Head of the UN office for disaster risk reduction Mami Mizutori tells Pradeep Thakur Covax is making progress towards having 2 billion doses available by the end of 2021, which should be enough to protect high-risk and vulnerable people. Excerpts from the interview:The World Bank estimates 150 million people will be pushed into extreme poverty…
NHPC Limited has invited online applications for the recruitment of Trainee Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) under Advertisement No. NH/Rectt/02/2026. The Navratna PSU is offering a lucrative opportunity for engineering graduates with valid GATE scores to join one of India’s leading hydropower companies.The online application process began on March 16, 2026, and will remain open until…
Vibrant artist Abhijeet Ghoshal has expertly transformed the sacred Hanuman Chalisa into a catchy ‘Clubmix’ version, merging its classic spiritual lyrics with a pulsating rap flow and upbeat rhythms. He argues that this exciting fusion speaks to a new generation’s musical preferences, akin to the chart-topping styles of BTS and BLACKPINK. Singer Abhijeet Ghoshal is…
GURGAON: A 60-year-old man and his two grandsons — aged 8 and 10 — died after a Mahindra Thar ploughed into them on a dark stretch in Pataudi on Friday night. The boys, who were in town from Rajasthan’s Alwar to spend their school holidays with their grandfather, had stopped by the side of the…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal government on Monday extended the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in the state till July 1.Essential services will continue operating following protocols, the chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.West Bengal’s Covid-19 tally rose to 14,61,257 on Sunday as 3,984 more people tested positive for the infection, while 84 fresh fatalities pushed the state’s coronavirus…
Virat Kohli showed once again why he remains one of the best in the IPL, playing an unbeaten 69 to help RCB chase down 202 comfortably. After a long break from T20 cricket, he looked in top form and played a key role in the team’s strong start to the 2026 season.Former South African pacer…
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially declared the Class 10 (Matric) Result 2026 today, March 29, 2026. Over 16 lakh students across Bihar, who appeared for the annual examinations, can now access their results online. The announcement comes after a swift evaluation process, ensuring students and parents do not face long delays. This…
Actor-director R. Parthiban has applied for a no-caste, no-religion certificate. This follows controversy after his speech at the ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ event. Parthiban stated the backlash deeply affected him. He explained a slip of tongue caused the issue. He has taken legal steps to remove caste and religion from his identity. Actor-director R. Parthiban has…
Indian equity markets in March saw foreign investors pulling out Rs 1.14 lakh crore, making it the highest monthly outflow on record. The sharp withdrawal has been largely attributed to rising tensions in the Middle East, pressure on rupee, and growing concerns over how elevated crude oil prices could weigh on the country’s growth.With just…
HYDERABAD: A single dose of Covid-19 vaccine is sufficient for an infected person as there was a greater antibody response when compared with those who have had no prior infection, according to a study released by AIG Hospitals on Monday.The city-based AIG Hospitals recently published a study conducted on 260 healthcare workers, who got vaccinated…