In focus, 24th Aug 2021, News & Stories from India

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24 Aug 2021

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Tevan has since then never looked back and enthralled listeners with yet another track, "Cloud 9" in 2019, which was also a huge hit. — By arrangement

Singer and songwriter Tevan touching horizons in realm of music industry

He is a rising singer and songwriter from the UK, who is gradually becoming one of the UK's most exciting acts

24 Aug 2021 10:14 PM

Rubber B Making Rubber Straps a Style Statement

Rubber watchstraps are not usually categorized under ‘luxurious wear.’ They are rather considered as an economical proclamation of style

24 Aug 2021 10:12 PM

Nima has a voice that speaks louder than words and that's Photography for him. Expressing his thoughts in a rectangular ratio that fits into the prints yet crossing boundaries of mainstream talent. — By arrangement

"See the world through my lens," says fashion photographer Nima Samiee

Born in Iran and brought up by his passion at Milano, he has seen the cultural shift of demands between people having different core values

24 Aug 2021 10:10 PM

These features, which are currently part of the standalone Messenger app, were originally spun out of the company's main app in 2011 and officially removed in 2014. (PTI Photo)

Facebook testing to add video, voice call features back to its main app

Adding the voice and video call feature to the Facebook app makes about as much sense as spinning off Messenger in the first place

24 Aug 2021 6:10 PM

The Iranian Civil Aviation Authority denied the report, saying that the plane refuelled in Mashhad and then flew to Kiev. (PTI Photo)

Ukraine, Iran deny hijacking of evacuation plane from Afghanistan: Report

Ukraine's deputy foreign minister Yevgeny Yenin had claimed that a Ukrainian plane was hijacked in Afghanistan by unidentified people

24 Aug 2021 5:57 PM

Google says that Meet already controls audio to remove echo. (AFP Photo)

Google updates Meet app to warn users causing echo

The new echo warning update will appear as both a red dot on the Meet interface as well as a notification and a text alert

24 Aug 2021 4:33 PM

Union Minister Narayan Rane with BJP workers during the Konkan tour of 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra', at Sangameshwar in Ratnagiri district on Aug 24, 2021. (PTI)

Amid drama, Narayan Rane arrested for 'slap' remark on Uddhav Thackeray

After the rejection of this application, the Nashik city police arrested Mr Rane at Sangameshwar in Ratnagiri

24 Aug 2021 4:03 PM

Now, book #COVID19 vaccine slots easily on your phone within minutes, Mandaviya tweeted. (Representational image: AFP)

COVID-19 vaccine slots can now be booked via WhatsApp

One needs to send 'Book Slot' to MyGovIndia Corona Helpdesk on WhatsApp, verify and then follow the requisite steps

24 Aug 2021 1:22 PM

In this August 22, 2021, image provided by the U.S. Marine Corps, a family walks towards a U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Sgt. Samuel Ruiz/U.S. Marine Corps via AP)

Evacuation from Afghanistan: India brings back 78 people

India carried out the evacuation missions in coordination with the US and several other friendly countries

24 Aug 2021 12:49 PM

People wait to receive a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination centre, in Ajmer. (PTI file photo)

India risks six lakh cases daily without more Covid-19 vaccines: Study

Daily infections could reduce to 200,000 if the government executes its 10-million-a-day vaccination plan, the report stated

24 Aug 2021 11:56 AM

Union minister Narayan Rane (PTI file photo)

Would have slapped Uddhav: Narayan Rane's remarks spark row

Rane's remarks drew sharp reactions from Shiv Sena, whose workers put several posters in Mumbai and other places

24 Aug 2021 11:41 AM

A health worker injects a woman with a dose of the Covishield vaccine in Mumbai on August 23, 2021. (Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP)

India logs 25,467 new COVID-19 cases, active cases lowest in 156 days

The national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 97.68 per cent, the highest since March 2020

24 Aug 2021 10:40 AM

On the second day of her visit, Sitharaman would meet chief executive officers of public sector banks (PSBs) to review annual financial performance of the state-run lenders and launch EASE 4.0 (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence), which is aimed at institutionalising clean and smart banking. — PTI

FM to review PSBs performance

Tuesday’s interaction would be with senior officials of the Income Tax Department at the agency's office at Bandra Kurla Complex

24 Aug 2021 9:25 AM

In tier-I cities the most preferred amount was Rs 36 lakh for home loan, Rs 26 lakh for balance transfers and Rs 32 lakh for loan against property. In tier-II cities, it was Rs 26 lakh, Rs 23 lakh and Rs 18 lakh, respectively. — Representational image

Home loan issuances rise 26% in first half

Low interest rates, lower stamp duties in some states, attractive incentives by builders helped a 42% surge in demand for balance transfers

24 Aug 2021 9:22 AM

RBI's minutes released last week reveal the balance tilting in favour of calibrated normalisation, which has started impacting primary markets.— PTI

IPO fever subsides, index dips 4%

Zomato's market cap fell below the Rs 1-lakh crore mark to Rs 99,633.78 crore as the stock suffered its first major post listing volatility

24 Aug 2021 9:20 AM

The committee has suggested that the minimum capital to risk-weighted assets ratio (CRAR) for them could vary from 9 per cent to 15 per cent and for Tier-4 UCBs the Basel III prescribed norms would apply. — AA file photo

RBI panel suggests 4-tier structure for urban co-op banks

The committee has also suggested setting up an umbrella organisation with a minimum capital of Rs 300 crore to oversee UCBs

24 Aug 2021 9:17 AM

Up to Rs 5,000 crore of financial assistance is already budgeted as 50-year interest-free loan for the states for the current year, she said. — PTI

Monetisation plan unveiled

The finance minister further said the Centre will also incentivise states to monetise their public assets

24 Aug 2021 9:15 AM

A Chakma family in Arunachal Pradesh. (AFP file photo)

90 per cent Indian citizens, say Chakmas, slam government's relocation bid

The Chakma people of Arunachal Pradesh strongly oppose and condemn any move to relocate Chakmas-Hajongs

24 Aug 2021 8:36 AM

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman addresses during the launch of National Monetisation Pipeline, in New Delhi, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. (PTI/Manvender Vashist)

FM lists Rs.6-lakh crore government assets to be sold in four years

Roads, rail and power projects top list, states allowed to sell PSUs

24 Aug 2021 8:13 AM

In this Aug. 22, 2021, image provided by the U.S. Marine Corps, a Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command provides water to families during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Sgt. Samuel Ruiz/U.S. Marine Corps via AP)

Afghan crisis: Government calls all-party meet, to brief Opposition and other leaders

Sources said that IAF special flights are likely late on Monday night to evacuate the remaining Indian nationals in Afghanistan

24 Aug 2021 6:50 AM

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