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Chandigarh: In a bid to reduce carbon emissions, the Punjab government on Sunday announced to impose ban on single-used plastic from the next month. During a virtual state-level function to mark World Environment Day 2022, Science, Technology and Environment Secretary Rahul Tewari announced the decision for protecting the environment. He said the ban on the […]
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Hyderabad: Just as one act of kindness can change the world for someone, one act of bravery can instill hope in a world full of fear. On June 5, 1989, a Chinese man stood with shopping bags in his hands, stopping a row of tanks leaving Beijing’s Tiananmen Square the day after the deadly military […]
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Hyderabad: As part of World Environment Day, a ‘Kalpataru campaign’ is being organised by Brahma Kumaris across all their centres with an aim to involve 40 lakh citizens and have 40 lakh saplings planted by August 25. Rajya Sabha MP, Joginapally Santosh Kumar, who has been invited for the programme at Brahma Kumaris Shanti Sarovar […]
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Hyderabad: After experiencing intense heat on Sunday until the afternoon, Hyderabad may get some relief as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) – Hyderabad has forecasted rain in the city for the next three hours, according to a press release issued around 3 pm. “Light to moderate thunderstorms with rain accompanied by lightning and gusty winds […]
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Hyderabad: Aloo halwa/pudding is a tasty and delicious Indian dessert. This recipe is mostly prepared in North India and popularly in Uttar Pradesh. It is made with potatoes and is a simple, easy, and quick recipe to make. An ideal recipe for fasting, especially for Navratri and Ekadashi fasts, it is generally referred to as […]
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Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday criticised the ruling BJP at the Centre, claiming the party was busy promoting some movies amid the “targeted killings of Kashmiri Pandits and Muslim security personnel” in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters here, Raut claimed the BJP was neglecting the Kashmir Valley’s security. “Did the atrocities […]
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Hyderabad: Amid forecast of a severe heat wave sweeping through Telangana during next two days, an advisory has been issued asking people not to venture out during the afternoons between 12 pm and 3 pm and staying hydrated. An orange alert or ‘be prepared’ warning was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD)-Hyderabad on Sunday […]
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the national portal for credit-linked government schemes – Jan Samarth Portal on Monday. The portal will be launched during the ‘Iconic Week Celebrations’ of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on Monday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This week is being celebrated as […]
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Hyderabad: The State government on Sunday directed District Medical and Health Officers (DM&HOs), programme officers and medical officers to spend at least one night in a month at Primary Health Centres (PHCs) which will not only improve the quality of healthcare but also highlight limitations in the system that need to be addressed. Health Minister, […]
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Mumbai: With inflation showing no signs of abatement, the Reserve Bank is likely to increase the benchmark lending rate in quick succession in its forthcoming monetary policy review on Wednesday, a hint for which has already been given by Governor Shaktikanta Das, opined experts. There are speculations that the central bank may go for at […]
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Abu Dhabi: As International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2022 came to a conclusion, a video of actor Abhishek Bachchan’s performance has surfaced on the internet. While the ‘Big Bull’ actor impressed his fans with his performance, it was Aaradhya’s dance moves that stole the limelight. In the video, Abhishek is seen grooving to the […]
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Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan has sought a report from the police on the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Hyderabad. The Governor has asked Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar and Director General of Police Mahendar Reddy to submit a report about the case in two days. Soundararajan went through media reports about the […]
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Seoul: South Korean tech giant Samsung is reportedly planning to build a new production line to make larger OLED displays suitable for tablets and notebooks, with the company ultimately aiming to fulfill orders for future Apple products, media reports say. The Elec previously reported that Apple plans to release its first iPad Pro models with […]
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Hyderabad: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly considering using images of Rabindranath Tagore and APJ Abdul Kalam, alongside Mahatma Gandhi, on the new series of currency notes. According to a report by the New Indian Express, the Central Bank and the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India (SPMCIL) have sent two sample […]
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Hyderabad: The city’s newest exhibition, Jashn-e-Bazaar is all set to come back for its second edition. After an encouraging experience for the first edition, the team is gearing up to host Hyderabadis to another day full of food, fun, and shopping. The day-long exhibition is scheduled to be held on June 18 at the Kings […]
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Chennai: Fast food chain KFC India has unveiled ‘KFConscious’ which it claimed to be the most sustainable restaurant in the city, as the outlet aims to tap energy efficiency and use of environment-friendly materials, the company said on Sunday. KFC India has chalked out plans to open 20 more such outlets across the country this […]
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Amaravati: The by-election to the Atmakur Assembly seat in Andhra Pradesh is likely to be a cakewalk for the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) with the main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) staying away from the contest, but the BJP has entered the fray to prove a point. YSRCP is confident of a big win […]
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Beijing: China on Sunday sent three astronauts on spaceship Shenzhou-14 to its space station for a six-month mission. The trio — commander Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe — will cooperate with the ground team to complete the assembly and construction of the Tiangong space station, Xinhua news agency reported. The astronauts will develop […]
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Bijapur: A woman Naxalite, carrying a reward of Rs five lakh on her head and wanted in several cases of attack on police, has surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district to reunite with her daughter back home, an official said on Sunday. The rebel, identified as Somli Sodi alias Vanita (32), was working with the banned […]
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Abu Dhabi: Actor Sidharth Malhotra starrer war drama “Shershaah” walked away with top honours at the 22nd edition of the IIFA Weekend and Awards on Saturday, which saw actors Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon take home acting trophies. The three day extravaganza concluded at the Etihad Arena, part of Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island in […]
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Hyderabad: Two persons who allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a minor girl were arrested by the Moghalpura police on Saturday. According to the police, the victim went missing from her house on May 31 and a complaint was made by the family to the Moghalpura police the same evening. The next morning the girl was […]
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Hapur: The death toll in the blast incident at a factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur has risen to 13 on Sunday. The police have booked two persons for culpable homicide in the incident. The Uttar Pradesh Police have registered an FIR under sections 286 (Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance), 287 (Negligent conduct with […]
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Abu Dhabi: Superstar Salman Khan on Saturday gave a shout out to his superstar friend Shah Rukh Khan at the 22nd edition of the IIFA Awards as the latter gears up to return to the big screen after a gap of five years. Shah Rukh, whose last release was Anand L Rai’s “Zero” in 2018, […]
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Rehoboth Beach: A small private airplane mistakenly entered restricted airspace near President Joe Biden’s Delaware vacation home Saturday, prompting the brief evacuation of the president and first lady, the White House and the Secret Service said. The White House said there was no threat to the Biden or his family and that precautionary measures were […]
