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NIF, Chief Sharad Saraf tender apology to 63 moons, Jignesh Shah at Delhi HC
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) on Wednesday said NSEL Investors' Forum (NIF) and its chief Sharad Saraf have tendered an unconditional apology in the Delhi High Court to 63 moons technologies and its founder Jignesh Shah and also agreed to withdraw the defamatory tweet and document maligning them.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Goa to extend 'Tika Utsav' by 10-12 days: CM
Panaji, April 14 (IANS) The Goa government will extend the Covid-19 vaccination drive, 'Tika Utsav', by 10-12 days, said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday, urging people above the age of 45 years to take advantage of the vaccination outreach programme.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Goa,National,Politics
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Sanjana Sanghi: Covid has an impact on pets
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actress Sanjana Sanghi, who is a pet-lover and has five pet dogs, says Covid has affected pets as they don't have the freedom to play freely outdoors.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Punjab CM slams Akalis, BJP for failure to uplift Dalits
Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) Trashing it as nothing but poll optics, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday ridiculed the Akali Dal and BJP promise of appointing Dalits as Deputy Chief Minister and Chief Minister, respectively, if voted to power.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics
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Hiring to witness 7% point growth if lockdowns are not imposed
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) TeamLease Services, Indias leading human resource company, has launched its hiring sentiments report called 'Employment Outlook Report for the period April-June, 2021.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Neha Kakkar excited to hear Ramleela stories live on 'Indian Idol'
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Singer Neha Kakkar, who is a judge on the music reality show "Indian Idol 12", is excited about the upcoming Ramnavmi Special on the show.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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iPhones in 2022 to feature 48MP camera, no mini: Report
San Francisco, April 14 (IANS) Apple is reportedly planning a major camera upgrade for its 2022 iPhone lineup as the devices may sport a 48MP lens and the mini models are likely to be axed, a media report said on Wednesday.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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'15-day' lockdown must to break deadly chain of transmission
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) As India witnesses an unprecedented surge in Covid caseloads, voices for a short-duration national lockdown or in severely-hit states/UTs grew louder on Wednesday and experts urged the Centre to immediately plan and execute a 15-day lockdown to break the chain of infection and manage the second wave of the pandemic.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Katrina Kaif has just herself for company
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Katrina Kaif, who tested Covid positive earlier this month, is currently enjoying her own company, going by her social media post on Wednesday.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Jackie Shroff packs a punch, with health tip
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor Jackie Shroff on Wednesday reiterated a basic maxim to underline the need to look after one's health.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Babar ends Kohli's reign as No.1 ODI batsman
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Pakistan captain Babar Azam has climbed to the No.1 spot in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) rankings for ODI batsmen, thus ending his India counterpart Virat Kohli's nearly three and a half year reign at the top of the rankings.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Pratibha Ranta couldn't recognise herself in turban, moustache!
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actress Pratibha Ranta recently dressed up as a man named Tope Singh for a sequence in the show "Qurbaan Hua", and admits she couldn't recognise herself.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Alia Bhatt tests negative for Covid-19
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who had been battling Covid-19 over the past weeks, has tested negative. The actress took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news with fans.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Priyanka wishes speedy recovery to Yogi, Akhilesh from Covid-19
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has wished a speedy recovery to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav after both the leaders tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Sky's the limit after India's success in Argentina: Manpreet
Buenos Aires, April 14 (IANS) With exactly 100 days to go for the postponed Tokyo Olympics, there is renewed hope that the Indian men's hockey team can recreate the magic of old after their heartening performance against Olympic champions Argentina in the FIH Pro League in Buenos Aires.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Costa Rica,Sports,Hockey
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Boman Irani, Arshad Warsi to host 'LOL: Hasse Toh Phasse'
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actors Boman Irani and Arshad Warsi are all set to host in the upcoming digital reality comedy show "LOL: Hasse Toh Phasse".
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Samsung launches Neo QLED TV range in India
Gurugram, April 14 (IANS) Samsung on Wednesday launched its ultra-premium Neo QLED TV range in India from Rs 99,990 onwards, that will sport a nearly bezel-less 'Infinity One design and true-to-life picture quality.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Haryana,Technology
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Rahul Roy tests Covid positive
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor Rahul Roy on Wednesday took to social media to inform netizens that he has tested positive for Covid-19 along with his sister Priyanka and brother-in-law Romeer.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Goa seeks vaccination of hospitality industry workforce; writes to Union Health Ministry
Panaji, April 14 (IANS) The Goa government has written to the Union Health Ministry seeking permission to vaccinate the state's hospitality industry workforce across age barriers, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Goa,National
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TN should all postpone Class 12 board exams: Ramadoss
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Wednesday welcomed the Central government's decision to cancel the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) Class 10 exams and postpone the Class 12 exams, due to the Covid surge.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Education,Politics
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Four armed men rob Rs 14 lakh from courier company in Bihar
Muzaffarpur, April 14 (IANS) Four armed men barged into a courier company's office on Tuesday night and fled with Rs 14 lakh in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar, the police said on Wednesday.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Bihar,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Priyanka hails govt's decision to cancel class 10 exams
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has welcomed the decision of the government to cancel the CBSE class 10 examination and demanded that class 12 exam should also be cancelled.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education,Politics
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Samsung thanks Biden administration for chip supply meeting
Seoul, April 14 (IANS) Samsung Electronics, the world's largest memory chip producer, on Wednesday expressed its gratitude to US President Joe Biden and his government for holding a meeting with business leaders to resolve the chip shortage in the industry.
2021-04-14
Category: International, South Korea,Technology
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LHC grants bail to Shehbaz Sharif in assets beyond means case
Lahore, April 14 (IANS) The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday granted bail to PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif in an assets beyond means case, Geo News reported.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Pakistan,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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G'gram: Fake call centre duping US nationals busted, 7 held
Gurugram, April 14 (IANS) The Haryana Chief Minister's flying squad on Wednesday busted an illegal call centre operating at Ansal Corporate Plaza, near Sector-3 Palam Vihar, in Gurugram. The police have arrested seven persons in connection with the matter.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Haryana,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Free coaching for TET candidates in UP
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) In yet another decision to help the underprivileged sections of the society, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has decided to start free online coaching for TET (Teachers Eligibility Test), DLED (Diploma in Elementary Education) and B.Ed candidates, on the pattern of Abhyudaya coaching.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Education,Politics
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Viral video featuring disenchanted TDP supporter makes damaging claims
Tirupati, April 14 (IANS) A video which has gone viral featuring Telugu Desam Party (TDP) state chief Kinjarapu Atchannaidu and Akula Venkateshwara Rao with many damaging claims has been circulating for a day.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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Punjab to spend 30% funds under govt schemes for SC welfare
Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) The Punjab government will spend at least 30 per cent of funds under all government schemes for the welfare of the state's Scheduled Caste (SC) population.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics
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CBSE exams for Class 10 cancelled, class 12 postponed (Ld)
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams for Class 10 have been cancelled and the exams for Class 12 postponed in view of the exponential spike in Covid-19 cases across the country, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank announced on Wednesday.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education,Politics
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Rohit asked me to stay focused and hit the right lengths: Chahar
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) spinner Rahul Chahar said that captain Rohit Sharma asked him to bowl with confidence and hit the right lengths during their match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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TDP MPs write to EC over alleged stone pelting attack
Tirupati/New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Parliamentarians have written to the Election Commission of India (ECI) demanding an inquiry on the alleged stone pelting attack on Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Monday night.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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Support SRK's tweet but we will learn from defeat: Russell
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell said that while he supports team owner and Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's tweet apologising to fans of the team for their defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI), the team is still confident and will learn from the loss.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports
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With new trend, 25 incidents political hostility in Tripura
Agartala, April 14 (IANS) A new phenomenon of political violence has emerged in Tripura with at least 25 incidents of political hostility registered by the police after the declarations of results of elections to the politically important Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) as both the attackers and the victims are tribals.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tripura,National,Politics
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Migrant workers from Bihar relieved to return but worried about work
Patna, April 14 (IANS) After the recent surge in the number of Covid cases in nearly all parts of the country amid the second wave of the pandemic, the people living outside Bihar are now returning to their native state. The Indian Railways have also run special trains to facilitate their return. The migrant workers who have returned to Bihar have now begun to worry about finding work here. Some are thinking about doing farming while many people are thinking about engaging in contractual labour.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Bihar,National,Human Interest/Society
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Candidate, 2 others shot at ahead of UP Panchayat polls
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), April 14 (IANS) A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly firing at a rival candidate and her husband in Gorakhpur.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Corona pandemic breeds 'Lockdown Learners', heritage buffs
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Cooped up in their home during the pandemic lockdown since the past over one year, people in India and other countries are not exactly idling away or twiddling their thumbs.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,National
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Vijayan turns Covid negative, Chandy not yet
Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (IANS) When Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan turned Covid negative on Wednesday, his predecessor Oommen Chandy continues to be positive, while Speaker P. Sreeramakrishnan was moved out from the ICU, after his condition improved.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Land value within 500 metre of upcoming metro corridors to rise 10-15%
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) As several cities add metro rail to their public transport facilities or extend their existing networks, a JLL report said that land value within 500 metre of upcoming metro corridors is expected to increase by 10-15 per cent, according to a JLL report.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Future uncertain, rival fronts claim they'll form govt in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (IANS) The polls to elect the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly were over on April 6 and though none has a clue of what's in store for them, the two traditional political rivals have started to identify the best 20 state cabinet ministers.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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US man sues police for wrongful facial recognition-based arrest
San Francisco, April 14 (IANS) A man in the US has sued the Detroit Police Department for arresting him after he was falsely accused of shoplifting based on a faulty facial recognition match.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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People trust computers more than humans: Study
New York, April 14 (IANS) Despite increasing concern over the intrusion of algorithms in daily life, a new research shows that people are more likely to rely on algorithms than humans, especially if a task becomes too challenging.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United States,Technology
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J&K fish farmer loses lakhs after his farm was poisoned
Srinagar, April 14 (IANS) In an act of enmity in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district, miscreants caused a loss of lakhs of rupees to a fish farmer on Wednesday by allegedly poisoning his fish farm.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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DLF Promenade launches Sunkissed Summer campaign
New Delhi, April 14 (IANSlife) DLF Promenade, Delhi's ultimate fashion destination, brings yet another campaign to engage, entertain and offer stellar services as well as a quality shopping experience to all its patrons. Spring - Summer is the time to get on the groove and be creative with your outfits. Whether you're pining for a colourful co-ord set or dreaming about going out to dinner in a beaded dress, DLF Promenade's latest summer edit has something for everyone.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Gujarat CM to meet religious leaders on Covid situation
Gandhinagar, April 14 (IANS) The Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani on Wednesday evening, will hold a virtual meeting with various religious leaders of the state on the prevailing situation of Corona infection in the state. The CM will hold discussions with them and request cooperation from every community in the fight against the virus.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics,Religion
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Religious hardliners bring Pak govt to a standstill
Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) The current ruling government of Pakistan, led by Prime Minister Imran Khan, may have come with a vision of progress and open-mindedness to create more acceptability of the country in the globe. But it appears that the one challenge which-- like previous governments -- remains as the toughest for this government is countering the religiously motivated hardline groups who have yet against brought the country to a standstill by chocking major cities in protest.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Pakistan,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Summer 2021: Beauty and spa trends
New Delhi, April 14 (IANSlife) Bang in the middle of summer we need to remind ourselves that our self-care routine needs a revamp. Swati Gupta, Director and Head of Creative Development -- Bodycraft Salon & Spa, shares some of the major trends that we're going to see this summer which will be rooted in wellness and style.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Why are some Covid-19 survivors at risk of blood clot?
Singapore, April 14 (IANS) People who have recovered from Covid-19, especially those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions, may be at risk of developing blood clots due to a lingering and overactive immune response, according to a study.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Singapore,Health/Medicine
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Pink salt to heal your body and mind
New Delhi, April 14 (IANSlife) There are many reasons why Himalayan salt has grown in popularity! But before you delve into its benefits let's try and understand what exactly Himalayan salt is.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Tigress found dead in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), April 14 (IANS) A tigress, aged about seven years, was found dead in Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary of Dudhwa tiger reserve (DTR).
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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Priyanka attacks UP govt over 'explosive' Covid situation
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said that the UP government is playing, not with statistics, but with the lives of people.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Delhi Capitals take on weakened Rajasthan Royals (Preview: Match 7)
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) While South African pace bowling duo Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje will return to fuel Delhi Capitals' (DC) bowling attack their opponents for Thursday's Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Rajasthan Royals (RR), are struggling to field their top overseas players.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports
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Adding a pinch of modernity to 'mithais'
New Delhi, April 14 (IANSlife) Any celebration in India is incomplete without a box of 'mithai'. Laddoo, barfi, gulab jamun, halwa etc are age-old recipes that are staples in any Indian household.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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The growth of lifestyle medicine sector in India
New Delhi, April 14 (IANSlife) Lifestyle medicines seek to address daily life health issues and work towards improving the overall well-being of individuals and societies. Regular consumption of these help to prevent, reverse and better manage health conditions. The best part about lifestyle medicines is that one can depend on them without seeking any doctor's consultation as they are safe and suited to consume on a regular basis.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Covid wave hits UP bureaucracy hard
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) The Corona wave seems to have hit bureaucrats in Uttar Pradesh in a big way.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine
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A.R. Rahman on his latest release
New Delhi, April 14 (IANSlife) Legendary singer and composer A.R. Rahman says that sometimes not thinking something is the best way to deal with a writer's block.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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CBSE exams for Class 10 cancelled, class 12 postponed: Education Minister
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams for Class 10 have been cancelled and the exams for Class 12 postponed in view of the exponential spike in Covid-19 cases across the country, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank announced on Wednesday.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education,Politics
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Masala Flakes: Kellogg to offer more Indianised products (IANS Special)
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Breakfast cereal category major Kellogg India is set to expand its portfolio with more Indianised products which are suited to local palates.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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realme C25 shines in entry-level smartphone segment
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) As the smartphone market in India is becoming competitive each passing day, realme is leaving no stones unturned to leave a mark on the minds of its Indian fans. Recently, the company expanded its one of the successful entry-level smartphone C series in India, with three smartphones that start from Rs 6,799.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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SRK apologises to KKR fans for MI defeat
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fell to a stunning 10-run defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) despite being in a dominant position for much of the match and their owner, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, ended up apologising to fans for the performance.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Amazon Prime Music launches podcasts for users in India
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Amazon Prime Music on Wednesday launched podcasts in India that are available to all Prime members at no additional cost.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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Vinka, Poonam give India winning start at youth boxing Worlds
Kielce (Poland), April 14 (IANS) The 2019 Asian Youth Champion Vinka and Poonam kicked off their campaign on a winning note to give India a perfect start at the AIBA Youth Men's and Women's World Championships.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Poland,Sports,Other Sports
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Yogi Adityanath tests Covid positive, self-isolates
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has tested positive for Covid.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine
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Girl strangles 9-yr-old brother with her earphone cable
Rae Bareli (Uttar Pradesh), April 14 (IANS) A 15-year-old girl strangled her nine-year-old brother, using her earphone cable, and dumped his body in the storeroom of the house in Rae Bareli.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Redesigning the world to meet future challenges - the Sam Pitroda way
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Sam Pitroda revolutionised India's communications and IT landscape in the mid-1980s as Advisor to the then Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi. Now, he has turned his sights on a much wider canvas ? a world that was last designed 75 years ago, about the same time that he was born.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National
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ED summons Bengal Minister in ICore chit fund scam case
Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee for questioning in connection with its probe into the ICore chit fund scam.
2021-04-14
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Terror re-emerges in Balochistan
Quetta (Pakistan), April 14 (IANS) Pakistan's Balochistan province continues to keep the country's intelligence and security forces under constant check as terror elements continue to surface from different parts of the province, carrying out terror attacks, targeted killings, kidnappings and bomb blasts, raising serious questions over the performance of the security forces and sending fear down the spines of the locals.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Pakistan,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Terrorism
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Mutual funds' AUM surge 41% to Rs 31 lakh cr in FY21
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Assets under management (AUM) of the mutual fund industry witnessed a growth of 41 per cent in the last financial year to touch a new high of Rs 31.4 lakh crore.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Governors, Chief Minister wish people on Tamil New Year
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Telangana Governor holding additional charge as Lt Governor of Puducherry, Tamilsai Soundararajan, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam and senior political leaders on Wednesday extended new year wishes to the people of Tamil Nadu.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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ASUS unveils two ZenBook laptops in India
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Expanding its ZenBook series, Taiwanese tech giant ASUS on Wednesday unveiled two new laptops -- ZenBook Duo 14 and ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED -- in India.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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TN has enough vaccines: Health department
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Officials of the health department of Tamil Nadu said that enough vaccines are available in the state for the next seven days.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Health/Medicine
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Pankaj Tripathi proposes small film city set-up in Bihar village
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who was born in a village in Bihar, has put forth the interesting suggestion of creating a film-friendly set-up in a village near Patna, which is well-connected to the city, where people from Bollywood can shoot.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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NASA again delays first flight of Mars helicopter
Washington, April 14 (IANS) NASA has again decided to delay the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's first experimental flight due to technical concerns.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United States,Technology
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Sohum Shah: Social media numbers get you work but it doesn't matter to me
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actor-producer Sohum Shah says while social media today has the ability to help actors bag roles, it has never been a criterion for him to get a role or cast someone in a role.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Rise in Afghan civilian casualties: Report
Kabul, April 14 (IANS) A UN report on Wednesday showed that at least 573 civilians were killed and 1,210 others wounded in the first three months of 2021, which is a 29 per cent increase as compared to the same period last year.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Israel,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Defence/Security
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This bureaucrat brings beauty of nature on bottles with art
Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) A senior civil servant in Rajasthan, Mugdha Sinha with an aim to bring out the artist within her, organised a unique two-in-one art exhibition - 'Bottle is Canvas' and 'Freehand Meditative Mandalas' in Jaipur-based Jawahar Kala Kendra. This exhibition has been drawing art connoisseurs from different parts of the country.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Rajasthan,National
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CWC to meet on Covid situation
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) To keep the pressure on the Centre, the Congress has called a meeting of its working committee, CWC, on Saturday to discuss the issue of Covid resurgence.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Will spare none, Mamata after meeting Cooch Behar victims' families
Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) With the end of the deadline set by the Election Commission for not entering the boundaries of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday met the families of the victims who were killed at Sitalkuchi during the fourth phase of polling. Four people were killed in the firing by the central forces in Sitalkuchi in Bengal on April 10.
2021-04-14
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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Oberoi Grp. signs MoU with EESL to further its sustainability initiatives
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) With the aim to augment its sustainability initiatives, The Oberoi Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Efficiency Private Limited (EESL), a joint venture of 4 PSU's under the Ministry of Power.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Apollo to ship tyres from Chennai and Hungary for US/Canada markets
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) India's automobile tyre major Apollo Tyres Ltd will ship its commercial vehicle tyres for the US and Canadian markets out of its Chennai and Hungary plants.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Business/Economy
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Thailand logs highest single-day spike of 1,335 Covid cases
Bangkok, April 14 (IANS) Thailand on Wednesday recorded the highest single-day spike of 1,335 Covid cases, pushing the tally to 35,910,according to the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
2021-04-14
Category: International, Thailand,Health/Medicine
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J&J delays Covid vaccine roll out in Europe
New York, April 14 (IANS) Johnson and Johnson (J&J) has decided to delay the roll out of its Covid-19 vaccine in Europe after federal health agencies in the US recommended a pause in the use of the jab in the country.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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Rahul Vaidya-Disha Parmar's video 'Madhanya' to release on April 18
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Celebrity couple Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar have shared the first poster of their upcoming music video "Madhanyaa on social media. The music video will premiere on April 18.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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UP all set for Panchayat elections
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) The much-awaited Panchayat polls in Uttar Pradesh will begin on Thursday with the first phase of polling in 18 districts.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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President, PM stress to imbibe Babasaheb's ideals
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Paying tributes to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar on his 130th birth anniversary, President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on the need to imbibe his ideals in the conduct of each Indian.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Masks, social distancing by 60% people may curb Covid spread
New York, April 14 (IANS) Coronavirus' viral outbreaks can be prevented if at least 60 per cent of people start wearing masks, and maintain social distancing, according to a study.A
2021-04-14
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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'Asmbhav' Summit to raise voice against foreign e-com retailers
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Representatives and supporters of over 6 lakh small Indian traders, distributors, and merchants, both off-line and on-line, have come together to launch a unique event, titled 'Asmbhav Summit'.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Ranveer Singh to star in Shankar's adaptation of 'Anniyan'
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Tamil hit machine Shankar directs Bollywood star Ranveer Singh in the official adaptation of his 2005 Tamil blockbuster "Anniyan", which stars Vikram. The film is slated to go on the floors in Mid 2022.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Priyanka reiterates demand for cancellation of CBSE exams
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday again demanded the cancellation of the CBSE exams due to Covid resurgence.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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SpiceXpress decides not to ferry Vivo shipments after HK incident
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Airline major SpiceJet's cargo arm SpiceXpress has decided not to ferry cargo containing Vivo's mobile phones or accessories in the light of recent accident in Hong Kong.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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CBSE Board exams: PM to hold meet today
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to hold a meeting with Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal and other senior officials in the Ministry on Wednesday to discuss the issue of holding CBSE Board exams amid demand from students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders to cancel it due to Covid-19 surge, said sources.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education,Politics
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Shefali Shah opens up on what terrifies her
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Actress Shefali Shah, who took her acting to the next level with the International Emmy-winning series "Delhi Crime", says she tackles self-doubt every day.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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IMD predicts rain, isolated thunderstorms over five days in Telangana
Hyderabad, April 14 (IANS) The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall over several places in Telangana, over the next five days.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Environment/Wildlife
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Mobile cyber attacks on Indian firms up 845% in last 5 months
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Indian organisations witnessed a staggering 845 per cent increase in cyber-attacks on employees' smartphones since October 2020, as remote working during the pandemic saw the mobile attack surface expand dramatically in the country, a new report said on Wednesday.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology
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Delhi Minister tests Covid positive
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot has tested positive for Covid-19.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Clubhouse rolls out Payments tool to over 66K creators
San Francisco, April 14 (IANS) Invite-only audio meet app Clubhouse has rolled out its payments feature to over 66,000 creators in the US, as part of its goal to help creators monetise and earn money from users on its platform.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Costa Rica,Business/Economy,Technology
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DJI to unveil car-related products on April 19: Report
Beijing, April 14 (IANS) China-based commercial drone-making company DJI is finally making a move towards the automobile industry as it is releasing car-related products at the Shanghai Auto Show which will commence from April 19-28.
2021-04-14
Category: International, China,Technology
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MediaTek unveils 5G chipset for smartphones in India
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Leading chip-maker MediaTek on Wednesday launched a new 5G smartphone chipset called Dimensity 700 5G in the India market.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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9 in 10 companies in India looking to fill open roles internally
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) According to LinkedIn's Future of Talent report, more than 9 in 10 (93 per cent) companies in India are looking to fill open roles internally in the post-Covid era.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Punjab CM demands postponement of class X, XII exams
Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) Given the surge in Covid-19 cases, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has sought postponement of the Class X and XII board exams, in order to allay the uncertainty among students and their parents.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Punjab,National,Education,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Telangana reports 2,157 new Covid cases
Hyderabad, April 14 (IANS) Telangana reported a relatively low daily Covid tally of 2,157 new cases, the state's health bulletin issued on Wednesday stated. In contrast, the state had reported 3,052 cases during the preceding 24 hours.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine
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Karnataka CM recalls Dr. Ambedkar's contributions to society
Bengaluru, April 14 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 130th birth anniversary.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Politics
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Two-thirds of urban Indians plan to increase online shopping
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) YouGov's latest research reveals that two-thirds of urban Indians (67 per cent) plan to increase the use of online shopping or delivery services once the pandemic is over.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society
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US locks target: To outbid China on strategy, economy, diplomacy
New Delhi, April 14: The Joe Biden administration is moving fast. In just 11 weeks, it has honed on China as an enemy that has to be pursued relentlessly and outmanoeuvred. America knows its enemies and how to chase them down.
2021-04-14
Category: International, India,International
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Companies raise Rs 1.6L cr from primary market in FY21
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) As the pandemic hit business activities and liquidity flows, companies raised funds worth Rs 1.6 lakh crore from the primary market in the last financial year through initial public offerings (IPO), offer for sale (OFS), follow on public offering (FPO) among other routes.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Bihar reports 4,157 new cases, 43 deaths
Patna, April 14 (IANS) Bihar reported 4,157 new cases of coronavirus infection and 43 deaths in 24 hours on Wednesday. The deceased included 16 patients who have died in hospitals of Patna.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Bihar,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Italy gets spectator guarantee for Euros, Germany hopeful
Berlin, April 14 (IANS) The Italian government approved the presence of fans at Euro 2020 matches in Rome, with Germany hoping for a similar decision by their authorities for the Munich venue.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Germany,Sports,Other Sports
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World TT championship to be held in Houston in Nov
Beijing, April 14 (IANS) The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) said that new dates from November 23 to 29 were decided for the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships and the tournament will be staged in Houston, United States as originally planned.
2021-04-14
Category: International, China,Sports,Other Sports
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Efficacy of vaccines may be reduced due to Covid mutations: Shahid Jameel
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) India reported 1,84,372 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, setting another grim one-day record, taking the overall tally to 13,87,825 on Wednesday, according to the data issued by the Union Health Ministry. The crowds at election rallies and religious gatherings are not thinning and the daily growth of infections and active cases are also growing consistently. India is also grappling with various variants of the coronavirus: the UK variant, South Africa variant, Brazil variant and the double-mutant, which combines mutations from two separate virus variants, found in samples from Maharashtra, Delhi and Punjab. The double-mutant has been classified as B.1.617 lineage, was found in 15-20 per cent samples in Maharashtra. In the backdrop of steep rises in cases, the government has allowed faster access to foreign-made vaccines by doing away with bridging trial studies prior to grant of emergency authorization.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Corruption allegations: Anil Deshmukh being grilled by CBI
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Ex-home minister of Maharashtra Anil Deshmukh reached the CBI office on Wednesday morning for questioning into the allegations of corruption levelled by former Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh, officials said.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Andhra Guv, CM pay tributes to Ambedkar on birth anniversary
Amaravati, April 14 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan and Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy paid tributes to B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution of India, on this birth anniversary.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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Markets undeterred by Covid, fundraising increases
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Despite the uncertainty prevailing in FY 2020-21 owing to Covid-19 pandemic, fundraising in FY 2020-21 was better than that in FY 2019-20 for both Public Issues and Rights Issues, the finance ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Tosamaidan activists wary of tourism development work in the region
Khag, April 14 (101Reporters) Today, a mere shadow remains of what was once the beautiful meadow of Tosamaidan that featured an array of flora and fauna. For 50 years, since the government of Jammu & Kashmir in 1964, leased the land to the Indian Army to conduct artillery drills, Tosamaidan's ecological condition has deteriorated drastically. Not to mention the civilian and wildlife casualties the villages have witnessed over the years.
2021-04-14
Category: India, New Delhi,National
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Dull celebrations as Indian expats mark their New Year in UAE
Dubai, April 14 (IANS) The Indian expatriate communities from various states across the country, are celebrating their traditional New Years, albeit, on a low-key.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Politics,Religion
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Mastering the art of letting go for achieving spiritual awareness
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Contemporary and internationally respected spiritual teacher Nithya Shanti unveils the art of letting go and returning to a 'zero state', a state of mind that has only intentions and no desires, in "Call Your Own Bluff: An Incredible Journey to Your True Freedom" (Penguin) as he guides you on the road to spiritual awareness -- all the more necessary in these pandemic times.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Art/Culture/Books
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Death toll up to 42 after boat capsizes off Djibouti
Addis Ababa, April 14 (IANS) The death toll in the boat capsize off Djibouti coast has climbed to 42, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Ethiopia,Defence/Security
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PSG oust CL defending champions Bayern; Chelsea through
Berlin, April 14 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) lost 1-0 at home against Bayern Munich on Tuesday but still dumped the title holders out of the Champions League quarter-finals on away goals from a 3-3 aggregate.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Germany,Sports,Football
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Covid can persist in dust for a month: Study
New York, April 14 (IANS) Some genetic material of the coronavirus can persist up to a month in dust in the rooms where Covid-19 patients were isolated, finds a study.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United States,National,Health/Medicine
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Tokyo marks 100 days to go until Olympics amid Covid spike
Tokyo, April 14 (IANS) Tokyo marked 100 days to go until the postponed Olympics on Wednesday amid lingering uncertainty over whether the Games can be staged safely amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Japan,Sports,Other Sports
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T'gana CM pays tributes on Ambedkar's 130th birth anniv
Hyderabad, April 14 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Wednesday paid tributes to B.R. Ambedkar on the occassion of his 130th birth anniversary, who is revered as the architect of India's Constitution.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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IFC plans to invest about $20 mn in PE Faering Capital's 3rd fund
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed an equity investment up to $20 million into Faering Capital International Growth Fund III or Faering III.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Business/Economy
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A low profile Vishu for Kerala Hindus
Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (IANS) If the last year's Vishu went off as closed door on account of the Covid pandemic, this time, with the pandemic continuing its surge with cases spiking like never before, for Hindus in Kerala, Vishu - the traditional New Year, is believed to signal the arrival of good luck and fortune for the coming year and is being celebrated on Wednesday with a lot more gusto than in 2020.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Kerala,National,Human Interest/Society,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Sony invests additional $200M as Epic Games raises $1B
San Francisco, April 14 (IANS) Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that it completed a $1 billion round of funding, that includes an additional $200 million strategic investment from Sony Corporation.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Costa Rica,Business/Economy,Technology
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TN Police arrest 12 men over sexual exploitation of minor girl
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Twelve men, including a BSNL junior engineer, have been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a 14 year old minor girl. The All women police station of Thiruchengode arrested the men which included her sister's husband.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Microsoft's new Surface headset has dedicated Teams buttons
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Microsoft has introduced Surface Headphones 2+ Plus and two more new headsets that come fitted with a dedicated Teams buttons for seamless video collaborations and meetings.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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Jaleel's resignation shows all's not well in Kerala CPI-M
Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (IANS) The unexpected resignation of Kerala Higher Education Minister K.T. Jaleel, often known as the blue eyed boy of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan shows that all's not well in the CPI-M in Kerala.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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MBBS students in UP to be put on Covid duty
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) In an emergency move, the Yogi Adityanath government has decided to include students of fourth and fifth year in MBBS in Covid management.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine
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Akhilesh Yadav tests Covid positive
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has tested positive for Covid-19. Akhilesh gave this information in a tweet and advised all those who had come into contact with him in recent days, to get themselves tested.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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'His Storyy' poster controversy: Sudhanshu Saria not satisfied with apology
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) : National Award-winning filmmaker Sudhanshu Saria had recently pointed out how the poster of the upcoming ALT Balaji show "His Storyy" is similar to that of his film "Loev". Saria feels such an act of plagiarism is "brazen, disrespectful, inconsiderate", and "smacks of arrogance".
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Class 12 boy bludgeons grandmother to death, sets body on fire
Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a Class 12 boy bludgeoned his bed-ridden 83-year-old grandmother to death in a fit of rage in a Punjab village over her insistence to study rather than spending too much time on mobile phones and loitering on a motorcycle.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Punjab,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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FBI says will remove backdoors from hacked Microsoft servers
San Francisco, April 14 (IANS) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a mega operation to copy and remove malicious web shells from hundreds of vulnerable computers in the US that were running on-premises versions of Microsoft Exchange Server software used to provide enterprise-level email service.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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India reports 1.84 lakh new Covid cases, 1,027 deaths
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) India reported 1,84,372 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, setting another grim one-day record, taking the overall tally to 13,87,825 on Wednesday, according to the data issued by the Union Health Ministry.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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EC to deploy heavy security for April 17 repoll at Velachery
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) The Election Commission of India will deploy heavy police presence at booth No 92-M of Velachery where repolling will take place on April 17. The Commission secretary Malay Mallick has written to the state police Chief to deploy heavy security at the polling booth where repolling will take place between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 17.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Kohli floated idea of me joining RCB during Aus tour: Maxwell
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) All-rounder Glenn Maxwell said that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli had first floated the idea of him joining the franchise during the limited overs leg of India's tour of Australia last year.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Jubin Nautiyal loved shooting in Kashmir for new song
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Singer Jubin Nautiyal was mesmerised by the beauty of Kashmir while shooting his latest song "Tujhe bhoolna to chaaha", which also features Samreen Kaur and IAS officer Abhishek Singh.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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What's in a nickname? A lot if you're a South superstar
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Rajinikanth is Thalaivar. Kamal Haasan, through his heydays as a superstar, has been Ulaganayagan to fans. Vijay has been hailed as Thalapathy while Ajith is Thala. Chiranjeevi is Mega Star to Telugu fans while Mahesh Babu is Prince, Pawan Kalyan is Power Star, and Ravi Teja has been Mass Maharaja for well over a decade. Mohanlal is widely known to fans of Malayalam cinema as Lalettan while Mammootty is Mammookka.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Petrol, diesel prices static even as crude prices firm
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Fuel prices in the country remained unchanged on Wednesday with oil marketing companies continuing on the pause mode and keeping petrol and diesel prices static for over a fortnight now.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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BJP MP seeks deferment of Panchayat polls in UP
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Mohanlalganj, Kaushal Kishore, has asked the state election commission (SEC) to defer the Panchayat elections by a month, in view of the pandemic.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Sony to add storage support for PS5 with new update
San Francisco, April 14 (IANS) Sony is reportedly rolling out the first major software update for PlayStation 5 console, which comes with several new features, including the much-requested USB storage support.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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US vaccine prog hit by 'pause' on J&J vaccine after blood clot reports
New York, April 14 (IANS) President Joe Biden's plan to free the nation from the most onerous Covid-19 restrictions by Independence Day through mass vaccinations has been hit by the "pause" in the use of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine following reports of some people developing blood clots after being injected with it.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Netflix redesigns kids' profiles to show their favourites on TVs
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Streaming giant Netflix is redesigning kids profiles on connected TVs to help them watch their favourite shows and movies.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Technology
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Samsung to introduce new Galaxy laptops this month
Seoul, April 14 (IANS) Samsung Electronics is expected to introduce new Galaxy laptops later this month as the South Korean tech giant eyes to expand sales of notebooks amid the pandemic-induced stay-at-home trend.
2021-04-14
Category: International, South Korea,Technology
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Benin's Prez Talon wins reelection
Lome, April 14 (IANS) Incumbent President Patrice Talon has won reelection in the West African nation of Benin with 86.4 per cent of the votes, according to provisional results announced by the Electoral Commission.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Togo,Politics
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Tamils celebrate New Year with traditional fervour
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) People across Tamil Nadu welcomed the Tamil New Year or 'Pilava' year on Wednesday with traditional fervour.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Human Interest/Society,Religion
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UP medical student immolates self, reason unknown
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), April 14 (IANS) A third-year MBBS student allegedly set herself ablaze in her home in Saharanpur, said police.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Fresh Covid cases back over 700 in S.Korea
Seoul, April 14 (IANS) South Korea's daily new Covid-19 cases rebounded to over 700 on Wednesday, the most in over three months, as health authorities are looking at the option of raising social distancing rules to contain the virus resurgence.
2021-04-14
Category: International, South Korea,Health/Medicine
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Private universities asked to give beds for Covid patients
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) UP Minister for Medical Education Suresh Khanna has asked private universities to dedicate exclusive beds for Covid patients.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Education,Politics
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UP Guv, Yogi appeal to religious leaders to check Covid
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) UP Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have appealed to religious leaders to motivate the eligible people to take the vaccine against Corona virus, in view of the second wave of the pandemic.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine,Politics,Religion
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Sonakshi Sinha: As celebrities, we can make a difference
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Sonakshi Sinha is often seen raising her voice for causes she believes in, be it donating money for PPE kits or taking a stand against trolling. The actress feels as a celebrity, one can make a big difference if one speaks up for the right things.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Allahabad HC suggests complete lockdown in UP
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), April 14 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to look into the viability of complete lockdown in districts where the Covid spread has increased alarmingly.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Global Covid caseload tops 137.2mn
Washington, April 14 (IANS) The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 137.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.95 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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'Those fasting in Ramzan can take jab'
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) A 'fatwa' issued by a prominent Sunni cleric here has said that those observing fast during the month of Ramzan can get vaccinated for Covid-19.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine,Religion
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Biden to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by Sep 11
Washington, April 14 (IANS) US President Joe Biden wants to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan by September 11, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a senior administration official has said.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United States,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Politics
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I don't think about who is at top and who isn't: Subodh Gupta
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) From brass utensils to stainless steel tiffins. From cow dung to buckets -- in the world of one of India's best known contemporary artists, Subodh Gupta, the universal derives from the personal even as the past and future emerges as a time of both hope and conflict.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Delhi,National,Art/Culture/Books
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S.Korea regrets Japan's decision on dumping radioactive water
Seoul, April 14 (IANS) South Korea expressed strong regret on Tuesday over Japan's decision to dump radioactive wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
2021-04-14
Category: International, South Korea,Diplomacy,Politics
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'Covid variants pose biggest threat to US economic recovery'
New York, April 14 (IANS) Variants of the novel coronavirus are the biggest risk for the US economic recovery, Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari has said.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United States,Business/Economy
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'Minari' actor Steven Yeun: Was blown away by story's simplicity
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) "The Walking Dead" star Steven Yeun toplines "Minari", Lee Isaac Chung's drama that is in contention for six Oscars including one for Yeun in the Best Actor category. He says was blown away by the story's simplicity and truthfulness.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Over 7.4mn in Chile vaccinated against Covid
Santiago, April 14 (IANS) More than 7.4 million people in Chile have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus disease, the Ministry of Health has said.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Iraq,Health/Medicine
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Olly Alexander's set to release his 'best' songs
Los Angeles, April 14 (IANS) Singer Olly Alexander, who was part of the band Years & Years with Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Turkmen, will soon be sharing some unreleased songs.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Canada's daily Covid cases surpass 8,000
Ottawa, April 14 (IANS) Over the past week, there has been an increase of 33 per cent in daily case counts with an average of almost 8,100 new cases reported per day, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada on Tuesday.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Canada,Health/Medicine
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Biden proposes to hold summit with Putin
Washington, April 14 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate border tensions with Ukraine and proposed the two leader hold a summit in the coming months, the White House said.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United States,Diplomacy,Politics
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'Lockdown, not vaccination, behind decline in UK's Covid cases'
London, April 14 (IANS) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday that lockdown, not the country's vaccine rollout, is the main reason for the decline of Covid-19 infections in Britain.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United Kingdom,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Iran urges closer defence cooperation with Russia
Tehran, April 14 (IANS) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday called for boosting defence cooperation with Russia, Tasnim news agency reported.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Turkey,Diplomacy,Politics
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UK records another 2,472 Covid cases, 23 deaths
London, April 14 (IANS) Another 2,472 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,375,814, according to official figures released on Tuesday.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United Kingdom,Health/Medicine
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As Biden sets 9/11 deadline for Afghan withdrawal, India invited to peace meet
United Nations, April 14 (IANS) India has been invited to an Afghanistan peace conference in Turkey to back up the slowed down negotiations in Qatar between the Taliban and the Kabul government ahead of a delayed US withdrawal from that country, according to diplomatic sources.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United States,Diplomacy,Politics
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Medvedev's Covid case leaves Nadal & Co with anxious wait
London, April 14 (IANS) Rafael Nadal and other leading players at the Monte-Carlo Masters face a nervous wait on Tuesday after world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev tested positive for Covid-19.
2021-04-14
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Tennis
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Yadav bats fearlessly, that's what we want: Rohit
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Rohit Sharma praised Suryakumar Yadav for his fearless batting even though the Mumbai Indians skipper considered the pitch at the MA Chidambaram tough for batsmen to play strokes from the word go.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Karnataka logs 8,778 new Covid cases; 6,079 recover
Bengaluru, April 14 (IANS) Amid the pandemic's second wave, 8,778 new Covid cases were reported in a day while 6,079 patients recovered from the infection in Karnataka, said the state health bulletin on Tuesday.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Health/Medicine
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3 dead as fishing boat sinks off Karnataka coast
Mangaluru, April 14 (IANS) Three crew members died after a Indian fishing boat collided with a foreign ship and capsized in the Arabian sea near Mangaluru off Karnataka's west coast, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said on Tuesday.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Human Interest/Society,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Putin, Biden discuss cooperation over phone
Moscow, April 14 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden exchanged views on bilateral ties and explored areas of possible cooperation during a telephonic conversation on Tuesday, the Kremlin said.
2021-04-14
Category: International, Russian Federation,Diplomacy,Politics
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Chennai pitch tough for chasing, says Morgan
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Despite winning the toss and opting to chase in Tuesday's match against Mumbai Indians (MI), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan said the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch is a tough one to chase.
2021-04-14
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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KKR batsmen waste Russell's 5-wicket haul, gift win to MI
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) rallied to pull off a 10-run win as profligate Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsmen threw away their wickets to make a mess of a modest 152-run target in an Indian Premier League match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Karnataka issues guidelines for Ramzan
Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Tuesday issued guidelines for devotees during the month-long Ramzan fasting from Wednesday amid the second wave of the Covid pandemic.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Health/Medicine,Religion
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Programme launched to develop family-friendly neighbourhoods
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) To develop young children and set up family-friendly neighbourhoods within the cities of the country, the Infant, Toddler and Caregiver-Friendly Neighbourhoods (ITCN) training and capacity building programme was launched on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Congress to launch its own digital media platform INC TV on Wed
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Congress will launch its own digital media platform, INC TV, on Wednesday in the presence of the Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, and AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Media,Politics
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Gauhati HC declares Assam man termed 'foreigner' Indian citizen
Guwahati, April 13 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court has set aside an order of a Foreigners' Tribunal declaring a state resident a "foreigner" for not showing linkage with all his relatives mentioned in the voters' list even after he had established his linkage with his father and grandfather.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Assam,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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DDA gives preliminary nod to Master Plan for Delhi-2041
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The advisory council of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Tuesday gave its preliminary approval to the draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041. The draft will now be put in the public domain for inviting objections/suggestions from the people of Delhi, said a DDA spokesperson.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Delhi may face water shortage due to high ammonia levels in Yamuna: Chadha
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Delhi Jal Board (DJB) Vice Chairman Raghav Chadha on Tuesday accused the Haryana government of releasing "highly contaminated water" to Delhi through the Yamuna river.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife,Politics
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Assam issues new SOP for air passenger amid Covid surge
Guwahati, April 13 (IANS) With the surge of Covid cases in the state, the Assam government on Tuesday issued modified Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for persons arriving in the state by air, making tests and quarantine compulsory, officials said.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Assam,National,Health/Medicine
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Alarmed by rising Covid cases, Priyanka calls meeting of UP leaders
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Alarmed by the recent spurt in the number of Covid-19 cases, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress General Secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, has called a meeting of UP leaders and party MLAs to discuss the situation.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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India suffer their first defeat on Argentina tour
Buenos Aires, April 13 (IANS) After a superb show in the FIH Hockey Pro League where India defeated Olympic champions Argentina in both the matches, the hosts finally tasted victory handing visiting Indians their first loss of the tour in the third practice match on Tuesday. Lucas Toscani scored the all-important goal.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Sports,Hockey
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Covid spread: 1,119 Chennai streets made containment zones
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) With Covid-19 cases surging across Tamil Nadu, there is an increase in the number of containment zones in Chennai.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Health/Medicine
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All-party meeting on Covid in Karnataka on April 18
Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) An all-party meeting would be held here on April 18 to contain the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in Karnataka, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Ben Stokes ruled out of IPL due to broken finger
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been ruled out of this season's Indian Premier League (IPL) following injury to his finger during a practice session, his franchise Rajasthan Royals (RR) confirmed on Tuesday night.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports,Cricket
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Maharashtra to undergo 'Lockdown style' curfew April 14-30
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) On anticipated lines, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday announced 'lockdown' style restrictions starting 8 p.m. on April 14, till April 30, to break the chain of the coronavirus which has gripped the state.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Health/Medicine
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Morris's bemused look after Samson denies him single
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) may have shelled out an IPL record Rs 16.25 crore to get Chris Morris this season, but they still don't trust him with the big hits at crunch moments or so it seems.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Rajasthan sees highest Covid spike with 5,528 cases, 28 deaths
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) Rajasthan on Tuesday saw a new high of 5,528 Covid cases, out of which the highest number was registered in Jaipur, at 989.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Rajasthan,National,Health/Medicine
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Andhra CM wishes luck to farmers on Ugadi, prays for rains
Amaravati, April 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday prayed for abundant rains and victory over the Covid-19 pandemic, as he wished good luck to the farmers on the occasion of the Ugadi festival.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics,Religion
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Gujarat now sees Covid tally spike to 6,690, 67 fresh deaths
Gandhinagar, April 13 (IANS) Breaking all previous records of daily Covid tally, Gujarat on Tuesday saw 6,690 new cases, taking its tally to 3,60,206, while the death toll rose to 4,922 with 67 more succumbing.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Health/Medicine
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Pilots' body seeks stay on breath analyser tests amid Covid
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) has sought temporary suspension of pre-flight breath analyser test to curb the transmission of coronavirus amid the rising number cases in the country on a daily basis.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Gurpreet, Sandeep lose bronze medal bouts in Asian wrestling
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India's Gurpreet Singh and Sandeep lost their bronze medal Greco-Roman bouts on the opening day of the Asian Wrestling Championships in Almaty on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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Andhra logs 4K new Covid cases, active cases cross 25K
Amaravati, April 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday reported 4,228 new Covid-19 cases, raising its overall tally to over 9.32 lakh, while the state's active cases breached the 25,00-mark to reach 25,850.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine
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With Covid cases surging, victims being cremated at designated spots at Delhi's crematoriums
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Even cremation grounds have begun to feel the impact of the resurgence in Covid-19 cases in the Capital. Till some time ago, people were being cremated at spots especially designated for Covid victims. But now, with the surge in Corona casualties, spots are again being earmarked to cremate Covid-19 victims at Delhi's crematoriums.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Parties depute agents for 24-hour vigil of strongrooms in TN
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) With the elections over on April 6 and the long wait to continue till the declaration of results on May 2, the main political parties in Tamil Nadu are leaving no stone unturned to keep a watch on the strongrooms housing the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at the counting centres.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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SA Emerging cut short Bangladesh tour, return home
Johannesburg, April 13 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) heaved a sigh of relief after all the 22 members of the South African Women's Emerging team returned negative tests for Covid-19 and were allowed to board the flight back to their home country from Bangladesh.
2021-04-13
Category: International, South Africa,Sports,Cricket
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After no fifer against them in 13 years, MI concede 2 in 2
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) For 13 seasons before this one in the Indian Premier League (IPL), no bowler had taken a five-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians (MI). In their first two games of the ongoing 14th season, IPL 2021, there have already been two five-wicket hauls against them.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Repoll ordered in one booth in Chennai's Velacherry seat
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) The Election Commission on Tuesday ordered fresh poll/repoll in booth number 92 in the Velacherry Assembly constituency here on Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Covid restrictions to hit economic activities in Apr-Jun: Report
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The restrictions and partial lockdowns in several states and cities amid rising Covid-19 cases are likely to impact economic activities in the current quarter (April-June), according to a Goldman Sachs report.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Top Congressman lauds British Columbia move on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The Congress's All India SC Cell on Tuesday welcomed the move by the British Columbia province of western Canada to celebrate the 130th birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on April 14 as 'Equality Day'.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Politics
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Claims not part of resolution plan extinguished after its approval: SC
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said when the resolution plan is approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the claims, which are not part of the plan, would stand extinguished and the proceedings related to them stand terminated.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Cipla to scale up Remdesivir production 2-fold
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Pharmaceutical company Cipla on Tuesday said it has scaled up the production of remdesivir by 2 times from the last wave of the pandemic.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Delhi sees new Covid high of 13,468 cases, 81 deaths
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The national capital on Tuesday recorded 13,468 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day spike since the pandemic began early last year, as well as 81 deaths, according to the Delhi health bulletin.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Medvedev out of Monte Carlo Masters with Covid-19
Monaco, April 13 (IANS) World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev has pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters following a positive Covid-19 test, men's tennis' ruling body ATP said on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Monaco,Sports,Tennis
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Maharashtra enters 'Lockdown style' curfew April 14-30
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) On anticipated lines, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday announced 'lockdown' style restrictions starting 8 p.m. on April 14, till April 30, to break the chain of the coronavirus which has gripped the state.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Russell's 5-wicket haul helps KKR restrict MI to 152
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Andre Russell's five-wicket haul in just two overs (5/15) helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) restrict Mumbai Indians' (MI) power-packed batting to 152 (all out) in their 20 overs during an Indian Premier League 2021 match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Tuesday night.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Indofil Industries logs FY21 domestic sales of Rs 1,000 cr
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Chemicals industry major Indofil Industries recorded domestic sales of Rs 1,000 crore in financial year 2020-21.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Annup Sonii: Working in good projects gives me a high
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Annup Sonii, who plays a pivotal role in the upcoming web film "Raat Baaki Hai", says being passionate about acting, the greatest high he gets is by working in good projects.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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US troop withdrawal must lead to end of Al-Qaeda terror
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The threat terror outfit Al-Qaeda based out of Afghanistan poses to US national security is a critical factor in the Joe Biden administration deciding whether to withdraw American troops from the war-torn country by May 1.
2021-04-13
Category: International, India,National,Diplomacy,Politics,Terrorism
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Covid surge in India 'worrisome', threatens growth prospects: IMF
United Nations, April 13 (IANS) The new wave of Covid-19 infections sweeping parts of India is "worrisome" and threatens the 12.5 per cent growth projection, an International Monetary Fund expert for the region said on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Business/Economy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Yogi in isolation after officials test positive
Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has isolated himself after a few officials in his secretariat tested positive for Covid.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Aarya Babbar continues shooting despite injury
Mumbai, April 13 ( IANS) Actor Aarya Babbar, who is currently shooting for a music video, met with a bike accident while giving a shot. However, he chose not to let the shoot schedule get delayed.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Corona resurgence: Labs testing Covid-19 samples in Delhi overburdened
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) With an exponential resurgence in Coronavirus cases over the last few weeks, many private laboratories taking Covid-19 samples are overburdened and have stopped collecting new samples.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Radhika Madan moonwalks her way to Delhi
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Radhika Madan updated her fans that she is going to Delhi. The actress made the announcement of her departure in a special video, where she is dancing her way home.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Record seizures made in Bengal polls include Hilsa fish, pan masala, sarees
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) The seizures made in West Bengal in this election season so far has surpassed the captures made in the recent polls in the state, making it obvious that money power has started making its footprints in the state.
2021-04-13
Category: India, West Bengal,National,Politics
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Gurugram hospitals to reserve 40% beds for Covid patients
Gurugram, April 13 (IANS) In view of the spike in Covid-19 cases in Gurugram, the district magistrate Dr Yash Garg on Tuesday ordered all private and public hospitals to reserve 40% of their total beds in the general category and 70% beds in ICU/Ventilator for Covid-19 patients.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Haryana,National,Health/Medicine
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Chopper case: IDS sent 7.4 lakh euros to Interstellar after Dassault's payment
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Chandigarh-based IDS Infotech Ltd paid a commission of 7,40,128 euros to Interstellar Holdings Pvt Ltd, which is now known as Interstellar Technologies, on receipt of payments from French defence major Dassault Aviation for a project between May 2003 to November 2006, the CBI has claimed in its charge sheet in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP AgustaWestland case.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Swimmer Sajan wins gold but misses Olympic cut
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India's leading swimmer Sajan Prakash won gold medal in the men's 200 metres butterfly event in Uzbekistan Open Summer Swimming Championships in Tashkent on Tuesday but missed the Olympics 'A' qualification time.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Other Sports
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Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia wish fans on Gudi Padwa
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood couple Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh on Tuesday posted a quirky video to lighten the mood of their fans amid the rising second wave of Covid, and wished fans a Happy Gudi Padwa and New Year.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Municipal Corporation to push sanitisation drive in Gurugram
Gurugram, April 13 (IANS) Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) will launch a sanitisation drive across the city.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Haryana,National,Health/Medicine
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Shekhar Kapur: Miss exploring philosophy and physics with Sushant
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur on Tuesday took to Twitter to remember late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Kaour said he misses discussing philosophy and physics with Sushant.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Reus doubtful, Sancho out of CL quarters against Man City
Dortmund, April 13 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels and captain Marco Reus are doubtful for their Champions League quarter-finals second leg against Manchester City on Wednesday, while winger Jadon Sancho is out.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Germany,Sports,Football
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GDP still likely to grow in double digits during 2021: Moody's
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Impact on India's economic activity is expected to be less severe than that seen in 2020 due to the focus on "micro-containment zones" to deal with the current wave of Covid infections as opposed to a nationwide lockdown, said Moody's Investors Service.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Nushrratt Bharuccha on how househelp prepared her for 'Ajeeb Daastaans'
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha plays a househelp named Meenal in the upcoming anthology film "Ajeeb Daastaans". The actress recalls how her own help at home helped her prepare for the role.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Williamson wins New Zealand cricket's top award
Auckland, April 13 (IANS) New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for the fourth time in six years, while Devon Conway and Amelia Kerr claimed double honours, at the New Zealand Cricket Awards for the 2020-21 season.
2021-04-13
Category: International, New Zealand,Sports,Cricket
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Covaxin production to ramped up to 12 mn using B'luru plant
Bengaluru/Hyderabad, April 13 (IANS) Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Tuesday welcomed Bharat Biotech's move to start manufacturing Covaxin coronavirus vaccine at its Bengaluru plant, amid reports it plans to double production to 12 mn by July.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Karnataka,National,Health/Medicine
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Folk artistes protest across TN over curbs on temple festivals
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Folk artistes across Tamil Nadu continued their protest for the second day on Tuesday over restrictions on temple festivals amid the surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in the southern state. Their main demand is that the festivals must be allowed with a cap on the number of people participating in them.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics,Art/Culture/Books
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Huawei blames US for global chip shortage
Seoul, April 13 (IANS) Huawei on Tuesday blamed the US for a global chip shortage as it called for cooperation with South Korea, Japan and Europe to form a new semiconductor supply chain.
2021-04-13
Category: International, South Korea,Technology
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All you need to know about the Sputnik V Covid jab
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) As Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical major Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) announces it has received permission from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to import Sputnik V vaccine in India for restricted use in emergencies, here are a few things that you need to know about the Covid-19 jab.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Tour operators seeks government support for survival and revival
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India's travel and tourism industry has once again urged the government to consider taking multiple steps to ease the pressure on the sector and help it tide over the crisis as the surge in Covid infections and re-imposition of partial travel restrictions in some major states threatens its survival.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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OnePlus Watch to be available in India from April 21
Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus on Tuesday announced that its OnePlus Watch will be available at a special launch price of Rs 14,999 in India from April 21.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Karnataka,Technology
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KKR dishes out three-pronged spin attack in power-play
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Ahead of the Indian Premier League, Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav had said that his team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has probably the best possible spin attack in the tournament.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Chinese regulators ask Internet companies to rectify problems
Beijing, April 13 (IANS) Chinese regulators on Tuesday urged Internet platform enterprises to comprehensively rectify problems within time limits and establish a new order in the platform economy.
2021-04-13
Category: International, China,Technology
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'Sasural Simar Ka 2' cast shoots in Agra
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The popular soap "Sasural Simar Ka" is all set to return with season two, and the cast is currently shooting in Agra. Dipika Kakar, Jayati Bhatia, Radhika Muthukumar, and Tanya Sharma are among cast and crew members shooting in the city of Taj.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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RDIF sets target of 50m doses a month for Sputnik in India
New Delhi/Moscow, April 13 (IANS) More than 50 million doses of Sputnik V vaccine will be produced in India in a month over the summer in partnership with five Indian companies, Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), said on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Health/Medicine
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9 patients died of Covid-19 in Patna in the last 24 hours
Patna, April 13 (IANS) Nine persons died owing to Corona infections in the last 24 hours at three leading hospitals in Patna, an official said on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Bihar,National,Health/Medicine
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Arjan Bajwa: 'There is no need to glorify struggling days'
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Arjan Bajwa feels the struggle to carve your space in the industry takes time, but there is no need to glorify this phase.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Pushkar Jog celebrates Gudi Padwa with rituals, prayers
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Marathi actor Pushkar Jog makes sure to follow all rituals associated with Gudi Padwa, which was observed on Tuesday this year.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Bihar RERA penalises builders for norms violations
Patna, April 13 (IANS) The Bihar Real Estate Regulatory Authority (BRERA) has taken strong action against three private developers for violating RERA norms, an official said on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Bihar,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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HCs can't hold mini trial at stage of framing of charge: SC
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the High Courts should refrain from holding a "mini trial" at the stage of discharge application or framing of charges.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Satish Kaushik turns 65, to enjoy with Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher virtually
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik celebrates his 65th birthday on Tuesday. This year, the celebration is simple because Kaushik as well as his daughter Vanshika have recently recovered from Covid-19.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Rahul Gandhi to campaign in Bengal for first time on Wed
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address his first election rally in West Bengal on Wednesday ahead of the fifth phase of polling scheduled for April 17.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Yes Bank, SBI Cards top bought large cap stocks for MFs in March
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) As equity linked mutual funds schemes witnessed net inflows for the first time in nine months in March, Yes Bank, SBI Cards and Payment Services, and Havells India Ltd were among the the top bought stocks in large cap by mutual funds last month.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Tourists hassled as Goa's taxi strike stretches into 5th day
Panaji, April 13 (IANS) Thirty-year-old Manish Thakur spent the last five days lounging on the sands at the popular Candolim beach.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Goa,National,Human Interest/Society,Politics
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'Ek Villain Returns' Goa shoot starts with Arjun Kapoor, Tara Sutaria
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood actors Arjun Kapoor and Tara Sutaria are all set to start shooting for the second schedule of their upcoming film "Ek Villain Returns" in Goa.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Goa BJP politicising vax drive ahead of civic polls: Congress
Panaji, April 13 (IANS) The Congress in Goa on Tuesday alleged politicisation of the Covid-19 vaccination programme in the state, even after the model code of conduct has been imposed ahead of elections to five municipal councils.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Goa,National,Politics
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Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop 4 with Intel, AMD options
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled Surface Laptop 4 with two options ? 11th Gen Intel Core processors or AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics Microsoft Surface Edition (8 cores), starting at $999.99.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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Refreshed Gangjee to tee off in Nagoya
Tokyo, April 13 (IANS) Indian golfer Rahil Gangjee returns to play in Japan after nearly five months as he is set to tee it up at this week's Token Homemate Cup in Nagoya, which begins on Thursday.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Japan,Sports,Golf
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BJP to launch special campaign for 40 seats in and around Kolkata
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The BJP is launching a specially designed campaign focusing on 40 seats spread across the greater Kolkata region, also called the presidency area, to tell voters about its vision for the area specifically and the state in general. The party is also approaching professionals to seek their support.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Covid surge continues unabated in J&K, 1,269 new cases logged
Jammu, April 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday logged the highest single day spike in its Covid-19 tally as 1,269 new cases and three deaths were recorded during last 24 hours.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Health/Medicine
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Hopes of normal monsoon, healthy Q4 results push market higher (Roundup)
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Predictions of a normal monsoon, along with short covering and hopes of healthy Q4FY21 results, triggered a rebound in India's benchmark equity indices from two-month lows on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Puneet Issar's son Siddhant opens up on directing the veteran
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Siddhant Issar has directed his father, veteran actor Puneet Issar, in the short film "Sanghaar: The Massacre". He says he wasn't nervous while calling the shots.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Mumbai NCB seizes drugs hidden in Hitler's biography
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Busting yet another unusual modus operandi, the Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) Mumbai Zonal Unit seized a consignment of drugs concealed in a biography of Adolf Hitler, a top official said here on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Covid Effect: Airlines demand assistance package, capacity reduction (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Resurgence of Covid infections along with the re-imposition of partial travel restrictions in some major states have triggered a clamour among a section of airlines for financial assistance as well as reduction of flight capacity.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Bihar farmers anxious as red banded mango caterpillar threatens crop
Patna, April 13 (IANS) Due to continuous change in the weather of Bihar, farmers are worried a lot this year as their mango crops were hit by a disease caused by red banded caterpillar. Farmers say, due to the prolonged period of moisture in the air, there has been an outbreak of the disease on the mango crops. Young fruits are particularly susceptible as fungi invade them and make the fruit rot. Sticky liquid exudes from the larval entry hole, dribbles down the fruit as a dark stain and collects at the base due to which cracks appear on the fruits at the entry hole destroy the crops.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Bihar,National,Human Interest/Society
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KKR win toss, elect to bowl
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the toss and elected to bowl in their match against Mumbai Indians (MI) here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. KKR had won their first match against SunRisers Hyderabad while MI has lost their opener to Royal challangers Bangalore.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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PM to address Association of Indian Universities' 95th meet
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Association of Indian Universities' (AIU) 95th Annual meet and the National Seminar of Vice Chancellors on Wednesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education,Politics
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Arslan Goni: Portraying '90s gangster was a challenge
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Arslan Goni plays the gangster Lala in the action series "Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu". The actor says portraying negative characters is never easy.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Coach by his side, Lahiri geared up for RBC Heritage
Hilton Head, (South Carolina), April 13 (IANS) Golfer Anirban Lahiri will be high on confidence when he tees off at the RBC Heritage this week after a top-five finish at the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio recently.
2021-04-13
Category: India, New Delhi,Sports,Golf
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Facebook testing video speed dating app 'Sparked'
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) After Facebook Dating, the social networking platform is now testing a video speed-dating app called Sparked that will first allow 4-minute dates to help users find if they are compatible to each other.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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US calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine
New York, April 13 (IANS) Federal health agencies in the US on Tuesday recommended a pause in the use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid vaccine in the country "out of an abundance of caution" after six recipients developed a rare and severe type of blood clot.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,National,Health/Medicine
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ED searches 7 locations of hawala operators in Tripura, seizes cash
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said that it has carried out searches at seven locations in Tripura related to hawala operators and seized cash to the tune of Rs 80 lakh as well as 30 lakh Bangladeshi Taka.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Samson was right in not taking a single, says Manjrekar
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) A day after Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson played the magical 119-run innings but fell just short of guiding his team past the target set by Punjab Kings, opinion was divided on whether he took the right decision to not go for a run off the penultimate ball of the innings.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Pulkit Samrat flaunts 'contemplative look'
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Pulkit Samrat showcased a new look for fans on Tuesday. In his latest Instagram post, the actor strikes a pensive pose for the camera.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Naxalbari, once a hotbed of Left politics, now a Cong bastion
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Naxalbari, which goes to the polls in the fifth phase of the Bengal elections on April 17 and was once the epicentre of politics after the peasant uprising of 1967, has since lost its political sheen.
2021-04-13
Category: India, West Bengal,National
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Haryana, Odisha submit annual action plan under Jal Jeevan Mission
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Every rural household in Haryana will get tap water connection by November 1, 2022 while Odisha will achieve the same by 2024, according to the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) annual action plan presented by the two states to the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Lockdown not to be imposed, says Haryana minister
Chandigarh, April 13 (IANS) Amid exodus of migratory labourers owing to fears of a lockdown in the state again with the spike in coronavirus cases, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday ruled out imposition of any lockdown.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics
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Anshuman Jha shoots fiction travel show in Arunachal Pradesh
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Anshuman Jha is in Arunachal Pradesh to shoot for a fiction travel series titled "Sifar", and he feels grateful to drive through one of the most beautiful states in India.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Pak introder crosses IB in J&K, held
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday apprehended a Pakistani national who crossed the International Border (IB) near R.S. Pura sector in Jammu and Kashmir.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security
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Kartik Aaryan wonders if lockdown is on in cheeky post
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan on Tuesday shared a funny post wondering if Maharashtra is currently going through a lockdown or not.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Doing lot of work on lower body, hamstring: Rohit
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma said that he does a lot of maintenance work on his lower body and hamstring to remain fully fit following his injury in the last Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Amid spike in Covid cases, Chandigarh shuts Rock Garden
Chandigarh, April 13 (IANS) Amid rising number of Covid-19 cases in Chandigarh, the local administration on Tuesday closed the famed Rock Garden for visitors.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Punjab,National,Health/Medicine
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Quashing of complaint/FIR should be exception, not rule: SC
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In a major judgment, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that the courts should not either make it a routine practice or mechanically pass an interim order, directing no coercive steps against the accused in a criminal case.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Sunny Leone heads to Kerala to begin shoot of 'Shero'
Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 (IANS) Sunny Leone returns to Kerala to start the shoot of her upcoming film, the psychological thriller "Shero". The actress was in Kerala recently, to shoot for the reality TV show "MTV Splitsvilla".
2021-04-13
Category: India, Kerala,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Traders lose business worth Rs 46,000 cr amid curfews, curbs
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Retail and wholesale businesses across the country have taken a hit of Rs 46,000 crore in the last 10 days amid curfews and partial lockdowns across several states.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Rashmi Agdekar: Gudi Padwa has always been an intimate celebration
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Rashmi Agdekar celebrated the Maharashtrian festival of Gudi Padwa with her family on Tuesday, as every year.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Misinformation, vaccine hesitancy can dent revival of economy
New Delhi, April 13: Paranoia is once again building up with the surge in the Covid 19 with widespread circulation of misinformation regarding the intensity of the new strain of virus and Coronavirus vaccines.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Brian Lara spotlights massive volcanic eruption in the Caribbean
New Delhi, April 13: West Indies cricket great Brian Lara has appealed for help after a giant volcanic eruption began to threaten the tiny eastern Carribean island of St. Vincent. A thick layer of ash, hot gas and fragments of rock has blanketed the country and its surrounding as the La Soufriere volcano, which erupted last Friday, suffered its biggest explosion Monday. Over 16,000 residents were forced to evacuate their homes to cruise ships and safer parts of the island.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United Kingdom,National
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Jofra Archer set to resume training this week
London, April 13 (IANS) England pace bowler Jofra Archer is set to return to light training this week as he recovers from elbow injury that ruled him out of the three-match ODI series against India last month as well as the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
2021-04-13
Category: International, United Kingdom,Sports,Cricket
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'Believe' is the mantra that guided Suresh Raina to the top
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Sachin Tendulkar gave him a mantra that he took to heart, getting it etched on his arm as a tattoo.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Art/Culture/Books
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Vietnam launches second Indian high-speed patrol boat
New Delhi, April 13: The Vietnam government has launched a high-speed patrol boat built with India assistance, and one more of similar class is in the pipeline. The Vietnamese coast guard had inducted the first India-made patrol vessel in December 2020.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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India plans to allow select foreign produced Covid vaccines
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Amid the exponential surge in Covid-19 cases, India is mulling to allow vaccines manufactured in countries like the US, the UK, Japan or which are listed in the WHO's emergency use listing.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Amid Covid-19 surge, Assam gears up for Bihu festival
Guwahati, April 13 (IANS) Amid the Covid-19 surge, the people of Assam are geared up to celebrate 'Bohag Bihu' or 'Rongali Bihu', the beginning of the Assamese New Year, even as the government imposed various Covid-related restrictions.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Assam,National,Politics
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Shaan's new Bengali track to release on Poila Boishakh
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Singer Shaan is all set to release his new Bengali song "Mon dubey jaai" on the occasion of Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year), on April 15.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Social media emerges as a powerful tool in UP panchayat polls
Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) Social media remains a powerful weapon of publicity even in the panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh which are scheduled to be held in a couple of days. Candidates have made it a medium to reach out to the people, especially the youth who use WhatsApp and other social media platforms all the time.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Hacker hits Route Mobile, 'access' Tata Comm data; firms deny
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A cybercriminal has claimed to have compromised the network of Route Mobile, one of the leading Cloud communication platform service providers based in Mumbai, allegedly accessing internal data of Tata Communications and selling them on Telegram for $5,000. However, both Route Mobile and Tata Communications denied the claims on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Technology
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Olympic-bound race walker Goswami tests positive for Covid-19
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Olympic-bound athlete Priyanka Goswami was isolated on Tuesday at the Sports Authority of India training centre in Bengaluru after she tested positive for Covid-19.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Athletics
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On Ramzan eve, Maha mosque turns into blood donation camp
Beed (Maharashtra), April 13 (IANS) In an unusual but welcome step on the eve of the holy Ramzan month, a mosque in Maharashtra's Beed became the venue for a blood donation camp as the state grapples with a huge shortage of blood, an organiser said on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Health/Medicine,Human Interest/Society,Religion
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FB, Insta users can ask Oversight Board to purge harmful content
London, April 13 (IANS) The independent Oversight Board on Tuesday announced it will begin accepting cases from Facebook and Instagram users who believe the company wrongfully allowed harmful content to remain on its platforms.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United Kingdom,Technology,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Jr. Ntr reunites with 'Janatha Garage' director Koratala Siva for new film
Hyderabad, April 13 (IANS) Telugu star Jr. NTR reunites with filmmaker Koratala Siva for an untitled project, which will soon go on floors. The actor-director duo earlier worked together in the 2016 film "Janatha Garage".
2021-04-13
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Hockey legend Balbir Singh jr passes away at 88
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Balbir Singh Junior, who was part of the Indian hockey team that won silver at the 1958 Asian Games, has passed away at the age of 88.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Hockey
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No role of Kishor in ticket finalisation for 2022 polls: Amarinder
Chandigarh, April 13 (IANS) Putting to rest all speculation, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday ruled out any role of poll strategist Prashant Kishor in the finalisation of Congress tickets in the 2022 Assembly elections.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics
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BJP urges Kejriwal to call all party meet to discuss Covid
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Amid a sudden surge of Covid cases in the national capital, the Delhi BJP on Tuesday urged the Arvind Kejriwal government to call an all party meeting to discuss the alarming situation.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Ant Group to overhaul business as China tightens regulations
Beijing, April 13 (IANS) Ant Group as a whole will apply to become a financial holding company that is overseen by China's central bank as billionaire Jack Ma's financial technology giant makes efforts to calm regulatory concerns in the country.
2021-04-13
Category: International, China,Business/Economy,Technology
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Sunni Waqf Board goes to High Court on Gyanvapi issue
Prayagraj, April 13 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board on Tuesday moved an urgent petition before the Allahabad High Court in the Kashi Vishwanath Mandi-Gyanvapi Masjid case in which the trial court at Varanasi allowed an ASI study of the mosque on April 8.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Religion
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Sushant tribute film 'Nyaay: The Justice' teaser, poster out
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The teaser and poster of the upcoming film "Nyaay: The Justice" was released on Tuesday. The film is reportedly a tribute to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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HK-based airline bans Vivo phones post airport fire: Report
Hong Kong, April 13 (IANS) After cargo pallets containing Vivo Y20 smartphones caught fire at Hong Kong airport this week, a major cargo airline has reportedly announced a ban on Vivo phones.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Hong Kong,Technology
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DCGI accords Dr. Reddy's permission to import Sputnik V (Ld)
Hyderabad, April 13 (IANS) Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRL), the city based pharmaceutical major on Tuesday said it received permission from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to import Sputnik V vaccine into India for restricted use in emergency situations.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine
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Kanye West seeks joint custody of kids after Kim Kardashian files for divorce
Los Angeles, April 13 (IANS) Two months after Kim Kardashian filed divorce papers, rapper Kanye West has asked for joint custody of their kids.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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DMK, MDMK oppose renaming of EVR Periyar Salai
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Opposition parties such as the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday condemned the renaming of the EVR Periyar Salai as the Grand Western Trunk Road.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Sidhu questions his govt's probe into 2015 firing incident
Chandigarh, April 13 (IANS) In a veiled attack apparently aimed at the Congress government in Punjab, former Cabinet minister and party leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday demanded to make the report of the SIT of Punjab Police probing the sacrilege incidents of 2015 and the subsequent police firing public.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Punjab,National,Politics
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CFMA seeks FTMF repay Rs 14K cr balance to unit-holders of 6 shut funds
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Chennai Financial Markets and Accountability (CFMA), an investor protection body, on Tuesday raised serious concern about the balance repayment of over Rs 14,000 crore to be made by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund (FTMF) to its three lakh unit-holders in the six shut debt schemes.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Business/Economy
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Rashid's battle with Maxwell, AB to take centrestage (Preview: Match 6)
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) How Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) star batsmen AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell deal with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) spinner Rashid Khan could be decisive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between the two teams on Wednesday at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Al-Badr terror module busted by J&K Police, 5 held
Srinagar, April 13 (IANS) A module of terror outfit Al-Badr was busted in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara on Tuesday and two terrorists and three of their associates held, police said.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Had to take tough selection decisions for Al Rayyan tie: FC Goa coach
Panaji (Goa), April 13 (IANS) Ahead of FC Goa's big-ticket AFC Champions League (Group E) clash against Qatar club Al Rayyan on Wednesday, the Indian Super League (ISL) club's head coach, Spaniard Juan Ferrando, said he had to take some very "tough selection decisions" to put the best players on the field.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Goa,Sports,Football
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Madhuri Dixit Nene looks 'pretty in pink' in new photo-op
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene ups her style quotient in a pretty pink lehenga, in her new Instagram post on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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'Ghajini' director AR Murugadoss is one of the producers of '1947'
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Filmmakers AR Murugadoss and Om Prakash Bhatt have joined hands to produce a pan-India film titled "1947".
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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TN human rights body seeks report on police excess in Coimbatore
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to Coimbatore City Police Commissioner over a police officer assaulting people at an eatery, including its staff as well as the customers.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Evelyn Sharma celebrates '10 years in entertainment'
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Evelyn Sharma took to Instagram on Tuesday to celebrate completing 10 years in showbiz.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Arshi Khan: Was not serious about my career before 'Bigg Boss'
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Arshi Khan, who rose to fame with her stint in the controversial reality show "Bigg Boss", says she was not serious about her career before the show.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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CBI arrests senior passport assistant for taking bribe
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday said that it has arrested Adarsh Kumar, a senior Passport Assistant posted at the Regional Passport Office in Jammu in an alleged bribery case.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Akshita Mudgal misses street food of North India
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Akshita Mudgal is a big fan of north Indian street food. However, she says she is unable to enjoy the same due to the pandemic.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Real captain Ramos tests positive for Covid-19
Madrid, April 13 (IANS) Real Madrid defender and captain Sergio Ramos has tested positive for coronavirus, the Spanish club said on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Spain,Sports,Football
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Yami Gautam urges everyone to 'go natural'
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam is utilising Tuesday for self care, going by her social media post.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Perez returns unopposed as Real Madrid's president
Madrid, April 13 (IANS) Florentino Perez will continue as President of Real Madrid until 2025, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Spain,Sports,Football
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Akshay Oberoi has cameo role in 'State Of Siege: Temple Attack'
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Akshay Obero will be seen in a special appearance as an Indian commando in Ken Ghosh's "State Of Siege: Temple Attack", starring by Akshaye Khanna.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Atul Kulkarni: Misconception that social media creates social divide
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Refuting claims made by many that social media leads to divisive opinions, actor Atul Kulkarni on Tuesday offered his interpretation on the matter.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Captains trusting uncapped Indians in IPL a good trend: Patel
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pace bowler Harshal Patel, who took five for 27 in the season-opener against Mumbai Indians, said on Tuesday that he is happy to see captains of Indian Premier League (IPL) teams giving responsibility to uncapped Indian players to bowl key overs.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Sports,Cricket
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Sharad Kelkar shares first look of 'Deja Vu'
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actor Sharad Kelkar on the occasion of Gudi Padwa on Tuesday shared the first look of his first solo lead film "Deja Vu".
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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New 'Acharya' poster unveiled on Ugadi
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The poster of Chiranjeevis new film "Acharya" was unveiled on Tuesday, on the occasion of Udagi. The film will see the Telugu superstar co-starring with his son, actor Ram Charan. In the poster, Ram Charan strikes a romantic dance pose with Pooja Hegde.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Masala Flakes: Kellogg to offer more Indianised products (IANS Spl)
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Breakfast cereal category major Kellogg India is set to expand its portfolio with more Indianised products which are suited to local palates.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Siri reveals next Apple event is on April 20
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) Apple's voice assistant Siri has apparently revealed that the company plans to hold an event on April 20, where it may launch new products including 2021 iPads.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Identifying great opportunities and leveraging them when they arrive
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Are you waiting for that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change your life, change your business or change the world? How will you know when it comes? How will you be sure you're ready?
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Art/Culture/Books
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AFC Cup: Bengaluru look to put ISL low behind, face Tribhuvan Army
Panaji (Goa), April 13 (IANS) Bengaluru FC will have to shrug off the disappointment of finishing seventh in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020/21 season when they take on a committed Nepal club, Tribhuvan Army FC, in the AFC Cup Preliminary Round 2 match in Bambolim, Goa on Wednesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Goa,Sports,Football
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Chahal 'welcomes' Rahul, Gayle to RCB
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal pointed out the similarities between the Punjab Kings' jersey with that of RCB's by playfully welcoming captain KL Rahul and Chris Gayle to the franchise.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports,Cricket
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B117 variant doesn't lead to severe illness, death: The Lancet
London, April 13 (IANS) People infected with the B117 variant of the coronavirus did not experience more severe illness and were not more likely to die, according to a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United Kingdom,National,Health/Medicine
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This village in Rajasthan speaks the story of Atmanirbhar Bharat
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) A small village in Rajasthan situated near Jaipur, which was washed away in floods four decades back, is now speaking the story of Atmanirbhar Bharat, with the villagers earning their livelihood by creating organic lamps, Holi colours and saffron flags for Navratri.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Rajasthan,National
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FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Industry body FICCI has suggested that the government should provide incentives to vaccine manufacturers to increase the production of Covid-19 vaccines in the country.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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How Covid gave rise to depression, aggression within families
New York, April 13 (IANS) The onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, which resulted in the sudden isolation of families together at home, gave rise to depression and anxiety at levels high enough that professional help is needed now, a new study has warned.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,National,Health/Medicine
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G7 concerned by Russian troop build-up on Ukraine border
Washington, April 13 (IANS) G7 member countries have said they were deeply concerned about the build-up of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine and the annexed Crimea region.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Politics
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SC directs states to furnish data on migrant children amid pandemic
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed state governments to apprise it on the condition of migrant children and also data on their numbers, on a petition seeking protection of fundamental rights of children in the backdrop of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Human Interest/Society
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Kisan Rail transports 1st load of Telangana mangoes to Delhi
Secunderabad, April 13 (IANS) For the first time, mangoes from Telangana are being transported to Delhi by Kisan Rail. On Tuesday, a total of 476 tons of mangoes were loaded in 20 parcel van units from Lingampet Jagityal for dispatch to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Business/Economy
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US Defence Secy arrives in Germany
Berlin, April 13 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has arrived in Berlin on Tuesday, during which he will meet his German counterpart Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, with the aim of settling defence ties after a tumultuous four years under the previous American administration.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Germany,Politics
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Cyberattacks: Retail, healthcare sectors among most targeted
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) Organisations in the business and professional services, retail and hospitality, financial, healthcare and high technology were the top targets of cybercriminals in 2020, said a new report on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Lavrov to discuss n-deal, cyberattack in Iran
Tehran, April 13 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Tehran on Tuesday during which he will hold talks with Iranian leaders on topics including how to salvage a nuclear agreement with world powers and the recent cyberattack on a facility.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Turkey,Politics
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India permits use of Sputnik-V vax in emergency situations
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) After Covishield and Covaxin, India on Tuesday granted permission to inject the third Covid-19 vaccine 'Gam-COVID-Vac' combined vector vaccine, popularly called Sputnik-V, in emergency situations.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Owner reopens famous Srinagar eatery 2 months after terrorists killed son
Srinagar, April 13 (IANS) Ramesh Kumar, the owner of Srinagar city's famous vegetarian restaurant 'Krishna Dhaba' resumed business on Tuesday, nearly two months after his son was killed by terrorists.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National
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15,000 UP schools switch over to English medium
Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has converted 15,000 primary and upper primary schools into English medium, with a view to modernise the education system.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Education
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Maldives tourism arrivals cross 330K in March
Male, April 13 (IANS) Monthly tourism arrivals have been on the rise in the Maldives, with over 330,000 tourists visiting the island nation between January and March, the Ministry of Tourism revealed on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: International, India,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Two-year-old gets successful cochlear implant in Chennai
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) A two-year-old toddler from Odisha successfully underwent a bilateral simultaneous cochlear implantation surgery at its centre, said MGM Healthcare on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Health/Medicine
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NZ revises counter-terrorism laws
Wellington, April 13 (IANS) The New Zealand government introduced the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Bill on Tuesday, designed to boost the country's ability to respond to a wider range of extremist activities.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United Kingdom,Politics,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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UP couple booked for chopping off dog's genital
Kanpur (UP), April 13 (IANS) In a shocking case of animal cruelty, a couple has been accused of chopping off the genital of a pet dog.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Ghani urges Taliban to observe ceasefire during Ramadan
Kabul, April 13 (IANS) Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday urged the Taliban to halt fighting and observe a ceasefire during the Islamic holy month month of Ramadan aimed at bolstering the peace process.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Israel,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Religion,Terrorism
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Parag latest to use 'perpendicular' action
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals' (RR) Riyan Parag raised eyebrows when he used an unusually low-armed release in the 10th over during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports,Cricket
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Covid pandemic linked to 6 unhealthy eating behaviours
New York, April 13 (IANS) A new research into the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed correlations to six unhealthy eating behaviours.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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UP Minister warns of lockdown amid Covid surge
Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) A day after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that he would not impose a lockdown, state Minister Brijesh Pathak on Tuesday categorically stated that a lockdown could be imposed in Lucknow if Covid cases continued to surge.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Dreamcast unveils real time 2-way virtual conferencing
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Move over video meet app Zoom as leading leading virtual event platform 'Dreamcast has introduced a novel two-way virtual conferencing for a seamless experience.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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Amplus acquires rooftop solar projects from Sterling and Wilson
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Distributed solar energy company Amplus Solar, Asia's has acquired 17 On-site operational solar projects from Sterling and Wilson totalling 7.2 MW.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Cyber criminals create fake FB account of Bihar minister, demand money
Patna, April 13 (IANS) Cyber criminals allegedly made a fake Facebook account in the name of Bihar's Cabinet Minister Subhash Singh and demanded money from his supporters, an official said on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Bihar,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Japan to release Fukushima water into sea amid oppn (Ld)
Tokyo, April 13 (IANS) The Japanese government on Tuesday announced its decision to start releasing radioactive water accumulated at the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea after treatment, amid domestic and international opposition.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Japan,Politics
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Aus island state to get 1st int'l flight service
Canberra, April 13 (IANS) The Australian island state of Tasmania is set to get its first regular international flight service in 23 years starting from next week.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Australia,Politics
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Blue Origin's next launch to run 'astronaut rehearsal'
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's aerospace company Blue Origin is planning to conduct an "astronaut rehearsal" during the 15th launch of its New Shepard rocket, dubbed NS-15, which is targeting liftoff on Wednesday from Launch Site One in West Texas.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Science/Tech
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Summer recipes for your pet
New Delhi, April 13 (IANSlife) With the onset of summer, it is important to know what is good and safe to feed your dogs. While we don't want to change their daily meals, we do have the opportunity to be able to give them some fresh home-made treats which will cool them down.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Biden meets executives to address semiconductor shortage
Washington, April 13 (IANS) US President Joe Biden and other White House officials met executives from 19 major companies to discuss the global semiconductor shortage that has severely affected American automakers.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Politics
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India Open to be held behind closed doors from May 11
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Olympic champion Carolina Marin and world No.1 Kento Momota will be the top seeds in the India Open Super 500 badminton tournament which will be held behind closed doors at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi from May 11-16.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Badminton
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Pine Labs acquires consumer fintech platform Fave for $45M
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Merchant commerce platform Pine Labs on Tuesday said it has acquired Fave, Southeast Asia's fast-growing consumer fintech platform, for over $45 million.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Technology
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BJP leader claims return of migrant Kashmiri Pandits has started
Srinagar, April 13 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K general secretary, Ashok Koul claimed on Tuesday that for the first time migrant Kashmiri Pandits have started returning to the Valley.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Jammu And Kashmir,National,Politics
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EC issues notice to BJP's Bengal President Dilip Ghosh
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to BJP's West Bengal President Dilip Ghosh for making public statements that are "provocative" and can "seriously incite" the emotions and lead to "breakdown" of law and order affecting the Assembly election process in the state.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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India's Elgi Equipments helped Italian Red Cross to meet Covid emergency
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) India's Elgi Equipments Ltd on Tuesday said that its European subsidiary was privileged to support the Italian Red Cross with an urgent compress air requirement.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Business/Economy
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1 dead in US high school shooting
Washington, April 13 (IANS) One person was shot dead and a police officer was injured during a shooting at a high school in the US state of Tennessee, police said.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Kerala Minister Jaleel resigns following Lokayukta snub
Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 (IANS) Even when his petition questioning the Lokayukta's decision asking him to quit was before the Kerala High Court, State Higher Education Minister K.T. Jaleel on Tuesday tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Panchayat polls bring back migrants in UP (IANS Special)
Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) It is not only the fear of a lockdown that is bringing back migrant workers from Maharashtra -- it is also the Panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh that is a major factor for their return.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Soon, a probiotic yogurt-based drug to combat Covid
London, April 13 (IANS) A team of Israeli researchers have identified new drug candidates from probiotic Kefir yogurt that may combat pathogenic bacteria and treat various inflammatory conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease and Covid-19 infections.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United Kingdom,Health/Medicine,Science/Tech
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Boost your Keto diet
New Delhi, April 13 (IANSlife) The 'Ketogenic Diet', also known as the Keto diet is a popular weight loss routine followed across the world, and is currently in vogue. Put simply, it's a low-carb and high-fat diet, where the body begins to burn fat as fuel, instead of glucose. In addition to being more efficient when it comes to toning down than other calorie-restricted diets, Keto is also known to have other health benefits.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Matchmaking on video calls rises to 50%: Survey
New Delhi, April 13 (IANSlife) Virtual ways to find a life partner is now a reality, or better yet, the new normal, suggests a new survey.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Results of Ecuadorian prez runoff to take few days
Quito, April 13 (IANS) Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) will take a few days to officially announce the winner of the presidential runoff due to procedural requirements, a top official said here
2021-04-13
Category: International, Ecuador,Politics
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Bihar reports spike in Covid patients, recovery rate dips
Patna, April 13 (IANS) The recovery rate of Covid-19 patients continues to decline after a rapid spike in the number of infected persons in Bihar. The state's recovery rate was recorded at more than 99 per cent during March, which has now slumped to 93 per cent. According to the health department, the infection-free rate has declined after the rise in the number of infected persons, which has brought down the recovery rate.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Bihar,National,Health/Medicine
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Kejriwal urges Centre to cancel CBSE exams
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Amid a continued rise in the number of fresh Covid-19 cases in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged the Centre to cancel the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Man ends life after police demands bribe for tracing daughter
Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), April 13 (IANS) 45-year-old man allegedly committed suicide after a police official asked him for a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to trace his missing 22-year-old daughter.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Stone pelting stage managed by desperate Naidu: YSRCP
Tirupati, April 13 (IANS) Senior Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and Panchayat Raj Minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy alleged that the stone pelting incident was stage-managed by a desperate Nara Chandrababu Naidu to grab public attention. Reddy claimed that Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) defeat is imminent in the forthcoming Tirupati Lok Sabha bypoll.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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'Global fiscal deficit tripled in 2020 to $6.5 trillion'
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) As governments across the world raised their spending amid the pandemic to support economies along with the healthcare system, the global fiscal deficit marked a three-fold increase in 2020 to $6.5 trillion, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Sushil Chandra takes charge as 24th CEC
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra on Tuesday took charge as the 24th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India replacing Sunil Arora, who retired a day earlier.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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FIR against 3 Bihar MLAs for violating Covid norms
Patna, April 13 (IANS) The Bihar Police have registered an FIR against three MLAs from the opposition parties for violating Covid norms in Rohtas district, an official said.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Bihar,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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StayQrious offers free online coding course for kids on YouTube
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Domestic edtech platform StayQrious on Tuesday announced that it is offering a blended-learning coding course for free on YouTube for kids aged between 8-14 years-old.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Technology,Education
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Delhi reports over 13.5K Covid cases, highest daily surge
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that the national capital registered more than 13,500 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the highest ever single-day spike since the onset of the pandemic early last year.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Portuguese artist exhibits oil paintings on 'happiness'
New Delhi, April 13 (IANSlife) An online exhibition of paintings in oil by Portuguese artist Ana Romero, titled 'Eudaimonia', which is a Greek concept for happiness or blessedness, is on view on the website of India International Centre till April 25.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Still hooked to 'kadhas' to beat Covid-19? Let's burst the myths
New Delhi, April 13 (IANSlife) The past one year has been extremely difficult for people. While the pandemic brought much-needed focus on health and hygiene, it also created a lot of confusion among people about what is good for health and what is not. A steep rise in demand for immunity-boosting supplements and alternate medicines, which apparently strengthened the immune system, was seen.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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A modern retelling of a lesser-known Mahabharata tale
New Delhi, April 13 (IANSlife) While the term 'Mahabharata' usually evokes stories of Kauravas, Pandavas and their affiliate mythological characters, the largely-obscured tale of their ancestors Yayati and Devayani pre-dates the main narrative by several generations, and has much insight to offer into Indian mythology. The tale of love, betrayal and self-realisation has been revisited by US-based author-translator Manjula Tekal in her new book 'Devayani'.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Covid second wave delays recovery of aviation sector in India
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Indian aviation will have to wait longer to reach pre-Covid levels of operations as the second wave of Coronavirus threatens to derail the gains made by the sector over the past few months with flyer confidence tanking again resulting in sharp drop in demand in past couple of weeks.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National
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GST recovery, petro taxes help Centre improve tax collections
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Good news is flowing for the government on the tax front with net indirect tax collections (GST & non-GST) registering a 12.3 per cent increase in FY21 largely on account of increased excise collections from petroleum products and improved GST inflows.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Goa Forward opts out of NDA; blames CM for corruption, dishonesty
Panaji, April 13 (IANS) Nearly two years after being sacked from the BJP-led coalition government in the coastal state, a regional party Goa Forward on Tuesday announced its withdrawal from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), blaming Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for leading a regime marked by corruption and dishonesty.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Goa,National,Politics
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Special steps to check Covid spread during UP Panchayat polls
Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) Special steps are being taken for the safety of the staff going to the field as part of the polling duties in the ongoing Panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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CBI questions Bakura SP Rao, Anup Majhi in coal smuggling case
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Tightening its noose around the alleged kingpin of the illegal coal pilferage scam Anup Majhi a.k.a Lala, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday is again questioning him and the Superintendent of Police (SP) Koteswara Rao in connection with the case.
2021-04-13
Category: India, West Bengal,National
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EU rejects attempts to derail process to revive Iran n-deal
Brussels, April 13 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has strongly rejected any attempts to derail diplomatic efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal currently underway in Vienna.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Belgium,Politics
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Proposed UK bill could limit accountability for int'l crimes
London, April 13 (IANS) The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet urged UK legislators to amend the proposed new Overseas Operations Bill, saying that it could lead to shielding its military personnel operating abroad from due accountability for acts of torture or other serious international crimes.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United Kingdom,Politics
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Who funds Pak's purchase of western military equipment
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A third world country that is on the brink of economic implosion, living on IMF loans and unable to guarantee the necessities of life to its people is still procuring military equipment from some of the most advanced nations in the world! A country which has been kept on the FATF grey list yet again and regularly signs dubious deals with proscribed organisations and faces strictures by the UK High Court with millions being debited from the bankrupt nations accounts due to the aforementioned shady deals. A country whose foreign exchange reserves stand as on date at only $13 billion- barely adequate for two months imports.
2021-04-13
Category: International, India,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Opinion/Commentary
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Kangana: If you don't know what to do on Navratri, worship your mother
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday suggested that one should worship their mother and seek her blessings on the occasion of Navratri. The actress shared the thought while wishing fans on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Navratri.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Worldwide PC shipments up 32% in Q1, Lenovo leads
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) Worldwide PC shipments reached 69.9 million units in the first quarter of this year, a growth of 32 per cent from the first quarter of 2020, according to Gartner.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Business/Economy,Technology
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2nd Covid wave poses threat to India's economic recovery: Moody's
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The second wave of infections presents a risk to Moody's growth forecast for India as the reimposition of virus management measures will curb economic activity and could dampen market and consumer sentiment.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Lata Mangeshkar launches Marathi album on Gudi Padwa
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Playback legend Lata Mangeshkar has launched her Marathi album "Bhavartha Mauli" on the occasion of Gudi Padwa.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Anu Malik: Not against melodies being recreated aesthetically
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Composer-singer Anu Malik said while he supports the recreation of old songs, it needs to be done aesthetically. He feels if old songs are revived well, they can be a huge hit among the youth.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Huawei to pump in $1B on car tech in 2021
Shenzhen, April 13 (IANS) Chinese technology giant Huawei, which is focusing on ptimising its portfolio to boost business resilience, will invest $1 billion in smart car technologies in 2021, the media reported.
2021-04-13
Category: International, China,Technology
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UP tops active mobile app users' chart in March: Report
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) As mobile usage gains momentum in the pandemic times, Uttar Pradesh topped the chart in active app users as entertainment, communication and social media categories saw maximum downloads in March, a new report showed on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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Sanya Malhotra flaunts perfect skin in latest photo-op
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Sanya Malhotra shared a new picture on social media on Tuesday and she looks every inch stunning in the post.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Hamas elects ex-chief to head overseas bureau
Gaza, April 13 (IANS) The Islamic Hamas movement said that its former politburo chief, Khaled Meshaal, was elected to be the head its overseas bureau.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Palestinian Territory, Occupied,Politics
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Sakariya: From struggling to meet cricket expenses to IPL stardom
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals pace bowler Chetan Sakariya has overcome many hurdles in his life like working at his uncles stationery shop while in school in lieu of money to cover his cricket expenses as his father couldnt afford equipment and coaching fees. Earlier this year, he and his family overcame the death of his younger brother, who had committed suicide. These have been harsh enough tests to endure early in life, especially for someone whos just turned 23.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Gold price fall not a worry for NBFCs, but banks need to be watchful
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The correction in gold prices in recent months is not expected to materially impact the asset quality of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) lending against gold. Apart from periodically collecting interest over the past few fiscals, they have ensured that disbursement loan-to-value (LTV) is maintained below 75 per cent, ratings agency Crisil said.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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EC bars BJP's Rahul Sinha for 48 hrs from election campaigning
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A day after imposing ban on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for 24 hours, the Election Commission on Tuesday banned BJP leader Rahul Sinha from campaigning for 48 hours in the fifth phase of Assembly elections in the state charging him of making "highly provocative statements mocking the human life".
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Maha: 10 Covid patients die, VVMC denies oxygen shortage (Ld)
Palghar, April 13 (IANS) In a shocking tragedy on Gudi Padva, at least 10 Covid-19 patients have died in two private hospital in the Vasai town due to alleged shortage of medical oxygen, here on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Minnesota police officer mistook handgun for taser
Washington, April 13 (IANS) A police officer who fatally shot a 20-year-old African-American man in the US state of Minnesota used her gun by mistake instead of her taser, a police chief said on Monday.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Politics
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New insect species from Kosovo named after coronavirus
London, April 13 (IANS) A team of scientists have named a small caddisfly -- native to a national park in Kosovo -- after the Coronavirus pandemic.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United Kingdom,Science/Tech
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Chennai to have 13 new Covid care centres by month end
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) With the Covid cases surging ahead, the Greater Chennai Corporation will set up 13 new Covid care centres across the city with 11,775 beds. The corporation also plans to create more awareness on sanitization, masks and social distancing among the public. The corporation is already levying a fine of Rs 200 if people are caught without masks.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National
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Alleging stone pelting, Naidu calls Andhra govt 'rowdy kingdom'
Tirupati, April 13 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders alleged that the stones were pelted on Nara Chandrababu Naidu while he was campaigning for the forthcoming Tirupati Lok Sabha bypoll.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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Gaza Strip to tighten measures during Ramadan
Gaza, April 13 (IANS) The Islamic Hamas movement, which controls the Gaza Strip, has decided to tighten the precautionary measures during the upcoming Islamic holy month of Ramadan in an effort to curb Covid-19 spread.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Palestinian Territory, Occupied,Politics
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Arab Parliament condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi
Cairo, April 13 (IANS) The Arab Parliament (AP) has condemned the Yemeni Houthi militia attacks using explosive-laden drones and ballistic missiles on targets in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Egypt,Politics
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Explained: Why Indian Army plans a reduction of 1,00,000 men?
New Delhi, April 13: There's a strong possibility of you getting a forward on social media these days, criticising Indian Army's proposed move of reduction in manpower. What it probably won't mention is that it concerns the 'non-essential' manpower. So what is it, really and, more importantly, how and when is the reduction going to happen?
2021-04-13
Category: International, Turkey,National
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Iranian Parliament Speaker urges S.Korea to release assets
Tehran, April 13 (IANS) Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has called on South Korea to unfreeze Tehran's assets in its banks.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Turkey,Politics
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Only emergency surgeries in Delhi govt hospitals
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Tuesday that only emergency surgeries would be taken on priority in government-run hospitals, while planned surgeries will not be available till further order.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National
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O.P. Jindal Global University launches India's first University Administrative Service (UAS)
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In a path-breaking initiative, O.P. Jindal Global Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University (JGU) has announced India's First University Administrative Service (UAS) programme for its graduates.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Education
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Suez Canal celebrates arrival of large dredger
Cairo, April 13 (IANS) Egypt's Suez Canal Authority (SCA) celebrated the recent arrival of a cutter suction dredger (CSD), the largest in the Middle East.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Egypt,Politics
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No nation more important than India: US tech think tank
New Delhi/Washington, April 13 (IANS) As America seeks to counter a rising China, no nation is more important than India, with its vast size, abundance of highly skilled technical professionals, and strong political and cultural ties with the United States. This conclusion has been made by one of the leading science and technology think tanks in the US.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Negative Covid report holder to be allowed to go home in Chhattisgarh
New Delhi/Raipur, April 13 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government on Tuesday issued new guidelines regarding the Covid test for passengers coming to Chhattisgarh by rail or air. According to the new guidelines, only those passengers will be allowed to go home who have negative RT-PCR reports.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Confusion, complacency driving Covid pandemic: WHO
Geneva, April 13 (IANS) Confused and complacent behaviour among people is pushing the coronavirus pandemic to an exponential rise worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Health/Medicine
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Cabinet Minister Santosh Gangwar test Covid positive
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Union Minister Santosh Gangwar on Tuesday announced that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Adani Ports to be removed from Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) S&P Dow Jones Indices have decided to remove Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited from Dow Jones Sustainability Indices due to the reported commercial relationship of the company with Myanmar's military.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Four garment shops gutted in Gurugram fire
Gurugram, April 13 (IANS) Garments worth lakhs of rupees were reduced to ashes after a fire broke out at a shop located at Gurugram's Sector-14 around 9 p.m. on Monday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Haryana,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Negligence led to deadly Egypt train accident
Cairo, April 13 (IANS) Egypt's Public Prosecution has revealed that human errors and gross negligence by railway staff led to the deadly collision of two trains last month in Sohag province, which claimed the lives of 20 people.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Egypt,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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3 US policemen hurt, 1 suspect dead in car chase
Washington, April 13 (IANS) At least three police officers were shot and injured during a car chase in the US state of Georgia, authorities said, adding that one suspect was dead and another has been taken into custody.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Low-cost air circulated PPE for Covid warriors
Agra, April 13 (IANS) Addressing a major challenge to Covid warriors, a medical equipment manufacturing factory of Mysuru, has developed a unique and affordable PPE suit that allows free flow of filtered air.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National
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Putin suggests hiking cosmonauts' salaries by 50-70%
Moscow, April 13 (IANS) During a meeting on the development of Russia's space sector, President Vladimir Putin suggested that the salaries for cosmonauts should be increased by 50-70 per cent.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Russian Federation,Politics
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Covid positive Chandy continues to be under medical care
Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 (IANS) Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy who turned Covid positive and is convalescing at a private hospital here since Thursday, continues to be under the close monitoring of a team of doctors.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Kerala,National
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Samsung working on sensor-shift camera feature: Report
Seoul, April 13 (IANS) Samsung is reportedly working on a sensor-shift stabilisation technology to offer better photo quality and improved stabilisation for images.
2021-04-13
Category: International, South Korea,Technology
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'RRR' makers launch new poster on Ugadi
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) On the occasion of Ugadi, the makers of "RRR " unveiled the new poster of the film on Tuesday. Wishing fans a Happy New Year, the team took to social media to share the new poster.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood,Southern Cinema
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Book on dramatic rise, meteoric downfall of YES Bank to be adapted for screen
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) "The Banker Who Crushed His Diamonds" that charts the trajectory of the YES Bank from its inception to its dramatic rise and meteoric downfall, capturing the story of the people behind one of the biggest banking failures in Indian history, is to be adapted for the screen, its publisher, Penguin, has announced after closing a deal with Almighty Motion Picture for its AV rights.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Art/Culture/Books
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Chennai South Korean Consul General calls on Andhra CM
Amaravati, April 13 (IANS) Kwon Young Seup, Consul General of the Republic of South Korea at the Chennai Consulate met with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and held discussions on cooperation and development of the state.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Politics
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Man, woman found dead in car in Lucknow's Cantt area
Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) The bodies of a man and a woman were found inside a car parked in the Baniya Mohal locality in the high-security Cantonment police station area,
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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TN Guv, CM wish people on Ugadi
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor Bhanwarilal Purohit and Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Tuesday wished the people of the state on the occasion of Ugadi.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Politics
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Luxury home sales in Delhi-NCR up 54% in Feb: Report
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Sales of luxury housing units in Delhi-NCR increased 54 per cent on a year-on-year basis in February, revealed a PropEquity report.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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OMCs to explore fuel price revision post elections
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Fuel prices in the country remained unchanged on Tuesday with oil marketing companies continuing on the pause mode and keeping petrol and diesel prices static for a fortnight now.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Equity indices in green, auto, banking stocks rise
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) A day after recording the biggest single-day fall of 2021, the key Indian equity indices traded in the green on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Business/Economy
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Uber CEO aims to deliver marijuana at your doorstep
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) After alcohol at your doorstep, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi now plans to deliver cannabis or marijuana when "the road is clear".
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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World will forever remember Prince Philip, says Sangay
Dharamsala, April 13 (IANS) Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) President Lobsang Sangay on Tuesday offered condolences to Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away at the age of 99 last week.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National
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BPCL to digitally transform sales, distribution network with Accenture
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) and Accenture are collaborating to transform India's second largest oil and gas company by digitally reimagining its extensive sales and distribution network. Accenture will use its capabilities in data, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies to build, design and implement a digital platform, called IRIS.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Police install light machine gun posts in Dhaka
Dhaka, April 13 (IANS) Additional police have been deployed, while light machine gun posts were also installed following an order by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) following a militant attack threat, a top official said on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Bangladesh,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Terrorism
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Booked summer travel may pose major risk to massive Covid surge
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In a major red flag, 25 per cent citizens with booked summer travel may pose major risk to India's already massive second Covid surge.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Hero Group launches EdTech company for working professionals
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Hero Group, on Tuesday, launched Hero Vired -- a premium EdTech company for working professionals and higher education aspirants in India, the group said in a statement.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Technology,Education
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YouTube testing with 'media literacy tips' as ads before videos
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) YouTube is testing a new experiment where it will occasionally play 15-second "media literacy" ads before videos to "prompt critical thinking".
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Heroism of Jallianwala Bagh martyrs gives strength to Indians: PM
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Paying tributes to martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that their sacrifice and heroism give strength to every Indian.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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German CDU leaders back Laschet as Chancellor pick
Berlin, April 13 (IANS) The Presidium or executive body of Germany's governing Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has decided to back party leader Armin Laschet's bid to succeed Angela Merkel as Chancellor, Volker Bouffier, Minister President of Hesse state, said.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Germany,Politics
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories gets authorisation for Sputnik V in India
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. has announced that it has received the permission from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to import the Sputnik vaccine into India for restricted use in emergency situations.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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Blinken embarks on Brussels visit
Washington, April 13 (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday embarked on a visit to Brussels, Belgium, to consult with NATO allies on a range of shared priorities.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Politics
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T'gana daily Covid tally crosses 3K mark with higher testing
Hyderabad, April 13 (IANS) After a day's lull, Telangana's daily Covid-19 tally has yet again crossed the 3,000-mark. The Covid status bulletin issued on Tuesday said 3,052 new cases were recorded in the state during the last 24 hours. A total of 1,13,007 samples were tested during this period. In contrast, the state had reported 2,251 cases on Monday from a test size of 79,027 samples.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Andhra Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine
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Neeraj Ghaywan: Patriarchy, class, gender, sexuality are good to explore
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) National Award-winning director Neeraj Ghaywan, who shot to fame helming "Masaan", is wielding the megaphone back in the upcoming anthology "Ajeeb Daastaans". He has directed the segment titled "Geeli Pucchi" starring Aditi Rao Hydari and Konkona Sen Sharma.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Facebook connects people with state Covid vaccine info in US
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) Facebook has announced to connect people in the US with state-specific information from local health departments about vaccines and how people can get their jabs.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,National,Health/Medicine,Technology
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Murder probe launched following Paris hospital shooting
Paris, April 13 (IANS) The Paris prosecutor's office has launched a murder investigation over a shooting incident outside a hospital hospital, which is also a Covid vaccination centre, in the French capital, suggesting the case did not appear to be terror-related.
2021-04-13
Category: International, France,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Neuberg conducting Covid-19 tests for IPL teams
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Neuberg Diagnostics Private Limited, India's fourth largest pathology player, is conducting Covid-19 RT-PCR test for all the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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3.1M external attacks on Cloud user accounts in Q4 2020
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) Anti-virus software company McAfee on Tuesday said it has observed an average of 648 cyber threats per minute in the fourth quarter of 2020, an increase of 60 threats per minute (10 per cent) over the third quarter, with 3.1 million external attacks on Cloud user accounts.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Salesforce to reopen US headquarters in May
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) Cloud software firm Salesforce has announced to reopen its San Francisco-based headquarters in May, but its workforce can still work remotely throughout 2021.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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BP pills may cause skin cancers in elderly
Toronto, April 13 (IANS) Common medications used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) may adversely raise the risk of skin cancers in people aged 66 and above, claims a new study.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Canada,Health/Medicine
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Pak remittances remain over $2bn for 10th month
Islamabad, April 13 (IANS) Pakistan's remittances remained over $2 billion in March for the 10th month in a row, the country's central bank said.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Pakistan,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Upbeat ruling Left aims to get 2 RS seats in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 (IANS) The Kerala unit of the CPI-M known for its perseverance in fighting out legal battles, finally emerged victorious after the Election Commission was forced to admit in the High Court that they will conduct the Rajya Sabha polls to fill in three seats from the state which will fall vacant on April 21.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Cyclone-related deaths in Indonesia reach 179
Jakarta, April 13 (IANS) The death toll from the floods and landslides triggered by tropical cyclone Seroja in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province has increased to 179 with 45 still missing, the National Disaster Management Agency said.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Indonesia,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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Maha Gudi Padva tragedy: 10 die due to Oxygen shortage
Palghar, April 13 (IANS) In a shocking tragedy on Gudi Padva, at least 10 Covid-19 patients have died in the Vasai town due to alleged shortage of medical oxygen, officials said here on Tuesday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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1 killed in massive St. Petersburg factory fire
Moscow, April 13 (IANS) A massive blaze at a historic factory in the Russian city of St. Petersburg has killed one firefighter and injured two others, authorities have confirmed.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Russian Federation,Politics,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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India reports 1,61,736 new Covid cases
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India reported 1,61,736 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, setting another grim one-day record, taking the overall tally to 1,36,89,453 on Tuesday, according to data issued by the Union Health Ministry.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Intel-owned Mobileye, Udelv to build 35K autonomous vehicles
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) Intel-owned Mobileye and Udelv, a Silicon Valley venture-backed company, have announced to produce more than 35,000 autonomous vehicles by 2028, with commercial operations beginning in 2023.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Business/Economy,Technology
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Hoffenheim, Leverkusen share spoils in 0-0 draw
Sinsheim (Germany), April 13 (IANS) Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen played to a 0-0 draw in a result that helped neither side.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Germany,Sports,Football
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Rs 17 lakh fine on Future General India by IRDAI
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) India's insurance sector regulator has levied a penalty of Rs 17 lakh on private non-life insurer Future Generali India Insurance Ltd for buddling add-on covers on its motor insurance policies without the policyholder's as well as its own consent.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,Business/Economy
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Woman hangs herself, in-laws make video
Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), April 13 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a family lined up outside a window to shoot a video even as their daughter-in-law hanged herself to death inside.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Inflation, falling IP, declining rupee in NDA rule: Chidambaram
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A month ahead of the BJP-led NDA government completing seven years, the Congress has attacked the government over economic issues, which it says are looming in the country.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Rahul Vaidya: Won't compare if singers are bigger than actors
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Ever since singer Rahul Vaidya proposed to his girlfriend, model-actress Disha Parmar, on "Bigg Boss 14", their fans have been excited to know when the duo will take the relationship to its next level.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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'Israel will never allow Iran to obtain n-weapons'
Jerusalem, April 13 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his country will never allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Israel,Politics
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Google hiring people to launch health record tool for patients
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) Google is hiring people who use Android devices to give feedback for a new medical records tool for patients.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology,Health/Medicine
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Biden picks new chief for border agency
Washington, April 13 (IANS) US President Joe Biden will nominate Chris Magnus, the chief of police in the city of Tucson, Arizona, to lead the Customs and Border Protection, the country's border enforcement agency that is currently dealing with a migrant influx.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Politics
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109-year-old Kagawa becomes world's oldest Olympic torch bearer
Tokyo, April 13 (IANS) Shigeko Kagawa, a 109-year-old woman, has become the oldest Olympic torch bearer after she took part in the Tokyo Olympic torch relay in Nara Prefecture on Monday.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Japan,Sports,Other Sports
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FIR lodged as BJP MLA, party leader fight in public view
Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), April 13 (IANS) BJP MLA Yogesh Verma and former block chief Pawan Gupta, who were involved in a fracas over the candidature of their loyalists in the ongoing panchayat elections, have now been booked by the police following cross complaints.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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Amid restrictions, rush in Himachal temples to mark Navratri
Shimla, April 13 (IANS) Amid the rising coronavirus cases and restrictions, devotees on Tuesday thronged temples in Himachal Pradesh on the first day of the nine-day long Chaitra Navratri festival.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Himachal Pradesh,National,Religion
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Twitter to set up its 1st African presence in Ghana
San Francisco, April 13 (IANS) Twitter will set up its presence in Africa, with building a team in Ghana, its CEO jack Dorsey has announced.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Gyanvapi Masjid Committee seeks stay on ASI survey
Varanasi, April 13 (IANS) The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, the management committee of the Gyanvapi Masjid in Varanasi, has filed an urgent petition before the Allahabad High Court seeking a stay on the April 8 judgment of a local court in Varanasi, allowing an archaeological survey of the entire complex by the Archaeological Survey of India.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Religion
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Japan to dump Fukushima contaminated water into sea
Tokyo, April 13 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday that his government has decided to discharge contaminated radioactive wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power into the Pacific Ocean amid domestic and international opposition.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Japan,Politics
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Outside situations don't influence the way I am within: Jaggi Vasudev
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Even as #FreeTNTemples, part of 'Peoples Manifesto, conceived by Jaggi Vasudev, popularly known as Sadhguru continues to take the social media by storm with more than 3.32 crore people supporting it, the founder of Isha Foundation feels that while before the polls, political parties put up manifestos and tell citizens what they will do -- it is a fundamental aspect that needs to change.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National
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Cross connections: North and South stars in mutual promotion spree
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) With films from different industries in India releasing in multiple languages, stars are setting their eyes on not just releasing but also promoting films with big tie-ups across different film industries.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Babri case judge appointed deputy Lokayukta in UP
Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) Former special CBI judge Surendra Kumar Yadav, who delivered judgment in the Babri Masjid demolition case acquitting all 32 accused, has been appointed deputy Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh by Governor Anandiben Patel.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Devotees in Punjab, Haryana throng gurdwaras to mark Baisakhi
Chandigarh, April 13 (IANS) Devotees across Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday thronged gurdwaras, including the Harmandir Sahib popularly known as Golden Temple in Amritsar, to mark the festival of Baisakhi.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Punjab,National,Religion
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Alarm bells ring again in Agra as Covid cases surge
Agra, April 13 (IANS) In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases in the city, the district health department has added more beds to the wards, upped the oxygen supply and streamlined the medical infrastructure in the city.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Health/Medicine
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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 136.4mn
Washington, April 13 (IANS) The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 136.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.94 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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Agencies trail Dawood's brother Anees Ibrahim for striking drug deals in India via Dubai
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India's most wanted fugitive Dawood Ibrahims younger brother and accused in the Mumbai serial blasts, Anees Ibrahim is under the lens of Indian security agencies for his involvement in smuggling and manufacturing of contraband narcotics.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Akriti Kakar: Music is integral part of growing up in Bengal
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Singer Akriti Kakar has been judging music reality shows for a while, and she feels young singers in West Bengal have a lot of talent. Akriti, who currently judges "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla", said music is an important part of growing up among Bengalis.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Ontario schools suspend in-person learning as Covid-19 cases soar
Ottawa, April 13 (IANS) Ontario, Canada's most populous province, announced that all schools will stay closed indefinitely to in-person learning as Covid-19 cases continue to surge in the province.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Canada,Education,Health/Medicine
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Russia slashes flights with Turkey over Covid-19 concerns
Moscow, April 13 (IANS) Russia will reduce the number of regular and charter flights with Turkey from April 15 to June 1 to curb imports of Covid-19 infections, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova announced.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Russian Federation,Politics
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine sites shut in US after adverse reactions reported
Washington, April 13 (IANS) Several states in the United States have temporarily shut down some vaccine sites after people suffered adverse reactions to the shot.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Oxygen failure in Romania's mobile ICU kills 3 Covid-19 patients
Bucharest, April 13 (IANS) Three Covid-19 patients died in a mobile intensive care unit (ICU) in Bucharest due to a malfunction in the oxygen installation, announced the Ministry of Health in a statement.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Romania,Health/Medicine
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Spielberg to Barrymore: I still care about you, always have
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Steven Spielberg told actress Drew Barrymore that he still cares about her, and that he always has. Barrymore had worked with Spielberg in his 1982 sci-fi superhit "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial", as a child actor.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Ambulance delay led to historian's death: Family
Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) The family of historian Yogesh Praveen, who died here on Monday evening, has alleged that the two-hour delay in ambulance was responsible for his death.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Uttar Pradesh,National,Politics
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US not involved in Iran nuclear facility incident: White House
Washington, April 13 (IANS) The White House said that the United States was not involved in a recent attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Politics
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UN chief calls for 6 measures to finance recovery from Covid-19
United Nations, April 13 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for six measures to help countries recover from Covid-19 and keep them on track toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Riz Ahmed spent months learning drums, sign language for 'Sound Of Metal'
Los Angeles, April 13 (IANS) Actor Riz Ahmed's role as Ruben Stone in "Sound Of Metal" has seen him get Best Actor nominations at the Oscars, the Golden Globe and the BAFTAs this awards season, besides a dozen other prominent ceremonies.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Despite short supply, COVAX distributed nearly 40 mn vaccine doses: WHO
Geneva, April 13 (IANS) Close to 40 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have already been distributed through the COVAX Facility, half of them in Africa, but vaccine supplies are still stalled due to "tremendous demand" especially in India, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
2021-04-13
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Tanya Sharma: Feel blessed I could achieve what I have in showbiz
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Actress Tanya Sharma is currently excited about entering "Sasural Simar Ka 2", but she said there was a time at the start of her career when she was confused.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Exempt Covid drugs from GST, transfer Rs 6K to eligible: Sonia
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has written a letter to the Prime Minister and asked him to exempt the medicines and equipment required for Covid-19 treatment and Rs 6,000 should be transferred every month in the accounts of those who are eligible.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Africa's Covid-19 cases pass 4.35 mn: Africa CDC
Addis Ababa, April 13 (IANS) The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa has reached 4,350,512, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Ethiopia,Health/Medicine
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Mentally challenged murderer burnt alive in Bihar
Patna, April 13 (IANS) A mentally challenged man facing murder charges was burnt alive by angry mob in Bakri village under Udwantnagar police station in Bhojpur district on Monday.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Bihar,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Cameroon launches Covid-19 vaccination campaign
Yaounde, April 13 (IANS) Cameroon launched the vaccination campaign against Covid-19, a day after receiving its first batch of vaccines donated by China.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Cameroon,Health/Medicine
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AAP MLA Atishi appointed as vice president of ICLEI
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Kalkaji Atishi has been appointed as vice president of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), party said a statement.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Environment/Wildlife,Politics
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MCD asst sanitary inspector, temporary staff held for graft
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested an Assistant Sanitary Inspector and a temporary staff of the MCD Delhi in an alleged bribery case.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Philippines receives more Sinovac vaccines
Manila, April 13 (IANS) The Philippines received the second batch of Sinovac Biotech's CoronaVac vaccines purchased from China.
2021-04-13
Category: International, Philippines,Health/Medicine
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Tejashwi hits out at Nitish govt over 'poor health infrastructure'
Patna, April 13 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Monday slammed the Bihar government over the crumbling health structure, as he cited the CAG's report that had red flagged the state's poor healthcare facilities as compared to other states.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Bihar,National,Politics
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Bat fearlessly like Hooda: KL Rahul to teammates
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) A relieved Punjab Kings skipper K.L. Rahul called on his batsmen to bat fearlessly just like Deepak Hooda after his team managed to see off a resilient Rajasthan Royals led by Sanju Samson.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports,Cricket
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Heavy rains in Kerala for 5 days, forecasts IMD
Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in Kerala for the next five days and has issued yellow alert in six districts -- Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Wayanad.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Kerala,National,Environment/Wildlife
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Second half of the knock was my best in IPL: Samson
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Sanju Samson wanted to keep the coin from the toss as a souvenir since Monday's match against Punjab Kings was his captaincy debut. However, the match referee did not allow him to do so. All that the new Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper would be able to carry are memories of seven big sixes and 12 boundaries that helped him get to a century on his IPL captaincy debut.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,Sports,Cricket
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Gujarat sees Covid tally now zoom over 6K, 55 fresh fatalities
Gandhinagar, April 13 (IANS) Gujarat saw no let up in its steadily burgeoning daily Covid cases, with the tally rising to 6,021 on Monday, taking its total to 3,53,516, while the death toll reached 4,855, with 55 more dying.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Maharashtra,National,Health/Medicine
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Manufacturing slump contracts industrial output by 3.6% in Feb
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A sharp fall in manufacturing and mining activities led to a slump in India's industrial output in February.
2021-04-13
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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