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New swine flu found in China has pandemic potential. (AFP Photo)

New swine flu with 'pandemic potential' identified by China...

According to scientists these G4 viruses bind to receptor molecules in human cells and can replicate in outer layer of...

30 Jun 2020 2:01 PM IST

Representational image (AFP)

India must protect our businesses, says China after apps ban

India on Monday banned 59, mostly Chinese, mobile apps in its strongest move yet targeting China

30 Jun 2020 1:55 PM IST

TMC secretary-general and Education Minister Partha Chatterjee maintained that the administration played a very peaceful role to resolve the problem amicably. (Photo: PTI)

West Bengal likely to introduce chapter on coronavirus in school...

There are plans to introduce the topic on the coronavirus from junior to higher classes, another official said.

30 Jun 2020 1:16 PM IST

A deserted Guwahati road. (PTI)

With 18,000 new cases, coronavirus tally crosses 5.6 lakh in India

The number of active cases stands at 2,15,125, while 3,34,821 people have recovered.

30 Jun 2020 12:54 PM IST

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization. (AP Photo)

'No excuse' for countries that fail in contact tracing, says WHO chief...

Although many countries have made some progress, globally the pandemic is actually speeding up, Tedros Adhanom said

30 Jun 2020 12:42 PM IST

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam listens to reporters questions during a press conference in Hong Kong, Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Hong Kong media are reporting that China has approved a contentious law that would allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong, sparking fears that it would be used to curb opposition voices in the semi-autonomous territory. (AP Photo)

China approves national security law for Hong Kong

Authorities in Beijing, Hong Kong have repeatedly said legislation is aimed at a few troublemakers and will not affect...

30 Jun 2020 12:07 PM IST

There is an inherent bias against Tiktok because it is Chinese. There are suspicions that TikToks parent ByteDance is connected to the Communist Party. There is also the data sovereignty argument, where Indian data is shared with Chinese companies.

After ban, Tiktok says it never shared any Indian users' data with...

"TikTok continues to comply with all data privacy and security requirements under Indian law..."

30 Jun 2020 11:35 AM IST

India blasted Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday. (PTI Photo)

India slams Pakistan over stock exchange attack blame

New Delhi also said Islamabad cannot shift the blame on India for Pakistan's domestic problems

30 Jun 2020 11:28 AM IST

Gilead Sciences Inc on Monday priced its COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir at $2,340 per patient for wealthier nations and agreed to send nearly all of its supply of the drug to the United States over the next three months. (AFP Photo)

Gilead prices COVID-19 drug remdesivir at $2,340 per patient in...

Remdesivir is expected to be in high demand as one of the only treatments so far shown to alter the course of COVID-19

30 Jun 2020 11:23 AM IST

India is drawing up an incentive scheme for the autos sector aimed at doubling exports of vehicles and components in the next five years. (PTI Photo)

India plans incentives for auto companies to boost exports

The move is part of India's effort to create champion' sectors to attract investment, generate jobs and boost...

30 Jun 2020 9:34 AM IST

Oil prices fell in early trade on Tuesday after weak Japanese industrial production data was enough to jangle trader nerves over a bumpy recovery in fuel demand as coronavirus pandemic restrictions ease. (AFP Photo)

Oil prices fall as weak Japan data exposes market jitters over fragile...

Japan reported industrial output for May fell 8.4% in May from the previous month, compared with market forecasts for a...

30 Jun 2020 8:54 AM IST

The team developed the device prototypes with four variants, including an advanced model that offers step by step hand-washing instructions in vernacular languages to ensure proper cleaning. (Photo | Pixabay - Martin Slavoljubovski)

A device to help you wash your hands properly plays music for 20...

The splash-proof device can be mounted on any liquid soap dispenser and operates using a battery.

29 Jun 2020 8:57 PM IST