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Day after bypolls, Karnataka hikes power tariff by 40 paise

Just 24 hours after polling ended for two Assembly seats in the state, the KERC announced a hike in power tariff by 40 paise per unit with an average increase of 5.4 per cent against the Electrical Supply Companies' (Escoms)

Nov 5, 2020

'GDP' out of control of government; Congress attacks BJP

The Congress alleged that the inflation rate for vegetables was 22.71 per cent and for pulses and others, 13.69 per cent.

Nov 2, 2020

US offers F-18 Super hornet fighters to Indian Navy; but money can play spoil sport [Explained]

Historically, budget allocation to armed forces has always been lesser than the requested amount. The cash crunch has resulted in the Navy cutting on its capital acquisition.

Oct 29, 2020

Sanofi, GSK to supply COVAX with 200 mn doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Sanofi and GSK have signed a Statement of Intent with Gavi, the legal administrator of the COVAX Facility, a global risk-sharing mechanism for pooled procurement and equitable distribution of eventual COVID-19 vaccines.

Oct 29, 2020

Hizbul chief, Chhota Shakeel, Tiger Memon, 15 others declared terrorist by MHA; see list

Prior to this amendment, only organizations could be designated as terrorist organizations. Now, the government has declared 18 individuals as terrorists under the UAPA.

Oct 27, 2020

Vaccine hopes rise as Oxford jab prompts immune response among old as well as young adults

One of the world's leading COVID-19 experimental vaccines produces a immune response in both young and old adults, raising hopes of a path out of the gloom and economic destruction wrought by the novel coronavirus.

Oct 26, 2020

What is Free My Meal initiative and how does it work [Explained]

'Cooks' post meal in the private group and no one else on the group has to know you've requested a meal. This is how one of the best human initiatives in recent history works.

Oct 22, 2020

Uyghur crisis a genocide; How Canada could make China pay for its atrocities

The Canadian parliamentary committee is the first parliamentary body to declare China's atrocities against Uyghur muslims a genocide, setting a precedent for others to follow.

Oct 22, 2020

LG, rollable, OLED TV, features, CES 2018

Roll over: LG's smart TV costs more than a BMW; here's why

LG has launched the world's first rollable TV and it's price tag is gaining all the attention. At Rs 64 lakh, LG's smart TV is costlier than BMW 5 Series 530i Sport.

Oct 20, 2020

Life after death: Woman's NDE testimonial suggests possibility of afterlife

The near-death experience testimonial shared by Sandi has gone viral, and it has made many believe that life after death is real

Oct 19, 2020

Arjun Rampal's girlfriend Gabriella's brother arrested by NCB in connection with drug probe: Report

Arjun Rampal's partner Gabriella Demetraides' brother Agisilaos has been arrested. The report adds. Agisilaos was found in possession of charas and alprazolam a banned tablet. Arjun Rampal and Gabriella are currently under investigation.

Oct 18, 2020

Russia's coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V gets nod for late-stage trials in India

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd have received renewed approval to conduct late-stage clinical trials in India of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine, the sovereign wealth fund said.

Oct 18, 2020

How Biden's presidency could be huge win for Middle East | Explained

"A Biden presidency is likely to be a huge win for the Middle East to gain back the market share as it restricts shale production and can be supportive for crude oil prices," the report said.

Oct 17, 2020

Myanmar's first submarine INS Sindhuvir benefits India against Chinese aggression | Explained

As part of defence cooperation, India on Thursday said it will be delivering INS Sindhuvir submarine to Myanmar.

Oct 15, 2020

Creativity: Lifeline of Success

By definition the ability to create something novel and appropriate, creativity is essential to the entrepreneurship that gets new businesses started and that sustains the best companies after they have reached global scale.