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30 Jul

CCTV Of Jharkhand Judge’s Murder Spurs Outrage, Raised In Supreme Court

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A Jharkhand additonal district judge, who had been hearing some “sensitive cases”, was killed in an apparent road accident during his morning walk in Dhanbad on Wednesday. The Jharkhand high court on Thursday pulled up the state government over “delay” in filing of the FIR and said this incident and another — the alleged murder of an advocate in the Tamar area of Ranchi recently — were a direct attack on the “justice dispensation system.” Bar associations of the Supreme Court, the HC and Dhanbad courts demanded a CBI probe into the case. CCTV footage that has surfaced online shows…

30 Jul

Mamata meets Gadkari, talks e-vehicle industry in Bengal

editor0 CommentsWest Bengalmamata banerjee, West Bengal

In a bid to invite global investors to West Bengal, state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed several infrastructure projects with him. Banerjee told the Union minister that it would be good if West Bengal gets an electric vehicle manufacturing industry. The chief minister also said the state requires proper roads as it borders Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and northeastern states. Ms. Banerjee, who is in Delhi to initiate talks with opposition parties to stitch together a united front against the ruling BJP, brought up pending road and transport projects,…

30 Jul

OnePlus releases OnePlus Nord 2 5G

editor0 CommentsBusinessOnePlus Nord 2 5G, SMARTPHONE

As the newest addition to the company's affordable smartphone line OnePlus Nord, OnePlus released the OnePlus Nord 2 5G. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G comes in three colors – Blue Haze, Gray Sierra, and Green Woods – all of which are durable, fingerprint-resistant and beautifully crafted. The OnePlus Nord 2 combines flagship-level hardware, including a 50 MP AI triple camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor and optical image stabilization (OIS) and the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI processor, along with OnePlus’s signature OxygenOS software. The Nord 2 features a 4500mAh dual cell battery. With its Warp Charge 65 charging technology, it…

30 Jul

“Just A Minute Before Bout…”: Mary Kom Questions Change Of Ring Dress At Tokyo Olympics

editor0 CommentsIndiaMary Kom, Tokyo Olympics

India's boxing legend MC Mary Kom revealed that she was asked to change her ring dress just a minute before her quarter-final bout at Tokyo Olympics 2020. Taking to her official Twitter handle, Kom on Friday (July 30) wrote that she was surprised after the incident and appealed for an explanation. She even tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, current sports minister Anurag Thakur, former sports minister Kiren Rijiju, the International Olympics Committee also the official handle of Olympics. Boxing great MC Mary Kom made a heart-breaking exit from Tokyo Olympics after losing to Ingrit Victoria Valencia of Colombia in the…

30 Jul

KFC Double Down Burger for every chicken-lover

editor0 CommentsBusinessKFC, KFC Double Down Burger

KFC presents the most unique chicken burger - the KFC Double Down Burger. Now there are two delectable reasons for chicken-lovers to rejoice. The Double Down Burger comes with two crispy, chicken fillets forming a burger unlike any other. Starting at Rs 229, the Double Down Burger is available across all KFC restaurants. One can order-in or express pick-up from the nearest KFC restaurant. Like all things delicious & tasty, this all chicken, no bun burger is available for a limited time only. The Double Down is the tastiest burger ever and rightly so. It is made of all chicken…

30 Jul

HDFC AMC’s MD&CEO’s address to shareholders

editor0 CommentsBusinessHDFC AMC, HDFC BANK

As India continues on its growth journey, the fund house aspires to be a wealth creator for every Indian, with an audacious vision: to be the most respected asset manager in the world. Addressing the shareholders, HDFC Asset Management Company’s MD & CEO, Mr. Navneet Munot said this. He said, despite strong growth in the past decade, mutual fund penetration remains extremely low in India. The markets are clearly exhibiting confidence, signalling better times ahead. “During FY 20-21, we launched HDFC Dividend Yield Fund and HDFC Banking ETF. With equity markets near record highs and interest rates at the lower…

30 Jul

Six migrant labourers killed in accident at prawn hatchery in Andhra Pradesh

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Six migrant workers were killed in an electrical short circuit at a prawn hatchery in Repalle of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh in the little hours on Friday. Guntur district Superintendent of Police Vishal Gunni told P T I over phone that it looked like an accidental fire caused by an electrical short circuit. "Our Clues team is on the spot, collecting forensic evidence. Some bleaching powder and other residues were also found there. We are investigating the case from various angles," Gunni said. He also said that there was nothing suspicious. "We are talking to the staff of electricity…

29 Jul

Pegasus snooping is treason; not going anywhere till it’s discussed: Rahul Gandhi

editor0 CommentsIndia, PoliticalBJP, congress, Trinamool

Amid ongoing parliamentary disruptions that seem here to stay, a united opposition on Wednesday said they would not relent until the government agreed to discuss Pegasus spyware issue in both Houses in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union Home Minister Amit Shah and instituted a Supreme Court-led inquiry. Hardening their stance against the government, leaders of 14 opposition parties met and decided to submit similar adjournment notices on the Pegasus spyware issue. Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) was not present in the meeting. Talking to reporters in the presence of leaders of 13 other opposition parties after…

29 Jul

Maharashtra govt to lift restrictions for fully vaccinated passengers

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Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aslam Shaikh hinted that fully vaccinated passengers will be allowed to travel unrestricted in train services within two to three days. A detailed discussion took place over the opening of Mumbai local train and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses for fully vaccinated individuals. "As a Minister, I am also of the view that person whose two doses are completed should be allowed to travel in Mumbai local, we have also informed Chief Minister about this. After studying the report by the task force, a decision on Mumbai local will be taken in next two to…

29 Jul

India reports 43,509 fresh Covid cases, 38,000 recoveries in 24 hours

editor0 CommentsCovid19, HealthCovid 19, COVID VACCINE

India recorded 43,509 new covid cases along with 640 deaths due to the infection in the last 24 hours. The data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Thursday reported, the country saw a total of 38,465 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery rate at around 97.38 per cent. The total active cases of COVID-19 in India have now increased to 4,03,840. The total death toll in the country is now at 4,22,662. In India, the first death due to COVID pandemic was reported in March 2020. According to the ICMR, 46,26,29,773 samples have been tested till…