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Once a Karate champ, he sells tea in Mathura now

At 23, he had won 60 medals in junior and senior categories at karate tournaments.

Jun 16, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines show immunity developing among infants; Trials among children still underway [Details]

Pre-clinical study suggests that immunising young infants may help minimise the spread of COVID-19.

Jun 16, 2021

Centre to develop seaplane services soon

The Centre will develop seaplane services in India. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Jun 16, 2021

Fuel price hiked again; Petrol costs Rs. 100 across country

With the current state of global crude oil pricing On Wednesday, the cost of petrol and diesel jumped. Petrol prices have risen to dangerously near the century mark around the country as a result of the increase.

Jun 16, 2021

"My back is full of stab wounds," says Sasikala; Assures cadres of her return to AIADMK soon

Former interim general secretary of AIADMK, V.K. Sasikala, who was expelled from the party after being arrested in a disproportionate assets case, has in a series of audio clippings and phone calls to AIADMK cadres exhorted that she will be back in the party.

Jun 16, 2021

Scientists identify Covid's link to life threatening blood clots in patients

A team of scientists has identified how and why some Covid-19 patients can develop life-threatening blood clots.

Jun 16, 2021

India registers 62,224 fresh Covid cases; Death toll at 2,542 in 24 hrs

India on Wednesday recorded 62,224 new cases of Covid with 2,542 fatalities due to the virus in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.

Jun 16, 2021

JioFiber launches postpaid plans requiring no security deposit; Waives off installation charges

JioFiber Postpaid options have been announced by Reliance Jio with no upfront costs. Subscriptions for the plans, which start at Rs 399 per month, will be available starting June 17th.

Jun 16, 2021

Hyderabad police summon Pradeep Agarwal for questioning in cheating case

Under Sections 406 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, Hyderabad police have summoned Pradeep Agarwal, senior sales director of Oracle India, to come before them for questioning in a case of cheating (IPC).

Jun 16, 2021

From veteran actor to DYFI leader: Kerala actress releases list of alleged sexual offenders [details]

Apart from Siddique and Shiju, Revathy Sampath alleged that a police sub-inspector had also sexually harassed her.

Jun 16, 2021

CET marks not criteria for B.Sc seat in Karnataka this session: Minister

Common Entrance Test (CET) marks would not be a criterion for admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) course in Karntaka for the 2021-22 academic year, Deputy Chief Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan said on Tuesday.

Jun 16, 2021

US Covid-19 deaths cross 600,000, full vaccination at 40% so far

Six hundred thousand. Americas coronavirus death toll topped the 600,000 mark Tuesday, even as an aggressive nationwide vaccination drive has crushed daily caseloads and may see Independence Day celebrations in pre-pandemic style.

Jun 16, 2021

Covid vaccination in India without online registration: How to get coronavirus jab onsite?

After reaching the Covid vaccination center, the vaccinator will perform an onsite registration

Jun 16, 2021

Nikhil Kamath's ban on Chess.com lifted after cheating debacle; leaves Zerodha scarred [reactions]

After the whole cheating debacle that sent netizens into a frenzy, Chess.com has decided to lift the ban on Nikhil Kamath's account. Here's how netizens reacted.

Jun 16, 2021

Provide water connections to all schools in J&K within a month; Chief Secy reviews progress [details]

Every household in UT to get tapped drinking water by September 2022.

Jun 15, 2021