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US going to face surge in cases like England, Biden's health advisor predicts possibility of lockdown

Coronavirus has already killed more than 4,52,000 people in the United States, and the number of positive cases in the country has crossed 26 million

Feb 1, 2021

Twitter explains why it withheld 250 accounts in India [read here]

The social networking site said that certain accounts tweeting anti-government material were considered to be inciting "genocide", which is a grave threat to public order, and therefore the IT Ministry ordered to block them under Section 69A of the IT Act.

Feb 1, 2021

Budget to revive sluggish economy, says CM Yediyurappa; What's in store for Karnataka

Hailing Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for coming out with a Budget that can revive the sluggish economy, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said he strongly believes that the Budget will boost the economy.

Feb 1, 2021

Twitter withholds Caravan, Kisan Ekta Morcha accounts "in response to a legal demand"

The "legal demand" that has led to such withholding is not immediately clear.

Feb 1, 2021

AYouth Who is Furthering the Idea of India - Meet Himanshu Hirpara

Himanshu Hirpara says he believes that if you are true to your cause, you will work hard to further it.And believes that every person belonging to every religion, caste, creed, or race is his own, and their problems are his problems too.

Feb 1, 2021

From tax exemptions, vaccine fund, FDI boost to disinvestment: Major highlights of Budget 2021-22

The budget this year is one of the most significant ones as it has come during the time of Covid-19 pandemic and therefore, it also needs to be noted that the economy will take a minimum of two years time to reach pre-pandemic levels.

Feb 1, 2021

Budget 2021-22: Affordable and rental housing, infra get push | Details inside

The impact of the pandemic has been catastrophic with early govt. estimates indicating a 7.7% contraction in FY 2020-21 – the biggest GDP growth plunge in over four decades.

Feb 1, 2021

FIRs replace corrigendum: Who stands to lose in the epic battle of government vs media

Traditionally, news reports and editorials have maintained the fine line between facts and opinions. However, with social media and the virality it brings along, new laws and definitions need to be coined

Feb 1, 2021

Budget 2021: FM Sitharaman replaces bahi-khata with Made In India tablet

In a significant change amid digitalisation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman this year unveiled a 'Made in India' tablet replacing the traditional briefcase before presenting Budget 2021.

Feb 1, 2021

Budget 2021: Swasth Bharat scheme, income tax relief for senior citizen | Highlights

At the beginning of the Union Budget session, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the PM Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana with a corpus of Rs 64,000 crore.

Feb 1, 2021

Myanmar's Suu Kyi and top leaders detained in military coup; emergency declared

The military seized control of Myanmar after it detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and other senior officials of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party

Feb 1, 2021

Vietnam Prez re-elected as communist party chief | Details

The 13th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) on Sunday re-elected incumbent President Nguyen Phu Trong as the its general secretary for a third term.

Feb 1, 2021

Rajya Sabha Budget Session's first phase curtailed by 2 days

The first phase of Rajya Sabha's Budget Session will conclude two days ahead of the slated time with all political parties unanimously deciding on Sunday to end the sittings on February 13 in place of February 15.

Feb 1, 2021

Cinema halls allowed to operate at 100% capacity from Feb 1 | Details inside

After almost 10 months of complete ban on opening of cinema halls amid Covid-19 pandemic, the central government on Sunday allowed these to be operated at 100% capacity from February 1, except in containment zones, while adhering to health safety protocols.

Feb 1, 2021

Swiggy calls Upma worst breakfast dish; Netizens scream blasphemy

Swiggy tweeted, 'which is the worst breakfast dish and why is it Upma?' leaving netizens furious. Scroll down to read what Twitterati had to say to the food delivery app.

Jan 31, 2021

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US going to face surge in cases like England, Biden's health advisor predicts possibility of lockdown

Twitter explains why it withheld 250 accounts in India [read here]

Budget to revive sluggish economy, says CM Yediyurappa; What's in store for Karnataka

Twitter withholds Caravan, Kisan Ekta Morcha accounts "in response to a legal demand"

AYouth Who is Furthering the Idea of India - Meet Himanshu Hirpara

From tax exemptions, vaccine fund, FDI boost to disinvestment: Major highlights of Budget 2021-22

Budget 2021-22: Affordable and rental housing, infra get push | Details inside

FIRs replace corrigendum: Who stands to lose in the epic battle of government vs media

Budget 2021: FM Sitharaman replaces bahi-khata with Made In India tablet

Budget 2021: Swasth Bharat scheme, income tax relief for senior citizen | Highlights

Myanmar's Suu Kyi and top leaders detained in military coup; emergency declared

Vietnam Prez re-elected as communist party chief | Details

Rajya Sabha Budget Session's first phase curtailed by 2 days

Cinema halls allowed to operate at 100% capacity from Feb 1 | Details inside

Swiggy calls Upma worst breakfast dish; Netizens scream blasphemy

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]