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Priyanka Gandhi starts series of questions over severe vaccine shortage in the country

Priyanka Gandhi on her Facebook page shared a series "Jimmedar Kaun? " -- questioning the central government over severe vaccine shortage in the country

May 26, 2021

Xiaomi no more a Chinese military company, rules US court

After the US government delisted Xiaomi as a "Communist Chinese military company," the Department of Defense officially vacated Xiaomi's designation, removing all restrictions on its citizens purchasing or holding the company's securities.

May 26, 2021

Covid-19 Resource Toolkit 101

The second wave and unprecedented rise in Covid-19 in India has wreaked havoc and left many people helpless looking for oxygen cylinders, vacant beds, ICU support, vaccine, mental health counselling, especially in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune being the worst-hit areas.

May 26, 2021

Home testing Covid-19 kits are here, all you need to know

In view of the second wave of Covid-19 that has put extreme pressure on diagnostic path labs, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently approved Covid-19 home testing using Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs).

May 26, 2021

Diabetes Vaccine: Linkoping University's research claims promising results

According to a clinical study conducted by Linköping University, a diabetes vaccine shows promise in a genetic subgroup. Injecting GAD into lymph nodes could be beneficial to a community of people.

May 26, 2021

India Covid deaths remain high at 4,157 in 24 hrs; country logs 2.08 lakh fresh cases

On Wednesday, India surpassed the mark for the second time, with 2,08,921 new cases. After the United States and Brazil, India is the third country in the world to reach three lakh deaths.

May 26, 2021

WhatsApp sues Indian govt over chat traceability, says infringes privacy

As a consequence of new IT rules, WhatsApp could be infringing on users' privacy. The laws will take effect on May 26th.

May 26, 2021

Economic activity needs to stop for Olympics to go ahead: Study

Study conducted by two University of Tokyo professors claims strict restrictions on movement of people, including ceasing of economic activity, during Olympics and Paralympics could reduce spread of Covid-19 to near same level if the two events were to be called off.

May 26, 2021

Global Covid-19 cases cross 167.6mn, deaths 3.48 million

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 167.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.48 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

May 26, 2021

Blood Moon prophecy: Biblical preacher claims doomsday on the horizon

The first total lunar eclipse in more than two years will happen on May 26 where the moon will turn red

May 26, 2021

Covid-19: First man who received coronavirus vaccine dies in UK

After receiving the coronavirus vaccine, Willian Shakespeare shared his excitement and called the hospital people ''wonderful''

May 26, 2021

Twitter, Facebook not getting banned just as yet [here's why]

Worried that Twitter and Facebook might get banned for not complying with the regulatory requirements? Here's what you need to know.

May 26, 2021

BJP MLA's aide held in B'luru cash-for-bed scam; party left red-faced

The CCB police statement said that Babu, 34, a resident of Roopena Agrahara in Bommanhalli, was arrested on Monday evening after his role of blocking beds and selling them at higher price for Covid patients came to light.

May 26, 2021

What is happening in Mali: PM, Defence minister arrested amid coup [details]

Col Goita contested that he was not consulted about the cabinet reshuffle, claiming that he should have been named vice president instead. That's it and we have a coup.

May 26, 2021

Chattisgarh youth thrashed by cops; district collector apologises after video goes viral [watch]

The IAS officers and India's bureaucratic raj —an unholy alliance

There is no effective outside check on the powers and functioning of India's powerful bureaucrats. The political executive is too dependent on them especially the IAS cadre; to take any meaningful action against them.

May 26, 2021