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Chandigarh, Sep 19 (IANS) Chandigarh-based Chander Mukhi Sharma, former Secretary General of the Basketball Federation of India, on Tuesday was re-nominated to the FIBA Appeals Commission, a high-power body that sits in judgment of all legal matters concerning the governance of sport of basketball in the world, including if required the decisions taken by FIBA (International Basketball Federation).Sharma, who is the current serving Secretary General of the South Asia Basketball Association, became the first Indian to be nominated to the panel for 2019-23.In a communication addressed to Sharma while confirming the denomination, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis said: “This appointment…

London, Sep 19 (IANS) As Pirola, the new mutation of Omicron strain of Covid-19, worries health experts, the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has asked senior citizens above age 65 to immediately get their top-up booster jabs. People aged 65 and over in England are being urged to get a top-up booster vaccine against Covid at a time when more people are coming into hospitals with the highly-mutated BA.2.86 virus, reports the BBC.The vaccines will soon be provided for free to more vulnerable groups. “Hundreds of thousands of adults who are eligible for winter vaccines — including all aged 65…

Hong Kong, Sep 19 (AINS) China wooed a number of top Western companies with renewed promises to open up its financial industry and create a more welcoming environment as Beijing tries to reverse a record low in foreign investment in the face of mounting economic challenges, the media reported.Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and head of the country’s foreign exchange regulator, chaired a symposium with representatives from foreign companies, including JP Morgan, Tesla, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Japan’s MUFG Bank, German chemical producer BASF, commodities trader Trafigura and Schneider Electric, according to a post…

G20 Summit: A Global Diplomatic PowerhouseIndia’s emergence as a global diplomatic powerhouse is evident as it is hosted the G20 Summit this year. This event brought together leaders from the world’s largest economies to discuss crucial global issues such as economic cooperation, climate change, and healthcare. India’s role as the host emphasizes its growing influence in shaping international policies and promoting cooperation on a global scale.Chandrayaan: India’s Lunar Triumph ChandrayaanIndia’s lunar exploration program, has been a source of national pride and a testament to the country’s scientific prowess. In 2008, India successfully launched its first lunar probe, Chandrayaan-1, which made…

The survey had a sample size of 1,809 respondents.Overall, more than 53 per cent of the residents of Andhra Pradesh say that the arrest will generate sympathy for Naidu.Currently, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh is Y.S.R. Jagan Mohan Reddy who is head of the YSR Congress.Opinion seems divided across the political spectrum as per the Cvoter survey. Close to three fourth of the respondents, who identify as supporters of the TDP, claim the arrest will generate sympathy for Naidu. Similarly, a shade less than two thirds of respondents who identify as BJP supporters share the same view. Significantly, about…

Additionally, the launch of the app will provide the Goan Taxi Drivers an opportunity to increase their revenue within the state and offer a price advantage. For the residents and tourists, this app will also bring the convenience of hailing a cab from the comfort of their home or hotel.The Goa Taxi App makes it simple to book a taxi at any time of day or night. For a visitor in particular, a driver-driven cab at an inexpensive rate will be preferable to a self-driven car or bike. When a tourist is unfamiliar with a region’s topography and relies on…

This response was triggered after the arrest of former chief minister and TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu in an alleged skill development scam.The survey had a sample size of 1,809 respondents.Overall, more than 58 per cent of the respondents were of the opinion that Reddy is feeling nervous and insecure and, hence the arrest of Naidu was executed in a police operation. Opinion is divided across party affiliations over the issue as per the Cvoter survey.More than 86 per cent of the respondents who identify as supporters of the TDP say that Chief Minister Jagan Reddy is feeling nervous and…

That age is the time to try new things, starting with vocation experiments, food experiments, and partner experiments, which entails relationships. Because they were firmly constrained in school, their attention on studies becomes a little loose-ended in college. Furthermore, college students’ fickleness, waviness, and indecisiveness place them at high risk of stress and anxiety.Mickey Mehta, a global leading holistic health guru and corporate life coach shares with IANSlife some effortless and quick ways to relax:Splash or keep your face in running water for a while till everything cools down and your eyes are relaxed, Just pat dry, and then breathe.Herbal…

The survey had a sample size of 1,809 respondents.Currently, Andhra Pradesh is ruled by the YSR Congress Party with Jagan Mohan Reddy as the Chief Minister, who had won a sweeping majority in the 2019 elections.Overall, a shade more than 56 per cent of respondents in the state are of the opinion that the arrest will help Chandrababu Naidu.Opinion is divided across party affiliations. Close to 85 per cent of the respondents who identify as supporters of the TDP think that the arrest will actually help Naidu in the forthcoming elections. In contrast, 36 per cent of respondents who identify…

Speaking at a function held in the Central Hall of Parliament to commemorate the rich legacy of the Parliament of India, Kharge recalled that the meetings of the Constituent Assembly were held in the chamber.He said the Constitution of India is the bedrock of Indian democratic polity. “It is in this very Central Hall that the Constituent Assembly held its sittings from 1946 to 1949 spanning a period of 2 years, 11 months, and 17 days. And today, we humbly recall the phenomenal contributions made by Dr Rajendra Prasad, the First President of India, first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,…