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Maxwell released by Kings XI Punjab after dismal 2020 season
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is among nine players released by Kings XI Punjab ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, the franchise said on Wednesday. Maxwell was bought for Rs 10.75 crore by Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in 2020 but ended up having a dismal run last season.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Special: Vax sites expect better turnout after govt allows walk-in immunisation
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The government has updated the Co-WIN application and allowed the vaccination sites to manually add the beneficiaries expected to undergo the inoculation exercise, who earlier, were randomly picked by the application itself.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Health/Medicine
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KKR retain Kuldeep, Karthik; release Banton
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have retained Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav and Dinesh Karthik among others ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction, which is expected to be held next month.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Plan an exotic island trip to Seychelles
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANSlife) The exotic island of Seychelles known for its pristine beaches reopens borders to all countries worldwide. The much-anticipated news by the tourism industry, considering the recent launch of the immunisation campaign, was announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde during a joint press briefing with his counterpart from the Health Ministry, Peggy Vidot.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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India, Singapore sign deal for submarine rescue missions
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India and Singapore signed a strategic partnership agreement on Monday, under which both the countries' navies will support and cooperate with each other for submarine rescue missions.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Malinga among seven players released by Mumbai Indians
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Veteran Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga, the all-time top wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is among the seven players who Mumbai Indians (MI) have released ahead of the 2021 edition.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Morris, Finch released by RCB; Sundar, Siraj among those retained
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) South African all-rounder Chris Morris and Australia's limited overs captain Aaron Finch are among players released by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the team said on Wednesday.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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Prithvi Shaw retained by Delhi Capitals; Carey, Roy released
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Delhi Capitals, who reached the Indian Premier League 2020 final, have retained batsman Prithvi Shaw despite the unproductive season he had in 2020 and followed it with an equally poor outing in Australia.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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After vaccine diplomacy, India rises to supply rice to the world
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India is rapidly turning out to be the most crucial supplier of rice in the world. Supply of the staple cereal from other major rice exporting economies including Thailand and Vietnam fell sharply in 2020, due to reduced production after floods and droughts ravaged those countries. Besides, compared to the Indian rice, the price of the grain supplied by Thailand and Vietnam is almost $100 to $150 higher per tonne.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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India-WhatsApp letter game on amid data security concerns
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Another data privacy concern, another "strongly-worded" letter to Facebook-owned WhatsApp. At a time when countries are taking social media firms to task with heavy fines asking them for real-time actions, India is busy playing the letter game sans a strong personal data privacy law.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Technology,Human Interest/Society,Politics
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Sanju Samson named Rajasthan Royals captain, Steve Smith released
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday announced Sanju Samson as the new skipper for the Indian Premier League 2021 season. Australia batsman Steve Smith, who failed to make an impact with bat and captaincy, has been released. RR, who finished last in the 2020 edition released eight players.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Sports,Cricket
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CBI arrests its own DSP, Inspector in corruption case (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The CBI has arrested its own DSP RK Rishi, Inspector Kapil Dhankad and advocate Manohar Malik in connection with a corruption case, an official said on Wednesday.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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'Not proper': CJI irked at Dave's absence in farm laws hearing
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde on Wednesday expressed his dissatisfaction at the absence of senior advocate Dushyant Dave, representing eight farmer unions protesting against the farm laws, from the hearing in connection with the laws last week.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Varun Dhawan's wardrobe for Jan 24 wedding designed by Kunal Rawal?
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Speculations have been flying left, right and centre about GenNow Bollywood star Varun Dhawan's rumoured upcoming wedding with childhood sweetheart Natasha Dalal. Amid whispers that the wedding could take place on January 24 in Alibagh, it has now come to light that designer Kunal Rawal might style the actor's wedding wardrobe.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion,Bollywood
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Pulkit Samrat 'can roam naked' in his vanity van
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Bollywood actor Pulkit Samrat has an emotional association with his vanity van. The actor says he can laugh, cry, and dance because nobody is watching him -- even roam naked in the van!
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion,Bollywood
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Ola partners with Siemens for EV manufacturing facility
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Ride-hailing major Ola on Wednesday said it has partnered with Siemens as it looks to rapidly build its upcoming electric vehicle manufacturing facility.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Technology
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4 SC judges to release book 'The Law of Emergency Powers'
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Supreme Court judge Justice N.V. Ramanna, along with three other judges of the apex court Justice Surya Kant, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud will release "The Law of Emergency Powers: Comparative Common Law Perspectives" authored by Abhishek Singhvi and Khagesh Gautam and published by Springer on January 23.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Realme to launch 5G smartphone with Dimensity 1200 SoC
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Realme on Wednesday announced that it will be one of the first brands to introduce a smartphone with MediaTek's new Dimensity 1200 flagship 5G smartphone chip, to build a dual flagship portfolio in 2021.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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MINI India delivers 512 cars in 2020, grows 34% in Q4
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) BMW Group India's premium small car brand MINI India has delivered a strong performance of 512 cars in the calendar year 2020.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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IET India releases findings from mid-level, entry-level Indian workforce
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) IET India has released findings from a new report that captures the perspectives from mid-level and entry-level of the Indian workforce regarding the uncertainties post COVID-19.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Indian insurers to withstand pandemic-led downturn: Moody's
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Indian insurance companies are likely to withstand the economic downturn exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, with general insurance premium growth in positive territory, Moody's Investors Service report has said.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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"I wonder if Prashant Kishor was born in Eden Gardens?": BJP Darjeeling MP Raju Bista
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) "I find it funny that the party that has outsourced their brains to Prashant Kishore is trying to label everyone else as 'outsiders'," said 35-year-old Raju Bista, BJP MP from Darjeeling, in an exclusive interview with IANS.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Leaking classified info act of 'treason': Cong on Arnab chat
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Upping the ante against the government over journalist Arnab Goswami's purported social media chat leak, the Congress on Wednesday described it as an act of "treason" and demanded an immediate inquiry over leaking of such classified information about the Balakot air strikes.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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10th round of Govt-farmer talks begins seeking a solution
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The 10th round of dialogue between the government and farmers' representatives began on Wednesday here in the national capital amid expectations of a solution to end the deadlock as the protest by the farmers on the Delhi borders continued for the 56th day.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Fiscal deficit of states to hit peak of Rs 8.7 lakh cr as tax collections slide
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Covid pandemic-induced lockdown and consequent slump in economic activity will hit tax collections of states and result in a near four-fold expansion in their revenue deficits this fiscal, year-on-year, ratings agency Crisil said in a report.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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SpiceJet inducts 2 more wide-body aircraft to cargo fleet
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) To further strengthen cargo operations, budget carrier SpiceJet has inducted two more wide-body planes -- a Boeing 767 and Airbus A330 -- to its cargo fleet.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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BJP Councillor files defamation plaint against AAP leaders
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Councillor Chhail Bihari Goswami of the BJP-led North Delhi Municipal Corporation has filed a criminal defamation suit in a Delhi court against several Aam Aadmi Party leaders for alleged defamatory remarks.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Hyundai's philanthropic arm signs MoU with IIT Delhi to support research
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Automobile major Hyundai Motor India's philanthropic arm on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Delhi to support the research work at 'Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology'.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Technology
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Maruti Suzuki commences production, export of Jimny
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Automobile major Maruti Suzuki India has commenced export of Suzuki's compact off-roader Jimny from India.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Vistara commences daily services on Delhi-Sharjah route
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Full-service carrier Vistara commenced daily services between Delhi and Sharjah, under the travel bubble agreement between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Cash-strapped Pakistan sinks into debt trap
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan would be worried as the countrys debt to GDP ratio has soared to 107 per cent prompting many economists to believe that the country is slipping into a debt trap.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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CBI searches properties of its own officer in UP
New Delhi/Saharanpur, Jan 20 (IANS) Following the policy of zero tolerance towards corruption, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday carried out searches at two places in Uttar Pradesh's Roorkee and Saharanpur on the premises linked to its own Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy SP) R.K. Rishi, sources said.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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SC declines to entertain plea to stop tractor rally on R-Day
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain an application by Centre through Delhi Police to stop protesting farmer unions from carrying out tractor rally into the Capital on Republic Day.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Farm laws: CJI slams culture of 'branding', 'maligning' people
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) On the issue of farmer unions terming the Supreme Court-appointed committee as "pro-farm laws", Chief Justice S.A. Bobde on Wednesday made several critical observations, saying that "branding" people and "maligning" their reputation as some don't want them on the committee, has become a cultural thing.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Airtel Payments Bank launches 'Airtel Safe Pay'
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Airtel Payments Bank on Wednesday launched 'Airtel Safe Pay', with a view to protect its customers from online payment frauds.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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The most beautiful lakes in Switzerland
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANSlife) Switzerland is known as the home of the mountains but did you know that Switzerland also has more than 1,500 lakes and water bodies!
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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PM releases Rs 2,691 cr to 6.10 lakh UP residents under PMAY-G
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released financial aid of Rs 2,691 crore to 6.10 lakh beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G).
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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GKPD launches campaign to protect Kashmiri Pandit temples
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD) has reiterated its commitment to lead the unified community campaign to protect the Kashmiri Pandit temples and shrines and support the passage of a legislative bill led by Prem Nath Bhat Memorial Trust.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Religion
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Vivo Y31 with 48MP AI triple camera launched at Rs 16,490
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Vivo on Wednesday expanded its youthful Y series with the launch of Vivo Y31 in India at Rs 16,490 for 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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Know your thyroid glands and how to take care of them
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANSlife) Do you constantly feel run down, exhausted and cold when others are warm? This so happens when the thyroid gland isn't working as well as it should be, you don't feel well. You end up putting on tons of weight irrespective of trying extremely hard despite trying very hard to keep your weight in the limit. These could be signs of Hypothyroidism.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Designing jewellery for Indian women is exciting: Forevermarks
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANSlife) Designing jewellery for Indian women is definitely exciting because of the unique and different ways women from different parts of India adorn themselves as per their culture, says Federica Imperiali, Global Head of New Product Development, Forevermark while sharing her views on the philosophy behind the designs created for Indian market.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,IANS Life
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Gaming industry asks for NITI Aayog guidelines for all online skill games
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The online skill gaming industry has collectively recommended the NITI Aayog to set up a single self-regulatory body to standardise regulations governing the entire skill gaming industry.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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PM must wake up to reality about poverty: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) A day after 15 migrant construction workers, including a child, were crushed to death by a truck in Gujarat's Surat, senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Wednesday slammed the Modi government at the Centre, saying it is time that the Prime Minister woke up to reality and not repeat the statistics about toilets, housing and open defection-free numbers fed by bureaucrats.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Indian cricket team's performance brought glory to nation: Sonia
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the final Test at Brisbane where Australia had never lost a Test match since 1988, and said that the team's performance against incredible odds has brought glory to India.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics,Sports
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Rapper Raja Kumari happy to represent India at Biden's inaugural galas
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Grammy-nominated Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari feels proud to represent India at the the AAPI Inaugural Ball: Breaking Barriers, and says she is looking forward to a less divided, more united America.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Bollywood
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Fuel prices unchanged on Wednesday after hitting record levels nationwide
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on Wednesday after oil marketing companies went on a pause mode to provide relief to consumers after prices of auto fuels went up consistently for the past few days.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Day 56 of protest: Centre, farmers to hold 10th round of talks
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Even as the protest by farmers on the Delhi borders continued for the 56th day on Wednesday, leaders of farmers were slated to hold the 10th round of talks with the Centre on their unfulfilled demands here in the afternoon.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,National,Politics
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Adani Green commission 150 MW solar power plant in Kutchh
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Adani Solar Energy Kutchh One Limited, a step-down subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has commissioned 150 MW solar power project.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy
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Sonu Sood: I could do everything because I wasn't associated with a political party
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Actor Sonu Sood, who was lauded for his efforts to send migrants home safely during lockdown last year, dismisses allegations that he pulled off the entire operation using funds provided by a particular political party.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Cinema/Showbiz,Lifestyle/Fashion
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Epic Games announces $20 mn prize for Fortnite esports in 2021
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that the games competitive scene will have a prize pool of $20 million this year.
2021-01-20
Category: India, Delhi,Technology
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