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"Might Not Know For Months": Trump On Vote Result

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the result of the November 3 election may not be known for months, and deflected when asked if he would accept the outcome. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3n1IXgI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 08:41AM

In UP Gang-Rape Tragedy, 2.30 AM Cremation By Cops As Family Was Kept Out

A 20-year-old woman, who died on Tuesday in Delhi two weeks after she was gang-raped and tortured in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, was cremated by policemen last night, allegedly as her family was locked... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2HIsVZ3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 08:41AM

Special Judge SK Yadav Given Extension Before Retirement For Babri Case

The verdict in the 28-year-old Babri masjid demolition case will be pronounced today in Lucknow by Special Judge SK Yadav. The district and sessions judge of the Lucknow court has been conducting... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3n2epeF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 04:42AM

Babri Masjid Case Timeline: The Long Road To Justice

Nearly three decades after the Babri Masjid -- a 16th century mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya -- was demolished in an event that changed the country's political and social landscape, a special CBI... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ENJgKU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 04:30AM

US election 2020: Donald Trump and Joe Biden go on the attack in fiery, chaotic first presidential debate

US election 2020: Donald Trump and Joe Biden go on the attack in fiery, chaotic first presidential debate https://ift.tt/2Gej8JH Zee News Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden battled fiercely over Trump`s leadership on the coronavirus pandemic, the economy and taxes in a fiery first debate on Tuesday marked by Trump`s repeated interruptions. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 08:21AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Now, earn money while staying at home in pyajamas and watching TV shows, here's how

Now, earn money while staying at home in pyajamas and watching TV shows, here's how https://ift.tt/3cK7HW7 Zee News Do you want to get paid to watch your favorite TV series from the comfort of your homes? Then you will be happy to know that a British loungewear brand is looking to employ people to do just this. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 08:02AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Key takeaways: Differences between Trump, Biden

The 74-year-old president and the 77-year-old former vice president are similar in age, and they share a mutual dislike. But they differ starkly in style and substance. All of that was evident from the outset on the Cleveland stage. https://ift.tt/3jtc3Uh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 07:38AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Top10: What will Babri verdict mean today?

https://ift.tt/2tLe5XM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 08:21AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Bhopal horror: 2-day-old girl stabbed 100 times

In a crime that has left Bhopalis horror-struck, a two-day-old girl child was stabbed over 100 times with a screwdriver, her body wrapped in a shawl and dumped beside a temple in Bhopal’s Ayodhya Nagar. This is the third murder of a newborn girl in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh in two weeks. Police are yet to identify the infant. https://ift.tt/347DRqJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 03:46AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Trump Is Russian President "Putin's Puppy": Joe Biden

Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of failing to confront Russia, accusing the US leader of being the "puppy" of Russian President Vladimir Putin. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3kZVXBA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 08:24AM

Joe Biden Calls Trump A "Clown" During US Presidential Debate

US Democratic presidential challenger Joe Biden called Republican incumbent Donald Trump a "clown" on Tuesday as tension boiled over in the pair's first televised debate ahead of the November... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36k1Eqc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 07:51AM

"Phenomenal Nominee": Trump Defends His Pick For US Top Court Amid Debate

Republican President Donald Trump defended his quick push to try to fill a US Supreme Court seat at the start of his first presidential debate with Democratic rival Joe Biden on Tuesday, saying... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3jh4Eaa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 07:40AM

"Paid Millions Of Dollars In Taxes," Says Trump at US Presidential Debate

United States President Donald Trump today said he "paid millions of dollars in taxes" at the first Presidential debate in Cleveland. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2GmPz8q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 07:26AM

No Handshakes As Trump, Biden Take Stage At 1st Presidential Debate

Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden did not shake hands or wear masks as they entered their first White House debate on Tuesday, adhering to protocols on social distancing... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36hRNB3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 07:19AM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's Father Dies At 92

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla's father Shrikrishna Birla died on Tuesday. He was 92. Shreekrishna Birla was ill for the last few days, said family sources in Kota as well as Lok Sabha officials in New... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2GqfL1Z https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 04:17AM

"Will You Shut Up Man!": Joe Biden-Trump Face-Off At Presidential Debate

Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Tuesday branded President Donald Trump a liar and told him to "shut up" as the pair clashed in a bad-tempered start to their first televised debate. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30ALlBJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 07:09AM

No Handshakes As US Presidential Debate Between Trump, Joe Biden Begins

Frontrunner Joe Biden and a politically wounded Donald Trump took the stage in Cleveland for their first televised debate Tuesday, watched by a deeply divided nation 35 days ahead of the most tense US... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EJlAqU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 07:03AM

Amazon Wants You To Pay With A Hand Wave, Unveils New Biometric System

Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a new biometric payment system using palm recognition, to be made available to rival retailers and also promoted as a replacement for badge entry at stadiums or workplaces. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3l4EHLP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 06:56AM

"7 Million Contracted Virus. President Has No Plan": Biden Attacks Trump

Democratic challenger Joe Biden attacked US President Donald Trump over COVID-19, at the first Presidential debate. He said about "7 million contracted the virus. The President has no plan." from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2HIk1e5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 06:55AM

At Presidential Debate, Joe Biden Says "Everybody Knows Trump Is A Liar"

Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Tuesday branded President Donald Trump a liar and told him to "shut up" as the pair clashed in a bad-tempered start to their first televised debate. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3kZcFkJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 06:23AM

Updates: At 51 Lakh, India Has Highest Covid Recoveries, Says Centre

India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 61-lakh mark with 70,589 new coronavirus cases and 776 deaths reported on Tuesday, according to Health Ministry data. For the first time in 28 days, coronavirus... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34eaZgk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 04:59AM

Ayodhya hopes for closure to decades-old dispute

https://ift.tt/2Sep33K https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 04:34AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

World Bank Seeks $12 Billion For COVID-19 Vaccine In Developing Nations

The World Bank on Tuesday said it has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against Covid-19. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EJGdDo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 30, 2020 at 04:55AM

Times Top10: India’s farmers are getting angrier

https://ift.tt/2EGMW0S https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:35AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Vadodara: Three dead in building collapse

Three persons died after an under-construction building collapsed in Bawamanpura here late Monday night. https://ift.tt/36dZ70q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 07:49AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

US election 2020: President Donald Trump, Democratic nominee Joe Biden set for first presidential debate today

US election 2020: President Donald Trump, Democratic nominee Joe Biden set for first presidential debate today https://ift.tt/3kTHI1i Zee News US President DOnald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will debate each other for the first time on Tuesday evening (Local Time), in the first of three presidential debates. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:31AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Centre Tweaks Defence Offset Policy, Allows Leasing Of Military Equipment

In a major move, India has done away with offset requirements for government-to-government defence deals and single-vendor contracts under a new policy unveiled on Monday for the procurement of arms... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cHxEW4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:31AM

US Faces Ongoing Court Battles Over TikTok, WeChat Bans

The Trump administration faces ongoing court battles after two legal setbacks in its efforts to bar U.S. app stores from offering Chinese-owned TikTok or WeChat for download. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EGevr6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:27AM

World Heart Day 2020: All About Congenital Heart Disease And Tips For Early Detection And Treatment

World Heart Day: Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most common congenital disorder in newborns and affects around eight in every 1,000 babies. It refers to a defect in the formation of a baby's... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34dQ8dk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:20AM

Over 25,000 Fined Since Mid June For Mask Rule Violation In Delhi

More than 25,000 people have been caught and fined by enforcement teams of Delhi government since mid June for not wearing face masks, officials said on Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2S8QX1i https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:10AM

Police Departments Across US Report 911 Outage, Some Restored

A number of US police departments around the United States on Monday (local time) reported that their 911 lines are not operational. However, later some police departments also reported having... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2HFoj5X https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 08:02AM

Bengal Governor vs Mamata Banerjee Again, Now Over Raj Bhavan Expenses

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar has complained that the Mamata Banerjee government is pulling the purse strings for the Raj Bhavan expenses so tight that he may not be able to offer biscuits with... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/348jnOl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 07:58AM

Maha restaurants, bars allowed to open from Oct

In a major decision, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday allowed 4 lakh restaurant, bars and eatery outlets in the state to start their operations from the first week of October, just ahead of Navaratri starting October 17. https://ift.tt/339tyDi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 03:31PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Amarinder Singh's Sit-In Is "Shameful Political Nautanki": Sukhbir Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday termed the sit-in protest at Khatkar Kalaan by Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh as "shameful political nautanki". from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33d1K0w https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 07:18AM

Uma Bharti, COVID-19 Positive, Admitted To AIIMS

Former Union minister and senior BJP leader Uma Bharti, who tested positive for COVID-19 recently, was on Monday admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2FYHffB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 06:36AM

At Least 5 Iraqi Civilians Killed In Anti-US Rocket Attack

Three Iraqi children and two women from the same family were killed Monday when a rocket targeting Baghdad airport, where US troops are stationed, fell instead on their home, the army said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3jeKwFL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 06:32AM

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Covid-19 Cases Cross 60 Lakh-Mark In India

With over 82,000 new patients, the coronavius cases in India crossed 60 lakh-mark on Monday, data from the health ministry showed. The death count from the highly contagious virus climbed to 95,542... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36eYsfb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 06:16AM

Woman Charged With Sending Ricin Letter To Trump To Remain In US Custody

A US federal judge on Monday declared a Canadian woman arrested on suspicion of mailing ricin-filled letters to President Donald Trump "a continuing danger" to Trump and ordered her detained and... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3n1LzuY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 05:51AM

Google Pays Tribute To Actress Zohra Sehgal With Special Doodle

Google on Tuesday paid tributes to iconic Indian actress and stage artist Zohra Sehgal. The special Doodle, that showed the legendary actress as dancing, was made by Google guest artist Parvati... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cGOd4H https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 05:25AM

PM to inaugurate mega projects in U'khand today

https://ift.tt/3cEM6OF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 06:26AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Live: 3 dead as building collapses in Vadodara

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss: https://ift.tt/34b5Vtn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 04:57AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Govt clears military acquisitions worth Rs2290 cr

The defence ministry on Monday approved arms acquisitions worth another Rs 2,290 crore, including procurement of 72,000 more assault rifles from the US, amid the ongoing military confrontation in eastern Ladakh with China.​ https://ift.tt/34aofTl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 04:42AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Google To Enforce 30% Cut Rule On Play Store Apps

Google said Monday it plans to start enforcing a rule requiring Android apps in its Play store to use its payment system, which takes a 30 percent cut of transactions. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2GhSr6M https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 04:58AM

WHO Aims To Provide 120 Million Rapid Coronavirus Tests For Poorer States

Some 120 million rapid tests for Covid-19 will be made available to poorer countries at $5 each, the World Health Organization announced Monday -- if it can find the money. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3jfrUp9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 04:49AM

Donald Trump Likely Exceeded Law With TikTok Ban: Judge

The US judge who stopped a ban on TikTok downloads from kicking in on Monday said that President Donald Trump likely overstepped the law with the attempted move. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3ifiQzc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 04:37AM

Death Count Rises In Armenia, Azerbaijan Clashes Despite Calls For calm

Fierce fighting raged between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces on Monday, sparking bellicose rhetoric from regional power Turkey despite international pleas for a halt in fighting between the long-time... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36jnlXd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 29, 2020 at 04:26AM

Updates: Farmers Protest Against State Farm Bills, Security Tightened

A state-wide bandh would be observed in Karnataka today by various farmers' organisations, protesting the amendments to the APMC and land reforms acts made by the B S Yediyurappa government. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30br9G0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 08:52AM

Tractor Set On Fire At India Gate In Delhi To Protest Farm Bills

A tractor was set on fire near India Gate in Delhi this morning during against the contentious farm laws, which have triggered protests across the country. The police have removed the tractor and the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2S4BMWS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 08:42AM

Woman Moves Family Court After Losing To Father In Ludo In Bhopal

A 24-year-old woman approached a family court when she was defeated several times in Ludo games by her father in Bhopal, said Sarita Rajani, family court counsellor. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36cIl1W https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 08:42AM

Polling Begins For 1st Phase Of Rural Elections In Rajasthan Amid Covid

The polling for the first phase of election of the sarpanch and panch in 947 gram panchayats in Rajasthan began on Monday morning. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30d6hhM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 08:33AM

Live: K'taka farmers protest against farm bills

Pro-farmer organizations are observing Karnataka bandh today to protest against the farm bills. Pro-Kannada organizations have also extended their support to the bandh. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates. https://ift.tt/3czv4BJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 08:14AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Times Top10: Covid tally past 6m, but a slowdown?

https://ift.tt/2tlZbpO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 08:31AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, '17

Donald Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes the year he won the presidency. In his first year in the White House, he paid another $750. He had paid no income taxes at all in 10 of the previous 15 years — largely because he reported losing much more money than he made. https://ift.tt/348jwBH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 07:50AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

US judge blocks Donald Trump administration's app store ban on TikTok

US judge blocks Donald Trump administration's app store ban on TikTok https://ift.tt/2S1ey41 Zee News US District Judge Carl Nichols said in a brief order he was issuing a preliminary injunction to prevent the TikTok app store ban from taking effect. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 08:16AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Amid Protests Against New Farm Laws, Amarinder Singh To Hold Sit-In Today

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will hold a sit-in today against the three contentious farm laws, which have triggered protests across the country. President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cCAdJl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 07:35AM

K'taka bandh by farmers today against state bills

More than 30 pro-farmer organisations have reiterated they will go ahead with Karnataka bandh on Monday to protest the central and state governments' agriculture and APMC bills. https://ift.tt/3cJibVO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 06:12AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

US judge postpones Trump ban on TikTok

https://ift.tt/2GgBhpS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 05:56AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Shooting in Mexico's most violent state, 11 killed

https://ift.tt/347l3aO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 07:00AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

16 soldiers killed in Armenia-Azerbaijan clash, undermine regional stability

16 soldiers killed in Armenia-Azerbaijan clash, undermine regional stability https://ift.tt/30ctBfD Zee News The clashes between the two former Soviet republics, which fought a war in the 1990s, were the latest flare-up of a long-running conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, a breakaway region that is inside Azerbaijan but is run by ethnic Armenians. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 07:39AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Architects have designed a Martian city for this country, details here

Architects have designed a Martian city for this country, details here https://ift.tt/3cE9sUw Zee News In 2017, United Arab Emirates (UAE) had announced its plan to set up colony on Mars within the next 100 years and the oil-rich Gulf nation has now hired architects to realise its ambitious dream. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 07:31AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Locals Take Refuge In Makeshift Tents After Rains Cause Flooding In Assam

Several villages in Assam's Nagaon district were flooded after incessant rainfall caused water levels of the Borpani and Kapili to rise. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3mWZAKx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 07:25AM

Delhi Reports Over 40 Covid-19 Deaths For Second Day

More than 40 deaths due to COVID-19 were reported for the second consecutive day on Sunday. While Sunday reported 42 deaths, a total of 46 were reported on Saturday, the data relased by ... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3kRwWsd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 06:31AM

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Covid-19 Cases Cross 60 Lakh-Mark In India

More than 85,000 new Covid-19 cases were reported across India in the past 24 hours, data released by health ministry said on Sunday. The new cases took country's caseload over 60 lakh-mark. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cBvKX3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 05:42AM

US Judge Suspends Donald Trump's Ban On TikTok Downloads

A US federal judge late Sunday halted a politically charged ban ordered by the Trump administration on downloads of the popular video app TikTok, hours before it was to go into effect. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/348aaWk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 06:14AM

Global Covid-19 count reaches 32,925,668

The global count of the coronavirus cases has reached 32,925,668, according to the latest situation update from the US-based Johns Hopkins University.​The Covid-19 death toll is nearing to 1 million as the total number of positive cases includes 995,414 virus-related deaths. https://ift.tt/3kSu1zx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 05:03AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Oppn hail Akalis’ NDA exit, Cong not enthused

Led by NCP chief Sharad Pawar, several opposition members on Sunday hailed SAD for quitting NDA over the farm bills and thanked the Akalis for snapping their ties with BJP. In a tweet, Pawar congratulated SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and his wife and former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal “who under the leadership of Hon Shri Parkash Singh Badal” pulled out of NDA. “Thanks for firmly standing with the Farmers!” the NCP chief said. https://ift.tt/339cYTU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 04:36AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

UN Chief Calls For Immediate End To Armenia, Azerbaijan Clashes

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said he was "extremely concerned over the fresh resumption of hostilities" between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Armenia-backed breakaway region of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34jAoWf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 05:16AM

"Totally Fake News": Donald Trump Dismisses Reports Of Tax Allegations

US President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed a New York Times report that he paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016, the year he won the election. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cADhpb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 04:47AM

Global Coronavirus Deaths Cross 1 Million Mark: Report

More than one million deaths from the novel coronavirus have been recorded worldwide since it emerged in China in December 2019, according to an AFP tally based on official sources at 2230 GMT Sunday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3mUuWBr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 28, 2020 at 04:39AM

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away at 82

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passed away on Sunday morning. He was 82. Jaswant Singh was a retired officer of the Indian Army and was one of the founding members of the Bhartiya Janata Party. He held the defence, external affairs and finance portfolios in Vajpayee government's different ministries from 1996-2004. https://ift.tt/2GdmkFj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 09:21AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

IPL: Power hitting, simple plan got Gill going

After playing a match-winning knock of 70 runs against SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Saturday, Kolkata Knight Riders' batsman Shubman Gill said that it is important for all the openers to take their team over the line. https://ift.tt/368ihVC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 09:10AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Live: PM Modi condoles demise of Jaswant Singh

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss: https://ift.tt/2S2wATo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 05:12AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Maha bans sale of loose cigarettes and beedis

Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to ban the sale of “loose” cigarettes and beedis. https://ift.tt/36am98z https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 05:30AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

IPL: More lows than highs for CSK in first week

MS Dhoni's boys now have a one-week break before taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Coach Stephen Fleming admitted that Chennai Super Kings will have to do "a bit of soul-searching" over the coming week and get their act together. https://ift.tt/3czpGhI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 08:29AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Actor Rakul Preet Moves Delhi Court Over Media Linking Her To Drug Case

Actor Rakul Preet Singh on Saturday approached the Delhi High Court seeking an interim direction to the Centre, Press Council of India and the News Broadcasters Association to ensure that the media... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/348TLRM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 09:07AM

BJP Leader Jaswant Singh Dies At 82: Tributes

Former Union Minister and BJP leader Jaswant Singh died on Sunday. He was 82. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2S4ahfW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 09:02AM

"Endangering Lives": Mumbai Police On Media Frenzy Amid Drugs Probe

The media should not be risking lives including their own while chasing cars of actors being questioned in a drug case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, the Mumbai police said in a strict... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cwFWQM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 08:45AM

Ex-Union Minister Jaswant Singh Dies At 82. "Saddened By Demise," Says PM

Former union minister and BJP leader Jaswant Singh dies at 82. "Saddened by his demise," tweets PM Modi from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RZa91k https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 08:38AM

PM Presented Strong Representation Of India's Culture To UN: JP Nadda

Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday said that the former presented a... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2S1LrgL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 08:30AM

Blog: Farm laws to bring more freedom

https://ift.tt/30bObNj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 08:10AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Daughters' Day: Wishes, Messages, Cards For The Special Ones In Your Life

Happy Daughters' Day: Today is Daughters' Day in India! This year it's isn't advisable going out with your daughter due to the COVID-19 pandemic but a day in the park with a picnic basket packed with... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/309bw28 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 08:20AM

Farmers' Victory, Akali Dal Had To Bow Before Their Doorstep: Congress

Reacting to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) quitting the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the farm bills issue, the Congress on Saturday said it was the "victory" of farmers that the Akali Dal... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3jjsbqY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 08:20AM

PM Pledged Every Poor Person Will Have A House By 2022: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged that by 2022 every poor person in the country will have a roof over their head. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3ibBJmx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 07:56AM

"Hoaxes Generate Fear": Canada Man Arrested Over False Terror Link Claims

Authorities in Canada have arrested and charged a man with making repeated false claims that he had traveled to Syria to join the ISIS and carried out grisly crimes, they announced. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3j74HWb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 07:42AM

Google Doodle Celebrates 22nd Birthday With Animated Illustration

Happy Birthday, Google! Today Google is celebrating its 22 years of launch with an animated doodle. Google being one of the most user friendly search engine is also the most popular search engine... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3kQcLuP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 07:41AM

US President Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge

US President Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge https://ift.tt/3i6dgzf Zee News The nomination was made to fill up the vacancy following the death of Judge Ruth Bader Ginsberg. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 07:08AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Happy Daughters' Day 2020: Images, & pictures

Daughters' Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of September. This year, it will be celebrated on the 27th of September. This day honours daughters across the world and celebrates them as a blessing in a family. It's a day dedicated to daughters and their families showing affection while celebrating the occasion by sending cards, gifts and flowers. https://ift.tt/3mPvDfr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 06:00AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: Covid Cases Cross 59 Lakh Mark In India

Total number of coronavirus cases crossed 59 lakh-mark in India on Saturday, health ministry data said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/343g2QB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 06:24AM

"Not The NDA By Vajpayee, Badal Sahab": Harsimrat Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Saturday attacked the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over farm bills. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36bWOv6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 05:58AM

Deepika, Sara, Shraddha surrender mobiles to NCB

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) probing the drug angle in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case on Saturday accepted the “voluntarily surrender” of the cellphones of actors Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh for a detailed examination. https://ift.tt/3i8Lkux https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 04:58AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Bhopal Railway Officials Allegedly Gangrape Woman At Station Premises

A 22-year-old woman hailing from Uttar Pradesh was on Saturday allegedly raped by two railway officers at the Bhopal main station, the police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2S0qLWm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 04:59AM

Cop Shot During Breonna Taylor Protests In US

A police officer has been shot in Louisville, Kentucky during protests in that city over a grand jury's decision in the Breonna Taylor case, the FBI said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EB6x2u https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 27, 2020 at 04:35AM

IPL: CSK missing Rayudu, admits MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has no qualms in admitting that he has missed injured Ambati Rayudu badly in the last two games, and said that the three-time champions are "lacking a bit of steam" in their batting unit in the ongoing Indian Premier League. https://ift.tt/3hYXxlq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 08:11AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

History Will Be "Severe Judge": Australia PM On Not Sharing Covid Vaccine

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday insisted that any nation that develops a Covid-19 vaccine share it universally, warning that history will be a "severe judge" if not. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/366a8Ry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 08:18AM

Trump To Nominate Amy Coney Barrett As New Supreme Court Judge: Report

President Donald Trump intends to name Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, US media reported Friday, who if confirmed would cement a solid conservative majority on the high court. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3091BJM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 08:04AM

US Surpasses 7 Million Coronavirus Cases: Johns Hopkins Tally

The United States on Friday crossed seven million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a running tally by Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30915eO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 07:58AM

WHO Gave Blessing For Coronavirus Vaccine Emergency Use Programme: China

The World Health Organization supported China's campaign to vaccinate certain people against coronavirus in July while clinical trials were still under way, a Chinese health official said on Friday,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3366pSd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 07:53AM

As Manmohan Singh Turns 88, Rahul Gandhi Tweets: "Inspiration For All"

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh turns 88 today. Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi was among the first to wish him on his birthday today. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RXXiwf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 07:52AM

3 Dead After Huge Fire At Huawei's Factory In China

Three people have been found dead after a huge fire broke out at an unfinished research facility belonging to tech giant Huawei in the southern Chinese city of Dongguan, according to local... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3n3np3s https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 07:28AM

Trump To Nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to succeed Ginsburg: Report

President Donald Trump plans on Saturday to name conservative federal appeals court judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy on the US Supreme Court created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36ahK5I https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 04:41AM

US President Donald Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett as the new Supreme Court judge: sources

US President Donald Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett as the new Supreme Court judge: sources https://ift.tt/3i4OSOq Zee News Amy Coney Barrett, 48, was appointed by Trump to the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in 2017 and is known for her conservative religious views. Supreme Court justices are given lifetime appointments. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 07:03AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Nearly 31% prefer Nitish as CM, says poll survey

The three-phase Bihar assembly polls will be the first large-scale election in the country amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and as per the IANS C-Voter Bihar opinion poll survey, 30.9% of the people are still backing Nitish Kumar as the most preferable candidate to be the chief minister again.​ https://ift.tt/2S22bok https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 06:50AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Live Updates: India's COVID-19 Case Count Crosses 58-Lakh Mark

India's COVID-19 case count crossed the 58-lakh mark with a spike of 86,052 new cases. A total of 1,141 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2G4LiGJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 06:51AM

Barnstorming US, Donald Trump Mocks Joe Biden For "Staying In Again"

With just 39 days until the US election, President Donald Trump ramped up his campaigning with back-to-back events Friday in battleground states -- a frenetic pace in contrast with the more sedate... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/344Csku https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 06:41AM

"Terrorism Is Pakistan's Only Glory In 70 Years," India Hits Out At UN

Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raised the Kashmir issue in the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, India promptly responded to Khan's comments and requested the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3kPVt16 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 05:58AM

Row Over Assam Dropping Chapters On Nehru Policies From Class 12 Syllabus

The Congress in Assam has lodged strong protests against dropping of chapters on Jawaharlal Nehru's policies, Ayodhya dispute and the Gujarat riots from the Class 12 syllabus of the state board. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/330Zs4O https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 02:00AM

Grants For Girls, Shelters For Seniors: Nitish Kumar Unveils 7-Point Plan

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has rolled up his sleeves for the electoral battle that starts next month. Addressing the media after the announcement of poll dates, Nitish Kumar unveiled what he... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3jgXG4Y https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 12:30AM

PM Modi to deliver virtual speech at UNGA today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver a virtual address at the annual UN General Assembly on Saturday, official sources said. The UN General Assembly this year is largely being held online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Majority of world leaders are delivering pre-recorded speeches at the summit in New York. https://ift.tt/2HuA8M5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 05:46AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Karan Johar co's exec detained, actor questioned

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday detained filmmaker Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions’ executive producer Kshitij Prasad as part of its probe into the drug angle connected with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. He was picked up for questioning along with another employee, Anubhav Chopra, at 11am. Chopra was allowed to return home in the night. https://ift.tt/33XjPPG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 05:37AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

India Offers $100 Million Line of Credit To Sri Lanka For Solar Projects

India has offered a Line of Credit worth $ 100 million to Sri Lanka for three solar projects in the country, according to an official statement. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/333Z2L2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 06:13AM

Indian Envoy Walks Out As Imran Khan Begins Speech At UN

The Indian delegate at the United Nations General Assembly session walked out when Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan began his speech in which he made comments on India's internal affairs. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/305wmiI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 05:19AM

Have sold all jewellery to pay legal fees: Anil Ambani

https://ift.tt/2GbEPts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 11:16PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

'Vacate areas of J&K under illegal occupation'

https://ift.tt/2RXJUrZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 05:24AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

'Cess collections not going to intended funds'

The Comptroller and Auditor General has pulled up the government for diverting a large chunk of the money it collected as cess to the general pool making it difficult to ensure that the funds were used for the intended purpose. It also said the Centre had overstated its revenue and transferred a lower share of Goods and Services Tax (GST) to the states than it should have. https://ift.tt/333DIVN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 02:27AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Paris Attack "Clearly Act Of Islamist Terrorism": French Minister

An attack with a meat cleaver in Paris that left two people wounded Friday was "clearly an act of Islamist terrorism", French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3n0VuRN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 26, 2020 at 04:26AM

Hope India, China resolve differences: Trump

US President Donald Trump hoped on Thursday that India and China would be able to resolve their current border disputes as he reiterated his offer to help the two Asian giants in this regard. https://ift.tt/2HrNYyN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 07:32AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Queen Elizabeth's Finances Hit, Royal Budget May Lose 15 Million Pounds

Britain's Royal Household on Friday defended taxpayer-funded trips, including a golfing jaunt by the beleaguered Prince Andrew, as it warned of a financial hit stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2G7r1QY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 08:14AM

US Economy Suffered $16 Trillion Drag Due To Racism: Report

Racial inequality has cost the US economy $16 trillion in wealth over the last two decades, Citigroup said in a report Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/343KTge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 08:08AM

Facebook Suspends Fake Russian Accounts Over US Election Hack Threat

Facebook Inc said on Thursday it has dismantled three networks of fake accounts which could be used by Russia's intelligence services to leak hacked documents as part of efforts to disrupt the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3i21t4P https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 08:04AM

Michael Bloomberg's Fundraising For Florida Ex-Convicts Draws Scrutiny

Florida's attorney general is calling for a probe into billionaire former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's fundraising of nearly $20 million to help convicted felons vote in the key swing state. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3mQaH7V https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 07:34AM

"Enough Is Enough": China Attacks US At UN Over Covid-19 Criticism

China on Thursday lashed out at the United States at a high-level UN meeting over its criticism on the coronavirus, with its envoy declaring, "Enough is enough!" from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/305c60P https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 07:34AM

Tatas, Jubilant eye CCD vending biz

Tata Group, India’s biggest conglomerate, and Jubilant Food-Works (which owns the franchise for Domino’s and Dunkin’ Donuts in India), are weighing a bid for Coffee Day Group’s hot beverage vending machine business, said people with knowledge of the matter. ​​The beleaguered Coffee Day Group is seeking Rs 2,000 crore for the business, which has piqued the interest of marquee global private equity funds too. https://ift.tt/3kOKlBg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 06:30AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

'Covid made 90% Indians careful with expenses'

Even as Indians increase their spending with the easing of lockdowns, over 90% of respondents in a survey said that the pandemic has made them more careful with expenditure as against 75% of global respondents. ​​Indians are being increasingly careful with money despite many of them (56%) reporting a spike in spending in July compared to global peers (46%) https://ift.tt/3cvDUQS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 06:43AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Now, NCB summons exec of top film production co

After Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan and Shraddha Kapoor, it is the turn of a Karan Johar production company manager to be summoned in connection with the Mumbai drug use case. https://ift.tt/2Euslg6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 05:57AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Court allows questioning of Rhea’s brother in jail

https://ift.tt/330Omgb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 07:18AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

12-Year-Old Among 3 Mowed Down By Speeding Bus In Delhi

Three persons, including a minor boy, were mowed down allegedly by a speeding cluster bus on Thursday night in northeast Delhi's Nand Nagri area, police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EvXHTE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 07:32AM

US Announces $150 Million For H-1B Workforce Training Programme

The United States announced USD 150 million (over Rs 1,100 crore) on Thursday to invest in training for middle-to-high-skilled H-1B occupations in key sectors in the American economy. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/363VLgq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 07:05AM

Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US poll hack-and-leak threat

Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US poll hack-and-leak threat https://ift.tt/32X2y9U Zee News Facebook Inc said on Thursday it has dismantled three networks of fake accounts which could be used by Russia`s intelligence services to leak hacked documents as part of efforts to disrupt the upcoming US election. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 06:31AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

NIA cracks B'luru riots case, arrests ‘key plotter’

Two days after it took over the probe into the mob violence that rocked Bengaluru on August 11, 2020, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 30 different locations in the city and arrested a key conspirator, Sayed Saddiq Ali. NIA sources said the links of Saddiq , a recovery agent with a bank and allegedly a member of Congress, with hardline outfits. https://ift.tt/3kKsMCp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 05:42AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

UP to name & shame sex offenders

The UP government is planning ‘Operation Durachari’, to be launched soon for naming and shaming habitual offenders in the cases of crime against women. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has also instructed the police to strengthen ‘anti-Romeo squads’ across the state. https://ift.tt/2EugsH0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 05:39AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

"Would Love To Help": Trump Offers Mediation On India-China Border Row

US President Donald Trump hoped on Thursday that India and China would be able to resolve their current border disputes as he reiterated his offer to help the two Asian giants in this regard. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3mRNimw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 06:31AM

Rule To Limit Stay Of Foreign Students Proposed In US

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday announced a proposed rule to fix the period of stay for international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists to "encourage program... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33WK74r https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 06:12AM

Congress kicks off campaign against farm bills

Congress on Thursday kicked off its nation-wide campaign against the farm bills passed by Parliament earlier this week and referred to them as “anti-farmer, unconstitutional and in violation of the federal structure”. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi alleged the Modi government and the prime minister himself were “misleading” people on the provisions of the bill. https://ift.tt/33Vp81X https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 05:06AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Three-day ‘rail roko’ in Punjab disrupts services

Farmers in Punjab on Thursday began their three-day ‘rail roko’ protest against the recently-passed farm bills, forcing the Railways to suspend several trains to avoid confrontation with the agitators. The call for agitation was given by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, which was later supported by several farmers outfits. Besides rail roko, 31 farm organisations have also called for ‘Punjab Bandh’ on Friday. https://ift.tt/3kOsQRY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 05:22AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Akademi winner turns labourer to sustain family

Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar winner Navnath Gore is trapped by circumstance in the very trials his characters endure in the pages of his award-winning debut novel, “Fesati”. Life changed swiftly when the coronavirus struck and the lockdown in March temporarily closed the college in Ahmednagar district where he worked as a lecturer of Marathi on clocked hours. Since April, Gore (32) has been working as a farm labourer for Rs 400 a day to support his family. https://ift.tt/3cFvJlf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 04:46AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Suspend Issuance Of New Pilot Licenses: UN Aviation Body To Pakistan

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has advised Pakistan to undertake "immediate corrective actions" and suspend the issuance of any new pilot licenses in the wake of a scandal over... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cxEqxU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 05:25AM

Coronavirus LIVE: Coronavirus Cases In India Cross 57 Lakhs

Covid-19 Live Updates: India reported 86,508 new Covid cases in the past 24 hours taking its coronavirus tally past the 57-lakh mark, shows the Health Ministry's COVID-19 data; the country reported... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3jeW109 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 25, 2020 at 04:58AM

India Aims To End Tuberculosis By 2025, Says Health Minister At UN

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has accorded high priority for ending tuberculosis by 2025, five years ahead of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), said Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hYSIZa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 07:52AM

Massive Fire At ONGC's Surat Plant After 3 Blasts, No Casualties Reported

A massive fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) gas processing plant in Gujarat early this morning. The fire has now been brought under control, ONGC said, adding that no... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RPM9xI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 07:17AM

CBI Sees Opening In Court Order To File Cases Without Bengal's Consent

After the West Bengal government in November 2018 revoked "general consent" given to the CBI to take up cases against central government staff, the probe agency had to take permission of the state... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3i6bhLr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:15AM

Auditor Questions Navy For Failing To Conclude Warfare Ship Contract

The Comptroller and Auditor General has taken strong exception to the Indian Navy's failure to conclude a Rs 16,000-crore contract to induct a fleet of amphibious warships even after deciding on the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2G0Q4oO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 05:01AM

G4 Countries Demand "Urgency" In Reform Of UN Security Council

The G4 grouping comprising India, Japan, Germany and Brazil on Wednesday expressed their concern over lack of any "meaningful" forward movement on long-pending reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC)... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32WPIsb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 03:03AM

Google Dedicates Doodle To Indian Swimmer Arati Saha On Her 80th Birthday

Google today celebrated the 80th birthday of Arati Saha, an Indian long distance swimmer. She was born in 1940 in Kolkata on September 24. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/306Dnjs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 02:43AM

Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Surat

A fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plant here in Surat in early hours of Thursday. https://ift.tt/2RV2voA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 07:11AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

White supremacists pose 'most persistent' threat, says US homeland chief

White supremacists pose 'most persistent' threat, says US homeland chief https://ift.tt/2EqPnEC Zee News White supremacist groups have posed "the most persistent and lethal threat" of violent extremism in the United States in recent years, acting US Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said at a congressional hearing on Wednesday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 07:04AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

‘Game changer’ labour bills passed by House

https://ift.tt/2Ew2nsM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:38AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for fighting COVID-19 misinformation to tackle crisis

UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for fighting COVID-19 misinformation to tackle crisis https://ift.tt/3mJZFRz Zee News United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged joint efforts to address the infodemic, mitigating the harm done to people by misinformation and disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:50AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Keep off internal issues, Turkey told

https://ift.tt/2Et4Ggd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:58AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

"Can't Let It Happen": Pompeo Accuses China Of Fomenting US Racial Unrest

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday accused China of trying to foment unrest in the United States through its criticism of racism. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cnYv9M https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:53AM

Didi ready for PM-Kisan, but wants funds moved

The West Bengal government has finally agreed to implement the Centre’s flagship ‘income support’ scheme for farmers — PM-Kisan — but with a rider. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded that the money be transferred to the state exchequer. But the Centre has made it clear that it would not tweak its rule of direct transfer to farmers’ bank accounts under the scheme. https://ift.tt/2RPTmxE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:08AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Chennai, Bengaluru had ‘cleanest air’ in lockdown

Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai turned out to be among the best three cities in terms of having clean air during the first 40 days of the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, shows an analysis of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), released on Wednesday. https://ift.tt/2HrfzQO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 04:31AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Opposition intensifies agitation, skips House for 2nd day

https://ift.tt/3iXMFFD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:25AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Ex-DGP praises Nitish, hints at political plunge

https://ift.tt/2ErEcLW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 04:30AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Trump Refuses To Promise Peaceful Transfer Of Power If He Loses US Vote

President Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to clearly guarantee a peaceful transfer of power should he lose the upcoming US election in November to Joe Biden. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2G0Ic6L https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 06:34AM

"Not A Fan" Of Meghan Markle, Says Trump, Wishes Prince Harry "Good Luck"

President Donald Trump, seemingly stung by Meghan Markle's recent comments about the upcoming US elections, slammed the actress on Wednesday, saying he was "not a fan" and wishing her husband Prince... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2FM5iyg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 05:58AM

Live Updates: India Coronavirus Cases Cross 56 Lakh, Total Deaths 90,020

India reported 83,527 new Covid cases in the past 24 hours taking its coronavirus tally past the 56-lakh mark, shows the Health Ministry's COVID-19 data; the country reported 1,085 deaths in this... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/363HOiQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 05:22AM

MoS Railways Suresh Angadi dies of Covid-19

Union minister of state for railways and Karnataka BJP MP Suresh Angadi, 65, passed away on Wednesday, days after he tested positive for Covid-19. Angadi is the first Central minister to die of coronavirus. Angadi passed away around 8 pm at the AIIMS trauma centre, which has been converted into a dedicated Covid-19 facility, sources at the hospital said. https://ift.tt/362UQwM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 05:17AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Live: Covid toll crosses 90k

With 86,825 new infections on Wednesday, India’s Covid-19 count in September reached 20,44,570, which is the highest recorded in a month by any country in the world. India’s Covid-19 fatalities crossed the 90,000mark on Wednesday, the last 15,000 deaths coming in just 13 days. Stay tuned for all latest updates https://ift.tt/3csa6Vq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 03:38AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

‘Joint statements aimed at LAC standstill’

The recent understandings between India and China — by the foreign ministers in Moscow on September 10 and military commanders on Tuesday — are intended to begin the process of a limited disengagement and ensure a continued ‘standstill’ at the Line of Actual Control amid a deep trust deficit between the two sides. https://ift.tt/3hY9b03 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 05:03AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Why Farmers Are Angry If New Laws Favour Them?: Prithviraj Chavan

Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan asked on Wednesday why farmers were up in the arms if the Union government has indeed enacted three "farmer friendly" laws. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RSqchl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 24, 2020 at 04:38AM

Gavaskar helps MCA find 2011 World Cup final ball

Almost a decade after it went missing, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has managed to trace the ball which the then India skipper MS Dhoni famously smashed into the Mumbai Cricket Association pavilion at the Wankhede Stadium to seal India’s 2011 World Cup triumph. The legend has managed to locate the ticket holder of No. 210 who had caught the ball that Dhoni hit. https://ift.tt/35YtiIV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 07:59AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Indian-Americans have powered growth of US: Biden

Indian-Americans, with their hard work and entrepreneurship, have powered the economic growth of the United States and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country, Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden said on Tuesday. https://ift.tt/3iTA5HG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 07:50AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Quota For Families Of Terror Attack Victims In Medical Courses: Centre

The Home Ministry has sought applications from the family of victims of terrorist attacks for pursuing MBBS and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) courses in medical and dental colleges under the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3j7fBek https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 08:08AM

Heavy Overnight Rain In Mumbai Hits Trains; Flood Alert In City

Heavy rain, over the last 12 hours, has led to water-logging in several parts of Mumbai and affected rail traffic. The weather department has warned of flood-like situation in some low-lying areas. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RRVx3G https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 07:53AM

International Space Station Relocates To Avoid Collision With Debris

Astronauts on the International Space Station carried out an "avoidance maneuver" Tuesday to ensure they would not be hit by a piece of debris, said US space agency NASA, urging better management of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hUb0el https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 07:46AM

Heavy Rain Leads To Flooding In Several Parts Of Mumbai: Updates

Several parts of Mumbai received heavy rainfall on Tuesday night leading to flooding in some areas including Sion and Goregaon. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3mNYCjQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 07:42AM

"Completely Unacceptable": India Slams Turkey On Kashmir Remarks

India on Tuesday slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his remarks on Kashmir during United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, saying the latter's speech constitutes "gross... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/301SRoO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 07:26AM

Face shields ineffective at curbing coronavirus COVID-19 spread, says Japanese supercomputer Fugaku

Face shields ineffective at curbing coronavirus COVID-19 spread, says Japanese supercomputer Fugaku https://ift.tt/3iUEwlj Zee News A recent simulation by a Japanese supercomputer named Fugaku has claimed that plastic face shields are ineffective in curbing the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 as they are almost totally ineffective at trapping respiratory aerosols. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 07:13AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

At UNGA, US President Donald Trump accuses China of unleashing coronavirus 'plague'

At UNGA, US President Donald Trump accuses China of unleashing coronavirus 'plague' https://ift.tt/2Hq1sLx Zee News US President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that China must be held accountable for having "unleashed" COVID-19 on the world, prompting Beijing to accuse him of "lies" and abusing the UN platform to provoke confrontation. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 06:48AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

"Not Every Prisoner To Be Released Amid Pandemic": Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Tuesday said it had directed states to set up high powered committees (HPCs) to determine prisoners who could be released on interim bail or parole during COVID-19 pandemic, but its... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35YVAmx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 03:31AM

Oppn walkout in RS gives govt walkover on 7 bills

With opposition benches in the Rajya Sabha empty — their occupants walked out on Tuesday saying they would boycott proceedings until the suspension of eight MPs was revoked — the House passed seven bills, including one for return to the Lok Sabha, in a record time of three and a half hours. https://ift.tt/35YArJj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 03:19AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

‘China’s built 13 military positions since Doklam’

It’s well-established that the multiple incursions into eastern Ladakh in May came after months of planning and approval by the top political hierarchy in Beijing. Now, a report says China began constructing at least 13 new military positions right after the Doklam face-off with India in 2017. ​​Stratfor, a US-based global security and intelligence consultancy platform, said China began building three airbases, five permanent air defence positions and five heliports as part of a larger strategy. https://ift.tt/3mIx8fl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 06:14AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Iconic UK company to make guns in UP from Nov

Famous British firearms manufacturing company Webley & Scott (W&S), which armed the Allied forces during the two World Wars and produced weapons for at least 15 countries, will mark its presence in the Indian subcontinent from November with the manufacturing of arms from its new unit in UP’s Sandila (Hardoi), barely 30 km from Lucknow. It will be the first foreign company to manufacture firearms in India. https://ift.tt/3kDu4PK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 05:46AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Indian-Americans Have Powered Economic Growth Of US: Joe Biden

Indian Americans, with their hard work and entrepreneurship, have powered the economic growth of the United States and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country, Democratic presidential candidate... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RWuBjf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 05:41AM

Coronavirus LIVE: India's COVID-19 Tally Crosses 55-Lakh Mark

India's coronavirus tally crossed the 55-lakh mark with a spike of 75,083 cases and 1,053 deaths on Tuesday. However, the country has achieved record recoveries of 1,01,468 COVID-19 patients in the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32TXbYX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 05:29AM

‘Those reinfected have more severe infection’

Reinfection of Covid-19 has been confirmed using whole genome sequencing in four healthcare workers from Mumbai. All four have a more severe Covid-19 infection as compared to their earlier episode, according to a preprint published on The Lancet medical journal’s website. Those reinfected include three doctors from Nair Hospital and healthcare worker from Hinduja Hospital. https://ift.tt/3mJcqMa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 05:31AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Lok Sabha passes three labour code bills

Amid boycott from major opposition parties, including Congress, Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed three important labour code bills — the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, the Industrial Relations Code, and the Code on Social Security. T​he bills provide for social security to workers in organised and unorganised sectors while consolidating 29 labour laws under four codes. https://ift.tt/360z1hh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 04:33AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Sharad Pawar gets I-T notice, says govt loves us

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday disclosed he had received a notice from the Income Tax department seeking additional information and verification on the affidavits filed by him during the 2014 and 2020 Rajya Sabha elections. "It reflects the government’s love for politicians like me.” https://ift.tt/3kEKBCX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 05:07AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

ED lens on Rs 1k cr payouts in Chinese betting case

The Enforcement Directorate has claimed that it is investigating major beneficiaries of the payouts from Paytm and HSBC Bank accounts of illegal betting transactions worth Rs 1,000 crore run by Chinese nationals using banned apps. The payment gateways were allegedly used for overseas transactions. https://ift.tt/3hQ3iBL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 04:43AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

New Guidelines Issued For Pharma Giants Manufacturing Covid Vaccine

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued a new set of guidelines, focusing on safety, immunogenicity and efficacy parameters for pharma giants who are developing COVID-19 vaccines. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EntxSq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 04:51AM

8 Arrested For Posing As Contractors, Stealing MTNL Cables In Delhi: Cops

Eight people, who used to steal MTNL cables by posing as contractors, were arrested in west Delhi, police said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35ZdMg4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 04:36AM

China Vows To Become Carbon Neutral By 2060

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday that the world's largest greenhouse gas polluter will peak emissions in 2030 and go carbon neutral by 2060, in what climate activists hailed as a major step... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35YrD6d https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 04:23AM

International Flights To Start From Kushinagar By Diwali: Yogi Adityanath

In a huge makeover of the eastern Uttar Pradesh's image, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday announced the start of international flights from Kushinagar airport by Diwali. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RPYDp0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 23, 2020 at 04:12AM

Live: NIA conducts raids in Davinder Singh case

Stay tuned for all latest news and updates https://ift.tt/3cmE4d3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 06:59AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

SSC To Announce CGL, CHSL, Other Exam Dates Today

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will announce the schedule of CGL, CHSL and other exams today. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33LExBX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 09:24AM

Priyanka Joins Kate Winslet And A Bunch Of Celebs As New Voice Of 'Calm'

"Excited to join such an amazing group of "calming" voices for HBO Max's Calm series, A World Of Calm," Priyanka Chopra tweeted from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cl9UHe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 09:03AM

In 3 Years, China Doubled Air Bases, Heliports Along India Border: Report

The 2017 Doklam crisis which played out between China and India in a part of Bhutan located east of east of Sikkim ''appears to have shifted China's strategic objectives, with China more than doubling... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hTiCgW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 08:52AM

Coronavirus dampens seasonal cheer in China's Christmas production hub

Coronavirus dampens seasonal cheer in China's Christmas production hub https://ift.tt/32R5DIr Zee News At the Yiwu Fuye Christmas factory in eastern China, workers are stitching and testing out Santa Claus toys, checking they play a Christmas tune at the press of a button. But the jingles are the only seasonal cheer in the factory in the city of Yiwu, which produces 80% of Christmas consumer goods exported globally, according to state broadcaster CCTV. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 08:24AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

US President Donald Trump to make Supreme court pick by Saturday, before Ginsburg burial

US President Donald Trump to make Supreme court pick by Saturday, before Ginsburg burial https://ift.tt/3iT5E4n Zee News Trump said he is planning to name his pick by Friday or Saturday, ahead of the first presidential election debate. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 07:47AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

‘Fabricated narrative’: India slams Pak over J&K

India on Monday hit back at Pakistan for raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during the high-level meeting to commemorate 75 years of United Nations (UN), saying Islamabad is globally recognised as the epicentre of terrorism which harbours and trains terrorists, hails them as martyrs and consistently persecutes its ethnic and religious minorities. https://ift.tt/32QFsBP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 07:54AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

16-Year-Old Dies By Suicide In Rajasthan, Father Alleges Rape: Police

A 16-year-old girl was found dead at her house in Dholpur district of Rajasthan on Sunday night, with her father alleging that she killed herself after two men raped her. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hTT4QZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 08:18AM

8 Suspended Rajya Sabha MPs Protest Overnight, Refuse Deputy Chairman's Tea

Eight opposition members of the Rajya Sabha, suspended on Monday over the chaos in the House when controversial farm bills were passed on Sunday, spent the night on the lawns of the parliament complex... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3ckuTd9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 08:11AM

NASA Plans Mission To Moon By 2024, To Cost $28 Billion

NASA on Monday revealed its latest plan to return astronauts to the Moon in 2024, and estimated the cost of meeting that deadline at $28 billion, $16 billion of which would be spent on the lunar... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32QB9q3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 07:44AM

8 MPs Suspended Over Farm Bills Row Refuse To Leave, Protest Overnight

Eight opposition members of the Rajya Sabha were suspended on Monday for the rest of the session over the chaos in the House during Sunday's passing of the farm bills. However, the members, including... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hS6ayj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 07:40AM

Delhi Police Versus Punjab MPs As PM Modi Leaves Parliament

Parliament members from Punjab who were holding a silent protest near parliament on Monday evening were jostled and allegedly manhandled by members of the Delhi Police. Part of the altercation took... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EnaPun https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 07:31AM

Vande Bharat train bid only for desi companies

The Indian Railways will procure 44 Vande Bharat train sets for Rs 2,000 crore through reverse auction, which officials said is perhaps the biggest such bid. In this “domestic tender”, the qualified bidders will quote their prices online and it will be live. The bidder quoting the lowest price will get the order to produce these train sets. https://ift.tt/3kBqRQx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 06:20AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

World Leaders Mark UN 75th Anniversary Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

World leaders came together, virtually, on Monday to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, as the deadly coronavirus pandemic and tensions between the United States and China challenge the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3mEyrfb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 06:48AM

"Sushashan": PM Modi's Thumbs Up For Mr Good Governance Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's moniker of "Sushashan Babu" (Mr Good Governance) was endorsed on Monday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- a former political rival who ahead of the 2015 state... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35UMFm6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 06:00AM

2/3rd of NSA detentions in 2017-18 in MP: MHA

Nearly two-thirds of the total 1,198 preventive detentions under the National Security Act (NSA) in 2017-18 were made in Madhya Pradesh and 28% in Uttar Pradesh, Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. A total of 697 persons were detained under NSA in the country in 2018, of which 495 were in Madhya Pradesh & 167 in Uttar Pradesh. https://ift.tt/3hVwRlw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 06:09AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

India trying to ‘circumvent’ ties downgrading: Pak

Pakistan has justified in an official statement its decision to not allow a senior Indian diplomat to lead the Indian mission, accusing India of trying to “circumvent the effect of downgrading of relations”. ​​​Pakistan had blocked the appointment of Jayant Khobragade, an IFS officer of 1995 batch, saying he was too senior to lead the Indian mission at a time bilateral ties had been downgraded. https://ift.tt/35Vio6M https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 05:59AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

China encroaches upon Nepal land, builds infra

https://ift.tt/2FP1XhJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 04:58AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Updates: India Reports Over 54 Lakh COVID-19 Cases, 87,882 Deaths So Far

India has recorded 54,87,580 COVID-19 cases so far with 86,961 new infections. 1,130 deaths in the last 24 hours have pushed the total death count to 87,882. 93,356 patients have recovered from the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2HpuX09 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 05:35AM

Live: New cases drop by 20% as Covid testing dips

Monday’s count of 73,279 cases across the country was the lowest daily tally in September even as deaths reported on the day remained relatively high at 1,047. India’s daily Covid-19 case tally dropped by nearly 20% on Monday. Overall, India’s cases grew by 13% last week. Stay tuned for updates https://ift.tt/33Nza59 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 05:07AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Provide food, aid to starving 1.2 lakh sex workers: SC to govts

Saddened by the plight of sex workers rendered jobless across the country, the Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre and states to urgently consider providing them relief in the form of dry rations, monetary assistance as well as masks, soaps and sanitisers. “Without waiting for our orders, see if you can do something,” a bench said. https://ift.tt/2ZYLjDg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 05:36AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

2G case: Raja, Kanimozhi challenge hearing plea

https://ift.tt/2FS6TlQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 05:18AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Noida To Be Developed As Biggest Hub In North India: UP Chief Minister

Uttar Pradesh's Noida will be developed as the biggest hub in north India, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said. Stating that the state has secured the second position in the country in "Ease... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3iSry7F https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 22, 2020 at 04:15AM

TikTok Will Be Its Subsidiary Under Deal With Trump: ByteDance

China's ByteDance said on Monday that TikTok's global business will become its subsidiary, even as Oracle Corp and Walmart Inc said over the weekend that they and U.S. investors would own the majority... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3mDqnLJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 08:35AM

Updates: 2 Farm Bills Cleared, Voting On Third Bill In Rajya Sabha Today

Two of the three big ticket farm bills of the government were passed in Rajya Sabha by voice vote on Sunday amid unprecedented uproar and protests. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2FV3HG1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 07:48AM

UK at critical point in COVID-19 pandemic, top medical adviser says

UK at critical point in COVID-19 pandemic, top medical adviser says https://ift.tt/2RGLZbM Zee News Britain is at a critical point in the COVID-19 pandemic and faces a very challenging winter, one of the government`s top medical advisers will warn at a public briefing on Monday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 08:39AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Emmys Open With Jimmy Kimmel's "Pand-Emmys" Intro And Cardboard Cut-Outs

The first award of the night, best actress in a comedy series, went to Catherine O'Hara for Schitt's Creek. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cgwQaE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 07:44AM

Emmys: Jennifer Aniston-Jimmy Kimmel Set The Stage On Fire (Literally)

"Jennifer Aniston puts out a fire and saves the Emmys," wrote Jimmy Kimmel from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2FZxNYH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 07:38AM

Bhiwandi Building Collapse Updates: At Least 20 Feared Trapped

At least eight people died and five have been rescued after a three-storeyed building collapsed in Bhiwandi near Mumbai on early Monday morning, according to Thane Municipal Corporation. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35VbpuO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 07:35AM

Delhi Police Seeks To Verify Documents Seized From Arrested Journalist

The Delhi Police's Special Cell will write to the Ministry of Defence to ascertain the authenticity of defence-related classified documents found in possession of arrested freelance journalist Rajeev... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3mGozSj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 02:01AM

Trinamool Congress MLA Parash Dutta Says Won't Contest 2021 Polls

Senior Trinamool Congress MLA Parash Dutta Sunday said he would not contest the West Bengal Assembly polls next year, expressing "disgust" that some party leaders were harming its interest in his... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3iNle1q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 01:37AM

Tens Of Thousands Defy Police Crackdown To Protest In Belarus

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched in the Belarusian capital of Minsk Sunday, defying a heavy security force presence that included water cannons and armoured vehicles. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EhtuaK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 01:31AM

Live: 8 killed as building collapses in Thane

At least eight people were killed and many others are feared trapped after a three-storey building collapsed at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane. Rescue operations are under way. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: https://ift.tt/3kwIssY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 07:08AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump's plan to push for Supreme Court nominee before election

Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump's plan to push for Supreme Court nominee before election https://ift.tt/3hLRu3p Zee News Joe Biden was speaking on Sunday, the day that a second Senate Republican voiced objections to Donald Trump`s plan for a quick vote on a replacement to liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 06:56AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Govt signals it has support to push its GST formula

https://ift.tt/32Ns7tV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 07:25AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Won’t change programme on Muslims: Channel to SC

https://ift.tt/3mB6cxT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 03:38AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

8 Dead After Building Collapses In Bhiwandi Near Mumbai

Bhiwandi: 20 to 25 feared At least 20 to 25 people are feared trapped after a three-storeyed building collapsed in Bhiwandi near Mumbai early this morning. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RLCqZ2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 06:51AM

Emmys 2020: List Of Winners - 'Schitt's Creek' Sweeps The Comedy Awards

The Emmys began with Schitt's Creek sweeping up the top prizes in the comedy section. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3kurLOI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 06:24AM

Travel, PDS help for migrants in new labour code

https://ift.tt/3mFIQqU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 06:06AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

FCRA bill making Aadhaar a must for NGOs tabled

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) is all set to be amended, under which providing the Aadhar numbers of the office-bearers of any NGO will be mandatory for registration and public servants will be barred from receiving funds from abroad. https://ift.tt/2HimFXM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 06:28AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Despite Covid, women still hold 52% of NREGS work

Out of a total 204.7 crore persondays of work generated under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) since April this year women account for 52.5% (107.4 crore) persondays. In terms of absolute numbers over 4.3 crore women have been provided employment since April. https://ift.tt/2EjtNSt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 05:38AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Neighbourhood in focus: PM to hold e-summit with Rajapaksa

India’s immediate neighbourhood is coming into focus again with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to have his first virtual summit with Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on September 26, his first with any leader in the neighbourhood. ​​​The summit could be right on the heels of Modi’s address to the UN General Assembly, which will be delivered virtually this year. https://ift.tt/3iOdo7N https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 05:50AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Emmys 2020: What Priyanka Chopra Shared With A Throwback Memory

Priyanka Chopra, who attended the Emmys in 2016 and 2017 and took over the red carpet both times, reminded us of how stunning she made head turns at the awards just a few years ago from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32LMqb6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 06:04AM

Updates: India's Covid Tally Crosses 54-Lakh Mark, Total 86,752 Deaths

India's coronavirus tally reached to 54,00,619 cases with the fresh spike of 92,605 new cases, the Health Ministry data showed. About 43 lakh Covid patients have recovered so far; 94,612 patients... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hOMRWu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 05:35AM

MSP to be higher, come early as govt allays fears

With PM Modi leading the government’s counter-offensive from the front and dismissing the opposition’s charge that the soon-to-be enacted farm sector laws will lead to dismantling of the MSP regime, the Centre will announce a higher MSP for rabi (winter sown) crops next week. https://ift.tt/2HdmpZT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 04:28AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

With U-turn on bills, BJD surprises many

In a move that surprised political circles, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday opposed the two farm bills in the Rajya Sabha. ​​​This is the first time BJD has opposed any legislation in the Rajya Sabha after NDA returned to power in 2019. From demonetisation to GST, CAA, triple talaq, RTI amendment and Article 370 revocation, the BJD has been supportive of PM Modi’s policies. https://ift.tt/3cjad5f https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 21, 2020 at 04:59AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

IPL: MS Dhoni is a 'genius', says Sam Curran

After Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by five wickets in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday, CSK all-rounder Sam Curran hailed skipper MS Dhoni as a "genius". https://ift.tt/3kuSISw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 09:49AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

There's A Cat In This Pic But Finding It Is Really Tough. Can You Do It?

There is another animal puzzle on the Internet that has social media users scratching their heads - and this one involves trying to look for a very well-hidden cat in a picture going viral on Reddit. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZQpWDS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 09:54AM

India's Covid Tally Passes 54-Lakh Mark, 92,605 New Cases In A Day

India's coronavirus cases cross 54 lakh, 92,605 new infections, 1,133 deaths in a day; over 43 lakh patients have recovered from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZSmkRP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 09:52AM

Simanchala Dash Appointed As Advisor To IMF Executive Director

The government has approved the proposal to appoint Simanchala Dash as an advisor to Executive Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EhNSsl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 09:34AM

IPL: Experience of 300 ODIs pays off, says Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that his team's tremendous "experience" has paid off during the five-wicket victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League opener on Saturday. https://ift.tt/32LMgAv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 08:28AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Envelope with poison addressed to WH intercepted

An envelope addressed to the White House and intercepted by US authorities contained a substance identified as ricin, a deadly poison that appeared to have been sent from Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said on Saturday. https://ift.tt/3cde7wN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 05:59AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

20 books Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants you to read

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Google takes a dig at Apple over iOS 14 feature

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Updates: Amid Protests, Farm Bills In Rajya Sabha Today

The Rajya Sabha is set for a potentially explosive Sunday showdown over the farm bills, as the Congress-led opposition tries to cobble together the numbers to shoot down the three pieces of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3mBs24r https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 07:32AM

Blog: Internet can’t be allowed to monetise hate

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Office mentors can be a great support system

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Amid Protests, Big Test For Farm Bills In Rajya Sabha Today: 10 Points

Three agriculture-related bills, which have been passed in the Lok Sabha amid farmer protests and opposition walk-outs, will be taken up in the Rajya Sabha today. The Congress-led opposition is trying... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cdD4bn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 08:29AM

Trump Supports Deal To Allow TikTok To Continue To Operate In US

U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports a deal that will allow TikTok to continue to operate in the United States, after threatening to ban the Chinese-owned app in August. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3iNxz5H https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 08:08AM

WHO Endorses Protocol For Coronavirus Herbal Medicine Trials

The World Health Organization endorsed Saturday a protocol for testing African herbal medicines as potential treatments for the coronavirus and other epidemics. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3iLYCyl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 07:22AM

Letter containing deadly poison ricin addressed to Donald Trump at White House; investigation underway

Letter containing deadly poison ricin addressed to Donald Trump at White House; investigation underway https://ift.tt/35RkPr1 Zee News An RCMP spokesman confirmed that it has received a request for assistance from the FBI in connection with a suspicious letter sent to the White House.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 07:33AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

$13,000 Fine For Breaking Coronavirus Rules In England

People in England who refuse to self-isolate to stop the spread of coronavirus could face fines of up to 10,000 pounds ($13,000, 11,000 euros) under tough new regulations announced Saturday to tackle... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hQuDUu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 07:01AM

US Reimposes UN Sanctions On Iran, Says Mike Pompeo

The United States unilaterally proclaimed on Saturday that UN sanctions against Iran are back in force and promised to punish those who violate them, in a move that risks increasing Washington's... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/364wbZ1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 06:26AM

Donald Trump supports deal to allow TikTok to continue to operate in US

Donald Trump supports deal to allow TikTok to continue to operate in US https://ift.tt/35YwX9w Zee News Trump offered strong support for the deal he said would create 25,000 US jobs. He said there would be a $5 billion US education fund as part of the deal.  https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 06:31AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Coronavirus LIVE: India's Covid Tally Crosses 53-Lakh Mark, 85,619 Deaths

India's COVID-19 case tally crossed the 53-lakh mark with a spike of 93,337 new cases in last 24 hours, data released by the Health Ministry on Saturday showed. The total number of confirmed cases now... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZUbYkt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 04:35AM

Govt, oppn agree to cut short Parl session

In the wake of some Union ministers and MPs testing positive for Covid-19 following the commencement of the monsoon session of Parliament, opposition parties and the government on Saturday arrived at a consensus to curtail the scheduled session after passage of important bills. https://ift.tt/3iYMj1q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 04:11AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Chinese among 3 arrested for spying

The special cell of Delhi Police has arrested a Chinese woman and a Nepalese man, besides freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma, and claimed to have busted an espionage ring. All three have been booked under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) for allegedly passing sensitive information to Chinese intelligence. https://ift.tt/3hLZdyK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 04:41AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

US Delays Ban On TikTok By One Week

The US Department of Commerce announced Saturday that it is postponing until at least September 27 the ban on downloading the popular TikTok video-sharing app in the United States, which was to take... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RIQLpa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 05:07AM

TikTok Confirms Proposed Deal With Oracle, Walmart For US Business

Popular video app TikTok announced Saturday it had prepared a deal with Oracle as its US technology provider and Walmart as a commercial partner, the day before a federal ban was to go into effect... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZRWvS8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 20, 2020 at 04:53AM

IPL 2020: Mumbai face Chennai in opening clash

Yes, MI vs CSK is your quintessential 'big-ticket' encounter. And it is indeed ironic that the lung-opener of this delayed edition of IPL 13, played in the UAE because of the Covid-19, would have no tickets to the match as the tournament is for a TV-only audience. MI vs CSK is the El Clasico of the IPL given, have won seven titles between them and contested four IPL finals. https://ift.tt/3hL5QRy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 08:03AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Second Wave "Inevitable", New Restrictions Possible: Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he did not want another national lockdown but that new restrictions may be needed because the country was facing an "inevitable" second wave of COVID-19. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RFSWtD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 07:54AM

Agri Bills: Bhupesh Baghel Warns Of Nationwide Protest By Farmers

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday said that farmers across the country will soon stage protests on the streets, days after new agriculture reform bills were passed in the Lok Sabha,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3kypnqy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 07:48AM

China Accuses US Of "Bullying" After Trump Blocks TikTok, WeChat

China on Saturday accused the United States of "bullying" and suggested it may take unspecified countermeasures after Washington banned downloads of popular video app TikTok and effectively blocked... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hHVUZm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 07:38AM

Man Scales Tallest Building In Paris, Arrested

A man was arrested Friday after climbing up the facade of the Tour Montparnasse, the tallest building in Paris, a police source said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2REkX51 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 07:34AM

"This Condescension": Nirmala Sitharaman To "Act Of God" Remark Critics

Taking on critics, Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said a "simple woman finance minister saying Act of God is taken sarcastically" while latin word "force majeure" is well accepted. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hRaNIY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 05:18AM

Not Maintaining Data Of Health Workers Who Died During Coid Duty: Centre

Data on the number of healthcare workers who are infected by the coronavirus infection or have lost their lives during COVID-19 duty is not maintained at the central level by the health ministry, the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3iLFQH4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 02:10AM

COVID-19 vaccine for 'every American' by April 2021, says US President Donald Trump

COVID-19 vaccine for 'every American' by April 2021, says US President Donald Trump https://ift.tt/35R2AlE Zee News US President Donald Trump told a White House news conference on Friday that the United States would produce enough coronavirus vaccine doses for every American by April 2021. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 07:35AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Progressive US Top Court Icon Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies At 87

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was small in stature, but her influence was enormous -- both as a champion of women's rights early in her career and as a progressive force on the US Supreme Court. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32Jk7Kn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 07:13AM

Donald Trump Predicts Deal On Tiktok In US Could Come "Quickly"

President Donald Trump said Friday he expected an agreement soon on the Chinese-owned video app TikTok to allay security concerns voiced by his administration. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RHiWEU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 06:52AM

Donald Trump Expects Enough COVID-19 Vaccines For Every American By April

US President Donald Trump on Friday said "every American" will have a vaccine for the coronavirus available by next April, and once a vaccine has been approved, the first doses will be distributed... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3kwtKSI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 06:19AM

Donald Trump, Joe Biden Make Dueling Trips To Minnesota

US President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden made dueling trips to the battleground state of Minnesota on Friday, rapidly upping the tempo -- and harsh tone -- ahead of their first debate. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2FNVxPy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 05:53AM

US Early Voting Kicks Off In Virginia, Minnesota

Virginia voters queued for up to four hours Friday to cast ballots on the state's first day of early voting, turning out in force in the fiercely contested US presidential race. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3mDQcLQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 05:44AM

Procurement norms tightened to curb imports

The government on Friday further tightened public procurement norms to allow ministries to mandate over 50% local content, while also insisting that overseas companies set up an Indian venture to execute a contract instead of supplying goods through imports. https://ift.tt/35QTjdk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 05:55AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Ragpicker spends Rs 10L to erect his own statue

A Nallathambi of Atthanurpatty village in Salem district of Tamil Nadu, who earns a living by picking discarded bottles on the streets, spent his entire life’s saving of Rs 10 lakh to buy a piece of land to erect his own statue. https://ift.tt/32GkENb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 03:18AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

How oil is helping govt battle Covid headwinds

The historic oil price crash in April and a protracted spell of subdued market reduced India’s oil import bill since January by 40%, giving the cash-strapped government some headroom as it battles Covid-induced headwinds. https://ift.tt/2RH9Fg4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 12:36AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

India may need to tweak its Japan template

As Japan steps into a new chapter with Suga Yoshihide taking over as prime minister from Shinzo Abe, India will have to change the template of its approach to its closest strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific. https://ift.tt/3hJFnE3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 11:37PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Live: Karnataka's Covid tally crosses 5 lakh

Total coronavirus cases in India have crossed the 50-lakh mark with deaths due to the virus nearing 1 lakh. Globally, over 30 million people have been infected with the coronavirus so far. Stay with TOI for live updates https://ift.tt/2ZRPWPj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 04:17AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

LAC face-off: China study group draws up plan

The sixth round of top-level military talks between India and China in eastern Ladakh is now likely to take place within the next few days, even as the fast-approaching winter has begun to exact a toll among rival soldiers deployed in the high-altitude region. https://ift.tt/33FWHVz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 05:06AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

'Border peace essential for development of ties'

While Beijing has said that India's China policy had not changed and that New Delhi doesn't consider development of India-China relations as dependent on the settlement of the boundary question, the government believes that these claims are not accurate. https://ift.tt/2ZRwTEW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 05:14AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Indian Among Six Indicted In Amazon Bribery Case In US

Six people, including an Indian national and an Indian-American, were indicted by a US grand jury on Friday with conspiring to pay over USD 100,000 in commercial bribes to employees and contractors of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cog9KF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 04:53AM

Disgraced Harvey Weinstein Loses Top Royal Honour

Queen Elizabeth II has stripped Harvey Weinstein of the royal honour he was awarded before his predatory sex crimes came to light, an official government statement said on Friday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hKfS5x https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 04:33AM

Donald Trump Woos Farmers With Promise Of $14 Billion In Pandemic Aid

In a bid to win over voters in US farm states, President Donald Trump announced up to $14 billion in aid to farmers and ranchers hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cbLos4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 19, 2020 at 04:26AM

After Akali Exit, Pressure On Dushyant Chautala To Quit In Haryana

The resignation of Akali Dal's lone Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet over farm ordinances has brought opposition preassure on Haryana-based Jannayak... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3iGvtEJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 09:06AM

US-China Investment At Nine Year-Low Amid Bilateral Tensions

Investment between the United States and China tumbled to a nine-year low in the first half of 2020, hit by bilateral tensions that could see more Chinese companies come under pressure to divest US... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32EsOWf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:58AM

A Trip Down Memory Lane With Rishi, Neetu, Riddhima And Ranbir Kapoor

Riddhima got married in 2006, just a year after which Ranbir Kapoor made his Bollywood debut with Saawariya - he must have been just 22 then from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32Fqdvc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:57AM

Twitter Says Tighter Security Measures For US Political Accounts Soon

Twitter Inc, which was recently targeted in a hacking campaign that compromised the accounts of prominent political figures and celebrities, said on Thursday it was implementing more security measures... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZLatoU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:54AM

Parliament LIVE Updates: Lok Sabha Passes Farm Bills Amid Protests

The Lok Sabha has passed two bills related to "reforms" in agriculture marketing after a debate with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar stating that the legislations will "end licence... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3iULqr3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:41AM

Will a rested Virat Kohli change things for RCB?

Despite having stars, Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore have finished last twice since 2017. Over the years, Kohli has come into the IPL either on the back of a demanding international assignment, or with a forthcoming series on his mind. But this season might well be a game-changer for the Indian skipper and his men. https://ift.tt/2FIOcRk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:02AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Made-for-TV IPL a prime-time viewing in India

In the original concept, it was a made-for-television event. And that will prove to be a good thing for the Indian Premier League (IPL), the lucrative Twenty20 cricket competition that has been delayed several months. It's now set to be played away from home in the United Arab Emirates because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The tournament starts on Saturday, with the final to be played on Nov 10. https://ift.tt/3ktChWB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:26AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Produce Nawaz Sharif Next Week: Pak Court Official To Foreign Secretary

A Pakistani high court official on Thursday asked the foreign secretary to produce deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif before the court on September 22. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZMu341 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:08AM

President Accepts Harsimrat Badal's Resignation Amid Row Over Farm Bills

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday accepted the resignation of Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who had resigned in protest against three farm sector bills. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3ccat60 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 08:04AM

UN Asks Billionaires For Help As 270 Million People Face Starvation

UN food chief David Beasley called on the world's billionaires on Thursday to step up to help save some 30 million people he said are at risk of dying if they don't receive help from the World Food... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cbOHiN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 07:55AM

Gunmen Kill Five In Attack On Wake In Mexico

Gunmen killed five people Thursday during an attack on a wake in central Mexico, sparking a manhunt that left one suspect dead and three under arrest, authorities said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hHkKbR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 07:45AM

BJP MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe Tests Positive For COVID-19

BJP national vice-president and Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe on Thursday said that he tested positive for COVID-19. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2RDnkVu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 07:34AM

Deeply Concerned About India-China Border Issue, Says US Congressman

An Indian-American Congressman has urged China to end its military provocations of India and pursue a diplomatic resolution to the tense border standoff in Ladakh. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32Gmb63 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 07:32AM

Private Chinese Firm Zhenhua Has No Links With Government: Beijing

Zhenhua is a privately-owned company and has no links with the Chinese government, Chinese Embassy spokesperson on Thursday said over reports of Chinese firm snooping on Indians. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35O6o7c https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 02:21AM

Protests in Pune, Kolhapur Against Top Court Stay On Maratha Reservation

Members of pro-Maratha outfits staged protests in Jalna, Pune Kolhapur on Thursday, demanding that the Maharashtra government take steps to continue reservation for the community in jobs and... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3c7Nw3Y https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 01:31AM

Family, friends major source of COVID-19 infections, says French Health Minister

Family, friends major source of COVID-19 infections, says French Health Minister https://ift.tt/2REAn98 Zee News Gatherings of family are a major source of COVID-19 infections, French Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Thursday, adding the spread of the disease had accelerated in the last weeks. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 07:07AM Zee News :World https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Coronavirus Live Updates: Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass 30 Million

Global coronavirus cases exceeded 30 million on Thursday, as the World Health Organization warned of "alarming rates of transmission" across Europe and cautioned against shortening quarantine periods. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2FOgF8a https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 06:25AM

Winding up AI among 4 options suggested for sale

The transaction adviser for Air India’s divestment has suggested four options to the government regarding the struggling airline’s future that range from shutting it down to further reducing the debt of over Rs 23,000 crore that bidders need to take on and letting them choose a level they find viable. https://ift.tt/35LtSK1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 05:33AM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Moderna Shares COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Blueprints, Pfizer Follows

US biotech firm Moderna, one of nine companies in the late stages of clinical trials for a Covid-19 vaccine, became the first to publish the complete blueprints of its study following calls for... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2H6fZvz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 05:29AM

Forces foil Pulwama-attack-type plot

Another plot to re-enact a Pulwama-type bombing was busted in south Kashmir's Awantipora on Thursday when security forces sniffed out two underground explosives dumps containing a large quantity of gelatin sticks and detonators. https://ift.tt/2RCmyYQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 17, 2020 at 11:17PM Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE

Twitter Tightens Security For Politicians And Journalists

Twitter on Thursday said it is tightening security of high-profile politicians, campaigns and journalists as a "critical preventative step" ahead of the US presidential election. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZKRcUA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 05:20AM

Don't Link Environmental Degradation With Peace, Security: India At UN

Warning against "securitisation" of environmental issues, India on Thursday said that linking environmental degradation to peace and security will not enhance the collective effort to address climate... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32F2GdP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 04:22AM

Bytedance Plans Tiktok IPO As US Deal Talks Advance: Report

China's ByteDance is planning a US initial public offering of TikTok Global, the new company that will operate the popular short video app, should its proposed deal be cleared by the US government,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2H8gZiR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J September 18, 2020 at 04:11AM