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Musk taking longest-ever Twitter break, leaves behind suspense among his 100 million followers

It has been nine days since Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took digital detox from Twitter -- a longest stretch without posting anything in nearly five years -- leaving his more than 100 million followers and the media speculating a lot.

Jul 1, 2022

6.0-magnitude quake jolts Cagayan province in northern Philippines

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted Cagayan province in northern Philippines on Friday, authorities said.

Jul 1, 2022

210 orderlies repatriated in TN after Madras HC order

Over 200 orderlies repatriated in TN; Madras HC lashes out at senior officers [details]

Tamil Nadu Police have so far repatriated 210 policemen who were working as orderlies at the residences of IPS officers and other senior police officers. Even retired police officers were using the services of these policemen.

Jun 30, 2022

NASA's sun gazing spacecraft captures solar eclipse in space [details]

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has captured the Moon passing in front of the Sun.

Jun 30, 2022

Medicines found in wastewater may signal COVID spread [details]

Measuring the concentrations of medicines in wastewater could add another layer to disease-monitoring efforts and help curb spread of Covid-19, suggests a study.

Jun 30, 2022

J&K LG marks beginning of Amarnath Yatra; performs Puja of Baba Barfani [details]

The 43-day-long celebrations of Amarnath Yatra begin from Valley; the second batch of 5700 pilgrims leaves from Jammu.

Jun 30, 2022

Anthrax scare in Kerala after detection in dead wild pigs at Athirapally

Following the detection of anthrax in wild pigs, which were found dead in Athirapally in Kerala's Trissur district, the authorities have decided to ensure that all proper protocols are observed in the area.

Jun 30, 2022

Online gaming gambling, no decision on extending GST compensation date: FM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday categorically termed online gaming "nothing but gambling".

Jun 30, 2022

SEBI allows FPIs in Exchange Traded Commodity Derivatives

The Board of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), at its meeting on Wednesday, approved the participation of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) in Exchange Traded Commodity Derivatives (ETCDs).

Jun 30, 2022

Martian Image: 'Enchanted' Rocks at Jezero Crater

Not even Obi-Wan Kenobi could convince Perseverance's Katie Stack Morgan that these are not the rocks she's looking for.

Jun 30, 2022

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take charge as new Prez of Philippines

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of late leader Ferdinand Marcos, will be sworn in as the 19th President of the Philippines on Thursday, succeeding the outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte.

Jun 30, 2022

K'taka shocker: Man kills son, dumps body in water tank over IPL betting addiction

A 32-year-old man allegedly smothered his 12-year-old son and dumped the body in a water tank here, police said on Thursday. The boy had revealed about his father's IPL betting addiction to his mother.

Jun 30, 2022

Two LeT terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter; AK-47, other arms recovered [details]

Four LeT terrorists, including those involved in killing a Sarpanch, eliminated in Kulgam during the last two days.

Jun 29, 2022

BYJU's cuts 600 jobs as edtech space shrinks in India [details]

In a big overhaul as the Indian edtech space shrinks considerably, online learning giant BYJU's has cut at least 600 jobs -- asking 300 employees at its Toppr learning platform and another 300 at coding platform WhiteHat Jr to go.

Jun 29, 2022

Multilingual actress Pavitra Lokesh lodges complaint with K'taka Cyber police

Multilingual actress from Karnataka Pavitra Lokesh, who is in news for alleged links with Tollywood actor and Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu's brother, has lodged a complaint with the cybercrime police in Mysuru, police said on Wednesday.

Jun 29, 2022

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India

Musk taking longest-ever Twitter break, leaves behind suspense among his 100 million followers

6.0-magnitude quake jolts Cagayan province in northern Philippines

Over 200 orderlies repatriated in TN; Madras HC lashes out at senior officers [details]

NASA's sun gazing spacecraft captures solar eclipse in space [details]

Medicines found in wastewater may signal COVID spread [details]

J&K LG marks beginning of Amarnath Yatra; performs Puja of Baba Barfani [details]

Anthrax scare in Kerala after detection in dead wild pigs at Athirapally

Online gaming gambling, no decision on extending GST compensation date: FM

SEBI allows FPIs in Exchange Traded Commodity Derivatives

Martian Image: 'Enchanted' Rocks at Jezero Crater

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take charge as new Prez of Philippines

K'taka shocker: Man kills son, dumps body in water tank over IPL betting addiction

Two LeT terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter; AK-47, other arms recovered [details]

BYJU's cuts 600 jobs as edtech space shrinks in India [details]

Multilingual actress Pavitra Lokesh lodges complaint with K'taka Cyber police

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