Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of ageing in mice and extend their lifespans, findings which may one day contribute to similar treatment for humans. The method, detailed in a paper in the Science Translational Medicine journal earlier this month, […]
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Google and French publishers sign agreement over copyright
In a first in Europe, Alphabet’s Google and a group of French publishers said on Thursday they had agreed a general framework over copyrights under which the U.S. tech giant will pay publishers for content online. Google has only signed individual agreements with a few publications so far, including national […]
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Hero MotoCorp launches its 100 millionth bike from Haridwar plant
The country’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Thursday announced that it has surpassed the 100-million (10 crore) mark in cumulative manufactured units with the launch of Xtreme160R. The launch took place from the company’s Haridwar facility, it added. “This is also the 20th consecutive year that Hero MotoCorp has retained the coveted […]
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Three held, fake Indian Army ID cards seized in Dehradun
The Special Task Force (STF) on Thursday allegedly seized fake Indian Army identity cards and arrested three persons in the case. Speaking to ANI, Ajay Singh, Superintendent of Police of STF said, “The team of STF received information based on which we arrested the three persons. The arrested accused allege that by using […]
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Ransomware took heavy toll on US in 2020, say researchers
Ransomware attacks took a heavy toll on the United States last year with more than 2,000 victims in government, education and health care, security researchers say in a new report. The study released Monday by the security firm Emsisoft said ransomware attacks ― which encrypt and disable computer systems while […]
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Chinese rescuers hope to drill shaft to free trapped gold miners
Rescuers in China were drilling new shafts today to reach gold miners who have been trapped underground for 11 days after an explosion, including one they hope to use to bring the survivors to safety. A total of 22 workers were stuck underground in the Jan. 10 blast in the […]
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India parliament panel to question Facebook on WhatsApp’s privacy terms
Facebook executives will field questions from an Indian parliamentary panel on Thursday about the changes to WhatsApp’s privacy, a source said, days after the messaging platform was asked by the country’s technology ministry to withdraw them. The panel will ask why Facebook needed to change WhatsApp’s privacy policy and how […]
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Pope urges US reconciliation as bishops call out Biden on abortion
Pope Francis told President Joe Biden today that he was praying that God would guide his efforts to bring reconciliation in the United States, while the head of the nation’s Catholic bishops condemned Biden’s pro-choice stand on abortion. In a message sent shortly after the second Catholic US president was […]
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760 up, Cristiano Ronaldo hailed as most prolific goalscorer
Cristiano Ronaldo was hailed as the most prolific professional goalscorer in the history of the game on Wednesday after notching his 760th senior goal to help Juventus beat Napoli 2-0 in the Italian Supercup. The title of greatest goalscorer is much contested, and global governing body Fifa does not keep […]
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PM Modi to get COVID-19 vaccine in second phase of inoculation drive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will get a coronavirus shot in the second phase of the country’s inoculation campaign, broadcaster NDTV reported on Thursday citing sources, as many states struggle to meet targets partly due to fears over possible side-effects.
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India’s Bharat Biotech seeks Bangladesh trial for Covid vaccine approved at home
India’s Bharat Biotech has applied to conduct trials in Bangladesh for its coronavirus vaccine recently approved for emergency use at home, a senior official at Bangladesh’s main medical research body told Reuters. If allowed to go ahead, this would be the first trial of any coronavirus vaccine in Bangladesh and […]
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Future Group shares jump as Indian exchanges clear deal with Reliance
Shares in Future Group companies jumped 5% on Thursday after Indian stock exchanges approved the group’s $3.4 billion deal to sell its retail assets to Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate Reliance Industries. The approval takes Future, which operates supermarkets like Big Bazaar and high-end food stores such as Foodhall in India, a […]
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California resumes Moderna Covid-19 vaccine usage after pause
California’s health department said today it was safe to continue to use a batch of Covid-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc for inoculation after a pause on Sunday due to possible allergic reactions. Moderna said on Tuesday it had received a report from the California Department of Public Health that several […]
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Sensex scales 50,000 on recovery hopes, foreign inflows
Indian shares rose to a record high on Thursday, with the benchmark Sensex scaling the 50,000 level for the first time, on hopes of an economic recovery and positive cues from the new Biden administration. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.6% to 14,735 and the S&P BSE Sensex […]
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Here is your horoscope for 21 Jan 2021
Aries Insecurities related to networking or your social life may crop up today, dear Aries. What or how something is communicated can upset the apple cart. You can always choose to tune out distractions and interruptions to the best of your ability and let things pass. The Moon in your […]