I-phone maker Wistron to resume production soon: K’taka Minister
Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) Apple’s i-phone maker Wistron Corporation would soon resume production at its plant in Karnataka’s Kolar district, state Industries Minister Jagadish Shettar said on Thursday. “Wistron is set to resume production in the next few days at the Narasapura industrial area in Kolar,” he said, after Wistron’s Indian subsidiary’s Managing Director Sudipto […]
Read MoreISL: Highlanders leave it late to salvage point vs Chennaiyin
Goa, Feb 18 (IANS) The race for the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs took another twist as NorthEast United FC were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Chennaiyin FC at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim, on Thursday. Three teams — Hyderabad FC, FC Goa and NorthEast — are tied on 27 points from 18 games, […]
Read MoreGovt receives multiple EoIs for Pawan Hans’ disinvestment
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Centre has received multiple expressions of interest (EoI) for the privatisation of Pawan Hans Ltd. Taking to Twitter, Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the disinvestment process will now move to its second phase. “Multiple expressions of interest have been received for […]
Read MoreCommercial credit growth back to pre-pandemic levels: Report
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Findings from the TransUnion CIBIL-SIDBI MSME Pulse Report’s latest edition indicate that under the government’s Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), commercial credit enquiries surged 58 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in June 2020 and stabilised toward the end of the year, up around 13 per cent YoY) as of December, […]
Read MoreKerala sees 4K new Covid cases but positivity rate under 7%
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) Kerala recorded 4,584 new Covid cases on Thursday out of the 67,506 samples sent for testing in the past 24 hours, keeping the positivity rate below 7 per cent. A statement issued by state Health Minister K.K. Shailaja also said that 5,193 people turned negative, taking the total cured in the […]
Read More‘Blast at railway station result of internal feud in Trinammol’
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The bomb blast on Wednesday night at the Nimtita railway station in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, which left 25 people, including state minister Jakir Hossain, injured, was the result of ‘internal feud’ and ‘political rivalry’ among the cadres of the ruling Trinamool Congress, people in the Railway Ministry aware of […]
Read MoreSC asks 17 lenders to explain Fortis Healthcare’s stake sale
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed 17 lenders, banks and financial institutions to explain the share sale by Fortis Healthcare’s former promoters Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh. Passing a slew of directions, a bench comprising Justices U.U. Lalit, Indira Banerjee and K.M. Joseph said: “We direct all the noticee banks […]
Read MoreAbout 60,000 vehicles passed through Delhi before farm stir, traffic now halved
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Protests have been continuing for nearly three months on Delhi’s borders against the new farm laws. Roads at the Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders have been closed due to the agitation. Police and security personnel have been deployed and vehicles leading to the protest venues diverted. Because of this, the […]
Read MorePunjab motorist speeds off with accident victim’s body on roof (Lead)
Chandigarh, Feb 18 (IANS) A car driver, who drove on with the body of a hit and run victim on his vehicle rooftop for about 10 km in Punjab’s Mohali town before dumping it, has been arrested, police said on Thursday. According to police, the incident was recorded on CCTV and on that basis, accused, […]
Read MoreJ&K Delimitation Commission holds first meet, NC leaders skip
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Delimitation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday held its first meeting here to seek suggestion and views on the process of delimitation in the Union Territory. An overview on the process of delimitation based on the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and the Delimitation Act, 2002 was […]
Read MoreIPL: Delhi Capitals ‘shocked’ to get Smith as cheap as Rs.2.2cr
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) are “shocked” at getting Steve Smith as cheap as Rs.2.2 crore at an Indian Premier League (IPL) auction on Thursday, and happy that the Australian batting mainstay would provide “balance” to a team that is yet to win an IPL title in 13 attempts. DC reached the […]
Read MoreOIL-led consortium to bid for BPCL’s stake in Numaligarh Refinery
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Oil India Ltd (OIL), in consortium with Engineers India Ltd (EIL), has decided to bid for acquiring 61.65 per cent stake of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) in Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL). NRL has been carved out from BPCL and is not part of assets that is being sold as […]
Read MoreAmit Shah has lunch with refugee family in West Bengal
Narayanpur (West Bengal), Feb 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday had lunch at the home of a refugee family in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas, a few days after announcing on the campaign trail that the Centre will roll out the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) after the Coronavirus pandemic. During his […]
Read MoreNIA arrests Hizabul terrorist harbourer in arms snatching case
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Tariq Hussain Giri, a terrorist harbourer, in connection with its probe into a Hizbul Mujahideen terror module case, in which the accused had snatched the service rifle from the escort in-charge of the DM in Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir. An NIA spokesperson […]
Read MoreIT dept conducts search and seizure operation on major Trusts registered in Bengaluru & Mangaluru
New Delhi, Feb. Feb 18 (IANS) The Income Tax Department conducted search and seizure operation on Feb 17 on nine major Trusts registered in Bengaluru and Mangaluru, which are running educational institutes including medical colleges. Searches were conducted at 56 different locations across Karnataka and Kerala. During the course of the search and seizure operation […]
Read MoreHow MBA graduates ran ammunition racket in grey market of NCR (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Two MBA graduates joined hands to be part of an ammunition racket to earn quick money. One of the accused, Dipanshu Mishra, did his MBA in marketing and used to work with a software company in Noida, while the other accused, Amit Rao, is a native of Rewari who did […]
Read MoreGrenade attack on Manipur newspaper office : Media organisations call off stir
Imphal, Feb 18 (IANS) The indefinite agitation launched by editors and journalists in Manipur on Sunday to protest the grenade attack on a leading newspaper’s office in Imphal on Saturday was called off on Thursday and the publication of newspapers and telecast of television channels would resume from Friday. The All Manipur Working Journalists Union […]
Read MoreMaharashtra braces for second ‘war’ to combat Covid contagion
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Unnerved by the zooming numbers of Covid cases in several parts of Maharashtra, the state government on Thursday announced a series of harsh measures for Mumbai, as well as the Akola, Yavatmal and Amravati districts to curb the contagion. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Chief Secretary Sanjay […]
Read More‘Illegal’ arrests of party leaders a sign of Jagan’s cowardice, alleges TDP
Amaravati, Feb 18 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh opposition leader and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary Nara Lokesh on Thursday alleged that the arrests of some party leaders prove the cowardice of Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. “The illegal arrests of TDP leaders is synonymous with Reddy’s cowardly acts. Because of the fear […]
Read MoreRailTel IPO subscribed more than 42 times
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The initial public offering (IPO) of RailTel has been subscribed more than 42 times as the offer ended on Thursday. The IPO opened on Tuesday, February 16. Taking to Twitter, Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), Tuhin Kanta Pandey said: “RailTel IPO received great demand from all […]
Read MoreHyderabad recognised as Tree City of the World
Hyderabad, Feb 18 (IANS) The Arbor Day Foundation and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation have recognised Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World. The southern city is the only from India to get the recognition for its commitment to growing and maintaining the urban forest. Through this recognition, Hyderabad will join a network […]
Read MoreI’ve natural ability to hit big shots: Cricketer Shahrukh Khan (Profile)
By Khurram HabibNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) About a decade ago when Chennai Super Kings was by far the strongest and most consistent team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with the then India skipper MS Dhoni leading them to play-offs after play-offs, Shahrukh Khan, the Tamil Nadu batsman who struck jackpot with Rs.5.25 crore […]
Read MoreSC issues notice on Omar Abdullah’s plea in divorce case
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah challenging a Delhi High Court circular of April last year in connection with his divorce petition. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. […]
Read More‘Jai Shri Ram’ signifies protest against politics of appeasement: Shah (Ld)
Namkhana (West Bengal), Feb 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee saying that the slogan of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ signifies a protest against the politics of appeasement. Addressing a public gathering in South 24 Parganas district before flagging off the BJP’s fifth Poriborton Yatra, Shah said, […]
Read MoreGovernment committed to welfare of farmers, consumers: Goyal
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that central government is giving utmost priority to the welfare of farmers, migrant workers and consumers and the Union Budget 2021 takes care of the people who are at the bottom of the pyramid. While addressing a press conference here, Union Minister of […]
Read MoreShah, Yogi to take part in statewide yatra in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, several of his cabinet colleagues and top national BJP leaders will arrive in Kerala on February 21 to take part in a statewide yatra being organised by the party’s state unit led by its president K. Surendran. Senior state leader George Kurian told the media here […]
Read MorePost stabbing incident of last year, Malvi Malhotra returns to set with ‘Geisha’
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Malvi Malhotra says being of a spiritual mindset has helped her tide over the dark memories of her recent past. Malvi had been hospitalised last October after a producer stabbed her thrice for rejecting his proposal. “I tell myself it is a new beginning every day and that the only […]
Read MoreBall set rolling for LIC IPO with SEBI’s easing of listing norms
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Decks have been cleared for the government to come up with the much anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of the Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd (LIC) with SEBI easing the minimum public offer norms. The board of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to recommend changes […]
Read MoreAndhra HC allows Civil Supplies Minister to talk to media
Amaravati, Feb 18 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday allowed Civil Supplies Minister Kodali Sri Venkateshwara Rao to speak to the media but restricted him from commenting on the ongoing panchayat election process. Justice D.V.S.S. Somayajulu issued interim orders allowing the minister to talk to the media, but restricted him from casting aspersions […]
Read MoreDelhi govt disburses money to construction workers
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Delhi government has speeded up the process of disbursing claims money to 488 construction workers under various schemes. Cheques were personally handed over to the construction workers by Deputy Chief Minister and Labour Minister Manish Sisodia at an event in Delhi Secretariat on Thursday. At the event, Sisodia said, […]
Read MoreRSS not happy with writing of Indian history, Bhagwat to release new book
By Navneet MishraNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh wants to initiate a debate on Indian history written so far. The RSS believes that till now historians have written Indian history narrowly and now is the time to revisit it. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will release a book titled ‘Aitihasik Kaalgana: Ek Bhartiya […]
Read MoreBengaluru airport connects to more non-metro cities
Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) With airlines flying to more destinations across the country, the Bengaluru airport has been connecting to more non-metro cities, its operator said on Thursday. “The share of non-metro traffic to and from Kempegowda airport increased 9 per cent to 64 per cent in 10 months (April 2020-January 2021) from 55 per […]
Read MoreIT sleuths raid businessman who led protest against Kangana in MP
Baitul, Feb 18 (IANS) The Income Tax department (IT) has simultaneously raided a number of premises owned by Congress MLA Nilay Daga, who led a group of people that opposed the shooting of Dhaakad, featuring Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, in Madhya Pradesh’s Sarni area. Sources say a number of teams of the IT department simultaneously […]
Read MoreAITA u-16 tennis: Shivaraj tames two seeds in a day, enters final
Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) Juggling time spent in school and tennis courts, Shivaraj Chandan has been a story of hard work and perseverance. On Thursday, his hard work paid off when he sent second seed Vivaan Gupta packing in straight sets in semifinals to reach the finals of the AITA under-16 tennis tournament. The 16-year-old […]
Read MoreNursery admissions process begins in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The nursery schools admission process in Delhi has begun. According to the Directorate of Education (DoE), forms for classes nursery, KG and class 1 have been issued on February 18. Before this, by February 17, the points system and criteria on whose basis the admissions are being given have been […]
Read MoreVivek Anand Oberoi announces scholarship worth Rs 16cr for rural children
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actor Viven Anand Oberoi has launched a campaign that aims to allocate educational scholarships worth Rs 16 crore to deserving students. The biggest beneficiaries of this programme will be children of farmers in rural India. The scholarship also aims at assisting children in villages crack JEE and NEET. “Every child from […]
Read MoreDLF Cyber City Developers picks 51.8% stake in Fairleaf Real Estate
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL), a subsidiary of DLF Ltd, has completed the acquisition of 51.8 per cent stake in Fairleaf Real Estate Private Ltd for Rs 779.40 crore. Consequent to the transaction, Fairleaf has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of DCCDL, DLF said in a regulatory filing on Thursday. […]
Read MoreJason Sudeikis dating British model Keeley Hazell?
London, Feb 18 (IANS) Actor Jason Sudeikis is reportedly dating British glamour model Keeley Hazell after moving on from ex-wife Olivia Wilde. The two have been secretly meetings in London where Jason films the comedy drama, “Ted Lasso”, according to thesun.co.uk. “Jason has always found Keeley incredibly attractive, and has told pals he’s had a […]
Read MoreGujarat Open Golf: Chouhan ends 3rd consecutive day in lead
Ahmedabad, Feb 18 (IANS) Om Prakash Chouhan of Mhow didn’t have the best of days on the golf course on Thursday, though he still continued to enjoy a substantial lead for the third consecutive day at the Gujarat Open Golf Championship. Chouhan, 34 and a five-time winner on the PGTI, returned a disappointing one-over-73 in […]
Read MoreJ&K Lt Guv meets foreign envoys, details development work
Jammu, Feb 18 (IANS) The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Thursday held an interaction with the foreign envoys who were on a two-day visit to J&K to have a firsthand appraisal of the government’s efforts to restore normalcy and boost development in the Union Territory. As many as 24 foreign envoys […]
Read MorePM to chair NITI Aayog’s Governing Council meet on Feb 20
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the NITI Aayog’s sixth Governing Council meeting on Saturday in which Ladakh will take part for the first time as a Union Territory (UT). The agenda of the meeting includes deliberations on agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, human resource development, service delivery at grassroots level, and […]
Read MoreKajol: If God is watching us the least we can do is be entertaining!
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Kajol has a quirky suggestion for those who fear God. She feels if God is watching us, we should make sure we entertain him! “If God is watching us the least we can do is be entertaining!,” Kajol wrote on her Instagram story. The actress is known for her sense […]
Read MoreNASA postpones launch of planetary defence mission
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) NASA will delay the launch of a mission which seeks to test and validate a method to protect Earth in case of an asteroid impact threat. The launch of the mission, called Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), has been moved from the primary launch window of July 21 to August 24 […]
Read MoreOver 4.6 lakh health workers get second dose of Covid vax: Govt
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Union Health Ministry announced that 3,17,190 people, including healthcare and frontline workers, were vaccinated on Thursday across all states and Union Territories, taking the total close to the 10 million mark. According to the ministry, the overall vaccination figure has reached 98,46,523. Of them, 66,99,567 beneficiaries are healthcare workers […]
Read MoreGP Athletics: Dutee wins 100m, none could qualify for Olympics
Patiala, Feb 18 (IANS) Odisha’s international sprinter Dutee Chand warmed up for a challenging season ahead by winning 100m dash in 11.51 seconds in the first Indian Grand Prix here on Thursday. Although Dutee, whose personal best and national record is 11.24 seconds for 100m dash, missed this year’s Olympic Games qualification time of 11.15 […]
Read MoreHuawei Mate X2 teaser reveals in-folding design: Report
Beijing, Feb 18 (IANS) Chinese technology giant Huawei’s upcoming foldable smartphone Mate X2, which is scheduled to go official on February 22, may come in an in-folding design. The teaser of upcoming Mate X2 folding phone on Weibo gives a hint that it’ll move away from the original Mate X’s design. The first Mate X, […]
Read MoreFacebook’s climate science info center now in India
San Francisco, Feb 18 (IANS) Facebook on Thursday said it is expanding and improving its Climate Science Information Center, and introducing new ways for people to discover it, while making it available in several new countries including in India. The centre is already available in France, Germany, the UK and US. Facebook said that “today […]
Read MorePM for turning India into global software hub under Aatmanirbhar Bharat flagship
By S. RaviNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Addressing the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) Technology and Leadership (NLT) event on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while commending the role played by IT sector, exhorted them to help achieve the country greater heights. Making India a global software hub The PM drawing attention […]
Read MoreNeeti Mohan: Can’t describe in words what a beautiful journey pregnancy is
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Singer Neeti Mohan is expecting her first child with husband, actor Nihaar Pandya. On Thursday, she posted to reveal how privileged she feels to be blessed with motherhood. Neeti posted a picture on Instagram and wrote: “Can’t describe in words what a beautiful journey pregnancy is!!! It’s a miracle that there […]
Read MoreWomen’s pro golf: Seher enters final round as leader in 4th leg
Pune, Feb 18 (IANS) Seher Atwal entered the final round with a lead for the second time in as many weeks, as a bogey-free 4-under 67 propelled her to the top of the leaderboard after 36 holes in the fourth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Poona Club Golf Course here on […]
Read MoreSam Curran to miss 4th Test, to arrive with limited-overs squad
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) England left-arm fast bowler Sam Curran, who was supposed to join the England squad for the fourth Test against India in Ahmedabad, will now arrive with the limited-overs squad and play the shorter format series that begin with the first T20I on March 12. The England and Wales Cricket Board […]
Read MoreAlibaba, Tencent, Baidu, complicit in turning China into an Orwellian state
By Pushkar SinhaNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) A report by Foreign Policy Magazine has revealed that Chinese Tech Titans are assisting the Communist Party of China (CPC) in establishing a surveillance state that cracks down on Political dissent. These goliaths–Tencent, Alibaba and Baidu-are armed with supercomputers that crunch terabytes of data. Facial recognition tech adds […]
Read MorePranati Rai Prakash to play negative role in Ekta Kapoor’s series ‘Blackwoods’
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Pranati Rai Prakash has been roped in to play a negative role in Ekta Kapoor’s upcoming web series Blackwoods. “I’ll be playing a negative shade for the first time. She’s spicy, fiery, dramatic, and spoilt. That’s how I can define my next character. I’m very excited to take on another […]
Read MoreAyyasamy endures shin pain to win 400m hurdles, eyes Olympics
By Navneet SinghNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s 400 metre hurdles national record holder Dharun Ayyasamy endured pain of shinbone stress fracture to win the 400 metre hurdles title in the inaugural Indian Grand Prix (IGP) athletics at Patiala’s National Institute of Sports (NIS) on Thursday. Ayyasamy’s winning time of 51.33 seconds though was […]
Read MoreGovt’s fresh guidelines on international travel from next week
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Taking in view the emergence of new mutant strains of novel coronavirus in many countries, the Centre has drafted a fresh set of rules to guide international travellers arriving India February 23 onwards. The new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will come into effect from 23.59 hours on February 22 till […]
Read MoreProfit booking continues, finance, auto stocks plunge (Lead)
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) The Indian stock market declined on Thursday with profit booking continuing for the third consecutive session. Finance, auto and banking sectors witnessed heavy selling pressure during the day. “Global cues continue to be weak on concerns over rising inflation led by a one-year high oil prices and the strongest copper prices […]
Read MoreIB hinted at conspiracy against CJI Gogoi due to NRC stand: SC (Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday said the possibility of a conspiracy against former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi cannot be ruled out, as it closed an inquiry set up after sexual harassment charges were levelled against him in April 2019. A bench comprising Justices S.K. Kaul, A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian […]
Read MorePreity welcomes IPL auction recommendations for Punjab Kings from fans
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) The Preity Zinta co-owned IPL team Kings XI Punjab has been rechristened Punjab Kings, and the actress took to social media on Thursday to welcome recommendations from netizens for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. “Lights , Camera …. Auction ! It’s all so nerve wrecking …. Stay tuned for […]
Read MorePunjab motorist drives on with accident victim’s body on roof
Chandigarh, Feb 18 (IANS) A car driver, who drove on with the body of a hit and run victim on his vehicle rooftop for about 10 km before dumping it, has been arrested, police said on Thursday. According to police, the incident was recorded on CCTV and on that basis, accused, Nirmal Singh, was arrested. […]
Read MoreLucky to have Steve Smith so cheap: DC assistant coach Kaif
Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) were lucky to get Australia batting mainstay Steve Smith for just Rs 2.2 crore and the franchise was willing to pay even more for him, said DC assistant coach Mohammed Kaif while speaking to the media on Thursday. “We realised last year when Amit Mishra and Ishant Sharma […]
Read MoreProduction begins in two iron ore mines in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday jointly inaugurated the production in two new iron ore mines in the state. The mines are Jiling-Langlota and Guali iron ore blocks of the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC). The mines are targeted to produce 12 billion tonnes of […]
Read MoreOpen acquires tax filing platform Optobizz for Rs 36 cr
Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) Fastest-growing neobanking platform Open on Friday announced it has acquired Optobizz, a GST and financial automation startup for $5 million (about Rs 36 crore). Hyderabad-based Optobizz is India’s largest GST tax filing platform for tax practitioners that caters to over 30,000 tax practitioners and 8 lakh SMEs across the country. The […]
Read More‘Didn’t ask to be called lordships’: SC junks plea attacking court
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked a petitioner not to indulge in “making wild allegations” against the top court and its registry for delay in the listing of his special leave petition. The petitioner submitted before a bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde that he had moved a plea […]
Read MoreNCB nabs African woman with Rs 3 cr heroin in Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested an African woman from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) here and seized 3 kg heroin worth around Rs 9 crore from her possession, a top official said here on Thursday. NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede said that the accused […]
Read More‘Sextortion’ scams increasing amid pandemic
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Taking advantage of people’s fear of intimate moments being exposed, crooks are targeting more and more users in their attempts to extort money by sending email with threats to release sexually explicit images or videos. In January alone, cybersecurity firm Avast blocked over half a million sextortion attack attempts. Most […]
Read MoreJaipur Literature Festival debuts in digital avatar on Friday
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Hailed as the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’, the 14th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival 2021, will open on Friday on its brand new virtual platform. The festival, this year features over 300 speakers and performers representing around 25 Indian and 18 international languages and over 23 nationalities as […]
Read MoreNarrow escape for woman trapped under train in Haryana
Chandigarh, Feb 18 (IANS) An elderly woman on Thursday was seen escaping unhurt after getting trapped under a moving goods train in Haryana’s Rohtak district, according to a video that has gone viral. The video showed that the woman got accidentally trapped when she tried to cross the track at a level crossing where the […]
Read More67 more Covid cases, 54 recoveries in AP
Amaravati, Feb 18 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh reported a higher number of new Covid-19 infections at 67 on Thursday, raising the state’s tally over 8.89 lakh, even as 54 more persons recovered in the past 24 hours. Chittoor district reported the highest number of cases at 17, followed by Guntur (12), East Godavari and Visakhapatnam (10 […]
Read MoreCong to contest around 93 seats in West Bengal
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Congress will contest around 93 seats in the West Bengal Assembly election in alliance with the Left and Indian Secular Front, sources said, as seat sharing talks among the alliance partners continued on Thursday. The Congress last time had contested 92 seats and won 44 in which about 20 […]
Read MoreUP’s first toilet for transgenders comes up in Varanasi
Varanasi, Feb 18 (IANS) The first toilet for transgenders in Uttar Pradesh has been built by the state government in the Kamachha area in Varanasi under the Smart City project to ensure the participation of the community in the cleanliness of the city. Varanasi mayor Mridula Jaiswal inaugurated the toilet on Thursday. “It is the […]
Read MoreFarmers block tracks but protests remain peaceful in Punjab, Haryana (Ld)
Chandigarh, Feb 18 (IANS) Farmers protesting against the Centre’s new agriculture laws blocked railway lines at most places in Punjab and Haryana in response to the call given by the farmers’ unions for a nationwide ‘rail roko’ on Thursday. Though the four-hour blockades ended peacefully, the commuters faced a harrowing time. Carrying the national flag […]
Read MoreIOC engineer commits suicide in Jharkhand
Ranchi, Feb 18 (IANS) An Indian Oil Corporation engineer committed suicide in Jharkhand on Thursday, police said. According to Police, Draupdi Kumari Patro alias Binni, 26, was working as an engineer at the Indian Oil Corporation in Kolkata. She committed suicide by hanging herself inside her home at Harhargutu under Bagbeda Police Station area of […]
Read MoreAbout 100 companies hit by SolarWinds hack: White House
San Francisco, Feb 18 (IANS) Nine federal agencies and about 100 private sector companies were compromised as a result of the SolarWinds hack, the White House has said. Although the hack was “likely of Russian origin,” the hackers launched their attack from inside the US, Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging […]
Read MoreCairn CEO calls meeting with Finance Secy ‘constructive’
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Amid speculations of the Indian government and UK-based Cairn Energy going ahead with further legal proceedings regarding the retrospective tax liability, Cairn CEO Simon Thomson on Thursday met Finance Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey. Speaking to reporters post the meeting, the CEO described the meeting as “constructive” and the dialogue is […]
Read MoreEast Bengal look to stop Bagan’s charge in Kolkata derby (Match Preview 99)
Margao (Goa), Feb 18 (IANS) ATK Mohun Bagan face East Bengal in the second Kolkata derby of the Indian Super League (ISL) season on Friday at the Fatorda Stadium. The two clubs have experienced contrasting fortunes this season. While Bagan are competing with Mumbai City FC at the top of the table, East Bengal are […]
Read MoreGrading trees important, identify species never to be felled: SC
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday said it is essential to develop a policy focusing on gradation of trees to ascertain a category of trees which can be cut down and the other category which requires protection throughout their lifespan. A bench, headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices […]
Read More‘Rail roko’ had minimal impact, passed without any untoward incident: Railways
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The farmers four-hour ‘rail roko’ protest over the three farm laws had “minimal or negligible” impact on train operations across the country and passed off without any untoward incident, railway officials said on Thursday. Railway Ministry spokesperson DJ Narain said, “The rail roko agitation passed off without any untoward incident. […]
Read MoreBednarski’s documentary pays homage to Jews victimised during WW II
By S. RaviNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Keeping alive the horrors of the genocide that the Nazis committed against the Jews is required for soul-searching and impressing upon the millennials to rise beyond caste, creed, race and religion. Recently, the International Holocaust Remembrance Day was commemorated world over to recall the killing of six million […]
Read MoreUS warship movements in South China Sea signals Biden’s resolve against China
By Ateet SharmaNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Close on the heels of two US carrier groups conducting joint exercises in the South China Sea last week, another guided-missile destroyer “asserted navigational rights and freedoms” in the Spratly Islands claimed by China in the South China Sea Wednesday. The USS Russell (DDG 59) conducted Freedom of […]
Read MoreIn a first, non-premium petrol breaches Rs 100-mark in Raj
By Archana SharmaJaipur, Feb 18 (IANS) Continuing its northbound trend in Rajasthan, the price of non-premium petrol crossed the Rs 100-mark for the first time in Sriganganagar district on Wednesday to reach Rs 100.13 per litre, while diesel price stood at Rs 92.12 a litre. Despite the recent reduction in VAT by 2 per cent […]
Read MoreSensor-based inhalers may improve pediatric asthma control
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Sensor-based inhalers integrated into health care providers’ clinical workflows may help improve medication adherence and support children with asthma, a new study suggests. The study showed that connected inhalers, which use Bluetooth sensors that attach to participants’ asthma inhalers to detect medication use and share the data with physicians, may […]
Read MoreJagdish Tytler trying to usurp properties: Sekhri family
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Sekhri family has told the Delhi High Court that former Union Minister, Jagdish Tytler, is a well-known politician and has been taking advantage of his position to influence the investigation and prevent the accused persons from being brought to justice for their wrongful acts to usurp the properties of […]
Read MoreBJP, Congress in race to woo Dalits in MP
By Sandeep PauranikBhopal, Feb 18 (IANS) The ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh and the opposition Congress these days are engaged in wooing the Dalit vote bank. While all the big leaders of BJP are conveying a message of social harmony by having lunch at the homes of Dalits, the Congress is working on a strategy […]
Read MoreDhoni and Sakshi dance to ‘Mummy Nu Pasand’, video goes viral
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Videos of former India captain MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi dancing at a friend’s wedding have gone viral on social media. In videos posted by Dhoni’s fanpages, the couple can be seen dancing to the song ‘Mummy Nu Pasand’ from the movie ‘Jai Mummy Di’. Sakshi also posted several […]
Read MoreMaha Cong threatens to stall Amitabh, Akshay’s films for ignoring public causes (Ld)
Bhandara, Feb 18 (IANS) The Maharashtra Congress on Thursday warned that it would stop shooting or screening of Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumars films as “they have failed to speak up” on burning public issues. In a strong statement, state Congress President Nana Patole said that the Bharatiya Janata Party government led by Prime Minister […]
Read MoreToonz launches new OTT platform for family entertainment
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) Toonz Media Group, one of the leading entertainment companies specialising in animation content production, on Thursday announced the launch of ag new OTT platform for kids and family entertainment called “MyToonz”. For this, Toonz has tied up with multiple app stores, telecom companies, OTTs and TV companies around the world to […]
Read More4 Sudanese killed, 46 injured in bus-truck crash in Egypt
Aswan (Egypt), Feb 18 (IANS) At least four Sudanese were killed and 46 others injured in a bus-truck accident in southern Egypt on Thursday, an official medical source said. “The bus carrying Sudanese nationals, at Aswan-Abu Simbel road, has been hit from behind by a truck carrying construction materials,” Chairman of Aswan Ambulance Authority Mohamed […]
Read MoreMalaysia reports 2,712 new Covid-19 cases, 25 new deaths
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 18 (IANS) Malaysia reported 2,712 new Covid-19 infections, the health ministry said on Thursday, bringing the national total to 274,875. Health Ministry Director-General Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a press statement that four of the new cases are imported and 2,708 are local transmissions, the Xinhua news agency reported. Another 25 deaths […]
Read MoreBrunei reports 1 recovery, active cases decrease to 3
Bandar Seri Begawan, Feb 18 (IANS) Brunei reported one more recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 179. According to Brunei’s Ministry of Health, no more confirmed Covid-19 cases were recorded, with the national tally unchanged at 185. There are three active cases still being treated at […]
Read MoreUNICEF calls for immediate release of abducted children in Nigeria
Lagos, Feb 18 (IANS) The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for the “immediate and unconditional” release of the kids believed to be abducted by gunmen in north-central Nigeria. At least one student was killed, and 42 people, including 27 students, were abducted by gunmen in an attack on a public school on Wednesday […]
Read MoreMaha Cong threatens to stall Amitabh, Akshay’s films for ignoring public causes
Bhandara, Feb 18 (IANS) The Maharashtra Congress on Thursday warned that it would stop shooting or screening of Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar’s films as “they have failed to speak up” on burning public issues. In a strong statement, state Congress President Nana Patole said that the Bharatiya Janata Party government led by Prime Minister […]
Read MoreSomalia bans public gatherings amid resurgence in infections
Mogadishu, Feb 18 (IANS) The Somali government has banned public gatherings and called on non-essential workers to work from home amid rising cases of Covid-19 in the country. The ministers of health, information and security said the infection rate has gone up in February after nine people died and 100 new cases were reported on […]
Read MoreRussia logs 13,447 new Covid cases
Moscow, Feb 18 (IANS) Russia registered 13,447 more Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, up from 12,828 a day earlier, the country’s Covid-19 response centre said on Thursday. The national tally has thus increased to 4,125,598 with 81,926 deaths and 3,661,312 recoveries, the Xinhua news agency reported. Moscow, Russia’s worst-hit region, reported 1,950 new […]
Read MoreChina refutes rumours about Myanmar situation
Beijing, Feb 18 (IANS) A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday refuted rumours about China on the situation in Myanmar, saying that Internet rumours are nothing but that, aiming at destroying and provoking China-Myanmar relations and friendship. Spokesperson Hua Chunying made the remarks at a daily press briefing when answering a question on the situation […]
Read MoreS Africa variant could reduce Covid vax protection: Pfizer-BioNTech
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) The South African variant of Covid-19 may significantly reduce antibody protection from the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, as per a laboratory study, the pharmaceutical companies said. However, human trials are still to be conducted in this regard. According to the study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, although the results […]
Read MoreAus Open: Djokovic breezes past Karatsev to reach 9th final
Melbourne, Feb 18 (IANS) Serbian world no.1 Novak Djokovic on Thursday got closer to winning his ninth and third consecutive Australian Open title by crushing Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the semi-finals at the Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic was utterly dominant throughout the match and ended Karatsev’s dream run. The Russian is […]
Read MoreSunny Leone’s mantra: Poise is important even when you are falling down
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sunny Leone has shared some words of wisdom along with a clip she shared on social media. On Thursday, Sunny posted a slow-mo video on Instagram. In the clip, Sunny is seen dressed in a mustard jumpsuit and is posing for the camera as she slowly falls into the […]
Read MoreUK variant not found increasing Covid severity, transmission in India: NCDC (IANS Exclusive)
By Ashish SrivastavaNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The genome sequencing of the samples of persons infected with the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in India has revealed that the mutations in it do not push the patients towards severity of Covid-19 disease or enhance the transmissibility, so far. Besides, the symptoms that arrived with the contraction […]
Read MoreChris Morris: From RCB reject to hot property (Profile)
Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris who on Thursday attracted the highest ever bid in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, of Rs.16.25 crore, will ramp up the Rajasthan Royals bowling line-up who were desperate to find support for their pace spearhead Jofra Archer of England. RR paid through the nose despite knowing […]
Read MoreKim Kardashian showcases ‘flower power’
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has covered herself with just peonies for her latest picture post on social media. In an Instagram picture Kim posted on Wednesday evening, she is covered with pink peonies, and she shared a “powerful” message in the caption. The star is also seen flaunting her iconic […]
Read MoreMega serial ‘The Great Monk Swami Vivekananda’ inaugurated at Dakshineswar Temple
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IANS) A new mega serial for TV, The Great Monk Swami Vivekananda, was inaugurated at the city’s revered Dakshineswar Temple on Thursday. The serial features actor Kartik Jain as Swami Vivekananda. Other cast members include Sourabh Agnihotri as Shri Ramkrishna Paramhansa, Piyush Suhane as Ram Kumar, Aakas Berry as Khudiram, Shubh Laxmi […]
Read MorePM virtually launches Rs 15K cr connectivity projects for N-E
Guwahati, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched several connectivity projects costing Rs 15,000 cr in Assam on Thursday. He said that these projects would not only boost trade, economy and industrialisation but also open a new chapter for the tourism industry in the northeastern region. The Prime Minister said that the projects […]
Read More40 injured in Iran’s 5.6-magnitude earthquake
Tehran, Feb 18 (IANS) At least 40 people were injured in a 5.6-magnitude earthquake that shook Sisakht city in Iran’s western Kohgiluye va Boyerahmad province on Wednesday night, media reports said. The quake has caused a lot of damage to buildings, structures as well as roads in the city, and cut off the electricity and […]
Read MoreEast Africa’s exports recovered to pre-Covid levels: UN
Nairobi, Feb 18 (IANS) Exports from most of the East African Community (EAC) member states recovered to the pre-Covid-19 levels by the third quarter of 2020, a United Nations report released said. The report by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) noted that aggregate exports from the region declined to their lowest value […]
Read MoreHow Big B, Hrithik, Rishi Kapoor became part of viral meme fest after a girl’s Zoom gaffe
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Bollywood invariably becomes a part of any meme fest in India, with netizens drawing from popular scenes, dialogues and songs to create hilarious posts. The scene has been the same all of Thursday, after a social media user identified as Shweta committed a Zoom call gaffe that went viral in no […]
Read MoreK-Pop girl group TRI.BE debut with two-song album
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) A new seven-member K-Pop girl group, TRI.BE, is set to make their debut with a two-song album titled TRI.BE Da Loca. The group comprises Songsun, Jinha, Kelly, Hyunbin, Jia, Soeun and Mire, and their debut album features a catchy, genre-jumping lead single, Doom doom ta, as well as the hip-hop/synth-pop punch […]
Read More33 % quota for women in govt jobs if BJP wins in Bengal: Shah
Namkhana (West Bengal), Feb 18 (IANS) In a bid to woo women-voters in poll-bound West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs if the party is voted to power. Shah made the announcement while addressing a huge crowd of supporters in Namkhana village of […]
Read MoreRBI approves Piramal Group’s proposed takeover of DHFL
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the takeover of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) by Piramal Group. The development comes just a month after the Committee of Creditors (CoC) of DHFL voted in favour of Piramal’s bid with 94 per cent votes and approved its resolution plan. “We […]
Read MoreGeorgian PM announces resignation
Tbilisi, Feb 18 (IANS) Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia announced his resignation on Thursday. Gakharia said in a statement that he decided to step down because he could not reach an agreement with the ruling party over the arrest warrant issued against Nika Melia, a Parliament member and head of the United National Movement opposition […]
Read MoreUP sees negligible impact of ‘Rail Roko’ call
Lucknow, Feb 18 (IANS) The impact of the ‘Rail Roko’ call given by agitating farmers, had negligible impact in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Farmers made efforts to stop trains in Meerut, Ballia, Prayagraj, Mathura, Bahraich, Bijnor, Amethi and Aligarh but their efforts were thwarted by alert policemen. According to reports, farmers reached the Meerut Cantt […]
Read MoreAdvocate couple killing: Telangana HC seeks report
Hyderabad, Feb 18 (IANS) Taking serious note of the brutal killing of advocate couple in broad daylight, Telangana High Court on Thursday directed the state government to submit status report and ensure thorough investigation in a time-bound manner. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B Vijaysen Reddy ordered notices to the […]
Read MoreThailand reports 150 new Covid-19 cases
Bangkok, Feb 18 (IANS) Thailand on Thursday confirmed 150 new cases of coronavirus infection, with the pandemic situation in eight provinces, including Bangkok, having apparently improved, said the Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). Of Thursday’s new cases, 142 were local infections while eight others were imported cases, CCSA spokeswoman Apisamai Srirangsan said. She […]
Read MoreHow will NASA’s newest rover look for sign of past life on Mars?
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, which is slated to touch down in Jezero Crater at around 3.55 p.m. EST on Thursday (2.25 a.m. Friday India time) is tasked with searching for telltale signs that microbial life may have lived on Mars billions of years ago. It will collect rock core samples […]
Read MoreFarmers block railways in Maharashtra, services unaffected
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Thousands of farmers staged rail-blockade (rail-roko) agitation in different parts of Maharashtra although train services remained largely unaffected, as part of the four-hour all-India protest, officials said here on Thursday. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and other farmers’ organisations led protest marches to railway stations and railway lines in various district […]
Read MoreI-League: Gokulam Kerala face upbeat Indian Arrows
Kalyani, Feb 18 (IANS) Gokulam Kerala face a tricky test in the form of a spirited Indian Arrows side, as they look to move up into the top-four of the I-League table at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium. Gokulam Kerala defeated Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) 3-1 in their previous match. They now sit in fifth […]
Read MoreTDP, YSRCP’s conflicting claims on 3rd phase poll results
Amaravati, Feb 18 (IANS) Following the third phase of panchayat elections in Andhra Pradesh, political parties have resumed their own calculations on the number of sarpanch posts they won. The Telugu Desam Party claimed that it bagged 1,069 sarpanch posts while the ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) claimed that it breached the Kuppam […]
Read MoreUzbekistan’s response efforts to Covid-19 timely: IMF
Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Feb 18 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that Uzbekistan’s large support package was timely and well-targeted, though the Covid-19 pandemic has had “a marked, but so far relatively short-lived, adverse impact” on the country’s economy. The Uzbek authorities’ strong policy reaction led to the country being among the few […]
Read MoreI-League: Sudeva, NEROCA looking to get closer to top 6
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IANS) Crucial points are up for grabs when seventh-placed Sudeva Delhi face tenth-placed North Eastern Re-Organising Cultural Association (NEROCA) Football Club in the I-League at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan Stadium on Friday. Newcomers Sudeva managed to hold former champions Aizawl to a 1-1 draw in their last match. While they sit in […]
Read MoreU’khand disaster: 2 more bodies found
Dehradun, Feb 18 (IANS) Using dog squads, binoculars, rafts and other equipment, rescuers continued their search for missing persons in the disaster-hit areas of Uttarakhand where two more bodies were found inside a tunnel of the Tapovan project on Thursday. A total of 60 bodies have been recovered so far after the recovery of the […]
Read More‘Over 58% Indian students use edtech apps for exams preparations’
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) As the yearly examinations are approaching, about 58.9 per cent of the Indian students are using edtech platforms for their preparations, a report said on Thursday. According to an online learning platform Brainly, 20.2 per cent, among of the students who use edtech platforms, said they are highly dependent edtech […]
Read MoreTelco Singtel admits data breach affecting 129,000 customers
New Delhi/Singapore, Feb 18 (IANS) Singapore’s leading telecom company Singtel, an associate of Bharti Airtel, has admitted that personal information of 129,000 customers was stolen after a recent data breach of a third-party file-sharing system. Based on investigations and analysis conducted so far with the help of cyber security experts, the company established which files […]
Read MoreUnnao tragedy: Girls died due to poisoning, autopsy confirms
Unnao (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 18 (IANS) The preliminary post mortem report on Thursday of the two Dalit girls who were found dead in their field on Wednesday night, has confirmed “death due to poisoning”. According to official sources, further tests were being carried out to ascertain the kind of poison that caused the death. Meanwhile, […]
Read MoreWorld Bank approves $97.5mn for Afghanistan to combat Covid
Kabul (Afghanistan), Feb 18 (IANS) The World Bank has approved $97.5 million in grant for Afghanistan to combat the impact of Covid-19 pandemic and droughts in the war-torn Asian country, the World Bank office in Afghanistan said in a statement reaching here on Thursday. The grant approved from the International Development Association (IDA) is to […]
Read MoreAssam and NE region will be hub of East-Asia: PM Modi (ld)
Guwahati, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that with the launching of a huge number of connectivity projects, Assam and the northeast region would emerge as the hub of East-Asia. The Prime Minister said that Assam and northeast region would further strengthen the initiative for “Aatmnirbhar Bharat”. Launching the ‘Mahabahu-Brahmaputra’ Ro-Pax […]
Read MoreBJP’s Mokariya, Anavadia file nomination for Gujarat RS bypolls
Gandhinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) BJP’s Rambhai Mokariya and Dineshbhai Prajapati Anavadia on Thursday filed their nominations for Rajya Sabha bypolls on two vacant seats in Gujarat. After a gap of five years, it seems the Rajya Sabha elections will go uncontested by the Congress, as there have been no nominations filed by the party. Both […]
Read MoreL&T arm to build 2 units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) The construction arm of L&T has secured an order in the range of Rs 1,000-2,500 crore to construct the Main Plant Civil Works of the Kudankulam 5 and 6 units. The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is India’s first Light Water Reactor (LWR) of 6 units with a generation capacity of 1,000 […]
Read MoreNon-stop efforts being made for Assam’s progress: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday said that the development of Assam is a top priority for the present government and that is why efforts are being made day in and day out in that direction. “In the last five years a number of steps have been taken to […]
Read MoreHuge cache of arms recovered from J&K’s Reasi
Jammu, Feb 18 (IANS) Army and police in a joint operation have recovered a huge cache of weapons, including warlike stores in the hinterlands of Reasi district in the Jammu region, officials said on Thursday. Army said that an input was received on Wednesday evening from reliable source regarding suspicious activity in the remote and […]
Read More‘Toolkit’ case: ‘No leakage of info to media’, Centre tells HC
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Centre told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that there has been no leakage of messages or any other details from the Delhi Police to the media in connection with the ‘toolkit’ case, which has climate activist Disha Ravi as the accused. The 21-year-old activist has approached the Delhi […]
Read MoreForeign diplomats briefed on security situation in J&K
Srinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) The 24-member delegation of foreign diplomats were briefed on Thursday by officials of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the army about the security situation in the union territory. Government sources said the senior officers of the security forces briefed the delegation about counter radicalisation measures, community engagement and also the […]
Read MoreSC seeks Centre, EC reply on plea for e-voting
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the government and the Election Commission on a plea seeking introduction of e-voting, decentralising the voting system, and enhancing the system of postal voting to other categories. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna and […]
Read MoreSerena’s search for 24th Grand Slam title continues
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) American Serena Williams, 39, and winner of 23 Grand Slam titles, on Thursday made a tearful exit from Australian Open after losing to 23-year-old Japanese Naomi Osaka 3-6, 4-6 in the women’s singles semi-finals. Serena is still one Grand Slam title away from legendary Australian Margaret Court’s record of singles […]
Read MoreOpposition stages walkout during Governor’s address in Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18 (IANS) The opposition members of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress on Thursday staged a walkout during Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal’s address marking the beginning of the Budget session of the state Assembly. As soon as the Governor started his address, the Congress MLAs created uproar in the House over the […]
Read MoreIndusInd Bank raises Rs 2,021 Cr via conversion of warrants
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) IndusInd Bank has raised Rs 2,021 crore of common equity capital through conversion of preferential warrants issued to the promoter entities. Accordingly, IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL) and IndusInd Limited (IL) were issued the preferential warrants. The warrants were issued as an integral part of the merger with Bharat Financial Inclusion […]
Read MorePriyanka postpones Kisan Panchayat due to demise of Satish Sharma
Lucknow, Feb 18 (IANS) The Kisan Panchayat, scheduled to be held in Mathura on Friday, has been postponed in view of the demise of former Congress MP Capt Satish Sharma. According to an official release by the Congress, party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra who was to address the Kisan Panchayat, will be attending the […]
Read MoreRail Roko protests hit train operations in Bihar
Patna, Feb 18 (IANS) In support of Rail Roko call given by farmer leaders, opposition parties in Bihar organised massive protests at several places in the state on Thursday to disrupt train services. The Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) led by Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav and his supporters spearheaded the Rail Roko protests in Bihar. […]
Read More‘Most home buyers predict stable property prices over next 1 yr’
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) As real estate prices have been subdued amid the pandemic, a majority of home buyers in the country expect property prices to remain steady over the next one year, showed a report by Anarock and CII. Property prices across the top seven cities largely remained range-bound over the last few […]
Read MoreNarwal starts campaign in Montenegro tourney with win
Budva (Montenegro), Feb 18 (IANS) Youth Asian Boxing Championship 2019 silver medallist Ankit Narwal (64kg) started his campaign at the 30th Adriatic Pearl Youth Boxing Championship with a convincing win to enter the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Haryana’s Narwal, who has won three successive gold medals at Khelo India Games, displayed his brilliant attacking prowess and […]
Read MoreVistara commences non-stop flights on Delhi-Frankfurt route
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Full-service carrier Vistara on Thursday commenced non-stop flight operations between Delhi and Frankfurt, under the travel bubble agreement between India and Germany. Accordingly, the inaugural flight was operated by Vistara’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline will fly between the two cities twice a week – on Thursdays and Saturdays. […]
Read More29 lakh PCs shipped in India in Q4, Dell pips HP as leader: IDC
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Driven by the demand from e-learning and remote working, the India traditional PC market inclusive of desktops, notebooks, and workstations grew 27 per cent year-over-year to hit 29 lakh shipments in the fourth quarter of 2020, the International Data Corporation (IDC) said on Thursday. Dell Technologies replaced HP in the […]
Read MoreSonia gets new faces for NSUI in JNU and J&K
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday appointed new chiefs for the NSUI in Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur and its unit in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi. The National Students Union of India (NSUI) is the student wing of the Congress. Sunny Parihar takes over as the NSUI chief […]
Read MoreAllow companies to vaccinate employees: CII
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) CII has asked the government to allow companies to vaccinate their employees and family members for Covid 19. CII asked the government to consider industry participation in ramping up the vaccination programme. “It is suggested that for ensuring faster rollout and for providing confidence to workers at the workplace, business […]
Read MoreCBI court sends ex-Director of Telecom in UP to 3-year jail
Lucknow/New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Almost 33 years after the case of corruption, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here has sentenced D.P. Srivastava, then Director of North Area, Telecom posted in Bareilly to undergo three years imprisonment in a corruption case. A CBI spokesperson in Delhi said that a Special CBI Judge sentenced […]
Read MoreRealme Race to launch as ‘GT 5G’ on March 4
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Realme on Thursday announced that the upcoming flagship smartphone codenamed ‘Race’ will be officially unveiled under the name Realme GT and will make its global debut on March 4. According to the company, the upcoming smartphone will enrich the high-end product line-ups of Realme and meet the demand of young […]
Read MoreDiljit Dosanjh turns producer with Dusshera release ‘Honsla Rakh’
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh turns producer this Dusshera with the self-starring film Honsla Rakh. The film co-stars Sonam Bajwa and Bigg Boss 13 sensation Shehnaaz Gill, and is set to hit the screens on October 15. Diljit posted the first look of the film on Instagram on Thursday. The poster features […]
Read MoreSC bars private buses from core area of Corbett Tiger Reserve
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed plying of private company buses in the core of area of Corbett Tiger Reserve and also issued notice to the Uttarakhand government. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A Bobde and comprising Justices A.S Bopanna and V.Ramasubramanian said this is an important matter. “We […]
Read MoreRaj farmers gather at Jaipur, Jagatpura, Alwar rly stations
Jaipur, Feb 18 (IANS) The impact of the Rail Roko Andolan called by protesting farmers over the three contentious farm laws on Thursday was evident in several districts of Rajasthan as it started at 12 noon. Jaipur-Delhi, Jaipur-Ajmer and Jaipur-Rewari are three railway tracks which will be affected in these four hours. DRM has made […]
Read MoreSanya Malhotra strikes a sunkissed pose in bikini
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sanya Malhotra flaunts a perfectly toned frame in a brown bikini on social media. Sanya posted a string of pictures from her vacation in the Maldives on Instagram on Thursday, posing on a pool deck in a brown bikini paired and a straw hat. In one picture, she soaks […]
Read MorePM’s ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ to include parents, teachers
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) “On popular demand”, the fourth edition of discussion on examination with Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year will engage parents as well as teachers of those students who will nominate themselves in the annual interaction which aims to boost morale and confidence. ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ is a much-awaited annual event […]
Read MoreChile vaccinates nearly 2.4mn people against Covid-19
Santiago, Feb 18 (IANS) Chile has vaccinated some 2.39 million people against Covid-19 two weeks after launching a mass vaccination campaign, the Health Ministry said. As of 11:00 a.m. local time, 2,398,006 people were immunised across the South American country, the vast majority with a vaccine developed by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac, the ministry said […]
Read More12-yr-old autistic girl swims world-record 36 kms in Arabian Sea
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) The 12-year-old daughter of an Indian Navy sailor has created history by swimming 36 kms in the Arabian Sea to create awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), officials said here on Thursday. The girl, Jiya Rai – herself an ASD case – is the daughter of sailor Madan Rai and swam […]
Read MoreNeha Kakkar donates Rs 5 lakh to veteran lyricist Santosh Anand
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Singer Neha Kakkar will donate Rs 5 lakh to veteran Bollywood lyricist Santosh Anand during an upcoming episode of Indian Idol 12, after the lyricist speaks of how he is battling a tough financial situation and has incurred debts. Neha is a judge on the show, and Anand will appear as […]
Read MoreMexican Defence Minister tests positive for Covid-19
Mexico City, Feb 18 (IANS) Mexico’s Minister of National Defence Luis Cresencio Sandoval said that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and will quarantine at home under medical supervision. “I will continue my duties in quarantine from home, under medical treatment and relying on the officials of the National Defence Ministry in keeping with the […]
Read MoreManish Tewari praises Rahul on forgiving Rajiv Gandhi’s killers
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Congress MP and former Union Minister Manish Tewari on Thursday praised Rahul Gandhi on his statement about his father’s killers. Tewari was NSUI President at the time of the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in Coimbatore in 1991. Manish Tewari tweeted: “As someone who lost a father to bullets of terrorists […]
Read MoreDelhi Police arrest 6 men, seize 4,500 live cartridges
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested six persons and recovered 4,500 live cartridges from their possession. Police said that acting on a tip off, the first arrest was made in the capital’s Burari area that followed the run in of the five others. The accused have been identified […]
Read MoreConfident that name change will bring us good fortune: Rahul
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul on Thursday said that the new name of the team represents it better as a unit. The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise announced that it was changing its name from Kings XI Punjab on Wednesday and unveiled a new logo as well. “I liked the […]
Read MoreAdequate spacing between births may reduce stunting in India
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Adequate spacing between births can help to alleviate the likelihood of stunting in children, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows that placing a greater focus on sufficient birth spacing in maternal and child nutritional policies and public health […]
Read More4 children killed in Uganda grenade explosion
Kampala, Feb 18 (IANS) A grenade explosion killed four children and injured five others on Thursday in Maaji II Refugee Settlement in the northwestern Ugandan district of Adjumani, police said. Local police in a statement said the children picked the explosive from bush and took it home, where they were joined by other children, the […]
Read MoreTelangana lawyers take to streets over killing of advocate couple
Hyderabad, Feb 18 (IANS) Lawyers in Telangana High Court and several other courts in the state on Thursday boycotted the court to protest against the brutal killings of an advocate couple in state’s Peddapali district. On a call given by Telangana Bar Associations, advocates boycotted the courts, staged protest demonstrations and took out rallies. Work […]
Read MoreUS charges 3 North Korean hackers in $1.3B theft scheme
San Francisco, Feb 18 (IANS) The US has accused three North Korean hackers of conspiring to steal and extort more than $1.3 billion of money and cryptocurrency from financial institutions and companies. The charges also include allegations of conspiring to create and deploy multiple malicious cryptocurrency applications, and to develop and fraudulently market a blockchain […]
Read MoreOutSystems raises $150M investment at $9.5B valuation
San Francisco, Feb 18 (IANS) Software development platform OutSystems has announced a $150 million capital raise, co-led by Abdiel Capital and Tiger Global, at $9.5 billion. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, OutSystems said on Wednesday that the funding will be used to expand investments in its R&D and go-to-market-strategy. The company was founded founded in Portugal […]
Read MoreMetroman Sreedharan all set to join party: Kerala BJP (Ld, correcting photo)
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) In a surprise move, the Kerala state unit of the BJP appears to have managed a prized catch, with its state president K.Surendran on Thursday announcing that Metroman E. Sreedharan will be joining the BJP. “Metroman has informed that he will be joining the BJP by taking the party membership when […]
Read MoreMorocco’s Covid-19 tally rises to 479,579
Rabat, Feb 18 (IANS) Morocco’s Covid-19 tally rose to 479,579 on Wednesday as 508 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours. According to a statement by the Ministry of Health, the death toll mounted to 8,517 as 13 Covid-19 patients died in the last 24 hours, the Xinhua news reported. The total number […]
Read MoreEgypt, Pakistan eye further security, economic cooperation
Cairo, Feb 18 (IANS) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi held talks with visiting Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on boosting security and economic cooperation between the two countries, said the Egyptian presidency in a statement. Sisi and Qureshi discussed bolstering ties between Egypt and Pakistan “especially in terms of security and economic cooperation, and trade […]
Read MoreSP creates ruckus in Assembly, then walks out
Lucknow, Feb 18 (IANS) The Samajwadi legislators created a ruckus in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly as Governor Anandiben Patel began her address to the joint session of both Houses on Thursday. SP MLAs shouted slogans against increasing fuel prices, farmers’ issues and deteriorating law and order situation. They carried placards with slogans against the government […]
Read MoreVijayan will have to pay for arrogance towards jobless: Chandy
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has said that the current incumbent Pinarayi Vijayan will have to pay a heavy price for his arrogance towards hapless and jobless youth who are protesting. Chandy stated this while interacting with the media after visiting the protest venue where hundreds of youth are on […]
Read MoreUnnao girls’ kin seek CBI probe; ensure justice, says Cong (Ld)
Unnao (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 18 (IANS) The families of the two girls, who were found dead in a field in Unnao’s Baburaha village, on Thursday demanded a CBI probe into the incident. Three girls, aged 13, 16 and 17, were found unconscious in the field on Wednesday night and two of them were declared brought […]
Read MoreBomb attack on Minister Hossain ‘conspiracy’: Mamata
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has pointed out towards a “conspiracy” behind the bomb attack in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district that left her Labour Minister Jakir Hossain seriously injured. Without taking names of any particular party or individual, Banerjee levelled allegation that some people were “pressurising” Hossain to join their […]
Read MoreMetroman Sreedharan all set to join party: Kerala BJP
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) In a surprise move, the Kerala state unit of the BJP appears to have managed a prized catch, with its state president K.Surendran on Thursday announcing that Metroman E. Sreedharan will be joining the BJP. “Metroman has informed that he will be joining the BJP by taking the party membership when […]
Read MoreI’m done: Emotional Williams abruptly ends Aus Open press conference
Melbourne, Feb 18 (IANS) American tennis great Serena Williams broke down in tears and ended her press conference abruptly after her defeat to Naomi Osaka in the semi-finals of the 2021 Australian Open on Thursday. The defeat ended her bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title and her second consecutive semi-final exit in a […]
Read MoreFarmers’ ‘rail roko’: Delhi Police intensifies vigil on tracks
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Delhi Police and the Railway Protection Force on Thursday intensified vigil on railway platforms and tracks in view of the four-hour nationwide rail blockade by protesting farmers. The vigil was intensified at New Delhi railway station, Old Delhi railway station, Anand Vihar, Nizamuddin, Sarai Rohilla, Delhi cantonment railway station […]
Read MoreCoconut Oil: The new hair care favourite across the world
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Coconut oil may have been the home ground of hair care for us, but it is now the superpower for hair across the west too. We have known this all along, but it is now being endorsed by big celebrities in Hollywood too ‘ Coconut oil is the ultimate champion […]
Read MoreA confluence of Carnatic and Hindustani music at this concert
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANSlife) The 20th edition of the concert series ‘Smritiyaan #UdaipurChapter ‘Live from the Stage’ is all set to take place on February 20. The annual concert series will present a unique confluence of Carnatic and Hindustani music. It is organised by Tabla Wizard Pandit Chatur Lal Memorial Society and […]
Read MorePrepare your hair before styling it
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANSlife) Preparing hair a great look is challenging. In all the excitement of looking your best, one loses grasp of reality and tends to go over the top, which can be unappealing. Agnes Chen, Technical Head, Streax Professional, lists down some tips to keep in mind while prepping your […]
Read More‘Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power’ a grim wake-up call for India (Book Review)
By Vishnu MakhijaniNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) With Artificial Intelligence helping “biological materialism sneak in through the back door”, the world is witnessing a real clash of civilisations with “the battle between algorithm and being” writes Rajiv Malhotra, one of the most respected venture capitalists of Silicon Valley and a former chairman of the powerful […]
Read MoreRebel BSP MLAs seek separate seats in UP Assembly
Lucknow, Feb 18 (IANS) Nine rebel Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLAs on Thursday met the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker, Hriday Narain Dixit, and sought a separate seating arrangement for themselves in the House. Rebel BSP MLA Aslam Raini told reporters that their strength was now greater than the BSP strength. “We are now nine while […]
Read MoreAlways had a storyteller in me: Kochery C Shibu
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANSlife) Kochery C Shibu, a former navy veteran and now a bestselling author of ‘Men and Dreams in the Dhauladhar’, says that there was a story teller in him since school days. The 1981 National Defence Academy graduate adds that a vast amount of travelling and seeing places and […]
Read MoreStarting young is ideal for potential dancers: Choreographer Ashley Lobo
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANSlife) For Indian-Australian choreographer and educator Ashley Lobo, educating and mentoring aspiring dancers to find their place on the global stage is a big part of his life but he is equally pleased when children join his classes. He tells IANSlife: “They join to pursue a hobby but often […]
Read MoreStrong is the new healthy: Malaika Arora
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Feb 18 (IANSlife) “I believe fitness goals should not only focus on outward appearances. Health begins from inside,” believes Malaika Arora. She reiterates, “strong is the new healthy.” Malaika says yoga helped her sail through her COVID-19 isolation period which drained her both physically and mentally. In a conversation with IANSlife, […]
Read MorePaytm Money opens F&O trading for all at Rs 10, receives over 1 lakh early access requests
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) India’s homegrown digital financial services platform Paytm on Thursday announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Money has opened Futures & Options trading for all. It aims to empower the masses with F&O trading as an important wealth management product. The company said that it received an overwhelming response for F&O […]
Read MoreFarmers in Punjab, Haryana start ‘rail roko’ protest
Chandigarh, Feb 18 (IANS) Farmers in Punjab and Haryana on Thursday started their four-hour long ‘rail roko’ protest on the nationwide call by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha against the Centre’s three contentious agriculture laws for which farmers have been on a dharna in the national capital of Delhi. However, there no report of violence anywhere […]
Read MoreEU launches bio-defence preparedness plan against Covid
Brussels, Feb 18 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has stepped up its efforts to detect and fight Covid-19 variants by bringing together various stakeholders to develop new and adapted vaccines. A new project called “HERA Incubator” will gather researchers, biotech companies, manufacturers and public authorities in the EU and globally to detect new coronavirus variants, […]
Read MoreSC: Ex-CJI Gogoi’s decisions may have triggered conspiracy against him
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday said former top court judge A.K. Patnaik committee report has pointed out that a conspiracy to level sexual harassment charges against former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi in April 2019, cannot be ruled out. A bench comprising Justices S.K. Kaul, A.S. Bopanna and V.Ramasubramanian said that […]
Read MoreShivraj Chouhan suspends four officials after Sidhi tragedy
Bhopal, Feb 18 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered suspension of MP Road Development Corporation’s (MPRDC) Divisional Manager, Assistant General Manager, Manager and Regional Transport Officer in connection with the tragic bus accident in Sidhi district that has claimed 47 lives so far. The Chief Minister on Wednesday night also announced […]
Read MoreNew Windows 10 version now available for Beta testing
San Francisco, Feb 18 (IANS) Microsoft has started rolling out its next Windows 10 feature update ’21H1′ to insider testers in the Beta channel. According to ZDNet, Beta channel testers who “seek” the new test build will get version 19043.844. Microsoft said that Windows 10 21H1 will be delivered with servicing technology, which was previously […]
Read MoreWHO for health workers’ training to boost vaccination in Africa
Nairobi, Feb 18 (IANS) A seamless roll-out of Covid-19 vaccine in Africa hinges on improving the knowledge of the continent’s frontline health care workers in critical areas like storage, supply chains management and effective communication to the public, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. Ambrose Talisuna, emergency preparedness programme manager at WHO Regional Office for […]
Read MoreNifty earnings per share upgraded 3-5% on robust Q3 results: Report
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) The corporate earnings for the third quarter of FY21 have improved with several companies reporting better-than-expected numbers and has resulted in upgrade of the earnings per share ratio for Nifty by 3-4 per cent, said a Motilal Oswal Financial Services report. It noted that sharp demand recovery was seen during the […]
Read MoreDifficult to ask players not to play IPL: Silverwood
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) It is difficult to ask players to not play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to the tournament being a marquee event in the T20 cricket, said England head coach Chris Silverwood. While England have stuck to a rotation policy for their teams, their top players are not expected […]
Read MoreAus Open: Osaka crushes Williams’s 24th Grand Slam title bid
Melbourne, Feb 18 (IANS) Japanese world No.3 Naomi Osaka on Thursday beat 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams at the Rod Laver Arena to reach her second Australian Open final. In the one hour and 15 minutes-match, Osaka rebounded from a poor start to beat ‘her idol’ Serena Williams in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 to […]
Read MoreSP legislators protest as UP Budget session begins
Lucknow, Feb 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party legislators staged a protest outside the Vidhan Bhawan on Thursday, before the Budget Session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly began. The legislators who arrived on bicycles to protest against rising prices, sat below the statue of Chaudhary Charan Singh and expressed their solidarity with the agitating farmers. Some of […]
Read MoreBJP prepares to counter Priyanka’s foray in UP
Lucknow, Feb 18 (IANS) The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning a series of pro-farmer meetings in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh to clear the misconceptions regarding the farm laws among farmers. Leaders, who are connected to farmers, will be entrusted the responsibility of these meetings which will also be held in canal and eastern […]
Read MoreUP men thrashed on suspicion of being thieves, one dies
Bareilly, Feb 18 (IANS) One man died and another sustained grievous injury after they were brutally thrashed by a mob here on suspicion of being thives, police said on Thursday. The incident took place on Sunday. According to the police, the autopsy report of the victim, Rehaan, 31, stated that he died due to antemortem […]
Read MoreLow-cost mobile service Google Fi adds 3 Motorola smartphones
San Francisco, Feb 18 (IANS) Google has announced that it is adding three new Motorola phones to its list of devices available on its Fi phone service. The service is adding three new Motorola phones: the One 5G Ace, Moto G Power (2021), and Moto G Play (2021). ”We are adding three new Motorola phones […]
Read MoreV4 countries call for faster vaccine deliveries
Warsaw, Feb 18 (IANS) The prime ministers of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia met in the southern Polish city of Krakow to discuss the Covid-19 pandemic and to mark the 30th anniversary of the Visegrad Group (V4) cooperation framework. The four leaders on Wednesday jointly urged the European Union (EU) to step up […]
Read MoreGlobal Covid cases top 109.8 mn: Johns Hopkins
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) The total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 109.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.42 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 MoreIndia ‘critical partner’ for US in meeting Indo-Pacific challenge: Pentagon
By Arul LouisNew York, Feb 18 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin considers India “a critical partner” for meeting the challenges in the Indo-Pacific region and gives priority to ties with it, according to Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby. “The secretary is prioritising this relationship, wants to see it continue to grow and develop and to […]
Read MoreLa Liga: Atletico extend lead but drop points against Levante
Madrid, Feb 18 (IANS) Atletico Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga to six points over Real Madrid, but failed to take full advantage of one of the two games in hand they have over their city rivals and Barcelona, as they were held to a 1-1 draw away to Levante. Atletico […]
Read MoreGoogle Meet unveils new tool to improve online teaching
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) In a fresh bid to make online teaching more secure, Google has announced new safety and engagement features in its Meet app. Teachers will soon have the option to end meetings for everyone on the call, preventing students from staying on after the teacher has left — including in breakout […]
Read MoreFuel prices break into new highs across country
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Petrol and diesel price continued to rally northward on Thursday, the 10th consecutive day when its retail prices rose across the country. In Sri Ganganagar town in Rajasthan, normal petrol price has shot up over Rs 100 per litre to stand at Rs 100.49 a litre. The global oil market […]
Read MoreUP farmer counters Priyanka’s claim
Lucknow, Feb 18 (IANS) In a major embarrassment for the Congress party, Alok Mishra, a farmer from Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri, has rubbished party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s claims that he was not compensated by the government. Priyanka in her tweet on Wednesday had referred to the case of Alok Mishra while raising the […]
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