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30 Dec

Indian cities report massive new cases even as deaths remain low

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, India, world

As the daily spike rates increase globally, in India, cases have begun to surge with even record cases in many European countries, the fatalities have remained low. Delhi recorded zero deaths while Mumbai recorded one fatality due to Covid-19. Countries across the world including Europe and US are seeing a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases fulled by the highly infectious Omicron variant, which was detected in South Africa last month. The new variant has also resulted in high hospitalisation, even in countries with high vaccination numbers.

30 Dec

Ross Taylor will retire from international cricket

editor0 CommentsSportsross taylor, SPORTS

New Zealand's batsman- Ross Taylor said he will retire from international cricket after the current domestic season. The second test against Bangladesh next month, in which he will equal Daniel Vettori’s record of 112 tests for New Zealand, will be his last match. He won’t play in the Black Caps test series against South Africa in February but will play one-day international series against Australia in Australia in February and against the Netherlands at home in late March and early April. The fourth ODI against the Netherlands in his home town Hamilton on April 4 will be his last match for New…

30 Dec

In 2021 India Saw Record Deaths (126) of Tigers

editor0 CommentsIndiaINDIA, tiger, wildlife

India's tiger conservation body said 126 of the endangered big cats died in 2021, the highest toll since it began compiling data a decade ago. The most recent death was recorded on Wednesday in Madhya Pradesh, according to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). India is home to around 75% of the world's tigers. Over the past decade the biggest cause of death was recorded by the NTCA as being "natural causes", but many also fell victim to poachers and "human-animal conflict". The government has made efforts to manage the tiger population better, however, reserving 50 habitats across the country…

30 Dec

4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand

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An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Pithoragarh district midnight on Thursday but no damage has been reported. The earthquake occurred at 12.39 am had its epicentre at a depth of 10 km in Askot, District Disaster Management Officer Bhupendra Mahar said. "No damage has been reported so far as the earthquake was of mild intensity," Mahar said. On Wednesday, an earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter Scale jolted Southeast of Portblair in the early hours. According to NCS, the tremors of the earthquake had a depth of 100 kilometres and occurred at around 5.31 am.

29 Dec

There in wake of the Omicron outbreak, Goa has recently enacted law that requires full vaccination or a Covid-19 negative report before attending a party

editor0 CommentsBreaking News, Health, India

For attending parties or entering restaurants in Goa, Pramod Sawant, the state's chief minister, announced on Wednesday that a person must provide either a negative Covid-19 report or a double vaccination certificate. Sawant told reporters that the state government would issue a detailed order to this effect on Wednesday evening. Despite the fact that several states have restored night curfews in reaction to the Omicron warning, the state government has decided to skip it for the time being in order to protect the tourism industry during the Christmas-New Year festive season. Sawant has assured that his government is checking up…

29 Dec

AGL plans one of World’s largest Tiles showroom in Gujarat

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAsian Granito, Gujarat

Asian Granito India Ltd is planning to launch one of the World’s largest Tiles showroom in India’s Tiles hub – Morbi, Gujarat. The showroom is conceptualised in 1.5 lakh square feet area and aims to showcase AGL Group's production, technological excellence at one place.The five storey showroom will be designed as a one-stop-solution to meet the diverse needs of household, architect, builder for building their dream projects as well as keeping in mind the needs of the International markets. It will have the entire range of the group’s exquisite and innovative range of Sanitaryware, Bathware and Engineered Marble and Quartz…

29 Dec

Tata AIA Life announces its results for H1 FY22

editor0 CommentsBusinessTata AIA

Tata AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (Tata AIA Life) has announced its results for H1 FY22. The Insurer registered an IWNBP income of Rs. 1,593 crore in H1 FY22, a robust growth of 24.5% compared to Rs. 1,280 crore garnered in H1 FY21.For Q2 FY22, IWNBP growth was even better at 39% growth (Rs. 1,027 crore) over Q2 FY21 (Rs. 741 crore). The Company continues to maintain its focus and pre-eminence as a life insurance protection provider. For September 2021, it registered the highest Retail Sum Assured among private Life insurers in the country. Total premium income increased to Rs.…

29 Dec

Digital PR World: Budget Brand Launch and Creative Agency in East India with 15+ Digital Promotion Services in Basket

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Worldwide businesses and customers are moving to digital platforms. Online presence is no longer an option but a reality which we cannot deny. The global pandemic has proved that digital presence decides our survival. And it is not going to change. Everyone needs to have a digital strategy and work through it to implement it. More and more local brands are launching their products mostly on digital platforms like websites, eCommerce portals, using creative communication, and so on.Digital PR World has launched one exclusive budget 'brand and product launch package' specially made for local and micro businesses so they can…

29 Dec

Third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has started in Bihar

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, Indiabihar, COVID 19, nitishkumar

The third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has started in Bihar. Inaugurating the 96th National Conference of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar appreciates the role of doctors in saving the lives during the last two waves of the epidemic. He also informed the House about the work being done by the government for the improvement of health facilities in Bihar. He said, "Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) is being developed as a world class facility with more than 5,400 beds. The number of beds is also being increased in NMCH and some other medical…

29 Dec

South Indian film industry caught attention of whole India

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, India

This year the South Indian movies has made news PAN India. Several regional movies were in Netflix and Amazon Prime Video has reached a wider viewership. From Jai Bhim to Pushpa, all the movies bagged attention of audiences this year. Along with Master, Joji, Annathee, Maha Smudram were in the list of top movie watches. This year the movies are like power packed performances. Those who haven’t watched them can make a watchlist soon to enjoy the season with drama, action and thriller.