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Brace yourself: Covid Delta variant detected in 96 countries, could become dominant strain [details]

The Delta variant of Covid was responsible for the deadly second wave of the pandemic in India

Jul 1, 2021

Andaman journalist arrested by the police over his tweet

UP: Visibly shaken rape victim found crouched under seat in bus, 3 held

Three people have been arrested for the alleged gang-rape of a minor girl in Sultanpur district, who was found crouched under the seat in a moving bus by the police.

Jul 1, 2021

After India's quid-pro-quo move, Covishield vaccination accepted in Switzerland, 7 EU countries

The move comes a day after India formally requested EU to accept Covaxin and Covishield in their exemption list. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had also taken up the matter on the sidelines of G20 meeting in Italy

Jul 1, 2021

Karnataka makes written exams must for college principals and faculty, no interviews

Karnataka has decided to recruit principals and faculty in state-run colleges through written exams and not interviews, Deputy Chief Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan said on Wednesday.

Jul 1, 2021

India's COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage increases to 33.28 cr

India reports 48,786 new cases, 6% higher in 24 hrs; Global caseload tops 182mn

The total Covid caseload rose to 3,04,11,634 after India crossed the three crore mark last week

Jul 1, 2021

Son beats father to death for refusing to give money for daughter's treatment

A son beat his 55-year-old father to death, when the latter turned down his request for money for his daughter's treatment.

Jul 1, 2021

Time-bound defection: SC rejects plea to intervene, says only parliament can frame laws

Rejecting plea for court's directive on defection cases in a time-bound manner, the Supreme court said it falls within the domain of Parliament, not courts

Jul 1, 2021

India proposes quid pro quo to EU for accepting Covishield, Covaxin; makes compelling case

India has offered to lift mandatory quarantine for all persons carrying EU digital COVID certificate on the condition that EU Member States accept Covishield and Covaxin for Green Pass.

Jul 1, 2021

NIA arrests SDPI member in 2020 Bengaluru riots case [details]

Syed Abbas was produced before a special NIA court in Bengaluru, which sent him to six days NIA custody.

Jun 30, 2021

Drone attack on Jammu IAF station: Police starts door-to-door search operation [details]

Special squads constituted to verifying antecedents of all residents, tenants living in vicinities of Air Force station.

Jun 30, 2021

COVID orphans to get educational funds, financial support for families in J&K [details]

"Leave no family behind"; J&K LG directs admn to provide round-the-clock support [details]

A day after launching Hausla, J&K LG Manoj Sinha rolled out SASCM — a special assistance scheme for children and families affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Read on for more details.

Jun 30, 2021

Fear & Loathing: FY22 pent-up demand likely to fizzle away.

FY22 pent-up demand likely to fizzle away if Covid third wave hits

Predictions of a possible third wave of Covid-19 along with high inflationary pressure are expected to hamper the pent-up demand in FY22.

Jun 30, 2021

Congress attacks govt over alleged favour to crony capitalists, questions Ruchi Soya-Patanjali deal

The Congress on Wednesday alleged that the government is supporting large corporate houses and giving them benefits at the cost of public exchequer.

Jun 30, 2021

Bharat Biotech responds on $320 mn cancelled deal with Brazil; Yet to clarify on $45mn routed via Singapore firm

Brazilian Health Ministry had signed the contract with Bharat Biotech for 2 crore vaccine doses in February. Things came under scrutiny after an attorney-general probed further and found out that Covaxin was the most expensive of all vaccines Brazil purchased

Jun 30, 2021

Earthquakes and hurricanes could destroy more than half of buildings in US, study finds

Climate change and population boom have made people expand cities, thus making the US population more prone to natural disasters

Jun 30, 2021

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Brace yourself: Covid Delta variant detected in 96 countries, could become dominant strain [details]

UP: Visibly shaken rape victim found crouched under seat in bus, 3 held

After India's quid-pro-quo move, Covishield vaccination accepted in Switzerland, 7 EU countries

Karnataka makes written exams must for college principals and faculty, no interviews

India reports 48,786 new cases, 6% higher in 24 hrs; Global caseload tops 182mn

Son beats father to death for refusing to give money for daughter's treatment

Time-bound defection: SC rejects plea to intervene, says only parliament can frame laws

India proposes quid pro quo to EU for accepting Covishield, Covaxin; makes compelling case

NIA arrests SDPI member in 2020 Bengaluru riots case [details]

Drone attack on Jammu IAF station: Police starts door-to-door search operation [details]

"Leave no family behind"; J&K LG directs admn to provide round-the-clock support [details]

FY22 pent-up demand likely to fizzle away if Covid third wave hits

Congress attacks govt over alleged favour to crony capitalists, questions Ruchi Soya-Patanjali deal

Bharat Biotech responds on $320 mn cancelled deal with Brazil; Yet to clarify on $45mn routed via Singapore firm

Earthquakes and hurricanes could destroy more than half of buildings in US, study finds

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]