ED files 1st charge sheet against 5 PFI, CFI members in money laundering probe
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against five office bearers of the Popular Front of India and its student wing, Campus Front of India (CFI) including arrested National General Secretary of the CFI K. A. Rauf Sherif in connection with its money laundering probe. This is the […]
Read MoreProtests against farm laws not limited to farmers, says Rahul
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Taunting the Modi government with a “ham do, hamare do” barb, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that the ongoing protest against three contentious farm laws is not just limited to the farmers, and that the laws will have to be withdrawn because the stir has now got the […]
Read MoreMahesh Manjrekar’s son Satya opens up on working with the director
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Actor Satya Manjrekar says working with his father, director Mahesh Manjrekar, in an upcoming series was easy, for being on the set with him felt like home. After working together in Marathi films such as “Aai” and “FU: Friendship Unlimited”, the father-son duo has united once again for the upcoming series […]
Read MoreBhagyashree starts son Abhimanyu’s b’day countdown with throwback pic
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Actress Bhagyashree shared a throwback picture with son Abhimanyu Dassani to kickstart his birthday countdown. Abhimanyu celebrates his special day on February 21, and the photograph his mother shared is from his first birthday. “#throwbackthursday #onceuponatime Its the birthday countdown for @abhimanyud 10days to go. This pic was taken on the […]
Read MoreFTMF’s shut schemes: SBI Funds to distribute Rs 9,122 cr next week (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) In relief to unit holders of the shut schemes of Franklin Templeton India, SBI Funds Management Pvt Ltd will distribute the available cash of Rs 9,122 crore in the funds, as of January 15, among them in the coming week. The Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund had available cash […]
Read MorePooja Bhatt questions garbage disposal and unauthorised parking in Bandra
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Pooja Bhatt on Thursday took to social media and spoke of indiscriminate waste disposal and unauthorised parking in the city’s Bandra area. The actress-filmmaker feels simply blaming the municipal corporation is not a solution. Citizens need to be more concerned and conscious. “Sorry to have to state this but Bandra is […]
Read MoreKevin Hart defrauded by personal shopper for over $1mn: Report
Los Angeles, Feb 11 (IANS) Comedian and actor Kevin Hart has reportedly been defrauded of $1 million by his personal shopper. Long Island City resident Dylan Syer was arraigned in New York on charges including grand larceny, according to a Page Six report. Syer allegedly used credit cards belonging to Hart, 41, to fund a […]
Read MoreProofpoint sues Facebook over lookalike domain permissions
San Francisco, Feb 11 (IANS) Cybersecurity company Proofpoint has filed a lawsuit against Facebook in a bid to continue its phishing awareness training using lookalike domains. The lawsuit filed this week comes after Facebook attempted to confiscate lookalike domain names that the cybersecurity firm uses for tests, ZDNet reported on Thursday. Proofpoint’s lawsuit is a […]
Read MoreOffshore casinos are ‘consistent’ factor in Goa’s poll promises
Panaji, Feb 11 (IANS) Offshore casinos appear to have emerged as a more ‘stable’ factor in Goa’s electioneering and politics than the side-switching politicians. Even as much political water has flown down the Mandovi river over the last decade, ruling and opposition politicians have come and gone in Goa, but the offshore casino industry has […]
Read MoreSukriti and Prakriti Kakkar excited about first Punjabi collaboration with Sukh-E
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Twin singing duo Sukriti and Prakriti Kakkar are excited about their new song with Punjabi music star Sukh-E, which dropped on Thursday. Titled “Sona lagda”, the collaboration between the Kakkar sisters Sukh-E is their first Punjabi collaboration. The song is co-composed and written by Bharatt-Saurabh and Sukh-E. The music video is […]
Read MoreFive drug peddlers arrested in J&K
Srinagar, Feb 11 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police on Thursday arrested five drug peddlers from Kulgam and Budgam districts and recovered contraband substances from their possession. Police officers at a checkpoint in Kulgam district intercepted a truck with two persons on board. They have been identified as Mohinder Singh and Harpal Singh, both […]
Read MoreGet concrete facts, SC on plea saying Muslims targeted by MP Police
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea claiming that in Madhya Pradesh, Muslims were the “main object of policing” during the pandemic, and amid Covid, states should take necessary actions to stop the influx of undertrials to prisons in accordance with the top court order in March […]
Read MoreThe disengagement commences (Comment)
By MAJ-GEN HARSHA KAKAR (RETD)As per reports, India and China have agreed to a monitored disengagement on both banks of the Pangong Tso. China had intruded into Indian territory north of the lake in May last year. The rapid deployment led to the Chinese being blocked in their tracks. Galwan displayed a strong Indian intent […]
Read MoreTrinamool-BJP slogan war turns nasty ahead of Bengal polls
By Soudhriti BhabaniKolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) In poll-bound West Bengal, the politics over sloganeering has touched a new low with top leaders targeting their opponents with choicest adjectives to win the vote-bank, at time’s hitting much below the belt. The political temperature between the state’s ruling Trinamool Congress and its arch-rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) […]
Read MoreKriti Kharbanda ecstatic over her first jetty ride
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Actress Kriti Kharbanda shared a video of her first jetty ride on Instagram on Thursday. “My first #jetty wali ride! We made it to the other side before I could make a better video #mumbai #first #jetty #14phere #bts@deva_stating @vikrantmassey87,” she wrote as the caption. In the clip, she is seen […]
Read MoreMohit Suri assures ‘thrilling rollercoaster ride’ with Ek Villain Returns
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Filmmaker Mohit Suri promises a thrilling rollercoaster ride with his next film Ek Villain Returns, which was confirmed for a February 11 release next year on Thursday. “Ek Villain was my passion project and a labour of love. The kind of love that I still receive for Ek Villain overwhelms me. […]
Read MoreKerala HC orders setting up of Campus Police to tackle drug abuse
Kochi, Feb 11 (IANS) A division bench of the Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the state government to set up Campus Police units in educational institutions to tackle drug abuse among students. A bench headed by Chief Justice S. Manikumar gave the order on a case it took up suo moto, based on a […]
Read MoreKajol is looking for a cash cow!
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kajol is known for her sarcasm and sense of humour. On Thursday, she shared a hilarious post on her Instagram story hinting that she is looking for a cow that milks cash! Kajol shared a poster of a red cow with the words “cash cow” written on it. “If […]
Read MoreVeteran racer Karthikeyan hoping to put Indian stamp at Le Mans
By Rohit MundayurNew Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Narain Karthikeyan may be one of the most recognisable names in Indian motorsports but when he gets into the cockpit at the Dubai Autodrome for Racing Team India in the first round of the 2021 Asian Le Mans Series, the former Formula 1 driver will be a relative […]
Read MoreMohanlal: ‘Have an affinity towards crime thrillers’
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mohanlal loves crime thrillers because the genre makes actors push the envelope and challenge their skills. “I have an affinity towards crime thrillers. Films like ‘Drishyam’ give an actor an opportunity to push the envelope and challenge their own acting skills. Having done so many crime thrillers, ‘Drishyam’ 1 […]
Read MoreEast Bengal chasing crucial win against Hyderabad (Match Preview 91)
Vasco (Goa), Feb 11 (IANS) Hyderabad FC are in the driver’s seat in the race for the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs while East Bengal need to win all the rest of their matches while needing a few results to go their way to make it to the playoffs. Beating Hyderabad, however, would go a […]
Read MoreNC, PDP look for scapegoats after defeat in Kashmir local polls
Ahmed Ali FayyazNew Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Failing to win even one of the nine district chairpersons and vice chairpersons posts for which elections have now been completed in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), valley-based traditional ruling parties, National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have begun to level allegations of horse trading. Interestingly, both, […]
Read MoreGulshan Devaiah feels ‘threatened’ by a fan, warns of ‘consequences’
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Gulshan Devaiah on Thursday took to social media to express that he is a bit threatened and annoyed by a fan. The reason is the fan has learnt a lot about him than he is comfortable. Even though the actor chose not to disclose the identity of the fan, he warned […]
Read MoreRescue work disrupted briefly at Tapovan
Dehradun, Feb 11 (IANS) The rescue work to find 25-35 trapped people was repeatedly disrupted, albeit briefly, at the disaster-hit Tapovan project area of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand on Thursday following increase in flow of Dhauliganga river and technical snags in drilling machines. “The rescue work inside the tunnel resumed in the evening after a […]
Read MoreLeslee Lewis is ‘fortunate’ to sing for Hollywood film ‘Trap City’
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Indian singer-composer Leslee Lewis says he is happy to have sung a song for the new Hollywood film Trap City. Titled Entourage, the song is produced by hip-hop artiste The ATG, and is Lewis’ collaboration with rapper Omar Gooding. “As an Indian artiste, I feel fortunate and proud to lend my […]
Read MoreCurrent weapons of war overtaken by disruptive technologies: Army Chief
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said on Thursday that the current weapons of war are fast losing their importance and are being overtaken by disruptive technologies that operate in the cyber and space domain. Speaking during a webinar organised by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) on […]
Read MoreIndiGo to strengthen regional connectivity, launch 22 new flights
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) In its bid to strengthen regional connectivity, airline major IndiGo will launch 22 new domestic flights from March 28. IndiGo will operate new flights between Agartala-Aizawl under RCS scheme and exclusive flights between Bhubaneswar-Patna, Jaipur-Vadodara, Chennai-Vadodara, Bengaluru-Shirdi, Patna-Kochi, and Rajahmundry-Tirupati. Besides, it will commence flights between Kolkata-Gaya, Cochin-Trivandrum, Jaipur-Surat, and […]
Read MoreUsing Facebook, man attempts to unite ‘farmer brothers’
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Amid the farmers’ protest against the Centre’s three new agricultural laws, a man from Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh has stepped in to spread awareness among his “peasant brothers” by highlighting the actual situation at the Ghazipur border, through social media platform Facebook. Speaking to IANS, Daga Choudhary Baliyan (23), said: “I […]
Read MoreTwitter-India war: Letter game, arrest threats but no action
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The tussle between Twitter and the Union government reached its zenith on Thursday with a firebrand speech in the Rajya Sabha by IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad cautioning the micro-blogging platform to pay heed to the law of the land — raising the pitch beyond issuing notices and social media […]
Read MoreFilmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari ‘filled with happiness’ on turning novelist
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari is all set to debut as a novelist with the book, Mapping Love. The novel is set to release in May this year. “As a storyteller, every once in a while there are stories I want to say through a medium that brings out the essence in […]
Read More65 new Covid cases in J&K, 40 recover
Jammu, Feb 11 (IANS) A total of 65 new Covid-19 cases were reported on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir while 40 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours, officials said. An official bulletin said of 65 people tested positive on Thursday, 15 were from Jammu division and 50 from Kashmir […]
Read MoreRajasthan achieves 70% target in vaccinating frontline workers
Jaipur, Feb 11 (IANS) Over 5.5 lakh beneficiaries have received vaccine shots in Rajasthan till Wednesday, taking the percentage to nearly 70 per cent, officials said on Thursday. The state administration has ramped up the process of developing more vaccination centres and the drive is underway at nearly 600 sites in Rajasthan. “During the first […]
Read MoreNitish backs Modi government on farm laws
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday came out in support of the three farm laws, saying he is with the government and the laws are for the benefit of farmers and not against them. He said that the Central government had taken the right path to hold talks with […]
Read MoreSonu Sood the first guest on ‘Jay-Ho! The Jay Kumar Show’
Boston, Feb 11 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sonu Sood was the first guest on the newly-launched television talk show Jay-Ho! The Jay Kumar Show. The actor said host Jay Kumar is an old friend, and was happy to be part of a show that inspires people with spiritually stimulating humanitarian themes. Talking about the show, Sonu […]
Read MoreMost children use edtech apps on their own: Report
Bengaluru, Feb 11 (IANS) As a majority of schools across the country are currently forced to schedule online classes for their students amid the pandemic, most children have adapted to use their edtech apps without needing parental involvement, says a new report. According to a survey by an edtech startup Countingwell, as many as 81 […]
Read MoreKerala: Amid NCP-Left Front rift, Pawar to take final call
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 11 (IANS) A fluid political situation has emerged in the Kerala unit of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) which is an alliance partner of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF). However, top leaders said that the final decision would be taken by NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and his Deputy Praful Patel in New […]
Read MoreKylie Jenner is having ‘baby blues’
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Reality TV star and cosmetics czarina Kylie Jenner’s mood on Thursday was baby blue in hue, and she shared a glimpse of it with fans on social media. In a set of three images she posted on Instagram, Kylie is seen in a white cut-out crop top paired with blue prints. […]
Read MoreRahul Dev attended workshops by real surgeons to get his ‘LSD’ act right
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Actor Rahul Dev says essaying the role of a surgeon came with a lot of responsibilities, and added that all the preparation has left him with a sense of awe and respect for the medical profession. Rahul is seen as Dr. Rana, the dean of KMRC hospital, in medical thriller “LSD: […]
Read MoreRiot of colours to savour as Mughal Gardens set to open
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Over 200 varieties of brightly-coloured flowers, including a yellow rose variant named after late former President Pranab Mukherjee, will be in full bloom to enchant visitors as the iconic Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan are set to open for public from Saturday with strict Covid norms in place. The […]
Read MoreCyber gang dupes senior citizen of Rs 60L
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) A cyber fraud gang duped a senior citizen of Rs 60 lakh after a gang member posed as the US-based sister of the victim and asked for immediate monetary help. As the victim was not in regular touch with his sister he fell for the trick. “The accused through their […]
Read MoreCentre clears empanelment of 29 IPS officers for DG-level posts
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Central government on Thursday cleared the empanelment of 29 Indian Police Service officers to hold Director General level or equivalent posts across the country in different departments. These officers are from 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988 batches. The empanelment of these officers for DG-level and equivalent posts is considered […]
Read MoreRLDA invites online bids for leasing 7.36 acre land in Chennai
Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has invited online bids for leasing four land parcels, cumulatively spanning 7.36 acres, in Chennai for a period of 45 years. According to RLDA, two of the land parcels of 2.5 acre each are at Ayanavaram Railway Colony along the Konnur High Road and Duncan […]
Read MoreVernacular.ai strengthens workforce by 4x
Bengaluru, Feb 11 (IANS) Voice AI startup Vernacular.ai on Thursday said it strengthened its workforce by four times in financial year 2020 as it announced the appointment of two new members to its leadership team. Gangadhar Kodandaram has been appointed the Chief Revenue Officer and Ankit Jain as Vice President for Product Management. Both Kodandaram […]
Read MoreMicrosoft planned to buy social media firm Pinterest: Report
San Francisco, Feb 11 (IANS) Microsoft reportedly held talks in recent months to acquire the $51-billion social media firm Pinterest, the media reported on Thursday. According to The Financial Times, the tech giant aimed to acquire Pinterest, a platform popular for sharing and discovering recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas, to create a […]
Read MoreKate Winslet: This is the decade of women supporting other women
Los Angeles, Feb 11 (IANS) Actress Kate Winslet says Hollywood is working toward making women feel safe. “The thing that is shifting in ways that will absolutely be long lasting is how women’s voices are being received. There is a space that has been created for a younger generation that is going to be safe,” […]
Read MoreSI suspended for attempted rape in UP district
Pilibhit (UP), Feb 11 (IANS) A sub-inspector (SI) with Barkhera police station has been suspended after he was booked for allegedly attempting to rape a 29-year-old woman. The woman alleged that the accused had been harassing her with obscene comments over the phone for days, before the incident. The complainant alleged that after her parents […]
Read MoreNo show of strength in fund raising for temple
Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and 35 organisations linked to the Sangh Parivar, have been given a list of rules that have to be followed when volunteers begin the ‘Sahyog Samarpan’ campaign to collect funds for Ram temple construction. The campaign begins on February 14 and volunteers from organisations including VHP, […]
Read MorePriyanka’s next stop at Sangam in Prayagraj
Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will arrive in Prayagraj on Thursday on the occasion of auspicious day of Mauni Amavasya. She is expected to visit Sangam and possibly take a holy dip. Priyanka’s visit to the ongoing Magh Mela is yet another step of the Congress towards soft-Hindutva. On Wednesday, […]
Read MoreGayatri Prajapati in ED custody for seven days
Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) Former UP minister Gayatri Prajapati, arrested earlier, has been sent to a seven-day Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody by a special court in a money laundering case linked to disproportionate assets. His ED custody begins on Thursday. Prajapati was booked in January this year by the ED in a fresh money laundering […]
Read MoreArshi Khan: Yes, I am Nightie Queen
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Evicted contestant Arshi Khan managed to be a centre of attraction on Bigg Boss 14 courtesy her weird dressing sense. She was mostly seen sporting risque nightwear in the house. If the antic earned her the nickname Nightie Queen, Arshi says she couldn’t care less. Perhaps Arshi was out to […]
Read MoreRajnath to make statement on Ladakh situation in Parliament
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Amid reports of disengagement at the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will make statement in both the Houses of Parliament on Thursday. According to reports, the disengagement by Indian and Chinese frontline troops from the flashpoints at Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh began on […]
Read More‘Iran ready to re-embrace nuke commitments if other parties do’
Tehran, Feb 11 (IANS) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said that the Islamic Republic will re-embrace its nuclear commitments if the other parties do so. “The day when we witness the implementation of the (nuclear deal) obligations by the P5+1, we are ready to implement our obligations in the nuclear deal, also known as the […]
Read MoreSevilla beat Barcelona in first leg of Copa del Rey semi-final
Madrid, Feb 11 (IANS) A spectacular individual goal from Jules Kounde and a second-half strike from Ivan Rakitic gave Sevilla a 2-0 win over FC Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash. Sevilla on Wednesday evening played an intelligent game against a rival missing several key players and was able […]
Read More2nd Test: West Indies opt to bat against Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 11 (IANS) West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite on Thursday won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh in the second and final Test here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. The visitors hold a 1-0 lead in the two-match series — part of ICC World Test Championship — after they won the […]
Read MoreUK study finds new symptoms related to Covid-19
London, Feb 11 (IANS) A study published by the Imperial College London has found some new symptoms, including chills, loss of appetite, headache and muscle aches, related to the novel coronavirus. Based on a survey of more than 1 million people between June 2020 and January 2021, the study said the new symptoms were in […]
Read MoreTsunami watch for NZ, Fiji after massive undersea quake
Wellington, Feb 11 (IANS) A tsunami warning was issued after a massive undersea earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck a region between Australia and Fiji and north of New Zealand, according to authorities. “Hazardous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts. Tsunami waves reaching 0.3 to 1 metres above the tide level are […]
Read MoreGlobal Covid-19 cases top 107.3 mn: Johns Hopkins
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 107.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.35 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Thursday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death […]
Read MoreAdah Sharma on wedding prospects: First I need to find a groom
By Ahana BhattacharyaMumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Adah Sharma flaunts purple hair in the new music video, Drunk N High. She says freedom to be a bit wonky that way is an advantage that photo shoots and music videos give, over film shoots where you project specific character traits. “When you are creating a look for […]
Read MoreBrunei receives Covid-19 vaccine donation from China
Bandar Seri Begawan, Feb 11 (IANS) Brunei’s Ministry of Health said in a press release on Wednesday that the country received a batch of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine donated by China on Tuesday and is reviewing a vaccination program. In March 2020, at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Brunei provided assistance to China, which underscored […]
Read MoreGermany extends Covid-19 lockdown to March 7
Berlin, Feb 11 (IANS) Germany will extend lockdown efforts to contain the Covid-19 pandemic for three more weeks till March 7, Chancellor Angela Merkel and the 16 federal state leaders decided on Wednesday. According to the decision paper published following a video conference, the restrictions tackling the spread of the virus, which are due on […]
Read MoreChinese mainland reports no new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases
Beijing, Feb 11 (IANS) No new locally transmitted confirmed cases of Covid-19 were reported Wednesday across the Chinese mainland, the National Health Commission said on Thursday. Two new confirmed cases and one suspected case arriving from outside the mainland were reported on the same day, the commission said, the Xinhua news agency reported. No new […]
Read MoreNeil Patrick Harris: I love playing games
Los Angeles, Feb 11 (IANS) Actor Neil Patrick Harris says he likes playing games, and used to spend the whole day in the gaming section of stores as a kid. “I love playing games and I would go to a store and spend the day in the game section. I thought they were great and […]
Read MoreDouble masks substantially reducing exposure to virus: Research
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently conducted experiments to improve the fit of masks amid Covid-19 pandemic, suggesting that combining cloth mask and medical procedure mask could reduce a wearer’s exposure to virus by over 90 per cent. In January, the CDC conducted experiments to assess […]
Read MoreJennifer Lopez was filled with anxiety during lockdown
Los Angeles, Feb 11 (IANS) Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez says she was filled with anxiety when lockdown started but she, along with family, enjoyed therapy during the time. “At the start we were all filled with anxiety. We were all in the Twilight Zone like everyone else. We never get to do stuff like that [together]. […]
Read MoreDisturbing Jan 6 footage headlines made-for-TV Trump trial
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Feb 11 (IANS) Stunning footage from US Capitol security cameras, body cameras, public source video and audio recordings of fearful police officers headlined the prosecutors’ case to convict former Donald Trump during the first full day of arguments in the former President’s second impeachment trial. Trump is charged with “incitement of […]
Read MoreEgypt starts issuing 15mn coins to honour medical workers
Cairo, Feb 11 (IANS) Egypt has started issuing 15 million commemorative coins in appreciation of the role played by medical workers in fighting Covid-19 in the country, an Egyptian Finance Ministry official said. “We have already started issuing the coins and making them available in the markets. The issuing of the 15 million coins will […]
Read MoreFrance reports 25,387 new Covid-19 cases, 296 deaths
Paris, Feb 11 (IANS) France on Wednesday confirmed 25,387 Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the highest daily total in a week. The country is facing a high risk of a rebound in the epidemic as more contagious variants of the virus continue to circulate, health authorities said. France’s cumulative number of confirmed infections […]
Read MoreSKM’s 4-point program to intensify farmers’ stir
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Wednesday announced a 4-point program including “Rail Roko” across the country for four hours on February 18 in a move to intensify the ongoing farmers’ agitation against the three farm laws. The SKM, an umbrella body of the farmers’ unions spearheading the protest against […]
Read MoreBritish PM urges most vulnerable to get coronavirus vaccines
London, Feb 11 (IANS) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday called on around 2 million people in Britain’s most vulnerable groups to come forward and get their Covid vaccines. Speaking at a virtual Downing Street press briefing, Johnson stressed that Covid vaccines are “safe and effective”, the Xinhua news agency reported. “Great strides” have […]
Read MoreUS announces sanctions against Myanmar’s military leaders
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced sanctions against military leaders in Myanmar. Biden said his administration was taking steps to prevent Myanmar’s generals from having access to $1 billion of government funds held in the US, the Xinhua news agency reported. The US would identify the first round of sanctions […]
Read MoreIraq reports 2,282 new Covid-19 cases, 634,539 in total
Baghdad, Feb 11 (IANS) The Iraqi Health Ministry reported on Wednesday 2,282 new Covid-19 cases, the highest daily record in 2021, bringing the tally to 634,539. The ministry also reported six new deaths, raising the death toll from the infectious virus to 13,140, while the total recoveries in Iraq climbed by 802 to 602,820, the […]
Read MoreUK records another 13,013 coronavirus cases, 1,001 deaths
London, Feb 11 (IANS) Another 13,013 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 3,985,161, according to official figures released on Wednesday. The country also reported another 1,001 coronavirus-related deaths. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Britain now stands at 114,851. These figures […]
Read MoreNew Covid cases outnumber recoveries in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Feb 11 (IANS) Reversing the trend, 415 new Covid cases in a day outnumbered 322 recoveries across Karnataka, said the state health bulletin on Wednesday. “With 415 new cases on Tuesday, the state’s Covid tally increased to 9,43,627, including 5,875 active cases, while 9,25,489 recovered so far, with 322 discharged during the day,” said […]
Read MoreCovid restrictions stop Klopp from attending mother’s funeral
Liverpool, Feb 11 (IANS) Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was unable to travel to Germany for his mother’s funeral due travel restrictions in place due to Covid-19. Klopp’s mother, Elisabeth, died at the age of 81, German media reports said on Tuesday. “She meant everything to me, a mother in the real sense of the word,” […]
Read MoreDDA unveils budget with an outlay of Rs 6,738 cr
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Wednesday unveiled its annual budget with an outlay of Rs 6,738 crore, while the receipts have been projected at Rs 6,749 crore. DDA Chairman and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal approved the budget during a meeting held at the Vikas Sadan here. In the […]
Read MoreAdar Poonawalla makes big ticket acquisition of Magma Fincorp
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) A company controlled by Adar Poonawalla, Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited and Magma Fincorp Limited have announced a transaction for preferential issue of equity shares of Magma Fincorp which will result in a controlling stake being taken by Rising Sun Holdings and an open offer as per Public Announcement made […]
Read MoreTN CM assures full security to minorities
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday assured that his government will ensure full security to the minorities. Taking a dig at the Opposition parties, he said that they were running false propaganda against the AIADMK government on the minorities’ safety in the state. “The Opposition parties are spreading […]
Read MoreWest Indies have to buckle down, avoid complacency: Brathwaite
Dhaka, Feb 10 (IANS) West Indies have to buckle down and not get ahead of themselves after their stunning win in the first Test against Bangladesh, said captain Kragg Brathwaite on Wednesday. Kyle Mayers’s double century on debut helped the West Indies complete the highest successful run chase in a Test match played in Asia, […]
Read MoreDelayed compliance ‘meaningless’, IT Secy tells Twitter
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Indian government on Wednesday expressed displeasure over Twitter’s delayed compliance on its order to remove “provocative” tweets amid the ongoing farmers’ protests. IT Secretary Ajay Prakash Sawhney expressed Centre’s displeasure to Twitter’s management. An official statement issued on late Wednesday night said the Secretary told Monique Meche, Vice President, […]
Read MoreAndhra’s active Covid cases drop below 900
Amaravati, Feb 10 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh’s active Covid-19 cases on Wednesday came down to 845 from 917 the previous day, health officials said. In the past 24 hours, the state logged 50 new Covid cases, pushing its tally to over 8.88 lakh, even as 121 more persons have recovered from the disease. Chittoor district accounted […]
Read MoreBengaluru firm develops components for US electric tractor
Bengaluru, Feb 10 (IANS) Bengaluru-based agri-machinery maker VST Tillers Tractors Ltd on Wednesday said that it has developed components for an electric smart tractor built in the US. “Under technical collaboration with California-based Monarch Tractor, we designed, developed and manufactured components such as transmission, clutch and axle systems for integrating with its electrical motor and […]
Read MoreIf world manages to conquer Covid, it will be because of India: Trudeau
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, requesting for Covid-19 vaccines, which India has generously gifted to 20 countries under its vaccine diplomacy. An official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said that Trudeau informed Modi about Canada’s requirement for Covid-19 vaccines from India. […]
Read MoreAce athlete Hima Das to be appointed DSP of Assam Police
Guwahati, Feb 10 (IANS) Ace sprinter Hima Das will be appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Assam Police, for her outstanding contributions in various national and international athletic meets, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that the decision to appoint Das as DSP was taken in an Assam cabinet meeting chaired […]
Read MoreSC cites Kerala floods to order EIA for Himachal project
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Union Environment Ministry to do an impact assessment on removing boulders from the riverbed system in Himachal Pradesh. The observation from the top court assume significance against the backdrop of the flash flood which recently struck Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. A bench, headed […]
Read MoreStudents join protesting farmers at Ghazipur
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) In a show of solidarity, scores of students from Delhi University and other private colleges, on Wednesday joined the farmers protesting against the Centre’s three farm laws, at the Ghazipur border. Sahil, a DU student, told IANS: “We are with the farmers as this privatisation culture is not only hurting […]
Read More‘Meri Saheli’ initiative of Railways implemented in all zones: Goyal
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) With a focus on women safety, the Indian Railways has spread the ‘Meri Saheli’ initiative in all its zones, Parliament was told on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that the initiative, aimed to provide safety and security to […]
Read More13,117 railway healthcare workers vaccinated till now: Goyal
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The government said on Wednesday that the vaccination drive for railway employees is being carried out in a phased manner and in the first phase, 13,117 healthcare staff of the national transporter have been vaccinated till date. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister […]
Read MoreAnderson could be rested for 2nd Test, hints coach Silverwood
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Veteran England fast bowler James Anderson, whose three wickets on the fifth and final day of the first Test dented the Indian middle-order, may not play the second Test as the team look to continue their rotation policy, hinted coach Chris Silverwood. “I am not reluctant to change a winning team […]
Read MoreUttarakhand cricket: Jaffer refutes communal bias allegations
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer on Wednesday rejected allegations by Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) officials that he tried to force selections in the state team for the T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on the basis of religion. Jaffer, who was Uttarakhand coach, resigned from the position on Tuesday, citing […]
Read MoreRoadshow only a beginning, says Sasikala’s nephew
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Former AIADMK General Secretary V.K. Sasikala’s nephew and AMMK General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran said that her mega roadshow marking her return to Tamil Nadu is only a beginning. He called up on his party cadres and Sasikala’s supporters to work unitedly and show collective might to emerge victories in the ensuing […]
Read MoreSC notice to Centre, states on plea against criminalising begging
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the Centre and some state governments on a plea seeking direction to repeal provisions criminalising begging. Petitioner Vishal Pathak, a resident of UP’s Meerut, had filed the plea through advocate H.K. Chaturvedi. After a brief argument in the matter, a bench of […]
Read MoreAssam man gets death sentence for rape, murder of minor girl
Guwahati, Feb 10 (IANS) A district court in Assams Hojai district on Wednesday sentenced a man to death for raping and murdering a four-year-old girl a year ago. A court official said that Additional District and Sessions Judge N. Chena Baya Deuri convicted Chandan alias Vikram Harijan for the rape and murder of a minor […]
Read MoreCongress seeks apology from KCR for calling protestors ‘dogs’
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IANS) The Congress has demanded Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao apologise for allegedly calling a group of people “dogs” during a public meeting in Nalgonda district on Wednesday. Party incharge for Telangana, Manickam Tagore said the Chief Minister should apologise. “CM calls women at Nagarjuna Sagar public meeting as Dogs. Don’t […]
Read MoreSpeed of 488 trains across India increased: Goyal
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Indian Railways has upgraded the speed of 488 trains across its various zones, Parliament was told on Wednesday. In a written to a question in Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said: “With a view to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, Indian Railways discontinued all regular passenger carrying trains […]
Read MoreWomen’s Pro Golf Tour: Seher shoots into early lead in 3rd leg
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Seher Atwal, looking for her maiden professional title, shot a flawless five-under 65 in the opening round of the third leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club on Wednesday. Seher, 22, who spent four years playing golf on the college team at Rollins in […]
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