
127 people killed due to Swine flu in Rajasthan this year
Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 8:14 AM
Swine flu has claimed the lives of 127 people in Rajasthan so far this year. Fifty-six new-cases have been reported in the state, taking the tally of patients to 3,564 in 49 days. Amongst the fresh cases, Jaipur witnessed the highest number of 18 patients, followed by Udaipur where nine-people were tested positive. Six cases have been reported in Kota and five in Hanumangarh.

PM Narendra Modi unveils electric locomotive in Varanasi
Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 8:12 AM
PM Modi flagged-off an electric locomotive converted from a diesel engine at DLW in his constituency. In a first, the Indian Railways has converted a diesel locomotive into an electric one, as part of efforts to completely electrify the broad gauge network. Immediately after landing here, prime minister reached DLW and flagged off the electric locomotive. He also inspected the engine from inside.

Alibaba boosts stake in investment bank CICC for $231 million
Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 8:08 AM
China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has raised its stake in top domestic investment bank China International Capital Corp's Hong Kong-listed shares to nearly 12%, an exchange disclosure showed on February-18. The internet giant bought 117 million CICC H-shares as those listed in Hong Kong are known at an-average-price of HK$15.50. After the investment, Alibaba holds a 4.84% stake in CICC's total equity.