Deepika Padukone expresses gratitude for being chosen as BAFTA Award presenter
Mumbai: Actor Deepika Padukone is currently on cloud nine as she has been chosen as a presenter at the upcoming BAFTA Awards. The list also includes former England football star David Beckham, singer Dua Lipa, Cate Blanchett, Adjoa Andoh of ‘Bridgerton’ fame, ‘Wonka’ Oompa Loompa Hugh Grant and ‘Emily in Paris’s’ Lily Collins. Taking to […]
‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Police fire tear gas on protesting farmers at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border
Ambala: As farmers in large numbers marched towards the national capital on Tuesday, the police fired tear gas on the protestors at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border. The police have deployed concrete slabs, iron nails, barricades, barbed wires, and police and paramilitary personnel at Kurukshetra in Haryana in view of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march by the […]
Farooq informs ED he is not in Srinagar, wont depose on Tuesday
Srinagar: Summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has informed the agency he will not appear before it here on Tuesday as he is out of town, official sources said. They said the Lok Sabha member from Srinagar has communicated it to the ED officials through “an […]
Novel AI model may lead to personalised tuberculosis treatments: Study
New Delhi: Scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model to predict treatment outcomes of tuberculosis (TB) patients, an advance that may lead to personalised treatments for the bacterial disease. The study, published in the journal iScience, analysed multimodal data including diverse biomedical data from clinical tests, genomics, medical imaging and drug prescriptions from […]
JNU general body passes resolution to extend age limit to contest students’ union polls by 2 years
New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University’s (JNU) general body has passed a resolution to extend by two years the prescribed age limit of candidates contesting the students’ union elections, according to an official document. This move will provide an opportunity to students who did not meet the age criteria to contest the upcoming JNU Students’ […]
Farmers’ protest impacts traffic in Noida amid security checks at Delhi borders
Noida: Security was beefed up at Noida’s borders with Delhi and checking of vehicles increased on Tuesday in view of a farmers’ protest march to the national capital, impacting the traffic movement in the region. The farmers propose to march to Delhi to press for their demands, including implementation of a law to guarantee minimum […]
SGB Tranche 2023-24 Series IV Opens for Subscription: Invest now on Bajaj Markets
Pune: Bajaj Markets , a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv, is all set to open public subscription for the Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) Tranche 2023-24 Series IV. Investors can seize this opportunity to invest in gold from February 12 to February 16, 2024, during the 5-day subscription window. Key Details: – Subscription Period: February 12 to February […]
PM Modi to meet UAE president in Abu Dhabi; to discuss Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on his official visit to the United Arab Emirates from February 13 to 14, where he will hold discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on taking forward our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. According to a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office, he […]
FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24: Indian women’s team goes down 1-2 against China
Rourkela: The Indian women’s hockey team started their Rourkela leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 with a 1-2 loss to China. Despite the Indian Women’s Hockey Team taking the lead, a brace from Gu Bingfeng (14′, 53′) helped China win the match 2-1. India took the lead early in the first quarter courtesy […]
Rakul Preet, Jackky Bhagnani wedding sets sustainability trends
Mumbai: Actor Rakul Preet Singh and producer Jackky Bhagnani who are set to tie the knot on February 21 in Goa are going all out to ensure they have a eco-friendly wedding, according to sources. Reportedly, the couple’s ‘green’ wedding preparations include digital invites to save paper waste, a prohibition on fireworks, and a pledge […]
