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Kim Jong-Un 'alive and well', claims South Korea amid rumours of North Korean leader's death

A top security adviser to South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said that the North's leader Kim Jong Un is 'alive and well', downplaying rumours over Kim Jung-Un health following his absence from a key anniversary.

Apr 27, 2020

Deadly locust invasion to starve millions worldwide; COVID-19 not only worry

Locust swarms if not dealt with in time will pose a greater threat to humanity than the coronavirus pandemic and we have only a few weeks left for dealing with the locusts

Apr 25, 2020

Tech blogger Rashed Ali Almansoori lauds Dubai Police for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fight against coronavirus

smart helmets best thing is that besides checking the body temperature of the people travelling in public transport, the helmets even give detailed information and personal details about the concerned person

Apr 25, 2020

'Inject disinfectant into coronavirus patients': Donald Trump's remark shocks medical community

US President Donald Trump in his latest press briefing indicated that a COVID-19 patient can be cured by an injection of bleach or isopropyl alcohol.

Apr 24, 2020

Ramadan 2020 date in India: Confusion erupts after sighting moon in Karnataka, Kerala

Two southern Indian states are expected to commence Ramadan on Friday, April 24. Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries are also observing the holy month of Ramzan tomorrow.

Apr 23, 2020

karnataka police finds illegal sand boa trade

Illegal sand boa trade: Boy used Dunzo delivery bag to sell snake in Karnataka, 2 arrested

The sand boa is protected under schedule 4 of The Wildlife Protection Act 1972. The reptile species is a huge demand across the world market, often takes a price of Rs 50 lakh to Rs 60 lakh.

Apr 23, 2020

Kerala social worker, booked for slut-shaming, flouts social distancing rules [Watch]

Kerala police have not taken any action even after Firoz Kunnamparambil blatantly broke all social distancing measures to prevent coronavirus lockdown.

Apr 22, 2020

Cops beat up 2 northeastern men stepping out to buy groceries amid lockdown in Bengaluru

The two men have been out to get some emergency medicines and groceries when the cops came by and took them to the Hennur station for breaching the lockdown rules.

Apr 22, 2020

On National Civil Service Day, meet India's noted officers

National Civil Service Day commemorates the day when the first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947 at Metcalf House, Delhi, and referred the civil servants as the 'steel frame of India'. Here is a list of a few from the present day who are making India proud.

Apr 21, 2020

Delhi govt uses WhatsApp to tutor students amid lockdown

Through this method, the teacher corrects the students' sheets, discusses the topics and sometimes makes a video call to add a personal touch and boost their confidence during these challenging times.

Apr 20, 2020

Global coronavirus deaths cross 160,000: What's happening around the world and more

Europe is in the eye of the storm, with the number of cases nearing a million, and should move with extreme caution when considering easing lockdowns

Apr 19, 2020

Yogi Adityanath govt to provide jobs to migrant labourers under MGNREGS

The migration of youth to villages following a lockdown has led to a situation of economic distress, which can be solved by providing jobs for the youth under MGNREGS.

Apr 19, 2020

Indian tricolour projected on Swiss mountain Matterhorn; displays hope amid coronavirus

In a bid to spread hope and solidarity among the world nations to beat the deadly spread of coronavirus, Hofstetter has been lighting up the 14,690 feet mountain with spectacular display of country flags.

Apr 18, 2020

Bollywood turns into 'The Simpsons' as Disney Hotstar welcomes the American show

Bollywood celebrities such as Akshay Kumar, Arjun Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte have shared their Simpsons avatar as they welcome 'The Simpsons' show on Disney Hotstar.

Apr 16, 2020

Coronavirus hotspots in India: Six major metros in the list, Tamil Nadu tops with 22 districts

All the major metros including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad are part of the list of hotspots notified by the Health Ministry. Tamil Nadu tops the list with 22 districts in the hot spots while Rajasthan and Maharashtra are second on the list with 11 each.