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Heavy Rains Hit Karnataka, CM Kumaraswamy Announces Rs 200 Crore For Relief Work

Even as the death toll from heavy rains in neighbouring Kerala crossed 90, rains, floods and landslides caused damage in Karnataka as well, resulting in the relocation of 1,755 people into 29 relief camps. Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has announced a release of Rs 200 crore as relief measures to rain-affected districts of Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Hassan, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru and Uttara Kannada, the CM's office said on Thursday. "CM HD Kumaraswamy said that Rs.200 Cr....

DIVYIA ASTHANA | August 17 , 2018

US, Pakistan, Bangladesh And Sri Lanka Condole The Loss Of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The death of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Thursday is being mourned across the nation, by political leaders as well as admirers and the public. Vajpayee passed away at the AIIMS hospital in New Delhi at the age of 93 years, after which the centre has declared 7 days of national mourning and several states have declared holidays on Friday. Various nations including the US, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka expressed condolences on the death of Vajpayee, under whose leadership the...

DIVYIA ASTHANA | August 17 , 2018

7-Day National Mourning For Atal Bihari Vajpayee, School Closed In Multiple States

The central government has declared a 7-day period of national mourning after the death of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Thursday at the age of 93 years. The funeral of the veteran BJP leader is scheduled to take place on Friday and numerous political stalwarts are expected to attend. Several states have declared a public holiday on Friday as a mark of respect to Vajpayee, and the Delhi government has also declared a holiday for schools, institutions and government offices. ALSO...

DIVYIA ASTHANA | August 17 , 2018

Flurry Of Tweets After Atal Bihar Vajpayee Demise

On the demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital in Delhi on Thursday a flurry of tweets filled with heartbreaking lines can be seen on Twitter from top political leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief in a series of tweets. India grieves the demise of our beloved Atal Ji. His passing away marks the end of an era. He lived for the nation and served it assiduously for decades. My thoughts are with his family,...

JAVED SAIFI | August 16 , 2018

Coolpad Launches Mega 5A Smartphone With Android Oreo 8.1 At Rs 6,999

Chinese smartphone maker Coolpad on Thursday launched its brand new Mega 5A with HD+ 18:9 full-screen display and Android Oreo 8.1 at just Rs 6,999. The smartphone comes with the dual security of finger print and face unlock feature that maintains your personal privacy. Presenting you the #Mega5A with HD+ 18:9 full-screen Display and it will not let you miss the incredible view from any of the angles. So time for just #UnlocktheMegaViewClick https://t.co/yy8xtbYw6E to know more! pic.twitter.com/mvdE1krVEl —...

JAVED SAIFI | August 16 , 2018

Maruti Suzuki Hikes Car Prices By Up To Rs 6,100

In a bid to counter increased commodity and distribution cost and adverse foreign exchange rates, Maruti Suzuki on Thursday hiked the car prices by up to Rs 6,100 (ex-showroom, Delhi). According to reports in media, the new prices are effective immediately from August 16, 2018. A source quoted by ToI as saying, “While Maruti Suzuki's popular models are 98 per cent localised, one has to take into account the fact that the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) import some of their raw materials...

JAVED SAIFI | August 16 , 2018