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Myanmar Transport Ministry Extends Suspension of International Commercial Flights Until February-End
The Ministry on Saturday announced the extension of the restriction imposed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic which was due to end on Sunday, reports Xinhua news agency.
Not Pleased with Union Budget 2021, Shatrughan Sinha Says Centre isn't 'Bothered' about Film Industry
Shatrughan Sinha said the center isn't 'bothered' about the film industry being jolted by the pandemic.
Chicago Schools Make Progress In Talks With Teachers On COVID-19 Safety Plan
Chicago Public Schools and the city's teachers union said progress was made on Monday in talks on a COVID19 safety plan, putting on hold a threatened confrontation over the district's plan to resume inperson classes for thousands of students.
Spotify Launches Music Streaming Service In South Korea
Spotify Technology SA on Tuesday made a longawaited debut in South Korea, the sixth largest music market in the world and home to the Kpop music genre.
Biden And GOP Senators Offer Competing COVID-19 Relief Plans
President Joe Biden and a group of 10 Senate Republicans have offered competing proposals to help the United States respond to the coronavirus pandemic and provide economic relief to businesses and families.
Biden Threatens Sanctions On Myanmar After Military Coup
President Joe Biden is threatening to slap new sanctions on Myanmar after a coup that saw the military arrest the civilian leaders of its government.
Delayed Due to Covid-19, Gaganyaan's First Unmanned Launch Slated for December: Nirmala Sitharaman
The first unmanned mission was planned in December 2020, the second unmanned mission in June 2021. The final and the main component, the manned mission of Gaganyaan, was scheduled six months later in December 2021, much before the 2022 deadline.
As Pandemic Worsens, Portugal Reports Nearly Half Of All Its COVID-19 Deaths In January
Portugal reported close to half of all its COVID19 deaths in January, highlighting the severe worsening of the pandemic in a country whose plight has caused several European nations to offer help.
UK Detects South African Coronavirus Variant In People With No Travel Links
Eleven people in different regions have tested positive for the South African coronavirus variant without having any links to people who have travelled recently, prompting mass testing in the areas to contain the outbreak.
Union Budget 2021: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Refuses to Embark on Path of Fiscal Irresponsibility
Bank privatization, if it happens, will be big, for PSBs are weak, controlled as they are by politicians and bureaucrats.
SII, Bharat Biotech Welcome Enhanced Focus on Health, Immunisation in Budget
The leading vaccine manufacturers applauded the government's increased allocation for the healthcare sector and on providing Rs 35,000 crore towards COVID-19 vaccination in 2021-22 fiscal.
Budget 2021: With Special Focus on Poll-bound States, BJP Banks on Taking The Highway to Power
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, clad in a traditional Bengali red and white saree, announced Rs 25,000 crore for road projects in the Mamata Banerjee-ruled West Bengal where assembly elections are scheduled to be held in April-May.
Italians Flock Back To Coffee Bars As COVID-19 Restrictions Eased
The familiar tinkling of ceramic cups and chatter returned to coffee bars across most of Italy on Monday, as rigid COVID19 restrictions were eased.
Union Budget: Govt Depts to Add Over 1.4 Lakh Jobs Between 2019 and March 1, 2021
The strength of government establishments was 32,71,113 as on March 1, 2019, which is estimated to increase to 34,14,226 by the first day of next month an increase of 1,43,113, it said.
JNU Reopens: Fourth Semester MPhil, MTech, Final Semester MBA Students Return to Campus from Feb 8
A notification by the university said those students who require access to the laboratory and have to submit their dissertation or thesis before June 30 are allowed to enter the campus in its seventh phase of reopening.
Department of Space Allocated Rs 13,949 Crore in Budget, Rs 4,449 Crore More Than Fiscal 2020-21
NewSpace India Limited has been established to tap the benefits of the Research and Development carried out by the Department of Space and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).