Showing posts from September, 2021

New LPG cylinders which allow you to check gas level. Check price, details

It is made up of a blow-molded High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) inner liner, covered with a composi…

Delhi govt reopens religious places ahead of Navratri; check latest guidelines

Delhi govt has permitted the entry of devotees to religious places but has prohibited large gatheri…

These states are banning the use of firecrackers during festive season. Full list

Odisha government on Thursday prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers during the festive season…

How to do a rapid at-home Covid-19 test

Here’s what to know about doing them at home, how long results take and how accurate they are fro…

India reports 26,727 cases in 24 hrs; total Covid cases reach 3.37 cr

India saw a dip of 1,796 cases in its active caseload on Friday. India has a total of 2,75,224 acti…

Australia to lift bans on international travel from next month

The shift will allow states that have reached the 80% vaccination rate to welcome immunized oversea…

India hits out at China, rejects fresh allegations over Ladakh standoff

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said China continues to deploy a large number…

Anand Mahindra steps in to help Manipuri boy who used scrap to build 'Iron Man' suit

Recently, 21-year-old Ningombam Prem took over social media feed with this extraordinary talent of …

IMD warns about very heavy rainfall in these two states

IMD has predicted that the withdrawal of southwest monsoon from some parts of northwest India will …

Which state in India has the lowest beds available in district hospitals? 6 beds per 1 lakh population

The Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) 2012 guidelines recommend district hospitals to maintain …

Booster Covid vaccine dose in India? What health ministry says about the talks

India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage has reached nearly 89 crore doses from mint …

Kim Kardashian, Kendal Jenner's Instagram followers experience negative feelings: Facebook report

The findings are notable given that Instagram helped pioneer the rise of social media influencers a…

Maharashtra resident doctors to go on indefinite strike from today

The doctors have demanded waiver of tuition fees for postgraduate medical students, Covid incentive…

Anand Mahindra praises Bengaluru's creativity for redesigning idlis in unique form. See pic

Anand Mahindra complimented Bengaluru, not for any tech innovation, but a general idli-sambhar plat…

Covid vaccine for children in India update: Phase 2/3 trials of Covovax begins in Pune

The Covid vaccine trial for the paediatric age group began in India and the age for enrolment for t…

China new-home price growth in September at slowest in 18 months: survey

New-home prices in 100 cities rose 0.14% in September from a month earlier, down from 0.2% growth i…

Pakistan: Petrol surges to ₹127.30 per litre as govt continues to hike prices

Currently in Pakistan, the price of petrol has surged to ₹127.30 per litre, high-speed diesel costs…

India counters China in Sri Lanka with $700 million port deal

Colombo is located in the Indian Ocean between the major hubs of Dubai and Singapore, meaning influ…

North Korea fires new anti-aircraft missile

It was North Korea's second known weapons test this week after launching a previously unseen hy…

GST set for a makeover with ministerial panels beginning their review

The roll-out of GST four years ago and successive tweaks have eroded some of the country’s tax base…

‘60% of Indian households are ready to spend during festivals’

As consumer sentiments improve, 3 in 5 households said they will spend on shopping in the festival …

AIIMS Delhi does away with appointments; no more waiting for X-rays. Read here

The patients were required to visit again for consultation at the OPD. X-rays are done at AIIMS fro…

Powell sees inflation cooling, evading 'difficult situation'

Powell spoke earlier this week about ‘tension’ between the Fed's two goals of maximum employmen…

What science knows now about the risk of Covid-19 transmission on planes

New research has uncovered when chances are higher, including during meal service. Overall risks ap…

How to verify if your Covid-19 vaccination certificate is authentic or fake?

The Supreme Court said that there is no need for a toll-free number for registration for COVID-19 v…

Urban Indians to use personal vehicles more than in pre-pandemic times: Survey

Globally, India is one of the top markets showing a net increase in intent to use a personal vehicl…

Debit card payment to ATMs shutdown to pension rule: Key changes from tomorrow

Let us know what is going to change from 1 October 2021 from mint - News https://ift.tt/3AYbTNb …

WHO to decide on Covaxin's emergency approval next month

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and Serum Institute's Covishield are the two widely used covid vac…

India adds 23,529 Covid-19 cases, 311 deaths in 24 hrs

India's active case count stands at 2,77,020 which is the lowest in 195 days.India's cumula…

Anil Deshmukh money laundering case: ED summons Maharashtra Deputy Home Secy

ED registered a case against Deshmukh and others based on a corruption case filed against him by th…

Delhi school teachers and staff must get vaccinated by October 15 or else...

Delhi: Currently, students of classes 9 to 12 are allowed to visit schools for in-person classes …

Not just flights, Taliban writes to India to resume Afghan students scholarships

Such demands from the Taliban have come when the central government indicated it was in no hurry to…

Petrol, diesel prices hiked today after a day's pause. Check latest rates

Petrol, diesel prices today: Vehicle owners will have to shell out ₹101.64 for a litre of petrol, a…

India aims to produce mRNA Covid-19 vaccine this year

Effort could boost nation’s pharmaceutical industry and ease the global distribution from mint - …

Delhi: Deadline to renew DL, other vehicle-related documents extended to Nov 30

The extension of the deadline comes after the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had dir…

Amazon’s new hit product is a video game, not a robot

Astro, the tablet on wheels, may not have many buyers, but New World is already taking over the liv…

Delhi private liquor shops to be shut from tomorrow. 10 points

Delhi's New Excise Policy: Today, around 260 privately-owned liquor shops will be winding up th…

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of 4 medical colleges in Rajasthan today

Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister wrote, ‘Tomorrow, foundation stones for medical colleges in B…

China’s vaccine push falters as many countries switch to mRNA shots

This shift played out during Thailand’s deadly outbreak earlier this year from mint - News https:…

Debt ceiling worries start to rattle Wall Street

Some signs of nervousness are showing in US markets as the US Congress faces a pair of approaching …

China targets Evergrande risks with $1.55 billion bank deal

Evergrande agreed to sell a 20% stake in Shengjing Bank Co. to the local Shenyang government for $1…

Clothes, footwear may get costlier from next January

Plans are afoot to raise GST on these items from 5% to 12% to correct inverted duty structure fro…

India fails to ramp up covid-19 testing to targeted 4.5-5 million per day

After reaching 1 million tests per day in December 2020, the rate dropped in January 2021 to only 4…

Maharashtra govt will buy or rent only EVs from April 2022, says Aaditya Thackeray

The existing fleet of vehicles with various Maharashtra government departments can not be replaced …

Delhi: Unvaccinated teachers, staff at govt schools to be treated as on leave after 15 Oct

The schools under DoE have been reopened in a phased manner, so it is the prime concern of the Delh…

Punjab govt eases curbs on public gatherings as COVID cases dip

According to the decision, the government has allowed an indoor gathering of 300 people and outdoor…

Google faces possible regulatory action in Australia over online ad fees

Competition watchdog says tech giant has too much influence in online advertising services and new …

Russia plans to launch 2 manned missions to International Space Station in 2022

Russia plans to launch a total of 5 spacecraft which includes 2 manned missions and 3 cargo mission…

Bengaluru: 60 students in a boarding school test positive for Covid-19

Overall 480 students and 57 teaching and non-teaching staff were tested for Covid-19 in a …

India reports less than 20,000 new Covid cases for second consecutive day

India has also seen an improvement in its Covid-19 related recoveries. A total of 28,178 people got…

NEET PG 2021 result declared; NBEMS to activate direct link shortly

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) - PG was held at 679 centres in 270 cities on Sep…

District in Uttar Pradesh logs in 33 new cases of dengue, active cases rise to 158

The Chief Medical Officer of Meerut also informed that the district administration has arranged 10 …

DDMA likely to decide today on Ramlilas, reopening of schools for classes 6-8

Delhi government is likely to take a call on Ramlilas during the Dussehra festival and reopening sc…

Indian Railways shares update on Char Dham project in Uttarakhand. Details here

The rail connectivity to different locations in Uttarakhand will make travel much safer, economical…

Amazon unveils 'Jetsons'-like roaming robot for the home

Amazon's version, called Astro, doesn't cook or clean like the animated character from The …

Harsh Goenka shares funny marriage proposal, says 'Please apply'. Watch video

Harsh Goenka shares Indian stand-up comedian Danish Sait's funny marriage proposal video on Twi…

Humans can live up to 130 as healthcare, living standards improve: Study

The probability of surviving each extra year is 50-50. However, with improved living conditions one…

Jharkhand launches Vaccine Express to speed up Covid vaccination campaign

The facility of 'Vaccine Express' vehicles is expected to continue till December this year …

India successfully carrying out world's biggest vaccination programme: FM Sitharaman

India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage crossed 87 crores on Tuesday evening, informed the Union …

North Korea says it tested hypersonic missile

Hypersonic missiles move far faster and are more agile than ordinary ones, making them much harder …

Thailand looking to attract Indian tourists to make up for missing Chinese

The Thai tourism industry expects Indians to resume travel in large numbers next month during Diwal…

Covid-19 vaccine: Pfizer may not be available for children until November

The two-shot Pfizer Covid -19 vaccine is currently available for those 12 and older. An estimated 1…

Zydus Cadila to explore mRNA vaccine

Zydus Cadila is reportedly in the early stages of scouting for partners to start the trial on its m…

Saw exponential growth in digital transactions: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman said that India saw digital transactions worth ₹6 trillion between January and August …

Hospitalization of covid patients was influenced by govt policies: WHO

As per a study published in medRxiv, in-hospital deaths in India were 1.84 times higher during the …

As fuel pumps remain dry, UK's Johnson says plans in place for supply chains

Johnson said the situation at gas stations was improving, though in many regions, hundreds of forec…

Tamil Nadu extends Covid curbs till Oct-end; schools to reopen for classes 1-8

The Tamil Nadu government has also ordered resuming physical classes for the students of classes 1 …

Chinese PLA transgressed LAC in Uttarakhand's Barahoti last month: Report

Report said minor transgressions have been taking place in Barahoti because of differing perception…

Amazon launches Echo with 15-inch screen, Disney parks tie-up

The new Amazon device, called the Echo Show 15, is a wall-mounted smart screen that can stream Prim…

Auto debit, pension, cheque book rules to change from October 1. Read here

Following RBI directives, banks will have to carry out additional factor authentication before auto…

Country that makes breakfast for world is plagued by fire, frost and drought

Brazil’s crops have been scorched, frozen and then dried out by the worst drought in a century, upe…

India, US agree on greater trade facilities for compliant exporters

With the implementation of the mutual recognition agreement, goods exported by Indian AEOs will enj…

After Gulab, another cyclone ‘Shaheen’ may form over Arabian sea predicts IMD

Cyclone Shaheen: The IMD in its weather forecasts has said that heavy to very heavy rainfall with e…

Eyes on Ladakh: DRDO's ‘Akash Prime’ adds more firepower to India's missile arsenal. 5 points

The missile -- 'Akash Prime' -- intercepted and destroyed an unmanned aerial target mimicki…

IRCTC is offering a 4-day tour package to Bhubaneswar, Chilka, Konark, Puri: Details here

IRCTC Tourism: Tourists can get to see the world-famous Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, Chilika, Asi…

Covid-19: India reports lowest daily covid cases in over six months

Covid-19: The active cases comprise 0.89 per cent of the total infections in the country …

Facebook to pause work on Instagram kids version amid controversy

Social-media app had faced criticism over a version for children that it was developing from mint…

UK may call in army for help as panic buying hits fuel supplies

A warning of fuel supply shortages at the end of last week has led to panic buying, with long lines…

Petrol, diesel prices hiked across India today. Check latest rates

Diesel registered its fourth hike since September 24 when the state-owned oil firms ended a three-w…

US needs better ties with India to keep China, Taliban under check: Congressman

The remarks come days after the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which he held a meetin…

Netflix’s gaming push is coming together, but lacks release date

The embrace of video games marks Netflix’s first significant foray beyond TV shows and films, and W…

Dubai Expo to welcome millions in biggest event since pandemic

Dubai's edition, the first in the Middle East, is expected to be the biggest event ever held in…

How digital cash can lift gross national happiness

Bhutan is moving to test wholesale, retail and cross-border applications of its central ba…

This state extends ban on sale, manufacture of gutkha, pan masala by one year

In view of the COVID pandemic and to prevent the transmission of coronavirus through spitting, the …

UN members seek new cyber discussions amid rising ransomware attacks

US and other countries have said they want to cooperate to address attacks from mint - Technology…

China’s energy crisis is latest supply chain threat to world

Local governments are ordering the power cuts as they try to avoid missing targets for reducing ene…

North Korea accuses US of hostility, continues suspected ballistic missile test

North Korea’s latest test, which followed two previous rounds of missile tests this month, indicate…

Covid-19 vaccinations in India cross 1-crore mark for fifth time

Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 86 crore.  from mint - News…

Japan to reduce COVID-19 quarantine period to 10 days from 14 days for people arriving from India

Japan registered 2,134 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the country's total to 1,694,675,…

Assam govt to lift Covid restrictions from Nov 1 to revive tourism sector: CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hoped that COVID would no longer be able to threaten the l…

Govt aims to tap solar energy to power cold chain facilities

Plans to use solar power assumes importance given unreliable electricity supply in the country fr…

Now, get your digital health IDs, just like Aadhaar

PM Modi on Monday launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, which aims to provide digital healt…

Kerala High Court strikes down proposed government ban on online rummy

A single judge bench of the Kerala high court quashed an amendment to a notification issued by the …

No Bharat Bandh impact in Mumbai; shops, transport operating as usual

The police have also not barricaded major junctions and roads, which is otherwise a normal feature …

After Evergrande crisis, China faces another economic shock: Electricity crunch

Almost half of China’s regions missed energy consumption targets set by Beijing and are now under p…

China power crunch is next economic shock beyond Evergrande

The crackdown on power consumption is being driven by rising demand for electricity and surging coa…

Social Democrats’ narrow win over Angela Merkel’s bloc leaves German govt in limbo

To cheers from his supporters at party headquarters Sunday night, Olaf Scholz said it’s clear that …

Bluetooth slippers of ₹6 lakh each: 5 arrested for trying to cheat in exam

Five people were arrested in Bikaner with slippers fitted with Bluetooth devices for allegedly atte…

Bharat Bandh today: Traffic movement affected in Delhi, massive jam at Gurgaon border

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), a coalition of farmers' unions, has called a Bharat Bandh today…

Maharashtra: Coaches of Indore-Daund special train derailed at Lonavla station

As per the officials, no casualties or injuries have been reported. from mint - News https://ift.…

Digital Health ID card for every Indian. 5 key points explained

The Health ID is created by using a person’s basic details and mobile number or Aadhaar number. f…

Covid-19: India records 26,041 new cases, active tally falls below 3 lakh

Covid-19: A decrease of 3,856 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a…

Would have lost Galwan, Doklam if India had not invested in security: Army Vice Chief

Lt Gen Mohanty also said that the incident in Doklam and Galwan, has not only enhanced the prestige…

Bharat Bandh: Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at this metro station. Details here

Bharat Bandh today: The metro station which is in Haryana -- Pandit Shree Ram Sharma falls on the G…

Google turns 23, marks birthday with a special chocolate cake-themed doodle

Google doodles which commemorate important events in history or celebrate iconic personalities of t…

Diesel price hiked again, petrol unchanged. Check latest rates

Oil has surged more than 80% over the past year as worldwide demand recovers from the disruption ca…

Bharat Bandh: Delhi Police shuts traffic movement. Check details

Samyukt Kisan Morcha has said that a nationwide strike will be observed from 6 am to 4 pm today. …

Cyclone Gulab: Storm weakens into a deep depression, likely to further weaken

Cyclone Gulab is the second storm to have an impact on the state of Odisha in four months from mi…

India emerges as Dubai's second biggest trade partner

Trade with India grew 74.5 per cent year-on-year to 67.1 billion dirham from mint - News https://…

India accelerates talks with Taiwan on chip plant, trade deal

The trade talks come at a time when democracies across the world are boosting economic and military…

Bharat Bandh today: Timings of the shutdown, services affected. 7 points

The Bharat Bandh garnered support from more than 500 farmer organizations, 15 trade unions, politic…

Central Banks can do a lot fast. Will it be their downfall?

The race for leadership of the Fed is really an argument about the huge reach of modern central ban…

PM Modi to launch Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission today

The launching of the programme will be at 11 am on Monday. Prime Minister Modi will also hold an ad…

Evergrande crisis, China power curbs are two sides of one coin

For decades, Chinese growth has been fueled by credit and carbon. Beijing finally seems to be serio…

Most consumers keen to buy booze online

Wider choice of products, ability to browse and explore options and prices and comparison across pl…

Global trends to steer markets this week; stocks may face volatility: Analysts

Given rich valuations, one cannot ignore intermittent volatility in equity markets, says Motilal Os…

Sore is good, pain is bad: The workout of a 79-year-old who twice summited Mount Everest

Learn mountaineering expert Bill Burke’s workout secrets to keep prospering physically in your 70s …

Mumbai: 39 persons, including 6 kids, test positive in Byculla jail for Covid-19

Some 120 inmates of the Byculla jail were tested during this period, a civic official said, adding …

Mann Ki Baat LIVE: PM Modi calls for collective efforts to keep rivers pollution-free

I urge the people across the country to mark a 'river festival' at least once a year: PM Na…

NEET Answer key 2021: NTA may release OMR sheets on neet.nta.nic.in; Here's how to calculate score

NEET 2021 answer key: The NTA will release the answer key, question papers and scanned copies of OM…

India administers 85 crore Covid-19 vaccines; Uttar Pradesh takes lead with over 10 crore jabs

As per the official statement issued by the state government on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh is the only…

Cyclone Gulab: These districts in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal to be affected

Cyclone Gulab will cause heavy rainfall in the coastal states particularly in Odisha and Andhra Pra…

Covid-19 updates: India logs 28,326 new cases, 260 deaths in last 24 hrs

India saw a rise of 2,034 active cases in a day. At present, India's active case count stands a…

These states have eased Covid-19 curbs. Check list

Recently, India's Covid-19 cases have declined because the county has ratcheted up the vaccinat…

Schools with face-mask requirements had fewer Covid-19 outbreaks, CDC study find

Two studies suggest that masks can help prevent classroom outbreaks and pediatric cases in the comm…

Anurag Thakur launches India's highest altitude transmitters in Ladakh

The 10KW transmitters are the highest altitude TV and Radio transmitters in the country, located at…

Cyclone Gulab: Indian Railways cancels several trains till 27 September. Full list

Indian Railways said that in view of cyclone Gulab several trains will be cancelled, divert resched…

Canada lifts ban on passenger flights from India. Check travel guidelines here

Indian passengers travelling to Canada must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test from the approve…

PM Modi's address at 76th UN session: Top-5 quotes of PM's UNGA speech

Prime Minister Modi targeted both India and Pakistan in his speech without naming them.PM Modi said…

Cyclone Gulab: Cyclonic storm to make landfall today, NDRF teams deployed in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

Cyclone Gulab is likely to affect the Southern parts of Odisha and will pass between Gopalpur and K…

CoWin vaccination certificate undergoes this change for international flyers

CoWin vaccination certificate will have a new feature for international flyers that will be likely …

Mumbai local trains update: Indian Railways announces mega block on these lines today. Full list

Indian Railways' Central Railway zone will operate special traffic and power block between Kalv…

For self-driving cars, the hot new technology is… radar

Companies are improving and adapting the century-old technology to help vehicles operate more safel…

Elon Musk and Grimes break up after three years of relationship

Elon Musk said, 'We are semi-separated but still love each other, see each other frequently and…

When Prince Harry, Meghan Markle met the deputy UN chief in New York

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex quit their royal duties last year to build an independent life and m…

PM Modi to address the nation on 81st edition of Mann Ki Baat today

Earlier this month, the PM Modi invited inputs for this month's ‘Mann ki Baat’ scheduled for Se…

Investors eye $20 billion of investment-grade bond supply next week

Thursday’s seven issuers saw their order books 2.5 times covered on average, less than the 3.1 time…

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Taiwan

The earthquake was at a depth of 45 km (27.96 miles), EMSC said from mint - News https://ift.tt/3…

India slams Pakistan at UNGA: 'Arsonist' disguising itself as 'fire-fighter'

Khan in his address had spoken about the August 5, 2019 decision of the Indian government on the ab…

PM Modi has a message for aspirants who couldn't clear UPSC exam this year. Read here

A total of 761candidates – 545 men and 216 women – have been recommended for appointment after UPSC…

Quad fellowship program: All you need to know

Quad fellowship program will bring together exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian …

H-1B visa: PM Modi raises issues of Indian professionals with President Biden

Prime Minister Modi described as 'outstanding' his first bilateral meeting in the Oval Offi…

WATCH | PM Modi meets people amid chants of 'Vande Mataram' in New York

PM Modi will address the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and is lik…

Meet the richest minister of Modi cabinet, net worth over ₹37 crore

Amit Shah owns 10 immovable properties and all of them are in Gujarat. Properties owned by him and …

India tells Quad will allow export of 8 million Indo-Pacific vaccine doses

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told reporters Modi had told his …

Quad countries pledge to donate 120 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses globally

Over 7.9 crore Covid vaccine doses have already been collectively delivered to the Indo-Pacific reg…

Mumbai local train update: Candidates appearing for CET, MPSC exams allowed to travel

Mumbai local train: Candidates appearing in both the exams will be allowed to travel in these train…

Modi's net worth: PM Modi richer than last year; Here's his bank balance, FD amount, other details

Prime Minister Modi's net worth has jumped to ₹3.07 crore as per his latest declaration from ₹2…

India should have permanent seat in UN Security Council, says US President Biden

India, one of the founding members of the world body has been elected as a non-permanent member of …

Maharashtra govt postpones recruitment exams in state health dept. Check details

The examination was earlier scheduled on September 25 and September 26 for the Group C post and Gro…

5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Andaman and Nicobar islands

The tremors were felt around 8:35 pm at the depth of 63 kilometres in Andaman and Nicobar islands …

Quad Summit: PM Modi proposes common international travelling protocol, recognition of Covid vaccination certificate

Quad summit 2021: The leaders also shared perspectives on the situation in Afghanistan.PM Modi and …

Since Covid-19 hit, research on viruses has exploded. Is it safe?

Experiments can get under way without facing the highest-level review of their benefits and risks …

PM Modi reaches New York to address 76th UNGA session

Modi flew to New York from Washington after holding his first bilateral meeting with US President J…

Vaccine diplomacy to discussion on Indo-Pacific: 5 higlights of Quad Leaders summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had an 'extensive and productive' discussion with Joe …

UPSC results: Bihar’s Shubham Kumar tops exam, Bhopal’s Jagrati emerges second

Kumar, who hails from Katihar in Bihar, is currently undergoing training at the National Academy of…

PM Modi invites US President Biden to visit India

Prime Minister Modi, who is on a three-day visit to the US, held his maiden bilateral meeting with …

Quad will work in the role of ‘force for global good’ says PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Quad Leaders' Summit along with leaders of Jap…

Medical tourism biz in India hit by unrest in Kabul

India’s tourism ministry estimates that hospitals have suffered a 9-10% revenue loss in the past mo…

India, US vow to boost relations

PM says India, US will further scale-up cooperation and work together from mint - News https://if…

Centre set to release April-June jobs data next week

The rejigged quarterly employment survey (QES), which comes almost four years after it was disconti…

From Shastri to Gandhi, Indian Prime Ministers clicked while working on a flight. See pics

PM Modi's photo reminded people of former prime ministers who used to work similarly on a long …

PFRDA to observe 1 Oct as NPS Diwas to promote retirement planning

PFRDA aims to encourage working professionals and self-employed professionals to plan towards creat…

World's highest electric vehicle charging station inaugurated in this state. See photos

This is the world's highest electric vehicle charging station at 500 ft in Kaza at Himachal Pra…

India's daily Covid-19 deaths rise by 318; total cases surge to 3.35 cr

India Covid-19 updates: The active cases comprise 0.89% of the total infections, the lowest since M…

How doctors in Himachal scale landslides to vaccinate village situated at a height of 9,938 ft. See pics

Covid-19 vaccination: On September14, a team of five led by district health officer Dr Atul Gupta s…

Pay ₹2 crore compensation for wrong haircut: Delhi-based 5/7 star hotel asked by court

The commission noted that complainant Aashna Roy was a model for hair products because of her long …

Defence Ministry places ₹7,523 cr order for 118 tanks for Indian Army

The MBT Mk-1A is a new variant of the Arjun Tank that is infused with 71 new features and has more …

PM Modi meets Kamala Harris, Suga, Morrison on Day 2 in US; top-3 developments

PM Modi met US Vice President Kamala Harris, Australian and Japanese counterparts -- Scott Morrison…

Interactive airspace map for drone usage to be available in next 2 days: Scindia

Online registration of all drones shall happen through the Digital Sky Platform, the Ministry had s…

Indian Railways to restore MEMU services in Mumbai from today. Check timings

Indian Railways decided to restore MEMU services on Mumbai Division on the Boisar - Vasai Road-Diva…

Early humans were walking across North America around 23,000 years ago

The footprints were found in a dry lake bed in White Sands National Park, first spotted in 2009 by …

US CDC panel endorses Pfizer booster shot for elderly, high-risk people

The US CDC panel voted 15-0 to recommend a booster dose for Americans age 65 and older and people i…

India bags 14th spot in World Giving Index; 61% Indians helped strangers in 2020 Covid pandemic

Covid-19 pandemic: Last year, 36% of Indians donated money, 34% volunteered for social causes in th…

Modi in US: Kamala Harris refers to Pak terror role, agrees on need to monitor

Harris acknowledged the presence of terror groups in Pakistan, said Shringla from mint - News htt…

World's largest trader sees oil heading above $80 as energy crunch lifts demand

Vitol Group expects global crude demand to climb by an extra half a million barrels a day this wint…

Nearly 20 EU countries nominates Tedros for second term as WHO chief

In 2017, Tedros became the first African to head the powerful UN agency.Tedros is relatively popula…

India military accelerates historic overhaul to counter China

A long-delayed plan to integrate India’s armed forces would allow for greater cooperation with the …

PM Narendra Modi, Kamala Harris exchange views on global, regional developments

Kamala Harris and PM Narendra Modi were expected to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, greater cooperat…

WHO suggests synthetic antibody treatment for high-risk Covid patients

WHO has recommended Regeneron for Covid-19, but only in patients with specific health profiles.The …

Twitter allows users to tip influencers with bitcoin

Twitter users globally on iOS devices can now send and receive digital payments, which was previous…

India-UK discussion on vaccine certification for travellers offers hope

India and UK are yet to agree on certification for fully vaccinated Indian travellers to skip 10-da…

PM Modi meets Scott Morrison in US ahead of 1st in-person Quad Summit

The meeting between PM Modi and Morrison came a week after they spoke over phone and reviewed the r…

NMRC to expedite work to get govt's approval for DPR for metro link to Greater Noida West

The NMRC also decided to provide connectivity to commuters between its Aqua Line and the DMRC's…

Facebook tech chief, Zuckerberg's close friend Mike Schroepfer to step down in 2022

Schroepfer called his decision difficult 'because of how much I love Facebook and how excited I…

Meizu 18X, 18s, and 18s Pro go official in China

As the latest addition to its 18-series of smartphones, Meizu has introduced the 18X, 18s, and 18s …

Apple's iPhone 14 Pro models to feature a punch-hole design

Apple is expected to launch its iPhone 14 series of flagship smartphones in the second half of 2022…

Apple's zero net emissions goal looks unlikely: Here's why

In July 2020, Apple had announced that by 2030 the company will work to achieve a 100% carbon-neutr…

States to provide Rs. 50,000 to each COVID-19 victim: Centre

The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that state governments will provide financial compen…

IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals humble Sunrisers Hyderabad: Records broken

Delhi Capitals earned a comfortable win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 33rd match of the Indian Pr…

Former WI all-rounder Marlon Samuels charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

Former West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has been charged by the ICC for breaching four counts…

'Soorayaatam' review: First track from Vikram's 'Mahaan' is a celebration

Makers have dropped the first track from Chiyaan Vikram's upcoming thriller Mahaan. Titled Soor…

UK’s reluctance to recognize SII jab is likely over branding

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