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[LIVE] CBSE Board Exam 2021 dates announced, to begin from May 4; Here's how to check | Details inside

Union education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank announces the CBSE class 10th, 12th board exam dates at 6 pm along with other important decisions taken for the CBSE board exams.

Dec 31, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorisation in India on hold; SEC analysing data [Details]

America's Pfizer was the first one to apply for the accelarated approval on December 4, followed by the SII and Bharat Biotech who applied on December 6 and 7, respectively.

Dec 30, 2020

New Covid-19 UK strain confirmed in India, nation-wide lockdown unlikely

No additional precautions other than the existing ones, is required to put in place to keep the mutated strain at bay. But even those are needed to be followed more strictly owing to the far greater transmissibility factor of the new one.

Dec 30, 2020

India reports new COVID strain cases, 6 UK returnees test positive for mutant virus

The samples of six UK returnees in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune have been found to be positive with the new variant genome, the central government said on Tuesday, adding that they have been kept in a single-room-isolation in designated healthcare facilities.

Dec 29, 2020

Denzel Washington's 66th birthday: Top 5 best performances of the Malcolm X actor

On the occasion of Denzel Washington's 66th birthday, let's have a look at some of the performances that makes him one of the finest actors of our time.

Dec 29, 2020

Centre lifts ban on onion exports from January 1; relief to farmers [Details]

The Indian government on Monday announced that it will be lifting export ban on onions so trades can be resumed from January 1, 2021.

Dec 28, 2020

California surpasses other US states, reports more than 2 million Covid-19 cases

California Governor Gavin Newsom said the county had just 35 available ICU beds available, while health officials urge people to avoid festive season gatherings on Christmas Day and New year Eve

Dec 25, 2020

New coronavirus variant in South Africa: Are concerns justified | Explainer

After the UK, South Africa has identified a new variant of the novel coronavirus which is driving a surge in coronavirus infections. However, are the concerns justified? Read here

Dec 25, 2020

Fact-check: No, UK returnees haven't tested positive for new COVID-19 strain

The government has dubbed the media reports of UK returnees testing positive for mutant coronavirus as false. It stated that India is yet to establish a genome sequence to identify new strains of the fatal virus.

Dec 24, 2020

Sikh group provides charity to stranded truckers in Kent, as UK-France border sealed over new strain

Thousands of truck drivers have been stranded in Kent since early this week after France closed its border with the UK for 48 hours amid concerns over the spread of a new strain of coronavirus.

Dec 24, 2020

Mutated COVID-19 strain hits South Africa hard; spike in cases sparks tension

South Africa is currently experiencing a second wave of the coronavirus outbreak. The steeper and sudden spike in infections has led the health authorities conclude that it is a result of the new variant of Covid-19 found in the UK.

Dec 23, 2020

Pensioners' life certificate submission date extended till Feb 2021; how to do it online [details]

In a huge relief to central government pensioners, the submission date for life certificate has now been extended till February 28, 2021, and there's also an option to submit the certificate from the comfort of your home.

Dec 21, 2020

Bitcoin hits all-time high, breaches $20,000 mark; bubble burst unlikely

The world's most valuable virtual currency traded 5.6 percent higher to hit $20,600, pushing year-to-date gains to more than 180 percent.

Dec 16, 2020

Fuel, LPG prices to increase in MP, thanks to cow cess; state to earn Rs 200cr annually

Madhya Pradesh government is considering imposition of cow cess on fuel and LPG, which will generate Rs 200 crore annually to be used for cow welfare.