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Dr Ashwathnarayan: K-CET 2020 will be conducted on scheduled dates in 497 centres, 127 locations

Dr Ashwathnarayan has stated that the K-CET exams will be held on 30 and 31 July in 497 centres and 127 locations.

Jul 21, 2020

US accuses Chinese nationals of hacking spree targeting COVID data, defence secrets

The US Justice Department indicted two Chinese nationals for hacking defense contractors, COVID researchers, and other companies worldwide, according to a court filing published on Tuesday.

Jul 21, 2020

Another breather for Pilot as HC reserves order till July 24

The Rajasthan Court has reserved its order on a petition filed by the speaker and asked the Assembly speaker not to take action against Pilot until July 24th when it will read its order.

Jul 21, 2020

Andhra Pradesh COVID cases today: highest single-day deaths due to Covid-19 recorded

Andhra Pradesh has registered a record number of deaths on Tuesday, 21 July. The total number of Covid-19 cases stands at 58,668.

Jul 21, 2020

Bangalore COVID cases today: BS Yeddyurappa lifts lockdown despite rise in numbers

Bangalore has registered 1,714 new cases of COVID-19-affected people on Tuesday with its total tally standing at 26,746. CM BS Yeddyurappa has lifted the lockdown, despite rise in the number.

Jul 21, 2020

Huge boost for sportspersons in Punjab; jobs for national games medallists

As per earlier rules, only gold medal winners at international competitions were eligible for recruitment on such posts.

Jul 21, 2020

Using toy gun, two held for looting Bank in Kupwara

Two boys were arrested with toy guns when they tried to loot a bank in the Kupwara district of J&K, on Tuesday. According to the police, they entered a rural bank branch in Nathnusa village, locked up some of the bank employees and tried to loot the cash.

Jul 21, 2020

Karnataka govt hikes salaries of National Health Mission doctors

The National Health Mission doctors will now received a salary hike from the Karnataka government, Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar announced.

Jul 21, 2020

Afghan girl takes revenge, shoots two Taliban terrorists dead after parents murdered

An Afghan girl shot dead two Taliban terrorists and wounded several more after they dragged her parents from their home and killed them for supporting the government, officials said.

Jul 21, 2020

Amarnath Yatra 2020 cancelled; COVID-19, Ladakh situation played role

The annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage will not be held this year mainly due to COVID-19 pandemic, security issues in Kashmir and mainly digression of forces to Ladakh

Jul 21, 2020

'Don't talk about lockdown' says Karnataka CM Yeddiyurappa addressing COVID crisis

Karnataka CM Yeddiyurappa addresses the citizens and speaks about the ongoing crisis in the state and the way forward to battle coronavirus.Scroll down to read key takeaways from the CM's address.

Jul 21, 2020

Biocon's 'Itolizumab' puts India on global map for fighting COVID-19

The world has been trying to find solutions and answers to the pandemic and Biocon recently acquired the approval by the DGCI to be used in emergencies. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw says this might be India's breakthrough for innovation during COVID-19.

Jul 21, 2020

Assam floods: 116 animals perished in flooded Kaziranga park so far, 143 rescued

With over 90 per cent of land and forest areas in Assam's Kaziranga National Park flooded by rainwater, at least 116 wild animals have been killed so far due to drowning or vehicle-hits even as 143 animals have been rescued, officials said on Tuesday.

Jul 21, 2020

Karnataka CET exam: Karnataka govt issues SOP for CET; COVID-19 patients to write exam | See full list

The K-CET is scheduled for July 30th and 31st of 2020, however there has been much concern over how it will be conducted due to the pandemic. The state government has now issued SOPs for the purpose.

Jul 21, 2020

Karnataka: CM to address state; Deputy CM Ashwathnarayan says, no further extension of lockdown

The Karnataka CM Yediyurappa will be addressing Karnataka at 4 PM on Tuesday, just as the ministers in his cabinet insist that there will be no further lockdown in Bengaluru.

Jul 21, 2020