ISL: ATKMB avoid shock defeat against 10-man Hyderabad, draw 2-2
Goa, Feb 22 (IANS) Despite trailing twice in a high-pressure clash, league leaders ATK Mohun Bagan fought their way out as they played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against 10-man Hyderabad in the Indian Super League at the Tilak Maidan Stadium here on Monday. Aridane Santana (8th minute) put Hyderabad up ahead before Manvir Singh […]
Read MoreMarshalls at weddings in K’taka to prevent 2nd Covid wave
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (IANS) Marshalls would be deployed at wedding halls in Karnataka to prevent a second wave of Covid-19 in the state, Health Minister K. Sudhakar said on Monday. “As people at large gatherings are not following the Covid-induced guidelines, marshalls will be deployed at weddings and receptions to prevent the second wave of […]
Read MoreSC allows New York prosecutor to obtain Trump’s tax records
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) In a major setback to former President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court has allowed a New York prosecutor, who is investigating allegations that Trump paid two women with whom he had extra-marital affairs “hush money”, to obtain his tax returns, reports said on Monday. However, Trump’s financial records will be […]
Read MoreIndia’s NBFCs need to plan for an effective IBOR transition: EY India
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India’s NBFCs need to plan for an effective IBOR (Interbank Offered Rate ) transition, as majority of LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) rates are likely to be phased out by the end of 2021, EY India report said. In financial parlance, LIBOR refers to one of the most common series […]
Read MoreBJP worker among 4 booked for abduction, gang-rape in Madhya Pradesh
Shahdol, Feb 22 (IANS) A BJP worker along with three others has been booked for allegedly abducting and raping a 20-year-old woman in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, police said. The police have registered a case against four people but there have been no arrests made so far. A missing persons report about a 20-year-old […]
Read MorePakistan’s nefarious designs exposed
By Ravinder Singh RobinNew Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Pakistan’s anti-India propaganda machinery is working overtime to exploit every situation it can to bring embarrassment to the Indian government at the international level. The latest ploy in the series is to organise a ‘tractor rally’ in Pakistan which is believed to be the brainchild of Pakistan’s […]
Read MoreIndia, England will start on equal terms in 3rd Test: Gambhir
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) India and England will start on equal footing when they clash in the pink ball third day-night Test match on an untested pitch at Sardar Patel (Gujarat) Stadium here in Motera, near Ahmedabad, from Wednesday, says former India captain Gautam Gambhir. The four-match Test series is tied 1-1. Both matches were […]
Read MoreIndia’s office space grows in 2020 with deals worth $3.1 bn: Report
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The office space segment in India witnessed a significant growth in 2020 with deals worth over $3.1 billion, according to a JLL report. The report, titled ‘India Real Estate Outlook – A Growth Cycle’, said that what appeared to be a short term pull back from institutional investments in Indian real […]
Read MoreMPC members assert need to maintain accommodative stance: Minutes
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee members, in their recent meeting, expressed the need to continue with the accommodative stance to ensure that economic recovery gains greater traction and becomes broad-based. The minutes of the MPC meet which took place February 3-5, revealed that all six members also noted lower consumer […]
Read MoreAs panic soars, Maha govt urges people to help ‘avoid’ Lockdown 2.0
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) As panic started building up among people with several districts, cities and towns of Maharashtra coming under degrees of restrictions, the Maha Vikas Aghadi government on Monday appealed to the citizens to take precautions and help “avoid” a fresh lockdown. A day after Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray served an ultimatum of […]
Read MoreEmirates operates first flight serviced by fully vaccinated frontline teams
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Dubai-based Emirates airline on Monday operated a flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams servicing passengers at every touchpoint of the travel journey. Accordingly, flight EK215 from Dubai-Los Angeles was supported by fully vaccinated check-in, security, Business and First Class lounge and boarding gate employees, as well as engineers, pilots and […]
Read MoreDelhi govt schools to teach lessons in patriotism from next session
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Delhi government will launch the patriotism curriculum from kindergarten to class 8 in all its schools from the next academic session. The syllabus will also work towards helping students develop a thorough understanding of the self, family, school, society, nation and the world. The Delhi government says the objective […]
Read MoreLoss of employment biggest concern of urban Indians: Survey
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) As the pandemic has severely impacted the employment scenario and several sectors still remain fragile, loss of income or employment remains the biggest personal concern of urban Indians, according to a survey. The WEF-Ipsos survey showed that at least two out of three three Indians (67 per cent) are deeply […]
Read MoreArun Kumar resigns as CFO of Vedanta
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Vedanta on Monday said that G.R. Arun Kumar has resigned from the post of Whole-Time Director and Chief Financial Officer of the company to pursue career outside of the group. In a regulatory filing, the company said that it will announce the effective date of the relieving of Kumar and the […]
Read MoreK’taka ministers slam Panchamsali seer, Yatnal over quota stir
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (IANS) A day after a big rally by Panachamsalis, a powerful subsect within the dominant Lingayat community in Karnataka, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Monday fielded two of his cabinet ministers — Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh R. Nirani and Small Scale Industries Minister C.C. Patil — to defend him. Both the […]
Read MoreCBIC facilitates exporters having IGST refund issues
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the time limit for sanction of pending IGST refunds in such cases where records have not been transmitted to ICEGATE, due to GSTR1 and GSTR3B mismatch error. This overcomes the problem of refund blockage by allowing refunds subject to […]
Read MorePandemic disruptions may delay GST rates revision in 2022 too
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) GST rates in the country are unlikely to witness any change during the extended run of the pandemic as the Centre and states have agreed not to disturb the indirect tax structure in wake of the current economic situation where growth has contracted and industrial activity is just about reviving […]
Read MoreGlade One Golf Resort to stage a unique format golf event
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and Glade One Golf Resort have joined hands to launch a new four-day event, the Glade One Masters, and it will be played at the Glade One Golf Resort here from Tuesday, it was announced on Monday. The tournament, the ninth event of the […]
Read MoreAbhishek Banerjee’s wife not new to controversies with Central agencies
By Anand SinghKolkata/New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) summons to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee’s wife Rujira has once again put focus on her after the Custom Department notice to her in 2019. A Thai national, she has also been served notice by the Union Home Ministry in 2019 over […]
Read MoreBJP’s Mokariya, Prajapati elected unopposed to RS from Gujarat
Gandhinagar, Feb 22 (IANS) Rambhai Mokariya and Dineshbhai Prajapati (Anavadia), the BJP nominees for the two vacant Rajya Sabha seats in Gujarat, were declared elected unopposed on Monday. The Rajya Sabha elections were held uncontested after five years as there was no nomination filed by the Congress. The Returning Officer (RO) for the byelections, Chetan […]
Read MoreBihar minister Bablu’s wife leaves LJP to join the BJP
Patna, Feb 22 (IANS) The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) received another setback on Monday when Nutan Singh, the party’s only member in the Legislative Council, joined the BJP. Singh and former IAS officer Uday Pratap Singh joined the BJP at a function held at the BJP state office on Monday. Singh’s husband and minister in […]
Read MoreUnion Minister Jitendra Singh calls on Assam Guv in Guwahati
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region, Jitendra Singh, met Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi at the Raj Bhavan in Guwahati on Monday and told him about the wide range of issues, including the ongoing development projects in the northeastern state, besides discussing the various projects launched by […]
Read MoreGadkari urged to expedite Regional Ring Road around Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy on Monday urged Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to expedite the work on the proposed Regional Ring Road (RRR) around Hyderabad by notifying its southern part as a national highway. Reddy along with BJP vice president D.K. Aruna […]
Read MoreSarah Harding’s autobiography on stands in March
Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) Singer Sarah Harding, who was a member of the now-defunct band Girls Aloud, posted on Monday to announce that her autobiography will be on stands in March. Titled “Hear Me Out”, the book draws its name from the title of a song she wrote on the second Girls Aloud album. […]
Read MoreResidential real estate witnessing K-shaped recovery: ICRA
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The residential realty sector is witnessing a K-shaped recovery, said ratings agency ICRA. As per an ICRA analysis, large listed players are recovering at a much better pace than smaller, unorganised players. “While the broader market remained 24 per cent below pre-Covid levels on a Y-o-Y basis in Q3 FY2021 […]
Read MoreDTA complains to Backward Classes Commission on lack of reservations for lecturers
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Delhi University’s Satyawati College has invited applications for the post of 46 teachers. The Delhi Teachers’ Association (DTA) on Monday has filed a petition with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and the National Commission for Backward Classes for the college not giving reservation in these posts. The petition has […]
Read MoreActive Covid cases drop below 600 in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati, Feb 22 (IANS) The number of active Covid-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh dropped below the 600-mark to 590 on Monday. The state logged 41 new Covid cases on Monday, taking the tally to over 8.89 lakh, even as 71 more persons recovered from the disease in the past 24 hours. Chittoor district accounted for […]
Read MoreMotera pitch: India step into the ‘unknown’ for the pink ball Test
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) India step into the ‘unknown’ in the third Test of the four-Test series when they play against England on a fresh pitch of a new stadium in Motera, near Ahmedabad, in a day-night game from Wednesday. Although latest pictures of the pitch show that there is a layer of grass on […]
Read MoreNithya Menen promises fans ‘a smile’ with new rom-com ‘Ninnila Ninnila’
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Actress Nithya Menen recalls how she became good friends with co-star Ashok Selvan on the set of their Telugu rom-com Ninnila Ninnila in London. She sees it as a good sign for the upcoming film’s prospects upon release. “It is like we all friends came together for this beautiful film. I […]
Read MoreMan who climbed the ramparts of Red fort arrested (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 22 ( IANS ) The Delhi Police have arrested another accused wanted in the Red fort violence on 26 January identified as Jaspreet Singh, a resident of Swaroop nagar in Delhi. The police said Jaspreet’s name came up during the interrogation of the arrested accused Maninder Singh who was seen brandishing swords […]
Read MoreCovid, crude resurgence spooks investors, banking stocks plunge (Roundup)
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Rising domestic Covid-19 cases, along with that of crude oil prices as well as expectations of rising inflation, dragged Indian equity market indices lower for the fifth consecutive session. Besides, subdued global markets and re-allocation of foreign funds out of India further dented investors’ sentiments. On Monday, the India Volatility Index […]
Read MoreAmit Shah reviews status of Covid vaccine drive
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reviewed the progress of Covid-19 vaccination drive to check the public health response as the second dose is now being administered to healthcare and frontline workers across the country and preparations are in final stage for rollout of the third phase of the […]
Read MoreRs 2.18 lakh cr Budget for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bihar’
Patna, Feb 22 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Tar Kishore Prasad tabled the state Budget worth Rs 2,18,303 crore for 2021-22 in the Assembly here on Monday. Prasad said this Budget was prepared with the aim of achieving an “Aatmanirbhar Bihar”. It has a provision for works under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s […]
Read MoreAahana Kumra: Working with Anupam Kher an enriching experience
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Aahana Kumra and Anupam Kher have started work on a short film titled Happy Birthday. This is the second time that Aahana is working with Kher after the 2019 release The Accidental Prime Minister, and she says collaborating with the industry veteran is always an enriching experience. “Working with him has […]
Read MoreNSEL Crisis: Chidambaram represents ‘Not Fit and Proper’ brokers in SC
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Former Union Finance Minister and senior counsel P. Chidambaram is representing top brokers in the Supreme Court, who have been declared ‘Not Fit and Proper by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in the Rs 5,600 crore NSEL payment crisis. The National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL), a part […]
Read MoreMan who climbed the ramparts of Red fort arrested
New Delhi, Feb 22 ( IANS ) The Delhi Police have arrested another accused wanted in the Red fort violence on 26 January identified as Jaspreet Singh, a resident of Swaroop nagar in Delhi. The police said Jaspreet’s name came up during the interrogation of the arrested accused Maninder Singh who was seen brandishing swords […]
Read MoreSpeedster Yadav passes fitness test, aded for last 2 Tests vs Eng
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Fast bowler Umesh Yadav has passed a fitness test and has been include in the Indian team for the last two Tests against England, the Indian cricket board said in a statement on Monday. “Team India fast bowler Umesh Yadav appeared for a fitness test on Sunday, 21st February at Motera. […]
Read MoreKhloe Kardashian ‘rings’ in speculations, is not engaged yet
Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) Socialite and reality TV star Khloe Kardashian sparked rumours of engagement with basketball star Tristan Thompson when she uploaded an image with a big diamond ring on her finger. However, it turns out now that the ring is not new. The buzz about her engagement trended in the comments section […]
Read MoreDutee Chand to skip leg of Indian Grand Prix athletics
Patiala, Feb 22 (IANS) Odisha’s international sprinter Dutee Chand will skip Thursday’s second leg of the one-day Indian Grand Prix Meet at Patiala’s National Institute of Sports (NIS) campus due to strict quarantine rules for using the facilities at the NIS, her coach N. Ramesh on Monday. After winning the first leg held at the […]
Read MoreAcid reflux may raise risk of larynx, esophagus cancers
New York, Feb 22 (IANS) Acid reflux disease which also causes heartburn symptoms is linked with higher risks of various cancers of the larynx (or voice box) and esophagus, suggests new research. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, where it can cause tissue damage. Research indicates that this […]
Read MoreSC flags Centre’s lack of response on Ramesh’s plea against RTI amendment
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday expressed dissatisfaction withh the Centre for not submitting a response for more than a year, on a plea by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh challenging the 2019 RTI Amendment Act. A bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M. R. Shah noted that a notice was […]
Read MoreOver 3L beneficiaries receive 2nd dose, tally reaches 1.14 cr
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Union Health Ministry informed on Monday that 3,07,238 people, including healthcare and frontline workers, were vaccinated on Monday, the 38th day of vaccination, which was conducted across 36 states and Union Territories (UT) of the country till 6 p.m. With the latest addition, the cumulative figure of vaccination has […]
Read MoreTriptii Dimri recalls the advice she got from Karan Johar
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Actress Triptii Dimri recalls how one of the best advices she has received in her career so far came from filmmaker Karan Johar. “On my first meeting with K.Jo he said to me, ‘don’t ever restrict yourself, try picking different genres and different roles, so that you keep growing as an […]
Read MoreOver 130 Galaxy models to get 4 yrs of security updates: Samsung
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Monday said over 130 models of Galaxy devices will now receive regular security updates for a minimum of four years after the initial phone release. Galaxy products launched since 2019, including the Z, S, Note, A, M, XCover and Tab series, will now receive at least four […]
Read MoreYouth shot dead in Gurugram, cops clueless (Ld)
Gurugram, Feb 22 (IANS) Police are yet to identify the culprits in the murder of a 24-year-old man who was shot dead on Monday in Firoz Gandhi Colony of Gurugram. However, CCTV footage has captured the incident which went viral hours after the crime. The CCTV visuals showed two unidentified armed assailants wearing face masks […]
Read MoreSomy Ali: I witnessed domestic violence at home
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Former Bollywood actress Somy Ali, who now leads a non-profit organisation, says she has experienced domestic violence at home and it is important that the taboo against speaking out against such as ill practice is busted. “I witnessed a great deal of domestic violence in my home as well as my […]
Read MoreMicrosoft to add text predictions in Word on Windows
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Microsoft is bringing text predictions to its Word tool on Windows next month that would work like the ‘Smart Compose’ option in Google Docs. According to a report in Neowin, a recent entry to the Microsoft 365 roadmap revealed that text predictions will roll out to Microsoft Word users in […]
Read MoreCovid far from over, keep wearing masks: Health experts
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) As people in different parts of the country have started taking Covid precautions lightly with many seen not wearing masks or forgetting them at home while venturing out, health experts have warned that the pandemic is far from over, especially in view of the emerging new strains and chances of […]
Read MoreFocus on the cricket ball ahead of day-night Test, vs England
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) With Ahmedabad’s Motera stadium set to host India’s second day-night Test, against England, here from Wednesday, all eyes will be on Sanspareils Greenlands (SG) pink ball that will be used in Test cricket for only the second time. This will also be India’s third Test match with the pink ball, having […]
Read MoreKoo targets 10 cr users this year with ‘micro-blog of India’ tag
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Even as Twitter faces intense scrutiny in India, home-grown vernacular micro-blogging platform Koo, which has crossed 40 lakh users within no time, aims to garner 10 crore users by the end of this year, its Co-founder Mayank Bidawataka said on Monday. According to Bidawataka, the company is prepared to handle […]
Read MoreDiya Kumari in 7-member committee for museum project
Jaipur, Feb 22 (IANS) Rajasthan MP Diya Kumari will be part of the seven-member committee constituted by the Gujarat government for a museum project. The museum will be showcasing the contributions of 562 erstwhile princely states in the making of the Union of India. It will be located at the Statue of Unity complex near […]
Read MoreAbhishek Kapoor remembers ‘crown jewel’ Sushant as ‘Kai Po Che’ turns 8
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor recalled working with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on Monday. Kapoor had directed Sushant in Kai Po Che and the film, which was released eight years ago on this day, had marked the actor’s debut in Bollywood. “The thrill of starting this journey with a new team hungry […]
Read More2nd GP Athletics: Javelin throwers Chopra, Shivapal to compete
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will be seen in action during the second leg of the one-day Indian Grand Prix athletics meet scheduled on Thursday at Patiala’s National Institute of Sports (NIS) campus. Asian Games champion Chopra, 23, had been training along with other leading javelin throwers in Bhubaneswar […]
Read MoreBengal has made up its mind for ‘poriborton’: PM Modi
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, Prime Minster Narendra Modi said on Monday that the people of the state have made up their mind for a real ‘poriborton’ (change). “Bengal has made up its mind for poriborton and the BJP will bring ‘aashol […]
Read MoreMystery shrouds Dadra and Nagar Haveli MP’s ‘suicide’ in Mumbai hotel (2nd Ld)
By Quaid NajmiMumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) In an apparent case of suicide, Mohan S. Delkar, the Independent MP from the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, was found hanging in a Mumbai hotel room on Monday morning, shocking political circles. Police prima facie suspect tribal farmer and Bharatiya Navshakti Party leader Delkar, 58, committed […]
Read MoreTaapsee Pannu starts shooting for Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Dobaaraa’
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu on Monday began shooting for her forthcoming film Dobaaraa. The new age thriller film is being helmed by Anurag Kashyap, who has previously directed the actress in the 2018 film Manmarziyaan. The actress tweeted about her association with the director, saying some collaborations deserve to be repeated. […]
Read MoreTata Motors launches all-new Safari SUV
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Automobile major Tata Motors on Monday launched its premium flagship SUV – the all-new Safari. According to the company, the new Safari comes with a starting price of Rs 14.69 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the 6 or 7-seater version. “The new Safari is an impressive endorsement of our stated intent of […]
Read MoreNamit Das pens note about cobbler who trained him for ‘A Suitable Boy’ role
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Actor Namit Das, who was last seen in Mira Nair’s OTT-released series A suitable boy, on Monday recalled learning how to make a shoe for his role. The actor wrote a long post on Instagram remebrering the time he did workshops with a local cobbler to hone his skills for the […]
Read More‘Young vs old’ battle in Rajasthan BJP, Congress
By Archana SharmaJaipur, Feb 22 (IANS) The ‘young vs old’ battle has been intensifying in the Rajasthan BJP as well as in the ruling Congress with the senior lobby upset because of the young brigade. While Congress leader Sachin Pilot recently showed his strength in the farmers’ rally organised in Chaksu in Jaipur district, the […]
Read MoreAviation sector fast reaching pre-Covid passenger levels (IANS Exclusive)
By Rohit VaidNew Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The worst is over for Indias civil aviation sector as passenger traffic is fast reaching pre-Covid levels. In a conversation with IANS, Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola said that the worst is over for the aviation sector which has successfully transformed its image as an elitist mode […]
Read MoreCentre notifies appointment of Delhi, Kerala HC judges
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Central government has notified the appointment of two advocates, Jasmeet Singh and Amit Bansal, as the judges of the Delhi High Court. A notification issued by the Centre said: “In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is […]
Read MoreBigg Boss 14: Aly Goni opens up on what he earned on the show
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Bigg Boss 14 finalist Aly Goni on Monday revealed he realises what he has actually earned from the show only after coming out of the house. “Finally I am out of the house and let me tell you, bahar aake jab aap Sab Ka pyaar dekha, toh samaj mein aaya ki […]
Read MoreYouth being sent to other places from farmers’ protest sites
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The youth brigade of the farmers’ organisations protesting against the three Central farm laws enacted last year at various borders of the national capital is being assigned other work and are being sent to other places so that their energy can be channelised in the right direction. The youth were […]
Read MoreCISF personnel saves passenger’s life at Barakhamba Metro station
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) CISF personnel stationed at Barakhamba Road Metro station saved the life of a passenger who was unwell and became unconscious. In the incident on Sunday, the CISF personnel rushed to the spot and noticed that the man was not breathing properly and started giving him Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as per […]
Read MoreOdisha FM presents Rs 1.7 lakh crore budget for 2021-22
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (IANS) Odisha Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari presented the annual budget for 2021-22 with an outlay of Rs 1.7 lakh crore in the state Assembly on Monday. Pujari also presented a separate agriculture budget of Rs 17,468 crore. The Minister said despite the severe impact of Covid-19 pandemic, the state’s own revenue is […]
Read MoreUnnao: Congress slams UP govt for FIRs against Udit Raj, journos
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Congress has condemned the registration of FIRs by the Uttar Pradesh government against political leaders and journalists for their tweets on the Unnao incident and demanded withdrawal of the cases. In a statement, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said, “Registration of FIRs against Congress leader Udit Raj, web portal […]
Read More‘Cyber warriors’ at all T’gana police stations to fight cyber crime
Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) For the first time in India, police in Telangana are deploying ‘cyber warriors’ at police stations across the state to fight cybercrime. Director General of Police M. Mahender Reddy on Monday launched the new initiative under which two to five police personnel from each police station will be provided training to […]
Read MoreCovid TPR falls below 6% in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 22 (IANS) The Covid test positivity rate in Kerala on Monday fell below six per cent after 2,212 people turned positive while 38,103 samples were sent for testing in the past 24 hours. The statement issued here by State Health Minister K.K. Shailaja, said 5,037 people turned negative taking the total cured cases […]
Read MorePunjab CM launches urban projects worth Rs 1,087 crore
Chandigarh, Feb 22 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday virtually laid the foundation stones and inaugurated a slew of projects worth Rs 1,087 crore for the holistic development of the urban areas under the Smart City and AMRUT schemes. He urged the Union government to include the holy city of Anandpur Sahib under […]
Read MoreSonam Wangchuk makes mobile solar-powered tent for Indian Army
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Ladakh-based engineer Sonam Wangchuk, who inspired the character of ‘Phunsukh Wangdu’ in Bollywood blockbuster “Three Idiots”, has developed a mobile solar-powered tent, accommodating 10 soldiers, for use by the Indian Army in high-altitude locations. On how he came up with the idea, Wangchuk said that he decided to come up […]
Read MoreHealth ministry guidelines to integrate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in national programme
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan launched the operational guidelines for integration of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) into the National Programme for Prevention & Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS), on Monday. Vardhan noted that India is the first country in the world to identify the need […]
Read MoreBhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad detained in Kanpur
Kanpur, Feb 22 (IANS) Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was detained by the police on Monday while he was on his way to the Regency hospital to meet the Unnao victim, who is undergoing treatment there. He was detained in apprehension of breach of peace. Bhim Army supporters created a ruckus and staged a demonstration, […]
Read MoreAmarinder to lead party in 2022 Assembly polls: Jakhar
Chandigarh, Feb 22 (IANS) Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Sunil Jakhar on Monday said Chief Minister Amarinder Singh would lead the party in the 2022 Assembly polls, as the people of the state had reposed their faith in his leadership with their landslide verdict in the Congress’ favour in the recent civic polls. While […]
Read MoreTripura CM to take part in poll campaign in Bengal
Agartala, Feb 22 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Biplab Kumar Deb will attend several election related events and rallies in West Bengal, officials and party sources said on Monday. An official of the CM’s Secretariat said that Deb during his three-day stay in Bengal would attend several road shows, Rath Yatra and […]
Read More65% of vaccines manufactured in Hyderabad, says Krishna Ella
Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Almost 65 per cent of all vaccines manufactured in India and exported around the world come from Hyderabad, Bharat Biotech Chairman and Managing Director Dr Krishna Ella said on Monday. He said that there is no cluster like Hyderabad’s Genome Valley anywhere in the world which contributes such huge volumes. He […]
Read MoreAndhra SEC satisfied with conduct of peaceful panchayat polls
Amaravati, Feb 22 (IANS) Sharply contesting the claims made by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner (SEC), Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar on Monday said the four-phase panchayat elections were held peacefully and expressed complete satisfaction over the polls. “Police strictly participated in the election duty, including setting aside their […]
Read MoreAmazon India’s 2nd ‘Smbhav’ summit to be held virtually on Apr 15-18
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (IANS) Amazon India on Monday announced that it will host the second edition of ‘Amazon Smbhav’ during April 15-18, 2021. A company statement said that the event will be held virtually. Smbhav 2021 will bring together industry and thought leaders for invigorating discussions on way ahead towards creating an Aatmanirbhar Bharat by […]
Read MoreB’luru institute takes big leap in quantum communication
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (IANS) Researchers team headed by Urbasi Sinha at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) successfully demonstrated free space quantum distribution key between two buildings in the institute using an atmospheric channel. This is the first time the technique – called entanglement-based quantum-key distribution – has been demonstrated using ground stations based in RRI […]
Read MoreRCB show how they planned Maxwell bid in video
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Australian batting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell’s forgettable 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) didn’t seem to matter at the 2021 auction as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ended up signing him for Rs 14.25 crore. RCB on Monday tweeted a video which showed how they, led by director of cricket operations Mike Hesson, […]
Read MoreTejashwi slams state budget, terms it pack of lies
Patna, Feb 22 (IANS) Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of opposition in Bihar Assembly, said that the state Budget tabled on Monday is nothing but a pack of lies, which lacks the vision to provide jobs to the youth of the state. “In the recently concluded Assembly elections, the NDA had promised to create 20 lakh […]
Read MoreEast Bengal looking to spoil NorthEast’s quest for top four (Match Preview 104)
Margao (Goa), Feb 22 (IANS) NorthEast United will be looking to keep the pressure on Hyderabad FC and FC Goa in the race for the top four when they face SC East Bengal in the Indian Super League at the Fatorda Stadium. As the race for the top four goes down to the wire, NorthEast […]
Read MoreTokyo stocks close higher on bargain hunting
Tokyo, Feb 22 (IANS) Tokyo stocks closed higher on Monday, bringing an end to a three-day losing streak, as investors picked up bargains following the market’s recent decline, with the risk appetite towards high-tech issues improving on hopes for US stimulus to further help reboot the pandemic-hit economy. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 138.11 […]
Read MoreHarvinder, Chikara lead Indian challenge at Fazza World ranking tourney
Dubai, Feb 22 (IANS) Top archers Harvinder Singh and Vivek Chikara will lead India’s charge as Para Archery action returns with the seventh Fazza World Ranking Tournament — Dubai 2021 at the Dubai Club for People of Determination grounds here from Tuesday. As many as 70 archers from 11 nations will compete in this year’s […]
Read MoreI-T Dept conducts raids on Pune-based group
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operations last week at 34 different locations across Maharashtra on a group based in Pune’s Sangamner whose entities are largely engaged in packaging and sale of tobacco and related products, generation and distribution of power, FMCGs sale, and real estate development. During […]
Read More4 arrested for cultivating opium in Jharkhand
Ranchi, Feb 22 (IANS) Police arrested four people for cultivating opium in Jharkhand’s Palamau district on Monday. “Four people have been arrested. The arrested people have been identified as Suresh Singh, Munarik Singh, Vijay Singh and Parmeshwar Singh. All arrested belong to Kedal village situated under Manatu police station of Palamau” said Santosh Singh, officer […]
Read MorePayback time as 50-50 Senate puts Neera Tanden nomination in jeopardy
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Feb 22 (IANS) The White House is scrambling to find Republicans who can put Neera Tanden, the Indian American nominee for White House Office of Management and Budget, over the finishing line, as opposition to her candidacy intensifies on both sides of the aisle in a 50-50 Senate. As of Monday […]
Read MoreIncome Tax raids conducted in Bhopal
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Income Tax Department has carried out search and seizure operation last week at 22 premises of a Betul-based Soya products manufacturing group at Betul and Satna in MP, Mumbai and Solapur in Maharashtra besides the west Bengal capital. The I-T Department said that the group has unaccounted income to […]
Read MoreDisha to be confronted with Nikita, Shantanu in police custody (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday sent climate activist Disha Ravi to one-day police custody in connection with the ‘Toolkit’ case, during which she will be confronted with co-accused Nikita Jacob and Shantanu Muluk. Ravi faces charges of conspiracy and sedition in the ‘Toolkit’ conspiracy case related to the farmers’ agitation […]
Read MoreDadra and Nagar Haveli MP found hanging in Mumbai hotel (Lead)
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) In a case of purported suicide, Dadra & Nagar Haveli MP Mohan S. Delkar was found hanging in a Mumbai hotel room on Monday morning, officials said. The prima facie cause of death of Delkar, the leader of the Bharatiya Navshakti Party, is suspected to be suicide by hanging, and police […]
Read MoreCBI questions Abhishek’s sister-in-law Menka in coal smuggling case (Ld)
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) A team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recorded the statement of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee’s sister-in-law Menka Gambhir in connection with its probe into the illegal coal smuggling case. According to CBI officials, an eight-member team of the CBI led by Investigation officer Umesh Kumar along with two […]
Read MoreRahul Vaidya on girlfriend Disha Parmar: She’s most beautiful thing that has happened to me
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Singer Rahul Vaidya, who reached the top two in the grand finale of Bigg Boss 14, has opened up about his plans with girlfriend Disha Parmar. He says she is the best thing that has happened to him in life. Talking about the plans of wedding, Rahul told IANS: “I think […]
Read MoreWorldwide smartphone sales down 5% in Q4: Gartner
San Francisco, Feb 22 (IANS) Smartphones sales worldwide declined 5.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020 which marks an improvement in the market compared to the sales slump in the full year, Gartner said on Monday. Overall, global sales of smartphones declined 12.5 per cent in full year 2020. The launch of the […]
Read MoreAfter the deluge: Noble gesture by Uttarakhand cop
Dehradun, Feb 22 (IANS) An inspector with Uttarakhand police, Harak Singh, has turned good Samaritan after he gave shelter to an old woman in his house at the disaster-hit Reni village in Chamoli district. After the February 7 deluge, the house of 85-year-old Sona Devi had been completely damaged, rendering her along with her daughter […]
Read MoreI-League: Top 6 chasing Aizawl face unbeaten Real Kashmir
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) Aizawl FC will be looking to cement their position in the top six of the I-League table when they face second-placed Real Kashmir FC on Tuesday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. A dominant display in their last match helped Aizawl beat Mohammedan Sporting 3-0. The result helped them rise to […]
Read MoreRubina Dilaik: Not for a single day will I take my relationship for granted
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Bigg Boss 14 winner Rubina Dilaik had openly spoken about going for a divorce with husband and former contestant Abhinav Shukla in the show. However, she now tells us their stint on the show mended the relationship and that she will not take their bond for granted anymore. “It will be […]
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti re-elected PDP President
Srinagar, Feb 22 (IANS) PDP President and former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was unanimously re-elected as PDP chief on Monday for a term of three years. A PDP spokesperson said her name was proposed by senior leader G.N.L. Hanjura and seconded by Khurshid Alam. Senior PDP leader A.R. Veeri was the chairman of the […]
Read MoreI-League: Chennai, Mohammedans looking to stay in top 6
Kalyani, Feb 22 (IANS) Chennai City FC face Mohammedan SC on Tuesday as the Kalyani Municipal Stadium, as both sides look to avoid falling further down the I-League table. Mohammedans, who were unbeaten in the first 6 games, have lost their last two matches. They were beaten 1-0 by Indian Arrows before losing 3-0 to […]
Read MoreCongress activists protest in Gurugram against fuel price hike
Gurugram, Feb 22 (IANS) Congress activists on Monday held a protest in Gurugram against the Central government over the rising diesel and petrol prices. Hundreds of party activists took out a procession from Sohna Chowk to Rajiv Chowk in old Gurugram. The protesters carried pamphlets and placards with slogans against the fuel price hike. Attacking […]
Read MoreTCL enters into audio accessories segment in India
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) TCL on Monday announced its expansion into the audio category segment with the launch of a range of audio products including wired and wireless earphones and headphones. The company launched wired in-ear headphones – SOCL100, SOCL200, SOCL300, ACTV100, premium wired over-the-ear Headphones – MTRO200, ELIT400NC and high-energy wireless neckband style […]
Read MoreHimachal’s Kalpa sees warmest February in 28 years
Shimla, Feb 22 (IANS) Kalpa, the picturesque tourist resort with the snow-laden Himalayas as its backdrop, recorded its warmest February in the past 28 years, a Met official said here on Monday, blaming the high temperatures to lack of precipitation. Manmohan Singh, Director of the India Meteorological Department regional centre here, told IANS the highest […]
Read MoreTelangana aims to make life sciences a $100 billion industry
Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Buoyed by the tremendous growth in the life sciences industry in Telangana amidst the pandemic over the last one year, the state government has set the vision to growing the sector to $100 billon dollars by 2030. “Our dream and vision of growing the life sciences industry to over USD 100 […]
Read MoreArmaan Malik wishes strength to those struggling to make ends meet during Covid
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Singer Armaan Malik on Monday expressed his concern for people whose livelihood has been affected due to Covid, which has been going on for almost a year now. “Strength to all those people struggling to make ends meet during this pandemic phase. It’s not an easy time and I cannot even […]
Read More8 in 10 businesses worried about state-sponsored cyberattacks
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Nearly eight in 10 businesses globally feel that the pandemic has increased the likelihood of a state-led or -sponsored cyberattack on their organisation, revealed a new survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord on Monday. The businesses call for greater international political cooperation to mitigate […]
Read MoreUnderstanding recovery of my body helped me play this long: Ishant
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Pace bowler Ishant Sharma, who is on the cusp of becoming only the second India pace bowler to play 100 Test matches after Kapil Dev, says playing one format — Test cricket — over the last few years, especially abroad, and understanding the process of recovery has helped him get close […]
Read MoreSunny Leone unleashes ‘Monday distraction’ from the pool
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Sunny Leone uploaded a series of pictures on Instagram on Monday, sizzling in a yellow bikini. In the snapshots, Sunny spends time in the pool, as she teases her followers on Instagram. She captioned her post saying: “Your Monday distraction.” Her post was flooded with compliments from fans and received over […]
Read MoreGovt revived Tejas project dumped by predecessor: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that there was a time when the Tejas project was to be closed in the files, but his government revived it and today the indigenous fighter jet project is flying in the sky with glory. “India is aggressively working to enhance its capabilities […]
Read MoreAs long as they go, I’ll go: Djokovic on Federer, Nadal
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic has set his eyes on eclipsing the 20 Grand Slam titles tally held by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer and also the overall singles records held by Serena Williams and Margaret Court. While Nadal and Federer holds the record for most Grand Slam titles in men’s singles, […]
Read MoreRohingya vessel in Indian waters, UNHCR calls for ‘immediate’ rescue
By Subir BhaumikNew Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A boat carrying 90 Rohingya refugees and three Bangladesh crewmen drifted into India’s territorial waters on Monday, with calls for immediate rescue mounting from UN agencies and humanitarian groups. The boat has a satphone and the crew confirmed to humanitarian group ‘Arakan Project’ the presence of 65 Rohingya […]
Read MoreCRPF collaborates with LPU to provide nutritious meals
Jalandhar (Punjab), Feb 22 (IANS) In a bid to keep its personnel fit and healthy, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has collaborated with Lovely Professional University (LPU) to establish the Institute of Immunity and Nutrition Management here. The institute will train CRPF’s cooking staff to prepare nutritious meals keeping the physical and mental requirements […]
Read MoreNIA files chargesheet against 2 LeT terrorists
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed a supplementary chargesheet against two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists, who had actively participated in conspiracy meetings for targeted killings of important personalities belonging to the Hindu community in Bengaluru, Hubli and Nanded. An NIA spokesperson said here that the agency has named Sabeel […]
Read MoreBlueStacks to revolutionise mobile gaming in India: CEO
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) BlueStacks, the world’s largest Android gaming platform for PCs and Macs, is bullish on India and with over 2 million games across numerous developers, the company is revolutionising the way Android gaming is taking shape in the country, a top executive said on Monday. BlueStacks has over 500 million users […]
Read MoreI-League: Gokulam looking for 3rd successive win as they face Sudeva
Kalyani, Feb 22 (IANS) Gokulam Kerala will be looking for a third consecutive win as they face Sudeva Delhi FC in the I-League at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium on Tuesday. Building on their 3-1 win over Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU), Gokulam Kerala produced a clinical second-half performance to beat Indian Arrows 4-0 in their […]
Read MoreCovid-19: NZ reports 6 border cases
Wellington, Feb 22 (IANS) New Zealand on Monday reported six border cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation, and one new community case linked to the Auckland February cases, who is already in quarantine. The new community case of Covid is linked to the existing Auckland February cases and the individual has been in quarantine since […]
Read MoreMP minister sits on 50-feet swing to get a mobile signal
Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh, Feb 22 (IANS) Even as most regions of the country have been connected with telecom networks, there are still some areas where one doesn’t get a mobile signal. One such area is the Surel village in Madhya Pradesh’s Ashoknagar district. Madhya Pradesh’s minister of state for health for public health engineering Brajendra […]
Read MoreYogi’s budget focuses on religious development
Lucknow, Feb 22 (IANS) Religious development is a major aspect of the budget tabled by the Yogi Adityanath government in its last budget before assembly elections. The budget focuses on funds for development of religious cities including Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Varanasi, Naimsharainya and Vindhyachal. Tourist amenities in these places of religious significance will be upgraded in […]
Read MorePrime accused in 1999 Odisha gang rape case held
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (IANS) The prime accused in the sensational 1999 gang rape case involving the estranged wife of an IFS officer has been arrested from Maharashtra, police said on Monday. The incident had led to the resignation of the then Odisha Chief Minister Janaki Ballabh Patnaik in 1999 after huge outrage in the state. […]
Read MoreTejashwi drives tractor to Assembly, says Centre harassing farmers
Patna, Feb 22 (IANS) The opposition hardened its stand and intensified its tirade against the ruling National Democratic Alliance government before the presentation of the budget by Bihar Finance Minister Tarkishore Prasad on Monday. Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, drove a tractor to the Assembly to show his support for the farmers’ […]
Read MoreVedantu acquires doubt solving app Instasolv
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) E-learning platform Vedantu on Monday announced it has acquired Instasolv, a doubt-solving app for students from Class 6 to 12 for science, mathematics, IITJEE and NEET, for an undisclosed sum. According to the company, the acquisition will enhance its doubt-solving and reinforce presence in tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. […]
Read MoreDubai boy who made Modi’s portrait receives letter of praise from PM
Dubai, Feb 22 (IANS) A Dubai-based 14-year-old boy from Kerala who had made a six-layered stencil portrait of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a gift to him on the occasion of the country’s Republic Day, has received a letter of appreciation from the latter who told him that the sketch reflects his love and […]
Read MoreToolkit case: Delhi Police seeks 5-day custody of Disha Ravi
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Monday sought the custody of climate activist Disha Ravi for five more days in connection with the ‘Toolkit’ case. The climate activist was produced before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Pankaj Sharma of the Patiala House Court at the end of her three-day judicial custody, amid high security. […]
Read MoreDocumenting the horse in Indian history
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The horse is etched on the Indian landscape and to view the sub-continent’s past through the prism of the horse is to be swept up in its power and grace. In this inspired and singularly erudite debut, “The Tale of the Horse – A History of India on Horseback” (Picador […]
Read MorePriyanka to address Kisan Panchayat in Mathura on Tuesday
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to address a Kisan Panchayat in Palikheda in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district, which is considered to be a stronghold of the Jat community in the state. The meeting to be held on Tuesday, was rescheduled due to the demise of captain Satish Sharma on February […]
Read MoreBKU urges farmers not to destroy standing crops
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) After reports of farmers destroying their standing crops following the appeal by Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait started coming from several places, the organisation has appealed to the farmers not to do so. Tikait during one of the Kisan Mahapanchayats had urged farmers to give importance to the […]
Read More‘Ooncha Parvat, Oonche Log’ depicts historical Indo-Nepal bonds
By S.RaviNew Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) As a playwright and director, the Padma Shri awardee Chiranjit went beyond the usual entertainment quotient. This is evident in his Hindi play Ooncha Parvat, Oonche Log, recently uploaded on Youtube by Air India Radios Central Drama Unit after refurbishing. Produced in the 70s, this two-part play is very […]
Read MoreEntire California school board resigns as video call goes viral
San Francisco, Feb 22 (IANS) All members of a northern California school board resigned after they were caught badmouthing parents in a video call that became viral. The board members of the Oakley Union Elementary School District were unaware that they were being watched as they vented their general frustrations, The Verge reported on Sunday. […]
Read MoreSAT puts SEBI order in abeyance in 63 moons STP Gate case
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Monday reserved its verdict in 63 moons Technologies Limited’s challenge to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) order disallowing the company from providing Straight Through Processing (STP) Gate Services. The tribunal has kept the SEBI order in abeyance. This, in effect, means that […]
Read MorePM launches 5 mega projects in Assam worth Rs 3,222 crore (Ld)
Guwahati, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated to the nation Rs 3,222 crore five mega gas and oil based projects and education in Assam. While speaking at an impressive public gathering at Silapathar in eastern Assam’s Dhemaji district, the Prime Minister said that the Centre and Assam government are working together […]
Read MoreMyanmar protestors flood Mandalay streets despite army crackdown
By Rahul KumarNew Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) People in Myanmar have been pouring on to the streets in protests against the coup by the Myanmarese army – the Tatmadaw. Myanmar’s big towns are witnessing daily rallies and protests asking for democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be released. Exclusive photographs and video obtained […]
Read MoreThailand confirms 89 fresh Covid cases
Bangkok, Feb 22 (IANS) Thailand on Monday reported 89 new Covid cases, pushing the tally to 25,504, health officials said. Centre for the Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokeswoman Apisamai Srirangsan said that of the 89 fresh infections, 73 were domestic while 16 others were imported cases. Those domestic cases included 31 in Samut Sakhon, 18 […]
Read MoreHome Secy to hold multi-agency meet on U’khand disaster
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla is to hold a multi-agency meeting on Monday evening to review relief and rescue operations in Uttarakhand where flash floods triggered by an avalanche wreaked havoc earlier this month. ITBP chief S.S. Deswal along with other officers of the force as well as officials of […]
Read MorePull back of forces from Depsang challenge amid India-China talks
By Atul AnejaNew Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) After the smooth disengagement from the Pangong Tso area in eastern Ladakh, Indian and Chinese military commanders, during their marathon talks on Saturday have decided to work out a roadmap for pull back of troops at other friction points along the 1,597-km Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. […]
Read MoreGirish Gautam elected Speaker of MP Assembly
Bhopal, Feb 22 (IANS) The budget session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly commenced on Monday where Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Girish Gautam was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Assembly. Gautam had filed his nomination for the Speaker’s post on Sunday. As soon as the session began, the process of electing the […]
Read MoreWater tank collapses in Nitish’s home block in Bihar
Patna, Feb 22 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s ambitious project “Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal” received a jolt after an overhead water tank collapsed in Basti village under Harnaut block in Nalanda district on Monday. Ever since the tank was established eight months ago by Public Health and Engineering department in Kumar’s home block, […]
Read MoreLG launches ‘W41’ series smartphones in India
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) LG on Monday unveiled its latest W41-series smartphones — the W41, W41+ and W41 Pro at a starting price of Rs 13,490 in India. All three of them offer the same set of specifications. The only difference between them is in the RAM and storage configuration. LG W41 is available […]
Read MoreWB: Modi to flag off metro service extension to Dakshineswar
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) Ahead of the high-voltage state Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit West Bengal on Monday to inaugurate a bouquet of railways projects including the first metro service in Noapara and Dakshineswar section. “Leaving for Assam and West Bengal to inaugurate various projects. They will add momentum to […]
Read More‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ in theatres on November 19
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is all set to hit theatres on November 19, it was announced on Monday. The film stars Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani and Tabu. “KARTIK AARYAN – TABU – KIARA ADVANI: #BHOOLBHULAIYAA2 RELEASE DATE… #BhoolBhulaiyaa2 – starring #KartikAaryan, #Tabu and #KiaraAdvani – to release in cinemas […]
Read MoreRamkumar Ramanathan knocked out of Singapore Open in 1st round
Singapore, Feb 22 (IANS) India’s Ramkumar Ramanathan on Monday was knocked out of the Singapore Open ATP 250 tournament in the first round. Ramanathan lost to American-born Japanese player Taro Daniel 3-6, 7-6(3), 3-6 in a hard-fought first round match. This is the second time that Ramanathan, the third-ranked Indian men’s singles player after top-ranked […]
Read MoreDelhi govt to make labour, construction workers aware about welfare schemes
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday said that the AAP-led Delhi government has initiated a mass registration process of construction workers in the city. A month-long registration process will start from Monday at several locations in the city. The move aims to provide benefits of Delhi government’s welfare […]
Read MoreAbhishek Banerjee’s wife responds to CBI notice, ready to be quizzed
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) A day after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) served a notice, West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP and Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee’s wife Rujira responded to the communication on Monday saying she is ready to be quizzed by the federal agency, party sources said. According to sources, […]
Read MoreSC allows Karti to travel abroad after depositing Rs 2 crore
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Congress MP Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad on a condition of depositing Rs. 2 crore. Insisting on deposit of Rs 10 crore instead, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) submitted that Congress MP Karti Chidambaram was an accused before it, and it does not matter if […]
Read MoreMaldives sets daily record of 5K tourist arrivals this year
Male, Feb 22 (IANS) The Maldives received more than 5,100 tourists on Monday, the highest daily record yet in 2021, local media reported. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, around 5,000 tourists arrived here and 3,000 this year. The island country received 160,000 tourists between January 1 and February 20 this year, who were mainly from […]
Read MoreTDP-backed’ winners in panchayat polls ‘original’: Nara Lokesh
Amaravati, Feb 22 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary Nara Lokesh on Monday claimed that though the ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) aligned candidates ‘marginally’ won more panchayats numerically, the victories of TDP supporters were the original triumph. He alleged that Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy mocked democracy in […]
Read MoreIndia-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ concludes
Jaipur, Feb 22 (IANS) The closing ceremony of the joint military exercise between Indian and US Army, exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas-20’ was held at the Mahajan Field Firing Range on Sunday. This was the 16th edition of the joint exercise. The aim of the exercise that began on February 8 was to focus on counter-terrorism operations […]
Read MoreRajasthan farmers build huts for Mahapanchayat
Jaipur, Feb 22 (IANS) As a series of Kisan Mahapanchayat begins from Monday in Rajasthan, the farmers were busy building thatched huts at Shahjahanpur on the Rajasthan-Haryana border in view of the approaching summer. Along with the huts, the farmers are also being provided with water coolers and other facilities. The first Mahapanchayat begins at […]
Read MoreFiji, Japan sign emergency loan agreement
Suva, Feb 22 (IANS) Fiji and Japan signed an emergency loan agreement here on Monday, which will allow Fiji to get the 200 million Fijian dollars loan from Japan. According to a statement from the Fijian government, during the signing ceremony, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said that the best way to build resilience over the […]
Read MoreMi Bluetooth speaker, neckband launched in India
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Mi on Monday launched its latest line-up of audio products ‘Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker’ (16W) and ‘Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones Pro’ in India. Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker (16W) will be available in black, blue colour variants at a price of Rs 2,499, while the Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones Pro will […]
Read MoreMassive uproar in Bihar Assembly on Budget day
Patna, Feb 22 (IANS) Legislators of opposition parties staged a massive protest on the Budget day in the Bihar Assembly on Monday. They protested in and outside of the Assembly over various issues including closed sugar mills, paper leak of class 10 board, farm laws, and high petrol and diesel prices, during Question Hour. At […]
Read MoreP’cherry: 2nd Congress govt to fall within a year after MP
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Puducherry on Monday became the second Congress government to fall within 365 days after the Kamal Nath-led Madhya Pradesh government fell in March last year. It is the third government if coalition government of Karnataka is counted which had support of the Congress. The Congress has shrunk to just three […]
Read MoreFirst batch of Covid vaccines arrive in Australia for roll out
Canberra, Feb 22 (IANS) Covid vaccines have arrived in Australia as the country kicked off its inoculation drive on Monday. Thousands of doses of Pfizer’s vaccine arrived in Australia’s states and territories in specially designed “thermal shippers” that maintain temperatures lower than negative 70 degrees centigrade. Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday got vaccinated against […]
Read MoreYouth shot dead in Gurugram
Gurugram, Feb 22 (IANS) A 24-year-old man was shot dead by two to three unidentified armed assailants in Firozgandhi colony area of Gurugram at around 12 noon on Monday, the police said. According to the police, the armed assailants fired dozens bullets into the deceased who was later identified as Manish alias Babu, a resident […]
Read MoreSensex tanks 900 points, gives up 50,000 (2nd Ld)
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The stock market was on a freefall on Monday as the Sensex lost over 900 points during the afternoon session, falling below the 50,000-mark. The Nifty50 is also trading below the psychological 15,000-level. Heavy selling was witnessed in FMCG, IT, auto and banking stocks. Along with weak global cues, rising bond […]
Read MoreTaapsee Pannu and Pratik Gandhi to feature in ‘Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan’
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Actress Taapsee Pannu is all set to team up with Scam 1992 fame actor Pratik Gandhi in a new film titled Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan. This is the first collaboration between the two actors. The film will be directed by Arshad Syed and backed by Siddharth Roy Kapur. Confirming the news, […]
Read MoreNew Ashok Nagar Metro station, Nizamuddin to be linked by 600-metre bridge
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A 600-metre bridge would be built north of the Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) Flyway, linking the New Ashok Nagar Metro station with Sarai Kale Khan (Nizamuddin). The site preparation works for constructing the bridge over the Yamuna river was launched by Afcons Infrastructure in January. The construction of this bridge is […]
Read MorePoor memory, impulsive personality: Traits of extremist mind
London, Feb 22 (IANS) Extremists have shorter memories and tendencies towards impulsiviness and are also sensation seekers, according to a study by Cambridge researchers in to the psychological “signature” of the extremist mind. The study, published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, suggests that a particular mix of personality traits and unconscious cognition […]
Read MoreIMA slams Harsh Vardhan for endorsing Patanjali’s Coronil
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday came down heavily on Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan for endorsing Patanjali’s Coronil which was relaunched as treatment of Covid-19, a claim questioned by the World Health Organisation. “As per the code of the Medical Council of India, which binds the code of […]
Read MoreIndia’s growth engine to be powered by Assam, NE: PM
Guwahati, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India’s growth engine would be further boosted with the development of Assam and the northeastern region. Addressing a massive public gathering at Silapathar in eastern Assam’s Dhemaji district, the Prime Minister said that the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision would be further strengthened with the […]
Read MoreCBI team at residence of Abhishek Banerjee’s sister-in-law
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) A day after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) summoned Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee’s sister-in-law Menka Gambhir, a team of the central agency sleuths arrived at her residence here for questioning in connection with its probe into the illegal coal smuggling case. According to CBI officials, an eight member team […]
Read MoreJapan instructs domestic carriers to ground Boeing 777s
Tokyo, Feb 22 (IANS) Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has ordered domestic carriers to halt flights of Boeing 777s after an incident involving the aircraft sparked concern, local media reported Monday. The transport ministry here was alarmed when a Boeing 777 jet engine failed shortly after the plane had taken off in […]
Read MoreMunicipal polls in Goa to be held on March 20: Official
Panaji, Feb 22 (IANS) Goa’s 11 municipal councils and one municipal corporation will go to polls on March 20, State Election Commissioner Chokha Ram Garg said on Monday. The polls, which were scheduled to be held last year, were postponed on account of the Covid-19 pandemic. “The elections to the 11 municipal councils and the […]
Read MoreSony launches new wireless speaker for Rs 19,990
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Sony on Monday launched its latest premium wireless speaker ‘SRS-RA3000’ at Rs 19,990 in the Indian market. The product will be available across Sony retail stores, www.ShopatSC.com portal, major electronic stores and exclusively on the Amazon e-commerce portal in India from February 24 onwards. “Unlike most speakers that spread sound […]
Read MoreModi’s ‘Aatmanirbhar’ call in defence sector, invites pvt firms (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) In his fresh call to make India ‘Aatmanirbhar’ (self-reliant) in the defence sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited private sectors to come forward in manufacturing as well as in the design and development of defence items to spread the country’s glory worldwide. Speaking at a webinar for effective […]
Read MoreHemal Ingle feared ‘Sairat’ star Akash Thosar wouldn’t be friendly
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Actress Hemal Ingle has revealed that she initially thought actor Akash Thosar would not be a friendly person, especially given the success he had tasted with his debut film Sairat. However, Hemal’s perception about Akash changed after meeting him. Hemal and Akash share the screen in the upcoming web series “1962: […]
Read MoreNikita, Shantanu join Delhi Police’s Toolkit probe
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Activists Nikita Jacob and Shantanu Muluk joined the investigation into the ‘Toolkit’ case on Monday at Delhi Police’s cyber cell office. The development came after the Delhi Police contacted Jacob and Muluk over phone and issued notices, respectively. Both had assured they would join the investigation on Monday. The cyber […]
Read MoreAfghan Parliament approves Budget for current fiscal year
Kabul, Feb 22 (IANS) The Afghan Parliament on Monday approved the current fiscal year’s Budget with a majority of votes after weeks of tensions between the two state branches over the document. The fiscal year began on December 21, 2020, even as the Parliament rejected the Budget draft twice, Tolo news reported. On Sunday, lawmakers […]
Read MoreDelhi HC issues notice to Sonia, Rahul in National Herald case
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on BJP lawmaker Subramanian Swamy’s petition challenging the trial court order regarding summoning of documents and witnesses in the National Herald case. On February 19, Swamy had moved the court […]
Read MoreBombay HC grants 6-month bail to Varavara Rao on medical grounds (Ld)
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The Bombay High Court has granted bail to P. Varavara Rao, one of the prime accused in Koregaon-Bhima case, on medical grounds for six months, here on Monday. The bail order was passed by a division bench comprising Justice S.S. Shinde and Justice Manish Pitale in two separate matter pertaining to […]
Read MoreBalochistan: In the Crosshairs of History (Book Review)
By Aditi BhaduriThe year began on a subdued note with the assassination of journalist and activist Karima Baloch, one of Balochistan’s few, fiery and brilliant women freedom fighters. Her dead body was found in a lake in Toronto, Canada. The death is strongly alleged to be that of the Pakistani deep state. It, however, did […]
Read MoreLeipzig cut Bayern’s lead to two points with 3-0 win over Hertha
Berlin, Feb 22 (IANS) RB Leipzig capitalised on Bayern Munich’s third defeat of the season, beating struggling Hertha Berlin 3-0 to reduce the gap at the top of the Bundesliga to two points. The Bulls started the match well, knowing that a win would take them closer to Bayern. Meanwhile, Hertha Berlin focused on defence, […]
Read MoreYSRCP claims 2.7k panchayat wins, TDP 1.1k in fourth phase polls
Amaravati, Feb 22 (IANS) With the completion of the fourth phase of panchayat polls in Andhra Pradesh, political parties have resumed doling out their own victory statistics about the candidates aligned to them. Out of the 3,299 panchayats notified, the ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) said polls occurred in 2,743 panchayats and claimed […]
Read MoreSC notice on Amazon plea seeking interim relief on Rs 24,713Cr RIL-Future deal (Ld)
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a plea by Amazon seeking interim relief challenging a High Court order, which allowed Rs 24,713 crore RIL-Future deal to proceed. The top court also restrained the NCLT from passing final orders on the amalgamation. A bench headed by Justice R.F. Nariman […]
Read MoreLow-quality diet during pregnancy linked to childhood obesity
London, Feb 22 (IANS) Pregnant women need to have overall healthy diet, high in fruit and vegetables and low in refined carbohydrates and red and processed meats, said a new study which found links between mother’s low quality diet and higher risk of obesity and excess body fat in children, especially during late-childhood. The research […]
Read More5 killed in truck-auto collision in Bihar
Katihar (Bihar), Feb 22 (IANS) Five people were killed and five were critically injured in a truck-auto collision near Pothia police station in Katihar district of Bihar. All the deceased were identified as the members of a band. The incident happened on NH-31 when a truck coming from Bhagalpur lost control near Khaira Mod and […]
Read MorePuducherry CM resigns as Cong-led govt falls ahead of floor test (Ld)
Puducherry, Feb 22 (IANS) Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy on Monday resigned after his Congress-led government collapsed just before facing the floor test in the Assembly. After the dramatic walkout by Narayanasamy and his MLAs, Speaker V. P. Sivakozhundu announced that the government has lost its majority. Narayanasamy later submitted his resignation to in-charge Lieutenant […]
Read MoreMicrosoft launches ‘Surface Pro 7+’ in India at Rs 83,999
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Microsoft on Monday launched the Surface Pro 7+ detachable tablet computer in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 83,999. According to the company, Surface Pro 7+ is purpose-built with the needs of business and education customers in mind. This next generation of Surface Pro stays true to […]
Read MoreLanguage Movement’s history lies in reports of Pak intel branch : Hasina
By Sumi Khan,Dhaka, Feb 22 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that one can easily know the real history of the Language Movement of the country by reading the Pakistani intelligence branch reports’ from 1948 to 1971 which was made against Bangabandhu. Hasina on Sunday said, “We remember the sacrifice of the martyrs […]
Read MoreShine: A key parameter for healthy hair
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Feb 22 (IANSlife) Don’t we all dream of having luscious shiny locks? We’ve all stepped out of the salon with gorgeous shiny hair and have seen the shine wearing off over the next few days, taking us back to our original hair texture. No matter how many serums and styling products […]
Read MoreBase metals surge, LME Copper at 9-year high on supply concerns
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The rally in metal prices continued on Monday, with copper surging above the $9,000 mark per tonne on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on supply concerns along with demand hopes from China after the Chinese New Year. The three-month copper contract on LME soared 3.1 per cent to $9,187 a tonne, […]
Read MoreK’taka shuts 13 Kerala entry points to prevent Covid spread
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 22 (IANS) People in Kerala, who live near the entry points to Karnataka got a rude jolt after the authorities on Monday decided to close 13 points of entry in districts Wayanad and Kasargode. These open borders provide a huge succour to the people living on either side. They move freely for various […]
Read MoreThings to know about ovulation and pregnancy
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANSlife) Ovulation is a subject of reproductive health that is often surrounded by myths, unverified information and fiction. While there are factors beyond ovulation that can help in getting pregnant, ovulation plays an important role in successful conception. Not knowing about your fertile window, tracking and predicting ovulation days can be […]
Read MoreFrom Ghalib’s Dilli to Lutyen’s New Delhi, experience culinary magic at this food festival
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANSlife) Showcasing the two most significant eras of the city — The Last Mughal Emperor and The Emergence of British Raj — a recently-launched two-week long food festival in Delhi is inspired from the culinary bylanes of Purani Dilli. The ‘Dilli 6’ food festival that kickstarted at Edesia at Hotel Crowne […]
Read MoreSensex tanks 650 points, auto, IT stocks fall (Ld)
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Continuing with its recent downturn, the BSE Sensex plunged over 650 points on Monday. Heavy selling was witnessed in auto, IT, FMCG and banking stocks. However, metal stocks soared amid rising prices of metals. Around 11.50 a.m., Sensex was trading at 50,234.90, higher by 654.86 points or 1.29 per cent from […]
Read MoreBombay HC grants 6-month medical bail to Varavara Rao
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The Bombay High Court on Monday granted bail to P. Varavara Rao, one of the prime accused in Koregaon-Bhima case, on medical grounds for six months. The bail order was passed by a division bench comprising Justice S. S. Shinde and Justice Manish Pitale in two separate matter pertaining to the […]
Read MoreThe mindset of an Indian-American (Opinion)
By Asad MirzaThe 2020 survey carried out by Carnegie Endowment, tries to find and analyse the reasons for Modi’s popularity in the United States. Indian-origin American citizens now comprise the second-largest immigrant group in the USA. Over the years with increasing political influence and playing an active role in the US internal politics, this group […]
Read MoreSC on Amazon: Proceedings before NCLT not to culminate in sanction of scheme
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court has sought a response from Future Retail Limited in plea by Amazon Investment Holdings challenging the Delhi High Court order which had stayed the implementation of status quo direction passed by single-judge of the High Court with respect to the Future- Reliance deal, Bar and Bench reported. […]
Read MoreULFA ‘defers’ action on Quippo employees
By Subir BhaumikGuwahati, Feb 22 (IANS) The separatist United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) says it has ‘deferred action’ against two employees of hydrocarbon company Quippo Oil & Gas Infrastructure Ltd who were kidnapped in December by their armed cadres. ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua called some journalists, including this writer, to inform that ‘expiry of […]
Read MoreAhead of floor test, Puducherry CM, MLAs walk out of Assembly
Puducherry, Feb 22 (IANS) In a dramatic development, Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy and MLAs of the Congress-led government on Monday walked out of the Assembly ahead of the floor test. Before walking out, Narayansamy also slammed Centre for colluding with the Opposition to topple his government and argumented over voting rights of three nominated […]
Read MoreModi invites pvt firms in manufacturing of defence items
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited private sectors to come forward in manufacturing as well as in the design and development of defence items to spread the country’s glory worldwide. Speaking at the Webinar for effective implementation of Union Budget provisions in the Defence Sector, the Prime Minister said […]
Read MoreGoa DJ held for ‘vulgar comments’ against Shivaji on FB
Panaji, Feb 22 (IANS) Police in Goa on Monday arrested Nacellis Noronha, a 32-year-old DJ, for posting “vulgar comments” about legendary Maratha king Shivaji on social media last week, an official statement said. According to the statement issued by the Goa Police, Noronha, a resident of Siolim village in North Goa, was arrested after a […]
Read MorePak likely to remain in grey list as FATF meet begins: Report
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) With its plenary beginning on Monday Pakistan may remain in the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) though the authorities assert that the country qualifies to be moved out on merit, Dawn reported. As per the report, background discussions with key officials and foreign diplomats suggest that […]
Read MoreChancellor Naveen Jindal commits Rs 1K Cr to expand O.P. Jindal Global Univ
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Leading Indian industrialist and philanthropist and the founding Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Naveen Jindal, has announced an elaborate investment plan of Rs 1,000 crore for sustained futuristic expansion of the University as per ‘JGU Vision 2030 for the next decade. The Sonipat, Haryana-based JGU was recognized as […]
Read More5 killed in car-bus head-on collision
Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), Feb 22 (IANS) Five persons travelling in a car were killed in a head-on collision with a private travel bus near Devgad, early on Monday morning, police officials said. According to an official of Nevasa police station, the accident occurred around 2 a.m. on the Ahmednagar-Aurangabad Highway. “When the car was approaching the […]
Read MoreDjokovic to ‘focus more on Grand Slams’ after 9th Aus Open win
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IANS) Tennis world No.1 Novak Djokovic could be set for a period on the sidelines after his ninth Australian Open win due to a tear in his abdominal muscle he suffered during the tournament. After the final against Daniil Medvedev, Djokovic revealed the nature of the injury that he had suffered during […]
Read More3rd gen Apple AirPods leak reveals new design, ANC support
San Francisco, Feb 22 (IANS) Apple is reportedly working on its third-generation AirPods and now, a new report claims that it will feature a flat edge with a slight change in the placement of the devices sensors. The image, shared by 52audio, showcases both ?AirPods? and the charging case for what the site claims to […]
Read MoreDell opens global innovation facility in Singapore, 1st outside US
Singapore, Feb 22 (IANS) Dell Technologies has opened a $50 million innovation facility in Singapore focusing on research and development (R&D) in key digital transformation technologies. It is the company’s first such facility to be built outside the US to to research in areas including edge computing, data analytics, and augmented reality. “The world needs […]
Read MoreAwakening your ‘soulprint’ to find happiness and success (IANS Interview)
By Vishnu MakhijaniNew Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) It was a chance discovery of a book written 100 years ago by his great great grandfather that blended spiritual wisdom to aid decision-making that inspired writer and life coach Aditya Nath to delve deeper into the subject and pen his debut novel, “Awaken Your Soulprint – Discovering […]
Read MoreIED detected on Srinagar-Jammu highway, tragedy averted
Srinagar, Feb 22 (IANS) A major tragedy was averted on Monday when the security forces detected an improvised explosive device (IED) near the railway crossing in the Nowgam area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway. Police said a patrolling party of the security forces detected the IED on the national […]
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