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Global Covid caseload tops 262.73 mn; Turkey reports 21K new cases

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 262.73 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.21 million and vaccination to over 7.99 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Dec 1, 2021

French Minister warns worsening epidemical situation

French Health Minister warns of further worsening epidemic situation due to Omicron

The epidemical situation in France is worsening, French Health Minister Olivier Veran has said.

Dec 1, 2021

Sensex, Nifty slightly recover; IndusInd Bank, Eicher Motors , Hindalco, Info Edge and HDFC among top gainers

The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) gained sharply in early trade session on Wednesday.

Dec 1, 2021

Future of travel: A rise in pet-friendly and budget-friendly options attract many

There is no doubt that the pandemic modified travel -- but that's just part of the story. Hilton released a global trends report, "The 2022 Traveler: Emerging Trends and the Redefined Traveler' which dives into an important truth: in two years, peoples lives were dramatically altered, and that radically changed people.

Dec 1, 2021

Mystery of Scientist Jagdish Chandra Bose's Vault Remains Unsolved Even After 8 Decades [Details]

The secret of the locked vault of one of the India's greatest scientists Jagdish Chandra Bose in his house in Jharkhand's Giridhi still remains to be unravelled even 84 years after he passed away on November 23, 1937.

Dec 1, 2021

India 2027 to have 500 million or 39% of 5G mobile subscriptions, says report

The 5G technology will represent around 39 per cent of mobile subscriptions in India at the end of 2027, estimated at about 500 million subscriptions, a new Ericsson report said on Tuesday.

Dec 1, 2021

Australian researchers shed light on Sun's role as water source

How Sun played crucial role in water formation on earth? Explain Australian researchers

Scientists from Australia's Curtin University have shown how the Sun may have played an unexpected role in the formation of the "Blue Planet".

Dec 1, 2021

MHA asks states, UTs for rigorous screening of int'l passengers; keeps Omicron in check [details]

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday asked all States and Union Territories (UTs) for rigorous screening of international passengers arriving in India and also extended Covid-19 protocols till December 31.

Nov 30, 2021

Blood groups A, B and Rh+ are more prone to Covid, shows study by Gangaram Hospital

People with blood groups A, B and Rh+ are more susceptible to Covid-19 infection whereas O, AB and Rh- are at lower risk of infection, according to a study released on Tuesday by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH).

Nov 30, 2021

Popular Telugu lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry hospitalised, still in ICU

Popular Telugu lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, who was hospitalised for lung-related ailments, remains under close observation in hospital.

Nov 30, 2021

Miscreants enter home in Bengaluru on the pretext of administering Omicron vax, rob woman of gold jewellery

In a shocking case, miscreants entered a house in Bengaluru on the pretext of giving a jab for the new virus Omicron and robbed the inmates of gold jewellery, the police said on Tuesday.

Nov 30, 2021

"Born-in-India" US CEO: As Twitter's Parag Agrawal breaks into the club, here's a long list of new breed of sought-after CEOs

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has named IIT Mumbai, central school alumnus, Parag Agrawal, as his successor. IANS refreshes a list of prominent CEOs of US Inc. and the schools in India (and the US) that shaped their lives.

Nov 30, 2021

HC judge hearing case of poor Dalit student's plea, pays fee and asks IIT to admit her

In a heart-warming gesture, a judge of the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court gave Rs 15,000 to a poor Dalit student who could not deposit the fees for allotment of a seat in IIT(BHU) after cracking it through joint entrance examination (JEE) advanced.

Nov 30, 2021

UP: Bride's cousin beaten to death in Gorakhpur for stopping DJ

A bride's cousin was beaten to death when he stopped the DJ from playing music to allow marriage rituals to continue.

Nov 30, 2021

SC allows criminal proceedings against K'taka mining firm MD for illegal export of iron ore in 2009-10

The Supreme Court on Monday junked a petition by the Managing Director of Canara Overseas Ltd challenging criminal proceedings initiated against him and others for alleged illegal export of iron ore from Karnataka's Belekere port in 2009-10, and causing a loss of Rs 3.27 crore to the state exchequer.

Nov 30, 2021

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India

Global Covid caseload tops 262.73 mn; Turkey reports 21K new cases

French Health Minister warns of further worsening epidemic situation due to Omicron

Sensex, Nifty slightly recover; IndusInd Bank, Eicher Motors , Hindalco, Info Edge and HDFC among top gainers

Future of travel: A rise in pet-friendly and budget-friendly options attract many

Mystery of Scientist Jagdish Chandra Bose's Vault Remains Unsolved Even After 8 Decades [Details]

India 2027 to have 500 million or 39% of 5G mobile subscriptions, says report

How Sun played crucial role in water formation on earth? Explain Australian researchers

MHA asks states, UTs for rigorous screening of int'l passengers; keeps Omicron in check [details]

Blood groups A, B and Rh+ are more prone to Covid, shows study by Gangaram Hospital

Popular Telugu lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry hospitalised, still in ICU

Miscreants enter home in Bengaluru on the pretext of administering Omicron vax, rob woman of gold jewellery

"Born-in-India" US CEO: As Twitter's Parag Agrawal breaks into the club, here's a long list of new breed of sought-after CEOs

HC judge hearing case of poor Dalit student's plea, pays fee and asks IIT to admit her

UP: Bride's cousin beaten to death in Gorakhpur for stopping DJ

SC allows criminal proceedings against K'taka mining firm MD for illegal export of iron ore in 2009-10

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