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CBSE Class 12 results 2021 are out: 10 things you need to know

A total of over 12,96,318 students cleared the Class 12 examinations, while the result of over 65,000 students is still being prepared and will be declared on August 5.

Jul 30, 2021

Renwoned mountaineer Ali Sadpara's son discovers father's body on K2 [details inside]

Late Ali Sadpara, a prominent mountaineer who went missing with two others on their winter summit attempt on the mighty K2, was discovered dead by his son Sajid Ali Sadpara.

Jul 30, 2021

K'taka CM in Delhi to meet Modi, BJP leaders; cabinet expansion to be discussed [details]

Newly appointed Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai arrived in the national capital on Friday to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party central leadership to discuss cabinet expansion.

Jul 30, 2021

Australia returning 14 "looted" artworks to India; $3mn worth heritage objects to make it home [details]

The artworks include six sculptures, six photographs, a painted scroll and a processional standard. Some of the items date back to the 12th century.

Jul 30, 2021

India records new 44K Covid cases in 24 hours; Karnataka border districts on alert

India recorded 44,230 fresh Covid-19 cases with 555 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data showed on Friday.

Jul 30, 2021

Doctors say hair loss is a new post-Covid problem; Experts explain why

A large inflow of patients suffering from post-Covid hair loss Deficiencies resulting from a poor nutritional intake has been discovered.

Jul 30, 2021

CBSE Class 12th result 2021 out at 2 pm; here's how and where to download the scorecard

Apart from the CBSE website, the results can also be accessed from UMANG app, IVRS, among other apps and sites

Jul 30, 2021

Total Covid-19 cases reach 196.5 million worldwide; Italy reports jump in cases

Johns Hopkins University says The total number of cases in Covid-19 has surpassed 196.5 million. The United States is still the worst-affected country, followed by India.

Jul 30, 2021

UFOs could be AI-powered drones from alien civilization, claims top expert

Avi Loeb had previously suggested that interstellar visitor Oumuamua could be an alien probe from a distant civilization

Jul 30, 2021

Covid in Kerala: Rahul Gandhi urges people to follow safety protocols, rising TPR bothers experts

Kerala on Thursday witnessed 22,064 fresh coronavirus cases and 128 Covid-related deaths

Jul 30, 2021

Threat to personal safety cannot be accepted; Assam asks citizens not to visit Mizoram [details]

The advisory said that there have been several cases of violent skirmishes in the Assam-Mizoram border area, including recently in Assam's Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi districts bordering Mizoram.

Jul 30, 2021

India ranks third in highest road accidents globally; TN tops list, UP records most deaths [details]

Over speeding, drunken driving, wrong side/lane indiscipline driving, use of mobile phones during driving, mechanical defect, weather condition are the main causes of road accidents.

Jul 29, 2021

Ladakh to open higher educational institutions from August 2; Arogya Setu use advised [details]

The academic calendar will be planned to avoid overcrowding, the congregation at all times. Classes to be scheduled in a staggered manner.

Jul 29, 2021

Airtel revises entry-level prepaid plans in India; lures consumers with value packs [details]

Indian telecom tycoon Sunil Bharti Mittal-led Bharti Airtel on Wednesday has revised its Prepaid plans to offer more value to customers. The revision will be effective from July 29.

Jul 29, 2021

Covid red alert: Kerala reports over 22,000 cases again, TPR above 13, R-factor rising

This is for the third consecutive day that Kerala is reporting more than 22,000 fresh Covid cases

Jul 29, 2021