Time really does fly. The year 2019 went more or less like a flash with the automotive industry surprising us with major happenings. A quick recap reveals various ups and downs. Starting on a positive note, 2019 witnessed quite a number of new launches right from entry-level cars like the Maruti S-Presso to big bruisers

The government’s ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ initiative that will largely cover migrant labourers and daily wagers will come into force across the country from June 1, 2020, Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Tuesday.Under the initiative, eligible beneficiaries would be able to avail their entitled food grains under the National Food Security Act

“Shakuntala Devi – Human Computer”, the biopic on the math genius is set to hit the screens on May 8 next year, actor Vidya Balan announced on Thursday. The actor took to social media to share the news.“Get ready to be enamoured by her wit, charm & of course, genius! Watch the video to know

The Altroz was officially unveiled on December 3 in its production form. It is Tata’s first product to be based on the new ALFA ARC platform. At launch, it will be offered with two BS6-compliant engine options. Features including cruise control, ambient lighting and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Expected to be priced between Rs

 Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) based system to help doctors treat patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) — a significant global cause of deaths, especially in low-and-middle income countries.TBI patients are unconscious, making it challenging for doctors to accurately monitor their condition during intensive care, the researchers, including those

India beat West Indies by 67 runs to win the third T20 International and also the three-match series by 2-1 margin.Batting first, India scored 240 for 3 riding on KL Rahul’s 56-ball-91, Rohit Sharma’s 71 off 34 balls and skipper Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 70 off 29 balls.In reply, West Indies managed 173 for 8 in

The minimum temperatures, which had been hovering below normal at most places during the past few days, rose by a few notches across Punjab and Haryana on Thursday, the meteorological department said.Many parts in the two states including their common capital Chandigarh received light to moderate rain, an official of the Met department said.Amritsar, Ludhiana,

The 23-year-old Unnao rape victim who was airlifted to Delhi and admitted to Safdarjung Hospital with 90 per cent burns after being set on fire has died, hospital sources said.After battling for life for almost 40 hours, the woman died following a cardiac arrest at 11.40 pm on Friday night, they said.“Despite our best efforts,

According to a survey conducted by Funds Europe and CACEIS, 8 in 10 respondents agreed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data engineering will be used by investment managers in the future. This sentiment is wellfounded, as AI has the potential to aid human logic and hence lendsmore accuracy when investing. In fact, the sheer volume

Vodafone Idea will have to be closed down if the government doesn’t provide relief that the company has sought, its chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Friday. “We will have to shut shop,” Birla said on a query about the course of action for the company going ahead in the absence of government relief.He was

 Six Indians were killed in Tuesday’s LPG tanker blast in a ceramic factory in Sudan while eight were undergoing treatment in hospital and 11 were either unidentified or missing, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday.On Wednesday, the Indian Embassy in Sudan, citing reports, suggested that 18 Indians were among the 23 people killed in

Parts of Haryana and Punjab recorded below normal minimum temperatures on Friday with Hisar registering the coldest at 4 degrees Celsius. Hisar’s minimum temperature was five degrees below normal.Narnaul reeled at a low of 5.5 degrees Celsius while Ambala’s minimum temperature settled at 8.6 degrees Celsius. Karnal recorded a minimum temperature of 7.8 degrees Celsius.

Sonakshi Sinha says while working on the third installment of “Dabangg” franchise, she observed and learned how superstar Salman Khan never let his stardom go to his head.Reflecting on her journey in Bollywood which started with “Dabangg” in 2010, Sonakshi said one key takeaway for her after working with Salman was how to treat success

 Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has urged the Japanese Ambassador to India, Satoshi Suzuki, to impress upon companies in his country to set up ventures in the upcoming mega industrial parks at Rajpura and Bathinda.The Japanese envoy called on Amarinder Singh after attending the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2019 here which began on Thursday.  The

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar here on Thursday accused Punjab of “misleading” on the Sutlej-Yamuna link canal despite the apex court ruling in their favour. He said this during a review meeting on the canal issue.  “Even though the Supreme Court has given its decision on the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal in Haryana’s favour,