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18 Jul

Maharashtra Home Minister says no need for CBI investigation

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The untimely demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput is currently being investigated by Mumbai Police. However, a section of people have been demanding a CBI enquiry. However, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh feels that there is no need for CBI intervention. Anil Deshmukh said that the Police do not suspect any foul play in relation to Sushant’s suicide. He said that he is aware of all the tweets and campaigns but doesn’t feel the need for a CBI probe. He said that the police did not see any foul play and the details of the investigation will be shared…

18 Jul

Bandhan Bank’s Q1FY21 Financial Result

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The Board of Directors of Bandhan Bank Ltd., at a meeting held in Kolkata approved its Financial Results for the Quarter ended June 30, 2020. While commenting on the bank’s performance, its Managing Director and CEO Mr. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh said, during the quarter, they have started collections post unlocking announced by the government. Overall Bank collections improved to 76% by end of June’20 compared to 29% in April’20. The bank continued to showcase the strengths of its retail deposit franchise with strong growth of 35% during this difficult time, especially CASA growing by over 47%. During the quarter the…

18 Jul

All-new Ariya to go on sale in mid-2021

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Nissan introduced its all-new Nissan Ariya. With this electric crossover SUV, the customers can travel farther while enjoying greater driving excitement, confidence and comfort, and connectivity. With an estimated range of up to 610 kilometers, the no-compromise Ariya is perfect for daily commutes and weekend road trips alike. With a 100% electric powertrain, the Ariya promises powerful acceleration and smooth, quiet operation. Drivers and passengers can relax and enjoy the ride thanks to autonomous driving technology, concierge-level assistance, seamless connectivity and a spacious, lounge-like interior. CEO Makoto Uchida and Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Gupta unveiled the Ariya to a global…

17 Jul

Raat Akeli Hai Trailer Release

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte have been a part of some seriously impressive projects like Manjhi: The Mountain Man and Sacred Games. Now, the duo are all set to treat the audience yet again with their latest project Raat Akeli Hai. The crime thriller releasing on July 31. Nawazuddin plays the role of police officer Jatil Yadav while Radhika plays one of the suspects in his case. Nawazuddin has been assigned to investigate a wealthy politician’s murder. While the family claims it’s an accident, his character is sure that there’s more to it. During the investigation, he begins to develop…

17 Jul

Sushant’s doctor interrogated by police

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Sushant Singh Rajput’s doctor Kersi Chavda under whom the actor was undergoing treatment has been summoned to the police station on 17th July. According to media reports, the psychiatrist has been questioned and his statements have been recorded for investigation purposes. Earlier reports also suggested that Chavda will be probed concerning Sushant’s mental state and any other medical history. He had been snapped in the afternoon hours by the paparazzi while arriving at the Bandra police station. And now, a few hours back, the psychiatrist has been clicked again while stepping out of the police station. From what appears in the…

17 Jul

PM said, ‘India’s recovery rate one of the best in world’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the coronavirus pandemic has severely tested the resilience of countries across the world while asserting that India's response to the deadly infection is a "people's movement. Addressing the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council Session 2020 via video conference, PM Modi said that India's grass-roots health system has helped the country ensure "one of the best recovery rates in the world". India has always prided itself as the first responder in the region - a friend in need noting that a SAARC COVID emergency fund has been created to help countries fight the…

17 Jul

Suspension of flights arriving at Kolkata

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The Kolkata airport authorities on Friday extended the suspension of flights arriving from six affected cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Nagpur and Ahmedabad) till July 31 as coronavirus cases continue to surge in the country and state. Bengal’s Covid-19 tally reached 38,011 on Friday after it reported a record single-day spike of 1,894 cases, while the toll jumped to 1,049 with 26 more deaths. The state now has 14,709 active Covid-19 cases, it said.

17 Jul

‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ to resume shoot from tomorrow

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For all those who have been patiently waiting for comedian Kapil Sharma to tickle their funny bone, the wait is almost over. The actor is all set to commence shooting for ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ starting tomorrow. Fresh episodes of the popular stand-up comedy show are expected to hit the tube from August 1. Kapil confirms the news. He says, “Yes, we are resuming the shoot from tomorrow. We started rehearsing for it from today – I am in a rehearsal session as we speak. The makers have taken a lot of precautions to make sure that the unit is working…

17 Jul

Aishwariya Rai Bachchan move from home quarantine to hospital

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Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been taken to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital to be treated for COVID-19, news agency ANI reports. The 46-year-old actress tested positive some days ago and was placed in isolation at the Bachchan residence Jalsa, which was sealed by the Brihanmumbai Corporation or BMC as were the three other bungalows owned by the family.Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and husband Abhishek are also in Nanavati Hospital. They tested positive last week. Aishwarya and Abhishek's eight-year-old daughter also has COVID-19.Amitabh Bachchan's wife Jaya tested negative for the virus.

17 Jul

CoronaVirus effect : Microsoft Trims Jobs As It Enters New Fiscal Year.

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Microsoft Corp said it had trimmed its workforce across geographies and teams as it entered a new fiscal year from July 1. The Washington-based software giant declined to elaborate on the roles which had been eliminated, their numbers or their locations. The company cut roles at its online news portal MSN.com, as it shifted to an AI-powered algorithmic feed, according to the report, which added that jobs were also cut in the Microsoft Azure cloud division. According to a report by Business Insider, the company cut under 1,000 jobs across its business this week. The spokesman said it is common…