General news 08 Mar, 2021

Happy International Women’s Day 2021: Wishes Images, Whatsapp Messages, Status, Quotes and Greetings - The Indian Express

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WhatsApp latest update for Android, iOS: Disappearing messages after 24 hours how it will work and new Archiv - BGR India

WhatsApp latest update for Android iOS: Disappearing messages after 24 hours how it will work and new Archive UI

NASA shares stunning image of ‘big, beautiful’ Blue Galaxy 200,000 light years away - DNA India

In the image shared by NASA, you can spot a bright yellow orb in the centre and the galaxy has millions of shiny dots throughout its arms.

Oil prices rise to 20-month high after missile attacks aimed at Saudi facilities - Mint

A missile and drone attack targeted the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil industry on Sunday in an assault claimed by Yemen's Huthi rebels

Ravi Shastri wonders how India went down from No. 1 to 3 in WTC points table - Times of India

Cricket News: The ICC cricket (technical) committee, of which Anil Kumble is the chairman, took the call to bring in the rule-change. Rahul Dravid - who is on that

Priyanka Chopra is reunited with Nick Jonas, her in-laws in London; wears sweater knitted by her mom - Hindustan Times

Priyanka Chopra was reunited with her husband, singer Nick Jonas in London, where she is currently filming her upcoming series, Citadel.

"It's A Girl": Harry, Meghan Reveal 2nd Child's Gender In Oprah Tell-All - NDTV

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry revealed that they are having a baby girl, in a tell-all interview to American chat show host Oprah Winfrey.

Gold price recovers from 9-month low: Here's why - Hindustan Times

Last week, the price of the precious metal suffered a huge fall. However, a stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls data helped it recover somewhat.

Recent Match Report - Sri Lanka vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2020/21 - ESPNcricinfo

After picking up 1 for 13, he smashed 21 not out off six balls to seal the game

Top 12 things to know before the market opens - Moneycontrol.com

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a gap-up opening for the index in India with a 142 points gain.

His Brigade tune: win-win with Didi once, Sonar Bangla a constant - The Indian Express

The promise of development and of bringing back a “Sonar Bangla” (Bengal of gold) has remained a constant theme in Modi's speeches from 2014 through 2019. He spoke of “asol poriborton” (real development) on Sunday as well.

Vidya Balan says she 'hated her body' when her weight became a 'national issue' - Hindustan Times

Actor Vidya Balan has said that it has taken her time to accept her body because, at one point in her life, she used to hate it.

Stocks to Watch: Adani Ports, BEML , Just Dial, LIC, Muthoot Finance - Mint

Windy Lakeside Investment Ltd, an affiliate of private equity firm Warburg Pincus, will invest ₹800 crore in India’s largest private port operator Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) for a 0.49% stake in the company

Iran guided Israeli embassy blast through local module, upsets India: Officials - Hindustan Times

The bomb that went off outside the Israeli embassy on January 29 was not a crude device. Investigators have found that it was triggered by a local module using a remote and could have been put together using the deadly PETN or ANFO. The final lab reports are …

Why did Covid cases rise in Maharashtra in February? Fear waned, people tired of pandemic: Central panel - Times of India

A 3-member central team that visited the state early March has attributed a lack of fear of the disease in people and pandemic fatigue as among key fa

NASA's Perseverance Rover Makes Its First Martian Moves - PCMag

The car-sized rover moved a total of 21 feet across the surface of Mars as part of a mobility test.

At least 20 dead, 600 wounded in Equatorial Guinea blasts - Times of India

Rest of World News: OUAGADOUGOU: A series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 600 others on Sunday, .

China gives green light for first downstream dams on Brahmaputra - The Hindu

Nod in new five-year-plan for hydroprojects near border with India

Xbox Users Can Now Beta Test Microsoft's Edge Browser - PCMag India

The Chromium-based Edge browser is available for some Xbox Series X / S users in specific testing rings.

Tech Wrap: Apple discontinues iMac Pro, Instagram working on Audio Rooms - HT Tech

More tech news includes improvements to WhatsApp desktop calling and a first look at Clubhouse competitor Fireside.

Switzerland Voters Agree To Outlaw Facial Coverings In "Burqa Ban" Vote - NDTV

Swiss voters on Sunday narrowly backed a ban on full face coverings in public places -- a decision hailed by supporters as a move against radical Islam but branded sexist and racist by opponents.

Amid a copycat fever, TikTok parent company ByteDance is said to be working on a clubhouse-style app for China - Digital Information World

After the huge success of the Clubhouse which is a US-based audio messaging platform, many companies have started to imitate the same app.

United States Announces $3.5 Million in Assistance to Contain Ebola Outbreaks in The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Guinea - India Education Diary

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $3.5 million in rapid response Ebola assistance to support efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Guinea. The assistance will

Saif Ali Khan faces online trolling after getting COVID-19 vaccine - Yahoo India News

Actor Saif Ali Khan recently became one of the first few people from the entertainment industry to get vaccinated for COVID-19. But, the internet wasn't too ...

Weird That No Teams will Play Matches at Their Home Venues: Preity Zinta - News18

Bollywood actress and Indian Premier League team Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta on Sunday took to Twitter to share that she feels weird about the fact that no teams will play any matches at their home venues and there will be no crowds in the stadiums in …

Ola Electric Scooter First Official Images Released - Launch Soon - RushLane

Ola is set to launch its first electric scooter offering in India in few weeks which is said to be based on Etergo AppScooter.

COVID-19 vaccine rollout by India has rescued the world from pandemic, says Dr Peter Hotez - Firstpost

Dr Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Boston, is considered the authority on vaccinations

India vs England: After Series Win, Virat Kohli Hands Over Trophy To Team India Newcomers - NDTV Sports

India vs England: After India triumphed 3-1 in the Test series, Virat Kohli let some of the newest stars of the team take the spotlight.

'I am cobra, can kill in one bite': Mithun Chakraborty after joining BJP - Times of India

Assembly Elections News: NEW DELHI: Putting weeks of speculation to rest, veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty joined the BJP at a rally in Kolkata on Sunday.

Parliament to reconvene from Monday for second part of Budget Session - The Indian Express

The main focus of the government in the second part of the session is to get various demands for grants for the year 2021-22 passed along with the Finance Bill which carries various tax proposals.

Covid vaccine rollout 'India’s gift' to world: Top US scientist - Mint

India is called the pharmacy of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic with its vast experience and deep knowledge in medicine

Perseverance drives on Mars' terrain for first time - SatelliteProME.com

As part of its mission, the rover would characterise the Red Planet's geology and past climate, and pave the way for human exploration of Mars.

9 Apes At San Diego Zoo Get Covid Vax - Ommcom News

San Diego: Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus after some gorillas were infected with the disease.Four orangutans and five bonobos received the Covid-19 injections in January and February, the zoo c

Earth-like planet discovered 26 light years away, with an atmosphere - ThePrint

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Over 33k People Vaccinated on Saturday; Highest Number of Daily Inoculations So Far Since Jan 16 - News18

New Delhi: Over 33,000 beneficiaries received shots of COVID-19 vaccine in the national capital on Saturday, the highest number of people vaccinated in a single day since the starting of the inoculation exercise on January 16, officials said.

Centre Gives Nod For Vaccination Of Army Veterans, Dependents At Service Hospitals - NDTV

The Union Health Ministry has approved administration of COVID-19 vaccine to dependents of armed forces personnel as well as veterans in service hospitals, the Indian Army said today.

Gujarat man infected with COVID-19 after taking 2nd dose of vaccine - Financial Express

TVS Motor to cover cost of covid-19 jabs for all its employees - Mint

Vaccination drive to cover 35,000 direct and indirect company employees of TVC Motor across the country.In the initial phase, the vaccine will be made available to all employees and their families above the age of 60 and 45 years or older suffering from certa…