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Global coronavirus update: Bangladesh records highest daily Covid deaths

Bangladesh reported 153 new Covid-19 fatalities in the last 24 hours, marking the highest-ever single-day spike, increasing the overall death toll to 15,065

With eye on T20 World Cup, Starc focused on two upcoming series

Australian pace bowler Mitchell Starc is completely focused on the ICC T20 World Cup in October-November this year and sees the 10 T20Is lined up as a great opportunity

ByteDance selling TikTok's AI technology to firms, including those in India

China-based ByteDance which is parent company of TikTok, has reportedly started selling the AI technology of the short video-making app to other companies, including in India where the app is banned

OPPO Reno6 smartphone series will be a game changer, says top executive

A top executive said the Reno6 smartphone series will prove to be another milestone and a game changer in the premium segment

Philippines authorities warn Taal volcano could erupt 'anytime soon'

Authorities in the Philippines have warned that the Taal volcano, south of Manila, could erupt "anytime soon" after recording the highest levels of sulfur dioxide gas emission.

Foreigners entering Indonesia required to show Covid-19 vaccination cards

Foreigners entering Indonesia will be required to show Covid-19 vaccination cards and negative results of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests from Tuesday onwards, an official said

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 183.7 mn; deaths climb over 3.97 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 183.7 million, while deaths have surged to more than 3.97 million and vaccinations soared to over 3.1 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Global coronavirus update: Cuba sets new record for daily Covid cases

Cuba broke another record for daily cases of Covid-19, with 3,519 new infections and 14 deaths, the Ministry of Public Health reported

Delta variant of Covid spreads to much of Iran triggering jump in cases

The new variant of the virus entered Iran from its eastern and southeastern borders and has triggered a jump in the cases, the Iranian national headquarters fighting Covid-19 has announced

Curb on unvaccinated persons from earning livelihood arbitrary: Guwahati HC

The Guwahati High Court held the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Mizoram Government restricting the unvaccinated persons from earning their livelihood arbitrary

Bengaluru FC sign two-year pact with Gabonese defender Musavu-King

Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC have extended by two years the contract of Gabonese defender Yrondu Musavu-King, who was earlier on a short-term pact with the club

98% Delhi govt schools maintain pupil-teacher ratio: Sisodia

Around 50% of schools being run by the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCDs) in the capital have failed to maintain pupil-teacher ratio under the Right to Education Act, Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Sebi fines IL&FS, AFSPL for fraudulent MF transactions

Sebi has fined IL&FS Securities Services Ltd and Allied Financial Services Pvt Ltd (AFSPL) over involvement in fraudulent transfer of mutual fund units from client's accounts.

State prepared for Covid third wave:Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das

The Odisha government has made necessary preparations to tackle the possible third wave of Covid-19, State health minister Naba Kishore Das said on Sunday.

ONGC's rating downgraded in line with India's sovereign rating

State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) and its subsidiary ONGC Videsh have witnessed a ratings downgrade with a negative outlook, courtesy a similar Indian sovereign rating.

India's coronavirus vaccine coverage crosses 35 crore mark

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in a statement on Sunday said that India's vaccination coverage has crossed the landmark of 35 crore.

Security on high alert in TN, Kerala on possible drone intrusions

Central intelligence agencies are on high alert in TN and Kerala after the twin drone attack at Air force' technical airport in Jammu, damaging the airport, inflicting minor injuries to a soldiers

Nearly 15 million in US missed second dose of Covid-19 jab: USCDC

More than one in 10, amounting to nearly 15 million people, in the US have missed their second dose of the Covid vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Navjot Singh Sidhu pitches for 300 units of free power in Punjab

Toeing on AAP lines before Punjab Elections announcing pre-poll sops subsidised electricity , Congress leader Navjot Sidhu advocated for a 24-hour supply with no power cuts, free power up to 300 units

CAIT against extension of deadline for comments on draft e-commerce rules

Amid reports to extend deadline for submission of comments on draft e-commerce rules, CAIT has described such requests as delaying tactics, said there is no need for any extension of deadline.