News

Covid treatment guidelines for children; Six-minute walk test, Remdesivir not to be used [details]

According to the guidelines, steroids should be used only among patients who are critically ill

Jun 10, 2021

Electricity bills in Karnataka get dearer; Congress protests, calls it "BJP shock"

Protesting the hike, Congress leader Siddaramaiah said the increase in power tariff would be disastrous for everyone, from common man to industries, which have been suffering due to the pandemic.

Jun 9, 2021

What is Ambergris: floating gold or whale vomit worth ₹8cr seized in B'luru [details]

Ambergris is a solid waxy substance originating in the intestine of the sperm whale, which is highly prized for its use in fine perfumes.

Jun 9, 2021

Making Mexico Green: 'Forest Man of India' aims to nurture greenery; granted visa for 10 years

Jadav Payeng, better known as the 'Forest Man of India', will head to Mexico in September with aim of bringing an agreement to fruition—that he signed with Fundacion Azteca, a Mexican non-profit organization—that intends to plant millions of trees in North American nation.

Jun 9, 2021

J&K police officer's investigation in UAPA case lethargic, perfunctory; dissatisfied judge orders probe [details]

Even a head constable can conduct a better investigation in comparison to the investigation conducted by DySP Sunny Gupta, the court observes.

Jun 9, 2021

Get second jab in 28 days if travelling abroad; here's what you need [details]

Karnataka government will follow Centre's new guidelines on reducing the gap between vaccines in case of person's scheduled international travel for work or study.

Jun 9, 2021

This Indian doctor injected half the prescribed Covid vaccine, what happened to other half?

The doctor was deployed at the Manjunath Nagar primary healthcare center to administer free vaccines to people

Jun 9, 2021

Within days after sending emotional video for help to Punjab CM, this DSP succumbs to COVID

From the ICU ward, the deceased DSP had sent a video to Punjab Chief Minister, sought financial help for lungs transplantation

Jun 9, 2021

Chinese state media warns of nuclear war as Biden urges Covid probe [details]

Joe Biden had recently ordered an intense investigation to determine the exact origin of the Covid pandemic

Jun 9, 2021

Major national security threat averted in Bengaluru; illegal SIM box exchange busted [details]

Military Intelligence Southern Command and Bengaluru CCB work in tandem for a mega bust and arrest two accused for illegally creating a telephone exchange, which was used to route calls to terror outfits.

Jun 9, 2021

Delimitation Commission: Nothing "big" is going to happen in J&K [Details]

Expediting delimitation exercise on top of Centre's agenda; UT likely to get new DGP in coming weeks

Jun 9, 2021

New exoplanet TOI-1231 b discovered with a perfect atmosphere suitable for research

Scientists discover a new exoplanet, TOI-1231 b, with an atmosphere suitable for research

Jun 9, 2021

Milk without cow: Israeli startup all set for guilt-free dairy revolution

The milk created by the Israeli company has not only the flavor and texture but also has the nutritional value of real milk from cows.

Jun 9, 2021

Covaxin and Covishield not effective against Covid Delta variant, study says [details]

The research report noted that 36 patients tested positive for Covid infection after receiving both the shots of coronavirus vaccine

Jun 9, 2021

Politics forever: The curious saga of handpump in a UP market continues

A handpump in the Saharanpur district has lately been uprooted by officials at the request of a shopkeeper, Pandit Murari Jha, who wished to reopen his shop. The pump was put in front of the shop.

Jun 9, 2021