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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Julia Ducournau makes history with 'Titane', here's the full list of winners

The Cannes Film Festival 2021 ended on Saturday in the south of France. Here are the interesting tidbits from the event.

Jul 18, 2021

Indian Navy receives first two Submarine Hunters MH-60 Romeo choppers from US [fascinating facts]

The Indian government had approved the purchase of helicopters in February 2020, ahead of former US President Donald Trump.

Jul 18, 2021

'Intimidation Factory' of white-collar terrorists busted in J&K [details]

Terror syndicate issues threats to government officers, journalists, social activists, lawyers, political functionaries by posting a hit list on a blog.

Jul 17, 2021

J&K seeks to redouble farmers' income through "Parvaz" scheme [details]

Now farmers can sell their products in Dubai and Sharjah for better prices under the scheme

Jul 17, 2021

Strength of SC judges falls to all time low as 2 more judges retire next month [Details]

In 2009, the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges was increased from 26 to 31, including the Chief Justice of India. A decade later, in 2019 this number was further increased from 31 to 34, due to ever increasing backlog of cases

Jul 17, 2021

Pending cases in Indian judicial system shown as 'inability' an overstatement: CJI Ramanna

Justice Ramana was speaking at a keynote talk at the India-Singapore Mediation Summit, "Making Mediation mainstream: Reflections from India and Singapore."

Jul 17, 2021

T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in UAE to set rivals on fire

In the United Arab Emirates, India and Pakistan will meet once again. In October-November, the two teams will compete in the T20 World Cup.

Jul 17, 2021

No scientific evidence that the third wave hits children most: Experts

According to experts, there is no scientific proof that the impending third wave of coronavirus sickness will harm children, and disinformation also plays a role in vaccine apprehension.

Jul 17, 2021

Over 5 symptoms in the first week of infection may increase the likelihood of a long Covid infection [Study]

A study conducted by the University of Birmingham said having more than five Covid-19 symptoms in the first week of infection is substantially linked to the development of protracted Covid infection.

Jul 17, 2021

Facebook, other social media platforms are "killing people" with Covid misinformation, says Biden

US President Joe Biden has hit out at Facebook again, saying that such social media platforms are allowing Covid vaccine misinformation to spread and are "killing people".

Jul 17, 2021

India logs 38,079 new Covid cases and 560 deaths in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India recorded 38,079 new coronavirus infections, down from Friday's total of 39,079, and 560 deaths. The next 100-125 days, according to the Union Health Ministry, will be crucial in the fight against Covid-19.

Jul 17, 2021

Karnataka allows medical, dental, nursing colleges to reopen

Karnataka on Friday announced its decision to allow educational institutions that work in the health and medical sector to reopen with immediate effect.

Jul 17, 2021

Bengaluru's iconic landmark Vidhan Soudha and strong Mysore connection

Karnataka bans TV cameras in Vidhana Soudha corridors

Citing "security and discipline", the Karnataka government on Friday banned media persons from filming or photographing the corridors of Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the legislature, as this was coming in the way of VIP movement.

Jul 17, 2021

Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan

Videos show Afghan civilians being tortured, killed by Taliban

The Afghanistan Embassy in Australia has released a series of videos which appear to show appalling atrocities committed by the Taliban as the militant group intensifies its campaign to take control of the country, ABC reported.

Jul 17, 2021

New Wave: UK Covid daily cases cross 50K for the first time since January

Britain has recorded more than 50,000 new daily coronavirus cases, the highest number since mid-January, according to official data released on Friday.

Jul 17, 2021

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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Julia Ducournau makes history with 'Titane', here's the full list of winners

Indian Navy receives first two Submarine Hunters MH-60 Romeo choppers from US [fascinating facts]

'Intimidation Factory' of white-collar terrorists busted in J&K [details]

J&K seeks to redouble farmers' income through "Parvaz" scheme [details]

Strength of SC judges falls to all time low as 2 more judges retire next month [Details]

Pending cases in Indian judicial system shown as 'inability' an overstatement: CJI Ramanna

T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in UAE to set rivals on fire

No scientific evidence that the third wave hits children most: Experts

Over 5 symptoms in the first week of infection may increase the likelihood of a long Covid infection [Study]

Facebook, other social media platforms are "killing people" with Covid misinformation, says Biden

India logs 38,079 new Covid cases and 560 deaths in 24 hrs

Karnataka allows medical, dental, nursing colleges to reopen

Karnataka bans TV cameras in Vidhana Soudha corridors

Videos show Afghan civilians being tortured, killed by Taliban

New Wave: UK Covid daily cases cross 50K for the first time since January

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh