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July 20, 2021 9:46 PM

Jeff Bezos launches to space aboard New Shepard rocket ship

Billionaire Jeff Bezos blasted into space today, in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship, New Shepard. ''He was accompanied by Mark Bezos, his brother, Wally Funk, an 82-year-old pioneer of the space race, and an 18-year-old student. ''...

July 20, 2021 8:38 PM

China's 600 kph maglev train makes public debut

China has unveiled a high-speed maglev train with a designed top speed of 600 kms per hour. As per Chinese official media reports on Tuesday, it is stated to be the world's fastest ground vehicle. '' ''The new maglev transportation syste...

July 20, 2021 8:16 PM

Bangladesh PM expresses resolve to win the battle against COVID 19

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangla...

July 20, 2021 6:58 PM

Rockets land near Afghan presidential palace during Eid Prayers

At least three rockets landed near the Afghan presidential palace today as Ashraf Ghani and a group of other leaders marked the start of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha with prayers in the garden. '' ''Although there was no immediate claim ...

July 20, 2021 6:50 PM

More than half of Australia's population under COVID lockdown

More than half of Australia's 25 million people were under lockdown after a third state adopted movement curbs to rein in the highly contagious Delta variant of coronavirus. '' ''Australia's infections and deaths are well below othe...

July 20, 2021 4:51 PM

IAF's Sarang helicopter team all set to perform in Russian air show

The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force is all set to perform for the first time at the MAKS International Air Show held at Zhukovsky International Airport, Russia. The air show is scheduled from 20th July to 25 July this year. '' &a...

July 20, 2021 1:34 PM

Canada extends ban on passenger flights from India till August 21

Canada has extended the ban on passenger flights from India&nbsp; till 21st of August. Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra during a news conference said that the decision is based on the advice received from the Public Health Agency of Canada and will best protect Canadians from an inc...

July 20, 2021 11:38 AM

US Prez says he is to receive report? on role of China's civilian intelligence agency in using ransomware to extort American businesses

United States President Joe Biden has said that he is to receive a detailed report today about the role China's civilian intelligence agency played in using ransomware to extort American businesses. He was responding to reporters about why no sanctions against Beijing immediately followed his g...

July 20, 2021 9:36 AM

Oregon Bootleg Fire: Wildfire burns through more than 3 lakh acres, prompts thousands of evacuations

In the US state of Oregon, the nation's largest active wildfire has burned through more than 3 lakh acres, prompting thousands of evacuations. Over 2,000 fire-fighters are tackling the so-called Bootleg Fire - one of the largest blazes in Oregon's history. Since starting on 6 July, it has ...

July 20, 2021 8:52 AM

Russia to conduct military drills next month with Uzbekistan, Tajikistan near Afghan border

Russia has said it will conduct military drills next month with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan near the border with Afghanistan where the Taliban have launched offensive against Afghan government troops. Russian Defence Ministry said that the joint drills will take place August 5-10 at the Kharbmaidon tr...

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