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Breaking: Karnataka lockdown extended till June 7; no change in guidelines [details]

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday announced extension of lockdown across the state for 14 days till June 7.

May 21, 2021

Aliens in contact with ISS astronauts? Triangular UFO spotted near space station (Watch)

The triangular UFO spotted near the International Space Station had four illuminating lights in its body

May 21, 2021

Centenarian aged 120 years becomes "COVID-19 Hero" for taking COVID jab; J&K woman's praises echo in valley

GOC-in-C Northern Command reaches out to the 'living legend' to acknowledge her inspirational role.

May 21, 2021

Green corridor for healthcare workers in J&K; police ensures hassle-free travel amid lockdown [details]

Only doctors, para-medical staff are allowed to use these dedicated lanes to ensure their hassle-free movement.

May 21, 2021

Why are some COVID-19 vaccines working better for men than women: Explained

MSU researcher is studying, raising awareness about the role of sex in the efficacy of vaccines that make use of nanomedicine

May 21, 2021

Black fungus to destroy India; 2018 book predicted mucormycosis outbreak [details]

Textbook of Medical Mycosis, the book written by Jagdish Chander predicted that black fungus infection could destroy India

May 21, 2021

Lab escape from Wuhan can explain coronavirus more easily

According to Atomic Scientist Wade, Wuhan is home to China's leading centre of coronavirus science, where researchers were genetically engineering bat coronaviruses to invade human cells.

May 21, 2021

Tomato prices crash amid lockdown; K'taka farmers dump export-quality yield on roads [shocking details]

In a recent viral video, two farmers were captured throwing away crates of ripe tomatoes by the roadside in Kolar, Karnataka. According to a source, 1000 tons of tomatoes can be spotted rotting every day at APMC yard in Kolar. Lack of demand and lack of fair price may be the cause for extreme measures taken.

May 21, 2021

Chipko movement leader Sunderlal Bahuguna passes away due to Covid-19 [Obit]

Sunderlal Bahuguna, an environmentalist, died as a result of Covid-19. He was the driving force behind the Chipko campaign. He had been battling for the protection of Himalayan forests.

May 21, 2021

Maradona's personal doctor faces 25 years jail term, nurses 8 years

If convicted,  Diego Maradona's personal physician Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, and several nurses face between eight and 25 years in prison less than six months after the former Argentine footballer's death.

May 21, 2021

Arabian Sea tragedy: Barge master faces culpable homicide charge

The Yellowgate Police Station has filed a culpable homicide complaint in connection with the disaster in the Arabian Sea, which has left at least 49 people dead and several more missing.

May 21, 2021

Mohali officers come forward to adopt this entire village for vaccination

Senior officers in Punjab's Mohali district have set an example by embracing a village and sponsoring vaccines for the entire population aged 18 to 44.

May 21, 2021

Rahul pays floral tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on 30th death anniversary; Denied due legacy, says Kharge

On the 30th anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, Congress leaders paid tribute to the former Prime Minister. Mallikarjun Kharge recalls the Prime Minister and blames party infighting and outside targets on late PM.

May 21, 2021

Petrol price inches closer to Rs.100-mark in Mumbai

The repeated rise in fuel prices in May is all set to take the retail price of petrol to historic high levels of Rs 100 per litre in Mumbai.

May 21, 2021

Covid deaths surge in Karnataka, Bengaluru toll at 10,527; Vax shortage continues

With 28,869 positive cases on Wednesday, the state's Covid cases' tally rose to 23,35,524, including 5,34,954 active cases. Covid death toll in Karnataka reached 23,854, as per the government bulletin

May 21, 2021