Hima Das wins 200m gold in her first race after more than a year
The 21-year-old Hima, the 2018 world junior champion in 400m, won the race in 23.31 seconds. She ran faster only three times earlier in this distance -- twice in 2018 when she clocked 23.10 seconds in the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Guwahati and 23.22 seconds in a Grand Prix meet in Poland and once in 2019 when she clocked 23.25 seconds in Czech Republic.
Feb 25, 2021, 23:15 PM IST
Centre, states should talk on reducing fuel prices: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said there should be less burden on consumers and both the Centre and states should talk with each other over reducing taxes on diesel and petrol whose prices have risen sharply in recent times.
Feb 25, 2021, 23:13 PM IST
Facebook promotes value of personalised advertisement in its new campaign
Facebook Inc on Thursday (February 25) launched a campaign to explain to users how small businesses depend on personalized advertising. The campaign called "Good Ideas Deserve To Be Found" highlights several advertisers that have grown their business on Facebook and Instagram, such as Houston-based fashion brand House of Takura.
Feb 25, 2021, 23:13 PM IST
WHO Director praises PM Narendra Modi for promoting vaccine equity around the globe
India’s vaccine distribution drive is expected to reach over 60 nations. Not just neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and others, Indian government has also sent vaccines to countries in the far west including West Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Feb 25, 2021, 23:12 PM IST
Axar-Ashwin combine to demolish England in pink-ball affair as India inch closer to WTC final
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (15-3-48-4) proved to be an ideal foil for Patel, becoming the fourth Indian bowler and second fastest in the world to complete a commendable milestone of 400 Test wickets with the dismissal of Jofra Archer.
Feb 25, 2021, 22:56 PM IST
DNA: In conversation with Ravi Shankar Prasad over the new guidelines for Social Media and OTT platforms
In a press conference, Union Cabinet ministers Prakash Javadekar and Ravi Shankar Prasad unveiled the new guidelines that will keep an eye on the web content/OTT content and empower social media users. Daily News and Analysis (DNA) hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, brings to you an analysis of the top news of the day. In this segment of DNA, Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary is in conversation with Union Cabinet minister Ravi Shankar Prasad over the new guidelines.
Feb 25, 2021, 22:56 PM IST
DNA: Analysis of new guidelines for social media and OTT platforms
The government on Thursday unveiled new policies for social media and over the top (OTT) platforms. Daily News and Analysis (DNA) hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, brings to you an analysis of the top news of the day. In this segment of DNA, we analyze new guidelines for social media and OTT platforms.
Feb 25, 2021, 22:56 PM IST
Ranvir Shorey tests negative for COVID-19, thanks fans for wishes
Actor Ranvir Shorey tweeted, "Happy to say I have tested negative for Covid after a week of quarantining and treatment. Thank you all for the good wishes." He had tested COVID-19 positive last week and informed his fans through Twitter.
Feb 25, 2021, 22:54 PM IST
WhatsApp turns 12: Here's looking at top 5 features that are oh-so-wonderful
WhatsApp is probably the most used app in the Indian context. Youngsters, parents, teachers, businessmen everyone are on this app and their daily business happens here. In many ways, our day starts by checking the WhatsApp notifications and ends with the same. WhatsApp has completed 12 years.
Feb 25, 2021, 22:54 PM IST
Jill Biden talks about her divorce on TV, says THIS about husband and US President Joe Biden
Reflecting on her divorce, Jill Biden who was on Kelly Clarkson's show offered advise to the recently divorced three-time Grammy-winning singer saying that she will heal over time. Jill Biden told Kelly Clarkson that she should take one day at a time and things will get better.
Feb 25, 2021, 22:38 PM IST
J P Nadda hails people of West Bengal for ‘supporting BJP's Poriborton Yatra', vows to rout Mamata Banerjee government
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda on Thursday (February 25) asserted that people of West Bengal have blessed that party’s ‘Poriborton Yatra’ of Nabadwip zone culminated in Anandapuri of Barrackpore district and have vowed to rout Mamata Banerjee’s government from the state.
Feb 25, 2021, 22:38 PM IST
Big blow to Imran Khan govt! Pakistan remains on FATF's grey list, gets June deadline to complete action plan
In a statement, the FATF said, "Since June 2018, when Pakistan made a high-level political commitment to work with the FATF and APG to strengthen its AML/CFT regime and to address its strategic counter-terrorist financing-related deficiencies, Pakistan’s continued political commitment has led to significant progress across a comprehensive CFT action plan."
Feb 25, 2021, 22:21 PM IST
Sushmita Sen announces Aarya’s second season- Check post
Sushmita Sen posted an intense picture of her eyes and captioned the post as, “She sees a storm coming...in the mirror!!! #Aarya #season2 “your wish is our command” I love you guys!!! Let’s do this Ram Madhvani.” The series is an official adaptation of popular Dutch crime-drama 'Penoza'.
Feb 25, 2021, 22:14 PM IST
Neha Kakkar gives 3 lakh to family of labourer missing after Uttarakhand deluge
Neha Kakkar urged everyone to come in support and help the families affected in Uttarakhand deluge on her singing reality show Indian Idol. The singer added that this is a calamity and it's our duty to help the suffering families.
Feb 25, 2021, 22:12 PM IST
New regulations on social media, OTT evoke divergent views from experts
The government's new regulations for social media platforms and over-the-top (OTT) players Thursday (February 25) evoked divergent responses from experts with one section welcoming them, some saying they would be valid till they contain reasonable restrictions while few opposed on grounds of infringement of privacy and free speech under the Constitution.
Feb 25, 2021, 21:49 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Ravi Shankar Prasad speaks on first originator, social media platforms' self-regulation and minimum govt interference
In DNA show on Thursday, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad spoke exclusively to Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on new guidelines to curb misuse of social media platforms. The government on Thursday announced the tightening of rules governing social media and streaming companies, requiring them to take down contentious content quicker, appoint grievance redressal officers and assist investigations.
Feb 25, 2021, 21:41 PM IST
'Let’s make it 3-1 guys': Cricket fraternity celebrate India's emphatic win against England in Motera
Meanwhile, India also knocked England out of contention from the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final in June with their 10-wicket triumph, which propelled Virat Kohli and his men to the top of the standings. India now have to either win or draw the final game here starting March 4 to claim the right to take on New Zealand at the Lord's.
Feb 25, 2021, 21:38 PM IST
Deshhit: Watch nation's top news in detail, Feb 25, 2021
This segment of Zee News brings detailed news stories of the day.
Feb 25, 2021, 21:38 PM IST
DNA: Watch Non Stop News With Sudhir Chaudhary; Feb 25, 2021
This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more information. DNA, which is highly popular among millions of TV viewers worldwide for its accurate, unbiased and in-depth reporting of issues of utmost concerns to the country, is hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary.
Feb 25, 2021, 21:36 PM IST
Friday Clashes: Bollywood biggies lock horns in overcrowded year
With business opening up, many films are ready for theatrical release. The inevitable, of course, is happening with a slew of films announcing release dates. In an overcrowded market, multiple Fridays this year will see box office clash between two films.
Feb 25, 2021, 21:34 PM IST
