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Maharashtra makes PCR test must for those from Delhi, 3 other states
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government, on Monday, imposed restrictions on those who wish to come to the state from heavily Covid-afflicted states like Delhi, Rajasthan, Goa and Gujarat by rail or…
IT Minister launches international version of UMANG app
The international version of the UMANG app was launched on Monday for select countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE, Netherlands, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, an official statement…
All trains including COVID-19 special trains to stop operating after December 1? Here’s the truth
New Delhi: In the age of information, it is also important that you know what is correct and what is fake. Lately, a viral post is doing rounds on social…
Chrome extension devs to now show what data they collect from users
Extensions can be of great assistance for users, but at the same time, they can be a big privacy nightmare. Google has been making efforts to tighten the noose around…
Income Tax Return filing: Tax changes to keep in mind while filing ITR for AY2020-21
The ITR filing due date for AY 2020-21 stands extended to 31 December 2020, and 31 January 2021 for tax audit cases. The ITR forms notified carry some significant changes…
Panel proposes stricter GST registrations
NEW DELHI: The law committee of the GST Council has proposed several changes to tighten registration through an Aadhaar-type mechanism and keep a tighter vigil on suspected wrongdoers as it…
Covid-19 vaccines: How does the emergency use authorisation work in India?
The government of India is mulling over the modalities of emergency use authorisation of Covid-19 vaccines pending completion of phase-three trials. India has been reporting thousands of coronavirus cases and…
‘Feluda’ coronavirus test: A game-changer in India’s fight against COVID-19?
Feluda, the world's first coronavirus test based on gene-editing technology CRISPR, will be rolled out in Delhi in the first week of December, multiple reports said. Following Delhi, the kits…
Pfizer seeks authorisation for its covid vaccine
Pfizer Inc applied to health regulators on Friday for emergency use authorization (EUA) of its COVID-19 vaccine, the first such application in a major step toward providing protection against the new…