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Joe Biden watches Bollywood movies? New warning to ISIS sheds clues

The new video by Joe Biden has gone viral, and it made many people speculate that the American president is an ardent fan of Bollywood movies

Aug 30, 2021

Internet bullies are just as mean in real life: Study

If you think the internet is responsible for making people more aggressive when engaging in political talks online, then you might be wrong as new research suggests that it just makes the behaviour of aggressive people more visible.

Aug 30, 2021

K'taka set to reopen primary schools too; expert committee to take final call [details]

Karnataka government is all set to reopen primary schools in the state, as no untoward incident in connection with Covid-19 infection was reported from across the state. A final decision will be taken in the Technical Expert Committee meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Aug 30, 2021

CBDT extends due dates for e-filing of Income Tax forms [Details]

In a relief for taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due dates for filing of various electronic forms under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Aug 30, 2021

New Zealand reports first death related to Covid vaccine, Myocarditis was the side effect

New Zealand is currently witnessing a fresh outbreak of the Covid pandemic primarily driven by the Delta variant

Aug 30, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 216.3 mn; Africa accounts for 7.72 mn; Russia reports 19K new cases

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 216.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.50 million, as per the latest update on the pandemic.

Aug 30, 2021

Happy Janmashtami 2021: Significance, Bollywood songs, greetings and messages to share on social media

From Raas Leela to Dahi Handi to great foods, Krishna Janmashtami — also known as Sri Krishna Jayanthi or Saatam Aatham — is celebrated with much fervour in India.

Aug 30, 2021

What kind of relations Taliban wants with India, PAK, China, other neighbouring countries [details]

Taliban leadership might be painting a saint-like image in hopes to establish good relations with neighbouring countries, it strikes a tough bargain when it comes to the execution of its new-founded plans.

Aug 30, 2021

COVID test not mandatory for fully vaccinated persons to enter J&K [details]

Earlier COVID test was mandatory for all those entering Jammu and Kashmir at the Lakhanpur in Kathua district. Lakhanpur was earlier declared as the red zone by the UT government.

Aug 30, 2021

Another blast near Kabul airport rocks Afghan capital; rocket attack suspected [details]

The blast came hours after US President Joe Biden warned that another attack in the airport area was highly likely.

Aug 29, 2021

J&K to bring comprehensive Sports Policy; promises govt jobs for medal winners [details inside]

The Centre has already sanctioned Rs 200-crore for sports infrastructure in J&K as the proposed Sports Policy will focus on facilities, infrastructure, promotion of sports.

Aug 29, 2021

Afghan situation forced every country to rethink strategies: Rajnath Singh

Citing the threats from China and Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India has got challenges in legacy since Independence.

Aug 29, 2021

India reports 45,083 new COVID cases, 460 deaths; Kerala tops list [details inside]

As per health ministry's data, Kerala reported 31,265 cases on Saturday alone. The state has continued to register more than 30,000 coronavirus infections for the past four consecutive days.

Aug 29, 2021

CRPF trooper crushed to death by speeding train in J&K's Badgam [details]

CRPF jawan identified as Muhammad Ismail of 35 battalion deployed at the Humhama rail bridge in Badgam district was crushed to death by a speeding train.

Aug 29, 2021

Hong Kong has vaccinated 60% of its eligible population with at least one jab in 6 months [details]

About 60 per cent of Hong Kong's eligible population, or 4.06 million, have received at least one shot of a Covid-19 vaccine so far, half a year after the inoculation began, official data revealed.

Aug 29, 2021