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10 Feb

Karnataka BJP MLA’s Rape Comment, Then An Apology

editor0 CommentsBreaking News, India, PoliticalHijab Row, karnataka

On the basis of Hijab Row, Karnataka BJP MLA MP Renukacharya on Wednesday claimed that rape cases are increasing as some dresses worn by women 'excite' men, as he tried to make his case for girl students in colleges to either wear uniform or dress that fully cover their body. Later realising that his remarks would lead to controversy, the political secretary to the Chief Minister said that he would apologise to women, if his statement has hurt them. The Honnali MLA was reacting to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's tweet regarding the hijab row. "Whether it is a bikini,…

10 Feb

Apex Medical body warns the Medical Aspirants

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Education, Health, India, International, worldChina, education, medical

National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked medical aspirants from India to stay vigilant while applying to any of the medical universities of China because it has restricted the entry of foreign students. The top medical education regulator of India NMC has issued its advisory for medical students after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) warned against China universities that is offering admissions in medical colleges. The medical universities of China have informed that the courses will be conducted online because of Coronavirus expansion. The NMC has declared that the online medical courses will not be recognized by the commission. It…

10 Feb

Five lighthouses in Odisha poised for eco-tourism makeover on PPP mode

editor0 CommentsIndialighthouse, odisha

Odisha’s five lighthouses, which have been providing safe voyage to mariners and navigators since the British era, will be developed into eco-tourism destinations on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model as a part of a country-wide programme to give infrastructure facelift to these Victorian age coastal establishments. The central government has initiated action for the development of tourism at five lighthouses-Gopalpur (Ganjam) Puri lighthouse (Puri), Chandrabhaga (Puri), Paradip (Jagatsinghpur), and False Point (Kendrapara)- in Odisha on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the union minister of ports, shipping and waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal replying to a query by BJD MP Prashanta Nanda told the Rajya…

10 Feb

PM appeals voters to participate enthusiastically in polling

editor0 CommentsPoliticalPrime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to voters to vote in the first phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. Polling is under way in 58 Assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh in the first phase. In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi said, “Today is the first phase of voting in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. I request all the voters to participate enthusiastically in this holy festival of democracy following the Covid norms. Remember – Vote first, breakfast later.” BJP chief J.P. Nadda said, “The great people of Uttar Pradesh have seen UP becoming Uttam Pradesh. Here the government of good governance…

09 Feb

Facebook and Instagram handles of Indian Army’s were blocked

editor0 CommentsNorth East

The Facebook and Instagram handles of the Indian Army's Srinagar-headquartered 15 Corps, which were blocked since January 28, were activated again On Tuesday evening, the Indian Army had informed that the handles of 15 Corps, also known as Chinar Corps, have been blocked for more than a week due to unknown reasons. The Facebook handle of the Chinar Corps - @ChinarCorpsIA - has more than 24,000 followers and is tagged as a "government organisation". The Instagram handle, on the other hand, is named ChinarCorpsIA and has over 43,300 followers. The Indian Army operates the two handles to counter fake news…

09 Feb

After ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani to start shooting for their next project

editor0 CommentsBollywood, Breaking NewsKartik Aaryan

While fans are eagerly waiting to see Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani's sizzling onscreen chemistry in Anees Bazmee’s ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, the duo has been roped in for another love story. It was last year in June that he had announced his film 'Satyanarayan Ki Katha' and it was supposed to mark his first collaboration with director Sameer Vidwans. Now, after almost 7 months and an outrage over the title later, the film is reportedly all set to go on the floors in March. According to a report in a news portal, the film was originally scheduled to start in December. However, owing to…

09 Feb

Domino’s, Honda join other MNCs, apologise over Kashmir post

editor0 CommentsIndiaDomino's, Honda, kashmir

Pizza chain Domino's and Honda have apologised for hurting sentiments of Indians by social media posts of their business associates in Pakistan supporting separatists in Kashmir. In a social media post, Domino's India said it is committed to the Indian market, "having called it home for more than 25 years, and has the utmost respect for the people, culture and spirit of nationalism of the country". "We stand here to protect its legacy forever. We respect and honour everything the country has to offer," the pizza chain said. It said, "We regret and apologise for the unsolicited social media post…

09 Feb

Indian women’s team suffers 18-run loss to New Zealand in one-off T20 International

editor0 CommentsSportsINDIA, new zealand

Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine's good knocks with the bat were followed by Jess Kerr's two-wicket haul as New Zealand defeated India by 18 runs in the one-off T20I at the John Davies Oval in Queenstown on Wednesday. India and New Zealand will now lock horns in five-match ODI series, beginning Saturday. Targeting 156, openers Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia scored 41 runs for the first wicket, New Zealand stormed right back into the contest as Amelia Kerr dismissed Bhatia and Verma in the seventh over of the innings. Harmanpreet Kaur's poor performance in international cricket continued as she scored just…

09 Feb

Cambridge University partners with Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research

editor0 CommentsEducationBharath Institute, Cambridge University

Cambridge University Press & Assessment and Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (BIHER) will jointly set up a world-class academic research and language development centre for English, a first of its kind in the Asian sub-continent. The two institutes have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work closely for publishing the highest quality of learning content and assessment and certification for employability skills for students and English proficiency, teacher training and digital learning solutions for higher education institutions and schools. Students and educators of both the institutes will have the opportunity to explore Cambridge English test for faculty…

09 Feb

Global Covid caseload tops 400 mn

editor0 CommentsCovid-19COVID 19

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 400 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.76 million and vaccinations to over 10.09 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University. The University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and the death toll stood at 400,487,672 and 5,762,582, respectively, while the total number of vaccine doses administered has increased to 10,096,476,161. The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 77,051,222 and 908,816, according to the CSSE. The second worst hit country in terms of cases…