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Bird Flu Scare in Karnataka as 6 Crows Found Dead in District Bordering Kerala; Samples Sent for Testing
Amid the bird flu (H5N8) outbreak in Kerala, six crows have died in the border district of Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka and their samples had been sent for tests to ascertain the cause of death, Health Minister K Sudhakar said on Thursday. Necessary...
Covid-hit Economy Estimated to Contract 7.7% in 2020-21: Govt Data
As per the first advanced estimates of the national income released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Thursday, there was contraction in almost all sectors with the exception of agriculture.
Nithilan Eric, Reshma Maruri Emerge AITA U-18 Champions
While Nithilan Eric beat Arunava Majumder 6-4, 6-2 in the boys' summit clash, Reshma Maruri got the better of her sister Suhitha in the girls' final.
Gauahar Khan Poses with Husband Zaid Darbar in Sister Nigaar Khan's Suit
Actress Gauahar Khan took to Instagram to share a new picture with her husband, Zaid Darbar. In the picture, the couple can be seen dressed in traditional outfits.
222 People Die of Covid-19 in 24 Hours as India Sees 20k New Coronavirus Cases
The death toll increased to 1,50,336 as 222 people succumbed to the disease in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.
Jharkhand Cop Attempts to Molest Woman Constable on Pretext of Sanctioning Leaves, Faces Suspension
On being caught, the Jemadar immediately fell to the feet of the victim asking for forgiveness but was instead thrashed on the spot by other officers.
Tillotama Shome-starrer 'Sir' To Release On Netflix
Critically-acclaimed romantic-drama "Is Love Enough? Sir" is set to be released on Netflix on January 9, director Rohena Gera announced on Thursday. The Mumbai-set film is a tender romance between a widowed domestic help, Ratna, played by Tillotama Shom...
Karnataka: 2nd Year PUC Exams in May, SSLC Exams in June
The Education Department has finalised the syllabus for the classes for teaching and learning purposes in view of the exams and its details have been sent to all schools and colleges, the Minister was quoted as saying in an official press statement.
Central Vista: Shapoorji Pallonji Emerges as Lowest Bidder for Rajpath Redevelopment
An official said the historic Rajpath will go for redevelopment work soon after hosting the Republic Day parade on January 26.
Indian-origin Hacker, Blackmailer Jailed for 11 Years in UK
The 27-year-old from Chafford Hundred in Essex, south-east England, threatened his victims that if they didn't send him nude images of themselves, he would post intimate images of them to their friends and family.
Govt Clears India-Japan Pact to Institutionalise Mobility of Skilled Workers
The memorandum of cooperation on a basic framework for partnership pertaining to "Specified Skilled Worker" between India and Japan was cleared at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Broken Ribs & Leg, Rod Inserted in Pvt Parts: Woman's Gang Rape, Murder in UP Revives 'Nirbhaya' Case Memories
The woman's family accused the police of delay in filing a report as her body was sent for a post mortem 18 hours after the incident.
All Indian Vaccines against Covid-19 Being Developed for Storage at 2-8 Degree Celsius: DBT Secy
Department of Biotechnology Secretary Renu Swarup said Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and Oxford-AstraZeneca's Covishield have robustly undergone immunoassay lab tests.
Factbox: Vaccine Dosing Intervals - What Countries Are Doing Around The World
As the world races to contain rising COVID19 infections fuelled by new coronavirus variants, some countries are seeking to counter low vaccine supplies with dosing patterns or volumes that stray from how the shots were tested in clinical trials.
Full Text of PM Modi’s LinkedIn Post on Atmanirbhar Bharat
Full text of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's LinkedIn post on Atmanirbhar Bharat.
University of Hyderabad Embarks on Phased Return of PG Students for 'In-person' Classes
Taking into consideration the risk of the outbreak of pandemic on campus, limited facilities for quarantine/isolation of students, and UGC guidelines on hostel accommodation, the Task Force has planned for a gradual/phased return of students to the campus...