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Fuel prices differ from state to state depending on the incidence of local taxes such as value-added tax (VAT) and freight charges. (Photo: PTI)

Diesel crosses Rs 100 in Madhya Pradesh; Petrol in Sikkim crosses Rs...

Petrol price was increased by 35 paise per litre and diesel by 18 paise a litre

4 July 2021 11:48 AM IST

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier stands guard at Bagram Air Base, after all US and NATO troops left, some 70 Km north of Kabul. (Photo: AFP)

'What was the point?' Afghans rue decades of war as U.S. quits Bagram

Violence has been raging throughout Afghanistan in the weeks since President Joe Biden announced troops would withdraw...

4 July 2021 11:25 AM IST

Relatives perform final rituals before the cremation of a COVID-19 victim in Gauhati. (Photo: AP)

India records 43,071 new Covid cases, 955 deaths

The active cases have further declined to 4,85,350 and comprise 1.59 per cent of the total infections

4 July 2021 10:50 AM IST

The governments tough new e-commerce rules announced on June 21 aimed at strengthening protection for consumers. (Photo: AFP)

Amazon, Tata say Indian govt e-commerce rules will hit businesses

Amazon argued that COVID-19 had already hit small businesses and the proposed rules will have a huge impact on its...

4 July 2021 10:35 AM IST

The session is slated to conclude on August 13. (Photo: rstv.nic.in)

Monsoon session of Parliament to have 19 sittings

Lok Sabha will meet from 11 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm unless directed otherwise by Speaker Om Birla

4 July 2021 9:23 AM IST

Janaushadhi Kendras accepting orders on WhatsApp, e-mail to facilitate access to medicines. (PTI Photo)

Large-scale drug analysis reveals potential new COVID-19 antivirals

While COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out, there are still few drug options that can be used to treat patients with...

4 July 2021 9:16 AM IST

The Department of Science and Technology had last year formed the panel to forecast the surge of coronavirus cases using mathematical models. (Photo: DC/Narasimha Murthy)

Covid 3rd wave may see half the cases recorded during second surge:...

In case of the 'pessimistic' scenario, the third wave could see cases rise up between 1,50,000 to 2,00,000 in the...

4 July 2021 7:14 AM IST

Brazils Fred reacts at the end of their Copa America quarterfinal match against Chile in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Ten-man Brazil edge Chile 1-0 to set Copa America semi-final with Peru

Second-half substitute Lucas Paqueta helped Brazil book a Copa America semifinal showdown with Peru

3 July 2021 6:57 PM IST

Switzerlands Steven Zuber vies for the ball with Spains Aymeric Laporte (right) during the quarterfinal match between the two teams in Russia on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Spain beats Switzerland, reaches Euro 2020 semifinals

Spain will play Italy in the semifinals on Tuesday at Wembley Stadium in London.

3 July 2021 6:27 PM IST

Switzerlands Roger Federer celebrates after winning against Richard Gasquet of France in the Wimbledon Championships in London on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Federer bids to silence home support, Barty seeks to fire at last

The eight-time Wimbledon champion will take on British opponent Cameron Norrie in front of the home crowd on Saturday

3 July 2021 6:10 PM IST

Aditi Ashok keeps alive chances of weekend action

The Indian, who shot 71 in the first round, added a similar 71 in the second, with three birdies and as many bogeys

3 July 2021 5:59 PM IST

Twitter express concern over the safety of its employees in India and said it will continue to be strictly guided by principles of transparency and protecting freedom of expression. (Photo:AP)

In final stages of appointing Resident Grievance Officer: Twitter...

The Court was hearing a petition seeking direction to the Central government to pass necessary instruction to Twitter

3 July 2021 5:59 PM IST