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Shame on PM for shooting ad while CRPF personnel lost lives in Pulwama: CongressThe Congress party on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning his authenticity and priority of his role. In a press conference, the party's spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that PM was busy shooting for a promotional video in Jim Corbett national park, despite knowing that CRPF personnel have been martyred in Pulwama.
- India NewsSupreme Court agrees to review Rafale verdict
After much this and that the Supreme Court finally agrees to hear a plea seeking review of its verdict in the Rafale case. Earlier, former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan had to SC, requesting review of its December 14 judgment on the Rafale fighter jet deal. The petitioners alleged that the court relied upon “incorrect claims” made by the Centre.
World NewsFire in Bangladesh: 70 dead as chemical store set ablaze in DhakaClose to 70 people have died in a massive fire that tore through apartment buildings also used as chemical warehouses in an old part of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, fire officials said Thursday.
CricketPulwama Attack: BCCI to ask ICC to ban Pakistan from World CupThe Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India is likely to write a letter to International Cricket Council (ICC) asking to ban Pakistan from the upcoming World Cup for harbouring terrorists in their land.
Bollywood NewsGully Boy Box Office Collection, Day 7: Despite decline, Alia and Ranveer's movie inches closer to Rs 100 crore markAfter enjoying a fatastic opening weekend, Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh's latest release 'Gully Boy' is on a constant decline during weekdays. Zoya Akhtar's movie registered a further 30 per cent low on Wednesday with collections of around Rs 5.75 crore, as reported by Boxofficeindia.com.
EnvironmentRevealed! Why Zebras have black and white stripes on bodyEver wondered why Zebras have black and white stripes on their body? Well, this has remained an unanswered question for a long time. But, now researchers have claimed that they have found an answer.
World NewsSouth Korea: PM Modi arrives for two-day visit, to be conferred Seoul Peace PrizePrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seoul on Thursday for two-day visit. Before leaving, PM Modi said, “the growing depth and variety in our relationship has been accentuated by the harmony between our Act East Policy and ROK’s New Southern Policy.”
India NewsVeteran film producer Raj Kumar Barjatya passes away in MumbaiVeteran film producer Raj Kumar Barjatya of Rajshri films took his last breath in Mumbai’s Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital on Thursday morning. He is known for producing movies like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Saath-Saath Hai, Hum Aapke Hai Koun, Mein Prem Ki Diwani Hoon and many more.
ResultBihar PHED JE Exam: Sunny Leone scores top rank with 98.50 pointsSoon after the results were announced for Bihar PHED JE Exam 2019, the internet went mad knowing that Sunny Leone has topped the examination. Well, Sunny Leone mentioned here is not the famous Bollywood actress but a talented girl with the same name.
Entertainment
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Sports
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Lifestyle
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Science
Moon acts as chemical factory to produce water, human colonies possible: NASA NASA, the US-based space agency reveals that the lunar surface could act as a 'chemical factory' that produces the ingredients for water. Therefore, in future human colonies are possible on the Moon surface.
Big Ben asteroid is heading towards Earth, NASA warnsLife on the Earth is at risk as an asteroid the size of Big Ben is heading towards our planet, NASA warns. Dubbed as 2013 MD8, the space rock will make a ‘close approach’ to our planet tomorrow afternoon, at which point it will be travel at a staggering speed of 30,422 miles/hour.
Super snow moon on Feb 19: This full moon is biggest in 2019After watching Super Blood Moon in January, sky watchers are all set for another stunning sight tonight as a Super Snow Moon. Dubbed as Hunger Moon, it will be February's full moon which is going to be the biggest Super Moon of the year. Today, the Moon will be just 356,846 km away from the Earth, in contrast, this year's farthest full moon on September 14, 2019 will be at 406,248 km away from our planet. This February full moon is important after a Black Moon in February last year.
First Israeli Spacecraft, to launch Moon mission this weekIsrael is all set to launch its first moon mission this week, sending an unmanned spacecraft to collect data to be shared with NASA, organisers said Monday.
India
Pulwama attack: Govt removes security of Hurriyat leaders, politicians in J&KThe recent Pulwama terror attack has compelled government of India to take strict action against those people who can be connected with terrorism. In a major step today, Jammu and Kashmir Govt has decided to withdraw the security of 18 Hurriyat leaders in the state.
Saudi Arabia vows to back India in fight against terrorismSaudi Arabia on Wednesday agreed to back India in fight against terrorism, also blacklist Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Chief Masood Azhar. The decision comes a day after France decided to move a resolution against JeM chief Masood Azhar at the United Nations to list him as 'global terrorist'.
Lok Sabha election 2019: PM Narendra Modi cancels Amethi visitThe Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Amethi on February 27 has been cancelled, officials said on February 20.
TRAI DTH New Best Fit Plan: Everything you need to knowThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced new guidelines for DTH service operators which have been implemented from 1st February 2019. However, not all the DTH subscribers are thorough with the new guidelines of TRAI and people are constantly complaining about the new rules on social media. Even, some of the subscribers’ complaint that the new rule of TRAI has increased the bill of entertainment pack.
World
Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Pakistan to make closing arguments todayPakistan will be making their closing arguments in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday, defending their decision of death term for Kulbhushan Jadhav.
Kulbhushan Jadhav case: India urges CJI to annul Pakistan's decisionIndia urged to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday to annul Pakistan court's decision and direct them for a fair trial in the matter.
Donald Trump calls Pulwama attack 'horrible', asks Pakistan to 'fully cooperate'US President Donald Trump termed the deadly Pulwama attack by Jaish e Mohammad terrorist group as 'horrible'. At least 40 CRPF personnel were martyred in the attack.
Pulwama Attack: Imran Khan promises action, backed with a warning to IndiaPakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan reacted to deadly terrorist attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama and claimed that his country has no role in the terrorist activity.
Education
Global Teacher Prize 2019: Indian teacher Swaroop Rawal selected among 10 finalistsIndian actor and teacher Swaroop Rawal has been selected among the top 10 finalists of the USD one million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2019. She has been chosen for her use of unique teaching methods to reach out to children across different segments of society in India.
CBSE board exam 2019: Last minute preparation tips for class 10th studentsThe exam season is on and there is a tensed feeling everywhere. The exams organized by State board and Central board will determine the career of a student. Therefore, it is natural to feel anxious and nervous about the exams.
JKBOSE Class 12th Board Exam postponed for Kashmir division due to curfewJKBOSE class 12 exams postponed: Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education(JKBOSE) has postponed JKBOSE Class 12th Board Exam scheduled to be held on February 23 and 26, 2019.
JEE Main 2019: NTA may reject your application, know whyThe National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a new notice for Joint Engineering Entrance (JEE) Main aspirants. According to the circular, the agency may cancel applications of candidates in case of multiple filling. In its official release, NTA said, “It has come to the notice that some aspiring candidates of JEE (Main) April 2019 exam are filling up online application multiple times.”
