In J&K terrorism probe, NIA conducts searches in Srinagar and other locations

In a case linked to terrorism, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted searches at a few locations in Jammu and Kashmir. As per NIA, the raids were conducted in Srinagar and some other places. In order to avoid any problem in the operation, the agency officials did not disclose the specific case in which…Continue Reading

Vladimir Putin revaccinated against COVID-19, gets Sputnik Light booster shot

On Sunday, November 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he had been re-vaccinated against COVID-19 with Sputnik Light. After the third shot, the President stated that he was feeling ‘well’. In reply, Denis Logunov, the deputy head of the Gamaleya research institute stated that the effectiveness of the COVID vaccine diminishes six to eight months after…Continue Reading

John Abraham says Satyameva Jayate 2 creates own Avengers, jokes replace all with me

Last Updated: 22nd November, 2021 09:53 IST John Abraham said that ‘Satyameva Jayate 2’ created own set of ‘Avengers’. He reacted to question on replacing Hulk by saying, ‘replace all with me’. Image: Instagram/@tseries.official, AP John Abraham is doing some extraordinary feats with his characters in Satyameva Jayate 2. Not only is he beating the…Continue Reading

US: Convicted California couple leaves farewell note for their kids before absconding

A couple in California is absconding for the last three months after being found guilty of illegally taking advantage of a COVID relief scheme. Richard Ayvazyan (43) and his wife, Marietta Terabelian (37) were facing prison for their crime but they cut off their electronic tracking bracelets and fled their California home in the month of August. A…Continue Reading

Elon Musk’s SpaceX starts hiring for Starlink in India, know requirements & other details

Elon Musk’s company SpaceX has started recruiting people for its subsidiary in India. Starlink Country Director India at SpaceX Sanjay Bhargava announced the news of recruitment on his LinkedIn page. In the post, he said, “I am pleased to announce that we are now officially looking for two rockstars to join the Indian Subsidiary.” The chief of Starlink in India…Continue Reading

Ministry of Textiles Removal of Inverted Tax Structure on MMF Textiles Value chain and uniformity of rates brings relief to Textiles sector; Uniform rate of 12% for entire value chain of MMF textiles sector will reduce the compliance burden of the industry players;MMF textiles sector will be benefiting and save lot of working capital;It will…Continue Reading

Ahmaud Arbery killing: US lawyers deliver closing arguments

The three white men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery pursued him solely “because he was a Black man running down their street”, a US prosecutor has said, as closing arguments in the politically charged trial were delivered on Monday. Gregory McMichael, 65, his son Travis McMichael, 35, and their neighbour William Bryan, 52,…Continue Reading

In Pictures: The rise of shark fishing off the Congolese coast

Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo – With the rise of industrial fishing off the Congolese coast, artisanal fishing crews have increasingly focused on shark fishing to make a living in recent years. There are reports of crews fishing for sharks on pirogues – narrow, canoe-like boats – in the area dating to the 1980s but…Continue Reading

US police identify suspect, victims in parade car ramming

Waukesha, Wisconsin police chief says there are no indications that the incident was a ‘terrorist’ attack.Police have identified the suspect who allegedly drove through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, killing five and injuring dozens on Sunday, as 39-year-old Darrell E Brooks, saying that authorities have no evidence to indicate that the incident was a…Continue Reading

Voting rights of minorities denied in parts of US: UN expert

UN special rapporteur says Texas voting restrictions dilute rights of ethnic minorities, result in ‘gerrymandering’.A United Nations human rights expert has denounced measures in some parts of the United States, including Texas, that he said may undermine democracy by denying millions of people belonging to visible minority groups the equal right to vote. Speaking on…Continue Reading