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Covid-19 has 'no credible natural ancestor', claims new research

Virus created in lab and evidence found of retro-engineering, scientists say

Iran and world powers resume 'final round' of nuclear deal talks

In 2018, then-President Donald Trump pulled the US unilaterally out of the agreement

BJP-led govt pursuing vendetta politics: Mamata on row over meeting with PM

'If Prime Minister asks me to touch his feet for welfare of Bengal people, I am ready to do that; but I should not be insulted,' says West Bengal CM

Remainder of IPL 2021 to be held in the UAE in Sep-Oct, says BCCI

At its virtual Special General Meeting on Saturday, BCCI also decided to seek more time from ICC to take 'appropriate call' on hosting T20 World Cup

'Twitter needs to comply with the law of the land,' says govt on IT rules

'Twitter's claims are an attempt to dictate its terms to the world's largest democracy,' says Centre

Iran likely to extend UN nuclear monitoring agreement by a month

Nation earlier said inspectors may no longer get nuclear site images

G20 leaders vow unity; to boost vaccine access to fight Covid-19 pandemic

To sign 'Declaration of Rome'- guiding principles that prioritise multilateralism

Govt cuts sugar export subsidy to Rs 4,000 a tonne on global price rise

Trade sources said it might not impact exports much; of the existing quota of 6 million tonnes, 5.7 million tonnes have already been contracted at higher subsidy rate

Centre urges states to declare 'black fungus' an epidemic, report all cases

This fungal infection is leading to prolonged morbidity and mortality amongst Covid patients, said Joint Secretary in the health ministry Lav Agarwal in the letter

Want immediate Gaza de-escalation: Joe Biden to Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel says it has no 'timeframe' for ending hostilities; death toll tops 219

Bitcoin's m-cap plunges more than $500 billion in cryptocurrency rout

Bitcoin is now down more than 50 per cent from its record of almost $65,000 set in April

Iron ore halts two-day gain as steel slides, BHP mine to open; copper sinks

Copper sinks as inflation fears eclipse South American political risk

Covid vaccination to be deferred by 3 months after recovery: Centre

If infected with Covid after 1st dose, 2nd dose to be deferred by 3 months after clinical recovery from Covid-19 illness, says Centre

Now, east coast may see new cyclone; WB, Odisha likely to be hit by May 27

Low-pressure area likely over north Andaman Sea adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal around May 22

US Treasury Secretary Yellen pitches corporate tax hike to biz skeptics

Biden's proposal, called the American Jobs Plan, will help those who feel "left behind," by boosting wages and productivity, Yellen says

Gold scales a near four-month high; Brent crude tops $70 a barrel

Gold in Delhi rose by Rs 333 to Rs 47,833 per 10 gram in line with a rally in the global precious metal, according to HDFC Securities

Tauktae: Indian Navy, Coast Guard rescue over 300 people from barges

Indian Navy, Coast Guard lead rescue in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai coast

PM Modi to interact with officials from states, districts on Covid handling

Official from Karnataka, Bihar, Assam, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi will take part in the meeting, which is scheduled for 11 am

Second Covid wave will delay earnings recovery of India Inc: Moody's

Moody's feels restrictions on movement and lockdowns in several parts of the country will lead to a weaker consumer sentiment and will hit housing and automobile sales

Israel destroys home of Gaza's top Hamas leader; 33 Palestinians killed

US President Biden speaks to Israel PM, Palestine president; Netanyahu says strikes to continue