Plea in SC seeks Covid vaccination for 18 yrs and above
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking direction to provide Covid-19 vaccine to people in the age group of 18 and above, citing exponential rise in Covid cases in the country. The petition, filed by advocate Rashmi Singh through advocate M.R. Shamshad, said if a larger number […]
Read MoreFour held in Gurugram for betting on IPL matches (Ld)
Gurugram, April 16 (IANS) The Gurugram Police have arrested four persons for allegedly betting on an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match in two separate instances, the police said on Friday . In the first instance, two accused were identified as Ashish Gupta of 12-Biswa Amanpura and Nikhil Kalra of Gurugram. The accused were arrested […]
Read More3 hours waiting time in cremation grounds of Patna
Patna, April 16 (IANS) Keeping in view the number of deaths in Bihar, family members of the deceased are waiting two to three hours in cremation grounds to perform the last rites of their loved ones. Moreover, the employees at the cremation grounds are allegedly extorting Rs 2000 to Rs 4000 for ambulance service and […]
Read MoreGovinda back to work after testing Covid negative
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Bollywood actor Govinda on Friday announced that he is back to work after testing negative for Covid-19. Govinda is currently seen as a judge on the popular reality show “Dance Bangla Dance”. The actor shared a video from the set on Instagram where he is seen dancing with a group of […]
Read MoreTamil actor Vivek critical, undergoes angioplasty (Ld)
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Tamil movie comedy actor and Padma Shri awardee Vivek is in a critical condition and is on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support, said a private hospital where he was admitted on Friday morning after showing ‘acute coronary syndrome with cardiogenic shock’. In a statement issued here, the SIMS Hospital said Vivek […]
Read MoreAnuja Joshi: ‘Hello Mini’ started conversation around stalking
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Anuja Joshi, who plays the female protagonist in the web series “Hello Mini”, feels through its first two seasons the show has managed to start a conversation around stalking, adding that the upcoming season digs deeper into the issue. “Mini (her character) is now a part of me. I’ve felt […]
Read MoreMumbai ‘dons’ 55-ft-long face-mask on Charlie Chaplin’s 132nd birth anniv
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) In an unique gesture to mark the 132nd birth anniversary of the legendary comedian, Sir Charles Chaplin, a Mumbai philanthropist unveiled a 55-feet long Covid-19 face-mask, here on Friday. An initiative of Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka, of the NGO Ample Mission, the face mask is billed as the world’s largest and […]
Read MoreBypoll to Mizoram Assembly seat on Saturday
Aizawl, April 16 (IANS) The by-elections to the Serchhip Assembly seat in Mizoram would be held on Saturday and the Election Commission has extended the voting period by two hours in view of the Covid-19 pandemic and a holiday for a section of Christians. According to election officials, in all six candidates, including an Independent, […]
Read MoreKorean Govt-led trade panel meets Sikkim Commerce minister to explore investment avenues
New Delhi, Apr. April 16 (IANS) South Korea is keen on exploring investment opportunities in North Eastern state of Sikkim in multiple sectors including renewable energy, pharmaceutical, food processing, tourism. In the first-ever visit to the North-east region of India, a high-level delegation of senior officials of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Korean […]
Read MoreSatyadeep Misra: ‘His Storyy’ talks of acceptance for a marginalised community
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Satyadeep Mishra, who stars in the series “His Storyy”, says the makers of the show want to start a conversation of acceptance for a community that continues to be marginalised. The series revolves around a happily-married couple, Sakshi (played by Priyamani) and Kunal (Satyadeep). After nearly 15 years of marriage, […]
Read More‘Dostana 2’ row: Dharma Productions officially announce Kartik Aaryan’s exit
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Karan Johar’s banner Dharma Productions on Friday evening posted an Instagram note to officially announce that actor Kartik Aaryan will no longer star in the filmmaker’s upcoming “Dostana 2”. “Due to professional circumstances, on which we have decided to maintain a dignified silence — we will be recasting Dostana 2, directed […]
Read MoreCovid 2.0 may claim 2,320 lives per day in India by June: Report
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The lethal second wave of Coronavirus will likely claim nearly 1,750-2,320 lives per day in India by the first week of June 2021, if proper steps are not immediately taken to curb its spread, warned a report by the Lancet Covid-19 Commission. Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, […]
Read MoreYou may actually be ‘dissaving’ by putting money in savings instruments
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) You may not have noticed it but the actual interest rate that you are getting on your bank deposits and investments in small savings schemes has fallen into the negative territory. This means that the return on investments is not yielding any positive value but only covering for higher inflation and […]
Read MoreCOAI seeks ban on illegal mobile signal boosters
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has asked the Department of Telecommunications to ensure a complete ban on sale of illegal repeaters and boosters, offline or online, through e-commerce websites. It has also asked the DoT to take up the issue with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to […]
Read MoreAITA U-14: Ganapathy, Snigdha champs
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) Top seed Arya Ganapathy made short work of fourth seed Gandharv GK 6-2, 6-3 to clinch the boys’ title in the Sree Gokulam Floresta AITA U-14 CS tournament here on Friday. Second seed Snigdha Kanta created a minor upset, overcoming top seed Zynah Amber Salar 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win the […]
Read MoreTelugu actor-politician Pawan Kalyan tests Covid positive
Hyderabad, April 16 (IANS) Telugu actor-politician Pawan Kalyan has contracted coronavirus and is undergoing treatment at his farmhouse in Hyderabad, Janasena party statement said on Friday. “As Coronavirus infection has been confirmed for Janasena president Pawan Kalyan, he is undergoing treatment under the guidance of expert doctors,” said the statement. The actor was found to […]
Read MoreRahul Chahar is our wicket-taking bowler: Bond
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond has termed leg-spinner Rahul Chahar as a wicket-taking bowler. The 21-year-old picked four wickets for 27 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders as he ran through their top-order, dismissing the first four batsmen including captain Eoin Morgan and opener Shubman Gill. Mumbai Indians, who have a […]
Read MoreIndiGo waives off change fees on domestic bookings
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Airline major IndiGo waived-off change fees on new bookings made from April 17, 2021 till April 30, 2021. Besides, the airline announced that passengers can now do unlimited changes for new bookings made till April 30, 2021 on regular fares under this offer. “This offer is in line with our […]
Read MoreStage set for voting in Telangana’s Nagarjuna Sagar bypoll
Hyderabad, April 16 (IANS) The stage is set for polling in the by-election for Nagarjuna Sagar Assembly constituency in Telangana on Saturday. The Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for the polling at 346 centres in the constituency in Nalgonda district. State Chief Electoral Officer Shashank Goel said polling will be held between 7 a.m. […]
Read MoreGulfam Khan tried bringing humour that kids understand in ‘Nikki Aur Jaadui Bubble’
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Gulfam Khan says she has tried to reach out to the target audience with her performance in the new children’s show, “Nikki Aur Jaadui Bubble”. “When I auditioned for this show, I had one thing in mind. There are going to be a lot of children watching this show and […]
Read MoreJ&K logs 1,144 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths
Jammu, April 16 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir logged 1,144 new cases on Friday as the number of active cases reached 10,620 taking the total tally to 144,021, officials said. Out of the new cases reported on Friday, 414 from Jammu division and 730 from Kashmir division. The UT also reported 562 recoveries taking the total […]
Read MoreCovid turns deadly for Indians in 30-45 age group
By Rachel V ThomasNew Delhi, April 16 (IANS) For Vijay, a 32-year-old healthy working professional in the national capital, testing positive for Covid-19 was bad news. Within no time, the symptoms became severe with respiratory complications, and his family rushed from one hospital to another earlier this week to find a ventilator bed but to […]
Read MoreEnglish translation of famous Hindi novelist Shivani’s memoir to release in May
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The English rendering of “Amader Shantiniketan”, a charming memoir by the late Hindi writer Shivani, translated by her daughter Ira Pande, will be released under Penguin Random House India’s Vintage imprint next month. This timeless memoir was written by Shivani nearly 50 years ago from her perspective as a child […]
Read MoreDivine’s track ‘Rider’ directed by American music video maker Gil Green
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Rapper Divine has teamed up with American music video and film director Gil Green for the music video of his new track “Rider”. The story of the song is inspired by Divine’s rags-to-riches tale. It is a love saga between a deprived dreamer, played by Divine, and an affluent boss woman, […]
Read MoreFrom India to US, world urges Biden not to hoard Coronavirus vaccine
New Delhi/Washington (IANS) From the owner of the biggest producer of one of the Coronavirus vaccines in India to several senators in the US, a wide range of people have appealed to US President Joe Biden to temporarily suspend the intellectual property rules for the vaccine production. As the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic […]
Read MoreB’desh to facilitate return of overseas workers to Gulf, Singapore
By Sumi KhanDhaka, April 16 (IANS) Bangladesh will operate special flights to five countries — Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore — to help its stranded expatriate workers rejoin their workplaces there. “We don’t want to see our expatriates face any difficulty… that is why the Bangladesh government has made coordinated […]
Read MoreUK Home Secretary nod to extradition of Nirav Modi to India (Ld)
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) In a major boost to the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) probe into the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has approved the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, sources said on Friday. “The UK Home Secretary has approved the extradition request […]
Read MoreYevgeniy Prigozhin: ‘Putin’s chef’ with a Karachi proxy
By Sanjeev SharmaNew Delhi/Washington, April 16 (IANS) Yevgeniy Prigozhin is the Russian financier of the Internet Research Agency (IRA), the Russian troll farm that the US Treasury sanctioned for interfering in the 2016 presidential election. Karachi-based Pakistan nationals and companies are now part of US sanctions for helping IRA activities and acting as proxies. While […]
Read MoreStokes out for 12 weeks, leaves India for surgery
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) England and Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Ben Stokes will fly home on Friday from India and will be out of action for 12 weeks after sustaining a finger injury. CT scan and repeat X-ray conducted on Thursday showed that Stokes has fractured his left index finger. He will have a […]
Read MoreRetired police officer killed by alcoholic son
Agra, April 16 (IANS) A 30-year-old man killed his father, a retired police officer, over a domestic dispute on Friday. Chokhelal (63), a retired police sub inspector, was found lying in a pool of blood at his residence in Itmad-ud-Daulah locality here. He was allegedly killed by his youngest son Devesh in the wee hours […]
Read MoreAmy Walsh misses working with Michael Praed
Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Actress Amy Walsh, who shared the screen with Michael Praed in the show “Emmerdale”, says she was devastated when he left the show. “I loved Michael Praed, who played Tracy’s dad Frank, he’s a ball of crazy energy. He was such a good friend to me, and a father figure. […]
Read MoreThe girl who made India her home, a temple her school to put Odissi dance on global map!
By Archana SharmaJaipur, April 16 (IANS) This is the story of Colleena Shakti, a girl brought up in the US who made India her home, learnt Odissi classical dance here and started running a school in an ancient 300-year-old Pushkar temple in India which has been teaching dance mudras to thousands of students around the […]
Read MoreRacer Rabindra geared up for European GT4 season
Monza (Italy) April 16 (IANS) India’s Akhil Rabindra commences his 2021 European GT4 Series season with AGS Events Racing Team, from April 16-18. The 24-year-old Bengaluru racer — the only Indian in the European GT4 Championship this season — will drive an Aston Martin Racing V8 Vantage GT4 in the ‘silver category’. He will be […]
Read MoreSunny Leone: Difficult to box with mask on, but safety over comfort
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Sunny Leone on Friday observed how it was difficult to practice boxing with a mask on, but important to cover the face. In her new Instagram video post, Sunny is in boxing gear. She takes a spin before packing punches at her trainer. At the end of the session she is […]
Read MoreTamil actor Vivek suffers cardiac arrest, rushed to hospital
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Popular Tamil comedian Vivek has been admitted to the SIMS hospital here after suffering a major heart attack on Friday. Doctors treating the actor said that his condition is critical as his vital organs are not responding. Vivek was the brand ambassador to create awareness for propagating Covid vaccination among the […]
Read MoreVicky Kaushal tests negative for Covid-19
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Vicky Kaushal on Friday evening confirmed that he has tested negative for Covid-19. Vicky posted a picture on Instagram flashing a broad grin. He sports a beard and is dressed in a teal T-shirt. It seems he is standing at his balcony for the snapshot. “Negative!” the actor wrote, with […]
Read MoreKartik Aaryan no longer part of ‘Dostana 2’?
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Kartik Aaryan will no longer star in filmmaker Karan Johar’s “Dostana 2”. The actor had been shooting for 20 days but, as per reports, differences seem to have emerged between the makers and the actor. According to unconfirmed reports, Johar’s banner Dharma Productions have also decided not to collaborate with […]
Read MoreMeghalaya parties resume stir to keep state out of CAA purview
Shillong, April 16 (IANS) An apex body of over 17 organisations, which have been agitating to implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) across Meghalaya, on Friday organised a demonstration in front of the civil secretariat in Shillong over the delay in implementing the regulatory system. The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO), an umbrella body […]
Read MoreFC Goa look to build on Al Rayyan success in second tie
Panaji, April 16 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa will look to build on the success against Qatar’s Al Rayyan when they take on UAE’s Al Wahda in the second match of the AFC Champions League Group Stage on Saturday. FC Goa held fancied Al Rayyan to a goalless draw in a Group […]
Read MoreUK Home Secretary nod to extradition of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) In a major boost to the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) probe into the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, the UK Home Secretary has approved the extradition request of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, sources said on Friday. “The UK Home Secretary has approved the extradition request […]
Read MoreYediyurappa tests Covid positive twice in 8 months (Ld)
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) Hours after chairing the Covid review meeting, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday. He tested positive for the second time in eight months. In August 2020, he was tested Covid positive and had undergone treatment in Manipal hospital. Yediyurappa will be shifted to Manipal hospital […]
Read MoreSafran plans to open expanded facility in Hyderabad this year
Hyderabad, April 16 (IANS) French aerospace and defence multinational Safran plans to inaugurate its expanded aircraft engines facility in Hyderabad in the third quarter of 2021. A leadership team headed by Safran Chairman Ross McInnes called on Telangana’s Industry Minister K.T. Rama Rao here on Friday. The team also included Safran’s Senior EVP International & […]
Read More‘Railways has provided 20 isolation ward coaches to Maha’s Nandurbar’
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Keeping in view the growing number of Covid cases across the country, the Indian Railways, which has prepared over 4,000 coaches as isolation wards for patients, has provided 20 coaches to Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district. India on Friday recorded over 2 lakh Covid cases in the last 24 hours. India has […]
Read MoreSenior citizens need govt support for social security: SBI Ecowrap
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) With country’s population of old set to double over the next few decades, government should look to provide complete tax waiver on senior citizen savings scheme (SCSS) and help the elderly build some sort of social security, said the SBI Ecowrap report. According to the report, the share of India’s […]
Read MoreGoogle working on foldable device: Report
San Francisco, April 16 (IANS) Google is reportedly working on its own foldable device that would launch sometime in the future. According to the report, the device could be a smartphone, tablet or netbook. Google notes in its patent filing that display devices may include a flexible display coupled to a housing member, which may […]
Read MoreIndia to see ‘normal’ monsoon this year, forecasts IMD (Lead)
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India is expected to see “normal” rainfall during the monsoon season between June to September this year, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast. Addressing a virtual press briefing, Earth Sciences Secretary Madhavan Rajeevan said that the Long Period Average (LPA) of monsoon will be 98 per cent which […]
Read MoreTN MSMEs’ businesses hit hard by Covid surge
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu are facing the heat as the second wave of Covid-19 surges ahead with each passing day. M. Senthilnathan, who has a foundry business in Coimbatore Industrial Estate, told IANS, “I was doing a business of Rs 12 to Rs […]
Read MoreSRH’s turn to play Williamson against MI after early losses (Preview: Match 9)
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) After successive losses in their first two matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in their third game, desperately looking for a win. MI, meanwhile, have won one of the two matches they have played so far. All eyes will […]
Read MoreTwo held in Gurugram for betting on IPL matches
Gurugram, April 16 (IANS) The Gurugram Police have arrested two men who were allegedly involved in betting on an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals on Thursday night. The arrested three culprits were identified as Nitin Manchanda of Arjun Nagar and Inderjeet of Charkhi Dadri district of Haryana, the […]
Read MoreWhen Ankit Tiwari reminded Mika Singh of AR Rahman
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Singer Ankit Tiwari showed off his Sufiyana skills on th ereality TV stage, and pop star Mika Singh was reminded of Oscar-winning music maestro AR Rahman. Ankit was performing at the show Indian Pro Music League (IPML) recently, when he impressed everyone. He was engaged in a jugalbandi battle along with […]
Read MorePunjab to deploy 270 ambulances for emergency care
Chandigarh, April 16 (IANS) Punjab has entered into a pact to procure 270 ambulances from Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd (ZHL), a private emergency medical service provider, for its residents free of cost, it was announced on Friday. The ambulances comprise 245 basic life support and 25 advance life support vehicles. Ziqitza operates the 108 emergency service […]
Read MoreHealth ministry tells PSUs, ministries to dedicate hospital beds for Covid care
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Amid a surge in the Covid cases, the Union health and family welfare ministry has advised the Central ministries and the Public Sector Units (PSUs) to dedicate the hospitals under their control for Covid care. The Union Health ministry has suggested to all the ministries to issue instructions to the […]
Read MoreArundhati reaches quarters at youth boxing Worlds
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Rajasthan’s Arundhati Choudhary defeated Columbian boxer Deyaneira Casas to advance into the 69kg women’s quarterfinals on the third day of the AIBA Youth Men’s and Women’s World Championships in Kielce, Poland. Arundhati, who was among the five Indian women to clinch gold at the recent Adriatic Pearl Tournament, was dominant […]
Read MoreShaan reacts to 1,700 people testing Covid positive at Kumbh Mela
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Singer Shaan on Friday reacted to a news report on Twitter stating over 1,700 people have tested positive for Covid-19 at Kumbh Mela, Haridwar between April 10 and 14. “Why would God save us.. ??? if we are just not interested in saving ourselves and our families.. Please Please #StayHomeStaySafe,” tweeted […]
Read MorePriyanka Chopra is grateful to be ‘living in the light’
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra treated her fans to a glamorous picture on Friday morning. In the sunkissed picture, Priyanka looks stunning, with her hair open and light make up. She is dressed in a beige top and wears a necklace. She wrote about how she is grateful for all that she has […]
Read MorePooja Hegde: There’s so much we took for granted
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Pooja Hegde has reminisced in a new social media post about the times when people roamed around freely, adding that we have taken too much for granted. Pooja posted a picture on Instagram in the wee hours of Wednesday night, from her vacation in Vienna. “Back when people didn’t wear […]
Read MoreAnushka shares ‘priceless moments’ of 2020
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Anushka Sharma on Friday shared snapshots from last year, featuring husband Virat Kohli along with a few of their four-legged friends. Anushka posted a video on Instagram, where Virat and the actress are seen enjoying their time with pet dog Dude and some strays they found during their travel. In […]
Read MoreBJP Panch among 3 booked for extortion in J&K’s Sopore
Srinagar, April 16 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday arrested three persons including a BJP Panchayat member for extortion in J&K’s Sopore area. Police said that a complaint was filed by Mudasir Ahmad Sheikh in which he said that during the intervening night of April 3 and 4 some unidentified persons forcefully entered the […]
Read MoreArjun Bijlani doesn’t miss workout even on vacations
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Arjun Bijlani is currently vacationing in Goa. However, he has been making sure to regularly work out and keep himself in shape. Arjun, who will be next seen in “Khatron Ke Khiladi”, is currently preparing for the show. He has continued this intense fitness regime on his holiday and is […]
Read MoreNortje joins DC squad after ‘thrice’ testing negative for Covid-19
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has joined the Delhi Capitals squad after “thrice” testing negative for Covid-19, the franchise said on Friday. “Our South Africa pace superstar is now out of quarantine. After a false positive result for COVID-19, Anrich Nortje tested negative thrice, and is now part of our […]
Read MoreJanhvi Kapoor posts a fun reel on Instagram
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Janhvi Kapoor on Friday took to social media to post a fun reel with her friends. The reel has been shot through a window and Janhvi and her friends can be seen dancing one by one. They also do a group dance at the poolside, at the end of the reel. […]
Read MoreSC names ex-ASG Maninder Singh, advocate Batra SPPs in coal scam cases
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court has appointed former Additional Solicitor General Maninder Singh and advocate Rajesh Batra as special public prosecutors (SPPs) in the trial of coal scam cases filed by Enforcement Directorate (ED). A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian said: “We […]
Read MoreRenowned Telugu radiologist Kakarla Subbarao passes away
Secunderabad, April 16 (IANS) Renowned radiologist and Padma Shri awardee Kakarla Subbarao passed away on Friday, his family members said. “It is with deep sadness that we inform you about the demise of our patriarch — Padma Shri Kakarla Subbarao, who reached heavenly abode on April 16, 2021 at 7.20 a.m.,” said his family members. […]
Read MoreElli AvrRam lets the tomboy in her walk out of the closet
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Swedish-Greek actress Elli AvrRam has confessed she has a tomboy persona stashed away somewhere, in a new social media post on Friday. Elli posted a string of pictures where she is seen posing in a black crop top paired with black low-crotch pants. “When the TomBoyGirl in me walks out of […]
Read MoreIs Modi era the end of Congress?
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A timely and comprehensive political critique of India’s ‘grand old party’, the Indian National Congress, author Amit Bagaria’s new book “Congress-Mukt Bharat: Is the Modi Era the End of Congress?” is a compelling and multi-dimensional take on the political, ideological and structural downfall of this 135-year-old party and the ascent […]
Read MoreAshok Leyland supplies bullet proof vehicle to IAF
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Hinduja Group’s commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland Ltd on Friday said it has delivered the first light bullet proof vehicle to Indian Air Force (IAF). According to Ashok Leyland, the light bullet proof vehicle is an adopted version of Lockheed Martin’s Common Vehicle Next Gen (CVNG). Ashok Leyland said the vehicle […]
Read MoreChandigarh imposes weekend lockdown
Chandigarh, April 16 (IANS) With the sudden spike in Covid-19 cases, the Chandigarh administration announced weekend lockdown that will start from every Friday night. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by UT Administrator V.P. Singh Badnore. The lockdown will be from 10 p.m. on Friday to 5 a.m. on Monday. However, essential […]
Read MoreAssocham seeks reimposition of bankruptcy moratorium amid rising Covid cases
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Assocham has approached the Finance Ministry with a plea to reimpose moratorium on taking debt-ridden companies to NCLT under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) till December 2021 in the face of severe outbreak of second wave of coronavirus. “Given the increasing pressure on businesses, it would be imperative to […]
Read MoreT’gana’s daily Covid count rises to 3,840
Hyderabad, April 16 (IANS) Breaking another record in the daily spike in Covid-19 cases, Telangana reported 3,840 new cases and nine deaths during the last 24 hours. This is the highest daily spike since the outbreak of the pandemic last year. The number of infections climbed from 3,307 on Thursday as Greater Hyderabad and several […]
Read MoreKarnataka CM Yediyurappa tests Covid positive
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa on Friday tested Covid positive and got himself admitted to a hospital. Taking to Twitter, Yediyurappa said that upon having mild fever on Friday he got tested for Covid-19 and his report has come out positive. “Although I am doing fine, I am being hospitalised […]
Read MoreYoung Covid survivors not safe from reinfection: Lancet
New York, April 16 (IANS) If you are planning to avoid vaccination just because you are a Covid survivor, think twice. According to a new study, despite a prior Covid-19 infection young people can likely catch the virus again and may still transmit it to others. Even after a previous infection and the presence of […]
Read MoreGMR launches ‘AeroCity Hyderabad’
Hyderabad, April 16 (IANS) Infrastructure major GMR Group on Friday announced the launch of GMR AeroCity Hyderabad which offers a gateway airport with the best-in-class logistics hub with smart technology. Spread across 1,500 acres, GMR AeroCity Hyderabad is envisaged to be an integrated mixed-use development, which includes key ports and establishments like business park, retail […]
Read MoreStalin complains to EC about suspicious vehicles, Wi-Fi near EVM strong rooms
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President M.K.Stalin on Friday complained to the Election Commission of India about the movement of suspicious vehicles and Wi-Fi during that time inside the campuses where the electronic voting machines (EVM) used in the poll are stored. Quoting the Election Commission’s guidelines relating to safe storing […]
Read MoreMusk drives Tesla Cybertruck at upcoming Gigafactory Texas
San Francisco, April 16 (IANS) Tesla CEO Elon Musk has driven Cybertruck, arguably one of the most highly-anticipated vehicles by the company, at its upcoming Gigafactory Texas. As per Musk, he drove around the Giga Texas complex behind the wheel of the Tesla Cybertruck, reports Teslarati. The Cybertruck that Musk drove around Giga Texas seems […]
Read MoreIsrael strikes targets in Gaza after rocket attack
Tel Aviv, April 16 (IANS) Israel on Friday struck several targets in Gaza after Palestinian militants fired a rocket into the Jewish state’s territory. Fighter jets and attack helicopters struck a Hamas weapons production site, a weapons smuggling tunnel and a military post, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a social media post. “We […]
Read MoreDebabrata Saikia: Assam Cong has a leadership pool and party will decide on the CM’s post (IANS Special)
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Former leader of opposition in Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia is the son of former Assam chief minister Hiteshwar Saikia, who was instrumental in the signing of the Assam Accord. Saikia is one of the frontrunners for the top post of Chief Minister in case the Congress comes to power. The […]
Read More8 killed in shooting at US FedEx facility (Ld)
Washington, April 16 (IANS) At least eight people were killed during a shooting incident that took place at a FedEx facility in the US city of Indianapolis, police said on Friday, adding there were multiple others who suffered serious gunshot wounds. Of those suffering gunshot wounds, at least one person remained in critical condition by […]
Read MorePatna HC slams Bihar govt for casual approach in tackling pandemic
Patna, April 16 (IANS) With the situation reaching the stage of community spread in several districts of Bihar, the Patna High Court has taken cognisance of the matter and directed the state government to streamline treatment in government hospitals and increase testing. The double bench of Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh and Justice Mohit Kumar Shah, […]
Read MoreSocial media blackout in Pak amid anti-France protests
Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) Pakistan on Friday blocked social media platforms amid fears that activists of a radical Islamist group might use the technology to stoke violent protests against last year’s depiction of the Prophet Muhammad in France. Followers of far-right Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP), a group that supports the country’s controversial blasphemy laws, have blocked […]
Read MoreAWS launches Amazon Digital Suite to empower Indians SMBs
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) In its bid to digitise 10 million Indian small and medium businesses (SMBs) by 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Cloud arm of Amazon, on Friday launched a curated set of software solutions aimed at empowering the SMBs in the country. Called Amazon Digital Suite, the suite provides a broad […]
Read MoreFrance, Germany, Ukraine to discuss Donbas conflict
Paris, April 16 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet online on Friday to discuss the worsening situation in Kiev’s conflict-hit Donbas region. France is hosting the talks, with the aim of getting a ceasefire to stick in Donbas, that comprises the regions of Donetsk and […]
Read MoreHMIL exports over 100k passenger vehicles in FY21
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Automobile major Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) on Friday said it has exported 104,342 units between April 2020 to March 2021. Besides, the company said it has became the leading exporter of SUVs with over two lakh units of Creta and Venue being shipped out to overseas markets including Mexico, Saudi […]
Read MoreAmid resurging cases, Andhra revives Covid control centre
Amaravati, April 16 (IANS) Amid rising coronavirus infections across the country, Andhra Pradesh government has revived the state Covid command and control centre, assigning as many as 35 bureaucrats with various responsibilities across the state. “The Covid pandemic being dynamic in nature, to take appropriate measures to handle the evolving situation in the state of […]
Read MoreLily-Rose Depp on why ‘Voyagers’ role was difficult
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Lily-Rose Depp feels the biggest theme of h er upcoming sci-fi film “Voyagers” is human nature. She also spoke of what made portraying her character Sela was a challenge. The film tells the story of a group of young adults on a space expedition th at could save mankind. Lily-Rose […]
Read MoreHealthy Monsoon forecast pushes Equities higher, auto stocks shine (Ld)
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Forecast of a healthy Monsoon season cheered India’s key benchmark equity indices which trade in the green during Friday’s late afternoon session. Accordingly, volatility was observed as rising Covid cases capped any major recovery attempts on the back healthy Q4FY21 results. However, a bout of late session buying spree pushed […]
Read MoreMerkel defends night-time curfew
Berlin, April 16 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday defended her plans to introduce a strict night-time curfew in the wake of surging new coronavirus cases amid growing opposition to the proposed new law. Speaking in Parliament, Merkel said the plan to impose the curfew in regions where the number of new Covid-19 cases […]
Read MoreAjay Devgn, Siddharth Roy Kapur to produce ‘Gobar!’
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor-producer Ajay Devgn has announced his new production, a comic drama named “Gobar!” along with Siddharth Roy Kapur. The film is to be directed by ad-filmmaker Sabal Shekhawat, who has also penned the script along with Sambhit Mishra. The film’s story is about a veterinary doctor who discovers a tangled web […]
Read MoreAmid resurging Covid, Andhra caps private hospital charges
Amaravati, April 16 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh government on Friday issued the list of capped charges for coronavirus treatment in private hospitals and a violation of these rules will lead to stringent action. “Please report grievances, if any, pertaining to hospitals charging rates over and above the fixed price caps and any other complaints related to […]
Read MoreOnline communities helping Indians sail through pandemic: FB
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Amid the pandemic, India saw a steep growth in online communities on Facebook and 92 per cent respondents said they received some form of support through online community groups amid the deadly Covid wave last year, a new Facebook-New York University (NYU) report said on Friday. Over 38.8 per cent […]
Read MoreAsean summit on Myanmar set for April 24
Jakarta, April 16 (IANS) Leaders of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) are expected to meet in the Indonesian capital Jakarta next week to discuss the political crisis in Myanmar following the February 1 military coup, an official source said on Friday. Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for a summit of the 10-member Asean […]
Read MoreOn World Heritage Day, celebrate preserving India’s rich history
By N. Lothungbeni HumtsoeNew Delhi, April 16 (IANSlife) Taj hotels, has maintained a steadfast commitment to rekindle India’s glorious past by restoring some of the country’s most celebrated heritage properties that date back to the pre-independence era. With nine authentic and magnificent Palaces, IHCL is the country’s largest palace operator and proud to be India’s […]
Read MoreSC issues directions for speedy disposal of cheque bounce cases
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued a slew of directions for speedy disposal of cheque bounce cases, which have choked the justice delivery system. The top court also recommended the Centre to amend the law to allow one trial in multiple cheques, if transactions involved are the same. A bench […]
Read MoreS.Korean Prez picks new PM in Cabinet reshuffle
Seoul, April 16 (IANS) South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday nominated former Interior Minister Kim Boo-kyum as the new Prime Minister during a cabinet reshuffle, the presidential Blue House said. Kim will become the third Prime Minister of the Moon government, which was inaugurated in May 2017, if the nomination is approved in the […]
Read MoreCountry will receive normal monsoon: Govt
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a ‘normal’ rainfall during the monsoon season between June to September. Addressing a virtual briefing on Friday here, Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary M. Rajeevan said the Long Period Average (LPA) of the monsoon will be 98 per cent which falls in the […]
Read MoreBiden names 2 Indian-Americans to key jobs
Washington, April 16 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has named Radhika Fox and Meera Joshi, two Indian-American women already working in his administration, to be part of a 10 member team to lead on climate and transportation matters across key agencies, the media reported. According to a White House announcement on Wednesday, Fox would become […]
Read More‘Rlys operating 140 spl trains to clear extra rush between April-May’
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Keeping in view the additional rush at several stations, the Indian Railways has started 140 trains to clear the extra rush which will run till May, officials said on Friday. Addressing a press conference, Suneet Sharma, CEO and Chairman of the Railway Board said, “A very special day for Indian […]
Read MoreUkraine starts vaccinating Olympic, Paralympic athletes
Kiev, April 16 (IANS) Ukraine started vaccinating national athletes of Olympic and Paralympic teams with CoronaVac vaccine produced by Chinese company Sinovac Biotech, the country’s health ministry said. “We want all athletes to attend the competitions without any restrictions, (and) we want to see the Ukrainian flag, hear the Ukrainian national anthem and be proud […]
Read MoreImposing night curfew will trigger adverse spin-off, impact tourism: Goa CM
Panaji, April 16 (IANS) Imposing a night curfew will have an adverse spin-off on other economic activities, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday, ruling out the option, even as Covid-19 cases in the state continue to witness an unprecedented spike in the second wave. Sawant also told reporters, while inspecting road works in Mapusa […]
Read MoreWeddings in disarray with changed curfew timings in UP
Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) The extension of curfew hours and imposition of new Covid guidelines have thrown wedding functions in complete disarray. After Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered extension of night curfew hours (from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.), weddings lined from Friday onwards are tied up in knots. Pratyusha Kumar, whose daughter’s wedding is […]
Read MoreChacko wants CBI to question Antony, Chandy in ISRO spy case
Thiruvananthapuram, April 16 (IANS) Former top Congress leader P.C. Chacko on Friday asked the CBI, which has been ordered by the Supreme Court to reinvestigate the ISRO spy case, to first question A.K. Antony and Oommen Chandy. Chacko recently quit the Congress and rejoined the NCP and was seen campaigning for the Left in Kerala. […]
Read MoreNZ to hike penalty fee for using mobile while driving
Wellington, April 16 (IANS) New Zealand will increase the infringement fee from NZ$80 to NZ$150 for people who are caught using mobile phones while driving from April 30, according to a statement issued by the Transport Ministry on Friday. The figures from the Transport Ministry showed that between 2015 and 2019, there were 22 road […]
Read MoreNatasha Rastogi: Acting is a constant journey of learning
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Natasha Rastogi, who was recently seen in the digitally-released film “Pagglait”, says acting for her will always be a constant journey of learning. Natasha, who was seen playing the mother of actress Sanya Malhotra in the film, told IANS: “Acting for me will always be a constant journey of learning, […]
Read MoreKareena posts pic of newborn son, hides face with emoji
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Kareena Kapoor Khan on Friday posted a picture of husband Saif Ali Khan and elder son Taimur looking at her newborn son, but covered the face of the infant with a babyface emoji. “This is what my weekend looks like… how about you guys?” Kareena wrote as caption with the Instagram […]
Read MoreDhoni is not leading if he is batting at No.7: Gambhir
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni should bat higher up the order instead of No.7, said former batsman Gautam Gambhir. Dhoni was out for a duck in CSK’s first match of the season and Gambhir said that the former India captain is no longer the kind of player who […]
Read MoreGermany aims to switch to train for domestic travel to cut emissions
Berlin, April 16 (IANS) The state-owned rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the German Aviation Association (BDL) launched a joint program to strengthen the links between the two modes of transportation in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. BDL and DB aim to attract around 4.3 million passengers who would switch from flying to rail […]
Read MoreEuropean Parliament committees vote for EU-UK trade deal
Brussels, April 16 (IANS) European lawmakers have voted in favour of EU-UK trade deal with a recommendation that European Parliament gives its consent to the agreement. On Thursday, the Trade and Foreign Affairs Committees gave their seal of approval by 108 votes in favour, one against and four abstentions, and recommended that Parliament’s plenary approves […]
Read MoreAmazon Prime hits 200M users globally: Bezos
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Amazon Prime has reached a user base of 200 million, according to the outgoing CEO Jeff Bezos, which is an increase of over 50 million during the pandemic only. In his final annual letter to Amazon’s shareholders on Thursday, Bezos who will be replaced by former AWS head Andy Jassy […]
Read MoreDelhi CM calls emergency meeting, Sisodia to head Covid management
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday called for an emergency meeting in the wake of the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the national capital. The government also decided to make Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia as the nodal officer for Covid-19 management. The meeting at 4 p.m. will be […]
Read MorePelosi won’t bring bill to expand US SC
Washington, April 16 (IANS) US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she has “no plans” to bring a bill to expand the Supreme Court from nine seats to 13 to the House floor for a vote. “No. I support the President’s Commission to study such a proposal, but frankly I’m not, right now, we’re back, our […]
Read More‘Govt should regulate cryptocurrencies, not ban them’
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) As government plans to come up with a Cryptocurrency Bill, sector stakeholders have said that the government should regulate the cryptocurrency ecosystem, rather than banning them. Experts are of the view that India should formulate regulations in the lines of the development countries which regulate these currencies including the US, […]
Read MoreItaly approves additional borrowing to help businesses, households
Rome, April 16 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s cabinet has passed additional borrowing worth 40 billion euros ($47 billion) to finance a new package of measures to help businesses and households hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The package was signed off separately in a cabinet meeting on Thursday, along with the Economic and Financial […]
Read MoreMy musical journey began with ‘shabads’ in Gurudwaras: Asees Kaur
By Siddhi JainNew Delhi, April 16 (IANSlife) Indian playback singer Asees Kaur, who has most recently sang ‘Panghat’ for the Janhvi Kapoor-starrer ‘Roohi’ (2021), says that she feels spiritually inclined towards music, since her father wanted her to sing Gurbani. Her musical journey, thus, began with singing shabads in Gurudwaras at the young age of […]
Read MoreHow to make your basic meals full of nutrition
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, April 16 (IANSlife) The fact that fancy diets are difficult to follow is because they try to eliminate all ingredients that are well accustomed to our taste pallet. It’s important to follow a diet that helps in reaching our fitness goals in a flexible and comfortable manner. However, making major changes […]
Read MoreEU calls for negotiated settlement in Afghanistan
Brussels, April 16 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has called for “firm commitment and constructive engagement by all parties” in the peace talks in Afghanistan, after the US and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced the pullout of their troops from the country. European Commission spokesperson Nabila Massrali told a press briefing on Thursday […]
Read MoreFacebook testing dedicated News Feed for businesses
San Francisco, April 16 (IANS) Facebook is testing a new dedicated News Feed for businesses that will help businesses connect with their customers online and grow more efficiently. For the first time, businesses can engage as their business profile, making tasks like commenting, posting and liking as a business easier. “Starting in the US, we’re […]
Read MoreUS CDC reports 5,800 Covid infections in fully vaccinated people
Washington, April 16 (IANS) About 5,800 people who have been administered Covid-19 vaccines in America have been infected by the virus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. So far, about 5,800 “breakthrough” cases have been reported to the CDC, Xinhua news agency quoted the agency as saying on Thursday. Vaccine breakthrough […]
Read MoreUS sanctions Pak firm, owners for working as Russian proxy (IANS Special)
By Sanjeev SharmaNew Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Pakistani IT firm, Second Eye Solutions (SES), and its owners and employees for acting as a proxy for a Russian troll entity which interfered in the American elections. The Treasury has targeted Yevgeny Prigozhin’s network in Africa as part of the sanctions […]
Read MoreGovt may ask states to set up AMC/ARC for PSE asset monetisation
By Subhash NarayanNew Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Centre proposes to prod states to initiate asset monetisation of state public sector enterprises (PSEs) by setting up specialised asset management (AMC) and asset reconstruction companies (ARC). The idea is to expand the scope of government’s asset monetisation exercise and enable state entities to unlock value for […]
Read MoreQualcomm invests in homegrown audio leader boAt
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Home-grown audio brand boAt on Friday announced it has received funding from Qualcomm Ventures, the investment arm of chip-maker Qualcomm. The investment, for which the company did not divulge more details, will be utilised to roll out next-generation audio and lifestyle products across geographies. “As boAt enters the next phase […]
Read MoreCovid spread in rural and tier-2 cities worries administration
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) The spread of Covid pandemic in tier-2 cities of Tamil Nadu, including Nagapattinam, Tuticorin, Nagercoil, etc. are worrying the administration as without proper awareness on wearing of masks, safe-distancing and use of sanitizer, the spread may increase in these cities. The state health secretary J. Radhakrishnan has already directed the district […]
Read MoreEU’s von der Leyen gets 1st Covid jab
Brussels, April 16 (IANS) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has received her first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. “After we passed 100 million vaccinations in the EU, I’m very glad I got my first shot of Covid-19 vaccine today,” she said in a tweet on Thursday. “Vaccinations will further gather pace, as deliveries […]
Read MoreUnited through to Europa League last four with 4-0 win over Granada
London, April 16 (IANS) Edinson Cavani set Manchester United on course for a comfortable victory against Granada as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side reached the Europa League semi-finals for the second successive season. Marcus Rashford’s fine goal and a late Bruno Fernandes penalty in Spain last week put the Red Devils in control of the quarter-final […]
Read MoreEU urges Israel not to obstruct Palestinian polls
Ramallah, April 16 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has urged Israel not to obstruct the upcoming Palestinian elections. Sven Kuhn von Burgsdorff, the EU representative in Palestine, said on Thursday that the bloc continues its contact with the Israeli government to allow the legislative elections to be held in the Palestinian territories “without interruption or […]
Read MoreHertha forced into quarantine after four test Covid positive
Berlin, April 16 (IANS) Hertha Berlin was forced into quarantine and three upcoming matches will have to be postponed after a total of four officials and players tested positive for the coronavirus, the Bundesliga club announced. Hertha Berlin coach Pal Dardai, assistant Admir Hamzagic, striker Dodi Lukebakio and left back Marvin Plattenhardt tested positive for […]
Read More‘Troops’ withdrawal need to coincide with Afghan peace’
Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) The Pakistani Foreign Ministry said that it is important that the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan coincides with progress in the peace process. Pakistan believes there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan, spokesman of the Foreign Ministry Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said while responding to media queries about […]
Read MoreAkali Dal MP Harsimrat tests Covid-19 positive
Chandigarh, April 16 (IANS) Akali Dal MP and former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday tested Covid-19 positive. Earlier, her husband Sukhbir Badal had contacted the virus. “Dear all, I’ve tested positive for Covid-19 today with mild symptoms. I have quarantined myself at home and am taking all the necessary precautions,” she informed in […]
Read MoreArsenal ease past Slavia to reach Europa semis
London, April 16 (IANS) Arsenal turned on the style to ease past Slavia Prague and set up a Europa League semi-final tie against former head coach Unai Emery’s Villarreal. With the tie finely-poised following a 1-1 home draw a week ago, the Gunners put in one of their best showings under Mikel Arteta to win […]
Read MoreGhani, Blinken meet in Kabul
Kabul, April 16 (IANS) A day after US President Joe Biden announced the unconditional withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan by September which will end the 20-year old war, Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and visiting American Secretary of State Antony Blinken exchanged views on the decision and the war on terrorism. During the meeting held […]
Read MoreOPPO set to unveil 5G phone in India under 20k on April 20
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Smartphone maker OPPO on Friday said that it is all set to launch A74 5G in India on April 20. According to the company, the upcoming smartphone is going to be company’s first 5G-ready phone under Rs 20,000. The brand has been consistently working to bring in customer-centric meaningful innovations […]
Read MoreNASA SpaceX Crew-2 set for launch on April 22
Washington, April 16 (IANS) US space agency NASA is set to launch SpaceX Crew Dragon second flight to the International Space Station on April 22, it said. The Crew-2 with four astronauts on board, will lift-off at 6:11 a.m. EDT on April 22, from Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. […]
Read MoreIndia reports over 2 lakh new Covid cases for 2nd straight day
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India reported 2,17,353 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the biggest single-day spike ever, taking the overall tally to 14,291,917 cases on Friday, according to the Health Ministry data. This is the second consecutive day that the country has registered over 2 lakh cases. On Thursday, the number […]
Read MoreEquity indices in green; banking, metal stocks up
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices traded in the green on Friday, with the BSE Sensex trading above the 49,000 mark. Around 10.35 a.m., Sensex was trading at 49,026.93, higher by 223.25 points or 0.46 per cent from its previous close of 48,803.68. It opened at 48,935.74 and touched an intra-day high […]
Read MoreForest elephant census using DNA dung analysis, camera traps
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A team of scientists led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and working closely with experts from the Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux du Gabon (ANPN) compared methodologies to count African forest elephants, which were recently acknowledged by IUCN as a separate critically endangered species from African savannah elephants. The […]
Read MorePetrol, diesel price revision on hold again a day after cuts
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Fuel prices in the country remained unchanged on Friday a day after oil marketing companies decided to cut the retail price to pass the benefit of softer global oil prices to the consumers. Accordingly, pump price of petrol and diesel remained at Thursday’s level of Rs 90.40 a litre and […]
Read MoreDjokovic falls, Nadal beats Dimitrov at Monte Carlo Masters
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (France), April 16 (IANS) Novak Djokovic admitted he played an “awful” match against Dan Evans at the Monte Carlo Masters as Rafael Nadal advanced with ease to the quarter-finals. World number one Djokovic, playing in his first tournament since winning a ninth Australian Open in February, suffered his first defeat of 2021 on Thursday, […]
Read MoreEC should urgently hold all-party meeting to decide on Bengal polls: Yechury
By Deepak SharmaNew Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Worried over a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in West Bengal, the CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said on Friday that the Election Commission of India (ECI) should immediately call an all-party meeting to deal with the remaining phases of polls in state. “The pandemic has hit hard. […]
Read MoreEx-CBI Director Ranjit Sinha passes away (Ld)
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Former Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Ranjit Sinha passed away on Friday morning, sources said. A CBI source said that Sinha, a 1974 batch IPS officer, breathed his last at his residence here on Friday night around 4 a.m. According to senior CBI officials, Sinha’s death is believed […]
Read MorePinarayi Vijayan ‘hiding’ after violating Covid norms
By Sanu GeorgeThiruvananthapuram, April 16 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy’s dream of taking Kerala to the development status of the Nordic countries is yet to materialise, had it been so, then Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan would have been subjected to a heavy fine, similar to what happened to the Prime Minister of Norway, Erna […]
Read MoreStudents turn teachers for underprivileged kids in Covid times
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) At a time when an outbreak of coronavirus has forced the school students to stay at home and continue their studies online, children of labourers and daily wage workers have no choice but to skip their studies as they can merely afford a smartphone or 24 hours Internet connectivity. Keeping […]
Read MoreAdarsh Gourav: I’d love to sing and compose for a film
By Arundhuti BanerjeeMumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Adarsh Gourav, lead star of the Oscar-nominated film “The White Tiger”, says that, being a trained classical singer, he wishes to sing and compose for films in the future. “I would love to be singing in films that I am going to be a part of, as well […]
Read MorePortugal announces troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Lisbon, April 16 (IANS) Portugal announced its intention to withdraw its troops deployed in Afghanistan under the command of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as of May 1. “With this withdrawal, an important and prolonged Portuguese contribution to the fight against terrorism will be concluded,” which had lasted 19 years and mobilised 4,500 military […]
Read MoreAmazon has to treat its employees better: Bezos
San Francisco, April 16 (IANS) In his final letter to shareholders, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has said that the company needs to do better at taking care of its employees. The letter comes amid ongoing reports of untenable conditions for Amazon workers. “I think we need to do a better job for our employees,” Bezos […]
Read MoreNot letting Ashwin bowl four overs was a mistake: Ponting
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) coach Ricky Ponting said that not letting Ashwin to bowl his full quota of overs against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) was a mistake and something that he will talk to captain Rishabh Pant and the rest of the team about. “That’s certainly something that we will talk about […]
Read MoreShooting at FedEx facility in US city
Washington, April 16 (IANS) A shooting incident took place at a FedEx facility in the US city of Indianapolis, police said on Friday, adding that there were multiple people injured. In a report, the city-based WRTV channel said the incident occurred on Thursday night at the facility near the Indianapolis International Airport. According to Indianapolis […]
Read MoreTop names of North and South co-star in mega projects
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actors and actresses of North and South Indian film industries joining hands is not new. Bollywood and South stars collaborating on screen has been a trend in the past with the likes of Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Prabhu Deva, and many others collaborating with Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha, […]
Read MoreNo Haj without two vaccine doses: Haj Committee of India
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) In a major development, the Haj Committee of India (HCI) has said that no Indian Muslims shall be allowed to go for the annual Haj pilgrimage unless they have taken the two vaccine doses. The HCI CEO Maqsood Ahmed Khan made the announcement late on Thursday following the latest directives from […]
Read MoreIsrael to lift outdoor mask mandate
Tel Aviv, April 16 (IANS) The rules to enforce wearing of masks outdoors in Israel will be lifted starting Sunday, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said. Edelstein said in a statement on Thursday that he had instructed the Ministry’s Director-General, Hezi Levi, to sign an order to cancel the restriction, reports Xinhua news agency. The decision […]
Read MoreRaj govt announces weekend curfew to fight Covid
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) In view of the rising Covid-19 cases, the Rajasthan government has announced a weekend curfew in the state from Friday evening to Monday morning. The state on Thursday reported a record 6,658 fresh Covid cases and 33 deaths. According to officials, all restrictions will remain the same as lockdown under the […]
Read MoreCovid impact: Lack of fresh TV content could spell drop in ad-revenue?
By Anjuri Nayar SinghMumbai, April 16 (IANS) The decision of the Maharashtra government to stop all shooting impacts TV shows acutely, as compared to films or OTT series. The world of soaps, after all, needs a steady flow of content. If shooting stops, channels are forced to run repeats. In turn that has direct impact […]
Read MoreTrust in J&J vax dips after pause over blood clot
Washington, April 16 (IANS) Trust in the safety of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine has plunged 15 percentage points among Americans after federal health agencies recommended a “pause” in its use following blood clot cases, according to a new poll. Adults who said they believed the single-dose shot was safe dropped from 52 per cent […]
Read MoreTwitter analysing harmful impacts of its AI/ML algorithms
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) In a bid to assess racial and gender bias in its artificial intelligence/machine learning systems, Twitter is starting a new initiative called Responsible Machine Learning. Terming it a long journey in its early days, Twitter said the initiative will assess any “unintentional harms” caused by its algorithms. “When Twitter uses […]
Read MoreUP BJP expels 11 for ‘indiscipline’ in Panchayat polls
Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled 11 party workers, including former cabinet minister Ramvir Upadhyaya’s son Chirag Upadhyaya, for “indiscipline” and supporting opposition candidates in the Panchayat polls. In a letter, BJP district president in Hathras, Gaurav Arya, stated that the party decided to expel […]
Read More3rd vax dose likely needed within 12 months: Pfizer CEO
Washington, April 16 (IANS) Pfizer Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla said people will likely need a third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine within 12 months of getting fully inoculated. Bourla told CNBC News on Thursday that it is possible people will need to get vaccinated against the coronavirus annually, reports Xinhua news agency. “We […]
Read MoreCentre clears Mumbai’s Haffkine to make Covaxin
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) In a major step to ramp up vaccine production amid the Covid-19 second wave, the Centre has approved production of Corona vaccines from the Maharashtra government-owned Haffkine Institute in Mumbai. Since the past month, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had repeatedly requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow production of vaccines in […]
Read MoreLG to develop quantum computing tech with Dutch firm
Seoul, April 16 (IANS) LG Electronics has said it has formed ties with Dutch quantum algorithm developer Qu & Co to conduct joint research on quantum computing technology in a move to boost competitiveness in future technologies. Under the research agreement, the two companies will develop quantum computing technology for multiphysic simulations over the next […]
Read MoreHyundai to again suspend key plant over chip shortage
Seoul, April 16 (IANS) Hyundai Motor said on Friday that it will again suspend the Sonata-producing plant in South Korea for two days next week due to an electronic parts shortage. Hyundai will halt the operation of the Asan plant, 100 kms south of Seoul, which produces the Grandeur and Sonata sedans, on Monday and […]
Read MoreTurkey says issues with Greece can be resolved
Ankara, April 16 (IANS) Turkey believes that its issues with Greece can be resolved through constructive dialogue between the two neighbours and allies, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said. Fait accompli and provocative rhetoric should be avoided in relations between Turkey and Greece, Cavusoglu said at a joint press conference with his Greek counterpart Nikos […]
Read More‘Jai Shri Ram’ masks much in demand
Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) With more and more people turning to prayers in the pandemic, masks with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ printed on them are in great demand. Suruchi, who owns a boutique in Lucknow, said, “There has been a decline in demand for dresses so I decided to start making masks — some of them […]
Read MoreUP Panchayat poll candidate stabbed to death
Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh), April 16 (IANS) A Block Development Council (BDC) candidate Rakesh Babu, 60, was allegedly stabbed to death ahead of the Panchayat elections, scheduled to be held in Mainpuri on April 19. His body was found lying in the field on Thursday. According to the deceased’s relative, he had gone for campaigning on […]
Read MoreNishad Party to lay foundation for Nishadraj statue
Prayagraj, April 16 (IANS) The Nishad Party will lay the foundation for the 180-ft tall statue of Nishadraj, the king of Nishads, at Nishadraj Fort in Shringverpur here. According to mythology, Nishadraj was a friend and host of Lord Ram and had helped him cross the river while he was in exile. The party is […]
Read MoreUP girl charred to death as fire engulfs house
Banda (Uttar Pradesh), April 16 (IANS) A 14-year-old girl was charred to death after a massive fire broke in the shop-cum-residence of a cloth merchant in Banda district. While three other inmates of the house managed to escape unhurt, the girl, Khushi Gupta, could not be rescued. Kalinjar inspector Rajiv Yadav, said, “Khushi, daughter of […]
Read MoreUS weekly jobless claims lowest since pandemic onset
Washington, April 16 (IANS) Initial unemployment claims in the US have dropped to 576,000, the lowest level since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic early last year that ravaged the labour market, the Labour Department reported. In the week ending April 10, the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits decreased by 193,000 from the […]
Read MoreEx-CBI Director Ranjit Sinha passes away
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Former Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Ranjit Sinha passed away on Friday morning, sources said. A CBI source said that Sinha, a 1974 batch IPS officer breathed his last at his residence here on Friday night around 4 a.m. However, the reason for his death is yet not […]
Read MoreGoddess Durga wears mask to send a message
Etah (Uttar Pradesh), April 16 (IANS) With the pandemic fear turning all pervasive, the idol of Goddess Durga in a temple in Etah district is now wearing a mask. The priests are also distributing masks as ‘prasad’ to devotees during ‘Navratri’. Pandit Manoj Sharma, a priest at the Durga temple, said since devotees are thronging […]
Read MoreKim Jong-un visits mausoleum to mark grandfather’s birth anniversary
Seoul, April 16 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a mausoleum of his late grandfather and the country’s founder, Kim Il-sung, on the occasion of the latter’s birth anniversary, state media reported on Friday. In its report Pyongyang’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that Kim Jong-un and his wife, Ri Sol-ju, visited […]
Read MoreYogi for action against hospitals that turn away Covid patients
Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered action under the Epidemic Act against hospitals that refuse admission to Covid-19 patients. He said that a hefty fine will also be imposed on such hospitals. According to reports, a number of medical facilities are reportedly denying treatment even in emergency cases. According […]
Read MoreBiden calls for de-escalation after sanctioning Russia (Ld)
Washington, April 16 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has called for de-escalating the ongoing tensions with Moscow after his administration launched diplomatic and financial offensives against Russian officials and businesses in retaliation for election-meddling and hacking that compromised major federal agencies. In his remarks at the White House on Thursday, Biden detailed his phone call […]
Read More‘Covid 2nd wave also affecting newborn and youth’
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) As the country is reeling under the second wave of Covid-19 amid a massive spike in the number of positive cases, doctors in the national capital said the return of the lethal disease is affecting even the newborn and the youth. While Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is considering the […]
Read MoreCPEC SEZ to create over 200K job opportunities for Pak
Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) A special economic zone (SEZ) being constructed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will create over 200,000 job opportunities for the locals, a top official said. Chief Executive Officer of the state-owned Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company, Javed Khattak told the media on […]
Read MoreWill write to Centre too for vaccines, if needed: Andhra CM
Amaravati, April 16 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday instructed officials to write to the Central government in event of any shortage of Covid vaccines, and that he will also chip in with a letter, if needed. Lauding state health officials for administering a record 6.28 lakh vaccine doses on […]
Read MoreN.Korea slams Japan’s move on nuclear wastewater
Seoul, April 16 (IANS) North Korea has slammed Japan’s decision to discharge radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean as a “threat to human existence” and demanded its immediate withdrawal to prevent a “new catastrophe for the humanity”, state media reported. In a statement on Thursday, Pyongyang’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said: “Japan is […]
Read MoreLIC employees to get over 25% wage hike
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) The new fiscal year 2020-21 has started for about 1.14 lakh employees of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on a happy note with over 25 per cent hike in their pay packets, said a top union leader. The Central government on Thursday notified the revised pay packets for LIC employees. […]
Read MoreBengaluru police bust honey trap gang from Rajasthan
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) Bengaluru police have solved a honey trap extortion case by arresting two youngsters from Rajasthan. The police said that a 26-year-old MBA graduate and IAS aspirant died by suicide on March 23 after being blackmailed by a group of cyber criminals. This shocking incident, however, had come into public glare only […]
Read MoreWhat’s up with Tisca Chopra?
By Sukant DeepakNew Delhi, April 16 (IANS) She has just written, directed and produced the short film ‘Rubaru’. She is just back from Rajasthan where she was shooting a web-series for Hot Star. She is collaborating with her husband for writing some web series and developing a script — a crime drama — that which […]
Read MoreCelebs tell Drew Barrymore of one thing at home they’re obsessed with
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Hollywood personalities Jamie Dornan, Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo have opened up on the one thing they tag as “cool” at home, on “The Drew Barrymore Show”. “It’s design week on the show and we wanted to see what you find aesthetically pleasing if you’ll show us one cool thing from […]
Read MoreArnold Schwarzenegger uses his hit movie catchphrases in real life
Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for trademark catchphrases in his films, and he confesses using these in real life as well. The action star’s son Patrick Schwarzenegger, who was a guest on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” to promote his new film “Moxie”, was asked if his father used his famous […]
Read MoreRithvik Dhanjani: Why must I fear the media glare?
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Rithvik Dhanjani says the best part of being an actor is to be able to play different parts. He adds that he wouldn’t want to change anything in the industry as he loves everything about it. “The best thing is to be able to live multiple lives in front of the […]
Read MoreCongress emerges single largest party in Meghalaya tribal body
Shillong, April 16 (IANS) Meghalaya’s opposition Congress on Thursday has emerged as the single-largest party in the 29-member Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), winning 12 seats while the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) won 11 seats, officials said. The election to the GHADC was held on April 12 and the results were declared on […]
Read MoreRemedesvir hoarders won’t be spared, says K’taka Home Minister
Humnabad (Karnataka), April 16 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday warned that stern action will be initiated against those found hoarding and black-marketing Covid drug remedesvir. Bommai, who was campaigning for the party for the April 17 bypoll to the Basavakalyana Assembly seat in Bidar, told reporters that he had contacted Health Minister […]
Read MoreGlobal Covid-19 caseload tops 138.8mn
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 138.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.98 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Friday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood […]
Read MoreAfghans show mixed reaction to US decision on forces withdrawal
Kabul, April 16 (IANS) The people of Afghanistan have showed mixed reaction towards the US decision to withdraw its forces from the militancy-battered country by September 11 this year. US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that Washington would end its longest war by starting pull-out of troops from Afghanistan on May 1 and would […]
Read More‘Brilliant’ Indian origin cryptocurrency expert found dead in New York river
New York, April 16 (IANS) The body of a “brilliant” Indian origin cryptocurrency expert has been found floating in the Hudson River in this city, according to media reports. Shuvro Biswas, 31, was a mathematician working with cryptocurrency security and artificial intelligence, the New York Post reported on Wednesday quoting his family. His body was […]
Read MoreDaily Covid infections in Germany near record high
Berlin, April 16 (IANS) Daily Covid-19 infections in Germany are nearing the previous record of almost 34,000 cases, as 29,426 new cases were registered within one day, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced on Thursday. The seven-day incidence of reported Covid-19 cases per 100,000 citizens increased to 160.1 from around 153 the previous day, according […]
Read MoreBiden to meet S.Korean President Moon next month
Washington, April 16 (IANS) US President Joe Biden will receive his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in in the second half of May, the White House has said. Biden said recently his top foreign policy agenda was the nuclear threat posed by North Korea, whose rogue regime last month test-fired short-range ballistic missile. White House Press […]
Read MoreUS imposes fresh sanctions on Russia
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The US has launched diplomatic and financial offensives against Russian officials and businesses in retaliation for election-meddling and Moscow-linked hacking that compromised major federal agencies. The move included the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats from the US and sanctions on several organisations and individuals, the White House and State Department said […]
Read MoreUK records another 2,672 coronavirus cases
London, April 16 (IANS) Another 2,672 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,380,976, according to official figures released on Thursday. The country also reported another 30 coronavirus-related deaths. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Britain now stands at 127,191. These figures […]
Read MoreFrance’s Covid death toll surpasses 100,000
Paris, April 16 (IANS) France’s Covid-19 death toll passed the 100,000 mark on Thursday, and a further jump in intensive care (ICU) admissions was also reported in the past 24 hours, suggesting that the coronavirus continues to spread unabated. Government figures showed 296 new deaths in one day, bringing the total number of fatalities to […]
Read MoreAfrica’s confirmed Covid cases pass 4.38 mn
Addis Ababa, April 16 (IANS) The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa has reached 4,383,168 as of Thursday, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said. The Africa CDC, the specialized healthcare agency of the African Union (AU), said the death toll from the pandemic stood at 116,727 while 3,933,939 patients […]
Read MoreI was praying inside, Morris can you get a six: Samson
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson said he never believed his team would be able to beat Delhi Capitals (DC) after they were five down for 42 while facing a target of 148 to win. “To be very honest, I thought that it was tough from 40 (42) for 5. We […]
Read MoreTop Hefazat leaders sent to 5-day remand for 2013 arson attack
By Sumi KhanDhaka, April 16 (IANS) The Metropolitan Magistrate of Dhaka, Morshed Al Mamun, on Thursday placed three Hefazat-e-Islam leaders, including the central assistant secretary general of the militant outfit, Mufti Sakhawat Hossain Raji, on five-day remand each in connection with a case related to the arson attack at Shapla Chattor in Dhaka’s Motijheel area […]
Read MoreI know I am paid to slog: Morris
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) A few days after he was denied strike on the last ball of the match against Punjab Kings as his captain Sanju Samson thought he won’t be able to clear the boundary, Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Chris Morris proved he is no muck with the bat as he led RR to […]
Read MoreMiller, Morris take RR home after early scare
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) South African flavour stood out in Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) batting line-up as Chris Morris 18-ball 36 and a 43-ball 62 by David Miller helped the Jaipur franchise script a thrilling three-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday. RR […]
Read MoreThree arrested in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur for Maoist links
Patna, April 15 (IANS) Three persons allegedly linked with Maoists were arrested in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur on Thursday and weapons and explosives seized from them, police said. SDPO, Muzaffarpur (East), Manoj Pandey said that the district police seized a hand grenade, a pistol, a rifle, a dozen live bullets and a mobile phone from their possession. […]
Read MoreCovid test must for Karnataka pilgrims returning from Kumbh
Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Covid test would be mandatory for all Karnataka pilgrims returning from Kumbh mela at Uttarkhand’s Haridwar, state Health Minister K. Sudhakar announced on Thursday. “Pilgrims returning to the state after taking part in the holy Kumbh mela at Haridwar must self-isolate at their home for a week and take an RT-PCR […]
Read More1,500 security personnel to be deployed for Tirupati bypoll
Tirupati, April 15 (IANS) A total of 1,500 security personnel, comprising both Andhra Pradesh Police as well as paramilitary forces will be deployed for the smooth conduct of the April 17 Tirupati Lok Sabha bypoll, an official said on Thursday. Chittoor Superintendent of Police S. Senthil Kumar on Thursday said these will include district policemen […]
Read MoreAlka Lamba slams Kejriwal for ‘mishandling’ Covid situation in Delhi
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Former MLA and Delhi Congress leader Alka Lamba on Thursday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the national capital, saying that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should shoulder the blame for the rapid spread of Covid cases in the fourth wave of the pandemic in the city. Addressing a […]
Read MoreGujarat now sees over 8K daily Covid cases, toll crosses 5K
Gandhinagar, April 15 (IANS) Gujarat on Thursday saw its daily Covid tally reach 8,152, taking its total to 3,75,768 while its death toll crossed the 5,000 mark to reach 5,076 as 81 more succumbed. In April so far, the state has added 68,070 cases at a daily average of 4,538. A total of 3,023 patients […]
Read MoreCitigroup to exit consumer banking ops in India, 12 other countries
New Delhi/New York, April 15 (IANS) In a global restructuring to allocate resources in markets with scale, Citigroup will exit consumer banking operations in India as well as 12 other countries. The multinational investment bank headquartered in New York on Thursday announced strategic actions in the global consumer banking segment as part of an ongoing […]
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