The death toll mounted to 4,75,434 with the addition of 306 new fatalities. You can track coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates at the national and State levels here. A list of State Helpline numbers is available as well.Here are the latest developments:NationalActive case decline to 92,281 lowest in 560 daysWith 7,774 people testing positive…Continue Reading
Chandana Hettiarachchi, and Sunil Ratnayake were among several officers from 12 countries who were sanctioned by the U.S. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two Sri Lankan military officers, including a murder convict pardoned by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, for human rights violations, banning them and their immediate family members from entering America.Chandana Hettiarachchi, a Naval…Continue Reading
The sun in Sagittarius squares off with Neptune in Pisces at 1:21 AM: Neptune, the planet of fantasy and illusion, can find the sun in Sagittarius, the centaur archer, unsure of where to point its bow and arrow. There may be feelings of confusion, laziness, or disappointment at this time. Make space to rest. The…Continue Reading
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Life-sized murals, quirky installations and every colour on the canvas: before the COVID-19 pandemic closed art and performing spaces in March 2020, the art festivals and galleries of the Malaysian cities of Kuala Lumpur and George Town provided a lifeline, and inspiration, to the country’s artists. But with the disruption of…Continue Reading
US President Joe Biden has pledged support to states affected by a swarm of devastating tornadoes that demolished homes, levelled businesses and left at least 100 people feared dead. Describing the tornadoes as likely “one of the largest” storm outbreaks in history, Biden on Saturday approved an emergency disaster declaration for the worst-hit state of…Continue Reading
Albert Benaiges, who has been accused of sexually abusing dozens of former pupils at a public school, has refuted the accusations.Published On 11 Dec 202111 Dec 2021The former director of Barcelona’s youth teams, Albert Benaiges, has been accused of sexually abusing dozens of former pupils at a public school where he worked in Barcelona, Spanish…Continue Reading
Foreign minister of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialised nations gathered in the British city of Liverpool have sought to demonstrate “a show of unity against global aggressors”, with the host, the United Kingdom, expressing deep concern about the build-up of Russian troops on Ukraine’s border. The UK is seeking elusive consensus from the wealthy…Continue Reading
Two staff members abducted last month in North Kivu province have been freed, ICRC delegation head says.Published On 11 Dec 202111 Dec 2021Two staff members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) abducted last month in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been freed, the humanitarian organisation has said. The ICRC said in…Continue Reading
Gurgaon, Haryana, India Customers can send international money transfers by just entering their foreign recipient’s Visa Debit Card number in this testing phase Test results show that transfers are sent in near real-time and in under 30 minutes Fully online process with digital Aadhaar based KYC and online payment Zero fees or charges to send…Continue Reading
Ministry of Civil Aviation Five Drone Schools to be set-up in MP : Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) jointly organises Gwalior Drone MelaDrone Mela Witnesses congregation of drone manufacturers, service providers, drone enthusiasts and user communities, especially…Continue Reading