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Indian scientists make fuel from CO2; New method paves way for producing energy on Mars [Explained]

Researchers from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research devised a simple chemical method using Magnesium (Mg) to produce fuel from Carbon Dioxide (CO2).

Apr 11, 2021

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China makes example out of Alibaba's $2.7 billion penalty; beware of anti-monopoly rules violation

The fine on Jack Ma's company by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) was more than double the previous record of 6.1 billion yuan paid by chip-maker Qualcomm.

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

Gold inside body adds lifetime value than outside, here's how

Scientists have developed an implantable sensor utilizing gold nanoparticles that can monitor the change inside the body and help in diagnostics

Apr 7, 2021

Two Karnatata cadre IAS officers bag secretary posts in GoI [details]

Karnataka cadre IAS officers Ajay Seth, Anil Kumar Jha have received central postings as secretaries in DEA and Ministry of Tribal Affairs, respectively.

Apr 6, 2021

A major electoral malpractice reported in Assam's Haflong constituency | details

Five polling officials were suspended as 171 votes were cast in the Assam's Haflong constituency which had only 90 voters.

Apr 5, 2021

Srinagar emerges as COVID hotspot amid influx of tourists; two tourists die from virus

While Srinagar has emerged as a hotspot of the deadly virus, the death of two tourists due to COVID-19 has further compounded the woes of the authorities. More details here.

Apr 5, 2021

Yuvarathnaa Movie Review: Here's How Audience React to Puneeth Rajkumar-starrer

Puneeth Rajkumar and Sayyeshaa's Yuvarathnaa has opened to positive reviews. Check out the audience reaction to the Kannada film, directed by Santhosh Ananddram.

Apr 1, 2021

This COVID vaccine shows 100% efficacy in 12-15 year olds; authorised for EUA [details]

Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech on Wednesday announced that their Covid-19 vaccine -- BNT162b2 -- demonstrated 100 per cent efficacy in adolescents in its phase 3 trial conducted in the US.

Mar 31, 2021

Lockdown 2.0 looms in Maharashtra as Covid cases cross 2.7 mn mark

Registering a new high of a staggering 40,000 plus Covid cases on Sunday, Maharashtra stared at another lockdown as its tally crossed 2.70 million (27 lakh), a day after the death toll zoomed above 54,000, health officials said here.

Mar 29, 2021

MBA-turned-sarpanch brings winds of change in this Rajasthan village

Conferred with the 'Young Global Leader' title by the WEorld Economic Forum, this sarpanch has transformed her village.

Mar 28, 2021

Gowher Rizvi, Sheikh Hasina's foreign affairs advisor

Bangladesh to take balanced approach to Chinese 'Debt Trap': PM's foreign affairs advisor [details]

Calling New Delhi an important ally of Dhaka, Rizvi said that a domestically stable, politically stable and prosperous is in India's interest.

Mar 26, 2021

Massive scam under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme unearthed; CBI investigates [details]

On Wednesday, the CBI exhumed a scam linked to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and registered a case against the promoters of crisis-hit Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL), Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan in connection with the criminal conspiracy.

Mar 25, 2021

Insurers can renew, sell short term Covid policies till Sept

India's insurance sector regulator has permitted general and health insurers to issue short term coronavirus specific health insurance policies, including the Corona Kavach Policy and Corona Rakshak Policy till September 30.