The internet: a familiar term that encompasses a whole universe in itself. Calling it probably the greatest human invention since sliced bread wouldn’t be wrong. This global network of billions of interconnected computers and other such devices is single-handedly responsible for impacting the everyday world around us. And that too […]
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Arvind Kejriwal : Delhi becomes no 1 city in world in terms of CCTV coverage per sq km
Delhi has become the number one city in terms of CCTV coverage per square kilometre in the world, said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday. Briefing media persons, Kejriwal said, “As many as 2,75,000 CCTV cameras were installed across Delhi in the last seven years. These were installed in streets, […]
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Damaged telomeres in elders might increase susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2: Study
According to a group of Italian and American researchers led by Fabrizio d’Adda di Fagagna, the expression of the cell receptor for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, ACE2 which is essential for mediating cell entry of the virus, increases in the lungs of ageing mice and humans. This research has been published […]
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INSACOG calls for Covid vaccine booster dose to those at-risk, above 40 years
The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) has called for the administration of a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for those who are above 40 years of age and at-risk people, informed an official statement issued by INSACOG on Monday. The body, in its bulletin on November 29, has said that those […]
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India’s policy on Taiwan clear, consistent, MEA informs Rajya Sabha
India’s policy on Taiwan is clear and consistent and it is focused on promoting interactions in areas of trade, investment and tourism among others, said Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan in Rajya Sabha. In his written reply to a question on Thursday, the Minister of State said: “Government of India’s policy on Taiwan is clear […]
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12 Omicron suspects admitted to Delhi’s LNJP hospital so far: Sources
As many as 12 patients suspected to be infected with the COVID-19 ‘Omicron’ variant have been admitted to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) hospital in Delhi so far, said the sources on Friday. As per the sources, eight Omicron suspects were admitted to LNJP hospital yesterday. “Four suspects have been admitted […]
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Soneva launches Soneva Soul, a new wellness concept that reconnects mind, body and soul
Soneva, the pioneering luxury resorts operator, has announced the launch of Soneva Soul, a new wellness brand that combines thousands of years of ancient healing with modern science and medicine to reconnect mind, body and soul. This unique, transformative wellness concept builds upon Soneva’s experience at the forefront of the […]
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West Bengal BJP leaders to meet PM Modi demanding CAA implementation today
A delegation of West Bengal BJP leaders will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday demanding the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in the state. The delegation will also discuss several issues of West Bengal with the Prime Minister. The delegation will include West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar, party vice president Dilip Ghosh, BJP MP Saumitra Khan and others. […]
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France confirms 8 Omicron variant cases
The number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has reached eight, the French public health agency said. The first Omicron infection case was detected in the French overseas department of Reunion on Tuesday. The next day, French government spokesman Gabriel Attal said that 13 suspected […]
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Ind vs NZ, 2nd Test: India opt to bat after winning toss, Kohli replaces Rahane
India won the toss and opted to bat against New Zealand in the second Test of the two-match Test series here at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday. The second Test will see Virat Kohli coming back to the playing XI and leading the hosts. The skipper has replaced batter Ajiynkya Rahane […]
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India, Australia are natural economic partners, says Tony Abbott
Australian Prime Minister’s Special Trade Envoy Tony Abbott on Friday said that India and Australia are natural economic partners. “India and Australia are natural economic partners. India is a great manufacturing nation. Australia is a great resources economy. Australia has what India needs to ensure that ‘Make in India’ becomes […]
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Telangana: Five Naxals surrender in Bhadradri Kothagudem
Five members of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) surrendered before Bhadradri Kothagudem police In Telangana on Thursday, informed local police. According to the office of the superintendent of police, Bhadradri Kothagudem, “On December 2, three village committee members and two militia members of banned CPI (Maoist) from Kondavai village of Charla Mandal surrendered before the […]
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Andhra CM assures relief, shelter to people of flood-affected Kadapa district
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday reached out to the people from flood-affected YSR Kadapa district to provide reassurance of relief and shelter, informed an official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office. Reddy witnessed the damages caused by the floods and heard out the grievances of the victims. The Chief Minister also appreciated […]
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Omicron: 9 international travellers in Mumbai test Covid positive; 1 from South Africa
Amid a growing omicron scare, nine international travellers, including one from South Africa, who arrived at Mumbai International Airport between November 10 and December 2 have tested positive for Covid-19, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Friday. Samples of all nine travellers have been sent for genome sequencing for […]
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Telangana: 40 foreign nationals held for staying illegally in India
A total of 40 foreigners were arrested in the Ranga Reddy district of Telangana for staying illegally in India following the expiry of their visas, said N Prakash Reddy, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Shamshabad area of the district on Thursday. As per information shared by Reddy, a cordon […]