In focus, 21st May 2021, News & Stories from India

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21 May 2021

In focus, 21 May 2021

After the Naxals fled into the dense forest, the bodies of six male and seven female cadres were found, the police said. (Representational image: PTI)

13 Naxals killed in encounter with police in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

The encounter took place on a day the state home minister was visiting the eastern Maharashtra district

21 May 2021 9:35 PM

A section of party members speculated that the septuagenarian politician might be fielded from the Khardah seat, where bypoll has been necessitated following the death of party leader Kajal Sinha. (PTI)

Mamata likely to contest from Bhabanipur constituency, sitting MLA to vacate seat

Mamata, who lost the polls from Nandigram, needs to get elected to the assembly within six months to hold on to the CM's chair

21 May 2021 9:32 PM

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US Based Nanda Tiwari Usurping Traditional Marketing Tactics withNanzVision

She started NanzVision to connect with businesses on a granular level and aid them in generating ROI through marketing

21 May 2021 9:14 PM

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“Veera” music video produced by T-series features Munny Sethi, an Entrepreneur

Munny is a co-founder of 'Air Charter Services Pvt Ltd,' India's first air ambulance and medical evacuation service provider

21 May 2021 9:12 PM

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Simple engagement rings make a comeback for 2021

If you’re looking for pure simplicity, there’s no better place to start than designs with a dainty band

21 May 2021 9:10 PM

Shares of SBI were trading at Rs 398.50 per unit. (Photo: PTI)

SBI Q4 profit jumps 80 per cent to Rs 6,451 crore as bad loans situation improves

State Bank of India (SBI) had registered a profit of Rs 3,580.81 crore during January-March period of 2019-20

21 May 2021 3:28 PM

The RBI pays a dividend every year from its surplus profit. (Photo: AA file Photo)

RBI to transfer Rs 99,122 crore surplus to govt

The decision was taken at 589th meeting of the RBI's central board of directors

21 May 2021 3:15 PM

The environment activist was also actively involved in the Anti-Tehri Dam movement. (Photo: Twitter)

Environmentalist, Chipko movement leader Sundarlal Bahuguna dies of COVID-19

The 94-year-old, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri awardee was admitted to the hospital after his oxygen levels started fluctuating

21 May 2021 3:09 PM

Oral care should be a part of health recommendations for every individual. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Gum disease could lead to a severe COVID-19 infection

The report was published in the US's leading organisation of periodontists, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)

21 May 2021 2:58 PM

China’s military base in Djibouti. (Photo: AP)

Chinese acquiring land around military bases in Japan: Report

The investments and purchase plans were driven by Chinese-led foreign corporations and could pose a risk to Japan's safety

21 May 2021 1:40 PM

Indian Navy carries out the rescue and search operations for the missing crew members of the barge P305, off the Mumbai coast. (PTI)

Mumbai Police files case against captain of Barge P305

According to the Navy, as many as 188 people who were on the barge when it sunk have been rescued and at least 51 bodies have been recovered

21 May 2021 1:15 PM

The Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be retired and go out of support on June 15, 2022, for certain versions of Windows 10. (Pixabay)

Internet Explorer to 'retire' on June 15, 2022: Microsoft

Once the most-used web browser, Internet Explorer had been on a steady downward trajectory for nearly two decades

21 May 2021 1:14 PM

IPS officer SMH Mirza comes out after being produced by CBI officers in connection with Narada sting operation case, in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Calcutta High Court orders house arrest of four leaders held in Narada case

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has pleaded for a stay on the execution of the order

21 May 2021 12:56 PM

The Goa crime branch had filed a charge sheet against Tejpal, who has been out on bail since May 2014. (PTI file photo)

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges

The court had earlier adjourned pronouncement of the verdict in the case on three occasions, citing various reasons

21 May 2021 12:49 PM

PHE estimates also indicate that the vaccination programme has prevented around 39,100 hospitalisations in those aged 65 years and over in England. (AFP)

Two doses of AstraZeneca COVID shots 85-90 per cent effective: Public Health England

With the threat of new variants, it has never been more important to get the vaccine, said UK Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock

21 May 2021 11:56 AM

Lia Tal, 40, rushes with her children and partner to take shelter as a siren sounds a warning of incoming rockets fired from the Gaza Strip, In Ashdod, Israel, Thursday, May 20, 2021. (AP/Heidi Levine)

Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire to end bloody 11-day war

The fighting erupted on May 10, when Hamas militants in Gaza fired long-range rockets toward Jerusalem

21 May 2021 11:08 AM

The rates of petrol and diesel are the highest in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI/File)

Fuel prices hiked across metros, petrol crosses Rs 93 in Delhi

Rates have been increased across the country and differ from state to state

21 May 2021 10:58 AM

The work was carried out in CCMB in collaboration with researchers from Ladakh and Karnataka. (Representational Image)

Tibetans adapt to low altitude : CCMB study

The study found that the blood parameters when compared to those living in high altitude is different

21 May 2021 9:54 AM

We were astonished at the bulldozing of the federal structure by an arrogant PM as if martial law has been imposed in the country, said Banerjee. — PTI

Mamata accuses Modi of barring her from demanding on needs for Covid-19

In a federal structure, though the CMs were invited, they were not allowed to speak about their public demands

21 May 2021 1:14 AM

The panchayati raj and water resources department has been asked to make necessary preparations to ensure an unhindered drinking water supply and plan to pre-position water tankers wherever necessary to help people during the aftermath of the cyclone. — Representational image/PTI

Odisha government braces for Cyclone Yaas

The State special relief commissioner informed that the exact track and intensity of the cyclone was not yet clear

21 May 2021 12:09 AM

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