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NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released tentative dates for 2020-21 Class 12 Board practical exams on Monday amid speculation to postpone or cancel exams in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic in progress. The Board will conduct practical exams for Class 12 from January 1 to …

The Astra-Oxford vaccine prevented an average of 70% of cases in large trials in the UK and Brazil. (Archive) Highlight Astra and Oxford are taking a different approach than Pfizer and Moderna Astra-Oxford vaccine prevented on average 70% of cases in large trials Scientists will now take a closer look …

NEW DELHI: Stating that the 2014-29 period between Lok Sabha 16-18 is “very important” for a young democracy like India, Prime Minister Narendra modi On Monday he said that the past six years have been “historic” for the country’s development and that much remains to be done in the remaining …

The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exam schedules are likely to be announced soon, said Anurag Tripathi, secretary of the board on Friday, November 20, during a webinar on the National Education Policy. “The board examinations will be held safely and a schedule will be announced very soon. …

NEW DELHI: In a positive development for India, Oxford-AstraZeneca announced Monday that its vaccine against the novel coronavirus could be up to 90% effective without serious side effects. “The efficacy and safety of this vaccine confirm that it will be highly effective against Covid-19 and will have an immediate impact …

Pinarayi Vijayan said “detailed discussions will take place in the assembly.” (Archive) Thiruvananthapuram: A controversial move in Kerala to allow arrests for content or social media posts deemed “offensive” by the state was called off after a severe backlash. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today that the amendment to the …

Written by Shaju Philip, Manoj CG | New Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: November 23, 2020 11:18:13 am Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (Archive) Faced with widespread criticism and outrage by the Kerala government, the move to amend the law to impose a jail sentence for any “offensive” post on social …

On November 21, the Governor of Kerala promulgated the Kerala Police Ordinance (Amendment), 2020 as the legislative assembly is not in session. The cabinet had presented its recommendation to the governor in late October. See this ordinance, a new Section 118A has been introduced in the Kerala Police Act, 2011. …

Pfizer applied for an emergency use authorization in the US on Friday and can begin implementation in mid-December. The successes of the trials by Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. have fueled hopes that a Covid-19 vaccine will soon arrive. But much of the world, outside of wealthy nations like the …

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal believes India will be a major player in cutting-edge 5G technology, but wants prices to be favorable to investors. In a conversation with Commercial standardMittal spoke about the urgent need to increase mobile rates, the industry’s interest in the upcoming 4G spectrum auction, the company’s …