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Microsoft admits to signing rootkit malware in supply-chain fiasco

Tech giant Microsoft has now confirmed signing a malicious driver being distributed within gaming environments

Iran won't deliver nuclear activities' record to IAEA: Parliament speaker

Iran will not deliver records of its nuclear activities to the International Atomic Energy Agency after a temporary understanding reached in January expired, Parliament Speaker said

Vaccination drive for June 28 in Chennai suspended due to shortage

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has suspended its vaccination drive for June 28 following shortage of vaccines.

Malaysia to extend nationwide lockdown until Covid-19 is contained

Malaysia will extend its current restrictions until the Covid-19 pandemic is further contained, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has announced.

Coronavirus epidemic similar to Covid-19 hit East Asia 20,000 years ago

A coronavirus epidemic broke out in the East Asia region more than 20,000 years ago, similar to the current Covid-19 pandemic, an international study of human genomes has discovered.

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 181 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.92 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 180.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.92 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Would love to score my 1st Euro goal against England: Mueller

31-year-old striker Thomas Mueller indicated that the one dark spot in his illustrious career was not having scored a goal against England at the European Championships.

Elon Musk's SpaceX aims for orbital launch of Starship In July: Report

Elon Musk-run SpaceX is "shooting for July" for the first orbital launch of the company's Starship vehicle despite lacking the regulatory approvals needed for such a launch, media reports said.

No evidence that Covid-19 vaccine booster a must, says US CDC

There is currently no data to support that Covid vaccine booster shot is needed for general population, says US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but extra dose needed for vulnerable groups

Apple tells Epic judge to consider SC's NCAA decision: Report

Tech giant Apple's legal team has submitted a decision by the US Supreme Court about the NCAA to the court over its lawsuit with Epic Games, claiming the decision "provides guidance"

Take steps to contain Delta plus variant: Centre to Tamil Nadu

Union health ministry has called upon TN government to take steps to immediately contain Delta plus variant of Covid-19, as according to research reports, the variant is more transmissible and deadly.

Priyanka to camp in Lucknow now, work for party from ground zero: Sources

For the third time in a year, there is a strong buzz in the UP Congress that party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will now camp in Lucknow and work for the party from ground zero.

Covid vax may not be enough, masks, distancing must continue: WHO

As the highly contagious Delta variant is spreading rapidly, being vaccinated may not be enough, people must continue wearing masks, maintain social distancing

Gurgaon Metro Project case: IL&FS gets Rs 1,925 cr from Haryana govt

The payment, duly received in escrow accounts, comes in compliance of the Supreme Court order of March 26, 2021 that ruled in favour of IL&FS in the Gurgaon Metro Project

Iran's Bushehr nuke plant to restart operation soon

Ali Akbar Salehi, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has said that Bushehr nuclear power plant, which was shut down temporarily last week, will enter circuit in the coming days.

Indian economy poised for recovery in FY22, says SBI Chairman

SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara has expressed hope that the country's economy would recover in the ongoing financial year

Covid-19 survivors may take a year to get back taste, smell: Study

Have you lost your sense of taste and smell after suffering from Covid-19 infection? It could take up to a year to get back, finds a study.

TN announces Rs 3 cr for athletes who win gold in Tokyo Olympics

Tamil Nadu chief minister, M.K. Stalin has announced a cash prize of Rs 3 crore for those athletes who wins gold in the Tokyo Olympics which is starting from July 23.

Windows 11 to require laptops to have high-quality webcams: Report

As part of the rush of news surrounding its new operating system, Microsoft has declared that starting January 1, 2023, all new laptops running on Windows 11 will need to have a front-facing camera.

Petrol up 35p/ltr for 2nd straight day in Delhi, nears Rs 100 in Chennai

Petrol price increased by 35 paise per litre for the second day in a row in the national capital to Rs take it to Rs 98.46 a litre.