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Pfizer Vaccine Less Effective Against South African Variant: Study
The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is moderately less effective against the South African variant, suggests a study. ....
Sensex Down 500 Points Amid Global Sell-off
The BSE Sensex plunged over 500 points on Wednesday morning tracking a decline in the Asian markets. ....
Andy Murray Withdraws From Miami Open
Former world No.1 Andy Murray of Britain has withdrawn from the 2021 Miami Open due to a left groin injury, the organisers said. His place in the draw will be filled by a qualifier or lucky loser, the organisers added. ....
US President Biden Condemns Colorado Shooting, Urges Senate To Pass Gun Reform Bills
US President Joe Biden said he was "devastated" by the shooting a day earlier at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, that killed 10 people, urging the Senate to immediately pass the bills on gun reform recently approved by the House. ....
Bollywood Box Office Report: First Batch Of Films Fight To Survive
With news of theatres opening up, Bollywood producers wasted no time in announcing releases date of their films, which were in the pipeline due to lockdown. "Roohi", "Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar" and "Mumbai Saga" were among the earliest big productions to test the water as box office business resumed. ....
Assembly Elections 2021: Twitter Announces Initiatives To Tackle Polls-related Misinformation
As the assembly polls in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry inch closer, Twitter on Wednesday said it is implementing significant product, policy, and enforcement updates to keep the service safe from attempts to manipulate the platform or spread misinformation,....
Petrol, Diesel Prices Cut For First Time In 2021
Consumers can heave a sign of relief as oil marketing companies (OMCs) have finally relented and reduced the retail price of petrol and diesel after keeping them steady for past 24 days. ....
Consider Imposing Local Bans On Festivals: Centre To States
The central government on Wednesday advised the states and union territories to consider imposing local restrictions in public observation of upcoming festivals like Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Navratri and Easter among others and limit or do away with mass gatherings. ....
AR Rahman's '99 Songs' To Have Digital Premiere On May 21
Composer AR Rahman's debut project as film producer, "99 Songs", will have its digital premiere on May 21. The Oscar-winning composer tweeted the news on Wednesday evening. ....
Kerala Will Be Finished If Vijayan Gets 2nd Term: Antony
Three-time former Congress Chief Minister A.K. Antony on Wednesday said 'if Pinarayi Vijayan got a second term, it would be the end of Kerala'. ....
