Odd-Even scheme to be implemented in Delhi from Nov 4 for 12 days; no exemption for private CNG vehicles

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, restrictions will not be applicable on two-wheelers, vehicles being used for medical emergencies, for women and vehicles carrying school children. He said the scheme will be applicable from 8 AM to 8 PM, except on Sundays.  Violating the rule will incur a fine of four thousand rupees. Under the … Read more

Inviting global investors to India, Finance Minister says there is no better place in world

The Finance Minister said that India is one of the fastest growing economies and has the best skilled manpower. She assured international investors that the government is continuously working to bring reforms.  Ms Sitharaman asserted that the government is engaging with everyone on a weekly basis and there is no trust deficit with the corporate … Read more

Odisha’s first Robot Restaurant opens in Bhubaneswar

The Robot Restaurant opened at the Infocity DLF tower of Bhubaneswar claims to be the first restaurant in Eastern India where two indigenously developed robots, ‘Champa’ and ‘Chameli’ are engaged.  Earlier Chennai and Bengaluru had introduced smart restraunts with robots machines imported from China.  The Restaurant owner, Jeet Basha says that he was inspired by … Read more

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to receive heavy rainfall: IMD

The weather forecast agency further predicted that Coastal & South Interior Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and Rayalaseema are also likely to witness heavy downpour throughout the day.  According to IMD, the southwest monsoon has withdrawn from the entire country and simultaneously Northeast monsoon rains have commenced over Tamil Nadu and adjoining … Read more

HM Amit Shah inaugurates seminar on Skandagupta at BHU

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 2-day international seminar on Thursday on the role and relevance of famous ruler of Gupta Dynasty, Skandagupta Vikramaditya at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi.  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey were also present on the occasion.  A large number of historians, scholars … Read more

Bus crash near Saudi holy city of Mecca kills 35

35 foreigners were killed and four others injured when a bus crashed with another heavy vehicle in the Muslim holy city of Medina. The accident involved a collision between a private chartered bus with a heavy vehicle loader in the western Saudi Arabian city. Those involved were Arab and Asian pilgrims, who carried pictures of … Read more

PMC Bank former Director sent to Police Custody

Former Director of scam-hit Punjab & Maharashtra Cooperative Bank Surjit Singh Arora has been sent to police custody till 22nd October, while Former Managing Director Joy Thomas sent to judicial custody for 14 days by Mumbai’s Esplanade court. Surjit was arrested on Wednesday by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police. Till now five persons … Read more

Brexit: Crucial 2-day European Union Summit begins today

The U.K. and the European Union have settled on draft text for all but one significant issue.  That last hurdle—whether Northern Ireland should be part of the EU’s tax regime for goods and services—prevented U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson from giving final approval to the text. The draft text however comes just in time to … Read more

Pakistan on the verge of strong action by Financial Action Task Force 

Officials attending the ongoing plenary of FATF in Paris said, as per indications, Pakistan will be isolated by all members for not doing enough.  The key outcomes of the meeting on global action against money laundering and terrorist financing, and decisions on Pakistan, Iran and other countries will be announced on Friday.  According to FATF … Read more

PMC Bank Former Director Surjit Singh Arora arrested 

The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police yesterday arrested Surjit Singh Arora, one of the former directors of the scam-hit Punjab & Maharashtra Cooperative Bank. This is the fifth arrest in the case. Arora was summoned for questioning by the EOW’s special investigation team earlier in the day. He was a director of the PMC … Read more

India-Bangladesh rail links closed after 1965 war with Pakistan will reopen: Sheikh Hasina

The first rail line between India and Dhaka was opened in 2008 when Maitree express between Dhaka and Kolkata was started. In 2017 Bandhan express was also started between Kolkata and Khulna. On 21st of last month, Railway Minister of Bangladesh and India’s High Commissioner Riva Ganguly Das jointly laid the foundation stone for up-gradation … Read more

Campaigning for Assembly polls in Maharashtra & Haryana intensifies

Campaigning for Assembly polls in Maharashtra and Haryana gains momentum. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address three  public rallies in Parli, Satara and Pune while BJP Working President JP Nadda also to address public meeting and hold road show at Ulhasnagar of Maharashtra.. In Haryana, senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh will address public meetings. Meanwhile, … Read more

Jammu & Kashmir: Three LeT terrorists gunned down

In a major success for security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, three terrorists were gunned down by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation in south Kashmir district of Anantnag on Wednesday. This is the first Cordon and Search Operation launched by security forces in Kashmir valley after post-paid … Read more

President Kovind embarks on two-nation visit to Philippines and Japan

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday embarked upon a two nation state visit to Philippines and Japan from October 17th to 23rd.  Interestingly, India and Philippines will be celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations this year.  The main focus of the Philippines visit will be on strengthening economic ties.  The trade between the two nations … Read more

Union Minister Gadkari for political measures to create jobs in rural areas, verify migration

The Minister also called for a detailed study to find out ways to skill people in tribal, agriculture and rural sectors, pointing out that skilled manpower was the biggest requirement in the country.  Gadkari, who handled portfolios of MSME, Roads, Highways and Transport, was speaking at an SIDBI Award event in New Delhi. Download App … Read more

Sensex posts longest winning streak in more than three months

The broader Nifty settled at 11,471, up 0.38%. Shares of Wipro rose 2% after the IT major reported a better-than-expected September-quarter earnings, driven by higher margins. IT, pharma and energy stocks led gains on Wednesday.  Bajaj Finance advanced 4% while ONGC and Yes Bank rose around 3% each. HDFC Bank, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra and … Read more

Two civillians killed by terrorists in separate incidents in Kashmir valley 

Eyewitnesses said Sagar was walking with another civilian when two terrorists shot him dead. Director General of J&K Police, Dilbagh Singh said police teams and have fanned out in the area to catch the killers. In another incident A punjab-based apple trader was killed and another injured in a militant attack in Shopian district,Wednesday evening. … Read more

Maldives calls for better collaboration with Indian business entities 

Speaking at the inaugural function of Indian expo in Male today, Maldives Minister for economic development Fayyaz Ismail said that there is huge potential between the economies of both countries especially in the quest to diversify it.  He said medical tourism and processing food are possibilities which they would like to look beyond the horizon.  … Read more

SC reserves  order on  Ayodhya land dispute

The development came after Supreme Court made it clear early in the morning that it will conclude today the day-to-day hearing in Ayodhya case.  A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had earlier said that  no more time beyond today will be granted to parties to conclude the hearing in the case. … Read more

SC reserves  orders on  Ayodhya land dispute

The development came after Supreme Court made it clear early in the morning that it will conclude today the day-to-day hearing in Ayodhya case.  A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had earlier said that  no more time beyond today will be granted to parties to conclude the hearing in the case. … Read more

Three Cheers for Ladu – the wonderkid from Dariba

How often do we see a father’s death turning out to be a motivational factor for a young kid! Well, 14-year-old Ladu Lal Jatiya from Naya Dariba has promised himself ever since to live his father’s dream of becoming a footballer. It took Ladu and his mother (Tipu Bai) several months to begin the process … Read more

Zinc Football Academy Footballers To Represent Rajasthan In The Prestigious Subroto Cup Nationals, As Dav Hzl School, Zawar Mines, Dominates Under-14 Qualifiers

Udaipur : Representing DAV HZL School, Zawar Mines, Zinc Football Academy has created history as their young team has convincingly won the Under-14 Subroto Cup Qualifiers held at their home ground Zawar Stadium, Udaipur. Competing against 12 best schools in the state, the team from Udaipur has now grabbed the honours to represent Rajasthan state in … Read more

Indian Football Superstar Sunil Chhetri Set To Visit Udaipur

Udaipur : In what will be music to the ears of sports fans of the region, national football team captain and one of the most well-known faces of Indian football, Sunil Chhetri is all set to visit Udaipur on 27th July.  The talismanic striker and Asian icon will be visiting Hindustan Zinc’s initiative Zinc Football Academy in … Read more

Indian among 18 people arrested in Nigeria for illegal bunkering

Nigeria , May 23 .: The Nigerian Navy declared that an Indian sailor and 17 more have been arrested by over an attempt to illegally export robbed crude oil to Ghana.The arrested sailors were planning to move stolen crude oil from Nigeria with two foreign vessels. Capt. Adegoke Ebo, executive officer of the Nigerian Navy Ship … Read more

At least eleven people killed in explosion

Mogadishu, May 23 .: In Somalia, at least eleven people, including a deputy minister, were killed after Al-Shabaab terrorists stormed government buildings in capital Mogadishu. Senator Ilyas Ali Hassan named the deceased minister as Saqar Ibrahim Abdalla, who was killed separately. The bombing was claimed by Islamist militant group al-Shabaab, which said in a statement it … Read more

JSW Steel to acquire stake in Piombino Steel

JSW Steel has agreed to acquire, by itself and through its nominees, 10,000 shares of Rs 10 each, comprising the entire issued and paid-up share capital, of Piombino Steel from JSW Techno Projects Management. Further Piombino Steel shall, by itself and/or through nominees, acquire 8,000 shares of Rs 10 each, comprising the entire issued and … Read more

Deal sealed for Anti-Tank Missile with Russia

New Delhi, July..: The deal worth Rs. 200 crore for “Strum Ataka” anti tank missile has been signed by India with Russia. Under emergency clause of this contract, the missile will be supplied by September end this year. This missile will be added to fleet of Mi-35 attack choppers of Indian Air Force to increase … Read more

Fat from 558 million years ago reveals earliest known animal

Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) and overseas have discovered molecules of fat in an ancient fossil to reveal the earliest confirmed animal in the geological record that lived on Earth 558 million years ago. The strange creature called Dickinsonia, which grew up to 1.4 metres in length and was oval shaped with rib-like … Read more

Scientists grow human esophagus in lab

Scientists working to bioengineer the entire human gastrointestinal system in a laboratory now report using pluripotent stem cells to grow human esophageal organoids. Published in the journal Cell Stem Cell the study is the latest advancement from researchers at the Cincinnati Children’s Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM). The center is developing new … Read more

Synthetic organelle shows how tiny puddle-organs in our cells work

A couple of sugars, a dash of enzymes, a pinch of salt, a splash of polyethylene glycol, carefully arranged in watery baths. And researchers had made a synthetic organelle, which they used in a new study to explore some odd cellular biochemistry. The researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology made the chemical medley in … Read more

Neglected baby beetles evolve greater self-reliance

In gardens, parks and woods across the UK, the Sexton burying beetle Nicrophorus vespilloides quietly buries dead mice and other small vertebrates to create edible nests for their young. Most parents remove the animal’s hair and slash the flesh of the carcass to help their newly-hatched larvae crawl inside. Typically they also stay on to … Read more

UAE to invest $5bn in oil refinery project in Pak

Islamabad, Oct 4 . The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has planned to invest $5 billion in an oil refinery project in Pakistan by the end of 2019, said a top diplomat. “We are going to launch very soon one of the biggest investments in a refinery project in Hub (a town in Balochistan). It is … Read more

Pakistan umpire dies of heart attack during match

Karachi, Oct 8 . A local umpire in Pakistan died while supervising a club-level tournament match on Monday in Karachi According to a report in Pakistan’s Samaa TV, umpire Nasim Sheikh suffered a heart attack while officiating in the match played in the Gulberg area of the city. He passed away on the way to … Read more

Sachin Tendulkar attends 87th IAF day celebrations

Ghaziabad, Oct 8 . Cricket legend and honorary Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday attended the 87th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Hindon Air Force Station. Sachin, who was conferred with the Group Captain rank in September 2010, attended the celebrations where Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria was also … Read more

Hopefully we will inspire next set of Black Caps: Ferguson

Dubai, Oct 8 . New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson believes that their heartbreaking loss in the final of the World Cup 2019 would inspire the next generation of the Black Caps. In the dramatic final of the showpiece event held on July 14 at Lord’s, the Kiwis missed an opportunity to win their first World … Read more

Gambhir seeks daughters’ blessings on “Ashtami Kanjak”

New Delhi, Oct 8 . Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday shared a picture of himself seeking the blessings of his daughters on “Ashtami Kanjak”. Gambhir was seen washing the feet of his daughters as a ritual for the ‘Ashtami Kanjak’. “As a dad of two young girls, I am gradually mastering my pedicure … Read more

Harbhajan, Veena engage in war of words on Imran speech

New Delhi, Oct 8 . Veteran Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh refused to relent in his critisicm of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for issuing despicable threats and speaking about hatred during his speech at the UNGA last month as he took on actress Veena Malik on social media. Harbhajan had tweeted, “At UNGA speech, there … Read more

Over reliance on Babar Azam hurting Pakistan: Misbah

Lahore, Oct 8 . Pakistan head coach-cum-chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has urged the team to step up and not depend only on Babar Azam to get the runs after their harrowing T20I series defeat to Sri Lanka at home. Pakistan lost the first two games, by 64 and 35 runs respectively, as the islanders took an … Read more

Arrogance will ruin you brother: Netizens slam Hardik

New Delhi, Oct 8 . Hardik Pandya’s birthday wish to former fast bowling great Zaheer Khan has not gone down well with cricket fans, who have slammed the India all-rounder for his cheeky tweet. Zaheer had turned 41 on Monday and Hardik wished the former pacer by tweeting: “Happy birthday Zak … Hope you smash … Read more