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22 Aug

PM Modi pays tributes to ex-UP CM Kalyan Singh in Lucknow, says he was symbol of ‘trust’ for people

editor0 CommentsPoliticalUTTARPRADESH

PM Modi said that it is an irreparable loss for all of us. The name given by the parents of Kalyan Singh ji made that name meaningful. He lived for public welfare throughout his life. He made public welfare his life mantra. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give him a place at his feet and may God give strength to his family to bear this loss in this hour of grief. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh was a valuable personality and a capable leader who became a "symbol of…

21 Aug

Farmers’ protest hits train movement, road traffic in Jalandhar for second day

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Indian Railways has cancelled 19 trains due to farmers' agitation in Punjab's Firozpur railway division, news agency ANI reported on Saturday. The report comes just hours after sugarcane farmers blocked highway, railway track in Jalandhar, demanding clearance of their dues. “If government doesn't hold talks with us by today evening, then we will give Punjab Bandh call. We will try to avoid imposing a bandh from tomorrow due to Rakhi," MS Rai of BKU-Doaba was quoted as saying by ANI. Rail passengers travelling for ''Raksha Bandhan'' festival on Sunday bore the maximum brunt of the blockade. Emergency vehicles have, however,…

21 Aug

Suicide bomber attacks bus carrying Chinese nationals in Balochistan, 2 children killed

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China on August 21 asked Pakistan to take effective measures and overhaul the security mechanism to forestall attacks on its nationals working on various infrastructure projects after a suicide bomber attacked a convoy of Chinese nationals in the restive Balochistan Province, in the second such attack in over a month. The Chinese embassy here in a statement strongly condemned Friday's suicide attack on the convoy of Chinese nationals comprising four vehicles in Gwadar, the port city of strategic importance due to the presence of Chinese workers and investment. A suicide bomb attack in Pakistan on a motorcade carrying Chinese personnel…

21 Aug

17 fresh FIRs registered against BJP’s Jan Ashirwad Yatra

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BJP's Jan Ashirwad Yatra received strong criticism in the state of Maharashtra, as 17 fresh FIRs were registered against it for violating Covid-19 protocols. On Saturday, the Mumbai Police lodged their fresh FIRs by the Maharashtra government led by CM Uddhav Thackeray. Till Friday, 19 FIRs were registered against the BJP leaders and workers in different police stations of Mumbai. With the complaints filed this morning, the total number of FIRs registered arose to 36. The new FIRs were registered in Mulund, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Bhandup, Pant Nagar, Khar, Santacruz, Powai, MIDC, Saki Naka, Meghwadi, Goregaon, Charkop, Borivali and MHB police…

21 Aug

40 kg heroin seized along international border in Punjab

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On Saturday morning, in a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police in a joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) seized around 40.810 kg heroin worth Rs 200 crore along the international border with Pakistan in Amritsar district. The seizure was made in the Ramdas sector, around 300 km away from Chandigarh. In the operation, they also seized 90 grams of opium, two plastic pipes from Panjgraian area. Director General of Police Dinkar Gupta tweeted, "Proud of SSP Amritsar (Rural), Gulneet Khurana and his team for recovery of over 40 kg heroin from Ramdas sector of Indo-Pak border around 3…

20 Aug

US not looking for a new trade agreement, says Union minister Piyush Goyal

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India, International

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the US has indicated to India that it is not looking at a new trade agreement and India will focus on foreign trade agreements with other markets, like UK and Australia. “The USA has kind of indicated that they are not looking at new trade agreements, however, we will work with them to address market access issues on both sides, this will be a big opportunity for our export sector,” Goyal said during his interaction with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), Commodity Boards and Authorities and other stakeholders in Mumbai. India will look…

20 Aug

BYJU’S Young Genius

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentByju's, News18

BYJU’S Young Genius, a News18 Network initiative, showcases and recognizes inspiring journeys and achievements of child prodigies with exceptional talent in academics, arts, science, sports, music, and other creative fields. After receiving overwhelming audience and participant response for the successful first edition, News18 Network announces the second edition of BYJU’S Young Genius with a promise to make it bigger and better. The positive and encouraging narrative of the show hosted by Senior Network18 Editor and Anchor Anand Narasimhan, makes for a perfect family TV watching experience, especially during these unprecedented times. The show comprises 11 episodes, honoring around 20 young…

20 Aug

MTV Supermodel of the Year

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MTV, India’s No 1 Youth Entertainment Brand brings back the most awaited edition of Livon MTV Supermodel of the Year Season 2, Co-Powered by Olay Retinol, Vanesa Body Deo, Magic Moments Music Studio & Fashion Partner FNGR with a bold new theme – ‘Unapologetically You’. MTV Supermodel of the Year S2 through its theme ‘Unapologetically You’ urges the audience to own that very bold attitude and make a statement on how, despite the criticism one receives on any aspect of their life, one should lead a life of one’s choice and be unapologetic about who they are and what they…

20 Aug

WhatsApp with Payments Backgrounds

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From now on, WhatsApp users will be able to add Payments Backgrounds while sending money to friends and family through WhatsApp in India. The new feature is designed in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), on the Unified Payment Interface (UPI). The payments feature on WhatsApp is an India-first, real-time payment system that enables transactions with over 227 banks. Built for India, this new feature is relevant, exciting, and memorable. The core idea of this feature update is to create a more personalised experience for the sender as well as the receiver. Payment Backgrounds make sending money…

20 Aug

Amway’s new brand ambassador Saikhom Mirabai Chanu

editor0 CommentsBusinessamway, Mirabai Chanu

Through Emmanuel Global Consultancies, Amway India has partnered with Olympian Saikhom Mirabai Chanu as the brand ambassador for Amway and its Nutrilite range of products. Chanu will spearhead the company’s campaigns focused on its foundation range such as Nutrilite Daily, Omega and All Plant Protein amongst others, across platforms. The association with the Olympic medalist is in line with Amway’s focus on consolidating its health and nutrition category, especially targeting women and youth in the country. Nutrilite, the flagship brand of Amway, enjoys a successful legacy of over 80 years of pioneering the plant-based approach to supplementation. A global leader in…