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28 May

Sony announces smart BRAVIA TV series.

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Sony India announced the all-new BRAVIA X8000H and X7500H TV series with 4K Ultra HD LED display. Sony’s new 4K HDR TV available in 216 cm (85), 189 cm (75), 165 cm (65), 140 cm (55), 123 cm (49) and 108 cm (43) for X8000H series and 140 cm (55), 123 cm (49) and 108 cm (43) for the X7500H series. These new televisions aim to deliver the most immersive viewing experience in their class, and with evolving technologies, created to optimize the consumer experience by delivering content the way creators intended in both 4K resolution. The new BRAVIA X8000H…

28 May

B Natural+ in Orange & Mixed Fruit variants.

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In a unique partnership, ITC’s B Natural and Amway India have collaborated to launch the first of its kind B Natural+ range for the Indian consumer. B Natural Juices & beverages which believes in providing fruit nourishment to its consumers, intends to provide the dual benefit of Immunity + Fruit & Fiber to them with the launch of the B Natural+ range. The promise of supporting immunity is delivered by a unique clinically proven ingredient, which has been developed by ITC’s Life Sciences & Technology Centre (LSTC). During these trying times, Immunity has emerged as a key focus area. This…

28 May

PCB Appointed Mushtaq As The Head Of International Player Development.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday appointed former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq as the Head of International Player Development as part of the prestigious High-Performance Centre's restructuring. The board has also appointed Grant Bradburn as Head of High-Performance Coaching while LUMS graduate Asser Malik has been confirmed as High-Performance Operations Manager. The three appointments have been made following a robust recruitment process that included presentations by the candidates, followed by interviews conducted by a high-powered panel that also included members of the PCB Cricket Committee."It is an honour and a privilege to represent Pakistan. In this background, I am delighted to…

28 May

Sandeep Lamichhane Said, He Used To Copy Anil Kumble’s Action As A Child.

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Sandeep Lamichhane, the leg-spinner from Nepal, was recently involved in a question-answer session on his Twitter account. During the session, a fan asked Sandeep Lamichhane, "Which bowler's action did you try to copy as a child?". In his response, Lamichhane wrote, "Haha, I used to copy @anilkumble1074 in my childhood. He is an amazing personality with a great cricketing mind". Anil Kumble is one of the most successful spin bowlers in the history of the game. Kumble played 132 Test matches for India and scalped 619 wickets during his career. He is the highest wicket-taker in Test matches for India.Lamichhane…

28 May

Slight Decrease In Heat Intensity From Today In The Northern And Central Part Of India.

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) today predicted that there would be a slight decrease in heat intensity from today in the northern and central part of India. IMD's senior scientist Naresh Kumar said further that this will be due to a western disturbance (WD) affecting the Himalayan region."Heat intensity is likely to decrease from today as a western disturbance is likely to bring light rainfall over the western Himalayan region," he said.Mr Kumar also predicted that winds moving from the Bay of Bengal would cause rainfall in north-west and central India.

28 May

Bhagat Singh Koshyari Today Announced A Series Of Austerity Measures To Reduce The Expenses Of Raj Bhavan.

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The Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari today announced a series of austerity measures to reduce the expenses of Raj Bhavan so as to make more resources available for COVID-19 relief measures.The Governor today gave instructions to Raj Bhavan to undertake the austerity measures in the current financial year to reduce its expenses."No new capital works to be undertaken. There will not be any new major construction/repairing works in Raj Bhavan. Only ongoing works in progress will be continued and completed," the Governor said in a press statement.

28 May

Monsoon Rains Are Likely To Enter India Around June 1.

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Monsoon rains are likely to enter India through the southern coast around June 1, the weather office said on Thursday, marking the start of the four-month rainy season.Weather conditions are "very likely to become favourable from June 1, 2020" for the monsoon onset over Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a statement.The IMD had earlier forecast the arrival of monsoon rains over Kerala on June 5, four days later than usual.

28 May

Foreigners Of Delhi Mosque Event Allowed To Leave Quarantine Centre.

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Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed the application seeking permission to shift 955 foreign nationals, who attended the congregation of the Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi's Nizamuddin area, to alternate places of accommodation.A division bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar, while disposing of the petition, said that all the foreign nationals will be shifted from quarantine centres to nine designated places in the national capital as suggested by the petitioner.Notably, chargesheets have already been filed against most of the foreign nationals in a Saket court in connection with the congregation, which had reportedly emerged as an epicentre of…

28 May

The Delhi Government Today Warned Of A Possible Locust Attack.

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The Delhi government today warned of a possible locust attack and asked authorities to spray insecticides and pesticides on crops, vegetation, gardens and orchards.India is battling the worst desert locust outbreak in recent times. Swarms of locusts first attacked Rajasthan and have now spread to Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh."As the swarm of locusts flies in daytime, and rests during the night, it should not be allowed to rest at night," said an advisory by Delhi Agriculture Department officer AP Saini.

28 May

Trains From 5 States Will Not Be Allowed In Karnataka.

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Karnataka has again suspended incoming transport from neighbouring states to contain the swift spreading coronavirus infection in the state.This time the list has five states instead of earlier four.No flights, trains or other vehicles will allowed to come to the state from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, the state said today.