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Covid vaccination offers higher protection than previous infection: Study

The study found that people were over 5 times more likely to have Covid-19 if they were unvaccinated

Theory of China Covid-19 origin a "rumor": former Japanese Prime Minister

Yasuo Fukuda recently expressed his opposition to the theory that the Covid-19 pandemic originated in China

UNSC adopts resolution on protection of education in armed conflict

The Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution on the protection of education in armed conflict

Iran slams new US sanctions as "completely contradictory behavior"

Iran slammed on Friday evening the latest US sanctions against its entities

India extends ban on international commercial flights till Nov 30

This restriction does not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the DGCA

Facebook directed to pay $257 per victim over personal data breach

The leaked data included the lists of the users' Facebook friends

Firecrackers ban in Delhi: Plea in HC seeks urgent hearing

"The decision to ban all forms of firecrackers prior to about 1.5 months of Diwali is arbitrary and unreasonable," the petition contended

Indian consumers seek to spend 25% of monthly salary on festive sales

Smartphones, consumer electronics and home appliances are on top of the shopping lists of consumers this festive season

Delhi High Court to hear plea related to PM Cares Fund on Nov 18

The matter was earlier scheduled for November 30.

Just 5 African nations to hit Covid vax goal: World Health Organization

Less than 10 per cent of the continent's 54 nations, are projected to hit the year-end target

Rome tightens its security for G20, closes its airspace till Nov 1

The summit will be preceded by a G20 Joint Finance and Health Ministers' meeting, which will also be hosted by Rome on Friday, reports Xinhua news agency.

Vulnerable nations doing most to tackle climate crisis: UN report

Vulnerable countries are stepping up amidst a slow response from some of the biggest emitters, a UN report said

Biden announces Build Back Better Framework, $1.75tn social spending plan

The framework seeks to impose new taxes on the largest corporations and the wealthiest Americans to raise revenue of around $2 trillion over a decade to fully pay for the social spending plan.

CLOSE-IN: T20 World Cup -- Unlucky 13 and a wake-up call for Indian side

Pakistan, against whom India have never lost a World Cup event previously, finally beat them on the 13th occasion

US economy grows at an annual rate of 2.0% in Q3 amidst delta surge

"Government assistance payments in the form of forgivable loans to businesses, grants to state and local governments, and social benefits to households all decreased."

Punjab stubble burning events fell by one-third in Sep-Oct: Centre to SC

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that paddy residue burning events from September 15 to October 25 this year, have been reduced by one-third in Punjab, compared to the last year.

China shifts stance - now wants United Nations to steer Afghanistan

China's changing viewpoint on Afghanistan was highly visible in the Joint Ministerial Statement released after the foreign ministers' meeting in Tehran.

India fully prepared to face any challenge, if need arises: Rajnath

Singh visited Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Chandigarh.

Apple tops India premium smartphone market with 44% share in Q3

Apple has witnessed a strong demand for its newly-launched iPhone 13 series in the festive season

KKR's McCullum admits his coaching style was 'a little wild' in IPL

In the second half of the IPL in the UAE, KKR made a huge turnaround