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Turkey demands 'written agreement' to allow Finnish, Swedish NATO bids

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has demanded a "written agreement" from Finland and Sweden on steps to end their "support for terrorism" if they want to join the NATO

Turkey demands 'written agreement' to allow Finnish, Swedish NATO bids
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 11:05 AM IST

Report says Gates 'poured' millions into attacking Musk, Tesla CEO responds

Earlier this month, about 26 activist organisations and NGOs signed a letter to Twitter advertisers asking them to boycott the platform if Musk makes content moderation changes

Report says Gates 'poured' millions into attacking Musk, Tesla CEO responds
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 11:03 AM IST

Google Photos rolls out new filters to show skin in natural shade

At Google I/O, the company released the Monk Skin Tone Scale, an open-source library to help make machine learning of images more inclusive by better interpreting tones and shades

Google Photos rolls out new filters to show skin in natural shade
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:55 AM IST

French Open: World No. 4 Tsitsipas overcomes Musetti challenge to advance

This is the second time in less than two years that Tsitsipas has produced a great escape in the opening round in Paris

French Open: World No. 4 Tsitsipas overcomes Musetti challenge to advance
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:51 AM IST

Pak govt plans to detain Imran Khan as anti-govt march to Islamabad looms

Condemning the crackdown on party workers, particularly in Punjab, to prevent them from participating in the long march, Imran Khan on Tuesday vowed to reach Islamabad at all costs

Pak govt plans to detain Imran Khan as anti-govt march to Islamabad looms
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:50 AM IST

An epidemic we can control: McConaughey on school carnage in his hometown

The 18-year-old gunman, armed with assault rifles and wearing body armour, opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde

An epidemic we can control: McConaughey on school carnage in his hometown
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:46 AM IST

Adobe joins hands with Microsoft to turbocharge modern workplaces

With an aim to improve how work gets done at modern workplaces, software major Adobe on Wednesday announced that it has partnered with tech giant Microsoft

Adobe joins hands with Microsoft to turbocharge modern workplaces
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:39 AM IST

S Korea's new Covid cases under 20k for 2nd day amid receding Omicron wave

South Korea's new Covid-19 cases stayed in the 20,000s for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, down nearly 7,400 cases from a week ago, as the Covid-19 pandemic is in retreat

S Korea's new Covid cases under 20k for 2nd day amid receding Omicron wave
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:38 AM IST

Uniform Civil Code will be implemented one or other day: Karnataka Minister

Minister for Social Welfare Kota Shrinivas Poojari said on Wednesday that the controversial Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the country one or the other day.

Uniform Civil Code will be implemented one or other day: Karnataka Minister
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:18 AM IST

SP leader Akhilesh, dy CM Maurya argue in Assembly about govt spending

Uproarious scenes were witnessed in the UP Assembly on Wednesday when Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Maurya had a hot exchange of words

SP leader Akhilesh, dy CM Maurya argue in Assembly about govt spending
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:14 AM IST

Narinder Batra to not contest for Indian Olympic Association president post

Indian Olympic Association chief Narinder Batra on Wednesday announced that he will "not run for a further term" as president of the IOA.

Narinder Batra to not contest for Indian Olympic Association president post
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:13 AM IST

China further lowers cost of Covid-19 nucleic acid tests to nearly $2.4

China has asked local authorities to further lower the price of Covid-19 nucleic acid tests to no more than 16 yuan (nearly $2.4) per person for a single test.

China further lowers cost of Covid-19 nucleic acid tests to nearly $2.4
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:10 AM IST

Some antivirals may be effective against Monkeypox virus: Lancet

A team of researchers have found that some antiviral medications might have the potential to shorten symptoms and reduce the amount of time a patient is contagious with Monkeypox virus.

Some antivirals may be effective against Monkeypox virus: Lancet
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:06 AM IST

Hardik Pandya's good form a positive sign for Indian team: Mohammad Kaif

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Hardik Pandya's sublime form with the bat and ball in the IPL 2022 bodes well not just for Gujarat Titans' skipper but also for Team India.

Hardik Pandya's good form a positive sign for Indian team: Mohammad Kaif
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:06 AM IST

Imran says 'no question' of any deal with Pak govt as stalemate continues

After several hours of political drama and chaos across Pakistan in the wake of PTI's much-anticipated 'Azadi March', the federal government and PTI have both refuted claims of striking an agreement

Imran says 'no question' of any deal with Pak govt as stalemate continues
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:05 AM IST

Pfizer to offer all its drugs not-for-profit to 45 lower-income countries

Pfizer has announced it is to supply all its current and future patent-protected medicines and vaccines on a not-for-profit basis to 45 lower-income countries and is talking to other big drugmakers

Pfizer to offer all its drugs not-for-profit to 45 lower-income countries
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:03 AM IST

India was never traditional supplier of wheat to world, says Goyal at WEF

Asserting that it was never a traditional player in the international wheat market, India said it will continue to allow wheat export for countries that are vulnerable, friendly

India was never traditional supplier of wheat to world, says Goyal at WEF
Updated On : 02 Aug 2023 | 10:03 AM IST

Sweden still in talks with Turkey to join NATO alliance: PM Andersson

Turkey has been the only NATO member to object to the bid, citing the two Scandinavian countries' support to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party

Sweden still in talks with Turkey to join NATO alliance: PM Andersson
Updated On : 01 Aug 2023 | 6:30 PM IST

Gambhir hails LSG for great tournament, says team will come back stronger

Lucknow Super Giants' mentor Gautam Gambhir has thanked the fans for their support and said the team will bounce back strongly after losing in the Eliminator match in its maiden campaign in the IPL

Gambhir hails LSG for great tournament, says team will come back stronger
Updated On : 01 Aug 2023 | 6:30 PM IST

Air India Disinvestment Pak Army called in to protect Islamabad's Red Zone

As PTI Chairman Imran Khan's caravan is on its way to famous D-Chowk after entering Islamabad on Thursday, the federal government has called in the Army for the security of the capital's Red Zone

Air India Disinvestment Pak Army called in to protect Islamabad's Red Zone
Updated On : 01 Aug 2023 | 6:16 PM IST