Five Delhi schools get bomb threat; city witnesses 10 such incidents in three days

NEW DELHI: (Jul 16) A bomb threat received through email triggered panic in five private schools of Delhi on Wednesday morning, prompting authorities to immediately evacuate the premises for a thorough check, officials said. This was the third consecutive day that education institutes in the national capital were targeted with bomb threats, which, in the… Continue reading Five Delhi schools get bomb threat; city witnesses 10 such incidents in three days

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Global vaccine reserves helped avert 5.8 million infections, over 300,000 deaths since 2000: Study

NEW DELHI: Global stockpiles of vaccines under programmes supported by ‘Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,’ helped prevent more than 5.8 million cases and 327,000 deaths from outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries since 2000, according to a new study. The alliance, established in 2000, funds the roll-out and scale-up of new vaccines through routine healthcare systems… Continue reading Global vaccine reserves helped avert 5.8 million infections, over 300,000 deaths since 2000: Study

Nifty, Sensex reversed 4-day fall trend in opening, CPI inflation at 77-month low added optimism

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 : Indian equity markets opened higher on Tuesday, staging a mild recovery after four consecutive sessions of losses, the longest losing streak since March. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,129.70 with a gain of 36.30 points or 0.14 per cent, while the BSE Sensex index surged to 82,338.94, gaining… Continue reading Nifty, Sensex reversed 4-day fall trend in opening, CPI inflation at 77-month low added optimism

James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ earns Rs 32 crore during its first weekend in India, becomes highest grosser

MUMBAI: “Superman”, filmmaker James Gunn’s new iteration on the popular superhero, has emerged as one of the highest grossing DC films in India by earning Rs 32 crore over the weekend. Starring David Corenswet in the titular role of Clark Kent/ Superman, the film was released in theatres on July 11. “Superman” has earned Rs… Continue reading James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ earns Rs 32 crore during its first weekend in India, becomes highest grosser

KCA aims to make KCL India’s most popular domestic league

Thiruvananthapuram, July 15 Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) is all set to unveil a comprehensive five-year master plan aimed at transforming the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) into the most popular domestic twenty-twenty league in the country. This plan is designed to take over the Tamil Nadu Premier League in popularity and reach at the first position.… Continue reading KCA aims to make KCL India’s most popular domestic league

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EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, apprises him of recent development in bilateral ties

Beijing [China], July 15: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with fellow Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers, called on Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. During the meeting, Jaishankar apprised Xi of the recent development of bilateral ties. Jaishankar conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Xi Jinping.… Continue reading EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, apprises him of recent development in bilateral ties

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Odisha self-immolation: Student succumbs to injuries, CM says culprits to face strictest punishment

BHUBANESWAR: (Jul 15) The Odisha college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor died at AIIMS here, the hospital said. The second-year Integrated B.Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore, died on Monday night, after fighting for her life for three days. She took the extreme step on Saturday… Continue reading Odisha self-immolation: Student succumbs to injuries, CM says culprits to face strictest punishment

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Active lifestyle at any point in adulthood may extend lifespan: Study

London [UK]: Adopting a physically active lifestyle at any stage of adulthood significantly lowers your risk of dying from any cause, especially from cardiovascular disease. A sweeping analysis of 85 studies confirms that those who stay active consistently reduce their mortality risk by 30-40%, while even those who become active later in life enjoy a… Continue reading Active lifestyle at any point in adulthood may extend lifespan: Study

Nifty in red, Sensex loses 330 pts in opening amid valuation concerns of Indian markets

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 14: Indian stock markets opened flat on Monday as valuation concerns emerged alongside weak earnings in the first quarter of the current financial year. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,123.65, declining by 26.20 points or 0.10 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 82,392.04, down by 108.43 points or… Continue reading Nifty in red, Sensex loses 330 pts in opening amid valuation concerns of Indian markets

Rian Johnson reveals “nothing really happened” with ‘Star Wars’ trilogy, says “was busy making murder mysteries”

Washington DC [US], July 14: Filmmaker Rian Johnson, who is known for ‘Knives Out’, ‘Glass Onion’, ‘Looper’, and others, shared the reason for scrapping the ‘Star Wars’ trilogy, reported Variety. Johnson who directed the space opera ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ released in 2017, broke the silence on his long-rumoured Star Wars’ trilogy that never… Continue reading Rian Johnson reveals “nothing really happened” with ‘Star Wars’ trilogy, says “was busy making murder mysteries”