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Covid: Advice to areas worst-hit by Indian variant will be updated – No 10 – BBC News
Covid: Advice to areas worst-hit by Indian variant will be updated – No 10 BBC News UK accused of reintroducing virus restrictions on the sly Washington Post ‘Lockdowns by stealth’: what are the rules in eight areas of England? The Guardian Covid: Eight Indian variant areas should avoid indoor gatherings BBC News Burnley MP says Government ‘stay local’ advice …
Medical journal slams Indian government for ‘squandering’ early success on Covid-19
The publication branded the response by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government “inexcusable.” India is currently in the midst of the world’s worst Covid-19 outbreak. It reported 403,738 additional cases Sunday, marking the fourth consecutive day it has recorded more than 400,000 cases and bringing the country’s total reported infections to more than 22 million. More …
Indian industry body urges curbs to economic activity to save lives
A leading Indian industry body urged authorities to take the “strongest national steps” and to curtail economic activity to save lives on Sunday as the country battles surging coronavirus cases that have overwhelmed the healthcare system. The rate of new infections dipped marginally but deaths kept climbing. Authorities reported 392,488 new cases in the previous …
Indian coronavirus cases surge as health system staggers
India reported the world’s highest daily tally of coronavirus infections for a second day on Friday, surpassing 330,000 new cases, as it struggles with a health system overwhelmed by patients and plagued by accidents. Deaths in the past 24 hours also jumped to a record 2,263, the health ministry said, while officials across northern and …
Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 20 Indian Fishermen For Trespassing
New Delhi: Sri Lankan navy has arrested 20 Indian fishermen for alleged “trespassing”. Two Indian boats have been seized from Rameshwaram. More details awaited. Also Read – Burqa ‘Sign of Recent Religious Extremism, Will Definitely Ban It’, Says Sri Lanka Minister Prior to this, Pakistan had arrested 17 Indian fishermen and confiscated their three boats …
Indian nuclear R&D units to transfer 25-30 technologies to industry in 2021, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld
Chennai: The research and development (R&D) units of India’s Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) are likely to transfer about 25-30 technologies developed by them to industry, said a top official of Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). “Around 25 technologies are likely to be transferred and around five new technologies are likely to be advertised for transfer …
Indian nuclear R&D units to transfer 25-30 technologies to industry in 2021
“Around 25 technologies are likely to be transferred and around five new technologies are likely to be advertised for transfer in the year 2021,” K.N.Vyas, Chairman said. Chennai: The research and development (R&D) units of India’s Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) are likely to transfer about 25-30 technologies developed by them to industry, said a …
Teacher turns to technology to shake up ‘boring’ social sciences- The New Indian Express
Express News Service KOCHI: Social Science is often sidelined as one of the most dry and boring subjects in school, and the Covid-induced online classes have done little to help its cause. However, if used the right way, these virtual classes can be just the solution for the unwarranted bad rap the subject gets, says Anoob John, …
How technology can help fill the credit gap among Indian MSMEs
An analysis of the Indian business growth story would be incomplete without mentioning the backbone of its economy – the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Despite making up for the majority of the country’s trade and commerce, the MSMEs are under-looked by the traditional financial system and resultantly credit-starved. The country’s apex voices – …
How technology is making Indian agriculture smarter, inclusive and more resilient
The Indian agriculture sector contributes nearly 18 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) and 40 percent of the total rural Net Domestic Product (NDP). Despite its significant contribution to driving socio-economic growth, Indian agriculture still faces a number of challenges. These range from issues such as low productivity to climate change, and lack of …
