Monday, May 3, 2021

Mexico City metro overpass collapses onto road; 15 dead May 03, 2021 at 07:57PM

An overpass in Mexico City's metro collapsed Monday night, sending a train plunging toward a road, trapping at least one car under rubble and killing at least 15 people, authorities said.

SII का बड़ा फैसला:ब्रिटेन में 2448 करोड़ रुपए निवेश करेगा सीरम इंस्टीट्यूट, पीएम जॉनसन बोले- रिसर्च और डेवलपमेंट के साथ वैक्सीन भी तैयार होगी May 03, 2021 at 07:17PM

FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week May 03, 2021 at 04:36PM

The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.

Former circus elephants begin to arrive at Florida sanctuary May 03, 2021 at 05:32PM

Former circus elephants are starting to arrive at a new wildlife sanctuary in north Florida. The White Oak Conservation Center announced Monday that a dozen female Asian elephants have already arrived at the Yulee refuge, located north of Jacksonville. Up to 20 more elephants are expected once more areas are completed at the planned 2,500-acre (1,010-hectare) space.

Storms spawn twisters in Mississippi, kill 2 in Georgia May 03, 2021 at 05:41PM

Severe storms spawning multiple tornadoes moved across the South on Monday, damaging homes and uprooting trees from Mississippi to West Virginia. A tornado spotted in Atlanta forced thousands to seek shelter, and one man was killed when a falling tree brought power lines onto his vehicle.

San Diego boat wreck kills 3, shows risks of ocean smuggling May 03, 2021 at 04:53PM

A tractor-trailer slams into an SUV at an intersection on a remote California desert highway, killing 13 of 25 people crammed inside the late model Ford Expedition.

China's UN envoy: Myanmar violence could lead to civil war May 03, 2021 at 04:45PM

China's UN ambassador on Monday urged stronger diplomatic efforts to resolve the confrontation in Myanmar since the Feb. 1 military coup, warning that further violence could lead to a chaotic situation "and even a civil war."

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi calls on Biden administration to deploy AstraZeneca vaccines rapidly in India May 03, 2021 at 03:59PM

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Tuesday (local time) called on US President Joe Biden's administration to deploy AstraZeneca vaccines rapidly in India and other countries combating Covid-19 surge.

कोरोना दुनिया में:बीते दिन 6.68 लाख केस, 10,437 की मौत हुई; अमेरिका में 12 से 15 साल के बच्चों के वैक्सीनेशन की तैयारी May 03, 2021 at 04:16PM

पाकिस्तान में सड़क हादसा:लाहौर से खैबर पख्तून जा रही तेज रफ्तार बस पलटी; 13 यात्रियों की मौत, 25 घायल May 03, 2021 at 03:59PM

चाइल्ड पोर्नोग्राफी:4 लाख सदस्यों वाला डार्कनेट चाइल्ड पोर्न नेटवर्क पकड़ा, दुनिया के सबसे बड़े प्लेटफॉर्म में शुमार था May 03, 2021 at 04:14PM

कोरोना का दौर:दुनिया का सबसे अच्छा ‘रहने लायक’ देश है सिंगापुर, रैंकिंग में न्यूजीलैंड दूसरे स्थान पर आया May 03, 2021 at 04:33PM

माइक्रोसॉफ्ट के फाउंडर का तलाक:बिल गेट्स और मिलिंडा गेट्स 27 साल बाद अलग हुए; परोपकार से जुड़े काम साथ मिलकर करते रहेंगे May 03, 2021 at 03:40PM

Denmark removes J&J from vaccination program over clot fears May 03, 2021 at 05:21AM

Denmark removed the single-dose Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 shot from its vaccination program to investigate reports of rare but potentially dangerous blood clots, health authorities said Monday.

Bomb explodes near school, wounds 21 in western Afghanistan May 03, 2021 at 04:38AM

A bomb exploded near a school in western Afghanistan on Monday wounding 21 people, many them young students, a provincial official said.

India-UK close to signing migration and mobility partnership: Report May 03, 2021 at 04:50AM

India and the UK are close to signing a “migration and mobility partnership”, which could see thousands more Indian students enrol at UK universities in exchange for illegal Indian migrants being sent back, according to a UK media report on Monday.

Covid-19: New Zealand to open second travel bubble May 03, 2021 at 03:52AM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said if all goes well, two-way quarantine-free travel with the Cook Islands will begin on May 17.

Bangladesh extends lockdown till May 16 May 03, 2021 at 02:48AM

US begins reuniting some families separated at Mexico border May 03, 2021 at 12:15AM

The Biden administration said Monday that four families that were separated at the Mexico border during Donald Trump's presidency will be reunited in the United States this week in what Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calls "just the beginning" of a broader effort.

Philippines protests 'blocking' of its patrol ships by China May 02, 2021 at 11:58PM

The Philippine government has protested the Chinese coast guard's harassment of Philippine coast guard ships patrolling a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday.

Germany busts international child porn site used by 400,000 May 02, 2021 at 11:04PM

German prosecutors announced Monday they have busted one of the world's biggest international darknet platforms for child pornography, used by more than 400,000 registered members.

Investigation reports toxic culture in Australian gymnastics May 02, 2021 at 10:02PM

An independent review into gymnastics in Australia has received evidence of a toxic culture that contributed to physical, emotional and sexual abuse of young athletes.

Explainer: Covid-19, far-right are top themes in Madrid vote May 02, 2021 at 09:08PM

Residents in Madrid, one of Europe's worst-hit regions in the pandemic, are voting Tuesday for a new regional assembly in an election that tests the depths of resistance to lockdown measures.

South China Sea: Philippines' top diplomat swears at China online May 02, 2021 at 09:47PM

"China, my friend, how politely can I put it? Let me see... O... GET THE FUCK OUT," Philippines' foreign secretary Teodoro Locsin tweeted. Locsin frequently uses strong language on Twitter and defended his latest outburst by saying: "Usual suave diplomatic speak gets nothing done."

Pakistan tightens borders as Covid-19 cases soar May 02, 2021 at 09:31PM

Pakistan has closed land crossings with Iran and Afghanistan for travellers and slashed international flights as the government warned of a "critical" few weeks ahead in the battle against Covid-19.

India travel ban not racist: Australian FM Marise Payne May 02, 2021 at 08:05PM

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne has denied suggestions that the government's decision to ban travel from India amid the country's worsening Covid-19 situation was motivated by racism.

Indian-origin billionaire businessman Vinod Khosla pledges $10 million for oxygen supply in India May 02, 2021 at 05:31PM

Indian-origin billionaire businessman Vinod Khosla has pledged USD 10 million for supplying medical oxygen to hospitals in India amidst an unprecedented second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.