Day: May 26, 2020

26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Travel

Bihar state boards: Farmers’ sons bag top 2 ranks, 80% pass

Written by Santosh Singh | Patna | Published: May 27, 2020 5:29:37 am Three students of Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya, a project school of the state government in Jamui, were among the top 10 performers in the state.(Representational image) Sons of farmers bagged the first and second ranks in the Class X exams of Bihar School Examination Board, results of which were announced on Tuesday. While Himanshu Raj from Rohtas district topped the state with 481 marks out of 500 (96.2 per cent), Durgesh Kumar from Samastipur bagged the second position with 480 marks (96 per cent). About 80.53 per cent of ...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Entertainment

Ali Fazal gives “Eid Wala” pose with his ladylove Richa Chadha in his post; captions, ‘Ramzaan has been a very introspective month’ – Times of India

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha have been giving us major couple goals for a long time now and their Instagram feed is proof of the same. Today, the actor took the photo-sharing app to post a picture with his lady love Richa. In his post, the actor apologised for not posting anything on the occasion of Eid. Sharing a cool picture with Richa, he wrote a long caption which read, "Sorry Iss dafa Eid pe daal nahi paaya kuchh... Ramzaan has been a very introspective month and Eid went into praying for everyone and I mean everyone... So... that took time... Love aint that easy... haaaaa... ok so here’s a photobooth moment of “yeh dekho hum log eid manaaya... Abhi hum pose degaaa... Eid waala. Eid waala how do you do. Get better... We love you. “Uske baad hum meditate kiya.. bahut tagda waala.. a...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Jawaharlal Nehru Death Anniversary Special: India’s First PM Was The Brain Behind Lakme Cosmetic Brand

On one hand, upper middle class women were spending valuable foreign exchange on western cosmetics while, on other hand, the ones with comparatively lower financial status had no access to quality makeup because of non-availability in the Indian market. By : ABP News Bureau | 26 May 2020 11:36 PM (IST) File Photo: GETTY IMAGES. Make In India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Self-reliant India, and many other synonymous visions spilled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have also been exercised and promoted by our former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.Jawaharlal Nehru was an eminent leader of India's freedom against the British regime who fought for our country's independence and went on to beco...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Shramik Express a boon or bane for migrant workers? | Ghanti Bajao

Updated : 26 May 2020 11:36 PM (IST) When it was announced that Indian railways will be running 'Shramik Express' that will take thousands of migrant labourers from across the country to their hometown, most of the migrants must have taken a huge sigh of relief. But now, these trains are proving to be less of a boon and more of a bane for them. Even Railway Minister Piyush Goyal is accepting that there are shortcomings on the part of the railway, Watch this report of Ghanti Bajao. Source link

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Shraddha Kapoor Lauds Rajasthan Villagers For Helping Animals

Shraddha Kapoor, last seen in 'Baaghi 3', praised the villagers for digging reservoirs for thirsty animals. By : IANS | 26 May 2020 11:26 PM (IST) Mumbai: Actress Shraddha Kapoor is an advocate for the safety and protection of animals. She is impressed by the efforts of some villagers in Rajasthan who have been doing their bit to help animals.The actress shared an article on social media where villagers in Rajasthan have dug reservoirs for thirsty animals.She lauded the efforts of the villagers: "The empathy shown by the people from Rajasthan's Pali village is heartwarming. Thank you for your selfless efforts." (Source- Twitter)Recently, Shraddha shared a poem on social media from the persp...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

China trying to change LAC through intrusion: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury | India News – Times of India

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.NEW DELHI: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said on Tuesday that China has been trying to change the Line of Actual Control through "incursions" and India should mobilise its resources to give a befitting reply against any misadventure. Chowdhury, who is Congress leader in Lok Sabha, said the "Chinese Army has been hatching conspiracy for long to illegally capture Indian land". Increased military budget is in line with challenges: China"It is still an unsettled border. China never acknowledged, China never accepted the McMahon Line. So under their own perception and imagination, off and on, they are exercising aggression, incursion and intrusion everything to change the Line of Actual Control (LAC)," Chowdhury said. "So, it is time for our co...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

India To Continue Using HCQ For Preventive Covid-19 Treatment Even As WHO Halts Trials

New Delhi: No major side-effects of antimalarial drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) have been found in studies in India and its use can be continued in preventive treatment for COVID-19 under strict medical supervision, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Tuesday.The ICMR's statement came against the backdrop of the World Health Organization (WHO) temporarily suspending the testing of the drug as a potential treatment for COVID-19 over safety concerns.According to sources, the Union Health Ministry shot off an e-mail to the WHO on Monday night over its decision."It was conveyed to the WHO that perhaps all the reports have not been considered before suspending the trials. The same would be true of other drugs in the trial where differing reports are also ...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Supreme Court Dismisses BJP Leader’s Plea Seeking Linkage Of Aadhaar With Social Media Accounts

Supreme Court has dismissed the plea filed by BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking Aadhaar to be linked with social media accounts to curb fake accounts. By : IANS | 26 May 2020 11:22 PM (IST) New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea by BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking to link Aadhaar with social media accounts as a measure to curb fake accounts.A bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao, Krishna Murari and S. Ravindra Bhat, taking up the matter through video conferencing, declined to interfere with the Delhi High Court passed in 2019, which also refused to entertain the plea."We see no reason to interfere with the impugned order of the High Court. The...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Due to spike in Covid-19 infections, Pakistan warns to reimpose strict lockdown – Times of India

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Covid-19 infections and the deaths caused by the virus continue to spike following government’s suspension of preventive measures that were taken in March to contain spread of the virus. With more than 1,500 new infections of novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the number of confirmed cases in Pakistan crossed 58,300 on Tuesday. In the same time, 37 new deaths raised the tally of nationwide fatalities to 1,205. Prime Minister Imran Khan’s top aide on health Dr Zafar Mirza has warned that the rapid pace at which the virus was spreading could force authorities to re-impose a strict lockdown. Two weeks ago, the government had eased lockdown restrictions, maintaining bans only on restaurants and educational institutions. “Unfortunately, there is now this thinking a...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Travel

3M develops tech to keep trains, buses cool inside during summers – Times of India

3M India has developed a solar reflective coating to reduce heat inside train coaches, buses, trucks and other transport. Dubbed as the ‘3M Scotchkote Polytech Exp RG700’, this coating can be applied on metallic and non-metallic surfaces. The company claims that its coating has reduced the temperature in train coaches by 15%. “This coating was also applied on the roof of air-conditioned coaches to enhance energy efficiency of the air-conditioners, thereby reducing its HVAC cost by 20%,” said the company in a statement. This coating is claimed to be applied in over 100 rail coaches. “It is estimated that if applied over 15,000 rail coaches in India’s large rail network, this solution can save up to 162 thousand megawatts of electricity which converts to reduction in the amount of CO2 ...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Sports

Virat Kohli takes a shot at 180 degree landings – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India captain Virat Kohli is known to be a fitness freak and he has now posted a video of him doing 180 degree landings as part of his workout routine. Kohli, like all cricketers around the world, has been at home since March due to the freeze in the cricket calendar due to the coronavirus pandemic. "My first shot at 180 landings. Top exercise," said Kohli in his tweet along with the video. My first shot at 180 landings. Top exercise 👌 https://t.co/HmtR05OlNW— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 1590506414000 With no cricket being played due to the coronavirus pandemic, former and current players are keeping themselves busy by engaging with each other and fans on social media. Earlier, veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh shared a video on Instagram where he could be seen doing a routine, u...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Life Style

These 5 zodiac signs are the biggest liars! Are you on the list? | The Times of India

Since everybody has the capacity to lie, it is spotting the liars which can be a little tricky. What if we told you that the astrology universe can shed light on the personality of the zodiac signs who are capable of lying? Yes, whether they tell harmless white lies to keep someone’s heart from breaking or just feel that lying is necessary for survival, we list down 5 zodiac signs that are the smartest liars.Before we proceed with the list, please keep it in mind that just because a person belongs to a certain zodiac sign, it does not make him/her a born liar. The list may help you to just connect the dots if someone is trying to trick you. Source link

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

NCERT Suggests Reopening Of Schools In Green And Orange Zones Soon | ABP Uncut

Suggestions and guidelines are being formulated for schools can resume functioning in a staggered manner, as and when the lockdown is lifted. The guidelines and suggestions so far are being thought over by the Union HRD Ministry which recently held a webinar with teachers. Watch the video to find Source link

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Sports

Will have to start with tennis ball catching, says Team India’s fielding coach Sridhar – Times of India

CHENNAI: Team India’s next assignment may be some months away but the side’s fielding coach R Sridhar is ensuring the players are in good space physically and mentally during the lockdown. In a chat with TOI, Sridhar spoke on offering specific drills for players, the time it may take for players to become match-fit once the lockdown eases and more. Excerpts: How have you been in touch with the players during the lockdown? I have been talking to them regularly for the last few weeks and ensuring that they get their fitness programmes. We need to get a date from the government of India or the BCCI and only then can we begin our work. Till then, we will ensure that the players are in good shape mentally and physically. After being away for such a long time, what areas should fielders f...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Gaming

Glenmark set for trial to study role of anti-viral combination in treating Covid

Written by Tabassum Barnagarwala | Mumbai | Published: May 27, 2020 4:19:48 am The trial, called Faith, has received approval from regulators. Favipiravir and Umifenovir are both anti-virals. Favipiravir is given orally and expected to prevent viral duplication in the body by inhibiting the enzyme that drives the replication. (Representational) Pharmaceutical company Glenmark is set to commence a phase-3 clinical trial to study the efficacy of a combination of Favipiravir and Umifenovir drugs to treat Covid-19. The trial, which will involve 158 Indian patients, is the second trial to start in the country using Favipi...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Travel

NPCI launches AI virtual assistant PAi – Times of India

National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbot to create awareness around its digital payment platforms like FASTag, RuPay and UPI. Called PAi, the chatbot aims to improve digital financial inclusion in the country. The AI virtual assistant PAi can be accessed 24/7. It will provide users information and guidance about NPCI products round the clock. Customers can ask queries via text or voice on the websites of NPCI, RuPay, and UPI Chalega. Through PAi, users get verified automated responses to their queries on all NPCI’s products. PAi would also be accessible to global RuPay Card holders as well. Right now, PAi is available in English and Hindi languages. NPCI plans to soon launch it in other regional languages. Kunal Kalawatia...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Covid-19: India unfazed by HCQ trial halt but will check before donating | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: While WHO has suspended HCQ trials, stoking further doubts about the efficacy of the drug in dealing with Covid-19, India is unlikely to roll back its medicine diplomacy in haste. The government, however, has asked its missions to check with countries it was looking to donate HCQ to if they still wanted the antimalarial drug. The abundance of HCQ helped Indian companies honour commercial agreements but, more importantly, it also allowed the Indian government to up its game in far corners of the world, and where China has worked actively to provide Covid-related assistance, by donating HCQ tablets in large numbers. India has so far approved supply of HCQ tablets purely as grant assistance to 76 countries, 47 of which are in Latin America, Caribbean and Africa. Until May 22, 24...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Kerala joins political blame game over running of Shramik Special trains | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Political blame game over Shramik Special trains continued between railway minister Piyush Goyal and Maharashtra government for the third day on Tuesday. Kerala chief minister Pinayari Vijayan targeted Goyal for railways sending Shramik Special train to the states without any advance information, which may imperil the state’s containment strategy. Vijayan said the matter has been brought to the notice of Prime Minister. Earlier in the day, Goyal accused Maharashtra government for its “inability” to bring passengers to railway stations. “Till 6 pm today (Tuesday), 85 out of total 145 trains were supposed to start from Maharashtra. But we could run only 27 trains as the state failed to arrange the passengers for running these trains,” the minister tweeted. While Maharashtra chi...

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Business

Almost 1 lakh Americans dead, but Donald Trump busy playing golf | Master Stroke

Updated : 26 May 2020 10:39 PM (IST) United States of America has been the worst-hit country from the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. With over 1.7 million confirmed cases, over 99,500 people dead, the situation appears grim at best in the most powerful nation in the world. But, US President Donald Trump seems aloof as pictures have emerged on social media of him golfing in his golf course in Florida. Trump has attracted criticism from all corners for not being serious in dealing with the pandemic. Source link

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26May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Gaming

Chinese-origin woman alleges attack by man in Greater Noida

Written by Ashna Butani | Noida | Updated: May 27, 2020 4:06:46 am A 32-year-old woman of Chinese origin living in ATS Paradiso, Greater Noida, alleged she was attacked by a fellow resident when she gave water to a stray dog Monday morning. Police said the man, Amarpal Singh, was taken into preventive custody. The woman, Carol Zouhui, claimed: “I was walking in the society when a stray dog started following me. I gave it some water. Suddenly, it tried to attack another man’s pet dog. I asked the guard for help. I started walking away, when the man started hitting me with the guard’s stick.” ...

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