Nissan launched the much-awaited sub-compact SUV Magnite in the Indian market on December 2 at an introductory base price of ₹5 lakh (ex showroom). At this price, not only is the offering the most affordable in its segment but may have now entered into the list of options for those in the market […]
Private schools in Patna gear up for admissions
Despite several schools dealing with the fear of closure since March in view of Covid-19 pandemic, city private schools have started strengthening their online admission process which will prevent long queues in front of school premises to implement social distancing. Delhi Public School has already commenced online admission process for […]
Madrid on the brink in CL group stage; Messi vs Ronaldo
Real Madrid is used to breezing through the Champions League, rather than facing must-win matches near the end of the group stage. But poor performances this season have left Zinedine Zidane’s team needing a victory on Wednesday against Borussia Mönchengladbach to ensure the record 13-time European champions don’t miss out […]
‘Prove faith, donate Rs 101 crore for Ram temple’: BJP leader to Congress
In a counter attack, Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel demanded that the BJP give an account of the money it has collected in the name of Ram temple construction in Ayodhya – whose foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August – when a BJP leader asked […]
Delhi CM Kejriwal likely to visit farmers protesting at Sindhu border
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to visit the national capital’s Singhu border on Monday to inspect arrangements made by the Union Territory government for farmers at the spot protesting against the three central laws enacted by the Centre earlier this year, according to news agency ANI. The visit […]
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate construction of Agra Metro project today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually launch the phase one of the construction of the Agra Metro project on Monday for which Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath will be physically present in the city. The launch was initially scheduled on December 1 but could not materialise. There was uncertainty […]
Shadow banks show signs of recovery as India economy rebounds
The fortunes of India’s shadow lenders have been improving amid early signs Asia’s third-largest economy is rebounding from an unprecedented recession. Two of four indicators compiled by Bloomberg that reflect the state of shadow banks strengthened last month from October. Shares of such firms that are part of the benchmark […]
Queen Elizabeth to be among first to be vaccinated in UK
Queen Elizabeth, 94, and Prince Philip, 99, are expected to be among the first to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, whose first consignment has arrived in the UK and is set to be administered first to those above the age of 80 from Tuesday. Anti-vaccine claims on social media and […]
Covid-19 vaccine: Covishield emergency use nod and Sputnik V phase 2 trials
Worldwide search for a vaccine for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has arrived at a critical stage now, with countries like the United Kingdom and Bahrain having given nod for emergency use of Pfizer Inc’s vaccine candidate. Authorities in the United States, too, will decide this week on giving emergency use […]
Warning for US: 500,000 Covid-19 deaths by spring
In a chilling warning to the American public, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington in Seattle has projected in a report that more than 500,000 people could die from the Covid-19 pandemic in the country by early spring despite the roll-out of a […]
A $69 million India quant fund trounces Sensex in pandemic year
A $69 million Indian quant fund has delivered more than double the returns of the nation’s benchmark stock index this year by avoiding volatile shares and focusing on sector diversification. The DSP Quant Fund has returned more than 19% in 2020, compared with a 9.3% gain in the S&P BSE […]
Kohli reveals reason behind selection of Hardik Pandya in 2016
The recent exploits of Hardik Pandya with the bat has convinced Virat Kohli that the all-rounder can be India’s next finisher. Kohli feels the time has come for Pandya to take the next step in his career and work towards establishing himself as a dependable player in India’s middle order […]
E-gifting gives local kirana stores a chance
Local kirana stores that are affected by the pivot to digital may now be able to showcase exclusive offers with their own digital gift cards, courtesy of a planned partnership by Google Pay and Pine Labs-owned Qwikcilver. The venture will offer consumers looking for virtual gift cards a choice of […]
Price, capacity key areas as Pfizer files for licence in India
India is yet to discuss the pricing of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and the ability of the company to deliver orders placed by the country even as the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization or CDSCO reviews the emergency authorisation sought by the vaccine developer. A senior government official said there will […]
Rajasthan couple ties knot in PPE kits after bride tests Covid-19 positive
A couple tied the knot at Kelwara Covid Centre in Bara, Shahbad on Sunday, wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) kits as bride’s Covid-19 report came positive on the wedding day. The marriage ceremony was conducted following the government’s Covid-19 protocols. In a video, the couple can be seen sitting at […]