In focus, 25th Jan 2022, News & Stories from India

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25 Jan 2022

In focus, 25 Jan 2022

Abhishek has received accolades from the Prime Minister of India, Home Minister of India, Finance Minister, Health Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker and many others for his excellent contribution towards the Indian society. (Photo by arrangement)

DPIFF CEO Abhishek Mishra made an Official announcement at Press Conference

Abhishek pledged to carry the legacy of Late Shri Dadasaheb Phalke Ji by making awareness about the Legend like no other

25 Jan 2022 6:55 PM

It is a new breath of the DeFi industry supporting multi-layer tokens and NFT cards, combining governance, redesigned Yield Farming, and NFT Mining features in one protocol. (Photo by arrangement)

DeSpace Protocol, a revolutionary new platform set to take NFT & DeFi spaces by Storm

The system works on the principle of layers analogous to layers of a solar system

25 Jan 2022 6:54 PM

CBTF Proud to Announce Collaboration with Emraan Hashmi. (Photo by arrangement)

Mr Amit Majithia, CEO, CBTF Signs Emraan Hashmi As Brand Ambassador

CBTF Speed News has become exceptionally popular in India since it gives instant cricket updates, news and tips to its viewers globally

25 Jan 2022 6:52 PM

Tourists who have got the experience of desert safari return to this cosmopolitan city to revisit the same. (Photo by arrangement)

Enjoy the most thrilling desert safari in the Arabian desert in Dubai

The world’s second-largest desert is a great excursion point for people who want to explore something different from usual urban tourism

25 Jan 2022 6:51 PM

A nurse prepares booster doses of the AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for people over 50 years old at a vaccination center set up at the Benito Juarez Auditorium in Zapopan, state of Jalisco, Mexico. (Photo: AFP)

Current Covid vaccines may protect from severe disease caused by Omicron: Study

The research also shows fully vaccinated people have fewer memory B cells and neutralising antibodies against Omicron

25 Jan 2022 5:14 PM

But Tagore was a staunch nationalist at heart, a man who had composed the tune to Vande Mataram which animated the protests against the partition of Bengal in 1905.

Raja Karthikeya | The secret in 'Jana Gana Mana'

Tagore was apparently asked by a British friend to write a eulogy to King George V during his visit to India in 1911

25 Jan 2022 4:45 PM

The theme of the marching contingents of the Indian Army is the evolution of the uniform and personnel weapons of the Indian Army over the last 75 years. (PTI Photo)

Republic Day parade 2022 to showcase India's military might, cultural diversity

The Indian Air Force contingent comprises of 96 airmen and four officers and will be led by Squadron Leader Prashant Swamyanathan

25 Jan 2022 4:19 PM

Former Union minister R.P.N Singh joins BJP (ANI)

Another Gandhi loyalist R.P.N Singh joins BJP

Congress had named Mr Singh, who was the party’s incharge of Jharkhand, as one of the star campaigners for the coming Assembly polls

25 Jan 2022 3:46 PM

Indian Air Force choppers fly in a formation during the full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day Parade 2022, at Rajpath, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

R-Day parade to witness fly-past of 75 aircraft, display of 10 scrolls for first time

Vintage, as well as current modern aircraft like Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mi-17, Sarang, Apache, and Dakota will display different formations

25 Jan 2022 3:09 PM

Past Pixel A-series phones like the 5a 5G and the 4a came in August so this would be quite the shift by Google. (Photo: PTI)

Google's Pixel 6a smartphone might launch in May

The phone will likely come with a 6.2-inch OLED screen while its dimensions are rumoured to come in at 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7mm

25 Jan 2022 1:37 PM

Dutton said the Australian government was working with Tongan authorities to ensure the aid could still be delivered safely without passing on Covid to anyone on the island. (Bloomberg Image)

Covid outbreak on Australian aid ship headed to virus-free Tonga

The ship left with a 600-strong crew as well as humanitarian and medical supplies to assist Tonga in the wake of a volcanic eruption

25 Jan 2022 1:36 PM

Sania Mirza gestures while teaming with partner Rajeev Ram of the US against Australia's Jaimee Fourlis and Australia's Jason Kubler during their mixed doubles quarter-final match on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2022. (Paul Crock / AFP)

Sania bids adieu to Australia Open with quarterfinal loss in mixed doubles

Mirza, partnering American Rajeev Ram, lost the match 4-6, 6-7 to wildcard entries Fourlis and Kubler in one hour 30 minutes

25 Jan 2022 1:21 PM

The survey said 81 per cent of people trust the transparency of the current voting process. (Photo: PTI/Representational Image)

86 per cent Indians want voting to be made compulsory: Survey

The pan-India survey also found that over 80 per cent of respondents trust the current voting process in the country

25 Jan 2022 1:13 PM

Promise of freebies in polls a 'serious issue', asserts SC

Court gives Centre, election panel four weeks to reply

25 Jan 2022 1:05 PM

Niraj Bishnoi, alleged creator of the Bulli Bai app. (ANI Photo)

Delhi Police opposes bail plea of Bulli Bai app creator Niraj Bishnoi

Delhi Police had earlier said that during interrogation, Niraj Bishnoi disclosed that the app was developed in November 2021

25 Jan 2022 1:00 PM

The fishermen were kept in Karachi's Landhi jail for four years. (ANI Photo)

20 Indian fishermen repatriated after four years via Attari-Wagah border

Another fisherman, Bhavesh urged the government to bring back more such prisoners stuck there in Pakistan

25 Jan 2022 12:58 PM

Former Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya (Twitter)

Indian economy recovered 'handsomely' from pandemic-induced disruptions: Panagariya

The economy, which was significantly hit by the pandemic, had contracted 7.3 per cent in the last fiscal

25 Jan 2022 12:18 PM

The book’s author, Kanika Saini works as a senior journalist at a leading entertainment portal in Mumbai. (Photo by arrangement)

Kanika Saini’s New Novel ‘The Mumbai Monsoon’ Is An Ode To Mumbai’s Undying Spirit!

The story revolves around three women from different socio-economic backgrounds

25 Jan 2022 12:18 PM

The results of the medical exam do not affect the premiums you pay, and they are taken into consideration only if you wish to upgrade the sum insured or buy a new health plan with the same insurance provider. (Photo by arrangement)

Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Your Health Insurance Plan

First, there is a policy document that one must go through at the time of purchasing an individual or family health insurance plan

25 Jan 2022 12:17 PM

The Proteas were never considered the favorites for the cricket better for the world cup T20 later for 2021. (Photo by arrangement)

Temba Bavuma, Guarding South Africa towards the top again

Bavuma was seen playing as a skipper for the T20 and Proteas '50-over' until March

25 Jan 2022 12:15 PM

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