BUSINESS
Tim Berners-Lee’s iconic source code for World Wide Web on auction as NFT
The auction is set to be opened for bidding from June 23-30 and bids will begin from $1,000.
INDIA
COVID-19 vaccine | Decision to increase Covishield interval taken on scientific data: NTAGI chief
NTAGI Chair NK Arora added that “there was no dissenting voice among the NTAGI members” in regards to the decision.
INDIA
COVID-19 Impact: Telangana cancels Class XII exams, results to be on ‘pre-determined objective criteria’
Telangana Secretary of Board of Intermediate Examination has also issued orders to promote all Class XI (Class 11) students. The orders were issued keeping in mind the Covid-19 pandemic
INDIA
COVID-19 | Centre launches 'Project O2' for oxygen supply – All you need to know
Project O2 will enable stakeholders working to augment India’s ability to meet rise in demand of medical oxygen, as per a statement from the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to the GoI
BUSINESS
COVID-19 | EMA calls reports of AstraZeneca vaccine ban ‘misinformation’ —all you need to know
The European Medical Agency has said the AstraZeneca vaccine “remains authorised” for all populations” and reports of the European Union banning the jabs were incorrect.
BUSINESS
Maharashtra is offering learners’ licence test from home: Here is all you need to know
As per the Maharashtra state order on June 8, individuals applying for learner’s licences will need to provide their Aadhaar card number before giving the online test from home.
INDIA
COVID-19 Vaccines | States to get free doses based on guidelines – here is all you need to know
The 'Revised Guidelines for implementation of National COVID Vaccination Program' will come into effect from June 21.
INDIA
Weather Alert: Mumbai, Konkan receive ‘heavy rain’ warning, CM Uddhav Thackeray alerts administration
The CM’s office, on June 7, tweeted that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had directed the administration to be alert over the four-day period and said that treatment of COVID-19 patients must not be affected.
BUSINESS
COVID-19 surge| India bashing must stop, Osaka should use ‘Mumbai Model’ to tackle virus, says Anand Mahindra
Doctors, exhausted from battling coronavirus cases, are advising against holding the Tokyo Olympics, scheduled from July 23 to August 8 this year.
BUSINESS
New Social Media Rules: Here’s what Facebook, WhatsApp have to say about compliance
WhatsApp has pleaded before the Delhi High Court to declare one of the new rules a violation of privacy rights as it requires social media companies to identify the first originator of information when authorities demand it.
INDIA
COVID-19 vaccine update | On-site registration for 18-44 age group enabled on CoWIN: All you need to know
The feature has been enabled only for government-run COVID Vaccination Centres at present.
INDIA
India braces for Cyclone Yaas: Here is all you need to know
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on May 24 warned that Cyclone Yaas--a severe cyclonic storm is expected to make its landfall between Paradip (Odisha) and Sagar Islands (WB) on May 26.
BUSINESS
Bitcoin drops below $40,000 – All you need to know about how and why
While Elon Musk’s on-again-off-again approach towards certain digital currencies has resulted in massive sway, the latest blow came from China’s new ban on crypto transactions. We explain:
BUSINESS
Meme-fest on Facebook as Mark Zuckerberg shares pic of pet goat named ‘Bitcoin’
Top comments under the post joked about the possibility of Zuckerberg “selling 1 Bitcoin”, while others began commenting on the value of Bitcoin at the time of the tech mogul’s post.
BUSINESS
Explained | E-pharmacies are signing bulk deals to acquire COVID-19 vaccines – but are they allowed to do so?
Prashant Tandon, founder and CEO of 1mg, said they have roped in 600 corporates as partners and are now in talks with apartment complexes, societies and local clinics to provide vaccinations.
BUSINESS
COVID-19 Second Wave: Centre extends timelines of certain I-T compliances due to pandemic
The government has extended timelines of certain compliances, to mitigate the difficulties faced by taxpayers due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a circular from the CBDT said.
INDIA
COVID-19 Crisis | Supreme Court comes down hard on Centre: Key highlights
A Supreme Court bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud and comprising Justice L Nageswara Rao and Justice S Ravindra Bhat took up suo moto cognizance of the harsh second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in India.
BUSINESS
India’s rich paid at least 100,000 pounds to book private jets in race to meet UK flight curbs deadline
The rush of private jets seemed like a desperate step by people in India as the London's largest commercial airport, Heathrow declined airlines to allow eight extra flights from India
WORLD
COVID-19 Updates | Countries that have restricted travel from India: All you need to know
The list of countries that have suspended or banned flights from India is getting longer and industry insiders expect more governments to restrict travel as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
INDIA
Oxygen shortage in India: All you need to know as COVID-19 2nd wave hits the country hard
The ban on sale of oxygen to most industries was notified on April 18, it will come into effect from April 22.
INDIA
Lalu Prasad gets bail in multi-crore rupees fodder scam case: A timeline of the RJD president’s stints in jail
Here is a list of all cases for which the septuagenarian RJD supremo had trysts with the law
BUSINESS
India has ‘bright future’ in global supply chain: Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that if you don’t control the critical components you could be left holding the negative end of the supply chain… with PPE, vaccines and critical drugs unavailable, Indra Nooyi noted.
BUSINESS
Crypto to redefine money and information, says Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam
Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam admitted that the beginnings were “not glamorous”, but shared how over time, crypto grew, and so did the company.
INDIA
COVID-19 News | Mumbai to have vaccination only at government centres on April 10-12, says BMC
Meanwhile vaccinations will continue at government centres on April 10 between 12 pm to 6 pm and on April 11 between 9 am and 5 pm
