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This is big news!! Finally, BTS shared “Proof.” For the uninitiated, this may be confusing. To simplify, boy band K-pop group BTS finally let out a teaser to announce their upcoming album, “Proof.” Some minutes prior to 8:30 pm IST on May 4, (midnight KST, May 5), a notification for a live stream popped up […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a wall hanging containing Kutch embroidery to the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. He made this gesture during his visit to Denmark. PM NaMo decided to present Frederiksen with a delicacy from Gujarat, just like the first three trips. During the Prime Minister’s previous trip, he gifted a Gujarati […]
As the highly contagious Omicron virus subvariant unfurls across the USA, coronavirus cases are increasing. The USA is witnessing, on average, more than 56,000 new COVID cases every day. While in April, the average number of daily cases was 25,000. Virtually every infection across the nation is from the omicron coronavirus variant. There are several […]
In what seems to be an interesting turn of fate, Russian President Vladimir Putin might be forced to give up control of the war in Ukraine as he requires to undergo cancer surgery soon. Putin, who was reportedly diagnosed with stomach cancer and Parkinson’s disease about a year and a half back, has already delayed […]
The first solar eclipse of 2022 will be visible on Saturday, 30th April. The day is of scientific importance because the celestial event overlaps the second new moon, the black moon. According to NASA, people observe the eclipse in regions of South America, Chile, and Argentina. The eclipse will also be visible in Uruguay, western […]
Anthony Fauci has made some serious remarks regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, insisting that even though many countries have lifted restrictions, the world was still in a pandemic. He said that no one should be under the misconception that the pandemic has ended, as many nations were still seeing surge in number of cases from time […]
Harvard University leaders, faculty and staff members enslaved more than 70 individuals until slavery was outlawed in Massachusetts in 1783, according to the “Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery’ report. Much of Harvard’s record on slavery and racial discrimination has been known for years. The report, made public recently, represents a landmark acknowledgment from one […]
China’s National Health Commission (NHC) yesterday announced that they had recorded the first case H3N8 strain of Bird Flu among humans. A four-year-old boy who had been showing several symptoms including fever had been diagnosed with this infection. It is believed that the child had been in contact with chickens and crows being raised at his home. […]
Even as the Russian aggression in Ukraine enters Day 60, the US announced Monday, that it will start sending its diplomats to Lviv onwards the coming week. This will initiate re-start of Consular services in the war-torn nation. This was shared post a meeting between top US diplomats and the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in […]
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday won the re-election, defeating his prominent rival Marine Le Pen. Macron is believed to have won around 58% of votes as compared to Le Pen’s 42% if the estimated polls are anything to go by. The actual numbers will be announced today. This result comes as a relief to […]
While India’s “diplomatic” stand on the Russian aggression in Ukraine has been “called out” by the US, India minced no words in strictly condemning visit of US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). The MEA, on Thursday said the visit reflected “narrow-minded” politics. Omar, who is on a four-day visit to Pakistan, also met Imran […]
Malaysia has finally lifted all sanctions. Starting April 1, all travelling restrictions come to an end. To harness the development, Tourism Malaysia will embark on its first roadshow covering six major cities in India from April 18 to April 30. The roadshow kicks off in Delhi, followed by Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai. The […]
In an ambitious effort by the World Health Organization to calculate the global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic, it is now established that “vastly more people died than previously believed.” A total of about 15 million by the end of 2021 is the new figure. This tally is more than double the official total […]
While the Russian rouble has been losing its value since the beginning of the war, the Russian stock market was closed early March due to significant losses. Many foreign companies have announced to stop their operations or investments in Russia, including the European Space Agency, Oracle, BMW, Apple, MAERSK, and Airbus. The daily cost of […]
One of the most iconic American aircraft carriers, the USS Kitty Hawk, is en route to its final destination after getting sold for less than a dollar. The aircraft began its final journey in January with its pinnacle years behind it and should reach a ship-breaking facility in Texas in May. International Shipbreaking Limited of […]
On Monday, Pakistan’s National Assembly named Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s 23rd Prime Minister. This decision comes after a political upheaval in the country, which led to Imran Khan being dethroned from the position in a no-confidence motion two days ago. Pakistan’s economy is currently in a dire situation and will be one of the biggest challenges for […]
Known largely for her tough image as she addresses media-persons on a daily basis, White House press secretary Jen Psaki’s gentler side came to the fore when, on Thursday, she publicly praised her Indian American assistant Vedant Patel. He was described as “super-talented.” Ms Psaki said she often jokes with Vedant that they give him […]
‘Maa’ for Hindus and ‘Nani Ka Haj’ for Muslims, Pilgrims who have visited Hinglaj Shakti Peeth located in Balochistan, Pakistan, say that the Peeth is more difficult than that of Amarnath. There is no difference between Hindus and Muslims. About Hinglaj Temple: The Hinglaj temple is said to be more than 2000 years old. It […]
Pakistani leader Imran Khan today nominated Gulzar Ahmed as caretaker Prime Minister. Fawad Chaudhry, a former Information Minister and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party, said that Mr Khan made his decision after obtaining approval of the party central committee. Mr Khan and Shehbaz Sharif were sent letters by President Arif Alvi on Monday seeking suggestions […]
Meta (formerly Facebook) took down 21.2 million pieces of content across 13 policies for Facebook and over 2.4 million pieces of content across a dozen policies for Instagram in February in accordance with the IT Rules 2021. Between February 1-28, Meta received 478 reports through the Indian grievance mechanism, and responded to cent per cent […]
