‘Rich’ must give up BPL ration cards before govt acts: K’taka CM
Shivamogga (Karnataka), Feb 16 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Tuesday directed Deputy Commissioners to initiate action against ‘rich’ people who are in possession of Below Poverty Line (BPL) ration cards. His direction came two days after Food and Civil Supplies Minister Umesh Katti came under fierce attack from party leaders over his remarks […]
Read MoreInternational cricket returns to Caribbean with series vs Sri Lanka
St John’s (Antigua), Feb 16 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday confirmed the all-format tour of Sri Lanka to West Indies starting next month, signalling the return of international cricket to the Caribbean. The two teams will play three T20Is, three One-Day Internationals, and two Test matches in a bio-secure environment in Antigua from […]
Read MoreIndia to field 57 shooters at Delhi World Cup next month
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Tuesday announced a 57-member Indian team for the year’s first combined International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup rifle/pistol/shotgun stage, scheduled to be held at New Delhi’s Dr Karni Singh Shooting ranges from March 18-29. The New Delhi World Cup will see […]
Read MoreAfter Assam, Meghalaya slashes petrol/diesel prices by up to Rs 5.54 per litre
Guwahati, Feb 16 (IANS) After Assam, the government in neighbouring Meghalaya on Tuesday announced a reduction of prices by at least Rs 5.54 per litre on petrol and diesel. Recently, Meghalaya had cut petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2 per litre. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said in a tweet: “In addition to […]
Read MoreYoungsters set to challenge stars in fourth leg of WPGT
Pune, Feb 16 (IANS) : Tvesa Malik and Gaurika Bishnoi’s return to action for the fourth leg of the Hero Women’s ProGolf Tour will intensify the competition. The fourth leg in 2021, which will be combined with the nine legs held in 2020 for a consolidated Hero Order of Merit, has Rs 10 lakh on […]
Read More103 residents of Bengaluru apartment test Covid positive
Bengaluru, Feb 16 (IANS) As many as 103 residents, mostly aged above 60, of an apartment in a Bengaluru suburb have tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a social gathering in their complex, officials said on Tuesday. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Commissioner N. Manjunatha Prasad told reporters that 103 people out of 1,052 residents of […]
Read MoreDevotee donates 4.8 kg gold to Jagannath Temple
Puri, Feb 16 (IANS) An anonymous devotee on Tuesday donated gold and silver ornaments weighing over 8 kg to the Jagannath Temple in Puri. The devotee donated 4.858 kg of gold and 3.876 kg of silver ornaments, said an official of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). A representative of the devotee met SJTA chief […]
Read MoreNepal to procure 2 mn vaccines from India at subsidised rate
Kathmandu, Feb 16 (IANS) The Nepal government on Tuesday decided to procure two million doses of Covid-19 vaccine from the Serum Institute of India at a subsidised rate. A cabinet meeting on Tuesday evening paved the way to procure two million Covishied vaccines at $4 per dose, Nepal’s Health Minister Hrydesh Tripathi said. Earlier in […]
Read MoreKohli and Ashwin laud debutant Axar for his composure
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) India’s senior players, skipper Virat Kohli and R Ashwin have lavished praise on debutant Axar Patel, who became only the sixth Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul on debut, for showing no signs of nervousness in his first match. His haul helped India beat England by 317 runs in the […]
Read MoreAdani Ports acquires Dighi Port, earmarks Rs 10K cr for new gateway into Maha
Ahmedabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd on Tuesday informed that it has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent in Dighi Port Limited (DPL) for Rs 705 crore on February 15. The company had intimated the commencement of this development to stock exchanges on March 6, 2020. With the acquisition, […]
Read MoreSC notice on plea for EMAS to avoid accidents at tabletop runways
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation to reply, within two weeks, on a plea claiming there was a deliberate omission for years in installing the Engineered Materials Arrestor System (EMAS), which prevent aircraft from overshooting runways at […]
Read MoreKiran Bedi removed as Governor of Puducherry as UT faces political turmoil (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Kiran Bedi has been removed as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said on Tuesday. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan will hold additional charge of the Union Territory, it said. However Bedi’s removal came in the wake of the Union Territory witnessing political turmoil with a number of […]
Read MoreRishabh Pant is a 100-Test cricketer: Kiran More
By Qaiser Mohammad AliNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) On September 21, 2014, when a 17-year-old opening batsman Rishabh Pant, representing a Delhi colts team in the under-19 JY Lele All India One-day Invitation Tournament in Baroda, carted eight sixes and 22 boundaries in his 133-ball 186 against a Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) XI, former India […]
Read MorePracticed batting at home during Covid-19 lockdown: Ashwin
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) India off-spinner R Ashwin on Tuesday attributed his success with the bat in recent times to preparations at home during Covid-19 lockdown. Ashwin hit a century on the third day of the second Test to help India set up a massive 482-run target for England. “During Covid-19, I practiced a lot […]
Read MoreBaghel writes to FM, seeks restoring excise duty like before
New Delhi/Raipur, Feb 16 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has written a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman, requesting her to sanction excise duty to Chhattisgarh as it was provided before. Baghel has stated in the letter that the year 2020-21 has been an extremely difficult financial year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Read MoreSahaj Marg, heartfulness and yoga beacons of hope: PM Modi
Hyderabad/New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Sahaj Marg, heartfulness and yoga are a beacon of hope for the world, in a valedictory address on the occasion of Shri Ram Chandra Mission completing 75 years. “In today’s world, there is a lot of emphasis on fast pace, people are short […]
Read MoreAAP promises 24×7 water supply soon in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) : On the occasion of completing one year of its third term, the AAP government announced on Tuesday that it will provide 24×7 water supply soon as it aims to clean River Yamuna in next three years. Health minister Satyendar Jain said that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has given clear […]
Read MoreHMSI expands CB series, launches CB350RS at Rs 1.96 lakh
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Expanding its mid-size motorcycle segment, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Tuesday launched the CB350RS priced at Rs 196,000 (ex-showroom pan India). This is the second new introduction in the CB family, which, according to the company, is ‘Made in India for the World’. “Last year, Indian riders got a […]
Read MoreKiran Bedi removed as Puducherry Lt Governor
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Kiran Bedi has been removed as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said on Tuesday. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan will hold additional charge of the Union Territory, it said. “The President has directed that Dr. Kiran Bedi shall cease to hold the office of the Lieutenant-Governor of […]
Read MoreRailTel IPO fully subscribed in day 1
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The initial public offering (IPO) of RailTel has been fully subscribed in the the first day of the offering with strong demand from retail investors. Taking to Twitter, the Secretary for the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), Tuhin Kanta Pandey said that similar demand is expected from the […]
Read MoreRecoveries continue to outnumber fresh Covid cases in Andhra
Amaravati, Feb 16 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh reported 60 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, raising the state’s tally to more than 8.88 lakh, even as 140 persons recovered from the disease in the past 24 hours. Chittoor district reported the highest number of cases at 16, followed by Krishna (10), West Godavari (8), Guntur and Visakhapatnam […]
Read More2 PFI members held, blast averted in Lucknow
Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) Two members of the Popular Front of India (PFI), who were planning to engineer an explosion in Lucknow, have been arrested by the UP Special Task Force. The two accused persons were planning to engineer a bomb blast in the state capital on the occasion of Basant Panchami on Tuesday. ADG […]
Read MoreFarmer leaders: Suspend Haryana ministers Vij and Dalal
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Farm leaders from Haryana are demanding that state ministers J.P. Dalal and Anil Vij must be immediately dismissed. Under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, farm leaders converged at Rohtak on Tuesday and made this demand owing to the “anti-farmer statements made by J.P. Dalal and Anil Vij.” Spearheading […]
Read MoreAmit Shah to be in Bengal again this week, lunch with refugee family
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be visiting poll-bound West Bengal again this week to energise party cadres to fulfil the BJP’s goal of winning over 200 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections. Shah’s two day trip slated for February 18-19 is part of the regular visits he has planned […]
Read MoreIndiGo to start operations to Durgapur from April
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) To strengthen regional connectivity, airline major IndiGo will start operations to and from Durgapur in West Bengal from April onwards. The airline will operate its first direct flight from Delhi, Bengaluru and a southern city to Durgapur from April 22, 2021. Accordingly, IndiGo signed an agreement with the Bengal Aerotropolis […]
Read MoreRegular classes for grades 6 to 8 across most Karnataka areas
Bengaluru, Feb 16 (IANS) Karnataka on Tuesday decided to start regular classes for grades 6 to 8 from February 22. However, this will not be applicable to regions around the Karnataka-Kerala border and in Bengaluru city where Covid-19 cases are being reported in large numbers, Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar said here. This decision was […]
Read MoreFarmers at Singhu remember Sir Chhotu Ram
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Protesting farmers at Singhu border on Tuesday remembered ‘Sir Chhotu Ram’, a prominent farm leader and politician in pre-Indepedent India, on the occasion of his 140th birth anniversary. It is believed that Chhotu Ram was born on November 24, 1881 in a Jat family in Ghari Sampla village in Rohtak […]
Read MoreFinance Minister addresses the Central Board of RBI Directors
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The 587th meeting of the Central Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India was held under the chairmanship of Governor Shaktikanta Das, through video conferencing on Tuesday, an official statement said. The meeting was also attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who in her address to the Directors of […]
Read MoreAshwin wants Indians to be proud of winning on pitches that aid turn
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) India off-spinner R Ashwin said on Tuesday that Indian cricketing fraternity needs to magnanimously deflect away criticism of Indian cricket pitches when it comes from overseas cricketers. The off-spinner, who earned the man of the match award for his eight-wicket haul and a century on a wicket that aided turn from […]
Read MoreRecovering petroleum demand to support OMCs profitability: Fitch
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Recovering demand for petroleum products is supporting the profitability of India’s oil marketing companies, Fitch Ratings said. The ratings agency cited the sustained strength of marketing margins (MM) and recovering demand for petroleum products is supporting the profitability of OMCs against weak gross refining margins (GRM). The trend, thereby, lowers the […]
Read MoreNestle India logs 2.25% rise in its Oct-Dec net profit
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Nestle India on Tuesday reported a 2.25 per cent increase in its net profit for the quarter ended December, on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, at Rs 483.31 crore. During the corresponding quarter of 2019, the company had reported a net profit of Rs 472.64 crore. The company’s revenue from operations […]
Read MoreGovt launches ‘Pey Jal Survekshan’ in 10 cities
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Union government on Tuesday launched the ‘Pey Jal Survekshan’ to ascertain equitable distribution of water, reuse of wastewater and mapping of water bodies in 10 cities across the country. Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), on Tuesday launched the pilot ‘Pey Jal Survekshan’ under […]
Read MoreDeath toll in MP bus mishap rises to 47 (Round Up)
Sidhi (Madha Pradesh), Feb 16 (IANS) An overcrowded bus lost control in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district on Tuesday and fell into a canal. Bodies of 47 victims of the tragedy have been recovered so far. Rescue and relief efforts are still on. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced monetary assistance of Rs 5 lakh […]
Read MoreAs petrol nears Rs 100/litre, EVs running at one-tenth cost
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Even as filling-up a full tank of petrol is fast becoming a pipe dream for many, the alternative as well as futuristic electric powered vehicles seem to offer better running price realisation. However, caveats apply, especially when the charging time and state-wise electric unit price is applied. The calculation takes […]
Read MoreUP Centre of Excellence to provide employment to 25,000 youths per year from 2023
By Anand SinghGhazipur, Feb 16 (IANS) Eastern Uttar Pradesh, which has remained neglected for decades, has got a fresh boost in the form of an agriculture-based Centre of Excellence that aims to provide employment to over 25,000 people every year from 2023 as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) campaign. […]
Read MoreKangana’s ‘Dhaakad’ confession: ‘My only true lover my battle field’
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday evening said that the battlefield is the only place where she never feels out of place. Her newfound aggression seems totally in sync with the character for her upcoming action film Dhaakad! Kangana tweeted a still from the film that captures her in an action-packed avatar. […]
Read MoreCricket-loving dad preferred cricket to academics for Axar Patel (Profile, Lead)
By Khurram HabibNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Axar Patel’s father was a rare parent in Nadiad town of Gujarat who let his son opt for cricket despite him being a bright student and a rank holder in school. Among the parents of meritorious kids that a top Kheda district cricket official tried to […]
Read More5 women die as cargo vehicle plunges into canal in TN
Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu), Feb 16 (IANS) Five women died at Maniyachi near Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu after a cargo vehicle in which they were travelling went out of control and plunged into a canal on Tuesday. The women were on their way to work when the accident occurred, even as 30 more people were injured […]
Read MoreSharad Malhotra on 1mn Insta fans: More their achievement than mine
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actor Sharad Malhotra, whose Instagram follower count touched one million recently, says credit belongs to his fans rather than himself. “It took me quite some time — a couple of years — to touch the 1 million mark. It was a long but sweet journey.It feels very special to officially enter […]
Read MoreCricket-loving dad preferred cricket to academics for Axar Patel (Profile)
By Khurram HabibNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Axar Patel’s father was a rare parent in Nadiad town of Gujarat who let his son opt for cricket despite him being a bright student and a rank holder in school. Among the parents of meritorious kids that a top Kheda district cricket official tried to […]
Read MoreNCC, Karur Vysya among top ‘Jhunjhunwala’ stocks to surge post budget
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) As the domestic equity market has accentuated its bull run post the Union Budget, stocks with investments from the big bull of the Indian stock market, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, have too have made it bigger in the past couple of weeks. Stocks like NCC and Karur Vysya Bank have gained well over […]
Read MoreIndian-American musical duo Twinjabi: ‘Fans made us realise power of our art’
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Indian-American musical duo Twinjabi says they have their fans to thank for their growing popularity. The twins, Kush and Neil Nijhawan, are excited about the feedback coming in for their new song titled Talk of the town. When did they first feel that they had become ‘talk of the town’? “When […]
Read MoreSC upholds life in jail for man who brutally killed two kids
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld life imprisonment to a man who murdered two children by administering them celphos, a pest control fumigant. A bench, comprising Justices Indu Malhotra and Ajay Rastogi, said: “The prosecution case, in totality with motive of the crime that he was living in a relationship […]
Read MoreSC registers suo moto contempt case against Rajdeep for tweets against court
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court has registered suo moto criminal contempt case against senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai on a plea filed by one Aastha Khurana alleging his tweets, published last year, had scandalised the judiciary. In September last year, the Attorney General K K Venugopal had declined to give consent to initiate […]
Read MoreKashmir cyber police hands over recovered smartphones to owners
Srinagar, Feb 16 (IANS) Kashmir cyber police on Tuesday handed over 52 recovered mobile phones earlier reported missing to their rightful owners, officials said. “During February 2021, the cyber police traced 52 smartphones of various makes and models and handed these to the owners at its headquarters in Srinagar on Tuesday,” it said. Police said […]
Read MoreNCP eyes anxious Catholic MLAs in the BJP for 2022 assembly polls
Panaji, Feb 16 (IANS) Eager to carve out a semblance of significance in Goa’s political area, especially with the chaos reigning in the main opposition party, the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party appears content to play the waiting game ahead of the 2022 state assembly polls. The Sharad Pawar-led NCP currently has one legislator in […]
Read MoreCovid: Test positivity rate drops below 7% in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (IANS) The Covid-19 test positivity rate (TPR) in Kerala fell below 7 per cent after 4,937 people turned positive out of the 74,352 samples sent for testing in the past 24 hours, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed. Speaking to the media here, Vijayan said that 5,439 persons recovered from the disease in […]
Read MoreOpposition facing imminent defeat in civic polls: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, Feb 16 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has termed the allegations of the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on rigging of civic polls as a typical case of crying foul in the face of their imminent defeat in the election, the results of which will be announced on Wednesday. “It’s a […]
Read MoreRam Gopal Varma signs brothers Ashwat and Rudr Kanth to play Dawood and Shabir Ibrahim
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is gearing up to release his upcoming film, D Company, said to be based on the life of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Budding actor Ashwat Kanth plays the gangster while Ashwat’s brother Rudr Kanth will essay Dawood’s late elder brother Shabir Ibrahim Kaskar. “The film touches upon […]
Read MoreWomen front desk executives of Delhi Police to don saris
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Women front desk executives of the Delhi Police at its various offices will soon be seen donning khadi silk saris. The Delhi Police has purchased 850 exquisite khadi silk sarees at a cost of RS 25 lakh for its women officers at the front desk. The Khadi and Village Industries […]
Read MoreOlivia Wilde moves in with Harry Styles?
Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS) Filmmaker Olivia Wilde was seen moving her bags from ex-fiance Jason Sudeikis’ house to current flame, singer Harry Styles’ recently. Wilde was seen packing luggage into her car at the LA residence of Sudeikis, 45. The exes, who share two children, purchased the Silver Lake home in 2019, according to […]
Read MoreN. Korea hackers tried to steal Covid-19 vaccine tech: NIS
Seoul, Feb 16 (IANS) North Korea has attempted to hack into South Korean drug manufacturers’ computer systems to obtain information related to coronavirus vaccines and treatment, South Korea’s intelligence agency told lawmakers on Tuesday. At a closed-door parliamentary session, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) reported the average daily number of cyberattacks in South Korea has […]
Read MoreYSRCP to undertake ‘padayatra’ against steel plant privatisation
Amaravati, Feb 16 (IANS) In the face of the protests by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) against the privatisation of the Vizag Steel Plant, the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders have decided to undertake a ‘padayatra’ for the plant on Saturday. “At 8:30 a.m. on February 20, we will undertake a padayatra from Mahatma […]
Read More4 of family among 5 killed in E-way accident in Maharashtra
Raigad (Maharashtra), Feb 16 (IANS) Five persons, including a doctor and his family, were killed and five others injured after a speeding container-truck rammed five cars and SUVs on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, early on Tuesday, officials said. The mishap took place at the Khalapur Toll Plaza in Raigad district and most victims succumbed on the […]
Read MoreBJP to deploy more leaders for West Bengal assembly polls
By Shashi BhushanNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) After deploying five union ministers in poll-bound West Bengal, the BJP is all set to send more senior leaders to manage and oversee the party’s preparations. Each leader will be assigned to manage the party’s poll affairs in five assembly constituencies. The leaders who have experience of contesting […]
Read MoreNo news in Manipur for third day as media protests grenade attack
Imphal, Feb 16 (IANS) No newspaper hit the stands and no local television channels in Manipur aired any news and programmes for the third day on Tuesday as editors and journalists continued to cease work protesting against the attack on a leading Manipuri newspaper office. A Chinese-made grenade was hurled at the office of the […]
Read MoreBitcoin jumps above $50,000 for first time ever
San Francisco, Feb 16 (IANS) With a sign of acceptance among the mainstream investors, world’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin surpassed a record high of $50,000 on Tuesday. Bitcoin saw a new high of $50,602 and was hovering at $50,300. This year, Bitcoin rose around 72 per cent after tech billionaire Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company Tesla […]
Read MoreMicrosoft starts testing Xbox Cloud gaming on web
San Francisco, Feb 16 (IANS) Microsoft has started testing its game streaming service, xCloud, on the web via a browser for iOS, iPadOS and on PC. The company has been unable to release its xCloud service on the App Store due to Apple’s restrictions which is why it announced that it will release the game […]
Read MoreBJP govt is rectifying the mistakes of history, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the government is correcting irregularities in writing of history which did not give importance to most of the people who sacrificed their lives for the nation. The correction is being done as the country approaches the 75th year of its independence, said […]
Read MoreDiscussing curbs on passengers from S Africa, Brazil: Health Min
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) In view of five cases of Covid-19 caused by mutant variants emerging in South Africa and Brazil being found in India, the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said that it is in discussions with the Civil Aviation Ministry to see if the strategy of controlling air traffic from the two […]
Read MoreIBM, Tech Mahindra team up to build $1bn ecosystem for each other
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Tech giant IBM and IT major Tech Mahindra on Tuesday announced a partnership to deepen their almost two decades-long collaboration and build a billion dollar ecosystem for each other in the next three years. Talking to reporters, IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna and Tech Mahindra Managing Director and CEO […]
Read MoreKim and Kourtney, two of a kind share two-piece thunder
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian had a double dose of thunder for fans on Twitter, posting a couple of snapshots with sister Kourtney that capture the siblings in bikinis. While Kim wears a burnt orange bikini, Kourtney flaunts svelte figure in a glossy black latex two-piece. “It’s a thin line between […]
Read MorePopular Kerala actor Ramesh Pisharody set to join Congress
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (IANS) Popular comedian, film and TV personality Ramesh Pisharody is all set to officially join the Congress party in Kerala, according to top party sources. The 39-year-old Pisharody however made it clear that he is not going to contest elections, but would be actively involved in campaigning for the party. The entry […]
Read MorePunjab govt to bring another Bill to negate 3 central farm laws
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) With an earlier Bill adopted by the Punjab Assembly to negate the contentious central farm laws still awaiting a nod from the Governor, the state’s Congress government plans to bring yet another Bill on the issue in the House, party sources said on Tuesday. “The Amarinder Singh-led government in the […]
Read More3 killed after mini-truck overturns in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (IANS) At least three persons were killed and 20 others injured when a mini-truck carrying them overturned in Odisha’s Gajapati district on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred near Kankadagada Chhak under R. Udaygiri block. While two persons died on the spot, another one succumbed during treatment at the MKCG Medical College […]
Read More‘Dev DD’ season 2 brings back Rashmi Agdekar in lesbian avatar
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Rashmi Agdekar is all set to reprise her role of Chandni in the second season of the popular web series Dev DD, producer Ekta Kapoor’s new-age retelling of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel Devdas. In Dev DD, Rashmi plays Chandni, based on the character Chunnilal in Sara Chandra’s original creation. In […]
Read MoreCongress MLAs exodus in Puducherry a boost for BJP
New Delhi/Puducherry, Feb 16 (IANS) Ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the Union territory to kickstart the poll campaign, the Congress received a big jolt with an MLA resigning from the party. The Congress’s strength in the assembly has reduced to 10 as the BJP is trying to make inroads with the help of the […]
Read MoreEconomic recovery accelerates Sensex’s race to 55K (IANS Special)
By Rohit VaidMumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) India’s barometer equity index — S&P BSE Sensex — is expected to reach the 55,000-point mark within a short span of time, as investors bet big on the economy’s fast paced recovery out of the recession triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the Union Budget 2021 along with positive […]
Read MoreUP doctor death: CBI conducts searches in Agra
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The CBI has carried out searches in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra in the case of a doctor who was found dead at her home in mysterious circumstances, and whose family accused her in-laws for killing her for dowry, officials said on Tuesday. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the […]
Read MoreDelhi Police celebrates 74th Raising Day, top cop emphasizes on scientific approach
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Tuesday celebrated its 74th Raising Day with a grand ceremonial parade at the New Police Line, Kingsway Camp Ground. Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava emphasised on a scientific approach for Delhi police and the various measures taken for it. “With the view to make police personnel more […]
Read MoreIBM CEO Arvind Krishna reiterates intent to expand operations in India (Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Stressing that tech giant IBM has an incredible focus on India, its CEO Arvind Krishna on Tuesday reiterated that the company is on the path to expand its operations and services in the country. IBM currently employs 380,000 people serving clients in 170 countries and India has the highest number […]
Read MoreBallerina Jacqueline Fernandez sets Instagram afire
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Jacqueline Fernandez took her hotness quotient notches higher with pictures she posted on Tuesday dressed as a ballerina. The posted two pictures in a ballerina avatar, looking fit as ever. For caption, she left emojis of a lion, a tiger, a rainbow and a heart. Her post has garnered over […]
Read MoreAAP complete 6 years in power in Delhi, Kejriwal lauds govt’s efforts
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday completed six years in power in Delhi. On this occasion, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal lauded his government’s efforts in handling the Covid-19 pandemic, providing free ration for poor families during lockdown, etc. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said, “A year ago people […]
Read More‘Pawri girl’ Dananeerr Mobeen continues trending post Yashraj Mukhate’s mash-up
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Young Pakistani influencer Dananeerr Mobeen continues to trend on social media after Indian composer and internet sensation Yashraj Mukhate made a mash-up of her video that has gone viral over the last few days. In the video, Dananeerr is seen somewhere in the hills, and saying with a deliberately put-on […]
Read MoreMaha farmer-cum-builder buys helicopter for biz trips!
By Quaid NajmiThane (Maharashtra), Feb 16 (IANS) On Monday, when a blue-coloured helicopter landed in a cloud of dust in an open ground in Vadpe village near Bhiwandi in Maharashtra, virtually the entire village ran out to gawk at it and welcome its owner Janardhar Bhoir. Bhoir, 55, a down-to-earth farmer-cum-builder-cum-entrepreneur, but with high-flying ambitions, […]
Read MoreCong to build anti-CAA memorial if it comes to power in Assam
Guwahati, Feb 16 (IANS) Ahead of the Assembly elections in Assam, taking a tough stance on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the Congress on Tuesday announced that the party if elected would build a memorial to commemorate the martyrdom of anti-CAA protestors, who sacrificed their lives to save ‘Assamese pride’. Assam Congress leaders were present during […]
Read More‘Drug traffickers in India increasingly using Dark Net’ (IANS Exclusive Part II)
By Rajnish SinghNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The role of the ‘Dark Net’ has been a major concern of India’s drug law enforcement agencies with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) itself admitting in a secret note that the medium is being used “increasingly” here by drug traffickers. The note, shared with a high-level […]
Read MoreSAT stays SEBI order accusing Future promoters of insider trading
New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has stayed the effect and operation of SEBIs order accusing the promoters of Future Group of insider trading in the context of purchases of Future Retail shares made in March 2017. According to a statement by Future Corporate Resources Limited, the restructuring of the home […]
Read MoreDCW issues notice to Delhi Police on Disha Ravi’s arrest
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has sent a notice to the Delhi Police over the arrest of 21-year-old environmental activist Disha Ravi. In its notice, DCW has requested for a copy of the complaint registered against Ravi. Also, DCW enquired about the fact if any rules were flouted during […]
Read MoreKashmiri activists demand UN intervention into rights abuses by Pak
By Hitesh TikooJammu, Feb 16 (IANS) A group of Kashmiri activists are demanding the intervention of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) into the massive human rights abuses by Pakistan in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan region. A letter was sent to Nazhat Shameem Khan, President, UNHRC, by ‘Voice for Peace and […]
Read MoreRaje meets Nadda after her followers announce yatra
By Archana SharmaJaipur, Feb 16 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje’s meeting with BJP President J.P. Nadda on Monday in Delhi has raised many eyebrows in Rajasthan’s political circles at a time when Raje’s followers have already started an intensive campaign demanding her projection as the BJP’s chief ministerial face for the 2023 Assembly polls […]
Read More2nd Test: India score biggest win by runs over England, level series 1-1 (3rd ld)
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Debutant left-arm spinner Axar Patel’s five-wicket haul in the second innings, coupled with Ravichandran Ashwin’s all-round performance, helped India score an authoritative 317-run win – their biggest-ever by runs against England — in the second Test here on Tuesday. The win levelled the four-match series 1-1. India’s previous biggest win margin […]
Read MoreRaghav Juyal: Don’t like to go much by the script on reality shows
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actor-dancer and TV personality Raghav Juyal says he does not like to go by the script while hosting reality shows. “Generally shows have scripting. I don’t like to go much by the script. I do everything in the moment and capture it and then have fun. It comes with all honesty. […]
Read MoreCentral teams found Kerala, Maha reduced RT-PCR tests: Health Min
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Central teams deputed by the Union Health Ministry to look for the cause of the sudden spurt of Covid-19 cases in Kerala and Maharashtra as well as assist state authorities to deal with it, have found that both states had substantially reduced the number of RT-PCR tests they conducted, […]
Read MoreNepal lodges protest with India over Amit Shah’s purported statement
Kathmandu, Feb 16 (IANS) Nepal has expressed its concern over the “objectionable remarks” allegedly made by Indian Home Minster Amit Shah on “plans to expand” his Bharatiya Janata Party in neighbouring countries. According to Kathmandu Post, Nepali Ambassador to India Nilamber Acharya telephoned Arindam Bagchi, Joint Secretary in-charge of Nepal and Bhutan at India’s Ministry […]
Read MoreWTC Final: Aus have it easy thanks to Covid-19 as Eng, Ind battle
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) India and England, who are battling each other to reach the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand, have had to play multiple series away from home while Australia, who also remain in strong contention, have played little Test cricket outside their country. Australia have played just one away series […]
Read MoreDespite Covid pandemic, Kaziranga attracts 1.11L tourists
By Sujit ChakrabortyGuwahati, Feb 16 (IANS) The Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown could not dampen the spirit of 1.11 lakh tourists, including 175 foreigners, from visiting the UNESCO world heritage site Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP & TR), considered as one of the best conserved wildlife reserves in the country. The authorities […]
Read MoreSC agrees to examine plea on Covid vaccine for legal sector
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine a PIL raising concerns of the legal fraternity across the country for being excluded from the priority list of people identified for Covid-19 vaccination drive. A bench of Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian issued notice to […]
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Office app now supports Apple iPadOS
San Francisco, Feb 16 (IANS) Microsoft has updated its unified Office mobile app with support for iPadOS, bringing the experience of Word, Excel and PowerPoint to Apple’s tablet platform. The new Office app combines Word, Excel and PowerPoint into a single application, and was originally launched for iOS and Android back in 2019, The Verge […]
Read MoreMusk says sleep for at least 6 hours to remain productive
San Francisco, Feb 16 (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in a podcast disclosed that he sleeps no more than six hours a night because sleeping less decreases total productivity. In an episode of the podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ Musk confessed that he tends to work a lot and even schedule meetings at […]
Read MoreHimachal CM hails SC judgment on go-ahead for 605 projects
Shimla, Feb 16 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court’s judgment that cleared the way for the execution of 605 developmental projects spread over 685.58 hectares, which were awaiting clearance for many years. The cleared projects included the Rs 1,337-crore Green Corridor National Highway in Sirmaur, and Rs […]
Read MoreIndia’s GDP expected to grow by 0.7% in Q3FY21: ICRA
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India’s GDP is expected to record a year-on-year rise of 0.7 per cent in Q3FY21, thereby ending the recession created by the nationwide lockdown imposed last year to curb the spread of Covid-19, rating agaency ICRA said on Tuesday. The forecast shows a turnaround from the 7.5 per cent contraction […]
Read MoreNTPC starts disbursal of compensation to families of deceased U’khand workers
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) NTPC has started releasing compensation to the families of Uttarakhand workers who lost their lives in the floods that hit the state on February 7. The first cheque of Rs 20 lakh was handed over to Vimala Devi, wife of late Narendra Ji of Tapovan Vihar on February 15. A […]
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy A12 unveiled in India starting at Rs 12,999
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) With the aim to expand its Galaxy A Series, Samsung on Tuesday unveiled a new smartphone — Galaxy A12 — in India that comes equipped with a quad camera setup. The 4GB+64GB variant comes at Rs 12,999, while 4GB+128GB is priced at Rs 13,999. It is available in three colours […]
Read MoreTheft in Haryana BJP leader and TikTok star Sonali’s house
Chandigarh, Feb 16 (IANS) TikTok star and Haryana BJP leader Sonali Phogat has reported theft of jewellery, a licenced revolver, Rs 10 lakh cash and valuables from her house in Hisar town. According to the police, Phogat, who was one of the contestants in this season’s Bigg Boss, was away to Chandigarh when the alleged […]
Read More4 cases of Covid’s SA variant, one of Brazil found in India: ICMR
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found a total of 192 Covid-19 cases of the new variants of mutated SARS-CoV-2 in last two months, including four from the variant emerging in South Africa and one from the Brazilian variant, officials said on Tuesday. The remaining cases are all […]
Read MoreKremlin ‘interested’ in Elon Musk’s offer to talk to Putin
Moscow, Feb 16 (IANS) The Kremlin has found SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to have a chat with Russian President Vladimir Putin on voice-based social network Clubhouse interesting. Talking to reporters on Monday, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, however, said that details of the proposal should be considered first. “We want to make sense […]
Read MoreAus Open: Williams beats Halep, faces Osaka in semi-finals (Lead)
Melbourne, Feb 16 (IANS) American 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams on Tuesday reached the semi-final of the 2021 Australian Open after beating Romanian world No.2 Simona Halep in straight sets at the Rod Laver Arena. Williams beat Halep 6-3, 6-3 to set up a semi-final clash against Japanese third seed Naomi Osaka. This is […]
Read MoreLife Mission project: Customs arrest Kerala builder Santhosh Eapen
Kochi, Feb 16 (IANS) The controversial Life Mission housing project that shook the Pinarayi Vijayan government, on Tuesday took a new turn when the Customs department arrested Santhosh Eapen, whose company – Unitac Builders – was entrusted with the construction of 140 flats for the homeless under a Kerala government housing project in Thrissur district. […]
Read MoreVicky Kaushal confesses being a ‘pro procrastinator’
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Bollywood heartthrob Vicky Kaushal has revealed a secret about himself. He confesses being a pro procrastinator, along with a snapshot on Instagram from a magazine shoot on Tuesday. “Pro procrastinator,” ran his two-word caption with the image. Vicky, who keeps creating buzz being spotted with ‘good friend’ Katrina Kaif at various […]
Read MoreBig B performs Saraswati Puja ceremony with family
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan performed Saraswati Puja ceremony with his family on Tuesday. Big B tweeted the news along with a picture of Goddess Saraswati next to a close-up self-portrait. “Ghar mein, saparivaar, Saraswati puja sampann (at home, with the family, Saraswati puja done),” he wrote as caption. Big B is currently busy […]
Read MoreTwitter alarmed as Australia mulls account takeover warrants
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Facing intense political heat in India, Twitter has raised an alarm at an upcoming surveillance bill in Australia that has proposed a new account takeover warrant which, if passed, will let law enforcement agencies take control of a person’s online account for the purposes of gathering evidence about serious offences. […]
Read MoreCongress wants to rehabilitate Sidhu in Punjab
New Delhi/Chandigarh, Feb 16 (IANS) The Congress’ central leadership is trying to rehabilitate cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu in Punjab for which deliberations are on between party state in-charge Harish Rawat and Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. After Sidhu met party interim chief Sonia Gandhi in Delhi, Rawat has met the Chief Minister to convey the decision […]
Read More‘Inside Edge 3’ casts ‘Ragini MMS: Returns’ actress Khatija Iqbal in a mysterious hacker cameo
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Khatija Iqbal, who made her debut in the web series Ragini MMS: Returns, will soon be seen as a mysterious hacker in the third season of the hit show Inside Edge. “It’s a no-nonsense show with a great cast and excellent team and it was an honour to work with […]
Read MoreApp launched in Chandigarh to assess carbon footprints
Chandigarh, Feb 16 (IANS) A mobile app was launched here on Tuesday for city residents to assess their carbon footprints and steps to reduce it to make them climate-smart citizens. ‘Carbon Watch’ app developed by UT Department of Environment works on all Android-supporting smartphones. Apart from Chandigarh residents, others too can create accounts on it […]
Read More2nd Test stats: India’s biggest win over England by runs
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) India recorded their biggest ever Test win against England in terms of runs on Tuesday when they beat Joe Root’s team by 317 runs in the second match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. It is also India’s fifth highest ever win by runs. India’s previous biggest win over England (by runs) […]
Read MoreLack of infra planning hurting Covid recovery: UN
New York, Feb 16 (IANS) The United Nations said on Tuesday that lack of proper infrastructure planning is hurting Covid-19 recovery, climate action and sustainable development goals (SDGs). In a new publication, it is calling on countries to vastly overhaul the way governments build and maintain infrastructure, everything from water and sanitation systems to energy […]
Read MoreCourt allows activist Disha Ravi access to lawyer, warm clothes
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) A Delhi court on Tuesday allowed climate activist Disha Ravi’s application seeking access to her lawyer, talktime with family during the police custody, warm clothes, books and home-cooked food. The 21-year-old activist was arrested from Bengaluru on Saturday in connection with allegedly editing and sharing a ‘toolkit’ on social media […]
Read MoreED files chargesheet in multi-crore plot allotment scam against Hooda
Chandigarh, Feb 16 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in a special court in Panchkula in connection with the multi-crore industrial plot allotment scam in which former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, his relatives and others have been named, an official said on Tuesday. In 2016, the CBI had filed a […]
Read MorePuducherry govt in a crisis as fourth Cong legislator quits
Puducherry, Feb 16 (IANS) Just a day before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Puducherry to launch the party’s campaign for the elections due by May, the fourth legislator of his party resigned throwing the Congress government headed by Narayanasamy in the Union Territory into a fresh crisis on Tuesday. Puducherry chief minister Narayanswamy’s close […]
Read MoreRelax fire safety norms for industries: AP Chambers
Amaravati, Feb 16 (IANS) A delegation from the Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Association (AP Chambers) met with the Director General of state disaster response and fire services department, Mohammed Ahasn Reza, and asked for relaxing the fire safety norms for industries on Tuesday. “AP Chambers urged the fire services department to relax […]
Read MoreGodhra train burning case ‘key conspirator’ held in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, Feb 16 (IANS) A key conspirator in the infamous 2002 Godhra train burning case — who was on the run for the last 19 years — was arrested from Godhra town, police said on Tuesday. Panchmahal police claimed that arrested accused Rafiq Hussain Bhatuk, 51, was part of the ‘core group’ of culprits involved […]
Read MoreGoogle rolls out dark mode for two-factor authentication prompt
San Francisco, Feb 16 (IANS) Google is rolling out a new update for its two-factor authentication (2FA) prompt on Android, which adds support for dark mode. Compared to the previous iteration, the new Google Prompt centres the company logo, “Is it you trying to sign in?” title and email address, reports 9to5Google. While seemingly minor, […]
Read MoreNo politics, asserts Trinamool at launch of Rs 5 a plate ‘Maa’ canteen
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) Ahead of the Assembly polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerji launched the Maa canteen to provide subsidised meals to the poor and the destitute at a nominal price of Rs 5 a plate. This has rattled the Opposition as it draws parallels with Indira canteen launched by the earlier Congress […]
Read MoreNaqvi offers ‘chadar’ at Ajmer Sharif on PM’s behalf
New Delhi/Ajmer, Feb 16 (IANS) Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, on Tueday offered a ‘chadar’ on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti on the occasion of the 809th Urs of the Sufi saint. Naqvi said that tolerance and harmony is the DNA of […]
Read MoreNothing opens up for its community to invest
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Nothing Technologies, the newly launched venture of OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei on Tuesday announced that it will open up for its community to invest in the company through a community equity funding round. Nothing will allow its community to invest a total of $1.5 million at the same valuation as […]
Read MoreThunderstorms, lightning forecast for two days in south coastal AP
Amaravati, Feb 16 (IANS) Following months of dry winter weather, the Met department forecast thunderstorms in parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh for two days on Friday and Saturday. “Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning are very likely to occur at isolated places over south coastal AP,” said a Met official. The sudden unexpected showers come at […]
Read MoreUnacademy acquires ‘future-of-work’ platform TapChief
Bengaluru, Feb 16 (IANS) Edtech startup Unacademy on Tuesday said it has inked a deal to acquire TapChief, a professional networking and “future-of-work” platform, at a valuation of Rs 100 crore. As part of the deal, Unacademy will acquire a majority stake in TapChief, and enable the exit of all existing investors. Post the acquisition, […]
Read MoreBihar cops to be sacked if caught drunk
Patna, Feb 16 (IANS) The NDA government in Bihar is facing heat following Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s directives that the authorities are to terminate police personnel “found in a drunken state”. The chief minister’s directive came during a meeting with top officials of the Liquor Prohibition Department on Monday evening. This has created a huge […]
Read MoreFoundation stone of India’s ‘largest’ hockey stadium laid in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of an international hockey stadium in Rourkela in Sundergarh district, which will be India’s largest of its kind when completed. The new stadium named after noted freedom fighter Birsa Munda will be the 2nd venue for the Men’s Hockey World […]
Read MoreFlirting messages on WhatsAPP by a judge to a junior officer draw SC warning
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday made sharp observations on the conduct of a district judge from Madhya Pradesh, who sent offensive and inappropriate messages to a junior officer and justified this conduct as mere “flirting”. A former district judge from Madhya Pradesh moved the top court challenging the disciplinary proceedings […]
Read MoreCyient, eolos and NASSCOM discuss growing relevance of circular economy principles for businesses
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Technology and digital transformation can help enterprises grow their business in a sustainable and environment-friendly manner without impacting profits, this and more was discussed in a LinkedIn session held between Global engineering and technology solutions company Cyient, industrial consultancy and investment firm eolos, and NASSCOM. Cyient, eolos and NASSCOM said […]
Read More‘Toolkit’ case: Shantanu was at Tikri border from Jan 20 to 27
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Shantanu Muluk, the Pune engineer wanted in the ‘Toolkit’ case, was present at the farmers’ protest site at Delhi’s Tikri border between January 20 and 27, Delhi Police sources said on Tuesday. The information was revealed as the police were interrogating 21-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi, who was arrested from […]
Read MoreDisha Patani flaunts hour-glass oomph in new bikini pic
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast Disha Patani set the mercury soaring on Tuesday with her latest picture of a cool dip in the pool, clad in dark pink bikini. Disha posted the snapshot on Instagram. In the image, she soaks in the sun with her eyes closed and has her hair […]
Read MoreIndia markets upgraded, China downgraded: Credit Suisse
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Credit Suisse has upgraded India and Australia from Market Weight to Overweight while downgrading China and Thailand stock markets. “The upgrades reflect our expectation that economic and earnings recoveries are just starting their most rapid phases for the two markets. EPS momentum for the two are among the region’s best, […]
Read MoreAmazon to make Fire TV stick, other devices in India
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) E-commerce and technology major Amazon will soon start manufacturing of its electronics products including the ‘Fire TV’ stick in India. After a virtual conversation with Amit Agarwal, Global Senior Vice President of Amazon and Country Head for India and Chetan Krishnaswamy, Vice President, Public Policy of Amazon India on Wednesday, […]
Read MoreDrinks, drugs up premature heart disease in youngsters: Study
New York, Feb 16 (IANS) Recreational drinking, smoking and drug use is linked to premature heart disease in young people, particularly among younger women, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Heart, suggests that those who regularly use 4 or more substances are 9 times as likely to be affected. “The growing […]
Read MoreIndia outplayed us; it was an education for us: England captain Root
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) The second Test against India was an education for England on how to play in conditions favouring spin bowlers, said England captain Joe Root after his team lost the second Test by 317 runs to India on Tuesday. The win helped India level the four-match series 1-1 at the M.A. Chidambaram […]
Read More5 sentenced to death in B’desh for writer Avijit Roy’s murder
Dhaka, Feb 16 (IANS) A Dhaka court has sentenced five militants including fugitive sacked army major Syed Ziaul Haq to death in connection with the 2015 writer-blogger Avijit Roy murder case. Another defendant, Safiur Rahman Farabi, has been jailed for life, bdnews 24 reported on Tuesday. Judge Mojibur Rahman of Dhaka’s Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal delivered […]
Read More2nd Test: India roar to 317-run win vs England, level series 1-1 (2nd ld)
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Debutant left-arm spinner Axar Patel’s five-wicket haul in England’s second innings — coupled with Ravichandran Ashwin’s all-round performance — made India’s job easy as they registered a commanding 317-run win in the second Test on Tuesday, and level the four-match series 1-1. The win takes India to the second spot on […]
Read MoreDCW notice to Delhi Police over activist Disha Ravi’s arrest
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has sent a notice to the Delhi Police in the case of the arrest of 21-year-old environmental activist Disha Ravi. According to the DCW, since the arrest of Disha, certain media reports have been suggesting that the arrest has violated legal procedures. The notice […]
Read MoreEx-football chief on trial for war crimes
Bangui, Feb 16 (IANS) Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona, the former head of the Central African Republic (CAR) football federation is set to go on trial for war crimes at the International Criminal Court. Ngaissona, who led a mainly Christian anti-Balaka group, also faces crimes against humanity charges, which he denies, the BBC reported on Tuesday. He and […]
Read MoreMoeen Ali pulls out of last two Tests, Bairstow returns to Eng squad
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) All-rounder Moeen Ali has opted out of the remainder of the series and decided to return home. He won’t play the last two Test matches. Wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow and fast bowler Mark Wood have, meanwhile, joined England’s 17-man squad for the third Test against India, the squad for which was announced […]
Read MoreCong demands withdrawal of ‘Modi Tax’ on petrol, diesel
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Amid rising fuel prices, the Congress on Tuesday demanded immediate withdrawal of taxes on the petroleum products, and alleged that in the last over six years the government has earned more than Rs 20 lakh crore through taxes even as a common man suffers. Calling it ‘Modi Tax’, Congress spokesperson […]
Read MoreChina’s 5G phone shipments hit record monthly high
Beijing, Feb 16 (IANS) Shipments of 5G phones reached an all-time monthly high of 27.278 million units in China last month, data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) shows. The figure accounted for 68 per cent of the country’s total mobile phone shipments in January, according to the CAICT, a research […]
Read More42 freed by govt forces from Taliban jail in Afghanistan
Kabul, Feb 16 (IANS) The Afghan National Army commandos have freed 42 people from a Taliban detention centre in Baghlan province, the country’s Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. “During a special operation of the Afghan National Army personnel, six national army soldiers, 19 policemen and 17 civilians have been freed from a Taliban hideout in […]
Read MoreHuman skeleton found in Bengaluru drain
Bengaluru, Feb 16 (IANS) Bengaluru civic body workers found a human skeleton while they were clearing the silt from blocked stormwater drains in Kamakshipalya neighbourhood in the city. Kamakshipalya is a neighbourhood located in the western part of the city of Bengaluru. This neighbourhood is one of the densely populated small industrial cum residential localities […]
Read MoreBengal polls: Cong to hold seat sharing talks with Left
New Delhi/Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) The Congress will hold seat sharing talks with the Left parties on Tuesday, ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls. Sources said it is likely that an agreement will be reached on Tuesday about the number of seats to be contested by each side. The Congress and Left had missed […]
Read MoreCrowd gave me a hero’s feeling every time I bowled: Ashwin
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday dedicated his Man-of-the-Match-winning all-round performance in the second Test against England to the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium ‘Chepauk’ crowd in his home city. He captured eight wickets in the match and scored a century to propel India to a 317-run win. “I watched cricket from these very […]
Read MoreNew Zealand slams Australia over terror suspect’s citizenship
Wellington, Feb 16 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has accused Australia of “abdicating its responsibilities” amid a row over a woman accused of having links to the Islamic State terror group. The 26-year-old woman had held both Australian and New Zealand citizenship until Canberra revoked it last year. She is facing deportation to […]
Read MoreFASTag fallout: Kherki toll plaza witnesses traffic jams
Gurugram, Feb 16 (IANS) A more than two kilometre long traffic jam was witnessed at the Kherki Daula toll plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway (NH-48) during peak hours on the first day on Tuesday after the dedicated FASTag lanes order was rolled out. The FASTag lanes order came into effect from Monday midnight. The toll […]
Read MoreSC junks BJP plea seeking Leader of Oppn status in Maha civic body
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said in politics the equation of friends is very dynamic, and legal rights cannot be dependent on the relationship between parties. The top court dismissed a plea by a BJP leader seeking the Leader of Opposition (LoP) post in the Greater Mumbai civic body, which […]
Read MoreDia Mirza shares unseen wedding photos
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Dia Mirza on Tuesday posted snapshots from her wedding to Mumbai-based entrepreneur Vaibhav Rekhi. The couple had tied the knot on Monday. “Love is a full-circle that we call home. And what a miracle it is to hear its knock, open the door and be found by it. Sharing this […]
Read MoreUS outraged by rocket attack in Iraq’s Erbil: Blinken
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the United States was “outraged” by a rocket attack in Iraq’s Erbil, which caused casualties. “We are outraged by today’s (Monday night) rocket attack in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region,” Blinken said in a statement on late Monday, Xinhua news agency reported. According to […]
Read MoreRoadblock due to farmers’ protest at Singhu hits nursery business (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) After the months-long lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 35-year-old Manjur Alam was expecting customers at his plant nursery, however, the farmers’ protest at Singhu border has prolonged his agony. Alam, a resident of South 24 Parganas in West Bengal, told IANS he was expecting his business to pick up […]
Read MoreActors have a moral duty towards movie theatres: Film Chamber
Kochi, Feb 16 (IANS) With just a few days left for the OTT release of ‘Drishyam-2’, one of the most awaited film of superstar Mohanlal, the Kerala Film Chamber has expressed their ire over the move as this could well prove disastrous for the film theatre owners. Chamber President Vijayakumar told the media that there […]
Read MoreNITI Aayog member receives 2nd dose of Covaxin at AIIMS
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) NITI Aayog member (health) Dr VK Paul on Tuesday received the second dose of Covaxin to protect him against coronavirus at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here. Paul, also head of the National Task Force on Covid-19, has not reported any major side effects after the first […]
Read MoreWe showed grit, determination; toss didn’t matter: Kohli
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) India captain Virat Kohli credited his teammates for the application they showed with the bat — and also praised the crowd at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium — during the second Test against England that the host won by 317 runs on Tuesday and levelled the four-match series 1-1. “We were on […]
Read MoreNBFC stressed assets may hit Rs 1.5 to 1.8 lakh cr by fiscal-end
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Stressed assets of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are expected to reach Rs 1.5 to 1.8 lakh crore, or 6.0 to 7.5 per cent of the assets under management (AUM), by the end of the current fiscal, Crisil said on Tuesday. The one-time Covid-19 restructuring window, and the micro, small and medium […]
Read MoreTurkish president accuses US of supporting PKK
Ankara, Feb 16 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticised the US for “supporting” the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) after the group killed 13 Turkish people in northern Iraq. The President also denounced a US statement that declined to immediately back Turkey’s claim of the PKK members executing 13 Turks in Iraq, Xinhua […]
Read MoreNC MP’s son booked for hate speech in J&K’s Bandipora district
By Sheikh QayoomSrinagar, Feb 16 (IANS) Hilal Akbar Lone, son of senior National Conference (NC) leader and Lok Sabha member, Muhammad Akbar Lone, has been booked on Tuesday for delivering a hate speech in J&K’s Bandipora district. Police sources said Hilal Akbar Lone was released yesterday from preventive detention in Srinagar and later police in […]
Read MoreHrithik Roshan looks back at his ‘difficult’ film Jodhaa Akbar
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan shared memories of his 2008 blockbuster Jodhaa Akbar that cast him as Akbar. He described the film as difficult. “Memories .#JodhaaAkbar. Man this movie was difficult. I was sh*t scared when Ashutosh Gowarikar offered it to me. Couldn’t understand how he could see someone like me commanding […]
Read MoreVee Technologies creates ‘world-class’ PPE kits machines
Bengaluru, Feb 16 (IANS) The New York-Bengaluru co-headquartered Vee Technologies has become the pioneering company for developing indigenous ‘seam sealing machines for making personal protection equipment (PPE) kits in the country. Jointly designed and developed with Tamil Nadu-based Sona College of Technology, the machines helped beat the six-month long wait time to source the machines […]
Read MoreCARS24 hires Kunal Mundra as new CEO for its India cars vertical
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Used car marketplace CARS24 on Tuesday announced the appointment of former CEAT Specialty Tyres top executive Kunal Mundra as CEO of its cars vertical in India. Mundra brings to the new role over 16 years of experience across different industries. He served as the Managing Director and CEO of CEAT […]
Read MoreMongolian PM to get first dose of Covid vaccine
Ulan Bator, Feb 16 (IANS) Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene on Tuesday said he will become the first person in the country to be vaccinated against Covid-19. “Our country will begin to bring vaccines approved by the World Health Organization for emergency use starting today under careful inspections by professional organisations,” Oyun-Erdene said at a […]
Read MoreWomen participation in Covid vaccination records up to 78%
By Ashish SrivastavaNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The national data on the countrywide Covid immunization programme has revealed that women have outnumbered men in availing the vaccine shots. The data extracted from the CoWIN application shows that the number of females inoculated with the vaccines so far is greater than the men in many states […]
Read MoreSeveral websites found selling fake Amazon reviews
London, Feb 16 (IANS) Several websites are selling fake reviews for goods sold on Amazon Marketplace, according to UK-based consumer group Which? Cost of the fake reviews starts from 5 pound each and some of the website are selling them even “in bulk,” the BBC reported on Tuesday, citing the findings of Which? The research […]
Read MoreRhea Chakraborty’s lawyer ‘satisfied’ with HC decision on SSR’s sister Priyanka
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Rhea Chakrabortys lawyer Satish Maneshinde terms as satisfactory the Bombay High Court decision to continue probe on the complaint filed against late actor Sushant Singh Rajputs sister Priyanka Singh. The court however had on Monday quashed the complaint registered by Mumbai Police against Sushants other sister Meetu Singh. On the […]
Read More318 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast: IOM
Tripoli, Feb 16 (IANS) The International Organization for Migration (IOM)has said that more than 300 illegal migrants have been rescued off the Libyan coast over the past week. “In the period of February 9-15, 318 migrants were rescued/intercepted at sea and returned to Libya,” said the UN migration agency on Monday, Xinhua news agency reported. […]
Read MoreMetals on upward move amid US stimulus hopes, demand support
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The metal market is again on an upswing with futures of both precious and base metals on the rise largely on the hopes of the proposed massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package in the US along with improving demand. Earlier this month, the US House of Representatives already approved a budget […]
Read MoreMid-life CVD prevention may protect against later dementia
New York, Feb 16 (IANS) Employing cardiovascular disease prevention strategies in mid-life may delay or stop the brain alterations that can lead to dementia in later life, a new study suggests. The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found that atherosclerosis in mid-life can impact areas of the brain impacted […]
Read MoreApple iPhone 13 may come with always-on display feature
San Francisco, Feb 16 (IANS) Apple is reportedly planning to launch iPhone 13 lineup next year and now a new report has claimed that the upcoming series may have an always-on display feature to show notifications without illuminating the entire screen. Upon receiving, the notification will pop up normally except that the screen will not […]
Read MoreMokariya, Prajapati BJP nominees for RS bypolls in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, Feb 16 (IANS) The BJP announced on Tuesday that it will field Rambhai Mokariya and Dineshbhai Prajapati for two vacant Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat, voting for which will be held on March 1. The two seats fell vacant due to the death of Congress member Ahmed Patel and BJP member Abhay Bhardwaj, who […]
Read MoreNigerian President congratulates new WTO chief
Abuja, Feb 16 (IANS) Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as the director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In a statement, Buhari voiced confidence that Okonjo-Iweala’s track record of “integrity, diligence, and passion for development will continue to yield positive results and rewards to mankind” as she takes up […]
Read More‘YSRCP conspiring to sabotage Srinivas’ fast opposing privatization’
Amaravati, Feb 16 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary and Andhra Pradesh opposition leader Nara Lokesh on Tuesday alleged that the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) is conspiring to sabotage Palla Srinivas’ indefinite fast protesting the privatization of Vizag Steel Plant. “Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy doesn’t oppose steel plant privatization and doesn’t tolerate […]
Read MoreHere’s Adnan Sami’s advice to son Azaan Sami Khan
By Arundhuti BanerjeeMumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Pakistani singer-composer and Adnan Sami’s son, Azaan Sami Khan, has shared the best advice he has received from his father. Azaan is Adnan Sami’s son from his former wife, Pakistani actress Zeba Bakhtiar. “Honestly, my parents are really critical of my work and it is hard to impress them. […]
Read MoreDeepika Padukone introduces her ‘alter egos’
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone has captured her many moods at dance in a new video she posted on social media for fans. In the Instagram video, Deepika is dressed in a powder pink pantys, nude crop top and a lime coloured shrug. The video has edits of Deepika’s many versions as she […]
Read MoreRoadblock due to farm protests at Singhu hits nursery business
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) After the months-long lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 35-year-old Manjur Alam was expecting customers at his plant nursery, however, the farmers’ protest at Singhu border has prolonged his agony. Alam, a resident of South 24 Parganas in West Bengal, told IANS he was expecting his business to pick up […]
Read MoreBadrinath temple to reopen on May 18
Dehradun, Feb 16 (IANS) The portals of Badrinath temple, nestling in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand, will reopen on May 18 morning, an official statement said on Tuesday. The ‘mahurat’ for reopening of the portals was held at Narendranagar Raj Mahal on the occasion of Basant Panchami, it said, adding the time will be 4.15 […]
Read MoreTata Communications, Google Cloud to drive cloud adoption in India
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Tata Communications on Tuesday announced its partnership with Google Cloud to drive cloud adoption and transform Indian businesses. With this partnership, Tata Communications has expanded its managed public cloud services portfolio to include capabilities for Google Cloud. The partnership between Tata Communications and Google Cloud India will enable organisations to […]
Read MoreNagarjuna wraps up shoot for ‘Brahmastra’
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Telugu superstar Nagarjuna has wrapped up his portions for the upcoming fantasy adventure film Brahmastra, the actor tweeted a slew of pictures from the set on Tuesday while sharing the news. In the images, the star is seen posing with co-actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, and director Ayan Mukerjee. “And […]
Read MoreBaloch nationalists expose gross violations of human rights in Naya Pakistan
By Ateet SharmaNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The likelihood of either thing happening remains zero even though the protest venue has seen some high-profile visitors in the recent days, including many Pashtun activists like Afrasiab Khattak, Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Manzoor Pashteen, human rights defender Amina Masood Janjua and some more. The Balochs have […]
Read MoreNew farm laws will benefit small, marginal farmers most: PM
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) As the ongoing farmers’ protest entered the 83rd day on Tuesday against the three contentious farm laws enacted last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarified that these laws will mostly benefit small and marginal farmers. The Prime Minister said that the government’s aim is to make each citizen prosper and […]
Read More2nd Test: Axar takes 5 as India beat England by 317 runs
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Axar Patel’s five-wicket haul helped India beat England by 317 runs in the second Test on Tuesday at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium to level the four-match series 1-1. Chasing a target of 482, England were all out for 164 in the second session of the fourth day of the Test. Axar […]
Read MoreLG rolls out 2021 TV lineup with new OLED tech globally
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) LG Electronics on Tuesday announced the global rollout of its 2021 TV lineup that features new OLED, QNED Mini LED and NanoCell TVs. The comprehensive collection offers a wider range of screen sizes from the most compact 43 inches to a new-to-market 83 inches and a mesmerizing 88 inches TV. […]
Read MoreFarmers hold ‘havan’ on Basant Panchami at Singhu border
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Farmers sitting on protest at Singhu on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border for over 80 days organised a ‘havan’ on ‘Basant Panchami’ on Tuesday to purify the environment and to pray to God to make Prime Minister “understand the issues and accept farmers’ demands”. As part of the religious ritual, five […]
Read More56% of Delhi residents approve the 1-year performance of AAP govt2.0
By Sanjeev SharmaNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Fifty-six per cent residents of Delhi approve of the one year performance of AAP Delhi government2.0 but its approval rating has dipped from 68 to 56 per cent in the last 12 months. As per a survey by LocalCircles, 56 per cent of Delhi residents approve of the […]
Read MoreISL: Goa captain Bedia issued show cause notice for ‘biting’ Tangri
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) FC Goa captain Edu Bedia was issued a show cause notice by All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) disciplinary committee for allegedly biting Chennaiyin FC’s Deepak Tangri in an Indian Super League match on Saturday, the league said on Tuesday. “Bedia was reported of ‘unsporting behaviour towards CFC player Deepak Tangri.’ […]
Read MoreNew Zealand reports no new case of Covid-19
Wellington, Feb 16 (IANS) New Zealand reported no new case of Covid-19 on Tuesday, either in the community or in managed isolation. The Ministry of Health, however, announced that it formally recorded the sad death of a patient with Covid-19 at North Shore Hospital, which was first announced on Saturday, Xinhua news agency reported. This […]
Read MoreU’khand flood: 2 more bodies found in tunnel, toll reaches 58
Dehradun, Feb 16 (IANS) With the rescue operation expected to wind up in next few days, rescuers on Tuesday found two more bodies inside a tunnel of the disaster-hit Tapovan project in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand taking the total number of bodies recovered so far to 58. Uttarakhand Director General Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar Monday […]
Read MoreCoronavirus origin-tracing mission in Wuhan independent: WHO
Geneva, Feb 16 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the international expert team on the Covid-19 origin-tracing mission in Wuhan was “independent” and had no affiliation. “So many times I hear that this is a WHO study or investigation. It’s not,” WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual press conference […]
Read MoreNovel surgery to enable better control of prosthetic limbs
New York, Feb 16 (IANS) Researchers have invented a new type of amputation surgery that can help amputees to take better control of their residual muscles and sense where their “phantom limb” is in space. According to the team, this restored sense of proprioception should translate to better control of prosthetic limbs, as well as […]
Read MoreNo moment to relax despite vax rollout achievement: Johnson
London, Feb 16 (IANS) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that “it’s no moment to relax” despite the achievement of the country’s vaccine rollout as the threat of coronavirus “remains very real”. “This is an unprecedented national achievement, but it’s no moment to relax. And in fact, it’s the moment to accelerate because the […]
Read MoreTelangana logs 129 more Covid infections, tally over 2.96 lakh
Hyderabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Telangana reported 129 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, raising the state’s tally over 2.96 lakh, even as 161 more recoveries outnumbered infections. Hyderabad accounted for the highest number of cases in the past 24 hours at 23, followed by Rangareddy (9), Karimnagar, Medhcal Malkajgiri and Warangal Urban (7 each). Among other […]
Read More‘RAW’ wounds fester for this UP man
Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) This man’s story appears to be the perfect material for a Bollywood thriller being firmly ingrained in painful reality. Manoj Ranjan Dixit, 56, lives alone in a rented room in Gomti Nagar Extension. He lost his job as a store keeper during the lockdown and is now battling for survival. His […]
Read MoreSayajirao III: A Baroda ruler whose far-sighted reforms still resonate (IANS Interview)
By Vishnu MakhijaniNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) He was born in the family of a farmer who, though he bore the name Gaekwad, was considered to be to the cadet branch of the Baroda royal family or that of the younger sons of a previous ruler and thus not eligible to succeed to the throne. […]
Read More2nd Test: India come within 3 wickets of levelling series (Lunch)
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Ravichandran Ashwin took two wickets while Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav took one each as India moved to within three wickets of winning the second Test against England and levelling the four-match series 1-1 in the first session on the fourth day at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. England captain Joe Root […]
Read MoreJNU sedition case: Court summons Kanhaiya, 9 others on March 15
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) A Delhi Court has taken cognisance of a charge sheet filed against former JNU Students Union President Kanhaiya Kumar and nine others in the 2016 sedition case Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Pankaj Sharma has summoned them on March 15. The cognisance has been taken exactly one year after the Delhi […]
Read MoreTata Communications joins Google Cloud to transform Indian firms
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Digital ecosystem enabler Tata Communications on Tuesday announced a partnership with Google Cloud to drive cloud adoption and transform businesses in the country. The partnership will enable organisations to deploy and access Google Cloud services through Tata Communications’ IZO Managed Cloud, expanding their managed Public Cloud services portfolio. “As organisations […]
Read MoreMyanmar military shuts internet access for second night
Nay Pyi Taw, Feb 16 (IANS) Internet access has been restored by Myanmar’s new military rulers after it was blocked for the second night in a row. The blackout — the fourth shutdown since the February 1 coup came as the junta tries to stifle dissent by the demonstrators demanding the release from detention of […]
Read MoreCandid with Miss India World 2020 Manasa Varanasi
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANSlife) Manasa Varanasi, a 23-year old Computer Science Engineer who has been crowned Miss India World 2020, says she was never really interested in modeling. Hyderabad-based Manasa was working as a Financial Information Exchange (FIX) analyst with a financial software firm; she says modeling was a pastime for her. […]
Read MoreEx-J’khand & Bihar Guv Rama Jois passes away
Bengaluru, Feb 16 (IANS) Former Jharkhand and Bihar Governor and noted jurist Justice Mandagadde Rama Jois, passed away on Tuesday due to age related ailments, sources close to Jois family told the media. He was 89. Jois suffered a cardiac arrest, the sources added. He is survived by wife and two children. Jois was a […]
Read MoreAirPods Max raises listening experience to a whole new level
By Nishant AroraNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Those who are in love with Apple AirPods that captured the hearts of millions for their effortless setup, incredible sound quality, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and iconic design, were left thrilled when the company introduced its first-ever, over-ear headphones called AirPods Max in December last year. Now in […]
Read MoreSAT stays SEBI’s ban on Kishore Biyani from securities market
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) In a major relief for Future Retail CEO Kishore Biyani, the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has stayed the SEBI’s order restricting him along with other promoters of the group from the securities market for alleged insider trading in the scrip of Future Retail (FRL). A company statement said the appellate tribunal […]
Read MoreUDF to wind up Kerala Bank if elected to power: Chennithala
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (IANS) Making its position clear, Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday categorically said ‘if elected to power in the upcoming Assembly polls, the Congress-led UDF will wind up the operations of the Kerala Bank’. The bank was formally launched by the Chief Minister in a function held in the state capital […]
Read MoreBigg Boss 14: So, who’s going to win this season?
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The curtains are about to go down on what must be one of the most boring seasons of Bigg Boss 14, but then even the lamest game must have a winner. After over 100 days of being confined within four walls, surviving gruelling tasks and living out made-for-CCTV drama, housemates Rubina […]
Read MoreIncorporating artificial intelligence in Indian healthcare
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANSlife) Every year, around 50,000 individuals graduate to become certified doctors. In order to maintain the minimum doctor patient ratio, as suggested by World Health Organization (WHO), India will need 2.3 million doctors by 2030. If there was ever a requirement to push healthcare in India into the future, […]
Read MoreExhibit of portraits of Indian classical artists goes live
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANSlife) An online exhibition of archival portraits of leading Indian classical artists, including Kishori Amonkar, Pt. Birju Maharaj and Shovana Narayan, taken at their live performances is currently open for view. The photographs are taken by Lucknow-based photographer Rakesh Sinha The exhibition is titled ‘Aks–e–Mausiqui’ (Shadow of Music). This […]
Read MoreHow COVID-19 impacted menstrual hygiene in India’s rural and semi-urban regions
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANSlife) The response to Covid-19 pandemic has not really been gender-neutral. Across India, in the past one year, periods did not stop for the pandemic but access to period products and menstrual hygiene did, especially for socioeconomically challenged families. Lack of gender-sensitive response in the lockdown, and issues of […]
Read MoreEverything you need to know about skin toners
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Feb 16 (IANSlife) There is a common misconception that we all seem to have when it comes to toners. We feel that they are needed only during the warmer parts of the year. For this reason, most of us skip using toners in winter, out of fear of it drying out […]
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