After Ladakh and the South China Sea, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is poised to open another front against Bhutan, with a build-up in western and central part of Kingdom in a bid to settle the border on terms favourable to China in the forthcoming 25th round of boundary talks, […]
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Googling for gut symptoms predicts Covid hot spots, study finds
Internet searches on gastrointestinal symptoms predicted a rise in Covid-19 cases weeks later, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital found, demonstrating a novel early warning system for hot spots of the pandemic disease. Researchers at the top-ranked hospital in Boston compared search interest in loss of taste and appetite, and diarrhea […]
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More exam centres, strict Covid-19 protocols: Govt precautions for NEET
The crucial National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is being held across the country on Sunday amid stringent checks in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which is organising the exam, has taken a slew of measures like increasing the number of exam centres and reducing number of […]
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Indigenous cycle to help railway staff maintain tracks better
An indigenous and cost-effective unique track-cycle will help inspecting railway staff and trackmen in maintaining the rail tracks throughout the day. Designed and built by a team of experts, led by assistant divisional engineer (line), Bhupesh Pandey and senior section engineer (PA) Abhay Kumar of engineering department of Prayagraj division, North Central […]
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Man in Gaya carves out 3-km-long canal to irrigate parched fields
A man has carved out a three-kilometre-long canal to take rainwater coming down from nearby hills to fields of his village, Kothilawa in Lahthua area of Gaya. “It took me 30 years to dig this canal which takes the water to a pond in the village,” said Laungi Bhuiyan who […]
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Akhilesh Yadav says UP police means injustice, cites cases to back up claim
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has attacked the Uttar Pradesh chief minister and the state’s police chief over the law and order situation and alleged that the police force has become synonymous with ‘injustice’ under the BJP government. “Under the BJP government, the police, instead of becoming people-friendly, had […]
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Windows 10, version 1903 to reach the end of service on December 8
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 version 1903 later this year. The company on its support page confirmed Windows 10 1903 will reach the end of service on December 8 2020. This applies to 1903 versions of Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro Education, Windows 10 Pro for […]
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Low pressure area off Andhra coast to bring heavy rain in peninsular India
A low-pressure area has formed over west central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast on Sunday, which is likely to result in increased intensity and distribution of rains in Odisha, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yaman, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletin released on Sunday morning. The […]
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Bill Gates ‘has no clue’ about powering electric trucks, says Tesla’s Elon Musk
Elon Musk said that Bill Gates “has no clue” about electric trucks, responding to a Twitter follower about a week before the much anticipated “Battery Day.” Musk was responding to a question about Gates’ “declarations” on electric trucks. In an August blog post, the Microsoft Inc. co-founder laid out his […]
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‘India’s Covid-19 recoveries rise exponentially’: Health ministry
The Union health ministry on Sunday said that India’s Covid-19 recovery has witnessed a steep exponential rise and attributed it to aggressive testing and prompt surveillance. The country’s recovery rate stands at 77.77 per cent. “India’s Covid-19 recoveries have witnessed a steep exponential rise – from 50,000 in May to […]
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50th BSF-BGB high-level talks begin in Dhaka today
The biannual talks between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) director-general Major General M Shafeenul Islam and Border Security Force (BSF) head Rakesh Asthana will begin on Sunday in BGB’s Pilkhana headquarters in Dhaka. The meeting will last for six days and end on September 18. This is the 50th such meeting […]
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Here is your horoscope for 13 Sep 2020
Aries Today’s transits are particularly useful for repairing, healing, and enjoying relationships, friendship, love, and business, dear Aries. You seem to magnetize situations that are right for you and attract people who seem to help you grow. Personal appeal strengthens, and your heart opens. Guiding others or allowing someone to […]
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NGOs provide help to children from poor families in online education
With education now being imparted mostly through digital means in view of COVID-19, it has been a challenge for people from weaker sections to get devices and internet connection for their children to continue their studies. Though governments have made efforts to bridge the digital divide through semi-online classes and […]
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Crypto exchange gets millions after copy-paste of a rival’s code
Over the past few months, investors poured billions into hundreds of so-called decentralized-finance apps, which let users lend, borrow and trade cryptocurrencies without intermediaries like banks. Then Sushi happened. The story of Sushi, a project that’s only a few weeks old, illustrates at once the risks of DeFi’s copy-and-paste culture […]
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Govt decides against holding all-party meet ahead of session
The government has decided not to hold an all-party meeting ahead of the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, people familiar with the matter. Generally, an all-party meet is conferred before a session of Parliament to set targets. According to a person aware of […]