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Amazon.in e-commerce website suffers brief outage for several users in India, up now

Early on Thursday, Amazon experienced a brief outage in some parts of India due to a huge spike in problems. That began about 10 a.m. and lasted until around 12 p.m.

May 20, 2021

Covid Deaths: TN minister comes forward to bear funeral expenses of unclaimed bodies in his district

Senthil Balaji, a state minister in Tamil Nadu, has taken on the task of organising the cremation of those who died as a result of Covid-19 in his district. as few are unable to cover the costs of the funeral.

May 20, 2021

Covid End: This AP numerologist comes out with 'CORONA' name change, claims Covid-19 will vanish

If the spelling of "Corona" and "COVID-19" was changed to "Caronaa" and "Covviyd-19," respectively, Covid-19 would vanish, claims a Numerlogist from Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh

May 20, 2021

TV industry impacted by Tauktae as most outdoor sets destroyed along west coast

Even as the television industry was reeling under the effect of shoots being halted due to the second wave of Covid-19, the cyclone Tauktae has worsened the situation, with majority TV sets in Maharashtra, Gujarat and areas damaged in a big way.

May 20, 2021

Karnataka records 32,281 new cases, Bengaluru tops with 11,772 fresh cases; No 1st dose vax in city

Karnataka records 32,281 new cases on Tuesday. Bengaluru tops with 11,772 fresh cases reported while no First Dose vaccine is available in the city

May 20, 2021

150-bed Covid care centre opened at Bengaluru airport for patients with mild symptoms

A 150-bed Covid care centre with oxygen supply was opened at the Bengaluru airport on the city's northern outskirts to treat asymptomatic patients with mild hypoxia, said the operator on Wednesday.

May 20, 2021

Covid Impact: Karnataka sets up panel to frame guidelines for schools next year

Karnataka agreed on Wednesday to form an expert panel to draught primary and secondary education guidelines for the years 2021-22. 'We can't afford to neglect lakhs of students in rural areas and other disadvantaged students,' says the minister of education.

May 20, 2021

Fact-check: No arson at Vichar Nag Temple in Srinagar; Fake news goes viral

Many on Twitter spread fake news about arson at Vichar Nag Temple in Srinagar. Police, however, have debunked the report, registered FIR against those spreading fake news on social media.

May 20, 2021

Karnataka RTC rolls out bus equipped with ICU, oxygen for Covid treatment on wheels

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Wednesday rolled out a hi-tech bus with an intensive care unit and oxygen to treat Covid patients on wheels.

May 20, 2021

New RT-PCR kit to detect Covid-19 even in its different mutant strains

A new RT-PCR kit with a novel gene has been established by an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Detecting Covid 19 through different mutant strains is easier with this package.

May 20, 2021

Covid protocol violation: Bigg Boss Malayalam 3 suspended, contestants shifted to hotel

It is still unclear whether the authorities will give permission to organize the grand finale of Bigg Boss Malayalam

May 20, 2021

Viral video of daughter's acceptance in college will melt your heart; parents' reaction is priceless [watch]

Amid the glum situation, this viral video of daughter's acceptance in college is lifting the spirits. The parents' reaction is absolutely priceless.

May 20, 2021

Every panchayat to get 5-bedded Covid Care Centre; J&K LG announces measures for rural areas

Expenditure of up to Rs 1 lakh per panchayat has been approved by J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha from district capex budget to make these centres immediately functional.

May 20, 2021

COVID second wave killing doctors despite getting the jab; raises concerns in India [details]

More than 96 lakh healthcare workers have received at least the first dose of the vaccine, with 66 lakh receiving both doses, as per data from the Ministry of Health.

May 19, 2021

Where are Covid triage centres located in Bengaluru [full list]

Here's a list of all functional COVID triage centres across Bengaluru, where patients can directly walk-in to get medical assistance.

May 19, 2021