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Running mate Kamala Devi Harris and the destiny-changing ...

Joe Biden has selected the Senator from California as his vice-presidential running mateThe Senator from ...

Expert group discusses Covid vaccine procurement

Looks at ways to ensure availability, tracking, delivery

Kerala gold smuggling: Customs opposes bail application of ...

Cochin Customs has opposed the bail application of the accused in the gold smuggling case in the Kerala High ...

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Preparatory circulation forms in Bay ahead of low

Heavy rain lashes North-West India

3 dead in Bengaluru riots, BJP-Congress clash online

Derogatory posts on a community by a MLA’s relative led to mob violence leading to three deaths in Bengaluru.

Mumbai: Hospitals report patients with health disorders come ...

A post-pandemic health crisis is knocking at Mumbai’s doors with hospitals reporting that patients who either ...

Calm returns in Rajasthan Congress; time to ‘forgive, forget ...

The camps belonging to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former PCC president Sachin Pilot seem to have reconciled to the proposal of truce from the party high command. The ...

Onam gesture: Early salary for Central staff in Kerala

Salaries of Central Government employees in Kerala for August may be drawn and disbursed by the respective offices (including Defence and Posts & Telecommunications) on August ...

TN aims to become auto electronics, defence and aerospace ...

State also plans to attract investments and create jobs in the electric mobility space, supported by a favourable policy launched last year

Sputnik V: WHO says it looks forward to review Russian ...

Russia calls ‘foreign criticism’ baseless and caused by competition

Malaria No More, The Weather Company in joint initiative in ...

To support national drive against mosquito-borne diseases

Research on malaria may throw light on treating Covid-19

Can help in speeding up vaccine development, says researchers

Now, Unacademy pads up to bid for IPL sponsorship

In IPL, title sponsorhip will give rights on various branding properties

CSK expects Dhoni to be part of IPL 2021 and 2022: CEO Kasi ...

Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Vishwanathan feels their talisman Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has not played any ...

CSK, KKR to carry 10 exclusive net bowlers to UAE, Delhi ...

The Indian Premier League (IPL) shifting its base to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the 2020 edition may ...

New Zealand to host West Indies, Pakistan, Australia and ...

New Zealand Cricket CEO David White on Tuesday said Pakistan, Australia, Bangladesh and the West Indies have confirmed they will tour the country during the summer. White said New ...

EoI for IPL sponsorship deal to be submitted by Aug 14; ...

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited expression of interest in acquiring the title sponsorship rights for this year’s Indian Premier League starting on ...

Morikawa heralds the arrival of youth brigade as golf ...

Collin Morikawa has spent a fair bit of time in California, and not too far from the TPC Harding. In fact it was as recent as last year, when he was still completing his degree in ...

Joe Biden selects California Senator Kamala Harris as ...

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has named Indian-origin senator Kamala Harris as his ...

Rajapaksa family dominates Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet

The new government will face severe economic challenges due to virus crisis.

Wildlife trade in China likely triggered coronavirus ...

Commercial wildlife farming in Vietnam also contributes to the expanding wildlife trade, say researchers

Trump said 1918 Spanish Flu ended World War II, which began ...

US President Donald Trump erroneously said, according to media reports, that the 1918 Spanish Flu “probably ended” World War II, which actually began two decades later in 1939 and ...

US to label Hong Kong’s goods as ‘Made in China’ in blow to ...

The US will order imports from Hong Kong to be labeled as ‘Made in China’, according to a draft government document, in the latest escalation of trade tensions between the two ...

Covid vaccine may not be fully effective, warns Anthony ...

Anthony Fauci, Director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, cautioned the public about the full effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccine, which is ...

Running mate Kamala Devi Harris and the destiny-changing ...

Joe Biden has selected the Senator from California as his vice-presidential running mateThe Senator from California is Joe Biden’s pick for vice-president in the US election

Covid-19: Ganesh festival in Maharashtra to focus on health

Ganesh mandals will refrain from public celebrations, support fight against the pandemic

Smokers, vapers far more likely to catch Covid-19: Study

According to a new study conducted by Stanford researchers and published in Science Direct, young adults and adolescents who smoke cigarettes or vape are at more risk of catching ...

Covid-19: South Goa-based industrial designer designs ...

Deepak Pathania, a South Goa-based industrial designer from National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad), has designed a ‘Multi-Mask’ to enable complete protection against Covid-19.

Bandannas, knitted masks are the least effective face ...

Researchers from the Duke University studied 14 different kinds of masks that are in trend amidst the Covid-19 pandemic that has necessitated the wearing of masks in public space.

With no visitors, lockdown hits Madras Crocodile Bank

Started in 1976, it is home to more than 2,000 crocodiles and alligators, as well as reptiles such as turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes.

Covid-19: 77% of students rethinking career path, says ...

Pearson, a global learning company, on Wednesday revealed that more than three out of every four learners ...

Covid scare: 58% parents oppose reopening of school from ...

Schools in India have been closed for more than four months since the Covid-19 lockdown was announced in March.

Edtech company Educational Initiatives introduces assessment ...

Edtech company Educational Initiatives (EI) has introduced an assessment solution ‘ASSET SUPERTEST’, to enable ...

For Akshaya, medical cover to home buyers is about ‘offering ...

Chairman & CEO Chitty Babu says this goodwill gesture will keep fear away from people’s minds

Brigade Group to organise ‘Virtual Property Expo’ on August ...

Bengaluru-based real estate developer Brigade Group is to conduct the first ‘Virtual Property Expo’ on August ...

Zolostays offers free healthcare plan with Covid-19 ...

Co-living and student housing platform Zolostays has announced a complimentary healthcare membership, ...

Rajnath Singh launches defence PSUs and Ordnance Factory Board modernisation projects

The move is part of Atmanirbhar week celebrations of the Defence Ministry

BEL upgrades its torpedo decoy system at Maareech facility

The facility to save country $4 million in forex per system

With no visitors, lockdown hits Madras Crocodile Bank

Started in 1976, it is home to more than 2,000 crocodiles and alligators, as well as reptiles such as turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes.

Kerala gold case: Swapna denied bail, court says UAPA in order

The Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) denied bail to Swapna Suresh, the second accused in the case involving smuggling of gold ...

Morikawa heralds the arrival of youth brigade as golf thrills fans in pandemic times

Collin Morikawa has spent a fair bit of time in California, and not too far from the TPC Harding. In fact it was as recent as last year, when he was ...

Unions welcome import ban on 101 weapons, demand more work for OFB

The unions in the defence sector took a cautious approach towards the Centre’s decision to ban the import of 101 defence equipments. Bharatiya ...

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under security law

Arrests come after U.S. imposes sanctions on Hong Kong officials

If notified, EIA 2020 will be ‘catastrophic’: Congress to Govt

The Congress asked the Centre to withdraw it to stop “loot of the nation and environmental destruction”.

Tirumala reports rise in coronavirus outbreak as cases surge

Over 700 temple employees had been infected by the virus

PM: Use innovative technologies to improve rain forecast, warning systems

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for using innovative technologies to improve rain forecast and warning system.Modi took stock of preparedness to ...

IndiGo plans to raise up to ₹4,000 crore through QIP

IndiGo is to raise up to ₹4,000 crore through an issue of equity shares by way of a qualified institution placement, the company said in a statement ...

Thackeray must scale up testing and isolation facilities in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

The former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis said the Thackeray Government must scale up testing and isolation facilities in ...

Covid-19: Maharashtra CM urged to curtail malpractices happening at private hospitals

The Maharashtra Government has been unsuccessful in controlling private hospitals, who are extorting patients under the garb of Covid treatment, said ...

MS Swaminathan award for environment protection conferred upon RS Paroda

The Rotary Club of Madras East has conferred the MS Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2019 upon RS Paroda the Founder Chairman of the Trust ...

Diwali 2020: 65% consumers reflect ‘Positive Buying Sentiment’ this festival season, says study

Home furniture, Jewellery and Television were under ‘High Priority’ buying list, according to TRA Research

HC dismisses industrialist’s petition, asks him to deposit ₹1 lakh with PM CARES

Setting an example, a High Court dismissed a petition filed by an industrialist for his disqualification as director of a company as an abuse of ...

IKEA launches ‘Better Living’ app for healthy homes

IKEA India has launched the IKEA Better Living App to enable people to live a more sustainable life at home, by following simple and everyday ...

WHO renews invite to countries, manufacturers to join COVAX facility

The global movement looks to accelerate the development of a vaccine against the coronavirus

40% increase in Covid-19 cases among US children: Report

According to a report by the American Academy of Pediatrics, 97,078 new coronavirus cases reported among children in the United States, which is a ...

More than 96% of students connected to NITK’s online classes: Director

More than 96 per cent of the students of National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) are now taking online classes of the institute, according ...

Pranab Mukherjee undergoes brain surgery at Army’s R&R hospital

Earlier, the former President was tested positive for Covid-19.

Apex court adjourns hearing to August 14 on petition challenging UGC norms

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing to August 14 against the petition challenging the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines to ...

Covid-19 infection may persist for longer than previously thought: Study

A new study by Chinese researchers, published in the journal Science Advances, showed that the incubation period of the Covid-19 virus is now ...

Covid-19 testing in US has some ‘mind-blowing’ problems: Bill Gates

American business magnate, software developer, investor, and philanthropist Bill Gates said in an interview with CNN that the US government has not ...

AIC-IIITH selects 10 social enterprises for incubation

Atal Incubation Centre at International Institute of Information Technogy-Hyderabad (AIC-IIITH) has shortlisted 10 tech-based social start-ups for ...

Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali mulls bidding for IPL title sponsorship

The title sponsorship slot lies vacant after Vivo decided to exit

Covid-19 cases cross 2.2 million, over 1.5 million recover actively

Upto 6,34,945 are actively infected, while another 44,386 have died

PM inaugurates undersea cable linking Chennai, Andaman & Nicobar

Will boost Digital Services like Tele-education, Tele-Health

IIT Madras to start a course on biomimicry

Taking inspiration from the nature, IIT Madras will offer a full semester elective course under the inter-disciplinary stream on biomimicry to look at ...

Covid-19 vaccine less likely to work for obese people: Study

A new study commissioned by researchers in the US confirms that a Covid-19 vaccine may remain ineffective in obese people. The ramifications of ...

Andhra Pradesh industrial policy 2020-23 focuses on sustainable industrialisation, balanced growth across regions

Will focus on MSEs, women entrepreneurs

Zolostays offers free healthcare plan with Covid-19 insurance for residents

Co-living and student housing platform Zolostays has announced a complimentary healthcare membership, “ZoloSure”, for all its 50,000-plus residents in ...