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'Rigorous' work underway to achieve privatisation targets: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman said on Thursday that the government is undertaking all the "necessary rigorous" work to complete the planned privatisation processes by the end of this financial year.

Heat is on in every sense of the word as new La Liga season kicks off

Fans will be back in the stands after over a year of empty grounds when the new La Liga season kicks off this weekend in Spain

ICAI to issue 8 new forensic audit and investigation standards

The Digital Accounting and Assurance Board of the ICAI has proposed eight new Forensic Accounting and Investigation Standards, which will be placed for final approval on August 13

Samsung to ship 7 mn foldable smartphones this year: Analysts

Samsung Electronics's foldable smartphone shipments are expected to be around 7 million units this year, about three times more compared to a year earlier, analysts said on Thursday

Moderna Covid vaccine 76% effective against Delta, Pfizer 42%: Study

Covid-19 jabs that were developed by US drug makers Pfizer and Moderna may not be as effective against the 'Delta' variant compared to as they were against the original strain of the virus, says study

Tesla files to produce 5 more versions of Model Y SUV in China

Electric vehicle company Tesla has filed with the Chinese government to produce five more versions of the Model Y electric SUV at Gigafactory Shanghai.

Asia's oldest football tourney Durand Cup to return after a year

Durand Cup, the world's third oldest and Asia's oldest football tournament, is poised to make a comeback after a year's hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic

As Covid-19 fears loom, Maharashtra postpones school reopening

Maharashtra govt has postponed the reopening of schools - scheduled to re-start from August 17 - following a meeting of the Covid-19 Task Force held late on Wednesday, officials said here on Thursday.

Losing one lion guarding judicial institution: CJI to Justice Nariman

Bidding farewell to Justice R.F. Nariman, Chief Justice N.V. Ramana on Thursday turned emotional and said in his 'brother Nariman' the top court will be "losing one of its lions" as he retires

OPPO partners with Spotify to bring personalised playlists to users

Smartphone maker OPPO on Thursday announced its partnership with music-streaming platform Spotify to bring personalised playlists for users that suit their moods and emotions

WhatsApp to allow chat history transfer between Apple iOS, Google Android

Facebook-owned WhatsApp on Wednesday announced a new feature that will allow users to take their WhatsApp chat history with them when they change mobile operating systems

Google releases another beta version of Android 12 OS for developers

The new version of the Android 12 operating system brings several new consumer-focused capabilities like Game Mode, AppSearch, new notification style for phone calls, and others

Samsung to use recycled material in new mobile products by 2025

Samsung Electronics said it will use recycled material in all of its new mobile products by 2025 as the South Korean tech giant vowed to minimise environmental impact

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 204.6 mn with more than 4.32 mn deaths

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 202.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.32 million and vaccinations soared to over 4.52 billion

Sony launches two new premium BRAVIA XR TVs in India starting at 499,990

With the aim to offer a cinematic experience within the comfort of your home, Sony on Wednesday unveiled two new premium BRAVIA XR TVs for the Indian audience.

GSLV failure to have an impact on India's human space mission

The failure of Indian rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F10s (GSLV-F10) cryogenic engine midway during a mission on Thursday will have its impact on India's ambitious moon mission

Covid-19: New Zealand sets out plan for border opening next year

The New Zealand government unveiled a framework for re-opening borders next year and moving to an individualized risk-based model for quarantine-free travel

Jharkhand presents both woman hockey players Rs 50 lakh each

The Indian team finished at fourth position in the Olympics, after losing their bronze medal match to Britain.

Pinarayi Vijayan gets shocker as Kerala HC stays probe against ED

In April, Vijayan suffered a setback after the Kerala High Court quashed the two FIRs registered against Enforcement Directorate officials by the Crime Branch unit of Kerala police

IAS couple Athar Amir Khan and Tina Dabi get court's nod for divorce

Khan and Dabi are UPSC toppers of 2015