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07 Sep

Taliban fire warning shots at protest in Kabul

editor0 CommentsNorth East

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets on Tuesday to denounce Taliban rule and demand women's rights. Protesters also chanted anti-Pakistan slogans, as many believe neighbouring Pakistan supports the Taliban, which the country denies. Taliban fighters firing their guns into the air - a move the group banned last week after several people were reported killed after celebratory aerial fire. Guards at a nearby bank opened its basement car park to dozens of women who sheltered from the gunfire for about 20 minutes, Some journalists, including the BBC's team, were prevented from filming at the rally. Afghanistan's Tolo news agency…

07 Sep

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s father arrested

editor0 CommentsPoliticalBhupesh Baghel, Chhattisgarh CM, Nand Kumar Baghel

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's father Nand Kumar Baghel was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly making derogatory comments against a community. The action comes after a controversy erupted over the alleged remarks of Baghel's father against the Brahmin community. The chief minister had said he was 'pained" by such comments and asserted that nobody was above the law in his government and police will take appropriate action in the matter. He was later sent to 15-day judicial custody by a court in Raipur. Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's father Nand Kumar Baghel arrested, produced before a court in Raipur over his alleged derogatory remarks…

07 Sep

Amazon ‘Super Value Days’ till 7 September

editor0 CommentsBusiness

Bringing in up to 45% off on grocery and household essentials, packaged foods, personal, baby and pet care and much more, ‘Super Value Days’ are live on Amazon.in. Customers can avail an additional discount of 10% on SBI Credit Cards with a minimum transaction of Rs 2,500 till 7 September and on ICICI Debit & Credit Cards. New customers can also avail flat 150 back on their grocery orders.Super Value Days will be live until September 7, with great prices and offers from participating sellers and the convenience of fast delivery.

06 Sep

Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft completes over 9,000 orbits around moon, says ISRO

editor0 CommentsIndia, Technology

India’s Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft has completed more than 9,000 orbits around the Moon, and imaging and scientific instruments onboard have been providing excellent data, officials said on Monday. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is holding a two-day Lunar Science Workshop 2021, which began on Monday, to commemorate the completion of two years of operation of Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft around the lunar orbit. In his inaugural address, ISRO Chairman, K Sivan said the eight payloads onboard the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft are conducting remote sensing and in-situ observations of the Moon at around 100 km altitude from the lunar surface. “Till date, the Chandrayaan-2…

06 Sep

Not respecting our orders, testing our patience: Supreme Court criticises Centre for enacting Tribunal Reforms Act

editor0 CommentsIndiaSUPREME COURT

The government has no respect for Supreme Court judgments and is testing the patience of the court, the apex court observed Monday, as it questioned the Centre over delayed appointments to various tribunals that are reeling under a severe vacancy crisis. “You are emasculating the tribunals by not appointing any members,” said a special bench comprising Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana and justices D.Y. Chandrachud and L.N. Rao. The bench warned Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that it would initiate contempt proceedings if appointments were not done within a week. “It is clear that you don’t want to respect the…

06 Sep

Former France Defender Jean-Pierre Adams Dies After Almost 40 Years In Coma

editor0 CommentsInternational, Sports

The former France defender Jean-Pierre Adams has died at the age of 73, almost 40 years after falling into a coma as a result of a medical error, his former clubs, Paris St-Germain and Nîmes, said on Monday. In 1982, Adams was administered a near fatal dose of anaesthetic before a routine knee operation, which caused brain damage. The Dakar-born Adams won 22 caps for Les Bleus in the 1970s, forming with Marius Tresor what was known as ‘the Black Guard’. He played for Nîmes from 1970-73 and for PSG from 1977-79 after joining from Nice. Since the accident, Adams…

06 Sep

Snickers TVC to reinforce its brand proposition

editor0 CommentsBusiness, North East

Snickers, from Mars Wrigley portfolio, launched a new campaign featuring Vinay Pathak and actor Vedika Nawani. Bringing to life the brand proposition of ‘You’re Not You When You’re Hungry’, the brand film shows a humorous take on ‘Hunger Pangs’ that consumers have often seen and loved in iconic Snickers ad films. The new TVC of Snickers depicts departure from the usual change in personality of the protagonist, to an unusual and outlandish act or decision. As seen in the film, Vinay Pathak, portraying the role of a father ends up buying a ‘monster’ truck during a hunger pang to ‘win…

06 Sep

Nissan achieves domestic wholesale of 3209 vehicles

editor0 CommentsNorth East

Nissan India achieved a wholesale of 3209 vehicles for August 2021, on the strength of the successful launch of all-new Nissan Magnite. Domestic wholesale was 3209 vehicles for the Nissan and Datsun range with 810 units in August 2020, growth of over 296%. The newly launched all-new Nissan Magnite has had a phenomenal customer response with more than 60,000 cumulative bookings. Peace of mind comes with a warranty of 2 years (50,000 kms) which can be extended for up to 5 years (100,000 kms) at a nominal cost. Nissan customers may book services and check costs online through the Nissan…

05 Sep

`Will not allow screening of Javed Akhtar films till he apologises with folded hands to RSS`: BJP MLA

editor0 CommentsBollywood, Political

Javed Akhtar must apologise to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for comparing the organisation to the Taliban, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Kadam has demanded and warned that the lyricist’s films will not be allowed to screen. Several social media users also protested against Javed Akhtar’s comments and a Mumbai-based lawyer said he has filed a police complaint against him. Kadam, who is a BJP spokesperson, said Javed Akhtar’s statement is not just shameful, but painful and humiliating for crores of functionaries of the RSS, which is his party’s ideological mentor, and the Vishva Hindu Parishad. The writer has also…

05 Sep

Not Our View, Says RSS On ‘Anti-National Infosys’ Article In Journal

editor0 CommentsBusinessPOLITICS

The BJP's ideological mentor RSS has distanced itself from a piece published in Panchjanya - a journal with roots in the Sangh - that questioned whether an "anti-national" conspiracy could be behind glitches on India's tax-filing websites handled by information technology giant Infosys Ltd. The editor of the magazine, Hitesh Shankar, backed the article and said if Infosys has objections "it should present its side by urging for a more thorough investigation".In the latest edition of the journal linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a four-page cover story on the Bengaluru-based firm founded by Narayana Murthy asked whether "anti-national…