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DGCA removes price cap on air fares

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday announced the removal of lower and upper limits on air fare in the country.

Aug 11, 2022

Swiggy introduces new "Moonlighting" policy for employees to make more money

On-demand delivery platform Swiggy on Wednesday introduced a new "Moonlighting" policy for its employees that will let them take up external projects to make more money.

Aug 3, 2022

Scientists track impact of Covid protective plastic gear on wildlife

Researchers track impact of Covid protective plastic gear on wildlife

The proliferation of single-use plastic products -- masks, disposable gloves, testing kits and hygienic wipes -- which rose sharply throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, has significantly affected the environment as well as wildlife, according to a study.

Aug 2, 2022

Woman dies after kite string slits her throat in MP

Chinese manjha cuts its way through bans to claim lives; Delhi Police say no more [details]

The manufacturers of Chinese Manjha use glass and metal powder coating over it which at times causes grievous and fatal injuries to humans and birds.

Jul 31, 2022

Apple ships 1.2mn iPhones in India in Q2, logs 94% growth; 1mn were made in India [details]

Apple's enhanced and diversified iPhone production capabilities in India, along with aggressive retail initiatives, continue to contribute to its strong growth momentum in India.

Jul 25, 2022

India better prepared to face Omicron, says health expert.

Face masks are back in J&K; spike in COVID cases prompts precaution [details]

Authorities make face masks mandatory in Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Baramulla districts with immediate effect.

Jul 19, 2022

New Covid variant discovered in Shanghai after months of lockdown

The detection of new variant is negatively impacting China's zero-Covid strategy

Jul 11, 2022

New Covid variant in India as fresh infections skyrocket, WHO closely monitoring developments

It is still unclear whether the new sub-variant is capable to evade the immunity offered by vaccines

Jul 7, 2022

What Pegasus; Apple Lockdown Mode to safeguard high-profile users from govt spyware [details]

The new security feature by Apple comes after iPhones of high-profile people were targeted by the Pegasus software.

Jul 7, 2022

210 orderlies repatriated in TN after Madras HC order

Over 200 orderlies repatriated in TN; Madras HC lashes out at senior officers [details]

Tamil Nadu Police have so far repatriated 210 policemen who were working as orderlies at the residences of IPS officers and other senior police officers. Even retired police officers were using the services of these policemen.

Jun 30, 2022

Shirtless Putin poses during fishing trip in Siberia

Shall we take our clothes off; UK PM asks G7 leaders in snide remark at Putin [details]

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau jokingly argued over whether they should undress, with the British leader saying that showing off his "pecs" would make him appear "tougher than Putin".

Jun 27, 2022

Narendra Modi's success lies in genius for organization-building assiduously learnt from Sangh Parivar: Ajay Singh

PM Modi's success lies in his genius for organisation building, says definitive new political biography [details]

It ultimately comes down to ideology versus votes -- there are parties that aim for the transformation of the country and there are parties that are simply concerned with winning elections.

Jun 26, 2022

Tamil Nadu: Mysterious gang takes "advantage" of Lockdown, steals 600 Mobile Towers

The company claims that the enigmatic group stole its cell phone towers by exploiting the Covid-19 shutdown.

Jun 25, 2022

Pranitha Subhash Blessed with Baby Girl [Photo]

Pranitha Subhash has welcomed a new member to her family. Yes, she has been blessed with a baby girl.

Jun 10, 2022

Bhagyashree to make her debut as judge on 'DID Super Moms'

Veteran actress Bhagyashree Dassani will be seen judging the new season of 'DID Super Moms' for the very first time alongside Remo D'Souza and Urmila Matondkar.