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Maharashtra govt fears spike in 'active cases' of Covid-19

The prediction comes amid a steep spike in 'active cases' in the worst-hit state in the country

Google Meet app gets refresh user interface, auto zoom feature, and more

Google has announced to introduce new innovations in its Meet app powered by the latest Google AI and tools to make online meetings engaging

Russian hacker targets Apple in $50 million ransomware attack: Details here

Russia-based hackers have hit Apple in a $50 million ransomware attack via a Taiwan-based company that manufactures MacBooks and other products for the Cupertino-based iPhone maker, the media reported

Global coronavirus caseload tops 143.5 million: Johns Hopkins University

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 143.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.05 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Airlift or create corridor, provide oxygen to hospitals: Delhi HC to Centre

Amid oxygen crisis in the capital, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the Centre why it was not waking up to reality and directed it to immediately provide oxygen to the hospitals

Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, Adhir Chowdhury test positive for Covid-19

Senior Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday

Israel is willing to further develop relations with China: President Rivlin

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said that Israel is willing to make more efforts to further develop the Israel-China relationship.

'Mortal Kombat' retains essence of game, spirit of original movie: Chin Han

Actor Chin Han, who plays the sorcerer Shang Tsung in "Mortal Kombat", said the film retains the spirit of the popular game as well as the original film that released in 1995

Assembly elections: West Bengal gears up for sixth phase of polls today

In this phase, election will be conducted in nine constituencies each in North Dinajpur and Nadia districts, 17 in North 24 Parganas and eight in East Burdwan

Don't hoard oxygen, taking it casually is harmful, warns AIIMS chief

AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria said if a person's oxygen saturation is 93 per cent to 99 per cent, then that person does not need oxygen

Hyundai Motor to phase out Kona EVs in domestic market amid recalls

The firm looks to shift its focus to Ioniq 5 EVs

Brace for increase in petrol, diesel prices post assembly elections

Oil companies looking to raise the retail price of the two auto fuels between Rs 2 and Rs 3 per litre in phases

Secure drugs, oxygen on war footing for Covid patients: DMK chief Stalin

Stalin on Wednesday urged the Tamil Nadu government to take steps on a war footing to procure necessary drugs, and oxygen, augment patient beds

Vaccine shortage: Tamil Nadu reported highest wastage of Covid shots

Several states have claimed a shortage of Covid vaccine

European Super League to 'reshape the project' after dramatic collapse

This comes after six English clubs confirmed they were withdrawing from the proposed breakaway competition

Malaysia, China and Pakistan use Covid-19 as excuse to block press freedoms

Malaysia has witnessed a remarkable fall in press freedom while China is still firmly anchored among the worst countries in the 2021 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Paris-based RSF

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO to launch its e-store in India on May 7

As Covid-19 cases in the country surge, the Chinese smartphone maker OPPO on Wednesday announced that it is all set to launch its e-store in India on May 7

Microsoft building new app store for Windows 10 with new design, features

Microsoft is reportedly working on a new app store for Windows 10 that will introduce a modern and fluid user interface, as well as bring changes to the policies

Life insurance giant LIC earns Rs 1.84 trillion in new premium in FY21

One of Asia's life insurance giants, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) closed last fiscal with a new business premium or first year premium of Rs 1.84 trillion, the company said

Samsung tops global smartphone market with 23% share in Q1 2021: Report

Samsung defended its leading position in the global smartphone market in the first quarter of the year, shipping 77 million smartphones and capturing 23 per cent market share