Kanpur Police on Wednesday took stock of the situation as preparations are underway for counting of votes to be held in the district. Kanpur Police Commissioner Vijay Kumar Meena told ANI today, “This morning, Kanpur Police checked all the security measures in place. And if any person plays with any kind of security from […]
Hijab row: Police register 3 FIRs in confrontation that broke out in Mangaluru college
While the Karnataka High Court is yet to announce its verdict on the ban on Hijab in educational institutions case, three cases have been registered in Mangaluru post the confrontation between two groups of students over wearing Hijab during the examination. “Three FIRs have been registered after a confrontation broke […]
Exit polls confirmed BJP’s strength to repeat 2017 mandate in UP, says Lok Sabha MP Jagdambika Pal
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Lok Sabha MP Jagdambika Pal on Wednesday said that the predictions of the exit polls reflect the party’s support base in the state which was demonstrated in the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Pal, who is former Uttar Pradesh chief minister, also stated that the BJP is […]
Ravindra Jadeja becomes No.1 ranked all-rounder in Tests
Ravindra Jadeja’s performance at India’s recent Test home win against Sri Lanka in Mohali has catapulted him to the no. 1 position in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings. His unbeaten 175 lifted him up to 17 places from 54th to 37th with the bat and he added nine wickets to move […]
Uttarakhand Polls: Preparations for counting of votes in Haridwar underway
Preparations for the counting of votes in 11 Assembly constituencies in the Haridwar district on Wednesday is underway, informed District Election Officer, Vinay Shankar Pandey. He took stock of these preparations ahead of the counting of votes on Thursday. The counting of votes will start on March 10 at 8 […]
Ukraine crisis: Universal Music Group suspends operations in Russia
The multinational music corporation Universal Music Group on Tuesday said it is suspending its operations in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. As per an official statement, the company announced the closing of Universal Music Group offices in Russia. “Effective immediately, we are suspending all operations in Russia and closing our offices there. We urge an end […]
Gujarat: Govt presented copy-paste budget, says Hardik Patel
Gujarat Congress Working President Hardik Patel on Wednesday took a jibe at Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government by terming the budget introduced in Assembly session a “copy-paste” like previous years as there is no policy on unemployment issue. He also claimed that the state government does not work hard for creating employment opportunities. “There […]
Peace in border areas vital to boost bilateral ties between India, China, says Shringla
Highlighting the engagements with the neighbouring countries in recent years, Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla on Wednesday said that India has made it clear to China that peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential elements to boost bilateral relationship between both the countries. The Foreign Secretary made the remarks […]
Exit polls should be banned, says Shiromani Akali Dal chief
Days after several exit polls predicted a clean sweep for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab Assembly elections, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday said that he does not believe in them and further mentioned that exit polls and opinion polls should be banned. SAD expressed confidence in being voted to […]
Sidharth Malhotra’s ‘Mission Majnu’ to release on June 10
Mark your calendars as Sidharth Malhotra-starrer ‘Mission Majnu’ is scheduled to hit theatres on June 10 this year. Helmed by Shantanu Bagchi, the espionage thriller set in the 1970s has Sidharth essaying the role of a RAW agent who led a covert operation on Pakistani soil. The film also marks the […]
Maharashtra Home Minister to reply in House, says MoS Satej Patil on LoP Devendra Fadnavis charge on MVA Govt
Minister of State for IT & Home, Satej Patil, on Wednesday said that Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil will give a reply in the Maharashtra Assembly to the allegations made on Maha Vikas Aaghadi (MVA) government made by Leader of Opposition, Devendra Fadnavis. Talking to the mediapersons in Mumbai, he said, “Whatever allegations have been made will be verified and accordingly, the Home […]
Rishi Kapoor’s last film ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’ to be out on March 31
Rishi Kapoor left for his heavenly abode on April 30, 2020, and since then, his fans, friends, and family members have been remembering him — especially through his evergreen songs and films. And now, in a few days, everyone will be able to experience the magic of Rishi Kapoor’s acting once again […]
War-torn Ukraine ranks second at Beijing Paralympic Winter Games
War-torn Ukraine ranked second in the medal tally at Beijing Paralympic Winter Games on Wednesday. The medals definitely serve as a golden brow raiser under a tense background of the Russia-Ukraine war that started on February 24. The tally includes a total of 17 medals. With six golds, seven silvers and four […]
Biological E seeks EUA for Covid vaccine Corbevax for children in 5-12 age group: Official sources
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company Biological E has applied for Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for its COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax for the 5-12 year age group, official sources said on Wednesday. The data has been submitted by the company to the Subject Expert Committee for beneficiaries between 5-12 years of age, the sources […]
Uttarakhand: High command, party MLAs will decide CM, says Congress poll observer Mohan Prakash
A day ahead of the counting of the votes, Congress poll observer in Uttarakhand Mohan Prakash on Wednesday said that Chief Minister will be decided by the party high commands and elected MLAs. “High command and (party) MLAs will decide (on CM face) after discussion…We are sure of forming govt […]