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03 Feb

DealShare raises $165million in the first close of its Series E fund

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaDealShare

DealShare has announced that it has raised $165million in the first close of its Series E fund raise. The Company welcomed Dragoneer Investments Group, Kora Capital and Unilever Ventures, along with continued commitments from existing investors Tiger Global and Alpha Wave Global (Falcon Edge). The company has been growing its consumer and revenue base strongly and expects to hit $1bn revenues in the near term. The funds raised in this round will be utilized to invest in technology and data science, as well as a ten-fold expansion in its logistics infrastructure and to increase geographic reach. DealShare has built a…

03 Feb

Man abuses cops in Madhya Pradesh

editor0 CommentsNorth East

A man allegedly claimed to be the nephew of a Madhya Pradesh minister and threatened the police officials when they stopped loud music from being played at a wedding function.Some videos later surfaced on social media in which the man, identified as Udayraj Singh Sisodia, was seen abusing the policemen while claiming that he was the nephew of MP Panchayat Minister Mahendra Singh Sisodia.Superintendent of Police Pradeep Sharma said the minister had called him over phone and denied having any relation with the accused.The incident took place when head constable Suresh Mewade and two other policemen went to stop loud…

03 Feb

India reports 1.61 lakh Covid cases

editor0 CommentsNorth East

India's total tally of cases increased to over 4.16 crore, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.According to the reports, the death toll has climbed to 4,97,975 with 1,733 fatalities.The active cases decreased by 1,21,456 to reach 16,21,603-- 4.20 per cent of the total infections -- while the country's recovery rate stands at 94.60 per cent, the ministry said.The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,95,11,307 while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.20 per cent, the ministry said The cumulative number of anti-Covid vaccine doses administered in the country so far…

03 Feb

Zubeen Garg inaugurates new OT complex in the Guwahati Down Town Hospital

editor0 CommentsAssam, Health, North East

Renowned artist Zubeen Garg inaugurated the OT complex in the Guwahati Down Town Hospital. Dr. N.N.Dutta, Chairman and Managing Director, Dr. B.K Gogoi, Medical Director, Prof. Bandana Dutta,whole Time Director, Mr . Biswa Dutta, Director, other Directors, the entire Orthopaedic Team, Senior Orthopaedic Surgeons from the city and members of down town hospital were also presented at the ceremony. The new modern Glass Panel Modular Orthopaedic Operation Theatre Complex is the first of its kind in Assam with dedicated Trauma and Joint Replacement OTs and sophisticated OT table ( MAQUET, Germany) and High end XLED lights . The OT is…

03 Feb

On this day in 2018: India lifted record 4th U19 WC title

editor0 CommentsSportsCricket, INDIA

It was on this day 3rd February 2018, three years ago, when India's young brigade defeated Australia by eight wickets at Bay Oval in Tauranga to lift the ICC U19 World Cup for the record fourth time. The Prithvi Shaw-led side remained unbeaten in the tournament, winning all six matches.The side stormed into the summit clash after a thumping victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinal. India defeated Pakistan by 203 runs to set up a clash against Australia in the final. Chasing a total of 217, India was powered by opener Manjot Kalra's unbeaten 101 and wicketkeeper Harvik Desai's unbeaten…

03 Feb

Rahul Gandhi To Visit Chhattisgarh Today, Lay Foundation Stone Of Amar Jawan Jyoti In Raipur

editor0 CommentsPoliticalRahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Chhattisgarh's Raipur today itself to lay the foundation stone of 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' and inaugurate Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhumiheen Krishi Mazduur Yojana. Amar Jawan Jyoti will be constructed on the premises of the 4th Battalion, Chhattisgarh Armed Forces Mana, Raipur. The flame of Chhattisgarh Amar Jawan Jyoti will continue to be lit in honour of the martyrs. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said, "We will honour the martyrdom of the sons of Chhattisgarh who sacrificed their lives for the country by joining uniformed services, as well as the Bravehearts of the country who sacrificed…

02 Feb

LAND ROVER OPENS BOOKINGS FOR NEW RANGE ROVER SV

editor0 CommentsBusinessLand Rover, NEW RANGE ROVER SV

Land Rover has opened bookings for New Range Rover SV in India with a choice of exclusive design themes, details and material choices from Special Vehicle Operations. The Range Rover SV features a refined new 4.4 l Twin Turbo petrol which delivers a power of 390 kW and torque of 750 Nm and the efficient 3.0 l straight-six diesel which delivers a power of 258 kW and torque of 700 Nm. The New Range Rover SV will be available in both Standard and Long Wheelbase body designs, including a five-seat LWB configuration for the first time. LWB customers also have…

02 Feb

Ujjivan SFB achieves 4,000 vaccinations in Hooghly

editor0 CommentsIndiaHooghly, Ujjivan

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank announced that it has vaccinated close to 4,000 beneficiaries in five regions, namely Sripatipur, Parambuya, Kaikala, Anur and Sudarshan More, in Hooghly district of West Bengal.Ujjivan SFB had conducted the vaccination camps in most rural and remote locations of the state in the three districts, namely Hooghly, North 24 Parganas and Nadia, and vaccinated about 8,750 individuals in the state of West Bengal. Ujjivan SFB has attributed the success of vaccination camp to its own employees who contributed in spreading awareness about the importance of vaccination and in mobilising individuals in Hooghly district to get vaccinated.The…

02 Feb

Winter Olympics Manager of Indian contingent tests positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Beijing

editor0 CommentsInternationalbeijing, Covid19, Olympics

Mohammad Abbas Wani, the manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent, has tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at the Beijing Airport here. Abbas Wani is a part of the six-member Indian delegation at the Winter Olympics for which Kashmir skier Arif Khan is the only athlete from the country to have qualified this time. Arif will be competing in Slalom and Giant Slalom events during the Games. The contingent also includes Harjinder Singh, Ludar Chand Thakur, Puran Chand as technician and Rop Chand Negi as its chef de mission, as alpine coach and as team official respectively. Indian Olympic Association…

02 Feb

Gold demand hits highest level in more than two years

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaGold demand, World Gold Council

The World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends Report revealed that annual demand (excluding OTC markets) has recovered many of the COVID-induced losses from 2020 to reach 4,021t for the full year in 2021. The reports shows the demand for gold reached 1,147tin Q4 2021, its highest quarterly level since Q2 2019 and an increase of almost 50% year-on-year, according to the World Gold Council. Gold bar and coin demand rose 31% to an 8-year high of 1,180t as retail investors sought a safe haven against the backdrop of rising inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty caused by the corona virus…