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India records 16,752 fresh COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day jump in 30 days
<p>New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 1,10,96,731 on Sunday with 16,752 new infections, the highest in the last 30 days, according to Union health ministry data.</p>
20 hours ago
News18
Iga Swiatek Crushes Belinda Bencic to Win Adelaide International Title
Iga Swiatek defeated Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-2 to win the Adelaide International at Memorial Drive, the second title of her career.
2 days ago
Firstpost
Recent surge in Maharahstra offers clues of how COVID-19 pandemic may move through rest of India
In October 2020, Mumbai appeared to show the future pathway — and potential end-point — for the COVID-19 pandemic. That certainty has been irreparably dented
2 days ago
News18
Gained Weight in Lockdown? Here's How You Can Shed Those Extra Pounds and Get Back in Shape
There are various reasons behind why people must have piled up those excess kilos during the coronavirus lockdown, say experts. They attribute a sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity and movement, faulty eating habits, and stress to be the culprits behind weight gain.
2 days ago
NewsBytes
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2020/21: A look at Sreesanth's incredible run
Indian bowler S Sreesanth has been on a roll in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2020/21. He has been among wickets, having made some impactful performances for Kerala in the tournament so far. The 38-year-old recently made a return to competitive cricket after his long-standing spot-fixing ban ended in 2020. We take a look at his incredible run in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2020/21.
16 hours ago
PTI
US senators introduce legislation to end China's access to multiple year visa
<p>Washington, Feb 27 (PTI) A legislation has been introduced by a group of influential Republican senators to end China’s access to 10-year multi-entry visas until it is certified that Beijing has ceased its campaign of economic and industrial espionage against the US.</p>
2 days ago
The Quint
Bombay HC Extends Interim Relief to Kangana Ranaut, Her Sister
The HC Bench has granted the sisters relief till the next hearing on 22 March.
2 days ago
News18
UFO Alert? American Airlines Pilot Spots 'Long Cylindrical Object', FBI Confirms Sighting
While FBI spokesperson Frank Connor confirmed the incident, it hasn't confirmed the launch of an investigation into the matter yet.
15 hours ago
News18
Russian Diplomats Return Home from North Korea on Hand-pushed Rail Trolley. Here's Why
Video posted on Russia's foreign ministry's verified Telegram account showed the trolley, laden with suitcases and women, being pushed across a border railway bridge by Third Secretary Vladislav Sorokin, the only man in the group.
2 days ago
NewsBytes
India vs England: Varun Chakravarthy in doubt for T20Is
The availability of wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy for the upcoming T20I series against England is under a cloud. It is understood that the 29-year-old hasn't done well on the new fitness benchmark set for Indian players. The benchmark requires a player to either complete a 2-km run in 8.5 minutes or score 17.1 in the Yo-Yo test. Here is more.
11 hours ago
The Quint
Sarathkumar & Kamal Haasan Meet, Discuss Alliance Ahead of TN Poll
Kamal Haasan will finalise on an alliance with Sarathkumar after holding discussions with party members.
2 days ago
Firstpost
Chandra Shekhar Azad's death anniversary: Amit Shah, Venkaiah Naidu pay tributes to freedom fighter
Chandra Shekhar Azad died on 27 February, 1931 in Alfred Park, Allahabad after an associate betrayed him to the British
2 days ago
News18
Nirav Modi Extradition: How CBI Fought Covid-19 Restrictions, Tough Defence Team To Win In UK Court
Nirav Modi is wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated US$ 2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case.
2 days ago
News18
New Variant of Coronavirus Can Get Past Immune System and Cause Re-Infection: Report
The report further explains that the researchers studied a case in Kurnool, which they said was the second reinfection case in India caused by the variant, one of the most rouge mutants of the virus.
23 hours ago
NewsBytes
2021 Volkswagen Arteon sedan to be launched in India soon?
As part of its India 2.0 plan, German automaker Volkswagen will launch a new car in India besides the Taigun compact crossover. It will either be its 5-seater variant or the flagship 2021 Arteon sedan, though we believe it would be the latter. Highlights of the Arteon include a sporty look, a spacious cabin, and a 2.0-liter twin-turbo petrol engine. Here are more details.
2 days ago
News18
'On 2nd May, Hold Me to My Last Tweet': Prashant Kishor's Prediction as Bengal Gears Up for Elections
In an earlier tweet in December 2020, the poll strategist had vowed to quit Twitter if the BJP crossed double digits in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections.
2 days ago
NewsBytes
2021 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 motorbike found testing; design details revealed
Bajaj Auto will launch the 2021 version of its NS160 sports bike in India later this year. In a new development, a test mule of the motorcycle has been spotted testing (via Rushlane), giving us a glimpse into its design elements. The images reveal that it will come with significant cosmetic changes but no mechanical alteration. Here's our roundup.
2 days ago
The News Minute
Rashmi Samant claims she resigned as Oxford Student Union head due to cyberbullying
Rashmi Samant made headlines when she became the first Indian woman to occupy the position of Oxford Student Union President this month.
2 days ago
News18
Centre Extends Ban on International Passenger Flights Till March 31 as Coronavirus Rears Its Head Again
The restrictions will not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specially approved by the aviation body.
2 days ago
The Quint
I-T Dept Detects Rs 220 Cr in Black Money on Raiding Chennai Group
CBDT said that cash of Rs 8.30 crore was seized during the operation on the leading business group.
16 hours ago

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