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The New Indian Express April 16, 2021, 2:26 p.m.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed for 12 months over huge democracy rally

By AFP HONG KONG: Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was jailed for 12 months on Friday over one of the city's biggest-ever protests in 2019. It is the first time the 73-year-old -- who is currently in custody after his arrest under Beijing's sweeping national security law -- has received a sentence for his activism. Alongside Lai, four other defendants also received immediate jail terms of eight to 18 months for organising and knowingly participating in the peaceful protest on Augus Read_More >

India April 16, 2021, 2:24 p.m.
'Postpone JEE Main 2021', Demand Students After CBSE Defers Class 12 Board Exams. Read Details

JEE Main 2021: The Education Ministry's decision to postpone the CBSE class 12 board exam 2021 is expected to affect the third session of JEE Main, scheduled to be held later this month. While an official announcement regarding the same is awaited by NTA, speculations are rife that JEE Main April session might get deferred in the wake of rising coronavirus cases. Nearly six lakh students are set to appear for the joint engineering entrance exam (JEE). In February and March attempts, 6.52 lakh an Read_More >

India April 16, 2021, 2:24 p.m.
OPPO Set To Unveil A74 5G Smartphone on April 20; Check Price in India, Specifications

New Delhi: Smartphone maker OPPO on Friday said that it is all set to launch A74 5G in India on April 20. The brand has been consistently working to bring in customer-centric meaningful innovations and advanced technologies across its portfolio, the company said in a statement. This is OPPO’s first phone with 5G compatibility in the pocket friendly segment, it added. Oppo A74 price in India According to the company, the upcoming smartphone is going to be company’s first 5G-ready phon Read_More >

News18 English April 16, 2021, 2:22 p.m.
Delhi Scrambles to Control Coronavirus Crisis, Crematoriums & Burial Grounds Reel Under Pressure

While the government is scrambling to control Covid-19 infections in the national capital, crematoriums and burial grounds of the city are reeling under constant pressure. The number of dead bodies being brought to burial grounds has gone up nearly four times since January and February, workers say they have never been this busy. 'The situation is bad. In the last three days, there has been a 90% increase in the number of dead bodies of Covid-19 victims arriving at the crematorium,' says a pan Read_More >

The Indian Express April 16, 2021, 2:22 p.m.
Explained: Why did Natarajan miss out on a BCCI annual contract?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced its annual list of contracted players in which one of the notable omissions was that of T Natarajan, who missed out due to the criteria set by the board. What is BCCI's annual contract? Every year, the Indian board rewards its centrally- contracted players with annual contracts. It has four categories A+, A, B and C. Players in A+ grade get 7 crore per year as a retainership, those in Grade A get 5 crore, Grade B gets Rs 3 Read_More >

Hindustan Times April 16, 2021, 2:22 p.m.
Maruti Suzuki hikes model prices by up to ₹22,500

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday said it has hiked prices of most of its models by up to ₹22,500 with immediate effect to partially offset the impact of the rise in input costs. Barring Celerio and Swift, all the models of the company will be covered under the price increase exercise. "The company is increasing the price for select models owing to increase in various input costs," the auto major said in a regulatory filing. The weighted average price Read_More >

Hindustan Times April 16, 2021, 2:22 p.m.
UPSC EPFO Admit Card 2020 released on upsc.gov.in, download link here

Union Public Service Commission has released UPSC EPFO Admit Card 2020 on April 16, 2021. Candidates who will appear for Enforcement Officer/ Accounts Officer posts in n Employees' Provident Fund Organization can download the admit card through the official site of UPSC on upsc.gov.in. The written examination will be conducted on May 9, 2021, in a single shift - from 10 am to 12 noon. The admit card is available on the official site from April 16 to May 9, 2021. Candidates will have to report t Read_More >

The Indian Express April 16, 2021, 2:20 p.m.
Navratri 2021: Simple meal ideas and fasting tips

Fasting is considered to be a good way to detox the body. And with Navratri ongoing at the moment, many people observe a fast for nine days. If you too are fasting this Chaitra Navratri, that will continue till April 22, you may want to look at these essential tips to make your fasts healthy and sustainable. Here's what nutritionist Shivika Gandhi had to say about fasting during Navratri. 'Foods allowed for Navratri fasting are healthy if incorporated wisely,' she wrote on Instagram. funct Read_More >

The New Indian Express April 16, 2021, 2:18 p.m.
Yediyurappa admitted to hospital hours after chairing COVID-19 emergency meet

By Express News Service BENGALURU: Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa who chaired an emergency meeting to discuss the COVID-19 situation in Karnataka on Friday morning was admitted to a private hospital after complaints of fever. Yediyurappa had been campaigning for the upcoming bypolls in Karnataka till Thursday evening and had fallen ill three days ago. He tested negative for COVID-19 two days ago but continued to suffer from fever. On Friday, after the meeting, the Chief Minister was taken to M Read_More >

IndiaTVNews April 16, 2021, 2:18 p.m.
Sunday lockdown in UP: Upto Rs 10,000 fine for not wearing mask

Image Source : PTI/REPRESENTATIONAL. Upto Rs 10,000 fine for not wearing mask. The government of Uttar Pradesh has imposed weekend lockdown in view of the rising Covid-19 cases in the state. Essential services, however, will be allowed during the restrictions that will come into effect at 8:00 pm on Saturday night and will remain in place till Monday 7:00 am. On Sunday, there will a complete lockdown in both urban and rural regions of the state. The UP government said that a massive sanitisat Read_More >