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Hubble finds persistent water vapour in Jupiter's moon Europa; What it means

The Hubble Space Telescope observations of Jupiter's icy moon Europa have revealed the presence of persistent water vapour, suggesting potential conditions hospitable for life, according to NASA.

Oct 16, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 240 mn; UK reports 40K new cases

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 240 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.88 million and vaccinations soared to over 6.58 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Oct 16, 2021

Youths blackmail woman in Bengaluru over nude pics, extort Rs 5 lakhs

Police in Karnataka have launched a manhunt for two youths in connection with blackmailing a woman over nude photos and videos and extorting Rs 5 lakhs from her.

Oct 16, 2021

India logs 15,981 new Covid cases, 166 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported a total of 15,981 fresh Covid cases and 166 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said in its latest update on Saturday.

Oct 16, 2021

J&K Police's big offensive after selective killings; 11 terrorists eliminated in eight encounters [details]

Collaborators in recent killings of a chemist, two teachers eliminated on Friday; comprehensive campaign launched to neutralize three terrorists active in Srinagar city

Oct 16, 2021

Sidhu becomes "obedient" after high command's tough posture, withdraws his resignation [details]

After meeting Rahul Gandhi, 'sulking' cricketer-turned-politician announces to resume work as Punjab Congress chief

Oct 16, 2021

One killed, many injured as speeding car rams religious procession in Chhattisgarh; ganja found in car [details]

Witnesses claimed that the driver deliberately targetted the gathering on Raigarh road, and a viral video of the incident makes for disturbing viewing.

Oct 15, 2021

Terrorist involved in Srinagar's selective killings eliminated; major crackdown on terror in J&K [details]

Three terrorists involved in recent targeted killings eliminated so far; more on radars.

Oct 15, 2021

Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh's health improving: now on IVs for weakness [details]

An AIIMS official told IANS that Singh's health condition was 'improving now from the infection caused by fever'.

Oct 15, 2021

After five-day lull, firing resumed in Poonch; terrorists kill two more soldiers, JCO missing [details]

Despite five days of search operation forces yet to haunt terrorists hiding in the forest; Traffic on Jammu-Poonch highway was suspended due to firing.

Oct 15, 2021

Influencer and entrepreneur Prasad Nagarkar underlines primacy of trips and treks to maintain work-life balance

Prasad Nagarkar is a lifestyle influencer who believes that hustle always needs to be accompanied by relaxation.

Oct 15, 2021

Farmers Protest: Body with severed hand, tied to police barricade found at Singhu border

The body was found near the staging area of the anti-farm law protest site where the farmers have been demonstrating against the three farm laws for over 10 months now

Oct 15, 2021

Kamla Bhasin's words and journey are etched in my memory and soul [Obit]

Kamla Bhasin (24 April 1946 – 25 September 2021) was an Indian developmental feminist activist, poet, author and social scientist.

Oct 15, 2021

Sitharaman's Visit: India, US to strive for action against terrorism-financing, money laundering

In a joint statement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized "the significance of combating financial crimes and implementing FATF rules to protect our financial institutions from misuse."

Oct 15, 2021

22-yr-old mother craves for child taken away from Kerala hospital after birth

Anupama approached the local police and complained to the State Police chief, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and to the Child Welfare Committee with no result.

Oct 15, 2021