Jaipur (IANS) The spotting of a new species of babbler bird has added a new dimension to Rajasthan’s rich biodiversity. The small resident bird spotted in Udaipur is a Puff-throated babbler, whose scientific name is Pelornius ruficeps. This new species of … read more
Chennai (IANS) India’s Space-Based Remote Sensing Policy of India-2020 under preparation should specify the percentage of foreign direct investment (FDI) to set up and operate ground stations by a foreign partner interested to invest, said an industry official. He also said … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Continuing with its ban orders on Chinese apps, the Indian government on Tuesday blocked 43 new mobile apps, including shopping website AliExpress owned by e-commerce behemoth Alibaba. Other popular apps that have been banned include WeWorkChina, CamCard … read more
New Delhi (IANS) AstraZeneca announced Monday that positive high-level results from an interim analysis of clinical trials of the Covid-19 vaccine candidate in the UK and Brazil showed it was highly effective in preventing the disease, the primary endpoint, and no … read more
Chennai (IANS) Assuring about 20 lakh depositors of the Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) now under moratorium that there is no need to panic and all glitches in withdrawal of deposits – subject to a maximum of Rs 25,000 – will … read more
Mumbai (IANS) Wipro’s Founder Chairman Azim Premji and his family have topped the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020 with contribution of Rs 7,904 crore. The Founder Chairman of HCL Technologies, Shiv Nadar, and his family ranked second, followed by richest … read more
New Delhi (IANS) In another endorsement of its capabilities, India’s state-run Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has got an order from the US to supply ammunition. The OFB, one of the country’s oldest defence establishments, has received an export order for 5.56X45 … read more
New York (IANS) In a major study on Covid-19, researchers have revealed that physical distancing policies had little effect on lower-income people still needing to leave their homes to go to work. “If lower-income people were simply ignoring the trend towards … read more
Panaji (IANS) The resumption of Goa’s casinos will help boost the state’s tourism prospects in the coming days, even as casino operations are adapting to the pandemic-inspired new normal with contactless check-in processes and making pre-booking mandatory for all guests. “It’s … read more
Chennai (IANS) The countdown for the November 7 launch of the Indian rocket, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C49 (PSLV-C49), carrying the country’s radar imaging satellite and nine other foreign satellites will begin on Friday. “The 26-hour countdown for the rocket launch will … read more