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6,500-yr-old pearl bead found in Qatar's oldest known grave

The discovery of the oldest known natural pearl bead in Qatar has yet again shone the spotlight. It is the host of the upcoming FIFA 2022 World Cup to be played about eight months later.

Mar 5, 2022

Fire at Ukrainian nuclear power plant halts fighting briefly

Fire at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, which erupted after Russian troops shelled the complex, has been extinguished and the fighting in the area also stopped.

Mar 4, 2022

Gordian launches 2-hour secure deliveries on bikes for Jewellers in Bengaluru

Bangalore-based Gordian Technologies provides intra-city secure deliveries where deliveries are undertaken using smart portable lockers that unlock only through an OTP entered by the customer.

Mar 3, 2022

Russian forces disable 118 military facilities in Ukraine: Defense Ministry

Russia captures strategic city of Kherson, invading troops advance further in Ukraine

Kherson is a strategically important city, and a vital port on the Black Sea and on the Dneper River, which may change the course of the war in next few days

Mar 3, 2022

rtist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates Lord Shiva with 23k rudraksha beads.(photo:@sudarsansand/Twitter)

Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates Lord Shiva with 23k rudraksha beads

On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a unique sand sculpture of Lord Shiva with installation of 23,436 rudrakhsa beads at Puri beach in Odisha.

Mar 1, 2022

Plastic hazard Poses life threat to India's dolphins, gharials, spotted eagles

A new report about plastic pollution and its risk on migratory species in the Ganga and Mekong river basins which are protected under the UN's Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS).

Mar 1, 2022

India's Jan M&A deals rose 100% YoY: Grant Thornton Bharat

The M&A deal volumes witnessed a 100 per cent increase compared to January 2021 on account of over 2x increase in the domestic deal activity and 78 per cent increase in cross-border deal volumes.

Feb 27, 2022

Ukraine military says Russia faces heavy losses; 14 planes, 8 helicopters, 102 tanks lost

The Kremlin also lost over 3,500 soldiers, Ukraine's Armed Forces said on Saturday. Nearly 200 service members have been kept hostage, Kyiv Independent reported.

Feb 27, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin.(photo:@KremlinRussia_E/Twitter)

Putin faces opposition within as hapless Ukraine falls in Russian hands; NATO helpless

I want you to show solidarity with the government, says Putin after opposition erupts over his unilateral decision to invade Russia

Feb 25, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden walks out from the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Jan. 11, 2022. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua/IANS)

Biden seeks India's partnership in dealing with Ukraine crisis

President Joe Biden has expressed hope that India would be in "sync" with the US on Ukraine.

Feb 25, 2022

I don't know how much longer my country will exist: Ukraine President

The fate of Ukraine is looking increasingly uncertain as Russia launches a series of strikes across the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky has apparently told his Austrian counterpart.

Feb 24, 2022

India, UAE sign CEPA to enhance bilateral trade volumes to $100 bn

India, UAE sign CEPA to boost bilateral trade to $100 bn; To be implemented in 60 days

To enhance trade relations, India and the United Arab Emirates on Friday entered into a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Feb 19, 2022

After three years' disruption, Amarnath Yatra may resume this year [details]

Kashmir administration starts preparation for this year's Yatra. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir directs officers to establish oxygen booths, COVID testing facilities for Yatris

Feb 19, 2022

India to showcase its millets' strength at Dubai EXPO2020

As part of the key theme 'Millets', a millets food festival, launch of a millets book, and various seminars focusing on its health and nutritional benefits will form the core of the 'Food, Agriculture and Livelihood' fortnight at the India Pavilion in EXPO2020 Dubai starting on Thursday.

Feb 16, 2022

Fact check: No, Nandan Nilekani is not launching crypto project; rubbishes fake news [truth here]

Fact check: Nandan Nilekani isn't launching crypto project; it's fake news

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has rubbished the ongoing rumours about him launching a crypto project.