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Drew Barrymore reveals she had big crush on Andrew McCarthy

Drew Barrymore revealed on her show The Drew Barrymore Show that she had a "big crush" on actor Andrew McCarth.

Jun 25, 2021

Israel Embassy Blast Case: Delhi Police makes key arrests [see details]

NIA had announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh each for any information on the two suspects involved in the bomb blast. Four persons were arrested in a joint operation by Delhi Police Special Cell, central intelligence agency and Kargil Police.

Jun 25, 2021

"Gross violation"; IT Minister Ravi Shankar reacts to Twitter's temporary block [what happened]

Union Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad was temporarily blocked from accessing his own Twitter account over alleged violation of the US' Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Jun 25, 2021

Vaccines do not cause infertility; expert dispels myth [Details]

A similar misinformation campaign was launched during polio vaccination drive

Jun 25, 2021

As board term expires, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams come under newly constituted Specified Authority

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams- shorty called TTD is the country's largest temple administration. The newly constituted Specified Authority is to exercise all the powers and perform the functions of the temple as per the directive principles of the board.

Jun 25, 2021

Lucknow police arrest man for marrying woman after faking his identity

The Lucknow police have arrested a man for hiding his religious identity, marrying a woman and later forcing her to convert.

Jun 25, 2021

NIA files chargesheet against seven PAK-sponsored terrorists; face charges under UAPA, Arms, Explosives Acts

The official said that during the probe it was revealed that all seven charge-sheeted accused were part of a deep-rooted criminal conspiracy by Pakistan-based handlers of TuM.

Jun 25, 2021

Fake Vaccination scam: Kolkata Police suspect "something big" but still unsure what was injected

Based on a complaint by Trinamool Congress MP Mimi Chakraborty, Kolkata Police have arrested a man allegedly for running a fake vaccination in Kasba area on the southern fringes of the city.

Jun 25, 2021

Covid-19 virus found "well adapted" to infect human cells [Study]

Scientists from Flinders University and La Trobe University discovered that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the Covid-19 epidemic, is most suited to infect human cells, according to the study.

Jun 25, 2021

BJP accuses Delhi Govt of creating unnecessary panic over oxygen shortage; Sisodia denies

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday denied allegations of gross discrepancy in actual consumption of oxygen in the national capital, terming the reports as fake and without approval from the committee.

Jun 25, 2021

Now a lioness tests Covid positive in Sri Lanka zoo

In the island nation of Sri Lanka, a lioness in a zoo has become the first reported example of an animal contracting Covid.

Jun 25, 2021

Swiggy delivery boy, who was brutally thrashed raises Rs. 2.3 lakh, says no FIR; Donates excess money

Instead of being left embittered by the unfortunate incident, Karthik is grateful to the unknown people who helped him, says now he wants to help people he doesn't know

Jun 25, 2021

India's new Covid cases hover around 51K in 24 hrs; Global caseload stands at 179.9mn

In the previous 24 hours, India has seen 51,667 new Covid-19 cases and 1,329 deaths. India has surpassed the three-crore threshold. Covid

Jun 25, 2021

Former BBMP Corporator Rekha Kadiresh murder case: Culprits to be arrested soon, say police

Two-time BBMP Corporator Rekha Kadiresh was brutally murdered early Thursday morning while participating in relief work for the needy. Karnataka Chief Minister and Home Minister assure early and thorough investigation in the pre-planned murder hinting at old rivalry.

Jun 25, 2021

Covid-induced lockdowns had modest effect on premature mortality levels [Study]

PM 2.5 is the leading environmental risk factor for premature mortality globally.

Jun 25, 2021