Equity benchmark indices swung higher in volatile trade during early hours on Monday as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepared to present the Union Budget in Parliament. At 10:15 am, the BSE S&P Sensex was up by 484 points or 1.05 percent at 46,770 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 117 points […]
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Traffic diverted at Delhi’s Akshardham due to farmers’ protest
The Delhi Police diverted vehicular traffic at Akshardham towards Noida on Monday morning due to the farmers’ agitation at Ghazipur (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) border. The protest at the Ghazipur border entered its 66th day on Monday. Security has been beefed up as farmers continue to reach make their way to the protest site […]
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US State Secy Blinken calls on Myanmar’s military to release detained civilian leaders
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday called on the Myanmar military to release all government officials and civil society leaders and respect the will of the people of Burma as expressed in the democratic elections on November 8, 2020. In a statement, Blinken said, “We call on Burmese military leaders to release […]
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Abu Dhabi T10: Pooran’s powerful striking helps Northern Warriors defeat Bangla Tigers
Nicholas Pooran’s power-packed innings of 89 runoff just 26 balls with 12 sixes and three boundaries helped Northern Warriors post the second-highest score of 162 for 4 in the Abu Dhabi T10 to defeat Bangla Tigers on Sunday. It was a shower of sixes from Pooran in the 11th match of the Abu Dhabi […]
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Nirmala Sitharaman meets President ahead of Union budget presentation
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team met President Ram Nath Kovind before presenting her third budget on Monday. She was accompanied by her deputy Anurag Thakur and other officials of the Finance Ministry. “Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS Finance & Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur, and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, called on President Kovind at […]
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Myanmar’s first vice president Myint Swe appointed as acting president after military coup: Report
Myanmar’s first Vice-President Myint Swe will serve as the acting president of the country, the military-owned Myawady TV announced after the army staged a coup and detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday. The military on Monday declared a state of emergency in the country for one year. The declaration signed by First Vice President […]
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Pierre Gasly tests positive for Covid-19
AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly on Monday announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19. “I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for COVID-19. I have told everyone I’ve been in contact with during these last days,” Gasly tweeted. “I’m currently self-isolating and following the protocol set by the local health authorities. […]
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Shivalik Arboretum inaugurated in Nainital, showcases diversity of Shivalik Hills
The ‘Shivalik Arboretum’, showcasing floral diversity of the Shivalik Hills was inaugurated on Sunday at Jeolikote in Nainital by renowned environmentalist Ajay Rawat. Spread over an area of three acres, the Arboretum houses more than 200 species. Chief Conservator of Forests (Research) Sanjiv Chaturvedi said, “It is first of its kind arboretum, specifically showing floral diversity of Shivalik Hills and […]
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Everton striker Tosun rejoins Besiktas on loan
Everton forward Cenk Tosun has rejoined his former club Besiktas on loan until the end of the season, the Turkish side said. Tosun moved to Everton in January 2018 on a 4-1/2 year deal for a fee of around £27 million (RM149.8 million) but has failed to cement his place […]
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Union Budget: Nirmala Sitharaman reaches Ministry of Finance
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday morning reached the Ministry of Finance in the North Block, ahead of presenting the Union Budget 2021-22 in the Parliament. MoS Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur has also arrived at the Ministry of Finance. The Budget presentation will begin with a speech from Finance Minister scheduled to take place at around 11 […]
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Here is your horoscope for 1 Feb 2021
Aries While your initiative is strong, the morning can find you a little too impatient for your own good, dear Aries. As the day advances, however, you’re far more likely to pace and enjoy yourself. Venus enters your solar eleventh house for a stay until February 25th. It’s a light, […]