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Trichy's new airport terminal is going to be architectural marvel; these pictures are proof

The Tiruchirappalli International Airport's new terminal is proving to be an architectural marvel and a symbol for the state of Tamil Nadu.

Jul 15, 2021

Pollution in the Yamuna is at an all-time high with untapped sewage: UPPCB

According to UPPCB data, the pollution level in the Yamuna has increased this year. "Untapped sewage" from the Shahdara drain, which enters from Delhi, is to blame for the river's bad condition.

Jul 15, 2021

Yediyurappa unveils e-bike taxi scheme in Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday unveiled the state electric bike taxi scheme in this tech city for last-mile connectivity to commuters using public transport.

Jul 15, 2021

Wife alleges ex-Gujarat Cong chief 'kicked' her out despite taking care of him during Covid

Responding to a legal notice issued against her by her husband and former Gujarat Congress President Bharatsinh Solanki, Reshma Patel alleged that despite taking care of her husband when he was down with Covid, she was kicked out of his house

Jul 15, 2021

Cruise ship forced to return to Singapore after Covid case found

A cruise ship returned to Singapore after a Covid-19 case was found on board, the local newspaper reported.

Jul 15, 2021

Karnataka to receive heavy rains, predicts IMD; Orange alert issued

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain in several Karnataka districts. Few places have been notified with an orange alert. Rainfall has also hit north Karnataka.

Jul 15, 2021

There can't be illegitimate children: Karnataka High Court

In a landmark judgment, a Karnataka High Court bench has observed that the law must recognize the fact "there may be illegitimate parents but there can never be illegitimate children.

Jul 15, 2021

Bomb threat forces LAX to shut down arrivals level; resumes traffic after police clears "suspicious item" [details]

The police officials were alerted to a "suspicious item" at the lower level of the LAX, forcing the closure of the arrivals level. The lower level was opened after clearing the item and traffic is resuming.

Jul 15, 2021

Google searches for infertility increase as misinformation on Covid spreads

Searches for infertility and coronavirus vaccines increased after two physicians submitted a petition to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) questioning the efficacy of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine.

Jul 15, 2021

Fake call centre busted in Kanpur, 4 held for duping US citizens

Four persons have been arrested for allegedly running a fake international call centre in Kakadeo locality in Kanpur and duping 12,000 US citizens of at least $900,000 (Rs 6.7 crore) by hacking their data.

Jul 15, 2021

Sedition law used against Gandhi, Tilak, what's the need now, asks SC

It is a colonial law used by the British to silence Mahatma Gandhi, Tilak. Still, is it necessary after 75 years of independence, questioned the Supreme Court on Sedition law

Jul 15, 2021

India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses 39 Cr

A total of 39,13,40,491 vaccine doses have been administered through 49,41,567 sessions, as per the provisional report, 34,97,058 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours

Jul 15, 2021

Surge Again: India logs 41K Covid cases, 581 deaths in 24 hours

A total of 39,13,40,491 people have been vaccinated so far in the country, including 34,97,058 who were administered vaccines in the last 24 hours

Jul 15, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 188.2 mn; Indonesia records 54K in 24 hrs

Indonesia has recorded 54,517 newly-confirmed cases of Covid-19, marking the highest daily spike, while the global tally crosses 188.2 million

Jul 15, 2021

Anti-national employees won't be spared; J&K LG takes cognizance of threat to national security [details]

In an obvious reference towards the statement of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti, the Lieutenant Governor said that action against anti-national employees was taken as per law.

Jul 15, 2021