Thousands of people have died, the US response has infuriated European allies, and China has gone on a propaganda offensive. The new coronavirus is shaping up to be a cataclysmic event with far-reaching consequences in global politics. The COVID-19 pandemic, which has infected more than 130,000 people globally, strikes a […]
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US shuts itself down to ward off coronavirus
The United States is shutting itself down to ward off the coronavirus outbreak. All major sporting events have been cancelled, Disneyland and Disney World announced they were closed and five states announced closure of their school systems on Thursday as the country girded up for the worst. On Wednesday, President […]
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Coronavirus outbreak in India: Here is the list of all helpline numbers
As coronavirus cases surge across India, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare tweeted a list of helpline numbers for the public on Friday. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare asked citizens to keep the numbers handy in case a person feels that they are developing symptoms similar to […]
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Coronavirus forces one of world’s biggest sportscar maker to shut factory
Italian supercar maker Lamborghini is halting production for nearly two weeks as parent Volkswagen AG looks to limit the impact on its operations from the coronavirus crisis that has spread across the globe. Lamborghini will temporarily close its plant in Italy, which has been hit hard by the viral outbreak, […]
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Return of sedan wars: 2020 Hyundai Verna to battle 2020 Honda City, again
Hyundai and Honda are all set to galvanize a rather sedate sedan segment in India by launching 2020 versions of their enormously successful Verna and City, respectively. While recent times have seen SUVs of all shapes and sizes finding takers, the new Verna and City could once again reclaim some of that focus. The […]
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Hotel bookings, flight occupancy take a hit in Chandigarh
The coronavirus outbreak has hit the travel, tourism, aviation and entertainment industries hard. While city hotels are reporting just 20% bookings by international as well as domestic tourists, there have also been large-scale cancellations of conference rooms and banquet hall bookings. International flights from Chandigarh International Airport too have been […]
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India’s factory output up in January, February retail inflation eases
India’s factory output unexpectedly expanded in January, while retail inflation eased in February amid fear that the Covid-19 outbreak could weigh on the fragile economic recovery in Asia’s third-largest economy. The National Statistical Office (NSO) on Thursday said the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 2% in January compared with […]
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UPSC withdrawal of application process for CSE 2020 begins, save your attempt
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has activated the link for withdrawal of application for civil services examination 2020. Candidates who have registered for the UPSC CSE 2020 and are planning to drop the examination this year for any reason can withdraw their application till March 18. “The Commission has provided the withdrawal […]
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Persistent sleep difficulties in infancy linked to higher risk of childhood anxieties
Risk of developing childhood anxieties and emotional disorders are linked with persistent sleep difficulties during the first 12 months of life, indicates recent research. The research was published online in the journal, Archives of Disease in Childhood. Based on their findings, poor infant sleepers should be monitored for mental health issues in later childhood, […]
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4% hike in DA for central government employees, 48 lakh people to benefit
The Union cabinet on Friday approved four per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for central government. With this increase, the DA has now reached 21 per cent, and will benefit 48 lakh government employees and 65 lakh pensioners. “The Union Cabinet has approved four per cent hike in dearness […]
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Coronavirus Update:4 nations accept PM Modi’s call for SAARC meet on Covid-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership came in for praise on Friday from at least four of India’s neighbouring countries after he proposed that the SAARC leadership chalks out a joint strategy to fight the deadly coronavirus threat to the region. The leadership of Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan welcomed […]
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Coronavirus scare: Noida MLA requests UP govt to close schools
General Secretary of Uttar Pradesh BJP Pankaj Singh on Friday said that he has requested the state government to shut down schools and cinema halls in Noida for a few days, amid coronavirus outbreak in the country. Pankaj Singh, who is also a BJP MLA from Noida, said in a […]
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Growing number of young men in Australia targeted for ‘sextortion’
A rising number of young men in Australia are falling victim to online “sextortion”, the head of the country’s internet safety agency has warned, bucking a global trend of primarily targeting vulnerable women and girls. Seven out of 10 victims of sextortion – a form of extortion that involves sexual acts or […]
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Jyotiraditya Scindia files nomination for Rajya Sabha elections
Former Union minister and BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday filed his nomination here for the March 26 Rajya Sabha elections. From the Madhya Pradesh BJP office, Scindia reached the state Assembly secretariat around 2 pm and submitted his papers to the returning officer, Vidhan Sabha principal secretary A P […]
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College admissions abroad: Frequently asked questions
We are in the midst of exam season and soon many students will start thinking of going to college. It is a period of stress and excitement for parents and students alike as they chalk out their plans for the future. It is no secret that lakhs of students are […]