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22 Jan

Tram to mark Netaji’s birth anniversary flagged off in Kolkata

editor0 CommentsWest BengalSubhas Chandra Bose

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Madan Mitra on Saturday flagged off a tram in Kolkata themed on the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, calling it a "befitting" response to the Centre's rejection of West Bengal's Republic Day tableau that had the same theme. Hitting back, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State president Sukanta Majumdar said Mr. Mitra's comments showed that the TMC was looking to reap political dividends from every project of the State government. The single-bogey tram was flagged off by Mr. Mitra, the chairman of West Bengal Transport Corp. Ltd., at the Gariahat depot in south Kolkata.…

22 Jan

FPJ Legal: Court rejects anticipatory bail petition of accused Vishal Sudhirkumar Jha in connection with ‘Bulli Bai’ app case

editor0 CommentsCrime

The Patiala House Court's Session Court on Saturday rejected the anticipatory bail petition of accused Vishal Sudhirkumar Jha in connection with the 'Bulli Bai' app matter. The court while passing the order said that the allegations against the applicant are grave in nature as it is a direct onslaught upon the dignity and modesty of the women of a particular community. The Mumbai Police on Thursday arrested another person from Odisha's Jharsuguda in connection with the 'Bulli Bai' case. The cyber police of the Mumbai crime branch today intercepted Niraj Singh a 28-year-old MBA graduate from the Lamtibahal area under…

22 Jan

Election Commission extends ban on election rallies till January 31; some relaxations offered for phase 1, 2

editor0 CommentsPoliticalelections

The Election Commission of India has extended the ban on physical rallies and roadshows till January 31, 2022. The Election Commission held a series of virtual meets today (January 22) to decide whether the ban imposed by it on physical rallies and roadshows to prevent the spread of coronavirus should continue. Announcing dates for elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur on January 8, the poll panel had announced a ban on physical rallies, road and bike shows, and similar campaigning events till January 15. On January 15, the commission extended the ban until January 22. However, the…

22 Jan

HERO MOTOCORP COMMENCES ONLINE BOOKINGS FOR ‘XPULSE 200 4 VALVE’

editor0 CommentsBusinessHERO MOTOCORP

Hero MotoCorp, has announced the commencement of online bookings of its latest motorcycle XPulse 200 4Valve. The company has started accepting bookings for the second batch after the first lot was completely sold out. Priced at Rs. 130,150 (ex-showroom – Delhi), the motorcycle can be booked at company’s online sales platform – eSHOP for a seamless buying experience by making an advance payment of Rs. 10,000/-.The user-friendly system guides the customers through all the relevant steps of making a decision, buying the vehicle and taking delivery. The new XPulse 200 4 Valve is built on its DNA of high-tech adventure…

22 Jan

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Launches – The Hilux

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), has launched the iconic Hilux in the Indian market The name Hilux, which is derived from ‘high’ and ‘luxury’, known for extreme ‘toughness’ and ‘ruggedness’ across terrains of the world for decades.The Toyota Hilux has been developed considering the local conditions and requirements even as it stays true to its character. The highly anticipated lifestyle vehicle was launched in a mega event in the presence of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Chief Engineer - Mr. Yoshiki Konishi, and many more officials. Sharing his views, Mr. Tadashi Asazuma, Executive Vice President – Sales & Customer Service, TKM, said,…

22 Jan

Delhi government to look upon the impact of school students amidst covid pandemic

editor0 CommentsSikkim

The Delhi government will conduct a survey to understand the impact of the Covid pandemic on school children, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said. The last two years have been really tough and very stressful for school children. Due to school closure students have been confined to their homes, which is leading to a situation of fear and stress among them, he said. "It is important to understand their mental state, to bring them back to the normal situation. In view of this, we have decided to conduct the study on a large-scale to understand the changes in mental and…

22 Jan

Shadowfax to support a growing fleet of 100,000+ rider partners

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Covid19, IndiaShadowfax

Shadowfax has announced its second COVID care program for all its rider partners. The company continues to be immensely invested in supporting its 100,000+ rider partner network, from implementing and enhancing safety measures to providing financial and medical assistance during this time of crisis. Unlike the first and second waves, the third wave is more likely to have a steeper impact on the overall supply chain. Owing to the safety and convenience, customers continue to make more purchases through online channels, creating more demand for the delivery sector. Shadowfax has been running on-call COVID assistance and counselling for its rider…

22 Jan

Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas welcome their baby via surrogacy

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentNick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas have welcomed a baby via surrogacy. On Saturday, the couple took to their Instagram accounts to share the good news with their fans. "We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family. Thank you so much," Priyanka and Nick posted. Soon after the couple announced the news of becoming parents, social media users showered them with good wishes. "Congratulations," actress Lara Dutta Bhupathi commented. "Omg. This is so special...big big congratulations. Best news," producer Guneet Monga commented. …

22 Jan

Indian Navy and Earth Ministry joins hand to design and develop an Deep Water vehicle

editor0 CommentsIndiaDeep Water Mission, Deep Water Vehicle

The Indian Navy and the Ministry of Earth Science have joined hands to design and develop a ‘Deep Water Vehicle’ that would go as deep as 6000 meters to explore India’s sea resources under the “Deep Water Mission” project. “Deep Ocean Mission” is specially designed to explore India’s deep ocean resources and develop deep-sea technologies for sustainable use of ocean resources. It will have an important bearing on India’s future economy,” the Ministry of Earth Science stated. The Deep Ocean Mission is a mission mode project launched by the Modi Government to support India’s Blue Economy initiatives that have the…

22 Jan

Massive Fire Breaks Out Near Bhatia Hospital In Mumbai

editor0 CommentsAccidentaccident, Mumbai

At least 6 people died and 16 people got injured after a massive broke out on the 18th floor of a residential building in Tardeo area of central Mumbai, Saturday morning. The fire broke out at around 7.30 am in Kamala building which is located opposite to Gandhi Hospital at Gowalia Tank. Immediately, 13 fire engines and seven water jetties rushed to the building to reduce the fire, which major. At present, the firefighters covered the blaze from all sides. Out of the six injured taken to the Nair Hospital, five died, at present, 13 persons are undergoing treatment in Bhatia Hospital, two…