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Opinion: Now's The Time For India To Make A Deal With US

America's elections provide a narrow window of opportunity for its trading partners. Across the world, negotiators will have seen a man from Maine given a prime spot at the Republican National... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3jqiGpR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 09:36AM

Watch: Why you will hear of worst GDP fall today?

On Monday evening you may hear the worst news on the Indian economy since Independence. The country's national income--called Gross Domestic Product or GDP-- is likely to show a fall of 15% to 30% in the first quarter of the current financial year over the same quarter of last year. This will be the first negative growth in GDP since its quarterly estimates were started in the 1990s. Watch this video for a detailed review. https://ift.tt/3hHRkuZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 02:00PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Top10: How bad could India’s GDP numbers get?

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Muharram Procession In Hyderabad Despite Court's No, Covid Rules Violated

Hundreds of people gathered to participate in the annual Muharram procession on Sunday in Hyderabad amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The devotees were seen walking with the historic 'Bibi Ka Alam'... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QDzRYz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 09:11AM

Amit Shah Discharged From AIIMS. He Was Admitted For Post-Covid Care

Home Minister Amit Shah, who was hospitalised for post Covid-care, was discharged this morning from Delhi's AIIMS. The Home Minister had tested positive for coronavirus, which has affected over 35... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YL8Syz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 09:08AM

IPL 2020: MI-CSK opener in doubt

Absolute chaos has begun to reign in the UAE, where the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have stationed themselves along with the operations team of the BCCI and the agencies brought on board. While the IPL authorities have their hands full dealing with the 'Covid mess' that erupted in the CSK camp, the remaining franchises say, "we have not heard anything from the BCCI-IPL ever since we flew in here". https://ift.tt/3hNxwpW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 07:59AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

US coronavirus cases top 6 million as Midwest, schools face outbreaks

US coronavirus cases top 6 million as Midwest, schools face outbreaks https://ift.tt/32ykZA8 Zee News More than eight months into the pandemic, the United States continues to struggle with testing. The number of people tested has fallen in recent weeks. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 08:11AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

France calls on Belarus to reverse measures against journalists

France calls on Belarus to reverse measures against journalists https://ift.tt/3hLeGjb Zee News French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian condemned on Sunday what he called "arbitrary measures" taken by the Belarusian authorities against journalists, saying they violate press freedom. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 07:50AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Thousands Arrested For "Virus-Related Crimes" In China

Nearly 5,800 people suspected of killing health workers, selling defective medical equipment and lying about their travel history have been arrested in China for epidemic-related crimes since January,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QKjmK9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 07:51AM

US Coronavirus Tally Nears 6 Million-Mark

The United States neared six million coronavirus cases on Sunday, nearly a quarter of the planet's total, as nations around the world battle to contain the raging pandemic. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3jy5E9T https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 07:46AM

UN Praises Qatar For Enacting Key Reforms For Migrant Workers

The United Nations labour agency on Sunday commended Qatar for abolishing an exploitative employment system that required migrant workers to seek their employer's permission to change jobs. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EJ4CJ8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 07:36AM

US Intel Chief Blames Lawmakers For "Pandemic" Of Leaks

US intelligence chief John Ratcliffe on Sunday defended his move to end in-person election security briefings to Congress, blaming a "pandemic" of leaks from lawmakers. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3b9e1pr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 07:30AM

One person killed, five others wounded in shooting at Pancake House in Chicago

One person killed, five others wounded in shooting at Pancake House in Chicago https://ift.tt/3bmYFOh Zee News Six people have been shot - one fatal at a restaurant at 116th and Western Ave. Area 2 Detectives are on scene investigating said Chicago police spokesman Tom Ahern. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 07:33AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

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. https://ift.tt/2YOnihC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 01:12AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Opinion: Dear Congress Letter-Writers, "We Are Family" - by Salman Khurshid

The recent developments in the Congress party, are, by all indications, more than a storm in a tea cup. This is so because despite the thousands of tea cups consumed by the authors of the leaked... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hJU7Ua https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 07:00AM

Coronavirus Live Updates: COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 35.42-Lakh Mark

Coronavirus India Live Updates: A record surge of 78,761 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours took India's Covid tally to 35,42,733, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday morning. This is... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3juPoGI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 06:44AM

UP Woman Dies While Giving Birth, Family Alleges Negligence By Hospital

A woman died during childbirth along with her just born child at a hospital in Meerut allegedly due to negligence of the hospital staff, police Circle Officer (CO) Anil Kumar Rai said on Sunday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EE5nDi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 05:36AM

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gFPhpF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 05:00AM

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3lxMpPv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 04:10AM

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3bbFc2X https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 03:36AM

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3b9vXju https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 05:58AM

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. https://ift.tt/3gICQJN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 05:18AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Madhya Pradesh Announces Free Travel For Students Appearing For NEET, JEE

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced free travel arrangements for all students from Madhya Pradesh who are set to appear in the NEET, JEE examinations. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34MaagJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 31, 2020 at 04:27AM

People Lay Siege To Assam Fire Station Over Death Rumours Of "Thief"

People laid siege to a fire station in Assam's Hailakandi district and pelted the police and security forces with stones on Saturday over rumours of the death of a suspected thief due to alleged... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3lwKrPm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 09:18AM

Assam Minister, 3 More BJP MLAs Test Positive For Coronavirus

Assam Hill Areas Development Minister Sum Ronghang became the first minister of the BJP-led state government to contract COVID-19, even as three more BJP party MLAs tested positive, officials said on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gH2DlR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 09:14AM

Former Bihar Top Cop, Rashtriya Janata Dal Leader Join JD(U)

Former Director General of Police (DGP) Sunil Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Harshvardhan Singh joined the Janata Dal (United) on Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YKRMkH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 09:08AM

India Pulls Out Of Russia Military Exercise With China, Pak Over Covid

India will not send its contingent to the multinational military exercise Kavkaz-2020, being organised in Russia, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Defence Ministry said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hFoqvi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 08:49AM

French President Joins Outrage After Magazine Shows Black MP As Slave

French President Emmanuel Macron led nationwide outrage Saturday after an ultra-conservative magazine portrayed a black lawmaker as a slave. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34MNqxg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 08:44AM

4-Feet-Long Cobra Rescued From Metro Station In Delhi

A four-feet-long cobra was spotted by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) workers near a gate of Saket Metro Depot on Friday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3baHsY6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 08:31AM

China To Step Up Efforts To Fight "Splittism" In Tibet, Says Xi Jinping

China must build an "impregnable fortress" to maintain stability in Tibet, protect national unity and educate the masses in the struggle against "splittism", President Xi Jinping told senior leaders,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3b8hmF6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 08:29AM

33 US States Reject Trump Administration's Covid Testing Guidelines: Report

A majority of U.S. states have rejected new Trump administration COVID-19 testing guidance in an extraordinary rebuke of the nation's top agency for disease prevention, according to officials at state... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34S78Ya https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 08:28AM

World's Largest Wetland, Brazil's Pantanal, Burns From Above And Below

The world's largest wetland is ablaze, but the fire is often invisible. In Brazil's Pantanal, the vegetation compacted under the marshy flood water during the wet season dries out as ponds and lagoons... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31KyOg1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 08:16AM

Trump Visits Areas Hit By Hurricane Laura

President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and in Texas receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32yg3LM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 08:15AM

Blog: Education for Muslims needs a little self-help

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PM to address nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' today

Earlier on August 18, Prime Minister Modi had asked people to share their inputs and ideas for the 68th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat'. https://ift.tt/2QyTG3n https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 07:40AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Joe Biden attacks Donald Trump, says won't use military as 'prop'

Joe Biden attacks Donald Trump, says won't use military as 'prop' https://ift.tt/31CkWEm Zee News Joe Biden promised to restore the separation between civilian and military powers which he called the bedrock principal of our republic.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 08:17AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Separate Mob Attacks In Assam Within 48 Hours

Two incidents of mob attacks within the period of 48 hours have rocked northeast India's Assam. While Sabin Gour was killed after a family feud turned violent in central Assam's Biswanath, Majen Nath... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3lsieJs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 07:22AM

Maharashtra BJP Protests For Reopening Of Religious Places In State

The Maharashtra unit of the BJP on Saturday staged "ring the bell" agitation across the state to press its demand that religious places be reopened. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EEEZJt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 05:25AM

COVID-19 +ve Congress MLA Attended Punjab Assembly Session: Akali Dal

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday alleged that Congress MLA Kulbir Singh Zira put the lives of other legislators at risk by attending the Assembly session despite being coronavirus positive. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hHAImT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 03:49AM

Anti-racism protesters rally in Kenosha, US President Donald Trump plans visit

Anti-racism protesters rally in Kenosha, US President Donald Trump plans visit https://ift.tt/31FtAlz Zee News About 1,000 people joined a mile-long march in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Saturday, chanting "Black Lives Matter" and "No Justice, No Peace" as US President Donald Trump announced plans to visit the violence-rocked city next week. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 07:30AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

American author Randall Kenan who depicted black, gay life in prose dies at 57

American author Randall Kenan who depicted black, gay life in prose dies at 57 https://ift.tt/2YOvheF Zee News Kenan grew up in North Carolina and attended UNC, receiving his undergraduate degree in 1985. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 06:49AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Cop Killed In Action, 3 Terrorists Shot Dead In Encounter In J&K

A policeman died in the line of duty and three terrorists were shot dead in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pantha Chowkarea after a joint team of the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31GmuwZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 07:11AM

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. https://ift.tt/3jpaCFN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 05:34AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

President Erdogan wants to replace Mustafa Kemal Ataturk as Turkey's most popular leader

President Erdogan wants to replace Mustafa Kemal Ataturk as Turkey's most popular leader https://ift.tt/3hGmF11 Zee News Erdogan has been taking over the state institutions of Turkey to establish his authoritarian control, says some analysts.   https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 06:38AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3lw3sBC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 05:55AM

Crime Cases Now Reported In "Safe" Areas: Akhilesh Yadav Over UP Murder

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday hit out at the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, saying crime cases are now being reported in "safe and secure" areas of the state like... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EGAEWn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 30, 2020 at 05:01AM

Elon Musk's Neuralink unveils pig with computer implant in brain

Elon Musk's Neuralink unveils pig with computer implant in brain https://ift.tt/32tYSe8 Zee News Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk`s neuroscience startup Neuralink on Friday unveiled a pig named Gertrude that has had a coin-sized computer chip in its brain for two months, showing off an early step toward the goal of curing human diseases with the same type of implant. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 08:06AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

'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. https://ift.tt/3joO87J https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 07:55AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

CSK's pre-departure camp under scanner

Chennai Super Kings player Deepak Chahar, who has tested positive for Covid-19, can return to training only after a 14-day quarantine period, following which he will have to test negative twice, 24 hours apart, before being permitted to re-enter the bio-secure zone. https://ift.tt/2G7Xo1U https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 08:16AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

‘Chile’s hummingbirds make ‘living nests’

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"Black Panther" Star Chadwick Boseman Dies Of Cancer At 42

Chadwick Boseman, the star of the ground-breaking superhero movie "Black Panther," has died from colon cancer, his publicist told AFP Friday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hHFSiI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 08:08AM

Trump Pays "Highest Respect" To Resigning Japan PM Shinzo Abe

US President Donald Trump on Friday paid his "highest respect" to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and voiced concern over his "great friend" resigning for health reasons. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3jsjVVg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 07:52AM

Soldier Killed In Line Of Duty, 3 Terrorists Shot Dead In J&K Encounter

A soldier was killed during an anti-terror operation in South Kashmir's Pulwama district in which three terrorists belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were gunned down, police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hzGQxw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 07:26AM

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QvVKce https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 04:38AM

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QwHPCM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 04:21AM

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3lwBLID https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 02:25AM

Kanye West files lawsuit to get on Wisconsin presidential ballot

Kanye West files lawsuit to get on Wisconsin presidential ballot https://ift.tt/31FwyGN Zee News Rapper Kanye West filed a lawsuit on Friday demanding election officials place him on Wisconsin's presidential ballot in November. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that West's campaign filed the lawsuit in Brown County Circuit Court. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 07:22AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

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. https://ift.tt/3bawSAu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 06:18AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/2YHDZeo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 12:53AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3jqvTz2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 06:29AM

Centre Merely Postponed Exams, Didn't Find Solution: Abhishek Singhvi

The Centre has merely postponed examinations at different levels several times and not taken a decision in the interest of students during the past five months, said Congress leader Abhishek Manu... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2D7JRWP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 05:20AM

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32EMk3K https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 02:32AM

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2G2Ub3r https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 06:09AM

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EzCxny https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 05:49AM

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34IAYP2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 05:29AM

CBI quizzes Rhea for 10 hrs, ED checks her bank locker

CBI on Friday questioned actor Rhea Chakraborty for the first time in connection with the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Rhea was interrogated for around 10 hours along with her brother Showik to get a clearer picture of their personal equation with Rajput as well as their joint business ventures with the late actor. Rajput’s friend Siddharth Pithani was questioned separately. https://ift.tt/32D5FCj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 04:36AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

India now No.3 in Covid toll; 1,000+ deaths for 4 days running

India’s Covid-19 death toll surged to the third highest in the world after overtaking Mexico on Friday, even as the pandemic numbers continued to swell in the country with the daily count of fresh cases staying above 76,000 for third day running and fatalities over 1,000 for the fourth straight day. https://ift.tt/3b8GfQR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 05:13AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Factory Manufacturing Counterfeit Products Of Top Brands Busted In Noida

A Noida-based factory manufacturing and selling counterfeit products of popular household items like Harpic toilet cleaner, disinfectant Dettol, and washing powder Surf Excel, among others, has been... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31FiPQi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 05:09AM

US House Panel Announces Contempt Proceedings Against Mike Pompeo

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee announced contempt proceedings against Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday, citing his refusal to comply with a subpoena for records into his... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YGrvUj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 29, 2020 at 04:49AM

China escalated its exercise activities by firing ballistic missiles in South China Sea: US

China escalated its exercise activities by firing ballistic missiles in South China Sea: US https://ift.tt/3gwwY6h Zee News The Department of Defense is concerned about China's recent decision to conduct military exercises, including the firing of ballistic missiles, around the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on August 23-29, the Pentagon said in a statement. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 07:43AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Still have ability in white-ball cricket: Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane made his disappointment over being ignored for last year's 50-over World Cup tournament very clear. "I was actually thinking I will be there in the World Cup batting at No. 4. I was playing county cricket when the World Cup was happening…as a player everyone wants to be a part of the World Cup team, especially when you know you have worked really hard, your record in the past was really good," Rahane said. https://ift.tt/2QJNxBz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 07:52AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

No honest review of poll failure: Cong's G-23

Even 14 months after the 2019 elections, Congress has failed to undertake an honest introspection to analyse the reasons for its continued decline and the erosion in its base, the group of 23 dissident members have said in their letter to party chief Sonia Gandhi. https://ift.tt/32wZDmL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 06:30AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Walmart joins Microsoft in bid for video app TikTok

Walmart is the latest company to want a piece of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app that has come under fire from the Trump administration. The world's largest retailer made a joint bid with tech giant Microsoft to buy TikTok's US business, according to a person close to the deal who isn't authorized to discuss the terms publicly. https://ift.tt/3je9Uv0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 07:59AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Model allegedly whipped ex-bf, left him wounded

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Donald Trump Accepts Republican Nomination For Second Term

President Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party nomination for reelection Thursday before a large crowd at the White House -- and against a national backdrop of explosive racial tensions and the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3b4fdu1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 08:12AM

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QxiPvm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 08:00AM

Complaint Filed Against Brajesh Thakur Under Money Laundering Act

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday filed a prosecution complaint under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 against Brajesh Thakur, who is undergoing life sentence in Muzaffarpur... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3b3CZWX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 07:56AM

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EwnjQc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 06:55AM

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32zYhaP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 04:21AM

Ankita Lokhande Slams Rhea Chakraborty's "Claustrophobia" Claims

Questioning what is ''claustrophobia'', actor Ankita Lokhande on Thursday shared an old video of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on social media where he is operating an aircraft by himself. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hw9pfj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 03:18AM

Singapore battles record dengue outbreak with more than 26000 cases

Singapore battles record dengue outbreak with more than 26000 cases https://ift.tt/3lrMPXu Zee News Singapore - a tiny Southeast Asian island nation of 5.7 million people - has recorded more than 26,000 dengue cases this year, surpassing the previous annual record of around 22,000 in 2013 with four months still remaining. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 07:33AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US; 4 killed, extensive damage to property

Hurricane Laura makes landfall in US; 4 killed, extensive damage to property https://ift.tt/3gFGMed Zee News Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron in Louisiana on Thursday, bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" that killed at least four people, caused extensive damage to property and snapped electricity supply. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 07:16AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3b58aBy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 06:39AM

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QxdST2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 06:29AM

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 https://ift.tt/32Be5Kw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 05:35AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32BEurA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 05:49AM

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3b2wLXv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 05:38AM

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EEvWbe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 05:27AM

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3ljV3kB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 05:17AM

4 Killed After Hurricane Laura Strikes Louisiana, Causes Less Damage

Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, killing four people who were crushed by falling trees and igniting a chemical plant fire that continued to send a chlorine-infused plume of smoke... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3lrlkNW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 05:04AM

Parliamentary Panel Meets For Record 5 Hours On COVID-19 Management

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs set a record on Thursday by discussing various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its handling in the National Capital Territory of Delhi for... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31xX9Fq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 04:53AM

NBA "Like A Political Organisation" In Race Protest, Says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday criticized protests against police violence by top basketball teams, saying the NBA is playing politics. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3loecBV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 28, 2020 at 04:35AM

Now Asymptomatic People Don't Need Covid Test After Exposure, Says US

After previously encouraging people without Covid-19 symptoms to get tested if they have been exposed to someone diagnosed with the virus, US health authorities have abruptly reversed their position... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31yQBGS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 08:30AM

'Don't hide behind RBI on interest waiver'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Centre for dithering on whether to waive interest on loans during the repayment moratorium period, which ends on August 31, or if banks should be barred from charging interest on interest accrued on the deferred EMIs.​ https://ift.tt/3hsCrwl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 03:00AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/2EzZOWc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 11:03PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life imprisonment without parole

New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life imprisonment without parole https://ift.tt/3jjavvr Zee News A New Zealand court sentenced a man who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand`s deadliest shooting to life in prison without parole, the first time such a sentence has been handed down in the country. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 08:28AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Smartphones Worth Around Rs 2 Crore Looted From Vehicle In Andhra Pradesh

Smartphones worth around Rs 2 crore looted from a vehicle which was carrying the consignment to Mumbai, by accused in Chittoor near Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border, police said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3lmNYzB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 08:23AM

"Further Delay Will...": Over 150 Academicians To PM On JEE, NEET Exams

Over 150 academicians from various universities in India and abroad have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that delaying the medical and engineering entrance exams -- JEE-Mains and NEET... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31wNOxV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 08:10AM

Leopard Kills Five-Year-Old Girl In Maharashtra

A five-year-old girl was killed by a leopard here on Wednesday evening. The girl was identified as Lavanya Dandekar, officials said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34DGmmy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 08:02AM

"Inhuman" New Zealand Mosque Shooter Sentenced To Life Without Parole

New Zealand mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday for the massacre of 51 Muslim worshippers, with a judge calling him "wicked" and "inhuman". from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aZTcMO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 07:42AM

RBI Governor "Royally Ignored" By Government: P Chidambaram

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday targeted the BJP-led government over the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) 2019-20 annual report and said it is difficult to find any other instance when a... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EnU1n4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 06:43AM

Maharashtra Reports 14,888 New COVID-19 Cases, 295 Deaths

Maharashtra, which is worst affected by the pandemic, reported 14,888 new COVID-19 cases and 295 deaths on Wednesday, informed the State Health Department. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32wCmkP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 06:05AM

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YEYKaH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 06:33AM

Iran Allows UN Access To Alleged Nuclear Sites

Iran agreed Wednesday to allow the UN watchdog the access it has requested to two alleged nuclear sites, as the head of the agency ended his first visit to Tehran. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hxKQ1n https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 04:56AM

EU Trade Commissioner Resigns After COVID-19 Breach Claims

EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan, a key figure in Brexit talks, resigned on Wednesday, after making a recent trip across Ireland in an apparent breach of three sets of coronavirus guidelines. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hyCkiW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 03:10AM

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. https://ift.tt/3gtLrQt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 01:20AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/2YDROun https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 05:30AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/3jmIVNF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 05:39AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2FYbJhb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 05:43AM

Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s export preparedness index

Among the landlocked states, Rajasthan has emerged as a top performer. Except for export growth and orientation, the state has performed tremendously well across all pillars and sub-pillars of the index, the report showed. Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir are some of the weaker states in this category. https://ift.tt/34OqQo3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 05:00AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/31tZEsm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 05:21AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/2G1AARn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 05:07AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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.” https://ift.tt/3aZCGwi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 09:11PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EB1SNF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 05:06AM

Fires In Amazon "Poisoning Air" Millions Breathe: Study

Rampant fires in the Amazon are "poisoning the air" of the world's biggest rainforest, causing a sharp rise in respiratory emergencies in a region already hit hard by COVID-19, said a study published... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3bbH9wl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 27, 2020 at 04:43AM

Galwan clash a ‘brief moment’ in history: China

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5 biggest smartphone companies in world

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Top10: India’s Aug tally 2nd highest for any nation

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2021 Hyundai Kona and Kona N Line teased

https://ift.tt/2YAJf3t https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 09:31AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Why Google Pixel is the ‘toughest’ phone to get in India

https://ift.tt/3liya0S https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 08:40AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

'Like Sachin': McGrath lauds James Anderson

James Anderson has raised the bar for fast bowlers around the world, much like India great Sachin Tendulkar did for batsmen, former Australia paceman Glenn McGrath said after the England pacer reached the landmark of 600 Test wickets. https://ift.tt/2Ex4mga https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 09:04AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Govt hints at fresh stimulus once Covid cases dip

The government on Tuesday hinted at a fresh set of measures — including a review of GST on two-wheelers — and possibly a second stimulus, once Covid-19 subsides, amid projections of an extended economic downturn in the wake of the pandemic. At a meeting with industry captains, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged the need to review the levy on two-wheelers. https://ift.tt/3jdGi0B https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 07:27AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

"Not Human, Not Even An Animal": New Zealand Mosque Killer Told In Court

The father of a three-year-old boy shot dead in last year's New Zealand mosque attacks told gunman Brenton Tarrant Wednesday that he was an "evil man" whose atrocity had failed in its goal to sow... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34yiIHZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 09:12AM

"I'm Also An Engineer": Actor Sonu Sood Backs Demand To Postpone Exams

We cannot force these students to come out and give these exams, actor Sonu Sood said, joining the chorus for deferring the NEET medical entrance exam and the JEE for admission to the IITs amid the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qpa5qT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 08:57AM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tests Negative For Covid, Isolates Himself

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has isolated himself for three days "as a precautionary measure", he said on Tuesday after he tested negative for coronavirus. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32uVcJ8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 08:44AM

Rhea Chakraborty "Has Never Consumed Drugs", Says Lawyer Amid Allegations

Actor Rhea Chakraborty has "never consumed drugs in her life," her lawyer has said amid the CBI probe in actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death in response to the allegations that the 28-year-old was in... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34yoPfu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 08:20AM

MS Dhoni could absorb so much pressure: Bravo

For Dhoni, Bravo was always CSK's best death bowler. Bravo, on the other hand, believes Dhoni is arguably "the best finisher the game has ever seen". Bravo feels Dhoni is still one of the best in the business but he respects his CSK skipper's decision to quit international cricket. https://ift.tt/3gyTonn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 08:13AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/3leRxrL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 07:49AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Cash in circulation up 10% since lockdown

Since March 20, currency in circulation has risen to 26.9 lakh crore—a hike of 10% since the lockdown began. At the same time, the number of Rs 2000 notes in circulation has dipped sharply in two years. The preference for cash has seen year-on-year growth in currency held with the public (CwP) accelerating from 11.3% as on February 28, 2020 to 14.5% at end-March and to 21.3% by June. https://ift.tt/3jbORJq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 06:51AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Young people fueling recent spike of coronavirus in Americas, UN agency says

Young people fueling recent spike of coronavirus in Americas, UN agency says https://ift.tt/3hvDL1k Zee News Young people are driving the spread of the coronavirus in the Americas, the head of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said on Tuesday, noting that both deaths and caseloads have doubled in the region over the past six weeks. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 08:26AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aV38XW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 06:43AM

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. https://ift.tt/3li8rFN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 06:22AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QrsgfM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 06:13AM

'Don't discuss sub judice matters in parl panels'

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has written to all parliamentary panel heads not to discuss issues which are sub judice and also abide by the rules of not disclosing the agenda or deliberations until the report is presented in the House. This will have an immediate bearing on the standing committee on IT, headed by Shashi Tharoor who has convened a meeting of the committee on suspension of 4G services in J&K, an issue pending in SC. https://ift.tt/3hpgOgm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 04:38AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

ICMR nod to first Indian Covid test kit

Soon, a simple finger-prick diagnostic test to detect Covid-19 antibodies in blood samples, will be widely available at nursing homes, hospitals and private laboratories. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved Delhi-based Oscar Medicare's indigenous point-of-care (POC) rapid test kits. https://ift.tt/3aWn6BB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 05:07AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

"Joe Biden Should Not Concede" In Close Election, Says Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton, who lost to Donald Trump in 2016, said Tuesday that this year's Democratic challenger Joe Biden should refuse to concede until all votes are counted in a tight and possibly drawn-out... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34zq3qK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 04:57AM

Cambridge University Aims For Autum Trials Of Vaccine After Funding Boost

The University of Cambridge is aiming to start clinical trials of its possible coronavirus vaccine in the autumn after it received 1.9 million pounds in funding from the British government, the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31qVPUQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 04:47AM

United Nations Blocks US Bid To Trigger "Snapback" Sanctions On Iran

The United Nations on Tuesday blocked a controversial bid by the US to reimpose international sanctions on Iran, with the Security Council saying it could not proceed with the disputed move. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qm75eU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 26, 2020 at 04:22AM

60,975 Coronavirus Cases In India In 24 Hours; 31.67 Lakh Total 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. The number of fatalities linked to... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3lfXioT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 09:32AM

"I Was A Beast Before...": The Debilitating Long-Term Impact Of Covid

Before Daniela Alves caught Covid-19 in March, the 31-year-old Londoner regularly worked overtime to accelerate her career as a mobile app designer. Now, she struggles with client meetings, and says... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hmiGXf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 09:29AM

CWC meet: Cong stays with family; dissenters outnumbered & isolated

The day's developments, with none of their demands being met, left them with few options and a realisation that Congress managers had used the time between submission of the letter on August 7 and the CWC meeting a little over two weeks later to plan a comprehensive counter-attack. https://ift.tt/2Qj7yhW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 03:57AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Devices to stop using if you have smart speaker

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Tim Cook completes 9 years as Apple chief

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Explained: How President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is destroying Turkey through Islamic schools and nepotism

Explained: How President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is destroying Turkey through Islamic schools and nepotism https://ift.tt/2EeRyLG Zee News Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is riding on the wagon of political Islam to become the Caliph of the Muslim world. For ensuring his success, he has converted Turkey into a lab of political Islam during his 18-year rule. To radicalise the children and youngsters and to build an army of Islamic preachers, he has changed the entire education system of Turkey — dominated by political Islam and projecting  Erdogan as the tallest Muslim leader. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 09:26AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris To Be Tested Regularly For Coronavirus

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, will be tested regularly for COVID-19, an aide said on Monday, as the campaign prepares for the possibility of more... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qktid9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 09:12AM

UP Journalist Chased, Shot Dead Over Property Dispute; 3 Arrested: Police

A journalist was chased and shot dead by three men in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district last night allegedly over a property dispute, said police, adding that all the accused involved in the attack have... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32qbeEj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:07AM

South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area to battle resurgent coronavirus

South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area to battle resurgent coronavirus https://ift.tt/3gsoCga Zee News South Korea on Tuesday ordered most schools in Seoul and surrounding areas to close and move classes back online, the latest in a series of precautionary measures aimed at heading off a resurgence in coronavirus cases. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 07:52AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Raigad building collapse: 19 still missing, says SP

A day after a five-storeyed building in Maharashtra's Raigad district collapsed, rescue personnel continued to sift through the rubble in search of survivors, while police said 19 persons are still missing. https://ift.tt/3hmduCJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:32AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Pay 6% interest on flat’s cost for delay: SC to bldr

Making an example of a big fish among developers, the Supreme Court on Monday said builders must pay home buyers annual interest on cost of the flat for the period of delay in its delivery, in addition to the meagre monthly per square foot penalty mentioned in the apartment buyers agreement (ABA). https://ift.tt/3hmdu5H https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:20AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/3gkVY0o https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:05AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Top10: A fourth of global cases was from India

https://ift.tt/3gzcuKt? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:31AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/2YxZWN1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 07:51AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

One Dead, 15 Injured In Maharashtra Building Collapse

One person has died and 15 others have been injured after a residential building collapsed in Maharashtra's Raigad district on Monday. Sixty people have been rescued, officials said this morning. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32tdqem https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 08:06AM

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EqvjSN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 07:30AM

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 https://ift.tt/2CVbhz8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 06:54AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris to get routine coronavirus testing due to regular campaigns for election

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris to get routine coronavirus testing due to regular campaigns for election https://ift.tt/31prhTj Zee News Staffers who interact with the candidates will also be tested regularly. And the campaign has pledged to make public if either Biden or Harris tests positive for the virus. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 07:06AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

AICTE okays MBA entry on basis of UG marks this yr

https://ift.tt/2EtGwSk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 11:38PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/3aS3C14 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 06:03AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YsKdyD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 06:05AM

Some relief for H-1B spouses awaiting work permits

https://ift.tt/32m0iY5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 06:37PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/34xGO5A https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 25, 2020 at 05:09AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/3aQNbC7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 11:08AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Google Drive flaw may allow hackers to trick users

https://ift.tt/2QktFVa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:57AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Settings you can change on WhatsApp to stay safe

https://ift.tt/2YsO7ru https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:37AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Big B Shoots 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 12' In "A Sea Of Blue PPE." Pic Inside

"No one speaks unless it's work related... it's like a laboratory where some rather deep scientific experiments abound," wrote Big B from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34q5GvY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 09:17AM

Another Hospital Visit By Japan PM Shinzo Abe Stokes Health Worries

A motorcade carrying Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe entered a Tokyo hospital on Monday again stoking concerns about his ability to continue as leader due to health issues and fatigue from handling... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aXu7Cj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 09:16AM

Big Congress Meet Today Amid Row Over Letter On Leadership: 10 Points

Sonia Gandhi is expected to resign as interim Congress president as the party's main decision-making body meets in a short while from now in the shadow of a letter written by 23 top leaders... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EqTzEe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 09:06AM

New Zealand Mosque Gunman Wanted To Kill 'As Many As Possible'

The Australian white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslims in last year'sNewZealandmosques shooting showed no emotionashis sentencing hearing opened Monday with horrific details of an atrocity... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YsypfP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 09:03AM

Key CWC Meet Today, Sonia Gandhi Determined To Quit As Party Chief

The Congress Working Committee, the party's top decision-making body, will be meeting today amid a massive controversy over a letter by more than 20 top party leaders calling for sweeping reforms,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31kRh2h https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:30AM

"Miss My Friend A Lot": PM Remembers Arun Jaitley On Death Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning paid a rich tribute to former union minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on his first death anniversary. "I miss my friend a lot," the Prime Minister... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34nSQyx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:23AM

"Walking Away": Joe Biden Slams Trump As Pandemic Ravages US

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Sunday he blames Donald Trump for "walking away" as COVID-19 ravaged the country, in a televised interview alongside running mate Kamala Harris on the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QjVWex https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:14AM

Rights Body Notice To UP Government Over Death Of Girl Due To Starvation, Illness

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over reported death of a five-year-old girl due to starvation and illness in Agra. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ecpg4t https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:14AM

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? https://ift.tt/2YqoLKE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 07:49AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/31km9jx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 07:37AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. https://ift.tt/3aY2h9a https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 07:14AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Chinese Communist Party is an existential threat to humanity, says Human Rights scholar Teng Biao

Chinese Communist Party is an existential threat to humanity, says Human Rights scholar Teng Biao https://ift.tt/2YoJcYw Zee News An Existential Threat to Humanity and the Rules-based World Order’ said that since Xi Jinping took charge as Chinese president in 2012, things have become worst in China. Teng added that Xi attacked and killed the dissidents and at least three hundred lawyers were detained and executed in China since 2012. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:30AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

US President Donald Trump's sister says, in secret recordings, he has 'no principles' and is cruel

US President Donald Trump's sister says, in secret recordings, he has 'no principles' and is cruel https://ift.tt/2Eleys7 Zee News US President Donald Trump`s sister, a retired federal judge, called him a liar with "no principles" in audio recordings made public this weekend, the latest attack on the president`s character in the run-up to the November 3 election. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 08:20AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

US finally approves emergency authorization of plasma therapy to treat coronavirus COVID-19 patients

US finally approves emergency authorization of plasma therapy to treat coronavirus COVID-19 patients https://ift.tt/2YnnaWb Zee News In a significant development, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (August 23) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the emergency use of plasma therapy for the treatment of coronavirus COVID-19 patients. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 07:08AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Pakistan invites sanctioned Taliban members to Islamabad for talks

Pakistan invites sanctioned Taliban members to Islamabad for talks https://ift.tt/2YJES6z Zee News On August 18 a statutory notification was issued by Pakistani government with list of Taliban members sanctioned by United Nations security council. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 06:59AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

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. https://ift.tt/2QkDbru https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 06:02AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3leOdws https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 06:04AM

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aQeBYK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 05:44AM

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. https://ift.tt/2YuQKcp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 04:03AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Passenger vehicle sales in free fall

According to projections, sales of passenger vehicles (cars, SUV/UVs, vans) will finish 2020-21 at 1.91 million units, lower than 1.95 million units sold in 2009-10. Volumes in two-wheelers (motorcycles, scooters and mopeds) will be less than what the companies had sold in fiscal 2011-12 (12 million versus 13.4 million in FY12). https://ift.tt/2EiQsOQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 24, 2020 at 04:52AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Common Exam For Government Jobs To Be Held In 12 Languages: Centre

The common eligibility test (CET) for government jobs will be conducted in 12 Indian languages to begin with while gradually other languages in the 8th schedule of the Constitution will also be... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YHLvX1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 10:05AM

NRA Test Score Can Be Used By States, Union Territories: Jitendra Singh

NRA Test Score: The marks obtained in the test conducted by the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) can also be used by the states and union territories, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Eh4Gje https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 09:36AM

69,239 Covid Cases In India In 24 hours, Over 30 Lakh Total Cases

India recorded single-day jump of 69,239 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 30,44,940 cases, the Union Health Ministry said this morning. About 22,80,566 lakh people have... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EmI809 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 09:32AM

"Centre Playing With Students' Lives": Manish Sisodia On Entrance Exams

Amid growing demands to cancel the NEET medical entrance exam and the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission into the IITs, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday urged centre... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aN0EuR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:45AM

What a career this man had: Holding on Dhoni

West Indies fast bowling great Michael Holding highlighted that MS Dhoni had nearly 5000 runs in Test cricket despite being a wicketkeeper. "This man made almost 5,000 Test runs and remember, he's not a pure batsman, he's a wicket keeper. Over such a long career to be able keep wickets and do such a fantastic job is commendable," Holding said. https://ift.tt/3aNHSDy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:40AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Blog: Congress needs to woo the middle class back

https://ift.tt/3gllWRi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:40AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

‘Most-powerful’ Android phone: Things to know

https://ift.tt/3j0P5CY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:29AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Why Bill Gates was jealous of “genius” Steve Jobs

https://ift.tt/32nD04q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:34AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Trump's Sister Calls Him 'Cruel', 'Liar' On Secret Recordings: Report

Donald Trump's sister described the US president as cruel and a liar whose lack of principles meant he could not be trusted, according to a secretly-made recordings published Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YmCKkM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 09:06AM

Children Of 12 Years And Over Should Wear Masks Like Adults, Says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) said children aged 12 and over should wear masks to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic under the same conditions as adults, while children between six and 11 should... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gnNcif https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:48AM

Over 20 Top Congress Leaders Write To Sonia Gandhi Over Leadership Issue

Several senior Congress leaders write to Sonia Gandhi seeking party revival, key meet tomorrow to discuss leadership issue from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aSmkpw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:43AM

We Don't Have To Do Business With China, Says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump, in a Fox News interview airing Sunday, raised the possibility of decoupling the U.S. economy from China, a major purchaser of U.S. goods. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32gCoNQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:38AM

Weekend Expectations vs Reality: These Posts Are All Too Relatable

But when the blessed weekend finally rolls around, do you actually do any of the stuff you have been putting off? Or do you catch up on your sleep and spend the whole 48 hours in bed, staring at... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aOsVRw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:28AM

Trump Accuses US Agency Of Slowing Down Coronavirus Vaccine Trials

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday accused members of the "deep state" at the Food and Drug Administration, without providing evidence, of working to slow testing of COVID-19 vaccines until after... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31ldrS4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:26AM

Arindam Chaudhuri of IIPM held in pre-GST case

https://ift.tt/3le8YbY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 06:33AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Blog: ‘Sabka vishwas’ makes sense for country

https://ift.tt/3hmVOXG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 07:49AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Children aged 12 and over should wear masks like adults to tackle COVID-19, says WHO

Children aged 12 and over should wear masks like adults to tackle COVID-19, says WHO https://ift.tt/34q8h9e Zee News The World Health Organization (WHO) said children aged 12 and over should wear masks to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic under the same conditions as adults, while children between six and 11 should wear them on a risk-based approach. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:33AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Nearly A Fifth Of US COVID-19 Vaccine Enrollees Are Black Or Latino

Nearly a fifth of 11,000 people enrolled so far in a 30,000-volunteer U.S. trial testing a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and German partner BioNTech are Black or Latino, groups among the hardest hit by... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32w5usP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 08:08AM

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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EhC35v https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 06:06AM

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... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gsJRyw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 06:02AM

Ex-CJI may be BJP's Assam CM pick: Tarun Gogoi

https://ift.tt/3hgSxJn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 05:37AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Rajasthan CM Gehlot’s brother moves HC in ED case

https://ift.tt/2Yl5Cdh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 04:59AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Firm with Adani link aided Kerala govt in airport bid

Kerala government's intention in participating in the bid for Trivandrum International airport has come under a cloud following a revelation that it had engaged a firm which has close ties with Adani group as its legal consultant for the bid. Adani group was the major competitor for the government agency KSIDC and eventually won the bid by quoting 20% higher than that offered by KSIDC. https://ift.tt/2Eg010Q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 23, 2020 at 04:51AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Pride of India.. Fast track vaccine development

https://ift.tt/2CO4JlQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:35PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Ganesh Chaturthi: Maharashtra Releases Guidelines On Ganeshotsav Festival

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has urged people to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganeshotsav), which began today, in a low-key manner and avoid crowding in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gfvygl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 09:55AM

India Sees Biggest Single-Day Jump Of 69,878 Coronavirus Cases In A Day

India recorded its biggest single-day jump in coronavirus tally with 69,878 newpatients recorded in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said this morning. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aTgX9p https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 09:36AM

"Poisoned" Kremlin Critic Flown From Russia To Germany For Treatment

An air ambulance took off from the Siberian city of Omsk on Saturday carrying Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to Germany for treatment of a suspected poisoning, after a day-long standoff over... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hfmI3A https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 09:27AM

Man Turns Kokilaben's Dialogues Into ROFL Song. Smriti Irani Shares It

Music producer Yashraj Mukhate recently took a scene from Saath Nibhaana Saathiya and added a musical spin to it, converting Kokilaben's dialogues into a catchy rap song. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32eMoqH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 09:01AM

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey President Erdogan reconverts Byzantine Chora church to mosque

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey President Erdogan reconverts Byzantine Chora church to mosque https://ift.tt/31gpxMa Zee News Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reconverted the historic Chora church, one of Istanbul`s most celebrated Byzantine buildings, into a mosque on Friday, a month after opening the famed Hagia Sophia to Muslim worship. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 09:26AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

ISIS operative held in Delhi after encounter

https://ift.tt/2YrrvHY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 09:07AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Top10: Here’s how you will vote in Covid-19 era

https://ift.tt/32fI1M7? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 08:14AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

'Quarantine rules must for Eng, Aussie players'

Twenty-four hours after Royal Challengers Bangalore chairman Sanjeev Churiwala said that players from England and Australia, who will be arriving in the UAE to play the IPL immediately after the white-ball series in England, should not undergo the mandatory one-week quarantine, some other franchises have raised objections saying rules should be same for all. https://ift.tt/3iYqxKQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 08:20AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Model allegedly whipped ex-BF, left him wounded

https://ift.tt/2YmGbrQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 09:41PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

BJP Chief, Top Leaders To Begin 2-Day Strategy Meet On Bihar Polls Today

BJP chief JP Nadda and a host of senior party leaders will take part in a two-day virtual meeting starting today to draw strategy for Bihar Assembly polls due in October-November, its state chief... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31icF8e https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 09:02AM

Suspected ISIS Terrorist Arrested In Delhi: Police

A suspected ISIS terrorist was arrested in Delhi last night,police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3l8rN00 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 08:43AM

PM Wishes "Joy And Prosperity" As He Greets Nation On Ganesh Chaturthi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the nation on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi as the 10-day long Hindu festival kicked offacross the country. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2E6eGfh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 08:27AM

''Aarti'' Performed At Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple On Ganesh Chaturthi

''Arti'' was performed at the Shri Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aMrwuN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 08:10AM

China will own US if Joe Biden wins election, says President Donald Trump

China will own US if Joe Biden wins election, says President Donald Trump https://ift.tt/3j0zbbS Zee News President Donald Trump on Friday said China will own the US if his Democratic rival Joe Biden is voted to power in the November 3 presidential elections https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 08:18AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

"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. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3j2XR3r https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 08:00AM

Tour Operator Switches Business To Help Staff Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people out of jobs, including those working in the travel sector.A tour operator in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, Ajay Modi, was among those who faced financial... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Qfs1US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 04:57AM

China backs Pakistan on Kashmir, opposes unilateral actions by India, says 'resolve dispute peacefully'

China backs Pakistan on Kashmir, opposes unilateral actions by India, says 'resolve dispute peacefully' https://ift.tt/2Yk1GcE Zee News Foreign Ministers of China and Pakistan held their 2nd annual strategic dialogue on Friday during which they discussed ways to enhance their all-weather bilateral ties and the Kashmir issue. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 07:16AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

WHO hopes COVID-19 pandemic ends within 2 years, says chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

WHO hopes COVID-19 pandemic ends within 2 years, says chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus https://ift.tt/2YlNcsE Zee News Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described COVID-19 as a once-in-a-century health crisis and said that while globalisation had allowed the virus to spread quicker than the flu did in 1918, there was also now the technology to stop it that hadn't been available a century ago. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 06:36AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Coronavirus Live Updates: COVID-19 Recovery Rate In India Nearly 75%

India's COVID-19 recovery rate soared past 74 per cent on Friday with a record 62,282 patients having recuperated and discharged in a day taking the total recoveries to 21.5 lakh, the Union Health... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YomIqO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 05:25AM

FB denounces hate, bigotry in any form: India chief

https://ift.tt/3aJ249G https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 04:41AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Indian National Arrested In $21 Million H-1B Visa Fraud Case

An Indian national has been arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit visa fraud and for inducing foreign nationals to come to the US using fraudulently obtained H-1B visas, federal prosecutors said... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aO8UKR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 05:20AM

Actress Lori Loughlin Gets Two Months In Jail In US Admissions Scam

American actress Lori Loughlin was given a two-month prison term Friday after admitting to conspiracy to commit fraud as part of her role in a sprawling college admissions scandal. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2E5WbaN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 22, 2020 at 05:12AM

This is the most popular smartwatch in the world

https://ift.tt/3aGyL7G https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 09:07AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Mark Zuckerberg quizzed in FTC antitrust inquiry

Facebook confirmed on Thursday that chief executive Mark Zuckerberg was interviewed earlier this week at a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigative hearing as part of the government's antitrust probe into the social media company. https://ift.tt/3j63Tk5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:46AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Former beauty queen diagnosed with Cancer

https://ift.tt/325jYPZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 05:15PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Biden Accepts Democratic Nomination, Vows To End "Season Of Darkness"

US Democrat Joe Biden on Thursday accepted his party's nomination for president, telling the nation he will draw on the best of America and "overcome this season of darkness" if he is elected over... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q9rWlH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:43AM

Joe Biden Pledges "New Path" For US In Accepting Democratic Nomination

Joe Biden takes to the biggest stage of his life Thursday with a speech accepting the Democratic nomination for the White House in which he will promise a divided, traumatized nation a "new path" if... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3iSKjYm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:32AM

US Agency Honoured At Swachh Survekshan 2020 Event

US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster expressed happiness over United States Agency for International Development being recognised during Swachh Survekshan 2020 award ceremony. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2FCvrik https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:30AM

Fire At Hydroelectric Plant In Telangana, 9 Trapped

Nine people are trapped inside a hydroelectric plant in Telangana after a fire broke out at one of the power houses inside the plant late last night. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2FJ1Vro https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:24AM

US Charges Former Uber Security Chief In Hack Cover-Up

US prosecutors on Thursday charged Uber's former security chief with covering up a hack that compromised the personal information of 57 million users and drivers. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3lc3bnh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:19AM

Unemployment allowance: 50% of pay for 3-mnth

The Centre on Thursday eased norms to offer 50% of salary for three months as unemployment allowance to lakhs of workers who are members of the Employees State Insurance Corporation and lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. https://ift.tt/2CPexMw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 03:24AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

9 trapped in Telangana power station fire mishap

A major fire broke out in one of the underground hydel power units of the Srisailam project on Thursday night. The incident occurred at the fourth panel in the first hydel power unit of the left powerhouse at around 10.30 pm. About 15-20 persons were on duty at the time of the incident. While 15 staff came out immediately, nine reportedly were stuck in the powerhouse. https://ift.tt/2E2ZVtD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 07:52AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

TOI Top10: India tops 1.2 mn Covid cases in August

https://ift.tt/2tlZbpO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:29AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

National sports awards function goes 'virtual'

National Sports Day awards ceremony will take place in a virtual environment this year, sources confirmed to TOI, where the selected athletes, coaches and other winners will connect live to the President’s House from nearby-situated SAI's centres after assembling there on Saturday next week. The ceremony will be broadcast live on Doordarshan (DD), it’s been learnt. https://ift.tt/2Qpz4KV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 08:15AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Hockey India's High Performance Director resigns

Hockey India's (HI) High-Performance Director, David John, has resigned from his post, sources told TOI. While the Australian has cited personal reasons behind his decision, sources say that the coach was "feeling left out" despite the Sports Authority of India renewing his contract until September 2021. Sources said John was lately also "not included in WhatsApp groups". https://ift.tt/2EkBlUH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 07:47AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Indore retains title of cleanest city for 4th time

https://ift.tt/3l3YkUO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 07:11AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Coronavirus Outbreak Live Updates: India Records 28,36,926 COVID-19 Cases

With a record 9,18,470 tests been being done in a day, the cumulative tests conducted so far for detection of COVID-19 in India have reached 3.26 crore even as the national positivity rate has fallen... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31fRSlS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 06:21AM

14 Hospitalised After Gas Leak At Andhra Dairy Unit

At least 14 people were admitted to a hospital after an ammonia gas leak at a milk dairy unit in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor on Thursday, officials said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32fN9zO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 03:58AM

India,-China to ‘sincerely’ work on disengagement

With the LAC disengagement stalled for some weeks now, India and China held another round of diplomatic dialogue on Thursday to break the deadlock that has persisted because of Chinese reluctance to withdraw from certain areas in eastern Ladakh. The foreign ministry said both sides had agreed to sincerely work towards complete disengagement. https://ift.tt/2Yl2IoZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 06:14AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

VP Naidu gets candid on life beyond politics

The Vice President of India gets candid about his life beyond politics, his love for badminton and cinema, passion for travel and food and memories of good friends Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj, whom he deeply misses https://ift.tt/2YlOVOP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 05:38AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Multilateralism failed test in pandemic:Jaishankar

https://ift.tt/2Yn9NoR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 06:24AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Committed To "Cooperating" With US Federal Trade Commission: Facebook

Facebook on Thursday said its executives are fielding questions from the US Federal Trade Commission on an antitrust fact-finding mission. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34jkiNN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 06:03AM

Remove Tharoor as chief of House IT panel:Dubey

The parliamentary standing committee has summoned representatives of the ministry of electronics and information technology over reports of Facebook’s alleged right-wing bias. The schedule followed the exchange of ‘breach of privilege’ notices between the parliamentary standing committee on information technology chair and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. https://ift.tt/31gFW3u https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 05:17AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Om Birla on bridging Parliament-people gap

https://ift.tt/3j0D3cZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 04:59AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Raj CM Gehlot skips function attended by Pilot

https://ift.tt/3aUWkdb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 21, 2020 at 04:45AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

"'We Miss Him Today And Everyday" Rahul Gandhi's Tribute To Rajiv Gandhi

Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was a "man with a tremendous vision, far ahead of his times", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said today as he remembered his father on his 76th birth anniversary. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32b3yFA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 08:44AM

PM Modi Pays Tributes On Rajiv Gandhi Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31aR4i4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 08:39AM

UAE Could Get F-35 Jets In Side Agreement To Israel Peace Deal: Source

The United States is eyeing the sale of stealthy F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates in a side agreement to the UAE's overtures to Israel, an industry insider who was part of the dialogue... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aEPx74 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 08:36AM

Medical Student Found Dead In UP; Doctor, Accused Of Harassment, Caught

A 25-year-old medical student from Delhi was found dead in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Wednesday morning, a few kilometres away from her college. A doctor, who was working at UP's Jalaun city, about 220... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3lbqUUy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 08:21AM

No proof of reinfection among recovered: ICMR

https://ift.tt/32aX2yD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 07:38AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

UK company to build IPL bio-secure bubble in UAE

UK-based safety and security operating company Restrata has secured the deal to build the bio-security bubble for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in UAE this year. Restrata, which operates out of the United Kingdom and the UAE, pipped the Tata group to secure the deal. Restrata was most recently was hired by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for series against WI and Pak. https://ift.tt/2E8Ik3n https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 07:44AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

High Court Sets Aside 6 Arrest Orders Against Extradited Industrialist

The Delhi High Court has set aside six arrest orders against industrialist Vinay Mittal who was accused in seven fraud cases worth Rs 40 crore and extradited to India from Indonesia in 2018. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YgEHzf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 08:22AM

Heavy Rain Leaves Parts Of Delhi, Neighbouring Areas Flooded

Delhi and neighbouring areas received heavy rainfall overnight, bringing down the temperature to 27 degree celsius. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aDgata https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 07:58AM

Helicopter fighting California wildfires crashes, pilot dead

Helicopter fighting California wildfires crashes, pilot dead https://ift.tt/2E9UXen Zee News A pilot battling a fire in central California died after his helicopter crashed. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 06:49AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Harris, Obama headline Dem Convention night

https://ift.tt/34n7HJg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 07:23AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

'India to give Covid vaccine to B'desh on priority'

India will supply Covid vaccine to Bangladesh on a priority basis as and when it gets the nod and mass production starts, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said in Dhaka on Wednesday. “For us, Bangladesh is always a priority country,” Shringla told journalists during a visit to Bangladesh, his first to the neighbouring during the pandemic, signalling the importance of the bilateral relationship. https://ift.tt/3g7qf2E https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 09:58PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Indore Woman Makes Coronavirus-Themed Lord Ganesha Idols With Chocolate

A woman in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has made a Lord Ganesha idol ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi using chocolate on the theme of coronavirus and is planning to immerse it in milk. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YhcM1X https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 06:18AM

Thousands Evacuated As Fast-Moving Fires Spread In California

Thousands of residents fled a city in northern California on Wednesday as a series of fast-moving fires spread overnight, burning dozens of homes and structures. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/329jkAR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 02:50AM

Donald Trump touts convalescent plasma as treatment for coronavirus

Donald Trump touts convalescent plasma as treatment for coronavirus https://ift.tt/2FGCMxt Zee News US President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted the use of convalescent plasma as a treatment for COVID-19 and suggested a reported decision by regulators to put on hold an emergency authorization for its use could be politically motivated. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 06:32AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

India, China to hold talks to end border standoff

With the LAC disengagement hitting a roadblock, India and China will hold another meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) on Thursday to break the impasse. The process initiated on July 26 has hardly seen any progress in the past few weeks because of, according to sources in New Delhi, China’s reluctance to withdraw from Depsang and Pangong areas. https://ift.tt/3hf15R5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 06:27AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Covid live: Recovery rate now stands at 73.8%

India registered a record number of fresh Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, crossing the 70,000-mark for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic. With 70,101 new cases, the country’s tally crossed the 28-lakh mark at 28,33,015. Stay here for live updates. https://ift.tt/2E0ZU9D https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 05:54AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Bhushan to SC: Defer hearing; will file review

https://ift.tt/32agN9E https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 06:11AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Rain, Thunderstorm In Delhi, Nearby Areas; To Continue For 2 More Hours

Delhi and its neighbouring areas were hit by heavy rain on early hours of Wednesday bringing down the temperature to 27 degree Celsius. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hgTwZW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 06:09AM

Coronavirus Recoveries In India Cross 2 Million

Coronavirus Live Updates: With a record 60,091 people recuperating from coronavirus infection in a day, the total recoveries on Wednesday crossed 2 million pushing the recovery rate to 73.64 per cent,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34fqzdb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 05:38AM

SC hands late actor Sushant's death case to CBI

https://ift.tt/2FGHOtV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 04:58AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Trump Responds To Barack Obama Criticism, Calls Him "Terrible" President

President Donald Trump on Wednesday fired back angrily at his predecessor Barack Obama after being branded an unserious president who had put US democracy in danger. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Eg3QmD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 05:11AM

Barack Obama Says Donald Trump Never Took Presidency "Seriously"

Barack Obama, America's first black president, will use his Democratic convention speech Wednesday to brand President Donald Trump as someone who never took his office seriously, putting US democracy... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YjEnzP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 05:06AM

Donald Trump "Failure" Cost US Lives, Livelihoods: Kamala Harris

President Donald Trump's "failure of leadership" including his response to the coronavirus pandemic has led to unnecessary deaths as well as economic misery for countless Americans, Democratic vice... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aNnkew https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 20, 2020 at 04:55AM

Joe Biden officially nominated US presidential nominee by Democrats

Joe Biden officially nominated US presidential nominee by Democrats https://ift.tt/3aEmgcU Zee News Democratic Party on Tuesday officially nominated Joe Biden as candidate for US Presidential Elections 2020. Confirming the news, Biden tweeted, "It is the honor of my life to accept the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States of America." https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 08:24AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

"Means The World To Me": Biden Nominated Democrats' Presidential Nominee

US Democrats on Tuesday nominated Joe Biden as their presidential candidate, formally designating the Washington veteran as the party's challenger to incumbent President Donald Trump in the November... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3g7LCAH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 08:23AM

70% Covid Cases Among Assam Doctors, Workers On Other Duties: Minister

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday revealed that at least 70 per cent of doctors and nurses in hospitals are getting infected with the novel coronavirus from patients and attendants... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hb7MUa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 07:53AM

Reliance Buys Majority Stake In Online Pharmacy Netmeds For $83 Million

Reliance Industries Ltd has acquired a majority stake in online pharmacy Netmeds for about 6.2 billion rupees ($83.08 million) in cash, days after e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc launched an online... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3281nCX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 07:38AM

Non-Gandhi should be Cong chief: Priyanka

https://ift.tt/2Ej6Nm5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 06:33AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Sonia, Rahul also guilty of hate speech: BJP

Responding to Congress’s letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on hate speech, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday accused Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of having given hate speeches on several occasions in the past. Congress leaders should explain whether these were not hate speeches". https://ift.tt/31786O4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 07:04AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Heavy Rain In Parts Of Delhi, Neighbouring Districts

Delhi and its neighbouring districts of Ghaziabad and Noida witnessed heavy rain in early hours of Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/319qw0T https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 07:24AM

Mali President Announces Resignation On State TV After Military Coup

Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced his resignation with immediate effect in the early hours of Wednesday morning, a day after rebel soldiers launched a coup. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3kXrYLz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 06:15AM

2 Arrested For Illegally Transporting 423 Liquor Bottles: Andhra Cops

Two people were arrested in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening for illegally transporting 423 liquor bottles from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3iQpsVu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 04:04AM

Mumbai Artist Making "Sanitiser Idols" For Ganesh Chaturthi Amid COVID-19

Ahead of Ganesha Chaturthi, an artist in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area has made ''sanitiser Ganesha idols'' keeping in view the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Ganesha idols have sensor machines installed in... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gdDG0S https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 03:53AM

India eyeing Oxford's Covid vaccine AstraZeneca

India is eyeing the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate as the likely first shot against Covid-19 to be available for Indians by end of 2020, while locally developed candidates are also being watched closely as it is felt that they may also enter the market with a gap of few weeks if cleared in trials, officials said. https://ift.tt/3kYSB2M https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 05:46AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Govt may allow Covid-19 testing-on-demand

https://ift.tt/319c6Oj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 06:08AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

US, China Will Allow Air Carriers To Double Flights Between Nations

China and the United States will each allow air carriers to double current flights to eight per week between the world's two largest economies, the U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34bXhw1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 05:58AM

Donald Trump Says Oracle A Good Company, Could Take Over TikTok In US

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Oracle Corp is a good company and could take over popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the United States, after he issued an order mandating... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32j7rbZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 05:52AM

India Conducts Nearly 9-Lakh COVID-19 Tests In A Single Day

Coronavirus Live Updates: India has set another record of conducting nearly nine lakh COVID-19 tests in a single day, which is the highest so far. 8,99,864 tests have been conducted in a single day.... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3azoGta https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 05:45AM

4.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Jammu And Kashmir's Hanley

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 was reported near Hanley in Jammu and& Kashmir on Wednesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YeRdPB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 05:24AM

Earthquake With Magnitude 6.9 Strikes Near Jakarta, Indonesia

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 was reported near Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3kQQyxw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 05:04AM

India planning 'air bubbles' with 13 more nations

Travel between India and over two dozen countries could soon be possible as more ‘air bubbles’ are being created as an interim measure to ensure connectivity till regular flights resume. Aviation minister H S Puri on Tuesday said on social media that negotiations for air bubbles are on with 13 countries. https://ift.tt/3gaafwX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 05:26AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Can states cancel exams? SC reserves judgment

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the question whether state governments had power under the Disaster Management Act to cancel final examinations for award of degrees to college students even though the University Grants Commission has asked universities to conduct final examinations by September 30. https://ift.tt/3kUILPj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 04:41AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

SC verdict on CBI probe into Rajput death today

https://ift.tt/2Qi9irX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 04:55AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

US Charges Alleged Fraudster With Fake Celebrity Employees

US prosecutors announced Tuesday criminal fraud charges against a Taiwanese national who spent nearly $3 million in small business loans on a Rolex watch, a Mercedes and other luxury items. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34aPPBk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 04:55AM

6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Singapore

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 was reported near Singapore on Wednesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3aBeyQA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 04:23AM

6.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Jakarta In Indonesia

An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 was reported near Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3ganLk2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 19, 2020 at 04:22AM

'Trump has elevated ties with India unlike any Prez'

US President Donald Trump has elevated America's ties with India and solidified the growing partnership between the two countries in ways not seen in any previous administrations, the White House has said. https://ift.tt/2FsjHyQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 08:34AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Democrats' show of unity behind Joe Biden

https://ift.tt/2Fw0lJb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 07:34AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau resigns, says will seek top OECD job

Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau resigns, says will seek top OECD job https://ift.tt/2Ec8hyC Zee News Trudeau, who campaigned on a platform to tackle climate change, believes the 2021 budget should have an ambitious environmental element to start weaning the heavily oil-dependent economy off fossil fuels and he recently hired former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney as an informal adviser, aides say. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J August 18, 2020 at 07:54AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl