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Government extends 'Work from Home' for IT firms till 2020-end
With rising coronavirus cases overwhelming the medical infrastructure, the government has, once again, decided to relax remote working norms for IT companies and BPOs.
Coronavirus: India's tally nears 12 lakh with 38,000 new cases
India reported over 38,000 cases on Tuesday, taking the nationwide tally past 11.94 lakh. Meanwhile, the death toll also rose to 28,767.
COVID-19: With 1.1mn+ cases, India witnesses deadliest week so far
India witnessed its deadliest week of the COVID-19 outbreak so far last week through Sunday, during which 238,000 cases—21% of the country's total cases to date—were reported.
Bihar's coronavirus story: Why should India be worried
Perpetually considered as one of the most under-developed states in the country, Bihar is now burdened by the rise in coronavirus cases with at least eight districts set to become India's next hotspots.
#ThisDayThatYear: Harmanpreet Kaur shatters multiple records with her blistering 171*
On this day, Indian batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur's 171* powered India to victory against mighty Australia in the 2017 Women's World Cup semi-final.
Coronavirus: With 40,000+ new cases, India's tally crosses 1.1 million-mark
India on Sunday touched another grim milestone as new coronavirus cases crossed the 40,000-mark for the first time.
Redmi Note 9 to get 6GB RAM variant in India
As an addition to its range of budget smartphones in India, Xiaomi has decided to launch Redmi Note 9 on July 20.
Mercedes-Benz launches facelifted G-Class SUV with new features in Europe
German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the 2020 G-Class SUV (facelift) in Europe.
Dengue during COVID-19: Here's what you need to know
Even as India continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, another major health threat, that of dengue, is looming large with the arrival of the monsoon season in full swing.
In just 100 hours, world added 1 million coronavirus cases
A respite for the world battling the coronavirus pandemic, looks far-fetched, considering how easily the disease is spreading.
Talks underway with China but can't guarantee success: Rajnath Singh
On Friday, during a visit to Leh, his first since the violent clash at Galwan Valley, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said talks are underway with China but there is no guarantee that they would prove fruitful.
1 million coronavirus cases in India, death toll crosses 25,000
The total number of coronavirus cases in India zoomed past the 1-million mark with a record spike being reported on Thursday.
India establishes bilateral 'air bubbles' with France, US: Details here
India on Thursday announced it has set up bilateral "air bubbles" with France and the US to resume international commercial flights from Friday.
Pakistan: India gets second consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav
India on Thursday received the second consular access from Pakistan to meet Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former Indian Navy officer who was arrested and sentenced to death by a Pakistan Army court.
32,000+ fresh coronavirus cases recorded, India's tally reaches 9.68 lakh
India registered yet another biggest single-day jump of coronavirus cases as 32,695 people tested positive for the highly contagious disease on Wednesday, a bulletin from the Union Health Ministry revealed. With this, the national tally swelled to 9.68 lakh.
India begins questioning of owners of banned Chinese apps
Late last month, India's Information Technology Ministry banned 59 Chinese applications, deeming them "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order".
Jawa Perak's deliveries will commence in India from July 20
Jawa Motorcycles India has revealed the delivery date of the Perak via a rather cryptic tweet.
Skoda Rapid Rider Plus launched at Rs. 8 lakh
Skoda has launched a new Rider Plus variant of the Rapid sedan in India. It is positioned above the base-end Rider trim in the company's line-up.
India: 30,000 new coronavirus cases recorded; tally reaches 9.36 lakh
India recorded yet another spike in coronavirus cases on Tuesday, taking the total tally across the country to 9,36,181, data from Union Health Ministry revealed earlier in the day.
NewsBytes Briefing: UK bans Huawei, WhatsApp goes down, and more
In the last few hours, a lot has happened in the world of technology.
Airtel-Verizon launch 'BlueJeans' to take on JioMeet, Zoom in India
As Indians adjust with the reality of working and connecting remotely, leading telecom-to-technology companies in the country are racing to get affordable yet high-quality video-conferencing solutions up and running.
#CareerBytes: How Indian students can become US CPAs
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professions. Though it is considered India's highest accounting degree, it is not recognized in all countries.
Bachchans are stable, do not need intense treatment: Report
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan (77) and his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan (44), who are currently admitted to the isolation ward of Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital due to their COVID-19 diagnosis, are stable and do not require intense treatment, hospital sources informed PTI on Monday.
Coronavirus: India's death rate is declining, positivity rate surging
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit India, two trends have been holding ground - a decline in death rate and an increase in positivity rate.
Amitabh Bachchan, coronavirus-positive, thanks fans for 'eternal love'
Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital after his coronavirus diagnosis, on Sunday thanked fans and colleagues for their concern and prayers.
Vivo X50, X50 Pro to be launched on July 16
Vivo is all set to launch its premium mid-range smartphones, the Vivo X50 and X50 Pro, in India on July 16 at 12 pm.
Gavaskar slams Nasser Hussain for his comments on Indian cricket
Legend Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at former England captain Nasser Hussain for his recent comments on Team India.
2021 Lexus LS (facelift) sedan with cosmetic, feature upgrades launched
Japanese luxury automaker Lexus has finally unveiled its 2021 LS (facelift) sedan.
Google for India: New product announcements teased for July 13
Google plans to hold its sixth annual "Google for India" event on Monday, July 13.
Apple is planning to shift China production to India: Report
Apple's contract manufacturer Foxconn is set to invest up to $1 billion in its Chennai plant in India.
Coronavirus: With 28,000+ new cases, India records biggest single-day spike
India has reported 28,637 fresh COVID-19 cases - the biggest single-day spike so far - in 24 hours since 8:00am on Saturday. The nationwide tally now stands at 8.49 lakh.
Ajinkya Rahane gearing up for an ODI comeback
Indian middle order batsman Ajinkya Rahane believes he could still make a comeback in the limited-overs arena.
Skoda Rapid Rider Edition's bookings halted due to excessive demand
Czech manufacturer Skoda has temporarily halted the bookings of its Rapid Rider Edition in India due to excessive demand. However, the company is likely to resume bookings once the existing orders are cleared.
TikTok mulling substantial changes to distance itself from China
Amid criticism from several quarters, the loudest from the United States and India, short-video platform TikTok is mulling changes in its corporate set up to distance itself from its parent company's Chinese links, reports said on Friday.
Banned Chinese sites SHEIN, Club Factory still operating in India
Over a week ago, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced a ban on 59 Chinese apps, including those operated by some popular e-commerce companies from the neighboring country.
2021 Ducati Monster spotted testing in Germany: Check what's new
A test mule of the 2021 Ducati Monster has been spotted near the company's Germany facility, revealing key design details of the upcoming model.
Coronavirus: India's tally nears 8L with over 25,000 new cases
India on Thursday reported over 25,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 7.94 lakh. The death toll also rose to 21,625 as nearly 500 fatalities were reported on Thursday.
Meet Sumit Ghosh, co-founder of Chingari (India's answer to TikTok)
The border tensions between India and China and the ensuing crackdown on 59 Chinese applications has surged 'vocal for local' calls.
Coronavirus: With over 25,000 new cases, India witnesses record spike
India on Wednesday reported a record spike of over 25,000 new cases. The nationwide tally now stands at 7.69 lakh COVID-19 cases, while the death toll rose to 21,147.
Jharkhand: CM Soren self-isolates after minister, MLA test coronavirus positive
As coronavirus moves unabated, ripping the world apart, politicians too are getting infected. The latest Indian politician to go into home quarantine, as a precautionary measure is Jharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren.