With seven new coronavirus cases, the total number of positive cases in Uttarakhand stands at 500, said the State Health Department. “Of the seven cases that have been reported today, 3 are from Dehradun, 3 from Almora and one from Nainital,” read an official statement released by the health department. As per the latest […]
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1 lakh Indians to be brought back by end of Vande Bharat phase 2 mission: MEA
Close to one lakh Indians stranded abroad will be brought back home by the end of the second phase 2 of the Vande Bharat Mission, MEA sources said. The mission ends on June 13. Some 3,08,200 Indians have registered with the missions abroad to come back home amid the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
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Coronavirus: Universally effective antibodies found in Covid-19 survivors, may help develop vaccine
A study of 149 people who recovered from COVID-19 shows that most individuals had generated at least some antibodies that were intrinsically capable of neutralising the SARS-CoV-2 virus, scientists say, a finding that may help develop a universal vaccine for the disease. The first results from an immunological study of […]
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In bid to lure travellers, Cyprus to cover costs for virus-hit tourists
Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday. The Cypriot government says it will cover lodging, food, drink and medication for COVID-19 patients and […]
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Without tourists, Europe’s luxury shops struggle to reopen in style
As European luxury shopping capitals from Paris to Milan slowly emerge from coronavirus lockdowns, stores are reopening to a trickle of customers, and virtually no tourists. The absence of big-spending travellers, particularly from China, the Middle East and the United States, is a major drag on sales as, depending on […]
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A radical plan, and $2.6 trillion, brings Europe back from abyss
The European Union has stepped back from the brink. Again. Unprecedented in nature and ambitious in scope, the 2.4 trillion euros ($2.6 trillion) in total recovery spending unveiled by the EU — anchored by 750 billion euros of joint debt issuance — has already started to calm jittery markets and […]
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Bengaluru Central University will be developed at Rs 150 crore
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwath Narayan on Wednesday said that the Bengaluru Central University’s campus will be developed at a cost of Rs 150 crore. After chairing a review meeting of the University, the DCM, who is also in-charge of Higher Education Department, made some suggestions to upgrade […]
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Bullying is common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides
Researchers have found that death records of LGBTQ youth who committed suicide were substantially more likely to mention bullying as a factor than their non-LGBTQ peers. For the findings, published in the journal ‘JAMA Pediatrics’, the research team reviewed nearly 10,000 death records of youth aged from 10 to 19 […]
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‘Hack-for-hire’ firms from India targeting business leaders globally: Google
The Threat Analysis Group (TAG), Google’s division that tracks cybercrimes around the world, on Wednesday published its first quarterly report. In its report, the TAG highlighted a rise of new activity from “hack-for-hire” firms, many based in India. These firms target users through Gmail accounts that spoof the World Health […]
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Anand Kumar of Super 30, CSC to tutor rural students for IIT JEE for Re 1
Super 30 coaching fame Anand Kumar will work with CSC e-governance Services India Ltd to help prepare students in rural areas for IIT-JEE examination for a fee of Re 1, the e-governance firm said on Wednesday. Noted mathematician Kumar will develop a course module online to train students from weak […]
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Microsoft could invest $2 billion in Reliance’s Jio platforms
Reliance may bag another big investment for its Jio platforms. According to a Livemint report, Microsoft is negotiating an investment, estimated to be worth $2 billion, for the Jio platforms. Reliance just last week announced it had raised ₹11,367 crore investment from the US equity firm KKR. Before this, Reliance has raised big […]
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UGC asks Universities and colleges not to compel students into paying fees immediately
Higher education sector regulator UGC has asked universities and colleges to not compel students into paying fees immediately and look into individual cases sympathetically. In a letter to vice chancellors and principals, the UGC has said that it had received grievances from the students and parents stating that universities and […]
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TikTok rating improves as Google removes more reviews
TikTok rating on Google Play Store has fairly improved to 2.9 stars as more negative reviews have been taken down. The app’s reviews have now been reduced to 20 million on Google Play. TikTok received heavy backlash from people in India with trends to delete the app running on social […]
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Kashmir University not to conduct end-term examinations, to promote students on internal assessment
The Kashmir University will not conduct the end-term examinations for the current and previous semesters this year and would promote the students based on continuous internal assessment in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. “In a significant decision, the University of Kashmir, in view of COVID-19 pandemic, has decided that […]
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Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri shares rare pic with onscreen brother Arun Govil
Sunil Lahri, better known as Lakshman from Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, has shared a rare behind-the-scene picture from the shoot in the 80s. The picture shows Sunil and Arun Govil, who played Ram on the show, in a candid mood. Sharing the picture on Instagram, Sunil wrote, “Bade bhai ka pyar […]