IOC, IPC praise engagement and optimisations central to Paris 2024’s plans to deliver new era…
Lausanne , December 3 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that a joint delivery partners meeting, a coordination commission update and a joint steering forum, involving the IOC and International Paralympic Committee…
India calls on UN member states’ to condemn attacks on all religions
New York , December 3 : India on Wednesday called out UN member states' for selective condemnation of attacks on Abrahamic religions, leaving religions-like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. At the 75th session of the United…
Canada unable to supply safe drinking water
Toronto, Dec 3 (Sputnik) The Canadian government will miss a deadline to supply all First Nations communities with clean drinking water, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller announced at a press briefing. During his first…
IIT-B study confirms effectiveness of social distancing norms, face mask to curb virus spread
The study said protective measures like face mask and face shield effectively reduce the leakage and reach of the sneeze within 1ft3ft.
Nissan prices all-new Magnite SUV at Rs 4.99L
New Delhi: Automobile manufacturer Nissan India on Wednesday announced the special introductory price of all-new Nissan Magnite, starting at Rs 4,99,000 (ex-showroom) valid until December 31, 2020.
Accordingly, the company commenced the…
Rolls-Royce, Infosys enter into partnership for aerospace engineering in India
Mumbai: Leading aerospace and defence technology company Rolls-Royce and IT major Infosys on Wednesday announced their strategic partnership for aerospace engineering in India.
As part of the overall partnership, Rolls-Royce will…
NSE launches futures contract of crude degummed soybean oil
Mumbai: The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) has launched its first agricultural commodity futures contract on crude degummed soybean oil (CDSO Futures).
It was launched on December 1, an NSE statement said on Wednesday.
The…
RBI expected to maintain rates on elevated inflation levels: Brickwork Ratings
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain a rate pause in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meet, considering elevated inflation levels, Brickwork Ratings said on Wednesday.
As per the agency, to support…
Israeli PM Netanyahu congratulates UAE on its 49th National Day
Moscow , December 2 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday congratulated UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the country's people on the 49th National Day, wishing bilateral cooperation to become…
Putin asks government to start mass vaccination against Covid in Russia next week
Moscow , December 2 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday asked Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova to start mass vaccination against the coronavirus next week.
"I know that we have manufactured or will have…
BJP chief JP Nadda extends birthday wishes to twin brother Jagat Bhushan
New Delhi , December 2 : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday extended birthday wishes to his twin brother, Jagat Bhushan. Both brothers have turned 60 today.
"All good things come in pairs, best of all are a…
Farmer Union leader calls for burning effigies across country on Dec 5
New Delhi , December 2 Farmers unions on Wednesday demanded that a special Parliament Session be convened to repeal the three agricultural reform laws.
"We demand that the Central government should call a special Parliament…
Let’s see to what extent issues can be resolved, says Tomar ahead of fourth round of talks…
New Delhi , December 2 Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the government will hold another round of discussion with farmer leaders on Thursday in which both sides will present their views and it remains…
Proud of this team: Kohli after win in 3rd ODI against Aus
Canberra , December 2 : After registering a 13-run win over Australia in the third and final One Day International, India skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said that he is proud of the attitude shown by his side in the final match…
Bengal T20 Challenge: Shahbaz guides Tapan to win over Bagan
Kolkata, Dec 2 Tapan Memorial registered thumping five-wicket victory over Mohun Bagan, thanks to skipper Shahbaz Ahamad's 24-ball 51, in the Bengal T20 Challenge here at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
Electing to bat first on winning the…
Captain Fox doubtful for East Bengal’s next match
Panjim, Dec 2 East Bengal captain Danny Fox could be in doubt for their next game against NorthEast United in the Indian Super League (ISL). Fox had gone down in the second minute of their previous match against Mumbai City and was…
9 TDP MLAs suspended for obstructing house
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) , December 3 Nine TDP MLAs were suspended from the Andhra Pradesh Assembly session on Wednesday as they raised slogans while Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was giving a speech, speaking on the…
India slams Pak for violating UN resolution, brings up Kartarpur Sahib management issue
New York , December 3 India on Wednesday slammed Pakistan for violating the resolution on Culture of Peace passed last year and arbitrarily transferring the management of the Sikh holy shrine - Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara, from the…
Sikhs request to rename Idgah Hills as ‘Guru Nanak Tekri’ in MP
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) , December 3 Representatives of the Sikh community met State Assembly Protem Speaker Rameshwar Sharma on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum requesting to rename Idgah Hills (in Bhopal) as 'Guru Nanak…
US blocks China’s cotton due to human rights concerns in Xinjiang
Washington DC , December 3 : The US government has issued an order to block cotton imports from a Xinjiang governmental organisation in China due to the ongoing human rights abuses of Uyghurs, the Department of Homeland Security…
