Perspiration is basically sweating from sweat glands, often in response to heat, exercise or stress. Researchers have developed a fitness sensor that monitors the sweat of a person and keeps a check on their health. The study was published in the journal, ‘Small Methods’. Ultrathin nanomaterials, known as MXenes, are poised to […]
Defence corridor project in Jhansi will help us teach Pakistan a lesson: Amit Shah
Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the defence corridor project in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi will help India “teach a lesson to Pakistan”. Addressing a public rally in Mauranipur, Shah said, “PM Modi has laid the foundation stone for the defence corridor project in […]
Don’t let foreign airlines use domestic routes: Pakistan International Airlines urges Imran Khan
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has urged Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan not to let foreign airlines use domestic routes, fearing that foreign companies would capture the local market and circumvent the country’s aviation policy. PIA’s chief executive officer (CEO) Arshad Malik drew attention to recent news reports that Pakistan had extended domestic rights […]
BJP raising Hijab issue to divert attention from unemployment, inflation, says Yechury
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Monday lashed out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, alleging that the BJP is raising the hijab issue in elections to divert attention from issues like unemployment, inflation and starvation. Speaking to ANI, Yechury said that question before […]
PM Modi didn’t give compensation to farmers who died in protest, says Rahul Gandhi
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not give compensation to farmers who died in the farmers’ protest while Rajasthan and Punjab governments have paid the compensation. “Punjab farmers for a year stood hungry in winters as PM Modi tried to give their hard work to a few billionaires. He couldn’t […]
Karnataka HC resumes hearing petition challenging ban on Hijab in colleges
Amid the ongoing Hijab controversy, the Karnataka High Court on Monday resumed hearing the petition challenging the ban on Hijab in colleges. The Karnataka High Court appealed to the media “to be more responsible.” Senior adv Devadatt Kamat, appearing for the petitioner, submitted before Karnataka HC that the Government Order (ban on hijab) is […]
Punjab polls: Channi promises 1 lakh govt jobs to youth if voted to power
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday promised to provide one lakh government jobs to the youth if Congress voted to power in the State Assembly elections that are scheduled to take place on February 20. “On being voted to power, we will provide one lakh government jobs to the youth […]
Japan’s embassy staff in Ukraine to leave as tensions grow between Moscow and Kiev
Japan is evacuating almost all of its embassy staff from Ukraine and is calling on Japanese nationals in the country to leave immediately, local media reported. The Japanese Embassy in Kiev on Sunday said that most of its staff will leave Ukraine as tensions have been rapidly mounting over a possible Russian invasion following Moscow’s military buildup near […]
Karnataka hijab row: Schools for classes up to 10th standard re-opened today
Amid the ongoing hijab row, schools for classes up to 10th standard re-opened on Monday in Karnataka. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai made the announcement on re-opening of the schools on Sunday. “Schools up to 10th standard will re-open from Monday. I have instructed the DCs, SPs and school administrations […]
Pakistan: Drugs worth USD 1.4 billion seized from vacant plot in Karachi
: Pakistan’s Sindh Excise Taxation and Narcotics Control Department confiscated drugs worth USD 1.4 billion from a vacant plot situated in Karachi’s Surjani Town on Sunday. The anti-narcotics department launched an operation in Surjani Town’s Sector 70-D, recovered drugs and apprehended one person from the crime scene, reported ARY News. Mukesh Kumar Chawla, Sindh Minister for Excise […]
India to ban 54 more Chinese apps citing security threat
The Government of India will ban 54 more Chinese apps that pose a threat to India’s security, informed sources on Monday. “Government of India to ban 54 Chinese apps that pose a threat to India’s security,” sources said. The 54 Chinese apps include Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera – Selfie Camera, […]
India reports 34,113 fresh Covid-19 cases, 346 deaths
As many as 34,113 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported across the country in the 24-hour period, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. A total of 75.18 crore tests have been conducted so far in India, with 10,67,908 tests held in the last 24 hours, as per ministry data. […]
Uttarakhand reports 5.15 pc voter turnout till 9 am
Uttarakhand reported 5.15 percent voter turnout till 9 am for the 70 members Assembly elections on Monday, according to the Election Commission of India. The polling in the hilly state started at 8 am and will end at 6 pm. Udham Singh Nagar reported the highest percentage of voter turnout […]
Goa reports 11.04 pc voter turnout till 9 am
With the commencement of polling in Goa, the voter turnout in all the 40 Assembly constituencies of the coastal state stood at 11.04 percent till 9 am, according to the Election Commission of India. Sanquelim from where Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is contesting the Goa Assembly elections witnessed the highest […]
Rahul, Priyanka enough to finish Congress: Yogi Adityanath
Taking a jibe at Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that no one else is needed to finish the Congress party as the siblings (Rahul and Priyanka) will themselves do that. Making a reference to a similar statement made earlier in a rally in Uttarakhand, […]