Facebook Inc on Wednesday banned ads on its flagship website and Instagram photo and video sharing service that claim widespread voting fraud, suggest U.S. election results would be invalid, or which...
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
After Hathras, another Dalit woman raped, killed in UP; 2 arrested
A 22-year-old Dalit woman died after being allegedly sexually assaulted by two men in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh. She worked at a private firm and did not return until late at night on Tuesday. Later in the wee hours of Wednesday, the girl came on a rickshaw in a bad condition with glucose drip attached to her arms. She was soon rushed to a hospital but died on the way.
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After Hathras, another Dalit woman raped, killed in UP; 2 arrested
A 22-year-old Dalit woman died after being allegedly sexually assaulted by two men in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh. She worked at a private firm and did not return until late at night on Tuesday. Later in the wee hours of Wednesday, the girl came on a rickshaw in a bad condition with glucose drip attached to her arms. She was soon rushed to a hospital but died on the way.
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Vindication of belief, says Advani post acquittal
Acquitted of conspiracy charges in the 1992 Babri mosque demolition case, BJP veteran L K Advani on Wednesday welcomed the court verdict, saying the judgment vindicated his and his party’s commitment towards the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
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Redmi 9i to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Mi.com
Redmi 9i smartphone will go on sale today at 12pm (noon). It will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Xiaomi partner offline retailers.
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Moderna's Coronavirus Vaccine Won't Be Ready Before US Elections: Report
US biotech firm Moderna won't seek an emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine before November 25, its CEO told the Financial Times on Wednesday.
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Man Rapes 14-Year-Old In Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr: Police
A minor girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, police said on Wednesday.
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Moderna's Coronavirus Vaccine Won't Be Ready Before US Elections: Report
US biotech firm Moderna won't seek an emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine before November 25, its CEO told the Financial Times on Wednesday.
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Vindication of belief, says Advani post acquittal
Acquitted of conspiracy charges in the 1992 Babri mosque demolition case, BJP veteran L K Advani on Wednesday welcomed the court verdict, saying the judgment vindicated his and his party’s commitment towards the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
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Neanderthal DNA In Patients Can Make COVID-19 Severe: Study
Covid-19 patients with a snippet of Neanderthal DNA that crossed into the human genome some 60,000 years ago run a higher risk of severe complications from the disease, researchers have reported.
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Live: International flights suspended till Oct 31
India's Covid tally raced past 62 lakh on Wednesday with 80,472 infections being reported in last 24 hours. While the number of recoveries surged to 51,87,825 pushing the recovery rate to 83.33 per cent, according to the Union health ministry data. Stay with TOI for live updates-
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Live: International flights suspended till Oct 31
India's Covid tally raced past 62 lakh on Wednesday with 80,472 infections being reported in last 24 hours. While the number of recoveries surged to 51,87,825 pushing the recovery rate to 83.33 per cent, according to the Union health ministry data. Stay with TOI for live updates-
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"Twitter Killer" In Japan Killed 9 People With "Consent", His Lawyers Say
A Japanese man dubbed the "Twitter killer" for luring his victims on social media admitted in court Wednesday to murdering nine people, local media said.
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US Lawmakers Ask Donald Trump To Investigate Kremlin Critic's Poisoning
The leaders of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee asked President Donald Trump on Wednesday to consider whether the Russian government poisoned Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny with...
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"Twitter Killer" In Japan Killed 9 People With "Consent", His Lawyers Say
A Japanese man dubbed the "Twitter killer" for luring his victims on social media admitted in court Wednesday to murdering nine people, local media said.
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US Man, Son Charged For Joining Islamic State In Syria
An American man who was just 14 when his father took him to Syria to join Islamic State was charged with aiding a terrorist group, US authorities announced Wednesday.
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SC refuses to postpone civil services exam slated for Oct 4
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Trump Is Russian President "Putin's Puppy": Joe Biden
Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of failing to confront Russia, accusing the US leader of being the "puppy" of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Actor Akshat Utkarsh Found Dead At Mumbai Home, Police Suspect Suicide
Aspiring actor Akshat Utkarsh was found dead at his Mumbai home today, police said.
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"Might Not Know For Months": Trump On Vote Result
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the result of the November 3 election may not be known for months, and deflected when asked if he would accept the outcome.
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Trump Is Russian President "Putin's Puppy": Joe Biden
Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of failing to confront Russia, accusing the US leader of being the "puppy" of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Joe Biden Calls Trump A "Clown" During US Presidential Debate
US Democratic presidential challenger Joe Biden called Republican incumbent Donald Trump a "clown" on Tuesday as tension boiled over in the pair's first televised debate ahead of the November...
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Key takeaways: Differences between Trump, Biden
The 74-year-old president and the 77-year-old former vice president are similar in age, and they share a mutual dislike. But they differ starkly in style and substance. All of that was evident from the outset on the Cleveland stage.
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Bhopal horror: 2-day-old girl stabbed 100 times
In a crime that has left Bhopalis horror-struck, a two-day-old girl child was stabbed over 100 times with a screwdriver, her body wrapped in a shawl and dumped beside a temple in Bhopal’s Ayodhya Nagar. This is the third murder of a newborn girl in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh in two weeks. Police are yet to identify the infant.
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Key takeaways: Differences between Trump, Biden
The 74-year-old president and the 77-year-old former vice president are similar in age, and they share a mutual dislike. But they differ starkly in style and substance. All of that was evident from the outset on the Cleveland stage.
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Bhopal horror: 2-day-old girl stabbed 100 times
In a crime that has left Bhopalis horror-struck, a two-day-old girl child was stabbed over 100 times with a screwdriver, her body wrapped in a shawl and dumped beside a temple in Bhopal’s Ayodhya Nagar. This is the third murder of a newborn girl in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh in two weeks. Police are yet to identify the infant.
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Realme Narzo 20A to Go on Its First Sale Today via Flipkart, Realme.com
Realme Narzo 20A will be going on its first sale today, September 30, starting 12pm (noon) via Flipkart and Realme.com. The phone will be available in two colour options and two storage...
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"Paid Mllions Of Dollars In Taxes," Says Trump at US Presidential Debate
United States President Donald Trump today said he "paid millions of dollars in taxes" at the first Presidential debate in Cleveland.
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"Will You Shut Up Man!": Joe Biden-Trump Face-Off At Presidential Debate
Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Tuesday branded President Donald Trump a liar and told him to "shut up" as the pair clashed in a bad-tempered start to their first televised debate.
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"Phenomenal Nominee": Trump Defends His Pick For US Top Court Amid Debate
Republican President Donald Trump defended his quick push to try to fill a US Supreme Court seat at the start of his first presidential debate with Democratic rival Joe Biden on Tuesday, saying...
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"Paid Mllions Of Dollars In Taxes," Says Trump at US Presidential Debate
United States President Donald Trump today said he "paid millions of dollars in taxes" at the first Presidential debate in Cleveland.
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No Handshakes As Trump, Biden Take Stage At 1st Presidential Debate
Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden did not shake hands or wear masks as they entered their first White House debate on Tuesday, adhering to protocols on social distancing...
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"Will You Shut Up Man!": Joe Biden-Trump Face-Off At Presidential Debate
Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Tuesday branded President Donald Trump a liar and told him to "shut up" as the pair clashed in a bad-tempered start to their first televised debate.
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No Handshakes As US Presidential Debate Between Trump, Joe Biden Begins
Frontrunner Joe Biden and a politically wounded Donald Trump took the stage in Cleveland for their first televised debate Tuesday, watched by a deeply divided nation 35 days ahead of the most tense US...
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Amazon Wants You To Pay With A Hand Wave, Unveils New Biometric System
Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a new biometric payment system using palm recognition, to be made available to rival retailers and also promoted as a replacement for badge entry at stadiums or workplaces.
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"7 Million Contracted Virus. President Has No Plan": Biden Attacks Trump
Democratic challenger Joe Biden attacked US President Donald Trump over COVID-19, at the first Presidential debate. He said about "7 million contracted the virus. The President has no plan."
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Updates: Joe Biden Takes On Donald Trump In First Presidential Debate
Ahead of the US presidential election on 3 November, Democrat leader Joe Biden and the incumbent Republican President Donald Trump will go head-to-head in their maiden debate Tuesday night (US time).
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World Bank Seeks $12 Billion For COVID-19 Vaccine In Developing Nations
The World Bank on Tuesday said it has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against Covid-19.
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Monday, September 28, 2020
Congress MP From Kerala Goes To Supreme Court Against New Farm Law
A Congress MP from Kerala moved the Supreme Court on Monday challenging the constitutional validity of various provisions of the contentious new farm Act.
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Uma Bharti, COVID-19 Positive, Admitted To AIIMS
Former Union minister and senior BJP leader Uma Bharti, who tested positive for COVID-19 recently, was on Monday admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh.
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US Faces Ongoing Court Battles Over TikTok, WeChat Bans
The Trump administration faces ongoing court battles after two legal setbacks in its efforts to bar U.S. app stores from offering Chinese-owned TikTok or WeChat for download.
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Police Departments Across US Report 911 Outage, Some Restored
A number of US police departments around the United States on Monday (local time) reported that their 911 lines are not operational. However, later some police departments also reported having...
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SC clears man held for rape after 4-yr live-in
No woman, after being sexually assaulted at knife-point, would write amorous love letters to the accused and share a live-in relationship for four years, the Supreme Court said on Monday while acquitting a man of 20-year-old charges of rape and cheating, for which he was convicted by the trial court and the Jharkhand High Court.
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DRDO man honeytrapped, held hostage for a day
A 35-year-old scientist who, police said, is associated with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was honeytrapped and held hostage for almost an entire day at an OYO hotel by a gang of five that demanded a ransom of Rs 10 lakh.
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Vadodara: Three dead in building collapse
Three persons died after an under-construction building collapsed in Bawamanpura here late Monday night.
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Vadodara: Three dead in building collapse
Three persons died after an under-construction building collapsed in Bawamanpura here late Monday night.
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Poco X3 to Go on Its First Sale Today via Flipkart at 12 Noon
Poco X3 will be going on its first sale today at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart. Key features of the Poco X3 include a large 6,000mAh battery, a quad rear camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary...
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Redmi 9A to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com
Redmi 9A will be going on sale in India today starting 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. The Redmi 9A comes in two RAM + storage configurations and three colour options. The phone is powered by the...
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At Least 5 Iraqi Civilians Killed In Anti-US Rocket Attack
Three Iraqi children and two women from the same family were killed Monday when a rocket targeting Baghdad airport, where US troops are stationed, fell instead on their home, the army said.
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Maha restaurants, bars allowed to open from Oct
In a major decision, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday allowed 4 lakh restaurant, bars and eatery outlets in the state to start their operations from the first week of October, just ahead of Navaratri starting October 17.
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Maha govt allows restaurants, bars to open from Oct
In a major decision, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday allowed 4 lakh restaurant, bars and eatery outlets in the state to start their operations from the first week of October, just ahead of Navaratri starting October 17.
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Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve Launch Event Today: How to Watch Live
Xiaomi is hosting a Smarter Living 2021 event in India today. The company has teased the arrival of the Mi Smart Band 5, along with its first smartwatch in India. This watch is expected to be called...
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Woman Charged With Sending Ricin Letter To Trump To Remain In US Custody
A US federal judge on Monday declared a Canadian woman arrested on suspicion of mailing ricin-filled letters to President Donald Trump "a continuing danger" to Trump and ordered her detained and...
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Google To Enforce 30% Cut Rule On Play Store Apps
Google said Monday it plans to start enforcing a rule requiring Android apps in its Play store to use its payment system, which takes a 30 percent cut of transactions.
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WHO Aims To Provide 120 Million Rapid Coronavirus Tests For Poorer States
Some 120 million rapid tests for Covid-19 will be made available to poorer countries at $5 each, the World Health Organization announced Monday -- if it can find the money.
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Donald Trump Likely Exceeded Law With TikTok Ban: Judge
The US judge who stopped a ban on TikTok downloads from kicking in on Monday said that President Donald Trump likely overstepped the law with the attempted move.
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Death Count Rises In Armenia, Azerbaijan Clashes Despite Calls For calm
Fierce fighting raged between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces on Monday, sparking bellicose rhetoric from regional power Turkey despite international pleas for a halt in fighting between the long-time...
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Live: 3 dead as building collapses in Vadodara
Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss:
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Govt clears military acquisitions worth Rs2290 cr
The defence ministry on Monday approved arms acquisitions worth another Rs 2,290 crore, including procurement of 72,000 more assault rifles from the US, amid the ongoing military confrontation in eastern Ladakh with China.
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Sunday, September 27, 2020
Realme Narzo 20 to Go on Sale in India for the First Time Today
Realme Narzo 20 is set to go on sale in India today for the first time. The new Realme phone was launched alongside the Realme Narzo 20A and Narzo 20 Pro last week.
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Tractor Set On Fire At India Gate In Delhi To Protest Farm Bills
A tractor was set on fire near India Gate in Delhi this morning during against the contentious farm laws, which have triggered protests across the country. The police have removed the tractor and the...
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Delhi Reports Over 40 COVID-19 Deaths For Second Day
More than 40 deaths due to COVID-19 were reported for the second consecutive day on Sunday. While Sunday reported 42 deaths, a total of 46 were reported on Saturday, the data relased by ...
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Pak Government To Buy Ancestral Houses Of Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar
The provincial government in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has decided to purchase the ancestral houses of legendary Bollywood actors Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar to conserve the historic buildings...
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"Play This On Repeat": Nicholas Pooran's Stunning Save On Boundary. Watch
IPL 2020, RR vs KXIP: Nicholas Pooran converted a six into a two with a Superman-like effort at the boundary in a high-scoring match at Sharjah.
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Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, '17
Donald Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes the year he won the presidency. In his first year in the White House, he paid another $750. He had paid no income taxes at all in 10 of the previous 15 years — largely because he reported losing much more money than he made.
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K'taka bandh by farmers today against state bills
More than 30 pro-farmer organisations have reiterated they will go ahead with Karnataka bandh on Monday to protest the central and state governments' agriculture and APMC bills.
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Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, '17
Donald Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes the year he won the presidency. In his first year in the White House, he paid another $750. He had paid no income taxes at all in 10 of the previous 15 years — largely because he reported losing much more money than he made.
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Amid Protests Against New Farm Laws, Amarinder Singh To Hold Sit-In Today
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will hold a sit-in today against the three contentious farm laws, which have triggered protests across the country. President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday...
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"Fake News": Trump On Report That He Paid $750 In Income Taxes In 2016
US President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016, the year he won the election, The New York Times reported Sunday, citing tax return data extending more than 20 years.
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US Judge Suspends Donald Trump's Ban On TikTok Downloads
A US federal judge late Sunday halted a politically charged ban ordered by the Trump administration on downloads of the popular video app TikTok, hours before it was to go into effect.
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K'taka bandh by farmers today against state bills
More than 30 pro-farmer organisations have reiterated they will go ahead with Karnataka bandh on Monday to protest the central and state governments' agriculture and APMC bills.
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Donald Trump Paid Only $750 In Income Taxes In 2016: Report
US President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016, the year he won the election, The New York Times reported Sunday, citing tax return data extending more than 20 years.
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US Judge Suspends Donald Trump's Ban On TikTok Downloads
A US federal judge late Sunday halted a politically charged ban ordered by the Trump administration on downloads of the popular video app TikTok, hours before it was to go into effect.
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UN Chief Calls For Immediate End To Armenia, Azerbaijan Clashes
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said he was "extremely concerned over the fresh resumption of hostilities" between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Armenia-backed breakaway region of...
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"Totally Fake News": Donald Trump Dismisses Reports Of Tax Allegations
US President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed a New York Times report that he paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016, the year he won the election.
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Global Coronavirus Deaths Cross 1 Million Mark: Report
More than one million deaths from the novel coronavirus have been recorded worldwide since it emerged in China in December 2019, according to an AFP tally based on official sources at 2230 GMT Sunday.
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Global Covid-19 count reaches 32,925,668
The global count of the coronavirus cases has reached 32,925,668, according to the latest situation update from the US-based Johns Hopkins University.The Covid-19 death toll is nearing to 1 million as the total number of positive cases includes 995,414 virus-related deaths.
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Oppn hail Akalis’ NDA exit, Cong not enthused
Led by NCP chief Sharad Pawar, several opposition members on Sunday hailed SAD for quitting NDA over the farm bills and thanked the Akalis for snapping their ties with BJP. In a tweet, Pawar congratulated SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and his wife and former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal “who under the leadership of Hon Shri Parkash Singh Badal” pulled out of NDA. “Thanks for firmly standing with the Farmers!” the NCP chief said.
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Saturday, September 26, 2020
Snake Hitches Ride With Woman In Glove Box. Watch
A woman driving her car did not realise that she was carrying an unwanted passenger in the glove compartment - a venomous snake.
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North Korea Warns Of Naval Tensions During Search For South Korean's Body
North Korea said it was searching for the body of a South Korean man killed by its troops, but warned that South Korean naval operations in the area threatened to raise tensions, state media reported...
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Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away at 82
Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passed away on Sunday morning. He was 82. Jaswant Singh was a retired officer of the Indian Army and was one of the founding members of the Bhartiya Janata Party. He held the defence, external affairs and finance portfolios in Vajpayee government's different ministries from 1996-2004.
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IPL: Power hitting, simple plan got Gill going
After playing a match-winning knock of 70 runs against SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Saturday, Kolkata Knight Riders' batsman Shubman Gill said that it is important for all the openers to take their team over the line.
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Maha bans sale of loose cigarettes and beedis
Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to ban the sale of “loose” cigarettes and beedis.
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IPL: More lows than highs for CSK in first week
MS Dhoni's boys now have a one-week break before taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Coach Stephen Fleming admitted that Chennai Super Kings will have to do "a bit of soul-searching" over the coming week and get their act together.
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Live: Ex-BJP leader Jaswant Singh passes away
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IPL: More lows than highs for CSK in first week
MS Dhoni's boys now have a one-week break before taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Coach Stephen Fleming admitted that Chennai Super Kings will have to do "a bit of soul-searching" over the coming week and get their act together.
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Ex-Union Minister Jaswant Singh Dies At 82. "Saddened By Demise," Says PM
Former union minister and BJP leader Jaswant Singh dies at 82. "Saddened by his demise," tweets PM Modi
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"Hoaxes Generate Fear": Canada Man Arrested Over False Terror Link Claims
Authorities in Canada have arrested and charged a man with making repeated false claims that he had traveled to Syria to join the ISIS and carried out grisly crimes, they announced.
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"Hoaxes Generate Fear": Canada Man Arrested Over False Terror Link Claims
Authorities in Canada have arrested and charged a man with making repeated false claims that he had traveled to Syria to join the ISIS and carried out grisly crimes, they announced.
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Happy Daughters' Day 2020: Images, & pictures
Daughters' Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of September. This year, it will be celebrated on the 27th of September. This day honours daughters across the world and celebrates them as a blessing in a family. It's a day dedicated to daughters and their families showing affection while celebrating the occasion by sending cards, gifts and flowers.
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Google Doodle Celebrates 22nd Birthday With Animated Illustration
Happy Birthday, Google! Today Google is celebrating its 22 years of launch with an animated doodle. Google being one of the most user friendly search engine is also the most popular search engine...
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Happy Daughters' Day 2020: Images, & pictures
Daughters' Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of September. This year, it will be celebrated on the 27th of September. This day honours daughters across the world and celebrates them as a blessing in a family. It's a day dedicated to daughters and their families showing affection while celebrating the occasion by sending cards, gifts and flowers.
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"Not The NDA By Vajpayee, Badal Sahab": Harsimrat Badal
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Saturday attacked the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over farm bills.
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"NDA Is One, Will Fight Bihar Election Together": Ravi Shankar Prasad
Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said the constituents of the NDA will contest the Bihar assembly election together, asserting that problems within the coalition will be resolved. Mr...
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Refrain From Surpassing Chief Minister: Mamata Banerjee To Governor
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wrote to Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and said he should remain within the mandate of the Constitution, expressing anguish over his letter to the...
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Bhopal Railway Officials Allegedly Gangrape Woman At Station Premises
A 22-year-old woman hailing from Uttar Pradesh was on Saturday allegedly raped by two railway officers at the Bhopal main station, the police said.
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Donald Trump Nominates Amy Coney Barrett To US Supreme Court
President Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, picking a strong conservative to replace the late liberal justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Cop Shot During Breonna Taylor Protests In US
A police officer has been shot in Louisville, Kentucky during protests in that city over a grand jury's decision in the Breonna Taylor case, the FBI said on Wednesday.
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Deepika, Sara, Shraddha surrender mobiles to NCB
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) probing the drug angle in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case on Saturday accepted the “voluntarily surrender” of the cellphones of actors Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh for a detailed examination.
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Friday, September 25, 2020
India to Pak: Terrorism your 'only crowning glory'
The "only crowning glory" that Pakistan has to show to the world for the last seven decades is terrorism, ethnic cleansing, majoritarian fundamentalism and clandestine nuclear trade, India said in a scathing response on Friday, slamming Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's "incessant rant" and "venom" in the UN General Assembly.
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IPL: CSK missing Rayudu, admits MS Dhoni
Chennai Super Kings' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has no qualms in admitting that he has missed injured Ambati Rayudu badly in the last two games, and said that the three-time champions are "lacking a bit of steam" in their batting unit in the ongoing Indian Premier League.
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India to Pak: Terrorism your 'only crowning glory'
The "only crowning glory" that Pakistan has to show to the world for the last seven decades is terrorism, ethnic cleansing, majoritarian fundamentalism and clandestine nuclear trade, India said in a scathing response on Friday, slamming Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's "incessant rant" and "venom" in the UN General Assembly.
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Grants For Girls, Shelters For Seniors: Nitish Kumar Unveils 7-Point Plan
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has rolled up his sleeves for the electoral battle that starts next month. Addressing the media after the announcement of poll dates, Nitish Kumar unveiled what he...
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Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Produces Strong Immune Response In Trial
A single dose of Johnson & Johnson's experimental COVID-19 vaccine produced a strong immune response against the novel coronavirus in an early-to-mid stage clinical trial, according to interim...
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Row Over Assam Dropping Chapters On Nehru Policies From Class 12 Syllabus
The Congress in Assam has lodged strong protests against dropping of chapters on Jawaharlal Nehru's policies, Ayodhya dispute and the Gujarat riots from the Class 12 syllabus of the state board.
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3 Dead After Huge Fire At Huawei's Factory In China
Three people have been found dead after a huge fire broke out at an unfinished research facility belonging to tech giant Huawei in the southern Chinese city of Dongguan, according to local...
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Barnstorming US, Donald Trump Mocks Joe Biden For "Staying In Again"
With just 39 days until the US election, President Donald Trump ramped up his campaigning with back-to-back events Friday in battleground states -- a frenetic pace in contrast with the more sedate...
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Nearly 31% prefer Nitish as CM, says poll survey
The three-phase Bihar assembly polls will be the first large-scale election in the country amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and as per the IANS C-Voter Bihar opinion poll survey, 30.9% of the people are still backing Nitish Kumar as the most preferable candidate to be the chief minister again.
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Nearly 31% prefer Nitish as CM, says poll survey
The three-phase Bihar assembly polls will be the first large-scale election in the country amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and as per the IANS C-Voter Bihar opinion poll survey, 30.9% of the people are still backing Nitish Kumar as the most preferable candidate to be the chief minister again.
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"Terrorism Is Pakistan's Only Glory In 70 Years," India Hits Out At UN
Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raised the Kashmir issue in the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, India promptly responded to Khan's comments and requested the...
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Two Million Covid Deaths "Likely" Without Collective Action, Warns WHO
Two million Covid-19 fatalities are "very likely" without relentless global action to combat the disease, the World Health Organization said Friday.
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22 Dead In Ukraine Military Plane Crash
At least 22 people including military cadets were killed and two others seriously injured Friday when a Ukranian air force plane crashed near Kharkiv in the east of the country, the interior ministry...
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PM Modi to deliver virtual speech at UNGA today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver a virtual address at the annual UN General Assembly on Saturday, official sources said. The UN General Assembly this year is largely being held online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Majority of world leaders are delivering pre-recorded speeches at the summit in New York.
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Karan Johar co's exec detained, actor questioned
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday detained filmmaker Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions’ executive producer Kshitij Prasad as part of its probe into the drug angle connected with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. He was picked up for questioning along with another employee, Anubhav Chopra, at 11am. Chopra was allowed to return home in the night.
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PM Modi to deliver virtual speech at UNGA on Sat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver a virtual address at the annual UN General Assembly on Saturday, official sources said. The UN General Assembly this year is largely being held online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Majority of world leaders are delivering pre-recorded speeches at the summit in New York.
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Karan Johar co's exec detained, actor questioned
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday detained filmmaker Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions’ executive producer Kshitij Prasad as part of its probe into the drug angle connected with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. He was picked up for questioning along with another employee, Anubhav Chopra, at 11am. Chopra was allowed to return home in the night.
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'Cess collections not going to intended funds'
The Comptroller and Auditor General has pulled up the government for diverting a large chunk of the money it collected as cess to the general pool making it difficult to ensure that the funds were used for the intended purpose. It also said the Centre had overstated its revenue and transferred a lower share of Goods and Services Tax (GST) to the states than it should have.
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Thursday, September 24, 2020
12-Year-Old Among 3 Run Over By Speeding Bus In Delhi: Police
Three persons, including a minor boy, were run over allegedly by a speeding cluster bus on Thursday night in northeast Delhi's Nand Nagri area, police said.
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US Announces $150 Million For H-1B Workforce Training Programme
The United States announced USD 150 million (over Rs 1,100 crore) on Thursday to invest in training for middle-to-high-skilled H-1B occupations in key sectors in the American economy.
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"If We Can Help, Would Love To Help": Trump On India-China Border Row
US President Donald Trump hoped on Thursday that India and China would be able to resolve their current border disputes as he reiterated his offer to help the two Asian giants in this regard.
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Tatas, Jubilant eye CCD vending biz
Tata Group, India’s biggest conglomerate, and Jubilant Food-Works (which owns the franchise for Domino’s and Dunkin’ Donuts in India), are weighing a bid for Coffee Day Group’s hot beverage vending machine business, said people with knowledge of the matter. The beleaguered Coffee Day Group is seeking Rs 2,000 crore for the business, which has piqued the interest of marquee global private equity funds too.
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Tatas, Jubilant eye CCD vending biz
Tata Group, India’s biggest conglomerate, and Jubilant Food-Works (which owns the franchise for Domino’s and Dunkin’ Donuts in India), are weighing a bid for Coffee Day Group’s hot beverage vending machine business, said people with knowledge of the matter. The beleaguered Coffee Day Group is seeking Rs 2,000 crore for the business, which has piqued the interest of marquee global private equity funds too.
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'Pandemic makes 90% Indians careful with expenses'
Even as Indians increase their spending with the easing of lockdowns, over 90% of respondents in a survey said that the pandemic has made them more careful with expenditure as against 75% of global respondents. Indians are being increasingly careful with money despite many of them (56%) reporting a spike in spending in July compared to global peers (46%)
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Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi Note 9 to Go on Sale in India Today
Redmi 9 Prime and Redmi Note 9 will go on sale today from 12pm (noon) onwards via Amazon and Mi.com. Redmi 9 Prime is available in two configurations, while the Redmi Note 9 comes in three storage...
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Rule To Limit Stay Of Foreign Students Proposed In US
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday announced a proposed rule to fix the period of stay for international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists to "encourage program...
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Pandemic makes 90% Indians careful with expenses: Survey
Even as Indians increase their spending with the easing of lockdowns, over 90% of respondents in a survey said that the pandemic has made them more careful with expenditure as against 75% of global respondents. Indians are being increasingly careful with money despite many of them (56%) reporting a spike in spending in July compared to global peers (46%)
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NIA cracks B'luru riots case, arrests ‘key plotter’
Two days after it took over the probe into the mob violence that rocked Bengaluru on August 11, 2020, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 30 different locations in the city and arrested a key conspirator, Sayed Saddiq Ali. NIA sources said the links of Saddiq , a recovery agent with a bank and allegedly a member of Congress, with hardline outfits.
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UP to name & shame sex offenders
The UP government is planning ‘Operation Durachari’, to be launched soon for naming and shaming habitual offenders in the cases of crime against women. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has also instructed the police to strengthen ‘anti-Romeo squads’ across the state.
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Three-day ‘rail roko’ in Punjab disrupts services
Farmers in Punjab on Thursday began their three-day ‘rail roko’ protest against the recently-passed farm bills, forcing the Railways to suspend several trains to avoid confrontation with the agitators. The call for agitation was given by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, which was later supported by several farmers outfits. Besides rail roko, 31 farm organisations have also called for ‘Punjab Bandh’ on Friday.
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UP to name & shame sex offenders
The UP government is planning ‘Operation Durachari’, to be launched soon for naming and shaming habitual offenders in the cases of crime against women. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has also instructed the police to strengthen ‘anti-Romeo squads’ across the state.
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NIA cracks B'luru riots case, arrests ‘key plotter’
Two days after it took over the probe into the mob violence that rocked Bengaluru on August 11, 2020, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 30 different locations in the city and arrested a key conspirator, Sayed Saddiq Ali. NIA sources said the links of Saddiq , a recovery agent with a bank and allegedly a member of Congress, with hardline outfits.
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Ahead Of Farmers' Protest, Nitish Kumar Supports Farm Bills
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has extended vocal support to the contentious farm bills of ally BJP that has created huge turbulence among farmers and drawn opposition criticism. Breaking his...
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Kerala Wins UN Award For Control Of Non-Communicable Diseases
Kerala has won a United Nations award on Thursday for its "outstanding contribution" towards the non-communicable diseases-related sustainable development goals.
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Dharma Productions' Official Summoned By Anti-Drugs Agency: Report
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Thursday asked Dharma Productions' executive producer Kshitiz Ravi to appear before it in the drugs probe linked to Sushant Singh Rajput's death, an official...
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Suspend Issuance Of New Pilot Licenses: UN Aviation Body To Pakistan
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has advised Pakistan to undertake "immediate corrective actions" and suspend the issuance of any new pilot licenses in the wake of a scandal over...
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Suspend Issuance Of New Pilot Licenses: UN Aviation Body To Pakistan
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has advised Pakistan to undertake "immediate corrective actions" and suspend the issuance of any new pilot licenses in the wake of a scandal over...
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Congress kicks off campaign against farm bills
Congress on Thursday kicked off its nation-wide campaign against the farm bills passed by Parliament earlier this week and referred to them as “anti-farmer, unconstitutional and in violation of the federal structure”. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi alleged the Modi government and the prime minister himself were “misleading” people on the provisions of the bill.
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Three-day ‘rail roko’ in Punjab disrupts services
Farmers in Punjab on Thursday began their three-day ‘rail roko’ protest against the recently-passed farm bills, forcing the Railways to suspend several trains to avoid confrontation with the agitators. The call for agitation was given by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, which was later supported by several farmers outfits. Besides rail roko, 31 farm organisations have also called for ‘Punjab Bandh’ on Friday.
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Akademi winner turns labourer to sustain family
Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar winner Navnath Gore is trapped by circumstance in the very trials his characters endure in the pages of his award-winning debut novel, “Fesati”. Life changed swiftly when the coronavirus struck and the lockdown in March temporarily closed the college in Ahmednagar district where he worked as a lecturer of Marathi on clocked hours. Since April, Gore (32) has been working as a farm labourer for Rs 400 a day to support his family.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
"Can't Let It Happen": Pompeo Accuses China Of Fomenting US Racial Unrest
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday accused China of trying to foment unrest in the United States through its criticism of racism.
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Google Dedicates Doodle To Indian Swimmer Arati Saha On Her 80th Birthday
Google today celebrated the 80th birthday of Arati Saha, an Indian long distance swimmer. She was born in 1940 in Kolkata on September 24.
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Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Surat
A fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plant here in Surat in early hours of Thursday.
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Didi ready for PM-Kisan, but wants funds moved
The West Bengal government has finally agreed to implement the Centre’s flagship ‘income support’ scheme for farmers — PM-Kisan — but with a rider. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded that the money be transferred to the state exchequer. But the Centre has made it clear that it would not tweak its rule of direct transfer to farmers’ bank accounts under the scheme.
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Opposition intensifies agitation, skips House for 2nd day
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"Not A Fan" Of Meghan Markle, Says Trump, Wishes Prince Harry "Good Luck"
President Donald Trump, seemingly stung by Meghan Markle's recent comments about the upcoming US elections, slammed the actress on Wednesday, saying he was "not a fan" and wishing her husband Prince...
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Trump Refuses To Promise Peaceful Transfer Of Power If He Loses US Vote
President Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to clearly guarantee a peaceful transfer of power should he lose the upcoming US election in November to Joe Biden.
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"Not A Fan" Of Meghan Markle, Says Trump, Wishes Prince Harry "Good Luck"
President Donald Trump, seemingly stung by Meghan Markle's recent comments about the upcoming US elections, slammed the actress on Wednesday, saying he was "not a fan" and wishing her husband Prince...
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Didi ready for PM-Kisan, but wants funds moved
The West Bengal government has finally agreed to implement the Centre’s flagship ‘income support’ scheme for farmers — PM-Kisan — but with a rider. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded that the money be transferred to the state exchequer. But the Centre has made it clear that it would not tweak its rule of direct transfer to farmers’ bank accounts under the scheme.
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Chennai, Bengaluru had ‘cleanest air’ in lockdown
Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai turned out to be among the best three cities in terms of having clean air during the first 40 days of the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, shows an analysis of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), released on Wednesday.
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Opposition intensifies agitation, skips House for 2nd day
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MoS Railways Suresh Angadi dies of Covid-19
Union minister of state for railways and Karnataka BJP MP Suresh Angadi, 65, passed away on Wednesday, days after he tested positive for Covid-19. Angadi is the first Central minister to die of coronavirus. Angadi passed away around 8 pm at the AIIMS trauma centre, which has been converted into a dedicated Covid-19 facility, sources at the hospital said.
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Live: Covid toll crosses 90k
With 86,825 new infections on Wednesday, India’s Covid-19 count in September reached 20,44,570, which is the highest recorded in a month by any country in the world. India’s Covid-19 fatalities crossed the 90,000mark on Wednesday, the last 15,000 deaths coming in just 13 days. Stay tuned for all latest updates
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Chennai, Bengaluru had ‘cleanest air’ in lockdown
Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai turned out to be among the best three cities in terms of having clean air during the first 40 days of the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, shows an analysis of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), released on Wednesday.
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MoS Railways Suresh Angadi dies of Covid-19
Union minister of state for railways and Karnataka BJP MP Suresh Angadi, 65, passed away on Wednesday, days after he tested positive for Covid-19. Angadi is the first Central minister to die of coronavirus. Angadi passed away around 8 pm at the AIIMS trauma centre, which has been converted into a dedicated Covid-19 facility, sources at the hospital said.
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Live: Covid toll crosses 90k
With 86,825 new infections on Wednesday, India’s Covid-19 count in September reached 20,44,570, which is the highest recorded in a month by any country in the world. India’s Covid-19 fatalities crossed the 90,000mark on Wednesday, the last 15,000 deaths coming in just 13 days. Stay tuned for all latest updates
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‘Joint statements aimed at LAC standstill’
The recent understandings between India and China — by the foreign ministers in Moscow on September 10 and military commanders on Tuesday — are intended to begin the process of a limited disengagement and ensure a continued ‘standstill’ at the Line of Actual Control amid a deep trust deficit between the two sides.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
International Space Station Relocates To Avoid Collision With Debris
Astronauts on the International Space Station carried out an "avoidance maneuver" Tuesday to ensure they would not be hit by a piece of debris, said US space agency NASA, urging better management of...
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14-day extended quarantine didn't help: Dhoni
The extended two-week quarantine of CSK unit did hamper his preparations as he didn't get a chance to bat for a long time, said skipper MS Dhoni after his team's 16 runs defeat to Rajasthan Royals. Dhoni came in to bat at No. 7 sending the likes of Curran, Jadhav ahead of him in a 217-run chase. Dhoni's reference was to CSK's extra one-week quarantine due to Covid cases in CSK.
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NCB likely to summon Deepika, her manager
The NCB is likely to summon actor Deepika Padukone and her manager, Karishma Prakash, as part of its larger investigation into the supply and use of drugs in Bollywood.
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Bhiwandi building collapse: Death toll rises to 33
The death toll in the Jilani building collapse in Bhiwandi rose to 33 after recovery of seven more bodies from the debris on Wednesday morning . The total casualties in the tragic incident include 12 minor kids.
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Gavaskar helps MCA find 2011 World Cup final ball
Almost a decade after it went missing, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has managed to trace the ball which the then India skipper MS Dhoni famously smashed into the Mumbai Cricket Association pavilion at the Wankhede Stadium to seal India’s 2011 World Cup triumph. The legend has managed to locate the ticket holder of No. 210 who had caught the ball that Dhoni hit.
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Indian-Americans have powered growth of US: Biden
Indian-Americans, with their hard work and entrepreneurship, have powered the economic growth of the United States and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country, Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden said on Tuesday.
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14-day extended quarantine didn't help: Dhoni
The extended two-week quarantine of CSK unit did hamper his preparations as he didn't get a chance to bat for a long time, said skipper MS Dhoni after his team's 16 runs defeat to RR in their 2nd IPL game. Dhoni came in to bat at No. 7 sending the likes of Sam Curran and Kedar Jadhav ahead of him in the 217-run chase. "I haven't batted for a long time. 14-day quarantine doesn't help," Dhoni said.
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Indian-Americans have powered growth of US: Biden
Indian-Americans, with their hard work and entrepreneurship, have powered the economic growth of the United States and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country, Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden said on Tuesday.
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China Vows To Become Carbon Neutral By 2060
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday that the world's largest greenhouse gas polluter will peak emissions in 2030 and go carbon neutral by 2060, in what climate activists hailed as a major step...
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‘China’s built 13 military positions since Doklam’
It’s well-established that the multiple incursions into eastern Ladakh in May came after months of planning and approval by the top political hierarchy in Beijing. Now, a report says China began constructing at least 13 new military positions right after the Doklam face-off with India in 2017. Stratfor, a US-based global security and intelligence consultancy platform, said China began building three airbases, five permanent air defence positions and five heliports as part of a larger strategy.
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Indian-Americans Have Powered Economic Growth Of US: Joe Biden
Indian Americans, with their hard work and entrepreneurship, have powered the economic growth of the United States and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country, Democratic presidential candidate...
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Oppn walkout in RS gives govt walkover on 7 bills
With opposition benches in the Rajya Sabha empty — their occupants walked out on Tuesday saying they would boycott proceedings until the suspension of eight MPs was revoked — the House passed seven bills, including one for return to the Lok Sabha, in a record time of three and a half hours.
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‘China’s built 13 military positions since Doklam’
It’s well-established that the multiple incursions into eastern Ladakh in May came after months of planning and approval by the top political hierarchy in Beijing. Now, a report says China began constructing at least 13 new military positions right after the Doklam face-off with India in 2017. Stratfor, a US-based global security and intelligence consultancy platform, said China began building three airbases, five permanent air defence positions and five heliports as part of a larger strategy.
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Iconic UK company to make guns in UP from Nov
Famous British firearms manufacturing company Webley & Scott (W&S), which armed the Allied forces during the two World Wars and produced weapons for at least 15 countries, will mark its presence in the Indian subcontinent from November with the manufacturing of arms from its new unit in UP’s Sandila (Hardoi), barely 30 km from Lucknow. It will be the first foreign company to manufacture firearms in India.
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‘Those reinfected have more severe infection’
Reinfection of Covid-19 has been confirmed using whole genome sequencing in four healthcare workers from Mumbai. All four have a more severe Covid-19 infection as compared to their earlier episode, according to a preprint published on The Lancet medical journal’s website. Those reinfected include three doctors from Nair Hospital and healthcare worker from Hinduja Hospital.
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Opposition walkout in Rajya Sabha gives govt walkover on 7 bills
With opposition benches in the Rajya Sabha empty — their occupants walked out on Tuesday saying they would boycott proceedings until the suspension of eight MPs was revoked — the House passed seven bills, including one for return to the Lok Sabha, in a record time of three and a half hours.
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Iconic UK company to make guns in UP from Nov
Famous British firearms manufacturing company Webley & Scott (W&S), which armed the Allied forces during the two World Wars and produced weapons for at least 15 countries, will mark its presence in the Indian subcontinent from November with the manufacturing of arms from its new unit in UP’s Sandila (Hardoi), barely 30 km from Lucknow. It will be the first foreign company to manufacture firearms in India.
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‘Those reinfected have more severe infection’
Reinfection of Covid-19 has been confirmed using whole genome sequencing in four healthcare workers from Mumbai. All four have a more severe Covid-19 infection as compared to their earlier episode, according to a preprint published on The Lancet medical journal’s website. Those reinfected include three doctors from Nair Hospital and healthcare worker from Hinduja Hospital.
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Indian-Americans Have Powered Economic Growth Of US: Joe Biden
Indian Americans, with their hard work and entrepreneurship, have powered the economic growth of the United States and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country, Democratic presidential candidate...
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Heavy Rain Leads To Waterlogging In Several Parts Of Mumbai
Several parts of Mumbai received heavy rainfall on Tuesday night leading to waterlogging in some areas including Sion and Goregaon.
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Lok Sabha passes three labour code bills
Amid boycott from major opposition parties, including Congress, Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed three important labour code bills — the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, the Industrial Relations Code, and the Code on Social Security. The bills provide for social security to workers in organised and unorganised sectors while consolidating 29 labour laws under four codes.
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Sharad Pawar gets I-T notice, says govt loves us
NCP president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday disclosed he had received a notice from the Income Tax department seeking additional information and verification on the affidavits filed by him during the 2014 and 2020 Rajya Sabha elections. "It reflects the government’s love for politicians like me.”
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ED lens on Rs 1k cr payouts in Chinese betting case
The Enforcement Directorate has claimed that it is investigating major beneficiaries of the payouts from Paytm and HSBC Bank accounts of illegal betting transactions worth Rs 1,000 crore run by Chinese nationals using banned apps. The payment gateways were allegedly used for overseas transactions.
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Monday, September 21, 2020
Young Man, Woman Found Riddled With Bullets In Noida House: Police
The bodies of a 21-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman riddled with bullets were found inside a house in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on Monday, police said.
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16-Year-Old Dies By Suicide In Rajasthan, Father Alleges Rape: Police
A 16-year-old girl was found dead at her house in Dholpur district of Rajasthan on Sunday night, with her father alleging that she killed herself after two men raped her.
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NASA Plans Mission To Moon By 2024, To Cost $28 Billion
NASA on Monday revealed its latest plan to return astronauts to the Moon in 2024, and estimated the cost of meeting that deadline at $28 billion, $16 billion of which would be spent on the lunar...
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‘Fabricated narrative’: India slams Pak over J&K
India on Monday hit back at Pakistan for raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during the high-level meeting to commemorate 75 years of United Nations (UN), saying Islamabad is globally recognised as the epicentre of terrorism which harbours and trains terrorists, hails them as martyrs and consistently persecutes its ethnic and religious minorities.
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‘Fabricated narrative’: India slams Pak over J&K
India on Monday hit back at Pakistan for raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during the high-level meeting to commemorate 75 years of United Nations (UN), saying Islamabad is globally recognised as the epicentre of terrorism which harbours and trains terrorists, hails them as martyrs and consistently persecutes its ethnic and religious minorities.
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Redmi 9A to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com
Redmi 9A will go on sale in India today at 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. Key features of the Redmi 9A include a large 5,000mAh battery and octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 SoC.
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"Sushasan": PM Modi's Thumbs Up For Mr Good Governance Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's moniker of "Sushasan Babu" (Mr Good Governance) was endorsed on Monday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- a former political rival who ahead of the 2015 stat...
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Delhi Violence: Student Activist Alleges Mental Harassment By Jail Staff
Student activist Gulfisha Fatima, arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), alleged before a Delhi court on Monday that she was being subjected to communal slurs and...
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NASA Plans Mission To Moon By 2024, To Cost $28 Billion
NASA on Monday revealed its latest plan to return astronauts to the Moon in 2024, and estimated the cost of meeting that deadline at $28 billion, $16 billion of which would be spent on the lunar...
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World Leaders Mark UN 75th Anniversary Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
World leaders came together, virtually, on Monday to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, as the deadly coronavirus pandemic and tensions between the United States and China challenge the...
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Vande Bharat train bid only for desi companies
The Indian Railways will procure 44 Vande Bharat train sets for Rs 2,000 crore through reverse auction, which officials said is perhaps the biggest such bid. In this “domestic tender”, the qualified bidders will quote their prices online and it will be live. The bidder quoting the lowest price will get the order to produce these train sets.
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2/3rd of NSA detentions in 2017-18 in MP: MHA
Nearly two-thirds of the total 1,198 preventive detentions under the National Security Act (NSA) in 2017-18 were made in Madhya Pradesh and 28% in Uttar Pradesh, Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. A total of 697 persons were detained under NSA in the country in 2018, of which 495 were in Madhya Pradesh & 167 in Uttar Pradesh.
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Vande Bharat train bid only for desi companies
The Indian Railways will procure 44 Vande Bharat train sets for Rs 2,000 crore through reverse auction, which officials said is perhaps the biggest such bid. In this “domestic tender”, the qualified bidders will quote their prices online and it will be live. The bidder quoting the lowest price will get the order to produce these train sets.
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2/3rd of NSA detentions in 2017-18 in MP: MHA
Nearly two-thirds of the total 1,198 preventive detentions under the National Security Act (NSA) in 2017-18 were made in Madhya Pradesh and 28% in Uttar Pradesh, Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. A total of 697 persons were detained under NSA in the country in 2018, of which 495 were in Madhya Pradesh & 167 in Uttar Pradesh.
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India trying to ‘circumvent’ ties downgrading: Pak
Pakistan has justified in an official statement its decision to not allow a senior Indian diplomat to lead the Indian mission, accusing India of trying to “circumvent the effect of downgrading of relations”. Pakistan had blocked the appointment of Jayant Khobragade, an IFS officer of 1995 batch, saying he was too senior to lead the Indian mission at a time bilateral ties had been downgraded.
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Provide food, aid to starving 1.2 lakh sex workers: SC
Saddened by the plight of sex workers rendered jobless across the country, the Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre and states to urgently consider providing them relief in the form of dry rations, monetary assistance as well as masks, soaps and sanitisers. “Without waiting for our orders, see if you can do something,” a bench said.
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Would have undone ties downgrade: Pak on diplomat row
Pakistan has justified in an official statement its decision to not allow a senior Indian diplomat to lead the Indian mission, accusing India of trying to “circumvent the effect of downgrading of relations”. Pakistan had blocked the appointment of Jayant Khobragade, an IFS officer of 1995 batch, saying he was too senior to lead the Indian mission at a time bilateral ties had been downgraded.
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Provide food, aid to starving 1.2 lakh sex workers: SC
Saddened by the plight of sex workers rendered jobless across the country, the Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre and states to urgently consider providing them relief in the form of dry rations, monetary assistance as well as masks, soaps and sanitisers. “Without waiting for our orders, see if you can do something,” a bench said.
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Coronavirus live updates: New cases drop by 20% as Covid-19 testing dips
Monday’s count of 73,279 cases across the country was the lowest daily tally in September even as deaths reported on the day remained relatively high at 1,047. India’s daily Covid-19 case tally dropped by nearly 20% on Monday. Overall, India’s cases grew by 13% last week. Stay tuned for updates
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Sunday, September 20, 2020
Live: 8 killed, many feared trapped in Mumbai building collapse
At least eight people were killed and many others are feared trapped after a three-storey building collapsed at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane. Rescue operations are under way. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:
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Redmi 9 to Go on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com
Redmi 9 sale will begin at 12pm (noon) via Amazon.in and Mi.com sites. The phone is priced at Rs. 8,999 for the 64GB storage option. There is also a 128GB storage variant that carries a price tag of...
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Realme Narzo 20 Series Launching in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream
Realme Narzo 20 series is all set to debut in India today. This range will include three phones – the Realme Narzo 20, Realme Narzo 20 Pro, and Realme Narzo 20A.
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Emmys: Jennifer Aniston-Jimmy Kimmel Set The Stage On Fire (Literally)
"Jennifer Aniston puts out a fire and saves the Emmys," wrote Jimmy Kimmel
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Tens Of Thousands Defy Police Crackdown To Protest In Belarus
Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched in the Belarusian capital of Minsk Sunday, defying a heavy security force presence that included water cannons and armoured vehicles.
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Live: 8 killed as building collapses in Thane
At least eight people were killed and many others are feared trapped after a three-storey building collapsed at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane. Rescue operations are under way. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:
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FCRA bill making Aadhaar a must for NGOs tabled
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) is all set to be amended, under which providing the Aadhar numbers of the office-bearers of any NGO will be mandatory for registration and public servants will be barred from receiving funds from abroad.
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Bhiwandi: 20 to 25 feared trapped after building collapses in Bhiwandi near Mumbai
Bhiwandi: 20 to 25 feared trapped after building collapses in Bhiwandi near Mumbai
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Emmys 2020: List Of Winners - 'Schitt's Creek' Sweeps The Comedy Awards
The Emmys began with Schitt's Creek sweeping up the top prizes in the comedy section.
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Emmys 2020: What Priyanka Chopra Shared With A Throwback Memory
Priyanka Chopra, who attended the Emmys in 2016 and 2017 and took over the red carpet both times, reminded us of how stunning she made head turns at the awards just a few years ago
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FCRA bill making Aadhaar a must for NGOs tabled
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) is all set to be amended, under which providing the Aadhar numbers of the office-bearers of any NGO will be mandatory for registration and public servants will be barred from receiving funds from abroad.
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Despite Covid, women still hold 52% of NREGS work
Out of a total 204.7 crore persondays of work generated under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) since April this year women account for 52.5% (107.4 crore) persondays. In terms of absolute numbers over 4.3 crore women have been provided employment since April.
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Neighbourhood in focus: PM to hold e-summit with Rajapaksa
India’s immediate neighbourhood is coming into focus again with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to have his first virtual summit with Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on September 26, his first with any leader in the neighbourhood. The summit could be right on the heels of Modi’s address to the UN General Assembly, which will be delivered virtually this year.
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Despite Covid, women still hold 52% of NREGS work
Out of a total 204.7 crore persondays of work generated under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) since April this year women account for 52.5% (107.4 crore) persondays. In terms of absolute numbers over 4.3 crore women have been provided employment since April.
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Neighbourhood in focus: PM to hold e-summit with Rajapaksa
India’s immediate neighbourhood is coming into focus again with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to have his first virtual summit with Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on September 26, his first with any leader in the neighbourhood. The summit could be right on the heels of Modi’s address to the UN General Assembly, which will be delivered virtually this year.
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MSP to be higher, come early as govt allays fears
With PM Modi leading the government’s counter-offensive from the front and dismissing the opposition’s charge that the soon-to-be enacted farm sector laws will lead to dismantling of the MSP regime, the Centre will announce a higher MSP for rabi (winter sown) crops next week.
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With U-turn on bills, BJD surprises many
In a move that surprised political circles, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday opposed the two farm bills in the Rajya Sabha. This is the first time BJD has opposed any legislation in the Rajya Sabha after NDA returned to power in 2019. From demonetisation to GST, CAA, triple talaq, RTI amendment and Article 370 revocation, the BJD has been supportive of PM Modi’s policies.
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Saturday, September 19, 2020
Amid Row With US, China Comes Out With "Unreliable Entities List"
China said Saturday it had launched a mechanism enabling it to restrict foreign entities, a much-anticipated move seen as retaliation to US penalties against Chinese companies such as telecom giant...
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IPL: Experience of 300 ODIs pays off, says Dhoni
Chennai Super Kings' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that his team's tremendous "experience" has paid off during the five-wicket victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League opener on Saturday.
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Envelope with poison addressed to WH intercepted
An envelope addressed to the White House and intercepted by US authorities contained a substance identified as ricin, a deadly poison that appeared to have been sent from Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said on Saturday.
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IPL: Experience of 300 ODIs pays off, says Dhoni
Chennai Super Kings' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that his team's tremendous "experience" has paid off during the five-wicket victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League opener on Saturday.
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Envelope with poison addressed to WH intercepted
An envelope addressed to the White House and intercepted by US authorities contained a substance identified as ricin, a deadly poison that appeared to have been sent from Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said on Saturday.
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Trump Supports Deal To Allow TikTok To Continue To Operate In US
U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports a deal that will allow TikTok to continue to operate in the United States, after threatening to ban the Chinese-owned app in August.
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Realme Narzo 20 Series India Launch: Here's What We Know So Far
Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Realme Narzo 20A, and the Realme Narzo 20 will be launching in India on September 21 and will support Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0. That's pretty all that has been revealed...
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WHO Endorses Protocol For Coronavirus Herbal Medicine Trials
The World Health Organization endorsed Saturday a protocol for testing African herbal medicines as potential treatments for the coronavirus and other epidemics.
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$13,000 Fine For Breaking Coronavirus Rules In England
People in England who refuse to self-isolate to stop the spread of coronavirus could face fines of up to 10,000 pounds ($13,000, 11,000 euros) under tough new regulations announced Saturday to tackle...
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US Reimposes UN Sanctions On Iran, Says Mike Pompeo
The United States unilaterally proclaimed on Saturday that UN sanctions against Iran are back in force and promised to punish those who violate them, in a move that risks increasing Washington's...
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US Delays Ban On TikTok By One Week
The US Department of Commerce announced Saturday that it is postponing until at least September 27 the ban on downloading the popular TikTok video-sharing app in the United States, which was to take...
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US Delays Ban On TikTok By One Week
The US Department of Commerce announced Saturday that it is postponing until at least September 27 the ban on downloading the popular TikTok video-sharing app in the United States, which was to take...
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TikTok Confirms Proposed Deal With Oracle, Walmart For US Business
Popular video app TikTok announced Saturday it had prepared a deal with Oracle as its US technology provider and Walmart as a commercial partner, the day before a federal ban was to go into effect...
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Govt, oppn agree to cut short Parl session
In the wake of some Union ministers and MPs testing positive for Covid-19 following the commencement of the monsoon session of Parliament, opposition parties and the government on Saturday arrived at a consensus to curtail the scheduled session after passage of important bills.
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9 of al-Qaida cell plotting hits held
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday busted a “Pakistan-sponsored, al-Qaida module” operating out of West Bengal and Kerala, arresting nine persons for planning to carry out terrorist strikes in India “in the near future” with sophisticated weapons “arranged” by an al-Qaida handler, Hamza, based in Peshawar, Pakistan.
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Chinese among 3 arrested for spying
The special cell of Delhi Police has arrested a Chinese woman and a Nepalese man, besides freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma, and claimed to have busted an espionage ring. All three have been booked under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) for allegedly passing sensitive information to Chinese intelligence.
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Friday, September 18, 2020
3 Vaccine Candidates In Advanced Stage Of Clinical Trials: Centre
Three of the nearly 30 coronavirus vaccine candidates in the country are in advanced stages of clinical trials, while four are in pre-clinical development stage, Science and Technology Ministry Harsh...
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Donald Trump Expects Enough COVID-19 Vaccines For Every American By April
US President Donald Trump said Friday he expects enough Covid-19 vaccines "for every American" will be produced by next April, and that the first doses will be distributed immediately after approval...
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Man Scales Tallest Building In Paris, Arrested
A man was arrested Friday after climbing up the facade of the Tour Montparnasse, the tallest building in Paris, a police source said.
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China Accuses US Of "Bullying" After Trump Blocks TikTok, WeChat
China on Saturday accused the United States of "bullying" and suggested it may take unspecified countermeasures after Washington banned downloads of popular video app TikTok and effectively blocked...
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Man Scales Tallest Building In Paris, Arrested
A man was arrested Friday after climbing up the facade of the Tour Montparnasse, the tallest building in Paris, a police source said.
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Progressive US Top Court Icon Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies At 87
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was small in stature, but her influence was enormous -- both as a champion of women's rights early in her career and as a progressive force on the US Supreme Court.
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Donald Trump Predicts Deal On Tiktok In US Could Come "Quickly"
President Donald Trump said Friday he expected an agreement soon on the Chinese-owned video app TikTok to allay security concerns voiced by his administration.
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Donald Trump, Joe Biden Make Dueling Trips To Minnesota
US President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden made dueling trips to the battleground state of Minnesota on Friday, rapidly upping the tempo -- and harsh tone -- ahead of their first debate.
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US Early Voting Kicks Off In Virginia, Minnesota
Virginia voters queued for up to four hours Friday to cast ballots on the state's first day of early voting, turning out in force in the fiercely contested US presidential race.
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Ragpicker spends Rs 10L to erect his own statue
A Nallathambi of Atthanurpatty village in Salem district of Tamil Nadu, who earns a living by picking discarded bottles on the streets, spent his entire life’s saving of Rs 10 lakh to buy a piece of land to erect his own statue.
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Procurement norms tightened to curb imports
The government on Friday further tightened public procurement norms to allow ministries to mandate over 50% local content, while also insisting that overseas companies set up an Indian venture to execute a contract instead of supplying goods through imports.
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Ragpicker spends Rs 10L to erect his own statue
A Nallathambi of Atthanurpatty village in Salem district of Tamil Nadu, who earns a living by picking discarded bottles on the streets, spent his entire life’s saving of Rs 10 lakh to buy a piece of land to erect his own statue.
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How oil is helping govt battle Covid headwinds
The historic oil price crash in April and a protracted spell of subdued market reduced India’s oil import bill since January by 40%, giving the cash-strapped government some headroom as it battles Covid-induced headwinds.
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India may need to tweak its Japan template
As Japan steps into a new chapter with Suga Yoshihide taking over as prime minister from Shinzo Abe, India will have to change the template of its approach to its closest strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific.
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Procurement norms tightened to curb imports
The government on Friday further tightened public procurement norms to allow ministries to mandate over 50% local content, while also insisting that overseas companies set up an Indian venture to execute a contract instead of supplying goods through imports.
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How oil is helping govt battle Covid headwinds
The historic oil price crash in April and a protracted spell of subdued market reduced India’s oil import bill since January by 40%, giving the cash-strapped government some headroom as it battles Covid-induced headwinds.
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India may need to tweak its Japan template
As Japan steps into a new chapter with Suga Yoshihide taking over as prime minister from Shinzo Abe, India will have to change the template of its approach to its closest strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific.
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LAC face-off: China study group draws up plan
The sixth round of top-level military talks between India and China in eastern Ladakh is now likely to take place within the next few days, even as the fast-approaching winter has begun to exact a toll among rival soldiers deployed in the high-altitude region.
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'Border peace essential for development of ties'
While Beijing has said that India's China policy had not changed and that New Delhi doesn't consider development of India-China relations as dependent on the settlement of the boundary question, the government believes that these claims are not accurate.
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Indian Among Six Indicted In Amazon Bribery Case In US
Six people, including an Indian national and an Indian-American, were indicted by a US grand jury on Friday with conspiring to pay over USD 100,000 in commercial bribes to employees and contractors of...
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Live: Karnataka's Covid tally crosses 5 lakh
Total coronavirus cases in India have crossed the 50-lakh mark with deaths due to the virus nearing 1 lakh. Globally, over 30 million people have been infected with the coronavirus so far. Stay with TOI for live updates
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LAC face-off: China study group draws up plan
The sixth round of top-level military talks between India and China in eastern Ladakh is now likely to take place within the next few days, even as the fast-approaching winter has begun to exact a toll among rival soldiers deployed in the high-altitude region.
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'Border peace essential for development of ties'
While Beijing has said that India's China policy had not changed and that New Delhi doesn't consider development of India-China relations as dependent on the settlement of the boundary question, the government believes that these claims are not accurate.
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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Made-for-TV IPL a prime-time viewing in India
In the original concept, it was a made-for-television event. And that will prove to be a good thing for the Indian Premier League (IPL), the lucrative Twenty20 cricket competition that has been delayed several months. It's now set to be played away from home in the United Arab Emirates because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The tournament starts on Saturday, with the final to be played on Nov 10.
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Apple Store Online to Launch in India on September 23
Apple Store Online to launch in India on September 23, the company confirmed. The store will offer all Apple products, as well as financing options and a trade-in facility. Customers will also be...
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Produce Nawaz Sharif Next Week: Pak Court Official To Foreign Secretary
A Pakistani high court official on Thursday asked the foreign secretary to produce deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif before the court on September 22.
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UN Asks Billionaires For Help As 270 Million People Face Starvation
UN food chief David Beasley called on the world's billionaires on Thursday to step up to help save some 30 million people he said are at risk of dying if they don't receive help from the World Food...
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Gunmen Kill Five In Attack On Wake In Mexico
Gunmen killed five people Thursday during an attack on a wake in central Mexico, sparking a manhunt that left one suspect dead and three under arrest, authorities said.
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Deeply Concerned About India-China Border Issue, Says US Congressman
An Indian-American Congressman has urged China to end its military provocations of India and pursue a diplomatic resolution to the tense border standoff in Ladakh.
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Will a rested Virat Kohli change things for RCB?
Despite having stars, Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore have finished last twice since 2017. Over the years, Kohli has come into the IPL either on the back of a demanding international assignment, or with a forthcoming series on his mind. But this season might well be a game-changer for the Indian skipper and his men.
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Samsung Galaxy M51 to Go on Sale for the First Time in India Today
Samsung Galaxy M51 will go on sale in India today for the first time. The latest smartphone in the company's Galaxy M series will be available through its first sale via Amazon, Samsung.com, and...
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Apple Store Online to Launch in India on September 23, Sources Say
Apple Store Online to launch in India on September 23, according to sources familiar with the matter. The store will offer all Apple products, as well as financing options and a trade-in facility....
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Moderna, Pfizer Share Covid Vaccine Trial Blueprints Amid Pressure
US biotech firm Moderna, one of nine companies in the late stages of clinical trials for a Covid-19 vaccine, became the first to publish the complete blueprints of its study following calls for...
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Human Footprints Dating Back 120,000 Years Found In Saudi Arabia
Around 120,000 years ago in what is now northern Saudi Arabia, a small band of homo sapiens stopped to drink and forage at a shallow lake that was also frequented by camels, buffalo, and elephants...
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Deeply Concerned About India-China Border Issue, Says US Congressman
An Indian-American Congressman has urged China to end its military provocations of India and pursue a diplomatic resolution to the tense border standoff in Ladakh.
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Trump Shares Fake Video Of Biden, Twitter Marks It As "Manipulated Media"
US President Donald Trump, who is trying to persuade voters that his challenger Joe Biden will encourage violent crime, retweeted a faked video Wednesday purporting to show the Democrat playing a...
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This Pic Of Mira Rajput Sums Up Her "Baby Hair" Problems
"Go away, baby hair," wrote Mira Rajput
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The Internet Is Crushing On Tara Sutaria's Latest Instagram Post
"Midnight Polaroids," Tara Sutaria captioned her post
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"Great Leader, Loyal Friend": Trump's Birthday Wish For PM Modi
US President Donald Trump greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday, praising him as a "great leader and loyal friend".
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Winding up AI among 4 options suggested for sale
The transaction adviser for Air India’s divestment has suggested four options to the government regarding the struggling airline’s future that range from shutting it down to further reducing the debt of over Rs 23,000 crore that bidders need to take on and letting them choose a level they find viable.
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Winding up AI among 4 options suggested for sale
The transaction adviser for Air India’s divestment has suggested four options to the government regarding the struggling airline’s future that range from shutting it down to further reducing the debt of over Rs 23,000 crore that bidders need to take on and letting them choose a level they find viable.
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Moderna Shares COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Blueprints, Pfizer Follows
US biotech firm Moderna, one of nine companies in the late stages of clinical trials for a Covid-19 vaccine, became the first to publish the complete blueprints of its study following calls for...
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Twitter Tightens Security For Politicians And Journalists
Twitter on Thursday said it is tightening security of high-profile politicians, campaigns and journalists as a "critical preventative step" ahead of the US presidential election.
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Forces foil Pulwama-attack-type plot
Another plot to re-enact a Pulwama-type bombing was busted in south Kashmir's Awantipora on Thursday when security forces sniffed out two underground explosives dumps containing a large quantity of gelatin sticks and detonators.
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Railway to charge ‘user fee’ at busy stations
The Indian Railways will soon start levying a “token user fee” from passengers taking trains from busy stations, which will result in marginal increase in the total fare. The user fee, which will be collected for redevelopment of railway stations and modernsation of station infrastructure, will be included in the ticket as it is done in the case of air travel.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Maxwell, Carey Centuries Guide Australia To ODI Series Win Over England
Glenn Maxwell and Alex Carey both hit brilliant hundreds as Australia sealed a dramatic series win over world champions England in the third one-day international at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
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"I Don't Like" TikTok Deal: Donald Trump Says Not Ready To Approve It Yet
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he wasn't ready to approve a deal for an American company to partner with Chinese-owned video app TikTok, which would allow it to continue operating in the...
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IPL: Pandya's form crucial for Mumbai Indians
Around seven months back, when he smashed four sixes in a 25-ball 38, and then took three for 26 while playing in the DY Patil T20 game, Hardik Pandya served enough notice of how hungry he was to return to the game after almost five months, following lower back surgery. A good IPL for Pandya would enable the selectors to punt on him to play a key part in Australia tour too.
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Ties With Neighbours, Including China, Deteriorated? Minister Says "No"
India's relation with neighbouring countries, including China, has not deteriorated recently, the Centre said in response to a question in parliament in the middle of a months-long face-off with...
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Rahul Gandhi Wishes PM Modi On 70th Birthday
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday today. PM Modi turned 70 today.
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"I Don't Like" TikTok Deal: Donald Trump Says Not Ready To Approve It Yet
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he wasn't ready to approve a deal for an American company to partner with Chinese-owned video app TikTok, which would allow it to continue operating in the...
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Kerala Allows Asymptomatic Migrant Workers At Exclusively Marked Areas
In Kerala, migrant workers who have tested positive for coronavirus but are asymptomatic will be allowed to work in areas exclusively marked for them.
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Trump Doubles Down On Vaccine Timeline, Contradicts Top Expert
President Donald Trump expressed renewed confidence Wednesday that a viable Covid-19 vaccine would be ready by October, directly contradicting a top administration health expert and facing fierce...
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Redmi Note 9 to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon
Redmi Note 9 is set to go on sale again in India today. The Redmi phone, which was launched in July, will be available for purchase through Amazon and Mi.com.
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Realme 7 to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com
Realme 7 will go on sale today from 12pm (noon) onwards via Flipkart and Realme.com. Key features of Realme 7 include a quad rear camera setup, up to 30W fast charging, and octa-core MediaTek Helio...
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Sushant's Sister Takes A Break From Social Media To "Heal From The Pain"
"How much ever you try to stay strong, but at times this strong pain takes over that Bhai is actually not there anymore," wrote Sushant's sister Shweta Singh Kirti
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Preity Zinta, Quarantined In Dubai, Is "Nervous" About Fourth Covid Test
"Day 6 of quarantine feels brighter cuz it's time to get out tomorrow," wrote Preity Zinta
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Wikileaks Acted In Public Interest, "Pentagon Papers" Leaker Tells Court
The man who leaked the "Pentagon Papers" about the Vietnam War defended Julian Assange at his London extradition hearing on Wednesday, saying WikiLeaks had acted in the public interest and warning...
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Pandemic Threatens Child Education, Health Gains: World Bank
The coronavirus pandemic threatens to erase progress made in the last decade in improving child education and health, particularly in the poorest countries, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
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One in three Delhiites has Covid antibodies
Nearly 33% of Delhi’s population has in all likelihood developed Covid antibodies. This was revealed in the initial analysis of the third serological survey in which 17,000 samples were collected from all 11 districts. The outcome of this survey is expected to be officially announced next week.
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Delhi riots: 17k-page chargesheet filed against 15
A little less than 200 days after filing an FIR to investigate the conspiracy behind the riots that rocked northeast Delhi in February this year, Delhi Police’s special cell on Wednesday filed a 17,000-page chargesheet against 15 people, all anti-CAA protesters, in a city court. This was the culmination of the first phase of the probe.
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SC seeks status report on CCTVs at police stations
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories to furnish within two months status of CCTV installation in all 16,000 police stations across the country, even though many of them lack vehicles, phones, wireless sets and facilities for drinking water and clean toilets.
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One in three Delhiites has Covid antibodies
Nearly 33% of Delhi’s population has in all likelihood developed Covid antibodies. This was revealed in the initial analysis of the third serological survey in which 17,000 samples were collected from all 11 districts. The outcome of this survey is expected to be officially announced next week.
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New PLA ‘tactics’: Warning Indian troops in Hindi
In a bid to “unnerve” Indian soldiers entrenched on the heights, the PLA has taken to loudspeakers to issue warnings in chaste Hindi apart from playing Punjabi songs. “The PLA is trying to stir disaffection among our troops. But such psychological operations do not trouble our battle-hardened soldiers,” an Indian Army officer added.
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Delhi riots: 17k-page chargesheet filed against 15
A little less than 200 days after filing an FIR to investigate the conspiracy behind the riots that rocked northeast Delhi in February this year, Delhi Police’s special cell on Wednesday filed a 17,000-page chargesheet against 15 people, all anti-CAA protesters, in a city court. This was the culmination of the first phase of the probe.
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SC seeks status report on CCTVs at police stations
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories to furnish within two months status of CCTV installation in all 16,000 police stations across the country, even though many of them lack vehicles, phones, wireless sets and facilities for drinking water and clean toilets.
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Rajnath to take questions on LAC stand-off today
The government will answer some of the apprehensions raised by the opposition parties regarding India-China border stand-off in the eastern Ladakh region as defence minister Rajnath Singh is likely to speak in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Hrithik Roshan Left This Comment On Ex-Wife Sussanne's Post. Pic Inside
"If you leave, I won't cry... I won't waste a single day," Sussanne captioned her post
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US Broke Rules By Imposing Tariffs On China, Says World Trade Body
The World Trade Organization found on Tuesday that the United States breached global trading rules by imposing multibillion-dollar tariffs in President Donald Trump's trade war with China, a ruling...
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Google Doodle Asks People To Wear Mask And Save Lives Amid Pandemic
To spread the awareness about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Google, through its animated doodle, today reminded people to wear a mask.
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In Break With Past, UAE And Bahrain Forge Ties With Israel At White House
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed agreements on Tuesday to establish formal ties with Israel, becoming the first Arab states in a quarter century to break a longstanding taboo, in a...
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Attempt was made to influence Delhi polls, says ex-staffer of FB
A former Facebook employee, Sophie Zhang, has alleged that a "coordinated attempt" was made on the social media platform to “influence” the Delhi elections in Feb this year. “I worked through sickness to take down a politically-sophisticated network of more than a thousand actors working to influence the election,” she wrote in a 6,600-word internal memo leaked online.
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We could end the virus pandemic in 2022: Gates
Bill Gates, billionaire philanthropist, is optimistic the Covid-19 pandemic could end in 2022 if countries cooperate and do “a brilliant job”. In a Skype interview with TOI, Gates said that if there are lots of good vaccines made in volume then the health system will be back fairly quickly. Gates also acknowledged India’s crucial role in manufacturing a possible vaccine.
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Sushant Rajput's Talent Agent, Ex-Manager Summoned By Drug Agency
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday issued summons to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's former manager Shruti Modi and talent manager Jaya Saha, asking them to join its investigation on...
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"He's Taking Something": Donald Trump Accuses Joe Biden Of Using Drugs
US President Donald Trump, in his latest shredding of political niceties, suggested Tuesday that his Democratic opponent Joe Biden has taken drugs to improve his performance in debates.
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Trump Says Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Ready In A Month
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a coronavirus vaccine may be available within a month -- an acceleration of even his own surprisingly optimistic predictions -- but added that the pandemic...
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Melania Trump's Bronze Statue Unveiled Near Her Hometown In Slovenia
A life-size rough bronze sculpture of US first lady Melania Trump was unveiled near her hometown of Sevnica in southeastern Slovenia on Tuesday to replace a wooden figure which was set on fire in...
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Can Dhoni lead CSK to their fourth IPL title?
When MS Dhoni takes the field for Chennai Super Kings on Sept 19, he will do so as a former India cricketer. International retirement may mean there's not much left to prove for Dhoni, but pull out of CSK senior pros has thrown another challenge at him. While his batting approach will be keenly observed, this season could prove to be one of his tougher assignments as captain.
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Can Dhoni lead CSK to their fourth IPL title?
International retirement may mean there's not much left to prove for MS Dhoni, but pull out of Chennai Super Kings senior pros has thrown another challenge at him. While his batting approach will be keenly observed, this season could prove to be one of his tougher assignments as captain.
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Redmi 9A Set to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com
Redmi 9A will be going on sale in India today at 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. The phone was launched at the beginning of this month as part of the Remi 9 series that includes the Redmi 9, Redmi...
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Realme C11 to Go on Sale in India Today Again at 12 Noon
Realme C11 is set to go on sale again in India today. The Realme phone, which was launched in the country in July, comes with a waterdrop-style display notch and packs a 5,000mAh battery. It also...
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Serum Institute Gets Nod To Resume Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Trial In India
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr VG Somani on Tuesday gave permission to Serum Institute of India to resume clinical trial of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the country while...
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Grassroots Democracy Revived: India On UN Human Rights Chief's J&K Remark
India on Tuesday said it has revived grassroots democracy and provided a new momentum to social and economic development in Jammu and Kashmir despite persistent attempts by a neighbouring country to...
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Earthquake With Magnitude 5.3 Strikes Near Kathmandu, Nepal
An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 was reported near Kathmandu, Nepal on Wednesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology.
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2 reinfection cases confirmed in Noida
Two healthcare workers from a Noida hospital could be the country’s first genetically proven cases of Covid-19 reinfection, according to the preprint of a research paper submitted by the prestigious Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research laboratory located in Delhi.
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2 reinfection cases confirmed in Noida
Two healthcare workers from a Noida hospital could be the country’s first genetically proven cases of Covid-19 reinfection, according to the preprint of a research paper submitted by the prestigious Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research laboratory located in Delhi.
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Oracle "Very Close" To Deal On Tiktok: Donald Trump
Silicon Valley tech giant Oracle is "very close" to sealing a deal to become the US partner to Chinese-owned video app TikTok to avert a ban in the United States, President Donald Trump said Tuesday.
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Monday, September 14, 2020
No Data On Migrant Deaths, So No Compensation: Government To Parliament
The Union labour ministry has said there is no data on migrant deaths and hence there is no question of compensation. The ministry's response -- which triggered shock and criticism from the...
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No Regulations For Communication Apps Like Facebook: Telecom Regulator
The telecoms watchdog on Monday said over-the-top (OTT) communication services do not currently need a regulatory framework, casting aside the threat of potential restrictions on platforms such as...
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After India Accuses China Of Provocative Action at LAC, Beijing's Claim
China has alleged that India was "obviously... illegal trespassing" along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) - the de facto border between the two countries - during a military stand-off in the eastern...
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