Month: July 2021

Microsoft Exchange email hack was caused by China, US says

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Monday blamed China for a hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software that compromised tens of thousands of computers around the world earlier this year. The administration and allied nations also disclosed a broad range of other cyberthreats from Beijing, including ransomware attacks from government-affiliated hackers […]

India seeks lower oil prices as high pump prices bite

NEW DELHI, July 19 – India is in talks with crude producers about securing more affordable oil prices after tax-laden pump prices of gasoline and gasoil surged to record highs in Asia’s third-largest economy, adding to inflation. India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer, ships in over […]

Heavy rains cripple Indian cities; at least 35 killed

MUMBAI, July 19 – India’s capital New Delhi and the main financial centre of Mumbai were drenched with heavy rain on Monday, a day after at least 35 people were killed across the country in landslides and house collapses triggered by downpours. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has […]

El Salvador ‘House of Horrors’ killings shock nation numbed to violence

CHALCHUAPA, El Salvador, July 19 – Neighbors knew something was wrong in that squat green house when a young woman’s screams pierced the quiet of their neighborhood in Chalchuapa, a small town about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from San Salvador, this nation’s capital. Jacquelinne Palomo Lima, 26, and […]

India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 40.64 Cr

Recovery Rate increases to 97.32% 38,164 Daily New Cases reported in last 24 hours India’s Active Caseload (4,21,665) presently constitutes 1.35% of total cases Daily Positivity Rate (2.61%) less than 3% for 28 consecutive days DELHI, JULY 19: India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded40.64crores. Cumulatively, 40,64,81,493 vaccine doses have been […]

B.1.617.2, known as the Delta variant, is around 40-60 percent more transmissible than Alpha Variant- Dr. N K Arora, Co- Chair, INSACOG

“Current vaccines are effective against Delta Variant as per the studies undertaken by ICMR on the issue” “Any future waves will be controlled and delayed if more people get vaccinated and follow COVID-Appropriate Behaviour effectively” It is difficult to say that the disease caused due to Delta Variant […]

COVID-19 UPDATE

DELHI, JULY 19: 40.64 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive 3,03,08,456 total recoveries across the country so far Recovery Rate increases to 97.32% 38,660 patients have recovered during the last 24 hours India has reported 38,164 new cases in the last 24 hours India’s […]

Importers of pulses exempted from stock limits

Move to benefit farmers comes at a time when prices of pulses are showing a declining trend For wholesalers, stock limit will be 500 MT For Millers, stock limits will be last 6 months’ production or 50% of annual installed capacity, whichever is higher Stock limit for retailers […]

Rupee tumbles 20 paise to 74.77 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Jul 19: The Indian rupee depreciated 20 paise to 74.77 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday as firm American currency and weak domestic equities weighed on investor sentiment. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 74.73 against the dollar, then fell further to […]

Good Advice for Good Breathing During Monsoon

(Eds: Disclaimer: The following press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.) Seasonal Variation Can Flare-Up Asthma Attack New Delhi, Delhi, India Business Wire India Monsoon brings great relief for most people. With the showers bringing […]

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