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China's lunar lander Chang'E-5 makes first onsite detection of water on moon

A joint research team led by Profs. LIN Yangting and LIN Honglei from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGGCAS) observed water signals in reflectance spectral data from the lunar surface acquired by the Chang'E-5 lander

Jan 8, 2022

Stone plaque honouring late Major Akshay Girish goes missing, local leaders promise to restore it soon

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics & Technology, and local BJP MLA SR Vishwanath assured of timely action.

Jan 8, 2022

Aiming to reduce carbon footprint, this startup offers complete work from home opportunity to employees

Ayata Commerce CEO revealed that it is not Covid that made him take the decision to give complete work from home opportunities to his employees

Jan 8, 2022

Forget Third wave, here's fifth wave of Covid in Hungary

The fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic fuelled by the Omicron variant has hit Hungary, a top official announced.

Jan 8, 2022

India may see 10 lakh Covid cases daily by January end, predicts IISc-ISI model simulation

As the Omicron-triggered third Covid wave enters a key phase, a new projection by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science and Indian Statistical Institute (IISc-ISI) claims that the country is likely to witness over 10 lakh Covid cases a day at January-end/beginning of February when the third wave meets its peak.

Jan 8, 2022

India reaches 150 crore vaccination "milestone"; PM greets citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated citizens on crossing the "milestone" of over 150 crore Covid-19 vaccinations across the country.

Jan 8, 2022

India reports 1,41,986 new Covid cases, 285 deaths; Omicron tally reaches 3,071

India reports 1,41,986 new Covid cases, 285 deaths while Omicron cases reported so far reached more than 3,000 in the last 24 hours

Jan 8, 2022

Fresh registration for booster dose not needed, Centre to issue schedule today

Fresh registration not needed for precautionary or booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine for health workers or those aged 60 and above with comorbidities, said the Centre

Jan 8, 2022

Sonu Sood no longer Punjab's state icon; ECI withdraws appointment ahead of elections [details]

Ever since the beginning of first phase of lockdown, the actor has been in news for his philanthropic work and political connections rather than his acting career.

Jan 7, 2022

J&K govt's bonanza for sportspersons; job quota for outstanding players [details]

Sportspersons appreciate government's historic decision for accepting long-pending demands.

Jan 7, 2022

Tihar inmate swallows mobile phone, hospitalised [details]

A prisoner at the high-security Tihar Jail in the national capital was hospitalised after he swallowed a mobile phone, an official said here on Friday.

Jan 7, 2022

Red alert in J&K amid forecast of heavy to very heavy rain, snow; emergency helplines active [details]

A medium-level avalanche danger warning has been issued by the disaster management authority advising people living in avalanche-prone areas not to leave their homes unless necessary.

Jan 7, 2022

OnePlus 10 Pro camera features revealed ahead of launch; what to expect [details]

OnePlus 10 Pro would come with all-new triple rear camera array alongside the Hasselblad camera branding at the back.

Jan 7, 2022

Major lapse of national security at borders, says Rahul Gandhi as China builds bridge over Pangong Tso lake

After reports of construction of a bridge at Pangong Tso lake by the Chinese forces emanated, the Congress has questioned the government about the status at the borders.

Jan 7, 2022

Is Paracetamol necessary for teenagers after Covid vaccination? Bharat Biotech clarifies

Several vaccination centers are recommending paracetamol tablets after Covid vaccination

Jan 7, 2022