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Three in four Mumbai's Cuffe Parade slum dwellers had COVID as 'past infection', reveals survey | Details

A sero survey conducted across six slums in Mumbai's Cuffe Parade area has shown that 75 per cent of the residents tested positive for Covid antibodies. Scroll down ro read the survey.

Nov 28, 2020

India's Q2FY21 GDP contracts 7.5%, technical recession confirmed | All you need to know

Even though India's economic recovery accelerated in Q2FY21 from the lows of the pandemic-induced lockdown, the country, for the very first time since Independence, entered into a technical recession.

Nov 28, 2020

Traders body demands ban on Amazon; fined for hiding country of origin on products

The trader's body said that the small monetary penalty had no significance at all and therefore, a seven-day ban should be imposed on Amazon and other big e-commerce companies, who are continuously offending the law and policies.

Nov 27, 2020

India to deploy drones to monitor Ladakh borders amid fierce standoff with China

As the ongoing conflict with China enters colder days, the Indian defense forces have been using emergency powers to procure military weapons.

Nov 26, 2020

Affordable, easy-to-store Oxford vaccine deemed perfect for India has manufacturing error [Details]

Oxford University said that some of the vials used in the trial didn't have the right concentration of vaccine so some volunteers got a half dose.

Nov 26, 2020

Why was CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat's attending China-owned MG Motor event; stirs controversy

Why was CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat attending China-owned MG Motor event; stirs controversy

General Bipin Rawat's appearance at an event hosted by MG Motors has drawn flak, but here's why Chief of Defence Staff was pictured with MG ZS EV car.

Nov 25, 2020

AliExpress among 43 Chinese apps banned in India; full list here

After a major crackdown on Chinese apps, the Indian government has further banned 43 new apps of China origin in the country. Check out the full list here and the reason behind the decision.

Nov 24, 2020

Netanyahu in Saudi Arabia; time for new strategic promises, prioritise America's vested interests in Middle East

Taking Saudi on its side marks a serious diplomatic win for Israel. Both want to see the United States use its military might to defeat, not just contain, the threat from Iran and actively push to counter Iran's growing geopolitical expansion across the region.

Nov 23, 2020

Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire in J&K's Rajouri district; gets befitting retaliation

Defence Minister Spokesman Colonel Devender Anand said that the unprovoked LoC ceasefire violation by Pakistan with small arms and shelling with mortars was reported around 11.15 am.

Nov 22, 2020

Indian intelligence warned of possible attacks

Pakistan again violates ceasefire on LoC in Rajouri district

Pakistan again violated ceasefire on the line of control (LoC) on Saturday evening in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district where an army soldier was killed in the morning in Pakistan firing.

Nov 22, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine rollout in India; PM Modi reviews strategy [ full details here]

PM Narendra Modi has reviewed prioritization of population groups, reaching out to healthcare workers, cold-chain Infrastructure augmentation, adding vaccinators and tech platforms for vaccine roll-out.

Nov 21, 2020

Indian Army considering 615 women officers for permanent commission [details here]

In a significant move towards women empowerment in the force, the Indian Army is considering 615 women serving officers for permanent commission and allowing 40 percent to continue serving in the force.

Nov 19, 2020

Chinese COVID vax appears safe, induces immune response | Details inside

A Chinese vaccine candidate -- CoronaVac -- appears safe and induces an antibody response in healthy volunteers aged 18 to 59 years in an early-phase randomised clinical trial, say researchers.

Nov 18, 2020

PM Modi, US Prez-elect Joe Biden talk; flag climate change, COVID and India-US ties

Joe Biden, who will take over as United States President in January, has told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that alongside Kamala Harris he wants to strengthen and expand relations between their countries.