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Sputnik V the Russian vaccine for Covid-19 has reached India

Sputnik V Covid vax likely to offer 2-year protection: Developers

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine is likely to offer two-year-long protection against Covid-19, Alexander Gintsburg, the head of the vaccine's developer, Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology, has claimed.

Dec 14, 2020

Adult site Pornhub falls in line after backlash, tweaks upload, download policies

After NYT report from Nicholas Kristof which initiated an intense backlash against the company and its content practices

Dec 9, 2020

The Centre is flying more than 60 heads of foreign missions to Bharat Biotech and Biological E the two biotech companies that are working on a Covid-19 vaccine, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Over 60 foreign envoys in Hyderabad to explore COVID vaccine hub, progress [details here]

The envoys are visiting the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech and Biological E for interaction with scientists on the Covid-19 vaccine progress. The visit of the foreign heads of missions in India to Hyderabad is being organised as part of the MEA's COVID-19 briefing initiative.

Dec 9, 2020

William Shakespeare gets COVID vaccine in Midlands, not far from Stratford-upon-Avon

William Shakespeare from Warwickshire in England was one of the first people to receive the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine, at the start of the largest ever immunisation programme in the British history, on Tuesday.

Dec 8, 2020

What is climate emergency: Call for action against climate change explained

A global action is immediately required to reduce or halt climate change and avoid potentially irreversible environmental damage resulting from it.

Dec 8, 2020

UK's Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip 'to wait in line' for COVID vaccine

The UK's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip will not get preferential treatment, but will instead "wait in line" during the first wave of the Covid-19 vaccines reserved for the over-80s and care home residents, a media report said citing sources.

Dec 6, 2020

With 36,000 fresh cases, India's COVID tally at 96.4 lakh

With 36,011 new Covid infections and 482 deaths in the past 24 hours, India's overall tally stood at 96,44,222, while the toll touched 1,40,182, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.

Dec 6, 2020

Apple is replacing some iPhone 11 for free; how to check if you're eligible

You can check if your iPhone 11 is eligible for the programme by putting its serial number on Apple's website for the replacement programme. Full details here.

Dec 5, 2020

RBI restricts HDFC bank from launching new digital business, issuing credit cards: Here's why

In a statement filed with the exchanges, HDFC bank said, "The above measures shall be considered for lifting upon satisfactory compliance with the major critical observations as identified by the RBI."

Dec 3, 2020

UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine, first in the world; rollout next week | Details inside

Britain on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use and said that it will be rolled out from early next week. Scroll down to know more.

Dec 2, 2020

Iran's top nuclear scientist killed in deadly shootout: Tehran blames Israel, US, vows revenge

The assassination would further deteriorate relations between Iran and US-backed Israel threatening peace in the West Asian region.

Nov 28, 2020

Who was FC Kohli; lesser known facts about father of Indian IT industry

FC Kohli had once revealed that he joined Tata after he saw his family sleeping on the floor instead of going back to MIT for his doctorate. Know more facts about father of India's IT industry.

Nov 26, 2020

schools take preventive measures for coronavirus

Karnataka schools, PU colleges will not reopen in 2020; parents relieved [Details]

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has said a decision to reopen schools and pre-university colleges would be taken at the end of December depending on the coronavirus situation.

Nov 23, 2020

PM Modi to review COVID situation with CMs; vaccine distribution, surge in cases on agenda

Amid the rising cases of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to review the situation on Tuesday with the Chief Ministers, sources said. Sources also said the Prime Minister will discuss the rollout of the vaccine programme in the states.