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

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In focus, 26 Aug 2021

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar. (Photo: PTI)

India digs in for long haul in Afghan: Evacuation is top priority, says Government

On Thursday, an Indian Air Force special flight evacuated 24 Indian nationals and 11 Nepalese from Kabul to New Delhi

26 Aug 2021 11:56 PM

Supreme Court faults top cops for being master’s voice

Chief Justice N.V. Ramana on Thursday decried a disturbing trend in India where police side with the ruling party

26 Aug 2021 11:45 PM

Since Shalby has already established itself in the health sector for the past 27 years, franchisees can expect a promising return on their investment. — By arrangement

Shalby Hospitals Group to expand footprint through Franchise Model

Anyone with a prior track record of running a business venture, knowledge of the healthcare sector, can be a SOCE franchise

26 Aug 2021 10:31 PM

MD Ubaidullah is the founder of Islam and Life Music Company who says music creates social cohesion. — By arrangement

Meet Md Ubaidullah, who is founder of "Islam and Life"

Islam and Life is a popular Islamic music platform in Bangladesh, its fame is spreading everywhere day by day

26 Aug 2021 10:27 PM

Mintu is a transcendent composer and musician in Bangladesh. He is famous for his combination of the contemporary beat with traditional theatrical Bengali folk music. — By arrangement

Samiul Mintu is a popular folk and pop musician

He became very famous in a few days and now has a verified YouTube channel and Spotify artist account

26 Aug 2021 10:25 PM

A senior DGCA official confirmed that the ban on 737 Max planes' commercial flight operations has been lifted on Thursday. (AFP Photo)

DGCA lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max aircraft after two-and-half years

Currently, in India, only SpiceJet airline has Boeing 737 Max aircraft in its fleet

26 Aug 2021 9:01 PM

Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Flipkart Group, said the company's endeavour is to create value for all its stakeholders as it onboards lakhs of MSMEs and small sellers. (PTI Photo)

Flipkart adds new warehouses in Karnataka, to create over 14,000 job opportunities

Flipkart has nine supply chain facilities, including fulfilment and sortation hubs in Karnataka spread across nearly 23 lakh sq feet area

26 Aug 2021 8:07 PM

Any violations in this regard shall be liable for penalty and also punishable under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code. (PTI photo)

COVID-19: Bengaluru corporation allows business establishments to operate

The employees should maintain proof of their vaccination status at their workplace and shall produce the same as and when enquired

26 Aug 2021 4:03 PM

The Medical Oxygen plant has been installed at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. (ANI Photo)

COVID-19: India gifts medical oxygen plant to Nepal

The embassy said the Indian government will continue to stand with Nepal and its people in fighting the pandemic

26 Aug 2021 3:44 PM

Rahul Gandhi termed the Centre's National Monetisation Pipeline as a "huge tragedy". (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre on National Monetisation Pipeline

Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi took a dig at the Central Government amid the rising cases of COVID-19

26 Aug 2021 3:05 PM

In this image provided by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force loadmasters and pilots assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, load people being evacuated from Afghanistan onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

Afghans told to leave Kabul airport over 'very credible' Islamic State threat

The U.S. embassy in Kabul advised citizens to avoid travelling to the airport

26 Aug 2021 2:40 PM

In comparison to mild and moderate symptomatic individuals, asymptomatic primary individuals were much less likely to transmit COVID to close contacts. (Representational image: PTI)

COVID-19 most transmissible 2 days before, 3 days after symptoms appear: Study

Infected individuals were more likely to be asymptomatic if they contracted the virus from a primary case

26 Aug 2021 1:57 PM

Men are more likely to be concerned about financial consequences from COVID-19 while women report greater fear and more negative expectations about health-related outcomes. (Photo: Representational/ANI)

Men and women differ in fear, risk perception during COVID

The study was published in Frontiers in Psychology earlier this month

26 Aug 2021 1:51 PM

The Drone Rules, 2021, have also prescribed easier process for transfer and deregistration of drones. (Representational Photo/AFP)

5 forms, 4 types of fees: Aviation ministry eases rules to operate drones in India

The Drone Rules, 2021, were issued on Wednesday

26 Aug 2021 1:25 PM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefs the all-party panel over the present situation in Afghanistan, during a meeting at Parliament Annexe, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug 26, 2021. (PTI/Vijay Verma)

Government briefs political leaders on Afghan situation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the leaders on the latest situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban captured power there

26 Aug 2021 1:17 PM

Government forwards nine names recommended for SC elevation to Prez for final call

In a first, the Supreme Court Collegium had last week recommended for appointment to the apex court three women judges

26 Aug 2021 12:27 PM

The government believes the investment will give a boost to the National Monetisation Pipeline. (Photo: Twitter/@FinMinIndia)

Cabinet clears Rs 15K crore FDI in Watsa firm

Anchorage, owned by investor Prem Watsa’s Fairfax India Financial Holdings, invests in infrastructure, construction and airports

26 Aug 2021 11:52 AM

The SCRR rules restrict all members from engaging, either as principal or employee, in any business. (File Photo)

Brokers can’t sell digital gold, NSE says

The direction came after the Sebi said certain members are providing a platform to their clients for buying and selling digital gold

26 Aug 2021 11:44 AM

People, some wearing masks, walk along a path in Wellington, New Zealand Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP)

New Zealand has biggest COVID-19 case day in over a year

The government put the nation into a strict lockdown last week as it tries to stamp out the outbreak, which has grown to 277 infections

26 Aug 2021 11:42 AM

Finance secretary T. V. Somanathan on Tuesday made the announcement during a meeting. (Photo: Twitter/@FinMinIndia)

Insurance bond could substitute bank guarantee

Bank guarantees are usually asked for while extending a loan and typically require a collateral

26 Aug 2021 11:37 AM

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