US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden have intensified their poll campaigns for the November 3 presidential elections, both on the ground and in the virtual domain, making a case before Americans as to why they should vote for them. Trump, a Republican, is seeking re-election to […]
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India’s Covid-19 tally over 8.13 million, recoveries cross 7.43 million
India reported 48,268 new cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), slightly down from 48,648 a day before, and 551 related deaths, the Union health ministry’s data showed on Saturday morning, which has taken the country’s tally to 8,137,119. There were 582,649 active cases of Covid-19, the health ministry’s dashboard showed […]
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Doctors fighting against time to revive Soumitra Chatterjee
A team of specialised doctors treating veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee is fighting against time to get him back on his feet. “Repercussions of a prolonged stay in the hospital’s ICU and medical interventions are taking a toll on his body. Despite every effort, with every passing day, the chances […]
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Seaplane service from Sabarmati riverfront will boost tourism: PM Modi at Statue of Unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday the seaplane service connecting the Statue of Unity in Kevadia of Gujarat’s Narmada district with Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad will boost tourism in the area. “The seaplane service from Sardar Sarovar to Sabarmati Riverfront is also going to be launched today. For the […]
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‘Just shows the mindset’: Gautam Gambhir slams Dinesh Karthik
Kolkata Knight Riders’ campaign is in tatters after their defeat against Chennai Super Kings on Thursday. Their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs depend on other team’s results. KKR have tried and tested everything in order to bring their campaign back on track, including giving Eoin Morgan reins of the […]
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Philippines orders evacuation as world’s strongest typhoon approaches
Philippine officials on Saturday ordered evacuation of thousands of residents in the southern part of the main Luzon island as a category 5 storm that is the world’s strongest this year approaches the Southeast Asian nation. Typhoon Goni, with 215 kph (133 miles) sustained winds and gusts of up to […]
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Covid-19 vaccine updates: J&J to test shots in children, Novavax plans an ethnicity-based study
Several countries across the world are witnessing a surge in their daily coronavirus disease (Covid-19) tally as the winter season is approaching. Lockdowns, aggressive testing, timely provision of drugs or medicines are some of the ways in which governments are trying to avoid the recurrence of another spread of the […]
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Want WhatsApp’s new features before others? Here’s how you can become a beta tester
WhatsApp is constantly testing new features for the app and these come to beta testers first before they are rolled out to regular users. Beta testers, as the name suggests, are people who get to test the new features out before everyone else and the whole point behind this is […]
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Austria’s Covid-19 cases rise as nation awaits new restrictions
Austria’s daily coronavirus infections jumped by more than a quarter to a new record on Friday, nearing the level at which the government says hospitals will be stretched beyond capacity, as it works on new restrictions to stem the surge. Friday’s official tally of 5,627 was a jump from Thursday’s […]
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Chris Gayle fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct
Kings XI Punjab batsman Chris Gayle has been fined 10 per cent of his match-fee for breaching Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Rajasthan Royals at Abu Dhabi. Usually of a calm demeanour, Gayle uncharacteristically displayed emotions after being bowled at 99. Gayle lost […]
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Bengal ranks first in decline of school dropout rate: Survey
West Bengal occupies the top position in the decline of dropout rate among school students during 2018-2020, the ruling Trinamool Congress said in a statement quoting a national survey. According to the Annual State of Education Report (ASER) 2020, the school dropout rate in the state declined from 3.3 per […]
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OBC reservation to be introduced in Sainik Schools from 2021-22
Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar on Friday announced introduction of Other Backward Class (OBC) reservation in Sainik Schools from the year 2021-22. According to Defence Secretary, 27 per cent seats in Sainik schools will be reserved for other backward classes (OBCs) from the academic session of 2021-22. “OBC reservation to be […]
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700-km traffic jams in Paris as residents flee ahead of 2nd Covid-19 lockdown
Parisians fleeing for the countryside jammed the roads ahead of France’s lockdown to slow the spread of resurgent coronavirus infections, and there was only a sprinkling of people hurrying along city sidewalks Friday as the nationwide restrictions went into effect. Dystopian images of logjams that stretched for 435 miles (700 […]
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Inside Kajal Aggarwal and Gautam Kitchlu’s fairytale wedding: See pictures of newlyweds taking pheras, holding hands
New pictures from actor Kajal Aggarwal and businessman Gautam Kitchlu’s wedding have been shared online. The couple tied the knot in Mumbai on Friday. The pictures show Kajal and Gautam at the venue — The Taj Mahal Palace hotel — engaged in various wedding rituals. While the actor was wearing a traditional […]
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IIT-Roorkee team develops bacterial biosensor to detect polluting detergents
A five-member team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have developed the world’s first specific reliable bacterial biosensor to detect the presence of common environmental pollutant, Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate/Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SDS). According to an official release, SDS is extensively used in soaps, toothpaste, creams, shampoos, laundry detergents in households, […]