In focus, 5th Jan 2021, News & Stories from India

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05 Jan 2021

In focus, 05 Jan 2021

Apart from online marketing, Bob also wants to create magic in the real estate sector across Canada with his own venture.

Entrepreneur Bob Beri Envisions Success With Digital Marketing And Real Estate

His drive and constant innovation in business saw him steer clear of the 9-to-5 routine and emerge as a star businessman

05 Jan 2021 7:55 PM

Himanshu Gaur & Chetan Jangra Explains Importance Of Advertising For Business Growth

This dynamic duo has changed the face of digital marketing through their unique approach

05 Jan 2021 7:49 PM

The Central Vista project design (Image: HCP Designs)

SC upholds environmental clearance, government notification on Central Vista project

The top court's verdict came on several pleas on the issue, including the one filed by activist Rajeev Suri

05 Jan 2021 3:30 PM

Nurses keep on a bed babies born on the first day of the New Year 2021, at a hospital in Mirzapur, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (PTI)

At nearly 60,000, India records highest number of babies born on New Year's Day

In total, an estimated 140 million children will be born in 2021 and their average life expectancy is expected to be 84 years, UNICEF said

05 Jan 2021 12:46 PM

In this May 5, 2018 photo, a giant image of the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, adorns a tower in Doha, Qatar. Saudi Arabia will open its airspace and land border to Qatar in the first step toward ending a years-long diplomatic crisis that deeply divided US defense partners. (AP/Kamran Jebreili)

Saudi Arabia to lift Qatar embargo, easing the Gulf crisis

Kuwait, which had been mediating throughout the dispute, was first to announce the diplomatic breakthrough through its foreign minister

05 Jan 2021 11:27 AM

Makrand Deshpande and Aahana Kumra in the play Sir Sir Sarla

Theatre hangs online

Consequent to COVID-19, theatre has found shelter on streaming platforms, where it’s more accessible to audiences.

05 Jan 2021 10:17 AM

Drugs Controller General of India Dr V G Somani along with Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau K S Dhatwalia (R) during a press conference to announce the approval of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute, and indigenously developed Covaxin of Bharat Biotech for restricted emergency use in the country, in New Delhi, Sunday, Jan. 03, 2021. (PTI)

Covishield to cost Rs.200 per dose, export banned by government

The government is now in a hurry to start vaccination drive, the schedule for which will be announced soon

05 Jan 2021 7:23 AM

As per the findings, the day-time orders for condoms on Dunzo were on average three times more than the night orders. (AFP)

Sales of contraceptive tablets and condoms go up sharply in Covid-days

Mumbai and Bengaluru recorded a double-fold increase in day-time orders for condoms

05 Jan 2021 4:54 AM

It has obviously not been a bad year for China: Hua Chunying, its foreign ministry spokesperson, described 2020 as a fantastic year It has obviously not been a bad year for China: Hua Chunying, its foreign ministry spokesperson, described 2020 as a fantastic year (Image:AP)

Claude Arpi | Will 2021 be China’s & Xi’s annus horribilis?

Has Beijing succeeded in intimidating India with its brazen info warfare?

05 Jan 2021 4:54 AM

The Opposition Congress took a potshot at Chouhan for opting out of the first phase of vaccination, saying that his decision would not inspire confidence among the people on the corona vaccine (Photo:PTI)

Madhy Pradesh: Shivraj declines to get vaccinated now, Congress takes potshot

The Chief Minister said that priority groups should be vaccinated first and his turn should come later

05 Jan 2021 4:48 AM

The farmers have threatened to hold a rally on January 26 if their demand for repeal of the three laws and a legal guarantee on the MSP are not met (Image: PTI)

Government-farmers talks inconclusive as unions firm in seeking repeal of laws

The next round of discussions to resolve the deadlock over laws enacted in September last year will be held on January 8

05 Jan 2021 4:30 AM

Government’s own data shows that Indians were earning and eating less in 2018 than they were in 2012 (Image:PTI)

Aakar Patel | Fragile Index shows India is headed into a scary future

India’s economic growth has slowed, declining to its lowest nominal level since 1978

05 Jan 2021 4:25 AM

China too has considerable economic interests in Sri Lanka, which is why observers note New Delhi is going all out to keep the Chinese influence at bay. (Photo: PTI)

Jaishankar to undertake 3 day visit to Sri Lanka from Tuesday

With China giving massive economic aid to India’s neighbourhood, India has stepped up its economic assistance to its neighbours

05 Jan 2021 4:09 AM

The vaccine was tried on hamsters and monkeys and it was found that after administration of both doses, there were no virus particles in upper and lower lungs

Covaxin: Last word on efficacy yet to be heard

Doubts raised over clinical trial mode as to why vaccine given permission without completion of human trials

05 Jan 2021 4:01 AM

Jack Ma's disappearing act fuels speculation about billionaire's whereabouts

Ma had blasted China’s regulatory system in a speech at a late October forum in Shanghai that put him on a collision course with officials

05 Jan 2021 12:02 AM

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