In focus, 30th Aug 2021, News & Stories from India

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30 Aug 2021

In focus, 30 Aug 2021

The solution must be easy to use and low-resource, like Logmore, which uses QR codes that are trackable through any smartphone. — By arrangement

How tech can help India reach vaccine goals and slow down its COVID-19 disaster

India’s vaccine chain has to protect against contamination before vaccines arrive, using tamper-proof seals and a transparent supply chain

30 Aug 2021 9:57 PM

People in Nigeria want to follow their favourite artist and want to know more about their lifestyle. In hope of keeping people updated with the news of the entertainment industry, he started working on this vision. — By arrangement

From news to music events, NaijaVibe keeps you informed: The NaijaVibe Success Story

Stephen Nzurum, a record producer and a digital entrepreneur, launched website called NaijaVibe

30 Aug 2021 9:52 PM

Many of us think using make up every day can harm our skins, but that’s not true. Using it properly and then knowing the right type for Films, for TV, for Live events, to walk the ramp, to attend weddings or for day to day affairs; this academy we will teach it all and make all more make up friendly and to understand make up better,” says Tannaz. — By arrangement

Shahin Badar & Rohit Verma attend Tannaz Irani’s Make Up academy launch

Make up is become an essential element of everyone’s daily regime but knowing the basic technicalities has always been a challenge for many

30 Aug 2021 9:50 PM

The U.S. military said five rockets targeted the airport on Monday morning and that U.S. forces on the airfield used a defensive system to intercept them. (AP Photo)

Islamic State group claims latest Kabul attack

The attack did not halt the steady stream of U.S. military C-17 cargo jets taking off and landing at Hamid Karzai International Airport

30 Aug 2021 7:26 PM

India had stationed a few of its planes in Dushanbe at the Ayni airbase there. A C-130J was also used to bring passengers from Kabul to Dushanbe from where they were flown back to India. (PTI Photo)

Indian Air Force C-17, C-130J aircraft return home from Afghan evacuation operations

IAF aircraft were also used for evacuating Indian officials stuck in Mazar-e-Sharif and Kandahar consulates

30 Aug 2021 5:43 PM

The Series 7 will also have a faster processor and may include a body-temperature sensor in the next year's model. (ANI Photo)

Apple Watch Series 7 to have bigger screens, flat edges

The upcoming Apple Watch will feature its first new hardware design in years, and will have 'a flatter display and edges'

30 Aug 2021 3:02 PM

Parental approval will be required for children to attend school. (Photo: PTI/File)

Delhi govt issues SOPs for reopening of schools, colleges from Sep 1

According to the order, up to a maximum of 50 per cent of the seating capacity of the classroom will be allowed

30 Aug 2021 3:02 PM

The study found consistent increases in the number of C.1.2 genomes in South Africa each month. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

New Covid variant, C.1.2, may be more infectious, evade vaccine protection: Study

The new variant has more mutations than other variants of concern (VOCs) or variants of interest (VOIs)

30 Aug 2021 2:53 PM

Dozens of community members gathered in remembrance and prayer, as many came to show their support to those needing comfort because their loved ones will never be able to make it home. (Representational Image - ANI)

Indian-Americans light candles across US to honor soldiers killed in Afghanistan

The soldiers were among the 6,000 US troops President Joe Biden deployed to assist in a massive airlift evacuation

30 Aug 2021 2:42 PM

Devotees gather to offer prayers during the third 'Shahi Snan' of the Kumbh Mela 2021, at Har ki Pauri Ghat in Haridwar. (Photo: PTI/File)

Non-bailable warrants against three in fake Covid testing scam during Kumbh

The NBWs against the three main accused in the case were issued on Saturday

30 Aug 2021 1:49 PM

Users will not get this feature on an older version of WhatsApp. (Photo: PTI)

WhatsApp may soon get quick message reactions like Messenger

According to a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on bringing reactions to its platform

30 Aug 2021 1:40 PM

Earlier this year, railways had filed a tender for 44 rakes of Vande Bharat. (Photo; DC Image/File)

Railways targets to deliver 102 trains by 2024 in newly floated tender

Railways has also floated a tender for 58 rakes of Vande Bharat Express trains

30 Aug 2021 1:34 PM

PhonePe can now distribute insurance products from all insurance companies in India.

PhonePe gets IRDAI license to serve as direct insurance broker

Last year, PhonePe entered insurtech sector with a limited insurance 'corporate agent' license

30 Aug 2021 1:24 PM

Beijing has pledged to make employment a top priority of its economic policies. (Photo: Bloomberg)

China targets 55 million jobs, better worker rights in new plan

The unemployment rate will be capped at 5.5%, wages as a share of gross domestic product will be increased

30 Aug 2021 12:11 PM

The bench has posted the matter for further hearing on October 7. (Photo: PTI/File)

COVID devastated many lives, heart-wrenching to see survival of children at stake: SC

The top court was hearing a suo motu matter on 'Contagion of COVID-19 on children protection homes'

30 Aug 2021 11:56 AM

A destroyed vehicle is seen inside a house after a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. A U.S. drone strike destroyed a vehicle carrying "multiple suicide bombers" from Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate on Sunday before they could attack the ongoing military evacuation at Kabul's international airport, American officials said. (AP)

Rockets fired at Kabul airport as US troops pull out

US forces are now focused chiefly on flying themselves and American diplomats out safely

30 Aug 2021 11:41 AM

A woman died from myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle wall, following her Pfizer vaccination. (Photo: Bloomberg)

New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer vaccine

The case has been referred to the coroner and the cause of death has not yet been determined

30 Aug 2021 11:32 AM

A shopkeeper wearing face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus sells idols of Hindu deity Krishna on the eve of 'Janmashtami' festival in Jammu. (Photo: AP)

India logs 42,909 new COVID-19 cases, active cases continue to rise

The death toll has climbed to 4,38,210 with 380 fresh fatalities

30 Aug 2021 11:01 AM

The market is currently flooded with liquidity, with SBI Mutual Fund collecting close to Rs 13,000 crore from its SBI Balanced Advantage Fund NFO that closed on August 25. Earlier ICICI Prudential Flexicap Fund had collected Rs 9,800 crore in July. — DC file photo

Market yet to factor in below normal monsoon

As per the Indian Meteorological Department data 33 per cent or 230 of 694 districts have received deficient rainfall so far

30 Aug 2021 9:30 AM

In the UK's case, there is a large opportunity for India in services trade. As per the agreements between the UK and the European Union, there would be minimal or nil customs tariffs for merchandise tariffs. — Representational image/Twitter

FTAs with UAE, UK, Oz likely this fiscal

FTA negotiations with the European Union and Bangladesh also are progressing, but may take some more time for getting finalised

30 Aug 2021 9:27 AM

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