Day: March 22, 2021

Delhi lowers legal age of drinking to 21 years

7:33 pm March 22, 2021

New Delhi: The Delhi Cabinet on Monday approved a new excise policy lowering the minimum age for consumption of liquor to 21 years from 25 years, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced. According to the new policy, no new liquor shops will be opened in Delhi and the government will not run any vend. “The […]

Heavy rainfall likely in Pune in next 48 hours: IMD

Thunderstorms, gusty winds likely in parts of MP: IMD

7:31 pm March 22, 2021

Bhopal: Parts of Madhya Pradesh may witness thunderstorms,gusty winds and lightning strikes in the next 24 hours, as per the yellow alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday. Isolated places in the districts of Bhopal, Jabalpur, Sagar, Hoshangabad, Gwalior and Chambal divisions are likely to see thunderstorms, lightning and gusty wind with […]

Aligarh: Head constable killed over property dispute

7:27 pm March 22, 2021

Aligarh (UP): A Delhi Police head constable was allegedly killed by his two brothers and a nephew over a property dispute, according to an official. Amarpal (50) was on his way back to Delhi on a motorcycle on Sunday evening when the accused attacked him with clubs at Data Khurd village under the Pisawa police […]

‘Batwoman’ casts Wallis Day as Kate Kane

7:24 pm March 22, 2021

Los Angeles: “Batwoman” has found a new Kate Kane in Wallis Day, known for shows like “Jekyll and Hyde” and “Krypton”. The British actor has been tapped for the role, initially played by Ruby Rose, in the second season of The CW superhero show which has Javicia Leslie as the new Batwoman. According to The […]

Rupee gains 15 paise to end at 72.37 against US dollar

5:02 pm March 22, 2021

Mumbai: The rupee appreciated 15 paise to close at 72.37 against the US dollar on Monday, driven by foreign fund inflows and easing crude oil prices. However, subdued sentiment in the domestic equity markets and a moderately strong dollar overseas weighed on the rupee, forex dealers said. At the interbank forex market, the local unit […]