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Hong Kong police invokes security law to block website publishing details
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong [China], January 10 (ANI): In another instance of curbing dissent in Hong Kong, police here have invoked the draconian national security law to block a local website dedicated to publishing first-hand accounts of the anti-government protests in 2019 and personal details of official
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FIR lodged, 2 held after bull dies during bullfight in Goa
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], January 10 (ANI): Two people have been arrested after a bull died in the bullfight at Mandrem in the Pernem area of Goa.
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Japan reports 7,109 new COVID-19 cases, 281,992 in total
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], January 09 (ANI/Xinhua): The confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan increased by 7,109 to reach 281,992 as of Saturday evening, according to the latest figures from the health ministry and local authorities.
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Youth played a big role in fighting coronavirus pandemic: Kiren Rijiju
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 9 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju feels the young brigade of the country has played a huge role in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
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Advocates condemn mass arrests in Hong Kong on suspicion of violating secu
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong [China], January 9 (ANI): Advocates for Hong Kong's underprivileged and ethnic minority communities on Friday slammed authorities over the recent mass arrests of 53 former lawmakers and activists, including two of their colleagues and respected rights figures, with one group accusi
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India sees cooperation on COVID-19 vaccine with neighbours as duty: MEA
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): With the country set to roll out vaccine against coronavirus, the External Affairs Ministry on Friday said India has been at the forefront of global response in the common fight against the disease by providing medicines and other essential supplies and
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Facebook removes 'Like' button from public pages
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 8 (ANI): Aiming towards simplifying its overall design for users, the social media conglomerate, Facebook has dropped the 'like button' from all of its public pages, which are generally used by public figures, artists, brands, etc.
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ITC to meet all energy needs from renewable sources by 2030
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): Multi-business conglomerate ITC Ltd said on Wednesday it has set a target to meet 100 per cent of its purchased grid electricity requirements from renewable sources by 2030.
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ISL 7: Our role is to try for play-offs, says Bengaluru FC head coach Carl
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Margao (Goa) [India], January 6 (ANI): After suffering three straight defeats for the first time ever in the Indian Super League (ISL), Bengaluru FC head coach Carles Cuadrat said that they are fighting for the play-offs spot as ATK Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City FC are going to compete for the
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MIG-21 crashes in Rajasthan's Suratgarh, no loss of life
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Suratgarh [Rajasthan], January 5 (ANI) A MiG-21 Bison fighter jet belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Suratgarh, Rajasthan on Tuesday evening at 8:15 pm due to technical malfunction.
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Myanmar logs 111 human trafficking cases in 2020
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Yangon [Myanmar], January 5 (ANI/Xinhua): Myanmar logged a total of 111 human trafficking cases in its states and regions last year, state-run media reported Tuesday, quoting the Anti-Trafficking Police Force's figures as saying.
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Bill Gates hails India's leadership in scientific innovation, vaccine man
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): US business magnate, philanthropist, and co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates on Tuesday applauded India's effort in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
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