Amid the face-off with China at the Line of Actual Control, India took steps to boost its defence capabilities. The Defence Acquisition Council, headed by the defence minister Rajnath Singh, recently gave its approval for the purchase of at least 33 fighter aircraft, and an arsenal of missiles. Read more … [Read more...] about News updates with Hindustan Times: Urban joblessness on the rise as cities impose restrictions and all the latest news
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Athiya Shetty shares an adorable post with her pet on World Kiss Day; see pictures here
Athiya Shetty is always a step ahead when it comes to social media. Enjoying a massive fan following online, it’s safe to say that the actress has successfully carved her own niche in the Bollywood industry. Today, the ‘Motichoor Chaknachoor’ actress took to Instagram to share a couple of adorable pictures with her pet dog on World Kiss Day. See picture here: Athiya captioned her post with lots of emojis and wrote, “#unlockyou #worldkissday” She also put up a couple more adorable pictures with her dog in her Instagrams story that can melt anyone’s heart easily. Have a look! For those who might not know, the actress is fond of animals and a supporter of pet adoption. Besides, she owns multiple pet dogs, including three Great Danes, a Pug and one Husky called Brody. She often likes to share pictures of her furry friends online for everyone to see. Earlier, on the occasion of Guru Purnima, Athiya was spotted sharing a picture of herself somewhere … [Read more...] about Athiya Shetty shares an adorable post with her pet on World Kiss Day; see pictures here
World’s longest-surviving conjoined twin brothers die at 68
Ronnie and Donnie Galyon, of Beavercreek, Ohio, were born joined at the abdomen October 28, 1951. In 2014, the brothers earned the distinction of being the world’s oldest set of conjoined twins shortly before their 63rd birthday. … [Read more...] about World’s longest-surviving conjoined twin brothers die at 68
Coronavirus pandemic hit HIV treatment: UN report
In India, there were 2.14 million people living with HIV at the end of 2017 (the last year for which data was released) with new infections rising in Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Uttarakhand, and declining in Nagaland, Manipur, Delhi and Chhattisgarh. Just eight states accounted for two-thirds of the 87,580 annual new HIV infections in India. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus pandemic hit HIV treatment: UN report
Sex workers lack food for taking HIV drugs during Covid-19
Before the coronavirus it was easy to make money, she said. Now “you cannot dare go on the streets, yet back in communities we are treated like outcasts,” the 26-year-old told The Associated Press. “During the lockdown, when local leaders distributed food, my family was skipped on account that I was a sex worker.” … [Read more...] about Sex workers lack food for taking HIV drugs during Covid-19
