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Rahul Gandhi asks Modi: Revamp Govt's Covid and vaccine strategy, provide relief to poor

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi said Modi government's lack of a clear and coherent Covid and vaccination strategy led to the current scenario of exponentially spreading Covid-19 in the country

May 7, 2021

While some BJP politicians divide; Dy CM Ashwathnarayan comes to rescue

After high-octane political drama in Karnataka; Dy CM Ashwathnarayan saves the day

Amidst a pandemic, the political controversy in the state of Karnataka was met with surprise and criticism. But Deputy CM Dr Ashwathnarayan saves the day, restoring faith in elected leaders.

May 6, 2021

Over 1 Billion Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Given So Far But Inequalities Still Glaring

As of 2 May 2021, 1.16 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered across the world. However, global and internal inequalities in vaccine equity threaten the progress of the goal of vaccinating a population of over 7 billion people.

May 3, 2021

US Fed, F&O expiry to drive equities on Thursday

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that "it is not time yet" to start talking about tapering the central bank's asset purchase program despite a strengthening economic recovery.

Apr 29, 2021

BBMP sets crazy high ceiling rates to treat COVID patients at hotels; draws flak

BBMP sets Rs 12,000 ceiling rates for 5-star hotels roped in for COVID care whereas these luxury hotels charge 3 times less.

Apr 23, 2021

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Breaking: UK PM Boris Johnson cancels India visit due to COVID; plans virtual meeting

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not be visiting India due to the prevailing COVID situation in the country, instead plans to hold a virtual meeting his Indian counterpart.

Apr 19, 2021

Unemployment on decline in J&K: CMIE latest survey indicates (Details)

Job oriented schemes launched by the Union Territory government yield desirable results

Apr 19, 2021

Raul Castro (R), speaks to Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel

Castro era ends in Cuba as Raul confirms he's retiring

Raul Castro, 89, said the new leadership would be party loyalists with decades of experience, passion and anti-imperialist spirit

Apr 17, 2021

Lockdown, not vaccines, behind drop in Covid deaths: British PM Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on Tuesday that the rapid drop in Covid-19 deaths was largely down to a three-month lockdown, not the vaccination programme.

Apr 14, 2021

Fact check: Viral anti-mask hoarding video not from India; claims made are false

A viral video of a public hoarding displaying anti-mask messages has been making the rounds on WhatsApp groups, claiming to be in India. Here's the truth behind it.

Apr 14, 2021

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Second COVID wave poses threat to India's economic recovery: Moody's

The second wave of infections presents a risk to Moody's growth forecast for India as the reimposition of virus management measures will curb economic activity and could dampen market and consumer sentiment.

Apr 13, 2021

UAE Selects First Arab Woman For Space Programme

Emirati national Nora al-Matrooshi, a 27-year-old mechanical engineering graduate currently working at Abu Dhabi's National Petroleum Construction Company, will join NASA's 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class in the United States.

Apr 11, 2021

South African variant can 'break through' Pfizer vaccine, says Israeli study

The coronavirus variant discovered in South Africa can "break through" Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine to some extent, a real-world data study in Israel found.

Apr 11, 2021

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China makes example out of Alibaba's $2.7 billion penalty; beware of anti-monopoly rules violation

The fine on Jack Ma's company by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) was more than double the previous record of 6.1 billion yuan paid by chip-maker Qualcomm.

Apr 10, 2021

Covid surge: Centre makes it top priority to prevent reverse migration of workers this time

With a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in India, preventing another reverse migration of workers, particularly from key industrial areas, seems to be the top most priority of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

Apr 9, 2021

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