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After Agnipath row, Centre announces 10% reservation for "Agniveers" in CAPFs, Assam Rifles

Amid nationwide protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, the Centre on Saturday announced a 10 per cent reservation for 'Agniveers' in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles .

Jun 18, 2022

An engraved tombstone of person who died from the Black Death plague from the Kara-Djigach cemetery in modern-day Kyrgyzstan.(Credit: P.-G. Borbone, M. A. Spyrou et al./Nature)

Origins of mid-14th century pandemic "Black Death" identified

Researchers believe to have identified the origins of Black Death, a bubonic plague that killed tens of millions in Europe, Asia and north Africa during the mid-14th century.

Jun 16, 2022

US Fed makes rate hike of 0.75 percentage points, highest since 1994

To tame the inflation that is at its highest in 40 years, the US Federal Reserve raised the interest rate by 0.75 percentage points, the biggest since 1994

Jun 16, 2022

Two-hour relaxation after weeklong curfew in J&K's Bhaderwah; all curbs lifted in Ramban, Kishtwar [details]

Curfew was imposed on June 9 following communal tension in this sensitive belt. Broadband, and mobile internet services remained suspended for the seventh consecutive day in Doda, Kishtwar districts.

Jun 16, 2022

Global PC shipments to fall 8.2% in 2022 due to these economic factors

The global macro-economic factors are set to hamper global shipments of traditional PCs this year, leading to a 8.2 per cent fall (on-year) to 321.2 million PC units.

Jun 13, 2022

Framework for fake reviews on websites within 60 days: Govt

Days after meeting stakeholders, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) on Friday said it will be developing a framework to keep check over fake reviews on e-commerce websites within 60 days.

Jun 11, 2022

Parents need to check the product for advertisements targeted at children [see the guidelines]

Aiming to rein in manufacturers and advertisers that target children to sell their wares, the Centre on Friday announced a string of measures to curb these practices.

Jun 11, 2022

Moody's Analytics sees another 60-80 bps hike in repo rate this year

Hours after the Reserve Bank of India raised key lending rates, or repo rate, by 50 basis points to 4.9 per cent, global financial services company Moody's Analytics said the central bank could hike the repo rate by another 60 to 80 basis points through the rest of the year.

Jun 9, 2022

Global cases of monkeypox surpass 1,000 in US: CDC

Global cases of the monkeypox virus have surpassed 1,000, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said and urged people to take extra precautions.

Jun 9, 2022

World Brain Tumour Day: Can hormonal therapy raise brain tumour risk in women?

Hormonal therapy has emerged as one of the most advanced treatments for cancer, premature puberty, and excessive hair growth. But, doctors warned that the high-doses of hormonal drugs can increase the risk of meningioma - the most common benign brain tumour - particularly in women.

Jun 8, 2022

SL zoos run out of money to feed animals

Sri Lanka zoos run out of money to feed animals, may release or sell some birds, rabits

Amid the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the island nation's Department of Zoology has informed the Wildlife Ministry that it has run out of funds to provide food to the animals.

Jun 7, 2022

Myanmar bank blacklists 137 companies for violating regulation

The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) has added 137 more companies to a blacklist for failing to deposit export earnings into accounts in domestic banks within the prescribed periods.

Jun 4, 2022

"Fair Repair Act": US passes world's first 'right to repair' law for digital electronics

In a world's first, the New York state legislature has passed the "right to repair" bill that will require digital electronics manufacturers to make parts, tools, information, and software available to consumers and independent repair shops.

Jun 4, 2022

Covid Update: Scientists identify new coronavirus commonly found in rodents [Details]

Swedish scientists have identified a new coronavirus commonly found in red-backed voles -- small, stocky rodents similar to field mice.

Jun 4, 2022

Fearing rate hikes, consumers may front load purchases in niche areas: SBI Research

Customers, especially in retail verticals could be having a feel of future run expected in interest rates, and might be front loading their purchases in days to come giving a fillip to consumer demands in select niche areas, said SBI Research in a report.

Jun 1, 2022

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Search Results for: essential goods

After Agnipath row, Centre announces 10% reservation for "Agniveers" in CAPFs, Assam Rifles

Origins of mid-14th century pandemic "Black Death" identified

US Fed makes rate hike of 0.75 percentage points, highest since 1994

Two-hour relaxation after weeklong curfew in J&K's Bhaderwah; all curbs lifted in Ramban, Kishtwar [details]

Global PC shipments to fall 8.2% in 2022 due to these economic factors

Framework for fake reviews on websites within 60 days: Govt

Parents need to check the product for advertisements targeted at children [see the guidelines]

Moody's Analytics sees another 60-80 bps hike in repo rate this year

Global cases of monkeypox surpass 1,000 in US: CDC

World Brain Tumour Day: Can hormonal therapy raise brain tumour risk in women?

Sri Lanka zoos run out of money to feed animals, may release or sell some birds, rabits

Myanmar bank blacklists 137 companies for violating regulation

"Fair Repair Act": US passes world's first 'right to repair' law for digital electronics

Covid Update: Scientists identify new coronavirus commonly found in rodents [Details]

Fearing rate hikes, consumers may front load purchases in niche areas: SBI Research

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]