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Federal Prisons On Lockdown In Run-up To Biden Inauguration
All federal prisons in the United States have been placed on lockdown, with officials aiming to quell any potential violence that could arise behind bars as law enforcement prepares for potentially violent protests across the country in the runup to Presi...
GM To Build Electric Delivery Vans In Canada
General Motors plans to spend $800 million to turn a Canadian SUV plant into one that will make electric delivery vans.
Jaishankar Interacts with MPs at Meeting of Consultative Parl Panel on External Affairs
At the meeting of the Consultative Committee on External Affairs, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla gave a detailed presentation on the external affairs ministry.
Proud Moment, Says Family of Kashmiri-origin Woman Sameera Fazili Named in Joe Biden's Team
She is currently the economic agency lead on the Biden-Harris Transition and was earlier posted at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, where she served as the director of engagement for community and economic development.
IGNOU Re-registration Deadline for January 2021 Session Extended
The re-registration process applies only to students enrolled in undergraduate (UG)/postgraduate (PG)/semester-based programmes of two-three years duration.
Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit Trackers Can Detect Covid-19 Cases Days in Advance, Finds Study
Research conducted by Mount Sinai Health System in New York and Stanford University in California have found that smartwatches and fitness trackers can be key in detecting heart rate variation, a critical factor to detect Covid-19 cases.
'Thank You, Manish. We're Grateful': Why a Sanitation Worker Became the First Indian to Get Covid Vaccine
AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said that while he could have easily been the first recipient of the vaccine, Kumar's selection sent a strong message to all frontline warriors.
After Trump, Biden Aims To Reshape The Presidency Itself
When Joe Biden takes the oath of office Wednesday outside a wounded U.S. Capitol, he will begin reshaping the office of the presidency itself as he sets out to lead a bitterly divided nation struggling with a devastating pandemic and an insurrection meant...
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Partners with Wipro for Global Digital Hub in India
This digital hub, called FCA ICT India, will support FCA's Information and Communication Technology operations to focus on delivering premium mobility services.
Iran Fires Long-range Missiles Into Indian Ocean In Military Drill - Media
Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Saturday fired longrange ballistic missiles into the Indian Ocean on the second day of a military exercise, state media reported.
Azerbaijan To Start COVID-19 Inoculations With 4 Million Sinovac Shots
Azerbaijan will begin vaccinating citizens against COVID19 on Monday, using a batch of 4 million doses from China's Sinovac Biotech Ltd, the health ministry said on Saturday.
Being Part of Google Will Allow Us to Innovate Faster, Make Better Products: FitBit CEO
Google has acquired FitBit in a $2.1 Billion deal (roughly Rs 15,363 crores).
History Will Remember Rahul Gandhi for Standing Up to Present Dictatorial Regime', Says PDP President Mehbooba Mufti
In another tweet, the former chief minister of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state said the Centre had unleashed its pet agency the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on farmer unions protesting against the three agri laws.
Vijay Sethupathi Apologises for Using Sword to Cut His Birthday Cake, Issues Statement
Vijay Sethupati had celebrated his birthday on the sets of his upcoming film with director Ponram.
Netflix Acquires Gal Gadot's 'Heart Of Stone' From Skydance
Gal Gadot-starrer "Heart of Stone" has been picked up by streamer Netflix. The espionage thriller, which is expected to launch a new franchise in the genre, is being developed by Skydance Studio.
Azerbaijan To Open Restaurants But Other Coronavirus Restrictions Extended
Azerbaijan will allow cafes and restaurants to open their doors to customers from Feb. 1 but other coronavirus lockdown restrictions will be extended until April, the government said on Saturday.