The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. The court further directed Mumbai Police to hand over all proof collected so far in the case to the CBI. The supreme court said that the FIR registered in Patna was lawful. The judgment was uttered by a single judge bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy. The order comes on a plea filed by actor Rhea Chakraborty on the transfer of the First Information Report (FIR) filed. On...
Aug 19, 2020•43 sec
Two powerful and shallow undersea earthquakes shook western Indonesia on Wednesday. Causing panic but no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred at a depth of 22 kilometres under the sea. It was centred in Bengkulu province on Sumatra island. A 6.9 magnitude earthquake jolted the area six minutes later, a bit deeper and 13 kilometres from the first. But no tsunami warning was issued for the shallow quakes in Indonesia.
Aug 19, 2020•46 sec
The Singapore government and its investment arms sprinkled in $670 million in ICICI Bank Ltd, HDFC Ltd, and Bandhan Bank Ltd. In the first half of August showed trade filings made by the private sector lenders. Singapore government was the largest individual investor in the qualified institutional placements. Of ICICI Bank and mortgage financier HDFC, investing ₹1,662.7 crores and ₹1,336.9 crores, respectively.
Aug 19, 2020•49 sec
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a high tide in Mumbai today. A high alert has been issued to Mumbai for a high tide wave of 4.42 metres. At 11:39 am today after heavy rains and thunderstorms earlier in the day. Meanwhile an orange alert has been issued for Kolhapur and Satara districts. In western Maharashtra and for coastal areas for today and tomorrow.
Aug 18, 2020•40 sec
Venture capital enterprise Lightspeed India Partners Advisors LLP has raised a $275-million fund. It's third, as it continues to focus on early- and growth-stage opportunities in startups across the consumer Internet and software space. Lightspeed India Partners III is considerably larger than the $175-million second fund which closed in December 2018. US-based Lightspeed, which is operating in India for 13 years, launched its first dedicated fund for India in 2015.
Aug 18, 2020•48 sec
PM Narendra Modi delivered his greetings to people on Monday at the start of the Malayalam calendar's month of Chingam. "As the month of Chingam commences my greetings to everyone, especially my Malayali sisters and brothers. I pray that the coming year brings with success, good health and prosperity for all," he said in a tweet. PM Modi tweeted the greetings in both English and Malayalam.
Aug 17, 2020•38 sec
India's coronavirus infection death toll breached the 50,000 mark. As 941 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. The number of deaths due to the infection has reached 50,921. As many as 57,982 coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours across the country. Taking India's total coronavirus infection cases to 2,647,664 cases.
Aug 17, 2020•49 sec
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday announced his retirement in an Instagram post. Dhoni posted a video montage with pictures at different points of his career. Ranveer Singh also posted throwback pictures with Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the latter announced his retirement. Ranveer recalled the time he worked as an Assistant Director. While the former Indian skipper was shooting for a commercial in 2007-08 and they met on the ad film sets.
Aug 17, 2020•42 sec
Apple Inc on Thursday removed a famous video game "Fortnite" from its App Store. For tainting the company's in-app payment policies. Causing developer Epic Games to file a federal lawsuit challenging the iPhone maker's rules. Apple referred a direct payment feature rolled out on the Fortnite app earlier on Thursday as the violation. Epic Games sued in U.S. court seeking no money from Apple. But rather a requirement that would end many of the company's practices related to the App Store. This is ...
Aug 14, 2020•50 sec
Heavy rain battered parts of Mumbai, neighbouring Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts in the last 24 hours. The weather department notified on Thursday. Heavy rain is likely in the Konkan region and some regions of central Maharashtra today, according to the India Meteorological Department. Some areas in Mumbai received 70 mm to 100 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am today, a senior IMD official said. Some areas in Thane saw very heavy rainfall of more than 120 mm. While the rai...
Aug 14, 2020•55 sec
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the platform for "Transparent Taxation - Honoring the Honest "via video conferencing today. This platform has big reforms such as faceless assessment, faceless appeal, and taxpayers charter. Faceless assessment and taxpayers charter will come in force from today. Whereas faceless appeal service will be available from September 25, PM Narendra Modi said at the launch.
Aug 13, 2020•39 sec
Zydus Cadila today launched the cheapest generic version of Gilead Sciences' antiviral drug remdesivir in India. To treat coronavirus infection following reports of shortages at hospitals in the world's third-worst hit nation. Priced at Rs. 2800 for a 100 mg lyophilized injection, Remdac is the most economical Remdesivir brand in India. Zydus Cadila is the fifth company to launch a copy of the antiviral in India.
Aug 13, 2020•42 sec
India on Thursday enrolled the highest single-day spike of 66,999 cases. While reported 942 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The nation's coronavirus infection tally touched 2,396,638. Including 6,53,622 active cases, 1,695,982 discharged and 47,033 deaths. Active coronavirus infection cases in Maharashtra stand at 1,47,820, the highest in the nation. Followed by Andhra Pradesh with 90,425 active cases.
Aug 13, 2020•1 min
Hero MotoCorp Ltd, the nation’s biggest two-wheeler maker. Is expected to report a slump in its net profit for the June ended quarter due to pandemic-related troubles during the period. Hero MotoCorp is likely to report a net profit of ₹82.21 crores, according to a Bloomberg poll of eight analysts. While revenue from operations is seen at ₹2,755.7 crores. In the corresponding period last year, the company had reported a net profit of ₹1,257.3 crores. As a result of an exceptional gain of ₹737.3 ...
Aug 13, 2020•54 sec
Well-known Urdu poet Rahat Indori, who had tested positive for coronavirus infection, passed away. At an Indore hospital on Tuesday after suffering two heart attacks, said doctors treating him. Rahat Indori was 70 years old. “He suffered two heart attacks today and could not be saved. He was admitted to hospital on Sunday, after testing positive for coronavirus infection. He had 60 per cent pneumonia,” said Dr Vinod Bhandari of Sri Aurobindo Hospital.
Aug 12, 2020•45 sec
India's coronavirus infection tally reached 2,329,639 today. With 60,963 cases being reported in a day. Recoveries hike to 1,583,490 according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total number of deaths from coronavirus infection hike to 46,091 after 834 deaths were reported in last 24 hours. India has recorded the highest number of recoveries in a single day. With 56,110 coronavirus patients having recovered and discharged yesterday.
Aug 12, 2020•54 sec
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with stage three lung cancer. The news has left his fans and other Bollywood celebrities in shock. On Tuesday, the actor announced that he is taking a break from films due to his health but did not mention lung cancer. However, reports claimed that the actor was suffering from breathing difficulties and was diagnosed with lung cancer when hospitalized on August 8. According to reports, Sanjay Dutt will fly to the US for treatment soon.
Aug 12, 2020•44 sec
The U.S. Secret Service abruptly escorted President Donald Trump out of the White House press room. In the middle of a briefing on Monday because of a shooting outside the White House. Donald Trump returned to the media room several minutes later. and He said the person had been shot by law enforcement and taken to the hospital. Trump said he understood the suspect had been armed.
Aug 11, 2020•38 sec
Antonio Banderas says he has tested positive for coronavirus infection. The actor announced the news on Instagram Monday, also his 60th birthday. Antonio said that he is forced to celebrate his 60th birthday in quarantine due to coronavirus infection. Further stating that he is fine. Antonio Banderas wrote that he is experiencing nothing more than a sense of tiredness and exhaustion.
Aug 11, 2020•39 sec
The coronavirus infection marked up another terrible milestone Monday. As the world surpassed 20 million reported cases of coronavirus infection. From the tiny killer that has upended life just about everywhere. The number as of 2215 GMT was 20,002,577 cases. With 733,842 deaths recorded, according to an AFP tally of official sources. In yet another staggering landmark, the death toll is predicted to surpass 750,000 in a matter of days. As the global health crisis that began late last year in Ch...
Aug 11, 2020•54 sec
Aviation regulator DGCA has suspended two senior executives of AirAsia India. For a duration of three months over "safety violations", said a senior officer on Tuesday. The suspension was executed a week ago, the official told. In June this year, one of the AirAsia India's ex-pilot, who carries out a YouTube channel called Flying Beast. Claimed violations of safety norms by the low-cost airline. Captain Gaurav Taneja, a famous Youtuber, tweeted on June 14 that he has been suspended by AirAsia In...
Aug 11, 2020•52 sec
An AirAsia India aircraft departing for Mumbai on Saturday morning aborted its take-off at Ranchi airport. After encountering a bird hit, said the airline spokesperson. The pilot aborted take-off and the AirAsia India aircraft is currently being inspected. The spokesperson noted, adding that the flight is scheduled to depart once the aircraft is cleared for operations.
Aug 08, 2020•37 sec
Captain Deepak Sathe, the pilot of the ill-fated Air India Express aircraft. That overshot the runway while landing at Kozhikode airport in Kerala on Friday. Deepak Sathe was a decorated retired India Air Force pilot, ‘Sword of Honour’ awardee and has also served with No.17 Squadron, Golden Arrows. Which was recently recommissioned with the Rafale fighter jet. Seventeen people were killed and several injured when a Dubai-Calicut Air India Express flight. With 191 passengers and crew overshot the...
Aug 08, 2020•1 min
Captain Deepak Sathe, the pilot of the ill-fated Air India Express aircraft. That overshot the runway while landing at Kozhikode airport in Kerala on Friday. Deepak Sathe was a decorated retired India Air Force pilot, ‘Sword of Honour’ awardee and has also served with No.17 Squadron, Golden Arrows. Which was recently recommissioned with the Rafale fighter jet. Seventeen people were killed and several injured when a Dubai-Calicut Air India Express flight. With 191 passengers and crew overshot the...
Aug 08, 2020•51 sec
An Air India Express flight from Dubai carrying 191 people skidded off a wet runway. While landing at the Kozhikode airport in Kerala on Friday evening. Air India flight crashed into a valley, cracking into two. Leaving 19 people, including the two pilots, dead and several critically wounded. Rescue operations are underway at the site. Several injured passengers have been rushed to nearby hospitals.
Aug 08, 2020•40 sec
India's coronavirus infection tally touched 2,027,075 today, with 62,538 cases being recorded in a day. Recoveries rose to 1,378,105 including 49,769 in past 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry data. There are 607,384 active cases of coronavirus infection in the nation presently. While the recovery rate among coronavirus patients has gone up to 67.62 per cent. This is the ninth consecutive day that coronavirus cases have risen by more than 50,000. 886 patients died due to coronaviru...
Aug 07, 2020•1 min
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an FIR against actor Rhea Chakraborty. For abetting the suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. However, the federal probe agency will not be able to investigate the case in Mumbai and in other places in Maharashtra. The FIR filed by the CBI is based on the one registered by Bihar police in Patna. Against Rhea Chakraborty, her parents, her brother Showik apart from two others. For suspected offences of criminal conspiracy, abetment of suicide. W...
Aug 07, 2020•52 sec
Bhojpuri film actress Anupama Pathak allegedly committed suicide in north Mumbai's Dahisar suburb, police told on Friday. Anupama Pathak was found hanging at her leased flat on Sunday, police said. She was 40 years old. Belonging from the Purnea district in Bihar, she had moved to Mumbai and acted in Bhojpuri films and TV shows.
Aug 07, 2020•36 sec
Eight people have died after a huge fire broke out at a private hospital. The hospital was for coronavirus patients in Gujarat's Ahmedabad early Thursday morning. As the fire broke out at Shrey Hospital in Ahmedabad's Navrangpura area at around 3 AM. Eight fire engines and 10 ambulances of the fire department were rushed to the site. Five men and three women were admitted to the ICU ward who later died. About 45 patients were admitted to the 50-bed hospital at the time of the accident.
Aug 06, 2020•45 sec
Eight people have died after a huge fire broke out at a private hospital. The hospital was for coronavirus patients in Gujarat's Ahmedabad early Thursday morning. As the fire broke out at Shrey Hospital in Ahmedabad's Navrangpura area at around 3 AM. Eight fire engines and 10 ambulances of the fire department were rushed to the site. Five men and three women were admitted to the ICU ward who later died. About 45 patients were admitted to the 50-bed hospital at the time of the accident.
Aug 06, 2020•45 sec
