Jammu : The Army is seeking international assistance to locate the two missing pilots of its helicopter that crashed into the Ranjit Sagar Dam lake in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir last week as the search operations entered the eighth day on Tuesday, an official said. Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand said … Read more
New Delhi : India is well on the path to achieving the World Health Organisation-recommended ratio of one doctor per thousand population by 2024 and is increasing the number of hospital beds from 11 lakh to 22 lakh, NITI Aayog member Vinod Paul said on Monday. In the last 75 years, India has made significant … Read more
Lucknow : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana-PMUY) scheme at Mahoba district in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday via video conferencing. According to a spokesperson, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the programme from Mahoba. At the event, the prime minister will hand over LPG connections, interact … Read more
New Delhi : India”s Olympic medal-winners were accorded a grand welcome by the government in a dazzling felicitation ceremony here on Monday with sports minister Anurag Thakur saying that their journey is an “incredible story of resilience and sporting excellence”. Gold medal winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was the cynosure of all eyes in the … Read more
Amreli : Eight people were killed when a truck rammed into a hut in which they were sleeping in a village in Gujarat”s Amreli district around 2:30 am on Monday, police said. The dead include two children aged eight and 13, police said, adding two other children were seriously injured in the accident at Badhada … Read more
Jaipur : Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday directed officials to provide immediate financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister”s Relief Fund to the dependents of those killed in rain-related incidents in the state and Rs 2 lakh to the injured. Gehlot gave the order while chairing a meeting of the … Read more
Tokyo/New Delhi : Newly-crowned Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra on Saturday dedicated his historic achievement to sprint legend Milkha Singh, who died of COVID-19 in June, a gesture that left his son and ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh overwhelmed with “eternal” gratitude. “Milkha Singh wanted to hear the national anthem in a stadium. He is no … Read more
Chennai : Tamil Nadu has recorded 1,969 new cases of COVID-19 and 29 deaths, the Health Department said on Saturday. The fresh cases reported during the day took the total number of infections to 25,73,352 and the fatalities to 34,289 till date, the department said. In the last 24 hours, 1,839 peoplewere discharged and the … Read more
New Delhi : The BCCI on Saturday announced cash rewards for India”s medal winners at the Tokyo Olympics with Rs one crore reserved for Neeraj Chopra, who became country”s first track and field athlete to win a gold medal. Javelin thrower Chopra secured India”s second individual gold in Olympic history with a sensational performance. In … Read more
Noida : The Noida Police on Saturday said it has arrested two men for duping over Rs 2 crore from people on the pretext of giving them lucrative monthly returns on investment in their car taxi service company. The modus operandi of the gang has been found similar to the infamous ”Bike Bot” scam in … Read more
Banihal/Jammu : Two men, facing charges in connection with alleged abduction and rape of a minor girl, were arrested after months of hunt from their village in Anantnag district of south Kashmir, police said on Saturday. Javed Ahmad Wagay and Mohammad Yousuf, wanted in the case registered at Gool police station in Ramban district early … Read more
Tokyo : Here is a list of major achievements of Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who on Saturday won India”s first-ever track and field gold medal at Olympics with a throw of 87.58m at Tokyo Games here. Olympics: *Golf Medal in 2021. Asian Games: *Gold Medal in 2018. Commonwealth Games: *Gold Medal in … Read more
Lucknow : BJP president JP Nadda, who arrived here Saturday on a two-day visit, attacked the Opposition in Uttar Pradesh saying people with “narrow mindset” should not be elected to power. Nadda”s visit comes at a time Uttar Pradesh prepares for the next year”s assembly polls in which the ruling BJP will be pitted against … Read more
Panipat : Celebratory scenes were witnessed in Haryana on Saturday with people, overwrought with emotions, taking to the streets to rejoice at Neeraj Chopra”s gold-medal winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics. The 23-year-old on Saturday became only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics and the first from the country to … Read more
Jaipur : The total number of COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan climbed to 9,53,812 on Saturday as 19 more people tested positive for the disease, according to an official report. No fresh fatalities were reported. The death toll stands at 8,954, the report stated. Of the new cases, six were reported from Jaipur and four each … Read more
New Delhi : Registering one of its biggest bank fraud cases, the CBI has booked Kanpur-based Lakshmi Cotsyn and its Chairman-cum-Managing Director Mata Prasad Agarwal and others for allegedly causing a loss of over Rs 6,833 crore to a consortium of 10 banks led by Central Bank of India, officials said on Saturday. Besides Agarwal, … Read more
Lucknow : Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav Saturday attacked the BJP, alleging farmers feel harassed under its rule, and said the party”s defeat is certain in the state polls next year. He also reiterated the SP is preparing to win 400 out of the total 403 seats in the elections. “There is huge anger towards … Read more
Tokyo : Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday became only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics, out-performing the field by some distance to immortalise himself as the first track-and-field Games medal-winner for the country. The 23-year-old son of a farmer from Khandra village near Panipat in Haryana produced a … Read more
Chandigarh : Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera was shot dead in broad daylight in Punjab”s Mohali on Saturday, police said. Two armed miscreants opened fire at Middukhera in a market area and fled the spot, Mohali Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) Akashdeep Singh Aulakh told PTI over phone. A case has been registered, and further … Read more
Having a breakfast that’s hassle-free to cook and yet satisfies your palate can really make your day. A quick-to-prepare dish, Besan Chilla brings you a bounty of nutrition along with tantalising your taste buds. So, check out the recipe and treat yourself and your loved ones with savoury Besan Chilla cooked in your Samsung … Read more
Since last September, Samsung Electronics has been delivering online content that highlights the exhibitions at Korea’s largest electronics industry museum, the Samsung Innovation Museum (S/I/M). Previous online tour videos have highlighted the history of the electronics industry, science and technology from the 18th to 21st centuries and the history of Samsung. The newly released series of … Read more
At a time when traveling abroad is not as easy as it normally would be, Samsung Global Newsroom is here to offer readers a glimpse into several spots around the world – right from their screens. In recognition of The Serif’s leading design, which was inspired by the letter ‘I’ and is even featured … Read more
Samsung’s Digi Touch 5 in 1 refrigerator has been designed to bring ease into your life. Its Digi-touch panel has five touch buttons that enable you to control the refrigerator from the outside. As a result, there is more space inside the refrigerator, perfect for most Indian households. Here are some easy ways … Read more
The world class Samsung SEED lab to enable students with experimenting options under the mentorship of SRI-B engineers Samsung has set up a world-class artificial intelligence, machine learning and data engineering lab at the KLE Technological University in Karnataka’s Hubballi, providing young Millennials and Gen Z students an exciting opportunity to research in emerging … Read more
Samsung, India’s most trusted consumer electronics brand, has announced new and exciting offers across select consumer electronics products during Kerala’s biggest harvest festival, Onam. Valid till September 15, 2021 at Samsung Smart Plaza, select multi-brand retail stores, and leading electronics stores across Kerala, these attractive offers include assured Soundbar worth up to INR … Read more
Sweet, sour, tangy, umami…we all have our own ways to describe this dish and none of us are wrong. This dish is truly a flavor bomb for our palates but what really tops it all is that it is equally a healthy dish. The perfect weekend appetizer or simply serve on a bed … Read more
Tough stains can be difficult to remove. But with Samsung’s Ecobubble technology, tough stains will be a thing of the past. Samsung’s Ecobubble technology uses a bubble generator to dissolve detergent into the water and then inject air, producing a rich soapy foam cushion that penetrates 40 times faster. With less mechanical … Read more
Change is the only constant in the world of innovation. By driving new ideas forward and transforming existing experiences, it redefines the boundaries of what’s possible. As the excitement for the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked on August 11 continues to build, Samsung Electronics has released a trailer teasing the surprises that lie in wait for … Read more
Samsung Electronics today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. Total consolidated revenue was KRW 63.67 trillion, a 20% increase from the previous year and a record for the second quarter. Operating profit increased 34% from the previous quarter to KRW 12.57 trillion as market conditions improved in the memory … Read more
Kota : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday took an aerial survey of flood-hit areas here even as the Army was roped in to lead rescue operations after several people were trapped inside their houses due to the deluge, officials said. At least 140 people were rescued at various places in the Sangod area … Read more
Srinagar : An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. Security forces launched a search operation in the Mochuwa area of Budgam district following inputs about the presence of militants there, a police official said. He said the search operation turned … Read more
Imphal : Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced that Shanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma, a member of the Indian men”s hockey team, which won bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics will get a cash award of 75 lakh and a suitable state government job. The chief minister talked to Nilakanta over the phone on Thursday and … Read more
New Delhi : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said the recent India-China military talks on the eastern Ladakh row were “constructive” and both sides agreed to resolve the remaining issues in an “expeditious manner”. According to a joint statement released here by the Indian Army on Monday, two days after the 12th … Read more
Tokyo : A resolute Indian men”s hockey team rewrote history as it claimed an Olympic medal after 41 years, defeating a plucky Germany 5-4 to win the bronze in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match of the ongoing Games here on Thursday. The eight-time former gold-winners, who battled a heartbreaking slump in the last four decades, made … Read more
Jaipur : In continuation with the rich traditions of mountaineering and with aim to pay a tribute to the valour displayed by Indian Army during the 1971 war as a part of the ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ celebration, Team Daredevils: XIV which is part of the Sapta Shakti Command is undertaking a mountaineering expedition to Mount Bhagirathi-II (6512m) … Read more
Jammu : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed a chargesheet against six terrorists of Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM) outfit, a frontal organisation of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), who were planning attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country. Those chargesheeted include self-styled chief commander of the LeM, Hidayat Ullah Malik, and a woman, … Read more
Bokaro : Around 15-20 armed men looted goods worth Rs 7 lakh from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd”s Damoda workshop in Jharkhand”s Bokaro on Wednesday morning after taking two CISF jawans hostage, officials said. The incident happened in Barora Area One, they said. About 15-20 armed men looted copper coil and copper cable worth around Rs … Read more
Tokyo : India”s bright medal contender Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday qualified for the final of the javelin throw event at the Olympic Games with a stunning first attempt of 86.65m, here. Competing in his first Olympics, Chopra took just a few seconds to make to the final round to be held on Saturday as he … Read more
New Delhi : After the Indian men”s hockey team lost to Belgium in the Olympics semi-final, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said wins and losses are a part of life and India is proud of its players. The Indian men”s hockey team”s dream of entering the Olympics final after 41-years remained unfulfilled as it … Read more
Thane : With the addition of 290 new cases of coronavirus, the infection count in Maharashtra”s Thane district has reached 5,45,051, an official said on Monday. These new cases were reported on Sunday, he said. The virus claimed the lives of five more people, pushing the death toll in the district to 11,039, he said, … Read more
New Delhi : Former Manipur Congress president Govindas Konthoujam joined the BJP on Sunday, saying he was impressed with the Modi government”s development work for the region. He joined the BJP in the presence of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, state BJP chief A Sharda Devi, Rajya Sabha MP Anil Baluni and the party”s … Read more
New Delhi : The national capital Sunday reported 85 coronavirus cases and one death, while the positivity rate stood at 0.12 per cent, according to data shared by the health department here. With the new cases, the overall infection tally in the city rose to 14,36,350. Of this, over 14.10 lakh patients have recovered from the … Read more
Agra : Bahujan Samaj Party leader Satish Chandra Mishra on Sunday said many “innocent” Brahmins were booked in the last year Bikru ambush case in Kanpur and claimed that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh was not only anti-Dalit but also anti-Brahmin. He also said that Khushi Dubey, the wife of a relative of slain … Read more
Ahmedabad : As may as 1,101 hospitals in Gujarat still do not possess any valid fire safety certificates issued under the Gujarat Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, as per the affidavit submitted by the state government in the Supreme Court recently. The apex court is hearing a suo motu PIL (Public Interest Litigation) … Read more
Jaipur : Normal life was hit in many parts of Rajasthan due to heavy rains which inundated several low-lying areas of the state. The Meteorological Department issued a ”red alert”, warning of torrential rains in some parts of the state on Monday. It said 240 mm rainfall, the highest in the state, was recorded at … Read more
Mirzapur : In an apparent swipe at the SP, BSP and the Congress, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said those who governed Uttar Pradesh earlier had not done development of Hindu religious centres due to their vote-bank politics and asserted that his BJP will form the government with a bigger majority in the … Read more
Mumbai : Maharashtra on Sunday reported 6,479 fresh COVID-19 cases and 157 fatalities, taking the tally of infections to 63,10,194 and the toll to 1,32,948 while 4,110 patients recovered, the state health department said. With the new additions, the tally of recoveries in Maharashtra now stands at 60,94,896, leaving the state with 78,962 active cases … Read more
Thane : Town planning authority CIDCO has announced that it would give 50 per cent concession in colony charges to Marathi medium schools in its jurisdiction. An official said the decision was taken in a meeting of the City and Industrial Development Corporation on Saturday, an official said. The move was aimed at giving encouragement … Read more
Tokyo : A determined Indian men”s hockey team advanced to the Olympic semifinals for the first time in 49 years, beating Great Britain 3-1 in the quarterfinals here on Sunday, a triumph which leaves the side within touching distance of a medal that has proved elusive for over four decades. The eight-time former Olympic champions … Read more
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed ace badminton player P V Sindhu as India”s pride after she won bronze in the Tokyo Olympics. He tweeted, “We are all elated by the stellar performance by P V Sindhu. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze at @Tokyo2020. She is India”s pride and … Read more