editor - The Purbottar

17 Jun

Mercedes-Benz GLS 2020 launched in India

editor0 CommentsBusiness

New Delhi: Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz launched the GLS 2020 in India on Wednesday. The new Mercedes-Benz GLS 400 d 4MATIC and GLS 450 4MATIC are both priced at Rs 99.90 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom, India, except Kerala), the company said in a statement. The interiors of the new GLS combine the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz luxury saloon with progressive detailing of an SUV. The new GLS has a considerably longer wheelbase over its predecessor (3135 mm, an increase of 60 mm), offering more space (87 mm), especially in the second seat row, which can furthermore be adjusted fore…

17 Jun

AAP MLA Atishi tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19

editor0 CommentsNorth East

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Atishi on Wednesday tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. The AAP MLA from Delhi's Kalkaji has quarantined herself at home and is following the protocol. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wished her a speedy recovery. Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, CM Kejriwal, "Corona ke khilaf ladai mein Atishi ji ka mahatwapurna yogdaan raha hai. Mujhe umeed hai ki woh jaldh se jaldh swasth ho kar ek baar phir logo ki sewa mein lag jayengi. (Atishi ji has played an important role in the fight against corona. I hope that she will recover soon and serve people…

17 Jun

NTA clears rumours on fake notice of postponement of NEET UG

editor0 CommentsNorth East

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Wednesday cleared rumours regarding a fake public notice of postponement of National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG July 2020. The fake notice, with the subject line - Postponement of National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG July – 2020, was circulated through various sources and social media forums on June 15. An official release said that the NTA is investigating the source of such a fake notice with an intent to misguide candidates, parents and the general public. Stringent action would be taken against such anti-public elements, the release added.

17 Jun

Samsung Galaxy A21s with hole-punch camera, 5,000mAh battery launched in India

editor0 CommentsBusiness

Samsung Galaxy A21s has finally launched in India. The latest mid-range offering from the company is just a mild upgrade over the recently launched Galaxy A21. The handset comes with a quad-camera setup at the back, a massive 5,000mAh battery, hole-punch design upfront and more. The smartphone was recently launched in the UK and it has now finally made its way to the Indian shores. Samsung Galaxy A21s is launched in two variants. The price for the 4GB+64GB model is set at Rs. 16,499 whereas the 6GB+64GB variant will be available at Rs. 18,499. The smartphone will be available in…

17 Jun

Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan pay tribute to martyred jawans

editor0 CommentsEntertainment

The year 2020 is turning out to be a bundle of painful news with each passing day. When the world was already facing crisis with escalating coronavirus pandemic, the faceoff between India and China has left many heartbroken. At least 20 Indian Army personnel have been killed in a brutal face-off in Ladakh's Galwan Valley. Bollywood celebrities took to their social media to pay tribute and offer condolences to the families who lost the brave souls. Actors like Amitabh Bacchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Sonu Sood and others expressed their grief and mourned the death of martyred jawans.

17 Jun

Soldier, killed in Galwan Valley violence, planned to get married on his next visit home

editor0 CommentsNorth East

Ganesh Kunjam, a resident of a nondescript village in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district, last came home in January this year. The parents of the 27-year-old Indian Army soldier had fixed his wedding during that visit to Kukurtola in Bastar region of the state. He was among the 20 soldiers who lost their lives in the clash with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley of eastern Ladakh on Monday night. “In January, his parents fixed his marriage… He was going to be married on his next visit,” Surya Nevendra, a childhood friend of Ganesh’s, said. “His parents and his uncle live in a…

17 Jun

Among Indians killed in Ladakh, a trooper who was to go home to see his baby

editor0 CommentsNorth East

Kundan Kumar Ojha, a trooper in the Bihar Regiment who was among 20 soldiers killed in a clash with Chinese troops in Ladkah’s Galwan valley, had become a father barely a fortnight ago and was planning to go home to see his baby girl in Jharkahnd. Family members said Kundan spoke to them last when his daughter Diksha was born. “He became a father only 17-18 days back. He promised his wife Namita Devi that once tension along the India-China border eased, he would come to see Diksha soon after. But that day will never come. His wish to see…

17 Jun

From feeding the stranded to helping them get home, Delhi Samaritans become helping hand for many

editor0 CommentsNorth East

NEW DELHI: Gullena Biraiah, an octogenarian from Telangana, wanted to go on a pilgrimage to Kashi (Varanasi) in Uttar Pradesh, following a bitter quarrel with his son. But a series of miscommunications due to language barrier prolonged his journey, making him board trains to Kolkata and Odisha before he ended up in Delhi again. Before he could proceed further, he was struck by another blow—the nationwide Covid-19 Lockdown. Stranded for over 70 days at a shelter home in Delhi, Biraiah could return to his hometown in Jangaon, some 60 km from Warangal, only last week, thanks to a group of Samaritans…

17 Jun

Ensure payment of salaries to healthcare staff

editor0 CommentsNorth East

The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the Centre to issue a direction to states for payment of salaries to doctors and healthcare workers treating Covid -19 patients. Warning that non-compliance of the order would be viewed seriously, the court asked Centre to file a report on payments within a month. It also said that healthcare staff involved in fighting the infection should not be denied quarantine facilities. During the hearing, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta appearing for the Centre, told the court that the government had already issued a circular saying that the healthcare workers must be paid. He also said that…

17 Jun

As Delhi plans next steps, on the table: Chinese stakes in Indian tech

editor0 CommentsNorth East

AS New Delhi plans its next military and diplomatic steps to deal with the unprecedented LAC standoff with China which cost the lives of 20 Indian Armymen Monday, on its table will be a factor that could also weigh in: the rising appetite of Chinese investors in Indian technology start-ups over the last five years. While China may not be a big investor in the traditional sense, and business relations are viewed more in terms of the trade deficit that India suffers, it is the new economy and start-up space where China has increased its influence.