New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) With one more zone de-contained on Wednesday and no addition in the list, the total number of containment zones in Delhi dropped to 87. According to the Delhi government, East Delhi’s Gali Number 9 of Pandav Nagar, which was sealed on April 2, has been[Read More…]
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Jimmy Sheirgill regrets not meeting Irrfan in past few years
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Jimmy Sheirgill, who worked with Irrfan Khan in “Haasil” and “Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns”, penned an emotional note on Wednesday in the late actor’s memory, revealing how much he regrets not meeting the latter in the last few years. “It’s going to take time..a long[Read More…]
Air India to operate first Delhi-Singapore rescue flight from Thursday
By Rohit Vaid New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) National carrier Air India is all set to operate the first ‘special ferry’ flight from New Delhi to Singapore on Thursday, under India’s massive ‘Vande Bharat Mission to bring back stranded Indians from abroad. Accordingly, the airline following the laid down Standard[Read More…]
German Bundesliga can resume this month: Merkel
Munich, May 6 (IANS) The German Bundesliga season can restart this month, Chancellor Angela Merkel has confirmed as per a BBC report. The resumption of the Bundesliga will make it the first major league in Europe to return to action after the COVID-19 pandemic had brought the world to a[Read More…]
Samantha Akkineni takes acting lessons from Helen Mirren
Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Southern actress Samantha Akkineni is making best use of the virtual world during lockdown. She is taking acting lessons from the acclaimed English actress Helen Mirren. “When you literally had one productive hour in a 1000 and must show it off .. (I am a going[Read More…]
Judges cannot live in ivory towers, courts must protect poor: SC Judge
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Supreme Court judge, Justice Deepak Gupta on Wednesday said that judges cannot live in ivory towers but must be aware of what is happening in the world around them. Citing the crisis unleashed due to the coronavirus pandemic, he added the courts must protect the[Read More…]
Sharman Joshi reveals details about his role in ‘Baarish 2’
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Actor Sharman Joshi, who made his digital debut with the first season of “Baarish”, has shared details about his role in the second season. “Season 1 was the beginning of the relationship between Anuj and Gauravi, where they were in an arranged marriage kind of a[Read More…]
Mohanlal posts sweet sketch of Mammootty and wife on their wedding anniversary
Kochi, May 6 (IANS) Mohanlal took to social media on Wednesday to share a sketch of fellow Malayalam veteran actor Mammootty and his wife Sulfath to wish them on their marriage anniversary. “Happy wedding anniversary dear Ichakka and baabhi @mammukka,” Mohanlal captioned it. Mammootty replied saying: “Thank you dear Lal.”[Read More…]
Meteorological Centre to come up in Ladakh
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Central government has decided to establish a Meteorological Centre in Ladakh to meet the meteorological services of the newly-carved Union Territory. The decision came in pursuance to the approval accorded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences on March 9. The Meteorological Centre will cater[Read More…]
10 lakh sq mts of land transferred for IIT-Goa campus: CM
Panaji, May 6 (IANS) The Goa government on Wednesday formally transferred 10 lakh sq metres of land in North Goa for setting up of IIT-Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. Sawant also said that the temporary Indian Institute of Technology-Goa campus, which is functioning from the Goa Engineering College grounds[Read More…]
Big B pens emotional note on granddaughter Navya’s graduation day
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya graduated from college in New York on Wednesday, and the former took to social media to pen a congratulatory message. Big B shared how they celebrated Navya’s big day at his Jalsa home since the graduation ceremony has been stalled due to[Read More…]
WB issues notice to appoint board of administrators at KMC
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government on Wednesday issued an order to appoint the board of administrators to run the day-to-day work of the state’s largest civic body – the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). “The order has been issued today by Nabanno to appoint a 14-member[Read More…]
Raveena’s funny reply to fan proposing marriage in next birth
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Raveena Tandon gave a funny reply to a fan who proposed to marry her in the next birth. On Wednesday, the actress took to Instagram to share throwback photos from a vacation in the mountains. “#throwback When the summer gets to hot to handle… my heart[Read More…]
Govt extends validity of lockdown period e-way bill till May 31
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The government has extended the validity of all e-way bills that were set to expire during the period of first lockdown to May 31. As per a notification issued by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the validity has been extended for all[Read More…]
45-year-old Kanpur man beats end-stage oral cancer amid lockdown
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) A 45-year-old patient beat end-stage oral cancer after he was quickly shifted to the national capital from Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur district to get medical intervention amidst nation-wide lockdown. When Jaspal’s tumor began to bleed, his oncologist informed him he needed immediate surgery. However, he was[Read More…]
JNU VC evokes ‘Discovery of India’ to defend webinar on Bhagavad Gita
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) After several questions were raised on Jawaharlal Nehru University’s decision to organise a webinar on ‘Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita during the Covid-19 Crisis, JNU Vice Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar Mamidala evoked Jawaharlal Nehru’s ‘Discovery of India where Nehru had claimed that Bhagavad Gita does not[Read More…]
17 more corona cases in Gurugram
Gurugram, May 6 (IANS) Gurugram reported 17 more coronavirus positive cases on Wednesday, the highest in the city in a day since the nationwide lockdown. Gurugram Civil Surgeon JS Punia said that 10 of them are wholesale vegetab le dealers in Khandsa Anaj Mandi, who have direct contacts with the[Read More…]
‘People playing football, bathing in rivers’: Centre to Bengal
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) If you thought the war of words between the Centre and the West Bengal government was over, you are wrong. On Wednesday, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla wrote another letter to Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha pointing out how the Inter Ministerial Team that visited the[Read More…]
Samsung India reopening exclusive brand stores (Lead)
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Samsung India on Wednesday announced to reopen its exclusive brand stores in orange and green zones across the country, in conformity with government regulations and the zonal guidelines and safety norms. Smart Cafes are Samsung’s exclusive smartphone and accessories stores whereas Smart Plazas offer an[Read More…]
Kevin Spacey speaks out for 1st time after sexual assault charges
Los Angeles, May 6 (IANS) Disgraced Hollywood star Kevin Spacey has opened about how sexual assault allegations meant “my job, many of my relationships were all gone in a matter of hours”. The 60-year-old described his “painful” journey three years after he was accused of assault by a string of[Read More…]
Rs 1,610 cr relief for lockdown-hit in Karnataka (Lead)
Bengaluru, May 6 (IANS) To bring early relief to farmers, flower growers, washermen, barbers, auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers — some of the worst-affected by the Covid-19 induced lockdown, the Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a Rs 1,610 crore package. “The state government will provide Rs 1,610 crore compensation/benefit to the[Read More…]
Got to be alert, next 2-3 weeks could be vital: Experts
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Just a week ago, it seemed that coronavirus cases were starting to plateau, as the Centre claimed that its growth had been more or less linear and not exponential. Yet, as many as 3,900 new cases and 195 deaths were reported on Tuesday. Medical experts[Read More…]
Shilpa Shetty reveals what’s more contagious than virus
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) There is something more contagious than virus, and it is a smile, feels Shilpa Shetty. Taking to Instagram on the occasion of International Smile Day, Shilpa Shetty wrote: “A SMILE is the one curve that we don’t need to flatten in times like these… the one[Read More…]
CMs requested PM to reopen liquor shops, says MoS Home
Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday revealed that the Centre allowed reopening of liquor shops during the third phase of the nationwide lockdown following requests from Chief Ministers of different states. He said during a videoconference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi,[Read More…]
Need to be sensitive while coaching young female sportspersons: Sania
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Tennis ace Sania Mirza said that one needs to be more sensitive while coaching young female sportspersons. Speaking in the All India Tennis Association and the Sport Authority of Indias digital Coachs Education webinar on Wednesday, Sania said that coaches need to be sensitive of[Read More…]