Geneva, Feb 24: Poorer countries will most likely "bear the brunt of hundreds of thousands of needless deaths" due to inequalities in access to COVID-19 vaccines.
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Tiger Woods seriously injured in crash on steep LA-area road
Los Angeles, Feb 24: Tiger Woods was seriously injured when his SUV crashed into a median, rolled over and ended up on its side near a steep road in suburban Los Angeles known for wrecks, authorities said.
Biden admin reverts to 2008 version of citizenship test
Washington, Feb 24: The Biden administration has announced to do away with the stringent Trump-era citizenship test and revert to the easier 2008 version, making the US naturalisation process more accessible to all eligible individuals.
Revealed! Mars rover’s giant parachute carried secret message
California, Feb 24: The huge parachute used by NASA's Perseverance rover to land on Mars contained a secret message, thanks to a puzzle lover on the spacecraft team.
BJP leader Rakesh Singh arrested in drug seizure case
Kolkata, Feb 24: The police on Tuesday night arrested BJP leader Rakesh Singh from Galsi area of West Bengals Purba Bardhaman district in connection with his alleged involvement in a drug seizure case, a senior officer said.
Indian companies likely to offer 7.7% salary hike in 2021, says Survey
New Delhi, Feb 23: Companies in India are likely to offer a 7.7 per cent salary increase in 2021, one of the highest among the BRIC nations, and higher than the average actual increase of 6.1 per cent in 2020, says a survey.
Kerala CM seeks PM’s intervention over Mangaluru border restrictions
Kasaragod, Feb 23: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday requested the urgent intervention of the Centre on the new COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Karnataka government on the entry of people from the state.
Varavara Rao gets bail in Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case
Nagpur, Feb 23: The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted interim bail to P Varavara Rao on medical grounds in connection with a 2016 case of arson at an iron ore mine in Maharashtra's Surjagarh.
Govt announces Rs 5 lakh each to victims of gelatin blast
Chikkaballapur, Feb 23: Karnataka Minister for Home Basavaraja Bommai on Tuesday announced Rs five lakh compensation to the family members of gudubandi gelatin blast mishap at Chikkaballapur district.
Netflix's latest feature will automatically download shows, movies based on preferences
Washington, Feb 23: Netflix has found a new way to get content in front of its users. The online streaming platform has launched a new feature that will automatically download TV shows or movies based on subscribers' preferences and viewing history.