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That magic potion called education

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Education reform and progress is a long haul. It's like planning for the next hundred years. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DkAjHQ

IPL: 'Tests' before T20 for Aussie, Eng players

The UAE government, in the middle of putting their own Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place for this year's edition, will make it compulsory for any overseas traveller arriving there to undergo a week's quarantine, including two Covid tests. These are among the multiple precautionary measures that are being planned for the tournament as the threat of the virus remains. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39JnJy5

Bipartisan support in US grows for India

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4 men lose Rs 21L to e-SIM fraud: How it works

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China's Three Gorges Dam is one of the largest ever created. Was it worth it?

Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydropower project ever built. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/315IRuu

Taiwan could become the next flashpoint in the global tech war

The world is becoming increasingly dependent on a Taiwanese company for the most advanced semiconductors, after a stumble by rival Intel. But TSMC is trying to pull off a high-wire act by keeping both China and the United States happy at a time of rapidly escalating geopolitical tensions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2DmrxsP

US Navy's first Black female tactical jet pilot gets her 'wings of gold'

The US Navy's first Black female tactical aircraft pilot, Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle, received her "wings of gold" on Friday, marking a historic milestone for naval aviation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hTBQUe

Bipartisan Support In US Grows For India Against Chinese Aggression

India has received a strong bipartisan support from members of the US Congress against the recent Chinese military aggression in Ladakh. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30iLTwk

Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Freedom Fighter Who Said, "Swaraj Is My Birth Right"

Bal Gangadhar Tilak Death Anniversary: Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak's 100th death anniversary is being observed today. Lokmanya Tilak's slogan 'Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it' caught the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2XesgTY

BS Yediyurappa's Son Appointed As Karnataka BJP Vice President

Karnataka BJP President Nalin Kumar Kateel on Friday appointed Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's son BY Vijayendra, among 10 others, as Vice Presidents for the party's state unit. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3gjBQN0

Happy Eid-ul-Adha: Eid Mubarak Images, Quotes

Apart from sacrificing goats, it is imperative for all Muslims to begin their day with extra prayers in the morning. In fact most mosques are packed with large groups of people but this year will be different due to government restrictions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k1MslF

Still getting Covid blues? Help is a call away

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(This story originally appeared in Mumbai Mirror on August 1, 2020) from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Pg96sE

Punjabi University gets Patent on 'Biosensor Device' to detect spurious milk

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The main objective of this work is to detect urea (carbamide) which is present in milk or is used to prepare synthetic milk. The developed technology has distinct advantages over the earlier sensors reported in terms of its rapid response. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2D10MdQ

Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2020: Eid Mubarak Images, Quotes

Apart from sacrificing goats, it is imperative for all Muslims to begin their day with extra prayers in the morning. In fact most mosques are packed with large groups of people but this year will be different due to government restrictions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k1MslF

He held up a Black Lives Matter sign not far from KKK headquarters and recorded the reactions

A White filmmaker traveled to a town just outside the headquarters of the Ku Klux Klan to document reactions to him holding a Black Lives Matter sign. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CXKi6d

Over 1,400 COVID-19 Deaths In US In Last 24 Hours: Report

The United States counted 1,442 new deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 pm Friday (0030 GMT Saturday), according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30hw9JN

India COVID-19 Cases Cross 16-Lakh Mark, Fifth-Highest Deaths In World

India reported a new record surge on Friday morning in coronavirus cases with more than 55,000 fresh infections, the Union Health Ministry said, adding that over 6.42 lakh samples were tested on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hWS9zD

Dharavi saw less than 10 cases a day in July

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haravi, which till early this month had over 500 active cases, now has numbers in two digits. Since the beginning of this week, the number of active cases here have been below 100 from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/317H7kf

Mum: Record rain for July, wet spell to continue

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July has ended with India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Santacruz observatory setting a new record, recording 1,502mm of rain. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3jYUUST

Maha: Active cases cross 1.5L, deaths close to 15k

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A day after the state added the highest number of Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra added 10,320 cases to its tally on Friday, its third highest addition so far. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/33ge6FW

Migrants head back as Mumbai begins to unlock

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After the lockdown was imposed to manage the coronavirus pandemic, migrants from cities across were seen walking home hundreds of kilometres to their villages. Despite that arduous journey, they have been returning to Mumbai through July as earning opportunities have dried up back home. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XfEqw0

Maharashtra: Malls to stay shut in 'hotspots'

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On Wednesday, the state government, under Unlock 3.0, allowed malls, shopping complexes and market places in non-containment zones to reopen from August 5. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/33gwJJQ

Maha govt scraps pension for Emergency detainees

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The cash-strapped Uddhav Thackeray-led state government on Friday scrapped the pension scheme for Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) detainees during the Emergency to mobilize funds for tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. The proposal was approved in the cabinet meeting held on June 2 and presided over by CM Thackeray. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Pb8owN

TN Board 11th result to be released today

TN plus one result 2020 to be released today i.e., July 31, 2020. Along with the TN DGE’s website, the TN plus one result 2020 will be available on the following websites — tnresults.nic.in, tnresults.in, dge1.tn.nic.in, and dge2.tn.nic.in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39JwRCL

F1 Driver Sergio Perez Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Out Of British GP

Sergio Perez is the first driver to test positive for the coronavirus since the F1 world championship made its delayed start in Austria earlier in July under strict health protocols. from NDTV Sports - Latest https://ift.tt/3jWNYWw

Struck by Covid, med officer works from hospital

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(This story originally appeared in Mumbai Mirror on July 31, 2020) from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hRnKTh

NEP language policy broad guideline: Government

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The government said that NEP reiterates the RTE Act’s 29 (2) (f) provision that mother tongue be considered a medium of instruction where possible. NEP, while laying emphasis on promotion of Indian languages, does not make any language compulsory. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3k6TAxs

Tripura TBSE Board HS 12th result 2020 to be released today @ tbresults.tripura.gov.in

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Tripura 12th result 2020 to be unveiled on July 31, 2020. Along with the TB result website, students will be able to get their Tripura 12th result 2020 from any of the following websites — tbse.in, tripura.nic.in, tripurainfro.com, and tripuraresults.nic.in. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2D2HGnm

IPL in UAE may see more players and less staff

An IPL franchise generally has 25-28 players in its squad and at least 10-15 members in support staff besides the executives. TOI understands that each IPL franchise will have to organize its own bio-bubble upon reaching UAE about month ahead of the tournament. In that case, limiting the squad could be a bone of contention. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fg1gd0

Excessive c-sections cost Rs 5,000crore/year

An analysis of the data reveals that 28.5 lakh more caesarean sections were done in private hospitals across the country in 2018 than the acceptable international ratio of normal to caesarean births. The average extra cost of each such procedure comes to about Rs 18,000. This means that the 28.5 lakh extra caesarean deliveries cost a total of Rs 5,130 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gf3N8L

Blog: In New Education Policy, Modi's Giant Move vs Lutyens' Delhi

This is probably the last nail in the old elite's coffin. They have largely been evicted from Lutyens Delhi in any case. The NEP is one part of a massive project of creating a new Central Vista elite. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/312oMVU

Excessive c-sections cost Rs 5,000crore/year

An analysis of the data reveals that 28.5 lakh more caesarean sections were done in private hospitals across the country in 2018 than the acceptable international ratio of normal to caesarean births. The average extra cost of each such procedure comes to about Rs 18,000. This means that the 28.5 lakh extra caesarean deliveries cost a total of Rs 5,130 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gf3N8L

TN Results 2020 Live Updates: Tamil Nadu Board 11th result to be released today at tnresults.nic.in

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TN plus one result 2020 to be released today i.e., July 31, 2020. Along with the TN DGE’s website, the TN plus one result 2020 will be available on the following websites — tnresults.in, dge1.tn.nic.in, and dge2.tn.nic.in. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/39JwRCL

How school and exams are set to change

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Coronavirus India Live Update: Number Of Recovered Patients Cross 10 Lakh

The number of recovered coronavirus patients crossed the 10-lakh mark on Thursday and is now 1.9 times the total active cases, the Union Health Ministry said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3k3Dogv

3 of 5 dists with most active cases are in Maha

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Pune district topped in active cases in the country on Thursday, followed by Bengaluru (Urban). Third and fourth positions were occupied by Thane and Mumbai—which meant three Maharashtra districts were among the top five. Chennai, inching toward the 1-lakh tally, had the fifth highest active cases. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3fcg5ND

Mumbai: BMC to impose 20% water cut from Sat

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The BMC has decided to impose a 20% water cut in the city from Saturday as the total water stock in the seven lakes on Thursday was 4.9 lakh million litres, which is 34% of the full capacity of the reservoirs. On July 30, 2019, the total water stock was 82%. The seven lakes should have 14.5 lakh million litres by October 1for the city to go without a water cut for the rest of the year. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BPlQDu

Twin cops die 10 days apart, Maha police toll 100

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An Ambernath constable who succumbed to Covid-19 within 10 days of his twin—also a policeman—became the 100th casualty from the Maharashtra police on Thursday. Only one of the deceased was a woman as the force has kept female personnel away from field duty. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DhjNs6

Marathas aren't eligible for EWS quota: Maha govt

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The state government has issued a circular stating the Maratha community would not be eligible to avail benefits under the quota for the 10% Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the general category in the state. Community representatives however said the state should withdraw its circular as it cannot stop the community from availing reservation benefits, or they would approach the court. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hOUfl9

Mumbai: BMC seeks 20 acres for 5,000-bed hospital

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BMC on Thursday floated an expression of interest (EOI) for acquisition of 20 acres to construct a 5,000-bed hospital as Covid-19 exposed the need for robust medical infrastructure. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BO96No

No language will be imposed on anyone: Pokhriyal

Children will be exposed to different languages early on but with a particular emphasis on the mother tongue, starting from the foundational stage onwards. All languages will be taught in an enjoyable and interactive style, said Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XesDOl

UK Offers Grace Period For Visa Extensions Until End August

The UK government on Thursday issued fresh guidance offering a one-month grace period for all expiring or expired visas of foreign nationals, including Indians, unable to return to their home... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2DmZN7g

Noida Man Kidnaps Toddler Cousin For Quick Buck, 2 Arrested: Police

A 20-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for planning the kidnapping of his two-year-old cousin, who has been safely recovered, in Uttar Pradesh's Noida, police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33b9bG7

38 yrs on, SC clears man accused of adulteration

Prem Chand, now 76 years old, was charged after sample of haldi (turmeric) taken from his shop in a village in Sonepat district in 1982 by a food inspector along with a medical officer was found adulterated. The report of the public analyst revealed that it contained four living meal worms and two liveweevils. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30e3sNN

No language will be imposed on anyone: Pokhriyal

Children will be exposed to different languages early on but with a particular emphasis on the mother tongue, starting from the foundational stage onwards. All languages will be taught in an enjoyable and interactive style, said Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XesDOl

TN Plus One Result 2020 Today: How to Check Results at tnresults.nic.in

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Kamala Harris for Vice President? Joe Biden's Notes Fuels Speculation

Joe Biden's vice presidential pick has been one of Washington's best kept secrets but a supposedly accidental news publication and Biden's own teasingly displayed notes are raising expectations that... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3fbLRuf

Yes Bank to take over HQ of Anil Ambani

Yes Bank, which faced a crisis in March this year on account of bad debts, has substantial loans due from the Anil Ambani group, to which it had an exposure of close to Rs 12,000 crore. In the last two decades, the Anil Ambani group expanded aggressively in new businesses raising high levels of debt. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xakrib

Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra dies at 78

West Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra passed away at a city hospital in the early hours of Thursday. He was 78. Sources at the private hospital where Mitra was admitted to said he died due to heart and age-related ailments. Mitra passed away around 1.30 am. The hospital said he had tested negative for COVID-19. Mitra is survived by his wife and son. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3femHuZ

SSC 90% club nearly trebles in Maharashtra

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Around 1.8 lakh of the 17.5 lakh students in Maharashtra have got grace marks for excelling in extra-curricular activities, of whom 32,007 are from the Mumbai division. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/308WIRs

More women with Covid antibodies than men, finds BMC sero survey

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It is perhaps a simple coincidence or Covid’s blatant gender bias but the BMC sero survey released on Tuesday showed that more women than men had antibodies to the novel coronavirus. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3felZhj

Yes Bank to take over HQ of Anil Ambani

Yes Bank, which faced a crisis in March this year on account of bad debts, has substantial loans due from the Anil Ambani group, to which it had an exposure of close to Rs 12,000 crore. In the last two decades, the Anil Ambani group expanded aggressively in new businesses raising high levels of debt. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xakrib

US given dire warning as Covid-19 death toll passes 150,000

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US Warns Of "Consequences" If Brazil Picks Huawei 5G

The US ambassador in Brasilia warned of "consequences" if Brazil chooses Chinese telecoms company Huawei to develop its 5G network, in an interview published Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30YV4B9

Brazil's COVID-19 Death Count Surpasses 90,000

Brazil registered record daily numbers of infections and deaths from the new coronavirus Wednesday, sending its overall death count surging past 90,000 people. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3fefScR

Updates: India Ends Night Curfew; COVID-19 Death Count In US Tops 150,000

The Centre on Wednesday issued Unlock 3 guidelines, allowing reopening of gyms and revoking night curfew from August. But restrictions remained in place in all other spheres that involve large... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2D3JLzB

Maha unlocks malls, mkt complexes from Aug 5

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Hours after the Centre issued fresh Unlock 3.0 guidelines on Wednesday, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray green-lighted reopening of malls and market complexes starting August 5 from 9 am to 7 pm from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/33aIpO2

Rainy weekend in Mumbai after light rain on Wed

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Wednesday was dry with only light rains recorded a day after significant rain was received in many pockets of the city on Tuesday. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/39EG7YF

Seven-day NIA custody for Delhi varsity professor

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A special court on Wednesday granted NIA seven-day custody of Delhi University associate professor Hany Babu MT (54) in Elgar Parishad case. Arrested on Tuesday, Babu will be in custody till August 4. He is the 12th accused to be taken into custody in the case. NIA sought police custody for 10 days. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XaE0Hc

Rs 142cr cable-stayed bridge to come up in 2 yrs

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The 100-year-old British-era bridge at Reay Road will be demolished to make way for cable-stayed one with an iconic design and more lanes. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XbjA0F

Rahul repeats old charges against deal on fighters

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PM says no virtue like defending the nation

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'Indian Matchmaking' creator Smriti Mundhra welcomes backlash

Smriti Mundhra is not at all bothered that people are talking about colorism, sexism and elitism when it comes to "Indian Matchmaking." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hI8QP8

Ruth Bader Ginsburg resting comfortably in New York City hospital after non-surgical procedure

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is resting comfortably in a New York City hospital after undergoing a medical procedure to replace a bile duct stent that was originally placed last year, according to the court. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gaASmc

Arizona train derailment and fire described as 'a scene from hell'

One person was treated for smoke inhalation after a Union Pacific train derailed and caught fire on a bridge over Tempe Town Lake in Arizona, officials said Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/309Jm7p

UK To Return Statue Of Lord Shiva Stolen From India

An ancient and priceless statue of Lord Shiva, stolen from a temple in Rajasthan and smuggled to the UK, is set to be returned to its rightful place in India. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3k2PjuW

US Covid Deaths Top 150,000, Among Highest In Deaths Per Capita Globally

US deaths from the novel coronavirus surpassed 150,000 on Wednesday, a number higher than in any other country and nearly a quarter of the world's total, according to a Reuters tally. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/339h0wa

Rahul repeats old charges against deal on fighters

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PM says no virtue like defending the nation

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TikTok to government: Ready to store data locally

TikTok, the blocked Chinese app controlled by internet giant ByteDance, is understood to have told the government that the company is ready to set up data centres in India to store user information locally even as it denied any breach of user privacy and integrity, emphasising that its operations always adhered to local laws and regulations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30Yxc0i

Samoan chief in New Zealand sentenced to 11 years in jail for slavery but experts say he is just the tip of the iceberg

They thought they were going to New Zealand to make better lives for their families. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2X37NkQ

US Coronavirus Deaths Rise By 1,200 For First Time Since May

US deaths from the novel coronavirus rose by more than 1,200 on Tuesday, the biggest one-day increase since May, according to a Reuters tally. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/39Cc3x5

Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Worked Well In Monkeys: Study

US biotech firm Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine induced a robust immune response and prevented the coronavirus from replicating in the noses and lungs of monkeys, a study in the New England Journal of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3g8AF2F

TikTok to government: Ready to store data locally

TikTok, the blocked Chinese app controlled by internet giant ByteDance, is understood to have told the government that the company is ready to set up data centres in India to store user information locally even as it denied any breach of user privacy and integrity, emphasising that its operations always adhered to local laws and regulations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30Yxc0i

UBSE 10th, 12th results 2020 to be declared today at 11 am on ubse.uk.gov.in

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The Uttarakhand Board Examination results 2020 will be announced around 11 am from the UBSE head office in Ramnagar, Nainital. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/308Hdc1

BA in Liberal Arts: What jobs can you get with this degree?

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Maharashtra SSC results 2020 to be announced at 1 pm today @ mahresult.nic.in

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Minnesota Republican county official resigns after posting image comparing mask wearing to Nazi Germany

A Minnesota Republican Party county official has resigned after posting an image on Facebook comparing mask mandates to Jews being forced to wear Stars of David in Nazi Germany, the state party said on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CVZHnq

57% Of Mumbai's Slum Residents Have Had Covid, India Crosses 15 Lakh Mark

Over half the people living in slums of Mumbai have had the coronavirus, a sero-surveillance study done in the city revealed. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30auVjD

Mum logs 700 Covid cases, its lowest in 77 days

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The city on Tuesday logged 700 new cases, its lowest in 77 days. BMC commissioner IS Chahal had earlier said it was the lowest daily addition in 100 days, but later corrected it. In another positive sign for the city, active cases dropped below 20,000 for the first time since May 29. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3f5klP7

It is Mumbai’s wettest July in at least 76 yrs

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Breaking its “all-time” record for the month of July, the Santacruz observatory reported 1,474mm rainfall till Tuesday evening. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/39I0ioH

57% of Mumbai slumdwellers have Covid antibodies

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Mum: Constables dying of Covid as they are unfit

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A police study has concluded that the general poor health of cops is the root cause of the large number of Covid deaths among the Mumbai constabulary as compared to other government units, barring health workers. The police department has recommended that younger personnel from the constabulary should be deployed for frontline Covid duty, in containment zones and hospitals, as their recovery rate is better than that of older cops. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2X55AW2

300 Covid-19 positive cases a day in two weeks, Navi Mumbai total count crosses 14,000

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The NMMC reported an average daily of 306 Covid-positive cases in 13 days from July 16 to 28. On Tuesday itself, 320 cases were reported, taking the total cases to 14252. Also, eight deaths on Tuesday, took the toll to 402. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/30W1v7N

Hsg soc can fine Rs 1k for refusing to wear mask

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'Ascertain accuracy of rapid antigen tests'

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Barr spars with Democrats over policing and DOJ decisions in fiery hearing at Congress

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Most Americans support national protests over race, poll finds

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Mark Zuckerberg To Urge US To Update "Rules For The Internet"

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg will tell a major antitrust hearing Wednesday that the internet giant would not have succeeded without US laws fostering competition, but that the rules of the internet... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Pha4oB

Aliens And "Reptilians": US Viral Video Doctor's Odd Beliefs

A Houston physician retweeted by President Donald Trump after appearing in a video where she praised hydroxychloroquine as a miracle coronavirus cure blames gynecological problems on sex with evil... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30UFk22

Bengal Allows Relatives To See Bodies Of Suspected Covid Patients

The West Bengal government has decided to allow family members to see the body of a suspected COVID-19 patient before it was disposed of without waiting for the test results to come, Chief Minister... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3jO6ccC

'Ascertain accuracy of rapid antigen tests'

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Woman killed in an apparent shark attack in Maine

A woman swimming off the coast of Maine was killed Monday after being injured in "what appeared to be a shark attack," according to a statement from Maine Department of Marine Resources. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32Z4K0T

Trump Bets On COVID-19 Vaccine For Political Shot In Arm

US President Donald Trump vowed to defeat the coronavirus by "unleashing American scientific genius" as he toured a COVID-19 vaccine facility in the swing state of North Carolina on Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2BBpKzz

Google Extends Work From Home For Employees Till June 30 Next Year

Google will allow most employees to work from home through to July 2021 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the tech giant said Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30Xbtps

Blog: 100% for students, 0% for boards

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Piyush Goyal seeks review of need for AC locals

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DAVV will write to DHE seeking clarity over final year exams

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Though chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had tweeted about his decision of online examination for final year/semester undergraduate and postgraduate students, the exam department of DAVV want clarity. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2X2MLCX

DU Open Book Exam: Students complain of glitches on first day of mock test

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The first day of the Delhi University's mock exams was marred by technical glitches as final year students faced issues in downloading question papers and uploading answer sheets. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/330Du2j

Tamil Nadu class 12 results likely to be declared in next 2 days

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The Tamil Nadu school education department conducted Class XII exams for absentees on Monday.Of the 846 students who expressed interest to take the exam, 519 appeared. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2X1EejM

Lewis Hamilton clarifies anti-vaccine post

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Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has clarified his views on a potential coronavirus vaccine after sharing an anti-vaccination post on social media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/39zbYtV

80,000 tourists evacuated after local residents test positive

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Vietnam is evacuating 80,000 people -- mostly local tourists -- from the popular resort city of Da Nang after three residents tested positive for coronavirus, the government said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/305etkG

Former UCLA soccer coach Jorge Salcedo pleads guilty in college admissions scandal

Former UCLA men's soccer coach Jorge Salcedo pleaded guilty Monday for his role in the college admissions scandal, the US Attorney's Office in Massachusetts said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Eqxk16

Covid Live Updates: India's Covid-19 Count Crosses 14 With 49,931 Cases

Coronavirus Live Updates:With 5,324 fresh cases, Karnataka crossed the grim milestone of one lakh COVID-19 cases on Monday. The total number of cases now stands at 1,01,465. The coronavirus death... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/309Knwt

Mum shared 16% of 2L cases Maha added in July

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From the 2 lakh Covid-19 cases that Maharashtra added in its first 26 days of July, Mumbai's contribution was merely 15.7%. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3fa2S7T

Soon, 15,000 flats priced Rs 30 lakh in Goregaon

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Imagine a flat in Goregaon for Rs 30 lakh when an affordable home in Mumbai is priced at a minimum Rs 1 crore. The first-ever affordable housing scheme in the city under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY) is set to make this a reality. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3f6l02G

Mum: Redevpt plan to give builder 3-year deadline

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A long-pending proposal mooted by elected representatives of the island city is set to be approved at the next cabinet meeting following the collapse of Bhanushali building in Fort last week. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/30TJved

2,000 Covid staff await promised pay from BMC

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Nearly 2,000 healthcare workers in the city who stepped up to fight Covid in the thick of the pandemic are now battling civic apathy as they await salaries, promised hikes and incentives. from Mumbai News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gj2yp7

States are warning people about suspicious packages of seeds that appear to be from China

If you've received a mysterious package of seeds in the mail lately, don't plant them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2X0VxS5

Trump is moving forward with his plan to regulate social media

The Trump administration took a key step on Monday toward fulfilling the president's executive order on social media, formally asking the FCC to develop regulations that could apply to Facebook, Twitter and other tech platforms. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3f3aoBK

Trump revises lawsuit to block release of tax records after Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump filed an amended complaint Monday in New York federal court to argue that the Manhattan district attorney's subpoena for his financial records is "wildly overbroad" and was issued in "bad faith" -- his latest attempt to block access to such records as part of a criminal inquiry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39yu7rG

The handful of countries still welcoming US tourists

Once one of the world's most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled under the cloud of coronavirus, with doors slammed shut across the planet to American travelers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3er8z11

Georgia news anchor receives first shot in US Phase 3 trial of a Covid vaccine

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Oldest Living IAF Fighter Pilot Turns 100, Air Chief Extends Greetings

Retired Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia, who holds the distinction of being the oldest living IAF fighter pilot, turned 100 on Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30QHv6F

Will Deploy Democratic Means To Resolve Rajasthan Deadlock: Avinash Pande

Congress general secretary Avinash Pande on Monday claimed that many among the 19 rebel MLAs, led by ousted deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, was in the touch with the party leaders. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3f6cwbQ

Girl who scored 490/500 in CBSE 12th board exams gets call from PM Narendra Modi

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CBSE topper from UP overjoyed after receiving call from PM Modi

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Usman Saifi, who topped Class 12 board exam, was on cloud nine after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to him on his 'Mann ki Baat' programme on Sunday. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2CPLnwK

PM Modi calls CBSE topper, talk aired on 'Mann ki Baat'

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Tamil Nadu 12th re-exam today, 840 students to appear

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The school education department has made arrangements to conduct re-exam for Class XII exam absentees on Monday.Across the state, 840 students will write the exam at 293 exam centres. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Byg3BX

Journalism in TV/Digital/Radio: How to choose your specialisation

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