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Finance Ministry releases Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs 9,871 cr to 17 states

The Finance Ministry has released its fifth monthly installment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) Grant of Rs 9,871 crore to the states on August 9

Tamil Nadu prepared to tackle 3rd Covid-19 wave: Health Minister

Tamil Nadu Health Minister, Ma Subramanian has said the state government under the leadership of Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin is fully prepared to tackle the third wave of Covid-19 infection.

TikTok overtakes FB as most world's most downloaded social media app

Chinese short-video platform TikTok has overtaken Facebook as the most downloaded social media app in the world, the media reported.

RS to discuss agri issues, Jairam Ramesh alleges govt move as 'clever'

The Rajya Sabha Bulletin has listed discussion on the agriculture issues on Tuesday in which the names of Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and Pratap Singh Bajwa along other MPs are mentioned

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 203.6 mn with more than 4.30 mn deaths

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 202.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.30 million and vaccinations soared to over 4.44 billion

Search operation continues for missing pilots in Ranjit Sagar Dam

Searches continued on Tuesday to locate the two pilots missing after the helicopter crash in Ranjit Sagar Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district

Samsung ranks fourth in global Android 5G smartphone market in Q2: Report

Samsung Electronics was the world's fourth-largest vendor of Android 5G smartphones in the second quarter of the year, a report showed on Tuesday

LG Electronics to expand streaming service LG Channels on smart televisions

LG Electronics on Tuesday said it will expand its streaming service on smart TVs as the tech giant tries to increase its presence amid the pandemic-driven stay-at-home trend

Elon Musk's SpaceX acquires satellite startup Swarm Technologies

SpaceX is acquiring satellite connectivity startup Swarm Technologies for an undisclosed sum, it first acquisition in the 19 years of its existence

CRPF trooper injured in militant attack in Kashmir's Shopian district

One CRPF trooper was injured on Tuesday when militants attacked a security forces party in Kashmir's Shopian district.

Moderna vaccine approved in Australia amid lockdown in most populous state

Australia's medical regulator has granted provisional approval for Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine

45% of EU firms report investments to address climate change: Survey

This comes as Europe shows global leadership in the fight against climate change with the Green Deal and the new 'fit for 55' proposals

New Covid-19 cases rise in Canada as it eases health restrictions

Canada reported 1,203 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday, raising the cumulative total to 1,442,087 cases, including 26,678 deaths, according to CTV.

India auto retail sales up 34% in July as Covid-19 restrictions ease

Low base, along with rising demand, pushed up India's overall vehicle retail sales on both sequential and year-on-year basis in July 2021

Samsung to expedite chip plant investments after chief's parole

Samsung Group, the country's largest conglomerate, is likely to ramp up its investment in chip plants amid the global shortage and merger and acquisition (M&A) with the parole of its leader

Edtech firm upGrad becomes new unicorn at $1.2 billion valuation

The company raised fresh funds to tune of $185 mn from Temasek, IFC and IIFL

Evacuation of families begin as Ganga, Yamuna cross danger mark

As the water levels of both the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers crossed the danger mark in Prayagraj on Monday, the district administration has started the evacuation of families affected by floods

Athletes to return from Tokyo today, security beefed up at IGI airport

Delhi Police have tightened the security at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport hours before Indian athletes are to return from Tokyo

China's bonhomie with Taliban: Keeping terrorism on the back burner?

Chinas ties with the Taliban, which has so far refused to de-link itself from terrorist groups like the Al Qaeda, flies in the face of its claims to be part of the global counter-terrorism movement

Biopic can wait, want to focus on the game for now, says Neeraj Chopra

Chopra, who made history by winning India's first-ever gold medal in athletics at the Olympics, is now setting sight on next year's Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the World Championships