Monday, 31 August 2020

Opening Up Without Control Of COVID-19 Is "Recipe For Disaster", Says WHO

Countries with significant active spread of coronavirus must prevent amplifying events, as opening up without the virus being under control would be a "recipe for disaster", the World Health...

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Emergency Authorisation Of COVID-19 Vaccines Needs Great Care: WHO

The emergency authorisation of COVID-19 vaccines requires a "great deal of seriousness and reflection", the World Health Organization said on Monday after the United States announced it was...

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Ajay Maken Accuses BJP Of Using Probe Agencies For Its Political Benefits

Congress national general secretary and the party's Rajasthan in-charge Ajay Maken on Monday accused the BJP of using investigative agencies for its own political benefits.

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"Corruption Is Corruption": Punjab Chief Minister Tells Congress MP

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday rejected Partap Singh Bajwa's contention that there was no comparison between the alleged scholarship scam and the bitumen scam, in which the Congress...

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Vadodara custodial death: 6 cops surrender



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Karnataka and Goa allow bars to reopen



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Ahmedabad: 3 dead in separate accidents



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Sunday, 30 August 2020

BJP Distributes Phones To Maharashtra Tribal Children For Online Classes

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit of Maharashtra on Sunday distributed smartphones to tribal children in Kambacha Pada of Mumbai as they were unable to attend online classrooms during the COVID-19...

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Portion Of Bridge Collapses In Nagpur's Ramtek Following Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rains in the catchment area of rivers in Madhya Pradesh, led to a rise in water levels in several rivers in Maharashtra due to which portion of a bridge collapsed in the Nagpur district on...

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Eminent Cardiologist Dr S Padmavati Dies Of COVID-19 At 103

Noted cardiologist Dr S Padmavati has died at 103 due to COVID-19, the National Heart Institute said on Sunday.

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Vaccination to resume at anganwadis



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Hit by Covid-19, Nashik currency press stops ops

The Currency Note Press (CNP) and India Security Press (ISP) in Nashik will suspend operations for four days from Monday as 40 workers from both facilities have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past two weeks. The CNP prints around 17 million currency notes of various denominations while the ISP prints revenue stamps, stamp papers, passports and visas. The CNP has 2,300 permanent employees and the ISP 1,700.

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Trump Presses Law And Order Message As Protest Turns Deadly

A man was shot dead in the US city of Portland, police said Sunday, the latest violence to upend anti-racism protests as President Donald Trump presses an election message characterizing his...

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Bangla Sahib gurdwara gets a pharmacy



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Body found near border: BSF



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SDMC stops journo from filming proceedings



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Covid hits 87k medics: IMA asks PM for better care

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to PM Modi drawing his attention to over 87,000 healthcare workers who have got infected with Covid-19 and another 573 who have lost their lives and called for more care for their welfare.

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India Reports Over 76,000 COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours

With a single-day spike of 76,472 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally crossed 34-lakh mark, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Saturday. The number of deaths due to the virus...

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EEMA comes up with SOP for events sector



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Live: Bars, restaurants can serve booze from Sept 1

The govt of India on Saturday rolled out new Unlock 4 guidelines. According to the new rules, metro services will be operational from September 7, as schools and colleges will continue to remain shut. On Saturday, India recorded a recovery rate of 76.74%. Till now 26 lakh people have recuperated from Covid-19. Stay here for all updates.

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Friday, 28 August 2020

West Bengal Leader Returns To Trinamool After A Year Of Joining BJP

In an embarrassment to West Bengal BJP unit, a senior leader and MLA who had joined the party after the 2019 Lok Sabha polls rejoined TMC on Friday.

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Failure To Remove Militia Page "An Operational Mistake": Facebook

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg took responsibility and faulted his company for not removing the page and event for a militia group before two people were killed at a protest in...

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Paralyzed Black US Police Shooting Victim No Longer Tied To Bed: Lawyer

Police have removed handcuffs shackling Jacob Blake, who is paralyzed after US police shot him repeatedly in the back, to his hospital bed and stopped monitoring him, Blake's lawyer said Friday.

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India Supports Women In Peacekeeping Resolution At UN

India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations has co-sponsored a Security Council resolution that calls for "full, effective and meaningful participation" of women personnel in peacekeeping...

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'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies at 43

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side. Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement.

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Covid test must for MPs entering House

Decision to this effect was taken in a meeting chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om with senior officers and experts of health ministry, AIIMS, ICMR, DRDO, and health department of Delhi on Friday to give final shape to preparations for the session.

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1.16 Kg gold worth Rs 64 lakh seized by Chennai airport customs, 2 arrested

On observing a passenger who appeared to be hurriedly rushing towards the exit with a carton box, officials intercepted him and checked his belongings. The carton box was found to contain clothes, household items and a toolkit.

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India-Bangladesh Inland Waterway Route To Be Operational From September 5

The Sonamura-Daudkandi inland waterways protocol route connecting Tripura to Bangladesh would be made operational on September 5 in the presence of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, an official said on...

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Coronavirus Pandemic Should Not Be Taken Lightly: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday that the COVID-19 recovery rate in the country has improved to 76.28 per cent, but added that the pandemic should not be taken lightly.

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House panel meeting likely to be stormy

The sitting of the standing committee on information technology scheduled on September 2 is expected to be a stormy affair and might see Facebook representatives caught in a crossfire with the rival sides preparing to grill them for allegedly favouring the other.

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India Reports Over 77,000 COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours

With a record daily rise of 77, 266 in coronavirus cases, India's COVID-19 count reached 33.87 lakh on Friday and 1,057 patients died of the virus in the last 24 hours.

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Man Hit By Car, Dragged On Bonnet In Delhi, 2 Arrested: Police

A motorcyclist was injured after being hit by a car and dragged on its bonnet in Delhi's Vikaspuri area, police said on Friday.

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Delhi Confidential: Gearing Up



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Thursday, 27 August 2020

Heavy rain triggers flood in Odisha's Bhadrak district, water-level of Baitarani river rises

Due to heavy rainfall and flooding, 7 persons have died and 2 are missing in the last 3 days in Odisha.

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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot cancels scheduled meetings as 10 staff at CMO, residence test COVID positive

Moreover, as many as 29 MLAs and ministers have tested positive for COVID-19

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Centre Denies Allegation Of Pressurising Delhi To Lower COVID-19 Testing

The Union Home Ministry on Thursday termed as baseless the allegation that it is putting pressure on the Delhi government not to increase COVID-19 tests to 40,000 in the national capital.

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Realme Narzo 10A on Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Realme.com

The Realme Narzo 10A base 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant carries a price tag of Rs. 8,999 while its 4GB + 64GB storage model is available at Rs. 9,999. Both the models come in So Blue and So White...

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Man Arrested For Divorcing Wife Through Triple Talaq In Maharashtra: Cops

A 27-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly torturing his wife and also giving instant triple talaq to her, a practice now banned under law, the police said.

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Delhi Woman's Email To UK PM Alerts Ministry, Police; Suicide Averted

A 43-year-old women's SOS to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the Indian Embassy in London, the Ministry of External Affairs in the country and the Delhi Police swing into action and prevent her...

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Fire At Hurricane-Hit Louisiana Chemical Plant, Residents To Stay Indoors

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a Biolab plant in...

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Disengagement: India calls for reciprocal actions; China cites progress made by troops

Over 2 months after Galwan incident, India on Thursday called for reciprocal action on disengagement, while China said progress has been made by troops along LAC.

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No Laughing Matter As Dutch Masterwork Stolen For Third Time

Thieves have stolen the painting "Two Laughing Boys" by Dutch golden age artist Frans Hals from a museum in the Netherlands, the third time it has been taken, police said Thursday.

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UP Cop Arrested For Allegedly Kidnapping, Robbing Man: Delhi Police

An Uttar Pradesh Police constable was arrested along with his associate for allegedly kidnapping a man and robbing him off his valuables at gunpoint, the Delhi Police said on Thursday.

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Coronavirus India Updates: India's COVID-19 Tally Crosses 33-Lakh Mark

India has reported 75,760 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours and the COVID-19 tally crossed 33-lakh mark on Thursday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW). With...

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No Important File Lost In Fire: Pinarayi Vijayan On Gold Smuggling Case

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said that no important files have been damaged or lost in the fire that broke out in the Political 2A and Political 5 sections in the state...

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Will Campaign In Person In US Battleground States, Says Joe Biden

Joe Biden said Thursday he will soon campaign in person in battleground states that could decide the US presidential election, a change of course for the Democrat who has largely hunkered down at home...

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Trump Has Shown Reckless Disregard For Wellbeing Of US: Kamala Harris

Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris, who is the Democratic Party's vice-presidential candidate, on Thursday blasted President Donald Trump for having "failed" in and "shown reckless disregard" for the...

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Coronavirus live: 16,86,162 cases reported in Aug

India’s Covid-19 pandemic continued to escalate, with a record 76,489 fresh cases being reported on Thursday and the daily count staying above the 76,000 mark for the second straight day. Deaths from the virus climbed to 1,081, the second-highest daily toll recorded so far. Stay here for all live updates

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Wednesday, 26 August 2020

No shorts, T-shirts or flip flops in office: AI

Air India has warned employees their dishevelled look could invite strict action. The airline, whose divestment deadline has again been extended, has asked all staffers to be properly groomed and not attend offices in shorts, ripped jeans or flip flops.

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SC to resume hearing on plea against Central Vista project on Aug 28

Supreme Court on Wednesday posted the petition, challenging the Rs 20,000 crore Central Vista project in Lutyen`s Delhi, for further hearing on August 28.

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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 in India today. The Redmi phone will be available for purchase through Amazon and Mi.com at 12pm (noon).

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Haryana Assembly Passes 12 Bills During Brief Monsoon Session

The Haryana Assembly on Wednesday passed 12 bills during its one-day Monsoon Session. The duration of the session had been curtailed in the wake of the coronavirus situation, with the state...

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The art of making a sincere apology



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Coronavirus India Updates: India's COVID-19 Case Count Reaches 32.34 Lakh

India's COVID-19 count crossed 32-lakh mark on Wednesday with 67,151 new cases. The country also reported 1,059 deaths in the last 24 hours. The Health Ministry said that total coronavirus case count...

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Minister To Take Care Of 2 Boys Who Lost Family In Building Tragedy

Maharashtra PWD Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday that he would take care of two four-year-old children who lost their family members in the building collapse tragedy at Mahad.

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Woman found dead at home in Ahmedabad



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Top Indian web series based on true events



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On Covid duty, doc couple away from son for 5 months

At the maternity ward of a prominent government hospital in Meerut, gynaecologist Shweta Maheshwari cradles newborns in her arms every other day. It’s been five months, however, since she held her own child, a son who’s a little over two years old.

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Masks for Covid may end up eliminating TB by 2025

The simple face mask--mandatory in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic—may just help India’s fight against one of the oldest pestilence: Tuberculosis. “If masks become routine in India, just like they are in Japan, then we could well meet our target of eliminating TB by 2025,” said pulmonologist Dr Sanjeev Mehta.

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India to order 2 more Israeli ‘eyes in sky’

India is now finally going to seal the long-pending around $1 billion deal to acquire two more “Phalcon” airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft from Israel, which has been derailed at least a couple of times in the past due to the high costs involved.

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JEE aspirants wonder how to reach, how safe will it be

After months of uncertainty over when they will finally be able to get done with their career-defining exams, JEE and NEET aspirants are still unsure of two things — how they will get to their exam centre and how safe it will be.

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Naidu warns members against sharing info on parliamentary committee proceedings

Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has written to heads of parliamentary committees asking them to warn their members against sharing information about proceedings of the panel meetings before the final report is tabled in Parliament.

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Rules framed on where & how to allow inflight Wi-Fi

India’s aviation regulator has framed draft rules for allowing inflight internet connectivity in the country’s skies. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation draft rules say “internet service through WiFi on-board aircraft shall be available at minimum height of 3,000 metres or 10,000 feet above departure/arrival airfield elevation.”

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Tuesday, 25 August 2020

Unhappy Saina Nehwal yet to join national camp

London Olympics bronze medallist, Saina Nehwal, is unhappy with the Sports Authority of India and Badminton Association of India's decision to exclude her husband, men's singles specialist Parupalli Kashyap's name from the list of Tokyo Olympic probables, it has been learnt. The probables have resumed training at the Pullela Gopichand national academy in Hyderabad.

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Black Man Shot By Police Paralyzed, "Fighting For His Life": Family

The Black man shot in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was left paralyzed and "fighting for his life," his family and lawyers said on Tuesday, as authorities in the lakefront town braced for...

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Coronavirus Cases Live Updates: Over 60,000 Patients In India In 24 Hours

India COVID-19 Cases: A fresh surge of 60,975 new infections registered in the last 24 hours has taken India's coronavirus tally to 31,67,323, the Union Health Ministry said this morning.

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Non-dairy products not to be called 'milk': Proposal

Plant-based milk such as soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk and others may be favourite alternatives for those who are lactose intolerant or for those who don't prefer dairy products for varied reasons, but such products may no longer be available to users with the generic term 'milk'. FSSAI has proposed that an imitation product offered as an alternative to milk should not use the term if derived using non-dairy sources.

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Narmada dam water level touches 128 metres



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Monday, 24 August 2020

Sensex, Nifty Likely To Have A Flat Opening

The domestic markets are likely to open flat, ignoring the positive cues from US and Asian markets, going by indications from SGX Nifty.

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Realme Narzo 10 on Sale in India Today at 12pm via Flipkart, Realme.com

Realme Narzo 10 is powered by MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and has a quad rear camera setup. The phone has been available via flash sales in India since launch. It packs a large 5,000mAh battery and...

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China, US Hold Trade Talks, Agree To "Push Forward" Phase One Deal

Top Chinese and US negotiators spoke on the phone Tuesday about their phase one economic deal, Beijing's commerce ministry said, amid soaring tensions between the two sides on several fronts.

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Poco M2 Pro to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart

Poco M2 Pro is set to go on sale in India today, August 25. The budget-friendly smartphone will be up for grabs via Flipkart starting from 12pm (noon).

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Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus

Jamaica's health ministry confirmed late on Monday that Usain Bolt, who holds world records in the 100m and 200m distance, had tested positive after he posted a video on social media around midday saying he was waiting to hear back on his results.

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NADA to carry out 50 tests during IPL 2020

NADA will be setting up a total of five 'Dope Control Stations' (DCS) in the UAE for carrying out its anti-doping activities - one DCS each at the three competition venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and one such centre at each of the two designated training venues - ICC Academy in Dubai and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

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Funded by PM-CARES, DRDO's 500-bed COVID hospital inaugurated in Patna

A 500-bed COVID hospital with 125 ICU beds, set up by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in Patna was inaugurated on Monday by Union Minister Nityanand Rai. Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) Trust has allocated funds for the hospital. Another such hospital will be set up in Muzaffarpur.

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Building Collapse in Maharashtra's Raigad: One dead, 60 rescued; 30 feared to be trapped under debris

Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare on Tuesday said that at least 60 people were rescued and at least 30 are still feared to be trapped under the debris after a five-storey building in Mahad of Maharashtra's Raigad district collapsed.

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Oppo A53 2020 Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream

Oppo A53 2020 is set to launch in India today. The new smartphone by the Chinese company was initially unveiled in Indonesia last week.

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Coronavirus Cases Live Updates: COVID-19 Cases In India Rise To 31,06,348

A single-day spike of 61,408 infections has taken India's coronavirus caseload to 31,06,348, data from the Union Health Ministry on Monday showed. The number of deaths climbed to 57,542 with 836...

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Live: 2 dead, 18 trapped in Raigad house collapse

News from India and across the world, as it unfolds. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Kerala parties unite against airport privatisation

The Kerala assembly passed a unanimous resolution on Monday, urging the Centre to reconsider its decision on leasing out the Trivandrum International Airport to Adani Group and instead hand over the airport to a special purpose vehicle in which the state government has majority stake. The Centre has selected a bidder which has no experience in this field, sources in Kerala govt alleged.

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UP: TV journalist shot dead, three detained



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Trump gets Rep nomination, says poll being rigged

Trump told Republicans to be on alert for what he claimed was a Democratic plan to rig the contest through increased use of mail-in voting- a measure Democrats say is needed to protect people from catching COVID-19 in crowded polling stations. Opponents say Trump's increasingly extreme resistance to expanded mail-in voting is an attempt to suppress voter turnout, while setting up an excuse to challenge the result if he is defeated.

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Indian women dominate H-4 work permits in US

US President Donald Trump has been attempting to stop work permits for spouses of those on H-1B visas. It won’t be easy. But were he to succeed, the overwhelming impact would be on Indian women. Also, Cato Institute estimates it would contract the US economy by at least $7.5 billion annually. Nearly 90% of H-4 workers are highly paid women from India with college degrees.

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Setback to dissenters as Congress CMs, state units rally behind Gandhis

All four party Chief Ministers and various state units of Congress have sided with the Gandhis.

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Realme C12 to Go on Its First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com

Realme C12 is set to go on sale in India today for the first time. The new smartphone was launched by the Chinese company last week, as an upgrade to the Realme C11. Alongside the Realme C12, Realme...

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IPL: Need for 'dynamic schedule' due to pandemic

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma congratulated his Chennai Super Kings counterpart MS Dhoni on his Team India retirement last week and said, "Looking forward to meeting at the toss on September 19", which suggested that the schedule is more or less ready. Then, why this delay?

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Bayern Munich beat PSG to win Champions League

Bayern Munich were crowned European champions for the sixth time after beating Paris St Germain 1-0 thanks to a second-half header from former PSG youth academy graduate Kingsley Coman in an absorbing Champions League final on Sunday.

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US authorizes plasma treatment for coronavirus

American authorities announced on Sunday an emergency authorization for doctors to use blood plasma from recovered coronavirus patients as a treatment against the disease that has killed over 176,000 in the US. The plasma is believed to contain powerful antibodies that can help fight off the disease faster and help protect people from being seriously hurt by it.

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UP: Anti-Terrorism Squad raids Balrampur region after ISIS operative's arrest

A team of Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad carried out raids at several areas in Balrampur on Sunday following the arrest of alleged ISIS operative Abu Yusuf. Earlier today, a huge amount of explosives, including explosive jacket, were recovered from Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh, sources said.

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Chinese national arrested for trying to enter India via Nepal border

A Chinese national was arrested while trying to enter the country through the India-Nepal border in Maharajganj's Sonouli. As per his passport, the Chinese national has been identified as Shen Lei (37).

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India to complete construction of highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir by August 2022

The total length of the rail bridge is 1.3 km and it will be 35 metres taller than Eiffel Tower.

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Redmi 9 Prime to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com

Redmi 9 Prime will go on sale for the second time via Amazon and Mi.com. The sale will start at 12pm (noon) today, August 24.

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Expect To Join BJP Within "Couple Of Days": Former Governor Tathagata Roy

Former Meghalaya governor Tathagata Roy, who has expressed his desire to return to active politics in West Bengal, on Sunday said that he wants to rejoin the BJP within a couple of days.

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Live Updates: COVID-19 Cases In India Rise To 30,44,940

India recorded single-day jump of 69,239 coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the tally to 30,44,940 cases, the Union Health Ministry said. About 22,80,566 lakh people have recovered while 56,706...

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Refused Cong’s offer of Dy CM post: Scindia

“I am a public servant. If I had been a servant of the ‘chair’, I would have accepted the proposal of deputy CM given by Kamal Nath ji and Digvijaya Singh ji. But I knew that people sitting in the government would destroy the state and I didn’t want to be part of them. I followed my sixth sense and refused the offer,” Scindia said.

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Covid live: 'India may get vaccine by year end'

India recorded its highest growth in Covid cases during the week between 17-23 August, and also the highest fatalities due to the disease. This, despite a steady improvement in the fatality rate. Stay with TOI for live updates.

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Saturday, 22 August 2020

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi discusses ways to boost plastic toys manufacturing in India

The PM noted that the Indian toy market has huge potential and can bring a transformative change in the industry by promoting 'Vocal for Local' under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat campaign.

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Goa Police solves blind murder case within 24 hours

The officers at Mapusa police station solved a blind murder within 24 hours after a complaint was filed by the victim`s mother on August 21, informed the Goa Police on Saturday.

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Watch the First Trailer for The Batman

The Batman trailer has rolled in. At DC FanDome, Robert Pattinson the new Batman and The Batman writer-director Matt Reeves showcased the first proper look at the upcoming standalone reboot of the...

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The ethical treatment of plants



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Are software algorithms racist and sexist?



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A wonderfully atmospheric Perry Mason reboot



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Coronavirus Outbreak Live Updates: India Crosses 3 Million COVID-19 Cases

The number of coronavirus cases in India crossed 3 million just 15 days after the country reported 2 million cases, according to data. India logged more than 2 million coronavirus cases on August 7.

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Watch the First Trailer for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League trailer is live. At DC FanDome, Rocksteady Studios unveiled its next DC game, which will be available in 2022 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.

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Three Arrested For Robbing People By Posing As Cops In Delhi: Police

Three men have been arrested for allegedly posing as police officers and abducting and robbing two people in Delhi. Two of the accused -- Swapnil, 26, and Keshav Sehgal, 34, -- were arrested from a...

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Shazam! 2 Is Called Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Shazam! 2 now has a title - Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The cast and crew of Shazam! revealed the title for the Shazam! sequel at DC FanDome.

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Friday, 21 August 2020

Dogra history to be highlighted in mega multimedia show overlooking Jammu city

A total of 400 people can watch the show, which will be in Hindi and will last for 30 minutes.

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"A Precious Giant Panda Cub": Washington Zoo Welcomes New Baby

Washington zoo officials heralded the arrival of "a precious giant panda cub" Friday, following the much-watched birth of panda Mei Xiang's latest baby, four years after her last pregnancy.

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