Showing posts from June, 2021

New SBI ATM charges to fresh TDS and DL rules: 5 big changes from today

Here are the 5 big changes that will come into effect from today (1 July) from mint - News https:…

Is Singapore imprisoned by its covid success?

The city-state wants to show it’s open for business, but appears unwilling to take many of the nece…

Bangladesh goes under lockdown from today as Covid1-19 Delta variant cases surge

The government will deploy military soldiers, paramilitary border officers and riot police to enfor…

Get a driving license (DL) without a test from today. These are the rules

The transport ministry had recently notified new rules for accrediting driver training centres wher…

Rishi Sunak promises to ‘sharpen’ city of London’s competitive edge

Rishi Sunak has pledged to bolster the finance industry in the wake of the U.K.’s departure from th…

Realme GT 5G Master Edition to feature Snapdragon 870 chipset

Realme is expected to launch a Master Edition for its GT 5G model next month. In the latest develop…

SKODA KODIAQ (facelift) to be launched in India by November

The facelifted SKODA KODIAQ SUV, which made its global debut in April, will reportedly be launched …

OPPO A16's leaked renders reveal design and colors variants

OPPO is gearing up to launch a new mid-range smartphone, known as the OPPO A16. In the latest devel…

TVS iQube electric scooter now available in Pune

The TVS iQube electric scooter, which was available only in Delhi and Bengaluru, has now been launc…

Effective tips to stay cool while wearing a face mask

A year into the pandemic, most of us are still uncomfortable with the thought of wearing a face mas…

Tamil Nadu best in handling COVID-19 second wave: Public survey

As the government continued to roll back COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in February-March this year…

2021 Wimbledon, Andy Murray wins in five sets: Records broken

Andy Murray worked hard to beat Oscar Otte in the second round of the 2021 Wimbledon. The Scotsman …

At 112, Puerto Rican man named world's oldest living person

The Guinness World Records on Wednesday confirmed Emilio Flores Marquez from Puerto Rico as the old…

Canada: Unmarked graves of indigenous kids found at former school

The unmarked graves of hundreds more indigenous children have been discovered at the site of a resi…

Israel brings back mask rule as COVID-19 cases rise again

Israel, a country praised for its handling of COVID-19, reimposed its requirement for masks to be w…

COVID-19 emerged in China around October 2019, not December: Study

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out across the globe, scientists have been trying to find th…

Government defends GST as the tax reform completes four years

PM Modi, who described GST as a ‘good and simple tax’ in 2017, called it a milestone in India’s eco…

England Women beat India Women in second ODI: Records broken

A comprehensive five-wicket victory over India Women gave host England Women a deserved ODI series …

SC tells Centre to pay ex gratia to kin of covid dead

The NDMA headed by the PM ‘failed to perform its statutory duty’ by not envisaging a compensation s…

Maharashtra logs 9,771 Covid cases, 141 deaths in 24 hrs; Mumbai adds 25 fatalities, highest since 9 June

The state reported about 1,700 more cases, but 90 less fatalities as compared to the previous day, …

Delhi Covid unlock: Gyms request CM Kejriwal to waive fixed electricity charges

Gyms in the national capital reopened on June 28 after a months-long closure due to the pandemic.Th…

Deepika Padukone, others invest $2.6 mn in pet care platform Supertails

The pre-series A funding round was led by Saama Capital and DSG Consumer Partners, while other inve…

Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari appointed as new IAF Vice Chief

Air Marshal Chaudhari is currently serving as commander-in-chief of the IAF's Western Air Comma…

Euro 2020: England defeat Germany 2-0, qualify for quarter-finals

The heroics of Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane helped England defeat Germany in the last 16 fixture …

BMW iX1 electric crossover to break cover by early 2022

German automaker BMW Motorrad is expected to unveil its iX1 crossover by early 2022. It will join t…

2022 Kawasaki Z900RS and Z900RS CAFE bikes launched in Indonesia

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched its 2022 Z900RS and Z900RS CAFE motorbikes in Indonesia. T…

OPPO Reno6 5G to debut in Indonesia on July 15

OPPO will launch its Reno6 5G smartphone in Indonesia on July 15, as confirmed by the company. This…

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G to sport 64MP quad rear camera

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy M52 5G smartphone in the coming weeks. Amid the various …

Eavesdropping, women's safety discussed at Facebook, Google IT panel meet

Officials of Facebook and Google appeared before a Parliamentary panel on Information Technology in…

Moderna’s vaccine gets emergency use nod, India partner Cipla to import jabs

Moderna's covid-19 vaccine is the first foreign jab to get approval under the government’s revi…

India may tweak its testing strategy as variants emerge

People with symptoms could be prioritized for testing regardless of vax status or covid history f…

Get your week's Amazon shopping delivered on a single day. Here's how

The Amazon Day Delivery initiative is meant to cut down on carbon emissions during delivery under i…

'Ratatouille' turns 14: Some interesting, lesser-known facts about the film

Disney Pixar's Ratatouille released on this day in 2007. The film told the unusual story of a r…

Lockdown eases: Sidharth Malhotra, Sara Ali Khan get back to work

COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown resulted in many projects of the entertainment indust…

'Ratsasan' Hindi remake gets its inspector Arun in Akshay Kumar?

Critically and financially acclaimed Tamil movie Ratsasan is getting a Hindi remake and is likely t…

'Good On Paper' review: It's a 'rom-con,' a dating nightmare

Netflix recently released Good On Paper, which stars comedian Iliza Shlesinger and Ryan Hansen. Bas…

'Foundation' trailer looks promising, gives major 'Star Wars' vibes

Apple TV+ recently released a trailer of its much awaited show, Foundation, which will premiere on …

#JusticeForJohnnyDepp trends, fans want Amber Heard gone from 'Aquaman 2'

Fans of veteran actor Johnny Depp rose in unison against his ex-wife actress Amber Heard's cont…

Netflix bags 'Cirkus' post theatrical rights at record price: Report

Rohit Shetty's upcoming movie Cirkus, starring Ranveer Singh, will be arriving on Netflix after…

Vikrant Massey, Kriti Kharbanda's '14 Phere' to release in July

Vikrant Massey and Kriti Kharbanda are pairing for the first time for a "social-comedy" f…

What  CCI  has  to do with economic opportunity

The CCI, by ordering a probe into big tech giants such as Google, Amazon, WhatsApp’s new privacy po…

Maharashtra sees 8,085 new Covid cases, 231 deaths; Mumbai daily count at 556

Mumbai recorded 556 new COVID-19 cases, taking the city's tally to 7,21,516, while its death to…

Govt cuts import duty on crude palm oil to 10%

India, the world's leading vegetable oil buyer, had imported 4,00,506 tonne palm oils in May 20…

Russia allows booster shots 6 months after vaccination

Russia issued guidelines allowing those who contracted COVID-19 to get vaccinated six months after …

RBI imposes penalties on four cooperative banks

As per the RBI, it imposed penalty on SVC Co-operative Bank for non-compliance with directions on &…

Microsoft’s app store takes the high road

Microsoft’s decision to allow developers to keep 100% of revenues from in-app purchases (IAPs) or s…

How safe are Covid vaccines for pregnant women? Read govt's fresh guidelines

Union Ministry advised all pregnant women to register themselves on the Co-WIN portal or get themse…

Netflix users can now stream partially downloaded films on their Android phones

Android users on mobile and tablets will be able to stream Netflix shows and movies before their do…

Mixing Covid-19 vaccines gives good protection: Oxford study

A study conducted by Oxford University has found out that alternating doses of the AstraZeneca and …

President Kovind says he pays tax amounting to ₹2.75 lakh per month

Kovind embarked on a journey to Kanpur on a special Presidential train from the Safdarjung railway …

White House prepares order for govt agencies to consider antitrust competition

The drive to release such an order comes as House lawmakers are moving forward with sweeping antitr…

At least half of Mumbai's minors have Covid-19 antibodies: Survey

Covid-19: The figures came from a government survey in Mumbai conducted from April to mid-June fr…

Rising pump prices pose challenge to Indian recovery and inflation

Fuel costs have been ratcheted up to current levels by the combined effects of rising benchmark Bre…

OnePlus Nord 2 spotted on AI benchmarking site, specifications leaked

OnePlus is tipped to launch the Nord 2 smartphone in July this year, as a rebranded version of the …

Ford EcoSport (facelift) SUV found testing; design details revealed

Ford is expected to launch its facelifted EcoSport SUV in India by the end of this year. In the lat…

Redmi Note 10T, with MediaTek Dimensity 700, launched

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched a new Note 10T model in Russia. It comes as a rebranded v…

Xiaomi releases MIUI 12.5 update for Mi 11X Pro

Xiaomi has started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 stable update for its Mi 11X Pro smartphone in India. …

COVID-19 drug 2-DG launched: All you need to know

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories on Monday announced the commercial launch of COVID-19 drug 2-Deoxy-D-G…

Euro 2020, Switzerland beat France in penalty shoot-out: Records broken

World champions France were beaten by Switzerland after their round of 16 match headed to a penalty…

2021 Wimbledon: Andy Murray beats Nikoloz Basilashvili

Andy Murray marked his return to Wimbledon after four years with a hard-fought four-set win over 24…

Euro 2020, Spain beat Croatia in eight-goal thriller: Records broken

Spain won an entertaining eight-goal thriller against Croatia in their round of 16 encounter at the…

Govt  to  weigh  L’dweep eco-tourism proposal

The Union territory of Lakshadweep’s administration plans to develop the island on the lines of the…

Centre reinforces usage of GeM portal

The GeM portal is one of the Centre’s core policy initiatives to promote micro, small and medium en…

How to maintain your AC efficiency this monsoon. 10 points to remember

Regular maintenance of the air conditioners not only increases the cooling efficiency but also ensu…

Hansal Mehta, Anubhav Sinha join hands for action-thriller; shoot begins

Hansal Mehta, whose last directorial was the massive hit Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, has be…

Covid’s impact on the brain may be cause for worry

Covid-19’s impact on our health has been discussed a lot—it can cause weakness, respiratory issues,…

Mixing Covid vaccines gives good protection, UK study reveals

The Com-Cov trial looked at the efficacy of either two doses of Pfizer, two of AstraZeneca, or one …

Twitter removes distorted map displaying J&K, Ladakh outside India

The glaring distortion, which appeared on the career section of Twitter website under the header &#…

Moj grabs the eyeballs after TikTok ban

The data showed that Moj was clocking 14.34 million daily active users (DAUs), while MX TakaTak, Jo…

North Koreans ‘heartbroken’ over thinner Kim Jong Un: Report

The report came after Kim returned on June 4 after a month-long absence from public view, looking n…

Gurugram's Fortis Memorial Research Institute starts Sputnik V trial run

The institute has started the trial run for the general public and vaccinated 471 people from min…

Mumbai local train: Railways to operate 15 coach trains from today to reduce rush on Andheri- Virar section

With the introduction of the 15-car trains on the Mumbai local train network, it will result in inc…

Indian economy takes a breather in May before gaining momentum as covid recedes

With the second Covid-19 wave now receding, the economy is already beginning to stir back to life …

Microsoft says new breach discovered in probe of suspected SolarWinds hackers

The company said it had found the compromise during its response to hacks by a team it identifies a…

India shifts 50,000 troops to China border in historic move

With even more soldiers patrolling both sides of the disputed areas, any miscalculation could turn …

7th Pay Commission update: No order issued for payment of hiked DA, DR from 1 July, clarifies FinMin

Taking to Twitter, the Finance Ministry said a document is doing the rounds on social media claimin…

Imran Khan calling Osama bin Laden a 'martyr' was a 'slip of the tongue': Pak info minister

Osama Bin Laden, then the world's most wanted terrorist, was killed by US Navy Seals in a cover…

UEFA Euro 2020, Belgium beat defending champions Portugal: Records broken

Belgium rode on Thorgan Hazard's sensational strike to beat Portugal 1-0 in the round of 16 at …

England vs Sri Lanka, ODIs: Records that can be scripted

After thrashing Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series by a 3-0 margin, England will be aiming to…

2021 Wimbledon: All that you need to know

The 2021 Wimbledon is set to start from June 28 onwards with several top players ready to make thei…

West Indies win first T20I against South Africa: Records broken

West Indies overcame South Africa by eight wickets in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the five…

Food subsidy bill hits record high of ₹5 trillion in 2020-21

This comes as Centre pays off a majority of FCI’s debt arrears amounting to over ₹2 trillion from…

Easy tricks to fix a broken fingernail at home

A break or crack even in a single fingernail, after months of trying to perfect long nails, is ever…

Hanway NK 125 Furious launched at around Rs. 3 lakh

Chinese automaker Hanway has launched its NK 125 Furious motorbike in Europe. It rivals the KTM 125…

UEFA Euro 2020, Czech Republic stun Netherlands: Records broken

The Czech Republic football team beat the Dutch side 2-0 at the European Championships to reach the…

2021 Yamaha MT-09, with many riding aids, debuts in Japan

Yamaha has launched the new-generation MT-09 motorbike in Japan. It is available in an SP variant a…

SKODA ENYAQ SPORTLINE iV SUV, with cosmetic changes, breaks cover

Czech automaker SKODA has unveiled the SPORTLINE variant of its ENYAQ iV car. It is offered in thre…

Max Verstappen wins the Styrian Grand Prix: Records broken

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has won the Styrian Grand Prix to enhance his chances of winning the …

Tamil Nadu govt allows re-opening of textile showrooms, jewelleries in 23 districts. Details here

The additional relaxation was given following pleas and opinions from people and traders' bodie…

In meeting with US, Israel expresses serious reservations on Iran nuclear deal

In their first face-to-face meeting since Israel's new government was sworn in two weeks ago, U…

UK government, hit by Matt Hancock scandal, to probe leak of footage

After first rejecting calls for Hancock to be fired or to resign after pictures were published on F…

Jammu and Kashmir: Schools, colleges to remain closed till July 15

On Sunday, J&K reported 415 new Covid cases — 171 are from Jammu Division and 244 are from …

Petrol nears ₹100 in Chennai, above ₹105 in Jaipur after fresh hike. Check latest rates

The fuel now costs people in 12 states and UTs over ₹100 -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,…

Near home vaccination centres for elderly, differently abled set up: Centre to SC

Sessions can be conducted in non-health facility based settings and are nearer to home.The benefici…

Oxygen requirement can change from day to day, says Guleria on SC panel report

According to the interim report, the Delhi government's claim of '1,140 Metric Tonnes of ox…

Jammu airport: Two explosions heard inside technical area of airport

Senior police and security officials have reached the site and an investigation is currently going …

'Vaccination plus masks' WHO official says vaccines not enough with Delta Covid variant

We need to make an effort over a short period of time, otherwise there would be a lockdown, said a …

Mumbai local update: Full list of sub-urban trains diverted and cancelled today

Indian Railways'Central Railway and Western Railway zones will operate mega block on suburban r…

Delhi unlock: With further easing of curbs, check what will remain open from tomorrow

The new rules come in the backdrop of the national capital recording 85 fresh cases of coronavirus,…

Rajasthan: Getting one Covid shot mandatory to enter public places from June 28

The Gehlot government made this provision in a fresh set of guidelines on the pandemic restrictions…

Brazil’s Bolsonaro linked to alleged corruption in Covid vaccine buying

The senate probe into President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic is investigating alle…

Joe Biden aims to keep infrastructure deal alive, denying veto vow

Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of 10 senators announced Thursday they had reached an agreement on…

'Against consumer interest': Many large e-commerce firms flouting law of land, says Goyal

Goyal said that it was 'very' unfair that just because they are large and have large pools …

Five booked in connection with fake COVID vaccination camp held in Maharashtra

The cases are in connection with the bogus COVID vaccination camp where 116 employees of an insuran…

#HealthBytes: Tell-tale signs that your skin might be over-exfoliated

Our skin needs to be exfoliated once or twice a week to rejuvenate it and remove the dead cells. Ex…

Tamannaah Bhatia to host 'MasterChef India Telugu'; shares BTS photo

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia is set to make her debut as a TV host with MasterChef India Telugu. Sharin…

OPPO A93s 5G's launch tipped for July 9; specifications leaked

OPPO is expected to launch its latest A93s 5G smartphone in China on July 9. In the latest developm…

Sushmita Sen reveals 'Aarya 2' details, boyfriend tackles marriage-proposal question

Sushmita Sen held a live session on Instagram on Friday with her daughters, Renee and Alisah, and b…

England beat Sri Lanka in third T20I: Records broken

England thrashed Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the third T20I to seal the series by a 3-0 margin. Batting…

WI vs SA, T20Is: Records that can be scripted

West Indies and South Africa will be keen to have a strong build-up keeping the ICC T20 World Cup i…

Maruti Suzuki dealerships commence bookings for 2021 Celerio; launch tipped

Maruti Suzuki is reportedly planning to postpone the launch of its new-generation Celerio from July…

Maserati India opens MC20 bookings, to be delivered next year

Italian luxury carmaker Maserati has started accepting bookings for its MC20 supercar in India and …

Prior to unveiling, Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV previewed in spy photos

Mercedes-Benz is likely to unveil the facelifted GLE SUV by the end of this year or early 2022. In …

Study on Covid vaccine against Delta plus variant is underway: ICMR

Amid emerging cases and concerns over the third wave of Covid-19, the epidemiologist said the third…

UK health minister Matt Hancock resigns after breaking Covid rules with affair in office

His resignation came after The Sun newspaper published photos of Hancock and Gina Coladangelo, whom…

'Dragon Man': Massive head in China forces scientists to rethink human evolution

It belonged to a large-brained male in his 50s with deep set eyes and thick brow ridges. from min…

Mizoram has given first dose of Covid-19 vaccine to 76% people above 45 years: Official

The population size of the 45 years and above category is estimated at around 2.64 lakh in the stat…

Mumbai to remain under 'Level 3' restrictions amid new curbs in Maharashtra

The state has amended its five-level unlock plan implemented earlier this month and announced that …

Indian Railways plans linking of these documents for booking tickets on IRCTC

Indian Railways is working on a plan to link the identity documents with IRCTC to curb the menance …

El Salvador offers $30 bitcoin to citizens to promote use

President Nayib Bukele said that when the law takes effect in September, accepting Bitcoin will be …

PM Modi to check Ayodhya development plan today, Yogi Adityanath to brief

The future vision of Ayodhya's development includes modernisation, roads, infrastructure, railw…

Covid vaccines will deliver long-term health boost for drugmakers

After the pandemic, faster drug development likely awaits from mint - Science https://ift.tt/3gYm…

ED arrests two aides of former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh in money laundering case

The two were brought to the ED office after the agency raided their premises in Mumbai and that of …

Delta Covid-19 variant is 'most transmissible', lack of vaccines worsening situation: WHO

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom said the global community was failing and risked repeating the …

Volvo announces a subscription program for its cars in India

Swedish automaker Volvo has joined hands with Orix to offer a 'Subscribe to Safety' program…

Samsung releases Android 11 update for Galaxy A20 in India

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for its Galaxy A20 model in …

Prior to launch, MG Astor SUV previewed in spy shots

The petrol-powered version of the MG ZS EV, likely to be called the Astor, should be launched in In…

2021 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT sports tourer launched in Japan

Based on the MT-09, Yamaha has launched the 2021 TRACER 9 GT motorbike in Japan. It will be up for …

Canada: Unmarked graves of indigenous kids found at former school

The unmarked graves of hundreds more indigenous children have been discovered at the site of a resi…

COVID-19 emerged in China around October 2019, not December: Study

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out across the globe, scientists have been trying to find th…

Take the vaccine or go to jail, says Philippines President

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is clearly disappointed with the slow pace of COVID-19 vaccin…

Blast in Lahore near Hafiz Saeed's house; 3 killed

At least three people were killed and 21 injured due to a blast in Lahore's Johar town in Pakis…

Bullying allegations against Meghan drew wedge between Princes William, Harry?

In a new turn of events, or in this case surfacing of events, a Royal historian has claimed that it…

Farm laws: Urge all farmer unions to end agitation, says Agriculture Minister Tomar

Addressing media persons in Bhopal, Tomar said, 'I urge all farmer unions to conclude their agi…

Covid second wave not yet over, warns Centre. Here's why

During a media briefing on Friday, the Union Health Ministry shared the data that reflects the decl…

Mumbai: Reconciliation exercise knocks off 4,467 cases from Covid-19 tally

A Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation release said 4,467 progressive positive cases were removed fro…

Amid surge in Delta Plus cases, Centre writes to these 8 states, UTs. Read here

The measures were suggested by Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan in a letter to Tamil Nadu, Raj…

Twitter withholds 35 tweets after legal request from India

Twitter received a legal request from the Indian government on June 21 for action against 37 tweets…

Too early to predict if Delta Plus will contribute to 3rd Covid-wave: ICMR expert

Its too early to predict the third wave, third wave depends on many other factors, the expert said.…

US govt to form select committee to investigate January 6 Capitol attack

The committee will include various House Democratic investigations into the events surrounding the …

Uttarakhand: Officials directed to submit evidence of fake Covid tests at Mahakumbh

The Maha Kumbh Mela was held from 1 to 30 April this year and was spread over Haridwar district and…

Congress to stage 10-day nationwide protest against petrol price hike, inflation

The decision regarding the protest was firmed up after the party general secretaries and various st…

US govt announces measures to address forced labour in China's Xinjiang

Earlier on Wednesday, the United States has put five Chinese companies on its Entity List that rest…

India says Chinese actions over last year seriously disturbed peace in Ladakh

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that the actions of the Chinese Army f…

Delhi govt to launch portal to financially help families of covid victims

Under the scheme, an ex-gratia of ₹50,000 will be provided to those who have lost a family member t…

Redmi K50 series confirmed to be in the works

Redmi is working on its K50 series of smartphones that will arrive as a successor to the K40 line-u…

OPPO A53 receives ColorOS 11 update in India

OPPO has started rolling out the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update for the OPPO A53 smartphone in …

Realme GT 5G Master Edition confirmed; key specifications tipped

Realme is reportedly working on a new Master Edition for its GT 5G handset. The company's Vice …

POCO F3 GT bags TUV Rheinland certification; arriving in Q3

POCO is gearing up to announce the F3 GT smartphone in India in the third quarter of 2021. In the l…

J&K to get statehood 'at right time,' says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired an all-party meeting to discuss the prevailing sit…

Multan Sultans win PSL 2021 title: List of records broken

A terrific all-round performance saw Multan Sultans beat Peshawar Zalmi in the final of the Pakista…

Govt to amend Apprenticeship Act in monsoon session to boost hiring

The Act will allow small and micro companies operating in a cluster to hire jointly and deploy appr…

Why is Delta Plus variant another cause for worry?

A new variant of the coronavirus has been detected in some states. The earlier version has been lar…

Need to work with countries  on vax passport: R.S. Sharma

CoWin head R.S. Sharma says what we have produced is the digital passport or digital certificate. I…

Delhi govt to conduct Covid vaccination drive for homeless from Friday

Another official said that around 225 people will be given Covishield jabs at the camp on Friday …

#HealthBytes: Yoga poses to help relax your stressful mind

It can be quite unnerving to see yogis twisting and turning their bodies with much ease while reapi…

Is Covid's impact on the brain as alarming as it sounds?

The UK has been running an incredible project called UK Biobank involving half a million adults ran…

Strawberry Moon: Twitterati share mesmerising pics of last supermoon of 2021

The Strawberry Moon is visible in India and will reach its peak brightness around 12.10 am from m…

For too long now, Twitter has indulged in online bullying of citizens: Varun Gandhi

Varun Gandhi also tweeted a screenshot of an email that he said he had received from Twitter, infor…

West Bengal local train services unlikely to resume after Covid curbs end on 30 June

CM Banerjee claimed that the restrictions imposed by her government are not like those in several o…

Nearly all Covid-19 deaths in US are now among unvaccinated

Deaths in the U.S. have plummeted from a peak of more than 3,400 day on average in mid-January, one…

Warren Buffett resigns as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation trustee

Billionaire Warren Buffett on Wednesday announced that he has resigned as a trustee at the Bill &am…

'Breaking Bad' character features on chemistry book, netizens in splits

Breaking Bad ended in 2013, but the iconic series still has a special place in the hearts of its fa…

John McAfee, US software mogul, found dead in Spanish prison

Known for his eccentric behaviour and videos, McAfee, 75, was a pioneer of anti-virus software and …

Euro 2020: Record-breaking Ronaldo helps Portugal advance; Germany through

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo scripted several top records as Portugal and France played out a …

UEFA Euro 2020, Spain and Sweden seal wins: Records broken

Spain thrashed Slovakia 5-0 in their final Group E encounter at the European Championships. The win…

WHO uncovers problems at Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine at Russia's Ufa plant

WHO inspectors had concerns with the data integrity and testing results from monitoring during manu…

Janet Yellen renews debt-limit plea to avert potential August default

Yellen said that to avoid uncertainty for financial markets, Congress should pass new debt limit le…

Excise duty helps fill Centre’s fiscal gap

Revenue receipts from excise duty on petrol and diesel rose 63% to ₹3.89 trillion in FY21 from the …

Govt may delink disposal of land assets from closure of loss-making CPSEs

The proposal for time-bound closure of sick or loss-making CPSEs and disposal of their assets is un…

Centre to restart jobs and migrant surveys in July

After several false starts, the ministry will initiate the jobs survey across establishments, physi…

Craving a pancake? Try this fluffy, delicious recipe at home

Who doesn't love to have fluffy pancakes with a whole lot of maple syrup topping it? Pancakes a…

Matters of tongue: TN youth might have world's longest tongue

A 20-year-old engineering student from Tamil Nadu, K Praveen, is looking to enter the Guinness Worl…

#HealthBytes: The many health benefits of dry fruits and nuts

We have often heard that dry fruits are important for the health but rarely do we understand what t…

Color blocking 101: Foolproof ways to ace the fashion trend

Color blocking is a runway and red carpet trend that stylists never seem to get enough of. This chi…

Love pumpkin? Here's how you can use it on skin

Did you know that pumpkins are scientifically fruits? These nutrition-dense goodnesses are often pa…

What is skin purging? Here's all you need to know

Do you ever get worried when your skin breaks out upon trying a new product? Well, this is called s…

A step-by-step manual to using a pumice stone

Pumice stones are formed during volcanic events when the lava and water mix together. They have a s…

#HealthBytes: Pilates exercises that are therapeutic for the lower back

Daily habits like poor posture, slouching at your desk, and carrying a heavy shoulder bag are the m…

#HealthBytes: Warning signs that your body is fat deficient

Fats are an essential part of our diet, and experts suggest that 25-30% of our total energy intake …

Summer is here! Five must-have items for your skincare kit

Summer is here, which means it officially is the season where we have to dodge our way through suns…

High drama in parliamentary panel meet on vaccine development

When several opposition MPs expressed their desire to ask questions about the Centre's vaccinat…

Ramdev moves SC to stay proceedings in FIRs by IMA for remarks against allopathy

The Patna and Raipur chapters of the IMA have lodged complaints against the yoga guru alleging that…

First case of Delta plus variant detected in Jammu and Kashmir

The case has been found in the Katra township of Reasi district from mint - News https://ift.tt/3…

Covid-19: AstraZeneca vaccine effective against Delta, Kappa variants

The study by the Oxford University investigated the ability of monoclonal antibodies in blood from …

France's Sarkozy faces jail term in campaign financing trial

Sarkozy, France's president from 2007 to 2012, denies wrongdoing. He is accused of having spent…

Fed chief Powell says inflation from reopening larger than expected

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the price increases seen in the economy recently are bigge…

Facebook expands Shops to WhatsApp, Marketplace in commerce push

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said it would also introduce personalized ads in this shopping service…

Google is now accepting submissions for 2021 Material Design Awards

On June 21, Google began welcoming submissions for its annual contest that rewards ingenious use of…

Yamaha NMAX 160 launched in a limited-run Star Wars avatar

Yamaha has launched its NMAX 160 ABS Star Wars edition scooter in Brazil. Limited to only 680 units…

WTC final: India in trouble after losing Shubman and Rohit

Team India bowled New Zealand out for 249 in their first innings, taking eight wickets across two s…

'Apne 2' eyeing 2022 release, Himesh Reshammiya to give music

Filmmaker Anil Sharma's 2007 movie Apne had garnered appreciation from both critics and viewers…

Steven Spielberg strikes deal with Netflix. Is Hollywood finally changing?

Steven Spielberg-led Amblin Partners and Netflix have joined forces that will have the company prod…

Huawei Maimang 10 SE tipped to feature Snapdragon 480 chipset

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Lenovo K13 Note, with Snapdragon 460 chipset, goes official

Lenovo has launched its latest budget-range smartphone, the K13 Note. It carries a price-tag of RUB…

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Huawei P50 series could debut on July 29

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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go, with Intel Jasper Lake processor, announced

As the latest addition to its portfolio of Chromebooks, South Korean tech giant Samsung has listed …

Facebook's Clubhouse clone called Live Audio Rooms makes US debut

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Prior to launch, TECNO PHANTOM X's live images, specifications leaked

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The US Federal Reserve on 17 June signalled a potential rise in interest rates by 2023, a move whic…

Afghans who spied for CIA have a problem: no paperwork to get US visas

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Covid-19 vaccination falls from record high, 5.3 million inoculated on Tuesday

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CyberPeace, WhatsApp launch second phase of online safety programme for students

Launched in consultation with UNICEF and state police authorities, the programme will train teacher…

Mi 11 Ultra (global) appears on Geekbench with Android 12

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Samsung starts testing Android 12 OS for Galaxy S21 series

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These are the contestants who made it to 'KKK' top-5

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Google Messages app to get pinch-to-zoom feature, years after Samsung

Google's Messages app that comes installed by default on Pixel smartphones and other Android de…

Vaccine technology transfer center to open in South Africa

The new consortium will include drugmakers Biovac and Afrigen Biologics and Vaccines, a network of …

Taliban take key Afghan district, adding to string of wins

Fighting around Imam Sahib district began late Sunday and by mid-day Monday the Taliban had overrun…

Prior to unveiling, 2022 Toyota Tundra previewed in official image

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2022 Mercedes-AMG SL convertible spotted testing; design details revealed

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Nasa sends squid from Hawaii into space for research

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Aadhaar validation to expand beyond EPFO

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India offers $100 mn credit to Eswatini

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Raghuram Rajan, Esther Duflo in Tamil Nadu's economic advisory council

The Tamil Nadu government is planning to form an economic advisory council with Nobel laureate Esth…

COVID-19: India vaccinates record 75 lakh people in a day

More than 75 lakh coronavirus vaccine doses were administered across India until 6 pm today, the hi…

Assam, Punjab, and Tripura cancel boards; Supreme Court hearing tomorrow

Assam, Punjab, and Tripura informed the Supreme Court on Monday that they have decided to cancel ph…

Coronavirus: India reports 53K new infections; 20 Delta+ cases

India on Monday reported 53,256 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day spike in 88 days. The cou…

In diplomatic coup, Beijing takes lead in vax donations

India’s decision to freeze export of Covishield jabs prompted other countries to turn to China fr…

Ghaziabad assault case: Twitter India MD wants to join probe virtually

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US says delay in sharing Covid vaccines is due to logistical challenges

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Covid vaccination: MP administers highest vaccine doses in a day, Bengaluru tops city rank. State-wise details

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Gulf states will take at least 10 years to end oil dependence: Moody's

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US young adults less likely to take Covid-19 vaccine: CDC

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Covid vaccines against Delta variant seen losing efficacy: WHO epidemiologist

WHO epidemiologist said, 'Seeing some reduced efficacy of vaccines against delta coronavirus va…

IT Ministry may issue FAQs on new social media rules in 1-2 weeks

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) would touch upon various aspects of the new rules, including …

Vivo V21e 5G appears on Flipkart; price leaked

Vivo is rumored to launch its V21e 5G smartphone in India on June 24. In the latest development, a …

Honda N7X to be offered in four trims: Details here

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'Gangubai Kathiawadi' to 'RRR': Pen Studios confirms theatrical releases

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A real estate mogul has a $100 million plan to save the internet

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