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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 187 mn; death toll climbs over 4.03 mn

Overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 187 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.03 million and vaccinations soared to over 3.46 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University

Haiti's request for US military troops under review, says White House

White House has said that it is still reviewing Haiti's request for US military support to stabilize country after assassination of President Jovenel Moise

Over 40 killed in Covid-19 isolation ward fire in Iraq's hospital

More than 40 people have died after a fire broke out in a Covid-19 isolation ward at a hospital in Iraq.

Delta variant of Covid-19 spreading worldwide at scorching pace: WHO chief

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of WHO warned of the 'devastating outbreaks' caused by the Delta variant of Covid-19

Covid-19 cases soar in over 40 US states amid falling vaccination rates

Covid-19 cases rose in more than 40 US states over the past week as the vaccination rate has slowed down and the highly transmissible Delta variant continues to spread

Maruti Suzuki raises prices of Swift, CNG models as input costs bite

The new prices are effective from today i.e. 12th July, 2021

NEET UG 2021 to be held on Sept 12, application process to start on Tuesday

Medical entrance exam NEET, which was earlier scheduled for August 1, will now be conducted on September 12, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced Monday.

Sundar Pichai says free and open internet is under attack globally

In an interview with the BBC, he said that many countries are restricting the flow of information, and the model is often taken for granted

IT Minister of State Rajeev Chandrashekhar briefly loses Twitter blue tick

Experts suggest the removal of the blue tick was due to the change in user name effected by Chandrashekhar after he took over as a Minister of State.

Numerous instances of delay in payment by Zomato, Swiggy: NRAI

NRAI said there have been numerous instances of delay in payment by Zomato and Swiggy which has affected the entire cash flow of its partners.

40% recovered patients suffer from post-coronavirus symptoms: Study

Over 40 per cent of people who recovered from Covid-19 are still having post-Covid symptoms

Rs 11,141 crore paid to wheat farmers as MSP in UP in 20-21: Govt

Procurement of paddy in Uttar Pradesh has also jumped during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 itself

Maharashtra Cong chief backtracks after accusing CM, Dy CM of tracking him

Nana Patole claimed he was "misinterpreted" by the media and opposition Bharatiya Janata Party.

WHO issues new recommendations on human genome editing technology

While human genome editing technology has opened the doors for treating rare diseases, there are also risks associated with it

Jio tops subscriber race in April, Vodafone Idea user base erodes

Bharti Airtel added over 5.17 lakh users during the month under review, taking its subscriber base to over 35.29 crore

TED Talks arrive with exclusive content on audio chat app Clubhouse

Invite-only audio chat app Clubhosue has struck a deal with TED to bring exclusive talks on its platform starting Monday.

Assam chief minister moves cattle safety bill to control slaughter, trade

As announced earlier, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday moved "The Assam Cattle Preservation Bill-2021" in the state assembly to regulate the slaughter, consumption and transportation

Supreme Court seeks Centre, AG's response on plea challenging sedition law

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre and the Attorney General on a plea challenging the constitutionality of the offence of sedition under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code.

Delhi-NCR likely to see light rain with thunderstorm today: IMD

People in Delhi-NCR may get respite from high humidity today (Monday), as the weather department said the conditions are favourable for advance of the monsoon over the national capital.

Crowds throng vaccination centres in Mumbai as drive resumes after 3 days

After three days' halt, Covid-19 vaccination resumed in full swing with crowds thronging different government and private inoculation centres