Yearly Archives: 2020

Nineteen Indians, kidnapped by pirates from a commercial vessel from the high seas off the western coast of Africa last month, have been released while one died in their captivity, according to the Indian mission here. Twenty Indian crew members were kidnapped from the vessel MT Duke in the high seas off the western coast of Africa on December 15. The High Commission of India in Abuja on Sunday tweeted that 19 Indian nationals were released on Saturday while one died in the captivity of the pirates in "adverse conditions".

China reported 17 new cases of the mysterious SARS-like virus on Sunday, including three in a severe condition, heightening fears ahead of China's Lunar New Year holiday when hundreds of millions of people move around the country.

In order to attend to the concerns raised by the public of the area, Angadi reviewed the status/progress of Construction of Road Under bridge @ km.598/0-1 near Desur station. The Construction of retaining wall was in progress during inspection. Road of LC 371 connects the Khanapur highway to Desur village.

Chief Guest for the meet was Rajesh Agrawal, Member Rolling Stock Railway Board. In his address highlighted the important aspects of Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing and Operations on Indian Railways. He stressed on the transformative initiatives required to be taken to identify potential of application of artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing while ensuring responsible environmental sustainability with a goal for carbon neutrality and attempts to be E-energy positive. He cited the example of initiatives taken in Indian Railways in RWF, MCF, ICF, Workshops and also the bio- toilets in Railway Stations etc. He appreciated today’s gathering of established players from Industry, academia, innovators etc., all under one roof.

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will no longer be known as His and Her Royal Highness. The duo who had recently announced their decision to step back as 'senior' royals, have now agreed to give up their royal titles and public funding as part of a settlement with the Queen that lets them spend more private time in Canada.

Amid ongoing nationwide protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that as many as 2838 people from Pakistan were given citizenship during the last six years.

In the run-up to Delhi Assembly polls, AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday released 'Kejriwal Ka Guarantee Card' which includes promises to continue 200 units free electricity, Mohalla marshals and 24x7 clean water to every resident of the national capital.

A 30-year-old physically challenged Uday Kumar from West Bengal participated in the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2020. Not only did he participate in the marathon, but also managed to finish the 10km marathon within two hours.

Indian cricket team will be donning black bands during the third ODI against Australia as a mark of respect for Rameshchandra Gangaram 'Bapu Nadkarni'. Nadkarni died on January 17 at the age of 86 at his daughter's residence in Mumbai.

Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is inching closer towards the Rs 150-crore mark. As per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film earned Rs 16.36 crore on its second Saturday, taking its total to Rs 145.33 crore. While on the other hand, Deepika Padukone starrer Chhapaak slowed down after nine days at the box office.