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August 07, 2022 09:38 PM IST

Delhi adds 2,423 COVID-19 cases, positivity rate nears 15%

This is the fifth consecutive day when the daily case count has remained above 2,000.

Chinese military performs island attack on last day of 4-day drills near Taiwan to protest Pelosi's visit

In the last four days, the Chinese military flew hundreds of planes, drones and fired missiles with different ranges which Taiwan termed as simulated attacks and appealed for international help.

Maharashtra sees 1,812 COVID-19 cases, one fatality

A day earlier, the state had reported 1,931 COVID-19 cases and nine fatalities.

Chennai lad V Pranav becomes India's 75th Grandmaster

The Chennai-based Pranav won the Limpedea Open in Baia Mare, Romania to secure his third and final GM norm and attain the Grandmaster title.

Taiwan is not a part of U.S. but Chinese territory, says Chinese foreign minister

The United States has been engaging in "sophistry” on the Taiwan question, and China’s actions on Taiwan have been just, appropriate and legal, as well as being aimed at safeguarding the country’s sacred sovereignty and territorial integrity, Wang said during a visit to Bangladesh.

Israel agrees to Egypt-brokered Gaza truce

Since the conflict began on Friday, 31 Palestinians, including six children, have been killed, while 275 people have been wounded

Lumpy skin disease: Over 66,000 doses of goat pox vaccine procured by Punjab

These vaccine doses will be administered free of cost to the healthy livestock, said Punjab Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar on Sunday.

CWG 2022: Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen wins gold in women's flyweight category

With Nikhat Zareen's victory, India's cumulative tally of gold medals at the Commonwealth Games has climbed to 17.

Ukraine probing almost 26,000 suspected war crimes cases: prosecutor

Of those charged, around 15 are in Ukrainian custody and the remaining 120 remain at large, Yuriy Bilousov, head of the war crimes department of the Prosecutor General’s office ,said in an interview in the capital Kyiv.

On this day in 1997, Microsoft invested $150 million in Apple, saved it from bankruptcy

The investment meant that Microsoft was helping one of its greatest competitors, but it was also a new business opportunity which Bill Gates admitted in 2007.

Goa to implement hundred per cent NEP in higher education from next academic year: CM to Centre

His remarks came at the seventh NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Sawant said the state government is working on the skilling of manpower through agreements signed with various industry associations in the state.

Hunger strike by Delhi University law students seeking postponement of exam enters Day 2

Students claimed as many as 50 students are on hunger strike in the faculty. The students began the hunger strike on Saturday demanding postponement of their examination while contending that their syllabus has not been completed.

Long weekend plans: 7 holiday packages for that much-needed international or domestic getaway

Whether it’s that much-awaited solo bike trip or a vacation for the entire family, make the best of the long weekends this month with this curated list of travel ideas and deals.

India wins historic gold and silver in men's triple jump

Paul produced his best effort of 17.03m in his third attempt while Aboobacker was not behind much as he finished at 17.02m, which he managed in his fifth attempt.

ICMR-NIV analysis finds A.2 strain of monkeypox virus in first two cases

The A.2 strain, which was detected in the US last year, has not been linked to major clusters. The current outbreak is being driven by the B.1 strain of monkeypox virus, Dr Pragya Yadav, a senior scientist at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) and lead author of the study, said.

Trade setup for Monday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

Based on the open interest future percentage, a long unwinding was seen in 37 stocks including Bharat Electronics, Bosch, Firstsource Solutions, Ipca Laboratories, and Sun Pharma

Rise of India on global stage will be primarily on strength of 'scientific prowess': Union minister

The Union minister of state (independent charge) for science and technology said promoting science communication and education in Indian languages is one of the key focuses of the present government and the efforts are on to make available science textbooks in vernacular languages to the students.

A Country Called Childhood book review: Deepti Naval's memoir is thoughtful, intense

Rivers in spate as heavy rains lash many parts of Karnataka

At least one lakh cusecs of water was released from Tungabhadra dam into the Tungabhadra river following heavy downpour in the catchment region and heavy inflow of water in Vijayanagara district.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has a 4-word advice on leadership

Google CEO Sundar Pichai was also quick to add that following the same advice is very hard to do in an organization.

Abhishek Banerjee on 'The Great Weddings of Munnes': "I wanted to make a relatable romance"

The 'Paatal Lok' and 'Mirzapur' actor plays the lead in 'The Great Weddings of Munnes', a rom-com streaming on Voot Select.

Annu Rani wins bronze, becomes first Indian female javelin thrower to win medal in CWG 2022

Rani sent the spear to a distance of 60m in her fourth attempt to finish third.

Earnings, global cues to set market trend this week: Analysts

Foreign fund movement will also play a crucial role in deciding the trend, they added.

Loyalty towards country can't be proven just by hoisting tricolour, says SP leader

A video of the MLA trading barbs at the BJP during an interaction with press a couple of days ago has surfaced on social media.

Commonwealth Games 2022: 10 from Sri Lanka contingent missing, says top official

Officials suspect the nine athletes and a manager from the crisis-hit country want to remain in the UK, possibly to get employment.