Day: May 29, 2020

29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

In a first, Army seeks to ‘buy’ land in J&K post Article 370 move | India News – Times of India

SRINAGAR: Ten months after the nullification of Article 370, the Army, in a letter to the J&K government, has sought permission to acquire 129 kanals or 16.12 acre of land at Tapperwari village in the Pattan area of Baramulla district. This, significantly, is the Army’s first ‘letter of interest’ to buy land after the central government’s move on the Article. The Army’s 19 infantry division ordinance unit sent the letter to the government on May 26. “Some troops of this unit are temporarily stationed on your land at Kareri High ground near Tapperwari village. It is requested to inform your wish to sell the land to the Indian Army,” the letter reads. The Army has requested the government to reply by May 30. Pattan tehsildar S Salahuddin has feigned ignorance about receiving any such ...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Travel

PUBG mobile update: PUBG Mobile to get new Mysterious Jungle Mode on June 1 – Times of India

Tencent Games and PUBG Corp are all-set to release the latest installment of the PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 update on ...Read MoreTencent Games and PUBG Corp are all-set to release the latest installment of the PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 update on June 1. The latest update will bring a new Mysterious Jungle Mode in the already existing Sanhok Map. Apart from this, the update will also introduce some changes to the map in terms of look and feel and landscape. The new Jungle Mode of the game was recently teased by PUBG Mobile on its official Twitter handle. "Make sure you're prepared to enter the mysterious jungle on 6/1! 👉 https://pubgmobile.live/Adventure" along with an image that clearly mentions the launch date of the new mode,” reads the tweet. However, the image does not reveal much about the new J...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Travel

honor: Honor announces Super Service offers for its consumers – Times of India

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has today announced a new service campaign called Super Service Offers for its consum...Read MoreHuawei’s sub-brand Honor has today announced a new service campaign called Super Service Offers for its consumers in India. As part of the new campaign, users will get a 30% discount on smartphone spare parts, other free-of-charge services such as cleaning and diagnosis, screen protector and application. Honor is also giving out goodies, which can be facilitated by consumers during their service visits. Apart from this, the company is also offering free pick up and drop on all smartphones and select smartwatch models and will be valid until June 30, 2020. Users will be able to avail this new service campaign on all Honor smartphones at both exclusive as well as autho...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Sonam Wangchuk explains China’s propaganda behind peace talks | Master Stroke

Updated : 29 May 2020 11:18 PM (IST) Sonam Wangchuk is an Indian engineer, innovator and education reformist. He is the founding director of the Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh.Tensions between India and China are increasing in Ladakh. The army of China and India are standing face to face on the LAC. The direct impact of the growing confrontation with China is being felt in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Source link

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Early warning: Growth slows to 3.1 per cent in Q4 which had just one week of lockdown

Written by Aanchal Magazine | New Delhi | Published: May 30, 2020 4:38:41 am India has seen one of the harshest lockdowns in the world, with gradual relaxations for resumption of economic activities being allowed after the third phase ended on May 17. (Representational image) INDIA’S QUARTERLY growth rate plummeted to its lowest in the current series at 3.1 per cent in the January-March period of 2019-20, led by a sharp contraction in the manufacturing and construction sectors, even as fresh data provided clear indications of a further slide in estimates during the April-June quarter. The March quarter estimates drag...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Many have suffered… future of 130 crore won’t be dictated by adversity: PM Modi

By: Express News Service | New Delhi | Published: May 30, 2020 4:37:05 am Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday reiterated the need “to take care to ensure that inconveniences that we are facing do not turn into disasters”. (File Photo) Acknowledging the “tremendous suffering” faced by the poor and vulnerable during the lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday reiterated the need “to take care to ensure that inconveniences that we are facing do not turn into disasters”. Advising citizens to follow rules and guidelines with patience, he said: “We must always remember that the present and future of 130 ...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Gaming

In Delhi, Covid hotel-hospitals for treatment, isolation

Written by Astha Saxena | New Delhi | Published: May 30, 2020 4:36:16 am The capital reported 1,106 cases on Friday. (Photo: Amit Mehra) The Delhi government on Friday roped in hotels for treatment as well as isolation of Covid-19 patients. For treatment, the government has tied up with five hotels that will be converted into “extended Covid hospitals”, augmenting the bed capacity by 1,000 beds. The capital reported 1,106 cases on Friday — the second straight day when the Covid count breached the 1,000 mark. The number of deaths rose by 82, including 13 over the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 398. Three more gover...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Travel

huawei: Huawei unveils new smart office product for remote collaboration – Times of India

Chinese technology giant Huawei has launched its next-generation IdeaHub series intelligent endpoint for all-scenario smart office ecosystem, which aims to improve efficiency for enterprises, especially remote collaboration during social distancing. Huawei IdeaHub is a productivity tool Huawei developed to create an all-scenario smart office in this cloud era. This intelligent endpoint integrates multiple functions, including multi-screen collaboration between mobiles and PCs, interactive whiteboard, remote collaboration, FHD video conferencing and built-in HD AppGallery. It can be installed on a mobile stand or a wall in a variety of environments, including enterprise conference rooms, open office, and even home office rooms. Similar products and solutions have been utilised in scenari...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Lockdown 5.0 may be relaxed further: States to decide on malls, restaurants

Written by Deeptiman Tiwary , Liz Mathew , Abantika Ghosh | New Delhi | Updated: May 30, 2020 7:08:13 am The new guidelines would include relaxations on visiting places of worship but “no religious event or gathering will be allowed”, the official said. THE NEXT phase of lockdown, to kickstart from Monday, is likely to prune the list of prohibited activities further and allow states to decide on opening of malls and multiplexes, places of worship, and dine-in restaurants, The Indian Express has learnt. The government may also consider relaxing night curfew hours based on suggestions from health expe...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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Railways’ treatment of migrants borders on barbarism, violation of rights: NHRC

Written by Deeptiman Tiwary | New Delhi | Published: May 30, 2020 4:34:11 am The NHRC cited reports of how migrants, including a four-year-old boy, died in trains, en route to Muzaffarpur, Danapur, Sasaram, Gaya, Begusarai and Jehanabad in Bihar, and how a train started from Surat (Gujarat) for Siwan (Bihar) on May 16, and reached on May 25. SAYING THAT the treatment of migrant workers “by the Railway authorities borders around barbarism”, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Railway Board chairman, Union home secretary and chief secretaries of Bihar and Gujarat. It has asked them to ...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Life Style

Coronavirus query: Should you hold your breath if people get too close to prevent COVID-19? We tell you the truth – Times of India

As the number of coronavirus infections continues to rise in unprecedented ways across the globe, people are fervently searching for novel ways to keep themselves safe from the highly infectious contagion. Even though scientists and medical experts are working day and night to learn more about the virus causing the COVID-19 and developing a cure for the same, a vaccination fit from human use is still at least 12 to 18 months away. As we gear up to enter the sixth month of 2020, countries worldwide are easing lockdown restrictions in a bid to lessen the impact of economic slowdown. People are gradually stepping out more, which paves the way for numerous questions pertaining to novel coronavirus and how we should keep ourselves safe. Should you hold your breath when people get close to...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Travel

Realme Buds Q India launch confirmed, to be priced under Rs 2,000 – Times of India

BBK-owned smartphone brand Realme just this week launched its second truly wireless headphones — Realme Buds Air Neo — in India and it is gearing up to launch its third product in this category. This was confirmed by Realme India’s chief marketing officer Francis Wang who posted on Twitter that the company will soon launch Realme Buds Q in India. Wong said that these truly wireless earbuds will be priced under Rs 2,000. #BudsAirNeo brings features like Super Low Lantency, 13mm big bass, 10m wireless range, standing at the best choice… https://t.co/dBbs9am3JA— Francis Wang (@FrancisRealme) 1590742338000For those unaware, the Realme Buds Q were launched in the company’s home country China earlier this week only at 149 yuan (approximately Rs 1,500). Unlike the Realme Buds Air and Realme Bu...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Trump claims Modi unhappy over China developments as he readies punitive action against Beijing – Times of India

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he had spoken to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed the latter is “not in a good mood about what is going on with China,” even as Washington indicated that punitive action against Beijing would be announced on Friday. Trump’s claim, following up on his offer to mediate or arbitrate on the border spat between India and China, surprised New Delhi, which has rejected the off-the-cuff proposal and said it has its own direct channels of communication with Beijing, while noting the last official conversation between the two leaders was on April 4, centering on the issue of export of hydroxychloroquine. Trump did not say when he spoke to Modi. While there is a hotline between the PMO and the White House established during the Obama years...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Sports

Michael Jordan, The Last Dance, Netflix, Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, sacked, owner, ESPN

Every Monday for the last five weeks, we’ve all been eagerly logging into our Netflix accounts – or more likely the Netflix account of a friend, family member or ex-partner – to watch the latest installment of ‘The Last Dance’, the story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, arguably the greatest team ever assembled.But there was a void this past Monday when there were no episodes 11 or 12, after all it ended with Jordan signing off from the Bulls with a second three-peat and walking away into retirement for the second time in his career. The End.Except it wasn’t actually the end. This is the story of Jordan’s Real Last Dance.Watch ESPN’s 30 for 30: Rodman doco and more basketball content on-demand with KAYO. New to Kayo? Get your free trial now & start streaming instantly >NB...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Maharashtra: For 3 years, govt plans to reduce local youth job quota to 60%

Written by Vishwas Waghmode | Mumbai | Published: May 30, 2020 3:33:09 am Sources said the three-year amendment in the high-tech segment would help in capacity building, while companies foot the bill for the skill development of local youth. (Representational Photo) While Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has urged the local youth to grab available employment opportunities in industries after the exodus of migrant workers back to their home states, the state industry department is planning to reduce the 80 per cent job quota for persons domiciled in the state to 60 per cent for three years, but only in the ...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

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PSEB Board Result 2020 declared for class 10th, 8th, and 5th at pseb.ac.in – Times of India

Punjab Secondary Education Board class 10th result was declared on Friday May 29, 2020. The PSEB Board has also announced the results of the class 8th, and 5th. The PSEB result 2020 is now available on the official website of the Board - pseb.ac.in. The PSEB has promote all the students on the basis of their pre-board exam marks. The students who appeared for the exam are advised to visit the official website of the Board to check and download the result. Due to the coronavirus outbreak and the nationwide lockdown, the Punjab Board exams were cancelled in March. The Punjab Class 10th, and 12th Board exams were scheduled to be held between March 20 to 31. However, the exams were postponed by the PSEB Board and rescheduled to be conducted from April 1, 2020. The Board later cancelled ...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Sports

Would choose Jadeja & Bravo as lockdown partners: Raina | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suresh Raina said that he would choose Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo as his Indian and overseas quarantine partners from among his Chennai Super Kings teammates. "I would love to take Ravindra Jadeja. I love his company, he is fun," said Raina in an Instagram video interaction with the franchise. "I would just love to spend the lockdown in his farmhouse, ride his horse, maybe ask him to teach me how to ride the horse. We can have the best food ever there. "I love what he is doing in his international career, he puts in a lot of hard work. Hope he performs more for the country." Chinna Thala picks his quarantine partners! @ImRaina #AnbuDenLions @RuphaRamani 🦁💛 https://t.co/27ojdeGmUn— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) 1590757498000When asked which overseas player he would l...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Gaming

Pandemic, monsoon ban, Vasai fishermen stare at a bleak year

Written by Neeraj Tiwari | Mumbai | Published: May 30, 2020 3:02:01 am Over 60 wholesale fish traders operate from Pachu Bandar market. (Photo by Deepak Joshi) With the annual fishing ban due to monsoon set to commence in June, nearly 20,000 fishermen of Vasai taluka, whose business has upended by the Covid-19 pandemic, are staring at a bleak year ahead. Vasai, located 54 km North of Mumbai, has been a major wholesale centre for fish along with Arnala and Naigaon. At Vasai’s Pachu Bandar, more than 300 boats arrive every day bringing in close to 50 tonnes of catch. Locals claim they are able to sell only half the cat...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Sports

I told Dravid he was not out after ODI in 1996: Latif | Cricket News – Times of India

Rahul Dravid. (TOI Photo)NEW DELHI: Former Indian batting great Rahul Dravid was known to rarely show any dissent if he was wrongly given out by the umpire and one such occasion was famously when he was sent back to the pavilion for an apparent nick of Mushtaq Ahmed in an ODI against Pakistan in 1996. Recalling the incident, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif said that he told Dravid that he was not out when the latter asked him after the match. "They played against us in Sharjah. Rahul, unfortunately, was caught behind. Mushtaq Ahmed bowled a delivery and made a huge appeal. We appealed alongside him, he was given out. After the match, Dravid asked 'was I out', and I said 'no, brother, Mushtaq tang karta hai bohot (It's Musthaq's habit to appeal)," Latif said in a YouTube show called...

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29May By drnakipuriaNo Comments

Politics

Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.6 Jolts Haryana’s Rohtak; Strong Tremors Felt In Delhi-NCR, Punjab

The tremors felt were of high-intensity. As per initial reports, the tremors were also felt in Haryana and Punjab. By : ABP News Bureau | 29 May 2020 09:24 PM (IST) (Representative Image/ Getty) New Delhi: Earthquake tremors have been felt in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) and nearby areas on Friday evening. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake, with a depth of 3.3-kilometre, occurred at 9.08 pm. It's epicentre was 16 km east-southeast of Haryana's Rohtak district.The tremors felt were of high-intensity. As per initial reports, the tremors were also felt in Haryana and Punjab. People evacuated their houses in Rohtak after earthquake tremors ...

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