Former badminton world number one Saina Nehwal was among four international players who tested positive for Covid-19 at the Thailand Open today, as sporting officials rushed to contain a potential outbreak in the tournament’s so-called bubble. The Badminton World Federation said the four positive tests had been re-examined, and Nehwal […]
Govt may ease FDI norms for insurance
The government may remove several procedural impediments in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), and allow up to a 74% overseas stake in the insurance sector as it prepares a Budget that is counting on FDI emerging as a major source of non-debt finance, two officials close to the development said. […]
Social media, YouTube help Kashmiri singers reach wider audiences
Manzoor Ahmad Shah, a known Kashmiri folk singer, would dissuade his son, Adil Manzoor Shah, 23, from following in his footsteps and taking up music as a career. For him, it did not make much sense as the opportunities in the field were restricted to weddings and appearances on the […]
Uttarakhand Tourism To Organise First Ever Snow Leopard Tours In State’s Uttarkashi District
The Uttarakhand forest department has decided to begin first ever snow leopard tours in high altitude areas of Uttarkashi district to promote conservation along with sustainable tourism. Harsil, often said to be the “mini Switzerland of India”, is at the banks of the Bhagirathi river. A tweet from the Uttarakhand […]
FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests in US ahead of Biden’s inaguration
The FBI issued at least one other bulletin — they go out to law enforcement nationwide on the topic — before the riots last week. On Dec 29, it warned of the potential for armed demonstrators targeting legislatures, the second official said. “While our standard practice is to not comment […]
Remembering Swami Vivekananda and his teachings on his birth anniversary
January 12 marks the birth anniversary of one of the brilliant minds and inspiration — Swami Vivekananda. Since 1985, his birth anniversary is observed every year as the National Youth Day. Several youngsters have been inspired by his philosophy and the speech he gave in the Parliament of Religions in […]
The Complete List of Gotham Awards 2021 Winners
The ceremony took place in New York City and was attended by a select group of stars, as well as a “skeleton crew” who made the event possible. Some presenters, including Zachary Pinto, performed their duties from their homes across the country, while Padma Lakshmi and other guests were on hand to present […]
India’s top court orders stay on new farm laws that riled growers
India’s Supreme Court ordered an indefinite stay on Tuesday over the implementation of new agricultural laws that have triggered widespread protest from farmers, saying it would set up a panel to hear their objections. For more than a month, tens of thousands of farmers have camped on the outskirts of […]
Inflation in India, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Inflation in India, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has continuously been above RBI’s upper tolerance band of 6% for the past eight months until November. To be sure, inflation peaked in October to 7.61% and had fallen to 6.93% in November. The National Statistical Office (NSO) will release […]
Supreme Court stays implementation of farm laws, forms 4-member panel
The Supreme Court on Tuesday put on hold the three contentious farm laws, which have triggered protests near Delhi, and said a committee would be formed to take over negotiations to end the crisis. “We will stay implementation of the three farm laws,” the bench headed by Chief Justice of […]
ISRO to adopt Atal Labs to promote scientific temperament among students
ISRO will adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across the country to promote scientific temperament among students and encourage them for space education and space technology-related innovations This decision was taken by ISRO and Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog at a virtual meeting on Monday. Through this collaboration, the Indian Space […]
Russia extends ban on UK flights until 1 February
Russia has extended a ban on flights to and from Britain until the end of February 1 due to the new coronavirus variant detected in the UK, Russia’s coronavirus. Russia, which has already reported a case of the more infectious coronavirus variant, has had the flight ban in place since […]
‘Need to root it out’: PM Modi slams dynastic politics on National Youth Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said dynastic politics is the “biggest enemy of democracy” and that it has to be rooted out completely as he addressed the valedictory function of the second National Youth Parliament Festival virtually. “Dynasty politics is a challenge which has to be rooted out. The […]
Karnataka receives first consignment of covid-19 vaccines
The first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines have arrived here on Tuesday, and the Karnataka government said it was committed to conducting the vaccination drive in a transparent way. According to official sources, the flight carrying the vaccines landed at the Kempegowda international airport here. Earlier in the day, Karnataka Health […]
GAIL to consider share buyback, dividend on January 15
GAIL (India) Ltd, the nation’s largest gas distribution firm, will on Friday consider buyback of shares with a view to returning surplus cash to shareholders, the biggest being the Government of India. In a stock exchange filing, the company said its board will meet on January 15 to consider share […]