US state sees more deaths than births for 1st time due to Covid
Washington, June 14 (IANS) Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the US state of Montana witnessed more deaths than births for the first time since data collection began in 1908. The Independent Record newspaper based in Helena, capital city of Montana, reported on Sunday that early and provisional data from the state’s health department showed that […]
Read MoreKirti Kulhari: The attitude of acceptance helps me
By Ahana BhattacharyaMumbai, June 14 (IANS) The ongoing second wave of the pandemic has affected us in many different ways, including taking a toll on mental health. Actress Kirti Kulhari reveals what she does to lift her spirits when she feels down. “I travel. I know it’s been a very tough time, but for me […]
Read MoreStalin warns withdrawal of relaxations if norms are flouted
Chennai, June 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has warned people of the state that the lockdown relaxations which have come into effect from Monday, could be withdrawn if the Covid-19 protocol norms are violated. In a video appeal released on June 14, the Tamil Nadu chief minister said that with the relaxations […]
Read MoreIraqi authorities exhume remains of 123 bodies from 2 mass graves
Baghdad, June 14 (IANS) Iraqi authorities announced that they exhumed the remains of 123 bodies from two mass graves in the northern province of Nineveh. “The remains near Badush Prison are possibly of the jail’s security personnel,” Nineveh Governor Najm al-Jubouri said in a press conference on Sunday at the site of the mass graves, […]
Read MoreAndhra govt is under-reporting Covid deaths: TDP
Hyderabad, June 14 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party national general secretary and Andhra Pradesh opposition leader Nara Lokesh on Monday alleged that the state government is hiding the actual number of Covid deaths to deny paying compensation. “We have been saying this from the beginning – the YSRCP government is shamelessly covering up deaths to deny […]
Read MoreBomb-laden drone falls on school in Saudi border city
Riyadh, June 14 (IANS) A bomb-laden drone fell on a school in the Saudi border city of Asir, the Civil Defence Ministry said. The Ministry’s spokesman Captain Abduljalil Al Jilban on Sunday revealed that no injury was reported in the latest Houthi militia’s attack, Xinhua news agency reported. The incident was the latest of the […]
Read MoreVaxxinity’s new Covid jab tech will also treat Alzheimer’s
Washington, June 14 (IANS) US biotech company Vaxxinity is developing a novel coronavirus vaccine using synthetic proteins, which can also help treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, the media reported. The company’s vaccine against Covid-19, known as UB-612, is currently in phase 2 trials. It uses the traditional recombinant protein coronavirus vaccine technology, but […]
Read MoreIsrael’s Arab party leader vows to ‘bridge gaps’
Tel Aviv, June 14 (IANS) Mansour Abbas, leader of the Ra’am party in Israel, has vowed on to advance the interests of the country’s Arab citizens from within the new coalition government. Addressing the Knesset ahead of the swearing-in of the new government on Sunday, Abbas, leader of the Ra’am party, said his faction will […]
Read MoreE-auction of Raj sandstone blocks soon for use in Ram temple
Jaipur, June 14 (IANS) The Rajasthan government will soon be holding an online auction of mining blocks of the unique pink Bansi Paharpur sandstone, which will be used for the construction of the Ram temple at Ayodhya as the central government approved the conversion of 398 hectares of forestland into revenue land, confirmed officials here. […]
Read More13 people dead, 16 wounded in S.Sudan clashes
Juba, June 14 (IANS) Inter-communal clashes have left 13 people dead and 16 others injured in South Sudan’s restive region of Lakes state, local police said. Elijah Mabor Makuach, police spokesperson in the state, said on Sunday they have deployed soldiers to restore calm following fighting which started on Saturday between the Gony and Theyieth […]
Read MoreModi wishes new Israeli PM Bennett, looks to deepen ties
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, saying he looks forward to meeting him and deepening the strategic partnership between the two counties. “Excellency Naftali Bennett, congratulations on becoming the Prime Minister of Israel. As we celebrate 30 years of the upgradation of diplomatic […]
Read MoreB’desh records highest Covid deaths in over a month
Dhaka, June 14 (IANS) Bangladesh has registered its highest number of single-day Covid-19 fatalities in more than a month, increasing the overall death toll to 13,118, according to health authorities. On Sunday, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported 47 new coronavirus fatalities, marking the highest number of daily deaths since May 9, reports Xinhua […]
Read MorePitch for WTC final will have pace, bounce & carry, says groundsman
Southampton, June 14 (IANS) The pitch for World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand will have pace, bounce and carry thanks to good weather due to ‘a lot of sun’ in Southampton, said Simon Lee, the head groundsman of Hampshire Bowl, where the match will be played from June 18 to 22. “For […]
Read MoreBear mauls man to death in J&K’s Budgam
Srinagar, June 14 (IANS) Barely a fortnight after a little girl was killed in a leopard attack, now a man has been found mauled to death by a bear on Monday in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district. Official sources said the man was grazing cattle in Ladermad forests when he was attacked […]
Read MoreHonour killing? FIR against girl’s family members
Meerut (UP), June 14 (IANS) Thirteen days after a newlywed woman died, her parents claimed that she had succumbed to Covid. Now, the Meerut police has exhumed her body and pressed murder charges against her family. This was done on Sunday on the basis of a complaint lodged by her husband. Farmaan, 30, has alleged […]
Read More6 held under anti-conversion law in UP
Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), June 14 (IANS) A cleric and a barber are among six, who have been booked under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020 for surreptitiously conducting the circumcision ceremony of two minor boys, below 12 years old. The incident took place on Saturday in Shahbad area of Rampur. […]
Read MoreQualcomm, MediaTek gain big in smartphone application chip market
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Qualcomm led the smartphone application processor (AP) market with a 40 per cent revenue share in the first quarter this year, followed by MediaTek with 26 per cent and Apple with 20 per cent, a new report has showed. The global smartphone applications processor (AP) market posted a double-digit year-on-year […]
Read MoreSocialism-Mamata Banerjee wedding was a low key affair
Chennai, June 14 (IANS) The much hyped marriage between Socialism and Mamata Banerjee was conducted on Sunday in the presence of Communism and Leninism. Communism’s son Marxism was also present during the wedding. The marriage was held at Amani Kondalampetti at Kattur in Salem district. The wedding of Socialism and Mamata Banerjee was the focus […]
Read MoreUK reports another 7,490 coronavirus cases
London, June 14 (IANS) Britain reported another 7,490 Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,565,813, according to official figures released on Sunday. The country also recorded another eight coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Britain to 127,904. These figures […]
Read MoreZimbabwe imposes lockdown in two more districts
Harare, June 14 (IANS) The Zimbabwean government has announced a two-week localised lockdown for Hurungwe and Kariba districts in Mashonaland West Province following a spike in Covid-19 infections. The development comes after the government extended a localized lockdown for Kwekwe district in the Midlands Province after detecting the highly transmissible Delta variant first detected in […]
Read MoreNaftali Bennett sworn in as Israel’s new PM, ends Netanyahu’s 12 yr rule
Jerusalem, June 14 (IANS) Naftali Bennett, leader of the right-wing Yamina (United Right) party, was sworn in as new Israeli prime minister on Sunday night, sending Benjamin Netanyahu to the opposition after a record 12-year rule. This came after the new coalition government, headed by Bennett and Yair Lapid, leader of the centrist Yesh Atid […]
Read MoreRussia adds 14,723 Covid cases
Moscow, June 14 (IANS) Russia has reported another 14,723 Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the highest number of daily infections since February 13, according to official data released on Sunday. The total number of coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 5,208,687, Xinhua reported. The national Covid-19 death toll rose by 357 […]
Read MoreKarnataka readies to partly unlock in 19 districts
Bengaluru, June 14 (IANS) As the pandemic’s second wave wanes, Karnataka is reading to partly unlock from Monday in 19 districts where the test positivity rate has fallen below 5 per cent, an official said. “As announced by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on June 10 and notified by Chief Secretary P. Ravi Kumar on June […]
Read MoreElite Indian boxers may train in Italy before Olympics
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Elite Indian boxers preparing for next month’s Tokyo Olympic Games are likely to train in Italy from next week. “There is a proposal to train in the Italian city of Assisi for more than a fortnight from next week. There are good sparring partners at the boxing training centre in […]
Read MoreTelangana CM to adopt a district to showcase development
Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday announced that he would himself adopt a district and show how development work can be done. He made the announcement at a meeting with officials to review the Palle and Pattana Pragathi programmes, aimed at development of rural and urban areas, respectively. “I […]
Read MoreDjokovic wins French Open, his 19th Grand Slam trophy
Paris, June 13 (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic on Sunday rallied to win the French Open men’s title, beating fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in four hours, 11 minutes, and become the first man in the Open Era to win all four majors twice. It was Djokovic’s 19th Grand Slam trophy.
Read MoreShubho Paul picked for Bayern Munich’s U-19 World Squad
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) After an impressive 2020-21 I-League season, Shubho Paul of Sudeva Delhi FC has been selected in the FC Bayern Munich’s World Squad (Under-19), a group of players handpicked by Klaus Augenthaler, member of the 1990 FIFA World Cup-winning German team. “It’s a really happy moment for me and my family. […]
Read MoreKarnataka cyber police bust Rs 290-crore hawala scam
Bengaluru, June 13 (IANS) Karnataka’s cybercrime police have busted a Rs 290-crore hawala (money laundering) scam, operated in the name of ‘Powerbank’ investment and arrested nine persons, including two Chinese and two Tibetans, an official of the state’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said on Sunday. “The 9 accused, including 2 Chinese, 2 Tibetans and 5 […]
Read MorePunjab CM condoles demise of Milkha’s wife
Chandigarh, June 13 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday condoled the demise of former Indian women national volleyball team captain Nirmal Milkha Singh (85), the wife of legendary ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh, as she passed away at a private hospital in Mohali after a battle against Covid-19. She is survived by her husband, […]
Read MoreTelangana gifts 32 Kia Carnival cars to Additional Collectors
Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) The Telangana government on Sunday handed over 32 Kia luxury cars to Additional Collectors, saying the vehicles are meant for the use by the officials for their village visits. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao examined the Kia Carnival car brought and flagged off from his official residence Pragati Bhavan. On the […]
Read MoreWife of legendary Olympian Milkha Singh succumbs to Covid
Chandigarh, June 13 (IANS) Former Indian women volleyball team captain Nirmal Kaur, the wife of legendary Olympian Milkha Singh, died at a Mohali hospital on Sunday due to complications related to Covid-19 infection, doctors said. She was 85 and is survived by her husband, a son, and three daughters. “We are deeply saddened to inform […]
Read MoreChina tests its stealth bomber H-20’s capabilities opposite Ladakh
By Sumit Kumar SinghNew Delhi, June 13 (IANS) China is conducting the final trials of Xian H-20 strategic stealth bombers at its Hotan airbase, opposite eastern Ladakh, as the US pulls out its troops from Afghanistan and the border standoff with India continues. Top government sources said that H-20 bombers are aimed at ending the […]
Read MoreOil Minister defends high fuel prices citing govt spending on welfare schemes
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Accepting that high fuel prices have been a cause of difficulty to the general public, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that at a time when the government expenditure has surged due to welfare schemes along with vaccination coverage amid the pandemic, the government is saving money for such […]
Read MoreCongress leader R.P.N. Singh slams ‘privileged’ comments
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Congress in charge of Jharkhand, and former Union Minister, R.P.N. Singh said that he was upset over comments calling him “privileged” and hit back at critics, saying that he has earned his position through hard work, has been loyal to the party all these days and he is not leaving […]
Read MoreWife of legendary Milkha Singh passes away
Mohali, June 13 (IANS) Nirmal Milkha Singh, wife of legendary athlete Milkha Singh, passed away here on Sunday. She was 82. She was battling Covid-19 in Fortis hospital here for the last fortnight.
Read More8 Karnataka cops suspended for beating man to death
Madikeri (Karnataka), June 13 (IANS) Eight policemen were suspended for allegedly beating a 50-year-old man to death after he reportedly attacked a constable with a knife in Karnataka’s Kodagu district, police said on Sunday. “Eight policemen, including 2 head constables and 6 constables of Virajpet police station, have been suspended after the victim Roy D’Souza’s […]
Read MoreMaha daily Covid toll sees new peak, case tally crosses 59 lakh
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) For the fourth time in a week, Maharashtra’s Covid-19 death toll climbed to a new peak, while the total cases crossed the 59 lakh mark though fresh infections dropped, health officials said on Sunday. Compared with 1,966 deaths declared on Saturday, the state now revealed the highest-ever fatalities, at 2,771 (comprising […]
Read MoreAssam CM visits family of two sisters found hanging from tree, assures stern action
Guwahati, June 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday visited the family members of the two teenage sisters, who were found hanging from a tree in their village in Kokrajhar district, and said that the police would soon discover the truth behind the incident. Sarma, who had rushed to the Abhayakhuti village […]
Read MoreSoy food body seeks duty free import of ‘food speciality’ soybeans from US
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Soy Food Promotion & Welfare Association has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow the soy food processing industry to import 50,000 metric tons of the food specialty soybeans from the US on a ‘zero’ duty under tariff rate quota(TRQ). In a statement, the industry body said that soy […]
Read More‘Love Jihad’ resurfaces in Kerala as terrorists’ widows refused return
Thiruvananthapuram, June 13 (IANS) The issue of ‘Love Jihad’ has cropped up again in Kerala after reports that the Centre has denied permission to return to four women, who had gone from the state to Afghanistan along with their husbands and children to live in the “Islamic Caliphate” promised by terror organisation IS. Four women […]
Read MoreBarbora-Katerina clinch French Open women’s doubles title
Paris, June 13 (IANS) No.2 seeded Czech pair Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova on Sunday clinched their second French Open women’s doubles title, beating No.14 seeds Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the USA and Iga Swiatek of Poland 6-4, 6-2 in the final here. The final lasted one hour and 14 minutes at Court Philippe-Chatrier. Barbora and […]
Read MoreHyderabad: Social activist held after suicide bid by woman YouTuber
Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) Hyderabad police have arrested a social activist after a woman YouTuber allegedly attempted suicide due to the defamatory comments the man had been making against her. Syed Saleem, who runs an NGO, was arrested by Chandrayangutta police after a video of the woman YouTuber surfaced. The woman said that she was […]
Read MoreCar swallowed up by Mumbai well, efforts on to retrieve it (Lead)
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) In a freak incident in rain-lashed Mumbai on Sunday morning, a SUV parked in a society compound fell and sank into an old, deep well whose cover got dislodged in the deluge. The car, along with other vehicles, was parked on the well covered by RCC slabs, which were apparently washed […]
Read MoreWife of injured du Plessis wants a system for player emergency
Abu Dhabi, June 13 (IANS) South African batsman Faf du Plessis’s wife on Sunday took to social media to highlight her plight after she came to know about her husband’s injury suffered during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match here on Saturday. du Plessis collided with Quetta Gladiators teammate Mohammad Hasnain while trying to stop […]
Read MoreStepfather held for beating toddler, mother for not stopping him
Thiruvananthapuram, June 13 (IANS) A man was arrested in Kerala’s Kannur for beating his year-old stepdaughter with firewood, leaving her with injuries on the face and head, police said on Sunday. The man was identified as Puthenveetil Ratheesh, 39. Mother C.V. Remya, 24, was also taken into custody for not preventing her husband from beating […]
Read MoreLakshadweep Administrator Praful Patel to reach Agatti on Monday
Thiruvananthapuram, June 13 (IANS) Amidst the raging controversy over the “modernisation” of Lakshadweep, the Union Territory’s Administrator, Praful Khoda Patel is set to reach the islands on Monday, and stay there till June 20. The “Save Lakshadweep Forum”, an umbrella group of local activists and opposition politicians who have been in the forefront of agitations […]
Read MoreNo cyber breach into NIC email system: Centre
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Centre has said that there has been no cyber breach into the email system of the government maintained by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). The clarification comes on the backdrop of reports on impact of data breaches in organisations such as Air India, Big Basket and Domino’s which claimed […]
Read MoreVinoo Mankad, 9 other stalwarts inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Dubai, June 13 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced a special edition intake of 10 cricket icons — including former India cricketer Vinoo Mankad — into the ICC Hall of Fame to celebrate the prestigious history of Test cricket, coinciding with this month’s maiden World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and […]
Read MoreUrvashi shares video of ab workout using punching bag
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela took to social media on Sunday evening to encourage her fans to workout and improve their fitness. The actress shared a video on Instagram where she can be seen performing a type of ab workout using a punching bag. In the video, Urvashi bends her upper body […]
Read MoreWTC: Heavy-scoring Indians have edge over NZ batsmen
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) With less than a week to go before the start of the World Test Championship (WTC) final, the Indian batting unit looks better and more experienced than its New Zealand counterpart in the WTC. While India have as many as five batsmen among top 15 top scorers in the tournament, […]
Read MoreKriti Sanon hints at finding ‘the one’ for her ‘fragile’ heart
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon shared her romantic mood on Sunday on social media. Kriti shared a cute video on Instagram where she, along with sister Nupur Sanon, can be seen making funny facial expressions sitting in a moving car while the popular Hemant Kumar song “Hai apna dil to awara” plays […]
Read MoreXiaomi’s 200W charging will decrease battery capacity: Report
Beijing, June 13 (IANS) Smartphone brand Xiaomi has revealed that its 200W wired charging solution, which was recently showcased, drains battery capacity at a significant rate. The manufacturer said this solution is able to top up a 4,000mAh battery in just eight minutes, but it turns out that this comes at a long-term cost, Android […]
Read MoreMizo man with world’s one of largest families passes away
By Sujit ChakrabortyAizawl, June 13 (IANS) Ziona Chana, who is believed to head one of the world’s largest families, with 38 wives, 89 children and 33 grandchildren from Mizoram, passed away at a private hospital here on Sunday. He was 76. An official of Aizawl district administration said that Chana was unwell since June 7 […]
Read More‘L-G should put an end to wastage of food grains by the Kejriwal govt’
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Delhi BJP on Sunday appealed to the Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to put an end to the wastage of tonnes of food grains by the Chief Minister-led Arvind Kejriwal government which had been allocated by the Narendra Modi government. Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri led […]
Read MoreVegan spider silk a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics?
London, June 13 (IANS) Researchers have created a plant-based, sustainable, scalable material that could replace single-use plastics in many consumer products. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge in the UK, created a polymer film by mimicking the properties of spider silk, one of the strongest materials in nature. The new material is as strong […]
Read More774 new cases, 12 deaths in J&K as Covid spread continues to dip
Srinagar, June 13 (IANS) A total of 774 new cases and 12 deaths were reported from J&K on Sunday as the spread of Covid infection continued to decline in the Union Territory. Officials said 229 cases and seven deaths came to light in the Jammu division, and 545 cases and five deaths in the Kashmir […]
Read More‘Revision in FAME-II norms to boost electric 2-wheeler demand’
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Lauding the latest revision in the FAME-II norms by the Centre, stakeholders in the sector have said that the move will substantially increase the demand for electric bikes and scooters. Hero Electric MD Naveen Munjal said: “In what will be seen as one of the most significant moves in the […]
Read MoreCovid: Common diabetes drug may help treat lung inflammation
New York, June 13 (IANS) Blood sugar-lowering drug Metformin can prevent pulmonary or lung inflammation, a major factor in Covid-19 severity and mortality, researchers have found in studies of mice infected by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Metformin is often used as an early therapy for Type-2 diabetes. It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, […]
Read More58 Covid deaths, over 6K new cases in Andhra
Amaravati, June 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh has logged 6,770 new Covid cases and 58 deaths during the 24 hour period ending 9 a.m. on Sunday. A total of 1,02,876 samples were tested during the period and of them, 6,770 were found positive. With this, the cumulative number of cases jumped to 18,09,844. The fresh fatalities […]
Read MoreNASA finishes assembling Artemis moon mission rocket
London, June 13 (IANS) US space agency NASA has assembled the first of its powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rockets, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon. The engineers at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center have finished lowering the 65m tall core stage in between two smaller booster rockets, the BBC reported on Saturday. It […]
Read MoreHimachal procures vaccine from Serum Institute
Shimla, June 13 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has procured Covishield vaccine from the Serum Institute of India (SII) and the vaccination for the 18-44 age group will be held from June 14 to 18, a government official said on Sunday. This vaccine would be utilized before June 21. After this, the fourth phase of vaccination for […]
Read MoreDead bodies continue to be dumped into the Ganga in Bihar
Patna, June 13 (IANS) The relatives of a man, who died due to snakebite in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district, dumped his body into the Ganga on Sunday, despite objections of the local residents. The locals made video clips of the incident, which occurred in Kahalgaon block under Bhagalpur. Mithilesh Kumar died due to snake bite in […]
Read MoreHaryana to have centralised water monitoring system
Chandigarh, June 13 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said a centralised water monitoring system would be prepared in two years for the availability of water for the farmers. Issuing directions to prepare a plan, he said all the districts, blocks and villages would be included. Presiding over the first meeting of […]
Read MoreRuchi Soya plans FPO to raise funds, meet SEBI norms
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) FMCG company Ruchi Soya, which was taken over by Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurveda under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), plans to go ahead with a further public offering (FPO) in a bid to raise more funds. The move would also allow the company to meet SEBI’s minimum public shareholding norms. […]
Read More‘In depth disappearance’: Car vanishes down well in Mumbai
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) In a freak accident in rain-battered Mumbai, a parked car fell into a deep well, whose reinforced cement concrete cover broke to create a sinkhole, and was washed away, police said on Sunday. The incident was reported from Ramnivas Society in Ghatkopar West, Traffic Police In-Charge Nagraj Majge said. The car, […]
Read MoreReliance Power board approves preferential issue of shares, warrants to Reliance Infra
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Board of Directors of Reliance Power Limited has approved preferential issue of up to 59.5 crore equity shares and up to 73 crore warrants convertible into equivalent number of equity shares of the company at an issue price of Rs 10 each by conversion of debt, aggregating up to […]
Read MoreTiger Shroff posts video dancing with Disha Patani on her birthday
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff took to social media on Sunday to wish his rumoured ladylove, actress Disha Patani on her 29th birthday in a special way. What can be said as a visual treat to Tiger and Disha’s fans, the actor shared a video where the two of them are dancing […]
Read MoreBJP slams TN CM’s move to open Tasmac liquor shops
Chennai, June 13 (IANS) BJP Tamil Nadu president L.Murugan has slammed Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s decision to allow opening of Tasmac liquor shops from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the extended lockdown period. Murugan alleged that as the Leader of Opposition during the previous AIADMK government’s tenure, Stalin had protested against the opening of […]
Read MoreAshes will be tough with this fragile England batting: Vaughan
London, June 13 (IANS) Former England skipper Michael Vaughan came down heavily on the Joe Root-captained home team after they lost to New Zealand by eight wickets in the second Test on Sunday, saying the batting was “fragile”. New Zealand won the two-Test series 1-0 — their first series triumph in England in 22 years. […]
Read MoreCan boredom lead to breaking public-health rules?
Toronto, June 13 (IANS) Covid pandemic has brought a drastic change to our lives. It has bound our lives with restrictions, many of which have become heavily politicised. But, people who are more prone to boredom can find it threatening to their identity and are thus more likely to break public-health rules, according to new […]
Read MoreTesla downgrades range of brand new Model S Long Range
San Francisco, June 13 (IANS) Tesla has downgraded the range of its brand new Model S Long Range, which also happens to be Tesla’s longest-range electric car, just a few days after launching the vehicle. The event Tesla held at its Fremont factory was more about the Model S Plaid, the new top performance Model […]
Read MoreT’gana farmers to get Rs 7,509 cr investment support from June 15
Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) Telangana government will provide Rs 7,509 crore as investment support to over 63 lakh farmers for cultivation during Kharif season under Rythu Bandhu scheme. Agriculture Minister S. Niranjan Reddy said on Sunday that the government has made all arrangements to credit the amount at the rate of Rs 5,000 per acre […]
Read MoreHere are top 5 useful features in iPadOS 15
San Francisco, June 13 (IANS) As Apple iPadOS 15 is gaining almost all of the new features that were introduced in iOS 15, there are also several updates that Apple introduced that are designed exclusively for the larger screen of the iPad or have been adopted from iOS 14. Widgets can now be placed anywhere […]
Read MoreDelhi snatching case solved within 4 hours, with CCTV aid
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) CCTV footage turned out to be a key input in solving a crime, with Delhi Police cracking a snatching matter within a record four hours — from registration of the case to arrest of the criminals. Scrutinising CCTV footage and the inputs developed with local intelligence led the police to […]
Read MoreNew Zealand win 2nd Test, clinch series in England after 22 years
Birmingham, June 13 (IANS) New Zealand defeated England by eight wickets in the second Test on Sunday and won the two-match series 1-0 – their first series triumph in England in 22 years. The win pushed New Zealand back to the No.1 spot in Test rankings. The win is New Zealand’s first at Edgbaston in […]
Read MoreMonsoon arrival in Himachal earliest in 21 years: Met Office
Shimla, June 13 (IANS) The southwest monsoon on arrived in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, in its earliest onset in the past 21 years, the weather bureau said. Its normal arrival in the state is June 26. “The southwest monsoon has reached all parts of Himachal Pradesh. Last year it had reached the state on June […]
Read MoreHere’s how to build a resilient team at the workplace
New York, June 13 (IANS) Find it hard to manage your team? Encouraging employees to learn on the job and speak up with ideas and suggestions for change can build teams that are more effective and resilient in the face of unexpected situations, according to new research. The study, led by researchers from Rice University […]
Read MoreYouTube Music adds ‘Replay Mix’ for most played songs
San Francisco, June 13 (IANS) Google-owned YouTube Music has added “Replay Mix” for several users that include their most commonly played songs from the past few weeks. The playlist, which currently appears ahead of My Supermix in the “Mixed for you” section of the app, features the standard record-inspired cover art in cool tones of […]
Read More‘Arrested Chinese intruder a PLA-run university student’
By Anwesha BhaumikKolkata, June 13 (IANS) Agencies investigating Chinese national Han Junwe, arrested while illegally crossing into India, say he was a student of a Peoples Liberation Army-run university, where he studied English. Han, produced in Malda district court on Saturday after his arrest on the Sultanpur border on Thursday, was sent to police custody […]
Read MoreAkshay Kumar shares wrestler Brian Lee played The Undertaker in his film
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar took to social media on Sunday to celebrate his 1996 film Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi completing 25 years of its release date. The film hit theatres on June 14, 1996. Akshay also revealed that it was wrestler Brian Lee who had played the role of WWE wrestler The […]
Read MoreRs 7,622 cr released under Samagra Shiksha scheme: Nishank
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Education has released Rs 7,622 crore so far in 2021-22 to the States and Union Territories (UTs) under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, said Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Sunday. This amount has been released for the smooth continuity of free books, uniforms, running of […]
Read MoreUP BJP to complete formation of frontal organisation ahead of polls
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Days after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the central leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the national capital, the state BJP unit has started preparation for next year’s Assembly polls with the formation of a frontal organisation. Series of meetings have also been started to take stock […]
Read MoreDigvijaya Singh’s remark on Article 370 puts Congress in trouble
By Sandeep PouranikBhopal, June 13 (IANS) The controversial remarks made by former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha member, Digvijaya Singh, in a Clubhouse platform conversation over bringing back of Article 370 in Kashmir if Congress comes to power, has embarrassed the Congress party in the state. On the one hand, the BJP has […]
Read MoreWoakes back in England T20I squad for Lanka series, Stokes not considered
London, June 13 (IANS) All-rounder Chris Woakes has returned to England Twenty20 International setup for the first time since 2015 after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka beginning in Cardiff on June 23. Woakes’ last international cap in this format came in November 2015 […]
Read MoreBengal govt seeks unutilised funds for Mamata’s dream projects
Kolkata, June 13 (IANS) In an effort to mobilise the funds needed for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s dream project of giving credit cards to students and post Cyclone Yaas restoration and reconstruction work, the state Finance Department has asked all the departments to refund unutilised funds lying in various accounts. On June 7, state Finance […]
Read MoreSona Mohapatra flaunts asymmetrical haircut
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Singer Sona Mohapatra took to social media on Sunday to flaunt her new asymmetrical haircut. Sona also recalled how she had boy cut hair for a long time in her childhood as she was labelled Tom boy. Sharing photographs of her new hairstyle on Instagram, Sona wrote: “Buzzed Asymmetry. #HairMajesty #supershort […]
Read MoreKshatriya body objects to movie ‘Prithviraj’, demands name change
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Akhil Bhartiya Kshatriya Mahasabha has objected to the name of the movie “Prithviraj” and termed it an insult to the great ruler. Shantanu Chauhan, youth wing head of the organization, said, “The insult of the great brave warrior Emperor Prithviraj Chauhan ji, who protected the nation and Hinduism, is an […]
Read MoreMan selling arrack in mineral water bottles held in TN
Chennai, June 13 (IANS) The closure of TASMAC shops and shortage of liquor in Tamil Nadu have led to the emergence of a large number of bootleggers from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Puducherry turn up to supply Tamil Nadu’s tipplers – in some innovative ways. The state police’s Prohibition and Enforcement wing, in a […]
Read MoreCAIT fully geared up to fight Amazon & Flipkart
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) For more than five years, Amazon, Walmart-owned Flipkart and many other foreign-funded e-commerce companies have indulged into all kinds of unethical business practices with an objective of taking control of not only the e-commerce but even the retail business of India, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said. Their […]
Read MoreRabada happy his run of bad luck has ended with five-for vs West Indies
Gros Islet (St. Lucia), June 13 (IANS) South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is glad that he has finally broken the jinx and taken a five-wicket haul (5/34) in 33 innings since Match 2018. The 26-year-old bowler ripped through the West Indies batting line-up in their second innings of the first Test, finishing the match […]
Read MoreJ&K Police approaches Google for email details of arrested PDP leader Parra
Srinagar, June 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Police has approached Google and US authoritiees, asking them to preserve the e-mails allegedly sent by arrested Peoples Democratic Party youth wing President Waheed Parra to Pakistan-based terror groups. Parra has been charge sheeted by the Counter Intelligence Wing Kashmir (CIK) of J&K CID under the Prevention of […]
Read MoreAussie McKeown breaks 100m backstroke world record
Canberra, June 13 (IANS) Australian teenager Kaylee McKeown has smashed the women’s 100m backstroke world record, according to Swimming Australia. McKeown, 19, swam the event in 57.45 seconds at the Australian Swimming Trials in South Australia (SA) on Sunday night, beating the previous record of 57.57, reports Xinhua. She qualified for the event at the […]
Read MoreTN announces more easing of curbs in 27 districts from Monday
Chennai, June 13 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government announced more relaxations in 27 districts of the state including Chennai corporation following a decrease in the number of fresh Covid-19 cases as well as active cases in the state. Chief minister M.K. Stalin in a statement said that following representations from various sections of people, the […]
Read MoreCena posts Kohli’s pic, fans say he is supporting India for World Cup
London, June 13 (IANS) World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) icon and renowned television presenter John Cena on Saturday posted an uncaptioned image of India team skipper Virat Kohli on his Instagram page, leaving his fans confused about what message he wanted to convey. Kohli is currently leading the India side to the World Test Championship (WTC) […]
Read MoreCarrie Lam urges HK residents to get vaccinated
Hong Kong, June 13 (IANS) Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Sunday urged residents of the city to get vaccinated against Covid-19 in an effort to allow the global financial hub to return to normal at an early date. Hong Kong must work to raise the vaccination rate so that people can make trips […]
Read MoreRailways brings oxygen relief to 15 states in 50 days
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) In a “milestone achievement”, the Indian Railways has delivered nearly 30,182 Metric Tonnes (MT) of medical oxygen in more than 1,734 tankers across the country, bringing relief to 15 states in the last 50 days. Oxygen relief by 421 Oxygen Expresses reached to 15 states namely Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya […]
Read MoreBhopal women group’s unique initiative to protect environment
Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) A women’s group in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal has started a unique initiative to promote environmental protection by planting saplings and growing plants. This women’s group comprises of wives of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers in Bhopal under the name ‘Crazy Innovative Women’s group’. This group of women has planted saplings […]
Read MoreLicense needed to sell tobacco products in UP
Lucknow, June 13 (IANS) It is now mandatory for tobacco sellers in Uttar Pradesh to take a license. The government has taken this decision keeping in mind the growing problem of tobacco and the danger it poses to public health and also ensure effective enforcement of the rules and policies applicable for tobacco control. According […]
Read MoreExim Bank sees India’s Q1 merchandise exports at $87.2bn
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has projected India’s total merchandise exports for the first quarter of FY22 to reach $87.2 billion. It would be around 70 per cent higher than $51.3 billion during the same quarter last fiscal, Exim Bank said in a statement. Non-oil exports are likely to […]
Read MoreAllu Sirish hates ‘foodie people’s refrigerators’
Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) Telugu actor Allu Sirish has revealed that he hates the refrigerators of foodie people in his latest post on social media. Sirish, brother of Telugu star Allu Arjun, posted a video on his Instagram story. In the clip, the actor is seen walking about the refrigerator, which is full of ice-creams […]
Read MoreHow Covid pandemic led to higher levels of allergens at homes
London, June 13 (IANS) While outdoor pollution level appeared to drop during Covid-induced periods of lockdown, particulate matter (PM) 2.5 levels were on average 23 per cent higher indoors, according to a new study of 10 global cities. The cities included London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, New York, Toronto, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Seoul. Particle […]
Read MorePreity Zinta: Feels awesome to see people out after months of being locked
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Preity Zinta took to social media on Sunday to share glimpses from the US as things start unlocking over there and life starts getting back to normal. Preity shared a video on Instagram from the US where people can be seen in a weekend mood, enjoying themselves sitting by […]
Read MoreDelhi unlock: Religious places open but visitors not allowed (2nd ld)
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) As part of the phase-wise unlock in Delhi, the administration has decided to allow public activities and markets to open from Monday with certain restrictions as the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic is under control. In the process of unlocking Delhi for the third consecutive week after lockdown, Delhi Chief […]
Read More8 Afghan policemen killed in insider attack
Kabul, June 13 (IANS) Eight Afghan policemen have been confirmed dead in an alleged insider attack at a police checkpoint in Lashkar Gah, the capital of the troubled Helmand province on Sunday. The incident took place early Sunday when “a Taliban infiltrator disguised himself as a policeman” opened fire on the policemen inside the checkpoint […]
Read MoreAvika Gor shoots in Turkey for Kazakh movie
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Avika Gor is shooting in Turkey for a Kazakh movie. The actress said she had a “gallant time” while filming in the picturesque locale. Avika said: “It was great fun shooting for the film. I had a gallant time in turkey. It’s my first Kazakhstan movie. Everyone in the sets took […]
Read MoreBCB to probe allegations of biased umpiring in DPL
haka, June 13 (IANS) In the wake of the Shakib Al Hasan incident, where the Bangladesh all-rounder misbehaved with umpires and kicked and uprooted the stumps during a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief, Nazmul Hassan, has set up a committee to investigate allegations of biased umpiring in the tournament. […]
Read MoreYoungsters booked for organizing birthday party in Hyd
Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) Cyberabad police on Sunday booked 31 youngsters for organizing birthday party in violation of Covid-19 lockdown norms at Kadthal near Hyderabad. The youngsters including girls participated in the birthday party which was organized at a farm house at Kadthal in Ranga Reddy district under the limits of Cyberabad Police Commissionerate. In […]
Read MoreAdobe removing Photoshop Mix, Fix from App Store
San Francisco, June 13 (IANS) After years of neglect, software major Adobe is removing its free “Photoshop Mix” and “Photoshop Fix” apps from the App Store on June 21. The company has advised users who used the apps to switch to using its “Photoshop Express Photo Editor”, which requires either a monthly or yearly subscription […]
Read MoreBengaluru FC appoint Moosa assistant to chief coach Pezzaiuoli
Bengaluru, June 13 (IANS) Bengaluru FC have signed a fresh three-year contract, till the 2023-24 season, with Naushad Moosa, who has been in-charge of the club’s youth development programme but will now exclusively assist chief coach Marco Pezzaiuoli. Moosa, an AFC Pro-Licensed coach who joined Bengaluru FC in 2017, said after signing the contract on […]
Read MorePM condoles demise of Congress leader Indira Hridayesh
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of leader of opposition in the Uttarakhand assembly and senior Congress leader Dr Indira Hridayesh. Hridayesh passed away in Delhi on Sunday morning due to cardiac arrest. She breathed her last in Uttarakhand Sadan where she was staying after reaching […]
Read MoreNTPC invites EoI for Hydrogen Fuel Cell based pilot projects
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) State-run power major NTPC has floated a global Expression of Interest (EoI) to set up two pilot projects, standalone fuel-cell based backup power system and a standalone fuel-cell based microgrid system with hydrogen production using electrolyser at NTPC premises. Through the projects, NTPC is looking to further strengthen its footprint […]
Read MoreFriends for 7 yrs; two girls elope, marry each other in Gurugram
Gurugram, June 13 (IANS) Two girls from Haryana’s Gurugram and Jhajjar district here got married at a temple located in Sohna, the police said. According to the police, a 20-year-old girl, resident of Pataudi area in Gurugram had become friend with a 19-year-old girl from Jhajjar while studying in a Jhajjar school. The two of […]
Read MoreLeopard sighting in densely populated Srinagar area triggers panic
Srinagar, June 13 (IANS) Panic gripped the densely populated Natipora area in Srinagar on Sunday after a leopard was sighted. Two weeks ago, a minor girl was mauled by a leopard in the Humhama area after which the animal was declared as a man-eater and professional hunters were employed to eliminate it. A team of […]
Read MoreBiden gifts custom-made cycle to Johnson
London, June 13 (IANS) US President Joe Biden gifted UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson a custom-made bicycle while they met for the ongoing G7 Leaders’ Summit in Carbis Bay, England. According to a BBC report on Saturday, the bike was made by the Philadelphia-based Bilenky Cycle Works, a business with a staff of four who […]
Read MoreProbe ordered as elephant hired for wedding goes on rampage
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), June 13 (IANS) Forest officials are now preparing to take action against the owner of an elephant that was hired for a wedding. The elephant went on rampage after loud music was played and crackers were burst at the function. The pachyderm damaged vehicles and uprooted the pandals. The incident took place […]
Read More12 dead, over 100 injured in China gas explosion
Beijing, June 13 (IANS) A gas explosion in China’s Hubei province on Sunday has killed 12 people and injured more than 100 people others, including 39 in serious condition, local authorities said. As of 12 p.m. (local time), rescue workers found 150 people from the blast site in the city of Shiyan and rushed them […]
Read MoreBSESENSEX lifetime high achieved, market trend unclear
By Arun KejriwalMarkets were on an uptrend last week and the long awaited and overdue lifetime high on BSESENSEX was finally achieved. BSESENSEX gained 374.71 points or 0.72 per cent to close at 52,474.76 points while NIFTY gained 129.10 points or 0.82 per cent to close at 15,799.35 points. The broader indices saw BSE100, BSE200 […]
Read MoreRetail investors can look forward to big IPOs raising Rs 1.12 lakh cr
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Retail investors will get a chance to participate in good quality IPOs as several important names including LIC are on the upcoming IPOs list to raise as much as Rs 1.12 lakh crore. According to market estimates, among the upcoming issues, insurance major, LIC is likely to launch a Rs […]
Read MoreQuinton de Kock dedicates century vs West Indies to rhino conservation
Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 13 (IANS) After India cricketer Rohit Sharma, South African batsman Quinton de Kock has joined the list of people making a strong pitch for the conservation of rhinos, some species of which are critically endangered. De Kock, who scored an unbeaten 141 against the West Indies in the opening match […]
Read MoreRahul, Rohit, Saha bat on Day 2 of India’s match simulation
Southampton, June 13 (IANS) After the first day of India’s intra-squad match simulation witnessed performances from Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and Ishant Sharma, it was the turn of the likes of KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma to showcase their batting skills at the Hampshire Bowl on the second day. In a video of Saturday’s play […]
Read MoreVillage makes it mandatory for newlyweds to plant tree
Kaushambhi (UP), June 13 (IANS) In a new initiative for eco-conservation, the residents of a village in Kaushambhi district have made it mandatory for every newly wedded couple to plant a tree. The residents of Amni Lokipur village of Mooratganj development block have resolved that every newly married couple of the village would be allowed […]
Read MoreHere are five games from Upload VR’s E3 2021 showcase
San Francisco, June 13 (IANS) Following two years of VR announcements and reveals, Upload VR has returned to E3 with its third annual showcase of the most inventive and intriguing games coming to VR. According to The Verge, as the medium continues to mature year after year, it continues to be a platform for developers […]
Read MoreNicki Minaj, son twin in new photos on social media
Los Angeles, June 13 (IANS) Rapper Nicki Minaj posted a picture on social media where she and her son can be seen colour coordinated in white outfits. Nicki posted a set of pictures of herself posing on a couch on Saturday late night on Instagram. Only one photograph features her son. The “Anaconda” hitmaker captioned […]
Read MoreUttrakhand Leader of Opposition Indira Hridayesh passes away
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Leader of opposition in the Uttrakhand assembly and senior Congress leader Indira Hridayesh passed away in Delhi on Sunday due to heart attack. She has been part of many Congress governments and member of UP legislative council as well. She breathed her last in Uttrakhand Sadan and was in Delhi […]
Read MoreFPIs invest Rs 15,520 cr in Indian equities in June
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) have made a total net investment of Rs 15,520 crore in Indian equities so far in June. FPIs have made a comeback after pulling out investments for two consecutive months. In April and May, net selling by FPIs stood at Rs 9,659 crore and Rs 2,954 crore. […]
Read MoreLahiri slips a place to tied 45th in Palmetto Championship golf
Congaree Maintenance (US), June 13 (IANS) Despite an impressive one-under 70, Indias Anirban Lahiri slipped to tied 45th after the third round of Palmetto Championship here. Lahiri, who entered the third day tied in 44th place after making cut with an even par score across the first two rounds, had a decent outing but could […]
Read MoreNvidia to drop Windows 7, 8 driver support
San Francisco, June 13 (IANS) Chip-maker Nvidia is planning to drop support for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 later this year. The Nvidia drivers will be exclusively available for Windows 10 in October this year, with only critical security updates available on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 through September 2024. Microsoft […]
Read MoreDelhi unlock: Restaurants allowed with 50% seating from Monday (Ld)
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Restaurants in Delhi will be allowed to operate with up to 50 per cent seating capacity from Monday, said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, announcing to unlock the national capital third straight week. Kejriwal said Delhi’s Covid situation is under control as daily cases have reduced below 200, and at […]
Read MoreUS-based Molekule plans investment for R&D in India
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) San Francisco-headquartered air-purification technology company Molekule plans to invest in research and development in India As the company enters India, Dilip Goswami, Co-founder, President and CTO of Molekule, said that its research team has entered into partnerships with India’s top research institutes. On the question of R&D investment into, Goswami […]
Read MoreData shows Indian football has turned a corner: Assistant coach Venkatesh
Doha, June 13 (IANS) Former Indian captain and current assistant coach of the national football team, Shanmugam Venkatesh, feels there has been a huge change in the “process and approach” of the current crop of players compared to what it used to be until two years back. “The team has undergone a significant change in […]
Read MoreZimbabwe to strengthen Covid preventive measures
Harare, June 13 (IANS) Zimbabwe has decided to strengthen anti-CCovid-19 measures from Monday, banning all social gatherings and enforcing mandatory testing of travellers from hotspot countries, following a surge in infections and deaths in recent weeks. “The last seven days have seen 596 new cases and 26 deaths as compared to the same period in […]
Read MoreStates/UTs to get over 4L Covid vaccine doses in next 3 days
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) More than four lakh (4,48,760) vaccine doses are in the pipeline and will be received by the States and the Union Territories (UTs) within the next 3 days. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) made the announcement through a statement and also clarified that more than 1.53 crore (1,53,79,233) […]
Read MoreChinese province reports 6 locally-transmitted Covid cases
Beijing, June 13 (IANS) China’s Guangdong province reported six locally transmitted Covid-19 cases on Saturday, all in the capital Guangzhou, health authorities said on Sunday. The province on Saturday also reported seven imported confirmed cases, reports Xinhua news agency. By Saturday, Guangdong had reported a total of 2,618 confirmed Covid-19 cases, including 1,072 imported ones. […]
Read MoreTom Hiddleston: ‘Loki’ needs to evolve
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Actor Tom Hiddleston has talked about his role Loki, the God of Mischief, and said that the character needs to evolve and that the latest series shows that he can change. Hiddleston said: “Loki needs to evolve. The cycle was: Loki is trusted, he betrays, he becomes a villain, he learns […]
Read MoreAnanya Panday is in caption dilemma
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Ananya Panday is in a dilemma as she has run out of captions for her pictures on social media. Ananya posted a set of pictures on Instagram. In the images, the actress is seen taking a mirror selfie. The daughter of actor Chunky Panday looks stunning in a black […]
Read MoreTN notifies Renault Nissan industrial dispute arbitration
Chennai, June 13 (IANS) The Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd and its workers union have created a history by going in for an arbitration to settle wage revision and other aspects, said a union official. The Tamil Nadu government recently published the terms of reference for arbitration on the dispute between car maker Renault […]
Read MoreThunderstorms, rain to continue in TN till June 16
Chennai, June 13 (IANS) Thunderstorms and rain will continue to lash several districts of Tamil Nadu till June 16, according to the Meteorological Department. Kanyakumari and several other interior districts of the state are expected to get medium to heavy rains followed by thunderstorms. The Department said that some other districts of the state would […]
Read MoreIndia begins ‘Extension of Hospitals’ project to fight Covid
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) To plug a major health infrastructure gap in India’s fight against Covid-19, especially in rural areas and smaller towns, India has started project ‘Extension of Hospitals’ in various states. Modular hospitals are an extension of hospital infrastructure and can be built adjacent to an existing hospital building. As Covid-19 cases […]
Read MorePublic activities allowed; cinema, gathering prohibited in Delhi
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Delhi will continue to unlock from Monday with all public activities allowed. Markets which were allowed to open last week following odd-even rules, now will not need to follow the rule and all shops will be allowed to open. Weekly markets will however be allowed to open with certain restrictions […]
Read MoreECB announces social media review after embarrassing historic tweets
London, June 13 (IANS) After getting embarrassed over historic tweets coming back to haunt its cricketers, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a “social media review” to remind players of their responsibilities and also “help them learn”. The ECB recently suspended pace bowler Ollie Robinson for eight-year-old racist and sexist tweets, while […]
Read MoreSomalia, Unicef, ILO pledge more efforts to end child labour
Mogadishu, June 13 (IANS) Somalia, the Unicef and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have agreed to scale up efforts to end child labour in the African country. On the occasion of the World Day against Child Labour, they said in a joint statement issued here on Saturday that ending child labor can only happen through […]
Read MoreAlgeria votes in parliamentary elections
Algiers, June 13 (IANS) Algeria held its parliamentary elections, the seventh since the introduction of multi-party system in 1989, with a turnout of only 14.47 per cent. Vote counting began shortly after polling ended at 8 p.m. on Saturday in the presence of representatives of the candidates and members of the National Independent Elections Authority […]
Read MoreRoopal Tyagi wants to experience simple, real love story
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Television actress Roopal Tyagi shares that she grew up listening and imagining her parents’ love story and that she wishes to go back in time during those days and experience real love stories. Sharing how her parents met and began dating, Roopal says: “My dad was driving around with his friends […]
Read MoreTahira Kashyap shares funny description of puppy Peanut
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Writer-filmmaker Tahira Kashyap has described her furry friend Peanut in the funniest way possible on social media. Tahira, who is married to Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, posted a video on Instagram on Sunday. In the clip, Tahira’s children Varushka and Virajveer playing with a water hose and Peanut joining them. In […]
Read MoreSunny on ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’: Didn’t predict that dialogues, songs would become a rage
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Sunny Deol starrer “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha” is all set to complete two decades of its release on June 15. The actor says that he had the opportunity to play some great characters but there was something special about the role of Tara Singh. He added he did not know that […]
Read MoreDell leads as global server market revenue grows 12% in Q1
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Dell Technologies led the worldwide server market ranking in the first quarter this year with garnering 17 per cent of total revenue, as the global server market grew 12 per cent (year-over-year) to $20.9 billion in Q1, according to a new report. Worldwide server shipments grew 8.3 per cent (on-year) […]
Read MoreUnadkat should have been in squad for Sri Lanka tour: Dasgupta
Kolkata, June 13 (IANS) Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta feels that the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) senior selection committee should have included left-arm pace bowler Jaydev Unadkat for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka between July 13 and 25. India will play three ODIs followed by an equal number of T20I […]
Read More‘Project O2’ to ensure India’s medical oxygen demand
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Considering increase in demand for medical oxygen in different parts of the country during the second wave of the Covid-19, India has started ‘Project O2’ to augment the country’s ability to meet this rise in demand of medical oxygen. The project targeted to meet the current demand, manufacturing of medical […]
Read MoreHeadphones, earbuds may affect hearing in children
New York, June 13 (IANS) Increased usage of headphones, earbuds likely to raise hearing troubles in children as their auditory system maturation is incomplete, warn experts. Children, teenagers, and young adults are listening to many hours of music daily at volumes exceeding the globally recommended public health limit of 70 decibels of average leisure noise […]
Read MoreKulbhushan Jadhav must be transferred to a neutral country
By Dr Amjad Ayub MirzaOn June 11, in a bold move, Pakistan’s National Assembly managed to pass a bill that would give Kulbushan Jadhav, the Indian national and former naval officer, the right to appeal against accusations of espionage. Jadhav was awarded death sentence by a Pakistan military court in April 2017. In May of […]
Read MoreAs Cong turns ‘Left’, its leaders march ‘Right’ in UP
By Amita VermaLucknow, June 13 (IANS) The Congress in Uttar Pradesh is turning Left with a vengeance but its leaders, one after another, are moving towards the Right. The party is getting increasingly isolated in the state that was once its bastion. The party, its own leaders claim, is being taken over by young leaders […]
Read MoreLibya, Turkey discuss security cooperation
Tripoli, June 13 (IANS) Mohamed Menfi, head of the Libyan Presidency Council, met a visiting Turkish delegation, which included Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, and discussed security cooperation between the two countries. The visit of the Turkish delegation, also including Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu and Defence Minister Hulusi Akar, follows a series of mutual previous ones […]
Read MoreKangana Ranaut went horseback riding on Sunday morning
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut went horseback riding on Sunday morning. Kangana posted a video on Instagram. In the clip, the actress is seen riding a white horse dressed in an orange polo shirt paired with black pants. “Today morning horse back riding,” Kangana wrote as the caption. On June 9, Kangana […]
Read MoreAfter Russell, Faf du Plessis gets injured in PSL, taken to hospital
Abu Dhabi, June 13 (IANS) A day after West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell was taken to a hospital here after being struck on the helmet by a bouncer, South African cricketer Faf du Plessis collided with Quetta Gladiators team-mate Mohammad Hasnain during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match and was taken for scans. Du Plessis […]
Read MoreWhy a full-blown factional war is raging in Congress & BJP in Raj?
By Archana SharmaJaipur, June 13 (IANS) There is a full blown factional war raging in the Rajasthan Congress and the BJP these days with the veterans in both the parties showing reluctance in handing over power and positions to their juniors. While Congress Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has been delaying since months the much-awaited political […]
Read MoreRasika Dugal: Sometimes you only need yourself to be amused
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Rasika Dugal on Sunday shared some words of wisdom on a social media post. Rasika posted two pictures on Instagram. In the images, the actress, who is dressed in a pristine white floor-sweeping dress, is seen smiling. “Sometimes you only need yourself to be amused,” Rasika wrote as the […]
Read MoreJitin’s exit is setback to Congress G-23 dissenters too
By Saiyed Moziz Imam ZaidiNew Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The high profile exit from the Congress party has set the alarm bell ringing with Sonia Gandhi meeting senior Congress leaders to get the feedback about organisational changes in the party which are ongoing in the states but major changes at the AICC level are expected […]
Read MoreBlue Origin auctions first ride on space tourism rocket for $28mn
Washington, June 13 (IANS) Tech billionaire Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin’s month-long auction for a trip to the edge of space aboard New Shepard has ended with a closing price of $28 million, the media reported. A single seat aboard the New Shepard crew capsule, dubbed the RSS First Step Crew Capsule, went up […]
Read MoreKey insights on travel in 2021 by VFS Global’s Regional Group COO
By Tanya BanonNew Delhi, June 13 (IANSlife) The last quarter has witnessed intermittent activity for the international travel community, with borders opening sporadically in step with vaccination drives in various regions. While many of us look forward to travelling in 2021, the restart of visa application processes can happen only when the concerned Embassy/Consulate provides […]
Read MoreArgentina extends border closure to June 25
Buenos Aires, June 13 (IANS) The Argentinean government has decided to extend the closure of the country’s borders to non-resident foreigners until June 25 in an attempt to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The measure announced on Saturday also allows the continuation of suspension of all direct flights to and from the UK […]
Read MorePride Month gets hybrid celebrations in US cities
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, June 13 (IANSlife) June is marked as the LGBTQ Pride Month, usually celebrated with street festivals, events and parties. Majority of the Pride events in the USA take place in June and July to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising which mostly happen on the same weekends. So, whether youre a member […]
Read MoreCan Indian smartphone brands challenge Chinese dominance?
By Nishant AroraNew Delhi, June 13 (IANS) As India doubles down on local manufacturing to help homegrown brands shine on the world map, domestic smartphone manufacturers are currently facing an iota of problems before they ramp up production and face the mounting Chinese challenge head-on, that has spoiled the party for them right on their […]
Read MoreIraqi forces launch op to clear IS militants from Diyala
Baghdad, June 13 (IANS) Iraqi security forces have launched an operation to clear the Islamic State (IS) militants from the rural areas in the eastern province of Diyala, the military said. The operation was launched on Saturday by a joint force comprising the Iraqi army, police, and paramilitary Hashd Shaabi, in an agricultural area south […]
Read MoreFrom Ari to Zari, craft will define couture in the post pandemic era
By Sujata AssomullNew Delhi, June 13 (IANSlife) India is silently behind the craftsmanship you see at many Haute Couture presentations in Paris. In Europe, couture is seen as the pinnacle of fashion, worn by a very select group of women. In India, we have an unrivalled savoir faire of handmade crafts and textiles, so it […]
Read MorePalestine sees collective recovery from Covid
Ramallah, June 13 (IANS) Palestine has recently witnessed a collective recovery from Covid-19, according to Minister of Health Mai al-Kaila. “The West Bank and the Gaza Strip witnessed a decline in the (daily) positive cases and fatalities,” al-Kaila told state radio Voice of Palestine on Saturday. “It is necessary to keep following the health protocol […]
Read MoreSummer-ize your home decor
By Swati GoorhaNew Delhi, June 13 (IANSlife) Spending more time indoors has all of us paying closer attention to the smallest of details in when it comes to our interior decor. Let the season prompt you to make some fun changes for a fresh look. Here’s how you can add some summer motifs into your […]
Read MoreENA from tapioca possible, but funds lacking for pilot project
Thiruvananthapuram, June 13 (IANS) Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal in his maiden budget speech delivered last week had suggested looking into value addition and one area that he mentioned was production of extra neutral alcohol (ENA) from tapioca. But according to the Central Tuber Crop/s Research Institute (CTCRI), based in the state capital, the patented […]
Read MoreAll is not well among 4 coalition partners in Bihar
Patna, June 13 (IANS) The four party coalition government of NDA in Bihar may look to be running smoothly, but their policies and ideologies differ, as they look for every opportunity to score political points either on policy front or incidents having a larger impact on society. The recent bomb explosion in a Madrasa in […]
Read MoreIndia squad for Sri Lanka to undergo fortnight-long quarantine
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) The India squad for the six-match white-ball tour of Sri Lanka in July will undergo a fortnight-long quarantine in Mumbai, where they will be tested regularly before departing for Colombo on June 28. Shikhar Dhawan will captain India on the tour, while pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be the vice-captain of […]
Read More‘The need for a global Indian design language’
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, June 13 (IANSlife) New Delhi-based multihyphenate design and art professional Pushkar Thakur has reiterated the need for a global idiom to Indian design. The artist-entrepreneur set up a multi-award winning design and art studio, The Grafiosi, in 2005, and a decade later, launched his retail label OriginOne. His digital art moves […]
Read MorePoland to further relax restrictions
Warsaw, June 13 (IANS) Poland will further relax the Covid-19 restrictions from Sunday as infections are dropping across the country. The government announced the new rules on Friday, according to which, cultural institutions like cinemas, theatres and museums can reopen their gastronomic facilities in a limited capacity, reports Xinhua news agency. Further easing has been […]
Read MoreGOI’s most efficient ministry of Lies & Empty Slogans: Rahul
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continued his tirade against the union government, alleging that the government’s most efficient ministry is of “Lies & Empty slogans.” Rahul Gandhi on Sunday tweeted, “Which is GOI’s most efficient ministry? The secret Ministry for Lies & Empty slogans.” The Congress leader has been attacking the […]
Read MoreIran imports electricity from Azerbaijan to tackle power shortage
Tehran, June 13 (IANS) Iran has started importing electricity from its northern neighbour Azerbaijan to tackle the country’s power shortage, an official here confirmed. On Thursday, the electricity grid of Moghan in the northwest of Iran was synchronised with an electricity grid in Azerbaijan to feed 73 megawatts of electricity to the country’s power grid, […]
Read MoreChrome OS moves to 4-week release schedule this year: Google
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Google has finally announced that like Chrome browser, the Chrome OS will also also move to a four-week release schedule starting in the fourth quarter this year. The company earlier announced that Chrome will soon release a new milestone every 4 weeks, starting with Chrome 94 in Q3 of 2021. […]
Read MoreSecurity on high alert in TN after infiltration threats
Chennai, June 13 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu state police and Central intelligence agencies have stepped up vigil after threats of an armed group trying to infiltrate from Sri Lanka were received. An alert was issued by a Central intelligence agency on Saturday evening and the police have stepped up vigil in the towns of Kanyakumari, […]
Read MoreNo more trading in DHFL shares starting Monday
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The BSE and NSE have decided to suspend trading in the shares of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) from Monday. The development follows the approval of the resolution plan of Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Ltd to acquire the bankrupt company. Delisting of the shares has been done as […]
Read MoreHimachal risks turning into synthetic opioids hub
BY VISHAL GULATIShimla, June 13 (IANS) Organised crime groups are expanding and diversifying the production of synthetic drugs in Himachal Pradesh, known to be Asias largest bulk drug manufacturing hub, raising concerns that the state could emerge as a hub for opioids like Tramadol. Police officials admit that the recent increase in ‘seizures of illicit […]
Read More‘Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’ game is arriving in 2022
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) French video game company Ubisoft on Sunday announced several new games at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2021, including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Riders Republic and Mario+Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Releasing in 2022, ‘Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’ is a first person, action-adventure experience developed by Massive Entertainment — a Ubisoft […]
Read MoreCSK skipper Dhoni ‘tests his fitness’ with a Shetland pony
Ranchi, June 13 (IANS) Former India cricket team skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has got a new competitor to ‘test his fitness ahead of the suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) season, which will resume in the third week of September. Dhoni’s wife Sakshi has posted a video of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper racing with […]
Read More4 wed in Maha jumbo Covid centre, 1,000 patients bless the couples!
By Quaid NajmiAhmednagar (Maharashtra), June 13 (IANS) It was truly a memorable and refreshing ‘day out’ for some 1000-odd patients undergoing treatment at a Jumbo Covid Hospital in the tiny Bhalavani village of 7,500 people, here. For, this week, they were ‘invited’ to the weddings of two bright young couples who chose to tie the […]
Read MorePanneerselvam urges Stalin to cut fuel prices
Chennai, June 13 (IANS) AIADMK coordinator and former Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, O. Panneerselvam has demanded reduction in prices of petrol and diesel in the Tamil Nadu. He has asked Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to reduce petrol price by Rs 5 per litre and diesel price by Rs 4 per litre in the […]
Read MoreHello Hallyu! India’s romance with K-culture is on
By Vinayak ChakravortySuddenly, American hip-hop and Hollywood seem so 2020. If the pandemic left India locked in for most of the past year, a new wave of imported entertainment seems to have taken over ‘desi’ mindspace during this time. In an age when the internet and OTT increasingly dominate viewing and listening patterns, India says […]
Read MoreCovid effect: Most zoos, national parks shut in northeast
By Sujit ChakrabortyGuwahati/Agartala, June 13 (IANS) Most zoos across the eight northeastern states have either been shut or the authorities have taken a series of strict measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among the captive animals. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has given […]
Read MoreNo dearth of pace-bowling options for NZ for WTC final: Boult
Birmingham, June 13 (IANS) New Zealand left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult feels that his team is spoilt for choice in the pace department ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against the Virat Kohli-led India at Southampton from June 18. “Healthy competition,” said Boult, who has so far taken five wickets in both innings […]
Read More1 dead, 9 injured during Chicago mass shooting
Chicago, June 13 (IANS) One person was killed and nine others were injured during a mass shooting in the US city of Chicago, according to the police. It incident took place shortly after 2 a.m., on Saturday in the 7500-block of South Prairie Avenue, after two men approached a group of people standing on the […]
Read MoreAmazon India introduces machine learning summer school
Bengaluru, June 13 (IANS) Amazon India on Sunday announced the launch of ML Summer School which will provide an integrated learning experience for students to gain applied Machine Learning (ML) skills. A batch of students from select tech campuses in India will be presented with the opportunity to engage through virtual classroom tutorials followed by […]
Read MoreBCCI must rotate players before mental scars from bio-bubbles impair them
By Qaiser Mohammad AliNew Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The 11 days that Ashok Diwan, a goalkeeper and the youngest member of the Indian team that won the 1975 hockey World Cup, spent in quarantine at a Delhi hotel in April last year were some of the most miserable ones of his life. He had returned […]
Read MorePalestinian woman shot dead at West Bank checkpoint
Jerusalem, June 13 (IANS) A 28-year-old Palestinian woman was shot dead by an Israeli security guard at the Qalandiya checkpoint in the West Bank, the Israeli police said. On Saturday, the woman, a resident of the Palestinian refugee camp Aqabat Jaber near the city of Jericho, approached the cars crossing at the checkpoint manned by […]
Read MoreIndia handed over 577 intruders to B’desh since 2018 (IANS Exclusive)
By Rajnish SinghNew Delhi, June 13 (IANS) In a gesture of mutual cooperation and emphasis on the well-being of the border populations of both the countries, India has handed as many as 577 Bangladeshi intruders to the neighbouring country since 2018, and the numbers this year have been quite good in the first five months, […]
Read MoreFarmers ‘reinforce’ protest site to guard against rain, storm
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) As the protest continues on the borders of the national capital against the three contentious farm laws passed by the Central government, the farmers, taking a note of the extreme weather conditions, and to guard themselves against the rain and storm, have set up a concrete wall around the tent. […]
Read MoreManoj Bajpayee on ‘The Family Man 2’ controversy: We’d never do anything to offend anyone
By Yashika MathurMumbai, June 13 (IANS) Actor Manoj Bajpayee has returned as Shrikant Tiwari on “The Family Man 2”, and he is getting a good response for the role again. The series faced however, faced the ire of certain sections before release, over allegations that it depicted Tamils in an “objectionable manner”. The actor feels […]
Read MoreSaudi to limit upcoming Haj season to domestic pilgrims
Riyadh, June 13 (IANS) The Saudi Arabian government has announced its decision to limit the upcoming Haj season to domestic pilgrims only with a maximum of 60,000 individuals in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. In its announcement on Saturday, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah said it decided to limit the availability of registration […]
Read MoreRabada’s five-wicket haul give South Africa big win over West Indies
Gros Islet (St. Lucia), June 13 (IANS) South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada claimed his 10th five-wicket haul — and his first in 33 innings since 2018 – as the visitors thrashed West Indies by an innings and 63 runs to take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-Test series here on Saturday. After managing […]
Read More‘Capital’ lessons for India from the Andhra Pradesh experience
By Narendra PuppalaFollowing Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his latest visit to the national capital, the transition to a three-capital formula for the state appears firmly on target. However, the twists and turns so far over the issue are raising several questions in the […]
Read MoreB’desh educational institutions to remain shut till June 30
Dhaka, June 13 (IANS) The Bangladeshi government has further extended the ongoing closure of educational institutions until June 30 as the Covid-19 infection rate has increased substantially in parts of the country. The country’s Ministry of Education announced the decision on Saturday, saying that “all secondary and higher secondary level educational institutions, including Islamic schools, […]
Read MoreOver 80K new Covid cases, 3,303 deaths in 24 hrs in India
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India’s Covid cases continued to witness decline as it recorded 80,834 new Covid cases, lowest since April 1 and 3,303 deaths due to the virus in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Sunday. This is the sixth consecutive day […]
Read MoreBJP looks to bounce back with T’gana set to see another by-election
By Mohammed ShafeeqHyderabad, June 13 (IANS) With former minister Eatala Rajender resigning from the Telangana Legislative Assembly, the state is set to witness another by-election in which the ruling TRS and the opposition BJP will once again face each other. Rajender, who will be joining the Bharatiya Janata Party next week, has given the saffron […]
Read MoreLack of infrastructure, jobs cripple boxing in Punjab
By Navneet SinghNew Delhi, June 13 (IANS) When Varinder Singh landed the 60kg category bronze at the Asian Championship in Dubai recently, it was the first time a Punjab boxer had won a medal at a continental event. The previous medal had come in 2011, when Amandeep Singh had clinched silver in lightweight. Varinder’s medal […]
Read More7 civilians dead as blasts hit buses in Kabul
Kabul, June 13 (IANS) Seven civilians were killed and six others injured in two explosions targeting public mini-buses along a busy road in Kabul, police in the Afghan capital confirmed. The explosions occurred in Sari Pul and Mahtab Qala localities in Dashti Barchi, in Police District 13 and Police District 6 on Saturday, causing panic […]
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