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Online classes amid ongoing Covid-19 boost mobile phone import in Nepal

Online classes amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has boosted the import of mobile phones in Nepal, according to data released by the country's Department of Customs.

Bangladesh govt suspends transport services connecting Dhaka to other parts

The Bangladesh government has suspended transportation services linking capital Dhaka to the other parts of the country in a further effort to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic

Petrol, diesel prices remain unchanged a day after setting new records

Fuel retailers spared consumers of further hike in fuel prices by keeping retail prices of petrol and diesel unchanged on Friday, a day after it touched new records

India reports 51,667 new Covid cases; 1,329 deaths in last 24 hours

India recorded 51,667 new Covid-19 cases and 1,329 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the country's total caseload to 3,01,34,445

6 bills to rein in Big Tech market power hurtle forward in US Congress

Six bills taking aim at the Big Tech market power are hurtling forward in the US Congress with bipartisan support even as a House panel has pushed forward an ambitious legislative package

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 179.9 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.89 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 179.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.89 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Russia's daily Covid cases surge to 5-month high; total tally above 5.38 mn

Russia logged 20,182 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, the highest daily increase since January 24, taking the nationwide tally to 5,388,695

Portugal tie France, both through to Euro 2020 knockouts

France and defending champions Portugal both qualified for the round-of-16 at the Euro 2020 after they played out a 2-2 draw in a thrilling match that saw three penalties given and scored.

Spain put 5 past Slovakia, book Euro last-16 berth

Spain produced their best performance of the group stages to qualify for the last-16 of the European Championships with an impressive 5-0 win over Slovakia.

$32 mn World Bank loan for improving healthcare services in Mizoram

The Covid-19 pandemic has had adverse effects on the delivery and utilisation of essential health services in the state.

More firms to come under ambit of small and medium sized companies

In a notification, the ministry defined a small and medium sized company as an entity whose equity or debt securities are not listed or are not in the process of listing on any stock exchange

Apple's advertising platform Apple Search Ads launches in mainland China

Apple Search Ads has been steadily rolling out to more countries, but the Chinese version has extra conditions

Adani Group strikes coal at Australia's controversial Charmichael project

The mine has been at the centre of several protests and campaigns by environmentalists.

Focus on 'toyconomy': Prime Minister Modi's call to India's toy industry

India's share in $100 billion global toy market is only around one-and-a-half billion dollars: PM

Apple likely to unveil upcoming 'iPhone 13' in late 2021: Report

In a bid to offer an upgraded iPhone, Apple is likely to unveil the upcoming "iPhone 13" in late 2021

One shot of Pfizer, AstraZeneca vax offers 60% protection against Covid

A single dose of either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine offers around 60 per cent protection against infection from SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, in adults aged 65 years and above

Twitter integrates Razorpay with Tip Jar to send, receive money

After introducing Tip Jar that allows people to send and receive support with cash gifts, Twitter said that it is adding an Indian payment gateway, Razorpay, as an additional payment provider to it.

N Korea rules out possibility of contact with US, says state media report

North Korea has ruled out the "possibility of any contact" with the US, according to a state media report

Copa America: Peru rally to earn 2-2 draw with Ecuador to reach knockout

Peru came back from a two-goal deficit to keep alive their hopes of reaching the Copa America knockout phase with a 2-2 draw against Ecuador here.

Germany advance into Euro 2020 last 16 after 2-2 draw with Hungary

Substitute Leon Goretzka scored a last-gasp equaliser and secured Germany a spot in the last 16 following a 2-2 draw with resilient Hungary at the Football Arena Munich here