Vijayan denies any ‘backdoor’ appointments during his rule
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 10 (IANS) With a series of protests launched by various youth wings of opposition parties after reports of numerous “backdoor” appointments being made by Kerala’s LDF government, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that they have not done any wrong and the opposition is misleading the youths on this issue. His statement […]
Read MoreTikTok-Oracle deal in jeopardy as Biden reviews security: Report
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) The TikTok-Oracle deal that had the blessing of former US President Donald Trump has been shelved indefinitely, allegedly at the behest of the new administration, the media reported on Wednesday. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, US President Joe Biden has undertaken “a broad review of his predecessor’s […]
Read MoreOlympics Games: 74 Indians qualify, number could go up to 158
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) So far, 74 Indian sportspersons, including 15 shooters, have qualified for this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) expects the number to go up to 158. Asian Games men’s 65kg freestyle champion Bajrang Punia is among the four wrestlers who have earned the Olympic quota […]
Read MoreTelangana CM KCR warns BJP leaders to mind their language
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Wednesday warned BJP leaders to mind their language and not to cross their limit. Addressing a public meeting at Haliya in Nalgonda district, he took strong exception to the kind of language being used by BJP leaders. Stating that patience also has a limit, […]
Read MoreBus yatras will show that Congress stands with people of Assam: Sushmita
By Anand SinghGuwahati, Feb 10 (IANS) With the planned bus yatras ahead of the Assembly polls in Assam, the Congress intends to connect with the people in the remotest parts directly to give them a sense that the party stands with them to save the northeastern state from the policies of the BJP. Speaking to […]
Read MoreFacebook begins tests to reduce political posts in News Feed
San Francisco, Feb 10 (IANS) Facebook on Wednesday announced to temporarily reduce political content in News Feed for a small percentage of people in Canada, Brazil and Indonesia this week, and the US in the coming weeks. Facebook said that it took this step because people don’t want political content to take over their News […]
Read MoreGoa Assembly Speaker to examine disqualification plea against 10 BJP MLAs, SC told
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Goa Assembly Speaker on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that the Legislative Assembly would consider on February 26 a petition filed by a Congress leader seeking disqualification of 10 MLAs, who switched to BJP in July 2019. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Assembly Speaker, submitted before a bench […]
Read MoreBCCI asks ball makers to recheck quality, SG promises improvement
By Khurram HabibNew Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Indian cricket board has asked Sanspareils Greenlands (SG), manufacturers of the cricket ball being used in the ongoing Test series, to look into its quality following complaints from India captain Virat Kohli and his teammates, including its seam not lasting long enough. “The BCCI (Board of Control […]
Read MoreConman doctor cheated women with fake online identity
New Delhi, Feb 10 ( IANS ) He was neither a doctor, nor a foreigner. But Delhi-based conman Divas Rimal allegedly assumed the identity of one Dr Mike Williamson to lure women on social media, said the Delhi Police. The accused used to send friend requests through Facebook from a fake id by the name […]
Read MoreName India-England Test series after Tendulkar and Cook: Panesar
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Test series played between India and England should be called the ‘Tendulkar Cook Trophy’, says former spinner Monty Panesar. “Eng v India test series should be called “Tendulkar Cook trophy ” because both have highest test runs for their countries, they played a lot against each other and we […]
Read MoreNIA finds high-grade explosive hidden in Jharkhand forest
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) In a massive action against the Maoists in Jharkhand, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out searches in the dense forest in the state’s Khunti district and recovered high-grade explosives and cordtex wire, which were meant to be used against security forces. An NIA spokesperson here said that […]
Read MoreSKM organises ‘Kisan Panchayat’ in Sohna
Gurugram, Feb 10 (IANS) The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Wednesday organised a ‘Kisan Panchayat’ at Sohna’s grain market and also sent a memorandum to the President Ram Nath Kovind, seeking withdrawl of the Centre’s three new farm laws. The protesting farmers also raised an “anti-government slogan” against the agricultural laws. A total of 150 […]
Read MoreBurdwan blast: JMB terrorist sentenced to 29 years jail
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) AN NIA special court in Kolkata on Wednesday sentenced Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) chief Kausar to 29 years imprisonment with a fine of Rs 35,000 in connection with the Burdwan blast case, an NIA official said here. An NIA spokesperson said that Kausar aka Boma Mizan, a resident of Bangladesh, was […]
Read MoreJD (S) won’t contest by-elections due to lack of resources: Deve Gowda
Bengaluru, Feb 10 (IANS) A day after Janata Dal (S) forged an alliance with the ruling BJP wrest the Karnataka Legislative Council chairman’s post from Congress party, JD(S) supremo, H. D. Deve Gowda on Wednesday said his party will not contest the forthcoming by-elections in the state due to ‘lack of resources’ at their command. […]
Read MorePreventing spread of Covid the best norm: Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 10 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that the best way to tackle Covid is to prevent its spread and Kerala is doing that right from the start. Interacting with the media here, he said that on Wednesday, the state saw 5,980 people test Covid positive, while 5,745 recovered. “In […]
Read MorePriyanka Gandhi to take holy dip at Sangam on Thursday
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will take a holy dip at the Sangam at 1 p.m.on Thursday. The Triveni Sangam in Prayag is the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, located in Prayagraj. Congress delegate Sanjay Tiwari told IANS over phone, “Priyanka Gandhi will arrive at the airport […]
Read MoreDGGI Gurugram arrests man for fraudulently availing ITC
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) in Gurugram has arrested one Ritesh Aggarwal, a resident of Bahadurgarh in Haryana, on charges of passing and availing fake input tax credit (ITC). The fraud was committed by operating dummy, fake and non-existent firms and encashing the unduly availed ITC through IGST […]
Read MoreU’khand floods: 34 bodies recovered, rescue ops on
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) As rescue operations are underway in the aftermath of the flash floods at Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, the state government on Wednesday said that at least 34 bodies have been recovered, while 206 people are still feared missing. However, two employees of Rishi Ganga […]
Read MoreTsegay comes of age with world indoor 1500m record in Lievin
Lievin (France), Feb 10 (IANS) Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay established a new 1,500 metre indoor world record with a time of three minutes 53.09 seconds at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais. The first two laps of the 1500m at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting were covered in 59.10 seconds, and 600m was reached in 1:31.54 […]
Read MoreNitish Kumar in Delhi, likely to meet PM tomorrow
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrived in Delhi on Wednesday and is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. It will be the first meeting between Modi and Kumar after the latter was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar in November last year. Janata Dal (United) […]
Read MoreBhima-Koregaon accused Wilson seeks SIT, dismissal of case against him
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) One of the prime accused in the sensitive Bhima-Koregaon case, Rona J. Wilson, has moved the Bombay High Court demanding a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe fake evidences allegedly planted into his computer and dismissal of the case against him, here on Wednesday. The plea has been filed through his […]
Read MoreAngst grows as rescue work slows down in Chamoli
Dehradun, Feb 10 (IANS) As the rescue work slowed down in the disaster-hit areas of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, the angst among the close relatives of all those who are missing is growing as they feel the search operation is lingering on. Groups of people held protests at a number of places in the disaster-hit […]
Read MoreIT Ministry replies to Twitter, via homegrown app Koo
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The war between Twitter and the Indian government intensified on Wednesday after the IT Ministry went to the homegrown Twitter-like platform called “Koo” to reply to Jack Dorsey-led platform, saying this is unusual for the micro-blogging platform to release a blog post over the removal of several accounts related to […]
Read MoreStory behind Root developing wrists of magic to master spin (IANS Special)
By Khurram HabibNew Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Former Pakistan spinner Nadeem Khan has a habit of causing heartbreak to Indian fans without grabbing the limelight. The man who famously ran out Sachin Tendulkar during an Asian Test Championship match in Kolkata in 1999, triggering riots at Eden Gardens, also mentored India’s latest nemesis — Joe […]
Read MoreAus Open: Djokovic, Halep through, Wawrinka, Kvitova out (Lead)
Melbourne, Feb 10 (IANS) Top seed Novak Djokovic and third seed Dominic Thiem were among those that advanced to the third round of the men’s singles event at the 2021 Australian Open as the Indian challenge came to an end at Melbourne Park on Wednesday. In women’s singles, second seed Simona Halep overcame a scare […]
Read MoreSruthi Hariharan on her action cop avatar in Tamil web series ‘Vadham’
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Southern actress Sruthi Hariharan says she always looks for roles that do not cater to convention. In the new Tamil web series Vadham, Shruti plays police inspector Shakthi who is obsessed with justice. “As an actor, I have always selected roles that are challenging, and don’t always cater to convention. In […]
Read MorePNB signs MOU with IndianOil for E-dealer financing
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Public sector lender, Punjab National Bank (PNB), on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India Oil Corporation Ltd to cater to the financing needs of IndianOil dealers. The MOU would benefit dealers with credit facilities at lower interest rates, nil margin, and with minimum or zero collateral requirements […]
Read MoreMillind Gaba’s new song ‘Peele peele’ is a ‘groovy track’
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Punjabi singer Millind Gaba says his latest track, Peele peele, is a song he wanted to create for a long time. he says he is confident the song will make everyone want to tap along. “‘Peele peele’ is a fun, groovy track that I wanted to do for a long time. […]
Read MoreSC stays dismantling of decommissioned INS Viraat
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered status quo on the dismantling of decommissioned aircraft carrier, INS Viraat, which was in service with the Indian Navy for nearly three decades. A bench, headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and compromising Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian, said: “Issue notice. In the […]
Read MoreSharper contraction of India’s GDP expected in FY21
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Indian economy is likely to witness a sharper contraction in the current fiscal as the Global Economic Conditions Survey shows that it is likely to contract by around 10 per cent, higher than the official estimates. Official estimates project a contraction of around 7 per cent in FY21. The […]
Read MoreCovid time course correction zooms India’s cereals exports, wheat exports jumps five times (Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Contrary to expectations, India has become a food grain provider to the world during the time of the pandemic with exports of rice, wheat and coarse cereals witnessing a sharp jump during the first three quarters of 2020-21 financial year. According to Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s data, the exports […]
Read MoreRedevelopment of New Delhi railway station to cost Rs 5,000 cr: Govt
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday said that redevelopment of New Delhi railway station has been taken up on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode at an estimated cost Rs 5,000 crore. In written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that the facilities proposed include congestion-free non-conflicting entry/exits […]
Read MoreWhy Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth have planned a virtual date this Valentine’s Day
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Bollywood couple Ishita Dutta and husband Vatsal Sheth won’t be together on Valentine’s Day, as Vatsal will be away on February 14 owing to shooting commitment. So, the couple has planned a virtual date. “Since Vatty (Vatsal) will be away shooting, we’ve thought of a long virtual dinner. We would have […]
Read MoreSEBI imposes penalty on NSE, ex-MDs in co-location case
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) In a major setback for the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on the bourse in the co-location case for failing to ensure a level playing field for trading members subscribing to its TBT (Tick-by-Tick) data feed […]
Read MoreGovt to return to pre-COVID fiscal deficit path in 3 yrs: Sanjeev Sanyal
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The government, which announced higher spending in key sectors to propel economic growth after a COVID-triggered contraction, intends to return to its original fiscal deficit path in three years, Sanjeev Sanyal, Principal Economic Advisor to the Finance Ministry, said on Wednesday. Addressing a webinar organised by the Public Affairs Forum […]
Read MoreCheap herbal cigarettes marketed illegally cause of concern: Researchers
Chandigarh, Feb 10 (IANS) Online availability of cheap herbal cigarettes and ‘bidis’ which are being illegally marketed as healthier alternatives to traditional cigarettes is a matter of concern, warn researchers from the Oral Health Sciences Centre of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here. They said on Wednesday that regulations are urgently […]
Read MoreNational Junior Athletics: Devadiga, Ancy win u-20 200m races
Guwahati, Feb 10 (IANS) Abhin Bhaskar Devadiga of Karnataka and Ancy Sojan of Kerala turned in smart running on the bend to claim the under-20 men and women’s 200m crowns respectively on the final day of the 36th National Junior Athletics Championships at the Sarusajai Stadium here on Wednesday. While Abhin Devadiga, a student from […]
Read MoreS. Africa to use J&J Covid vax after putting brakes on AstraZeneca
Johannesburg, Feb 10 (IANS) South Africa is now planning to use Johnson and Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine after putting brakes on the AstraZeneca vaccines against the disease as it was found less effective against a new variant in a study. “Given the outcomes of the efficacy studies, the Department of Health will continue with the planned […]
Read MoreIIT Madras-incubated startup unveils electric two-wheeler
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras-incubated startup Pi Beam on Wednesday unveiled an electric two-wheeler — PiMo — that can charge faster than a smartphone and has a range of 50 kms. PiMo is a utility e-bike that is targeted towards personal and commercial needs. The electric two-wheeler does not require […]
Read MoreSoori, Unnathi continue dream runs at Talent Series
Mandya (Karnataka), Feb 10 (IANS) Arjun Soori and Unnathi Muralidhar scored upset victories on Wednesday to continue their dream run in the under-12 boys and girls categories respectively in the AITA Talent Series 7 PET Cup at the Top Serve Tennis Academy here. Both beat eighth seeds in their respective categories to advance to the […]
Read MoreFarmers’ protest: Sonakshi Sinha recites a ‘tribute to the hands that feed us’
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha on Wednesday extended support to the ongoing farmers’ protest. Sonakshi posted a poem on Instagram, which she has recited and dedicated to the hands that feed us. The Hindi poem is titled “Kyun” (Why) “Nazarein milake khud se poochho- kyun? A tribute to the hands that feed us… […]
Read MoreSC stays Delhi HC order on gadgets, internet for poor students
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Delhi High Court verdict directing private unaided schools, along with Kendriya Vidyalayas, to provide gadgets and internet packages to students from economically weaker section (EWS) for online classes amid the pandemic. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices A.S. […]
Read MoreAITA Women’s Tennis C’ship: Fancied players have it easy
Bengaluru, Feb 10 (IANS) Fancied players stuck to their biling while advancing to the quarterfinals of the the Rs.1 lakh AITA Women’s Championship being played at the PBI-CSE Tennis Academy, Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, here on Wednesday. Leading the charge was top seed Telangana’s Humera Baharmus who beat her statemate Abhaya Vemuri in straight […]
Read MoreCentral Vista project: IGNCA, National Museum to be shifted
By Navneet MishraNew Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) As part of the Central Vista project, prestigious institutions like the National Museum and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, located in central Delhi, will be shifted to other locations. The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) will be set up in a new […]
Read MoreGoa to slash hefty fines for traffic violations: Minister
Panaji, Feb 10 (IANS) The Goa government is considering softening the impact of the amended Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, which mandates hefty fines and penalties for traffic violators. In the wake of severe criticism of the poor road infrastructure as well as the Goa Legislative Assembly elections slated for early next year, the state government […]
Read MoreAmid pandemic, 1.7L people lost jobs every hour last April
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) While the wealth of nations top 100 billionaires increased by Rs 12.97 lakh crore since March 2020, about 1.7 lakh people lost their jobs every hour in April 2020 alone. Oxfam India’s CEO Amitabh Behar says, “To contextualise the inequity in what is the biggest economic crisis in the history […]
Read MoreLion checks out hotel in Junagadh, walks away (Lead)
Gandhinagar, Feb 10 (IANS) A young lion was captured on CCTV while entering the parking area of a hotel, situated in central part of Gujarat’s Junagadh city, early on Wednesday and strolling around for some time before going away. Lions entering populated places in Junagadh city is not uncommon and residents feel a sense of […]
Read MoreIndia’s cereals exports surged amid pandemic: Govt
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday said that India’s exports of cereals witnessed an impressive rise during the first three quarters of the 2020-21 financial year. As per the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s data, the exports of rice, wheat and coarse cereals rose to Rs 49,832 crore in the past […]
Read MoreSushmita Sen’s cryptic post makes fans wonder if she is breaking up with boyfriend
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Sushmita Sen on Wednesday shared a cryptic post that reveals a hint of malice towards men, and a section of users were speculating if the 45-year-old actress had broken up with her boyfriend. Sushmita took to her Instagram account and shared an anonymous quote: “The problem is women think he will […]
Read MoreLioness strolls around hotel in Junagadh
Gandhinagar, Feb 10 (IANS) A lioness was captured on CCTV while entering the parking area of a hotel, situated in central part of Gujarat’s Junagadh city, early on Wednesday and strolling around for some time before going away. Lions entering populated places in Junagadh city is not uncommon and residents feel a sense of pride […]
Read MoreSAP appoints Paul Marriott as its President for APJ
Singapore, Feb 10 (IANS) Enterprise software application provider SAP on Wednesday announced the appointment of Paul Marriott as President for Asia Pacific Japan (APJ). In his new role, Marriott will be responsible for leading and driving SAP’s growth spanning Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, the Indian subcontinent and South East Asia. A technology veteran and […]
Read MoreRaj Governor reads Preamble, fundamental duties in Assembly
Jaipur, Feb 10 (IANS) For the first time in independent India, the Preamble of the Constitution and the fundamental duties were read in the Assembly by Governor Kalraj Mishra before the start of his formal address to the sixth session of the 15th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. Mishra introduced this new tradition before his […]
Read MoreAkshay Oberoi kickstarts the shoot of horror film ‘Cold’
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Actor Akshay Oberoi has started shooting in the city for the upcoming horror drama Cold. Akshay is paired with budding actress Anisha Pahuja in the Vikram Bhatt directorial, produced by Mahesh Bhatt. Cold is Akshay’s second horror film after Pizza. “What truly excited me about this film is that Vikram Bhatt […]
Read MoreDelayed recovery due to symptoms: Klaasen recounts Covid-19 ordeal
Lahore, Feb 10 (IANS) South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen said that his process to get back to full fitness after testing positive for Covid-19 was delayed because of the symptoms that he experienced. Klaasen was one of three members of the South African contingent who tested positive during their white-ball series against England in November […]
Read MoreNew farm laws are ‘optional, not compulsory’: PM in Parliament
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Asserting that the central government honours the farmers and it is ready to accept their logical suggestions on the three contentious farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday declared that these laws are “optional and not compulsory”. The Prime Minister made the announcement while speaking on the motion of […]
Read MoreKim Kardashian slams netizens doubting her 7-yr-old daughter’s painting skills
Los Angeles, Feb 10 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian had recently posted a painting, stating it was made by her daughter North. Soon, many netizens were expressing doubt that the seven year-old had made it. Kim now has a strong message for the doubters. “My daughter and her best friend have been taking a […]
Read MoreYami Gautam: ‘Something about black and white tones’
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Bollywood actress Yami Gautam posted a monochrome picture on Wednesday, stating there is something about black and white tones that fascinates her. Yami posted the monochrome picture on Instagram. In the image, she is seen dressed in a shirt and a skirt. She is seen looking away from the camera and […]
Read MorePriyanka’s ‘rudraksh’, dargah visit causes political chatter (Ld)
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 10 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday was seen carrying a ‘rudraksh mala’ in her hands while she came out of the airport in Dehradun. The ‘rudraksh’ mala has led to intense speculations about the Congress pursuing soft-Hindutva and has even generated a political controversy. This, incidentally, is […]
Read MoreShraddha Kapoor: ‘I hold it strongly against animal cruelty’
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Actress Shraddha Kapoor says as a celebrity she feels responsible to express her voice on issues that are close to her heart including animal cruelty. “I think for me, when it comes to voicing my opinion, I only do it for the cause or issue that is close to my heart. […]
Read MoreMouni Roy is becoming her ‘own best friend’
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Actress Mouni Roy on Wednesday revealed that she is finally becoming her own best friend. Mouni shared two boomerang videos on Instagram. She looks stunning in a red floral dress in the clips, and completes her look with nude make-up and curled hair. “Finally becoming my own best friend, it’s nice,” […]
Read MoreI-League: Bidyashagar ‘living the dream’ after return to TRAU FC
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IANS) Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) have impressed with positive performances in the I-League 2020-21 season so far, having suffered just one loss in their seven games as they sit in third place on the points table with seven rounds played. A key figure for them has been winger Bidyashagar Singh, who […]
Read MoreIndian interactive short film ‘The Right Click’ to release on Feb 12
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Following the global success of Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, an Indian interactive choose-your-own-storyline short film, The Right Click, will release on February 12. Set against the backdrop of the new normal, The Right Click is about a digital college romance woven around two students. Featuring Yashaswini Dayama and Prit Kamani as Dia […]
Read MoreChange of face for BJP in Bihar: ignored veterans criticise cabinet expansion
By Manoj PathakPatna, Feb 10 (IANS) Leaving behind the days of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veterans L.K. Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi at the national level, the saffron party in Bihar seems to be taking a new turn after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections. In the state, the BJP has given […]
Read MoreMumbai Marathon on May 30 with limited participation
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Tata Mumbai Marathon will be held on May 30, event promoters Procam International have said. The full marathon, half marathon, and 10 kilometre runs will be conducted on ground with limited participation while participants from around the country and abroad can participate via the event’s app. The marathon has […]
Read MoreNavy’s combat-readiness exercise Tropex-21 underway in IOR
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Indian Navy’s largest exercise — Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (Tropex 21) — to test its combat readiness in the context of the current geo-strategic environment is underway in the Indian Ocean Region. The month-long drill will witness joint exercises by ships and aircraft and other assets of the Indian […]
Read MoreI’ll retire even if 1 inch of land is snatched from farmers: Kailash Choudhary
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) A minister in the Narendra Modi government says that he will retire from politics in case even one inch of land is snatched from farmers once the new farm laws are implemented. Minister of state for agriculture and farmers welfare Kailash Choudhary says a canard is being spread that farmers […]
Read MoreEarshot to bring Dolby Atmos experience to podcasts in multiple Indian languages (Ld)
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) The Dolby Atmos immersive audio experience in multiple languages has been launched in India by Earshot. Earshot.in has announced the launch of Dolby Atmos immersive audio on the podcast streaming service app. It is the first podcast platform in India to stream podcasts and original series in Dolby Atmos. The step […]
Read MorePOCO sells over 1.5 lakh M3 smartphones on 1st sale
Bengaluru, Feb 10 (IANS) Chinese smartphone brand Poco on Wednesday announced it has sold more than 1.5 lakh units of M3 smartphone during its first sale. The device received a phenomenal response with over 30 lakh consumers having expressed interest in purchasing POCO M3 in the first sale on Tuesday, the company said in a […]
Read MoreNCW says skin-to-skin contact verdict ‘perverse interpretation’, SC issues notice
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea by the National Commission for Women (NCW) challenging the controversial verdict of the Bombay High Court acquitting a 39-year-old man accused of groping a 12-year-old girl over her dress while stating there was no skin-to-skin contact. The NCW termed this […]
Read MoreZebronics launches Dolby Atmos Soundbar with wireless subwoofer
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Homegrown audio system and lifestyle accessories brand Zebronics on Wednesday launched a Dolby Atmos Soundbar with wireless subwoofer called ZEB-Juke Bar 9800 DWS Pro. The Juke Bar 9800 DWS Pro Dolby Atmos Soundbar is priced at Rs 20,999 on Flipkart sale and is available at leading retail outlets across India, […]
Read MoreHKTB launches virtual event ahead of CNY to promote Hong Kong tourism
Hong Kong, Feb 10 (IANS) In a bid to accelerate its promotional efforts as part of the post-Covid-19 tourism-recovery plan, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced its first global fan-engagement programme called Hong Kong Super Fans. “The HKTB has been planning ahead to prepare for the much-anticipated grand invitation to welcome visitors back […]
Read MoreBase Effect: India’s FY22 GDP expected to grow 10.4%, says Ind-Ra
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth will bounce back to 10.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in FY22, primarily driven by the base effect, said India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). Accordingly, the ratings agency’s estimates showed that after recording negative growth during 9MFY21, GDP growth will finally turn positive at 0.3 […]
Read MoreHP India going beyond products to help SMBs rebound in 2021
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Hit hard by the pandemic, millions of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in India understand the importance of going digital to revive their businesses, and PC and printer major HP is going beyond just products to help SMBs in their rebound in 2021, a top country executive said on Wednesday. […]
Read MoreTigress Avni killing: SC seeks Maha govt response on claims over reward
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the Maharashtra government on a plea claiming that tigress Avni, shot dead by a civilian hunter at Ralegaon in November 2018, was not a man-eater. The top court also demanded answers on the aspect of the reward given for killing of the […]
Read MoreChopper geo-maps Tapovan tunnel as rescuers looks for survivors
Shishir PrashantDehradun, Feb 10 (IANS) Even as rescuers raced against time to look for survivors in a blocked tunnel of Tapovan Vishnugad project on Dhauliganga river in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, a helicopter fitted with remote sensing equipment made repeated sorties overhead to map the structure to help authorities plan their moves accordingly. The sorties […]
Read MoreAus quarantine hotel shut down after 2 new Covid cases
Melbourne, Feb 10 (IANS) A quarantine hotel in the Australian state of Victoria was shut down on Wednesday after the detection of two new Covid-19 cases linked to the facility. The Covid-19 cluster at the Holiday Inn at Melbourne Airport increased to three on Wednesday, which comprises a returnee who left the hotel, a food […]
Read MoreBhumi Pednekar: Rishikesh has been incredibly lucky for me
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar is heading to Rishikesh after wrapping the Dehradun schedule of her next film Badhaai Do. She is excited to shoot in Rishikesh because she feels the holy town has only brought her good luck. “Rishikesh holds a very special place in my heart and it has been incredibly […]
Read MoreBrazil’s coffee exports fell 9.4% in Jan
Brasilia, Feb 10 (IANS) Brazil, the world’s leading coffee producer and exporter, exported 3,147,222 60 kg sacks of coffee in January this year, down 9.4 per cent compared to the same month last year (3,474,252 sacks), authorities said. In a report issued on Tuesday, the Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafe) said the drop followed record coffee […]
Read MoreUN seeks full, regular access to Syria’s al-Hol camp
United Nations, Feb 10 (IANS) The UN has sought full and regular access to the almost 62,000 people in the al-Hol refugee camp in northeast Syria, the world body’s humanitarian agency has confirmed. Such access is necessary so all residents, 93 per cent being women and children, continue to receive essential assistance, the UN Office […]
Read MoreDoes your dog need to shed holiday pounds?
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Feb 10 (IANSlife) The festive season has come and gone, leaving us with a heady mix of fun, food and frolic and a host of resolutions for the new year. As is the case with every year, health and fitness features on most resolution lists. While we take care of our […]
Read More4 injured in Mumbai cylinder godown blast
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) At least four people were injured when a major fire followed a blast in a gas cylinder godown of a major oil and gas company in the thickly populated Versova suburb of Andheri west, here on Wednesday, officials said. According to the BMC Disaster Control, the blaze was reported around 9.45 […]
Read MoreEU launches new strategic plan for the Mediterranean
Brussels, Feb 10 (IANS) The European Commission has launched a new plan for the Mediterranean as it seeks to strengthen the strategic partnership between the European Union (EU) and its southern neighbouring partners. The new agenda is based on the conviction that by working together, common challenges can be turned into opportunities, in the mutual […]
Read Moreitel leads sub Rs-7K segment on brand trust in India: Survey
Gurugram, Feb 10 (IANS) itel, the leading smartphone brand from Transsion Holdings, has topped the sub-Rs 7,000 smartphone segment on brand trust (42 per cent), ahead of Samsung (39 per cent) in India, a new survey said on Wednesday. itel’s strong brand trust among consumers is driven by trendy technology (42 per cent), value for […]
Read MoreSnow activities in Switzerland
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Feb 10 (IANSlife) Incredible winter scenery with majestic snow-capped peaks, a plethora of activities and amazingly warm comforting food always makes winter in Switzerland a good idea. A popular skiing destination, Switzerland surprises travellers by the abundant and diverse thrilling winter sports (some available all year round at the perennial snow […]
Read MoreTake your dating offline, go on a real date this Valentine’s Day
By IANSlife FeaturesNew Delhi, Feb 10 (IANSlife) From singles to couples, almost everyone took dating online in 2020. The virtual world of relationships was lit. But as we step out freely and cautiously in 2021, it’s high time to get back to there real world of dating. This Valentine’s Day celebrate your love interest by […]
Read More‘More than full’ economic recovery likely in FY22: FinMin report
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) As the economy emerges out of the pandemic-induced slowdown, a report by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has said that the outlook for growth and inflation of the country in the upcoming financial year (2021-22) indicates a “more than full recovery” of the economy. The ‘Monthly Economic Review’ for […]
Read MoreBopanna out of Australian Open men’s doubles event
Melbourne, Feb 10 (IANS) India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Japanese partner Ben McLachlan crashed out of the Australian Open men’s doubles event after suffering a straight-sets defeat to South Korean pair of Ji Sung Nam and Min-Kyu Song in their first round contest here on Wednesday. The South Korean pair — wild card entrants to […]
Read More2 massive blasts hit Yemen’s Marib amid escalating violence
Sanaa, Feb 10 (IANS) Two massive explosions struck Yemen’s Marib, as violence has continued in the government-controlled oil-rich northeastern city, a government official said. “Two massive explosions caused by ballistic missiles fired by the Houthi rebels against the densely populated city of Marib, with no casualties,” the official told Xinhua news agency on Tuesday. The […]
Read MorePalestinian factions reach historic reconciliation over polls
Cairo, Feb 10 (IANS) Leaders of a dozen Palestinian factions, including the two main rivals Fatah and Hamas, have concluded a two-day reconciliation dialogue in Egypt and agreed to cooperate to in holding the general elections this year. The agreement will hopefully end a 14-year rift between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ ruling Fatah and the […]
Read MoreVijay Hazare Trophy to take place in 6 cities from Feb 20 to Mar 14
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Vijay Hazare Trophy will take place from February 20 to March 14 in six cities, though Delhi has again been ignored. Thirty-eight teams will compete in the tournament and they have been split into six groups, the BCCI has announced. Teams have been divided into five Elite groups consisting […]
Read MoreOne more wanted in Red Fort case arrested from Punjab
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Ikbal Singh, a wanted in the Red Fort Republic Day case, from Hoshiarpur in Punjab. Singh carrying a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head, was arrest on Tuesday night. It comes a day after key accused Deep Sidhu’s arrest, who has been sent […]
Read MoreSweden to introduce tighter rules on public transportation
Stockholm, Feb 10 (IANS) Swedish authorities have announced restrictions on the number of passengers on trains and buses, out of fear that the Covid-19 pandemic might worsen after a slow and steady downward trend since the week before Christmas. “It seems that the measures we had in place had a dampening effect, but it is […]
Read MoreFarmers’ future under threat from new laws: Sachin Pilot
Jaipur, Feb 9 (IANS) In a major show of strength, former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Tuesday addressed farmers at a massive mahapanchayat organised in the state’s Bharatpur district to protest against the three farm laws. At the mahapanchayat at Fateh Sagar in Bharatpur’s Bayana, Pilot said that the future of farmers is […]
Read MoreSalman apologises for ‘mistakenly’ giving fake affidavit in poaching case
Jaipur, Feb 9 (IANS) Bollywood star Salman Khan on Tuesday apologised for ‘mistakenly’ submitting a false affidavit in the Jodhpur session court in 2003, during his hearing in a case related to the poaching of two blackbucks in Jodhpur in 1998. The final verdict in the case will be pronounced on Thursday. Salman appeared before […]
Read MoreED searches multiple locations of media outlet in Delhi (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) swooped into action on Tuesday and carried out searches at the office premises of a media outlet in connection with a money laundering probe. According to ED sources, the agency sleuths started searches at around 10 a.m. in the office premises of Newsclick in the Saidulajab […]
Read MoreHoratti of JD(S) unanimously elected as chairman of K’taka Legislative Council
Bengaluru, Feb 9 (IANS) Seven-time Janata Dal (S) MLC, Basavaraj Horatti, who had entered the fray as the ruling BJP supported candidate for the post of the Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council, was declared ‘elected unanimously’ on Tuesday. Horatti was declared ‘unanimously’ elected as the opposition Congress did not propose the name of its […]
Read MoreKCR waiting for opportune time to anoint son as successor
By Mohammed ShafeeqHyderabad, Feb 9 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, who had ruled out a change of leadership at the TRS executive meet on Sunday, seems to be waiting for an opportune time to hand over the mantle to his son K. T. Rama Rao. The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief not only […]
Read MorePara athletics: Gurjar, Chaudhary lead Indian contingent
Dubai, Feb 9 (IANS) Reigning world champions Sundar Singh Gurjar and Sandeep Chaudhary will lead the Indian challenge at the 12th Fazza International Championships — Dubai 2021 World Para Athletics Grand Prix starting on Wednesday. Both Gurjar (F46) and Chaudhary (F44), both Para Javelin throwers, will return to their happy hunting ground, the Dubai Club […]
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