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Rs 196cr cyber safety centre at IIT-Kanpur

At a time when the threat of cyberattacks is growing, including those from China, the Union government has approved Rs 196 crore for a national technical centre at IIT Kanpur to counter such threats. Besides, in a first for the country, the institute will also roll out an MTech degree in cyber security from the next year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VwqyfK

Checks putting APIs in ‘unsterile state’: Drug cos

Drug makers are worried about quality of their products getting impacted amid persistent delay in clearance of consignments from China at various ports and airports in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eOxbBH

UP Madarsa Board Result 2020 to be declared today at 1 pm

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The UP Madarsa Board result will be announced today around 01:00 pm on the Board's official website -madarsaboard.upsdc.gov.in. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/38iMNLi

Rs 196cr cyber safety centre at IIT-Kanpur

At a time when the threat of cyberattacks is growing, including those from China, the Union government has approved Rs 196 crore for a national technical centre at IIT Kanpur to counter such threats. Besides, in a first for the country, the institute will also roll out an MTech degree in cyber security from the next year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VwqyfK

Pak’s ‘use & throw’ policy renders Geelani irrelevant

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Indian woman wins Commonwealth short story prize

A woman from Ranchi currently studying in the US has won £5,000 after her tale about a Hindu girl falling in love with a Muslim boy beat more than 5,000 entries from 49 countries to win the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Kritika Pandey, 29, was announced as the winner for "The Great Indian Tee and Snakes" by Ghanaian writer and editor Nii Ayikwei. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BnKDOw

Checks putting APIs in ‘unsterile state’: Drug companies

Drug makers are worried about quality of their products getting impacted amid persistent delay in clearance of consignments from China at various ports and airports in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eOxbBH

China discovers new swine flu with pandemic potential

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Chinese researchers have discovered a new type of virus in pigs that can infect humans and is capable of causing a pandemic, according to a new study. The disease, which researchers called the G4 virus, is genetically descended from the H1N1 swine flu. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3dPl1as

Security Law "Most Important Development" For Hong Kong: Leader

Hong Kong's leader on Wednesday hailed a sweeping national security law imposed by Beijing as the "most important development" since the city was handed back to China. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZmB9eE

US Warns China Of New Countermeasures After "Sad Day" For Hong Kong

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Tuesday warned Beijing of new countermeasures following what he called a "sad day," as China imposed a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2NKnmZK

US Approves 4 COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates For Clinical Trials

The United States has approved four coronavirus vaccine candidates for clinical trials, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) head Stephen Hahn told reporters. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dURz3b

18,522 COVID-19 Cases In India In 24 Hours, Total 5.66 Lakh Cases So Far

Coronavirus Live Updates: A huge spike of 18,522 new coronavirus patients was recorded in the last 24 hours, taking India's tally to 5,66,840 cases. A total of 16,893 patients have died since the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Zmuzos

Pak’s ‘use & throw’ policy renders Geelani irrelevant

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Indian woman wins Commonwealth short story prize

A woman from Ranchi currently studying in the US has won £5,000 after her tale about a Hindu girl falling in love with a Muslim boy beat more than 5,000 entries from 49 countries to win the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Kritika Pandey, 29, was announced as the winner for "The Great Indian Tee and Snakes" by Ghanaian writer and editor Nii Ayikwei. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BnKDOw

India gets its wettest June in 12 years

India experienced its wettest month of June in 12 years with 18% above-normal rainfall on the back of timely monsoon onset and its swift advance across the country. Central India, as well as east and northeast, have received the heaviest showers. India received 196.2mm of rain during the month, highest since 2008, when 202mm was recorded during the month, as per IMD. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dRVXQ5

Visa processing for UK to resume from July 6

Visa processing for United Kingdom will resume in India next Monday (July 6) in a phased manner. According to VFS Global, UK visa application centres in Delhi, south Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru (Global Tech Park), Chandigarh, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata and Pune will open from July 6. Chennai centre reopening that day is subject to local lockdown conditions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31rYPAS

Trump "More And More Angry At China" Over Coronavirus Spread

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was growing "more and more angry at China" over the spread of the coronavirus, as American health officials warned they were not in "total" control of the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31yeA9d

Gas explosion at clinic in Iranian capital kills 19

An explosion from a gas leak in a medical clinic in northern Tehran killed 19 people, Iranian state TV reported on Tuesday. Spokesperson for the Tehran Fire Department told state TV that the toll had risen to 19 from 13. State-run IRNA news agency also quoted Maleki as saying the dead included 15 women and four men. Maleki added that firefighters had rescued 20 people. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NFxovc

India gets its wettest June in 12 years

India experienced its wettest month of June in 12 years with 18% above-normal rainfall on the back of timely monsoon onset and its swift advance across the country. Central India, as well as east and northeast, have received the heaviest showers. India received 196.2mm of rain during the month, highest since 2008, when 202mm was recorded during the month, as per IMD. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dRVXQ5

Party rivals mount fresh pressure on Oli to quit

Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli has come under immense pressure to resign from within the ruling Nepal Communist Party, including from former PM Prachanda. According to Nepal media reports, Prachanda, Madhav Kumar Nepal, Jhalanath Khanal and Bamdev Gautam demanded that Oli quit at a meeting on Tuesday. Oli has gone on record to say that India has been behind the effort to unseat him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YPBNCl

Visa processing for UK to resume from July 6

Visa processing for United Kingdom will resume in India next Monday (July 6) in a phased manner. According to VFS Global, UK visa application centres in Delhi, south Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru (Global Tech Park), Chandigarh, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata and Pune will open from July 6. Chennai centre reopening that day is subject to local lockdown conditions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31rYPAS

Govt blocks 59 Chinese Apps, cites risk to sovereignty

The government on Monday “blocked” as many as 59 Chinese Apps, including TikTok, UC Browser, WeChat, Shareit and CamScanner, for “engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order”. The move against the “malicious Apps" came after several complaints of stealing of user data. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BclgPT

Google Doodle celebrates LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson

Google Doodle on Tuesday celebrated the widely popular US-based LGBTQ+ activist, performer, and self-identified drag queen Marsha P. Johnson, bidding farewell to the Pride month. On June 30 2019, Marsha was posthumously honoured as a grand marshal of the New York City Pride March. Johnson is credited as one of the key leaders of the 1969 Stonewall uprising. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ibci5Y

Two Dead, Four Hospitalised After Gas Leak At Visakhapatnam Pharma Unit

Two people were killed and four were hospitalised after gas leaked overnight at a pharmaceutical unitin Andhra Pradesh's Vishakhapatnam. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YGZah8

"Shocked": Bengal Says Nirmala Sitharaman's Claims "Unfounded"

West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra on Tuesday stopped short of saying that his Central counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman had lied during her virtual rally on Sunday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Vwsxkh

17-Year-Old Distributes PPE Kits, Sanitisers To Needy With Pocket Money

A 17-year-old boy distributed grains and hand sanitisers among the needy, in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, spending Rs 15,000 pocket money he had saved. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38ddt01

Govt blocks 59 Chinese Apps, cites risk to sovereignty

The government on Monday “blocked” as many as 59 Chinese Apps, including TikTok, UC Browser, WeChat, Shareit and CamScanner, for “engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order”. The move against the “malicious Apps" came after several complaints of stealing of user data. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2BclgPT

Vizag: 2 dead, 4 fall sick after gas leak at plant

Two workers died and four others were hospitalised following benzimidazole gas leakage from the Sainor Life Sciences pharma company at Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City (JNPC), Parawada in Visakhapatnam in the wee hours of Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vx0elP

KK Venugopal re-appointed as Attorney General

KK Venugopal has been re-appointed as Attorney General of India for a period of one year. ​​"KK Venugopal, Senior Advocate as Attorney General for India for a period of one year with effect from July 1," read the notification. It further read that Tushar Mehta has been re-appointed as the Solicitor General for a period of 3 years or until further orders. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZlvEwv

Vizag: 2 dead, 4 fall sick after gas leak at plant

Two workers died and four others were hospitalised following benzimidazole gas leakage from the Sainor Life Sciences pharma company at Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City (JNPC), Parawada in Visakhapatnam in the wee hours of Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vx0elP

KK Venugopal re-appointed as Attorney General for 1 yr

KK Venugopal has been re-appointed as Attorney General of India for a period of one year. ​​"KK Venugopal, Senior Advocate as Attorney General for India for a period of one year with effect from July 1," read the notification. It further read that Tushar Mehta has been re-appointed as the Solicitor General for a period of 3 years or until further orders. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZlvEwv

Govt may license import of ACs, TVs to check shipments

The government is looking to license the import of 10-12 items, including air conditioners and several of its components, and parts of television sets as it discourages the entry of foreign goods into the country, especially those from China. ​​While work on licensing of products had started a few months ago, with agarbatti and tyres being among the initial set of items along with palm oil, the list has expanded in recent weeks as tension on the Ladakh border escalated, government sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VxufSq

High Court Grants Divorce On Wife's Refusal To Wear "Sindoor"

Observing that the refusal to wear "shaka" (conch shell bangle) and "sindoor" (vermillion) as per customs by a Hindu married woman amounted to her refusal to accept the marriage, the Gauhati High... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZkrQMe

US "Golden State Killer" Pleads Guilty To 13 Murders

A US former policeman dubbed the "Golden State Killer" pleaded guilty to 13 murders Monday, as well as confessing to dozens of rapes, robberies and kidnappings, drawing a line under a sadistic crime... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gbcSPe

Coronavirus Live Updates: Centre Announces Guidelines For Unlock2

Coronavirus Live Updates: Large swathes of the country are set to remain under lockdown as the government announced the second phase of the country's gradual emergence from restrictions. While... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38aNzdk

Govt may license import of ACs, TVs to check shipments

The government is looking to license the import of 10-12 items, including air conditioners and several of its components, and parts of television sets as it discourages the entry of foreign goods into the country, especially those from China. ​​While work on licensing of products had started a few months ago, with agarbatti and tyres being among the initial set of items along with palm oil, the list has expanded in recent weeks as tension on the Ladakh border escalated, government sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VxufSq

HRD ministry wants Rs 2,300cr more for edu sector

In the backdrop of Covid-19, the HRD ministry projected a requirement of Rs 2,306.4 crore for the development of online courses/ programmes over five years. The ministry also presented a requirement of Rs 55,840 crore for providing ICT facilities to 3.10 lakh government schools. The government also proposed providing digital devices to 40% of the students in higher education. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VwkfsF

Maha, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till July 31

Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu governments on Monday extended the lockdown till July 31 to stop the surge of Covid-19 cases — with stricter norms in the Mumbai and Chennai regions. The Karnataka government has also indicated that it will bring back from July 7 harsher measures such as banning the entry and exit of people from high-risk districts from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ihalVs

HRD ministry wants Rs 2,300cr more for edu sector

In the backdrop of Covid-19, the HRD ministry projected a requirement of Rs 2,306.4 crore for the development of online courses/ programmes over five years. The ministry also presented a requirement of Rs 55,840 crore for providing ICT facilities to 3.10 lakh government schools. The government also proposed providing digital devices to 40% of the students in higher education. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VwkfsF

My Government Has Nothing To Hide On Donations: Mamata Banerjee

In a veiled attack against the Centre for refusing to disclose details on the PM CARES Fund, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her government has nothing to hide on the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31u9V8g

Banning Apps Good Idea, What About Chinese Funds In PM CARES: Congress

The Congress on Monday said the Centre should take more substantive and effective measures as it welcomed the ban on 59 Chinese applications. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3g7r8sr

Lunar Eclipse 2020: Know Date, Timings And All Other Details

India will witness the second lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan of 2020 on 5th July 2020. On January 10, the very first lunar eclipse occurred and on June 5 the second lunar eclipse of the year took... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/38ewgZa

Maha, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till July 31

Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu governments on Monday extended the lockdown till July 31 to stop the surge of Covid-19 cases — with stricter norms in the Mumbai and Chennai regions. The Karnataka government has also indicated that it will bring back from July 7 harsher measures such as banning the entry and exit of people from high-risk districts from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ihalVs

Plea to put off JEE as Covid tests resolve

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Dilshad Khan had dropped a year in 2019 hoping to make it to one of the IITs in 2020. He prepared well the entire year to get a good score in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3dIbTnW

1.1 lakh Covid cases in 6 days, 19,700+ on Sunday

With 384 deaths on Sunday, the toll from the virus rose to 16,468. India’s caseload stood at 5,49,106, as per data from state governments, while the number of active cases and those recovered rose to over 2.1 lakh and 3.2 lakh, respectively. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38bGf1m

Amazon India to hire 20,000 seasonal staff

E-commerce major Amazon India on Sunday said it is offering close to 20,000 'seasonal' or temporary employment opportunities in its customer service (CS) organisation to help customers in India and globally with a seamless online shopping experience. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g3Q6c8

"Not Able To Breathe": Man's Message To Father Before He Dies Of COVID-19

A video by a dying 34-year-old man giving his last message to his father from a government hospital in Hyderabad has left people shocked amid the coronavirus pandemic. The man was finally admitted to... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gbRI3H

3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In J&K's Anantnag

Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces at Khulchohar area of Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2VqjotJ

UN Changes Phrase In 75th Anniversary Draft After India, 5 Others Object

UN General Assembly President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande has changed a phrase in the draft declaration to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations after India along with countries including... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2BQsGrH

Amazon India to hire 20,000 seasonal staff

E-commerce major Amazon India on Sunday said it is offering close to 20,000 'seasonal' or temporary employment opportunities in its customer service (CS) organisation to help customers in India and globally with a seamless online shopping experience. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3g3Q6c8

288 COVID-19 Deaths In US In Last 24 Hours: Report

The United States added 288 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours, the Johns Hopkins University tally showed Sunday, with the infection rate remaining high as the country struggles to control a new surge of the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2NFrV7A

Live Updates: COVID-19 Death Count In India Crosses 16,000 Mark

Coronavirus Live Updates: India recorded its biggest surge in the number of coronavirus cases in 24 hours for a second consecutive day with 19,906 new patients, taking the total to 5,28,859... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2VrcAMl

Adversities are stepping stones to success: PM

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Fauci says Covid-19 vaccine might not get us the herd immunity we need

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Trump thanks 'great people' shown in video in which a man chants 'white power'

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Facebook VP on ad boycott: We have 'no incentive' to allow hate speech

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Beachgoers heckle officials after July 4th announcement

CNN's Natasha Chen discusses how beachgoers reacted as Broward County, Florida, officials announced that their beaches will be closed July 4th weekend over coronavirus concerns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CGZBiX

Boeing can begin test flights of the 737 Max, FAA says

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Democrats want John Wayne Airport renamed after 'I believe in white supremacy' interview resurfaces

Democrats in Orange County, California, are done with The Duke, and they want John Wayne's name and likeness stripped from the county's airport. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BN6hMd

Photographer remembered for shocking images of Mao's China

Tributes are flooding in for photographer Li Zhensheng, who documented the violent and tumultuous years of China's Cultural Revolution in the '60s and '70s. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fPP1V8

Meghalaya Chief Minister Tests Negative For Coronavirus

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who travelled to Manipur and Delhi last week, tested negative for coronavirus infection, officials said on Sunday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZiZuBR

Delhi's Civic Body Checking Seismic Stability Of High-Rise Buildings

Seeking to ensure seismic stability of high-rise buildings, the SDMC has started identifying such structures and issuing notices to groups and institutions to submit structural audit reports, it said... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3g4KRca

Focus On Tackling COVID-19, Chinese Aggression: Congress MP To Centre

Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Sunday said that the government should focus on tackling coronavirus pandemic and Chinese aggression instead of worrying about the party. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2NB3wjs

Adversities are stepping stones to success: PM

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PGA Beefs Up Coronavirus Protocols After Positive Cases

The revised safety policy comes after seven players withdrew from the Travelers Championship in Connecticut for COVID-19 related reasons. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZmKd3c

FA Cup: Harry Maguire Sends Manchester United Into Semi-Finals

Manchester United had to work hard for their last-four place as Harry Maguire won it late in extra time at Carrow Road. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2YCXF3y

Why you should try a gratitude journal in crisis

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Part Of Hyderabad's Chowmahalla Palace Collapses After Heavy Rain

The roof of a balcony in the entrance of the iconic Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad collapsed and fell to the ground on Saturday evening, following heavy rain in the city. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dyVH8I

FA Cup: Harry Maguire Sends Manchester United Into Semi-Finals

Manchester United had to work hard for their last-four place as Harry Maguire won it late in extra time at Carrow Road. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/2YCXF3y

India's Virus Fight People-Driven: PM At Meet With Indian-Origin Doctors

India's fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic is driven by its people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, attributing the "success" against the pandemic to the implementation of the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2CHyeoY

"Coronavirus Better Than Hunger": UP Migrant Workers Going Back To Work

As India continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic and flagging economic growth, some of Uttar Pradesh's 30 lakh-plus migrant workers who returned during the lockdown are going back to work. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dzXhXS

Domestic cricketers await match fee, GRS share

A large number domestic cricketers TOI spoke to admitted on condition of anonymity that they had not received their match fee for the Ranji Trophy and Mushtaq Ali T20 tournaments for the last domestic season, which ended in March. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31qTObE

Domestic cricketers await match fee, GRS share

A large number domestic cricketers TOI spoke to admitted on condition of anonymity that they had not received their match fee for the Ranji Trophy and Mushtaq Ali T20 tournaments for the last domestic season, which ended in March. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31qTObE

Gay Pride Events Go Online To Mark 50th Anniversary Amid Pandemic

Fifty years on from the first Gay Pride march, the LGBT community and their supporters took many of their events online Saturday, responding to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YF27yY

Some Foreigners Acted as Virus Carriers: Police On Delhi Mosque Event

Delhi Police, in its chargesheets filed against foreign members of Tablighi Jamaat, said that they have disobeyed the regulation and lockdown, most of them had arrived from countries where COVID-19... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/389x8hG

In big spike, India adds 20,000+ cases in a day

Fresh cases surged to 20,060 on Saturday, just a day after breaching the 18,000 mark for the first time. While Maharashtra reported the highest jump in numbers, recording as many as 6,368 new cases, at least nine other states and Union territories witnessed their highest single-day spurt in infections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vn66y8

Live Updates: Karnataka Announces Full Lockdown On Sundays From July 5

COVID-19 Live Updates: Full lockdown will be enforced every Sunday in Karnataka from July 5 , the state government has decided after a meeting called by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa to discuss the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2AaYw2b

3 Drug Traffickers With 300 kg Cannabis Injured In Police Firing In Noida

Three men allegedly transporting 300 kg of cannabis were injured in an encounter with police in Greater Noida on Saturday night, officials said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/387LX41

In big spike, India adds 20,000+ cases in a day

Fresh cases surged to 20,060 on Saturday, just a day after breaching the 18,000 mark for the first time. While Maharashtra reported the highest jump in numbers, recording as many as 6,368 new cases, at least nine other states and Union territories witnessed their highest single-day spurt in infections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Vn66y8

UP Board Result 2020 Live Updates: UPMSP to declare 10th, 12th results today @ upresults.nic.in

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UP Board is all set to announce the results of the high school (class 10) and intermediate (class 12) board examinations 2020​​. Stay connected for UP Board Results 2020 Live Updates. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3eEU4HJ

Trump signs executive order to protect statues

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to protect monuments, memorials and statues facing new scrutiny amid fresh debate over the nation's racist beginnings. Trump had promised to take action earlier this week after police thwarted an attempt by protesters to pull down a statue of Andrew Jackson in a park across from the White House. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NB9ot4

NJ corrections officer who re-enacted George Floyd death may lose job

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Judge rules migrant children in government family detention centers must be released due to coronavirus

The US government must release migrant children held in government family detention centers by mid-July due to the coronavirus pandemic, a federal judge ruled Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BGTJpt

5 Killed After Car Plunges Into Rivulet In Jammu And Kashmir

Five people including three children were killed on Friday after the car they were travelling in plunged into Raggi Nala in Doda district. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2B6joYZ

Live: UP board results to be released at 12 pm

UP Board is all set to announce the results of the high school (class 10) and intermediate (class 12) board examinations 2020​​. Stay connected for UP Board Results 2020 Live Updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eEU4HJ

Education director issues notice, wants rules on recruitment and promotion followed

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The directorate of education on Friday directed all schools to strictly follow procedure laid down in the Goa School Education Act and rules regarding recruitment and promotion. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3i0LNQJ

Live: UP board results to be released at 12 pm

UP Board is all set to announce the results of the high school (class 10) and intermediate (class 12) board examinations 2020​​. Stay connected for UP Board Results 2020 Live Updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eEU4HJ

Police seek a California woman they say coughed on a baby in a social distancing dispute

Police are investigating video of an alleged assault that occurred at a Yogurtland in California where a woman is seen coughing in the face of a baby, allegedly because the mother was not maintaining proper social distance. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vo4ZxX

A man wins a $4 million lottery jackpot — for the second time

When most can't manage to get a $20 return on a scratch off, one Michigan man walked away with $4 million ... TWICE!! from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YCM7xu

Coca Cola Pauses Social Media Advertising For At Least 30 Days

Coca-Cola, a major force in global advertising, announced Friday it would suspend ads on social media for at least 30 days, as platforms face a reckoning over how they deal with racist content. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2NyHLB0

Trump Signs "Very Strong" Executive Order To Protect Monuments, Statues

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he has signed a "very strong" executive order aimed at protecting the country's monuments and statues from vandalism. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3fUKBMS

Defence Research Body Develops UV Conveyor Belt For Baggage Disinfection

A virus obliterating conveyor for the disinfection of baggage has been developed by Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), the Kochi based laboratory of Defence Research and Development... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/385tQf3

Coronavirus India Live Updates: COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 5-Lakh Mark

Coronavirus Live Updates: India's total of coronavirus cases crossed the five lakh-mark on Friday after the country reported its highest single-day spike of over 17,000 cases. Maharashtra, the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2BNAYR9

Will a Pacific Island travel bubble give Australia an edge in its rivalry with China?

On a blue-sky day in May, as the coronavirus raged across the world, the Chinese flag was raised on a remote nation with a total population of 116,000, thousands of miles from Beijing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g3ju2i

Liz Cheney posts photo of former VP in face mask and says 'real men wear masks'

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney posted a photo of former Vice President Dick Cheney sporting a face mask on Friday and took a shot at the manhood of people who refuse to wear face coverings in a seeming jab at President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fZKmA6

Assam Floods: Death Count Rises To 16, Over 2.5 Lakh People Affected

Flood waters entered 16 districts of Assam on Friday, affecting over 2.53 lakh people, while the death count due to the deluge rose to 16 after one more person died, officials said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YAm49W

FM rues import of even Ganeshas from China

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that there was nothing wrong in imports to spur growth but wondered why even Ganesha idols should be bought from China. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CIGFk1

Cos viable before Covid may get debt recast: FM

The finance ministry has initiated steps for a one-time restructuring for businesses that were viable in the pre-Covid period, but are struggling under the weight of the pandemic, the government said on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Yy8Bzj

"It's For You": Tearful Jurgen Klopp Tells Liverpool Fans

Jurgen Klopp wiped away tears of joy during a television interview minutes after Chelsea's 2-1 win against Manchester City sealed the Premier League crown for Liverpool. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/382m85k

"It's For You": Tearful Jurgen Klopp Tells Liverpool Fans

Jurgen Klopp wiped away tears of joy during a television interview minutes after Chelsea's 2-1 win against Manchester City sealed the Premier League crown for Liverpool. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/382m85k

Liverpool win PL to end 30-year title drought

Thirty years of hurt came to an end for Liverpool when they were confirmed as Premier League champions on Thursday courtesy of second-placed Manchester City's 1-2 defeat against Chelsea. The result at Stamford Bridge means Liverpool have an unassailable 23-point lead over City with seven games left. Liverpool were last champions of England when they won the old First Division title in 1989-90. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fRGvVM

Cos viable before Covid may get debt recast: FM

The finance ministry has initiated steps for a one-time restructuring for businesses that were viable in the pre-Covid period, but are struggling under the weight of the pandemic, the government said on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Yy8Bzj

Google to pay some news publishers for content

Google says it will start paying some publishers for their news content, in a move that could pave the way for reduced tensions between the internet search giant and the beleaguered news industry. The company said on Thursday that it plans to launch this year a licensing programme to pay publishers for “high-quality content”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Yxstmg

Had Frank Discussion With China On Unprovoked Aggression: Top US Diplomat

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that he had a very frank discussion with his Chinese counterpart Wang Jiechi about the "unprovoked aggression" by Beijing on a number of fronts. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3i16LPj

Repatriation Of Indians From Pakistan To Be Completed By Saturday: MEA

Repatriation of 748 Indians, who were stranded in Pakistan due the COVID-19 lockdown, began on Thursday through the integrated checkpost (ICP) Attari and will continue for the next couple of days, the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3fWnstm

Coronavirus Live Updates: 16,000 New Cases Reported On Thursday

Covid-19 India Updates: India recorded its biggest surge in the number of coronavirus cases in 24 hours for a second consecutive day with 16,922 new patients, taking the total to 4.73 lakh cases, the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2NusMIr

US Says Reviewing Global Force Posture To Counter China Threat To India

The US is reviewing its global deployment of forces to ensure it is postured appropriately to counter the People's Liberation Army, given the increasing threat posed by China to Asian countries like... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Z9Epd8

Trump Says He May Pick Indian-American As Judge For Washington Top Court

US President Donald Trump has announced his intent to nominate Indian-American Vijay Shanker as a judge to the highest court in the nation''s capital. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3eAPdHB

Google to pay some news publishers for content

Google says it will start paying some publishers for their news content, in a move that could pave the way for reduced tensions between the internet search giant and the beleaguered news industry. The company said on Thursday that it plans to launch this year a licensing programme to pay publishers for “high-quality content”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Yxstmg

DU SOL Admit Card 2020 Released; download @ sol.du.ac.in

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from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2YyF3ld

Hating lockdown? A third of Brits have actually enjoyed it

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A third of British people have enjoyed coronavirus lockdown, according to a massive study that tracked the emotions of more than 70,000 people in the last 14 weeks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2Nyxm8c

Temple Trust To Sponsor Education Of Children Of Jawan Killed In Pulwama

Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust on Wednesday announced that it will sponsor the education of children of CRPF jawan Sunil Kale, who was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Pulwama on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Z11jTW

LAC row live: PLA opens new front in Depsang Bulge

Border tensions between India and China continue, and several rounds of military-level talks have been unable to break the deadlock. India has rubbished China's claim of sovereignty over the Galwan Valley, and said that unilateral attempt to change status quo on LAC will not be accepted. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31eksnX

Live: AHSEC class 12 results to be out today

The Assam HS Final Year Exam Results 2020 was released at around 9.00 am on the official websites of the board - ahsec.nic.in and resultsassam.nic.in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VjWofU

Liverpool On Brink Of Title, Manchester United Make Top Four Move

Liverpool will be crowned champions if Manchester City fail to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/37Z0sXN

Liverpool On Brink Of Title, Manchester United Make Top Four Move

Liverpool will be crowned champions if Manchester City fail to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/37Z0sXN

Assam HS result 2020: How to check results online?

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Assam Board 12th class examination will be released on the official website of AHSEC — ahsec.nic.in — at around 9 am today. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/31b1f6R

Karnataka SSLC exam begins today for over 8.5 lakh students

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Allaying fears and defying calls to defer them, Karnataka is all set to conduct the Covid-hit rescheduled Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) board exams for class 10 students across the southern state from Thursday, an official said on Wednesday. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3eyI7mT

Maharashtra medical exams 2020: Postpone medical PG final exams, CM requests PM

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The letter requests Modi to direct Medical Council of India to postpone the exams organised by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, from July 15.Nearly 3,000 PG doctors are to take the exams. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2YtQ73a

Dozens of Secret Service agents will be quarantined after Trump's Tulsa rally

Dozens of Secret Service agents will be quarantined as a precaution following President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a law enforcement official told CNN on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Z0ZnuE

Indian-American Doctors, Gurdwara Distribute Free Meals Amid COVID-19

Indian-American doctors from in and around the national capital along with an eminent gurdwara have launched a food drive for the people impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dwoUB9

US Will Move Some Troops From Germany To Poland: Trump

President Donald Trump has said that he will send some of the US troops from Germany to Poland. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2B7iWJO

US Doubles Reward For IS Leader To $10 Million

The United States on Wednesday doubled to $10 million its reward for the capture of the supremo of the Islamic State extremist movement, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Bz7Jlg

NASA Renames Headquarters After First Black Female Engineer Mary Jackson

NASA said Wednesday that it will rename its Washington headquarters after its first black female engineer, Mary Jackson, whose story was told in the hit film "Hidden Figures." from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2B5C5M4

Live: AHSEC class 12 results to be out today

The Assam HS Final Year Exam Results 2020 will be released at around 9.00 am on the official websites of the board - ahsec.nic.in and resultsassam.nic.in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YvOiCM

AHSEC Result 2020 Live Updates: Assam Board HS Results to be released today @ resultsassam.nic.in

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Assam 12th results 2020 will be out today on the official website of the board - ahsec.nic.in. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2YvOiCM

Live: AHSEC class 12 results to be out today

Assam 12th results 2020 will be out today on the official website of the board - ahsec.nic.in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YvOiCM

Tattoos, karaoke and a touch of film noir: What it was like to work with Anthony Bourdain in Thailand

When crew from CNN's "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" contacted me in February 2014 to ask for assistance with an upcoming shoot in Thailand, of course I agreed without hesitation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Z5m9BI

Disney is postponing the reopening of Disneyland

Disney is delaying the phased reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, the company's flagship theme parks in California, the company said on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/381kssM

Coronavirus Live: Delhi Crosses 70,000-mark With 3,788 Fresh Cases

Delhi on Wednesday recorded 3,788 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the city over the 70,000-mark and the death count due to the disease to 2,365. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/380iTLU

China's GPS rival Beidou fully operational

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China launched the last satellite in its Beidou navigation network on Tuesday, completing a new rival to GPS and cementing its place in an elite group of countries with their own global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3euf7gl

The US Army once ruled Pyongyang

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Ontario schools will now teach first graders financial literacy and coding to better prepare students for jobs of the future

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Coding and financial literacy will now be required learning for elementary school students in Ontario. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2Vc3UsV

Top Medical Body Validates Country's 1,000th COVID-19 Testing Lab

With an aim to intensify COVID-19 testing across the country, the ICMR on Tuesday validated the 1,000th testing laboratory, while the number of RT-PCR tests for detection of the disease crossed the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZhxLSj

COVID-19 Live: 1,000 Testing Labs In India, Says Top Medical Body

In the aim of intensifying testing across the country, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday validated the 1,000th testing laboratory, while the number of RT-PCR tests for detection... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2CApe58

Unemployment rate back at pre-lockdown levels

The unemployment rate fell to its pre-lockdown level of 8.5% in the week ended June 21, led by big gains in the rural areas, economic think tank Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) said. The rate had gone up from 8.75% in March to 23.5% in April and May. It had peaked at 27.1% in the week ended May 3. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dvuFyZ

Rajnath to not hold bilateral with China's def min

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will not hold a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe in Moscow on Wednesday, even as he briefed Russia on Tuesday on the ongoing troop confrontation with China. In meeting with Russian leaders, Singh stressed India wanted to resolve disputes through dialogue but will not compromise on its sovereignty and territorial interests. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hW4TY3

Sonia slams BJP for Covid, China stand-off

Amid the SinoIndian standoff in Ladakh, the Congress Working Committee on Tuesday asked the Modi government to defeat the “nefarious designs” of China to grab Indian territory while asking PM Narendra Modi to not allow his no intrusion remark to be used by the belligerent neighbour. CWC also issued statements slamming the Centre over Covid-19 handling and hike in fuel prices. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dtu2WG

Covid testing labs expanded to 1,000, says ICMR

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Desi Kalashnikov misses its price target

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Covid testing labs expanded to 1,000, says ICMR

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Regular trains not likely till mid-August

The Indian Railways will refund the full booking amount of all tickets booked up to April 14 for all regular time-tabled trains, an indication of the national transporter not resuming the earlier regular passenger train services at least till mid-August. Currently, it’s running only 230 mail and express trains as “special trains” from Times of India https://ift.tt/31aEC2o

Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus after Adria Tour event

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Novak Djokovic has tested positive for the coronavirus following an exhibition event he organized in Croatia. The world No. 1 confirmed that both he and his wife Jelena had also tested positive for Covid-19 upon returning home to Serbia, while his children's results were negative. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/31bI7p8

BJP Has Lost Political Balance, Its Leaders Balance Of Thought: Congress

The Congress on Tuesday hit back at the BJP for attacking Rahul Gandhi over his statements on the Ladakh standoff with China and alleged the ruling party has "lost its political balance and its... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3fSDPqK

First Volunteer Given UK's Imperial College COVID-19 Vaccine

The first healthy volunteer has now received a coronavirus vaccine developed by Imperial College London researchers, the team behind the project said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2B3isV1

Regular trains not likely till mid-August

The Indian Railways will refund the full booking amount of all tickets booked up to April 14 for all regular time-tabled trains, an indication of the national transporter not resuming the earlier regular passenger train services at least till mid-August. Currently, it’s running only 230 mail and express trains as “special trains” from Times of India https://ift.tt/31aEC2o

Covid live: China reports 12 new coronavirus cases

India's coronavirus caseload stands at 4,40,215, as per the latest health ministry update. The death toll stands at 14,011. 312 deaths and highest single-day spike of 14,933 new cases reported in last 24 hrs. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dpiOTb

Decision on pending boards shortly: CBSE

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Twitter Hides "Abusive" Trump Tweet Targeting Protestors

Twitter on Tuesday hid a tweet from President Donald Trump in which he threatened to use "serious force" against protestors in the US capital, saying it broke rules over abusive content. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Vcsytu

Bihar Police Puts Notice Outside Navjot Singh Sidhu's Residence

Bihar police have put up a notice outside Congress MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu's residence following no response from the latter to meet regarding a case registered against him. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Z0aQuA

Covid live: China reports 12 new coronavirus cases

India's coronavirus caseload stands at 4,40,215, as per the latest health ministry update. The death toll stands at 14,011. 312 deaths and highest single-day spike of 14,933 new cases reported in last 24 hrs. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dpiOTb

Decision on pending boards shortly: CBSE

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CRPF jawan, 2 Jaish terrorists killed in Pulwama

A CRPF head constable and two Jaish-e-Muhammed terrorists, including a top commander of the outfit, were killed in an encounter in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday morning, IGP (Kashmir Range) Vijay Kumar said. In north Kashmir’s Kupwara, security forces launched a search operation after a brief gunfight with terrorists. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NBlRgF

MLB teams unanimously vote to proceed with season

Major League Baseball announced Monday that clubs have unanimously voted to proceed with the 2020 season under the terms of their agreement with the MLB Players Association from March. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Yn1Q3w

Suspension Of Work Visas To Free Nearly 5.25 Lakh Jobs In US: White House

The temporary suspension of foreign work visas including H-1B and L1, that benefit Indian IT professionals, is expected to free up to 5,25,000 jobs in the US, senior administration officials said... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2V6pnUo

CRPF Jawan Dies, 2 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In J&K's Pulwama

CRPF jawan dies for India, two terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3epUce5

Assam: Pollution Control Board Withdraws Closure Notice To Oil India

The Pollution Control Board, Assam, on Monday, has withdrawn the closure notice which directed Oil India Limited (OIL) to "close down" all production and drilling operations of all the installations... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2NmPeD2

"Moving To Merit-Based System": US As Trump Temporarily Suspends H1-B

US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to "reform" the H-1B visa system and move in the direction of merit-based immigration, White House officials have said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hLnPbU

Coronavirus Live Update: Global COVID-19 Cases Cross Past 9 Million

According to an AFP tally, as of Monday, more than nine million people have now been infected with the new coronavirus worldwide. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37UKEoV

APPSC Group I Mains exam to be conducted from November 2

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After dilly-dallying for months, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has finally released the schedule for Group-I mains exam.It will now be held in November, a little after UPSC civil service prelims. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3dtkxXo

Telangana SSC grades out, available online

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The board uploaded grades of students on to its website www.bse-telangana.gov at 3 pm on Monday. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3fPvep2

Karnataka SSLC exam 2020: Rising Covid-positive cases ahead of KSEEB 10th exams a worry for parents

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The SSLC exams, initially scheduled from March 27, are to be held from June 25 to July 5. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/315835I

MPSC Mains result 2020: Maratha leader writes to CM, CS, seeks probe into exam result

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Maratha Kranti Morcha leader Vinod Patil on Monday wrote to chief minister Uddhav Thackeray demanding a review of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) main exam results, declared on June 20. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3erteTw

NEET UG, JEE Main exam dates likely to be postponed due to Covid-19 situation

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Thousands of students have written to the National Testing Agency, the body which conducts the entrance exams, demanding the same. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/37UunAI

Postpone JEE, NEET chorus gets louder on social media

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In fact, every tweet of HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal minister for HRD, has been responded with thousands of JEE (Main) and NEET-UG aspirants asking him to delay the exams further. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3156zbE

Secret Service tells press to leave White House grounds

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Study questions length of immunity against virus

Levels of an antibody found in recovered Covid-19 patients fell sharply in 2-3 months after infection for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, according to a Chinese study, raising questions about the length of any immunity against the novel coronavirus. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37SQFCE

Study questions length of immunity against virus

Levels of an antibody found in recovered Covid-19 patients fell sharply in 2-3 months after infection for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, according to a Chinese study, raising questions about the length of any immunity against the novel coronavirus. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37SQFCE

Trump Says US Coronavirus Death Count Could Surpass 150,000

The death count from the coronavirus pandemic in the United States could surpass 150,000, President Donald Trump said Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hRpsoz

Trump To Suspend H-1B Work Visas And Others Through End Of Year

US President Donald Trump will expand an existing visa ban to include certain non-immigrant work visas as part of a move to protect US workers amid the economic devastation tied to the coronavirus... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hR21eV

Saudi Arabia To Hold "Very Limited" Hajj Over Pandemic

Saudi Arabia on Monday announced it would hold a "very limited" hajj this year, with pilgrims already in the kingdom allowed to perform the annual ritual as it moves to curb the biggest coronavirus... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3doMGit

LAC face-off live: Army chief to visit Leh today

Border tensions between India and China continue, and several rounds of military-level talks have been unable to break the deadlock. India has rubbished China's claim of sovereignty over the Galwan Valley, and said that unilateral attempt to change status quo on LAC will not be accepted. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fRgar0

Manmohan Singh attacks PM on 'no-intrusion' claim

Amid the raging controversy over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘no-intrusion’ remark over the Ladakh face-off, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked the BJP mascot to rebuff China’s bid to use his words to appropriate Indian territory, warning him of “historic betrayal of people’s faith”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fP9BFm

BJP hits back at Manmohan Singh

BJP president JP Nadda on Monday hit back at Manmohan Singh saying that as the PM, he had “abjectly surrendered” hundreds of square kilometres of India’s land to China and presided over 600 incursions made by the neighbouring country during 2010-13. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hTD6Yc

Maha freezes 3 Chinese projects worth Rs 5,000cr

The Maha Vikas Aghadi government has put the three agreements worth over Rs 5,000 crore signed with Chinese companies at the recent Magnetic Maharashtra 2.0 investor meeting on hold. "...These were signed prior (to the June 15 clash)," said industry minister Subhash Desai adding that Centre has advised not to sign any further agreements with Chinese companies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/310dzGV

Apps with Chinese funds face users’ ire

Top Indian consumer-focused unicorns like Paytm, Ola, Zomato, MakeMyTrip and others backed by Chinese capital are facing the ire of consumers. Users are targeting the Google Play Store ratings of these apps, citing their ‘Chinese connection’ even as experts feel that hardware products like smartphones will be harder to discard. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3emUnab

Delhi Wakes Up To Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed parts of the national capital early morning on Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2V5M1vS

‘Batman, not bats’: Jibe at China in tribute to braves

Hours after PM Narendra Modi saluted the valour of the Bihar Regiment in the Galwan Valley skirmish with Chinese troops, a video tweeted by the Army’s Northern Command late Saturday to celebrate the unit’s battle history appeared to take a dig at China with the legend: “Born to fight. They do what they do. They are not the bats. They are the Batman.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dnI386

Maha freezes 3 Chinese projects worth Rs 5,000cr

The Maha Vikas Aghadi government has put the three agreements worth over Rs 5,000 crore signed with Chinese companies at the recent Magnetic Maharashtra 2.0 investor meeting on hold. "...These were signed prior (to the June 15 clash)," said industry minister Subhash Desai adding that Centre has advised not to sign any further agreements with Chinese companies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/310dzGV

Apps with Chinese funds face users’ ire

Top Indian consumer-focused unicorns like Paytm, Ola, Zomato, MakeMyTrip and others backed by Chinese capital are facing the ire of consumers. Users are targeting the Google Play Store ratings of these apps, citing their ‘Chinese connection’ even as experts feel that hardware products like smartphones will be harder to discard. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3emUnab

Gujarat Board to introduce two separate Class 10 Maths textbooks

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The state government is mulling introducing two separate textbooks for mathematics for the Class X board exam. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/315kqiu

SPPU 1st, 2nd year exam form submission deadline extended

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Mahesh Kakade, director of the examination department, SPPU said due to internet connectivity and technical problems, students were unable to complete the tasks. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hVLmHt

Gujarat 12th Supplementary exam form submission date extended

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The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has extended the last date to fill forms for class XII science students who want to take the supplementary examination. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hMx9MJ

Rahul keeps up attack on PM ‘Surender Modi’

Congress’s Rahul Gandhi triggered a storm on social media on Sunday as he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi “Surender Modi”, playing on the word ‘surrender’ in the context of China. Tagging a news report in Japanese media headlined ‘India’s appeasement policy towards China unravels’, Rahul tweeted, “Narendra Modi is actually Surender Modi.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YoBdLD

Many Indian citizens believe their government is trying to steal and sell their data. Here's why

When India launched its coronavirus tracing app Aarogya Setu in April, it came with a mandatory download order for public sector workers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YlQLjh

Include Bengal In Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan: Congress Leader to PM

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to incorporation West Bengal under the "Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan". from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2zSjym3

Coronavirus Live: 57 Girls At Government-Run Home In Kanpur Test Positive

Fifty-seven girls who live at a government-run shelter in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the past week. This means the institution is now a COVID-19 cluster... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2BwGWpm

Centre Has Given Full Freedom To Army To Deal With China: G Kishan Reddy

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Sunday said that government has given full freedom to the Indian Army on how to deal with China. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YlBnmV

Rahul keeps up attack on PM ‘Surender Modi’

Congress’s Rahul Gandhi triggered a storm on social media on Sunday as he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi “Surender Modi”, playing on the word ‘surrender’ in the context of China. Tagging a news report in Japanese media headlined ‘India’s appeasement policy towards China unravels’, Rahul tweeted, “Narendra Modi is actually Surender Modi.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YoBdLD

Maha strategy in Dharavi earns Centre's praise

Efforts led by the Maharashtra government and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to ‘chase the virus’ through aggressive targeted tracing of Covid suspects in Dharavi, which has recently seen a sharp decline in infections, drew the Centre’s praise on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/315hnGS

PM Modi: Yoga has emerged as a force for unity

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said yoga had emerged as a force for unity and it did not discriminate as it went beyond race, colour, gender, faith and nations. “If our immunity is strong, it is of great help in defeating this disease. For boosting immunity, there are several techniques in yoga, various asanas are there,” he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Yngho9

Maha strategy in Dharavi earns Centre's praise

Efforts led by the Maharashtra government and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to ‘chase the virus’ through aggressive targeted tracing of Covid suspects in Dharavi, which has recently seen a sharp decline in infections, drew the Centre’s praise on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/315hnGS

The NBA is offering players a 'smart' ring to track Covid. But does it even work?

The NBA, which hopes to restart the season July 30, says it is offering players a ring whose maker claims it can track a user's health data and even predict if users are about to show symptoms of coronavirus infection. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37QkRym

US Attorney General Seconds Trump Warning On Mail-In Voting

Attorney General William Barr on Sunday assailed the use of mail-in ballots in US elections, saying they could "open the floodgates of potential fraud." from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3enxTWr

PM Modi: Yoga has emerged as a force for unity

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said yoga had emerged as a force for unity and it did not discriminate as it went beyond race, colour, gender, faith and nations. “If our immunity is strong, it is of great help in defeating this disease. For boosting immunity, there are several techniques in yoga, various asanas are there,” he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Yngho9

LAC live: US talking to India & China, Trump says

Border tensions between India and China continue, and several rounds of military-level talks have been unable to break the deadlock. India has rubbished China's claim of sovereignty over the Galwan Valley, and said that unilateral attempt to change status quo on LAC will not be accepted. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37To3t1

Solar eclipse 2020: Live updates

India will today witness its 'deepest' annular solar eclipse of this century, with the Sun appearing as a necklace of pearls for around 30 seconds during the maximum phase along a narrow corridor running through Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttarakhand. Stay with TOI with live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3emxIdV

IAF chief: Forces capable of handling situation

Asked if China had an advantage over India, the IAF chief said, “Rest assured, our armed forces are capable of handling the situation.” However, Bhadauria would not go into details on whether the Chinese army had crossed 2km into the LAC. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hIKndz

"They Have Come To Blows, Will Help Them": Trump On India-China Tension

The United states is talking to both India and China to help them resolve their ongoing border tensions, President Donald Trump said on Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2V37mWJ

6 Trump Staffers At Tulsa Re-Election Rally Test Positive For Coronavirus

Six members of a campaign advance team working in Tulsa ahead of Donald Trump's Saturday rally have tested positive for COVID-19, his campaign said, hours before the president was set to take the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ni3FYY

PM Modi Addresses Nation On International Yoga Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation and participate in an online event to celebrate International Yoga Day today as the occasion is set to be marked on digital media platforms without... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/312PnUs

Top US Prosecutor Who Probed Trump's Allies Fired Triggering Outrage

America's top law enforcement official told a federal prosecutor known for probing allies of President Donald Trump that he was fired Saturday -- sparking uproar and triggering an inquiry by... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/310ZIjz

On Father's Day, Google Let's You Doodle E-Cards For Dads Everywhere

Google is celebrating Father's Day 2020 with a doodle that lets users make a digital card for their fathers. This comes at a time when many are away from their parents amid strict travel restrictions... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3fK1Q3u

War Hero Crucial To Pakistan's Surrender In 1971 Dies At 97

Maj Gen (retd) Lachhman Singh Lehl, who commanded the 20 Mountain Division of the Army that exhibited massive courage and valour during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, has died aged 97, officials said on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3eldFfT

Live: Yoga deepens bonds of humanity, PM says on Int'l Yoga Day

The theme for this year's International Yoga Day is 'Yoga at home.' In view of the Covid pandemic, no public mass event has been organised this time. PM Modi will address the nation on the occasion. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YjwZVp

LAC live: US talking to India & China

Border tensions between India and China continue, and several rounds of military-level talks have been unable to break the deadlock. India has rubbished China's claim of sovereignty over the Galwan Valley, and said that unilateral attempt to change status quo on LAC will not be accepted. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37To3t1

Solar eclipse 2020: Live updates

India will today witness its 'deepest' annular solar eclipse of this century, with the Sun appearing as a necklace of pearls for around 30 seconds during the maximum phase along a narrow corridor running through Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttarakhand. Stay with TOI with live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3emxIdV

Int'l Yoga Day: PM Modi to address nation shortly

Modi to address nation on International Yoga Day from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YjwZVp

Trump cancels overflow crowd address due to low turnout

President Donald Trump's campaign canceled a previously scheduled speech to an expected overflow crowd outside of his campaign rally at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, because turnout numbers are lower than expected. CNN's Abby Phillip reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fIl4WX

US halts hydroxychloroquine clinical trial after finding no additional benefit for Covid-19 patients

The National Institutes of Health announced Saturday that it has halted a clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for adults hospitalized with Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BmoOyK

Shooting in Seattle protest zone leaves one dead. Police say 'violent crowd' denied them entry

Seattle police say a "violent crowd" prevented them reaching two shooting victims -- one whom later died -- inside the city's autonomous protest zone Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NhzilC

Pharrell Williams releases a new song dedicated to frontline workers

Pharrell Williams and record producer Chad Hugo have released a new song honoring the frontline workers in their home state of Virginia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BsQgdT

Iconic Prince 'Blue Angel' guitar, that was once considered lost, is sold for over $500,000

Prince's "Blue Angel" Cloud 2 guitar that the late singer played during some of his most iconic moments was sold at auction for $563,500. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31061Ut

Many Injured As Man Goes On Stabbing Rampage In UK Park: Cops

An assailant went on a stabbing rampage in a park filled with people relaxing in the southern English city of Reading on Saturday, leaving "a number of people" injured, according to police. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37MSq4a

India records 15k+ cases in one day, tally past 4L

India crossed the grim milestone of four lakh Covid cases on Saturday with a record of 15,203 people testing positive for the virus, taking the country’s caseload to 4,10,923. While it took 109 days to add the first one lakh cases, the last one lakh cases came in just eight days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2V3dO0e

LG rolls back Covid-19 quarantine order

Lieutenant governor Anil Baijal has rolled back his order making five days of institutional quarantine for all Covid-19 positive cases under home isolation — even if mild or asymptomatic — mandatory. The decision follows strong opposition from chief minister Arvind Kejriwal at a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NirAaK

Last Rites Of 4 Soldiers Killed In Ladakh Face-Off Performed In Bihar

Gun salutes mingled with cries of revenge as bodies of four Army soldiers from Bihar, among the 20 who were killed in the border clashes with Chinese troops, were consigned to flames at their... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/310n1tK

Fossil Of Elephant Nearly 8-Million-Years-Old Found In UP's Saharanpur

The fossil of an elephant was discovered from the Siwalik sediments exposed in the vicinity of Badshahi Bagh area in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YNlIM6

Toronto's "Graffiti Alley" Repainted To Honour George Floyd, Fight Racism

Dozens of street artists have painted over parts of Toronto's "Graffiti Alley" in shades of black and gray in a message of solidarity with anti-racism protesters following the death in US police... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YQpd4y

Australia hints at Chinese cyberattack

India isn’t the only country in China’s crosshairs right now. On Friday, Australian PM Scott Morrison said his government and some private sector entities in the country had been under a sustained cyberattack by a state actor — a hint at China. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Bn8FZS

Beijing 'woos Bangladesh' amid LAC standoff

Just when India-China ties suffered a new low following the recent clashes at Galwan Valley in Ladakh, Beijing seems to be aggressively wooing Bangladesh, a strong ally of India in the neighbourhood, with a host of sops. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ngbxu1

Delhi pips Maharashtra in Covid positivity rate

In the first two weeks of June, Delhi overtook Maharashtra and witnessed a significant rise in coronavirus positivity rate at 30%. The two states are among nine that have reported positivity rates — the number of confirmed cases per 100 tests — much above 5% over the last couple of fortnights, putting them in the red zone where enhanced containment measures are required. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ehP4ZJ

Australia hints at Chinese cyberattack

India isn’t the only country in China’s crosshairs right now. On Friday, Australian PM Scott Morrison said his government and some private sector entities in the country had been under a sustained cyberattack by a state actor — a hint at China. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Bn8FZS

Brazil passes 1 million coronavirus cases

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CNN's Matt Rivers reports that Brazil now has 1 million coronavirus cases as President Jaie Bolsonaro remains defiant about his administration's response to the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3hGvSH0

Parts Of Delhi, Adjoining Areas Hit By Early Morning Rain, Strong Winds

Parts of Delhi witnessed heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in the early morning hours of Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3ek9wsD

Over 100 Terrorists Neutralised In J&K In Last Five Months: Top Cop

Senior police and Army officers on Friday said that the last one-and-a-half years have been the most peaceful times in Jammu and Kashmir and with every successful anti-terror operation, security... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2V25pKd

Centre Asks States To Strictly Follow Home-Isolation Rules To Curb Virus

The centre on Friday asked states to ensure strict implementation of the Union Home Ministry's guidelines on home isolation at the field level to effectively curb the spread of coronavirus, after... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ndq4Xx

Beijing 'woos Bangladesh' amid LAC standoff

Just when India-China ties suffered a new low following the recent clashes at Galwan Valley in Ladakh, Beijing seems to be aggressively wooing Bangladesh, a strong ally of India in the neighbourhood, with a host of sops. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ngbxu1

Delhi pips Maharashtra in Covid positivity rate

In the first two weeks of June, Delhi overtook Maharashtra and witnessed a significant rise in coronavirus positivity rate at 30%. The two states are among nine that have reported positivity rates — the number of confirmed cases per 100 tests — much above 5% over the last couple of fortnights, putting them in the red zone where enhanced containment measures are required. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ehP4ZJ

States must give test results to patient: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday termed the Maharashtra government’s decision not to provide a copy of Covid-19 test result to the patient or his/her relative “illogical” and directed other states not to follow the same example. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CiWRYU

Covid-19: Recovery rate rises to 54%

With more than 2 lakh patients cured of Covid-19 so far, India’s recovery rate has increased to 53.79%, even as the total Covid count rose to over 3.80 lakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2V29CO7

States must give test results to patient: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday termed the Maharashtra government’s decision not to provide a copy of Covid-19 test result to the patient or his/her relative “illogical” and directed other states not to follow the same example. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2CiWRYU

Man Stabbed To Death In Delhi After Fight Over Parking Spot: Police

A fight over parking spot in Delhi's Ashok Vihar took a violent turn as five men attacked and stabbed to death a 56-year-old man on Thursday. The man's wife and son have sustained injuries in the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30VOCMN

Coronavirus Cases In Brazil Surpass One Million-Mark

Brazil passed the bleak milestone of one million coronavirus cases Friday, as the number of infections and deaths continues to surge in Latin America's largest country. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2UYwmi8

14,000 new cases, Covid count nears 4 lakh

India’s Covid-19 caseload was on the verge of crossing the 4 lakh mark, as new cases hit another record high of 14,574 on Friday with Delhi (3,137) and Maharashtra (3,827) both posting their highest daily numbers, taking the total to over 3.95 lakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YUwSyu

Covid-19: Recovery rate rises to 54%

With more than 2 lakh patients cured of Covid-19 so far, India’s recovery rate has increased to 53.79%, even as the total Covid count rose to over 3.80 lakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2V29CO7

43 first-time MPs set to enter Rajya Sabha

With 43 first-time MPs set to enter Rajya Sabha after Friday’s biennial elections, the House of Elders is likely to get younger. But the House will also end up losing about 63 terms worth of collective experience. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3etX2Pa

Same-sex couples in Singapore pose in front of traditional marriage portraits

In the intimate seclusion of a studio space, two women sit, arms linked around one another. Illuminated by the pink glow of a projected photograph of a married couple on their wedding day, the two women wear black and white; one of them loosely holds a bouquet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3digflA

China Publishes Coronavirus Genome Data After Latest Beijing Outbreak

China has published the genome data for the coronavirus behind the latest COVID-19 outbreak in the capital city of Beijing, the website of state-backed National Microbiology Data Center showed on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2CefY6m

Atlanta Cop Charged With Murder For Shooting Black Man Surrenders

The former Atlanta police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks last week turned himself into authorities on Thursday afternoon, in keeping with an arrangement with... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hJgdH5

"Traitor" John Bolton Spreading "Outright Falsehoods": Mike Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo late Thursday ripped into John Bolton for his explosive memoir about working for President Donald Trump, calling the former national security advisor a "traitor." from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37EvDaW

Guard Of Honour, Sea Of Crowd At Jawan's Funeral In Patna

The last rites of Havaldar Sunil Kumar, who laid his life for the nation during violent face-off with Chinese troops in Galwan valley on June 15-16, were performed in Bihar's Maner on Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37F0eVO

5 controversies surrounding Sushant Singh Rajput's demise

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Renegade priest occupies Russian convent

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A renegade cleric is occupying a convent outside of Yekaterinburg in the Ural Mountains after falling out with the Russian Orthodox Church because of his coronavirus-denying sermons. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3hJOs0K

Analysis: Putin rewrites World War II history -- and does battle over historical memory

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William Faulkner's famous line, "the past is never dead. It's not even past," is back in vogue. It's not just about debate in the US about removing Confederate statues, or in the UK over monuments to imperialists -- the war over World War II is back in play, too. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2Yeav8r

Mark International Day Of Yoga With Family, Follow Social Distancing: PM

Ahead of the sixth International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said yoga provides multi-dimensional solutions to many challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YcbPbO

Nepal House OKs bill to revise map

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Business activity near pre-Covid levels: PM Modi

usiness activity in India is normalising with consumption and demand rapidly approaching the pre-Covid levels, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while launching the first-ever auction of coal mines for commercial mining on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fHIY57

PM to launch Rs 50k cr job plan for migrants

The government on Thursday unveiled a Rs 50,000 crore plan to provide jobs to returning migrants spread across 116 districts in six states, a move aimed at blunting criticism over the government’s handling of the migration triggered by the deadly coronavirus pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2UYv6LF

Asia's richest man gets $1.5 billion from Saudi Arabia for his tech war chest

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In less than two months, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani has amassed more than $15 billion in investments to fuel his technology ambitions from the likes of Facebook and top Silicon Valley investors Silver Lake and TPG. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/30USain

Further US Lockdowns Not Needed, Says Top Health Expert Anthony Fauci

The United States does not require more widespread lockdowns to get its COVID-19 outbreak under control, despite the fact that the daily infection rate has remained relatively flat, leading government... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3fDN8ed

RJD Authorises Lalu Yadav To Nominate Candidates For Bihar Council Polls

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday authorised the party's national president Lalu Prasad Yadav for nominating candidates for the Bihar Legislative Council polls scheduled to be held on July 6. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YUBtRE

Teen From UK's Hampshire Charged With Plotting Terror Attack: Police

A 14-year-old boy from the southern England region of Hampshire has been charged with plotting a terror attack and produced before the Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3egcv5A

MNF, ZPM, Congress In Triangular Fight For Mizoram's Rajya Sabha Seat

The stage is set for election to Mizoram's lone Rajya Sabha seat, which will witness a triangular contest today. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3dfsG1q

Nepal House OKs bill to revise map

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India sees a record 14,000+ cases in a day

India added a record 14,000-plus new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, with big surges in the pandemic in Delhi, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, among other states. Maharashtra and Delhi recorded their biggest single-day jump in cases, with the former reporting 3,752 fresh infections while the national capital recorded 2,877 cases. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dh7Q1T

Live: Tamil Nadu Covid tally crosses 50,000

Coronavirus cases in India have jumped up to 3,66,946 with the death toll from the virus taking 12,237 lives. Globally, the total number of confirmed Covid cases have crossed the 80 lakh-mark. Stay with TOI for live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2AOH6Zs

Business activity near pre-Covid levels: PM Modi

usiness activity in India is normalising with consumption and demand rapidly approaching the pre-Covid levels, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while launching the first-ever auction of coal mines for commercial mining on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fHIY57

PM to launch Rs 50k cr job plan for migrants

The government on Thursday unveiled a Rs 50,000 crore plan to provide jobs to returning migrants spread across 116 districts in six states, a move aimed at blunting criticism over the government’s handling of the migration triggered by the deadly coronavirus pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2UYv6LF

HPBOSE 12th Result 2020 Live Updates: HP Board Class 12 results shortly @ hpbose.org

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The HPBOSE result will be announced around 11:30 am on Thursday, June 18, 2020. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BmKudN

Conventional wisdom giving China the military edge over India may not be true

India and China went to war in 1962 over the same Himalayan region where at least 20 soldiers were killed Monday night in a bloody confrontation between the two sides. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d8wyBD

Former Missouri police officer charged after hitting man with his car

A fired police officer in suburban St. Louis was charged with assault, a day after video was released showing his unmarked SUV striking a man and the officer getting out of the vehicle and kicking him, a prosecutor said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ABgJGp

Will Come Home After Lockdown: Soldier Killed In Ladakh Clash Told Family

When Naik Deepak Kumar Singh told his grandmother on the phone a few days ago from his Ladakh post that he will come home after the coronavirus-induced lockdown ends, he did not know it would be his... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2CiMx3f

85 Indians Repatriated From Madagascar Under Vande Bharat Mission

Around 85 Indians, living and working in Madagascar, departed for India in a special chartered flight under the third phase of Vande Bharat's repatriation mission. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2UU4Q53

Pepper Spray, Scuffles As French Bargain Hunters Jostle For PlayStation

French police pushed back several hundred people jostling to get their hands on cut-price PlayStation 4s at the launch of a new Lidl supermarket outside Paris on Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2N7bXmr

Ghana has a message for African Americans: Come home

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Ghana has a message for African Americans in the wake of George Floyd's death: "Africa is your home." Officials in Ghana's capital Accra are inviting Americans to live and invest in the West African nation. CNN's Stephanie Busari reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2US7HM9

Ex-officer who shot Rayshard Brooks charged with murder

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Actor Danny Masterson arrested on rape charges in Los Angeles

Actor Danny Masterson, best known for his role on "That '70s Show," was charged with three counts of rape, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YbFzWk

Trump Government Seeks Emergency Order To Block Ex-Aide Bolton's Memoir

The US Justice Department filed an emergency order Wednesday seeking to halt release of ex-national security advisor John Bolton's book, the second time in two days that President Donald Trump tried... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2N9JjkA

"Overwhelming Support": Ambassador Tirumurti After India's Election To UN

India received overwhelming support in its election to the UN Security Council and it will continue to provide leadership and a new orientation for a reformed multilateral system, India's Permanent... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Bm9rWI

SC to CBSE: Can Board exams be scrapped?

In view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases and to protect students from getting exposed to virus, the SC on Wednesday asked CBSE to consider whether it could scrap the remaining papers of Board examinations and grant marks on the basis of internal assessment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ecUFjS

'Trump pleaded with China to help in re-election'

US President Donald Trump pleaded with Chinese leader Xi JinPing to help him win a re-election and sold allies down the drain so as to not displease Beijing, former National Security Advisor John Bolton has alleged in explosive revelations that will weigh heavily in New Delhi on whether it can or should count on the current White House dispensation in its border spat with its north-eastern neighbor. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fy5uNv

SC to CBSE: Can Board exams be scrapped?

In view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases and to protect students from getting exposed to virus, the SC on Wednesday asked CBSE to consider whether it could scrap the remaining papers of Board examinations and grant marks on the basis of internal assessment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ecUFjS

Over 13k fresh Covid cases, toll up by 344

India’s daily Covid caseload crossed the 13,000-mark for the first time when 13,124 people tested positive for the virus even as the number of casualties returned to the 300-plus level on Wednesday, a day after the country had added the highest number of deaths, 2003, to its cumulative toll. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fABuR8

'Trump pleaded with China to help in re-election'

US President Donald Trump pleaded with Chinese leader Xi JinPing to help him win a re-election and sold allies down the drain so as to not displease Beijing, former National Security Advisor John Bolton has alleged in explosive revelations that will weigh heavily in New Delhi on whether it can or should count on the current White House dispensation in its border spat with its north-eastern neighbor. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fy5uNv

G7 Ministers "Strongly Urge" China To Recondsider Hong Kong Security Law

Group of Seven foreign ministers on Wednesday urged China to reconsider its proposed security law for Hong Kong, in a statement in the midst of top-level US-China talks. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hBXEV2

Galwan ours, don’t want more clashes: China

This is significant because the border in the Galwan Valley was said to have been settled, being free of intrusions and claims till recently. According to Indian officials, this is possibly the first time in several decades that China is openly claiming ownership of the area. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Bi9JOF

‘India’s actions may decide course of 21st century’

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Over 13k fresh Covid cases, toll up by 344

India’s daily Covid caseload crossed the 13,000-mark for the first time when 13,124 people tested positive for the virus even as the number of casualties returned to the 300-plus level on Wednesday, a day after the country had added the highest number of deaths, 2003, to its cumulative toll. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fABuR8

SSLC exams on schedule, ban order around centres: Karnataka education minister

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from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2YENXg4

‘Adoption of digital offers numerous opportunities for design professionals’

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With the pandemic forcing people to stay indoors and adopt social distancing norms, the adoption of digital technologies by various sectors such as education, healthcare and hospitality, among others, will rise in the coming days resulting in numerous opportunities for UI (User Interface) design and UX (User Experience) design professionals, said Telangana IT principal secretary Jayesh Ranjan on Tuesday. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y9Hv1r

Thai pilot, grounded by Covid-19, shifts to motorbike food deliveries

With the Covid-19 pandemic halting many of the world's commercial airline flights, some in the aviation industry have had to find alternative ways to earn an income while grounded. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30LsrZH

Coronavirus Leaves More Americans Dead Than World War I: Report

With 740 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, the United States has seen more people die from the pandemic than died in World War I, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hAhikf

Time Running Out For Saudi To Prep For Hajj Pilgrimage Amid Pandemic

Saudi Arabia is expected to scale back or call off this year's hajj pilgrimage for the first time in its modern history, observers say, a perilous decision as coronavirus cases spike. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3fq3Opk

Mamata Banerjee Urges Officials To Ensure Cyclone Relief Reaches Everyone

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked officials to "immediately take steps" to ensure that nobody is deprived after complaints that government benefits were not reaching those hit by... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3d7Nb0i

Trump Government Says "Breach Of Agreement", Sues To Block Ex-Aide's Book

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to prevent publication of former national security advisor John Bolton's book, which is expected to provide a damning insider portrait of the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YL5G5z

After Clashes, Jharkhand Postpones Labour Train To Indo-China Border

The train, which was supposed to carry around 1,600 labourers to work on strategic Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects along the India-China border, was cancelled on Tuesday after an Army officer... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2AHEAnJ

Blood And Sex Prevail Over Ambition: Van Gogh's Letter Sells For $236,000

A letter written jointly by Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin in which they talk of their brothel visits and share their mutual admiration, sold for 210,600 euros ($236,000) at auction in Paris on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3htbvNk

After Suspected Custodial Death, Assam Tweaks Counter-Insurgency Ops SOP

Two days after a 30-year-old man allegedly died in custody after being caught by the Army in a counter-insurgency operation in Assam's Jorhat district, the state government said that security forces... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hztFNo

Paramedics Urge Arvind Kejriwal To Recruit More Staff As Virus Cases Rise

A body representing paramedical staff in the national capital on Tuesday urged Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to recruit more paramedics considering the spike in coronavirus cases. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2URMi5E

In a first, MS University to conduct terminal exams online

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M S University has decided to conduct terminal exams online this year. It has become Gujarat's first publicly funded university to take such a decision. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y69RcM

A low-cost drug is first to reduce Covid deaths

In a major breakthrough, Oxford University scientists have identified a steroid drug widely used to treat asthma, allergies and rheumatoid arthritis, as significantly reducing risk of death from Covid-19 among patients with severe respiratory complications. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37HEUyT

A low-cost drug is first to reduce Covid deaths

In a major breakthrough, Oxford University scientists have identified a steroid drug widely used to treat asthma, allergies and rheumatoid arthritis, as significantly reducing risk of death from Covid-19 among patients with severe respiratory complications. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37HEUyT

Joblessness plunges in June as workers return

The country’s unemployment rate has fallen dramatically in June as more people return to work. The labour participation rate has also significantly improved after the easing of lockdown restrictions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2URF6GD

PLA violated pullback commitment: India

India squarely blamed China for starting the violent clashes in the Galwan Valley on Monday night which saw casualties on both sides and a serious escalation of hostilities with deaths in a border clash for the first time since Tulung La in 1975 when India lost over 10 men in a fight with Chinese troops. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2UQRGWw

Joblessness plunges in June as workers return

The country’s unemployment rate has fallen dramatically in June as more people return to work. The labour participation rate has also significantly improved after the easing of lockdown restrictions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2URF6GD

'Distressing': Reverend reveals what evangelicals say privately about Trump

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Reverend Rob Schenck, a former evangelical activist, discusses President Trump's photo-op after police forcibly moved protesters and what evangelicals are now saying about Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2YVnsmL

Vienna Man Fined 500 Euros For Farting In "Immediate Proximity" Of Cops

Austrian police fined a man 500 euros for loudly breaking wind after officers stopped him earlier this month to check his identity. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2URmHcT

PLA violated pullback commitment: India

India squarely blamed China for starting the violent clashes in the Galwan Valley on Monday night which saw casualties on both sides and a serious escalation of hostilities with deaths in a border clash for the first time since Tulung La in 1975 when India lost over 10 men in a fight with Chinese troops. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2UQRGWw

'Why is mental illness not covered in insurance?'

At a time when there is renewed focus on mental health after actor Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irda) to explain why insurance companies were not including cost of treatment for mental illness in medical insurance covers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eamqcG

Duterte's war on the press in the Philippines could provide a model for Hong Kong and beyond

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Shortly after his election in 2016, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was asked about the murder of a crime reporter in Manila. His answer shocked a press corp that was already used to bizarre outbursts from the country's new leader. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2UPqaIW

Duterte's war on the press could provide a model for Hong Kong and beyond

Shortly after his election in 2016, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was asked about the murder of a crime reporter in Manila. His answer shocked a press corp that was already used to bizarre outbursts from the country's new leader. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UPqaIW

Tesla says Model S is the first EV to get 400 miles on a single charge

Tesla says its Model S Long Range Plus is the first electric vehicle to achieve over 400 miles of EPA-rated range. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UPsTCa

Woman, Daughter Found Dead At Home In UP, Murder Suspected: Police

A woman and her daughter have been found dead at their house in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, the police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30MjVJK

New Zealand Confirms Two New Cases Of Coronavirus

New Zealand said on Tuesday that it has two new cases of the coronavirus, both related to recent travel from the UK, ending a 24-day streak of no new infections in the country. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2AHRlP0

Less Than 400 COVID-19 Deaths In US In Last 24 Hours: Report

The United State recorded fewer than 400 coronavirus-related deaths in 24 hours for the second day in a row, according to a tally Monday by Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Y5JuE3

Three Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Shopian

Three terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3d4s66R

Disease Puts 1 In 5 Globally At Severe COVID-19 Risk: Study

An estimated 1.7 billion people -- more than 20 percent of the world's population -- risk becoming severely infected with COVID-19 due to underlying health problems such as obesity and heart disease,... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30MfoHe

Beijing Reports 27 New Virus Cases As WHO Warns Of Cause For "Concern"

China on Tuesday reported another 27 domestically transmitted coronavirus cases in Beijing, where a fresh cluster linked to a wholesale food market has sparked WHO concern and prompted a huge trace... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2MXtq0K

Trump to sign police reform executive order

The order would encourage police departments to employ the latest standards for use of force; improve information sharing so that officers with shoddy records are not hired without their backgrounds being known and add social workers to law enforcement responses to non-violent cases involving drug addiction and homelessness, officials said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hz0oSY

155 Indian Companies Create Nearly 125K Jobs In US: Industry Body Report

As many as 155 Indian companies have invested USD 22 billion in the US, thus creating nearly 125,000 jobs in the country, according to a report issued by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3ehze0Q

India Slams Pakistan For Raising Kashmir At UN Human Rights Council

India on Monday ripped into Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and expressed "serious concern" over Pakistan's audacity to accuse others of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Bd6TKu

Coronavirus Live Update: PM To Discuss Coronavirus Crisis With Chief Ministers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold further consultations with chief ministers on Tuesday and Wednesday, as the government faces a worrying surge in coronavirus cases over the past fortnight. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2UNS6Nl

Odisha To Conduct Door To Door Health Screening For Coronavirus

In a bid to ensure COVID-19 testing of all symptomatic persons and close contacts of people infected with the novel coronavirus, ASHA and ANM workers have been tasked to conduct door to door health... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hwAVd3

Trump to sign police reform executive order on Tuesday

The order would encourage police departments to employ the latest standards for use of force; improve information sharing so that officers with shoddy records are not hired without their backgrounds being known and add social workers to law enforcement responses to non-violent cases involving drug addiction and homelessness, officials said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hz0oSY

Xi’s fortress against pandemic cracks

The new outbreak has jolted China, which had appeared to have largely stifled the virus after it emerged late last year from Wuhan. This failure in the capital’s defenses appeared to rile Xi’s subordinates. Two local officials and the general manager of the Xinfadi market were dismissed on Sunday for what the city leadership said was a failure to move quickly enough. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2AuMJfm

ML Khattar Asks Officials To Conduct Survey Of Vacant Buildings In Gurgaon

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday directed officials to conduct a survey of vacant buildings in hardest-hit Gurgaon district so that they can be used for isolation of COVID-19... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2BbBKaB

Trump Announces Intent To Nominate Indian-American As US Envoy To Ethiopia

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced his intent to nominate Indian-American Geeta Pasi as his envoy to Ethiopia. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2UMxPro

Man Choked To Death, Body Dumped At Vacant Plot In Rohini

A 36-year-old man was allegedly choked to death by unidentified people who later dumped his body at a vacant plot near Japanese Park in Rohini, police said on Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YBIdDH

Xi’s fortress against pandemic cracks

The new outbreak has jolted China, which had appeared to have largely stifled the virus after it emerged late last year from Wuhan. This failure in the capital’s defenses appeared to rile Xi’s subordinates. Two local officials and the general manager of the Xinfadi market were dismissed on Sunday for what the city leadership said was a failure to move quickly enough. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2AuMJfm

With 57 lakh workers, UP pips Rajasthan as top NREGS employer

More than 57 lakh unskilled workers were engaged in various projects under MNREGS in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, making the state the largest contributor to employment generation in the country under the flagship programme. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3d5NyIL

Brothers Quarantined In Elephant Watchtower In West Bengal's Jalpaiguri

Perched on a 25-feet high watchtower in an elephant corridor outside their village in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, two men who are brothers have made it their COVID-19 quarantine facility for... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/37wCUJN

GST mop-up hit by Covid, 'act of God': Centre

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Gujarat Board Class 12th General result 2020 available: How and where to check results online, here's direct link

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Guajrat Board declared the results of HSC General stream 2020 on its official portal. The results have been made accessible on GSEB's website. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/30CCct4

GST mop-up hit by Covid, 'act of God': Centre

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Boris Johnson desperately needs his lockdown gamble to pay off

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The UK is taking a tentative step in its slow emergence from coronavirus lockdown. As of Monday, lockdown measures will be eased in England, allowing non-essential shops to reopen along with some public spaces like zoos and theme parks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3flB01l

Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput dies at 34

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Autopsy report says Rayshard Brooks was shot twice in the back, lists manner of death as homicide

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Philippines' Maria Ressa found guilty of 'cyber libel' in latest blow to free press

Embattled Philippines journalist Maria Ressa was found guilty of "cyber libel" Monday, in a case she and press freedom groups have described as a politically motivated prosecution by the Duterte government. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30GOKQb

Coronavirus cases surge in some US states

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Amit Shah Calls All-Party Meeting On Coronavirus Crisis In Delhi Today

Union home minister Amit Shah will hold all all-party meeting today to review the management for coronavirus in the National Capital Region, which includes Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh and parts... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3ftea7N