Serum Institute to start production of Sputnik vaccine in September
NEW DELHI: Serum Institute of India (SII) will start production of Sputnik vaccine at the company’s facilities in September, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said on Tuesday.As per the agreement between RDIF and SII, the…
WhatsApp rolls out disappearing messages feature to iOS beta users
WASHINGTON [US]: Months after testing the new feature, the instant messaging app WhatsApp has rolled out the disappearing messages feature titled ‘view once’ to iOS beta users.The new feature is similar to snaps on Snapchat,…
Rupee rises by 9 paise to close at 74.49/USD
Mumbai: The rupee strengthened for the third straight session on Tuesday, closing 9 paise higher at 74.49 (provisional) against the US dollar on the back of gains in the domestic equities. At the interbank forex…
Mahindra drives in Bolero Neo at Rs 8.48 lakh
New Delhi: Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Tuesday said it has launched seven-seater model Bolero Neo in the country with price starting from Rs 8.48 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Bolero Neo will cater to the…
Draft population control bill raises questions about BJP govt’s intentions: Mayawati
Lucknow: BSP president Mayawati on Tuesday said the draft population control bill has raised questions about the Uttar Pradesh government’s intentions as people believe it lacks seriousness and has more to do with the ruling…
Zero Tolerance for corruption, anti-national activities: Govt to J&K Sports Council
JAMMU: Pledging zero tolerance towards corruption in government-run offices, Jammu and Kashmir administration has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council to display boards highlighting ‘zero tolerance’ for corruption at all the sub-units.As per the…
Matter of concern to see big crowds without masks in hill stations, markets: PM
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said it is a matter of concern that big crowds are thronging hill stations and market areas without masks and social distancing.During an interaction with chief ministers…
KP Oli resigns as Prime Minister of Nepal
KATHMANDU [Nepal]: Nepal caretaker Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday as opposition leader Sher Bahadur Deuba is set to be sworn in as the new PM after the Supreme Court’s verdict.“Our party abides…
Inflation caused by Centre’s wrong policies, inept management of economy: Chidambaram
NEW DELHI : Inflation in the country is being caused by the wrong policies of the Central government and its inept management of the economy, said Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram on…