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Twitter finally brings DM search bar to Android ecosystem after two years

Twitter has finally brought Direct Message (DM) search to the Android ecosystem, after launching the feature on iOS devices two years ago

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 160.8 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.34 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 160.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.34 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Biden says fuel supply to take time to normalise after pipeline cyberattack

US President Joe Biden said that the country's fuel supply will take time to normalise as the operator of a key fuel pipeline has restarted operations after a cybersecurity attack.

Kerala hit hard by drop in remittances as 1.2 mn workers return: World Bank

Kerala has been hit hard by the drop in remittances from the Gulf countries from where about 1.2 million workers returned to the state due to the Covid-driven layoffs, according to the World Bank

Karnataka Covid update: New cases decline to 35,297; deaths drop to 344

Reversing over the month-long trend, new Covid cases in Karnataka declined to 35,297 in a day, while deaths due to the infection reduced to 344 during the day, said the state health bulletin

Asus Zenfone 8 series unveiled globally, India launch hit by Covid crisis

After postponing India launch of its much-anticipated smartphones due to the Covid-19 crisis, Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has unveiled its ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip for the global market

Apple shares 5th spot with Asus in India PC market in Q1 this year: IDC

As remote work and learning continued amid the pandemic in India, Apple tie with Asus in the consumer segment for the fifth position in the country in the first quarter of 2021

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 10S, Smart Watch in India: Price, specs and more

Redmi India, a sub-brand of Mi India, on Thursday unveiled Redmi Note 10S along with its first-ever Redmi Watch in the Indian market.

7.35 million job losses in April due to coronavirus second wave: CMIE

As the severe second wave of Covid-19 and the resultant lockdowns bring economic activities to a halt, India's job scenario worsened in April 2021.

Ethereum founder donates $1.14bn in cryptocurrency to Covid-hit India

Vitalik Buterin, the Russia-based co-founder of the world's second largest cryptocurrency Ethereum, has donated 500 coins and over 50 trillion SHIB meme coin worth around $1.14 billion to the India

'Survival is tough': SC asks govt to consider harsh realities of migrants

The top court also noted that it will pass order on facilitating transport of those who are willing to go back to their native places.

Pinarayi Vijayan to take oath as Kerala CM on May 20; cabinet still unclear

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will finally take oath of office on May 20, when Governor Arif Mohammed Khan will read out the oath, but what's yet to emerge is the composition of the cabinet

President Joe Biden signs executive order to prevent cyberattacks in US

Alarmed after cyberattack at a key fuel pipeline last week, US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order, implementing new policies to improve national cybersecurity

Global Covid-19 caseload touches 160 mn-mark; deaths surge to 3.32 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 159.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.32 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

India will have to invest heavily in infra for economic recovery: UN expert

India will have to invest heavily in infrastructure in order to recover from the economic havoc, even if that means going in for deficit financing, according to a UN expert

Norway excludes AstraZeneca from vaccination campaign, says PM Erna Solberg

Norway has removed the vaccine against Covid-19 made by AstraZeneca from its inoculation campaign, Prime Minister Erna Solberg said.

Coronavirus: GoAir to start free vaccination drive for all employees

Low-cost carrier GoAir said on Wednesday that it will commence a programme to get its entire workforce vaccinated free of cost

Reserve Bank announces Rs 35,000 crore G-sec Acquisition Programme

RBI announced the second tranche of Open Market Purchase of Government of India Securities under G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 1.0)

BMS urges Centre for free vaccine, compensation to workers for treatment

Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has given several important suggestions to the Union Government's Ministry of Labour and Employment amidst the Covid-19 epidemic

IND vs NZ: India should play both Jadeja, Ashwin in WTC final, says Ojha

Jadeja and Ashwin should both be playing in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand for their prowess with the bat as much as their ability to take wickets, says Pragyan Ojha