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Virat Kohli Open to Playing Himself in his Biopic, But Under One Condition
Talking about a range of different topics, Kohli said he will be comfortable in the role if his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, is there to play her part.
Bigg Boss 10 Winner Manveer Gurjar on Perks of Lockdown
Manveer Gurjar says that the free time in this lockdown is the best time to revisit your old skill, which people stop putting to use due to different reasons.
Nobody Likes to be Trolled for No Fault and Wake up to Hurl of Insults, Personal Jabs at Family: Neha Dhupia
Actress Neha Dhupia feels there are days when trolling doesn't affect her, but there are also moments when they hit hard.
Beaches, Parks Busy as Europe Heat Wave and US Spring Test New Coronavirus Rules
As they venture out again, most are keeping their distance and some are wearing masks. However, protests are also heating up from Germany to England to the US, arguing government restrictions demolish personal liberties and are wrecking economies.
From ‘100% Coverage’ to ‘Best Effort Basis’: Centre Scales Down Directive on Aarogya Setu Installation
In fresh guidelines issued Sunday on lockdown 4.0, the government has focused on the advantage of the app saying it enables for early identification of potential risk of infection and thus acts as a shield for individuals and the community.
Nearly 2 Lakh People Diagnosed with Hypertension in Punjab
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu said in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic directions have been issued to ensure supply of medicines to the patients.
Railways Says Only Special, Parcel and Freight Services to Run During Lockdown 4.0
The national transporter, which has cancelled all its regular passenger services till June 30, said guidelines issued during the third phase of lockdown will be in force as far as its operations are concerned.
PM Modi Congratulates Netanyahu as New Israeli Govt is Formed
Netanyahu, 70, and his rival-turned-partner Benny Gantz joined hands to form a coalition government, ending months of political uncertainty in Israel.
Covid-19 Doubling Time in India Improved to 13.6 Days in Last 3 Days, Says Union Minister Harsh Vardhan
Substantiating his point that the spread of the infection in the country has been slow, Vardhan said coronavirus cases in India reached the 80,000 mark in 106 days while developed nations such as the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany and the US took 44-66 days to...
Pension Fund Body Proposes Composite Social Security Scheme For Low-income Persons
The scheme can be managed in a way so that the Atal Pension Yojana(APY) part comes to the PFRDA and the insurance part goes to the insurer, PFRDA Chairman Supratim Bandyopadhyay said.
Online Shopping Restrictions Removed From All But Containment Zones: State's conditions to Apply
In the Containment Zones, only essential activities shall be allowed. There shall be strict perimeter control to ensure that there is no movement of people in or out of these zones.
Liquor Makers Urge Kerala Govt Not To Impose Additional Sales Tax on IMFL
In a letter to the Kerala government, the Federation of Alcohol Beverage Producers (India) has noted that IMFL is paying high taxes of up to 240 per cent in Kerala in comparison to imported liquor.
Presidency Students Distribute Food Items Among Transgender People Hit By Lockdown
Presidency University students distributed 33 kg of rice, 6.5 kg of pulses, 12 kg of potatoes, 25 soybean packets besides onions, oil and soap among transgender people hit by the lockdown.
Shrinking Public Sector: Privatisation Not the Panacea Without an Exit Strategy That Makes Economic Sense
As many as 249 central PSEs were operational till March 2019 in five broad sectors. They employed over 15 lakh people and paid the government a neat Rs 3.69 lakh crore in various levies in 2018-19.
Six Injured in Clash Between Two Groups in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagr
Two groups of the same community were involved in a violent clash in which six people were injured in Muzaffarnagr's Ghari village.
TV Actor Manmeet Grewal Commits Suicide Due to Financial Woes
TV actor Manmeet Grewal, 32, who appeared in the comedy show 'Aadat Se Majboor', committed suicide in Navi Mumbai due to monetary issues and unemployment.