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ICC to partner UNICEF in fundraiser for Covid relief in South Asia

The International Cricket Council (ICC), through its 'Cricket for Good initiative', has launched a fundraising campaign to support UNICEF's emergency Covid-19 response in South Asia

Former TDP MLA Philip C. Tocher joins Andhra Pradesh ruling party YSRCP

Former Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Christian minority leader Philip C. Tocher has joined Andhra Pradesh's ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP).

Instagram rolls out full screen, 30-second ads in Reels globally from today

Facebook is on a huge monetisation drive and now, Instagram users globally will see ads in short-video feature Reels from Friday

Finland to introduce EU Digital Covid vaccination certificate from June 22

Finland will update its national Covid-19 vaccination certificate to ensure its inter-operability with the European Union's (EU) Digital Covid-19 Certificate starting from June 22

US Labour Dept says initial jobless claims rise to highest level in a month

After hitting pandemic lows, initial unemployment claims in the US unexpectedly rose to 412,000 last week, marking the highest level in a month, the Labour Department reported

Snapchat removes Speed Filter feature that 'encouraged' reckless driving

Popular social media platform Snapchat is removing a feature known as the "Speed Filter" that lets users capture how fast they are driving and then share it with friends

EU endorses Greek recovery plan to 'supercharge investment and growth'

The economic recovery plan of Greece which will "supercharge investment, reform and growth throughout the country" has been endorsed by the European Union (EU)

Israel Aerospace Industries to sell Germany 69 radar systems for 36 mn euro

The state-owned company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced it will manufacture and deliver 69 tactical mobile radar systems to the German Army in a deal valued at 36 million euros

Global coronavirus caseload crosses 177 mn-mark, says Johns Hopkins Univ

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 177.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.84 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Russia coronavirus update: Over 14,000 new Covid-19 cases recorded

Russia confirmed 14,057 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 5,264,047, the official monitoring and response center said on Thursday

Global Covid update: Vietnam sees record high daily new coronavirus cases

Vietnam reported 515 new Covid-19 infections, the highest daily increase since the pandemic hit the country last year

Karnataka update: Recoveries from coronavirus cross 2.6 million-mark

With 10,685 patients discharged during the day, recoveries from Covid crossed the 26-lakh mark in Karnataka, while 138 died due to the virus, said the state health bulletin on Thursday

No one sought Karnataka leadership change, says BJP state in-charge

BJP's Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh said that his conversations with party MLAs revolved around development works and did not veer towards change of leadership in the state "even once by mistake"

Home Minister Amit Shah likely to visit Gujarat on June 20-21: Report

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit his home state Gujarat for two days on June 20 and 21

Brazil drop star forward Neymar from its Olympic games squad

Another big name missing is Marquinhos, who was part of the gold-winning Brazilian team medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Serum to start clinical trials of Novavax shot for children in July: Report

This week Novavax Inc announced that its vaccine has turned out to be more than 90 per cent effective in clinical trials conducted in the US.

Pashupati Kumar Paras elected president of Lok Janshakti Party

This comes amid the ongoing tussle between Chirag Paswan and his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras

Pfizer's arthritis drug can cut death risk in patients with severe Covid

The efficacy of the drug was tested on 289 patients hospitalised with severe Covid across 15 locations in Brazil.

US to buy 200 million more doses of Moderna's coronavirus shot

This is in anticipation that its citizens may require booster shots, media reports said.

Can integrated OnePlus-OPPO take on market leader Xiaomi in India?

Both brands will operate independently but with a joined force.