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Raging fire engulfs Illinois chemical factory; flames visible from 100 miles away [details]

A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Illinois, which forced a mandatory evacuation in the nearby area.

Jun 15, 2021

Bengaluru parks open; BBMP issues guidelines, advises COVID SoPs [details]

By reopening the parks, Bengaluru citizens will once again be able to complete their walking goals in the open. But follow COVID SoPs.

Jun 14, 2021

Ladakh eases COVID restrictions; only 17 new cases in last 24 hours, recovery rate reaches 94% [details]

The District Administration Leh has amended the previous roster prepared regarding commercial activities, allowing essential services to remain during the day for a few hours.

Jun 14, 2021

Indonesia could be dengue-free; effective mosquito hack significantly lowers cases [details]

Dengue reduced by 77% in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, where Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes were discharged.

Jun 14, 2021

Myanmar possesses powerful surveillance tools; can extract deleted phone data & more [details]

While the companies have said that all further sales have been halted and the previous sales occurred before the coup, this does not change the fact that Myanmar authorities can now have the tools which give them unprecedented access.

Jun 14, 2021

Diminishing Parsi community finds beacon of hope in new births despite losing 178 to COVID [details]

Ministry of Minority Affairs' attempt to increase the population of the community through Jiyo Parsi scheme is showing signs of success, however, the community that reportedly witnessed around 83 new lives between 2020-2021, lost more than twice the number due to the pandemic.

Jun 14, 2021

Monsoon arrives early in J&K, Ladakh; leaves agri experts worried [here's why]

A possible 'dry spell' may cause a drought-like situation in rainfed areas of two UTs.

Jun 14, 2021

Covid vaccination for pregnant woman: WHO guidelines contradicts Indian view

WHO also urged women not to stop breastfeeding after receiving the Covid vaccine

Jun 14, 2021

PAK charities raise millions to help India in COVID fight; terrorists groups pocket funds [details]

In the name of COVID aid, Pakistan-linked charities have pocketed millions of dollars raised in the name of helping India.

Jun 14, 2021

The Ginger magic: Study suggests positive effects on functional dyspepsia

According to current statistics, nearly 20 percent of the global population has functional dyspepsia

Jun 14, 2021

What happens when you die? NDE survivor says reincarnation possible after last breath

Niels claimed that he was given a temporary glimpse of his next life during the near-death experience

Jun 14, 2021

Vegan Spider Silk: Will it be an effective alternative to single-use plastics

Researchers have developed a plant-based and sustainable material that could replace single-use plastics in a wide range of consumer products, including vaccine manufacturing.

Jun 14, 2021

What will happen if humans meet aliens: Top physicist issues dire warning

The physicist revealed that the Milky Way galaxy is very young compared to other galaxies in the universe, which means aliens if thriving elsewhere could be highly advanced

Jun 14, 2021

More than 26.68 Crore vaccine doses provided to States, UTs: Centre

More than 1.40 crore doses still available with States/UTs to be administered

Jun 14, 2021

Covid Death or Honour killing? Meerut police file FIR against girl's family members

Thirteen days after a newlywed woman died, her parents claimed that she had succumbed to Covid. Now, the Meerut police has exhumed her body and pressed murder charges against her family.

Jun 14, 2021