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03 Dec

Prepared to face China and challenges arising from Covid-19, says Navy chief Karambir Singh

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China’s attempts to change the status quo on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the Covid-19 pandemic complicated the security situation, with the Indian Navy deploying its P-8 Poseidon aircraft and Heron drones for surveillance on the northern frontiers, naval chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Thursday. Singh told the annual news conference ahead of the Navy Day on December 4 that air power at sea is an essential component of naval operations and the Indian Navy is committed to acquiring a third aircraft carrier, a move that would also be in line with the country’s ambition of becoming…

03 Dec

Suresh Raina Leads Tributes For Major Dhyan Chand On His 41st Death Anniversary

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Former Indian drummer Suresh Raina paid tribute to legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand on his 41st death anniversary. Dhyan Chand was the top scorer at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, with 14 goals to his name. He further led India to three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936. “In remembrance of Major Dhyan Chand on his death anniversary. His contribution to hockey will always be remembered, ”reads Raina’s tweet. India’s 8-1 triumph over Germany in the Berlin Olympic final in 1936 was led by a fine performance from the legendary hockey player, who became the top scorer with…

03 Dec

Farmers get their own food, refuse lunch provided by Centre during meeting

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The representatives of the farmers' organizations are meeting the Union Ministers today for the fourth round of talks. At the lunch break, the farmers said no to the foods organized by the government. "We are not accepting food or tea offered by the government. We have brought our own food," a farmer leader said. This meeting comes amid the 'Delhi Chalo' protest march called by farmer unions from across the country, particularly from Punjab and Haryana. At present, thousands of farmers are camping on Delhi's borders, demanding that the Centre withdraw its three new farm laws or assure Minimum Support…

03 Dec

RapiPay bridging the ATMs gap

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With an endeavour to drive financial inclusion deeper into the country, RapiPay Fintech Private Limited recently launched a nationwide offer that gives the highest ever commission on AePS services for its agents – RapiPay Saathi's. The offer is applicable till Mid-January 2021. The RapiPay Aadhaar-enabled payment system empowers all segments of the society by making cash withdrawal services accessible with an Aadhaar card. This highly secured and user-friendly system ensures that you can withdraw money, make payments, and download account statement through Rapi Pay Saathis anywhere anytime. The RapiPay AePS not only enables customers with the ease of banking services…

02 Dec

Rs 1200 crore and counting! Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s combined net worth will leave your mind blown

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Rs 1200 crore and counting! Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's combined net worth will leave your mind blown Time to check out actress-producer Anushka Sharma and cricketer Virat Kohli's combined net worth as a couple. The two, who got married in 2017, are earning whopping amounts in their respective professions.Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are a power couple in the true sense. They bring two of the biggest worlds together - Cricket and Entertainment. While Anushka is an actress, Virat is the captain of the Indian cricket team. Both, who belong to completely different professional backgrounds, got married in 2017.…

02 Dec

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Raj Anadkat shares new photo

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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Raj Anadkat shares new sexy photo, Munmun Dutta aka Babita comments Raj Anadkat and Munmun Dutta are two of the most important members of the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah family and when it comes to on-screen as well as off-screen bonding, their friendship and camaraderie gives a lot of happiness to fans all over the country. Usually, we see them commenting and supporting each other’s work on social media and the same ‘silsila’ continues once again with Munmun aka our very own Babita leaving an adorable comment on Tapu’s new post.

02 Dec

Former high court judge CS Karnan arrested in Chennai for offensive remarks against SC judges’ wives

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A former High Court judge, CS Karnan, was arrested today over offensive comments he allegedly made against woman judges and wives of judges, which were posted on YouTube.The ex-judge was arrested by the Chennai police. He had allegedly made defamatory and offensive comments against Supreme Court and High Court judges, the wives of judges and uploaded them online. A police team nabbed Karnan from his residence in Avadi, He was detained at the commissioner’s office in Vepery. The police registered a case against him under sections 509 (whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, makes…

02 Dec

Actor and politician Sunny Deol tests positive for coronavirus, asks those who recently came in contact with him to get tested as well

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Sunny Deol has tested positive for Covid-19. He took to Twitter to share the diagnosis with his followers on Wednesday morning. “I got myself tested for coronavirus and the result has come back positive. I am in isolation and feeling well. I request that all those who came in contact with me recently should isolate themselves and get tested,” he wrote in a tweet. Earlier on Tuesday, Himachal Pradesh health secretary had shared that Sunny had tested positive. The health secretary told PTI that according to information received from the district chief medical officer, the MP and his friends were…

02 Dec

Mamata Banerjee to speak at coveted Oxford Union Debate today

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be speaking at The Oxford Union Debate the first Indian woman CM to do so through the virtual mode on Wednesday, secretariat sources said. Banerjee would be speaking about the schemes of the state government like 'Kanyashree', 'Rupasree', 'Krishak Bandhu' and 'Duare Bangla'," they said. "Banerjee, who became the first Indian woman CM to address the debate, had received the invitation from the Oxford Union in July," an official said. "She will be answering questions from students during the debate, and has already received 600 online queries," he said. Founded in 1823, The…

02 Dec

UN Security Council Unlikely To Act On Iran Scientist Killing

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The United Nations Security Council is unlikely to take action over the assassination of leading Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, according to a Tuesday report. Fakhrizadeh, considered the architect of Iran’s nuclear weapons program, was killed on Friday as his car was targeted in a bomb and gun attack on a road outside the capital Tehran, heightening tensions once more between Tehran and its foes. But South Africa’s U.N. ambassador, Jerry Matjila, council president for December, said on Tuesday that no member had so far requested to discuss the killing or Iran in general. Diplomats also said there had been…