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A year on, Thailand strives to elevate Covid-hit tourism industry

More than a year and a half since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, Thailand's tourism industry is now struggling to survive and trying to shift from mass tourism to attracting more quality visitors.

Afghanistan crisis: Scare, uncertainty grip Kabul although peace prevails

The Afghan capital's residents seemed doubtful about their future, pondering whether the current peace could be a lull before storm

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 211.7 mn, deaths surged to 4.43 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 211.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.43 million and vaccinations soared to over 4.92 billion

Nokia shipped nearly 12.8 mn handsets in Q2 driven by 1.4, G and C series

Nokia brand shipped nearly 12.8 million handsets in the second quarter (Q2) of 2021, new data has showed.

Pharma companies lead topline growth in Q1FY22: ICICI Direct Research

Corporate earnings for April-June were robust despite the second wave of Covid-19 and a report by ICICI Direct Research showed that topline growth during quarter was led by pharmaceutical companies

Delhi reports 19 fresh Covid-19 cases, lowest single-day this year

Delhi on Saturday reported a total of 19 fresh Covid case, the lowest daily caseload in this year, according to data shared by the city health department

Karnataka reports 1,350 new Covid-19 cases, 18 deaths in 24 hrs

The Covid positivity rate has taken a nosedive in Bengaluru with 260 positive cases being reported against 374 recoveries and one death in the past 24 hours

Twitter working on participant rules, replay option for Spaces

According to 9To5Mac, these new features are still under development and were discovered in Twitter's code by developer and app researcher Nima Owji.

No word from Sebi on Adani Wilmar IPO being kept in abeyance: Adani Group

The Adani Group has said that it has not received any formal communication from the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Taliban official denies kidnapping reports near Kabul airport

A Taliban official has denied reports that foreign nationals were kidnapped near the Kabul airport, where big crowds still exist amid US-led evacuation efforts, local media reported on Saturday.

Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G discontinued amid chatter of new flagship

Amid the news of a new Pixel smartphone, tech giant Google has indicated that its current flagship, Pixel 5, will be discontinued alongside the Pixel 4a 5G.

Heavy rain leads to waterlogging, traffic congestion in Gurugram

A few hours of heavy rain on Saturday caused waterlogging in Gurugram, affecting the vehicular and pedestrian movements.

No co-education in universities, first Fatwa by Taliban officials

In a three-hour meeting between university lecturers, owners of private institutions, and the Taliban officials, the latter said that there is no alternative

'Taliban wants ties with all countries, including US,' says political chief

On Tuesday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said they intended to form an inclusive government and does not want to have any internal or external enemies.

Apple patents keyboard with removable keys that can double as a mouse

The removable key could serve as a precision mouse for swift navigation of the display.

Antibody protects against broad range of Covid virus variants: Study

A team of researchers has identified an antibody that is highly protective at low doses against a wide range of viral Covid-19 variants.

Facebook allows users in Afghanistan to instantly lock their accounts

Facebook has launched a one-click tool for people in Afghanistan to quickly lock down their account, as the Taliban has regained control of the war-torn country

Facebook 'shelved' report that made it look bad on Covid misinformation

Facebook reportedly shelved a report for the first quarter of 2021 that might have reflected poorly on the social networking giant for its handling of Covid misinformation on its platform.

Covid watch: First cases reported from Athletes' Village at Paralympics

The Tokyo Paralympic Games organising committee on Saturday confirmed the first two cases of Covid-19 inside the Athletes' Village.

Music streaming giant Spotify to spend $1 bn buying its own stock

Swedish music streaming giant Spotify has announced to spend up to $1 billion between now and April 21, 2026 to repurchase its own shares.