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Over 7000 coronavirus mutations in India, many have serious risks: Scientist Premium (Reuters) Among the variants, N440K is spreading a lot more in the southern states A team of the CCMB scientists also published a paper on their findings – SARS-CoV-2 genomics: An Indian perspective on sequencing viral variants Share Via Read Full Story New Delhi: There are more than 7,000 coronavirus mutations in India of which some could pose a serious risk, a senior scientist said on Monday. Rakesh Mishra,...

As prices skyrocket, some states cut taxes on petrol and diesel Premium (REUTERS) The current petrol price break-up in Delhi shows that 60% of the retail price is excise duty and value-added tax (VAT) Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das has called for reduced indirect taxes on petrol and diesel to contain the fuel prices at a reasonable level Share Via Read Full Story Amid rising fuel prices and subsequent uproar, five states have decided to cut down taxes on petrol, diesel and other...

Elon Musk loses worlds richest title. One tweet costs him $15 billion FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO Elon Musk. (REUTERS)Premium Share Via Read Full Story Tesla CEO Elon Musk has yet again slipped to the number two spot on Bloombergs list of the world’s richest person. Musks net worth reduced by a whopping $15.2 billion in a day after Tesla shares slid 8.6% on Monday. E-tailer Amazons founder Jeff Bezos has once again topped the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Bezos has $186 billion in wealth as again...

Hydrogen usage can be a game changer for India Hydrogen usage can be a game changer for India 2 min read India’s National Hydrogen Energy Mission, which is in the works, may mandate fertilizer, steel and petrochemicals industries to shift to green hydrogen use. The proposal may be taken up by cabinet for approval soon. Mint explains the importance of hydrogen in India’s energy mix. Share Via Read Full Story India’s National Hydrogen Energy Mission, which is in the works, may mandate ferti...

Thailand plans waiving quarantine for covid-vaccinated tourists Premium Thailand, which aims to inoculate 50% of its population by the end of this year, has also approved AstraZeneca Plc’s vaccine for emergency use. (Photo: AP) . Updated: 23 Feb 2021, 05:00 PM IST Bloomberg Thailand may scrap its 2-week mandatory quarantine for foreign visitors with proof of Covid-19 vaccination as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to revive its pandemic-hit tourism industry Share Via Read Full Story Thaila...

Recently, Airtel became Indias first telco to demonstrate 5G over a live commercial network in the city of Hyderabad.

Elon Musk has slipped to the number two spot on Bloombergs list of the world’s richest person.Tesla shares slid 8.6%, wiping $15.2 billion from Musks net worth.

The prospect of another pricey package is already raising concerns among some Republicans

NCLT rejects applications seeking copy of Jet Airways resolution plan Jet Airways was grounded on 17 April due to severe cash crunch and for not servicing its debt obligations. (Abhijit Bhatlekar/Mint) . Updated: 23 Feb 2021, 09:04 PM IST PTI The plan was approved after the conclusion of the e-voting on the proposal, Jet Airways Resolution Professional Ashish Chhawchharia had said in a BSE filing Share Via Read Full Story MUMBAI : The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday rejected ...

Adani group, EdgeConneX form JV to develop data centres Data centres are a fundamental infrastructure need of a nation, said Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group (Reuters)Premium Share Via Read Full Story Adani Enterprises Ltd has partnered EdgeConneX, a leading data center operator to develop 1 gigawatts (GW) of data centre capacity over the next decade. The equal joint venture (JV) named AdaniConneX will focus on building a network of hyperscale data centres in India, starting with Chennai,...