New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) GirnarSoft on Tuesday announced to invest $20 million in its subsidiary, InsuranceDekho, an omni-channel insurance platform. The funds will be used to invest in branding and strengthening their tech, product and sales teams, InsuranceDekho said in a statement. InsuranceDekho sells insurance through a unique advisory-led[Read More…]
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Samson, Smith and Archer help take Rajasthan Royals to 216/7
Sharjah, Sep 22 (IANS) Masterful half-centuries from Sanju Samson (74) and Steve Smith (69), coupled with Jofra Archer’s four consecutive sixes in the final over that fetched 30 runs, helped Rajasthan Royals post a mammoth 216/7 against Chennai Super Kings here on Tuesday. CSK will have to break the record[Read More…]
India, China agree to implement political leaders’ consensus over border dispute
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) India and China agreed to implement the consensus reached by theirs leaders over the border issue during the 14-hour-long diplomatic-military talks in Moldo to resolve border disputes, the Indian Army stated on Tuesday. Both the countries will further carry out talks to resolve the border[Read More…]
Facebook India moves SC seeking to set aside Delhi Assembly Panel Notice
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a plea by Ajit Mohan, the India head of social media giant Facebook, challenging a notice sent to him by the Delhi Assembly. The petition is listed before a bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Aniruddha Bose and[Read More…]
Andhra logs 7,553 Covid cases as recoveries rise
Amaravati, Sep 22 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh has registered 7,553 new Covid positive cases, raising the state’s tally to 6.39 lakh, even as 10,555 more patients have recovered from the virus to outnumber infections on Tuesday. With 1,166 more cases, East Godavari continues to log the highest number of cases, continuing[Read More…]
SP Group highlights value destruction through Tata aviation biz and Tata Steel UK (2nd Ld)
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) SP Group in its decision to separate from the Tata Group has highlighted the value destruction from Tata Steel, UK and the group’s aviation business. SP Group said that it is a matter of public record that several issues identified years earlier, continue to plague[Read More…]
IT firms in Hyderabad lack confidence in returning to office
Hyderabad, Sep 22 (IANS) The IT/ITES companies in Hyderabad continue to operate with Work From Home (WFH) due to the Covid-19 pandemic and there is clear lack of confidence in returning to office, a survey by the apex body of the industry revealed on Tuesday. The survey by the Hyderabad[Read More…]
We must build people’s trust in technology: Satya Nadella
Seattle, Sep 22 (IANS) At a time when Big Tech is facing its biggest challenge in maintaining privacy of its users and fighting various probes into anti-competitive practices, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday stressed that the need of the hour is to build peoples trust in technology and its[Read More…]
Quake hits Assam, no damage reported
Guwahati, Sep 22 (IANS) A moderate quake, measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale, shook western Assam’s Barpeta district early on Tuesday, causing panic among people, officials said. According to the state Disaster Management officials, no loss of life or property has been reported as yet. India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials[Read More…]
Shailja Kejriwal on being Emmy jury member in Covid-19 era
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Writer-producer Shailja Kejriwal says serving as a juror for the Emmy Awards in the Covid-19 era was an interesting experience, with the virtual world connecting people all across the world. “Looking at the amazing work from different parts of the world from the point of[Read More…]
Maha Covid deaths, new cases and recoveries fall, tests increase (Roundup)
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Covid-19 infections in Maharashtra cooled off with a drop in fatalities, new cases and recoveries, though the state conducted a record 1,05,026 tests for the day, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said here. The state recorded 18,390 new cases – lower than the highest tally of 24,886[Read More…]
CBI books IRS officer in disproportionate assets case
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday registered an FIR against an Indian Revenue Service officer on the charge of possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The CBI registered a case against Rajagopal Manohar on the charge of amassing movable and[Read More…]
How ED attaches properties in foreign countries
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday attached properties to the tune of Rs 200 crore belonging to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s close aide late Iqbal Mirchi and his family members in the UAE in connection with a money laundering probe under different sections of the[Read More…]
1,235 more test corona positive in J&K, tally over 66K
Srinagar, Sep 22 (IANS) A total of 1,235 more persons tested coronavirus positive in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday as the total cases crossed 66,000. The Information and Public Relations Department said 736 new cases were reported in Jammu division and 499 in Kashmir division, taking the Union Territory’s total[Read More…]
Covid-19 presages crises to come, warns UN Secretary General
By Arul Louis United Nations, Sep 22 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday that Covid-19 presages more crises, and is “a dress rehearsal for the world of challenges to come”. “We must move forward with humility – recognising that a microscopic virus has brought the world to its[Read More…]
University of Hyderabad VC’s tenure extended by a year
Hyderabad, Sep 22 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Education has extended the tenure of Vice-Chancellor of University of Hyderabad, Professor Appa Rao Podile for one year. The ministry on Tuesday conveyed to the University Registrar that the President of India in his capacity as Visitor of University of Hyderabad has[Read More…]
Karnataka BJP feels Yediyurappa is still the best bet
Bengaluru, Sep 22 (IANS) In a strong bid to scotch rumours about the possible change of guard in Karnataka, the state BJP spokesperson Captain Ganesh Karnik termed the news stories frequently talking about replacing Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa as concocted and baseless. According to a statement issued by him, Karnik[Read More…]
Dia Mirza: Never procured, consumed narcotic or contraband substance
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Bollywood actress Dia Mirza has taken to Twitter to refute reports claiming she is on the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) radar and might be summoned by the agency for questioning. Dia took to her verified Twitter account on Tuesday evening to claim that she has never[Read More…]
Facebook plans drastic measures if US polls descend into chaos: Report
San Francisco, Sep 22 (IANS) Facebook is bracing for tough measures to restrict content in case the November elections in the US descend into chaos or violent protests, according to a report in the Financial Times on Tuesday. The plans were revealed by Facebook’s head of global affairs, Nick Clegg,[Read More…]
K’taka to pay bills of corona patients referred by govt hospitals
Bengaluru, Sep 22 (IANS) Taking strong exception to Opposition charges, Karnataka Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Tuesday asserted that the state would pay the medical bills of Covid-19 patients referred to private hospitals after their registration at government ones. Responding to the opposition members’ accusations during the ongoing[Read More…]
Adah Sharma on why martial arts training finds few takers
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Actress Adah Sharma is into martial arts, and often shares videos where she can be seen using the Silambam sticks to work out. “Lockdown or no lockdown I work out on my terrace. I don’t really go to the gym. I mean I got to[Read More…]
Microsoft announces bold features in video meet app Teams
Seattle, Sep 22 (IANS) Microsoft on Tuesday announced several new capabilities to help people stay connected, collaborate and build solutions in its video meet app Teams. While there isn’t a limit on the number of people in a Teams tenant, team membership is currently limited to 5,000 members. Later this[Read More…]
NSE and SGX progress on operationalising NSE IFSC-SGX Connect
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Singapore Exchange (SGX) have entered into a formal agreement to cement the key terms for operationalising the NSE IFSC-SGX Connect which will bring together international and Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) participants to create a bigger liquidity pool[Read More…]
Alaya F. on how lockdown provided ‘a great learning curve’
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Actress Alaya F. is having fun being a force unto herself, as she continues to work from home. From styling her shoots, taking virtual dance classes, bettering her craft and watching documentaries to understand the nuances of different characters and creating her digital series, Alaya has[Read More…]
Microsoft unveils 85-inch Surface Hub 2S for hybrid workplaces
Seattle, Sep 22 (IANS) Microsoft on Tuesday announced a massive 85-inch digital collaboration device Surface Hub 2S for the hybrid workspaces in the pandemic times. Surface Hub 2S is available for pre-sales reservations in the US, with more markets to follow in the coming months and availability starting in January[Read More…]