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Maharashtra to award average scores for final year University students, option to improve scores by appearing for exam later

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Bringing relief to lakhs of students, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said final year university students will be awarded an average of their marks in previous semesters with an option to improve their grades by giving them an option to appear for exams when the situation improves. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3clNjc2

SRCC students start Entrepreneurship programme for school students

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Students of SRCC have started an online Social Entrepreneurship Programme (SEIP) for school students of classes 11 and 12. The programme will provide entrepreneurship knowledge to the students and will be a two-week programme starting from June 8 and is open for students all across the country. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XG9ZOI

Trump Was Taken To Underground Bunker During White House Protests: Report

As protesters gathered outside the White House on Friday night in Washington DC, US President Donald Trump was briefly taken to the White House underground bunker, The New York Times reported citing a... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2MjsO54

Jharkhand Woman Migrant's Praise Of Special Train Gladdens Piyush Goyal

A Jharkhand woman migrant worker's words of praise on facilities provided in Shramik special train has gladdened Railway minister Piyush Goyal. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2yPD9Tg

Anti-Malarial Drug, PPEs Prevented COVID-19 Among Health Workers: Report

Sustained intake of anti-malarial drug hyrdoxychloroquine (HCQ) along with appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) led to a significant decline in the odds of healthcare workers getting... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dh1b8G

PM Lauds Nashik Farmer In "Mann Ki Baat" For Developing Sprinkle Machine

For 62-year-old Rajendra Jadhav, a farmer based in Nashik district of Maharashtra, it was a pleasant surprise when Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a mention of his name and praised his innovation... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZXxB4e

Nawaz Sharif's Leaked Photo Sparks Debate Over His Health In Pakistan

A fresh picture of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif having tea at a London cafe along with his family went viral on social media, sparking a debate on his health with the ruling Pakistan... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2AnOt9N

Nearly 600 New Coronavirus Cases In US In Last 24 Hours: Report

The United States recorded 598 coronavirus deaths on Sunday, bringing its total to 104,356 since the global pandemic began, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36Pqrk3

Himachal Pradesh Allows Religious Places To Open In Lockdown5 Guidelines

The COVID-19 lockdown in Himachal Pradesh has been extended till June 30 with more relaxations such as opening of religious places, hotels and plying of inter-state buses services, according to a... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XQaGoH

Live Updates: India Now 7th Worst-Hit Nation By COVID-19

Coronavirus Live Updates: With over 1.88 lakh cases of coronavirus, India has reported more cases than France's marginally lower 1,88,752 and climbed to seventh from the ninth spot in the list of 10... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gGg9XV

Migrant Dies On Train In UP, Co-Passengers Travel With Body To Bengal

A 50-year-old migrant worker died on-board a Shramik Special train from Rajasthan to West Bengal, triggering panic among other passengers who travelled with the body for more than eight hours, police... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZWc7Vh

43 Dead In Incidents Related To Rain, Thunderstorm In Uttar Pradesh

Forty-three people have lost their lives in various incidents related to rain and thunderstorm in Uttar Pradesh on May 30, the state government said on Sunday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3co7q9o

Special Trains To Run As Per Schedule From Today: Railways

In a marathon meeting which ended hours before the Railways began operating 200 special passenger trains, the national transporter said its trains will run as per schedule with minor changes in... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dpV1TO

US protests over Minneapolis death rage on

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Over 900 New Coronavirus Deaths In US In Last 24 Hours: Report

The United States recorded 960 coronavirus deaths on Saturday, bringing its total to 103,758 since the global pandemic began, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2TUVEgr

Gujarat Announces Lockdown Easing, Allows Bus Services To Resume

The Gujarat government on Saturday night announced further relaxations in lockdown starting next Monday, following the Central government's latest guidelines. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Mgvtwl

Trump Says He Will Delay G7 Summit And Invite Other Countries

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will delay the G7 summit scheduled to take place in June and invite other countries to join the meeting. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZQfn4y

Live Updates: Centre Extends Lockdown Till June 30 With More Relaxations

Coronavirus Live Updates: Malls, hotels, restaurants and places of worship can open on June 8 except in areas with the most number of coronavirus cases, the government said today, extending the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2AkVNCW

Trump says he is postponing G7 summit

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28% of Covid patients asymptomatic: ICMR Study

At least 28% of 40,184 people who tested positive for Covid-19 between January 22 and April 30 in India were asymptomatic, a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows, underlining that a large proportion of those tested and found positive were family contacts who did not display symptoms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3djEpgy

US protests over Minneapolis death rage on

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Ailing passengers among 81 dead on spl trains

A total of 80 people died on board Shramik Special trains between May 9 and May 27, among them cancer patien​ts, those suffering from heart ailments, a few with paralysis and many who were too ill to travel. Data accessed by TOI showed that among those who lost their lives were a 63-year-old cancer patient, Indu Devi, who died on way from Mumbai to Bihar on May 12. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2McQ18W

'Casteist slurs made on phone not an offence'

The Punjab and Haryana high court has made it clear that casteist remarks made over mobile phone against a member of the Scheduled Caste community does not constitute any offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XhriqB

Vaccine could be ready by 2020 end: China body

A Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine could be ready for market as early as the end of this year, China’s State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) said in a social media post. A vaccine could be ready for the market as early as the end of this year or early 2021, according to the May 29 post on Chinese social media platform WeChat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eFPqsV

28% of Covid patients asymptomatic: ICMR Study

At least 28% of 40,184 people who tested positive for Covid-19 between January 22 and April 30 in India were asymptomatic, a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows, underlining that a large proportion of those tested and found positive were family contacts who did not display symptoms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3djEpgy

"Grave Tragedy": Trump On Black Man Who Died After Arrest

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that the death of African-American man George Floyd was a "grave tragedy", even as protests continue to rage across the United States. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XOxCEU

SpaceX Dragon Capsule Successfully Reaches Low Earth Orbit, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that the SpaceX Dragon Capsule has successfully reached low Earth orbit and the two NASA astronauts are safe and sound. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gEdUV6

5-Star Hotels As Paid Quarantine Facilities For Those Flying Into Srinagar

The Srinagar administration has roped in five-star hotels The Lalit and Taj Vivanta overlooking the picturesque Dal Lake and other luxury lodges as paid quarantine facilities to ensure a relaxed and... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2MeH2nU

Swarm Of Locust Species Attack Crops In Tamil Nadu

A swarm of locust species have attacked banana, rubber and other crops in parts of plantation dominated districts of Tamil Nadu, causing concern among farmers over the possible destruction of their... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cg4aNu

BJP gears up for tech-driven political activity

Speaking at a media interaction, party chief J P Nadda made it clear that the ruling BJP plans to use new technology in a big way, in the time of social distancing, to campaign and reach out to people essentially on how the Modi government tackled the situation on the ground, arising out of the spread of the deadly virus, to provide health and economic security to save the lives people in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dkam8v

Skymet announces arrival of monsoon over Kerala

The southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala before its onset schedule, private agency Skymet Weather announced on Saturday, but India's official forecaster IMD said conditions are not yet ripe for the declaration. Skymet Weather said all conditions such as rainfall, Outwave Longwave Radiation value and wind speed have been met to declare the arrival of the monsoon. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xg458d

Sharp GDP data revision triggers row

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Ailing passengers among 81 dead on spl trains

A total of 80 people died on board Shramik Special trains between May 9 and May 27, among them cancer patien​ts, those suffering from heart ailments, a few with paralysis and many who were too ill to travel. Data accessed by TOI showed that among those who lost their lives were a 63-year-old cancer patient, Indu Devi, who died on way from Mumbai to Bihar on May 12. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2McQ18W

'Casteist slurs made on phone not an offence'

The Punjab and Haryana high court has made it clear that casteist remarks made over mobile phone against a member of the Scheduled Caste community does not constitute any offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XhriqB

Vaccine could be ready by 2020 end: China body

A Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine could be ready for market as early as the end of this year, China’s State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) said in a social media post. A vaccine could be ready for the market as early as the end of this year or early 2021, according to the May 29 post on Chinese social media platform WeChat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eFPqsV

NBSE Nagaland HSSLC & HSLC 2020 result today: Check latest updates

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‘Ants are amazing scientific and social beings’

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Case Against Activist Under Anti-Terror Law 3 Months After Delhi Clashes

The Delhi Police's Special Cell on Friday arrested "Pinjra Tod" activist Natasha Narwal and charged her under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for alleged conspiracy in the northeast... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XEfkWW

Nepal To Strengthen Relations With Neighbouring Nations: Finance Minister

"Foreign policy will be drafted on the basis of mutual benefits and respect, international commitment and responsibilities and justice," said Dr Khatiwada while presenting the annual budget for... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2yLq8Kx

Top Indian-American Ex-Officials In Obama Rule Endorse Joe Biden

Over half a dozen Indian-American former senior Obama administration officials on Friday announced their endorsement of Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XGPFgl

‘Ants are amazing scientific and social beings’

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US Reports 1,225 Coronavirus Deaths In Last 24 Hours: Report

The United States recorded 1,225 coronavirus deaths on Friday, bringing its total to 102,798 since the global pandemic began, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dgYRP7

"Tremendous Suffering": In Letter To Nation, PM Modi Refers To Migrants

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a letter to the nation one year into his second term, said the nation took historic decisions and progressed rapidly in the last year but conceded that migrant... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dhLyOr

Live Updates: Over 7,400 COVID-19 Cases In India In Last 24 Hours

Coronavirus Live Updates: India reported 7,466 new novel coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, Health Ministry data showed Friday morning. This is the first time that more than 7,000 COVID-19 cases... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2M96dbq

Govt delinks site promoting drug sale from Setu

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Joe Biden discusses his phone call with George Floyd's family

Former Vice President Joe Biden talks to CNN's Don Lemon about offering solace during a phone call he had with George Floyd's family. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Am1wIN

The racist origin of the phrase Trump tweeted

President Trump tweeted about nationwide protests over George Floyd's death, saying "when the looting starts the shooting starts." Trump and the White House have since said that the tweet was not intended as a threat. CNN's Abby Phillip reports on the racist history tied to the phrase. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gCOO8T

2 Indian-Origin Men Jailed For Over 12 Years For Money Laundering In UK

Two Indian-origin men have been jailed in the UK for a total of 12 years and nine months for their involvement in a global money laundering operation involving 2.4 million pounds and an attempt to... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cgENev

Congress Slams Centre Over Low GDP Growth In Last Quarter Of 2019-20

The Congress on Friday said the low GDP growth in the last quarter of 2019-20 is the result of the BJP government's failures, misplaced priorities and a telling commentary on its economic management. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2TTpRwl

Govt delinks site promoting drug sale from Setu

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Trump says he spoke to PM Modi, govt denies it

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ICC-BCCI emails generate heat in board meeting

The board meeting has now been adjourned until June 10 with ICC's statement saying there needs to be an independent investigation led by ICC's ethics officer into the matter surrounding the World Cup tax solutions. ICC CEO Manu Sawhney will update the board on the matter on June 10. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gA6O3J

China is embracing a new brand of foreign policy. Here's what wolf warrior diplomacy means

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There is a new brand of diplomacy taking hold in Beijing and its chief architects have a suitably fierce nickname to match their aggressive style -- they are the wolf warriors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3cebV6y

The woman who posted about equipment shortages fears for her job

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Doctors in Russia are facing distrust as they battle the Covid-19 pandemic. CNN's Matthew Chance explores why. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3gxqOUH

ICC-BCCI email exchange generates heat in meeting

The board meeting has now been adjourned until June 10 with ICC's statement saying there needs to be an independent investigation led by ICC's ethics officer into the matter surrounding the World Cup tax solutions. ICC CEO Manu Sawhney will update the board on the matter on June 10. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gA6O3J

Telangana Police Arrest Mother, Son For Duping NRI Of Rs 65 Lakh

The Telangana Police on Thursday arrested a woman and her son from Jubilee Hills for duping a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) of Rs 65 lakh. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3c7NyHr

Over 1,200 Coronavirus Deaths In US In Last 24 Hours: Report

The United States recorded 1,297 coronavirus deaths on Thursday, bringing its total to 101,573 since the global pandemic began, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ba6Sah

After FB-Jio deal, Google to take Voda Idea stake?

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Indian users target of ‘state-backed’ attackers: Google

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'18 flyers who flew in last 3 days test +ve for Covid-19'

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China is embracing a new brand of foreign policy. Here's what "wolf warrior" diplomacy means

There is a new brand of diplomacy taking hold in Beijing and its chief architects have a suitably fierce nickname to match their aggressive style -- they are the "wolf warriors." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cebV6y

Nissan to cut production capacity by 20% after suffering worst year since 2009

Nissan committed on Thursday to slashing production capacity by 20% and closing a plant in Spain as part of a sweeping overhaul announced after the Japanese carmaker revealed its first annual operating loss in more than a decade. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XEPMca

West Bengal To Start Plasma Therapy To Treat COVID-19 Patients

West Bengal has taken a major step towards starting plasma therapy to treat COVID-19 patients after a state-run hospital collected and preserved the blood component from a woman who recovered from the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XE9vc1

3 More Staff Of Delhi Lt Governor Office Test Positive For COVID-19

Three more employees of the office of Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal have tested positive for COVID-19, a day after a junior assistant was found infected with the novel coronavirus. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3deiWFN

Live Updates: India Crosses China's Coronavirus Death Count

The number of coronavirus cases in India crossed 1.6 lakh on Thursday, making it the ninth worst-hit country by the deadly virus infection, while the number of deaths crossed China's official count,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3erIiQC

India To Expand Vande Bharat Mission To Bring Back More Stranded Indians

Over 45,000 stranded Indians were brought back home from abroad under the Vande Bharat mission and another 1,00,000 will be evacuated till June 13, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XcwFal

Congress Seeking Benefit From Challenges Country Facing: Smriti Irani

The BJP on Thursday accused the Congress of "seeking benefit from challenges" the country is facing currently, and said the opposition party is indulging in "political slander" which is "unfortunate... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2zFuJOL

Railways Increases Advance Reservation Period For Special Trains

The Railways on Thursday increased the advance reservation period from the present 30 days to 120 days for all special trains -- the 15 pairs operating since May 12 on Rajdhani routes and the 100 new... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2B4QtDY

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on June 1-2: Met

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After FB-Jio deal, Google to take Voda Idea stake?

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Indian users target of ‘state-backed’ attackers: Google

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'18 flyers who flew in last 3 days test +ve for Covid-19'

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US deaths from Covid surpass 100,000 milestone

Unthinkable just four months ago, the United States on Wednesday surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths, as the pandemic tightened its grip on Latin America. Confirmed US deaths just before 2200 GMT stood at 100,047, with 1.69 million infections, according to the tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2M6MMjy

Mumbai University conducts first online viva for an engineering student, more to follow

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GTU to conduct college exams from June 25; check guidelines here

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US deaths from Covid surpass 100,000 milestone

Unthinkable just four months ago, the United States on Wednesday surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths, as the pandemic tightened its grip on Latin America. Confirmed US deaths just before 2200 GMT stood at 100,047, with 1.69 million infections, according to the tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2M6MMjy

Revenue loss and labour top worries

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India has an unlikely new type of period health educators: men

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There's no trash can in the cramped washroom shared by almost 200 women at the congested Banjara Basti slum in Thane, a satellite city near Mumbai. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2yECN1H

Disney CEO explains why it's safe to go back to Disney World

Disney World is set to reopen, but is it safe to return to the "most magical place on earth"? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XESs9R

India has an unlikely new type of period health educators: men

There's no trash can in the cramped washroom shared by almost 200 women at the congested Banjara Basti slum in Thane, a satellite city near Mumbai. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yECN1H

Chinese Survey Team Summits Mount Everest To Remeasure Its Exact Height

A Chinese survey team on Wednesday reached Mount Everest through Tibet to remeasure the exact height of the world's tallest mountain. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3c85ySd

US Congress Passes Bill To Pressure China Over Uighurs Rights

The US Congress on Wednesday authorized sanctions against Chinese officials over the mass incarceration of Muslim Uighurs, ramping up pressure on another front in the troubled relationship between the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2TL3Lw0

Live Updates: COVID-19 Cases In India Crosses 1.5 Lakh, 4,337 Deaths

India has crossed 1.5 lakh novel coronavirus cases with 6,387 fresh infections and 170 deaths reported in the past 24 hours. The total number of cases is now 1,51,767, the number of deaths linked... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2X8em6f

Revenue loss and labour top worries

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US bill over Uighur rights goes to Trump for decision

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What Bolsonaro said as Brazil's coronavirus cases climbed

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That Brazil saw warning signs would be a dramatic understatement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2MhwS69

CNN reporter hit with tear gas during protest

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Protests have erupted in the heart of Hong Kong's financial center. Police have fired pepper spray to disperse crowds as the city's legislative council debates the controversial national anthem bill. CNN's Anna Coren reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2B7ary3

China's defense budget shows Xi's priorities as economy tightens

When China announced a 6.6% increase in its military budget last week while cutting substantially in other areas, analysts said it made one thing clear: Beijing senses an increasing security threat and is giving the People's Liberation Army the military muscle to deal with it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36zV10M

Chinese Researchers Say COVID-19 Not Originated From Wuhan Wet Market

After staunchly denying the US allegations of coronavirus originating from a bio-lab in its first epicentre Wuhan, Chinese researchers have debunked widely reported view that the deadly virus emanated... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XCzKiV

Key Witness Who Had Identified Ajmal Kasab Dies

Harishchandra Shrivardhankar, a key witness who had identified terrorist Ajmal Kasab during the case trial, died at his house in Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane district, his family members said on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZFKcZP

Trump Planning New Weapons Sale To Saudi Arabia, Says US Senator

President Donald Trump's administration wants to sell arms to Saudi Arabia again, one year after pushing through a controversial $8.1 billion contract despite congressional opposition, an influential... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XzPL9v

In a first, drone used to clear locust swarms

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US bill over Uighur rights goes to Trump for decision

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US company begins vaccine trial on humans

US biotechnology company Novavax began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year. The results of the first phase of clinical trials in Melbourne and Brisbane are expected to be known in July, Novavax said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2A9je1V

Why Thailand isn't opening to international tourists yet

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With news that many countries in Europe are reopening to tourism in time for summer, travelers with their sights set on Asia are anxiously awaiting word on when they'll be given the green light to visit their favorite destination. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3ekWYB2

Trump Hits Back At Twitter After It Calls His Tweets '"Unsubstantiated"

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3eluffl

Airline bails out migrants who sold off goats for tickets

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Indian returnees to get refund for hotel quarantine

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After 63 days, 2 premier stadiums in Delhi reopen

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Airline bails out migrants who sold off goats for tickets

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Delhi: Thousands homeless after fire in shanties

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Mexico sees its largest single-day increase in deaths yet

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At 2.87%, Fatality Rate Among Lowest In World, Says Health Ministry

The Health Ministry said the COVID-19 fatality rate in India is 2.87 per cent, the lowest among countries badly hit by the pandemic. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2X5D1s6

14.75 Lakh Migrants Register As UP Plans To Employ Them In MSMEs

With 25 lakh people returning to Uttar Pradesh during the coronavirus lockdown, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to complete the skill-mapping of migrant labourers in 15... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gtqsOT

Indian returnees to get refund for hotel quarantine

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10 days, 930 calls: Firemen fight blaze, corona fears

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After 63 days, 2 premier stadiums in Delhi reopen

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Delhi: Thousands homeless after fire in shanties

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North India globe’s hottest region on Tuesday

As super-hot winds continued to pump into the region from the northwest ever since cyclone Amphan hit Bengal, severe heat wave conditions gripped many parts of north India on Tuesday, with Delhi experiencing its hottest day in May in 18 years. North India (along with south-east Pakistan) was the warmest region of the world on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XyzbXC

10 days, 930 calls: Firemen fight blaze, corona fears

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Australia angered China by calling for a coronavirus investigation. Now Beijing is targeting it

It didn't take long after Australia's first calls for an international investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic before rumblings of retaliation came from Beijing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ellIcj

As US toll nears 1 lakh, Trump berates China

Deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in the United States are poised to tick over 100,000 on Tuesday even as President Donald Trump congratulated himself for “great reviews on our handling of Covid-19” amid a bitter partisan political battle over his administration’s approach to the crisis and rising tensions with China. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2TDNito

North India globe’s hottest region on Tuesday

As super-hot winds continued to pump into the region from the northwest ever since cyclone Amphan hit Bengal, severe heat wave conditions gripped many parts of north India on Tuesday, with Delhi experiencing its hottest day in May in 18 years. North India (along with south-east Pakistan) was the warmest region of the world on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XyzbXC

Times Top10: Who decides how you fly?

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Blog: Amphan tragedy needs more attention

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BJP to hold 1000 e-meetings on Modi-2 govt anniv

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Opinion: Modi 2.0's Bold Structural Reforms - By Feroze Varun Gandhi

The Modi government's strong and decisive leadership will position us for transformational change. Given a paradigm shift in leadership, this is a moment for India to continue to pursue structural... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZwMzhw

Centre Permits Domestic Chartered Flight Operations, Issues Guidelines

The Civil Aviation Ministry permitted chartered flights to resume their operations from Monday, the day when the scheduled domestic passenger flights also started. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36uOjJp

BJP to hold 1000 e-meetings on Modi-2 govt anniv

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How we can use AI in fight against Covid-19

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Live Updates: Government Permits Charter Flight Operations To Resume

The Civil Aviation Ministry has allowed chartered flights to resume their operations from Monday, the day when the scheduled domestic passenger flights also started. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZB5zLL

How we can use AI in fight against Covid-19

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First test launch of Virgin Orbit rocket fails

The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on Monday, the Virgin Orbit company said. The plane released the rocket cleanly, but the latter developed trouble of unknown origin after igniting its first-stage engine, the company said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xv3r5G

Union minister Gowda skips quarantine in B'luru

D V Sadananda Gowda, who flew from Delhi to Bengaluru on Monday, courted controversy by not going into quarantine as mandated by the Karnataka government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xy3Ns4

Lufthansa clinches $10 billion bailout

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Lufthansa and the German government have finalized the terms of a €9 billion ($9.8 billion) bailout, following weeks of intense negotiations over the future of Europe's leading global airline. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2Xr3m2R

Discrimination towards Africans in China goes back decades

A black version of the Chinese flag swept across African Twitter earlier this month, as users replaced their avatars to express their anger at the government of China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gmjY4r

Karnataka Allows Exemptions For Ministers, Crew From Quarantine Norms

The Karnataka government has exempted central and state government ministers and officers on duty from requirements of quarantine on arrival in the state from other places. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3d3VTNR

First test launch of Virgin Orbit rocket fails

The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on Monday, the Virgin Orbit company said. The plane released the rocket cleanly, but the latter developed trouble of unknown origin after igniting its first-stage engine, the company said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xv3r5G

Union minister Gowda skips quarantine in B'luru

D V Sadananda Gowda, who flew from Delhi to Bengaluru on Monday, courted controversy by not going into quarantine as mandated by the Karnataka government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xy3Ns4

After UP, Rajasthan reverts to 8-hr factory shifts

Human resources experts, trade unions and civil society groups have lauded the Rajasthan government’s decision on Sunday to revert to 8-hour shifts in all registered factories in the state instead of 12-hour duty as mandated earlier to make up for the loss of labour-hours due to the Covid-induced lockdown. The decision of the state's Congress govt comes after AICC accused the Centre of diluting labour laws. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2TD8Er3

Additional CS directs Mangalore University to probe irregularities

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Gujarat: Terminal semester exams for final year college students from June 25

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Happy Eid-ul-Fitr 2020: Images, quotes & more

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Virtual courts cannot replace open courts: SC judge

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Taiwan promises help to Hong Kong's people

Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national security legislation from Beijing. Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong, which has been convulsed since last year by protests. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XpN5ey

Trump's tough choices over Hong Kong

Successive administrations have struggled with an increasingly aggressive China, while factoring in the geopolitical reality that it is, and will likely continue to be, a global heavyweight. With just six months to go until the US presidential election, China has become a popular political football. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gkiVly

Faith leaders stress caution on reopening churches as Trump pushes for in-person services

Faith leaders are stressing the need for a cautious approach to reopening churches after President Donald Trump declared places of worship "essential" during the pandemic and said he'd override governors if they didn't allow in-person services. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gjPOyN

On Memorial Day weekend, Trump shows his true self

A century after the poppy began symbolizing Memorial Day, it's a good time to consider how we should memorialize the casualties of the pandemic. (In mere months, more Americans have died than in Vietnam and Korea combined.) The surgical mask might be a proper emblem, or perhaps the double helix of DNA. Both would honor the dead and the medical workers who saved the sick. Both would likely enrage President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZzZi38

Man accused of beating 75-year-old in Detroit nursing home pleads not guilty to assault and other charges

The 20-year-old man accused of beating a 75-year-old in a Detroit nursing home pleaded not guilty to assault Sunday, said Maria Miller, Wayne County assistant prosecuting attorney. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zgsfX3

Donald Trump Bars Travel From Brazil, A New Pandemic Hotspot

President Donald Trump on Sunday suspended travel from Brazil, which has emerged as a major new hotspot in the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WYdVex

NZ PM Ardern unruffled as quake hits mid-interview

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview Monday morning. She interrupted Newshub host Ryan Bridge to tell him what was happening at the parliament complex in the capital, Wellington. "We're just having a bit of an earthquake here Ryan, quite a decent shake here,” she said, looking up and around the room. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZzXffs

Taiwan promises help to Hong Kong's people

Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national security legislation from Beijing. Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong, which has been convulsed since last year by protests. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XpN5ey

Gujarat: Terminal semester exams for final year college students from June 25

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Karnataka SSLC exam 2020: students can seek change of exam centre

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CBSE schools go for alternatives to allot subjects to students

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NEET 2020: Coaching for TN govt school students to begin from June 2nd week

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NZ PM Ardern unruffled as quake hits mid-interview

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview Monday morning. She interrupted Newshub host Ryan Bridge to tell him what was happening at the parliament complex in the capital, Wellington. "We're just having a bit of an earthquake here Ryan, quite a decent shake here,” she said, looking up and around the room. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZzXffs

White House announces new travel restrictions on Brazil

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President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation suspending entry into the US for any individual who has been in Brazil within 14 days immediately preceding their attempt to enter the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2yukA6V

Trump's tough choices over Hong Kong

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Successive administrations have struggled with an increasingly aggressive China, while factoring in the geopolitical reality that it is, and will likely continue to be, a global heavyweight. With just six months to go until the US presidential election, China has become a popular political football. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3gkiVly

US announces new travel restrictions on Brazil

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Boris Johnson Backs Key Aide Over Lockdown Breach Claims

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday defied pressure from within his own party and backed top aide Dominic Cummings over allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown rules. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2AYoUfG

No Need For State Economic Package: Uddhav Thackeray's Snub To BJP

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday dismissed the opposition BJP's demand for a package from the state government to tide over the COVID-19 crisis, saying that previous such measures... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/36qPyte

Maruti Suzuki Employee At Manesar Plant Tests Positive For COVID-19

An employee at car maker Maruti Suzuki's plant in the city of Manesar tested positive for COVID-19, the company said on Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3c550g1

Need New Rules For Movement Between States, Says Assam Minister

The aggregate of coronavirus cases in Assam has risen sharply in the last few days because migrants returning from other states have not been adhering to social distancing norms, state health minister... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3d0vFvv

Centre's Plan For Resuming Flights Runs Into Turbulence In States

A day before domestic flights are set to resume across the country, there is still confusion about the rules and readiness in states. Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu - home to some of the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZvjCSZ

Over 44.45 Lakh People Affected Due To Cyclone Amphan In Odisha

Cyclone Amphan has affected over 44.45 lakh people in 9833 villages and 22 urban bodies in Odisha, while no confirmed cases of human casualty has been reported so far in the state. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ty2B6W

Mob Hampered Restoration Work In Amphan-Hit Areas: Bengal Telecom Bodies

Telecom restoration work was hampered in the areas hit by super cyclone Amphan in West Bengal on Saturday as people continued agitation due to disruption in electricity and water supplies for the last... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3bTec6N

Blog: Cleaner & cheaper, solar power beats coal

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Delhi govt suspends officer over Sikkim gaffe

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Shocking video shows destruction from crash

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Dozens of people are dead after a Pakistan International Airlines flight crashed in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2Xqsk2a

Afghan Taliban Announce Three-Day Eid Ceasefire

The Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday starting Sunday in a surprise move following months of bloody fighting with Afghan forces after the group signed a landmark... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2LSpDB4

India's COVID-19 Tally Nears 1.3 Lakh, Over 5.25 Million Cases Worldwide

India saw the biggest surge in COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours at 6,654, with the total number of cases now crossing the 1,25,000-mark. The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 has gone up to... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3d023ye

Covid: New cases rise to 6,378; day’s toll 144

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Delhi govt suspends officer over Sikkim gaffe

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Covid: New cases rise to 6,378; day’s toll 144

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Afghan Taliban announce three-day Eid ceasefire

The Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday starting Sunday in a surprise move following months of bloody fighting with Afghan forces after the group signed a landmark agreement with the United States. President Ashraf Ghani swiftly welcomed the insurgents' offer and ordered his forces to also comply, while the US envoy to Afghanistan hailed the deal as a "momentous opportunity." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2LQM7Th

Drones may be used for anti-locust spraying

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Report: Brazil's indigenous people are dying at an alarming rate from Covid-19

Far from hospitals and often lacking basic infrastructure, Brazil's indigenous people are dying at an alarming rate from Covid-19 with little help in sight. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d0Ywjl

Eid al-Fitr: One of the happiest times for Muslims will be a somber affair

It's no secret that Ramadan this year looked very different for Muslims around the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2A72jNG

Meet Biscuits and Gravy, the kitten born with two faces

An Oregon family got quite the surprise when one of their farm cats gave birth to a litter of six kittens, including one twice as cute as the rest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZsA9Y1

DRDO Research Centre Develops Non-Contact Based Attendance System

COVID-19 pandemic has presently made it unsafe to use contact-based biometric verification for attendance marking systems. To circumvent this problem, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO, has... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WZM9i6

No Flights To Kolkata Till May 30, Mamata Banerjee To Write To Centre

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee plans to write to the central government, asking it to delay flight arrivals to Kolkata at least till May 30. The centre has announced plans to resume... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Zv9Z6N

Afghan Taliban announce three-day Eid ceasefire

The Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday starting Sunday in a surprise move following months of bloody fighting with Afghan forces after the group signed a landmark agreement with the United States. President Ashraf Ghani swiftly welcomed the insurgents' offer and ordered his forces to also comply, while the US envoy to Afghanistan hailed the deal as a "momentous opportunity." from Times of India https://ift.tt/2LQM7Th

Drones may be used for anti-locust spraying

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This Indian co could lead world to a vaccine

Serum Institute, the world's largest manufacturer of vaccines by volume, is working on several candidates for the novel coronavirus - including potentially mass-producing the AstraZeneca/Oxford university one that has garnered global headlines - as well as developing its own. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cZMKpA

Covid: Economist warns of 10 yrs of depression

Economist Nouriel Roubini has warned of a prolonged downturn and sluggish recovery from the coronavirus. Nicknamed Dr Doom for his gloomy predictions, Professor Roubini said there are some jobs that simply will not come back after this crisis, the BBC reported on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36n1ufq

Symbiosis Distance Learning sees exponential growth

There are over 1.5 billion students across the world affected by the lockdown. While conventional institutions are grappling with the challenge of continuing... from Times of India https://ift.tt/3efXS1P

Brazil Overtakes Russia With Second-Highest Number Of Coronavirus Cases

Brazil overtook Russia Friday as the country with the second-highest number of coronavirus infections worldwide behind the United States, as the Americas emerged as a new epicenter of the pandemic. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZvLIgP

"Major Achievements": China Reports No New Coronavirus Cases For 1st Time

China on Saturday reported zero new coronavirus infections for the first time since it started reporting data in January, a day after Communist Party leaders celebrated "major achievements" in the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2M4O8LP

Centre "Unabashedly" Usurping Powers Of States: Opposition Parties

Leaders of 22 opposition parties on Friday accused the Centre of "unabashedly" usurping powers of states and demanded restoration of Parliament functioning and oversight with immediate effect. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3ge6SWX

White House adviser: China's security law a 'scary move'

Kevin Hassett, senior economic adviser to President Trump, tells CNN's Poppy Harlow that China's proposed national security law will be "very costly to China and the people of Hong Kong." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36l9k9o

Never Said COVID-19 Cases Will Be Zero By May 16: NITI Aayog Member

The government never said the coronavirus cases will be zero by a particular date, NITI Aayog member VK Paul said on Friday and apologised for any misconception on the matter. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3ecxgia

COVID-19 Outbreak Confined To Limited Areas Due To Lockdown, Says Centre

The government on Friday said the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and deaths due to it have remained confined to limited areas, most of which are urban, due to the implementation of the lockdown. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cXaZo7

7 states/UTs to remain shut if WHO advisory is followed

At least seven states and Union Territories — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Telangana, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu and Bihar — would remain under lockdown with an increase in confirmed coronavirus cases in the last two weeks if a WHO advisory that says restrictions should not be lifted if the positive rate is more than 5% is followed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZsjS59

19-year-old bride walks 80km to groom’s place, gets married

The novel coronavirus may have postponed thousands of weddings across the country, but it has failed to deter a 19-year-old girl to walk 80km to reach the groom’s place to exchange vows. The girl, Goldy, from Mangalpur in Kanpur Dehat, decided to defy her parents when they put off her marriage with Virendra Kumar Rathore, 23, from Baisapur village in Kannauj for a second time after the extension of lockdown. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gdiwkM

One American was aboard the plane that crashed in Pakistan, official says

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One US citizen was on board the flight that crashed in Karachi, Pakistan, on Friday, a State Department official told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3gdxqrl

Aarogya app not must for air travel: Puri

The Centre iterated on Friday that domestic flights to all places would resume from Monday, despite resistance from Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, and termed as “impractical” calls for quarantining domestic flyers after they disembark. Aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified the healthy elderly wouldn’t be stopped from flying. The use of Aarogya Setu App, he said, was preferable, and not mandatory, for air travel. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2LQL8T9

7 states/UTs to remain shut if WHO advisory is followed

At least seven states and Union Territories — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Telangana, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu and Bihar — would remain under lockdown with an increase in confirmed coronavirus cases in the last two weeks if a WHO advisory that says restrictions should not be lifted if the positive rate is more than 5% is followed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZsjS59

19-year-old bride walks 80km to groom’s place, gets married

The novel coronavirus may have postponed thousands of weddings across the country, but it has failed to deter a 19-year-old girl to walk 80km to reach the groom’s place to exchange vows. The girl, Goldy, from Mangalpur in Kanpur Dehat, decided to defy her parents when they put off her marriage with Virendra Kumar Rathore, 23, from Baisapur village in Kannauj for a second time after the extension of lockdown. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gdiwkM

Covid-19: China drops GDP target, a first in yrs

Instead, given "great uncertainty" caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Beijing will "give priority to stabilising employment and ensuring living standards", he told the opening of the National People's Congress. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZsKOSy

ICC reminds BCCI of 'tax exemptions' yet again

The ICC has put the proverbial gun to the BCCI's head, reminding the latter once again that the deadline to submit a letter guaranteeing tax exemptions for the 2021 T20 World Cup and the 2023 50-over World Cup got over last month and India (read: BCCI) are already a month late in delivering the said letter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2zjS08N

ICC reminds BCCI of 'tax exemptions' yet again

The ICC has put the proverbial gun to the BCCI's head, reminding the latter once again that the deadline to submit a letter guaranteeing tax exemptions for the 2021 T20 World Cup and the 2023 50-over World Cup got over last month and India (read: BCCI) are already a month late in delivering the said letter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2zjS08N

'KKR to invest Rs 11k cr into Jio Platforms'

Jio Platforms has raised Rs 11,367 crore or $1.5 billion from US private equity firm KKR as the latest infusion will take the total capital raised by Mukesh Ambani’s telecom and digital services venture to about Rs 78,562 crore or $10.3 billion. The deal will give KKR, which has invested through its Asia and technology funds in the deal, a 2.32% stake. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36s0uXx

RBI Chief Shaktikanta Das To Hold Briefing At 10 AM

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das will address the media at 10:00 am. The announcement for press breiefing comes days after Finance Minister gave details of the Rs 20 lakh economic... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cSU4mB

First Repatriation Flight From Rome Takes Off With 239 Stranded Indians

The first Vande Bharat Mission flight from Rome took off for Delhi and Kochi with 239 passengers on board, the Indian Embassy in Italy. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2LQkpWQ

104 Russian Tourists Stranded In India Fly Home From Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Tourism officials on Thursday said that 104 Russian tourists, strnaded due to the coronavirus lockdown, flew back from the state on Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WQCv15

'KKR to invest Rs 11k cr into Jio Platforms'

Jio Platforms has raised Rs 11,367 crore or $1.5 billion from US private equity firm KKR as the latest infusion will take the total capital raised by Mukesh Ambani’s telecom and digital services venture to about Rs 78,562 crore or $10.3 billion. The deal will give KKR, which has invested through its Asia and technology funds in the deal, a 2.32% stake. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36s0uXx

"Forgive Those Who Killed Our Father": Sons Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

The sons of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said Friday that they "forgive" the killers of their father. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3e70S05

All Border Issues With Nepal Will Be Dealt With Through Talks: Centre

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday expressed hope that the Nepalese leadership will create a positive environment for talks on a matter related to the border. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XiCgee

Delhi High Court Extends 1984 Anti-Sikh Riot Convict's Parole By 3 Months

The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended the parole granted to Captain Bhagmal, convicted and sentenced to life term in a 1984 anti Sikh riots case, by three months, saying he was over 90 years old. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WT77yR

Govt sets air fare range: 40% tickets below mid-pt

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Flights resumption: 40% tickets at below mid-point

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State can't be impulsive prosecutor, says HC

Quashes 28 Jaya-era Defamation Cases from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zsu3XE

Dr. Gupta and Anderson Cooper host coronavirus town hall

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State can't be impulsive prosecutor, says HC

Quashes 28 Jaya-era Defamation Cases from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zsu3XE

Her homeschooling rant went viral; now schools are back

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As students in Israel return to school, CNN catches up with one mother whose frustration at homeschooling went viral. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3bNpB8p

Haryana to pay interest on education loans for three months

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Parents with degrees give their children significant advantage in maths

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Goa SSC examination to be held from May 21 to June 6

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​SSLC wait for outside Karnataka students gets a bit longer

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IIT Guwahati finds pathways that may extend onset of the Alzheimer’s disease

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Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati are working on out-of-the-box ideas that can help prevent or reduce short-term memory losses associated with Alzheimer’s disease. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3g30yBz

Updates: Cyclone Leaves Train Of Destruction In Bengal, Odisha

Cyclone Amphan, one of the worst storms over the Bay of Bengal in years, has left a trail of destruction in Bengal and Odisha on Wednesday, destroying thousands of houses, damaging buildings,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XjUCeZ

Passenger Trains Online Bookings From Today, Domestic Flights From Monday

The railways on Wednesday said bookings for 200 regular passenger trains will open from 10 am tomorrow on the IRCTC website or through its app from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3e8FPKT

Man Arrested For Raping 5-Year-Old In Himachal Pradesh: Police

A 56-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district on Wednesday, police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2yo7ubq

IPL possible after rains: BCCI CEO Rahul Johri

The BCCI is banking heavily on the ICC postponing the T20 World Cup in Australia, scheduled to be held from October 18 to November 15. "More people watched the IPL last year than those who voted for general elections. For sponsors, cricket is a leader and it will lead the way. The recovery will be sharper than a V-shaped recovery," BCCI CEO Rahul Johri said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WQ2GVJ

IPL possible after rains: BCCI CEO Rahul Johri

The BCCI is banking heavily on the ICC postponing the T20 World Cup in Australia, scheduled to be held from October 18 to November 15. "More people watched the IPL last year than those who voted for general elections. For sponsors, cricket is a leader and it will lead the way. The recovery will be sharper than a V-shaped recovery," BCCI CEO Rahul Johri said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WQ2GVJ

Home consumption ups household grocery bills

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Why China and India shouldn't let coronavirus justify walking back climate action

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Coronavirus Cases Breach 5 Million-Mark Globally With Over 326,000 Deaths

Global coronavirus cases surpassed 5 million on Wednesday, with Latin America overtaking the United States and Europe in the past week to report the largest portion of new daily cases globally. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dWYOYG

Home consumption drives up household grocery bills

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"Cruel Joke": Uttar Pradesh Rebel Congress MLA Slams Party Over Bus Row

Rebel Congress MLA from Raebareli Aditi Singh on Wednesday lashed out at her own party for playing "cheap politics" over the issue of Priyanka Gandhi arranging 1,000 buses to ferry stranded migrant... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3bVUoA0

Boy chosen as the Panchen Lama disappeared in 1995. China says he's now a college grad with a job

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Twenty-five years ago, a six-year-old boy was recognized as the reincarnation of the Panchen Lama, the second-highest ranking figure in Tibetan Buddhism. He promptly disappeared. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2AMbYcH

SC awards Rs 7.6cr to family of M’luru crash victim

The Supreme Court has enhanced the compensation awarded to the next of kin of a 45-year-old man who was killed when Air India Express Flight 812 from Dubai crashed on landing in Mangaluru on May 22, 2010 from Rs 7.35 crore to Rs 7.64 crore. Mahendra Kodkany’s wife, daughter and son will now get Rs 7.64 crore plus 9% interest per annum from Times of India https://ift.tt/2LR5TxH

SC awards Rs 7.6cr to family of M’luru crash victim

The Supreme Court has enhanced the compensation awarded to the next of kin of a 45-year-old man who was killed when Air India Express Flight 812 from Dubai crashed on landing in Mangaluru on May 22, 2010 from Rs 7.35 crore to Rs 7.64 crore. Mahendra Kodkany’s wife, daughter and son will now get Rs 7.64 crore plus 9% interest per annum from Times of India https://ift.tt/2LR5TxH

Indian Origin Doctor Sudheer Chauhan Dies Of Coronavirus In US

An Indian-origin physician in New York died due to the novel coronavirus infection, American Association of Physicians of Indian-Origin (AAPI) said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gaChJV

Madhya Pradesh board will organise weekly activities to keep students engaged

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Unified exam schedule for all MP universities soon

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As China faces a blacklash in the West, Xi needs Africa more than ever

Chinese leader Xi Jinping made preserving diplomatic ties in Africa a centerpiece of his opening address at the World Health Assembly earlier this week, as Beijing faces a backlash among some Western democracies for its role in the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LFKUhq

New York Times: Pompeo had answered written questions in watchdog probe of Saudi arms deal

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had answered written questions from the State Department inspector general's office as part of its probe into the administration's move to bypass Congress and expedite last year's $8 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia by declaring an emergency, three people with knowledge of his actions told The New York Times. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Tjsx5Z

Trump's stone-age views on 'women's work'

For President Donald Trump, women do one thing: Serve. And men, even when they are supposed to be public servants, lead. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XggiIP

Gregory Tyree Boyce, 'Twilight' actor, found dead with girlfriend

Gregory Tyree Boyce, an actor who appeared in the 2008 film "Twilight," was found dead in a Las Vegas residence, a spokesperson with the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WMrjSZ

As China faces a blacklash in the West, Xi needs Africa more than ever

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A National Forest sign in Montana went missing, so one woman carved a new one

After a one-year absence, the sign for Hyalite Canyon in Custer Gallatin National Forest has been restored -- thanks to a determined local with a love for the land and a set of power tools. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g59u9t

Cash-crunched cities want states to give them a larger slice of congressional aid

Facing severe budget crunches of their own, cities want states to give them a larger slice of the coronavirus relief aid approved by Congress in late March. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2z59upv

India too may ban 27 outlawed pest killers

The Centre has proposed banning 27 insecticides which are currently being used by farmers in India though they have long been banned in many countries across the globe due to the threat they pose to human and animal health. The agriculture ministry issued a draft proposal on the ban on May 14, saying use of these 27 insecticides is likely to “involve risk to human beings and animals”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zm6CPM

167 Indians Deported From US Over Illegal Stay Land At Amritsar Airport

Nearly 167 Indians, who were deported from the United States, arrived at Amritsar Airport by Omni Air International Airlines on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dYOgIz

Centre Exempts Pregnant Women, Staff With Disabilities From Joining Work

All central government departments have been asked to exempt pregnant women, persons with disabilities and those with comorbid conditions from joining offices amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Personnel... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3bQMCqJ

SC deplores harassment of journos with FIRs

Emphasising the crucial role of media in protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens, the Supreme Court on Tuesday deplored the practice of harassing journalists by filing multiple FIRs in different parts of the country in the same matter and said that it would effectively destroy the freedom of the citizen to know of the affairs of governance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36d6DXD

App for mock JEE (Main), NEET tests

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'Changes in labour laws undermine global norms'

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India too may ban 27 outlawed pest killers

The Centre has proposed banning 27 insecticides which are currently being used by farmers in India though they have long been banned in many countries across the globe due to the threat they pose to human and animal health. The agriculture ministry issued a draft proposal on the ban on May 14, saying use of these 27 insecticides is likely to “involve risk to human beings and animals”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zm6CPM

Goa CM urged to emulate Punjab, UP model for SSC exams

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Covid-19 cases: Indore at sixth position among 52 districts of MP

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‘Lifestyle diseases behind upto 30% covid casualties’

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Wasn't selected once as dad didn't bribe: Kohli

"In my home state (Delhi)... sometimes things happen that are not fair... On one occasion, a certain someone did not play by the rules when it came to selection criteria," Virat Kohli said in a web chat with Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri. "He told my father while I had the merit, a little extra (bribe) was needed to confirm my selection." from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cKmAa8

A Florida man has been stuck on a ship for 62 days in an Italian port. He's been tested 8 times for coronavirus

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A man from Winter Springs, Florida, told CNN on Monday that he has been stuck on a cruise ship and then a hospital ship in an Italian port for 62 days after testing positive for Covid-19 in early April. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3bFMSsR

Amphan intensifies into a ‘supercyclonic storm’

With the cyclone Amphan over Bay of Bengal intensifying into a ‘super cyclonic storm’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed response preparedness as well as evacuation plans of disaster management authorities ahead of its landfall close to Sundarbans on Wednesday afternoon-evening. The super cyclonic storm is expected to have windspeeds of 230-240 kmph gusting to 265 kmph. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZgofQU

Amphan intensifies into a ‘supercyclonic storm’

With the cyclone Amphan over Bay of Bengal intensifying into a ‘super cyclonic storm’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed response preparedness as well as evacuation plans of disaster management authorities ahead of its landfall close to Sundarbans on Wednesday afternoon-evening. The super cyclonic storm is expected to have windspeeds of 230-240 kmph gusting to 265 kmph. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZgofQU

Covid-19 cases in India cross 1 lakh mark, over 3,000 dead

One hundred and nine days after the first person tested positive for Covid-19 in India, the country’s case count crossed the 1-lakh mark on Monday, with the number infections having doubled in just a little over 12 days. On Monday, 4,713 fresh infections were reported from across the country, the third highest in a single day so far, led again by Maharashtra, which reported more than 2,000 cases. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ThXxDo

Rocket Hits Near US Embassy In Baghdad's Green Zone: Security Sources

One rocket hit near the US embassy in Baghdad early Tuesday morning, security sources told AFP, the first to land in the high-security zone in weeks. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2yeR6Kj

Encounter Breaks Out Between Terrorists, Security Forces In Srinagar

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Tuesday, police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZjejWG

Jharkhand Allows More Relaxations, Economic Activities Amid Lockdown4

The Jharkhand government on Monday permitted industrial units to resume operations, retail liquor stores, book and hardware shops in non-containment zones to reopen in the fourth phase of the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZgVFyT

Migrant Labourer Walking Home Dies Of Starvation In Maharashtra: Cops

The decomposed body of a 40-year-old labourer, who worked as a sugarcane-cutter, was found on Monday in a village in Maharashtra's Beed district, police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cIJrTz

Covid-19 cases in India cross 1 lakh mark, over 3,000 dead

One hundred and nine days after the first person tested positive for Covid-19 in India, the country’s case count crossed the 1-lakh mark on Monday, with the number infections having doubled in just a little over 12 days. On Monday, 4,713 fresh infections were reported from across the country, the third highest in a single day so far, led again by Maharashtra, which reported more than 2,000 cases. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ThXxDo

Karnataka bars entry of people from Guj, Maha, TN

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1st Covid vaccine tested on ppl in US shows promise

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1st Covid vaccine tested on ppl in US shows promise

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Covid-19 cases in India crosses 1 lakh mark, over 3,000 dead

One hundred and nine days after the first person tested positive for Covid-19 in India, the country’s case count crossed the 1-lakh mark on Monday, with the number infections having doubled in just a little over 12 days. On Monday, 4,713 fresh infections were reported from across the country, the third highest in a single day so far, led again by Maharashtra, which reported more than 2,000 cases. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g0b4JG

IAF plans to push ‘Make in India’

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Uttar Pradesh to double Shramik Special trains

Uttar Pradesh has approved to double the operation of Shamik Special trains and Bihar has given nod for operating 50 such trains daily to transport stranded migrant workers, railway minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Railway ministry officials said so far more than 1,400 Shramik Specials have moved approximately 18.5 lakh stranded migrant workers, students and tourists. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cMBi0q

Amphan intensifies into a ‘supercyclonic storm’

With the cyclone Amphan over Bay of Bengal intensifying into a ‘super cyclonic storm’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed response preparedness as well as evacuation plans of disaster management authorities ahead of its landfall close to Sundarbans on Wednesday afternoon-evening. The super cyclonic storm is expected to have windspeeds of 230-240 kmph gusting to 265 kmph. from Times of India https://ift.tt/368NAxB

Karnataka bars entry of people from Guj, Maha, TN

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Exclusive: TOI interview with FM on stimulus

Talking to TOI shortly after announcing last tranche of Atmanirbhar Bharat package on Sunday, she said while the government did initially rush money to the most vulnerable section, it felt long-term economic consequences of the crisis would be better mitigated by enhancing liquidity as that would help with reopening of the economy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3bKw1Vv

Contact sport athletes fear coronavirus spread

Wrestling and boxing are two contact sports in which India has always cornered medal glory at multi-sport events and international competitions. The question is simple: How can these sports retain originality at a time when social distancing has become a new normal? from Times of India https://ift.tt/2X8TzOz

TV actor's suicide triggers non-payment debate

TV associations are urging producers to pay actors their dues from Times of India https://ift.tt/36k5dL3

E-learning players hail Centre's e-VIDYA initiative

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Association gives post-covid-19 guidelines for school

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Reagene Innovations collaborates with Tech Mahindra to counter Coronavirus transmission

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Delhi Police Arrests Jamia Student Over Anti-CAA Violence In December

The Delhi Police's crime branch has arrested a Jamia Millia Islamia student in connection with the violence in the Jamia area during a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in December last... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WGsF1z

Coronavirus devastated Moscow. Now it's spreading across Russia

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Russia hit a grim Covid-19 milestone this week: According to Johns Hopkins University, the country now ranks second in the world for confirmed coronavirus cases. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2LB7sji

India Joins 61 Nations To Seek "Impartial" Probe Into Coronavirus Crisis

62 countries, including India, have backed a joint effort by Australia and European Union, calling for an independent inquiry into the WHO's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a draft... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dOFT22

Canada Air Force Jet Crashes In British Columbia During COVID-19 Tribute

A plane from Canada's Snowbirds, an elite air force aerobatics team, crashed on Sunday in British Columbia during a performance to salute public efforts against the coronavirus, the military said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cFXg5b

E-tailers gear up to deliver in all 3 zones

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Republicans are wimping out again on Donald Trump

With just 170 days until the 2020 election, you'll be voting before you know it. Every Sunday, I deliver to your inbox the 5 BIG storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And they're ranked -- so the No. 1 story is the most important of the coming week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bFTuar

US primary health care can be cheaper and more equal. Here's how.

Americans across the country have joined forces in fighting a common enemy: the Covid-19 pandemic. But one question starkly divides us during this crisis: Who is most at risk of dying from the virus? The answer does not reflect well on the US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TfPreA

'Mix of virtual, physical courts will be way forward'

India's three-tier justice delivery system, groaning under the weight of bulky files of three crore cases, is on the verge of a new dawn — from trial courts to the Supreme Court, filing of cases will be done electronically and judges will adopt a judicious mix of hearing advocates either through video-conferencing or physically. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dYq5tR

E-tailers gear up to deliver in all 3 zones

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'Mix of virtual, physical courts will be way forward'

India's three-tier justice delivery system, groaning under the weight of bulky files of three crore cases, is on the verge of a new dawn — from trial courts to the Supreme Court, filing of cases will be done electronically and judges will adopt a judicious mix of hearing advocates either through video-conferencing or physically. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dYq5tR

Mallya could escape extradition through asylum route

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"A Historic Day": Canada's Parliament Goes Virtual Through Pandemic

Canada's parliament has gone virtual through the pandemic, assembling MPs across six time zones and giving a rare peek at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's bookcase, a deer head and a stifled... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2TdFyOG

Football But Not As We Know It: Odd Sights From Bundesliga Comeback

Bundesliga became the first top football league to resume play since the coronavirus pandemic forced the season to be put on hold in March. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2LBMWPK

8 Covid vaccine candidates in clinical trial: WHO

As governments around the world scramble to curb the contagion, pharmaceutical companies and health institutes in countries like United States, China, and Germany are leading the development to combat the virus, South China Morning Post reported. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3e4vlw7

Football But Not As We Know It: Odd Sights From Bundesliga Comeback

Bundesliga became the first top football league to resume play since the coronavirus pandemic forced the season to be put on hold in March. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2LBMWPK

Bundesliga: It's live, and it's kicking!

The whistle blown at 7 pm IST to kick off the Revierderby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke and signal the start of possibly a new era during coronavirus times awoken our senses, dulled over two months by reruns and forced background distractions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WDRBXK

Bundesliga: It's live, and it's kicking!

The whistle blown at 7 pm IST to kick off the Revierderby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke and signal the start of possibly a new era during coronavirus times awoken our senses, dulled over two months by reruns and forced background distractions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WDRBXK

Blog: The speech Modi has not made but should

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Introduce MCQ pattern, reduce exam hours: UGC

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Mathematical Modelling Shows COVID-19 Containment Possible: Centre

Mathematical modeling studies suggest containment of COVID-19 might be possible but success of containment operations "cannot be guaranteed" since there is efficient human to human transmission, the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WZ0wlo

American Comic Actor Fred Willard Dies At 86

American comic actor Fred Willard, known for his roles in films like "Best in Show" and "This Is Spinal Tap" as well as sitcoms like "Everybody Loves Raymond" passed away at the age of 86. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cCCyTy

Blog: The speech Modi has not made but should

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UGC NET exam 2020: Five master tips to improve your performance

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GSEB HSC Result: Gujarat Class 12 Science result 2020 announced @gseb.org, check here

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Peru Says Will Build Hospital In Amazon For COVID-19 Patients

Peru said it will construct a fast-build hospital in the Amazon as it seeks to respond to a growing COVID-19 emergency sweeping through the indigenous population. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2TbXSYh

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Turned Away From Cafe Under Virus Rules

In New Zealand, no one is exempt from the strict coronavirus prevention measures -- not even Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was denied entry to a cafe because of her own social distancing rules. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Z7oUnD

Leaders "Aren't Even Pretending To Be In Charge": Barack Obama

Barack Obama indirectly criticized his successor Donald Trump during a virtual graduation ceremony Saturday, in rare public judgment from the former US president during the coronavirus pandemic. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3fYpw4M

US Department Store JCPenney Files For Bankruptcy

US department store JCPenney, which has not turned a profit since 2011, on Friday became the latest American retailer to be pushed into bankruptcy by the coronavirus pandemic. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2y9wgMn

US coronavirus deaths to surpass 100,000 by June 1, CDC director says

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Kobe Bryant's pilot had no alcohol or drugs in system, autopsy finds

The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in January, killing Kobe Bryant and the eight other people aboard, had no alcohol or drugs in his system that day, according to an autopsy report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2y5yuw3

Questions surround Mexico's reported Covid-19 death toll

Mexico has announced plans to reopen the country even as the reported number of coronavirus cases and deaths have been called into question. CNN's Matt Rivers reports from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cG2jT2

SBI deposits soar RS 1.25L crore in April

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US to donate ventilators to India: Donald Trump

President Donald Trump has announced that the US will donate ventilators to India, moments after he underlined the close partnership between the two countries and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi his "good friend". India's tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases crossed 85,000 on Friday, surpassing China's count of 82,933 confirmed cases. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2LtODhY

No one can be forced to hear something: HC

The Allahabad high court has held that “azaan” (the call to ritual prayer in Islam) can be recited from the minarets of mosques by human voice only and without the use of any amplifying device or loudspeaker. The court added that such recitation by human voice cannot be hindered under the pretext that it violates the guidelines issued by the state government to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2LBbyYA

Covid-19: India reports 3,500+ cases, overtakes China

India rose to the 11th spot among countries with the highest number of reported Covid-19 cases, overtaking China’s official count on Friday, as new infections from across the country remained higher than 3,500 for sixth consecutive day. Maharashtra, with 1,576 fresh cases, continued to lead the numbers, followed by Tamil Nadu (434) Delhi (425) and Gujarat (340). from Times of India https://ift.tt/2z1Qh7N

Woman gives birth after 900km trek, ride

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Worrying Surge In Childhood Disease Linked To COVID-19

Europe and the United States have seen sharp surges in recent weeks of a severe immune disorder in children linked to COVID-19, health authorities reported Friday, sounding an alarm. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2LvXmjA

US Will Donate Ventilators To India, Says Donald Trump: Updates

COVID-19 Live Updates: US President Donald Trump has announced that his country will donate ventilators to India, moments after he underlined the close partnership between the two countries and called... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2z4Otee

Antimicrobial Surface Coating Kills Coronavirus For 90 Days: Study

A specially formulated antimicrobial coating can keep surfaces clear of a human coronavirus for up to 90 days with just one application, a preliminary study said Friday, suggesting a new line of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Lu7ARP

US, States Gearing For Antitrust Case Against Google: Report

US federal and state antitrust enforcers are preparing a lawsuit against Google which could come this year, focusing on the tech giant's dominance of online advertising, The Wall Street Journal... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3bI4HaM

Income Key Factor In Coronavirus Cases: Study

People living in the most deprived areas of Britain are more than four times likelier to test positive for COVID-19 than those living in the richest neighbourhoods, new research showed Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2X1v8CL

US to donate ventilators to India: Donald Trump

President Donald Trump has announced that the US will donate ventilators to India, moments after he underlined the close partnership between the two countries and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi his "good friend". India's tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases crossed 85,000 on Friday, surpassing China's count of 82,933 confirmed cases. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2LtODhY

Covid-19: India reports 3,500+ cases, overtakes China

India rose to the 11th spot among countries with the highest number of reported Covid-19 cases, overtaking China’s official count on Friday, as new infections from across the country remained higher than 3,500 for sixth consecutive day. Maharashtra, with 1,576 fresh cases, continued to lead the numbers, followed by Tamil Nadu (434) Delhi (425) and Gujarat (340). from Times of India https://ift.tt/2z1Qh7N

China Calls On US To Pay Its Debts To The United Nations

China on Friday issued a statement calling on all UN member states to "actively fulfill their financial obligations to the United Nations," stressing that Washington owes the organization more than $2... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2y3I1Um

"Nothing New" In Centre's Announcement For Migrants: Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said there was nothing new in the announcement of the Centre' s allocation of more money to the states for the welfare of migrant workers and the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ay79DK

Quarantine Not Mandatory For Those Moving Within Rajasthan. Some Exceptions

The Rajasthan government said on Friday quarantine is not mandatory for people moving from one district to another in the state, excluding those in COVID-19 hotspots and curfew areas. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2LzrE54

States seek to ease migrants’ home trek

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No one can be forced to hear something: HC

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Idea is to empower beneficiaries: FM on eco pkg

The government on Friday hit out at the opposition and its critics saying it had not included tax refunds in the Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package and said it was not alone in combining liquidity enhancement measures along with fiscal steps which account for 10% of GDP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2LyQK4c

Give preference to domestic cricket: Shastri

Ravi Shastri says “the last two months, and a couple of more going forward perhaps, will count as the most horrible phase in the life of a sportsperson in close to seven or eight decades. Something like this is unimaginable”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g0avQe

What do we need to do to revive the economy?

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Pandemic Delays Arrival Of "Young Wolves" Of Wall Street

Some had dreamed of forging alliances that would propel them to the pinnacle of the financial world. Others had already bought their power wardrobes. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2LAnb1X

US Faces "Darkest Winter" If Pandemic Planning Falters: Whistleblower

A whistleblower who says he was removed from his government post for raising concerns about coronavirus preparedness told a congressional hearing on Thursday that the United States could face "the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WwkKnu

Officer, Soldier Killed In Avalanche In North Sikkim

A Lt Colonel and a soldier of the Indian Army were killed in an avalanche in the mountainous Lugnak La region of north Sikkim on Thursday, officials said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dJWHY0

Tiger Spotted At Roadside In Karnataka's Kodagu

A tiger was spotted on the roadside in the Titimati forest zone in Virajpet taluk of Kodagu district on Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2yY2B9g

Austrian Princess, Married To Indian-Origin Chef, Dies At 31

Austria Princess Maria Galitzine of Austria, who was married to Indian-origin chef Rishi Roop Singh, passed away in Houston after suffering a "sudden cardiac aneurysm" at the age of 31, Fox News... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3fQC2U5

Greta Thunberg urges the public to listen to the experts

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Trump Confirms Pulling Out US Pension Fund From China Investments

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that his administration has asked for the withdrawal of billions of dollars in American pension fund investments in China and that other similar actions were in... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WwNPiy

Trump Calls On Senate To Question Obama In Conspiracy Theory

President Donald Trump broke with tradition Thursday by calling for investigation of his White House predecessor Barack Obama in the latest attempt to push a conspiracy theory about his Democratic... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3byjrbV

Fresh Test For Wuhan As Cluster Sparks Mass Virus Screening

Nervous residents of China's pandemic epicentre of Wuhan queued up across the city to be tested for the novel coronavirus on Thursday after a new cluster of cases sparked a mass screening campaign. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dPPmq6

Coronavirus Free Manipur Reports Fresh Case After 3 Weeks

A fresh COVID-19 case was detected in Manipur on Thursday, three weeks after the state was declared coronavirus-free. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Wvn9Pj

Sexual Offences Victims Must Have Say In Accused' Bail Pleas: High Court

Victims of sexual offences have an obligatory say in the hearing of bail pleas of accused, the Delhi High Court said while ordering re-circulation of practice directions on it. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3bA9xGW

Health Groups Ask India To Rescind Gilead's Patents For COVID-19 Drug

Two health advocacy groups have written to the Indian government asking it to rescind patents given to Gilead Sciences for the drug remdesivir so it can be distributed more fairly to coronavirus... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cAudzF

Rail minister, Mamata spar over return of migrants

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Nearly 2 lakh buy tickets to return home

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Free ration for 8 crore migrants for 2 months

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Rail minister, Mamata spar over return of migrants

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Nearly 2 lakh buy tickets to return home

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Free ration for 8 crore migrants for 2 months

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Coronavirus "May Never Go Away": WHO

The new coronavirus may never go away and populations around the world will have to learn to live with it, the World Health Organization warned Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3fQw6dU

Uber To Require Face Masks For Drivers, Riders

Uber said Wednesday it was making face masks mandatory for drivers and passengers, as part of new health and safety protocols aiming to instill confidence in the ride-hailing service as people emerge... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dDEN9a

Boeing Scores Deals To Deliver More Than 1,000 Missiles To Saudi

Boeing has been awarded two contracts worth more than $2 billion for the delivery of more than 1,000 air-to-surface and anti-ship missiles to Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon said Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2SZo2gU

Coronavirus virus may never go away: WHO

"It is important to put this on the table: this virus may become just another endemic virus in our communities, and this virus may never go away," WHO emergencies expert Mike Ryan told an online briefing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WtjlOq

For many here, Covid-19 means gambling between life or livelihood

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On the outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, residents say they can't afford to stop working, even if it means risking their lives. CNN's Shasta Darlington reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2zwL08f

Coronavirus Eminently Capable Of Spreading Through Speech: Study

Microdroplets generated by speech can remain suspended in the air in an enclosed space for more than ten minutes, a study published Wednesday showed, underscoring their likely role in spreading... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cuEgqd

6 Migrants Killed, 2 Injured After Being Hit By Bus In UP

Six migrant workers killed, two injured after being hit by a bus in UP's Muzaffarnagar. The migrants were walking towards their hometown in Bihar from Punjab due to the coronavirus-triggered lockdown from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WUQgdL

85-Year-Old Woman Beats COVID-19, Discharged From Hospital In Bhubaneswar

An 85-year-old woman emerged victorious in her fight against coronavirus and has been discharged from a hospital in Bhubaneswarafter recovering from the deadly disease. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35We1q9

Newly released incident reports detail US Navy's 'UFO' encounters

Newly released "hazard reports" detailing encounters between US Navy aircraft and "unidentified aerial phenomena" reveal new details about incidents, which were thrust into the spotlight when the Pentagon officially declassified and released videos of three encounters late last month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WR3QPz

Cats can infect other cats with coronavirus, researchers find

Cats can infect other cats with the novel coronavirus, but they may not show any symptoms, according to a study published Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yWBUSd

78-Year-Old Man Jumps From Hospital's Fourth Floor, Dies In Indore

A 78-year-old man admitted to a government hospital in Indore on suspicion of coronavirus infection committed suicide by jumping from the fourth floor on Wednesday morning, officials said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Wv9loc

Most Shramik trains from Gujarat and Punjab

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PM CARES for migrants, vaccines and ventilators

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Flyers can carry 350ml sanitisers

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Army chief plays down border tension with China

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PM CARES for migrants, vaccines and ventilators

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Flyers can carry 350ml sanitisers

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Army chief plays down border tension with China

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French serial killer expert admits his career is built on lies

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Famed French serial killer expert Stephane Bourgoin has confessed that his prestigious career is founded on lies, following a series of revelations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3dFY1es

Rajasthan Government Allows Air Conditioners Shops, Others To Open

The Rajasthan government on Wednesday allowed six categories of shops and business establishments, including those selling building materials and air conditioners, to open in the state. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Z22IeI

Delhi Metro Working On Protocols For Social Distancing, Other Safety Norms

Protocols for social distancing and other safety norms are being worked upon for passengers for using metro trains and station premises whenever services are ordered to be resumed, officials said on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WTfcCr

"5 Plagues From China In 20 Years. Got To Stop": US Top Security Advisor

As many as five plagues have come out of China in the last 20 years and at some point it has to stop, US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien has said, holding the country responsible for the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WRw1Ob

113-Year-Old Spanish Woman, Isolated In Room For Weeks, Beats Coronavirus

A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldest person living in Spain, has beaten the coronavirus at a retirement home where several other residents died from the disease, the residence said Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3crVoNl

Indore Probes Alleged Scam Involving COVID-19 Gear, 2 Officers Removed

Grappling with half of Madhya Pradesh's coronavirus cases, Indore has now been hit by alleged irregularities in the purchase of face safety masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) kits meant for... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dxCiW6

Gilead Ties Up With Drugmakers In India, Pak For Making Remdesivir

Gilead Sciences Incsaid on Tuesday it has signed non-exclusive licensing pacts with five generic drugmakers based in India and Pakistan to expand the supply of its experimental COVID-19 treatment... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3fL7VNG

Canadian Singer Bryan Adams Apologizes Over Racist COVID-19 Post

Canadian rocker Bryan Adams apologized Tuesday after a backlash and accusations of anti-Chinese racism over his online rant about the pandemic forcing the cancellation of his London shows this week. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WpC0eb

Vande Bharat Mission: 176 People Arrive At Mangalore Airport From Dubai

Under the Vande Bharat Mission, Air India's special flight from Dubai landed at Karnataka's Mangalore International Airport on Tuesday with 176 passengers. While another Air India Express flight,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cx1QT6

Facebook To Pay $52 Million Settlement For Trauma To Content Reviewers

Facebook has agreed to a $52 million court settlement to compensate content moderators who suffered mental trauma from the graphic and violent images they were required to review, plaintiff lawyers... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2xXjT5X

Prices are tumbling at an alarming rate

Prices are tumbling in America as the coronavirus lockdown drags on and people spend less. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fE4wAt

Singer apologizes for social media post blaming 'bat eating' people for coronavirus

Canadian singer Bryan Adams is sorry about that. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yQ12dp

While the wealthy self-isolate, the poor can't afford to stay put in Sao Paulo

The glass towers in Sao Paulo's financial district are shuttered, bars closed and restaurants open only for delivery. But on the outskirts of the city, residents say they can't afford to stop working, even if it means risking their lives. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bqZnIs

Vongfong is the first named storm of the year in the West Pacific

The 2020 West Pacific typhoon season is off to a slow start. It took until Tuesday for the first named storm of the year -- Vongfong -- to form, but it has quickly become a threat to the Philippines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2LlKwV1

Twitter To Permit Employees To Work From Home ''Forever''

Twitter said in a statement that it has announced a new policy permitting all of its employees to work from home not only through the current coronavirus pandemic but also indefinitely afterwards if... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/35UDxvI

Woman In Quarantine Centre In Odisha Delivers Baby

A 28-year old woman, who was lodged in a COVID quarantine centre in Odishas Ganjam district after her return from Surat in Gujarat, gave birth to a baby boy on Tuesday, officials said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2xW97g8

"How Can She Deny Her Responsibility?": BJP Hits Out At Mamata Banerjee

The BJP on Tuesday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her comments that the lockdown was "poorly planned" and said she is trying to shift the blame on the Central government in... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2zvTX1B

Coronavirus Live Updates: PM Announces Rs 20 Lakh Crore Economic Package

COVID-19 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced massive new financial incentives on top of the previously announced packages for a combined stimulus of Rs 20 lakh crore,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3cEsrhj

Delhi High Court Expresses Concern Over Home Delivery Of Alcohol

The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the suggestion relating to home delivery of alcohol through food delivery platforms saying it would be "fraught with security and safety issues". from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Lmiqce

Coronavirus doubling time slows down to 12.2 days

In the last 24 hours, 3,604 new cases were added, taking the number of confirmed cases to 70,756. Of these, 22,455 people have been cured and 2,293 have died. Vardhan said the fatality rate was 3.2% while the recovery rate was progressively increasing and stood at 31.74%. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cnG6sK

MIT gives just 2 out of 5 stars to Covid tracker

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MIT gives just 2 out of 5 stars to Covid tracker

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Human Rights' Body Notice To Delhi Government In Cop's COVID-19 Death Case

The NHRC has issued notices to the Delhi government and the Union home secretary over a complaint alleging negligence in treatment of a city police constable who eventually died due to coronavirus. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2yHF6kP

Bengaluru Firm To Produce IIT Delhi's COVID-19 Testing Kit

IIT Delhi's low-cost COVID-19 testing kit will be produced by a Bengaluru-based biotechnology firm and is expected to be available by the first week of June, according to officials. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2WooffE

Kobe Bryant crash passengers were negligent, court documents allege

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Senators who traveled with Pence won't get tested as broader debate continues

Two Republican senators who traveled to Iowa Friday with Vice President Mike Pence -- just after it was discovered Pence's press secretary had coronavirus -- said Monday they have not been tested for the deadly virus and don't plan to get tested now. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Lhs4Nq

Virat Kohli is Federer of cricket: AB de Villiers

Having shared the RCB dressing room with Virat Kohli for the last nine years, AB de Villiers has closely observed Indian skipper's rise to the top of the cricket world. The 36-year-old South African feels that Kohli is a natural striker of the ball, comparing his style with Roger Federer. De Villiers also said that Kohli is better than Tendulkar in chasing targets. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fHrzKH

"Most Likely" A US Airline Will Go Under From Coronavirus: Boeing Chief

"It's most likely," Boeing CEO David Calhoun responded when an NBC journalist asked him if a major US carrier will go under. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2LlNkl6