BSF foils smuggling bid in Gurdaspur sector, recovers huge cache of narcotics and weapons
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BSF foils smuggling bid in Gurdaspur sector, recovers huge cache of narcotics and weapons

The Border Security Force has foiled a smuggling attempt in Punjab and recovered a large quantity of narcotics and arms and ammunition in the Gurdaspur sector. On February 18, at about 5.30am, BSF troops deployed in the area of responsibility of Shikar Border Outpost near Dera Baba Nanak in the Gurdaspur sector detected suspicious movement…

From March 20, only Blue subscribers can use SMS-based two-factor authentication: Twitter

From March 20, only Blue subscribers can use SMS-based two-factor authentication: Twitter

In an update to Twitter’s 2FA service, the Elon Musk-owned microblogging website has announced that after March 20, only Twitter Blue subscribers will be able to use the text message/SMS-based method of the 2FA facility. Making the announcement on its official blog on Feb 15, Twitter attributed the move to ‘the misuse by bad actors’ of…

OPPO to launch Reno 10 series, key features and specifications leaked

OPPO to launch Reno 10 series, key features and specifications leaked

OPPO is preparing to launch its new smartphone series Reno 10. According to reports, the series will consist of three smartphones – Reno 10, Reno 10 Pro and Reno 10 Pro+5G – and its first destination will be the manufacturer’s home country, China. In India, the series will be introduced sometime during the second quarter…

IndiGo orders 500 aircrafts, partners with Turkish Airlines to expand in Europe

IndiGo orders 500 aircrafts, partners with Turkish Airlines to expand in Europe

In lines with Air India’s recent deal with Boeing and Airbus, IndiGo Airlines has announced an expansion plan to extend its service to more European destinations, including Turkey. In an interview, IndiGo’s international sales head Vinay Malhotra told that the airline has partnered with Turkish Airlines and also ordered 500 aircrafts in a bid to…

Adani shock for $3.1 trillion stock market is ebbing fast

Adani shock for $3.1 trillion stock market is ebbing fast

Signs are fast emerging that investors in Indian stocks are moving beyond the Adani Group’s woes. Local money managers are bullish on the outlook for the year ahead and overseas funds are starting to trickle back into the $3.1 trillion equity market. A key share benchmark is climbing back toward an all-time high after retreating…

NBA stars, retired icons named as 2023 Hall of Fame finalists

NBA stars, retired icons named as 2023 Hall of Fame finalists

Legendary NBA stars Dwyane Wade, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol, and Dirk Nowitzki are among the 12 finalists named for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023. The group of finalists also includes five-time NBA champion coach Gregg Popovich and six-time Women’s NBA All-Star Becky Hammon, among others. The inductees from the 2023 group…

‘India mein all out toh hona hi hai, hum nahi toh spinners karenge’: Mohammed Shami’s bouncer at Australia

‘India mein all out toh hona hi hai, hum nahi toh spinners karenge’: Mohammed Shami’s bouncer at Australia

It’s amazing how often Mohammed Shami or other Indian pacers end up as the most impressive bowlers in home conditions despite all the focus and talk around the spinners. Even though it shouldn’t surprise anyone anymore, it still does, every time a Shami, an Umesh Yadav or a Mohammed Siraj picks up more wickets than…

Chuck Schumer to lead Senate delegation to India next week, China top of agenda

Chuck Schumer to lead Senate delegation to India next week, China top of agenda

Leading what is the most high-powered United States Congressional delegation to visit India, Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer will arrive in New Delhi early next week with a message that the “democratic international order” must stand together to confront the rise of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Schumer will be accompanied by eight top Senators…