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India removes import duty on remdesivir until October

India has waived import duty on COVID-19 drug Remdesivir until Oct. 31, the finance ministry said in a statement on Tuesday

Apr 21, 2021

Doyen of Japanese studies in India Prof KV Kesavan passes away

India's well-known Japan expert Prof. KV Kesavan passes away

Apr 20, 2021

3 killed in Texas shooting, suspect identified

At least three people were killed in a shooting incident in the US state of Texas, police said, adding a search in underway for the suspect who has been identified.

Apr 19, 2021

Vaccination is key to fight COVID; Manmohan to Modi [read full letter]

In his suggestions, the former Prime Minister said that the government should publicise what are the firm orders for doses placed on different vaccine producers and accepted for delivery over the next six months.

Apr 18, 2021

Ajeeb Daastaans: Take the sloppy with the smooth

Ajeeb Daastaans Movie Review: Take the sloppy with the smooth

Ajeeb Daastaans (film on Netflix) is an anthology and a rare film coming out of mainstream Bollywood that looks at love as anything beyond a sacrosanct sentiment.

Apr 17, 2021

No Haj without two vaccine doses; Indian Muslims to get vaccinated [details]

In a major development, the Haj Committee of India (HCI) has said that no Indian Muslims shall be allowed to go for the annual Haj pilgrimage unless they have taken the two vaccine doses.

Apr 16, 2021

Regulatory Pathways for foreign produced COVID-19 vaccines boost India's vaccination drive [see how]

The decision has been taken amid an unprecedented surge in Covid cases in the country with over 2 lakh people were infected on a single day, claiming 1,73,123 lives so far.

Apr 15, 2021

Free online coding classes for kids available on YouTube; StayQrious taps trend

The coding course will consist 13 classes on YouTube, where kids can learn algorithms, debugging, variables, loops, nested loops, conditionals and functions among others.

Apr 13, 2021

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Second COVID wave poses threat to India's economic recovery: Moody's

The second wave of infections presents a risk to Moody's growth forecast for India as the reimposition of virus management measures will curb economic activity and could dampen market and consumer sentiment.

Apr 13, 2021

India's Airline operators fear repeat of 2020 situation as Govt ponders ban on in-flight meals

The in-flight meal ban will be applicable to flights with duration of less than hours, while staggered meals will be given at flights with a longer duration

Apr 12, 2021

Gilead's Remdesivir authorised for emergency use only

Remdesvir injection export banned by India till COVID situation improves

In wake of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases, India on Sunday prohibited the exports of remdesivir injections and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) till the situation improves.

Apr 11, 2021

RCB vs MI IPL 2021 highlights: Royal Challengers Bangalore pull off last ball thriller against Mumbai Indians

RCB got off to a flier -- scoring 36 runs in just four overs -- before two quick wickets of opener Washington Sundar and newcomer Rajat Patidar pegged them back.

Apr 10, 2021

Karnataka govt to set up Rs 100 crore startup; taps film stars, family offices backing [details]

K'taka govt giving film stars, family offices, HNIs opportunity to invest in ₹100 crore startup fund [details]

Investors in Karnataka rejoice. The state government is setting up a Rs 100 crore VC fund to help potential startups to scale up. More details here.

Apr 9, 2021

Who is Justice NV Ramana; Four landmark judgements by the next Chief Justice of India

Justice Ramana is a first generation lawyer from his family and was born into an agrarian household of Andhra Pradesh

Apr 6, 2021

Russia registers world's first Covid-19 vaccine for animals

Russian scientists have developed the first Covid-19 vaccine for animals. The vaccine was registered after it showed effective results in dogs, cats, foxes and mink.