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…
Amit Shah to visit Assam on Sat, many opposition leaders may join BJP
Guwahati, Dec 22 Union Home Minister Amit Shah would visit Assam on December 26 and during his visit, several leaders of the opposition parties are likely to join the ruling BJP, party sources said here on Tuesday.
BJP leaders said…
Piyush Goyal assures Bangladesh of India’s cooperation in ensuring barrier-free trade
New Delhi , December 22 India on Tuesday assured Bangladesh of complete cooperation in ensuring barrier-free trade between the two countries and said that together the two countries can aspire for a better future for people,…
Jund Al Aqsa case: NIA raids 7 places in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 22 The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at seven locations in Kerala in connection with an ongoing case linking proscribed Syria-based terrorist organisation Jund Al Aqsa.
The…
Israeli Parliament dissolved, election in March ’21
TEL AVIV, Dec 23 (Sputnik) Speaker of Israel's Knesset (unicameral parliament) Yariv Levin said early parliamentary elections in the country would take place on March 23, 2021.
"The Knesset ha been dissolved. Elections to the 24th Knesset…
Factory blast in Karachi, 8 dead
Karachi, Dec 23 (UNI) At least seven people were killed and 16 others injured in an explosion at a factory in Karachi, police said.
The incident took place inside an ice and cold storage factory on Tuesday, The Geo News quoted Deputy…
Lebanese official denies settlement with Israel
Moscow, Dec 23 (Sputnik) The currently deferred maritime border demarcation negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are not part of a broader normalization agenda between the two countries, General Director of the Lebanese Economic and…
Precautions still needed for COVID-19, government will educate people on vaacine: Harsh Vardhan
NEW DELHI: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said that the worst is over concerning coronavirus in the country but people still need to follow Covid appropriate behaviour to stay safe.
"At a personal level, I think that…
COVID-19 new strain: Flight suspension to UK grounds plans of students, others
BENGALURU : The suspension of flights between India and the UK from December 23-31 has played havoc with the vacation plans of many Indians, particularly students. Among those who are worried is Randhir Banerjee, a software professional,…
India may have missed tracing of new Coronavirus strain: Experts
NEW DELHI: India may already have the new strain of Covid-19 as the process of analysing genomes of SARS-CoV-2 was comparatively down in the period when it was first identified in the UK, said experts studying the mutations of coronavirus.…
Don’t think night curfew or lockdown should be imposed in Maharashtra, says Thackeray
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , December 21 Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has said, he doesn't think a night curfew or another lockdown should be imposed though many people have suggested this to him.
"Many people…
PM to deliver inaugural address at India International Science Festival today
New Delhi December 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address at the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020 on Tuesday at 4:30 pm via video conferencing.
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan…
Trump awards PM Modi with Legion of Merit for elevating India-US ties
Washington , December 22 : United States President Donald Trump has presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the prestigious Legion of Merit, a top US honour, for his leadership in elevating India and US strategic partnership,…
Mamata demands national holiday on Christmas, accuses BJP of ‘religious hatred’
Kolkata (West Bengal) , December 22 Hitting out at the BJP-led central government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday questioned Centre as to why Christmas is not declared as a "national holiday".
"Last year…
