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P&G recalls Pantene, other shampoos in US which may contain benzene

P&G offers to reimburse people who have purchased the recalled products. The recalled products are P&G brands Aussie, Herbal Essences, Pantene, and so on.

Dec 21, 2021

What if a massive quake similar to 2011 hits Japan? Expert panel estimates deaths to be 10 times more

After the 2011 quake and tsunami disaster in Japan, the government asked a panel to estimate deaths and damage if it occurs again, and here are its estimates.

Dec 21, 2021

Leonardo jumped into frozen lake to save his dogs while filming 'Don't Look Up' [details]

Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has recalled a moment when he was forced to perform a scary stunt in real life.

Dec 21, 2021

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vax protection wanes after 3 months: Lancet study

The protection offered by the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, named Covishield in India, declines after three months of receiving two doses, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet.

Dec 21, 2021

K'taka Anti-conversion bill black mark on state, affects global standing: Shivakumar [Details]

Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the proposed anti-conversion bill is going to be a black mark on the state. He further stated that, if the proposed bill is introduced it will affect the foreign investments in the state.

Dec 21, 2021

Indian-American Uzra Zeya Named US Special Coordinator on Tibet [Details Inside]

Following several letters from legislators, the Biden administration has taken ahead the Trump administration's policy on Tibet and to protect the human rights of Tibetans with the appointment of Under Secretary Uzra Zeya to serve as the US Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues.

Dec 21, 2021

TN govt not keen to move appeal over Jayalalithaa's residence being handed over to heirs by HC

The Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court that it was not keen to pursue the acquisition of late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa's residence, the procession of which was handed over to her legal heirs by a single bench of the court.

Dec 21, 2021

K'taka Police to recruit transgenders for first time; "progressive" decision hailed [reactions]

The Karnataka government has called for applications by transgender candidates for the recruitments in the state police department for the first time.

Dec 21, 2021

3 Bengaluru hospital staff booked for forcing Dalit employee to clean manhole

Three staffers working at a reputed hospital in Bengaluru have been booked for forcing a Dalit employee to clean the manhole to unclog sewers, police said on Tuesday.

Dec 21, 2021

Even triple vax can't escape Omicron, says BioNTech CEO as the firm is developing new vaccine for it

Three doses of a Covid vaccine may not be able to curb the rapid spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid, warned Ugur Sahin, CEO of Germany-based BioNTech, which is developing a vaccine to curb Omicron variant now

Dec 21, 2021

At 5,326, India reports lowest daily Covid cases in 581 days; Global caseload tops 275.4 mn

At 5,326, India reports lowest daily Covid cases in 581 days while the global total caseload tops 275.4 million

Dec 21, 2021

Omicron dominant strain in US, Expert says new variant could strike millions

Omicron variant now accounts for 73 percent of new infections last week in the United States

Dec 21, 2021

J&K PDD employees call off strike; the stalemate ends, masses rejoice [details]

In what is a huge relief to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Power Development Department have called off the strike after three days.

Dec 21, 2021

FIR against AAP leaders for rioting at BJP office; 70 detained [details]

The police action came after two BJP female workers lodged a complaint in which they said that some AAP leaders were even drunk.

Dec 20, 2021

Delimitation Commission proposes 6 seats for Jammu, 1 for Kashmir; read full statement [details]

If the recommendations are implemented, the Jammu region will have 43 seats while the Kashmir Valley will have 47 seats.

Dec 20, 2021