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Three female elephants killed by speeding train in TN; Wildlife activists upset

Three female elephants aged 12, 18 and 25 were killed while they were hit by the Mangalore-Chennai Express at Mahendramedu near Navakkarai in Coimbatore district.

Nov 27, 2021

New Covid varant keeps governments on high alert; Global caseload tops 260.5 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 260.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.18 million and vaccination to over 7.55 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Nov 27, 2021

New Covid variant Omicron keeps airports on high alert; Screening intensified at Chennai Airport

The Tamil Nadu government has directed to intensify screening at Chennai international airport and other airports in the state after the Union Health Ministry issued an alert on the risk posed by a new Covid-19 variant.

Nov 27, 2021

Chennai wakes up to floods, rains and traffic snarls; Red alert issued

On Saturday, Nov 27, Chennai experienced flooded roads again with traffic diversion at many places, while the IMD issued a red alert in Chennai and many other Tamil Nadu districts

Nov 27, 2021

Covid Omicron variant: Precautions, symptoms, and vaccine effectiveness

Medical experts believe that the new Omicron variant could invade the immunity offered by Covid vaccines

Nov 27, 2021

Beware: New COVID variant Omicron spreads lot faster than other VOCs; may even escape vaccines

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the new COVID variant of the B.1.1.529 strain, first detected in South Africa, as variant of concern (VOC) and renamed it Omicron.

Nov 27, 2021

After Srinagar, NMA to get Kashmiri monuments into UNESCO world heritage list; extensive survey done

A tentative list of ancient sites will be jointly prepared by the J&K government, NMA, and ASI to pursue inclusion into UNESCO sites.

Nov 27, 2021

Cuteness Exploited: US Man Puts Up Pitbull Puppies for 'Sale' Online; Dupes Over 100 People of $158,000

Fonjeck Eric Azoh, 42, of Mount Rainier, Maryland, confessed to running a scheme where he received at least $158,000 in money transfers from over 100 victims after promising to sell them pitbull puppies.

Nov 27, 2021

Infiltration attempt foiled on LoC; One Pak terrorist arrested, another killed in Uri

Terrorist guide working for LeT killed during infiltration bid; major blow to PAK terror outfits [details]

For the last 30 years, Arif was facilitating the infiltration of terrorists from Pakistan to this side of the border. Guide eliminated during an infiltration attempt on LoC.

Nov 27, 2021

Jaipur Foot mobile van to help differently-abled now in Rajasthan; chief guest gets prosthetic limbs

Another Jaipur Foot mobile van inaugurated; differently-abled praying outside temple made Chief Guest

For the inauguration of the new mobile van for prosthetics fitment in Rajasthan, Jaipur Foot USA welcomed a differently-abled person praying the doorsteps of the temple and was made the chief guest. Prem Bhandari has resolved to help him regain mobility.

Nov 27, 2021

Bitcoin scandal explained: Who's behind it and what's the fuzz all about [read now]

The Karnataka Bitcoin scandal has made headlines and grabbed eyeballs nationwide. With many twists and turns to the story, here's what the scam is all about and those who have been named in it.

Nov 26, 2021

Setback for former Punjab CM Captain Amrinder, close aide loses Patiala Mayor post

The mayor received only 25 votes, although a majority of at least 31 votes was required.

Nov 26, 2021

Finally, Sunburn EDM festival to be held in Goa as Organizers opt for "scaled down" version [details inside]

Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant stated that Sunburn electronic dance music festival would not get permit due to Massive hike in covid cases.Organisers of the event stated that a scaled down version of the festival would now be held at Vagator, a beach village in North Goa.

Nov 26, 2021

We the people of India: Constitution Day held in Parliament; Oppn skips events

In 2015, November 26 was declared as an observatory and celebratory day by PM Narendra Modi as he lay the foundation stone of B.R. Ambedkar's Statue of Equality memorial in Mumbai on his 125th birth anniversary.

Nov 26, 2021

Mild tremors felt in B'luru; no signs of earthquake on Seismographs [details]

Geologist Prakash clarified that there was no connection between the tremor and the incessant rainfall in the state capital.

Nov 26, 2021

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Three female elephants killed by speeding train in TN; Wildlife activists upset

New Covid varant keeps governments on high alert; Global caseload tops 260.5 mn

New Covid variant Omicron keeps airports on high alert; Screening intensified at Chennai Airport

Chennai wakes up to floods, rains and traffic snarls; Red alert issued

Covid Omicron variant: Precautions, symptoms, and vaccine effectiveness

Beware: New COVID variant Omicron spreads lot faster than other VOCs; may even escape vaccines

After Srinagar, NMA to get Kashmiri monuments into UNESCO world heritage list; extensive survey done

Cuteness Exploited: US Man Puts Up Pitbull Puppies for 'Sale' Online; Dupes Over 100 People of $158,000

Terrorist guide working for LeT killed during infiltration bid; major blow to PAK terror outfits [details]

Another Jaipur Foot mobile van inaugurated; differently-abled praying outside temple made Chief Guest

Bitcoin scandal explained: Who's behind it and what's the fuzz all about [read now]

Setback for former Punjab CM Captain Amrinder, close aide loses Patiala Mayor post

Finally, Sunburn EDM festival to be held in Goa as Organizers opt for "scaled down" version [details inside]

We the people of India: Constitution Day held in Parliament; Oppn skips events

Mild tremors felt in B'luru; no signs of earthquake on Seismographs [details]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]