Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor, who turned co-investor for a home food delivery company Foodcloud.in, says his startup is aiming to bring about a positive social change towards gender parity in our society. “Our startup, foodcloud.in, is aiming to bring about a positive social change towards gender parity[Read More…]
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ALERT: Commission to submit report in 6 months, Chairman to fix first date of hearing at Hyderabad
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Russian gas pipeline project to face US sanctions
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) The US House of Representatives has approved a bill which will direct President Donald Trump’s administration to impose sanctions against a Russian gas pipeline project beneath the Baltic Sea. “The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) protects European energy security by imposing sanctions related to Russian[Read More…]
29.44% polling in Jharkhand (2nd Lead, 11 a.m.)
Ranchi, Dec 12 (IANS) Jharkhand recorded 29.44 per cent voting till 11 a.m. in the third phase of polls on Thursday. The highest polling has been recorded in Khijari seat at 37.65 per cent and lowest at Ranchi with 19.35 per cent. The voting commenced at 7 a.m. amid tight[Read More…]
Catch up on some fitness inspiration
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi Dec 12 (IANSlife) Being fitter is on almost everyones new years resolutions list, and with 2020 around the corner, it is a matter of time before you motivate yourself to get started. Fitness is a commitment, requires discipline and in case you’ve fallen off the[Read More…]
9th Delhi Comic Con set to open next weekend
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, December 12 Dec 12 (IANSlife) Comic Con India, Indias greatest pop culture experience, is all set to bring to the capital a weekend filled with all things geek and pop culture. The ninth edition of Delhi Comic Con, scheduled from December 20-22, will unravel a[Read More…]
71 soldiers killed in Niger militant attack
Niamey, Dec 12 (IANS) At least 71 soldiers were killed when armed militants attacked an amry camp in Niger, the West African country’s Defence Minister said. The attack took place on Tuesday at the camp located near Niger’s border with Mali, reports the All Africa news website. The three-hour assault[Read More…]
Pierce Brosnan to play king in Camila Cabello’s ‘Cinderella’
Los Angeles, Dec 12 (IANS) Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan will play the king, opposite singer Camila Cabello in writer-director Kay Cannon’s new telling of “Cinderella” for Sony Pictures. Billy Porter, Idina Menzel and Nicholas Galitzine are also confirmed to star in the film, which will be released in theatres February[Read More…]
Joe Biden denies one-term pledge
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden has denied ever discussing with his campaign whether he would only serve one term if elected in the 2020 US election, it was reported on Thursday. “I don’t have plans on one term. I’m not even there yet,” the BBC reported[Read More…]
ALERT: Telangana govt tells SC police took accused to crime scene to recover power bank of victim in Hyderabad rape-murder case
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US House of Representatives passes Space Force bill
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) The US House of Representatives has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2020, allocating $738 billion for a new space force. The project, passed on Wednesday with 377 votes in favour and 48 against, also contemplates a series of other measures, such as 12[Read More…]
ALERT: SC says inquiry commission headed by former SC judge, ex-judge of Bombay HC, ex-CBI director to probe Hyderabad encounter
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ALERT: Why did Hyd rape accused attack police with stones, when they had snatched policemen’s pistols
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Sourabh Raaj Jain returns to youth genre
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Actor Sourabh Raaj Jain has become a popular name in the mythological genre. The “Remix” actor says he wanted to be a part of a new-age love story and he got the opportunity through “Patiala Babes” show. “I have experimented with everything from negative and historical[Read More…]
Apple releases iOS, iPadOS 13.3 with multiple bug fixes
San Francisco, Dec 12 (IANS) Apple has released iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3 updates to all its compatible iPhones and iPads, respectively, with a host of bug fixes and improvements. The new software updates come two weeks after the release of iOS/iPadOS 13.2.3 and more than a month after the[Read More…]
Energy efficient broad gauge Vande Bharat train weighs less
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai, Dec 12 (IANS) India’s own semi-high speed train Vande Bharat or Train 18 is highly energy efficient and also weighs less contrary to some reports, said sources in the Indian Railways. “As per simulations made at Integral Coach Factory (ICF) where Vande Bharat or Train 18[Read More…]
Rajinikanth’s upcoming film gets special poster on superstar’s Birthday
“Darbar”, which has been directed by A.R. Murugadoss, is slated to hit the screens during Pongal in January.
Rani hits the streets to meet traffic police
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film “Mardaani 2”, took to the streets of Mumbai to meet traffic police officers, saw them in action and discussed with them how they tirelessly keep us safe. “Traffic cops hold the key[Read More…]
Sri Lanka to fight dengue virus with bacteria
Colombo, Dec 12 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government is set to begin trialling a special bacteria as part of a programme to eradicate the dengue virus, a Health Ministry official said here on Thursday. Deputy Director General of the Health Ministry Paba Palihawadana said that a type of bacteria called[Read More…]
ALERT: Hyd rape: There must be unbiased inquiry of the encounter of 4 accused: SC
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Cisco unveils ‘Silicon One’ chip for 5G era
San Francisco, Dec 12 (IANS) In a bid to create ‘Internet for the 5G era’, global networking giant Cisco has unveiled Silicon One — a first-ever single, unified silicon architecture that can serve anywhere in the network and be used in any form factor. The new Silicon One — already[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi to hold rallies in Jharkhand
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address public rallies in Jharkhand on Thursday for the ongoing assembly elections in the state. “Today I will address a public meeting in Rajmahal legislative Assembly area of Sahibganj district of Jharkhand and Mahagama Vidhan Sabha constituency of[Read More…]
ISL match in Guwahati postponed amid CAB protest
Guwahati, Dec 12 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) football match between NorthEast United FC and Chennaiyin FC scheduled to be played on Thursday night at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Guwahati has been postponed as the state has been placed under an indefinite curfew following protests against the[Read More…]
ALERT: Considering Hyd inquiry in the absence of police: SC
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Ranji Trophy games ‘not yet’ suspended in Assam, Tripura: Saba Karim
By Aakash Kumar New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) BCCI GM Cricket Operations Saba Karim on Thursday said that they are monitoring the situation in Assam and Tripura, adding that the Ranji Trophy games being played in the two states have not yet been suspended. Curfew has been imposed in the[Read More…]