Barring containment zones, standalone liquor stores to open across Karnataka from Monday (Details) New Delhi: In a big respite for tipplers, all standalone liquor stores will open across Karnataka from Monday except in containment zones. Making the announcement Karnataka Excise Minister today said that shops will remain open from 9 am to 7 pm. Meanwhile, the…
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Andhra Pradesh High Court gets 3 new judges
Andhra Pradesh High Court gets 3 new judges Three new judges were appointed to the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Saturday. Chief Justice Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari administered the oath of office to Boppudi Krishna Mohan, Kanchireddy Suresh Reddy and Kanneganti Lalithakumari alias Lalitha. President Ram Nath Kovind appointed the three, thereby taking the total number…
Mahesh Babu believes COVID health workers are ‘our true superheroes’
Mahesh Babu believes COVID health workers are ‘our true superheroes’ Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu says he stands in gratitude for all health workers who are working “selflessly and tirelessly” to keep people safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Mahesh took to Instagram, where he shared a photo-collage of health workers and wrote: “I stand in gratitude…
Over 270 Russians stranded in India fly back amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
Over 270 Russians stranded in India fly back amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown A special flight with 271 Russian nationals on board departed from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi. They flew home by the flight en route Delhi-Saint-Petersburg-Moscow with the assistance of the Russian Embassy in India. Over the last one month,…
Commercial passenger flights to remain suspended till May 17 midnight – DGCA
Commercial passenger flights to remain suspended till May 17 midnight – DGCA A day after the Modi government announced an extension of the coronavirus-induced lockdown till May 17, the DGCA on Saturday said all commercial passenger flights will remain suspended till midnight of May 17. “It is reiterated that foreign and domestic airlines shall be…
‘End of our story’ – Neetu Kapoor shares heartbreaking post on Rishi Kapoor
‘End of our story’ – Neetu Kapoor shares heartbreaking post on Rishi Kapoor Neetu Kapoor shares emotional post remembering Rishi Kapoor Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30 after long battle with leukemia. He left his family, friends and millions of fans heartbroken. Rishi Kapoor and his wife Neetu Kapoor were ‘soul…
Viral Video – US cop hailed as a ‘hero’ for pushing burning car away from restaurant
A New Jersey police officer is being hailed as a hero after his quick reaction to a fire incident saved a restaurant from burning down. In a video, tweeted by the official account of Stafford Police, the officer can be seen pushing an ignited car away from the building in order to prevent the fire…
Anti-CAA Jamia protests funded from Middle East, Delhi Police tells court
Anti-CAA Jamia protests funded from Middle East, Delhi Police tells court New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) A court here on Monday sent arrested Jamia Millia Islamia Alumni Association President Shifa Ul Rahman to 10-day custody of Delhi Police Special Cell, with police claiming that “anti-CAA protests at the varsity and other parts of Delhi were…
Maharashtra – Sale deed registrations go online
#Maharashtra – Sale deed registrations go online In a bid to revive the property buying market, the state government has offered a fresh concession to builders. More builders will now be able to register properties online with the government relaxing conditions for e-registration. As per a circular issued by state Inspector General of Registration, Omprakash…
Nearly 50% of MBBS students want to opt out midway
Nearly 50% of MBBS students want to opt out midway A new study of 1,000 medical students from 70 institutions across India has revealed that a large number of them felt like dropping out of the course while a majority of students were physically or mentally affected during the coursework. The survey conducted online by…
Misrepresentation has reached new levels – India rejects USCIRF’s ‘biased’ listing
Misrepresentation has reached new levels – India rejects USCIRF’s ‘biased’ listing A US commission mandated to monitor religious freedom globally on Tuesday asked the State Department to designate 14 nations, including India, as ‘countries of particular concern’, alleging that religious minorities are under increasing assault in these nations. These include nine countries that the State…
Another scientist writes to govt, warns about climate change impact in Dibang Valley over hydro projects
Another scientist writes to govt, warns about climate change impact in Dibang Valley over hydro projects Another scientist studying rivers in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley has warned the government about climate change-induced natural hazards that hydropower dams may not be able to withstand. Chintan Sheth’s letter to the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) of the Union…
IMD issues names for upcoming cyclones in 13 countries
IMD issues names for upcoming cyclones in 13 countries The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday released a detailed list of names of tropical cyclones over north Indian Ocean, including the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Worldwide, there are six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) and five regional Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs)…
Electronic device found in migratory bird’s body in Bijapur district
Electronic device found in migratory bird’s body in Bijapur district VIJAYAPURA: The residents of Yambatnal village near Basavana Bagewadi were in a shock awhile, when they found the carcass of a migratory bird in the outskirts of the village. What confounded their fears was the electronic devices on the body of the bird and the…
Google parent Alphabet sees higher revenue and profits despite Covid-19 pandemic; shares jump
Google parent Alphabet sees higher revenue and profits despite Covid-19 pandemic; shares jump Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday outshined dim earnings expectations, showing higher revenue and profits despite a coronavirus-induced slowdown in its core digital advertising operations in March. Alphabet shares leapt more than eight percent in after-hours trades following release of earnings figures that…
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