Australia beats India by 146 runs
Australia beats India by 146 runs.
Australia on Tuesday defeated India in the second Test at Perth by 146 runs to end their six-match winless streak and level the four-match series 1-1. Australia had lost five and drawn one of their previous six matches and had last won a Test in March this year. Further, the victory is Australia's first under the captaincy of Tim Paine.
Australia on Tuesday defeated India in the second Test at Perth by 146 runs to end their six-match winless streak and level the four-match series 1-1. Australia had lost five and drawn one of their previous six matches and had last won a Test in March this year. Further, the victory is Australia's first under the captaincy of Tim Paine.
State-run banks do not have any plans to close ATMs: Govt
State-run banks do not have any plans to close ATMs: Govt
The government has said public sector banks don't have any plans to shut down their ATMs. This comes amidst a report by Confederation of ATM industry (CATMi) that half of 2.38 lakh machines may close down by March 2019 due to regulatory compliance changes making the business unviable. Around Rs. 3,500 crore was needed to comply with new rules, CATMi claimed.
The government has said public sector banks don't have any plans to shut down their ATMs. This comes amidst a report by Confederation of ATM industry (CATMi) that half of 2.38 lakh machines may close down by March 2019 due to regulatory compliance changes making the business unviable. Around Rs. 3,500 crore was needed to comply with new rules, CATMi claimed.
Kamal Nath and Ashok Gehlot sworn-in as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Chief Minister respectively
Kamal Nath and Ashok Gehlot sworn-in as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Chief Minister respectively
Ashok Gehlot was on Monday sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for the third time at the Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur. The 67-year-old had won from Sardarpura seat by defeating BJP candidate Shambhu Singh by a margin of over 40,000 votes. Meanwhile, state Congress President Sachin Pilot took oath as Deputy Chief Minister.
Kamal Nath has been sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh at the Jamboree Maidan in the state's capital Bhopal. Congress won 114 seats in the 230-member Madhya Pradesh Assembly. The party secured the support of one Samajwadi Party legislator, two Bahujan Samaj Party legislators and four independent candidates, to cross the majority mark of 116 seats.
Ashok Gehlot was on Monday sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for the third time at the Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur. The 67-year-old had won from Sardarpura seat by defeating BJP candidate Shambhu Singh by a margin of over 40,000 votes. Meanwhile, state Congress President Sachin Pilot took oath as Deputy Chief Minister.
Kamal Nath has been sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh at the Jamboree Maidan in the state's capital Bhopal. Congress won 114 seats in the 230-member Madhya Pradesh Assembly. The party secured the support of one Samajwadi Party legislator, two Bahujan Samaj Party legislators and four independent candidates, to cross the majority mark of 116 seats.
Bangladesh to build a memorial for Indian soldiers killed in 1971
Bangladesh to build a memorial for Indian soldiers killed in 1971
The Bangladesh government will be building a war memorial in Chittagong's Brahmanbaria to pay homage to Indian soldiers who were martyred in the 1971 war against Pakistan. The foundation stone for the memorial will be laid by May-June next year, Bangladesh Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq said on the sidelines of the 47th Vijay Diwas celebrations on Sunday.
The Bangladesh government will be building a war memorial in Chittagong's Brahmanbaria to pay homage to Indian soldiers who were martyred in the 1971 war against Pakistan. The foundation stone for the memorial will be laid by May-June next year, Bangladesh Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq said on the sidelines of the 47th Vijay Diwas celebrations on Sunday.
Rupee at day's high, trades at 71.66 per dollar
Rupee at day's high, trades at 71.66 per dollar
The Indian rupee is trading higher by 24 paise 71.66 per dollar versus Friday's close 71.90. Rupee is expected to trade around 71.80- 71.95 as the rise in dollar index’s to its highest in one-and-half years offset the decline in Brent crude prices. US retail sales rose 0.9% in November, up from the revised 0.7% in the previous month and higher than the 0.4% expected by the markets.
The Indian rupee is trading higher by 24 paise 71.66 per dollar versus Friday's close 71.90. Rupee is expected to trade around 71.80- 71.95 as the rise in dollar index’s to its highest in one-and-half years offset the decline in Brent crude prices. US retail sales rose 0.9% in November, up from the revised 0.7% in the previous month and higher than the 0.4% expected by the markets.
Congress' Sajjan Kumar jailed for life in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
Congress' Sajjan Kumar jailed for life in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case by the Delhi High Court. The court overturned a trial court's judgment in which he was acquitted. "It is important to assure the victims that despite the challenges truth will prevail," the High Court said, adding that the "criminals have enjoyed political patronage".
Ranveer, Alia win best acting awards at Star Screen Awards
Ranveer, Alia win best acting awards at Star Screen Awards
Ranveer Singh was named Best Actor for 'Padmaavat' while Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress award for 'Raazi' at Star Screen Awards 2018. Sriram Raghavan won the Best Director award for 'AndhaDhun' and 'Stree' was named Best Film. Meanwhile, 'Mulk' won the Best Film [Critics] and Shabana Azmi won the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ranveer Singh was named Best Actor for 'Padmaavat' while Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress award for 'Raazi' at Star Screen Awards 2018. Sriram Raghavan won the Best Director award for 'AndhaDhun' and 'Stree' was named Best Film. Meanwhile, 'Mulk' won the Best Film [Critics] and Shabana Azmi won the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Philippines' Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe 2018
Philippines' Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe 2018
Philippines' Catriona Gray has been crowned Miss Universe 2018, becoming the fourth woman from the country to win the title. Tamaryn Green from South Africa was named the first runner-up while Miss Venezuela Sthefany Gutiérrez stood third at the pageant which was held in Bangkok, Thailand. India was represented by 22-year-old Nehal Chudasama, who couldn't qualify for top 20.
Philippines' Catriona Gray has been crowned Miss Universe 2018, becoming the fourth woman from the country to win the title. Tamaryn Green from South Africa was named the first runner-up while Miss Venezuela Sthefany Gutiérrez stood third at the pageant which was held in Bangkok, Thailand. India was represented by 22-year-old Nehal Chudasama, who couldn't qualify for top 20.
India Post Launches E-Commerce Portal Hosting Products From Rural Artisans, PSUs
India Post Launches E-Commerce Portal Hosting Products From Rural Artisans, PSUs
India Post launched the e-commerce portal of the Department of Posts providing an online market place to rural artisans and public sector units to sell their products. The products will be shipped through the postal department's Speed Post service. The department has made registration of sellers on the portal free for six months.
You can visit the portal here: https://goo.gl/fyUadV
India Post launched the e-commerce portal of the Department of Posts providing an online market place to rural artisans and public sector units to sell their products. The products will be shipped through the postal department's Speed Post service. The department has made registration of sellers on the portal free for six months.
You can visit the portal here: https://goo.gl/fyUadV
Government to launch broadband readiness index of states
Government to launch broadband readiness index of states
The government is planning to launch broadband services readiness index of states based on parameters like infrastructure, approval processes and utilization of the high-speed Internet. “We want to ensure that 5G is not limited to urban areas,” Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said. “We will do a comparative evaluation of all states and highlight best policies for other states to adopt,” she added.
The government is planning to launch broadband services readiness index of states based on parameters like infrastructure, approval processes and utilization of the high-speed Internet. “We want to ensure that 5G is not limited to urban areas,” Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said. “We will do a comparative evaluation of all states and highlight best policies for other states to adopt,” she added.
Belgium beat Netherlands to win men's Hockey World Cup for 1st time
Belgium beat Netherlands to win men's Hockey World Cup for 1st time.
Belgium defeated Netherlands in the final in Bhubaneswar on Sunday to clinch the men's Hockey World Cup for the first time. Both the teams failed to score in the regulation time, after which Belgium beat the three-time champions 3-2 in the shootouts. This is the second consecutive time that Netherlands finished second in the tournament.
Belgium defeated Netherlands in the final in Bhubaneswar on Sunday to clinch the men's Hockey World Cup for the first time. Both the teams failed to score in the regulation time, after which Belgium beat the three-time champions 3-2 in the shootouts. This is the second consecutive time that Netherlands finished second in the tournament.
Railways to run 800 special trains for Kumbh Mela pilgrims
Railways to run 800 special trains for Kumbh Mela pilgrims
The Railways has proposed to run 800 special trains from various stations of Prayagraj district in order to facilitate the arrival of tourists for Kumbh Mela 2019. These trains would be in addition to the regular trains run by the North Central Railway (NCR). Branding of the Kumbh will be done on 1,400 coaches of special trains, NCR PRO said.
The Railways has proposed to run 800 special trains from various stations of Prayagraj district in order to facilitate the arrival of tourists for Kumbh Mela 2019. These trains would be in addition to the regular trains run by the North Central Railway (NCR). Branding of the Kumbh will be done on 1,400 coaches of special trains, NCR PRO said.
Delhi air quality improved 10% in past couple of years.
Delhi air quality improved 10% in past couple of years
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) member secretary P Gargava on Saturday said that the air quality of Delhi has improved by 10% to 15% in the past couple of years. He added that it could improve further by next year. A series of measures have also been undertaken to tackle local sources of pollution within Delhi-NCR, he further said.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) member secretary P Gargava on Saturday said that the air quality of Delhi has improved by 10% to 15% in the past couple of years. He added that it could improve further by next year. A series of measures have also been undertaken to tackle local sources of pollution within Delhi-NCR, he further said.
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