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  • How to clean and disinfect home during coronavirus? Most of us make these common mistakes

    How to clean and disinfect home during coronavirus? Most of us make these common mistakes

    August 18, 2020 11:20 IST

    Cleaning or disinfecting areas we live in or work is extremely essential in the time of coronavirus. Disinfecting, which is an advance form of sanitizing is important to reduce the potential risk of COVID-19 contamination to your loved ones. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), we need to prioritise areas for disinfection and know how to disinfect

  • Top 5 off-roading tracks near Delhi for enthusiasts

    Top 5 off-roading tracks near Delhi for enthusiasts

    August 17, 2020 19:17 IST

    Whether you are a cyclist looking to test your endurance or an auto enthusiast looking to buy the new Mahindra Thar and take it for a spin, these 5 off-roading tracks near Delhi will be worth your effort.

  • Delhi Metro, Delhi Metro Yamuna Bridge, Metro

    DMRC begins work on 5th rail bridge over Yamuna. To connect Sonia Vihar to Majlis Park–Maujpur

    August 17, 2020 10:31 IST

    The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has commenced work for the construction of the fifth metro bridge over the river Yamuna. The metro train bridge will be constructed for Phase-IV work on the Majlis Park–Maujpur corridor. All you need to know.

  • Jammu Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir, Union Territory

    Awaaz e-Awam: Grievance portal to be set up in all 20 J&K districts

    August 16, 2020 19:08 IST

    Dr Jitendra Singh and Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir discussed plan for the next phase of expansion of the online Public Grievance Redressal portal in the Union Territory. Key takeaways.

  • Vaishno Devi Yatra to resume from tomorrow after nearly 5 months of suspension

    Vaishno Devi Yatra to resume from tomorrow after nearly 5 months of suspension

    August 15, 2020 8:51 IST

    Pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta Hills of Jammu and Kashmir'' Reasi district will resume from tomorrow (August 16) after remaining suspended for nearly five months in view of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Saturday. The yatra was suspended on March 18.

  • Happy Independence Day quotes, Independence Day quotes india, Independence Day top quotes, Independe

    Happy Independence Day 2020: 15 Greatest Quotes of India's freedom struggle luminaries

    August 15, 2020 5:57 IST

    It was on August 15, 1947, when India achieved independence after years of struggle, breaking the shackles of the British rule. This year marks the 74th Independence Day of the country. Independence Day honours the sacrifices and dedication of the bravehearts who aimed for one goal -- to be free from slavery of the colonisers. Here are 15 greatest quotes of India's freedom struggle luminaries.

  • Independence Day Special: 5 Incredible Women Who Shaped India's Freedom Struggle

    Independence Day Special: 5 Incredible Women Who Shaped India's Freedom Struggle

    August 14, 2020 13:35 IST

    The stories of how India fought to free itself from the shackles of Colonial rules still reverberate in our hearts. From the Great Revolt of 1857 to the attainment of independence in 1947 lakhs of freedom fighters fought to free the country from the British Tyranny. Undoubtedly, this fight would have been incomplete without the participation of women.

  • PM Modi to become longest serving non-congress Indian Prime Minister. 2,272 days and counting

    PM Modi to become longest-serving non-congress Indian Prime Minister; 2,272 days and counting

    August 14, 2020 8:02 IST

    Narendra Modi, who first took oath of the Prime Minister’s office in 2014, is all set to reach a historic landmark in terms of days in office. Today, PM Modi has completed 2,272 days in PMO making him the longest serving non-congress prime minister that India has ever had, joint with late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On Saturday, with 2,273, Modi will surpass him as he continues his long haul in office.

  • 11 Interesting Facts about Vikram Sarabhai -- Father of India's Space Programme

    11 Interesting Facts about Vikram Sarabhai — Father of India's Space Programme

    August 12, 2020 11:42 IST

    Today marks the 101st Birth Anniversary of one of the greatest scientists in the country, Vikram Sarabhai. This visionary scientist who is also known as the father of the Indian Space Program is responsible for initiating space research and nuclear power development. Sarbhai was born on August 12, 1919.

  • Who is Kamala Harris — Indian-American Senator chosen by Joe Biden as running mate in 2020 elections

    Who is Kamala Harris — Indian-American Senator chosen by Joe Biden as running mate in 2020 elections

    August 17, 2020 9:30 IST

    United States Democratic candidate Joe Biden has chosen Kamala Harris as his running mate in the US Presidential Elections 2020. This basically means that were Biden to win the forthcoming elections, Kamala Harris would become the Vice President of the United States. This is a big development since Kamala Harris would effectively become the first black woman in USA to compete not only for the VP post but on any major party presidential ticket. The announcement has been hailed by the Indian American community because of Harris’ Indian roots.

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    What does the word — Sputnik — in Russia's first coronavirus vaccine mean and why is it significant

    August 12, 2020 8:16 IST

    The Russians have named their vaccine — Sputnik V — a name that has been of some prominence in the Russian/ Soviet Union’s history.

  • Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Industries

    Mukesh Ambani, 4th richest person in the world, lesser known facts

    August 11, 2020 23:06 IST

    Billionaire Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani has become the 4th richest person in the world. Above him, the top 3 positions are currently dominated by Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg. Here are some interesting facts about Mukesh Ambani.

  • Gurugram religious place, coronavirus, coronavirus pandemic

    Gurugram issues guidelines on re-opening of religious places from August 12

    August 11, 2020 22:09 IST

    Religious places in Gurugram have been allowed to reopen from tomorrow (August 12) after the government issued revised guidelines on Tuesday. However, it will be subject to operators of temples complying with certain terms and conditions.

  • Jammu Kashmir, Kashmir, Jammu, religious places

    Jammu and Kashmir govt issues guidelines on reopening of religious places from August 16

    August 11, 2020 21:10 IST

    Religious places and places of worship within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will re-open from August 16, 2020, the J&K government informed on Tuesday. The government has made the installation and use of Aarogya Setu App as mandatory for all visitors.

  • Donkey milk, Donkey dairy, Donkey milk benefits

    Soon, a Donkey dairy to be set up in Haryana's Hisar: Benefits, price of milk, all you need to know

    August 10, 2020 18:35 IST

    For the first time ever, soon, Donkey's milk will be available in the country as the National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE) is going to commence a donkey milk dairy which will be set up in Haryana's Hisar. Check the importance of donkey's milk, pricing and benefits.

  • With or without vaccine — COVID-19 may never go away

    With or without vaccine — COVID-19 may never go away

    August 10, 2020 10:12 IST

    The novel coronavirus is the reality of our times. Since the turn of the decade, almost every country has resorted to unprecedented lockdown measures to combat the coronavirus outbreak that has killed about 8 lakh people worldwide, and infected more than 20 million. The virus that began in China has spread out to the corners of the earth.

  • Russia reveals how world's first coronavirus vaccine will work

    Russia reveals how world's first coronavirus vaccine will work

    August 10, 2020 7:32 IST

    Russia is all set to launch the world’s first coronavirus vaccine. It plans to register the COVID-19 vaccine on August 12 and then use it to vaccinate everyone to give them a shield immunity against the novel coronavirus. Russia’s Health Ministry has confirmed that the vaccine will be registered this week. Ahead of the all-important launch head of the lab it is manufactured in has thrown some light on how the vaccine will be working.

  • Kozhikode: Mangled remains of an Air India Express flight,

    Spotlight on more airports after Air India plane crash in Kozhikode

    August 09, 2020 12:12 IST

    A day after the crash of an Air India Express plane at Kozhikode's tabletop runway during landing has brought the focus on some of India's other airports which are more risk-prone when compared to others and internationally prescribed parameters of landing and runway safety technologies.

  • Lockdown relaxed in Tamil Nadu: Places of worship to open, new SOPs issued

    Lockdown relaxed in Tamil Nadu: Places of worship to open, new SOPs issued

    August 08, 2020 13:01 IST

    The Tamil Nadu government has decided to relax the lockdown norms that have been implemented in the state in light of the rising number of coronavirus cases. The government has announced that small temples with annual income below Rs 10,000, mosques, dargah, churches and other religious places in the corporation areas will be opened for worship from August 10.

  • Ivermectin — UP govt directs use of new drug to treat coronavirus instead of HCQ

    Ivermectin — UP govt directs use of new drug to treat coronavirus instead of HCQ

    August 08, 2020 11:25 IST

    The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a government order for use of new drug to treat COVID-19 patients. Ivermectin, tipped as a drug effective against coronavirus will be used in UP instead of Hydroxychloroquine. Ivermectin will be administered to COVID-19 patients under supervision of a doctor. Pregnent ladies will not be given the tablet. 

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