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Over 100 shifted to village quarantine centres: DC




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Over 100 shifted to village quarantine centres: Ludhiana deputy commissioner




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Dalits’ ‘torture’ in custody: Two cops suspended in Punjab

Following allegations of alleged torture and illegal confinement of two dalit youths at Sandaur police station in Sangrur district, Punjab Police on Friday suspended two cops, including an assistant sub-inspector and a home guard, and transferred three other policemen.




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Punjab: Stubble burning incidents spike after slow start, cross last year’s

Despite a slow start, the stubble burning cases were drastically increased in the last two days. This harvesting season is started with one fourth of the burning cases than the previous season, according to the data released by Punjab Remote Sensing Centre(PRSC) on Friday.




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Dalits’ ‘torture’ in custody: Two cops suspended

Following allegations of alleged torture and illegal confinement of two dalit youths at Sandaur police station in Sangrur district, Punjab Police on Friday suspended two cops, including an assistant sub-inspector and a home guard, and transferred three other policemen.




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Capsule may spell end to painful insulin jabs

Many drugs, especially those made of proteins, cannot be taken orally because they are broken down in the gastrointestinal tract before they can take effect. The researchers at MIT and Novo Nordisk, have designed a new drug capsule that can carry insulin or other protein drugs and protect them from the harsh environment of the gastrointestinal tract.




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NASA scientists map wind flow pattern on Mars

NASA scientists have mapped the global wind circulation patterns in the upper atmosphere of Mars- 120 to 300 kilometers above the Red Planet's surface. The researchers reprogrammed probes aboard NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft to collect wind measurements on the Red Planet.




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New robotic device helps spine injury patients sit more comfortably: Study




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'New algorithm to prevent self-driving cars from bumping into each other'




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New genes linked to severe childhood speech disorder discovered

Researchers have discovered nine new genes linked to the most severe type of childhood speech disorder (CAS) -- apraxia, in which a child has difficulty making accurate movements when speaking.




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Older people with persistent insomnia symptoms more likely to remain depressed, study finds

Lack of sleep has long been considered a potential risk factor for mood disorders. According to a new study, older people with depression, who also experience persistent and worsening sleep disturbances, are at much higher risk of remaining depressed.




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Cosmologists gain insights into density, structure of matter in universe




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Study reveals e-cigarette users experience vascular damage similar to that of smokers of combustible cigarettes




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'Scientists training dogs to sniff out COVID-19 in humans'

Scientists in the US say they are training dogs to identify COVID-19 in humans by sniffing out the disease in saliva and urine samples.




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Higher thrombus risk in men with obesity in adolescence




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A satellite lets scientists see Antarctica’s melting like never before




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‘Recently recovered Covid-19 patients produce virus-specific antibodies'




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Immune system discovery paves way to lengthen organ transplant survival: Study




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Buddha Purnima events go online this year




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Circular asking teachers to attend colleges draws flak




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Government must use situation to attract more students to state-run schools, say experts

The decline in the number of admissions at government schools has often been a source of considerable chagrin among officials in the education department.




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Hubballi: Sisters set to reunite with parents in Rajasthan after 52 days

Ten-year-old Romu Kumari and her sister Posu, 7, will be reunited with their parents after 52 days as the lockdown kept the family apart — the siblings staying with a relative here and the parents in Rajasthan. Moved by their story shared on social media, the district administration arranged for the children to travel to Sirohi in Rajasthan by car with two people accompanying them.




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Relaxation of restrictions does not go down well with Kalaburagi residents




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Mumbai Police Rescue Puppy Stuck in Narrow Gap between Two Buildings

The cops were patrolling the area whn locals informed them about a howling sound coming from nearby.




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The French are Being Urged to Eat More Cheese as an Act of 'Patriotism' amid Covid-19 Crisis

After Belgians were asked to eat more fried potatoes, dairy producers are now urging the French to consume more cheese.




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Fact Check: No, Govt Employees Have Not Been Asked to Work for 10 Hours for Six Days a Week

another report falsely claimed that the government was planning to cut allowances like LTA, leave encashment, medical, etc of central government employees.




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Watch: Diljeet Dosanjh Impressed by UK Residents Performing Bhangra while Maintaining Social Distancing

As soon as the tweet went viral, netizens including singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, also expressed his joy in watching the street side bhangra!




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This Photo of a Cat Basking in the Sun with a Snake is Making Us Miss Our Friends in Lockdown

A couple of days ago, a Twitter user named Ditch Pony posted two photos of her kitten cheerfully hanging out with a black snake.




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'Can't Let Poor Suffer': Kejriwal Govt is Sending Out Free 'Ration Kits' to Ease Pain of Lockdown

The ration kits contain essential items like oil, sugar, soap etc and are being delivered to poor households along with monthly rations which have also been doubled.




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Penguins Day Out: Singapore Zoo's Cold Residents are Exploring the Premises as Humans Stay Indoors

The zoo says the workout strengthens the creatures' leg muscles and helps them navigate new environments.




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This Indian Student From Harvard Has Found How to Decontaminate N95 Masks With Microwave

This process could be particularly useful in India, where complex methods like VHP decontamination are unlikely to be very useful across many parts of India if N95s or other PPEs were to become scarce.




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Indians Forgot About Social Distancing And Queued up to Buy Alcohol as Stores Finally Open

Are people really that thirsty that they have been crowding outside liquor stories from 7am just to get their hands on their favourite booze?




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Christ, the Redeemer, Wears a 'Mask' to Spread Awareness During Coronavirus Pandemic

Christ the Redeemer appeared to wear a mask that covered his mouth and nose.




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'Travel Bubble' between New Zealand and Australia Could be a Model for the Future

Politicians from Australia and New Zealand are discussing the possibility of opening up borders to each other, creating a travel corridor -- or "travel bubble" -- between the two nations.




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Uttar Pradesh Man Bit Off Wife's Nose After She Threatened to Leave over Domestic Feud

The victim has been admitted to the hospital and her condition is stable.




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King of the Jungle? Mask Stolen from Chicago's Iconic Lion Statue

To make it tougher for thieves to steal them, a new mask and has now been put on with cables that are a lot tougher to cut.




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WATCH: Delhi Cop's Soulful Rendition of 'Teri Mitti' for Corona Warriors Will Give You Goosebumps

Rajat Rathod, who has dedicated his performance to those who are working on the front line in dealing with COVID-19 pandemic, has sung the track titled 'Teri Mitti'.




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Bengaluru Doctor Greeted With Hero's Welcome on Return After Treating Coronavirus Patients

Earlier, in a similar gesture, a doctor who had returned home after 20 days of non-stop service to the COVID-19 patients received a warm welcome from her neighbours.




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What China, US, India Did Not Tell You On Coronavirus: This Honest Government Ad is Going Viral

The video talks about the developed counties struggling to flatten the curve, bizarre statements by world leaders, lack of basics like facemasks and shifting the blame on the minorities for the spread of the virus.




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Bois Locker Room: Instagram Page by Delhi Teens Misuses Photos of Minor Girls to Spread Rape Culture

According to latest updates, some members of the group have been arrested for cyberbullying under Section 66 of the IT Act.




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Karnataka Residents Burst Firecrackers to Celebrate the Reopening of Liquor Shops

In a few videos by News18, some people in Kolar, a small town in Karnataka, were spotted bursting crackers outside wine shops as well.




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This Viral Video of Differently Abled People Dancing is the Positivity We Need

The video has been captioned, 'When India's Persons with Disabilities decided to have some fun.'




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'Stay Home to Win': Mumbai Police Use 'Ludo' Meme to Spread Awareness about Coronavirus

As usual, the Mumbai Police was appreciated for the creativity, calling it the “best meme page on Instagram”.




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Disturbing to Read About Increase of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Cases: Suresh Raina

With people staying at home amid coronavirus lockdown in India, reports of domestic violence and child abuse have also come out a lot more in recent times.




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How Pune Police Marry off Couple as Parents Watch it over Video Call from Dehradun

The school time friends had dreams about getting married, which were eventually fulfilled with the help of Pune police.




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Delhi Government Imposing 70% 'Coronavirus Tax' on Liquor has Inspired 100% of the Memes

The decision which has been both criticized and lauded by experts on the revenue and whether this is the best way to handle the long queues outside shops, the news has also inspired memes.




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'My Job is to Spread Knowledge': Pakistani Speedster Shoaib Akhtar Open to Coaching Indian Bowlers

In an interview on social networking app Helo, Akhtar said that he has never stepped back from sharing his knowledge and he would be more than happy to do the same with Indian bowlers.




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Anger in Middle East, Marriage in India: 'Red Dot Experiment' Shows How Meanings Vary Across Cultures

In South East Asia, the instant responses tended to marriage and love while the delayed responses included communism, China etc.




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Changing Tracks from Cricket: Ben Stokes Takes on New Challenge to Raise Funds for NHS

Chance to Shine is a national cricket charity that delivers cricket coaching sessions in a quarter of primary schools in England & Wales every year.




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Delhi Student in Police Custody Over 'Bois Locker Room' Instagram Group

The group which allegedly also spoke about raping minor girls and passed lewd comments while sharing pictures of young women has now been deactivated after it was exposed on Monday.