India

Fuel rates hiked again, diesel rises by highest margin this year

Petrol and diesel prices on Thursday rallied to their highest-ever levels across the country, as fuel rates were hiked again for a second consecutive day by the highest margin so far this year of upto 45 paise a litre.

Oct 21, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 241.9 mn; UK daily cases touch 50K level

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 241.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.92 million and vaccinations soared to over 6.69 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Oct 21, 2021

India crosses major milestone of "one billion" vaccination doses

India on Thursday achieved the major milestone of 100 crore vaccination-mark, nine months after the nationwide inoculation programme was started to protect the people against Covid-19.

Oct 21, 2021

India logs 18,454 new Covid cases, crosses "one billion" vaccination doses

India reported 18,454 fresh Covid-19 cases on Thursday, and 160 deaths in the last 24 hours, even as the recovery rate continues to be 98.15 per cent as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data.

Oct 21, 2021

YouTube to experiment livestream shopping with creators from Nov 15

Video streaming giant YouTube is ready for a larger test of its live shopping platform, with plans to host a week-long live shopping event, "YouTube Holiday Stream and Shop," starting on November 15.

Oct 20, 2021

Facebook plans to rebrand company with new name: Report

Social media giant Facebook is reportedly planning to rebrand the company with a new name that focuses on the metaverse.

Oct 20, 2021

End digital wallet project, Facebook can't be trusted to manage payment system: US lawmakers

Sharpening the attack on Facebook, a group of US Democrats has asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to end his digital wallet and cryptocurrency project, adding that the social network can't be trusted to manage cryptocurrency.

Oct 20, 2021

Flash floods expected in Uttarakhand on Friday

What caused devastating rains in Uttarakhand, Kerala at this time of year?

As scary visuals of devastating floods causing damage to infrastructure in Uttarakhand steadily poured out of the state on social media, a most common question asked was, 'Is this happening because of climate change?'

Oct 20, 2021

Huge stalkerware leak: Personal data of smartphone users at risk

A smartphone spyware has put personal data of hundreds of thousands of users at risk, like call records/recordings, text messages, photos, browsing history and precise geolocations, the media reported.

Oct 20, 2021

Semiconductor chip shortage continues to put brakes on Car sales in festive season

Due to a shortage of electronic components caused by the semiconductor shortage, India's market leader Maruti Suzuki stated earlier this month that vehicle manufacturing volume will be 60% of normal in October

Oct 20, 2021

punjab cm amrinder singh, amrinder singh meets mumbai industrialists, punjab cm seeks investments, punjab cm woos industrialists

Captain Amrinder Singh to launch his own political party; set to ally with BJP [details]

Besides the BJP, he was considering forming an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal's breakaway factions, particularly the Dhindsa and Brahmpura factions, for the upcoming elections.

Oct 19, 2021

Eid-e-Milad: Why and when is it celebrated; Telangana Governor, CM greet Muslims

Governor and chief minister of Telangana on Tuesday greeted Muslims on Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.

Oct 19, 2021

New 'Shyam Singha Roy' poster reveals Nani's second avatar

The producers of 'Shyam Singha Roy', a multi-lingual film starring Nani, have dropped a second poster showing the Telugu star in a completely new avatar as Vasu.

Oct 19, 2021

Jezero Crater: NASA's Perseverance captures panoramic view of Martian ridges of South Seitah region

NASA's Perseverance rover has clicked a panorama view of the "South Seitah" region of Mars' Jezero Crater, offering clues to the area's mysterious past.

Oct 19, 2021

Noted Kannada actor, comedian Shankar Rao passes away aged 88

Noted Kannada actor and comedian Shankar Rao passed away at his home here on Monday. He was 88 and unwell for quite some time.

Oct 19, 2021

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India

Fuel rates hiked again, diesel rises by highest margin this year

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 241.9 mn; UK daily cases touch 50K level

India crosses major milestone of "one billion" vaccination doses

India logs 18,454 new Covid cases, crosses "one billion" vaccination doses

YouTube to experiment livestream shopping with creators from Nov 15

Facebook plans to rebrand company with new name: Report

End digital wallet project, Facebook can't be trusted to manage payment system: US lawmakers

What caused devastating rains in Uttarakhand, Kerala at this time of year?

Huge stalkerware leak: Personal data of smartphone users at risk

Semiconductor chip shortage continues to put brakes on Car sales in festive season

Captain Amrinder Singh to launch his own political party; set to ally with BJP [details]

Eid-e-Milad: Why and when is it celebrated; Telangana Governor, CM greet Muslims

New 'Shyam Singha Roy' poster reveals Nani's second avatar

Jezero Crater: NASA's Perseverance captures panoramic view of Martian ridges of South Seitah region

Noted Kannada actor, comedian Shankar Rao passes away aged 88

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