In focus, 26th Feb 2021, News & Stories from India

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26 Feb 2021

In focus, 26 Feb 2021

Top influencers of the lifestyle space come together to sue 2020!

Godrej Group releases a first of its kind web-series during season 5 of Godrej L’Affaire

The innovative mini web-series takes a long, hard look at the year 2020 in a fun conversational manner

26 Feb 2021 8:09 PM

Actor, fitness enthusiast Siddhant More reinvigorates self-power to become successful

The handsome actor made a successful debut with all his shows going housefull in the M-town

26 Feb 2021 8:04 PM

Apollo Tyres initiates #DimTheLights! for a safe driving experience at night

While there is no foolproof way to avoid accidents at night, there are things you can do to help lower the risk

26 Feb 2021 7:59 PM

The 49-year-old jeweller has been repeatedly denied bail due to the seriousness of the allegations against him and remains behind bars in a London prison since his arrest in March 2019. (Diane Bondareff/AP file photo)

Arthur Road jail keeps special cell ready to lodge Nirav Modi

The prison department had also assured that Modi will be kept in a cell, where the number of detainees will be few

26 Feb 2021 12:34 PM

Twitter is also considering allowing users to join communities devoted to topics via a feature seemingly similar to Facebook's "groups." (AP/Matt Rourke, File)

Twitter considers charging users for special content, in revenue push

The globally popular social media platform announced the potential new Super Follows service at its annual investor meeting

26 Feb 2021 12:12 PM

In this picture taken on December 20, 2020 shows diners interacting with robots Lovot in a cafe in Kawasaki. (Philip FONG / AFP)

Hi, Robot: Japan's android pets ease virus isolation

Tech firms in Japan are reporting huge demand for more humanlike alternatives, as people seek solace during coronavirus isolation

26 Feb 2021 11:45 AM

BMC officials penalise a commuter for not wearing mask, amid rise in coronavirus cases across Maharashtra, in Mumbai on February 22, 2021. (PTI)

COVID-19: Weekly markets, mass weddings banned in Maharashtra's Palghar

The coronavirus tally in Palghar district has gone up to 45,838 with the addition of 45 cases on Thursday

26 Feb 2021 11:14 AM

Brazil health ministry signed a deal with Indian pharmaceutical company Bharat Biotech for the purchase of 20 million doses of the Covaxin vaccine. (AFP)

Brazil signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with Bharat Biotech

So far Brazil has vaccinated less than 4 per cent of its population of 210 million people

26 Feb 2021 10:51 AM

New Delhi added that it was “in discussions with the Government of Bangladesh to ensure their (survivors’) safe and secure repatriation”. (Representational image : AFP)

India finds boat carrying 90 Rohingya refugees adrift at sea, 8 dead

We are in discussions with the Government of Bangladesh to ensure their safe and secure repatriation, MEA said

26 Feb 2021 8:53 AM

The Unctad report finds that a few developing nations are exhibiting stronger capabilities to use, adopt and adapt frontier technologies than their per capita GDPs would suggest. (Representational image: AFP)

India top over-performer in frontier technologies

Over-performance is measured as the difference between the actual index rankings and the estimated index rankings based on per capita income

26 Feb 2021 7:32 AM

Jammu and Kashmir have heaved a sigh of relief over India and Pakistan agreeing to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors. (Photo: PTI)

J&K border residents heave a sigh of relief after LoC bonhomie

J&K parties, leaders too welcome the pledge

26 Feb 2021 4:08 AM

The vehicle, a Scorpio van, was found on Carmichael Road near `Antilia', the multi-storey residence of Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, an official said. (Twitter)

Vehicle with explosives found near Mukesh Ambani's house

Police found gelatin sticks inside, but it was not an assembled explosive device, officials said

26 Feb 2021 12:07 AM

Climate activist Disha Ravi, 22, being taken to a court in New Delhi, India, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Ravi was arrested for circulating a document on social media supporting months of massive protests by farmers in India. (AP)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Arrests on flimsy basis undermine democracy

A citizen’s liberty cannot be left to the mercy of a policeman or policewoman

26 Feb 2021 12:00 AM

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