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21 Jul

No state has sent any data on deaths due to shortage of oxygen: Sambit Patra

editor0 CommentsPoliticalBJP, Sambit Patra

Under attack from the Congress and other opposition parties over the government’s reply in Parliament that no death was reported due to oxygen shortage, the BJP on Wednesday said that no state government has sent any data on deaths due to lack of oxygen. The saffron party also slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the opposition parties for doing politics over Covid deaths. Addressing a press conference, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said, “No state has sent any data on deaths due to shortage of oxygen. No state has reported any death due to lack of oxygen.” Patra said, “Whether it…

21 Jul

Mamata Banerjee was addressing the people online on Martyr’s Day

editor0 CommentsIndia, West Bengalmamata banerjee, Martyr's Day

Coming down heavily on the Centre over the ongoing Pegasus controversy, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called for the opposition to unite against the BJP. "Three things make democracy — media, judiciary and the Election Commission — and Pegasus has captured all three," Mamata Banerjee who was addressing the people online on Martyr's Day, said, adding, "Today, our freedom is at stake. BJP has endangered our liberty. They don't trust their own ministers & misuse agencies." "Our phones are tapped. Pegasus is dangerous and ferocious. I cannot talk to anyone. You are paying too much money for…

21 Jul

Mahindra Bolero Neo SUV launched in India

editor0 CommentsBusinessMahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Mahindra Bolero Neo SUV

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., one of the leading automobile companies in India launched the newest member in its iconic Bolero SUV portfolio - the new ‘Bolero Neo’. Available at all Mahindra dealerships across India, the new Bolero Neo is launched at an introductory price of 8.48 Lakh for the N4 variant. With the launch of Bolero Neo, the Bolero SUV portfolio would now have the existing Bolero for the loyalist and the new Bolero Neo for the evolving customer who is looking for an SUV that is tough, authentic, go-anywhere capability yet modern and trendy. The Bolero Neo Packed with…

21 Jul

Maruti crosses 50 lakh cumulative sales milestone in rural markets of India

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaMaruti Suzuki

The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it has crossed the 50 lakh cumulative sales milestone in rural markets of India. With over 1,700 customised outlets in rural parts of the country, nearly 40 per cent of the total MSIL sales come from rural markets today, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) said in a statement. The company’s total sales in the April-June period of this fiscal stood at 3,53,614 units. In fiscal 2020-21, it had sold a total of 14,57,861 units, down from 15,63,297 units sold in 2019-20. Commenting on the feat, MSIL Senior Executive Director (Marketing…

21 Jul

Fuel price cut relief may come soon as global oil softens

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaFuel Price Hike

Consumer’s bearing the brunt of rising fuel prices for more than a couple of months may expect some relief over the next few days as Oil marketing companies (OMC) have begun evaluating the fall in global oil prices and its resultant impact on fuel prices in the country. The benchmark Brent crude that had risen to $77 a barrel late last month has shed more than 10 per cent in the last fortnight to reach a level of $68.85 a barrel now. If the price line remains below $70 a barrel for a few more days, petrol and diesel prices…

21 Jul

2nd ODI: Chahar takes India to thrilling 3-wicket win

editor0 CommentsIndia, SportsIndian Cricket team

Pace bowler Deepak Chahar hammered 69 off 82 deliveries and shared an unbeaten 84-run partnership for the eighth wicket with Bhuvneshwar Kumar to bring India back from the dead and win the second One-day International by three wickets for an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Sri Lanka had made 275/9 in their 50 overs while India reached the target with five balls to spare. The Indian team looked down and out after left-handed batsman Krunal Pandya was dismissed as the seventh man with the team score on 193. Although there were 89 deliveries to get the remaining 83…

20 Jul

NSE Foundation launches project to spread awareness on COVID-19 vaccination

editor0 CommentsCovid19, IndiaNSE Foundation

NSE Foundation, a Section 8 subsidiary of National Stock Exchange of India Limited, has launched an innovative programme that will unite the efforts of grass root level partners and the local district administration to facilitate increased vaccination in remote ‘aspirational’ districts of India which include Nandurbar and Osmanabad in Maharashtra, Karauli in Rajasthan, Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu and Kiphire in Nagaland. According to a recent survey by the Boston Consulting Group, across India, about 63 per cent of people in villages have reported resistance to the Covid-19 vaccine due to lack of awareness; also, they have a limited understanding of…

20 Jul

HCL Technologies shares tumbles after Q1 earnings

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India, Technologyhcl

Shares of HCL Technologies on Tuesday dipped 3 per cent after the company’s June 2021 quarter earnings failed to enthuse investors. The stock went lower by 3 per cent to Rs 969.50 on the BSE. At the NSE, it dipped 3 per cent to Rs 969.35. At 3.18 pm, 2.41 per cent to Rs 976.10 on the BSE. On Monday, IT services major HCL Technologies posted a 9.9 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,214 crore for the June 2021 quarter and exuded confidence in logging double-digit constant currency growth in FY22 on the back of strong…

20 Jul

The High Court again issued a stay order on the appointment of Upper Primary in the interview

editor0 CommentsEducation, India, West BengalCalcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court has again stayed the recruitment process of the upper primary. A division bench of the High Court passed the verdict on Tuesday. According to the division bench, the interview process will continue. But no one can be hired right now. A division bench of High Court Justice Subrata Talukder and Justice Saugat Bhattacharya on Tuesday ruled that the commission could conduct interviews as directed by the single bench. A merit list has to be created after the completion of the whole interview process. But the commission will not be able to issue any appointment letter now. That process will take place only…

20 Jul

India logs 30,093 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 125 days

editor0 CommentsHealth, Covid19, IndiaCovid 19

India has recorded 30,093 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, lowest in 125 days, as per the Union Health Ministry. India’s active caseload stands at 4,06,130, lowest in 117 days. The active cases constitute 1.30% of total cases. 3,03,53,710 people have recovered across the country so far. The recovery rate has risen to 97.37%. 41.18 crore vaccine doses were administered so far under a nationwide vaccination drive. 45,254 patients recovered during last 24 hours. The weekly positivity rate remains below 5%, currently at 2.06%. The daily positivity rate is at 1.68%, less than 3% for 29 consecutive days.…