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Shanghai to screen 16 mn people in 2nd phase of coronavirus lockdown

In the last 24 hours, Shanghai reported 355 confirmed locally transmitted Covid-19 cases and 5,298 asymptomatic carriers

India registers 162% growth in EV sales this year, says Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Thursday in the Lok Sabha said that India has registered overall 162 per cent growth in the sales of electric vehicles this year

Moody's terms no confidence motion credit negative for Pakistan

'The motion comes at a time when Pakistan is encumbered with surging inflation and widening current account deficits amid rising global commodity prices'

Putin proposes procedure to continue gas payments in euros: Germany

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that European partners can continue paying for Russian gas in euros, a government statement said

SC orders fresh mop-up round counselling for NEET-PG 2021-22

The top court clarified that those candidates, who have joined in round 2 of state quota, will not be eligible to participate for fresh mop-up round.

One-third of world's population yet to receive a Covid vax: WHO chief

This includes about 83 per cent of the population in Africa, while on the other hand many high- and middle-income countries have reached 70 per cent target of Covid vaccination.

Russian regulator plans to fine Google over Ukraine war videos

Russia's communications regulator may fine Google over its failure to remove certain "illegal" videos related to Ukraine invasion on the YouTube platform

Apple allows Dutch dating apps to use 3rd-party payment options

The company said it is eliminating the requirement that developers of dating apps in the Netherlands "who choose to use the above entitlements must create and use a separate binary".

AAP moves Delhi HC seeking SIT probe into CM's house vandalism case

AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj approached the High Court seeking the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to undertake an independent criminal probe into incident which took place on Wednesday

Bruce Willis stepping away from acting following aphasia diagnosis

Willis' family members posted a joint statement to social media announcing the actor's retirement

YouTube TV launches picture-in-picture support for iPhone, iPad

The feature will allow the video to stay on the screen in a minimised player with concentrated playback controls.

President Biden says pandemic not over, gets second Covid booster

Addressing reporters at the White House on Wednesday, he urged Congress to "secure more funding for the Covid-19 response"

Ukraine war: Stock limit on edible oils, oilseeds extended up to Dec 31

In view of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war resulting in supply restrictions, the Centre has extended the stock limits imposed on edible oils and oilseeds until December 31

Samsung lays out vision for innovative user experience, unveils premium TV

Earlier this month, it launched its premium QD-OLED TVs, which use self-emitting quantum-dot (QD) displays and OLED technology, for the first time in select markets.

Global Covid caseload rises to 486.8 million, fatalities at 6.13 million

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths

Ukraine confirms partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Kyiv, Chernihiv

Ukrainian Defense Ministry's spokesman confirmed that Russia has been withdrawing some troops from Kyiv and Chernihiv directions, in central and northern Ukraine respectively

Germany's inflation jumps to 7.3% to record 40-year high in March

German's inflation rate rose to 7.3 per cent in March on an annual basis, hitting a fresh 40-year high, according to official figures issued on Wednesday.

Heat wave likely to continue in central, west India for next 4-5 days

Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions were observed in most parts of West Rajasthan, in many parts of Himachal Pradesh and in some parts of Haryana

Cricket Australia exploring broadcasting partnership with Reliance Viacom

The meeting is crucial as Reliance Viacom is likely to launch their Sports Channel in the next month

Huge gaps exist in Bihar's medical facilities, says CAG report

Bihar has 38 districts and nine of them, including Patna, do not have blood banks