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Bird Flu: Centre Asks States to Maintain Sufficient Stock of PPE Kits
Till Monday, bird flu outbreak was confirmed in 10 states Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat.
Intel Graphics Chip Will Tap New Version Of TSMC 7-nanometer Process - Sources
Intel Corp plans to tap Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to make a second generation discrete graphics chip for personal computers that it hopes will help it combat the rise of Nvidia Corp, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Sheldon Adelson, Las Vegas Casino Magnate and Potent Trump Supporter, Dies at 87
Adelson, who headed the world’s largest casino company, Las Vegas Sands, died on Monday night from complications related to treatment for non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Las Vegas Sands said in a statement on Tuesday.
New Austrian COVID Cluster: Mainly British Group On Ski Teacher Course
Austria said on Tuesday it has identified a new cluster of 17 COVID19 cases, a mainly British group on a ski teacher training course, despite the country being on lockdown and having banned flights from Britain over fears of a new coronavirus variant.
WhatsApp Privacy Fiasco: Company Reiterates Security Claim, But That's Not the Problem Anyway
In a new press statement, WhatsApp has reiterated the impact of end to end encryption, alongside trying to remind people that the recent policy update will have no effect on where your privacy stands at today.
Calcutta University to Reopen Labs for Postgraduate Students after Months of Covid-19 Shutdown
The Science and Technology faculties of Calcutta University (CU) will resume the laboratory work for the PG students in accordance with the COVID-19 protocols and its associated social distancing norms.
The Reservation Hypocrisy: How the Affluent Class Grumbles about Quotas while Relishing Its Privileges
Reservation as an instrument of protective discrimination has become defensive. However, subsidies and the reservation that the privileged enjoy, camouflaged as cultural norm and market principle, have now come out of the closet.
54.72 Lakh Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Received Till Tuesday Afternoon: Centre
A massive pan-India inoculation drive against COVID19 was set in process with Covishield vaccine leaving Pune for 13 cities across India early in the morning, four days before vaccination is scheduled to begin on January 16.
EU Wraps Preliminary Talks To Buy 60 Million Valneva COVID Vaccines
The European Union said on Tuesday it had concluded exploratory talks with the French drugmaker Valneva for the supply of up to 60 million doses of its COVID19 vaccine candidate.
Nigeria Working On Type And Quantity Of COVID-19 Vaccines To Procure, Minister Says
Nigeria is working on what type and quantity of COVID19 vaccines to procure and will make financial provision for them in its 2021 budget, Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed said on Tuesday.
RRB NTPC Admit Card 2021 Released For Phase 2 Exam rrbcdg.gov.in
The second phase of computer-based examination under selection round one for 35 thousand posts is to be conducted by the Board from January 16, 2021.
Coronavirus Causes Largest U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop Since World War Two - Report
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions fell 10.3% in 2020, the largest drop in emissions in the postWorld War II era, as the coronavirus crippled the economy, according to a report released Tuesday by the Rhodium Group.
Cold Wave: Weather Department Issues Orange Alert for Northern States for Next 4 Days
With temperatures falling, an orange alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday for the northern plains with a forecast of a cold wave for the next four days. A similar alert has been sounded for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry with a fo...
Oil Prices Dip On Rising Virus Cases; Expected Stock Draw Stems Losses
Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as investors remained concerned about climbing coronavirus cases globally, but expectations of a drawdown in crude oil inventory in the United States for a fifth straight week kept losses in check.
Trump Heads To Texas Border In Final Days To Showcase Wall
After days out of sight following the Capitol siege, President Donald Trump travels to Texas to trumpet one of the pillars of his presidency: his campaign against illegal immigration.
Allu Arjun Reunites with Pooja Hegde on 1-year Anniversary of 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo', See Pics
As 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' clocks one year, Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde had a reunion with the film's team.