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Heavy rains predicted in TN; Orange alert issued

The Regional Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Nov 24, 2021

K'taka HC refuses plea of rape accused to quash case as she's married to him now

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the case against a rape accused after the survivor pleaded that they were now married and have a child.

Nov 24, 2021

Goldman Sachs expects India's GDP to grow at 9.1%, CPI at 5.8% for 2022

India's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to rise to 9.1 per cent in calendar year 2022, as compared to an estimated 8 per cent in 2021, Goldman Sachs said on Tuesday.

Nov 24, 2021

India logs 9,283 fresh Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs, 437 deaths

In the last 24 hours, India recorded 9,283 fresh Covid-19 cases and 437 fatalaties, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday.

Nov 24, 2021

Markets opened on a positive note as Sensex is up slightly

The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Wednesday opened on a positive note during the morning trade.

Nov 24, 2021

Europe in trouble as WHO warns of 7,00,000 Covid-related deaths by March

The fourth wave of the pandemic is currently wreaking havoc in several countries like Austria and Germany

Nov 24, 2021

Foreign Secy bags accolades in Darjeeling; NGOs donate prosthetic limbs, BP machines

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, IFS was felicitated by Darjeeling NGOs - MBKS, HBCA and IRCS, at the event, where many people received free prosthetic limbs, BP machines, health kits and more.

Nov 24, 2021

Bill to ban all cryptocurrencies to be tabled in Winter Session of Parliament [details]

The Bill has been listed for introduction, consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha. It is among 26 new Bills, which are to be introduced in the Parliament session beginning November 29.

Nov 23, 2021

What is Myntra's M-Live; how does live shopping model work: Explained

In a bid to engage Gen-Z shoppers, Myntra is bringing a whole new online shopping experience with M-Live. Here's everything you need to know.

Nov 23, 2021

Grey and shape-shifting aliens: Are Marvel movies inspiring conspiracy theorists to frame bizarre thoughts?

Many films made by Marvel have supervillains, and some of them have an extraterrestrial origin

Nov 23, 2021

Covid updates: Israel begins giving vaccines to children, could help slow down fresh infections

Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett is expected to accompany his son David, aged 9 to receive the jab

Nov 23, 2021

JNCASR turns into puddle; labs waterlogged, precious samples feared wasted [details]

It is reported that due to power cuts and waterlogged labs at JNCASR, the equipment have failed. The accumulated water is said to be knee-deep. CM Bommai visited JNCASR and assured necessary help.

Nov 23, 2021

SC junks plea against change in land use in Central Vista project; Centre to increase green area [details]

The Supreme Court junked a petition challenging change of land use of a part of Central Vista project. The SC bench pointed out that the Centre has brought on record that they will increase the green area overall.

Nov 23, 2021

The Mountbatten's 38-year marriage was far from perfect

She was hailed as "the most beautiful woman in England", so when the dashing prince, Louis, and Edwina Mountbatten walked down the aisle in 1922, it was the society wedding of the decade.

Nov 23, 2021

'Dead' man now slips into coma; family hopeful [details]

Srikesh Kumar, who had been kept in the mortuary freezer for more than seven hours after being presumed dead, has now slipped into coma.

Nov 23, 2021