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10 May

Clashes break out in Jerusalem mosque ahead Jewish march

editor0 CommentsHealthisraeli police, jerusalem, jewish nationalist march, mosque, protest

Fresh clashes have broken out between Israeli police and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa mosque site in Jerusalem, ahead of a planned Jewish nationalist march. Palestinians threw stones at Israeli security forces, who fired stun grenades, according to reports. Hundreds of Palestinians and more than 20 Israeli police have been injured in clashes over the past three days. There are fears of more violence on Monday over the annual Jerusalem Day Flag March. The event marks Israel's capture of East Jerusalem - home to the Old City and its holy sites - in 1967, and usually sees young Zionists walk through…

10 May

Bandhan Bank’s net profit stands at Rs. 2,205-cr

editor0 CommentsBusinessBandhan Bank, FY2020-21

Bandhan Bank’s total business (deposits and advances) grew 28% year-on-year to reach Rs.1.65 lakh crore at the end of FY2020-21. It was revealed by the Bank in its financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2021. The Bank’s net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 stood at Rs. 103-crores. For the full financial year 2020-21, net profit stood at Rs. 2,205-crore. The Bank serves 2.37-crore customers through 1,149 branches and 5,371 banking outlets (as on April 30, 2021). The total number of employees working at Bandhan Bank stands at 49,445 as on March 31,…

10 May

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi: Says Country does not need PM’s residence

editor0 CommentsHealthcentral vista, Coronavirus, India, POLITICS, RAHULGANDHI

Hitting out at the Centre for continuing the construction work for the Central Vista redevelopment project amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the country needs breath and not the prime minister’s residence. The redevelopment project of the Central Vista — the power corridor of the country — envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a common Central Secretariat, the revamping of the three-km-long Rajpath from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate and new residences for the prime minister and the vice president. The government has brought the construction work for the ambitious project under the ambit of…

10 May

FIR of murder and abduction registered against Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar

editor0 CommentsHealth, Sportscrime, India, Olympic, Sudhil Kumar

Delhi Police has issued a Look-out-Circular (LoC) against the two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar who is absconding after a 23-year-old former junior national champion, Sagar Rana, was beaten to death during a brawl at the Chhatrasal Stadium parking area. After the incident, an FIR of murder, abduction and criminal conspiracy was registered against Kumar. Additional DCP (North-West district) Dr Guriqbal Singh Sidhu has confirmed that they have issued LoC against Sushil Kumar. “We have recorded statements of all the victims and they all made allegations against Sushil Kumar. We are conducting raids to nab Sushil Kumar,” Sidhu said. The victims…

09 May

Happy Mother’s Day

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Mother's Day is a celebration honouring the Mother of every family, along with the motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in our society. It is celebrated all over the world on various dates, mostly in the months of March or May. Happy Mother’s Day to the women in the world who take every initiative to tolerate the pain for giving birth to the next generation and nurturing them from their infancy to beautiful ladies and gentlemen who would look after the world and make it a better place. The bond of a mother and child is so that of…

08 May

On Rabindranath Tagore’s 160th birthday, check out his top works

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentIndia, literature, rabindranath tagore

The Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore, was not only a great literary scholar but also a polymath, musician and artist. He is best known for writing the national anthem of India and Bangladesh. The poems and quotes written by him are still stands as an inspiration to people across the world. Rabindranath Tagore, also known as Bard of Bengal, reshaped Bengali literature and music. He has written many poems about society and suffering.The birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, also known as 'Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti', is celebrated on May 7. Remembering him on the eve of his birth anniversary, here are some…

08 May

As Eid approaches, Pakistan goes into partial lockdown

editor0 CommentsHealthCovid 19, health, pakistan, world

Non-essential businesses and tourism sites must close and travel across the country is restricted from 8-16 May. The country is currently battling a third wave of coronavirus infections, recording more than 140,000 cases and 3,000 deaths in April. Officials had warned restrictions could be necessary given neighbouring India's devastating surge in cases. Pakistan recorded an additional 4,109 positive cases on Saturday, according to the health ministry. The actual number of infections is likely to be higher because of under-reporting. Under Pakistan's partial lockdown, all but essential shops, businesses and markets will close until 16 May. Transport in and between regions…

08 May

Over 150 people injured in Jerusalem mosque clashes

editor0 CommentsHealthInternational, jersualem, mosque, riot

At least 163 Palestinians and six Israeli police officers have been hurt in clashes in Jerusalem, Palestinian medics and Israeli police say. Most were injured at the Al-Aqsa mosque, where Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades as Palestinians threw stones and bottles. Tensions have been rising over the potential eviction of Palestinians from land claimed by Jewish settlers. The Red Crescent has opened a field hospital to treat the wounded. The Al-Aqsa mosque complex in Jerusalem's Old City is one of Islam's most revered locations, but its location is also the holiest site in Judaism, known as the…

08 May

‘Had no idea this virus is having a party in my body’: Kangana Ranaut tests COVID-19 positive

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Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut confirmed on Saturday that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. She shared her diagnosis on Instagram. The 'Fashion' star, who was permanently banned from Twitter on Tuesday for repeated violations of rules, is currently in self-isolation at home. She said she had been feeling tired and weak for past few days, and was experiencing slight burning sensation in her eyes. Terming COVID-19 a "small time flu", Ranaut said she is determined to "destroy" the virus from her body. Kangana also urged people to not be scared of coronavirus and not let it overpower them. She…

08 May

Entire Delhi Can Be Vaccinated In 3 Months If…: CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said this afternoon that his government can vaccinate the entire national capital in three months if he gets nearly 85 lakh doses a month.About 1 lakh vaccine doses are being administered in the city every day presently, the Chief Minister said, and the daily figure needs to be increased to 3 lakh. "A lot of people from neighbouring cities - Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Sonipat, Gurgaon, Noida - are coming to Delhi to get their Covid shots because they're liking the arrangements here. But we do not have enough vaccines. If we get doses in the right…