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13 Jan

Over 260 Maharashtra cops infected with COVID

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Due to rising COVID-19 cases, as many as 265 Maharashtra police have succumbed to the infection so far, the state police said. According to the Maharashtra Police, there are 2,145 active cases of COVID-19 in the state police. The highest number of COVID-related deaths has been recorded in state police personnel posted in Mumbai, which is 126. Meanwhile, Maharashtra is expected to see a spike in hospitalisation of COVID-19 patients this month-end or in the first week of February, according to the state health department. The daily requirement of medical oxygen in the state has been increased, it said, adding that…

13 Jan

TECNO launches POP 5 LTE

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaPOP 5 LTE, TECNO

TECNO has once again donned the mantle of being the industry leader and disruptor with its latest product offering, POP5 LTE, under its ‘POP Series’ portfolio. Boasting of segment first features such as 6.52 HD+ dot-notch display, 5000mAh battery, 8MP AI dual rear camera, the POP5 LTE is powered by HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11 Go. The smartphone packs in various smart features such as IPX2 Splash Resistant, enhanced 14 regional language support, 120 Hz sampling rate and face unlock — all this in a premium design and vibrant colors. With the launch of POP5LTE, TECNO has further cemented…

13 Jan

Senior Kerala rocket scientist S Somanath appointed as new ISRO chief

editor0 CommentsTechnologyKerala, TECHNOLOGY

Another Malayali has returned to the helm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Eminent rocket scientist S Somanath has been appointed as the chairman of the ISRO as well as the Space Secretary, a Personnel Ministry order issued on Wednesday said. Somanath, who has been the Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, will replace K Sivan as the head of India's space agency. Sivan was given a year's extension and his term is set to end on January 14. Dr S Somanath was appointed by the Centre on Wednesday as the Secretary of the Department of Space and the Chairman…

13 Jan

UP Assembly Election 2022: Congress` first list has 40% women, Unnao rape victim`s mother to contest

editor0 CommentsPoliticalcongress, Uttar Pradesh

Congress UP list of candidates: Congress has fielded Unnao gangrape victim's mother as the party candidate from the seat for the upcoming Assembly election. Announcing the first list of 125 candidates on Thursday, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi said that the list includes 50 women. "Our Unnao candidate is the mother of the gangrape victim. We have given her a chance to continue the struggle. The power which oppressed them andruined their family, they should now get that power," Priyanka Gandhi said as she announced the name of candidates during a virtual press conference. "Out of the total 125 candidates,…

13 Jan

Kulgam Encounter: Slain JeM militant identified, was active since 2018, 01 AK Rifle, pistol, 02 grenades recovered: Police

editor0 CommentsIndiajammu and kashmir

Police on Thursday identified the Jaish militant killed in a gunfight with security forces in Kulgam last night as Babar Bhai. "#KulgamEncounterUpdate: Killed JeM #terrorist identified as Babar bhai of #Pakistan, active since 2018 in the areas of Shopian-Kulgam. One AK rifle, one pistol and two grenades recovered," a police spokesman said. Besides the militant, a cop was also killed in the encounter that broke out in the Pariwan area of Kulgam on Wednesday night. Three soldiers and two civilians were also injured in the exchange of fire, police said. “One police personnel Sg Ct Rohit Chhib attained martyrdom, three…

12 Jan

Himanta Biswa Sarma urges to arrest Punjab Minister

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma demands to arrest Charanjit Singh Channi, Chief Minister of Punjab because he was conspired to assassinate PM Narendra Modi through the security breach on 5th Jan while Modi was visiting the northern state. In a press conference, Mr. Sarma said, “All evidence makes it clear that Congress high command and Punjab CM conspired to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi.” Through a television channel in Punjab which claimed that the police there had intelligence report on January two regarding an attempt to kill the prime minister. Mr Sarma also claimed that Congress leaders knew about…

12 Jan

Tata Motors makes significant strides in setting new benchmarks for safety

editor0 CommentsBusinessTata Motors

Safety has become a significant consideration for automotive manufacturers and customers alike. In a country like India where road fatalities take around 1.5 lakh lives every year, safety being an important pillar of mobility transformation through CESS (Connected, Electric, Safe, and Shared), the demand for it in India is only poised to grow. As a leading player in the Indian automotive industry, Tata Motors continues to emphasize its core commitment to delivering the safest vehicles in every segment. Over the past year, Tata Motors has made significant strides in setting new benchmarks for safety. the company has launched a range…

12 Jan

Assam wins 1silver medal at the IndiaSkills 2021 National Competition

editor0 CommentsAssam, BusinessIndiaSkills 2021

Assam has successfully bagged1 silver medal at the IndiaSkills 2021 National Competition. In total, 185 candidates were declared winners in the competition and Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India felicitated them at the Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. The winners were given a cash prize of INR 100,000, while the first runners-up and the second runners-up were awarded INR 75,000 and INR 50,000 respectively. The closed-door competition, organised by National Skill Development Corporation under the guidance of MSDE, witnessed participation in 54 skills such as concrete construction work, beauty therapy, car painting, health and…

12 Jan

Sony India launches WF-C500 Wireless Earbuds

editor0 CommentsBusinessSony India, WF-C500 Wireless Earbuds

Sony India has announced its new wireless earbuds WF-C500 with industry-leading innovations. The WF-C500 comes with DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) to deliver high-quality sound. This restores high-frequency sound and fine fade-out sound to the track you’re listening to and creates a more authentic listening experience. The Earbuds provide 10 hours of battery life, and users can enjoy up to 20 hours of listening time. The WF-C500’s cylindrical charging case is small and easy to carry around in a pocket or bag. The new WF-C500 comes with an IPX4 water resistance rating, so splashes and sweat are no problem for…

12 Jan

Celebrate the harvest festival with Almonds

editor0 CommentsHealthAlmonds, harvest festival

Makar Sankranti marks the end of winter and the beginning of a new harvest season. As with all festivals and celebrations, people across the country indulge in a variety of foods, traditional sweets and savories during this time. Therefore, start this season on the right foot by cutting down on unhealthy fried foods and sweets, and snack on a handful of raw, flavoured or salted almonds instead.Almonds are a “gift of good health” which you can give yourself as well as send across to family and friends. Nuts like almonds are known to be rich in nutrients like magnesium, copper…