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Mumbai sees wettest August in 62 years

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With 7.6 mm rain up to 8.30 pm on the last day of the month, the city recorded its highest August rainfall in 62 years. The India Meteorological Department’s Santacruz observatory, representative of the city, recorded a total of 1,248 mm rainfall in the month, only 6.3 mm short of the all-time high of 1,254 mm in 1958. Last August the rain record was 586 mm On Monday, between 8.30am and 8.30pm, Santacruz and Colaba recorded 7.6 mm and 4.6 mm rain rainfall respectively. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gTIFV7

Mumbai: Four dead as car ploughs into crowd

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A speeding car climbed onto a footpath and rammed into around a dozen people outside Cafe Janata at the busy Colombo junction near Crawford Market around 9.10pm on Monday, killing four and injuring four others. Four of them were thrown into the air —one died after falling on top of the car and another after being thrown into the restaurant. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hGBwZj

BMC control of non-Covid beds now cut to 50%

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Maharashtra’s public health department on Monday issued an order extending the 80:20 scheme, by which state and local corporations will continue to control 80% beds and treatment charges in private hospitals till November-end. Mumbai’s private hospitals have been granted some relaxation whereby government control over non-Covid beds has been reduced from 80% to 50%. The authorities would continue to regulate admissions to 80% of Covid beds in these hospitals. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/34Rc7sc

JEE Main candidates begin rushing towards exam centres

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Railways likely to run 100 more trains soon

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QAnon follower asserts Trump is 'an angel'

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Thousands of people protested against Germany's coronavirus lockdown measures in Berlin and, among them, were QAnon supporters with outspoken praise for President Trump. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2Ggo9RR

Michael B. Jordan pens powerful tribute to Chadwick Boseman

One of the last times Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan spoke, Boseman said they were forever linked, Jordan wrote on Instagram Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3blDE6w

Coronavirus Live Updates: COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 36.21 Lakh-Mark

Coronavirus India Live Updates: A record surge of 78,512 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours took India's Covid tally past 36 lakh, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hMC9Ra

Pranab Mukherjee Was An "Outstanding Personality": Lord Swraj Paul

Leading NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul described former President of India Pranab Mukherjee as an outstanding personality who devoted his entire life for the welfare of the nation. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32MoNOo

Railways likely to run 100 more trains soon

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Wedding announcement goes viral after groom's ex publicly reveals he cheated on her when he met the bride

When Nikyta Moreno saw her ex-husband in the New York Times' Wedding section, it came with a startling realization: He had been cheating on her. Now, after publishing her side of the story, the internet has her back. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32GS25p

Some Louisiana residents won't have power for weeks, if not months, after Hurricane Laura

Fifteen years after Hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana, the state faces another long, grueling recovery in the wake of Hurricane Laura. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gM0zZu

Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin was never afraid to go to space. But a police stop made him sweat

A police stop could have cost former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin his career in space before he ever got started. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jwgn4t

Opening Up Without Control Of COVID-19 Is "Recipe For Disaster", Says WHO

Countries with significant active spread of coronavirus must prevent amplifying events, as opening up without the virus being under control would be a "recipe for disaster", the World Health... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32KOsa7

Emergency Authorisation Of COVID-19 Vaccines Needs Great Care: WHO

The emergency authorisation of COVID-19 vaccines requires a "great deal of seriousness and reflection", the World Health Organization said on Monday after the United States announced it was... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YTIHpL

Ajay Maken Accuses BJP Of Using Probe Agencies For Its Political Benefits

Congress national general secretary and the party's Rajasthan in-charge Ajay Maken on Monday accused the BJP of using investigative agencies for its own political benefits. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Dk4SOi

"Corruption Is Corruption": Punjab Chief Minister Tells Congress MP

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday rejected Partap Singh Bajwa's contention that there was no comparison between the alleged scholarship scam and the bitumen scam, in which the Congress... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EB3SpL

Bombay High Court To Hear Early Tuesday Plea Seeking JEE Postponement

Just ahead of the JEE Main examination scheduled for Tuesday morning, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court will take up for urgent hearing a plea filed by a citizen seeking its postponement for... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3bcXXCY

Immediately Pay Salaries To Civic Body Employees Or Resign: AAP To BJP

The AAP on Monday asked the BJP to immediately pay salaries to the employees of the municipal corporations or resign, noting that despite having a budget of Rs 18,000 crore, it keeps complaining of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ENb6Xg

No ‘ekla cholo', Pranab believed in ‘sabka saath’

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A President who could have been PM

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Wettest Aug in 32 yrs, 27% surplus rainfall in India

India experienced its wettest month of August in 32 years, with 27% higher than normal rainfall across the country as a whole, and as much as 61% above normal rains in central India. The month ended with 327mm of average rainfall in the country, 26.7% above the normal for the month (258mm), driving the overall monsoon rainfall in the season so far to close to the “excess” category at 9.8% above the long period average (LPA). from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hLACup

JEE Main 2020 today: Exam day guidelines

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This year, NTA will conduct JEE Main at 605 centres for B.Tech/BE and 489 centres for B.Arch and B.Planning located in 224 cities across the country and 8 cities abroad. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/34PuqOp

Portion Of Bridge Collapses In Nagpur's Ramtek Following Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rains in the catchment area of rivers in Madhya Pradesh, led to a rise in water levels in several rivers in Maharashtra due to which portion of a bridge collapsed in the Nagpur district on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3lxMpPv

Eminent Cardiologist Dr S Padmavati Dies Of COVID-19 At 103

Noted cardiologist Dr S Padmavati has died at 103 due to COVID-19, the National Heart Institute said on Sunday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3bbFc2X

Unlock 4.0: Maha to ease curbs on hotels, travel

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With the Centre opening up more activities outside containment zones under Unlock 4.0 rules, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray is set to lift curbs on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods, raise attendance in government offices and schools, and increase occupancy limits for hotels. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3jt3sAf

FYJC 1st list: 8% rise in cut-offs across streams

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Improved class X results across boards and a bigger pool of 90-percenters applying for first-year junior college (FYJC) admissions resulted in a jump in cut-offs by up to 8% across streams, reports Vinamrata Borwankar. While several colleges saw a hike of 2-6% in three streams, science cutoffs, too, increased this year, with Sathaye College, Vile Parle, going from 84.4% last year to 92.8%. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DhbD3o

TISS students complain against new registrar

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(This story originally appeared in Mumbai Mirror on August 31, 2020) from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gIOB2T

Final-year exams may be conducted online in Oct

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Final-year exams are likely to be pushed to October in public universities in the state. The question papers may be in the MCQ (multiple choice questions) format, said sources. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gNdfzj

Covid-19: Ulhas cases plunge, but death rate soars

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An analysis of Covid-19 incidence across the state’s 27 municipal corporations has revealed that Ulhasnagar, which achieved one of the highest recovery rates in the country (93%), also had a shockingly high case fatality rate (CFR) in August—16.5%. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/31HMJ6r

55.36% students want exams to be postponed: Ahmedabad Mirror survey

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An online survey conducted over two days involving more than 60 schools across Gujarat with 616 participants finds 341 students are not in favour of JEE/NEET being held right now, while 275 students want it as scheduled. By & Nischal Sanghavi from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3jq6rtp

Maharashtra FYJC first merit list: Arts stream records historic high cut-off, bumps Science off top spot

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The city’s most popular higher education destination, Fergusson College, recorded the highest cut-off of 97.4% for Arts (English) while its cut-off for Science was 97%. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hUIda4

NATA 2020: 'Less than 1% of students faced glitches'

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Hit by Covid-19, Nashik currency press stops ops

The Currency Note Press (CNP) and India Security Press (ISP) in Nashik will suspend operations for four days from Monday as 40 workers from both facilities have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past two weeks. The CNP prints around 17 million currency notes of various denominations while the ISP prints revenue stamps, stamp papers, passports and visas. The CNP has 2,300 permanent employees and the ISP 1,700. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YOnihC

Leaders resign after 'Golfgate' scandal highlights hypocrisy

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EU Commissioner Phil Hogan, who resigned from his post for breaking Ireland's coronavirus restrictions by attending a political golf society event with 80 other people, was just the latest member of the political elites to be caught flouting the rules. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/34NR6yG

Night of deadly violence yields pointed leader responses

After a night of deadly protest violence in Portland, Oregon, officials responded in starkly different ways. CNN's Wolf Blitzer has the latest from Mayor Ted Wheeler, President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lHO318

Leaders resign after 'Golfgate' scandal highlights hypocrisy

EU Commissioner Phil Hogan, who resigned from his post for breaking Ireland's coronavirus restrictions by attending a political golf society event with 80 other people, was just the latest member of the political elites to be caught flouting the rules. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34NR6yG

CNN reporter pushes GOP senator on violence in Wisconsin

CNN's Dana Bash speaks to Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) about the violence that flared in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, is accused of shooting and killing two men and injuring a third Tuesday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jtRy9n

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

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

Trump Presses Law And Order Message As Protest Turns Deadly

A man was shot dead in the US city of Portland, police said Sunday, the latest violence to upend anti-racism protests as President Donald Trump presses an election message characterizing his... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3b9vXju

Hit by Covid-19, Nashik currency press stops ops

The Currency Note Press (CNP) and India Security Press (ISP) in Nashik will suspend operations for four days from Monday as 40 workers from both facilities have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past two weeks. The CNP prints around 17 million currency notes of various denominations while the ISP prints revenue stamps, stamp papers, passports and visas. The CNP has 2,300 permanent employees and the ISP 1,700. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YOnihC

Covid hits 87k medics: IMA asks PM for better care

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to PM Modi drawing his attention to over 87,000 healthcare workers who have got infected with Covid-19 and another 573 who have lost their lives and called for more care for their welfare. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gICQJN

One shot of coronavirus vaccine likely won't be enough 

When a coronavirus vaccine comes on the market, people will likely need two doses, not just one -- and that could cause real problems. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YQ4luO

Axios: Trump offered FBI director job to John Kelly if he pledged loyalty

President Donald Trump offered then-Homeland Security secretary John Kelly the position of FBI director one day after he fired James Comey in 2017, but demanded that he be loyal, according to an Axios report citing New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt's forthcoming book. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YOrSMI

How Shinzo Abe's exit could threaten Japan's alliance with the US

Rumors concerning Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's health had circulated for weeks, and while his resignation on Friday could not have come as a complete shock to United States officials, the timing of the announcement is worrisome. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2EM9i0D

Covid hits 87k medics: IMA asks PM for better care

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to PM Modi drawing his attention to over 87,000 healthcare workers who have got infected with Covid-19 and another 573 who have lost their lives and called for more care for their welfare. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gICQJN

100-odd candidates take architecture aptitude test

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Cotton University to start BA course for sportspersons

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Cotton University (CU) is all set to launch an undergraduate programme for sportspersons — the first-of-its-kind course in the northeast — from this academic session. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/31Dm9va

Blog: Education for Muslims needs a little self-help

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PM to address nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' today

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

Then and now: 57 years, two Washington marches, one call to end racism

On the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech, people from all over the United States descended on the nation's capital once again to demand justice. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hFctFT

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

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

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

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

Maharashtra BJP Protests For Reopening Of Religious Places In State

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

PM to address nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' today

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

Mum: Retail therapy seekers back in shops, malls

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Among the many pastimes interrupted by the virus has been ‘retail therapy’ — a ritual that is as much about the browsing as the buying. And the reopening of non-essential stores in the city earlier this month brought sharper focus on this coping mechanism for the stressed-out or plain bored with Mumbai faring better than other cities in encouraging shoppers back into shops and malls. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DeHn9i

Mumbai sees over 1,000 Covid cases for 4th day

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After recording a slight dip in Covid-19 infections for a few days, Mumbai has been back to adding over 1,000 cases each day for the past four days. The city saw 1,854 infections on Wednesday, with 1,350 and 1,217 the next two days. It added 1,432 cases on Saturday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2EPAg7r

Trippers make RoRo off ferry a roaring success

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A coastal city that has long suffered the absence of reliable water transport just received a world class intervention. Starting last week, Mumbaikars desperate to get out of the city celebrated the launch of the roll on-roll off (RoRo) ship that goes from Mumbai’s Ferry Wharf to Mandwa jetty. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hLt4be

Maharashtra: August hits cops hard with 51 deaths

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A 34-year-old from the Chandrapur police station became the youngest and only the second woman in the force to succumb to Covid-19 in the state on Wednesday. Three other police deaths took the August toll in the force to 51, the highest in any Covid month so far. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2EOnh60

Over 51% Thane villages Covid-free for 28 days

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As the Navi Mumbai Covid-19 tally went past the 25,000 mark with 391 new cases on Saturday, the Thane rural region distinguished itself with a recovery rate of over 82% and zero new cases for 28 days in over 51% of its gram panchayat jurisdictions. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QCNAyM

IIT BBS commences classes for new academic year online

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IIT Bhubaneswar has commenced classes for the new academic year amid Covid-19 pandemic. It has started first year classes of postgraduate (PG) students and next semester of existing BTech, MTech and MSc students. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gLeA9P

Unlock 4: Class 9-12 students may voluntarily visit schools

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However, lockdown will continue to be implemented strictly in the Containment Zones till September 30, 2020. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3baEAdN

India Reports Over 76,000 COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours

With a single-day spike of 76,472 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally crossed 34-lakh mark, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Saturday. The number of deaths due to the virus... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3lw3sBC

Live: Bars, restaurants can serve booze from Sept 1

The govt of India on Saturday rolled out new Unlock 4 guidelines. According to the new rules, metro services will be operational from September 7, as schools and colleges will continue to remain shut. On Saturday, India recorded a recovery rate of 76.74%. Till now 26 lakh people have recuperated from Covid-19. Stay here for all updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jpaCFN

Twitter's most liked tweet of all time now belongs to Chadwick Boseman

The tweet announcing that the world had lost Chadwick Boseman is now the most liked tweet of all time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QCbeLP

Married Delta pilots retire early after decades of service

They've flown around the globe and have seen the world side by side from the best seat in the house -- the cockpit of a Delta A330. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jDESwX

Unable to open its concert hall, New York Philharmonic brings its music to the streets

The New York Philharmonic was stuck in traffic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3b6GFY2

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

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

Live: Bars, restaurants can serve booze from Sept 1

The govt of India on Saturday rolled out new Unlock 4 guidelines. According to the new rules, metro services will be operational from September 7, as schools and colleges will continue to remain shut. On Saturday, India recorded a recovery rate of 76.74%. Till now 26 lakh people have recuperated from Covid-19. Stay here for all updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jpaCFN

3 Lashkar Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Pulwama

Three terrorists have been gunned down in an encounter with security forces in South Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said today. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3hzGQxw

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

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

West Bengal Leader Returns To Trinamool After A Year Of Joining BJP

In an embarrassment to West Bengal BJP unit, a senior leader and MLA who had joined the party after the 2019 Lok Sabha polls rejoined TMC on Friday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QvVKce

Paralyzed Black US Police Shooting Victim No Longer Tied To Bed: Lawyer

Police have removed handcuffs shackling Jacob Blake, who is paralyzed after US police shot him repeatedly in the back, to his hospital bed and stopped monitoring him, Blake's lawyer said Friday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32EMk3K

Covid test must for MPs entering House

Decision to this effect was taken in a meeting chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om with senior officers and experts of health ministry, AIIMS, ICMR, DRDO, and health department of Delhi on Friday to give final shape to preparations for the session. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3bawSAu

House panel meeting likely to be stormy

The sitting of the standing committee on information technology scheduled on September 2 is expected to be a stormy affair and might see Facebook representatives caught in a crossfire with the rival sides preparing to grill them for allegedly favouring the other. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YHDZeo

FY exams: 'Maha govt will respect SC verdict'

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The state government will respect the Supreme Court verdict on the conduct of finalyear exams, said higher and technical education minister Uday Samant on Friday. Samant said he would consult with vice-chancellors and decide the course of action, taking into account the health and safety of around nine lakh students. Different modes of exams such as online, offline or open book will be explored, he said. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hFfcPO

Unpaid professors sell their jewellery to survive

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Maha CM seeks new site for Aarey Metro car shed

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CM Uddhav Thackeray on Friday exhorted various government departments to find an alternative site for the controversial Metro line 3 car shed being planned in Aarey Colony, reports Prafulla Marpakwar. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/31BsY04

Covid: 5 more die, Maha police toll rises to 150

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The death of five police personnel on Wednesday and Thursday took the Covid-19 toll to 150 in the state force. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/32CNwEO

Odisha govt to provide free transportation, accommodation to needy JEE aspirants

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House panel meeting likely to be stormy

The sitting of the standing committee on information technology scheduled on September 2 is expected to be a stormy affair and might see Facebook representatives caught in a crossfire with the rival sides preparing to grill them for allegedly favouring the other. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YHDZeo

Are these fast, cheap coronavirus tests the game-changer everyone is waiting for?

Move over, slowpoke coronavirus tests that take a week or more to return a result -- there's a new generation of rapid tests coming to town -- some are already here -- and they're poised to transform the landscape. They are the antigen tests, but are they really all they're cracked up to be? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YMn5eN

Elon Musk shows off a working brain implant — in pigs

Elon Musk promised that he'd show a working demo of his latest technology moonshot, a new kind of implantable chip for the brain, on Friday. And he did, but it wasn't with a human subject: Rather, it was with a pig named Gertrude. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31AZ2RW

India-Bangladesh Inland Waterway Route To Be Operational From September 5

The Sonamura-Daudkandi inland waterways protocol route connecting Tripura to Bangladesh would be made operational on September 5 in the presence of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, an official said on... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3jqvTz2

Coronavirus Pandemic Should Not Be Taken Lightly: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday that the COVID-19 recovery rate in the country has improved to 76.28 per cent, but added that the pandemic should not be taken lightly. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2G2Ub3r

Mum crosses 3k mm rain mark with over a mnth left

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With Friday’s moderate rainfall, the city crossed the 3,000mm mark this season. Indian Meteorological Department also issued a yellow alert (heavy rain at isolated places) for Mumbai and Thane for Saturday. There is over a month before the monsoon season ends, as the withdrawal date is October 8. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3lsE8MH

In authoritarian China, eating freely is a cherished activity. Now a food waste campaign wants to control meals, too

A call from Beijing to reduce food waste has sent officials and businesses scrambling to find ways to stop people from ordering too much, and in some extreme cases put meal times under surveillance. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YK5Rim

Video shows forceful arrest of Black man stopped while jogging in San Antonio

A Black man in San Antonio was stopped and detained by police Tuesday while he was jogging, witnesses said, as officers searched for a suspect in a nearby domestic violence call. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3b89Wlg

India Reports Over 77,000 COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours

With a record daily rise of 77, 266 in coronavirus cases, India's COVID-19 count reached 33.87 lakh on Friday and 1,057 patients died of the virus in the last 24 hours. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EzCxny

Man Hit By Car, Dragged On Bonnet In Delhi, 2 Arrested: Police

A motorcyclist was injured after being hit by a car and dragged on its bonnet in Delhi's Vikaspuri area, police said on Friday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/34IAYP2

Factory Manufacturing Counterfeit Products Of Top Brands Busted In Noida

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

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

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

Final Year Exams: Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on pleas challenging UGC guidelines today

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The Bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subshash Reddy, and MR Shah had reserved judgement in this matter on August 18 after a detailed hearing spanning over two days. The Bench is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Friday in petitions seeking cancellation of final year exams. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/32BqqhO

Still have ability in white-ball cricket: Rahane

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

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

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

Walmart joins Microsoft in bid for video app TikTok

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

Model allegedly whipped ex-bf, left him wounded

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Man Arrested For Divorcing Wife Through Triple Talaq In Maharashtra: Cops

A 27-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly torturing his wife and also giving instant triple talaq to her, a practice now banned under law, the police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EwnjQc

Delhi Woman's Email To UK PM Alerts Ministry, Police; Suicide Averted

A 43-year-old women's SOS to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the Indian Embassy in London, the Ministry of External Affairs in the country and the Delhi Police swing into action and prevent her... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32zYhaP

Fire At Hurricane-Hit Louisiana Chemical Plant, Residents To Stay Indoors

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a Biolab plant in... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YITZwZ

Coronavirus live: 16,86,162 cases reported in Aug

India’s Covid-19 pandemic continued to escalate, with a record 76,489 fresh cases being reported on Thursday and the daily count staying above the 76,000 mark for the second straight day. Deaths from the virus climbed to 1,081, the second-highest daily toll recorded so far. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/32Be5Kw

Covid: Mumbai's mortality rate shows a decline

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No point in delaying JEE, NEET, feel most parents & students

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No Laughing Matter As Dutch Masterwork Stolen For Third Time

Thieves have stolen the painting "Two Laughing Boys" by Dutch golden age artist Frans Hals from a museum in the Netherlands, the third time it has been taken, police said Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3b58aBy

UP Cop Arrested For Allegedly Kidnapping, Robbing Man: Delhi Police

An Uttar Pradesh Police constable was arrested along with his associate for allegedly kidnapping a man and robbing him off his valuables at gunpoint, the Delhi Police said on Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2QxdST2

Mumbai: Serious crimes against women fall 50%

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Women's rights activists fear that due to a tense environment at home because of lockdown restrictions, some women may not have made a disclosure about crimes against them to their families. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2YFRKKQ

MVA aims to cut guv’s power to choose VCs

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The Maha Vikas Aghadi government in the state will take a relook at the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, energy minister Nitin Raut said on Thursday, pointing out that it was “high time” the amendment was made to provide for curbing arbitrary powers of the governor to appoint vice-chancellors. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QywVwe

FYJC 2020: Arts, commerce cut-offs could inch up

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With more students scoring over 90% and 95% this year, the race for first-year junior college seats is expected to get tougher. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3lqIyni

30 lakh Mumbai women hold driving licences

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Of the 88 lakh driving licence holders in Mumbai, nearly 34% are women, according to data from the city RTOs. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/32DBsn0

Coronavirus live: 16,86,162 cases reported in Aug

India’s Covid-19 pandemic continued to escalate, with a record 76,489 fresh cases being reported on Thursday and the daily count staying above the 76,000 mark for the second straight day. Deaths from the virus climbed to 1,081, the second-highest daily toll recorded so far. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/32Be5Kw

Coronavirus India Updates: India's COVID-19 Tally Crosses 33-Lakh Mark

India has reported 75,760 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours and the COVID-19 tally crossed 33-lakh mark on Thursday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW). With... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32BEurA

No Important File Lost In Fire: Pinarayi Vijayan On Gold Smuggling Case

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said that no important files have been damaged or lost in the fire that broke out in the Political 2A and Political 5 sections in the state... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3b2wLXv

Will Campaign In Person In US Battleground States, Says Joe Biden

Joe Biden said Thursday he will soon campaign in person in battleground states that could decide the US presidential election, a change of course for the Democrat who has largely hunkered down at home... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EEvWbe

Trump Has Shown Reckless Disregard For Wellbeing Of US: Kamala Harris

Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris, who is the Democratic Party's vice-presidential candidate, on Thursday blasted President Donald Trump for having "failed" in and "shown reckless disregard" for the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3ljV3kB

4 Killed After Hurricane Laura Strikes Louisiana, Causes Less Damage

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

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

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

Iran Allows UN Access To Alleged Nuclear Sites

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

EU Trade Commissioner Resigns After COVID-19 Breach Claims

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

No shorts, T-shirts or flip flops in office: AI

Air India has warned employees their dishevelled look could invite strict action. The airline, whose divestment deadline has again been extended, has asked all staffers to be properly groomed and not attend offices in shorts, ripped jeans or flip flops. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2EzZOWc

Kurukshetra University finalises the examinations of UG, PG courses

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Haryana Assembly Passes 12 Bills During Brief Monsoon Session

The Haryana Assembly on Wednesday passed 12 bills during its one-day Monsoon Session. The duration of the session had been curtailed in the wake of the coronavirus situation, with the state... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YEYKaH

On Covid duty, doc couple away from son for 5 mths

At the maternity ward of a prominent government hospital in Meerut, gynaecologist Shweta Maheshwari cradles newborns in her arms every other day. It’s been five months, however, since she held her own child, a son who’s a little over two years old. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gtLrQt

Mumbai restaurant faces heat for overpricing

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The forum said with the restaurant being around for 24 years and earning around Rs 40,000-50,000 everyday, it had definitely made a profit by charging more than the MRP. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3lpqppI

Maharashtra cuts stamp duty for 7 months

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In a major decision to revive the stagnant property market, the state cabinet on Wednesday decided to reduce stamp duty on flats for seven months, starting September. The duty will be lowered from the existing 5% to 2% starting September 1 till December 31 and will be pegged at 3% from January 1 till March 31, 2021. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2EttkNG

Pilot QR code access at CSMT, Churchgate

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The two initiatives aim to reduce crowding in suburban trains and on stations during peak hours while also ensuring social distancing amid the pandemic. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gz4Pf5

IAS rejig: Sitaram Kunte to head home department

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In a major reshuffle of 18 high-ranking bureaucrats, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday appointed veteran bureaucrat Sitaram Kunte as additional chief secretary (home) and shunted out Nagpur municipal commissioner Tukaram Mundhe over complaints on utilisation of funds for the smart city project. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2YGg1Au

On Covid duty, doc couple away from son for 5 months

At the maternity ward of a prominent government hospital in Meerut, gynaecologist Shweta Maheshwari cradles newborns in her arms every other day. It’s been five months, however, since she held her own child, a son who’s a little over two years old. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gtLrQt

Masks for Covid may end up eliminating TB by 2025

The simple face mask--mandatory in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic—may just help India’s fight against one of the oldest pestilence: Tuberculosis. “If masks become routine in India, just like they are in Japan, then we could well meet our target of eliminating TB by 2025,” said pulmonologist Dr Sanjeev Mehta. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31tZEsm

India to order 2 more Israeli ‘eyes in sky’

India is now finally going to seal the long-pending around $1 billion deal to acquire two more “Phalcon” airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft from Israel, which has been derailed at least a couple of times in the past due to the high costs involved. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YDROun

Naidu warns members against sharing info on parliamentary committee proceedings

Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has written to heads of parliamentary committees asking them to warn their members against sharing information about proceedings of the panel meetings before the final report is tabled in Parliament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jmIVNF

Coronavirus India Updates: India's COVID-19 Case Count Reaches 32.34 Lakh

India's COVID-19 count crossed 32-lakh mark on Wednesday with 67,151 new cases. The country also reported 1,059 deaths in the last 24 hours. The Health Ministry said that total coronavirus case count... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2FYbJhb

Minister To Take Care Of 2 Boys Who Lost Family In Building Tragedy

Maharashtra PWD Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday that he would take care of two four-year-old children who lost their family members in the building collapse tragedy at Mahad. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2EB1SNF

Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s export preparedness index

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

Masks for Covid may end up eliminating TB by 2025

The simple face mask--mandatory in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic—may just help India’s fight against one of the oldest pestilence: Tuberculosis. “If masks become routine in India, just like they are in Japan, then we could well meet our target of eliminating TB by 2025,” said pulmonologist Dr Sanjeev Mehta. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31tZEsm

India to order 2 more Israeli ‘eyes in sky’

India is now finally going to seal the long-pending around $1 billion deal to acquire two more “Phalcon” airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft from Israel, which has been derailed at least a couple of times in the past due to the high costs involved. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YDROun

JEE aspirants wonder how to reach, how safe will it be

After months of uncertainty over when they will finally be able to get done with their career-defining exams, JEE and NEET aspirants are still unsure of two things — how they will get to their exam centre and how safe it will be. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2G1AARn

Naidu warns members against sharing info on parliamentary committee proceedings

Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has written to heads of parliamentary committees asking them to warn their members against sharing information about proceedings of the panel meetings before the final report is tabled in Parliament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jmIVNF

Rules framed on where & how to allow inflight Wi-Fi

India’s aviation regulator has framed draft rules for allowing inflight internet connectivity in the country’s skies. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation draft rules say “internet service through WiFi on-board aircraft shall be available at minimum height of 3,000 metres or 10,000 feet above departure/arrival airfield elevation.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aZCGwi

MS Dhoni could absorb so much pressure: Bravo

Dwayne Bravo has often been MS Dhoni's go-to man in the IPL. The West Indies all-rounder, who is currently playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League, has won CSK many matches. Bravo said Dhoni's ability to stay calm in moments of crisis is his one of the best attributes. "Dhoni always gives players belief and confidence" which makes him a great captain. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gyTonn

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

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Cash in circulation up 10% since lockdown

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

Unhappy Saina Nehwal yet to join national camp

London Olympics bronze medallist, Saina Nehwal, is unhappy with the Sports Authority of India and Badminton Association of India's decision to exclude her husband, men's singles specialist Parupalli Kashyap's name from the list of Tokyo Olympic probables, it has been learnt. The probables have resumed training at the Pullela Gopichand national academy in Hyderabad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3leRxrL

Govt hints at fresh stimulus once Covid cases dip

The government on Tuesday hinted at a fresh set of measures — including a review of GST on two-wheelers — and possibly a second stimulus, once Covid-19 subsides, amid projections of an extended economic downturn in the wake of the pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jdGi0B

University sends 'best employee' on forced leave

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Deeply unfair for Indian students to sit in national exams during COVID-19: Greta Thunberg

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Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday said it is deeply unfair for Indian students to sit for national exams amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3aWznpE

IBPS PO application last date today, register online @ ibps.in

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Visit the official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection - ibps.in - to register and fill the IBPS PO examination application form. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/32p73IW

Rajasthan BSTC 2020 Admit Card released @ predeled.com; download link here

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Candidates can download the BSTC admit cards through the official website using credentials like registration number and date of birth. from Education News: Latest Job Notifications, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis,Results - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hxMi4a

Unhappy Saina Nehwal yet to join national camp

London Olympics bronze medallist, Saina Nehwal, is unhappy with the Sports Authority of India and Badminton Association of India's decision to exclude her husband, men's singles specialist Parupalli Kashyap's name from the list of Tokyo Olympic probables, it has been learnt. The probables have resumed training at the Pullela Gopichand national academy in Hyderabad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3leRxrL

Cash in circulation up 10% since lockdown

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

Mumbai reports fewest Covid cases in 105 days

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Maharashtra crossed a grim milestone of 7 lakh Covid-19 cases on Tuesday that saw Mumbai reporting fewest infections (587) in 105 days. This comes just a day after adding its lowest fatalities (20) in 105 days. The city had on May 12 reported 426 cases. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3jfx7wI

Follow social quota, minority jr colleges told

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Almost two weeks into the first-year junior college (FYJC) admission process, the school education department has asked minority colleges to apply social reservations to their non-quota seats. The directive, though, has drawn flak from minority institutions which have called it an infringement on their rights and demanded it be withdrawn at the earliest. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2EuAsch

2 Mumbai cops among 5 in Maha to die of Covid-19

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Five more police personnel, including two from Mumbai, died of Covid-19 on Monday, taking the state toll to 144, of which 68 are from Mumbai. August could be the worst in the fight against Covid for state police, with 41 succumbing in 24 days. In July, 43 personnel died. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QrxdVU

3 who ‘shot’ developer dead in K'taka held in Mum

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Three men who allegedly shot dead a real estate developer from Karnatka earlier this month were arrested in the city on Tuesday. The arrests come a day after a key accused was held from Ghatkopar. The police said the murder was a fallout over money and a plot of land. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3goxTpq