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Govt gives OTT, digital media players 15 days to furnish details on compliance with new rules

The Centre has written to OTT and digital media platforms, requesting that they provide all of their information and compliance status under the new IT standards within 15 days. Digital news producers will now be required to notify the government of their operations.

May 28, 2021

corona virus

IIT Mandi finds a key protein structure in Covid virus that points to better understanding

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) has deciphered a portion of the structure of a crucial protein in the Covid-19 virus, which aids in the understanding of the virus's mode of action. Understanding the key function of this can aid in detecting and stopping the infection.

May 28, 2021

TDB

Travancore Devasom board's revenue nose-dives from Rs 261 cr to 21 cr

With temples under the Travancore Devasom Board (TDB) practically closed to devotees on account of the Covid pandemic, the TDB has been in a bad shape.

May 28, 2021

FRIENDS reunion

"Friends: The Reunion" records over 1mn views across India

The much-hyped "Friends: The Reunion" special amassed over one million views and counting from across the country upon release on Thursday.

May 28, 2021

covid 19

India records 1.86 lakh new Covid cases, 3,660 deaths in 24 hrs

India on Friday reported 1,86,364 fresh Covid-19 cases while 3,660 patients succumbed to the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said.

May 28, 2021

CBDT

CBDT gets three new members, not four

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of three members of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

May 28, 2021

Facebook shows generosity, allows Covid's Wuhan origin posts; Where was freedom of expression before?

Facebook, the largest social networking platform in the world had banned all posts that claimed coronavirus as a manmade pandemic

May 28, 2021

Lakshadweep

What's happening in Lakshadweep: Development or onslaught on Cultural heritage [Explained]

The Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation, 2021 (LDAR 2021), has drawn flak from all quarters for not only being 'autocratic' but also for endangering the islands' cultural heritage and delicate ecosystem in the name of development.

May 28, 2021

Elon Musk Starlink

Earth is for leaders, Space is for Elon Musk; Competitors say SpaceX heading towards monopoly

From Mars mission to launch of Starlink satellites, Elon Musk is unflinchingly pursuing his space journey

May 28, 2021

SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus

India's Covid deaths could be 14 times higher than official figures, report states

According to government figures, more than 3 lakh people have already succumbed to the coronavirus pandemic

May 28, 2021

Maharashtra COVID deaths, cases

Centre approves ₹5 lakh to families of scribes who died of COVID-19; expresses condolences

In the financial year 2020-21, the Central Government provided such assistance to 41 families of the journalists deceased due to Covid taking the total number to 67.

May 27, 2021

SKIMS hospital

Massive fire in Srinagar's SKIMS hospital; no casualties [details]

A massive fire broke in Srinagar's SKIMS hospital on Thursday evening and fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

May 27, 2021

Joe Biden alien UFO

Joe Biden knows about UFOs and aliens, conspiracy theorist claims with video proof

In a recent press conference, US president Joe Biden made a swift exit when he was asked about UFOs

May 27, 2021

migrant labourers

Ladakh administration steps up to save trapped non-local labourers from starvation [details]

Engaged by contractors of BRO to carry over developmental activities in Cold Desert migrant labourers from Bihar, Jharkhand are stranded at various spots on the Srinagar-Leh route due to lockdown.

May 27, 2021

Who is Dr Arun Kumar Mehta; IAS officer appointed J&K Chief Secy [details]

Who is Dr Arun Kumar Mehta; IAS officer appointed J&K Chief Secy [details]

The announcement comes after BVR Subrahmanyam was appointed as OSD in the ministry of commerce in GoI, awaiting his posting as Commerce Secretary next month.

May 27, 2021

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