China curbs export of 7 rare elements; what’s their use?

China curbs export of 7 rare elements; what’s their use?

Amid an escalating trade war with the US and deepening uncertainties, China has placed export restrictions on seven rare earth elements that are crucial for the global tech, medical, defence, and energy industries. What are these rare elements? What’s their use? And which other countries produce them? Let’s have a closer look. These medium and … Read more

Curbs on heavy vehicles in Aroor-Thuravur corridor

Curbs on heavy vehicles in Aroor-Thuravur corridor

Curbs will shortly be imposed on movement of heavy vehicles in the Aroor-Thuravur NH 66 corridor which has been barricaded for building an elevated highway, it was decided at a meeting on Saturday chaired by PWD Secretary K. Biju. These vehicles will instead be diverted through alternative roads owned by the PWD and local bodies, … Read more

Traffic curbs for PM Modi’s road show in Hyderabad 

Traffic curbs for PM Modi’s road show in Hyderabad 

With leaders of various political parties taking out poll rallies, traffic was halted for a while near Panjagutta in Hyderabad on Sunday. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. GIRI Traffic restrictions and diversions will be imposed at various places in Hyderabad on November 27 (Monday) in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit and the Bharatiya Janata … Read more

BJP’s team of lawyers to examine alleged curbs on free speech in Karnataka

BJP’s team of lawyers to examine alleged curbs on free speech in Karnataka

BJP has accused the Congress government in Karnataka of targeting people who are active on social media and mediapersons. | Photo Credit: Illustration by Satheesh Vellinezhi The BJP has formed a State-level team of advocates to look into alleged violation of freedom of expression by the Congress government in Karnataka.  On September 3, MLC and … Read more

Delhi reports 1,317 fresh Covid-19 cases, 13 deaths

Delhi reports 1,317 fresh Covid-19 cases, 13 deaths

With this, the national capital’s case count increased to 18,47,515 and the death toll climbed to 26,023, the latest bulletin stated. Delhi on Wednesday reported 1,317 fresh COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 2.11 per cent, while 13 more people succumbed to the viral disease, according to data shared by the city health department.With … Read more

Coronavirus in India News Live: India registers 1,14,460 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in 2 months; 2,677 deaths

Coronavirus in India News Live: India registers 1,14,460 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in 2 months; 2,677 deaths

Active Covid-19 caseload in India declined to 14,77,799 on Sunday as 1,89,232 patients recovered from the coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours. Coronavirus Cases and Deaths in India Today, Covid-19 Vaccine Live Tracker: India reported 1,14,460 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest daily surge in 60 days, and 2,677 deaths (the lowest in 42 days) … Read more

Coronavirus in India News Live: More states join chorus for free universal vaccination; SC asks Centre for vaccine roadmap

Coronavirus in India News Live: More states join chorus for free universal vaccination; SC asks Centre for vaccine roadmap

On Wednesday, India crossed the landmark milestone of administering 22 crore cumulative vaccine doses. However, the pace of vaccination remains a worry with several vaccination centres across the country closing doors due to the Covid-19 vaccine shortage.  Covid-19 Cases and Deaths Count, Lockdown, Unlocking in India Today June 3 Live: The Covid-19 situation in India … Read more

Coronavirus in India News Live: Is India ready for Covid-19 unlock as positivity rate continues to fall?

Coronavirus in India News Live: Is India ready for Covid-19 unlock as positivity rate continues to fall?

The weekly positivity rate has dropped below five per cent in 344 districts – nearly half of India’s 718 districts. Covid-19 Cases and Deaths Count in India, Lockdown and Unlocking Today Live June 2:  The Coronavirus spread in India has started shrinking. The country has been witnessing a sharp fall in daily Covid-19 cases. The … Read more

Coronavirus in India News Live: India registers 127,510 new Covid-19 cases, lowest since April 8; 2,795 deaths

Coronavirus in India News Live: India registers 127,510 new Covid-19 cases, lowest since April 8; 2,795 deaths

From over 4 lakh cases during April-end, the number of daily rise in Covid-19 cases has dropped to below 2 lakh now. Covid-19 Cases, Deaths and Vaccination in India Today June 1 Live Count: Even India reported over 90 lakh Covid-19 cases and 1,2 lakh deaths due to complication linked to Coronavirus infection in the … Read more