In focus, 17th Sep 2021, News & Stories from India

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17 Sep 2021

In focus, 17 Sep 2021

Then began the Bollywood chapter, starting from Hema Malini to Varun Dhawan, Rani Mukherjee to Aakriti Kakkar, Sudipta has captured their frames. — By arrangement

Sudipta proves 'where there is a will, there is a way.'

He captured his visions and posted them on the social media. The digital world has its own way to build connections

17 Sep 2021 8:30 PM

Later, this man realized how Online Fitness Coaching was being taken advantage of by some and used against others for profit. — By arrangement

Clint Riggin Shares How He Overcame Addiction and Built a Successful Business

Clint threatened to blow his head off if his condition was not resolved quickly enough

17 Sep 2021 8:21 PM

She has hardly given any interviews. Yes, she has uploaded her photo with her husband and brother still like to keep them away from the business for security reasons. — By arrangement

Priya Srivastava: Story of the Top Notch Fashion Influencer from London

At the beginning like everyone, she was getting a lot of trolls but she never responded to them

17 Sep 2021 8:17 PM

Earlier, the e-visa facility was denied to Chinese nationals following the Galwan Valley incident in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed in violent clashes with China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) personnel in June last year. (Representational Image: ANI)

India denies e-visas to UK, Canadian nationals

The e-visa facility to UK and Canada citizens have been withdrawn from the first week of August this year

17 Sep 2021 7:32 PM

Union Minister Smriti Irani also tweeted on the occasion and said two crore vaccine doses in a day is India's gift to PM Modi. (Photo: PTI)

India administers record 2 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses today

As per the COWIN portal till 5:19 pm, 2,02,74,365 vaccine doses so far today

17 Sep 2021 6:58 PM

Earlier this year we saw a leaked list of unreleased Pixel phones containing the GPQ72 model number and 'Passport' code name which is allegedly the Pixel foldable phone. (AFP Photo)

Google Pixel Fold tipped to launch this year

It has been long rumoured that Google is eyeing to enter the foldable space with its own Pixel foldable phone

17 Sep 2021 4:43 PM

The company did recently announce its first price increase for both Microsoft 365 and Office 365 that will go into effect in March 2022. (Photo | AFP)

Microsoft Office 2021 consumer release to come out in October

Microsoft will support Office LTSC for five years, and the company has also committed to another perpetual version of Office for the future

17 Sep 2021 2:58 PM

Reportedly, the company might be ramping down production of the iPhone SE 256GB. (Photo: iPhone SE)

iPhone SE with 256GB of storage no longer available on Apple Store

However, the 64GB and 128GB variants are still available

17 Sep 2021 2:33 PM

Suchitra Ella, joint managing director of Bharat Biotech recently had earlier said the EUL process is a step closer to the final decision on Covaxin's 'global acceptance.' (Photo: AFP)

Bharat Biotech awaits feedback from WHO for Covaxin EUL

Rolling data allows the WHO to start its review right away, as information continues to come in, to accelerate the overall review process

17 Sep 2021 2:31 PM

rime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Plenary Session of the 21st Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of State, through video conferencing, in New Delhi, Friday, September 17, 2021. (PTI)

Change of power in Afghanistan not inclusive: PM Modi at SCO

'SCO should work to develop a strong network among moderate, tolerant and inclusive institutions and traditions associated with Islam'

17 Sep 2021 1:09 PM

The marks obtained by the candidates in this subject may be included for calculating the aggregate marks for deciding the eligibility for admission. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Applied Maths to be treated at par with Maths for admission to UG courses

The directive by the UGC came following a request by the CBSE

17 Sep 2021 12:59 PM

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar. (ANI Photo)

Border troop pullback needed for better ties: India tells China

Jaishankar discussed the possibility of both sides when he met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Thursday

17 Sep 2021 12:44 PM

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party president Sukhbir Singh Badal (3L) takes part in a protest march organised on the completion of one year of enactment of the central government's agricultural reforms, in New Delhi. (Photo: AFP)

'Black Friday' march: Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib cordoned off, claims SAD

SAD further alleged that Punjab registered vehicles are being stopped at the Delhi borders

17 Sep 2021 12:38 PM

Rahul exploring new team of young leaders, Kanhaiya Kumar may join Congress soon

Kanhaiya Kumar will serve as an important young face of the party in Bihar and will also have a national role to play, said sources

17 Sep 2021 12:16 PM

The AIMIM workers stood at the square carrying placards in hands. (Photo: PTI/File)

AIMIM workers protest against Maha CM; 'thank' him for 'resolving' woes of Marathwada

This unique protest was held near Baba Petrol Pump in the city

17 Sep 2021 12:08 PM

A health worker administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a beneficiary at a vaccination centre in Gurugram. (Photo: PTI)

India adds 34,403 COVID-19 cases; active cases decline to 3.39 Lakh

The active cases now comprise 1.02 per cent of the total infections

17 Sep 2021 11:34 AM

BJP supporters perform rituals on the banks of river Ganga to celebrate 71st birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Patna, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. (PTI Photo)

PM Modi gets a three-week birthday bash as popularity dips

The grand events come as Modi’s popularity has dipped to 24% from 66% a year ago, the lowest point since he came to power seven years ago

17 Sep 2021 11:28 AM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Chinese FM Wang Yi in Dushanbe on the sidelines of SCO meet. (PTI Photo)

EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Wang in Dushanbe

It is understood that the developments in Afghanistan figured in the talks

17 Sep 2021 11:08 AM

People get inoculated with the dose of the Covaxin Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine at a temporary vaccination camp inside a school in Mumbai. (Photo: AFP/File)

COVID-19 pandemic had psychosocial impact on healthcare workers, study says

The study findings point to the challenges at the organisational level which is reflected in major changes in the working culture of HCWs

17 Sep 2021 9:52 AM

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar reached Dushanbe on Thursday and was received by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. (Photo: Twitter/@DrSJaishankar)

Afghan crisis main focus at Dushanbe SCO meeting today

The SCO summit itself is being held in a hybrid format, which means that some leaders will also attend in person

17 Sep 2021 8:09 AM

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