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Instagram brings automatic subtitles to videos in feed: Report

The addition should improve accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing users, who will have more choices for spoken-word video, reports Engadget

US to launch Covid antiviral pills at pharmacies, health centres for free

The US is set to launch a new programme that will enable Americans who test positive for Covid-19 to receive antiviral pills for free at local pharmacies and community health centers.

Brent crude breaches $111 mark, highest in 8 yrs, amid Ukraine war

Lower supplies as well as hostilities between Russia and Ukraine pushed Brent crude oil price to nearly an 8-year high on Wednesday.

Religare Enterprises is now debt-free, shares up 3% amid new vertical plans

The company said it will enter new sectors such as Asset Reconstruction, Alternate Investment Funds, Insurance Broking, Digital Wealth Management

Thousands of people fight to get on trains out of Kiev amid Ukraine war

A video has shown people's desperate bid to flee Kyiv overnight as explosions struck residential areas and as many as 15,000 Russian troops bore down on Ukraine's capital, Daily Mail reported.

Google donates $15 mn in relief to Ukraine, blocks RT, Sputnik on YouTube

To curb the spread of misinformation and disrupt disinformation campaigns online, Google has "blocked YouTube channels connected to Russia Today and Sputnik across Europe"

Mexico declines to join Russia sanctions, seeks to stay on peaceful terms

Mexico won't be taking part in the international sanction on Russia over Ukraine invasion, as President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he seeks to keep his country on peaceful terms with all nations

Belarus President accidentally revealed Moldova will be invaded next

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko appears to have indicated Vladimir Putin's forces have plans to invade Moldova, Daily Mail reported.

Battle for UP: Leaders descend on Varanasi ahead of final phase of polls

Varanasi will now witness an unusually large congregation of leaders from various political hues as the district goes to polls in the final and seventh phase on March 7.

Google, MeitY to help 100 Indian startups build high-quality apps for world

Google, MeitY Startup Hub on Wednesday announced a cohort of 100 Indian early to mid-stage startups, to help these startups build high-quality global apps and games as part of the Appscale Academy.

Global entertainment industry mobilises to cut off Russia for Ukraine war

Disney, Warner Bros, Sony and Paramount all paused distribution of new movies in Russia

Special Flight carrying 218 Indian nationals from Bucharest lands in Delhi

This is the ninth flight of 'Operation Ganga' that evacuated stranded Indian citizens from Ukraine.

NCB finds no evidence against Aryan Khan having drug cartel links: Report

There is no evidence to connect Aryan Khan, son of actor Shah Rukh Khan, with international drug conspiracy, a probe by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of NCB has found, as per sources.

NATO chief Stoltenberg stresses diplomatic efforts to solve Ukraine crisis

Visiting Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg has stressed diplomatic efforts to solve the ongoing Ukraine crisis.

ICC WC: Virat Kohli 'cheers' for Women In Blue ahead of Ind-Pak clash

Virat Kohli on Wednesday called everyone to cheer for 'Women In Blue' ahead of the India and Pakistan match in the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup.

UP elections: Akhilesh Yadav, ex-ally Raja Bhaiyya spar in Twitter war

A Twitter war has now erupted between Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and former Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh a.k.a Raja Bhaiyya.

Global coronavirus caseload tops 438.3 million, deaths cross 5.96 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 438.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.96 million and vaccinations to over 10.54 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Instagram makes encrypted direct messaging available in Ukraine, Russia

Users on Instagram will be alerted to the option via a notification that will appear at the top of their direct message inbox.

Contamination levels in North Sea declined significantly since 1980s

Contamination of the North Sea with inorganic and organic pollutants has declined significantly since the 1980s, according to a study published by Germany's Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency

4,000 luxury cars like Lamborghinis, Bentleys, VW sink in the Atlantic

Nearly 4,000 luxury cars like Porsches, Lamborghinis, Bentleys and VW -- along with several high-end electric vehicles -- have sunk aboard a cargo ship in the Atlantic that caught fire last month.