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Covid-19 second wave: 59% of Delhi residents favour three-week lockdown

59 per cent Delhi residents are in favour of a 3-week lockdown

EU plans ban on AI tech for mass surveillance, social credit scores

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology gets all-pervasive, the European Union is considering a ban on the use of AI for mass surveillance and social credit scores, among other applications.

Sony launches affordable Android powered 32-inch Bravia Smart TV in India

Sony on Thursday launched a new 32-inch BRAVIA 32W830 Android TV for India market at Rs 30,990

TCL transforms a 6.87-inch smartphone into a 10-inch tablet: Know more

In a bid to take the niche foldable devices segment to a brand new level, consumer electronics company TCL has teased a new concept that can turn a 6.87-inch smartphone into a 10-inch tablet

Fate of UP Education Board students remains undecided: Details here

With 17 out of 19 officials, responsible for conducting the UP Education Board examination, testing positive for Covid-19, the fate of over 56 lakh UP students now hangs in balance

Denmark ceases AstraZeneca vaccine rollout over blood clot concerns

Denmark has decided to entirely cease administering the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, the country's health authority confirmed

South Korea to set global standards for electric vehicles wireless charging

South Korea said on Thursday it will ramp up efforts to promote a homegrown charging technology for EVs as an international standard, as the country plans to penetrate deeper into the growing sector

Uttar Pradesh: Rows of burning pyres in Lucknow showcase Covid-19 tragedy

At first glance, it seemed like a unique fire show. The huge crowds that had lined up on the opposite river bank, only added to the element of curiosity

UP Panchayat polls: BKU asks farmers to choose candidates 'other than BJP'

The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has issued a statement asking people to choose any candidate, other than those from the BJP in the Panchayat elections that begin on Thursday

Uttar Pradesh to set up quarantine centres for returning migrant workers

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to set up quarantine centres in all those districts of the state that are receiving migrant workers

UP Panchayat elections begin today amid deteriorating Covid-19 situation

The four-phased elections that began on Thursday morning will elect around eight lakh rural representatives

Russia aims at year-round sailing across North Sea Route in Arctic: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the country seeks to establish year-round navigation along the Northern Sea Route in the Arctic

Iran insists on US lifting sanctions to revive 2015 nuclear deal: Know more

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reiterated Tehran's position that US sanctions must be lifted before the country returns to its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal

Global coronavirus caseload tops 138 million: Johns Hopkins University

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 138 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.97 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

US employment growth picks up, hiring remains a widespread challenge: Fed

US employment growth has recently picked up, but hiring remains a "widespread" challenge, the Federal Reserve said

Will distribute 'Special Drawing Rights' to member countries by Aug: IMF MD

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said she is "confident" the financial organisation will distribute a new allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to member countries by mid-August

Cleiton, Bheke score a brace each as Bengaluru FC crush Tribhuvan

The Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC scored a resounding 5-0 win over Nepal's Tribhuvan Army FC in their AFC Cup Preliminary Round 2 clash to progress to the play-off round

Priyanka tells Yogi to ramp up medical facilities amid Covid surge

Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday called upon the Yogi Adityanath government to stop covering up the numbers related to Covid cases

Priyanka wishes speedy recovery to Yogi, Akhilesh from Covid-19

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has wished a speedy recovery to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav

Migrant workers from Bihar relieved to return but worried about work

After the recent surge in the number of Covid cases in nearly all parts of the country amid the second wave of the pandemic, the people living outside Bihar are now returning to their native state