Iran faces international outcry as protester’s execution looms amid widespread unrest

Tehran [Iran], January 15 : Iran’s deepening political crisis took on fresh global urgency this week as the country prepared to execute Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old protester, in connection with the mass demonstrations sweeping the Islamic Republic, drawing warnings of international intervention and heightening tensions with the United States, New York Times reported. Soltani, a… Continue reading Iran faces international outcry as protester’s execution looms amid widespread unrest

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“He is caught in two minds”: Srikkanth believes Ravindra Jadeja is indecisive whether to attack or defend

Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], January 15 : Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth believes India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is indecisive and unsure whether to attack or defend in the 50-over format. He suggested playing three spinners and three pacers, questioning why the bowling all-rounder has to be a medium pacer. Srikkanth’s comments come after New Zealand… Continue reading “He is caught in two minds”: Srikkanth believes Ravindra Jadeja is indecisive whether to attack or defend

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Google introduces Personal Intelligence in Gemini; CEO Pichai says, “Answering a top request from our users”

New Delhi [India], January 15 : Google has introduced a new feature called Personal Intelligence in its Gemini app, designed to offer users a more helpful and personalised experience. Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared the update in a social media post on Wednesday stated that the move addresses one of the top requests from users… Continue reading Google introduces Personal Intelligence in Gemini; CEO Pichai says, “Answering a top request from our users”

PM Modi feeds cows at his residence on Makar Sankranti

New Delhi [India], January 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday fed cows at his residence in the national capital on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. In the photos, the Prime Minister is seen feeding cows on the lawn at his residence. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered the sacred Khichdi… Continue reading PM Modi feeds cows at his residence on Makar Sankranti

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Reddy “not doing heck of a lot”, Rohit short on cricket: India coach ten Doeschate

RAJKOT: (Jan 15) Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate struck a critical note, admitting that all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has “often ended up not doing a heck of a lot” despite being given opportunities, while also observing that Rohit Sharma remains “short on cricket” even after playing two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches. Reddy, the sole… Continue reading Reddy “not doing heck of a lot”, Rohit short on cricket: India coach ten Doeschate

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Mumbai civic polls: Actors Akshay Kumar, Sanya Malhotra cast vote

MUMBAI: (Jan 15) Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar, Sanya Malhotra and other celebrities stepped out early to vote in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls on Thursday morning. Kumar, one of the early voters, urged the people of Mumbai to exercise their franchise and choose the right candidate. He said today is the day when Mumbaikars… Continue reading Mumbai civic polls: Actors Akshay Kumar, Sanya Malhotra cast vote

Immigrant visa pause for individuals from 75 ‘high-risk’ countries does not include tourist, temporary visas

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: (Jan 15) The Trump administration’s latest pause on immigrant visas for individuals from 75 “high-risk” countries, including Bangladesh and Pakistan, does not apply to tourist or work visas and will impact those wishing to live permanently in the US. The State Department on Wednesday issued a list of 75 countries that will face… Continue reading Immigrant visa pause for individuals from 75 ‘high-risk’ countries does not include tourist, temporary visas

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TN celebrates Pongal with traditional fervour; PM, CM extend greetings

CHENNAI: (Jan 15) Tamil Nadu on Thursday erupted in festive joy as millions of people across the state celebrated ‘Thai Pongal’, the traditional harvest festival, with religious fervour and gaiety. The celebrations, which kickstarted with ‘Bhogi’ on Wednesday, reached a crescendo on Thursday as families woke up at the crack of dawn to prepare the… Continue reading TN celebrates Pongal with traditional fervour; PM, CM extend greetings

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BJP set to sharpen ‘lost industry’ narrative in Bengal with PM’s Singur rally

KOLKATA: (Jan 15) Politics in West Bengal appeared to have come full circle as the BJP chose the land, where the Tata Nano factory once stood in Singur in Hooghly district, for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s January 18 rally, making a renewed push around the state’s chequered industrial past and missed economic opportunities. Gearing up… Continue reading BJP set to sharpen ‘lost industry’ narrative in Bengal with PM’s Singur rally

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PM to attend National Startup Day event, interact with members of startup ecosystem

NEW DELHI: (Jan 15) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a programme marking a decade of the Startup India initiative on Friday and interact with members of India’s vibrant startup ecosystem. Startup India was launched on January 16, 2016, as a transformative national programme to nurture innovation, promote entrepreneurship and enable investment-driven growth, with… Continue reading PM to attend National Startup Day event, interact with members of startup ecosystem

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