- Delhi
Delhi reports 21,259 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths in past 24 hours
New Delhi: Delhi reported 21,259 new COVID-19 during the past 24 hours with a positivity rate of 25.65 per cent, the highest since May 5 last year, informed the state health bulletin…
- Pakistan
Pakistan refuses to close schools despite jump in COVID-19 cases
Islamabad: Pakistan has refused to close schools and impose lockdown despite the massive jump in the COVID-19 cases in the country, reported local media. The federal government is aware of the rising…
- Lifestyle
Study examines if Alexa or Siri make kids bossy
Washington: A new study examined if kids hanging out with Alexa or Siri changed their behaviour towards their fellow human beings. The research has been published in the ‘Interaction Design and Children…
- Bangalore
PM Modi speaks to Karnataka CM who tested COVID positive
Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai to enquire about the health condition after the latter tested positive for COVID. According to Chief Minister’s office, Prime…
- Bollywood
Amaan Ali , Ayaan Ali Bangash to come up with their new EP ‘We For Love’
Mumbai: Legendary Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan’s sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash are all set to release their third EP titled ‘We For Love’. Interestingly, ‘We For Love’…
- India
Jawed Habib appears before NCW in connection with spitting video
New Delhi: Hairstylist Jawed Habib on Tuesday appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in connection with the viral video that showed him spitting on a woman’s head while styling her…
- World
Turkey detains at least 113 suspects over failed coup in 2016
Ankara: Turkey on Tuesday detained at least 113 suspects over their alleged links to a network accused of orchestrating a coup attempt in 2016. A detention warrant was issued for 185 suspects…
- World
USA may witness record 142,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations in next 24 hours
Washington: The United States on Monday recorded 141,385 COVID-19 cases in hospitals with medical staff struggling to treat the infected patients amid an unprecedented surge of the coronavirus. This number fell just…
- Bollywood
Yami Gautam turns nostalgic as ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ clocks 3 years
Mumbai: It’s been three years since Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam-starrer ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ was released, and to date, it is remembered for the actors’ stellar performances and patriotic dialogues —…
- Bangalore
Karnataka man sets bank on fire after his loan application was rejected
Haveri: Upset over the rejection of his loan application, a man allegedly set the bank on fire in the Haveri district on Sunday. The accused has been arrested and a case has…
- India
IPL 2022: TATA to replace Vivo as title sponsor
New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Brijesh Patel on Tuesday confirmed that TATA will replace VIVO as the main sponsor for the upcoming edition of the tournament. “Yes, TATA will…
- Health
Long term exposure to air pollution may heighten COVID-19 risk: Study
Washington: Long term exposure to ambient air pollution may heighten the risk of COVID-19 infection, suggests recent research. The findings were published in the journal ‘Occupational and Environmental Medicine’. The association was…
- Chennai
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin receives precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday received the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, India on Monday began administering ‘precaution doses’ under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive, Prime Minister…
- India
Mandaviya to hold meeting with IMA leaders, doctors on COVID-19 management
New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will hold a virtual meeting with all Indian Medical Association (IMA) leaders and senior doctors across the country on COVID-19 management at 11.30 am today.…