The baby boy is currently under observation in the Intensive Care Unit (Representational)Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh: A woman gave birth to a boy with two heads and three hands at a village in Ganjbasoda area in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district on Sunday.The doctors at the Vidisha district hospital reported that only one heart was visible of the newborn, which also has two palms on one hand.The baby born to 21-year-old Babita Ahirwar, a resident of Ganjbasoda area, is currently under intensive treatment in the hospital's Intensive Care Unit.This is the first child of Babita Ahirwar, who was...…The baby boy is currently under observation in the Intensive Care Unit (Representational)Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh: A woman gave birth to a boy with two heads and three hands at a village in Ganjbasoda area in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district on Sunday.The doctors at the Vidisha district hospital reported that only one heart was visible of the newborn, which also has two palms on one hand.The baby born to 21-year-old Babita Ahirwar, a resident of Ganjbasoda area, is currently under intensive treatment in the hospital's Intensive Care Unit.This is the first child of Babita Ahirwar, who was...WW…

A video of a strange-looking creature was shared by IFS officer Parveen Kaswan.A video going steadily viral online has left social media users scratching their heads. Shared this morning by Indian Forest Services officer Parveen Kaswan on Twitter, it shows a strange-looking creature slowly climbing a tree. The creature, which some in the comments section theorised to be an insect and others a grasshopper, looks much like a mass of thin bones moving laboriously forward. Mr Kaswan, while sharing the video, said that it described how nature is filled with details that one often fails to...…A video of a strange-looking creature was shared by IFS officer Parveen Kaswan.A video going steadily viral online has left social media users scratching their heads. Shared this morning by Indian Forest Services officer Parveen Kaswan on Twitter, it shows a strange-looking creature slowly climbing a tree. The creature, which some in the comments section theorised to be an insect and others a grasshopper, looks much like a mass of thin bones moving laboriously forward. Mr Kaswan, while sharing the video, said that it described how nature is filled with details that one often fails to...WW…

The latest spike in Spain makes it Europe's second-most affected country after Italy (Representational)Madrid: Spain on Sunday reported some 2,000 new coronavirus cases and more than a hundred deaths over the last 24 hours, the latest spike in Europe's second-most affected country after Italy.The new figures raise Spain's number of COVID-19 infections to 7,753 -- and its death toll to 288 -- after the government imposed a near-total nationwide lockdown, banning people from leaving home except to go to work, get medical care or buy food.(Except for the headline, this story has not been...…The latest spike in Spain makes it Europe's second-most affected country after Italy (Representational)Madrid: Spain on Sunday reported some 2,000 new coronavirus cases and more than a hundred deaths over the last 24 hours, the latest spike in Europe's second-most affected country after Italy.The new figures raise Spain's number of COVID-19 infections to 7,753 -- and its death toll to 288 -- after the government imposed a near-total nationwide lockdown, banning people from leaving home except to go to work, get medical care or buy food.(Except for the headline, this story has not been...WW…

The WHO headquarters is the workplace for about 2,400 staff. (File)Lausanne: An official from the World Health Organization, the body leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, said on Tuesday that two staff members have been confirmed to be infected with coronavirus.The cases are the first at the Geneva-based organisation and follow a confirmed case at the U.N. office in Geneva as well one at the World Trade Organization last week."The staff had left the office and then at home showed symptoms and were tested and confirmed with COVID-19," WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier...…The WHO headquarters is the workplace for about 2,400 staff. (File)Lausanne: An official from the World Health Organization, the body leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, said on Tuesday that two staff members have been confirmed to be infected with coronavirus.The cases are the first at the Geneva-based organisation and follow a confirmed case at the U.N. office in Geneva as well one at the World Trade Organization last week."The staff had left the office and then at home showed symptoms and were tested and confirmed with COVID-19," WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier...WW…

Airlines have been asked to suspend all concessional travel (Representational)New Delhi:No international flights will be allowed to land in India from Sunday for a week, the government announced on Thursday escalating measures to fight coronavirus. In a notice hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation, the government also urged work from home for most and said those below 10 and above 65 should stay home. Coronavirus cases in India climbed to 173 on Thursday after 18 new cases were reported. To check the spread of coronavirus, which has claimed over 8,000 lives...…Airlines have been asked to suspend all concessional travel (Representational)New Delhi:No international flights will be allowed to land in India from Sunday for a week, the government announced on Thursday escalating measures to fight coronavirus. In a notice hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation, the government also urged work from home for most and said those below 10 and above 65 should stay home. Coronavirus cases in India climbed to 173 on Thursday after 18 new cases were reported. To check the spread of coronavirus, which has claimed over 8,000 lives...WW…

A team of policemen in Punjab was attacked this morning amid lockdown.Patiala, Punjab: A police officer's hand was chopped off and two other officers were injured when a group of people attacked them at a vegetable market in Punjab's Patiala district this morning. The police said they were attacked when they were trying to ensure the lockdown was in place. Punjab - where thousands of people staying abroad returned after the outbreak started - has extended the lockdown till May 1. The officer whose hand was chopped off -- Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police Harjeet Singh -- went through a...…A team of policemen in Punjab was attacked this morning amid lockdown.Patiala, Punjab: A police officer's hand was chopped off and two other officers were injured when a group of people attacked them at a vegetable market in Punjab's Patiala district this morning. The police said they were attacked when they were trying to ensure the lockdown was in place. Punjab - where thousands of people staying abroad returned after the outbreak started - has extended the lockdown till May 1. The officer whose hand was chopped off -- Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police Harjeet Singh -- went through a...WW…

Oil prices have slumped since the beginning of the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Representational)Vienna: Top oil-producing countries agreed on "historic" output cuts to prop up prices hammered by the coronavirus crisis and a Russia-Saudi price war, sending crude prices soaring on Monday.The US benchmark WTI climbed 7.7 percent to $24.52 a barrel in early Asian trade while Brent was up 5.0 percent at $33.08.OPEC producers dominated by Saudi Arabia and allies led by Russia thrashed out a compromise deal via videoconference Sunday after Mexico had balked at an earlier agreement struck on...…Oil prices have slumped since the beginning of the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Representational)Vienna: Top oil-producing countries agreed on "historic" output cuts to prop up prices hammered by the coronavirus crisis and a Russia-Saudi price war, sending crude prices soaring on Monday.The US benchmark WTI climbed 7.7 percent to $24.52 a barrel in early Asian trade while Brent was up 5.0 percent at $33.08.OPEC producers dominated by Saudi Arabia and allies led by Russia thrashed out a compromise deal via videoconference Sunday after Mexico had balked at an earlier agreement struck on...WW…

This will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats from enemy weapon systems.Washington: The Trump Administration on Monday notified the Congress of its determination to sell Harpoon Block II air launched missiles and lightweight torpedoes worth USD 155 million to India.The sale of 10 AGM-84L Harpoon Block II air launched missiles is estimated to cost USD 92 million, while 16 MK 54 All Up Round Lightweight Torpedoes and three MK 54 Exercise Torpedoes are estimated to cost USD 63 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in two separate notifications to the...…This will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats from enemy weapon systems.Washington: The Trump Administration on Monday notified the Congress of its determination to sell Harpoon Block II air launched missiles and lightweight torpedoes worth USD 155 million to India.The sale of 10 AGM-84L Harpoon Block II air launched missiles is estimated to cost USD 92 million, while 16 MK 54 All Up Round Lightweight Torpedoes and three MK 54 Exercise Torpedoes are estimated to cost USD 63 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in two separate notifications to the...WW…

The Google chip will reportedly use Samsung’s 5-nanometer technology Highlights Google is reportedly readying its own chip for Pixel and Chromebook devices. A report says that the tech giant has partnered with Samsung to work on custom chips for Pixel devices, and it is codenamed as Whitechapel. Google is expected to use Samsung's 5-nanometer technology to manufacture this chip. It is likely to be introduced to the world in Pixel phones launched next year, not in 2020. If this new development holds any weight, then it could prove to be a blow to Qualcomm – current supplier to Google for all...…The Google chip will reportedly use Samsung’s 5-nanometer technology Highlights Google is reportedly readying its own chip for Pixel and Chromebook devices. A report says that the tech giant has partnered with Samsung to work on custom chips for Pixel devices, and it is codenamed as Whitechapel. Google is expected to use Samsung's 5-nanometer technology to manufacture this chip. It is likely to be introduced to the world in Pixel phones launched next year, not in 2020. If this new development holds any weight, then it could prove to be a blow to Qualcomm – current supplier to Google for all...WW…

Pope Francis has expelled a Kerala priest convicted of rape from all priestly duties and rights.Kochi: Adhering to a policy of "zero tolerance" towards clergy who sexually exploit minors, Pope Francis has expelled a Kerala priest convicted of rape from all priestly duties and rights, according to church officials.Syro-Malabar Church priest Robin Vadakkumchery is currently serving a jail term for impregnating a 16-year-old girl in Mananthavady diocese. "Vadakkumchery has been dispensed from the exercise of priestly duties and rights. That means he has been reduced to the state of a layman",...…Pope Francis has expelled a Kerala priest convicted of rape from all priestly duties and rights.Kochi: Adhering to a policy of "zero tolerance" towards clergy who sexually exploit minors, Pope Francis has expelled a Kerala priest convicted of rape from all priestly duties and rights, according to church officials.Syro-Malabar Church priest Robin Vadakkumchery is currently serving a jail term for impregnating a 16-year-old girl in Mananthavady diocese. "Vadakkumchery has been dispensed from the exercise of priestly duties and rights. That means he has been reduced to the state of a layman",...WW…