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May 1, 2021

Pulse oximeter: Here is all you need to know

KOCHI: A pulse oximeter is a small device that painlessly and quickly measures your oxygen saturation level, or how much oxygen in your blood. These devices have a probe or sensor that looks like a plastic bag clip to be placed onto your…

Tata group gets CCI nod for BigBasket deal

BENGALURU: The Tata group’s foray into the India’s growing e-grocery market has been sealed with the Competition Commission of India on Thursday giving its nod to its $1 billion acquisition of BigBasket. In a statement, the CCI said that it…

Ease local pain points, PM Modi tells ministers

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers on Friday amid rising cases of coronavirus in the country. They discussed the ways to manage the pandemic and ensure availability of essential supplies.…

Centre tries to pass the Covid buck to states

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday appeared to be shifting blame on states for the explosive rise in Covid19 cases, maintaining that it had been in touch with districts despite drop in infections since September last year. In a press…

Time for Unity in Calamity !

     World is facing a huge Storm, an unprecedented Calamity ! Covid-19 virus had shaken the world in 2020, from an over-confidence generated slumber. The ‘intoxication’ of prosperity, scientific, technological development and claim to have…

No additional restrictions, says Uddhav Thackeray

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Friday that the current restrictions imposed in the state have helped contain the spread of Covid-19 and that his government is not planning to impose any additional measures.…

Jaishankar speaks with Blinken on supplies

On a day the US promised medical supplies landed in India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday. The conversation focused on India’s requirements of…