal challenges emerging out of the Republic Day violence, scores of lawyers from the adjoining states have stationed themselves at the borders, courts and jails of the national capital to offer free legal assistance to them. On January 26, protesting farmers had clashed […]
Read MoreIS terrorist arrested in Karachi
Karachi, Feb 7 (IANS) Pakistani security agencies arrested an Islamic State (IS) terrorist in Karachi and also foiled militant activities, officials said. Zakirullah alias Shafiullah was captured in a joint operation by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and the paramilitary force Rangers on a tip-off in Karachi, the capital of Sindh province, a spokesman for […]
Read MoreNHSRCL to develop new techniques for Bullet trains with IITs
By Anand SinghNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) With a focus on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ programme, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) through its High Speed Railways Innovation Centre (HSRIC) trust has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISC) to develop ‘Made in […]
Read MoreDelhi Metro facing financial distress owing to Covid pandemic
By Aditya WadhwanNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been facing a financial stress with the losses to the tune of Rs 1,500 crore during the heydays of the pandemic induced lockdown. Metro operations were halted during lockdown for a period of roughly six months, which drastically affected revenue from […]
Read MoreChina beetles infesting gooseberry plants in northeast: Scientists
By Sujit ChakrabortyAgartala/Itanagar, Feb 7 (IANS) Scientists have for the first time found evidence of China beetles infesting gooseberry or amla plants in Arunachal Pradesh and few other northeastrn states. The scientists also anticipated that these China beetles may spread to major litchi and gooseberry growing states like Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, […]
Read MoreOn this day: Kumble registers ‘Perfect 10’ against Pak in 1999
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) It was on February 7, 1999 when legendary Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble became the only second bowler in world cricket after England’s Jim Laker to scalp all 10 wickets in an innings. During the second Test of the two-match series against Pakistan, Kumble picked up all the wickets at the […]
Read MoreStorm to bring winds, snow to Britain
London, Feb 7 (IANS) Heavy snow and icy conditions are forecast to hit Britain during this weekend, the Met Office said, urging people to check in on the elderly and vulnerable. The Met Office on Saturday issued amber warnings, which means travel issues and power cuts are likely, for snow in the east and southeast […]
Read MoreFake job racket busted in Varanasi, 4 arrested
Varanasi, Feb 7 (IANS) In a joint action by the Special Task Force (STF) of UP police and Military Intelligence, a gang of miscreants engaged in duping money from unemployed youths in the name of arranging jobs in government institutions, has been busted in Sarnath in Varanasi. The kingpin and three others were arrested from […]
Read MoreElectronic Intel network being expanded at 451 new places (IANS Exclusive)
By Rajnish SinghNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) For robust and quick intelligence inputs on “real-time” basis relating to terrorism and insurgency, the Central government has been extending its dedicated and secure electronic network “TMS and NMB” at 451 new locations across the country. This is part of the Indian government’s ‘Phase III’ intelligence gathering operation […]
Read MorePolice probing violent incidents in south London
London, Feb 7 (IANS) Police in the UK have launched an investigation into a number of violent incidents involving knife attacks in south London and have also confirmed the death of at least one person. One man has been stabbed to death and 10 others were injured during a number of violent incidents in south […]
Read MoreYogi to involve local people in upkeep of cows
Lucknow, Feb 7 (IANS) In order to give a mass base to the campaign for cows, the Yogi Adityanath government has announced that local people should be involved in maintenance and upkeep of cow shelters. According to a government spokesperson, “The government has prepared a scheme to generate employment through cow shelters and connect locals […]
Read MoreHigh on charas, foreigners cultivating locals in Himachal!
By Vishal GulatiShimla, Feb 7 (IANS) Foreigners, it seems, are cultivating a number of locals, who have brought large tracts of land under the cannabis in ‘mysterious’ valleys of Kullu, besides rugged mountains of Himalayas across Himachal Pradesh — the land of gods. They are having a ‘field day’ in remote villages for a long […]
Read MoreEzra Moseley, former Windies pacer, dies in accident
Bridgetown (Barbados), Feb 7 (IANS) Former West Indies fast bowler Ezra Moseley has died at the age of 63 after he met with a road accident. Moseley was struck by a car on Saturday while riding his bicycle in Christ Church, near Bridgetown, and was pronounced dead at the scene in his native Barbados, ESPNcricinfo […]
Read MoreMan vs Nature: SC panel says need to value natural capital along with economic progress
By Sumit SaxenaNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) A year ago, a peculiar question was posed before the Supreme Court: should it allow a railway over bridge (RoB), which saves human lives, but costs felling of several heritage trees, which survived over a century? It was argued that human lives assume precedence over trees. Though, the […]
Read MoreMore Indians design right shoe fit online amid pandemic
By Vivek Singh ChauhanNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As more and more Indians buy customised, made-to-order and well-fitting apparel online in the pandemic, the same trend has been observed in the accessories segment where people are now spending on customised shoes and other items in these social distancing times. Ashish Prakash and Aayush Jindal who […]
Read MoreAstro Zindagi (Weekly Horoscope)
BY NEERAJ DHANKHERHere is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for February 8-14 ARIES In the beginning of the week, you could undertake some long journey in connection with work which will prove to be profitable. You can also go to a place which will give you peace of […]
Read MoreMovie channels face redundancy (Column: B-Town)
BY VINOD MIRANIThe advent of OTT platforms seems to have put paid to the era of television movie channels. The kind of movies telecast on these channels makes it obvious that neither do they have the supply of new titles nor the wherewithal of any kind to compete against the OTT streaming. Actually, they cant […]
Read MoreCong to name new Rajya Sabha leader as Azad’s term ends
By Saiyed Moziz Imam ZaidiNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Congress would be naming its new Leader of Opposition in the Upper House as Ghulam Nabi Azad’s term as a member of the Rajya Sabha is ending this month. As per the party’s constitution, Sonia Gandhi as Chairman of the Congress Parliamentary party is authorised […]
Read MoreRonaldo inspires Juventus to dominate Roma in Serie A
Rome, Feb 7 (IANS) Juventus have moved to the third place on the Serie A table after securing a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Roma in their latest encounter. Cristiano Ronaldo scored one and forced a Roger Ibanez’s own goal. The Bianconeri had won five games on the bounce before Saturday’s game and were fresh […]
Read More22 ‘jhuggis’ gutted in fire in Delhi, no causality
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Nearly 22 ‘jhugghis’ were gutted in fire in south east Delhi’s Okhla phase 2 area in Sanjay Colony in the early hours on Sunday. “Total 26 fire tenders have been deployed at the site near Harkesh Nagar metro. Fire is under control. No causality so far,” said Atul Garg, Director, […]
Read MoreArrested LeM chief was planning terror strike in Jammu city: Police
Jammu, Feb 7 (IANS) Police in Jammu and Kashmir said on Sunday that the arrested chief of Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM), an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant group, was planning a major terror strike in Jammu city. “LeM chief, Hidayatullah Malik, belonging to Shopian district in the valley, is a categorised militant wanted in many terror […]
Read MoreThe eighth colour of a ruined rainbow
By Sukant DeepakNew Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Since 1999, she has been photographing in rural Rajasthan. After some years of her visiting, several of the children, who were always avid followers of where she was going, decided they too would like to take pictures. They had fiddled around with her camera and tripod, and commented […]
Read MoreMohit Daga: Entertainment industry is unpredictable
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Actor Mohit Daga says the entertainment industry is unpredictable, and shared that there was a time when he moved back to his hometown because of lack of work. Mohit, who is seen in the TV series “Tera Yaar Hu Mein”, decided to go back to his hometown of Gadarwara in MP […]
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