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Dispute between SEC, Andhra govt escalates

03 Feb 2021 08:33 AM IST

Government Advisor (Public Affairs) Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said that State Election Commissioner has been working with mala fide intentions, and thus didn’t care to pay a visit or enquire on the Nimmada incident, where the TDP state president was personally involved in threatening a candidate over filing nomination. He said

In a relief to Amazon, Delhi HC orders status quo on Future-Reliance deal

03 Feb 2021 08:29 AM IST

In a big relief to Amazon, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed Future Retail Ltd to maintain status quo in relation to its deal with Reliance, the Bar and Bench reported. Reserving its order in Amazon’s interim plea to stop Future Group companies and officials from relying on the

Accused Capitol rioters blame Trump for violence, say he invited them

03 Feb 2021 08:27 AM IST

Some of the accused Capitol Hill rioters blame then US President Donald Trump for the 6 January violence. At least six of the 170 people accused of the Capitol siege have tried to shift at least some of the blame onto Trump as they defend themselves in court or in

US MAY RE-IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON MYANMAR, INDIA URGES CITIZENS TO AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL

03 Feb 2021 08:23 AM IST

US President Joe Biden said on Monday the United States may re-impose sanctions on Myanmar in connection with the most recent coup there. In a statement, Biden said that Washington will “stand up for democracy wherever it is under attack.” “The military’s seizure of power in Burma, the detention of

With 8k new infections, India reports lowest Covid cases in last 8 months

03 Feb 2021 08:20 AM IST

India registered 8,635 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the lowest in eight months, while the daily deaths fell below 100 after almost nine months. The country’s Covid-19 tally stands at 1,07,66,245 and the death toll increased to 1,54,486 with 94 new fatalities. The number of people who

Tejas is pride of India, many nations interested in it: Rajnath Singh

03 Feb 2021 08:19 AM IST

Many foreign nations have shown interest in procuring indigenous fighter Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday while inaugurating the third production line for the jet in Bengaluru. The unit was inaugurated a day before the mega Aero India show. During the inaugural speech, Singh said

No plan on nationwide anti-conversion law, Centre tells Parliament

03 Feb 2021 08:16 AM IST

The Modi government has no plan to bring a nationwide anti conversion law to regulate interfaith marriages in the country, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told Parliament on Tuesday. Responding to a query by five members of Parliament (MPs) on whether the government intends to propose a central anti-conversion

CAA RULES BEING FRAMED, CENTRE GETS TIME TILL JULY

03 Feb 2021 08:13 AM IST

‘The Rules under The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 are under preparation. The Committees on Subordinate Legislation, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have granted an extension of time up to April 9 and July 9, respectively to frame these rules under the CAA,’ MoS Nityanand Rai tells the Lok Sabha.

Nick Jonas wishes to have ‘Many’ kids with Priyanka Chopra

02 Feb 2021 23:36 PM IST

Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): American singer and songwriter Nick Jonas opened about his dream of raising ‘many’ kids with his wife and actor Priyanka Chopra.Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra sound to be on the same page when it comes to starting a family.In an interview with E! News, the

Rihanna tweets on farmers’ protests in India, Kangana Ranaut calls her ‘fool’

02 Feb 2021 23:34 PM IST

Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): International pop star Rihanna extended her support to farmers protesting on the borders of India’s capital against the three agriculture laws introduced by the Central government last year and asked why people were not talking about it. Taking to Twitter, the 32-year-old pop star shared

This Is Us’ Justin Hartley shares his parenting advice for pregnant co-star Mandy Moore

02 Feb 2021 22:59 PM IST

Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): American singer-actor Mandy Moore, who is getting ready to welcome her first child with husband Taylor Goldsmith, received parenting advice from his ‘This Is Us’ co-star Justin Hartley.According to E!News, the 44-year-old actor Hartley appeared on Monday’s episode of ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ and said,

Tiffany Haddish to host Verizon’s post-Super Bowl Concert with Alicia Keys and others

02 Feb 2021 22:58 PM IST

Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): Telecom company Verizon has big plans after the Super Bowl on February 7, as it has set ‘Big Concert for Small Business’, a live event hosted by Tiffany Haddish.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the concert will feature performances by Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard,