Taliban arrest Afghan professor after social media criticism

A Taliban fighter searches a car as he stands guard at a checkpoint during a snowfall in Kabul KABUL : A prominent Afghan university professor who openly criticised the Taliban’s hardline regime has been arrested in Kabul, a spokesman for the government said. Professor Faizullah Jalal has made several appearances on television talk shows since…Continue Reading

Probe ordered after large number of passengers test Covid positive at Amritsar international airport

Passengers arriving from Italy wait to undergo a Covid-19 coronavirus screening at at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport on the outskirts of Amritsar on January 6 (AFP)AMRITSAR: A probe has been ordered against a private laboratory after a number of flyers who reached here from Italy recently tested positive for COVID-19 amid allegations…Continue Reading

Diabetes: 7 winter foods to eat

Good food is medicineOne should always keep an eye on the glycemic index of the food. The Glycemic Index (GI) tells us how different foods affect our blood sugar level.Getty ImagesFoods for a diabetic personThose with Diabetes should always keep their plates full of unprocessed, natural and seasoned foodsGetty ImagesParboiled riceThis rice is partially boiled…Continue Reading

PSEB recommends Yogendra Shukla for HOCL’s Director Finance post

The government’s headhunting body PSEB has recommended NTPC’s DGM Yogendra Prasad Shukla for the post of Director Finance at Hindustan Organic Chemical Limited. Shukla, at present, is serving as a Deputy General Manager (DGM) in the finance department of NTPC’s 1,760 MW Thermal Power Project located in Tanda, Uttar Pradesh. According to a notification of…Continue Reading

आखिरी विकेट नहीं ले सके कंगारू, ब्रॉड और एंडरसन ने बचाई इंग्लैंड की इज्जत, सिडनी टेस्ट रोमांचक ड्रॉ

Australia vs England 4th Test Match drawn: ऑस्ट्रेलियाई टीम ने चौथा टेस्ट जीतने के लिए पूरा जोर लगा दिया, लेकिन आखिरी विकेट नहीं झटक सकी। 5वें दिन इंग्लैंड को 388 रन बनाने थे, जबकि ऑस्ट्रेलिया को जीत के लिए सभी 10 विकेट गिराना था। मेहमान टीम ने 9 विकेट पर 270 रन बनाए।AUS vs ENG…Continue Reading

PM Narendra Modi greets Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. Know its history and significance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (January 9) greeted the Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (Non-Resident Indian Day) on January 9.  Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi said, “Greetings to everyone, especially the Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas.” Our diaspora has distinguished itself all over the world and has excelled in…Continue Reading

As spike in Covid cases continues, Indian PM Narendra Modi to chair review meeting

As India witnesses unprecedented rise in cases of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting on Sunday to review the situation in the country.   The new variant of COVID-19, Omicron, seems to be fuelling the surge in the number of infections.   The meeting will be held around 4:30 pm, as per…Continue Reading

Covid’s rise continues: India records 1,59,632 fresh cases, 327 deaths in 24 hours  

The huge rise in the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus seems to be continuing in India.   The country has recorded 1,59,632 new fresh cases and 327 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday.   The nationwide death toll has reached 4,83,790 while the…Continue Reading

Indian state Maharashtra imposes new restrictions; night curfew from Jan 10

India’s second most populated state Maharashtra has introduced new restrictions as cases continue to surge in the region. The state has announced a night curfew from 11pm to 5am, starting from January 10. In addition to that, the government has also shut schools and colleges till February 15.  Swimming pools, gyms, spas, beauty salons, zoos,…Continue Reading

Covaxin booster offers long-term protection against severe Covid infection: Bharat Biotech

Indian biotech firm Bharat Biotech on Saturday claimed that its Covid vaccine, Covaxin, offered long-term protection against severe Covid disease when used as a booster dose during the clinical trial. The Hyderabad-based company said it found encouraging results after a booster dose was given to trial participants six months from the day they received their second…Continue Reading