The residents of Dhinkia gram panchayat under Ersama block in Jagatsinghpur district have opposed the move to shift polling booths from the area to nearby villages for the upcoming three-tier panchayat polls beginning February 16. Dhinkia witnessed violent clash between police and locals over a proposed project of the JSW in the area last month. According…Continue Reading

Marking the first launch mission of the year 2022, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s earth observation satellite EOS-04 and two small satellites were successfully placed into the intended orbit by the PSLV-C52 rocket on Monday, a feat described by the ISRO as a “marvellous accomplishment”.The space agency’s workhorse launch vehicle, PSLV, placed the three satellites…Continue Reading

The very mention of ‘Lotiya Pathan’ rings a bell in the ears of Bollywood film aficionados of the 1980-90s.Who can forget the rustic bearded Pathan hounding Munna aka Mahesh Deshmukh in the dinghy lanes of Dharavi in blockbuster ‘Tezaab’. The lead antagonist, Lotiya Pathan, in the Anil Kapoor-Madhuri Dixit starrer 1988 film, was Kiran Kumar,…Continue Reading

International passengers arriving at the IGI Airport here will not require to undergo mandatory weeklong quarantine as new COVID-19 guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare come into force from Monday.The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has directed health officials and district magistrates to ensure the Centre’s revised COVID-19 guidelines for international arrivals…Continue Reading

In a “marvellous accomplishment”, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has put earth observation satellite EOS-04 and two small satellites into orbit successfully.   After blasting off at 5.59 am on Monday, the first launch mission of 2022 was carried out by the PSLV-C52 rocket.   The agency’s launch vehicle, PSLV, injected the satellites into its intended…Continue Reading

The last rites of former Bajaj Group chairman, Rahul Bajaj, were performed in Pune on Sunday with full state honours in the presence of representatives of India Inc, politicians and workers of Bajaj group who bid a final adieu to the veteran industrialist. The last rites were performed by Rahul Bajaj’s sons Rajiv and Sanjiv…Continue Reading

Former President and Co-Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari LAHORE: Former President and co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Asif Ali Zardari, has been shifted to a hospital after his health deteriorated, The News reported on Monday.According to the former president’s personal physician, Zardari has been transferred to a private hospital…Continue Reading

The Commander of Royal Navy of Oman (CRNO) Rear Admiral Saif Al Rahbi will be on India visit from 14 to 18 February even as both sides increase military engagement. The visit comes days after the visit of the Secretary-General of Omani Defence ministry, Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi to India. Rear Admiral Saif’s visit, who assumed charge last January is significant in terms of…Continue Reading

Prince Harry spotted with Princess Eugenie as he attends his first Super BowlDuke of Sussex Prince Harry was spotted with his first cousin Princess Eugenie as he attended his first Super Bowl without Meghan Markle.Prince Harry was snapped at the Los Angeles Crypto stadium on Sunday.Princess Eugenie and the Duke enjoyed VIP seating at the…Continue Reading

With an aim to provide speedy and clean urban transport system to the public, seven states and two Union Territories have sent 16 proposals for the expansion/fresh construction of metro rail projects to the Centre. The proposals also include three regional rapid transport systems that will connect different parts of Haryana and Rajasthan with Delhi,…Continue Reading