In focus, 7th Sep 2021, News & Stories from India

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07 Sep 2021

In focus, 07 Sep 2021

The goal of a digital government is to transform the analogue, paper-based, legacy systems traditionally used to interact with citizens and to make public services work better, faster, smarter and centred on citizens’ needs. — By arrangement

Global Firm SILVERSEVEN Fighting Corruption using Emerging Technologies

SILVERSEVEN® is a Spiritually led Global Social Impact firm on a mission to launch multiple companies

07 Sep 2021 9:18 PM

Fahad Hasan’s favourite shows are Friends, Suits, Brooklyn 99, Elementary and Sherlock. He says most of the times when he uses examples of these to engage the classes and he has hundreds of reviews and most of them are fully satisfied. — By arrangement

Teachers Day 2021 - Meet Fahad Hasan, Modern Day Teacher With Old School Values

Hasan's instagram ID, Sarcastic.teacher, shows much of his witty nature and interesting life

07 Sep 2021 9:15 PM

In a world where every Fortune 500 company has web chat functionality for their site, Joe's grandfather struggled to convert his online traffic into actual patients. He had spent tons of money creating a website but was not getting desired results. — By arrangement

DearDoc Founder Joe Brown Is A Boon For The Healthcare Industry

The app offers many benefits such as secure payment transactions between the doctor's office and patient; automated appointment schedules

07 Sep 2021 9:12 PM

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi (Twitter@farhazkhanAIMIM)

Afghanistan's takeover by Taliban will benefit Pakistan, harm India: Owaisi

Owaisi was talking to reporters on the occasion of former MP Atiq Ahmad and his wife joining AIMIM

07 Sep 2021 8:56 PM

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. (PTI file photo)

Political parties should set example, avoid gatherings: CM Uddhav Thackeray

We should set an example for people by observing discipline, said Thackeray, who heads the Sena

07 Sep 2021 8:54 PM

The U.S. is under pressure to help the remaining Americans and green card holders leave Afghanistan, and it has promised to work with the Taliban to do that. (AP Photo)

Afghans with valid visas and passports can take evacuation flights: Taliban

Mawlawi Hafiz Mansour said the majority of Afghans waiting to take one of four evacuation flights have neither valid visas nor passports

07 Sep 2021 6:02 PM

The second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive to inoculate people above 60 years and those over 45 with comorbidities against the coronavirus began on March 1. (AFP Photo)

India administers 70 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses till date

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauded the administration of over one crore COVID-19 vaccine doses in a day

07 Sep 2021 4:04 PM

The earbuds come with 80ms low-latency game mode, Bluetooth 5.2 with AAC code, and interestingly with IP54 dust and water-resistant ratings too. (Representational Image: ANI)

OPPO Enco earbuds coming to India on 8 September

The OPPO Enco Buds boast a smart algorithm that enables Intelligent Call Noise Reduction to isolate your voice from background noise

07 Sep 2021 3:33 PM

The right to live with dignity clause takes into account the emotional abuse of women. (AFP Photo)

46 pc rise in complaints of crimes against women in 2021

The highest number of complaints was received from Uttar Pradesh (10,084), followed by Delhi (2,147), Haryana (995) and Maharashtra (974)

07 Sep 2021 2:53 PM

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti (PTI file photo)

Mehbooba Mufti allegedly under house arrest

She further slammed the Central government for expressing concerns for the Afghan people and denying the same to Kashmiris

07 Sep 2021 1:57 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during launching key initiatives in education sector at the inaugural conclave of Shikshak Parv, via video conferencing in New Delhi. (PTI)

PM Modi launches key initiatives in education sector

PM expressed confidence that the measures will not only make the education system globally competitive but also make the youth future-ready

07 Sep 2021 1:10 PM

Air India's pilots' union and several other airlines had earlier written to the DGCA to stop BA tests as they increased the risk of infection. (Representational image: PTI)

COVID: Breath analyser tests set to resume for pilots, crew as situation improves

The compulsory daily breath analyser (BA) tests were paused during the deadly second wave of the COVID 19 pandemic

07 Sep 2021 12:36 PM

The B.1.617.2 or Delta variant was first observed in India in late 2020. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Increased infectivity, ability to escape immunity drove Delta variant: Study

The Delta variant is more efficient at breaking into the cells compared with other variants

07 Sep 2021 12:22 PM

China's Western Theatre Command oversees the Xinjiang and the Tibet Autonomous Regions, as well as the border with India, making it the largest geographical area under one command in the PLA. (Representational image: Bloomberg)

China appoints new army commander to head troops along Indian border

The tensions have eased to some extent with troops from both sides moving out from the Galwan Valley, Pangong Tso and Gogra

07 Sep 2021 12:00 PM

Postpone NEET exam, let students have fair chance: Rahul to govt

Gandhi's remarks come a day after the Supreme Court refused to defer the NEET-UG examination scheduled for September 12

07 Sep 2021 11:20 AM

The Taliban said last week that schooling should resume but that males and females should be separated. (AFP file photo)

A curtain divides male, female students as Afghan universities reopen

What happens in universities and schools across the country is being closely watched by foreign powers

07 Sep 2021 10:45 AM

A student arrives to attend classes at a school in Chennai on September 1, 2021, after the state government relaxed the Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown norms for educational institutions, allowing students to attend physical classes. (Photo: AFP)

India adds 31,222 new Covid cases, 290 new fatalities take death toll near 4.5 lakh

The case fatality rate was recorded at 1.33 per cent

07 Sep 2021 10:22 AM

Gas companies along with the government are gearing up for a scenario where the third wave could be worse than the previous one. (PTI file photo)

India plans 50% increase in oxygen production before third COVID-19 wave

The target implies a 50% jump from the maximum output of almost 10,000 tonnes reached earlier this year during the peak of the second wave

07 Sep 2021 10:17 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi to inaugurate 'Shikshak Parv' conclave today

The Prime Minister will also launch multiple key initiatives in the education sector during the event

07 Sep 2021 8:29 AM

The health department has released a fresh contact list containing 251 persons. Of these, 32 are in the high risk category. (Representational image: PTI)

Kerala puts rigorous Nipah management plan in place

Rambutan fruit to be the source of Nipah virus which led to the death of the 12 year old boy

07 Sep 2021 8:26 AM

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