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'World's happiest country' seeks IT professionals from India
AFP |
PUBLISHED ON JUN 22, 2021 10:51 PM IST
- Finland has warned that the nation of 5.5 million needs to practically double immigration levels to 20,000-30,000 a year to maintain public services.
Ashgabat world’s most expensive city for expats, Mumbai drops 18 places: Report
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 22, 2021 08:45 PM IST
- The survey used New York City, ranked 14 on the list, as the base city and currency movements were measured against the US dollar.
Archery WC: Indian women's recurve team finishes second in qualification
PTI | , Paris
UPDATED ON JUN 22, 2021 07:27 PM IST
The Indian women's recurve team bounced back strongly after the disappointment of missing out on an Olympic quota to finish second behind Mexico in the qualification round of the Archery World Cup Stage 3, here on Tuesday.
India’s daily Covid cases further fall to 53,256; new deaths at 1,422
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 21, 2021 10:06 AM IST
As many as 1,422 succumbed to the viral disease and 78,190 recovered, taking the death toll and total recoveries to 388,135 and 28,844,199 respectively. The daily recoveries continued to outnumber the new cases for the 39th consecutive day
Covid-19 cases in India drop to 58,419, lowest since March 30
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2021 09:20 AM IST
As many as 1,576 succumbed to the viral disease in the 24-hour-span and 87,619 recovered, taking the death toll and total recoveries to 386,713 and 28,766,009, respectively. The daily recoveries continued to outnumber the new cases for the 38th consecutive day.
India's daily Covid cases fall to 60,753, slight increase in new deaths at 1,647
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 19, 2021 09:16 AM IST
Saturday’s cases are 1,727 less than that of Friday’s when 62,480 people were detected Covid-19 positive. On the other hand, the death toll on Saturday is 60 more than that of Friday’s when 1,587 fatalities were reported, the lowest in over two months.
India reports 62,480 new Covid-19 cases, active cases go below 800,000
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 18, 2021 09:32 AM IST
Friday’s case count is 4,728 less than that of Thursday’s when 67,208 people tested positive for the viral disease. Since Wednesday, the country had been witnessing a marginal increase in its daily tally when 62,224 cases were reported. While on Tuesday, 60,471 people were detected Covid-19 positive, the lowest single-day rise in more than 70 days.
Expert weighs in on immune escape potential of Delta plus Covid variant
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 17, 2021 06:04 PM IST
- Earlier this week, scientists said that the highly transmissible Delta Covid variant, first identified in India, has further mutated to form the Delta plus.
Bangladesh is now among India’s top 5 export destinations
By Rajeev Jayaswal, Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 17, 2021 04:30 AM IST
- India’s exports to Bangladesh rose 46% on an annualised basis at $3.16 billion in January-March, securing it the fourth position after the US ($15.41 billion), China ($5.92 billion) and UAE ($5.34 billion)
India chief laments lack of contest but confident of 'double digit' goal
Reuters |
PUBLISHED ON JUN 16, 2021 08:01 PM IST
- Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief Narinder Batra rues the lack of competition for the country's athletes in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics due to the Covid-19 pandemic but is confident that the team can achieve its "double digit" medal target in Tokyo.
Don’t be suspicious, China tells India on Galwan anniversary
By Sutirtho Patranobis, Beijing
UPDATED ON JUN 16, 2021 12:18 AM IST
New Delhi has repeatedly dismissed Beijing’s attempts to blame India for the ongoing border tension in eastern Ladakh, saying China’s People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) troops illegally trespassed across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) last year in May.
Centre recommends ‘6 minute walking test’ to check hypoxia in Covid patients
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 14, 2021 12:22 PM IST
Taking to Twitter, the ministry of information and broadcasting said on Monday the walking test to check Hypoxia is recommended for asymptomatic, mild and moderate patients of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) who are being treated at home.
India sees another dip in daily Covid-19 tally with 70,421 new cases
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 14, 2021 09:13 AM IST
Covid-19 cases: From Monday, several states and Union territories (UTs) are implementing more relaxations under their unlock plans in order to restart their economies.
Covid-19 updates: West Bengal logs 3,519 new cases, 78 deaths in last 24hrs
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 14, 2021 11:51 PM IST
The active cases in India have further declined to 973,158 and constitute nearly 3.49% of the caseload while the overall recoveries have climbed to 28,162,947. On Monday, daily recoveries continued to outnumber the daily infections for the 32nd consecutive day.
India’s engagement with G7 stands on its own, govt looking forward to COP26: MEA
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 13, 2021 07:38 PM IST
- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was understanding and supportive of PM Modi’s decision to attend the G7 summit virtually, the ministry of external affairs said on Sunday.
When Chris Evans spoke about his spiritual connection with India
PUBLISHED ON JUN 13, 2021 01:43 PM IST
- On Chris Evans' 40th birthday, here's a look at the time when the Captain America actor spoke about his visit to India.
India's daily Covid tally falls below 90,000-mark with 84,332 new cases
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 12, 2021 09:20 AM IST
As many as 4,002 people succumbed to the viral disease and 121,311 recovered on Saturday, taking the death toll and recoveries to 367,081 and 27,911,384 respectively. The active cases have come down to 1,080,690 and constitute 3.83 per cent of the caseload.
Solar eclipse 2021: When and how to watch from India, US, and other countries
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 09, 2021 05:48 PM IST
- Solar eclipses last only a few minutes and eclipse enthusiasts are advised to never look directly at the Sun, even if the Sun is partly or mostly obscured.
Indian experts urge faster inoculations ahead of free Covid-19 shots
Reuters | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 08, 2021 06:55 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday the Union government would take over the inoculation programme from Indian states and offer free doses to everyone over the age of 18.
US investors gained most from 2020 Bitcoin boom, India ranked ‘surprisingly low’
Written by Kunal Gaurav | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 08, 2021 06:04 PM IST
- The meteoric rise of Bitcoin has minted scores of crypto millionaires, and the report suggests that US investors have benefited the most from the 2020 boom, followed by Chinese traders who gained $1.1 billion.
Covid-19: Need to travel abroad for education, employment? Centre issues SOPs
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 07, 2021 09:31 PM IST
People who are seeking to travel abroad for education, employment or as a part of the Indian contingent to the Tokyo Olympics will be allowed to take the second dose of Covishield before the mandated minimum interval of 84 days from the date of first dose.
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Goa nightclubs, bars to remain shut 'till Covid-19 comes under control'
PTI |
UPDATED ON JUN 07, 2021 06:30 PM IST
Goa Ports Minister and BJP leader Michael Lobo says that the state's nightlife 'can resume after we see that Covid-19 cases across India are coming under control'. He suggested tourism be opened in a phased manner prioritising those activities which won't trigger transmission of coronavirus.
_1623064924522_1623064936635.jpg "Dr Harsh Vardhan said the country's recovery rate is climbing and stood at 93.94 per cent now")
‘India’s recovery rate climbing up; right now at 93.94%’: Dr Harsh Vardhan
PUBLISHED ON JUN 07, 2021 04:54 PM IST
Former Pak cricketer on why 'Indian cricket system is much better than Pak'
UPDATED ON JUN 07, 2021 02:42 PM IST
- Former Pakistan spinner stated that the Indian cricketing system is better than Pakistan's and how well they take care of their players.
Will India benefit from G7 deal on global minimum 15% corporate tax?
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 06, 2021 03:55 PM IST
- The G7 nations, comprising the US, UK, Germany, France, Canada, Italy and Japan, agreed to support a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15 per cent on large firms in each country they operate.
_1622959967765_1622959976177.jpg "Ruskin Bond curates new poem to ‘lament’ environmental loss in Dehradun, Mussoorie(Instagram/ruskinbondofficial)")
Ruskin Bond curates new poem to lament environmental loss in Dehradun, Mussoorie
By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON JUN 06, 2021 11:50 AM IST
- Ruskin Bond’s new poem ‘Dirge of Dehradun’ laments the current environmental degradation in ‘the twin cities of happiness’ that is Dehradun and Mussoorie which were once picturesque towns in the foothills of the Himalayas but are now decaying. Read the emotional lines inside
_1622886030851_1622886056624.jpg "World Environment Day 2021: Alia Bhatt, Dia Mirza, Sidharth Malhotra and others pledge to support nature(Instagram/aliaabhatt/diamirzaofficial/sidmalhotra/shraddhakapoor/kritisanon/varundvn)")
Environment Day: Alia Bhatt, Dia Mirza, Sidharth Malhotra, others pledge support
By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON JUN 05, 2021 03:51 PM IST
- World Environment Day 2021: From Shraddha Kapoor being ‘grateful’ to Kriti Sanon's pictures from the wild, Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan becoming one with flora and fauna and campaigns run by Alia Bhatt, Dia Mirza and Madhuri Dixit, here's how Bollywood pledges to protect environment
Indian states ranked on SDG; watch your state's performance in NITI Aayog report
PUBLISHED ON JUN 04, 2021 11:42 PM IST
Covid update: Modi-Harris call on vaccines; Maharashtra unlock clarification
PUBLISHED ON JUN 04, 2021 12:21 AM IST
US suspends punitive tariffs on India, UK, EU nations in digital tax dispute
AFP | | Posted by Kunal Gaurav
UPDATED ON JUN 02, 2021 09:25 PM IST
- US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a statement that the United States remains committed to reaching a consensus on international tax issues through the OECD and G20 processes.