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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.

Apr 6, 2021

Contemplating police action if fliers flout COVID protocols; Aviation Min tightens noose on airports

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reminded airports to strictly implement COVID protocol amid a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases and fliers flouting mandated COVID appropriate behavior.

Apr 5, 2021

Five-fold strategy effective to curb pandemic; PM Modi seeks 'mission-mode' approach in COVID-hit states

The five-fold strategy of Testing, Tracing, Treatment, Covid appropriate behaviour, and Vaccination, if implemented with utmost seriousness and commitment, would be effective in curbing the spread of the pandemic.

Apr 4, 2021

Biden picks women generals to lead military commands

Biden names Indian American as Washington DC judge

The White House has announced that Biden nominated Rupa Ranga Puttagunta to be a judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, which is a local court for Washington DC

Apr 3, 2021

Atmanirbhar Bharat: DRDO unveils lightweight bulletproof jacket for defence forces

The technology that makes a significant reduction in the weight of the jacket is critical because it will increase soldier comfort while maintaining survivability

Apr 2, 2021

No cabs at Bengaluru Airport as driver self immolates; dies

As a result of the tragic incident, the KIA, has issued a statement though its Twitter handle appealing its passengers to use bus service for travel to and from the Bengaluru airport.

Mar 31, 2021

India received one-third of vaccines made for poor countries by India under COVAX programme: Report

India itself has received more than a third of the nearly 28 million Indian-made AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses delivered so far by the global programme for poor countries, according to data from Unicef and vaccine alliance Gavi.

Mar 31, 2021

Board flights without physical passport; DigiYatra will scan your face for entry at KIA

Bengaluru International Airport is going to adopt seamless facial recognition technology to help passengers clear checkpoints easily to board flights - all thanks to DigiYatra initiative.

Mar 30, 2021

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Sensex zooms 800 points; banking, metal stocks surge

The BSE Sensex surged over 800 points tracking a rise as traders returned to the market after three days. Rise in the Asian markets also supported the domestic indices, analysts said