CGWB, CSIR-NGRI sign MoA for high-resolution aquifer mapping and management
New Delhi , December 22 A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between Central Ground Water Board and CSIR-NGRI for high-resolution aquifer mapping and management in arid region of the north-western part of the country here…
‘Discrepancy’ in Arjun Rampal’s statement, can be called for re-questioning by NCB
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , December 22 Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal who appeared before the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Monday at its office in Mumbai for questioning in connection with a drug-related case, can be called for…
Russia Expects Biden to Start Compliance of JCPOA 2015
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 22 (Sputnik) Russia expects the incoming administration of US President-elect Joe Biden to undertake steps soon to return the United States to full compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the…
Gutka, tobacco products seized in Telangana’s Rangareddy; one held
Rangareddy (Telangana) , December 23 One person was held after Rs 45 lakhs worth various brands of Gutka and other tobacco products including manufacturing and processing equipment were seized at Rangareddy district here.
On…
China opposes US list of firms with alleged military ties
Beijing, Dec 23 China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday urged the US to stop unilateral and bullying behaviours and said it would take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.…
Railways permit travel on Chennai suburban trains during non-peak hours from today
New Delhi , December 23 : Indian Railways has permitted the public to travel by suburban train services in Chennai during non-peak hours from December 23, the Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.
"From 23rd…
Joe Biden to overturn Trump immigration policies
Washington, Dec 23 (Sputnik) US President-Elect Joe Biden said he expects to lift many of the existing immigration and asylum restrictions imposed by the Trump administration within six months.
Biden on the campaign said he would reverse…
US slaps sanctions against Syrian individuals, entities
Washington, Dec 23 The US on Tuesday announced more than a dozen of sanctions against Syrian individuals and entities to further pressure the Syrian government.
The Treasury Department added seven individuals, nine business entities,…
Trump grants pardons to 15 individuals including two charged in Russia probe
Washington , December 23 : US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a wave of pardons including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller's investigation, and also to Republican allies who once served in Congress and…
Sweden pushes ahead with 5G network building without Huawei amid icy relation with China
Stockholm , December 23 (ANI): Amid deteriorating relations with China, Sweden has decided to build its own 5G Network without Chinese firm Huawei.
The decision to exclude Huwaei was taken in the line of the latest public…
Kerala Health Minister holds meeting amid concerns over new coronavirus strain
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) , December 23 A high-level meeting chaired by Kerala health minister KK Shailaja was held on Tuesday in the backdrop of the new strain of coronavirus reported in the UK.
This new variant of SARS-CoV-2…
Ind vs Aus: Enough guys in visitors’ squad to fill Virat’s shoes, says Lyon
Melbourne , December 23 Australia spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday said that there are enough guys in the Indian squad who can fill the shoes of skipper Virat Kohli in the ongoing four-match Test series.
India stumbled to an…
Forecast: How Saturn’s movement will influence Sensex in 2021
A spate of astrological factors combined in late 2019 to unleash one of the gravest challenges faced by humanity in the form of the Covid pandemic. What began in December 2019 as a seemingly small viral infection in a remote location in…
5 mobile games that cheered young Indian players in pandemic
Other than video calling, it was mobile gaming that took India by storm during the lockdowns and social distancing times. As parents got busy with remote work and struggled to maintain the work-life balance, the popularity of mobile games…
Wipro to takeover IT operations of German firm in $700m deal
Bengaluru: Global software major Wipro on Tuesday announced that its is taking over the IT operations of German food services firm Metro AG in a $700 million (Rs 5,171 crore) deal.
"As a part of the transaction, Wipro will take over the…
Smith not the only contender to take Paine’s place: CA chairman
Sydney, Dec 22 Cricket Australia is not actively considering a new captain for the men's cricket team, said the board's chairman Earl Eddings amid speculation that Steve Smith could be re-appointed to the position.
Former batsman Mark…
Budget for 2022 Olympics increased by 22 per cent
Tokyo, Dec 22 The final budget for the 2021 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been increased by 22 per cent to 1.64 trillion yen (15.8 billion US dollars) because of the postponement of the Games.
The Tokyo 2020 organising committee said…
2nd Test: Gambhir backs Gill to open, says India must play 5 bowlers
New Delhi, Dec 22 India need to play Shubman Gill as Mayank Agarwal's opening partner and include both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin along with three fast bowlers for their upcoming second Test against Australia, says former…
Supplementary budget of Rs 4063.89 crore tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) , December 22 : The Uttarakhand government has tabled a supplementary budget of Rs 4063.89 crore in the state Assembly on the first day of the Winter Session.
Through the supplementary budget, the…
Rijiju inaugurates 8 Khelo India State Centres of Excellence across country
New Delhi , December 22 Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs on Tuesday virtually inaugurated 8 Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs) across India.
The 8 states include Manipur, Arunachal…
