Indian envoy to Qatar Deepak Mittal met Taliban leader Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai at the Indian Embassy in Doha on Tuesday. A statement by the MEA said, “Today, Ambassador of India to Qatar, Deepak Mittal, met Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, the head of Taliban’s Political Office in Doha. The meeting […]
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Cyber criminals target internet users with “Maruti Suzuki 40th Anniversary Celebration” free gift scam
WhatsApp messages masquerading as an offer from Maruti Suzuki with links luring unsuspecting users with the promise of Maruti Suzuki 40th Anniversary Celebration presents have been making the rounds on the app. If you receive such messages try to stay away from it, as it can be a scam. The […]
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Ariana Grande debunks rumors regarding involvement in Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ album
American singer and songwriter Ariana Grande set the record straight after fans recently speculated that she and Kanye West collaborated on the title track of his newly released ‘Donda’ album, which dropped on Sunday. According to E! News, though the 44-year-old rapper alleged that Universal Music Group released his album early, there’s no […]
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Amit Shah launches web portal for registrations of units for industrial development in J-K
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched the web portal for registration of units for industrial development in Jammu and Kashmir. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh were also present at the inauguration of the web portal for registrations of units under […]
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17-year-old Afghan national held in J-K’s Kathua district
A 17-year-old Afghan national has been apprehended after he reached a COVID-19 testing centre in Kathua’s Lakhanpur as he was not carrying valid documents said police. “A boy has been apprehended by police Naka party at Lakhanpur around 6:30 am in the morning, an investigation has been conducted and it […]
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14 held, online racket busted by Delhi Police in Jamtara Jharkhand
Fourteen persons were arrested by the Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police from Jamtara in Jharkhand on Tuesday on allegations of online fraud. According to the Delhi Police, a raid was conducted in Jamtara from where these 14 accused have been arrested. “They targetted bank executives and sometimes pretended to provide offers from e-shopping companies,” the […]
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MBA Admission: Symbiosis International (Deemed University) opens registration for SNAP 2021 test
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) [SIU], a pioneer in multi-disciplinary education has begun accepting online registrations for Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2021 (popularly known as SNAP). SNAP 2021 is the only gateway for aspirants to gain admission into one of the 24 different MBA programmes, that offer a host of in-demand […]
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Kanpur schools prepare to re-open primary classes from tomorrow
Kanpur is preparing to re-open primary classes from Wednesday keeping in place all COVID-19 protocols. Dr. Priyanka Srivastava, Principal of Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir in Kanpur said, “We have done all the preparation for the students. Staff will make sure that all the students are following COVID-19 protocols. Most importantly, the basic […]
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L&T concludes divestment of 99 MW hydro power plant with Renew Power
Larsen & Toubro has concluded the divestment of its 100 percent stake in the 99-megawatt hydroelectric power plant at Singoli-Bhatwari in Uttarakhand. As per the terms, the EPC projects, hi-tech manufacturing, and services conglomerate received a consideration of Rs 1,001.50 crore as divestment proceeds from Renew Power. “This deal is […]
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BJP MP Ananda Bhaskar Rapolu writes to PM Modi for caste-based census
Demand for caste-based census started to rise within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the party’s MP wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, urging him to conduct the census. Ananda Bhaskar Rapolu, BJP MP said, “I seek your expeditious attention on making Indian society, much more transparent and […]
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Jharkhand preparing to combat possible third Covid-19 wave
With the third COVID-19 wave expected to peak anytime between October and November in India, the Jharkhand government is making arrangements to contain the spread and reduce its effect, state health minister, Banna Gupta said. Gupta said that as the third wave is expected to affect the children more, ventilators have been set up for them […]
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Madhya Pradesh CM announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for kin of people killed in Rajasthan road mishap
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that the state government will provide financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased in the road accident in Nagaur, Rajasthan. “I and all the citizens of Madhya Pradesh are with the bereaved families in this hour […]
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iPhone 13 could have satellite connectivity
The iPhone 13 launch is only a few weeks away with more and more rumours surfacing each day. Well, there’s now more to add to that excitement. According to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 13 will feature LEO satellite communication connectivity which will essentially allow users to send messages and make calls without […]
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Mumbai: Param Bir Singh deposits Rs 50,000 in CM’s fund imposed for non-compliance of summons
Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh has deposited a cost of Rs 50,000 imposed by the Justice Chandiwal Commission in the Chief Minister’s COVID-19 Relief Fund for failing to appear before it on several occasions, said his lawyer Anukul Seth. Seth informed that the panel had also adjourned the proceedings to September 7 […]
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Yogi Adityanath bans liquor and meat in Mathura
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said liquor and meat should not be consumed in Mathura on the occasion of Janmashtami. “Saints and public representatives are of the view that liquor and meat shouldn’t be consumed here (in Mathura). The administration should make plans for counselling and training […]