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When Bill Gates predicted the future, claimed robots could be levied with income tax [details]

The advent of artificial intelligence, powered by automation has changed the entire course of human lives

Jun 10, 2021

First mega-monsoon tragedy: 11 killed in Mumbai building collapse

In a first mega-monsoon tragedy, 11 people were killed when a two-storied residential building collapsed and crashed on an adjoining tenement in Malad west

Jun 10, 2021

Mother battles Covid for 10 days on ventilator after giving birth; finally reunited with baby

It takes a few seconds of holding the sleeping infant in her arms, before things sink in for the mother and tears start rolling

Jun 10, 2021

J&K to strengthen end-to-end agricultural product value-chain; millets, pulses to begin with [details]

Underscoring the positives of the MoU signed between J&K Trade Promotion Organisation and PARC, the Lt Governor said that the new venture will expand the reach of the UT at the national level to promote business, investment and employment in J&K.

Jun 10, 2021

Biden's first international trip as US President to Europe; lands in UK ahead of G7 [details]

US President Joe Biden is due to meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson near Cornwall, where the G7 summit takes place from Friday to Sunday.

Jun 10, 2021

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