Days after a legal notice was sent to the Managing Director of Twitter India Manish Maheshwari regarding the viral video of the assault on an elderly man in Loni, Ghaziabad Police has received a reply from Twitter officials, stating that they are ready to be available for questioning via video conferencing, according to Senior Superintendent of Police […]
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Covid-19’s third wave peak expected around September-October: IIT Kanpur study
An IIT Kanpur study done by Prof. Rajesh Ranjan and Mahendra Verma, along with their team, on Monday said third wave peak of COVID could be around September – October this year. “There is a significant anxiety among policy makers and public about the third wave. For the same, using SIR model, we have […]
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Ranveer Singh resumes shooting for his upcoming big project
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has resumed work in Mumbai after the second wave of COVID-19. On Monday morning, the ‘Padmaavat’ star was spotted arriving on the sets of his upcoming project. The actor donned a yellow hoodie paired with red track pants. He was also sporting a hat with a face mask, owing to the […]
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Rahul Gandhi slams Centre for not paying compensation to kin of those who died of Covid-19
Terming the Central government’s decision of not paying the ex-gratia compensation to kin of those who died of COVID-19 as the “cruelty”, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the government’s compensation is only a small help for the people and the Modi government is not ready to even do that. “It is impossible to evaluate […]
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Black fungus: Maharashtra reports 7,998 cases, 729 deaths
As many as 7,998 cases of black fungus have been reported so far and 729 people have succumbed to the disease in Maharashtra, according to the State Health Department’s data on Monday. Of these, 4,398 patients are currently under treatment for the disease. The maximum number of black fungus cases were reported in Nagpur (1,296), […]
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Indonesia police investigate death of politician who opposed remote gold min
Indonesian police are looking into the death of a politician from Sulawesi island who opposed a gold mine project there, after environmental groups and the human rights commission called for an investigation. Helmud Hontong, 58, the deputy regent of the remote Sangihe islands, in North Sulawesi province, was pronounced dead […]
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Delhi: 4 shooters held following encounter, 3 suffer bullet injuries
Four shooters affiliated with the notorious Nandu gang were arrested from the Jaffarpur Kalan Police Station area following an encounter with Delhi Police Special Cell, the police said. Three of them sustained bulletin injuries during the encounter. Deputy Commissioner of Police Sanjeev Yadav said that the accused had come to Najafgarh’s Malikpur to murder a businessman after […]
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India’s cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage crosses 28-crore mark
India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded the 28-crores mark, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Monday. According to the ministry, a total of 28,00,36,898 vaccine doses have been administered through 38,24,408 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today, out of which 30,39,996 vaccine doses were […]
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Study evaluates reason behind increased transmission in SARS-CoV-2 variants
Recently a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine study found that although two SARS-CoV-2 variants are associated with the higher transmission, patients with these variants show no evidence of higher viral loads in their upper respiratory tracts compared to the control group. The emergence and higher transmission of the evolving variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes […]
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Hazard admits his ankle not ready to play full 90 minutes
Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard has admitted that his ankle is still not ready to play the full 90 minutes of a football match. He also said he may need to change his playing style because of his recurring ankle injury. “We’ll see how the game goes, but I may not be ready for 90 […]
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Google might be working to compete with Apple’s device-locating network
American technology giant Google might be working on turning Android phones into a hivemind capable of finding lost devices, similar to what Apple’s Find My network does. According to The Verge, a toggle for this new feature recently showed up in a beta version of Google Play Services, with code referencing the ability for phones to help […]
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Microsoft Flight Simulator’s latest update adds beautiful Nordic views
Just in time for the launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series consoles next month, developer Asobo Studios has added some extra details that players will appreciate. According to The Verge, this new ‘World Update V’ will be focused on the Nordic region, specifically Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, bringing stunning […]
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Here is your horoscope for 21 June, 2021
Aries The Sun has just begun its transit of your family and home sector, dear Aries, stimulating your need to go inward or for activities revolving around the home. This month-long cycle is excellent for reconnecting with a deep need for inner peace and comfort, enjoying quieter and perhaps emotionally […]
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Uttarakhand SIT notice to three firms in alleged Covid testing scam in Kumbh
In the backdrop of allegations over irregularities in COVID-19 testing in Uttrakhand during the recently-concluded Kumbh, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday issued notices to three firms. According to SIT sources, notice has been issued to Max Corporate Service New Delhi, Nalwa Laboratories Pvt Ltd of Haryana, and Dr. Lalchandani Lab for […]
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High-flying battery makers have much to win and lose: S&P
S&P Global Ratings said on Monday the world’s biggest battery producers globally face substantial upside and downside risks to ratings. While their growth opportunities are significant, they will need to navigate fast-moving technology, heavy expenditure, geopolitical forces shaping trade lines and environmental strains, it said. The demand for batteries that power light electric vehicles (including battery electric vehicles […]