April 11, 2024 07:15 pm | Updated 07:15 pm IST Story so far: During this poll season, mentions of the COVID-19 pandemic are still doing the rounds. Countering the Modi government’s claims of providing free novel Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) vaccines to citizens, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the BJP was …...Read More
COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
Surging power demand: KSEB to open tenders for additional power supply on Friday
April 11, 2024 07:14 pm | Updated 07:14 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Amid the continuing surge in electricity demand, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will open tenders on Friday for additional power procurement to meet the demand till the end of June. The KSEB has received 11 bids in …...Read More
Newcastle United unveil shirts for deaf fans to 'feel' the noise at Premier League match
Newcastle United fans who are deaf or have hearing loss will "feel" the noise at their next match for the first time through special shirts. Fans will be wearing the shirts, which will convert the noise around the stadium to vibrations, in the stands for their Premier League home game …...Read More
Chip Gaines slammed for 'tone deaf' money comments as he battles critics on social media
Former HGTV star Chip Gaines has come under fire for comments regarding money and faith in relation to college basketball, with the internet deeming him "tone deaf." However, Gaines is firing back with his own retorts, even referencing bible verses. The discourse all began on X, when an account suggested …...Read More
Dharwad district improves performance to take 23rd place from 27th in II PU examination in State
April 11, 2024 07:07 pm | Updated 07:08 pm IST - HUBBALLI Dharwad district has improved its performance in the II PU examination by registering a passing percentage to 80.70 from 73.04 last year. Consequently, the district’s ranking in the State has now risen to 23rdfrom 27th place last year. …...Read More
TISS, Macquarie University offer MA in public policy, international relations
April 11, 2024 07:06 pm | Updated 07:06 pm IST - Hyderabad The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and Australia’s Macquarie University have collaborated to introduce a Master of Arts (MA) in Public Policy and International Relations, a dual degree programme. According to TISS, the first year of the …...Read More
Liquor, cash, jewellery and freebies, all worth ₹100 crore, seized so far in Andhra Pradesh, says Chief Electoral Officer
April 11, 2024 07:05 pm | Updated 07:05 pm IST - MADDIPADU (PRAKASAM DIST.) Liquor, cash, jewellery, freebies and other valuables, all worth about ₹100 crore, have been seized in Andhra Pradesh since March 16, according to Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena. The CEO inspected the check-posts at …...Read More
‘Namesake’ candidates may pose challenge to official ones in seats witnessing tough contests in Kerala
April 11, 2024 07:02 pm | Updated 07:23 pm IST - Kozhikode K.K. Shailaja is one of the 10 candidates contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from the Vadakara seat. No, her symbol is not sickle, hammer, and star of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), but a country boat …...Read More
Pro-Palestinian protester derails dinner at UC Berkeley law school dean’s home, refuses to leave
A congratulatory dinner held at the home of UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky was upended this week after a pro-Palestinian student started a heated speech about the Israel-Hamas war and refused to leave. The incident, which took place Tuesday evening, came after several soon-to-be law school graduates …...Read More
Democrat claiming 'inflation rates are down' interrupted by higher than expected inflation report
Reality collided with a Democratic congressman’s efforts to defend President Biden’s record on inflation Wednesday morning. South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn spoke to MSNBC’s "Morning Joe" regarding a recent focus group accusing the president of "gaslighting" them on the economy. Though Clyburn acknowledged that people are concerned over inflation, he …...Read More
