Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke in Lok Sabha on the Nagaland firing incident and said that the case was of the mistaken identity as Army had received information on the movement of extremists in Oting, in Mon district and on suspicion of the vehicle carrying extremists, it […]
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WhatsApp adding these new features to add flavour
WhatsApp is rolling out voice waveforms to make the chat looks more interesting. The existing voice messages play with just the play/pause button in a linear format. The waveform will make it more lively and interactive. The Meta-owned instant messaging app keeps rolling updates for better in-app experience. This new feature […]
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Defence cooperation important for India-Russia ties, says Russian Defence Minister
Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu on Monday stressed the importance of defence cooperation between India and Russia and said that ties in this field are important for the relations between the two countries. Shoigu made these remarks during the India-Russia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. The discussions were held among Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and their Russian […]
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Satyendra Jain: Omicron variant coming from abroad, need to stop international flights
Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Monday said there is a need to stop international flights in view of rising cases of COVID-19 Omicroin variant. He alleged that similar negligence was seen in the second wave as well. “The new variant is coming from abroad, there is a need to […]
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Nagaland Lok Sabha MP demands inquiry into firing incident
T Yepthomi, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) MP from Nagaland in Lok Sabha on Monday demanded an inquiry into the firing incident in which at least 13 civilians have lost their lives. He also demanded adequate compensation to the affected families. “An inquiry should be initiated. The state government has given ex-gratia of Rs […]
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Delhi govt to organise grand play on life of Dr Ambedkar
On the 66th death anniversary of Babasaheb B R Ambedkar, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that the Union Territory government would be organising a grand play on the life of the maker of the Constitution of India, which would be shown at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from January […]
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Income Tax Department conducts search operations in Delhi
Income Tax Department has conducted search operations on a taxpayer in Delhi who has created a beneficiary trust and an underlying company in low tax overseas jurisdiction. The department initiated search action on November 24, 2021. The residence and business premises of the assessee were covered in the search action, the Ministry of Finance informed […]
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Owaisi moves adjournment motion in LS seeking discussion on Nagaland firing incident
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday moved adjournment motion notice in the Lower House over the Nagaland firing incident in which at least 13 civilians have lost their lives. “Sir, I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to move a motion for […]
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India become number one ranked Test team after NZ series win
Team India became the number one ranked Test team after defeating New Zealand 1-0 in the two-match series. Mayank Agarwal’s heroics with the bat and Jayant Yadav’s four-wicket haul in the second innings helped India defeat New Zealand by 372 runs in the second Test. With this win, India sealed […]
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Afghan situation has wider repercussions for Central Asia, says EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that that the situation in Afghanistan has wider repercussions for the Central Asian region and added that both India and Russia have a common interest in ASEAN centrality. Jaishankar’s remarks came during the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan here on Monday. “India-Russia meeting today will […]
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EU, P5 nations invited to OIC meeting on Afghanistan
European Union and the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council have been invited for a meeting on Afghanistan. The Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is holding an extraordinary ministerial meeting to discuss the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan as the winter is approaching and the country faces severe […]
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South Korea to focus on containing Covid-19 Omicron strain
South Korea will focus on containing the new Omicron coronavirus strain until the end of the year since it poses an apparent threat, South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said on Monday. “The threat of the omicron variant is becoming apparent. Although we do not have a clear grasp of the omicron variant, what looks certain […]
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Mayawati alleges atrocities committed against weaker sections every day in UP, targets BJP govt
Highlighting that Dr BR Ambedkar struggled for the upliftment of Dalits and minorities, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday hit out at BJP government in Uttar Pradesh saying that No day goes when atrocities are not committed against those from the weaker sections in the state. Addressing a press conference on Ambedkar’s death anniversary, Mayawati said, […]
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Virat Kohli becomes first player to win 50 international matches in each format
Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Monday became the first player to record 50 international wins in each format of the game. Kohli achieved the feat after India defeated New Zealand by 372 runs in the second Test of the two-match series here at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. With this win, Team India is […]
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Omicron tally in India jumps to 21
The number of Omicron cases in India have jumped to 21. Cases have been reported in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi and Rajasthan. The tally jumped to 21 with Maharashtra and Jaipur reporting 7 and 9 cases respectively. Delhi on the other hand reported one case. In Maharastra, a woman and her […]