Idriss Déby obituary: End of Chad’s ‘Great Survivor’
Killed by rebels, the Chadian president’s three decades in power were defined by battles. Source link
Day: 20 April 2021
BJP ramps up digital campaign to amplify PM Modi, Amit Shah rallies
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will have a hybrid model of campaigning for the last two phases of the West Bengal assembly polls, given the surge in number of Covid-19 cases, BJP IT head and West Bengal co-incharge Amit Malviya announced on Tuesday.The PM will have his last set of rallies on Friday in Murshidabad, … Read more
Covid: Plan for pills to treat virus at home by autumn
Antiviral medicines could be another tool to fight an anticipated third wave, Boris Johnson says. Source link
Apple Unveils AirTag Trackers, New Purple Colour for iPhone 12
Apple at its Spring Loaded event on Tuesday announced a new Purple colour variant for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini. It will go up for pre-orders starting this week. The new colour has “elements of sophistication and brightness” as per Apple CEO Tim Cook. The purple colour variant will join the already available Black, … Read more
Ding v Bingham halted with decider to play
Ding Junhui reached the World Championship final in 2016, where he lost to Mark Selby Venue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 17 April-3 May Coverage: Watch live on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four and Red Button, with uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app. An enthralling first-round World Championship match … Read more
GE Power acquires 50% equity stake in NTPC GE Power Services
NEW DELHI: on Tuesday said that it has acquired 50 per cent stake in NTPC GE Power Services Pvt Ltd. Earlier this month, GE Power India’s board had approved the acquisition of 50 per cent stake in NTPC GE Power Services Pvt Ltd (NGSL) for Rs 7.2 crore. NTPC and GE Power Systems GmbH had … Read more
Johnson & Johnson Q1 profit, sales jump, beats Wall Street forecast
Big jumps in sales of prescription drugs and medical devices helped Johnson & Johnson boost its first-quarter profit nearly 7%, blowing past Wall Street forecasts. The health care giant on Tuesday raised and narrowed its financial forecasts for 2021, and its shares jumped more than 2% in midday trading. The one weak spot was a … Read more
Chad’s President Idriss Deby killed in frontline clashes with rebels, state TV reports
Army spokesman Azem Bermendao Agouna told state TV said Deby — a longtime Western ally in efforts to quell Islamist militias in north Africa — died “as a result of his injuries on the front line.” Reuters said Deby had been visiting troops fighting rebels in the north of the country. The announcement came a … Read more
Apple’s Spring Loaded Event Today: How to Watch Live, What’s Expected
Apple’s Spring Loaded event — the iPad maker’s first media event of 2021 — is set to take place today, April 20. It will be livestreamed from the company’s campus in Cupertino, California, US, and is expected to bring next-generation iPad, iMac, Apple TV, and AirTags. You may also hear some details about iOS 14.5 … Read more
Johnson on plan for pills to treat Covid at home
Boris Johnson has announced a new “antivirals task force” to find “promising new medicines” to treat Covid by autumn. Speaking at the Downing Street briefing on Tuesday, the prime minister is hoping that people will be able to take a pill or tablet at home. Source link