Nitish Rana has often been compared to former KKR captain Gautam Gambhir. Nitish, who started his domestic career for Delhi under Gambhir’s captaincy, is now playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, the same franchise that Gambhir led to two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. Nitish certainly believes […]
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Samsung eyes new opportunities as pandemic ignites demand for home appliances
From sanitising closets to customisable fridges, the coronavirus pandemic has fanned demand for home appliances – so much so that Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is adding warehouses and bringing popular products to more markets. In particular, consumers have been willing to splurge on products that make their homes cleaner. In […]
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Dissatisfaction in BJP’s Uttarakhand unit, govt should get fresh mandate from people: Indira Hridayesh
There is dissatisfaction in the camps of the BJP’s unit in Uttarakhand, and the ruling party should get a fresh mandate from the people, according to the leader of opposition Indira Hridayesh. “The revolt in BJP reveals that not all is right in the party unit in the state. The MLAs have […]
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Sonu Sood shares how he bagged his debut film
Actor Sonu Sood has opened up on his first film, revealing that while he prepared for the language (Tamil) on his way to the audition, all he was asked to do was to take his shirt off and he bagged the movie. Sonu said he had been giving auditions for […]
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Here is your horoscope for 2 Sep 2020
Aries Today’s early-morning Full Moon can bring a heightened awareness of your feelings on a matter, dear Aries. The need for extra rest and quiet or private time can become evident, although it could feel at odds with your work or health goals and obligations. Seeking a healthy balance between […]
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China pushing to double nuclear warhead arsenal: Pentagon
The Chinese military is pressing to double its 200-plus nuclear warheads within a decade with the ability to launch them aboard ballistic missiles by land, sea and air, the Pentagon said in a report Tuesday. Aside from aiming for technological parity with the United States, the People’s Liberation Army is […]
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Mortal remains of Pranab Mukherjee immersed in Ganga at Haridwar
The mortal remains of former President Pranab Mukherjee were immersed in the Ganges at Haridwar by his son Abhijit Mukherjee on Tuesday. Abhijit arrived in Haridwar, along with a few family members, for this purpose and said he would return to Delhi soon after. “It is our family custom to immerse the mortal remains at Haridwar. I will pray for the peace […]
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Suspension of scheduled international flights extended till September 30
The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till September 30, said Indian aviation regulator DGCA on Monday. However, schedule flights under the travel bubble India has started creating with several countries like the US, UK, Germany, and France will be allowed and people eligible as per government […]
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Kapil offers condolences as Raina loses family members in horrific attack
Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma offered condolences to cricketer Suresh Raina, who opened up about the horrific attack on his family in Punjab, which claimed the lives of his uncle and cousin. Kapil urged the Director General of Police in Punjab to look into the matter and take action. “It’s very sad to […]
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CSK players and support staff test negative for Covid-19
A day after several members of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings had tested positive for Covid-19, all 13 of them have returned positive test results in the follow-up Covid test conducted on Friday. On Thursday, 13 members, including two players – Deepak Chahar and Ruturaj Gaikwad – had tested positive […]
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Pulwama case accused seeks bail to give NEET exam
One of the accused in the Pulwama terror attack case, Waiz-Ul-Islam, has filed an application for bail to appear for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), news agency ANI reported on Tuesday. “His bail has been listed for September 3. We are opposing this application,” National Investigation Agency counsel Vipin […]
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Lok Janshakti Party to contest all 70 seats in 2022 Uttarakhand assembly polls
The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), whose footprints are largely restricted to poll-bound Bihar, appears to have taken a cue from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and now seeks to make inroads into Uttarakhand. The party has decided to contest on all 70 seats in 2022 assembly polls in the hill […]
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Kerala minister’s Mahabali vs Vamana tweet on Onam sparks row, BJP seeks apology
Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Issac sparked a controversy with a tweet saying Vamana, one of the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishu, was “a cheat”. Many saints and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have asked the Marxist minister to withdraw his tweet and apologize for hurting sentiments of Hindus. “We celebrate […]
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In a first, female IPS officer to head Srinagar sector for CRPF
For the first time, a female IPS officer has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Srinagar sector, one of the terrorist-affected areas in Jammu and Kashmir. Charu Sinha, IPS officer of the 1996-batch Telangana cadre, will now be heading the Srinagar sector for CRPF […]
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The curious link behind China’s Ladakh moves and a looming food crisis
President Xi Jinping launched ‘Operation Clean Plate’ last fortnight to prepare China for a potential food crisis, contributed in part by the diplomatic muscle-flexing he has pursued abroad to bolster his standing at home. But Beijing’s aggressive manoeuvres in Ladakh, the South China Sea and beyond – seen to have been prompted by a […]