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PepsiCo Joins Facebook Ad Boycott through July and August, Says Report
The halt on advertising will run through July and August, the report said. Sources described the move as a "global boycott" on placing Facebook ads, the report said.
Rajasthan Govt Allows Reopening of Religious Places in Rural Areas from July 1
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said all precautionary measures, including physical distancing, will be mandatory at these places.
US Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 5 Lakh, Los Angeles Shuts Bars Again as Cases Surge
The US has more than 2.5 million cases alone, and efforts to reopen the world's biggest economy have been set back by a jump in new infections in big states such as Florida and California.
K'taka Education Minister Allays Fears Day after Class X Student Writing Board Exam Tests Positive
He said all 18 students and the invigilator of the exam hall in Hassan district, where a COVID-positive student appeared to write the maths exam on Saturday, have tested negative.
Instagram Video Note Will Add Live Captions to All Chats on 'Threads' App
Video Note in Instagram Threads is designed to particularly help users with hearing disabilities to make the most of the social platform.
No Storm Can Continue Forever: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Coronavirus Pandemic
He said the government is taking continuous measures to boost the economy and asked everyone to support it by taking necessary precautions and following the guidelines.
Locusts Would Not Have Spread if Rajasthan had Cooperated: Union Minister Kailash Choudhary
The Union Minister said that despite the financial support from the Centre for locust control, the Rajasthan government did not initiate any action due to which the locusts in the border area could not be effectively controlled.
UP Govt Decision to Start Classes for MBBS Students Can Jeopardize their Safety: Priyanka Gandhi
The UP government should take the matter of students' safety seriously and take a decision after due consideration, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said.
Amit Shah Slams Rahul Gandhi's 'Shallow' Politics Amid China Standoff, Says Prepared for Parl Debate
Shah said that the government was fully capable of handling anti-India propaganda but it was painful when a former president of such a big political party indulges in shallow-minded politics at a time of crisis.
Pulkit Samrat On the Bond He Shares With Kriti Kharbanda
Pulkit Samrat said that the secret behind his on-screen chemistry with Kriti Kharbanda is their close friendship.
Rise in Petrol, Diesel Prices Comes to Halt; Rates Remain Unchanged after 21-day Hike
In the national capital, petrol price was unchanged at Rs 80.38 per litre on Sunday. Cost of diesel also was the same as Saturday at Rs 80.40 a litre.
Number of Covid-19 Containment Zones in Delhi Now Stands At 417, Nearly 2.45 Lakh People Screened So Far
The number of COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi has risen to 417 after re-mapping of such areas, while around 2.45 lakh people have been screened.
With a Spike of Nearly 20,000 New Cases, India's Coronavirus Tally Reaches 5.28 Lakh
India continued to be the fourth worst hit among 213 countries, with 2,03,051 active cases and 16,095 deaths. A total of 3,09,712 persons has recovered and been discharged from hospitals.
Yellow Fever: Perils of Immunity Passport and ‘Immunocapital’ in a Pandemic Situation
Survival from the yellow fever was a certificate of greater life expectancy. Natural inoculation catapulted a section of white population to the higher echelons of social and economic hierarchy. Banks offered them loans. Their businesses flourished.
German Man “Accidentally” Buys 28 Tesla Model 3 Sedans Online Worth Rs 11.9 Crore, Here's How
Buying cars online should be dealt with some patience, as a German man found out after purchasing 28 Tesla Model 3 sedans.
Private Banks to Catch Up Soon On Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs, Says CII Chief Uday Kotak
The scheme is the biggest fiscal component of the Rs 20-lakh crore Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan package announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last month.