Two-wheeler cos extend warranty, free servicing period

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Two-wheeler cos extend warranty, free servicing period

Two-wheeler majors have extended warranty as well as free servicing period of their products in the light of the ongoing Covid induced disruption.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India announced extension of warranty and free vehicle service benefits till July 31, 2021 across all its dealership networks pan-India.

“This extension will be applicable for all Honda 2Wheeler India’s customers, whose vehicle’s free service, warranty and extended warranty was originally ending between 1st April 2021 and 31st May 2021,” the company said in a statement.

Hero MotoCorp has also extended the duration of all its warranty and free services.

“For the benefit of all its existing customers, the company has extended the duration of the services that were getting exhausted during the ongoing period by 60 days,” it said in a statement.

“These durations have been extended to ensure that customers are not required to visit dealerships in a rush to avail of the services.”

Late Sumitra Bhave’s final film ‘Dithee’ to drop digitally on May 21

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Late Sumitra Bhave’s final film ‘Dithee’ to drop digitally on May 21

Late filmmaker Sumitra Bhave’s final directorial, the Marathi film “Dithee”, will release digitally on May 21.

Actress Amruta Subhash, who features in the cast, says the film chronicles a father’s emotions as he mourns the death of his son.

“Dithee talks about the life of a simple ironsmith, undergoing the pain of his son’s death, who experiences this principle of non-duality,” she told IANS.

Talking about her experience of working with Bhave, she says: “Working with Sumitra Bhave was bliss — always a learning experience. The film talks about how to come to terms with the loss of a loved one. Looking back, I think that that was the final lesson she taught me.”

She adds: “I made my debut with her and a beautiful journey of meaningful characters started, which is ending with her last film Dithee. I am grateful to her. In Dithee, she beautifully weaved in the conflict between knowledge and ignorance, life and death, which will leave the audience teary-eyed.”

Sumitra Bhave has won six international awards, 11 National Awards and more than 45 state awards. She has also won several individual awards for story, screenplay, lyrics, art direction, costume design and direction.

The film will stream on SonyLIV.

Telangana collects Rs 31 cr penalty from mask rule violators

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Telangana collects Rs 31 cr penalty from mask rule violators

Telangana Police has collected Rs 31 crore as a penalty from people found not wearing a face mask in violation of Covid-19 guidelines issued by the state government.

The police informed the high court on Monday that it filed 3,39,412 cases against persons not wearing face masks and collected Rs 31 crore as penalties from May 1 to May 14.

Director-General of Police M. Mahender Reddy submitted a report to the court on the action taken against violators and the implementation of the 10-day lockdown.

He said a total of 4,31,823 cases were booked across the state against those who violated Covid-19 guidelines, including the compulsory wearing of masks. As many as 22,560 cases were filed for not maintaining social distancing.

The state government had on April 11 issued an order that not wearing a face mask in public places will attract a penalty of Rs 1,000.

The police chief also informed that 98 cases were booked against people involved in black marketing of drugs and other materials.

He said the police force was strictly enforcing the lockdown and night curfew. The police have also opened 57 help desks near government hospitals.

The high court expressed its satisfaction over the enforcement of lockdown and appreciated the police for its efforts.

Telangana to set up 48 oxygen generation plants to meet requirement

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Telangana to set up 48 oxygen generation plants to meet requirement

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday directed the Medical and Health Department to set up 48 oxygen generation plants in government hospitals to produce 324 tonnes of oxygen required for Covid patients in the state.

Asking the officials to ensure that there would not be any shortage of oxygen in future, he also instructed the officials to set up an additional plant to produce 100 tonnes of the liquid oxygen in Hyderabad.

At a review meeting on Covid situation, KCR, as the Chief Minister is popularly known, directed that six units of 16 tonne plants, 15 units of eight tonne plants and 27 units of four tonne plants should be set at Hyderabad, district and area hospitals.

KCR, who also hold the Health portfolio, asked the oxygen producers to hand over 11 tankers with each having the capacity of 20 tonnes within 10 days.

He said that in the coming days, Telangana should not face a situation where it is depended on other states for supply of oxygen.

He also appealed to people seeking Covid treatment to get admitted to government hospitals and take advantage of availability of beds, oxygen and free treatment, food, medicines and other facilities, instead of spending huge money in private hospitals.

Since the treatment is one and the same in private and government hospitals, people should prefer the government hospitals, he said, adding that as on Monday, there were 6,926 beds vacant in the government hospitals. Of these, 2,253 were oxygen beds, 533 ICU beds and 4,140 general beds.

KCR also instructed the officials concerned to make arrangments for the equipment and the required medicines in ENT Hospital in Koti, Gandhi Hospital in Secunderabad, and medical college hospitals in the districts to treat the black fungus disease that is spreading among treated patients. He said, if need be, 25 Microdebrider machines, and HD Endoscopic cameras be purchased immediately.

He asked the officials to immediately invite global tenders for the supply of the vaccines. He also wanted them to have continuous rapport with the Centre on the vaccination quota.

The officials informed the CM said that so far the state had received 57,30,220 doses of vaccine only and as on date there is a stock of 1,86,780 vaccine doses. Of this, 58,230 are of Covaxin and 1,28,550 doses are of Covishield.

The CM declared that the government is ready to spend any amount funds for improving medical and health infrastructure facilities. A decision has been taken to set up new medical colleges in Sangareddy, Jagtial, Kothagudem, Wanaparthy, Mancherial, and Mahabubabad. He also instructed that along with these medical colleges, colleges of nursing should also be formed.

The CM said in those medical colleges where there are no nursing colleges, they should be sanctioned. He said the proposals already submitted for the nursing colleges sanction should be examined immediately.

He said to give medical treatment facilities and medicines to the poor in the government hospitals, 12 regional sub centres should be formed at Siddipet, Wanaparthy, Mehboobabad, Kothagudem, Nagar Kurnool, Suryapet, Bhongir, Jagtial, Mancherial, Bhoopalpally, Vikarabad, and Gadwal.

To supply medicines on war footing to the several government hospitals from these Centres, vehicles should be arranged either own or on lease. Similarly, to store the medicines, cold storage facilities should be set up at the sub centres.

The CM instructed that the 200-bedded hospitals in Anantagiri in Vikarabad, Singareni, RTC, CISF, Railways, Army and ESI hospitals should be brought in for Covid treatment.

Padma Shri Dr KK Agarwal passes away due to Covid-19

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Padma Shri Dr KK Agarwal passes away due to Covid-19

Padma Shri awardee Dr K.K. Agarwal passed away on Monday night after a long battle with Covid-19.

A statement posted on his Twitter handle said he died on May 17 at 11.30 p.m. in New Delhi.

“Even during the pandemic, he made constant efforts to educate the masses and was able to reach out to over 100 million people through numerous videos and educational programmes and saved countless lives,” the statement said.

“He wanted his life to be celebrated and not mourned. His spirit of spreading positivity in the direst of circumstances must be kept alive in each one of us. Let us remember him for his work and indomitable spirit,” it said.

Dr Agarwal had been admitted to AIIMS several days ago and was on ventilator support.

Dr Agarwal was also a renowned cardiologist of the country and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2010.

India witnesses worst Covid toll as 4,329 die in a day

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India witnesses worst Covid toll as 4,329 die in a day

With 4,329 deaths in last 24 hours, India on Tuesday recorded highest fatalities from Covid infection, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

However, there was a bright side as well, as 2,63,533 new cases reported i the same duration — were the lowest in 26 days. On Monday, the number of Covid cases has come down below the three-lakh- mark for the first time since April 21.

On May 12, India recorded 4,205 Covid deaths, while on May 7, the country had recorded its highest ever cases of 4,14,188.

While Maharashtra continues at the top with the highest deaths so far, the western state has been surpassed by Karnataka for largest number of cases being reported last week.

India’s overall tally of Covid-19 cases now stands at 2,52,28,996 with 33,53,765 active cases and 2,78,719 deaths so far.

According to the Health Ministry, a total of 4,22,436 people have been discharged in the last 24 hours, with 2,15,96,512 being cured from Covid till date.

The Health Ministry said that a total of 18,44,53,149 people have been vaccinated so far in the country, including 15,10,418 who were administered vaccines in the last 24 hours.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 31,82,92,881 samples have been tested up to May 17 for Covid-19. Of these 18,69,223 samples were tested on Monday.

Cyclone fallout: Navy rescues 146 from barge near Bombay High

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Cyclone fallout: Navy rescues 146 from barge near Bombay High

The Indian Navy (IN) has managed to rescue at least 146 of the 273 personnel of the Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) from the drifting Barge P-305 near the Bombay High Fields, and augmented its efforts by dispatching a helicopter, officials said here on Tuesday.

The first lot of 60 personnel was rescued around 11 p.m. on Monday jointly by INS Kochi and OSV Energy Star in extremely challenging conditions in the Arabian Sea, around 175 kms off Mumbai, which fell directly in the path of the Cyclone Tauktae which made a landfall in Gujarat late Monday night.

During the harrowing night with Cyclone Tauktae passing overhead, INS Kolkata, Great Ship Ahalya, OSV Ocean Energy, joined the rescue mission to save a total of 146 people till dawn on Tuesday, said an official.

The Indian Navy also launched a helicopter mission on Tuesday morning from INS Shikra for the massive rescue efforts in the Bombay High Fields, which is spread across over 100 sq kms in the Arabian Sea.

As the raging Cyclone whirled towards south Gujarat coast, carrying heavy rains and windspeeds of over 200 km/hr, the Barge P-305 with 273 on board sent an SOS on Monday from the Heera Oilfields where it was drifting in the choppy waters.

In another SOS, a drifting Barge Gal Constructor with 137 people around 15 kms off Mumbai, has now run aground around 89 kms north from Colaba Point.

The Indian Coast Guard has sent a ship, ICGS Samrat, an emergency towing vessel ‘Water Lily’, and two support vessels, to help evacuate the people on board as the weather remains extremely stormy.

The Barge, which had suffered engine troubles on Monday, continued to drift northwards in the extreme sea conditions.

The ICGS’ efforts shall be augmented with Indian Navy aircraft and helicopters joining the rescue mission this morning despite strong winds, incessant rains, low visibility and high waves in the sea.

The Popularity of Online Gambling in India

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The Popularity of Online Gambling in India

Gambling has been a part of Indian culture. It has existed for hundreds of years, but the recent years have been all about online gambling. The majority of Indian players prefer to gamble online, and they play a huge part in the growing gambling industry. Many Indians prefer to gamble online as it is more advantageous to them, considering that the number of land-based casinos in India are limited to states that allow gambling. So whenever they feel like gambling, all they need to do is visit local betting sites.

below are the main reasons why online gambling is a big thing in India

  • Convenience – Gambling in the comfort of home brings comfort and convenience to players. You can play anytime and anywhere you want to for as long as you have the device and a reliable internet connection. Once you have these requisites, you can gamble at your most convenient time and place. 
  • A multitude of game options – Another reason for the popularity of online gambling in India is the wide array of games to choose from. There are hundreds of games to choose from, including classic casino games, traditional Indian games like Andar Bahar and Teen Patti, sports betting, lottery, and bingo, to name a few. There is always something new to try on. The sky is literally the limit when it comes to game selections. 
  • Bonuses and promotions – If you have tried out online gambling, you know that bonuses and promotions are a part of the platform. It is the platform’s way of enticing new players to sign up for an account with them as well as ensuring to retain existing players. Many online casinos in India offer welcome bonuses the moment they sign up, but the massive bonus can be availed after making an initial deposit. Bonuses are in the forms of deposit match-up bonus, free spins, free bets, and VIP rewards, to name a few. Online casinos have the budget for such grand bonuses and campaigns in the sense that running an online casino is not as costly as running a land-based casino. 
  • Easy payment solutions – Should you wish to gamble online using real cash and win real cash, you have to deposit first. Fortunately, the majority of online gambling platforms offer various payment methods, and most of them are convenient to Indian players. Some of the preferred payment methods include online banking, e-Wallets like Neteller and Skrill, Unified Payment Interface (UPI), Paytm, and cryptocurrency, to name a few. Such payment solutions are quick real-time transfer, although, for withdrawal, it could take up to five business days depending on the withdrawal options you selected. 
  • Online gambling platforms are constantly improving – If there is one good thing about online gambling platforms, it is the fact that the online gambling platform software developer constantly innovates to ensure to deliver the best gaming experience. A part of ensuring the best online gambling experience is incorporating features that would take the game to new heights. Of course, safety and security measures are taken into account too. 

India is, without a doubt, one of the powerhouses of online gambling. The number of players is massive, not to mention the current pandemic that forced people to stay home. With online gambling platforms, players need not go out of their home to enjoy different types of gambling. All you have to do is sign up for an account with an online casino of your choice. Then, fund your account using any of the available payment options, activate your bonus, and play all you want. 

German football chief Keller resigns after Nazi analogy

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German football chief Keller resigns after Nazi analogy

German football federation (DFB) president Fritz Keller resigned on Monday after comparing vice president Rainer Koch to a Nazi judge.

Keller, who at first resisted resigning, stated last week he was ready to leave his position after he compared Koch to Nazi judge Roland Freisler at a meeting in April. Further details of the comparison are not known.

In a statement, Keller said he was “taking personal responsibility” for his “lapse at the executive committee meeting, which is to remain the sad low point of the DFB’s desolate leadership situation”, DPA reports.

Keller’s apology earlier this month was not accepted by Koch, while he also lost a no-confidence vote from regional federation chiefs.

Freisler attended the Wannsee Conference, which set in motion the Holocaust. Later, he was appointed president of the People’s Court, where he handed down around 2,600 death sentences from 1942 to 1945.

“The DFB must change. It must regain its credibility, confidence in its integrity and performance,” Keller said, but pointing out he found “resistance and walls” within the federation when trying to “professionalize and modernize” existing structures.

The DFB, the largest single sports federation in the world with more than 7 million members, has been scandal-ridden for years, most notably concerning the affair around dubious payments in connection with Germany’s hosting of the 2006 World Cup.

Wolfgang Niersbach resigned as DFB president in 2015 over the World Cup affair, and his successor Reinhard Grindel quit in 2019 over accepting an expensive watch. Keller was Grindel’s successor.

Keller said he didn’t “succeed in achieving a trusting, reliable and collegial cooperation within the bodies of the DFB,” and mentioned that after a second tax raid at DFB headquarters he realized that “far too often it was about internal power fights, securing advantages, and working on one’s image in the public life.”

He added that implementing his program was repeatedly made “difficult or impossible in many places.”

“I had to fight legally for the implementation of transparency and for the right to be provided with information that was a matter of DFB interests,” Keller said.

Keller acknowledged his misconduct was “shameful” for the federation, but his resignation “will not solve the problems within the DFB and football”.

However, he said that the discussion about necessary changes at the DFB initiated in recent days gave him hope and called for short-term measures such as personnel renewal at DFB’s highest ranks and the clarification of “all possible irregularities and misconduct at the DFB by external, publicly recognized specialists”.

Last Tuesday, the DFB announced that the contract of secretary-general Friedrich Curtius would be terminated. He faces investigations by the DFB sports court and also lost a no-confidence vote by the regional bosses.

A court decision in Keller’s case is also expected this week regardless of his choice to resign.

Canara Bank employee in Kerala arrested for fraud

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Canara Bank employee in Kerala arrested for fraud

An employee in a Canara Bank branch in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta, missing for months after allegedly conducting fraud to the tune of over Rs 8 crore, has been arrested from Bengaluru by a Crime Branch team, police said on Monday.

Vijesh Varghese, who hails from the Kollam district, was missing for about three months before the police tracked him down from a rented flat in Bengaluru where he was staying in hiding with his wife and children, and arrested him on Sunday night.

After he went missing, bank officials had found out that he had been tinkering with accounts of customers and siphoning off money from them.

Initial probe revealed that Varghese was using the authorization passwords of his colleagues in the branch where he worked to commit the fraud and allegedly used this money to play in the share market and also play online rummy.

With the bank taking a serious note of the fraud, four staff members of the branch were suspended from service.

The police team will now start questioning Varghese and for that, he will be brought to the branch where he worked.

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