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World Health Organization calls for global governance against pandemic

The World Health Organization called for global governance and recommended the establishment of a Global Health Board 'under the auspices of the G20'

With eye on assembly polls, UP BJP to enroll over 15 million new members

With an eye on the Assembly elections scheduled in Uttar Pradesh next year, the BJP is planning to enroll over 15 million new members in the politically important state.

Amazon slams SpaceX, says Musk's companies do not care about rules

Amazon slammed Musk's SpaceX as a serial rule-breaker and sent FCC officials a list of Musk's past troubles with other regulators

Moderna to develop single-dose booster shot for Covid-19 and flu

US drug maker Moderna has announced the development of a single-dose vaccine candidate that is a combination of a Covid-19 booster as well as a seasonal flu jab.

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh extends Covid-19 restrictions till September 30

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday ordered extension of the existing Covid-19 restrictions till September 30, in view of the upcoming festival season

Low base effect pushes up India's domestic PV sales in August

Low base effect along with pent up demand pushed India's domestic private vehicle (PV) sales higher on a year-on-year basis in August.

Messi, Neymar set records as Argentina, Brazil edge closer to World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain teammates Lionel Messi and Neymar both broke scoring records on Friday (IST) as Argentina and Brazil continued their march toward next year's World Cup in Qatar.

UK approves Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines as booster doses for Covid-19

The UK's health regulator has approved Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines for booster doses against Covid-19, even as the country's decision on the third dose remains pending.

Spotify's new feature 'Enhance' to improve personalised recommendations

Swedish music streaming platform Spotify has announced that it is rolling out a new feature, Enhance, for Premium users to easily add personalised recommendations to their playlists.

India's merchandise exports to touch $98 billion during Q2 of FY22

Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) on Friday said it forecasts India's total merchandise exports to $98.45 billion for the second quarter of FY22.

Foreign portfolio investors make net investment of Rs 7575 cr in Sep so far

Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) have so far made a total net investment of Rs 7,575 crore in India so far in September, as per NSDL data.

Bengal bypoll: BJP's Priyanka Tibrewal will take on CM Mamata in Bhabanipur

The BJP has fielded city lawyer Priyanka Tibrewal against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Benerjee in the September 30 bypolls for the Bhabanipur assembly constituency seat.

Covid-19: Karnataka govt ends weekend curfew in border districts

The Karnataka government has ended the weekend curfew in the border districts of Kerala and Maharashtra following a decrease in the number of new Covid-19 cases

Gold ETFs witness net outflow of 22.4 tonnes in August: World Gold Council

Gold-backed exchange traded funds (ETF) experienced net outflows in August of 22.4 tonnes, as North American outflows outweighed inflows into European and Asian funds, the World Gold Council said

Will prove Indian subcontinent's history began from Tamil landscape: Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said that the state government must scientifically prove that the history of the Indian subcontinent commenced from Tamil landscape.

'Talk! If not on laws, then at least on report': SC panel member to farmers

A key member of the Supreme Court-appointed panel on contentious three agricultural laws said panel's report is in favour of farmers and the report should be brought in public domain for a discussion

Himachal CM Thakur seeks $100 mn ADB project for tourism infrastructure

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday sought revival of the $100 million ADB project (Phase I) aimed at building world-class tourism infrastructure in the state.

Taliban likely to hold oath-taking ceremony on September 11: Report

The newly-formed Taliban government has rolled out invitations to various countries to be part of the oath-taking ceremony, including China, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Qatar, India and the US

Taliban's cultural commission bans women from playing any sport

The decision has raised many questions over the future of Afghanistan in international cricket and other sports.

Kabul airport to be ready for international flights in 3 days: Report

The Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul will be ready for international flight services in the next three days.