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Covid Impact: CEOs prefer strict safety norms over partial lockdowns, shows CII Survey

Amid rising Covid cases and possibility of lockdowns, most of the CEOs in India believe that along with the ongoing vaccination drive, stringent implementation of safety norms should be adopted instead of going for partial lockdowns, according to a CII survey.

Apr 11, 2021

Coronavirus update: Karnataka reports 6,955 new COVID cases, 36 deaths

Karnataka has reported 6,955 new Covid-19 cases, pushing the tally to 10.55 lakh, while 36 more deaths have taken the state's toll to 12,849, health officials said on Saturday.

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

Night curfew in Karnataka: What's allowed, not allowed in Bengaluru, other cities [details]

All those other than permitted people will be strictly dealt with if violating the curfew and Covid-induced guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, as per the order.

Apr 9, 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

After Astronomia, Sanat Sawant To Come Up With A New Song

Sanat Sawant said I have good news for them. I have been working on a new song and it will come out soon. How soon? As soon as I am happy with it.

Apr 6, 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

Weekend lockdown, night curfew, stringent norms; Maha govt takes strict action to curb COVID spread

The night curfew, and weekdays restrictions start from April 5 (Monday) and weekend curfew would commence on Fridays at 8 p.m. and end at 7 a.m. on Mondays till April 30.

Apr 4, 2021

Who is Gaurav Gupta; new BBMP Commissioner takes charge amid spike in COVID cases

Senior IAS officer Gaurav Gupta has been appointed Bengaluru civic body, BBMP's new commissioner, replacing N Manjunatha Prasad.

Apr 2, 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

Visa granted to spouses of H-IB Visa holders

Visa To Allow Payments Using Cryptocurrency, Says "Seeing Demand"

Visa has launched the pilot program with payment and crypto platform Crypto.com and plans to offer the option to more partners later this year, it said.

Mar 29, 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.