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Fact-check: No, govt isn't giving free laptops to students or jobs to every family

It is being falsely claimed over social media that the Government of India is distributing free laptops to students and providing jobs to every family under 'Ek Parivar Ek Naukri Yojana'. The truth is that no such schemes have been introduced by the Centre.

Nov 29, 2020

Bird flu hits UK amid rising coronavirus positive cases; infected birds to be culled

The government has requested birdkeepers in the country to remain alert for any signs of bird flu.

Nov 29, 2020

New frog species to be named after Bengaluru city; here's why

The researchers have named the new species of the frog after Bengaluru city to highlight the lacunae in the documentation of amphibians from non-forested areas and to restore their habitats like freshwater bodies in the city.

Nov 29, 2020

COVID-19 third wave hits South Korea; new restrictions imposed [see details]

On Sunday alone, more than 450 coronavirus positive cases were reported in South Korea. As a precautionary measure, new restrictions have been imposed. Details here.

Nov 29, 2020

China now says COVID-19 travelled from India unnoticed; Beijing panicking ahead of investigation

China is on the receiving end of criticism for its lax attitude and downplaying the pandemic risks as it now attempts to shift blame to other countries as an investigation is right around the corner.

Nov 29, 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

Video from Pakistan shared as cyclone Nivar in Chennai

Fact-check: No, video of flying billboard injuring bikers amid Cyclone Nivar is not from Chennai

An old video of an advertising billboard falling over bikers in Karachi is being falsely shared across multiple social media platforms as visuals of Cyclone Nivar from Chennai.

Nov 27, 2020

Fauci was right about COVID-19 all along; rising deaths, new cases fulfil prophecy

Anthony Fauci had previously predicted that coronavirus is a perfect storm with no end in near sight. Now, America is seeing the prophecy come to life.

Nov 26, 2020

J&K DDC elections: From 70,000 jobs to retrieving encroached land, here's what BJP manifesto promises

The BJP released a 20 point manifesto today, November 26 promising jobs, retrieving encroached land, encouraging tourism, better roads and power infrastructure, regularisation of jobs and much more. Scroll down to know what are the points included in the manifesto

Nov 26, 2020

Delhi emerging as COVID-19 epicenter of India's first wave of winter infections; here's why

With record number of new cases being reported in Delhi on a regular basis, the national capital could well be on the path for the first wave of winter infections.

Nov 26, 2020

Power shortage, inflated food prices: Chennai struggles with Cyclone Nivar

Chennai woke up to an alarming announcement that Cyclone Nivar would make landfall causing major devastation. With 45 per cent of the city without power, here are few other problems faced by Chennaites on the ground.

Nov 26, 2020

EU buys Moderna's COVID vaccine for its member states; poor countries at mercy of donations

The European Commission is buying the vaccine doses on behalf of all 27 EU member states, but the states can also decide if they want to "donate the vaccine to lower and middle-income countries or to redirect it to other European countries".

Nov 25, 2020

Fact-check: No, train services won't be suspended after December 1

It is being claimed in a WhatsApp forward that all trains including the COVID special ones will stop operating after December 1. However, the claim is fake as the Ministry of Railways has taken no such decision.

Nov 24, 2020

Public pressure worked, Kerala won't implement police act amendment now, says CM

Soon after the Governor gave his assent on the bill, the police act amendment was fiercely opposed by opposition parties and members of civil societies. After criticism from various quarters, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has said the new law will not be implemented.

Nov 23, 2020

PM Modi to review COVID situation with CMs; vaccine distribution, surge in cases on agenda

Amid the rising cases of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to review the situation on Tuesday with the Chief Ministers, sources said. Sources also said the Prime Minister will discuss the rollout of the vaccine programme in the states.

Nov 23, 2020

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Search Results for: rising crude oil prices

Fact-check: No, govt isn't giving free laptops to students or jobs to every family

Bird flu hits UK amid rising coronavirus positive cases; infected birds to be culled

New frog species to be named after Bengaluru city; here's why

COVID-19 third wave hits South Korea; new restrictions imposed [see details]

China now says COVID-19 travelled from India unnoticed; Beijing panicking ahead of investigation

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

Fact-check: No, video of flying billboard injuring bikers amid Cyclone Nivar is not from Chennai

Fauci was right about COVID-19 all along; rising deaths, new cases fulfil prophecy

J&K DDC elections: From 70,000 jobs to retrieving encroached land, here's what BJP manifesto promises

Delhi emerging as COVID-19 epicenter of India's first wave of winter infections; here's why

Power shortage, inflated food prices: Chennai struggles with Cyclone Nivar

EU buys Moderna's COVID vaccine for its member states; poor countries at mercy of donations

Fact-check: No, train services won't be suspended after December 1

Public pressure worked, Kerala won't implement police act amendment now, says CM

PM Modi to review COVID situation with CMs; vaccine distribution, surge in cases on agenda

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]